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1991 OSHKOSH OSHKOSH User Comment / Complaint

1991 OSHKOSH OSHKOSH User Comment / Complaint

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1995-10-05 00:00:00 Ashland, MO

Throttle sticks, causing sudden acceleration.

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1995-10-05 Ashland, MO
Throttle sticks, causing sudden acceleration.  view
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2003-04-30 Coal City, IL
Brake light bulbs i have replaced the brake light bulbs 2 times since i have owned the vehicle in the last 6 months i recently blew another making it the third buld on the drivers side. vehicle was taken to be serviced and it was said that there was a seal that was letting moisture in the assembly, new assembly was put on and just recently blew another bulb. there are three bulbs in the same assembly why is it only the brake light buld that is affected if it were caused by a leaking seal.  view
2003-01-10 Seven Valleys, PA
My daughter just turned 16 and bought a used 1997 dodge neon with 60,000 miles. the dealer told her of what had been done and replaced. one of his selling points was a new head gasket had been installed. well it's been just over the 3 month, 3000 miles and the head gasket blew, spilling oil all over the highway. i went to the web, and to my horror this has happened to alot of people. the roads are being made hazardous with slippery oil and people are getting ripped off by a badly designed engine. chrysler should recall them. i know you are well aware of the problem and hope your agency can make chrysler recall this accident waiting to happen.  view
2003-01-10 Chino, CA
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2003-01-11 Albany, NY
First my car floods from a rainstorm; the sunroof had a drain leak then the coils on my catalytic converter/engine broke, my car was not driveable, and had to be towed. today the other two coils went and my car had to be towed again. why couldn't the four coils be replaced at the same time? my car is a vw passat wagon 2002. ts  view
2003-02-04 Stoneham, MA
My concern is with the rental fleet of large rv (recreational vehicles). they are loaded with gas, propane tanks, give little or no driving instructions and do not have to submit to state safety inspections! i have a detailed case of renting a defective and dangerous vehicle and getting abused by the rental company (the largest one in the us). i eventually filed arbitration with the american arbitration association as required per their rental contract. they ignored the aaa forcing the aaa to simply close the case as they have no more authority than to deny the use of their name in future contracts. they register their trucks in california which happens to have a very loose law requiring that the vehicle only pass one inspection when first put on the road. then they float these vehicles all over the us and never have to get an inspection again! hundreds of people rent them, abuse them and they never even have to get their brakes checked! this should be illegal. i have alll of the detials available upon request. please warn drivers that if they see a big rv comming up in their rear view mirror, get out of its way!  view
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2003-02-04 Rochester, MN
Significant deficient highway fuel economy. vehicle achieves roughly 60% of reported highway mileage on average. highway mileage is worse than city average. several dealers are aware of problem and cannot fix. manufacture is aware of problem and denies existence.  view
1995-06-20 St. Marys, PA
Slowly entering school parking lot, vehicle automatically accelerated, driver jumped curb hitting set of steps head on.  view
2003-04-30 Ruffs Dale, PA
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2003-04-30 Waterford, MI
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2003-04-30 Heppner, OR
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2003-04-30 Fargo, ND
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2003-01-11 St.louis, MO
I purchased a 95 barrette. i did not start having problems until 2000. it was a brake related problem. my brakes would lock up and the abs light would come on. i had no idea what the problem was but knew i had to have it fixed before it caused a accident from brake lock up during hard braking. i ultimately bought a cd version of a auto repair manual. popular mechanics repair software. still no answers until i went to the tsb and safety recall portion. i was shocked to find my problem in there. it was how the wiring was routed it and would rub on the gas line and wear the wires down to cause a short in respect cause the abs system to shut down and not operate. i also found a safety recall notice on mine. below list the recalls bulletins for 1995 chevrolet beretta v6-3100 3.1l vin m sfi safety recalls tsb number issue date tsb title 95c03 sep 94 recall - support panel omitted from rocker panel general recalls tsb number issue date tsb title 95c08 oct 94 campaign - a/t defective 2nd clutch reaction plate 410103 sep 94 campaign - product bulletin numbering system i am also having problems involving the engine that involves the service bulletins. i am outraged because of 2 reasons. i paid a lot of hard earned money for a vehicle with the faith that the manufacturer would stand behind their product.. well i called them to find out what i could do to have these problems corrected. they told me there is nothing they can do..it was my problem. needless to say i am one very upset customer. i need to know who i can contact about this and write to. this is not right. i never got a recall notice on my car about any of the involved problems. so now i find out my car could be a death trap. from what i have read on the internet the rocker panel involves side impacts and could cause someone serious injury for whoever is driving this type of car. ts  view
2003-01-12 Knoxville, TN
Head gasket has busted. it's leaking fuel all over the exhaust. i took it to the dealer who said it could start a fire. he said it would cost about $800 to fix. it requires me to put a quart of oil in it weekly.  view
2003-01-11 St.louis, MO
I purchased a 95 barrette. i did not start having problems until 2000. it was a brake related problem. my brakes would lock up and the abs light would come on. i had no idea what the problem was but knew i had to have it fixed before it caused a accident from brake lock up during hard braking. i ultimately bought a cd version of a auto repair manual. popular mechanics repair software. still no answers until i went to the tsb and safety recall portion. i was shocked to find my problem in there. it was how the wiring was routed it and would rub on the gas line and wear the wires down to cause a short in respect cause the abs system to shut down and not operate. i also found a safety recall notice on mine. below list the recalls bulletins for 1995 chevrolet beretta v6-3100 3.1l vin m sfi safety recalls tsb number issue date tsb title 95c03 sep 94 recall - support panel omitted from rocker panel general recalls tsb number issue date tsb title 95c08 oct 94 campaign - a/t defective 2nd clutch reaction plate 410103 sep 94 campaign - product bulletin numbering system i am also having problems involving the engine that involves the service bulletins. i am outraged because of 2 reasons. i paid a lot of hard earned money for a vehicle with the faith that the manufacturer would stand behind their product.. well i called them to find out what i could do to have these problems corrected. they told me there is nothing they can do..it was my problem. needless to say i am one very upset customer. i need to know who i can contact about this and write to. this is not right. i never got a recall notice on my car about any of the involved problems. so now i find out my car could be a death trap. from what i have read on the internet the rocker panel involves side impacts and could cause someone serious injury for whoever is driving this type of car. ts  view
2003-04-30 Blaine, MN
'99 gr am: grinding noise r front-dealer: drilled out restrictor in pwr steerng hose per bulletin 990232002. rubbing & squawk noise turning left-dealer: sway bar bushings replcd. passenger seat stuck-dealer: replaced seat track. center console door latch assmbly replaced per recall. radio lcd garbled & blacking out-dealer: replcd radio assembly. whining in pwr steering- dealer: p/s cooler line leaking, replcd & bled system. gas gauge back & forth from full to empty-dealer: tank sending unit shorted, replcd tank module assy. fluid/oil leak from intake gasket-dealer: replcd gaskets & replcd oil pump drive o-ring. passenger seat squeaks-dealer: seat tracks loose in floor pan hook attchmnt openings. crunch/squawk in front end on speed bumps-dealer: replcd r&r front struts, replcd upper mounts. brake pulsation-dealer: front rotors warped, both rotors were machined & pads replaced. oil/fluid leak rt trans. axle seal, steering rack center section- dealer: replcd seal & sleeve, replcd steering rack. shimmy & shake on hwy- dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. intermittently hesitates cold start & on excelleration-dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. driver's side window plastic regulator broke & window fell down-no longer on warrantee, consumer replcd @ approx $500.00 own expense. all occuring at under 40,000 miles. am afraid to take in for next "scheduled" service for fear of what will be found.  view
2003-04-30 Blaine, MN
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2003-01-11 Jackson, MI
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2003-01-11 Marion, AR
Last march i ran into a concrete pillar for a light in a parking lot. the impact was center of the driver's side. i file a complaint with gmc because the air bag did not activate nor did the seat belt hold me. they checked the data on computer chip and my speed was about 15mph. later a recall was issue on possible problem with air bag activation. they said my truck did not show an error code to show it made the air bag not activate. i got the recall taken care of though. is there any legal recourse on this? i just wanted medical bills paid. ts  view
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I have now had my escape for 9 months. i took it to the dealership on 01/10/03 because the transmission would not shift past 2nd gear (no matter how fast i was going). the dealer replaced the transmission and when they test drove it even the new transmission did not want to shift. needless to say i have not had my vehicle forever and the dealership refuses to contact me about my vehicle or return my calls.  view
2003-02-04 Acton, CA
Has been into the dealership on numerous occassions, since december 2002. a new seat belt was ordered "twice". the second one ordered was due to the technician not being comfortable with it. january 20, 2003 while driving at 65 mph, had to come to a panic stop, seat belt on driver's side did not lock. a ford motor co. engineer now states that the seat belt is working as designed. if a seat belt does not lock during a panic stop from such a high rate of speed, why do we have seat belts? on january 31, 03 coming home from the engineer inspection, we were not comfortable with the inspection. all we were told is that the seat belt is performing as designed. we, at 45 mph, depressed the brakes as like we were doing a panic stop, neither driver's side nor passenger side seat belt locked. will still test the issue. some times the belt will lock, sometimes not. we are concerned and feel we have had information regarding the seat belts and our safety concealled from us. very hard to work with the dealership.  view
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2003-04-30 Blaine, MN
'99 gr am: grinding noise r front-dealer: drilled out restrictor in pwr steerng hose per bulletin 990232002. rubbing & squawk noise turning left-dealer: sway bar bushings replcd. passenger seat stuck-dealer: replaced seat track. center console door latch assmbly replaced per recall. radio lcd garbled & blacking out-dealer: replcd radio assembly. whining in pwr steering- dealer: p/s cooler line leaking, replcd & bled system. gas gauge back & forth from full to empty-dealer: tank sending unit shorted, replcd tank module assy. fluid/oil leak from intake gasket-dealer: replcd gaskets & replcd oil pump drive o-ring. passenger seat squeaks-dealer: seat tracks loose in floor pan hook attchmnt openings. crunch/squawk in front end on speed bumps-dealer: replcd r&r front struts, replcd upper mounts. brake pulsation-dealer: front rotors warped, both rotors were machined & pads replaced. oil/fluid leak rt trans. axle seal, steering rack center section- dealer: replcd seal & sleeve, replcd steering rack. shimmy & shake on hwy- dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. intermittently hesitates cold start & on excelleration-dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. driver's side window plastic regulator broke & window fell down-no longer on warrantee, consumer replcd @ approx $500.00 own expense. all occuring at under 40,000 miles. am afraid to take in for next "scheduled" service for fear of what will be found.  view
2003-04-30 Seabeck, WA
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2003-04-30 Manchester, NH
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2003-01-11 Hallsville, MO
I had the jeep dealer replace the front rotors on my 96 jeep cherokee country per the recall from chrysler. within 20k miles the rotors were severely warped, hot spotted and had small cracks in several places on both sides of each rotor. when they were turned, "soft" spots were revealed in the metal and both rotors - even when turned down all the way down to the minimum thickness. they were deemed unsalvageable and i had to get another new set less than a year after recall replacements were installed. the incident date is approximate. i will need to find the receipts to know the exact dates. ts  view
2003-04-30 Blaine, MN
'99 gr am: grinding noise r front-dealer: drilled out restrictor in pwr steerng hose per bulletin 990232002. rubbing & squawk noise turning left-dealer: sway bar bushings replcd. passenger seat stuck-dealer: replaced seat track. center console door latch assmbly replaced per recall. radio lcd garbled & blacking out-dealer: replcd radio assembly. whining in pwr steering- dealer: p/s cooler line leaking, replcd & bled system. gas gauge back & forth from full to empty-dealer: tank sending unit shorted, replcd tank module assy. fluid/oil leak from intake gasket-dealer: replcd gaskets & replcd oil pump drive o-ring. passenger seat squeaks-dealer: seat tracks loose in floor pan hook attchmnt openings. crunch/squawk in front end on speed bumps-dealer: replcd r&r front struts, replcd upper mounts. brake pulsation-dealer: front rotors warped, both rotors were machined & pads replaced. oil/fluid leak rt trans. axle seal, steering rack center section- dealer: replcd seal & sleeve, replcd steering rack. shimmy & shake on hwy- dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. intermittently hesitates cold start & on excelleration-dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. driver's side window plastic regulator broke & window fell down-no longer on warrantee, consumer replcd @ approx $500.00 own expense. all occuring at under 40,000 miles. am afraid to take in for next "scheduled" service for fear of what will be found.  view
2003-04-30 Cheshire, CT
My 2001 vw cabrio with 11,000 miles had the heatshield on the header pipe break away. should this happen to such a relatively new car?  view
1995-06-20 Beaumont, CA
The body broke loose from the frame. please describe.  view
2003-04-30 Glendale, AZ
Engine.headgasket failure moderate to severe oil leakage  view
2003-04-30 Winfield, IL
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, which was caused by a stuck accelerator pedal and the brakes didn't hold. ph  view
