This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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While driving about 10 mph power steering went out, mechanic found retaining ring that holds the pressure side of the power steering fluid hose in place had snapped. He changed a couple of them per week. Vehicle has standard power booster.
Bolt that holds the power steering snapped in half. After snapping in half, vibrated out towards power steering pump pulley, causing the pulley to lock up, and breaking the power steering pump bracket. Thi S caused the main drive belt to come off, leaving consumer without brakes or steering.
- Pope Valley, CA, USA
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- West Palm Beach, FL, USA