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.
Dealer told the caller the throttle stuck was stuck in the open position. This caused the vehicle to accelerate without warning. Caller has not received a notice to have this part maintained. Dealer said they will not fix it for free. Manufacturer said because of the age and mileage they will not fix it. Caller felt it was a manufacturers defect. Caller had no idea that part was a maintenance item. Caller was sitting at a light the vehicle took off, and he had to hold the brakes hard, and turn it off to get it to stop.
While traveling at approximately 20 mph in traffic vehicle suddenly started to accelerate. Consumer was able to bring vehicle to a stop after applying full pressure to brake pedal. Upon examination, the throttle control cable had disconnected from a sensor in engine which caused the problem. Please provide any additional information attachments.
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- Bradenton, FL, USA