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.
Owner has ABS brakes, she states that it takes a long time for vehicle to stop once brakes are used and that the pedal goes almost to the floor of vehicle, vehicle does not want to stop.
At hwy speeds, while applying brakes, pedal pulsates then fades, becomes spongy, does not stop fast enough, resulting in extended stopping distance, dealer replaced pads and resurfaced rotors at 13,000, problem persists.
Just prior to accident, noticed ABS and hydraulic lights appeared, during panic stop, at approx. 55-60mph, when attempting to stop, experienced brake lock up, vehicle went into skid, hitting another vehicle, dual airbags deployed.
Vehicle's ABS braking system malfunctioned and caused extended stopping distance and had an accident. The driver's side airbag deployed, injuring the occupant in the stomach area, EA96-026.
While driving, exp. ABS failure, when attempting to slow/stop pedal goes almost to floor, pedal seems spongy, not stopping fast enough at approx. 30-35mph.
When making a sudden stop it takes a longer distance to stop, have to start applying sooner the ABS rakes than normal braking distance and gets worst when loaded with cargo. Please give more detailed information.
Owner has ABS brakes, she states that had no brake pedal when brakes were used, also she had the master cylinder replaced and that did not work; furthermore, notes the longer brakesare applied, the less brakes are available.
Owner has ABS brakes, owner states that she was involved in an accident because of faulty brakes, she also notes that the brake pedal goes to the floor when brakes are used, vehicle does not want to stop.
Anti-lock brake and regular brake warning light comes on, sometimes remaining on, when applied brakes make grinding noise. Soft pedal, extended stopping distance in any type weather, dealer ground down brake drums, vehicle available for inspection..
Anti lock brake system light comes on and remains on continuously, brake pedal travels to floor, causing extended stopping distance, according to dealer, brakes are working normally and its normal for light to remain on.
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- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA