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- 2013 Hyundai Elantra: clock spring failure (1 complaints) The check airbag light for the car came on after 122,000 miles or so and would intermittently disappear when driving straightaways, but recur after normal turning. Research has indicated it's likely a bad clock spring, which probably isn't due to operator error, since I've driven the car fairly normally, and I've also driven other vehicles with more wear and tear to steering column components (such as delivering newspapers or performing courier work), and never had any similar ... read more »
- 2013 Hyundai Elantra: side mirror indicator failed (1 complaints) The passenger side mirror turn blinker failed, rendering the old light ineffective. I attempted to replace both indicator lights with compatible LEDs, and the driver's side works fine, but the passenger's side remains ineffective. There are no visibly damaged components to the electrical leads or wires, either at the mirror or at the pigtail cluster under the hood, and none of the car's fuses are out. I tested the passenger's side connection with the working driver's side light, and it didn't work on the ... read more »
- 2013 Hyundai Elantra: signal lights burning out (3 complaints) My passenger's turn signal stopped working, creating a strange pattern of a short-pulse only when I drove with the headlights on, or a steady dash light and no blinker when I drove with the headlights off. I tested the bulbs for all four lights and swapped the old for new bulbs one at a time with no success. I finally swapped the connector from the functional front driver's side turn indicator to the passenger's side assembly and then swapped in different bulbs. The driver's side connector worked fine in the ... read more »
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350: broken rear k frame (1 complaints) There is a recall on this problem , but I was told that I didn't have an open case. 4 Mechanic Shop told me that there is a Recall on Rear K Frame braking read more »
- 2016 Toyota RAV4: paint just comes off in clumps (1 complaints) Purchased this white 2016 Toyota Rav 4 from Fred Beans Volkswagen in Devon,PA. It was used and had a blemish. About 2x3 inch of paint was missing and showing bare metal. I brought this to sales manager’s attention. He said he has no idea why it’s like that. He said the dealer would give me touch up paint. I bought this May 2026 for my daughter who just graduated college and was starting a job. Two weeks ago, she sends me a photo of missing paint from front fender. I started to googled white paint issues with ... read more »
- 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid: car loses power while driving (1 complaints) Dealership says the car checks out but this is the third time in the past nine months since I've owned the car that it has happened and it's a serious safety issue because the car conks out in traffic. read more »
- 2001 Ford Ranger: engine makes pinging sound (3 complaints) Lifters are the current diag and I thinking of a new truck I love the ranger though. read more »
- 2018 Ford F-150: hard shifting, skipping gears, jumping forward (3 complaints) This is the second time the transmission is requiring to be rebuilt/replaced by ford. Last time the transmission was replaced at 90760 miles under extended warranty and almost the same mileage later the same issue is happening and ford has quoted 10K to repair the truck. I've owned Fords going 300k miles with little issues. Ford really messed up on this one and refuses to admit any wrong doing. Conveniently they changed the repair part in Aug 2022, 7 months after this was replaced the first time, and of course ... read more »
- 2003 Buick Century: jumping while shifting gears (2 complaints) This was a bad issue and I would not recommend anybody to buy this car it was so bad. read more »
- 2019 Kia Soul: clear coat delaminating, paint flaking off (1 complaints) I have 28,000 miles on this car, 7 years old. When I purchased the car, I also paid extra $200.00 for paint sealer to help preserve the paint on the car. I took it to the Kia dealership where they confirmed it is a factory defect with the WHITE painted cars. They are proposing a possible 50/50 repaint. However, I already paid for the paint when I bought the car, should last 10-15 years even in Florida. The repaint they are proposing, (have not gotten confirmation that they will do anything yet) I see from other ... read more »
- 2014 Honda Civic: rattling noise under vehicle (3 complaints) Not a big deal. Just looks like the place where the bolt/washer holds the heat shield up got corroded away. Heard the rattling, fix was easy. read more »