2003-04-30 Windsor, CA
The brakes, engine, and suspension all failed on the vehicle. the consumer drove to oregon to the manufacturer and the problems could not be duplicated.  view
2003-06-25 Granbury, TX
My brakes failed after accelerating from being stopped at a red light. the light turned yellow before we were into the intersection when the vehicle in front of me stopped, speed was less than 10 mph. i attempted to stop on a bumpy dry surface while braking the pedal went to the floor and hit the vehicle in front of me. dealership claims brakes were within specifications set by manufacture. something needs to be done about this problem, there are too many complaints dealing with the abs system on the silverado. please do something to correct this problem.  view
2003-06-25 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
My 1998 corvette, manula transmission, was taken to george moore chevrolet on june 23 for warranty window repair. upon pick-up, the dealer was unable to release my car due to steering wheel column lock-up, during initial key-in and start-up. kathleen demeter acknowledges this concern in her letter to jay ehle, dated feb.5,2003 (nvs-213, ea02-031). every attempt to fix/address the problem resulted in no fix. gm stats this problem was not under recall. i contend it must be for gm to have found the same error in earlier/later model years. it now is costing me $500.00 to fix it. can you assist me?  view
2003-06-25 Albany, OR
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2003-06-25 Deptford, NJ
The fan belt and tensioner have failed twice, and after doing research, it appears that this is a very common occurrence. i even found a web site of people who have had the same problem, some more than six times on the same van.  view
2003-06-25 South San Francisco, CA
The emergency break went out (which made a metal to metal noise all times when the suv is moving) causing the rear brake to go out. i have been in contact with the dealer on previous occasions and they stated this is not covered under warranty therefore if they look it will cost me. the dealer stated i drove with the emergency brake, which caused the brake to go out, which is untrue. i went to a personal mechanic who stated that this should not have happened and it should be covered under the warranty. after speaking with other gmc / chevrolet owners they are experiencing the same issues with the e brake going out, all have had the same response from the dealers..  view
1995-06-20 Vero Beach, FL
After 18,000 miles the channel down middle of tire worn; no longer has groove down middle to channel water;no longer serves purpose for which they were designed  view
2003-05-03 Springfield, VA
Dealer where vehicle was towed for repairs says the automatic transmission must be pulled and disassembled to determine what is broken and the factory will not provide warranty relief since the truck is over 4 years old even though the vehicle has only 36,489 miles. original warranty was 3 years or 36,000 miles which ever comes first. vehicle has been serviced by dealer since purchase. the truck gave a high screeching noise and loss of power in the transmission, forward drive gear. i pulled off the fairfax county parkway in herndon and pulled into a parking lot. next day tried to back up truck and transmission gave screeching noise and vehicle would not move. if vehicle is 2, 3 or 4 years old but only has 36,489 miles why can't gmc provide relief for a vehicle defect in the transmission which is safety related due to loss of power and maneuver ability when it occurred? vehicle is at a gmc dealer which i did not purchase from for repairs as i have had it towed to the nearest dealer for repairs. can you provide some assistance with gmc on warranty or secret warranty repairs?  view
2003-06-25 Oakland, CA
On june 21, 2003, i was operating the vehicle at approx. 30 mph. i attempted to speed up and found that the accelerator was no longer functioning. due to the fact that the car failed to accelerate i was forced to coast to the side of the road, where a tow truck picked it up and towed it to the dealership. approx. 6 months prior to this time i began noticing a "spasmodic hesitating motion" in the car whenever i attempted to accelerate from an idle position. i assumed that a tune-up was needed and took it to a ford dealership for inspection. i was told that the hesitation could not be detected, nothing was wrong with the vehicle, and based on the make and model of the vehicle i was not required a tune-up until 100,000 miles had been reached. i continued to drive the vehicle and the problem persisted. for a while i even relented and decided that perhaps the problem was in my head. finally, february 2003 i took the vehicle into another ford dealership due to the problem and the mechanics re-calibrated the car's computer system under the belief that this would fix the problem. i was also advised that a routine inspection of the vehicle took place and everything was operating as normal, and in fact at that time the transmission fluid was even topped off. the "spasmodic hesitating motion" of the vehicle upon acceleration continued up until the above date when the transmission failed completely. at this time, the mechanic advisor at the dealership does not believe the hesitation of the car upon acceleration and the complete failure of the transmission are related.  view
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2003-05-04 Monmouth, OR
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2003-06-25 Baton Rouge, LA
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2003-02-10 Fountain Hills, AZ
Regarding 2000 chevrolet impala ls vin 2g1wh55kxy9344567. my local dealer wants to replace the side impact airbag for a considerable fee. i believe per recall #00v371000 that this should fall under this recall as it is exhibiting the same symptoms as the recalled airbags, however gm has not marked this car for recall, and refuses to pay for the airbag replacement. the dealership describes the problem as, "code b0041 lh frt side deployment loop open. needs lh side air bag module replaced."  view
2003-02-10 Randolph, NJ
1999 audi a4 2.8 with 39000 miles and 6 months off waranty leaking oil from engine cam seals and from rear differential seals  view
2003-02-10 Covington, LA
Every 600 miles the plugs foul. bike wont even start. dealer has other vtx's with same problem. doesnt no how to fix problem. he stated that honda inc. has been no help.  view
1995-06-20 Middlefield, OH
Engine cuts off while driving; make rattling sound; pulley defective.  view
2003-02-10 Mohegan Lake, NY
Regarding 2002 toyota camry. started experiencing pulling and bumping sensations from front soon after 5000 miles. had tires rebalanced and rotated, problem continued. took car to dealer who said alignment was off and supposedly corrected. no change, in fact, steering wheel was still slightly off center. took car back to dealer who said nothing was wrong but did another alignment, this time straightening out the steering wheel. problem did not go away. we are now at 19000 miles having just rotated the tires again in hopes it would solve the problem, but it has not. additionally, we have recently noticed poor braking traction even at slow speeds in wet conditions and a spinning out of a wheel going around corners at slow speed. we are frustated by the inability of toyota north of mt. kisco, ny to solve this problem.  view
2003-02-10 Mohegan Lake, NY
Regarding 2002 toyota camry. started experiencing pulling and bumping sensations from front soon after 5000 miles. had tires rebalanced and rotated, problem continued. took car to dealer who said alignment was off and supposedly corrected. no change, in fact, steering wheel was still slightly off center. took car back to dealer who said nothing was wrong but did another alignment, this time straightening out the steering wheel. problem did not go away. we are now at 19000 miles having just rotated the tires again in hopes it would solve the problem, but it has not. additionally, we have recently noticed poor braking traction even at slow speeds in wet conditions and a spinning out of a wheel going around corners at slow speed. we are frustated by the inability of toyota north of mt. kisco, ny to solve this problem.  view
2003-02-10 Mohegan Lake, NY
Regarding 2002 toyota camry. started experiencing pulling and bumping sensations from front soon after 5000 miles. had tires rebalanced and rotated, problem continued. took car to dealer who said alignment was off and supposedly corrected. no change, in fact, steering wheel was still slightly off center. took car back to dealer who said nothing was wrong but did another alignment, this time straightening out the steering wheel. problem did not go away. we are now at 19000 miles having just rotated the tires again in hopes it would solve the problem, but it has not. additionally, we have recently noticed poor braking traction even at slow speeds in wet conditions and a spinning out of a wheel going around corners at slow speed. we are frustated by the inability of toyota north of mt. kisco, ny to solve this problem.  view
2003-05-03 Kalamazoo, MI
I bought a 02 toyota camry se last year. i live in michigan and in the winter it snows quite a bit. generally normal (not snow) tires work fine in the winter. however, the new tires that come with the se are not meant for winter weather at all. they perform terribly even in the least amount of now and skid. i had several incidents where i almost had fatal accidents. luckily i did not get into a crash as i drive extremely slowly. i called the dealer and they did not do anything. however, they replaced the tires for a few se buyers but did not do so for me. i think toyota knows of this problem and have refused to do anything about it. i think they should not sell the se with the bridgestone tires that they currently do. you can expect a buyer to replace all four new tires when they have only 2000 miles on them. this is a safety hazard for people who do not realize the problem before they buy the vehicle. i hope you will investigate this matter and help all the se buyers.  view
2003-06-25 Ilwaco, WA
Dodge ram lift pump failures failure of fuel system fuel oil transfer pump (lift pump) leads to immediate engine stalling. when towing (as which truck is designed for), upon engine shutdown at hwy speeds, immediate loss of power brake and steering performance. this leads to loss of control of trailer and/or load. property damage and fatalities would be dependent upon drivers experience level while towing. mfg (damilerchysler) knows of the problem, in some cases will replace pump dependent upon detailed proof from vehicle owner. not all dealers following company policy and is will actually flat refuse to address that a problem exists, even though the mfc has issued a tech service bulletin (tsb).  view
2003-05-04 Central Islip, NY
I own a 2003 dodge stratus sxt sedan 2.4l. when i bought the car i happened to notice that there was rusting on the axles & brakes to the front end of the car. the second day i had the car it completely shut itself down and wouldn't start, immediately my car dealership picked up the car and said it was because the battery "died". i did not take note of the rusting because the dealership said "all dodge cars are rusted...*"a month later my car started making noises to the front end of the car slightly, then it was progressing towards january with vibration of the car past 50 mph, i decided to call the dealership when it became out of hand and they were closed, then the monday the car shut itself down and the steering wheel locked into place while i was turning a corner and it hit probably a 5 inch high curb..of course the "rusted" right front end "axle", control bar & gear controls broke off. found it interesting that all of these incidents i had to pay out of pocket for because this dealership says in other words that we're lying and it isn't their fault nor was it a mechanical defect. also i have noted that my doors doesn't close properly & my windows slip out of place. after the incident of my car locking up and my axle being broken i had to take out of pocket once again $1,800 and they fixed it..but there was still problems..the vibration was still there and now there was a knocking/cracking sound to the front & rear ends of the car, and i mean it was loud..took the car back for the oil change and they said they heard nothing nor was there a vibration!.a month later i took the car back i said this was ridiculous that this noise is still there and yes of course when you have a huge brawl and fight they do find the so called "problem"....the pins to hold my brake pads in place weren't even there!...and vibration again? none to be found...yes i am the driver and the vibration is still there.  view
2003-05-04 Chicago Ridge, IL
I notice gm has recall some s10 from 1995 & 1996 for faulty window wiper broad- we have a s10 1994 we are having the same problem i check the recall back in 1998 it was just for 1995 1996- and current recall is 1996 and later why not 1994"s.  view
2003-02-10 Toledo, OH
We own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee larado and have had nothing but problems since we bought it. the drivers side door lock has gone bad you can lock all the doors with the remote but have to lock the drivers side by hand and it makes a loud buzzing sound when locking & unlocking. our tires hadve already had to be replaced with only 50,000 mile on the vehicle the in dec 2002 the vehicle starting making a loud whining sound when reachiung speeds over 45+ the sound would increasde upon leetting up on the gas petal. it increasing became worse where it would constantly whinbeall the time at all speeds and also when completely stopped. we have had to keep taking it back to be worked on 3 times so far, they have replaced the whole transmission including the torque converter, transfer case , fuel injection system and the noise still persist. i have done so much research on the internet and see that chrysler refuses to do a "damn" thing about any of these problems or thses lemon vehicles. what will it take to get their help and for them to see these vehicles have too many problems.  view
2003-02-10 Toledo, OH
We own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee larado and have had nothing but problems since we bought it. the drivers side door lock has gone bad you can lock all the doors with the remote but have to lock the drivers side by hand and it makes a loud buzzing sound when locking & unlocking. our tires hadve already had to be replaced with only 50,000 mile on the vehicle the in dec 2002 the vehicle starting making a loud whining sound when reachiung speeds over 45+ the sound would increasde upon leetting up on the gas petal. it increasing became worse where it would constantly whinbeall the time at all speeds and also when completely stopped. we have had to keep taking it back to be worked on 3 times so far, they have replaced the whole transmission including the torque converter, transfer case , fuel injection system and the noise still persist. i have done so much research on the internet and see that chrysler refuses to do a "damn" thing about any of these problems or thses lemon vehicles. what will it take to get their help and for them to see these vehicles have too many problems.  view
2003-06-25 Mesa, AZ
I have an electric reclining seat (driver side) in my 1995 ford bronco. suddenly and without warning the back of the seat collapsed backward. i narrowly escaped colliding with another car and the freeway wall. i was able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. i took the bronco to ford. they said the frame twisted and broke. i am not huge! about 240 lbs. they charged me $350.00 to fix it. i didn't think about it at the time, but in 1997 i was rear ended and the same thing happened to the seat at that time. it completely collapsed rendering the air-bag and seat belt ineffective. a new seat was put in at that time. so this seat is only about 6 years old. this sounds to me like a poor design and a safety hazard.  view
