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 contact stated that while he was driving 35 mph the adjustable accelerator pedal became stuck to the floor. The contact depressed the brake pedal but, the vehicle continued to accelerate. This acceleration continued for a number of seconds. Then, the contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and applied the emergency brakes in order for the throttle to disengage. The road condition on the date of the incident was fairly dry, so contact feels that the weather condition was definitely not an issue. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership and they stated that they wouldn't be able to cover his vehicle under the NHTSA recall number 01V207000 due to the fact that his vehicle wasn't built until 06-20-01.
: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the adjustable accelerator pedal became stuck the floor. The contact depressed the brake pedal put the vehicle continued to accelerate. This acceleration continued for a number of seconds. Then, the contact turned off the ignition and shifted the vehicle into neutral. Subsequently the O2 light came on. This happens when the ignition is turned off at a high rate of speed, per the owner's manual. This happened on a winding two lane road why contact's wife and children were in the vehicle. There is NHTSA recall # 01V207000 regarding the accelerator pedal. The vehicle had the same problem as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN number.
Vehicle's back end swayed left and right, making it difficult to maintain control. The cause was undetermined. The consumer stated that the rear control arm broke while driving. The bolt was replaced and a rattling noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The lower rear tight side bolt was no good. The conusmer stated that the engine light was on. Tests found vacuum leaking from the intake manifold. Lower and upper intake manifold gaskets were replaced. Idle speed control was replaced. The brakes squeaked. When taking off from a stop light the vehicle idles high.
While turning into a parking space consumer removed foot from the accelerator pedal to apply the brakes, and vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal, and put the van in neutral to stop van from accelerating. Dealership serviced the van twice for this issue, but the problem recurred.
Vechicle accelaration when foot is off gas. Pumping gas pedal did not stop this action. Pumping brakes or pressing hard on brakes do not stop action. Only placing the car in neutral and then shifting back into drive stop this action. Was on merritt parkway in ct when this occurred. This is the second occurrence for this vechile.
While trying to stop consumer will press accelerator pedal instead on brake pedal due to the fact that accelerator pedal and brake pedal are too close. Dealer notified.
The location of the brake peddel in relationship to the gas pedal has resulted in the gas pedal being depressed when trying to brake as they are too close together.(my husband will no longer drive the van as this is a problem that occurs most often for him due to his larger shoe size.) additionally, the brake pedal is much higher than the gas pedal and my foot became tangled under the brake pedal, causing me to roll into on comming traffic when trying to stop while exiting from a parking lot. No accident occured as the on-coming traffic stopped in time to avoid my van.
Received recall notice in mail concerning throttle pedal sticking, and contacted dealership. Inquired if had parts available before bring vehicle in, and was informed they did. Took vehicle in, and later informed no parts were available. Would need to order parts, and would have mats in a few days. Owner was upset regarding issue.
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- Paltane, IL, USA