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.
When making sharp turns steering wheel makes a weired noise. The vehicle jerks forward and steering wheel becomes stiff. This only accrues in weather that's 80 degrees and higher.
A part of the steering column sheared off causing the steering to go out completely resulting in loss of control, the consumer request reimbursement for the cost of repairs.
Consumer states that while wife was backing out of a parking spot the steering became totally disconnected from the wheel, leaving no control over steering.
- Alexandria, VA, USA
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Was traveling approximately 5mph when the power steering column broke. No control of vehicle. Towed to dealer & mechanic replaced entire steering column.
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- Haymarket, VA, USA