1995-06-20 Yonker, NY
Driver's side seat belt didn't restrain driver from hittingn back of head during an accident.  view
2003-02-11 Studio City, CA
I own a 2003 bmw x5 3,0. the vehicle is less then two month old. the cars main and all other headlights will completely go dark in the middle of driving. i tried panically to play with the switch but to no avail. it happens randomly and is a real serious & dangerous issue. the lightsd will then sometime later will restore and someties will function well for 24 hours or so. some times only one headlight will come on, etc. i been on the roadfly.com- a chat room which is the mosy important bmw chat line and this very serious problem seems to be happening to other people as well. it is maybe the most serious hazardous problem one can have with a car--imagine the lights go dark in the middle of driving. the dealer cant seem to find the problem even though admits that there is one. real scary stuff and needs immidate intervention!!!! scary!!! please take action asap before someone is killed!!!.  view
2003-02-11 Sterling Heights, MI
My daughter's 2002 jeep liberty's driver's side front tie rod assembly sheered in half causing my daughter to hit another vehicle. my daughter also sustained a closed head injury as a result of the incident. this incident occured thusday february 6, 2003. her leased 2002 liberty will be 1 year old may 2003.  view
2003-05-04 Toledo, OH
Had a very loud banging sound in rear of van after turning van off, this has been going on for sometime but we have been unable to pin point the cause. while driving on the expressway may 4, 2003 (at 55 mph), transmission failed, causing a very violent forward jerk. after doing some research, i found that this seems to be a somewhat frequent occurrence in this model. please investigate this situation before someone gets severely injured. this occurred 2 days after having the recalled repair done to the rack & pinion steering.  view
2003-05-04 Merritt Island, FL
On several occasions my 1998 gmc yukon windshield wipers stopped working. the first time i was on the interstate towing a 23 ft. boat! i know gm has recalled many vehicles for this problem but they did not include 1998 models! please make them fix the whole problem before a lot of people die! i almost took out three vehicles before i could get over on the shoulder! i've fixed my yukon already because it was to dangerous to drive but gm is still dropping the ball!  view
2003-06-25 San Antonio, TX
The car has been to the service department for the driver side tail light bulb to be replaced twice. bulb replacement only fixes the problem for 2 to 3 days. there is some type of short and i keep getting hit with a service charge every time the vehicle goes in for this. also the driver side seat is showing some beyond normal wear and tear for a vehicle with only 25k. the leather seating surface is tearing at the seams and appears to be of very thin materials in the bolster area.  view
2003-06-25 San Antonio, TX
The car has been to the service department for the driver side tail light bulb to be replaced twice. bulb replacement only fixes the problem for 2 to 3 days. there is some type of short and i keep getting hit with a service charge every time the vehicle goes in for this. also the driver side seat is showing some beyond normal wear and tear for a vehicle with only 25k. the leather seating surface is tearing at the seams and appears to be of very thin materials in the bolster area.  view
2003-02-11 Woodbourne, NY
Front brake roters and pads had to be replaced last week for over $400.00 at a gm dealer. the vehicle is less than 3 years old and this is the 2nd time these had to be replaced. the dealer says this happens to all of the pontiac grand ams  view
2003-02-11 Woodbourne, NY
Front brake roters and pads had to be replaced last week for over $400.00 at a gm dealer. the vehicle is less than 3 years old and this is the 2nd time these had to be replaced. the dealer says this happens to all of the pontiac grand ams  view
2003-02-11 Newport News, VA
I bought the car in the spring from a gm dealer. now, that it's in the winter, when it's cold, the headlights flicker badly. it's dangerous. it's tied to engine rpm. at idle, the lights are fine. as you accelerate the engine, the lights flicker down.....they get dim and flash back to normal. i just replaced the battery and it made no difference. it's got to be in the alternator/voltage regualtor. this is a safety defect. the lights are supposed to work like the lights on every other car.... it'll be nearly impossible to duplcate because when the car gets warm, the problem goes away.  view
2003-06-25 Knoxville, TN
The line that runs from the accumulator and connects to the rear evaporator, compression suction, discharge junction block and condenser sits against the bell housing of the transmission. due to vibration it has worn a hole in the line causing the refrigerant to leak at a rapid rate. it appears to be a design flaw. i have had a mechanic and a heating/cooling system technician look at it with the same results. it is an ongoing process of charging the system every 3 to 4 days which is time consuming and expensive.  view
1995-06-22 Rialto, CA
Seatbelt warning light flashes intermittently when seatbelts are in use.  view
2003-06-25 Milton, FL
My vehicle has problems with the tires, brakes and transmission. the dealer has done repairs and correct to some extent. however, many issues have not been addressed or remedied and now they refuse to service the vehicle. the vehicle is not safe to drive.  view
2003-06-25 Milton, FL
My vehicle has problems with the tires, brakes and transmission. the dealer has done repairs and correct to some extent. however, many issues have not been addressed or remedied and now they refuse to service the vehicle. the vehicle is not safe to drive.  view
2003-06-25 Milton, FL
My vehicle has problems with the tires, brakes and transmission. the dealer has done repairs and correct to some extent. however, many issues have not been addressed or remedied and now they refuse to service the vehicle. the vehicle is not safe to drive.  view
2003-06-25 Milton, FL
My vehicle has problems with the tires, brakes and transmission. the dealer has done repairs and correct to some extent. however, many issues have not been addressed or remedied and now they refuse to service the vehicle. the vehicle is not safe to drive.  view
2003-02-11 Brunswick, OH
Air bags failed to deploy in a collision, resulting in a fatality.  view
2003-02-11 Silver Spring, MD
The vehicle experienced extended stopping, and there was a noise coming from the brakes when they were applied.  view
2003-02-11 Chicago, IL
Vehicle had no brakes.  view
2003-05-04 Lawrenceville, GA
Windshield wipers failed during rainstorm for the 3rd time in 7 months.  view
2003-05-03 El Granada, CA
Rear differential sheet metal mounting bracket tore loose from floor pan, for the second time. first time at 70000 miles, second time at 90000 miles. thin sheet metal brackets and cross member do not appear adequate. also welded seams coming apart on floor of trunk above differential.  view
2003-06-25 Milton, FL
My vehicle has problems with the tires, brakes and transmission. the dealer has done repairs and correct to some extent. however, many issues have not been addressed or remedied and now they refuse to service the vehicle. the vehicle is not safe to drive.  view
1995-06-22 Rialto, CA
Intermittent sudden acceleration due to computer chip failure.  view
2003-06-25 Milton, FL
My vehicle has problems with the tires, brakes and transmission. the dealer has done repairs and correct to some extent. however, many issues have not been addressed or remedied and now they refuse to service the vehicle. the vehicle is not safe to drive.  view
2003-06-25 Milton, FL
My vehicle has problems with the tires, brakes and transmission. the dealer has done repairs and correct to some extent. however, many issues have not been addressed or remedied and now they refuse to service the vehicle. the vehicle is not safe to drive.  view
2003-06-25 Milton, FL
My vehicle has problems with the tires, brakes and transmission. the dealer has done repairs and correct to some extent. however, many issues have not been addressed or remedied and now they refuse to service the vehicle. the vehicle is not safe to drive.  view
2003-06-25 Rockwall, TX
I own a 2002 ford explorer xls and the back lift gate hatch has broken on both sides and could cause injury if falls on either me, my daughter, or anyone else who opens the glass hatch. with the side that is now broken it is putting a lot of strain on my hinges where connects to the car and is pulling my glass off and has dented my car. pe04045_pco  view
2003-06-25 Forest Park, IL
The rotors on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo are going bad after having them done last year. this is a known problem with jeeps. i feel this should be looked into because this is not a norm.  view
2003-01-16 Manchester, PA
Have had vehicle in for brake service 9x in 2 yrs. only 20 k miles on car.(2000 kia sportage). 13 times total for service . replaced rotors 3x and now have problems again. the dealership york chrysler kia has not been able to solve this problem. the front wheel bearings were loose 3x. they told us they never seen this happen before. but it happened 3x to us. the 4 wheeel drive went out. they said it happens since there is no dirt shield on the linkage. they installed a retrofit kit to protect against this but only do it if people have problems. i think they are trying to get out of having a recall on this item. with our kia they replaced the entire brake assembley after onlyu 3206 mi. we had the car in 3x after that for brake squeel which was excessive. they could not fix it. they replaced the rotors again at 10456 miles. at 12552 miles the 4 wheel drive went out. at 15882 mi they checked again for brake pulsation and balanced front tire and wheel assem. said brake and rotor runout well within specs. at 17488 had rotors replaced again. not even 2k miles after they said everything was well within specs. at 20473 miles brake rotor were pulsing again. they would not cover under warranty. after talking with kia (case #k129955) they agreed to machine the rotors again using the on car lathe to get a better finish. at 20783 complained about brake pulsing again. and am going to take the vehicle in again to find out what is going on. i think there is an underling problem with this vehicle that they cannot figure out. at 7571 mi, 13777mi, and again at 20783 mi, the wheel bearings were loose. this is not normal wear just like the rotors.  view
2003-01-16 Tracy, CA
I no longer feel safe in the car that i have bought. i bought an acura tl type s 2002, it only has 29,000 mi on the odometer and already i have changed the transmission once. just yesterday it has started to exibit the same characteristics as the last transmission that failed. while driving on the highway it shifted to neutral and the engine turned off! while i was on the highway!this is supposed to be the new fixed transmission!! this is unacceptable. if anything happens to me or my family, i dont know what ill do.  view
2003-01-16 Brattleboro, VT
2000 jeep grand cherokee brake problems.my jeep has 45,000 on it and this will be my forth set of brakes.dealer has covered the brake work while under warentee.but this has not solved the problem between 5000 to 10,000 i will have to have a brake job done  view
2003-01-16 Short Hill, NJ
While traveling about 60mph on highway consumer was blinded by the sun. consumer pulled over to the shoulder and hit an aluminum meridian strip. upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy. ph.  view
2003-01-16 Parkhill, MI
While traveling on the highway without physical contact with another vehicle, the dual airbags deployed. the dealer is aware of the problem. ph  view
1996-04-03 Plainfield, NJ
Vehicle steering linkage and arms had to be replaced, also both front calipers had to be replaced.  view
2003-02-10 Bristol, CT
2000 pontiac montana with faulty intake manifold gasket at 42k  view
2003-02-10 League City, TX
Abs pump continues to run after ignition is turned off. i called norman frede chevrolet in houston texas and the service technician told me to take the 60 amp fuse out from the distribution center under the hood and bring it in. he also told me that this is a $600.00 part alone. he said this is a common problem with 1999 silverados. if its so common, how come there isn't a recall on this yet. it still isn't fixed.  view
2003-05-03 Washington, MI
Passenger compartment fuse blown along with tail light, turn signal, brake light and radio not functioning. found melted wires under dash by the fuse block making the ignition bell ring without key in ignition. smoke coming from under dash. service dealer claims it will be in excess of $2000.00 to repair.  view
2003-05-03 Dublin, OH
Re hid lights: my vision is impaired in the evening when a car comes along with the high intensity discharge lights. for me it is really a very serious problem. my safe driving is also affected when hid headlights shine in my rear view mirror. they are a serious safety hazard for many of us and might already have been the cause of accidents.  view
2003-05-03 Franconia, NH
While closing the drivers door, inner panels or structures partially separated or delaminated from the outer metal portion of the door in two layers. date is an estimate, it was winter  view
2003-01-16 Wal Wala, WA
While applying the brake, the abs braking system appear on the panel. without brakes, the abs motor continue to run until the consumer disconnected the system. dealer is aware of the problem. ph  view
2003-01-16 Des Moines, IA
The cruise control and horn does not work due to the clock spring. please fill in additional information. dealer is aware of the problem. ph  view
2003-01-16 Central Square, NY
Windshield wiper motor had to be replaced , as it kept unhooking on the drivers' side. that side gets snow packed down in there and the only way to get it ,out is if you raise the hood. that's hard to do in a snow storm. had to replace this wiper transmission costing $256.60. plus now i have to return to garage to get blades realigned to work correctly. there should have been a guard or something to stop this snow build up. the wipers stopped both times in a major snow storm, which was scary and dangerous. i feel this car is only four years old and shouldn't have needed this part replaced. i was lucky that i was able to get home without this causing an accident.  view
2003-01-16 Fargo, ND
99 plymouth neon 2.0 dohc  view
2003-05-04 Oceanside, CA
I own a 1995 chevy k2500, it appears the power window/lock switches on the driver side shorted and caught fire. the interior is ruined, along with much of the electrical components.  view
1996-06-24 Wallingfor, CT
Power steering fluid lost due to no thread on return line, causing leak.  view
1996-04-03 Glen Burnie, MD
Passenager ft/rr and driver door fly open while turning a curve, after being closed and locked, possibly due to broken hinges.  view
2003-01-16 Oakland, CA
At times, the idling speed motor takes control of the car and causes the car to speed up out of control. this requires very heavy braking . it usually happens at very slow speed, and at dangerous times, (e.g. stopping for a cross walker). this has happened over a dozen times in the past five yeaars and has come close to near fataliity occurances. auto mechanics say only replacement of the control will work and they are not sure if the problem will not reoccur date below is the last occurance..  view
2003-02-10 Corpus Christi, TX