- 2018 Ford F-150: hard shifting, skipping gears, jumping forward (3 complaints) This transmission was replaced once before, under this complaint, and almost the same mileage later it has gone out again and needs another replacement/rebuild. I bought this truck from the original owner and noticed some transmission hick-ups but was told it's the adaptive learning used by ford. Now I owe the cost of a new transmission to get my truck back after owning for a little over 1 year, and the warranty they had on the repair expired 10 months ago...Ford should pay me money back for the amount I'm paying ... read more »
- 2007 Subaru Forester: sudden acceleration/ brake loss (1 complaints) I parked at my Banks' ATM to deposit a check into my account. The car was parked and I put the gear shift in the Neutral position and applied the emergency hand brake. When I finished with the deposit, I released the hand brake, and then moved the gear shift from Neutral to Drive and the vehicle did a sudden unexpected acceleration. I attempted to apply brake pressure with both feet and there was no response. My car caused a collision with parked cars opposite a chain link fence. Fortunately, the cars that I ... read more »
- 2025 Mazda CX-50: rpm drop when going from full brake stop to moving again (1 complaints) My 2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5L naturally aspirated engine has had a serious acceleration hesitation problem since the vehicle was purchased new. When coming to a complete stop using firm brake pedal pressure, releasing the brake and immediately pressing the accelerator causes the engine RPM to drop below normal idle before recovering, resulting in a noticeable delay in acceleration. This does not occur when light brake pressure is used or when I wait approximately two seconds after releasing the brake before ... read more »
- 2012 Ford Flex: transmission shuddering (3 complaints) Transmission: I bought this car in August of 2025. It is a 2012 Ford Flex ECO Boost Titanium, twin turbos, 355 HP. 3.5 liter. Apparently, car was not maintained very well, and the dealer did a very poor job of checking the car over before putting it up for sale. In ten months, I have had $7,500 worth of repairs done to this car, brakes, control arms, tie rod, shocks and struts, front axle, tires and a few other things. Back in June the car started stuttering when I took off at a normal speed but was ok if I took ... read more »
- 2016 Chevrolet Equinox: howling noise (driveline echo?) (3 complaints) As another complaint stated, there is a loud noise that starts for me at 59 mph. Speeding up didn't correct the problem, although the noise decreases a LITTLE. As he stated "I don't see any shaking but it does seem like some sound or frequency is making things "vibrate" and produce more sound, like when a singer hits a note and rattles a glass and makes it "sing"/hum and eventually shatters the glass." I took back to the dealer. They had it for 16 days. They finally put new tires on it which removed 80-90% of the ... read more »
- 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: brake actuator assembly defect (13 complaints) This has been a ongoing problem with 2006 toyota highlander hybrids, yet Toyota did not have a recall. They merely extended the warranty and most of these cars the brake actuator does not fail until after 150k. I was driving the car and the brakes failed on me. I almost got into an accident. The repair cost is close to $3,000 or more because of the assembly of the hybrid. The part alone is about $2,000. Toyota should be ashamed. Someone is going to get ... read more »
- 2013 Toyota Prius: headlight lens covers frosted over (1 complaints) I have tried the kits available to clean the headlight lens, but they do not help. It is very dangerous to drive the car at night. It is so bad I have to leave the bright lights on in order to see the road. No one even flashes their brights at me because the lighting is so ... read more »
- 2015 Acura MDX: paint is peeling (4 complaints) 2015 Acura MDX: This car has been great other than this latest problem. (Located near Annapolis, MD. Dealer: Criswell) The white diamond pearl paint began peeling in the May time frame this year, location: back hatch. I was never notified about the recall several years ago. I took the issue to the service manager, and he handed me a card to the body shop that they refer these cases to...telling me that the recall had ended and it is my expense now. It's really disgraceful that Honda has rejected their defect and ... read more »
- 2015 Honda CR-V: check engine light due to catalytic converter (1 complaints) Had to replace the catalytic converter on my 2015 Honda CR-V. Definitely an unexpected and expensive repair, especially considering the car is in great condition and has been well maintained. I had just purchased it from a friend after it had been sitting for a while, so I was surprised to run into such a major repair. Curious if other 2015 CR-V owners have experienced the same ... read more »