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.
Due to a problem with fuel pump; when fuel tank is full fuel gauge registers empty. Also, fuel pump has been replaced three times which has not corrected problem.
While driving fuel tank will show that it is empty when, in reality, tank is full. Also, a problem with brake system. Brakes will not activate on time to stop vehicle.
Rear brakes would make squealing noises when stopping. Three different times fuel guage failed to register correct fuel. If air conditioner was on, a cloud came out of vents. Also, tape deck had an electrical short/ vehicle would vibrate while it was idling., and engine revved on its own. Vehicle felt like it was slipping into neutral.
Car off at refueling. After fill-up, car started and fuel gauge reads empty and low-fuel indicator illuminates. Dealer replaced sender&fuel pump and this has not resolved the problem. After driven several miles (>10) fuel gauge works again. Customer told to deal with it.
Reporting a possible fuel tank explosion that could have occurred. Vehicle was rearended by an Audi A4, 2000 vehicle at an impact of approximately 10 - 15 mph. Impact left a dent in back of fuel tank. Dealer notified.
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- Va Beach, VA, USA