November 1, 2002 our 2000 dodge durango malfunctioned. it was towed into a dealership where an adjuster from our extended warranty company (north american) was sent. according to the mechanic at the dealership, an "upper plenum gasket" malfunctioned, causing oil to suck up into a part of the engine and burn up. we were told that the burned oil then dropped into the oil pan where it was then sucked up into the intake and became clogged. north american denied our claim stating negligence on our part. a representative with north american stated to me that they did not agree with the adjuster. we had to borrow over $4,000 to replace the engine in this vehicle. i have since found other people in the united states who are posting this same issue with dodge durango's (and not just the year 2000) consumer was asking how come there's no official investigation has opened regarding vehicle. consumer has found 20 plus similar complaints.  view
2003-02-10 Fort Washington, MD
The heater core failed, which caused the vehicle to have no heat. and antifreeze fumes are seeping into vehicle making it difficult to drive vehicle for any period of time.  view
2003-02-10 Trumbull, CT
The head gasket failed. oil leaked again out of the right rear cylinder head. scc  view
2003-02-10 New Orleans, LA
The vehicle stalled without warning.  view
2003-02-10 Elizabeth, CO
There was an electrical shortage, which caused the vehicle to have no lights inside the vehicle.  view
2003-02-10 Ashburnham, MA
The disc brake did not hold, when it was applied.  view
2003-02-10 Springfield, IL
When the brake was applied under wet conditions, consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a pole.  view
2003-02-04 Cumberland, MD
Noise from underneath van sounding as if parts were falling off or like metal in a blender. once i stopped and looked under a steady stream of transmission fluid was pouring out. had transmission shop confirm today that a "pin" broke and caused complete destruction to transmission and case. nothing can be reused. need an entire new transmission. called dealership where purchased and they advised to call 800# in manual. called 800# and was told there was nothing on file of this problem and this is our responsibility since it is no longer under warranty. i informed her that there is only 48,000 miles on van and this is unacceptable. again she advised it was our responsibility.  view
2003-04-30 Caseyville, IL
The air bag light illuminated, which caused the horn and cruise control to be inoperative. the dealer stated the clock spring failed. related recall 02v293000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.  view
1996-03-27 Knox, IN
Purchased car used, on impact, hit from the right rear back, both front seats reclined backward please describe .  view
2003-04-30 Landover, MD
The dashboard developed a long split/crack above the passenger side air bag.  view
2003-04-30 Melville, NY
The front of vehicle hit the side of another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. mr scc  view
2003-04-30 Beverly, MA
I just bought a 2003 saab 9-3 about a month ago and it has approx. 1800 miles on it. i was driving home from work and suddenly lost power steering followed by complete power. luckily i was on a back road and pulled over safely. if i had been on the highway there may have been a different outcome. i feel that this is a very big safety issue.  view
2003-04-30 Marquette, MI
Short in connection at the fuel tank. plastic is melted through, there appears to be scoring on the inside of the unit that would be indicative of spark and or high heat. concern is that this could have caused a fire and or explosion. especially if this had occoured during a time frame when warm temperatures would have made for high fuel vapor content (i.e. it occoured in the middle of summer as opposed to stranding me in the middle of a snow storm as it did)  view
2003-01-12 Van Buren, AR
Tread separation on lt245r b.f. goodrich long trail ta resulting in damage to vehicle (1999 suburban)  view
2003-01-12 Van Buren, AR
Tread separation on lt245r b.f. goodrich long trail ta resulting in damage to vehicle (1999 suburban)  view
2003-01-12 Van Buren, AR
Tread separation on lt245r b.f. goodrich long trail ta resulting in damage to vehicle (1999 suburban)  view
2003-02-04 Everett, WA
My complaint is actually with nissan of america. i just purchased a new 350z and have a problem with the driver seat shifting and knocking. the dealearship agreed there seemed to be a problem and replaced the driver seat track but the same thing still happens. they said to contact nissan usa which i did. nissan usa said they would get right back to me and still have not. it's been over 6 weeks now and they haven't bothered to return any of my calls or email. my file number at nissan usa consumer affairs is 4001914. the dealership has also filed a case with their tech line and the incident number is 556922. the person that handled the call is timothy and his employee number is 3662. in a nut shell i would say my complaint is about nissans inability to fix the problem with the driver seat. i feel it is unsafe and very annoying (it shifts around and is not solid). they in fact did try to repair the vehicle but were unsuccessful. now nissan usa is saying that it is by design the way it is. i would appreciate any help you might be able to provide in this matter.thanks, gordon mcelroy  view
2003-04-30 Blaine, MN
'99 gr am: grinding noise r front-dealer: drilled out restrictor in pwr steerng hose per bulletin 990232002. rubbing & squawk noise turning left-dealer: sway bar bushings replcd. passenger seat stuck-dealer: replaced seat track. center console door latch assmbly replaced per recall. radio lcd garbled & blacking out-dealer: replcd radio assembly. whining in pwr steering- dealer: p/s cooler line leaking, replcd & bled system. gas gauge back & forth from full to empty-dealer: tank sending unit shorted, replcd tank module assy. fluid/oil leak from intake gasket-dealer: replcd gaskets & replcd oil pump drive o-ring. passenger seat squeaks-dealer: seat tracks loose in floor pan hook attchmnt openings. crunch/squawk in front end on speed bumps-dealer: replcd r&r front struts, replcd upper mounts. brake pulsation-dealer: front rotors warped, both rotors were machined & pads replaced. oil/fluid leak rt trans. axle seal, steering rack center section- dealer: replcd seal & sleeve, replcd steering rack. shimmy & shake on hwy- dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. intermittently hesitates cold start & on excelleration-dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. driver's side window plastic regulator broke & window fell down-no longer on warrantee, consumer replcd @ approx $500.00 own expense. all occuring at under 40,000 miles. am afraid to take in for next "scheduled" service for fear of what will be found.  view
2003-04-30 Blaine, MN
'99 gr am: grinding noise r front-dealer: drilled out restrictor in pwr steerng hose per bulletin 990232002. rubbing & squawk noise turning left-dealer: sway bar bushings replcd. passenger seat stuck-dealer: replaced seat track. center console door latch assmbly replaced per recall. radio lcd garbled & blacking out-dealer: replcd radio assembly. whining in pwr steering- dealer: p/s cooler line leaking, replcd & bled system. gas gauge back & forth from full to empty-dealer: tank sending unit shorted, replcd tank module assy. fluid/oil leak from intake gasket-dealer: replcd gaskets & replcd oil pump drive o-ring. passenger seat squeaks-dealer: seat tracks loose in floor pan hook attchmnt openings. crunch/squawk in front end on speed bumps-dealer: replcd r&r front struts, replcd upper mounts. brake pulsation-dealer: front rotors warped, both rotors were machined & pads replaced. oil/fluid leak rt trans. axle seal, steering rack center section- dealer: replcd seal & sleeve, replcd steering rack. shimmy & shake on hwy- dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. intermittently hesitates cold start & on excelleration-dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. driver's side window plastic regulator broke & window fell down-no longer on warrantee, consumer replcd @ approx $500.00 own expense. all occuring at under 40,000 miles. am afraid to take in for next "scheduled" service for fear of what will be found.  view
1996-03-27 Edison, NJ
While son was driving the vehicle, the driver's side air bag deployed. please describe.  view
2003-04-30 Bixby, OK
Power window regulator failed on left rear door in march 2002, and on the driver's door in march 2003. both failures were of the plastic retainer for the cable end which holds the window up. both windows dropped several inches. the rear window dropped while driving, causing driver distraction. in both cases the window could not be raised without removing the door upholstery panel. the only repair is to replace the entire window regulator assembly. list price for the driver's door parts only was $352.  view
2003-04-30 Blaine, MN
'99 gr am: grinding noise r front-dealer: drilled out restrictor in pwr steerng hose per bulletin 990232002. rubbing & squawk noise turning left-dealer: sway bar bushings replcd. passenger seat stuck-dealer: replaced seat track. center console door latch assmbly replaced per recall. radio lcd garbled & blacking out-dealer: replcd radio assembly. whining in pwr steering- dealer: p/s cooler line leaking, replcd & bled system. gas gauge back & forth from full to empty-dealer: tank sending unit shorted, replcd tank module assy. fluid/oil leak from intake gasket-dealer: replcd gaskets & replcd oil pump drive o-ring. passenger seat squeaks-dealer: seat tracks loose in floor pan hook attchmnt openings. crunch/squawk in front end on speed bumps-dealer: replcd r&r front struts, replcd upper mounts. brake pulsation-dealer: front rotors warped, both rotors were machined & pads replaced. oil/fluid leak rt trans. axle seal, steering rack center section- dealer: replcd seal & sleeve, replcd steering rack. shimmy & shake on hwy- dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. intermittently hesitates cold start & on excelleration-dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. driver's side window plastic regulator broke & window fell down-no longer on warrantee, consumer replcd @ approx $500.00 own expense. all occuring at under 40,000 miles. am afraid to take in for next "scheduled" service for fear of what will be found.  view
2003-01-13 Flagstaff, AZ
Consumer stated the gear shifter design was defective. shifter is attached to steering column and is too long. whenever consumer turns on radio gear is knocked into neutral.  view
2003-01-13 Fairbanks, AK
Consumer stated the anti-lock brake system module was engaging unnecessarily while driving and continued to run when vehicle was turned off. consumer had to pull abs fuse to disengage, this resulted in loss of abs functionality.  view
2003-02-05 Gansevoort, NY
Vehicle's main computer is failing as a result of a leak, that causes corrosion. ph  view
2003-02-05 Modesto, CA
Consumer received a recall regarding the tires that were installed on the vehicle. ph  view
2003-02-05 Modesto, CA
Consumer received a recall regarding the tires that were installed on the vehicle. ph  view
2003-02-05 Angie, LA
The consumer had placed the vehicle in the reverse gear and depressed the gas pedal. the accelerator had then gotten stuck, an engaged in full throttle. the manufacturer was of no assistance. ph scc  view
2003-02-05 Flat Rock, NC
Vehicle has an upper air plenum problem (oil leaking into the radiator).  view
2003-02-05 Flat Rock, NC
The dealership replaced the left front tie rod replaced.  view
1996-03-27 Modesto, CA
Ea95-026 active, abs brake failure, when brakes are applied experienced extended stopping distance.  view
2003-04-30 Blaine, MN
'99 gr am: grinding noise r front-dealer: drilled out restrictor in pwr steerng hose per bulletin 990232002. rubbing & squawk noise turning left-dealer: sway bar bushings replcd. passenger seat stuck-dealer: replaced seat track. center console door latch assmbly replaced per recall. radio lcd garbled & blacking out-dealer: replcd radio assembly. whining in pwr steering- dealer: p/s cooler line leaking, replcd & bled system. gas gauge back & forth from full to empty-dealer: tank sending unit shorted, replcd tank module assy. fluid/oil leak from intake gasket-dealer: replcd gaskets & replcd oil pump drive o-ring. passenger seat squeaks-dealer: seat tracks loose in floor pan hook attchmnt openings. crunch/squawk in front end on speed bumps-dealer: replcd r&r front struts, replcd upper mounts. brake pulsation-dealer: front rotors warped, both rotors were machined & pads replaced. oil/fluid leak rt trans. axle seal, steering rack center section- dealer: replcd seal & sleeve, replcd steering rack. shimmy & shake on hwy- dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. intermittently hesitates cold start & on excelleration-dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. driver's side window plastic regulator broke & window fell down-no longer on warrantee, consumer replcd @ approx $500.00 own expense. all occuring at under 40,000 miles. am afraid to take in for next "scheduled" service for fear of what will be found.  view
2003-04-30 Blaine, MN
'99 gr am: grinding noise r front-dealer: drilled out restrictor in pwr steerng hose per bulletin 990232002. rubbing & squawk noise turning left-dealer: sway bar bushings replcd. passenger seat stuck-dealer: replaced seat track. center console door latch assmbly replaced per recall. radio lcd garbled & blacking out-dealer: replcd radio assembly. whining in pwr steering- dealer: p/s cooler line leaking, replcd & bled system. gas gauge back & forth from full to empty-dealer: tank sending unit shorted, replcd tank module assy. fluid/oil leak from intake gasket-dealer: replcd gaskets & replcd oil pump drive o-ring. passenger seat squeaks-dealer: seat tracks loose in floor pan hook attchmnt openings. crunch/squawk in front end on speed bumps-dealer: replcd r&r front struts, replcd upper mounts. brake pulsation-dealer: front rotors warped, both rotors were machined & pads replaced. oil/fluid leak rt trans. axle seal, steering rack center section- dealer: replcd seal & sleeve, replcd steering rack. shimmy & shake on hwy- dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. intermittently hesitates cold start & on excelleration-dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. driver's side window plastic regulator broke & window fell down-no longer on warrantee, consumer replcd @ approx $500.00 own expense. all occuring at under 40,000 miles. am afraid to take in for next "scheduled" service for fear of what will be found.  view
2003-04-30 Centreville, VA
Chrysler gen 3 seat belts are unsafe and should be recalled.  view
2003-04-30 Littleton, CO
The headlights are supposed to shut off after the dome over ride button is pushed four (4) times within six (6) seconds per the manual but the headlights are shutting off after sometimes 1 hit or 2 or 3 and sometimes 4. driving home late one night on a busy denver interstate we i hit the button once and all the lights inside and outside went off. very dangerous. the dealer says they don't know what to do as there are no manufacturers notices and the computer says there are no problems.  view
2003-04-30 California, MD
Both rear coil springs on my 1998 ford escort se wagon were found to be broken (each cracked and broke in two pieces beneath the plastic sleeve). vehicle had 52,715 miles at the time, but from corrosion evidence of broken springs, it appears they may have been broken for awhile prior to discovery. four other incidents noted on same year/make/model vehicle within this database.  view
2003-04-30 Windsor, CA
The brakes, engine, and suspension all failed on the vehicle. the consumer drove to oregon to the manufacturer and the problems could not be duplicated.  view
2003-04-30 Windsor, CA
The brakes, engine, and suspension all failed on the vehicle. the consumer drove to oregon to the manufacturer and the problems could not be duplicated.  view
