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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
When applying brakes hard, the power steering goes out. Took vehicle to dealer twice, dealer said it met specifications. Consumer states steering is getting harder to steer.
I experienced a brake pedal kickback during emergency braking that very nearly caused an accident. My foot was very nearly knocked off the pedal. I don't know whether the braking action was interrupted. The hydroboost action of the braking/steering has been inadequate since day one. There is barely enough power to turn the steering wheel at slow speed and if the brakes are applied while steering at low speed or low RPM the system bogs down and is very sluggish. Please note there is a real design problem here. You are not supposed to lose your steering ability because you apply your brakes! the pedal kickback is another symptom of the hydroboost problem.
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- Arbuckle, CA, USA