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.
A foul odor coming from the vents which cause windows to become fogged. Consumer contacted dealer for this, and was told that heater core was defective.
Heater core and expansion tank crack and leaks causing steam and anti-freeze smell to enter car causing poor visibilty and also nausea from smell of anti-freeze.
Coolant fluid shot out of radiator onto engine and vents, and mist appeared all over passenger's compartment. Took to dealer, and dealer replaced radiator and hoses. Five months later, water was leaking from bottom of vehicle, took to dealer, and they said it was related to heater core recall. Dealer they replaced heater core pump assembly and core assembly. 14 months later, radiator started leaking. Dealer said it was part of the same recall, but they were going to charge consumer.
The heater core is inoperable, causing the windows to fog up, obstructing the driver's view. Dealer repaired the vehicle three times, and the problem still exists.
Dealer poured a new anti-freeze into the system which caused heater core to crack and cause fumes to enter into vehicle, steaming up the windows, and resulting in visual difficulty. Dealer will replace the heater core at owner's expense.
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- Brownwood, TX, USA