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.
ABS brake failure. When applying the brakes there is a metal to metal grinding sound. The brakes were replaced and the calipers were rebuilt twice, in 8/96 & 4/97. The brakes pads are completely worn out again at 43,000 miles.
Consumer state when driving on wet pavement and upon making a stop the brake pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance and brakes fade away. Consumer also states that the ABS light comes on. Has contacted the dealer. Please provide further details on addition problems. EA96-026.
Upon making a sudden stop on wet and dry pavement consumer noted malfunctioning of the braking system, pedal going all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance and brakes fading away, EA96-026.
Upon making a stop on wet or dry pavement consumer noticed malfunctioning of the ABS brakes, resulting in brakes fading away/extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to find problem.
Owner has ABS brakes, she states that she was involved in an accident and that when she went to apply brakes there were no brakes, ,she further notes that dealers cannot find the problem.
While driving, experienced ABS failure, when during panic stop, at approx. 45mph, pedal grabbed then released, pedal travel too far down, brake action wasn't fast enough, pedal became spongy, went to floor, rearended another vehicle.
Experienced ABS failure while driving on wet pavement during panic stop, when attempting to slow/stop vehicle continued to roll forward, skidding 40 feet, hit another vehicle, 4 weeks prior experienced ABS light staying on, also no deployment of driver's air bag.
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- Chicago, IL, USA