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.
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While driving at approx 10-15 mph brakes will pull/get soft sometimes lock up. This can happen in either wet or dry conditions. Dealer cannot find problem. This is a intermittent problem which resulted in an accident.
Upon approaching a bump in the road and upon making a sudden or gradual stop, the anti-lock systm kicks in, resulting in extended stopping distance, vehicle was onc E involved in a collision. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace any parts.
While driving at approx at any mph, getting ready to stop, needs to push extremely hard on brakes. Started to hear air/squeaky noises while applying brakes. This is a intermittent problem. Dealer replaced brake booster. After this repair the brake pedal started to lock up. Has to wait for it release. This can result in an accident.
- Gallatin, TN, USA
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While making panic stops rear ABS brakes locked up.this problem resulted in owner having an accident.speed was 25-30mph at the time of accident. Also problem occurs on regular gravel type roads.
In inclement weather brakes will L0ck up hard and abruptly. Consumer then has to hold foot to brake very lightly. This create heat which will dry out brakes pads. This defect can cause an accident and injuries.
ABS: Poor brake performance; slow stopping, front vehicle shakes/shutters violently; can feel wobble in steering wheel; rotors/pads replaced 4 times within 1 1/2 years.
Consumer can drive at any speed, puts brake to floor, does not stop right away, pumps brakes, changes brake pads every 9000 miles, in between changes brake fluid, dealership cannot find any kind of leak, changed 3 master cynlinders since it was new, defect can cause a serious accident due to this defect.
Owner has problems with ABS brakes, H E states that when brakes are used vehicle pulls to the right, after about three times of this the warning indicator comes on, owner also notes that there is noise coming from brakes.
Vehicle has problems with ABS brakes on the right passenger's side which results in poor performance and more costly repairs. Consumer states has had numerous problem with other vehicle that he has purchased as well as by another manufacturer.
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- Cherstefield, MO, USA