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 windshield wiper system failed on an inclement day, there was a recall on the drive assembly but the consumer was never notified (00V-387), after being repaired the wipers failed again while driving in heavy rain. Nlm
Recall 00 V 387 001/windshield wiper: Vehicle wipers stopped operating during bad weather. Vehicle was towed to dealer, and learned of above recall, and was not notified. Recall repairs were made.
Manufacturer's recall 0200L for windshield wiper becoming disengaged. Vehicle inspected on 26 Dec 2000, component found in working order. On 27 Jan 2001, while driving 40 mph in rain, windshield wiper stopped working. Dealer found windshield wiper linkage had broken. The manufacture blamed the dealer for failing to inspect the vehicle properly during the recall repair.
Windshield wiper linkage failed while consumer was trying to clean windshield, causing poor visibility. Parts are on national back order. Apparently manufacturer is redesigning windshield wiper linkage.
- Rocky Hill, CT, USA
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- Nyack, NY, USA