The Car Community - Car Comments and Car Complaints
The Car Community – Car Comments and Car Complaints
1999 SAAB 9-3 in toronto
I recently bought a 1999 SAAB 9-3, BASE MODEL, MANUAL. It was my second time turning on the seat warmer, when I noticed a distinct smell of smoldering plastic. I immediately realized this might be the seat warmer, turned it off and aired ou...read more / reply »
2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
After warm-up period (25-100miles), my 05" 500SEL
engine begins to falter, misfire, stumble until "Wrench" light appears, then "Failsafe Engine alert", followed by "Check engine" light and engine stalling while under motion. Long list of se...
1996 DODGE INTREPID in edmonton
the reason its probably tracking only .6 of a mile traveled is because its CANADIAN (i own a Chrysler Intrepid and always thought it looked like it should be a dodge with the grill the way it is) and we use KILOMETERS not miles. your speedo...
2004 FORD F150 in sheridan lake co
I have a 04 f150 fx4 just bought it on e bay has 60k on it and sounds like a power stroke was told it is cam phazers and perhaps rocker arms
2003 TOYOTA ECHO
the car is running rough at stops in drive. engine light on. computer says #4 cyl weak spark. any help? is it the spark plug coil (100.00?) or? Please help
2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Cleveland, OH
I have to replace the control arms on my Passat. I was going to do it myself, but the shop that discovered the problem is telling me that the front struts have to be removed in order to replace the control arms. I am suspicious of this, is ...
2003 MONACO MONARCH SE in Naples, FL
We purchased a 2003 Monico Monarch SE from North Trail RV, Ft Myers Florida. it has been at there repair dept on an off for the last 5 months. We only used it once on a weekend. We finally took it to another repair shop that performed a ...
2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA in Nova Scotia, Canada
Our speedometer stopped working last year and we were told by mechanic too costly to fix for age of car. Yesterday our temp gauge went off the wall. Mechanic replaced thermometer for "safety sake". $ 300 later, it's still doing the same ...
2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Alexander, Ar
The passlock system on my 2003 Malibu is acting up. No-one or nothing has tampered with my vehicle. Every time I get in my car to go somewhere I'm having to wait for the passlock system to allow me to start my car. This should be a recall. ...
2006 DODGE CHARGER in orlando fl
Here is the number to Dodge that I had to call and was told that they have never heard of the issue and there is no reason for a recall. This is happening to too many 2006 model Dodge Chargers. It should be their responsibility to replace ...
2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT in las vegas
i can help you with you problem. i have repaired numerous 2003 galant heater issues and can tell you exactly what to do. i even have a pic i can send you of the part needed. it is most likely not your heater core. thats just what the dealer...
1999 MERCEDES BENZ E320
I had the same issue. I was however on the interstate highway; car just dropped rpm and died. Pulled over and fortunately restarted. Car has 54K; dealer replace for around $200. Now I'm worried about the wiring harness...guess they corro...
2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
this is a issue posted countless times on every Elantra website known... It seems everyone blames everything from a bad battery/alternator to bad grounds and faulty wiring harnesses but the actual culprit is the "headlight relay" located in...
2004 MAZDA MAZDA6 in Trussville Alabama
Got in car one morning and waited for engine to idle down to idle rpms. Turned my lights on and the engine rpms died down to about 200 rpms with all the dash lights radio and everything flashing off then turning back on. Tried a couple more...
2007 PONTIAC VIBE in NC
Tried to lower rear power window - could hear motor running, but glass didn't go down UNTIL I was driiving and it suddenly dropped down inside the door! Will not go back up. I am taking to the dealer on Monday and am happy its still under w...
2007 BMW 335I in The Woodlands, Texas
I have a 2007 BMW335i and my car has been in the shop 3 times with a fuel injection problem. The last time, my car was out for 3 weeks and when I picked the car up the problem was still not fixed. Now, with only 28,000 miles on the car, t...
1996 ACURA 3.5RL in Religh, NC
I'm having a similar problem. I was driving my car when I smelled smoke coming from under the dash board. I pulled over and shut off the engine. I looked but didn't see any sign of fire. I started it up again nothing happened. As I drove I ...
1998 FORD CONTOUR in dallas, tx
I have the same problem with my wiring harness now, I am having the harness rebuilt because Ford no longer make the part.
1998 CHEVROLET P30 in Tucson, AZ
We were driving/braking down a steep twisty mountain road in 1998 Safari Trek RV. Came to road work area requiring a long stop - at that time, noticed some smoke and very faint smell of burning brakes. Pulled over
2002 FORD ESCAPE in escondido,ca
I left the 2002 ford escape in parking lot came out smell electrical burn. Didn't think anything of it. Started driving than plooms of smoke came from the engine compartment. Pulled over found the abs unit on fire! Found and extinguisher in...
2008 BMW X3 in USA
The BMW X3, brand new 2009 is still having the same problems.
- Bucky, very uncomfortable ride.