2003-04-30 Chillicothe, OH
When the child was removed from the child safety seat, the harness system broke.  view
2003-01-13 Hawthorne, FL
Consumer was advised the engine failed due to a design problem of the intake manifold. the top of intake manifold was plastic and had a metal tube that ran through plastic. over time the plastic also degraded and cracked which resulted in the coolant entering the engine.  view
2003-01-13 Temple Terrace, FL
Consumer stated the seat heater is too hot which caused the heater to burn a hole into the driver seat.  view
1996-03-27 Brooklyn, NY
718-604-2794: auto tran: vehicle has stalled five times in traffic, nearly causing accident; no warning; approximately speed 30 mph.  view
2003-02-05 Cincinnati, OH
I had smellled fumes in the cab and began to hear what sounded like valve tapping noises at start-up. after several weeks, i took the vehicle to toyota for inspection. i was told that both exhaust manifolds were cracked at the repair cost would be $1600. the vehicle was out of warranty by about 5,000 miles. in the end, i was forced to pay $643.55 in order to have a safe toyota.  view
2003-02-05 Mckinney, TX
I was involved in a front end collision 1/8/03. my air bags did not deploy. i am now recovering from a fractured sternum injury. i have gotten no response as to why the bags didn't deploy...probably would not have been injured if they worked.  view
2003-02-05 New Bern, NC
Replaced transmission in a 2001 honda odyssey 2 weeks ago. last night astrobe like light flashed under the dashboard as the tcs and orange transmission failure lights lit up. the green illuminated square with the d started flashing. the vehicle no langer accelerates and is being towed to the dealership with another transmission problem. it was purchased new, was in our possession 1 year and 1 month and has less than 29,000 miles on it. it was brought in for all scheduled maintenance in a timely manner.  view
2003-02-11 Willow Creek, CA
This car has used more than 10 quarts of oil since new (not counting changes). it has just over 20k miles now and still uses oil. it does not smoke or leak. the fuel mileage is nowhere near the advertised mileage. the dealer was contacted regarding no brake lights just after purchase. after two trips to the dealer (and the service writer telling us that we removed the cigarette lighter adapter wrong), they discovered the wiring harness for the backup lights was crushed by the shifter in reverse and shorted the lights. after complaining about poor starting and shuddering after a cold soak, the dealer replaced the injector o-rings, which solved the shudder, but not the mileage. nothing has helped the oil usage, not even the two trips to the dealer to replace a baffle in the valve cover and an "oil consumption" test, which we performed. yes, it uses oil. i should've bought my daughter a nissan, or, like i just bought myself, a brand new ford pickup. this was my first and last daimler-chrysler product...ever!  view
2003-02-11 Willow Creek, CA
This car has used more than 10 quarts of oil since new (not counting changes). it has just over 20k miles now and still uses oil. it does not smoke or leak. the fuel mileage is nowhere near the advertised mileage. the dealer was contacted regarding no brake lights just after purchase. after two trips to the dealer (and the service writer telling us that we removed the cigarette lighter adapter wrong), they discovered the wiring harness for the backup lights was crushed by the shifter in reverse and shorted the lights. after complaining about poor starting and shuddering after a cold soak, the dealer replaced the injector o-rings, which solved the shudder, but not the mileage. nothing has helped the oil usage, not even the two trips to the dealer to replace a baffle in the valve cover and an "oil consumption" test, which we performed. yes, it uses oil. i should've bought my daughter a nissan, or, like i just bought myself, a brand new ford pickup. this was my first and last daimler-chrysler product...ever!  view
2003-02-11 Woodinville, WA
I own a 1999 oldsmobile silhouette with 52,000 miles. i brought it to the local dealer because of a knocking noise on cold startup. diagnosed as a failed intake manifold gasket, cost to repair approx $900.00. on disassembly, dealer contacted me with information that the engine internals were so badly fouled (sludge and deposits) that the hydraulic lifters required replacement. i asked what could have caused this situation, since the van has always gotten regular oil changes every 3000 miles, with new filter and correct oil, and i don't know what to do differently to avoid this same problem again. no information or advice was offered on why the gasket failed, or why the engine was so badly fouled.  view
2003-02-11 Va. Beach, VA
Caliviar ford in chesapeake va. refused to complete recall of engine cooling fan electronic fuse due to melted wiring harness. this fault was caused be a previous recal (campaine id number : 01i0090000) (visability: defrogger system:windshield:controls:wiring) causing the attached electrical connectors to melt. i just spent $2000.00 and replacet car with new motor because the motor blowed up due to another factory recall id# 00v367000 engine and engine cooling. i purchased this car with over 100,000 miles and this work was never performed and i did not receive the recal until after 100,000 miles.  view
2003-05-05 Orwigsburg, PA
Have 3 ford f-350 diesels all have had clutch problems. trucks will stay in gear and clutch goes to the floor and will not return.. vehicle doesn't stop, you must turn off the engine to get it to stop. very dangerous. numerous reports of problems on ford- diesel.com. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762849  view
2003-05-04 Bellevue, WA
Instrument cluster malfunction: (purchased this used car march 1, 2003. started noticing problems shortly thereafter, decided to report it after the most current incident and unsuccessful attempts at fixing). - when trying to start the car, it will start then die immediately, i have almost been stranded a few times. i had to keep trying to restart the car until the engine finally stayed running (this has occurred at least 7 times from march 1, 2003 and is getting progressively worse). could this potentially cause the engine to die while driving? - the seat belt warning buzzer has never functioned during my ownership. - the door buzzer has never functioned during my ownership, not if the lights are left on or if the keys are still in the ignition.  view
2003-05-04 Allentown, PA
I have problems with the rotors on my 2001 camaro. they keep warping. i had them turned 04/25/2002 and now they are warping again i only put 200 miles on since i turned them.  view
1996-03-27 Morristown, NJ
Frontial collision, impact 12:00, position speed 20 mph, driver side air bag did not deploy.  view
2003-06-25 Tampa, FL
My friend bought a 2003 f-150 super-crew and after 4 month the dome light fuse blew. he took it back to the dealer and the tested the vehicle and found no problems with the electrical system. what they did to rectify the problem was" put a new fuse in it and said try this and come back if the fuse blows again." well the fuse blew again and is at the dealer again.  view
2003-06-25 Hixton, WI
2000 suzuki vl intruder 1500lc: "false neutral" between fourth and fifth gear causes over-revving and safety issues when entering highways, passing etc. also, occasionally the transmission will pop out of gear while just riding along at normal in-town speeds.  view
2003-06-25 Foster, KY
1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. all four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). after warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). and the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.  view
2003-02-11 Phoenixville, PA
First ignition coil pack failed on 3.0 a4 avant, i was distressed to discover that this is a known fault that has happened to a large number of owners with no plans to replace more than the units that fail when the problem occurs. this is unacceptable for a $35,000 car that has less than 3000 miles on the clock, it does not make you feel very comfortable to know that it could happen at least another 5 times. the dealer was very efficient and courteous, but that does not cut it with such a fundamental problem that could strike at any time. with so many customer complaints, audi should be forced to issue a recall notice.  view
2003-02-11 Studio City, CA
I own a 2003 bmw x5 3,0. the vehicle is less then two month old. the cars main and all other headlights will completely go dark in the middle of driving. i tried panically to play with the switch but to no avail. it happens randomly and is a real serious & dangerous issue. the lightsd will then sometime later will restore and someties will function well for 24 hours or so. some times only one headlight will come on, etc. i been on the roadfly.com- a chat room which is the mosy important bmw chat line and this very serious problem seems to be happening to other people as well. it is maybe the most serious hazardous problem one can have with a car--imagine the lights go dark in the middle of driving. the dealer cant seem to find the problem even though admits that there is one. real scary stuff and needs immidate intervention!!!! scary!!! please take action asap before someone is killed!!!.  view
2003-05-04 Central Islip, NY
I own a 2003 dodge stratus sxt sedan 2.4l. when i bought the car i happened to notice that there was rusting on the axles & brakes to the front end of the car. the second day i had the car it completely shut itself down and wouldn't start, immediately my car dealership picked up the car and said it was because the battery "died". i did not take note of the rusting because the dealership said "all dodge cars are rusted...*"a month later my car started making noises to the front end of the car slightly, then it was progressing towards january with vibration of the car past 50 mph, i decided to call the dealership when it became out of hand and they were closed, then the monday the car shut itself down and the steering wheel locked into place while i was turning a corner and it hit probably a 5 inch high curb..of course the "rusted" right front end "axle", control bar & gear controls broke off. found it interesting that all of these incidents i had to pay out of pocket for because this dealership says in other words that we're lying and it isn't their fault nor was it a mechanical defect. also i have noted that my doors doesn't close properly & my windows slip out of place. after the incident of my car locking up and my axle being broken i had to take out of pocket once again $1,800 and they fixed it..but there was still problems..the vibration was still there and now there was a knocking/cracking sound to the front & rear ends of the car, and i mean it was loud..took the car back for the oil change and they said they heard nothing nor was there a vibration!.a month later i took the car back i said this was ridiculous that this noise is still there and yes of course when you have a huge brawl and fight they do find the so called "problem"....the pins to hold my brake pads in place weren't even there!...and vibration again? none to be found...yes i am the driver and the vibration is still there.  view
2003-06-25 San Antonio, TX
I drive a 2002 pontiac grand prix gt. this car comes equipped with a pass-through from the back seat to the trunk. it locks from the inside. when you stop hard, to avoid an accident, or because of traffic, items from the trunk come crashing into the cabin of the car. the pass-through lock is still in the "locked" position and items from the trunk end up being projected into the back seat, and i fear, if the stop is hard enough, that the items in the trunk might actually end up in the front seat, either hitting the driver, or hitting the gear shift knob. this can be a potentially dangerous situation because i almost had a wreck when it happened because i did not know what was going on. if rear-ended or braking hard, this happens, items in the trunk can do serious damage to the driver or passenger, or could actually cause an accident when the pass-through fails. the lock is made of cheap metal that bends and it locks into a cheap plastic groove. i took it to the dealer to have it checked out and it was determined that they are all made the same way and nothing can be done. i do believe that this problem could cause serious damage to an occupant of the car, or could even cause an accident if it were to happen (it scared me to death when it happened because it made a loud crashing sound). i carry a bowling ball in my trunk. the last thing i need is a 16 pound bowling ball to come crashing into the cabin of the car. pontiac (gm) needs to re-engineer this and make it safer for drivers.  view
2003-06-25 Jacksonville, NC
Engine head casket is blown, causing major oil leakage.  view
2003-06-25 Everett, WA
My 2002 4 cylinder nissan altima has suffered two complete starter motor failures. once at approx. 2000 miles and again at 10,000 miles vehicle would not start on both occasions.  view
2003-06-25 Foster, KY
1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. all four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). after warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). and the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.  view
1996-03-27 Dallas, GA
Experiencing premature brake pad wear in front. had brakes replaced five times.  view
2003-02-11 Oxford, NJ
Visibility: windshield wipers, fail to work when you need them to work, damp weather , rainy weather, they are getting worse failing to work when your driving in bad weather, working when they want too!!! this happened right after i purchased the lumina van, new,24 miles on it, took it back to the dealer, they said they couldnt fine anything wrong because they were working then ( the wipers ) 8 years later i still have the same problem.  view
2003-05-04 Asheboro, NC
Engine camshaft broke - engine could not run - only two cylinders functional - other four cylinders not functioning due to broken camshaft . no signs of engine over heating engine only had 82,400 miles.  view
2003-05-04 Jefferson, ME
When traveling between 40 and 50 mph the pickup has a vibration that has been deemed "normal" by the service tech. this determination was by a factory rep. not the local rep as he was unaware of any noise at this speed in any other vehicle. the tech. did hear and feel this vibration. this continues to be an everyday occurrence.  view
2003-06-25 Foster, KY
1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. all four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). after warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). and the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.  view
2003-06-25 Foster, KY
1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. all four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). after warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). and the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.  view
2003-06-25 Foster, KY
1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. all four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). after warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). and the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.  view
2003-02-11 Warren, MI
The vehicle was leaking water in the front and rear intake manifold gasket.  view
2003-02-11 Merrill, WI
The vehicle experienced premature tire wear.  view
2003-05-04 Red Bay, AL
I have a 1996 dodge ram 1500 pickup, with 104,000 miles. the head light switch short circuited which caused the wiring connector and the switch connector to over heat and melt. i have purchased a new switch and the auto parts store says this happens often. also with the switch out of working order i had no lights, this happened at night.  view
