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.
I braked and swerved to avoid hitting a metal tank that just fell off a trailer in front of me, hit the tank on the right front, then discontinued braking. Then the right front, left front, and right rear tires collapsed off the rims. I lost control of the car, swerved into the median/ditch, car turned 180 degrees and rolled back (almost rolled over). Car sustained significant body and undercarriage damage. Due to seat belt usage, my passenger and I sustained minor injuries only. I was travelling 50 mph on a 4-lane divided highway. Weather was 90 degrees, sunny, and dry. If the tires had not failed, I would have had minor body damage only. Complete dot number is bfrwtu410202.
Vehicle was involed in a rear end collison due to ABS failure. Consumer physically applied both feet to brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Vehicle was taken in several times for the problem. Dealer is aware of problem. The air bags failed to deploy and the consumer was injured during the accident.
When applying the brakes the vehicle makes a loud squeaking noise, and experiences extended stopping distance. Also, vehicle has had the front brake pads replaced twice before, and problem still exists.
- Pheonix, AZ, USA
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When driving at any speed and applying the braks there is a grinding and knocking noise coming from the vehicle. Also, overdrive indicator light came on.
While driving 40 mph and traveling on wet surface, pressed the brake and pedal went straight to the floor, causing a collision. Consumer contacted the dealer and they replaced the master cylinder.
While driving the vehicle and stepping on the brakes, the brakes make a grinding sound, and the driver is very concerned on safety of the vehicle. The dealer says that this is how the brakes suppose to sound when applying them.
Upon applying ABS brakes in any type of weather or speed, there is an extending stopping distance and brakes make grinding noise. Adjusted rear brakes.
ABS brake system, when brakes applied noticed noisy and long stopping distance. Tt passenger seat failure. Window squeaks when winding it down. Vehicle has experienced two flat tires, consumer did not give any specific tire information.
While driving, experienced brake failure, when pedal become spongy and goes down too far, then continues to roll forward, brake action seems ineffective.
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- Longmont, CO, USA