- Acceleration hesitation.
- Bizarre engine braking.
If this is BMW's idea of a fix, they need to go back to engineering school. This is the...
2005 KEYSTONE COUGAR in Shell Knob MO
We have a 36 ft Cougar Keystone 5th wheel, and you just explained in detail exactly what problems we are experiencing. Can you tell me if you got any satisfaction from the company. Janice Swofford
1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII in california
I have the same problem with the blend door. It should be replaced recall. I wont buy Ford products until this is repaired! Thank you, Josef.
2008 FORD EDGE in central ohio
Plastic covered spoke wheels are the worst item on this car! The chrome plastic covers, that do not come off, have the chrome peel off. One is being replaced after three months, that projects to twelve by the end of the warranty, then what?...
2001 FORD F150 in Ridgecrest, CA
While driving the axle on my husband's 2001 F150 broke and his truck rolled over and killed him.
1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER
hi, which website is this? i am about to purchase a 97 pathfinder and was told the same thing about the struts.
2001 FORD WINDSTAR in Falmouth, MA
Subframe rusted out. Right arm, rear mount rusted away.
2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER in Dardanelle, Ark.
My 2002 Highlander sometimes has passenger side floor flooded when parked outside during a rain-storm. All window and door seals appear fine and have had mechanic check it three or four times only find nothing wrong. Anyone had this probl...
1995 FORD WINDSTAR in Carpentersville, Ill
I have a 1995 Ford Windstar have problem stating.I shifted in newtral van start. Have a friend suggested to replaced the safety newtral switch and said it should do it. Have done it, it click but still won't start. It could be the starter w...
2003 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER in Gilbert, AZ
About a year ago, I parked in my driveway and all lights on the vehicle were flashing after I took the key out. Nothing stopped it. Took it straight to the corner auto shop and they took an hour on the phone with Chrysler to find out ther...
2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY in Noblesville, IN
I am having the same problem with my turn signals. I just bought my used Town and Country from a dealer on Friday and had it in Wednesday to look at the signal problem. Of course, they could find nothing wrong with it. Did you find a solu...
1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO in Brooksville
My son had the same problem, there is a small plastic elbow which carries the engine coolant into the engine block. This plastic heater hose elbow cracks and the o-rings become swollen from the heat of the engine and has to be replaced it i...
UNIROYAL TIGER PAW RADIAL in Brooksville Fl
The tiger paw radials on my Chrysler convertible have severe vibration when they get hot. I took the car to the tire store the mechanic said the rear tires cannot even be balanced. I will never put Uniroyals on this car again.
2004 AUDI A4 in los angeles
SAME HERE! 04 Audi a4 Quattro. 35000 miles. car shut down while driving.
I know 03 Audi was recalled for the same problem!
Is there any investigation going on for 04?
2005 INFINITI FX35 in ca
this is the most annoying problem i have....filling up the gas but doesnt not fill up FULL tank..... we fixed this problem with the fuel gauge being replace under warranty, however, it happened again..... this time when i tried to bring it ...
2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA in goshen, IN
Turn signals intermittently fail also. Can't find a problem. I believe it is wiring in the steering wheel where all the wires meet. Dealership said they found no problems with it. When they don't work I just hit the hazard button they come ...
2002 FORD TAURUS in marietta
Have you found the problem? I have the same problem.
2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE in San Antonio, Texas
The camshaft position sensor checks itself off the crank position sensor, both have to agree.
Either could be bad and cause the same problem, my experience is - the OBDII codes always say it's the cam sensor.
Another problem that can cause ...
2007 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA in Menomonee Falls, WI
I had sudden acceleration in my 2006 B9 Subaru Tribecca as I tried to apply the brakes when turning into a parking spot. I could not act quickly enough and ended up running straight into the entrance to a building. I have not gotten the f...
HONDA HONDA in maryland
I have a 2001 Honda accord which the dom light will stay on even when the doors are close. How can I fix that.
2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA in Menomonee Falls, WI
I have a B9 Subaru Tribeca and had the extact same thing happen to me! Unfortunately I was unable to stop the car and ended up running right into the front entrance to a building! I was pulling into a parking space, went to apply brakes a...
BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/T 684 II in Franklin, TN
I have the same Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684 II tires on my 2006 Suburban. I have had them on less than a year and balance and rotated them at twice in the last 10,000 miles. Each time the alignment was checked within specs at the Firestone...
1999 MAZDA PROTEGE in sacramento
I just purchased a used 1999 mazda protege manual transmission. It ran perfect for a few days and then all of a sudden it got this clunking noise that sounds like the tires on the front passenger side. It seems to have gotten worse as theda...
1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE in Hastings, MN
Since when were fuel tanks under the hood? (The previous comment makes no sense). The fuel tank is in the rear. My Caprice also leaks fuel from the tank, and it's at the 1/4 mark. They are also known to have a leak from the throttle body ga... |




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