2003-05-04 Sparks, NV
My car dies out while driving.  view
1996-03-27 Mansfield, OH
Consumer was driving in light snow, applied the brake there was a clicking noise, consumer rear ended car in front, have abs anti-lock brakes.  view
2003-05-04 Redondo Beach, CA
Seat belt buckle will not latch. dealer wanted me to pay for repair, $130.  view
2003-05-04 Sugar Land, TX
Rear quarter panel (drive side)glass window was blown out. no apparent vandalism was detected. 90% of glass was discovered outside of the vehicle indicating that the window "exploded" outward from inside the vehicle.  view
2003-05-04 Rayne, LA
Steering column motor on my 1998 chevrolet corvette defective for the second time in one year causing the steering column to lock and be inoperable. ref. in ea02-031  view
2003-06-25 Foster, KY
1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. all four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). after warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). and the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.  view
2003-06-25 Forest Park, IL
The rotors on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo are going bad after having them done last year. this is a known problem with jeeps. i feel this should be looked into because this is not a norm.  view
2003-05-04 Berlkley, MI
All oxygen sensor failed transmission slipping. 13 sensors fail.  view
2003-05-04 Berlkley, MI
All oxygen sensor failed transmission slipping. 13 sensors fail.  view
2003-05-05 Saint Charles, MO
2000 chevrolet malibu. brake and rotor failure.  view
2003-06-25 Mechanicsville, VA
I own a 1998 coachman motorhome, class c with steeltex radial r4s lt225/75r16 m/s tires on it. while traveling up i64 headed toward crozet, va. from my home in mechanicsville, va. i experienced tire problems. while driving along around 62 miles per hour i experienced a severe bumping which felt like a tire problem and after pulling over and inspecting the tires discovered that the right rear outside tire was the problem. after calling good sams road service and getting the tire changed the tire looked as if the tread had separated from the rest of the tire and was coming apart. these tires only had roughly 16,800 miles on them at the time. the spare had never been used and still had the sticker on it so i was able to continue on my trip. i sent an email to firestones web site and to this day haven't heard a word about the tires. these tires are load range 'e' tires and had 80 lbs. of air in each because i check them before taking any trips. i've got another tire on the front of my rv that is wearing odd also. normally when a tire is under inflated it wears the outside treads down and if over inflated it wears the center tread or treads down. this tire is wearing down on the second and fourth tread. isn't this odd? the first, third and fifth tread look okay. i'd hate to think more of these tires doing the same thing and possibly causing injury or damming the next time. we were fortunate this time. thank you.  view
2003-06-25 Mechanicsville, VA
I own a 1998 coachman motorhome, class c with steeltex radial r4s lt225/75r16 m/s tires on it. while traveling up i64 headed toward crozet, va. from my home in mechanicsville, va. i experienced tire problems. while driving along around 62 miles per hour i experienced a severe bumping which felt like a tire problem and after pulling over and inspecting the tires discovered that the right rear outside tire was the problem. after calling good sams road service and getting the tire changed the tire looked as if the tread had separated from the rest of the tire and was coming apart. these tires only had roughly 16,800 miles on them at the time. the spare had never been used and still had the sticker on it so i was able to continue on my trip. i sent an email to firestones web site and to this day haven't heard a word about the tires. these tires are load range 'e' tires and had 80 lbs. of air in each because i check them before taking any trips. i've got another tire on the front of my rv that is wearing odd also. normally when a tire is under inflated it wears the outside treads down and if over inflated it wears the center tread or treads down. this tire is wearing down on the second and fourth tread. isn't this odd? the first, third and fifth tread look okay. i'd hate to think more of these tires doing the same thing and possibly causing injury or damming the next time. we were fortunate this time. thank you.  view
1995-06-22 Brook Park, OH
Vehicle accelerates without touching pedal, w/high rpms. please describe other details.  view
2003-02-10 Ocean City, NJ
Sudden loss of brakes, pedal went to the floor. i pulled into a midas brake shop and they put the car in the lift and found that he entire brake line from the left rearwheel crossing over to the rt.rear wheel was corroded and full of pin holes.thiscar was well maintained but this is a problem that would not appear referenced in rq03-004  view
2003-02-10 Ocean City, NJ
Sudden loss of brakes, pedal went to the floor. i pulled into a midas brake shop and they put the car in the lift and found that he entire brake line from the left rearwheel crossing over to the rt.rear wheel was corroded and full of pin holes.thiscar was well maintained but this is a problem that would not appear referenced in rq03-004  view
2003-02-10 Armonk, NY
The brakes on toyota camry le models are not functioning properly. in each of three different camry cars that i have owned (1996,2000, and 2001) the brakes make a rumbling sound when slowing down from a speed over 50 miles an hour. furthermore, on my 2001 camry the abs light came on during use on icy roads, i took it to the dealer who said that this happens and that he had five other complaints about the very same thing that day. he attributed this to one of the sensors "sticking", and that all i had to do is turn the car off and let it "cool " down and the light would go off. this is true, this did happen, but what good are abs brakes if they malfunction on the very icy roads that they are supposed to protect you from? it seems to me that if a sensor is "sticking" the sensor should be replaced and that the car should not have to be allowed to "cool down" especially since this happened in the middle of a parkway on icy road conditions. also, during the time the abs light was on one of the wheels brakes locked preventing the wheel from spinning further causing a more dangerous situation.  view
2003-05-04 Federal Way, WA
Vehicle was purchased on 10/8/2001, according to records- brand new vehicle had under 40 miles. on jan 15th 2002 i was driving on freeway going 60 mph and the vehicle (died) stopped with no warning signs of its failure. police officer assisted me to the shoulder i then waited for tow truck. car was towed to huling bros their tech's found that there was no fuel pressure and pump was not working they replaced the fuel tank module. after the vehicle was fixed according to the tech prior to me picking up the vehicle the tech's test drove the vehicle and the vehicle ran fine. i was called to come and picked the vehicle up in the service center of huiling bros. i drove just under a mile and again the vehicle shut off (died) in the middle of an intersection. there were no signs of warning from the car. i was towed back to huling bro service station. tech's verified it was the fuel pump again the connector to the top of the fuel pump had to be fixed again.  view
2003-05-04 Cranston, RI
On cold start-up, black smoke emitted from the exhaust.  view
2003-06-25 Warren, NJ
I have a 2001 ford focus zx3, and just had to have the fuel pump replaced. upon investigation on the internet, i found that this is a common ailment for ford focuses, and is currently under investigation at nhtsa as a faulty part. i wish to add my complaint to the data accumulating on this subject, in hopes that ford does a recall for this mechanical flaw. my dealership simply told me that the problem was that the 'fuel pump went bad' and needed replacing.  view
2003-06-25 Cincinnati, OH
Passlock* (theft system) engages not enabling the car to start (gas is cut off to the engine). chevorlet is replacing ignition lock (believed to be the fix).  view
2003-06-25 Cleveland Hts., OH
Driver seat latch broke when rear ended by another car while sitting at a stop light causing the seat to recline. in the lowered position my wife,who was in the back seat,was forced forward by the impact resulting in a head injury on the headrest even though she had her seat belt fasten.  view
2003-06-25 Ridgefield, WA
I own a 1998 gmc suburban. the wiper motor on this vehicle is defective. there is a recall (# 03v159000) on the 1997 wiper motors......but not on the 1998 even though the design and wiper motor are the same. during a recent rainstorm the wiper motor become completely unresponsive while driving at highway speed. the motor makes the same "buzzing" sound that gm technicians refer to for other gm vehicle years. clearly, this is the same issue. i would like to have the recall re-evaluated or at a minimum include the 1998 models.  view
2003-02-10 Knoxville, TN
I purchased my saturn sl2 new in 1996. after 70,000 miles it started using an inordinate amount of oil. oil consumption started to eclipse 1 qt. for every 500 miles. my oil change service said saturn engines were notorious for bad rings. i took to saturn dealership. they wanted several thousand dollars for a new engine. i replaced engine with a saturn engine with 23,000 miles. after another 40,000 miles the replacement engine exhibited the exact same behavior. i now need to purchase a third engine.  view
1995-06-22 Humble, TX
License plate block not large enough for license plate to fit into completly, causing plate to stick out, resulting in injury when struck by metal edges.  view
2003-02-11 Chambersburg, PA
The bumper separated, and the transmission needed to be replaced.  view
2003-02-11 Chambersburg, PA
The bumper separated, and the transmission needed to be replaced.  view
2003-02-11 Orange, CT
The manifold cracked.  view
2003-02-11 Austell, GA
The vehicle caught on fire under the hood.  view
2003-02-10 Ft Huachuca, AZ
Last summer (july 2002) during a military move from ga to az i noticed that my windshield had a large piece of glass missing on the outter right edge that you could not see until you actually got right up on the windshield. part of it was visible to and part of it was hidden behind the rubber seal that is around the windshield. this windshield was actually installed with this piece missing from it when the vehicle was built and sent to the dealership. also, the rear glass hatch, gas shock twisted from its original position and caused the window to be off center by about an inch or more. after fixing it three times it had to be replaced. both of these problems (the windshield and the gas shock) have been fixed by my local dealership and thus far have held up. there are numerous other complaints that i have on my vehicle that include the elecrical system not functioning properly. when you turn the truck on sometimes all the dashboard lights stay on as well as the interior lights and you have to shut the truck down and back on several times in order for them to go out. the truck will sometimes stall at take off or will lurch while shifiting into a higher gear and has totally shut down while driving down the road on a few occasions. the trim paint on the doors, both front and passenger has faded there are rusted spots in the paint on the top of the vehicle, and the hood has a very bad orange peel effect on it with grit in the paint. the left rear speaker has busted and the panel on the rear hatch below has broken loose as well as one of the plastic bracket covers on the back of the passenger seats. pe04045.pco  view
2003-02-10 Ft Huachuca, AZ
Last summer (july 2002) during a military move from ga to az i noticed that my windshield had a large piece of glass missing on the outter right edge that you could not see until you actually got right up on the windshield. part of it was visible to and part of it was hidden behind the rubber seal that is around the windshield. this windshield was actually installed with this piece missing from it when the vehicle was built and sent to the dealership. also, the rear glass hatch, gas shock twisted from its original position and caused the window to be off center by about an inch or more. after fixing it three times it had to be replaced. both of these problems (the windshield and the gas shock) have been fixed by my local dealership and thus far have held up. there are numerous other complaints that i have on my vehicle that include the elecrical system not functioning properly. when you turn the truck on sometimes all the dashboard lights stay on as well as the interior lights and you have to shut the truck down and back on several times in order for them to go out. the truck will sometimes stall at take off or will lurch while shifiting into a higher gear and has totally shut down while driving down the road on a few occasions. the trim paint on the doors, both front and passenger has faded there are rusted spots in the paint on the top of the vehicle, and the hood has a very bad orange peel effect on it with grit in the paint. the left rear speaker has busted and the panel on the rear hatch below has broken loose as well as one of the plastic bracket covers on the back of the passenger seats. pe04045.pco  view
2003-02-10 Ft Huachuca, AZ
Last summer (july 2002) during a military move from ga to az i noticed that my windshield had a large piece of glass missing on the outter right edge that you could not see until you actually got right up on the windshield. part of it was visible to and part of it was hidden behind the rubber seal that is around the windshield. this windshield was actually installed with this piece missing from it when the vehicle was built and sent to the dealership. also, the rear glass hatch, gas shock twisted from its original position and caused the window to be off center by about an inch or more. after fixing it three times it had to be replaced. both of these problems (the windshield and the gas shock) have been fixed by my local dealership and thus far have held up. there are numerous other complaints that i have on my vehicle that include the elecrical system not functioning properly. when you turn the truck on sometimes all the dashboard lights stay on as well as the interior lights and you have to shut the truck down and back on several times in order for them to go out. the truck will sometimes stall at take off or will lurch while shifiting into a higher gear and has totally shut down while driving down the road on a few occasions. the trim paint on the doors, both front and passenger has faded there are rusted spots in the paint on the top of the vehicle, and the hood has a very bad orange peel effect on it with grit in the paint. the left rear speaker has busted and the panel on the rear hatch below has broken loose as well as one of the plastic bracket covers on the back of the passenger seats. pe04045.pco  view
2003-01-12 Van Buren, AR
Tread separation on lt245r b.f. goodrich long trail ta resulting in damage to vehicle (1999 suburban)  view
2003-01-12 Fairview, NC
I recently purchased an evenflo triumph car seat. the date is within the dates shown to have been recalled but when i applied for the safety kit i was told that i did not need it. also my son who has just turned 1 year old has pulled off the thin lining on the back side of the padding that goes around his head and eats the stuffing. i have had to cover his car seat in layers of blankets and i am constantly distracted while driving because of trying to keep the blankets on his seat and keep him from choking on the inside padding of his car seat.  view
2003-01-12 Grand Blanc, MI
