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 applying the accelerator pedal vehicle failed to move. Consumer applied the accelerator pedal numerous times and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed cleaning due to intake manifold being clogged with carbon.
On Oct. 7,2001 ( four days after taking delivery), I was slowly merging into traffic. When I put my foot on the gas pedal, there was no accerlation for a few seconds (car just idled) and then suddenly, the car lurched forward into traffic at a high speed with the tires screeching. The same thing happened twice more on October 17, 2001 when turning left at intersections; then about 10 times on October 17 while either making turns or driving in heavy traffic; twice on Nov.7; and, twice more on Nov. 13. we were afraid to drive car on Oct. 25 and had towed to closest dealer. Car has been to service dept. Twice, on 10/22 and 10/25. Defect not found or repaired. We are too afraid to drive this car as we were almost in 5 accidents.
- Media, PA, USA
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- Albuquerque, NM, USA