1987 STERLING 825 User Comment / Complaint

The consumer replaced all four tires two months prior to recall notice because they were showing signs of severe tread separation, the consumer requested reimbursement but the manufacturer denied the claim because the replace tires were purchased prior to jan 1, 2000 (firestone atx p235/75r15). nlm  view

Consumer states he heard a strange noise coming from front part of vehicle, he took vehicle in to be inspected and when mechanic put the key in the ignition and turned it, there was a loud banging sound and the engine seized, according to the mechanic's report, something behind the torque converter locked up and ruined the transmission, the transmission, flywheel and starter motor had to be replaced.  view

Consumer states he heard a strange noise coming from front part of vehicle, he took vehicle in to be inspected and when mechanic put the key in the ignition and turned it, there was a loud banging sound and the engine seized, according to the mechanic's report, something behind the torque converter locked up and ruined the transmission, the transmission, flywheel and starter motor had to be replaced.  view

Vehicle accelerates on its own, after consumer removes his foot from gas pedal, the pedal has remianed locked in a depressed position causing the car's engine to continue running, as if pressure wre still being applied to the pedal, as a result the car will continue to accelerate and at times has achieved speeds of up to 80 mph, consumer has been able to disengage the gas pedal from its locked position by either pumping the pedal until it is released or shifting the transmission into neutral, the car will slow down, but the gas pedal remains locked in a depressed position, and the continued running of the cars engine causes the wheels to grind against the brakes, vehicle has been taken in to dealer, but no one has been able to diagnose problem.  view

Srs light flashes intermittently while driving. dealer has inspected vehicle, and informed consumer that parts were on back order. manufacturer has been notified.  view

At 10000 miles there was shaking in front end whenever consumer applied brakes. dealer turned warped rotors. this took care of problem for about a week. dealer wants consumer to pay for new front rotors, warranty only covers 12000 miles.  view

When brakes were applied under nomal stopping conditions pedal became hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. driver stopped vehicle with emergency brake. dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle. manufacturer was notified. repair shop stated the brakes were worn, consumer states the brake pedal became stuck.  view

Consumer received recall notice 99v243000. dealership was refusing to install a new diagnostic monitor as described in recall corrective action. please provide any additional information/attachments.  view

General, grabber at, 33.125x16.5, after market tires; right rear tire separated at 75 mph. two of the tires were replaced. currently, replacement tires have started to separate from sidewall. general tire was notified. please provide further information.  view

Vehicle was going 60-65mph and left front tire shredded into pieces , consumer had no warning. tire was on the rim in a matter of seconds. aftermarket new tires, size p195/70r14 with approximately 20,000 mileson them. goodyear claimed incident was caused by a road hazard. consumer was not offered any compensation.  view