While driving on the highway, the driver side air bag violently deployed and about 7 to 10 minutes later the passenger side air bag violently deployed and shattered the windshield.  view
1996-06-24 Wallingfor, CT
Brakes failed 13 times.  view
1995-06-22 Aspen Hill, MD
Ignition would not turn when key inserted.  view
2003-01-12 Ocala, FL
Balancer chain broke causing engine to lock up and lock up the rear wheel  view
2003-02-05 Rochester, NY
The consumer experienced the following: both halves of the a/c has been broken several times/compresser & evaporative) all four springs have been broken, check engine light, repair thermostat(inop), the prop shaft seal and rear differential axle seals have gone, the suspension tie rod ends loose-need to be replaced, brake rotor's, passenger side rear spring(squeaks), rear brakes, serpentine belt, recall ignition switch, mil light on, faulty ect sensor, 6-8 control arms loose, front springs (broken), rear window inop, and the climate control is noisy. scc  view
2003-02-05 Rochester, NY
The consumer experienced the following: both halves of the a/c has been broken several times/compresser & evaporative) all four springs have been broken, check engine light, repair thermostat(inop), the prop shaft seal and rear differential axle seals have gone, the suspension tie rod ends loose-need to be replaced, brake rotor's, passenger side rear spring(squeaks), rear brakes, serpentine belt, recall ignition switch, mil light on, faulty ect sensor, 6-8 control arms loose, front springs (broken), rear window inop, and the climate control is noisy. scc  view
2003-02-05 Rochester, NY
The consumer experienced the following: both halves of the a/c has been broken several times/compresser & evaporative) all four springs have been broken, check engine light, repair thermostat(inop), the prop shaft seal and rear differential axle seals have gone, the suspension tie rod ends loose-need to be replaced, brake rotor's, passenger side rear spring(squeaks), rear brakes, serpentine belt, recall ignition switch, mil light on, faulty ect sensor, 6-8 control arms loose, front springs (broken), rear window inop, and the climate control is noisy. scc  view
2003-02-05 Rochester, NY
The consumer experienced the following: both halves of the a/c has been broken several times/compresser & evaporative) all four springs have been broken, check engine light, repair thermostat(inop), the prop shaft seal and rear differential axle seals have gone, the suspension tie rod ends loose-need to be replaced, brake rotor's, passenger side rear spring(squeaks), rear brakes, serpentine belt, recall ignition switch, mil light on, faulty ect sensor, 6-8 control arms loose, front springs (broken), rear window inop, and the climate control is noisy. scc  view
2003-04-30 Freehold, NJ
All four air spring suspension leaked in different times that cause front part or rear part of the vehicle lower to ground which can not drive. the rear air struts parts each cost more than four hundred dollars and the front ones cost more than $350 each from lincoln dealer. the reason of leak is that some sand will get between air the spring rubber surface and strut body which cause air bag spring rubber to grind and cut. another problem is that one of a front suspension height sensor link loosen caused one front air suspension bag blowed up. if this happened at rear will cause both rear air suspension spring blow up since only one height sensor at rear for both air springs.  view
2003-04-30 Lakewood, WA
Front and rear shocks.  view
2003-04-30 Lakewood, WA
Front and rear shocks.  view
2003-04-30 Indian Head, MD
1998 dodge durango with gen 3 safety belts.  view
2003-04-30 Vacaville, CA
Abs locked up when i tapped on car seemed to accelerate making the car skid and fish tail sending me 4 lanes across the freeway into the cement barrier totaling my car.  view
1995-06-22 Aspen Hill, MD
Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident/injury.  view
2003-01-13 Monticello, KY
Consumer stated the vehicle vibrated excessively when traveling between 40-60mph. dealer diagnosed that a defective frame flex was causing vibration and there was no remedy.  view
2003-01-13 North Dartmouth, MA
Consumer explained that after stepping on the brakes for the third time, the power assist brakes were no longer operable and the brake light appeared to be on.  view
2003-01-13 Manchester, NH
While driving consumer heard a beeping noise and the traction control warning light illuminated. all 4 wheels then locked up simultaneously which caused vehicle to swerve, almost colliding with other vehicles. problem occurred several times during trip. dealer diagnosed that the yaw control sensor malfunctioned, which caused the vehicle to think it was flipping over, thus taking control of vehicle.  view
2003-02-05 Crawfordsville, IN
The engine locked up. dealer notified. ph  view
2003-02-05 Los Angeles, CA
Vehicle shuts down. dealer notified. ph  view
2003-02-05 Port Washington, WI
Rear cradle bolt on the right side is pulling through the retainer affecting steering control. related recall 97v058000. consumer contacted manufacturer who advised that recall has expired and they are no longer honoring it. ph  view
2003-04-30 Abbeville, LA
When slowing down at a intersection and not coming to a complete stop then giving the gas to take off something must be slipping in the drive train, because it feels like some one ran into the back of the truck making a noise.  view
2003-01-13 Santa Cruz, CA
Consumer stated when braking, there is a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.  view
2003-01-13 Chicago, IL
Consumer stated while driving at highway speed, the tire experienced tread separation on the front right tire. please provide any additional information.  view
2003-01-13 Chicago, IL
Consumer stated while driving at highway speed, the tire experienced tread separation on the front right tire. please provide any additional information.  view
1995-06-22 Aspen Hill, MD
Vehicle wanders/jumps.  view
2003-01-13 Pipersville, PA
Consumer stated while driving, the head gasket blew out, which caused the coolant to leak.  view
2003-01-13 Bridgeton, MO
Consumer stated the transmission failed.  view
2003-02-05 Crawfordsville, IN
Vehicle shuts off. dealer notified. ph  view
2003-02-05 East Grand Forks, MN
Vehicle has air leaks in the intake manifold which causes the vehicle to have an erratic idle. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ph  view
2003-04-30 Augusta, GA
Transmission suddenly drops down one or two gears, cruise control kicks off, transmission trouble light in dash comes on, then goes away, dealer checked on 04/28/03 and found no cause code, dealer performed fluid pump check and tested ok, transmission did the same thing again on 04/29/03.  view
2003-05-01 Virginia Beach, VA
Defective auto equipment.  view
2003-01-13 Cleveland, OH
While driving, consumer made a right turn and struck 2 vehicles. upon inspection consumer noticed the rim had split which caused the tire to blow out. right front rim and tire were affected.  view
2003-01-13 Fenton, MO
Consumer stated the seat belt guide clip was defective. the clip was made of cheap plastic, while driving consumer applied brakes normally and clip broke. css info: evenflo/245119p1/2002  view
2003-05-01 High Point, NC
At a speed of 50 mph i applied brakes on the approach of a stop light. the brake pedal went down about two inches and then catapulted up vary quickly. at this point the pedal was very hard. which if the vacuum booster failed it should have left me with hydraulic manual brakes, and it did not. i had to stop the truck with the emergency brake after rolling through a red light at about 30 to 40 mph. i replaced the vacuum booster and it fixed the problem. chevy customer service dept. was called and a case was opened #c06749958. this is unacceptable like it failed, this could have been a loss of life issue. there are a number of complaints of brake problems with this vehicle and at this point nothing being done about it. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761073  view
2003-01-13 Austin, TX
Consumer stated the brake pedal experienced pulsation while driving. the service center stated the brake rotors were warped. the dealer failed to inform the buyer of the problem prior to purchase. scc  view
1995-06-22 Washington, TN
Vehicle vibrates when depressing brake pedal.  view
2003-02-05 Charlotte, NC
I have replaced the serpentine belt five times since purchasing my dakota (54,000 miles) as a new vehicle from a dodge dealership in '98. i have not received any reason for the constant wearing of this item. it has become a very expensive maintenance item.  view
2003-05-01 Santa Maria, CA
On several separate occasions the engine has revved upon depression or release of the brakes. this causes the vehicle to lurch forward unexpectedly. the radio also becomes louder as if the speed sensitive volume is affected as well. i have notified the dealer but as they have been unable to duplicate the problem, they have not responded. please help as i fear that this will eventually cause an accident.  view
2003-02-05 Chesterfield, VA
2002 yukon - brief engine knock when vehilce is started. also, has an exhaust noise/rattle at approximately 40-42 mph, 1000=1300 rpms. noises started at approximately 2000 miles.  view
2003-02-05 Chesterfield, VA
2002 yukon - brief engine knock when vehilce is started. also, has an exhaust noise/rattle at approximately 40-42 mph, 1000=1300 rpms. noises started at approximately 2000 miles.  view
2003-02-05 Ogden, IL
My brand new 2002 chevy avalanche is burning oil and blowing blue smoke out the tail pipe. the manufacturer is now conducting an oil consumption test, but the allowable amount of oil to burn is 1 quart ever 3,000 miles! a new car should not burn oil.  view
2003-02-05 Ogden, IL
My brand new 2002 chevy avalanche is burning oil and blowing blue smoke out the tail pipe. the manufacturer is now conducting an oil consumption test, but the allowable amount of oil to burn is 1 quart ever 3,000 miles! a new car should not burn oil.  view
2003-02-05 North Stonington, CT
Remote hatchbatch lock release failure- 2nd occurrence. first occurrence about a year ago and was dealer repaired.  view
2003-05-01 Johnstown, PA
Driver side door opened while rounding a bend causing me to almost fall out of the vehicle. if it hadn't been for the seat belt i would have fallen out. after the door opened i swerved loosing control however there wasn't an on coming vehicle at the time. from the force of the door swinging open both of the joints broke off and the service man at our local dealer informed us that he sees many of these problems on the 1994/1995 models. i had all of the recalls done to date including the rear latch that i never had a problem with. i have also had to replace the 02 sensor. i feel this could have been worse if there would have been an on coming car at the time. we were very lucky. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734346  view
2003-05-05 Bauxite, RI
The door opened fine all day and all of a sudden when i went to open the door it opened only 2 inches. it appears that the front right fender panel has slid back towards the door approx. 1/2 inch and that is what's blocking the door. upon further inspection the hinge is slightly bent. dealer is trying to say that the door was sprung. witnesses that i have including 2 police officers can state that this did not happen. they can state that the door opened fine the first 2 times and then not at all later. body shop mechanic slid something inside the door hinge and popped it open resulting in the paint on the hinge to be scraped off. this should have been a warranty issue but the dealer refuses to fix it without payment. i feel since this did not happen by cause or fault of me nor was this vehicle hit on the driver side, that it is a defect and needs to be investigated. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762999  view
2003-05-05 Utica, IL
Consumer states that when breaking the vehicle will shimmy heavily and it will be hard for the consumer to control. dealer notified  view
1995-06-22 Auburn, WA
Vehicle suddenly accelerates upon engaging clutch.  view
2003-06-25 Foster, KY
1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. all four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). after warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). and the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.  view
2003-02-11 North Aurora, IL
The passenger seat belt buckle failed to unlock.  view
2003-02-11 Dolgeville, NY
The accelerator pedal became stuck.  view
2003-02-11 Strongsville, OH
Left turn signal stayed on causing stop lamp electrical wires to burn. consumer had to replace fuse box.  view
2003-02-11 Coden, AL
When the brake was applied, the passenger seat lurched foward.  view
2003-06-25 Foster, KY
1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. all four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). after warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). and the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.  view
2003-06-26 Hazlehurst, GA
Have had problems with the turn signals, brake lights, and windshield wipers on my 1999 ford f-150. on a recent trip to indiana i noticed that when the steering wheel was tilted down so that my wife could drive, the turn signals stopped working. while in indiana a man was nice enough to flag me down to let me know that my break lights were not working. i took the truck to eby ford sales (june 6, 2003) in goshen for repair. they indicated that the multifunction switch disconnected when the steering wheel was tilted down. so they lengthened the connector assembly wires and that seems to have solved the problem. on december 17, 2001, i took my truck into prince ford in douglas georgia and told them that my windshield wipers would just come on for no reason. they replaced the multifunction switch but did not lengthen the wires.according to the service department at ebby ford, this multifunction switch controls several vital functions on the truck - brake lights, turn signals, wipers, etc. several things are worth noting here: first, i called and talked with price ford in georgia and asked why the multifunction switch wires were not lengthened when the switch was replaced by them the first time (december 17, 2001). they haven't even called me back. second, i called ford motor company and informed them of the problem. they said that they would note the problem but that there was no recall at this time. finally, it seems to me that there is a potential for serious crashes resulting from the fact that the switch wires on the multifunction switch assembly is not long enough and that the switch disconnects when the steering wheel is tilted down. it would be a tradgedy if just one person lost their lives because the break lights or turn signals failed due to this problem. thanks for looking into this for me.  view
2003-06-25 Foster, KY
1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. all four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). after warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). and the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.  view
2003-06-25 Foster, KY
1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. all four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). after warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). and the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.  view
2003-06-25 Foster, KY
1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. all four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). after warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). and the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.  view
1995-06-22 Detroit, MI
Windshield cracked.  view
2003-02-11 Memphis, TN
The vehicle jerked and then the engine light illuminated.  view
2003-05-05 Bethesda, MD
Gas door inoperable stuck, won't open from the inside remote broken part.  view
