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.
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may cause an accident. Also, ABS system activated when it was not supposed to. Dealer replaced the ABS braking system at consumer's expense.
Disc brakes are warping from excessive heat buildup within the ABS brakes. Dealer contacted, and stated the design of car has small brakes. Repair work done at owner's expense. Also, headlights are filling up with water when raining, could cause major problems/speedometer does not work properly. Provide further information.
Driving West bound on I-94 just part menomonie, wi, the left rear wheel fell off around 7:30 pm on 1/2/99. About 40 miles before that, the ABS light came on. The brake pedal would go to the floor, but you did have minimal braking power by pumping the brakes up. The tow truck operator and my brother (who came to pick us up), thought it was a froozen wheel bearing. The patrol officer who took the rest of the family to the perkins while I waited for the tow truck found the wheel with the drum attached to it (all lug nuts were tight). Within the first couple of months of ownership of the car, the right rear wheel bearing had frooze and locked the car up. We have also had to add about 4 ounces of brake fluid each year to the system due to the brake light coming on. We have also complained that when going down a hill and braking hard that the steering wheel would shimmy pretty bad. Some other backgound on the wheel falling off is that we left gulf shores, Alabama at 2:00 pm on 1/1/99. We drove I-65 up to I-90 in Indiana. And then took I-94 heading for St. Paul, Minnesota. Due to the bad weather those days (1/1/99 and 1/2/99), we had to drive through rain, freezing, rain, snow, and high winds. As stated, the wheel fell off around 7:30 pm on 1/2/99 about 3 miles past (West of) menomonie, wi. I had to wait until about 8:50 pm for the tow truck due to other cars being in the ditch. They couldn't tow it to stillwater, Minnesota (where I leave, about 50 miles away) since they were busy that night. Northtown Ford called on 1/8/99 and stated that it would cost around $1,800 to $2,000 to fix. I've asked for the cause(s) of this failures, but they have been unable to tell me. Please contact me if more information is needed and let me know what my next steps should be. Thanks.
While driving about 35 mph the ABS light came on until consumer shut off engine. Then when he applied brakes again, the lights came on again. Manufacturer and dealer have been contacted.
When driving the brakes went straight to the floorboard, and the brake light came on. Conumer had to pump the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. Also, when applying the brakes there is a loud noise. The brakes had been replaced three times. Dealer told the consumer that brakes have to be replaced every year. Consumer stated that there is another safety problem involving the electricalsystem. The lights keep coming on, as well as the light's on the dashboard keep coming on. In addition, gas gauge failed to indicate the proper amount of gas left in the tank.
On highway driving tapped on brakes and the pedal went to the floor, no brakes at all, speed was approximately 40-55mph. No accidents or injuries. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Had the sub-frame insulator replaced twice. Had new ABS brakes put on vehicle. The rotors were cut twice. The subframe bushing thread loader was worn down. Tie rods replaced twice, and the struts were replaced twice also.
ABS brake problems; intermittently, when applying the brakes, the brakes lock up. This happens under normal braking conditions, normal braking situation and dry roads. The dealer was not able to detect a problem with the braking system. Taken to dealer on 1/17/97,9/15/97, 11/4/97 and 4/1/98. Brakes locked up again on 5/19/98. Dealer not able to correct brake problem.
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- Shrewsbury, MA, USA