2003-05-05 Bountiful, UT
The srs light on our 1997 honda ex-v6 model will not go off. we complained to the dealer, willey honda, (where the automobile was purchased new and all service work has been done) and they simply turned the light off saying there must be a "short" in the light. the first complaint was before the warranty was up on the vehicle. several times since when it has come back on - they would turn it off. now they are telling us it must be the computer system and they want us to pay $750.+ to have it repaired properly as the air bags might not be working right! we feel this is a safety issue and they should have taken care of the problem the first time instead of "guessing". this should not be our problem no matter how many miles are on the car! we are, now, afraid to drive it in case they inflate when they "shouldn't" or when they "should". i filed a complaint with customer service honda and they said the warranty was up and i would need to pay. i just heard about your agency or i would have contacted you when it first happened! thanks so much for whatever you can do for me! there isn't really an "incident date" but the program wouldn't let me go on without a "date". i put the date the "news of the cost" was given to me at willey honda!  view
2003-05-05 San Antonio, TX
My 2000 gmc jimmy uniroyal laredo tire blew out while traveling at 60 mph, no one was injured. but the company rep at discount tire says it had to be low on air. i do not agree i had checked all my tires just the week before and they all had the same pressure of 32 psi, the tire split horizontally in four places in the front and 1 in the back.  view
2003-06-25 Foster, KY
1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. all four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). after warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). and the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.  view
2003-06-26 Lagrange, GA
2001 honda shadow sabre 1100cc motorcycle... starter switch burns out when lights are wired. pushed sale of lights( fog and position lights) from dealers , owners not told of low amprage rate on starter switches! low amp rated switches are used in these motorcycles. leads to start failure, expensive towing,and high maitenance cost. fire. loss of control, and highway accidents possible! headlights are wired thru starter switch!???  view
2003-06-26 Lagrange, GA
2001 honda shadow sabre 1100cc motorcycle... starter switch burns out when lights are wired. pushed sale of lights( fog and position lights) from dealers , owners not told of low amprage rate on starter switches! low amp rated switches are used in these motorcycles. leads to start failure, expensive towing,and high maitenance cost. fire. loss of control, and highway accidents possible! headlights are wired thru starter switch!???  view
2003-02-11 Wilmington, NC
The exhaust system experienced a leak.  view
2003-02-11 Erie, MI
The vehicle stalled on five occasions, and was unable to be fixed. scc  view
2003-02-11 Fayetteville, NC
When the hazard lights were turned on, all the lights failed.  view
1995-06-22 Detroit, MI
Passenger door misaligned.  view
2003-05-05 Fargo, ND
Had intermittent problems over approx 3 week period. took car into dealer who inspected car and said problem is probably a gasket in the transmission which failed. also said this is known to happen in these transmissions and that he could probably get ford to pay about 70% of repair cost, leaving me to pay about $125. if this is a commonly occurring safety problem, then ford should recall these transmissions and pay for complete repair costs. my car went from having shifting problems to finally having the motor die at intersections when stopping, due to transmission failing. this is dangerous. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768032  view
2003-05-05 Reseda, CA
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the engine will rev causing and distraction to the consumer. dealer notified  view
2003-05-05 Plain City, OH
Car pulls to the right and vibration. dealer has switched tires from front to back, side to side, and have replaced 4 original tires and 7 additional tires. dealer still claims it is a tire problem instead of something is wrong with vehicle. vehicle still has a pull and vibration. steering column squeaks. steering column replace, lubed and still have a squeak. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***763033  view
2003-05-05 Plain City, OH
Car pulls to the right and vibration. dealer has switched tires from front to back, side to side, and have replaced 4 original tires and 7 additional tires. dealer still claims it is a tire problem instead of something is wrong with vehicle. vehicle still has a pull and vibration. steering column squeaks. steering column replace, lubed and still have a squeak. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***763033  view
2003-05-05 Plain City, OH
Car pulls to the right and vibration. dealer has switched tires from front to back, side to side, and have replaced 4 original tires and 7 additional tires. dealer still claims it is a tire problem instead of something is wrong with vehicle. vehicle still has a pull and vibration. steering column squeaks. steering column replace, lubed and still have a squeak. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***763033  view
2003-05-05 Kittanning, PA
Consumer states that while driving and without warning the vehicle will stall. the dealer was notified. when braking to stop or make a turn the vehicle will stall. the consumer was told that thee are other vehicles (same make/model) with the same problem.  view
2003-05-01 Wenatchee, WA
I was making a slow 90 degree turn to the right onto a driveway which was approximately 12" lower than the road i was on. as my right wheel dropped off onto the driveway, we heard a sharp cracking noise. shortly thereafter, i noticed that the steering was stiff when turning to the right. it was the next day , sunday when as i turned to the right, we lost all our power steering fluid with a gush as the power steering pump blew its front main seal due to over pressuring from the broken rack and pinion. the rack and pinion main shaft was completely severed, it actually tore off its welded bracket on one side and the hydraulic cylinder which was a componet of the system, bound up and blew out both seals. the mechanic indicated that this lead to the over pressure of the power steering system which resulted in the pump blowing its main seal. he also said he felt the design of the system )ie not having both sides of the rack and pinion in hard mounts) was at least a partial cause. additionally, the mechanic indicated that the re-builder to whom this was to be sent had seen about 10 others like this previously. had a total cost of repair was almost $1,000.00. ** ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****734343  view
2003-06-25 Foster, KY
1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. all four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). after warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). and the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.  view
2003-06-25 Mesa, AZ
Fuel sending unit intermittent after fill-up, during daily driving. gas gauge reads empty nearly all the time regardless of level of fuel. after filling tank gauge will rise to 1/2 then as you drive daily it will read empty w/low fuel warning on or it will stay at 1/2 tank then next day drop to empty.  view
2003-02-11 Ruskin, FL
I recieved a recall on my chrysler town & country for replacement of the clockspring and the dealer would not do it. they have my recall card and won't give it back  view
1995-06-22 Detroit, MI
Electrical system problems.  view
2003-02-11 Williamsburg, MA
The service manager indicated two of the brake rotors had completely rusted and two of the lower ball joints needed to be replaced.  view
2003-06-26 Franklin, TN
Year 2000 dodge grand caravan rejected in emissions testing with on-board computer. van computer cannot communicate with emissions testing computer. emissions center noted chrysler service bulletin 18-10-00 and suggested dealer service for "re-flashing" at owner expense. i had attempted to be proactive before testing upon hearing of other complaints on same issue by contacting chrysler and alexander dodge (dealer). chrysler initially denied knowledge of any emissions problems. after the dealer confirmed a problem and stated there is only a 50/50 chance the van will pass emissions and after i obtained the service bulletin #, only then did chrysler say there was an issue but they refused to tell me about it unless i provided them with a visa or mastercard number. i am amazed that chrysler is not standing by their product or customers. they want me to pay them so they can tell me about their problem with their vehicle and then they want me to pay them to fix their problem. if chrysler knows there is a problem, the dealer knows there is a problem, and customers cannot get emissions testing or renew vehicle tags, then what can be done about chrysler not assisting the consumer?  view
2003-06-26 Spartanburg, SC
Front bumper is severely rusted .metal degraded.  view
2003-06-25 Marysville, WA
Transmission failure.  view
2003-02-11 Williamsburg, MA
The service manager indicated two of the brake rotors had completely rusted and two of the lower ball joints needed to be replaced.  view
2003-02-11 Streamwood, IL
The abs failed, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.  view
2003-02-11 Southfield, MI
Engine motor mounts were defective.  view
2003-02-11 Lawrenceville, GA
There was an oil leak from the gasket through engine and coming out of the exhaust.  view
2003-02-11 Anaheim, CA
The headlight lens fogged up.  view
2003-02-11 Indianapolis, IN
The inside courtesy did not shut off.  view
1995-06-22 Detroit, MI
Fuel pump replaced.  view
2003-02-11 Alexandria, VA
The transmission and engine needed to be replaced and the alternator burned out.  view
2003-02-11 Alexandria, VA
The transmission and engine needed to be replaced and the alternator burned out.  view
2003-02-11 Alexandria, VA
The transmission and engine needed to be replaced and the alternator burned out.  view
2003-02-11 West Allis, WI
The steering wheel vibrated.  view
2003-06-25 Brighton, MI
Front brake pad premature failure at 20k miles. brake components frozen up causing one pad to wear to metal. inadequate lubrication at factory?  view
2003-06-25 Des Moines, IA
As you are driving down the road the screws that hold the large sunroof glass to the vehicle vibrate out causing at any speed for the glass to flap vigorously of the top of you vehicle. not only causing potential harm to people behind you but also damage to yourself and the sunroof assembly.  view
2003-02-11 Powhatan, VA
Jumps forward sometimes without foot on acclerator, especially when making turn from stopped position. dealership can not duplicate problem. false allignment at time of purchase. dealership states steering column was put in off center. this problem was corrected. creak and pops in dash on both driver and passenger sides. has been taken to dealership on two occasions to fix problems. no luck yet.  view
2003-02-11 Powhatan, VA
Jumps forward sometimes without foot on acclerator, especially when making turn from stopped position. dealership can not duplicate problem. false allignment at time of purchase. dealership states steering column was put in off center. this problem was corrected. creak and pops in dash on both driver and passenger sides. has been taken to dealership on two occasions to fix problems. no luck yet.  view
2003-02-11 Hillsborough, NJ
Shifts into netural while driving will not upshift from lower gear vechicle still at dealer still has not dianosoned problem has had since 2/6/03 while i pay for a rental car.  view
2003-02-11 Kansas City, MO
The fuel rails leaked.  view
1996-03-20 Largo, FL
Driver experienced total loss of braking, equipped with abs system.  view
2003-02-11 San Antonio, TX
The vehicle displayed poor performance, consumer was informed the make and model was under investigation for the tie rod ends which may have caused the vehicle to act poorly.  view
2003-02-11 Lake Wales, FL
When the vehicle made a left or right hand turn, the vehicle made a clunk and pop sound, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.  view
2003-05-05 Little Neck, NY
Defective cooling system caused interior to become all fogged up. luckily we were not going fast. used my daughters sweatshirt to wipe fog off windows.  view
2003-05-05 Centennial, CO
Every time i accelerate from a stop or come to a stop i hear a thumping noise from fuel sloshing around in the tank. the location of the fuel tank is right under the floor behind the driver's seat. it is very loud and annoying to hear.  view
2003-05-04 Clayton, NC
My mother just bought a 2003 mazda tribute (5/3/03). today (5/4/03) she slammed the rear door (cargo "trunk" hatch) and as it slammed, a space was briefly created between the rear window and the window frame. then the window was tight in its frame again. i think it does that to let some of the air pressure escape as you slam the door. her hand was near enough to the window, when this happened, her right pinkie finger went into that space and was crushed. she is currently in the emergency room having x-rays performed, and having the end of her finger (hopefully) sewn back on.  view
2003-06-25 Las Vegas, NV
While returning to las vegas from a camping trip on ventura freeway near the tarzana exit our 2003 wrx experienced a loss of braking at approximately 25 mph in stop and go traffic on clear, dry, rain grooved highway. my wife was driving the wrx at the time and she reported that the abs kicked in and then "let go" causing her car to roll into mine (pulling our camp trailer), she struck the trailer doing about 5 to 7 mph. damage to her wrx was in excess of $5k, damage to trailer and my car was cosmetic only. a similar incident occurred while i was driving the wrx on the way to camping site, same symptoms but no traffic to avoid...i assumed that road condition was probable fault. my wife noticed that the abs seemed too sensitive shortly after purchase of vehicle. after about a month it went away. problem returned after warranty work was performed to replace clutch system components last month. vehicle is presently being repaired and then will be sent to dealer service (in van nuys) to inspect brakes and abs prior to our taking possession after repair. insurance and dealership has been informed that we believe that this accident was caused by abs failure.  view
2003-06-26 Bullhead City, AZ
Faulty electrical system in 2000 volkswagen beetle.  view
2003-06-26 Bullhead City, AZ
Faulty electrical system in 2000 volkswagen beetle.  view
2003-06-26 Brentwood, CA
2003 ford focus svt. (850 miles) car has a high speed surge and a bad miss off the line. no matter how much you play with the clutch pedal and the gas the car always falls on its face then picks back up.(realy bad when its cold) its been at the dealership 3 times. the 1st time they said it was a pinched fuel line and the gas tank had to be droped. 2nd time was the same a pinched fuel line. and now the 3rd time their telling me that im not the only one with the problem and just wait till ford figures it out. im pretty sure it had nothing to do with the fuel line.(who know how long i will have to deal with ford on this matter).  view
2003-06-25 Las Vegas, NV
While returning to las vegas from a camping trip on ventura freeway near the tarzana exit our 2003 wrx experienced a loss of braking at approximately 25 mph in stop and go traffic on clear, dry, rain grooved highway. my wife was driving the wrx at the time and she reported that the abs kicked in and then "let go" causing her car to roll into mine (pulling our camp trailer), she struck the trailer doing about 5 to 7 mph. damage to her wrx was in excess of $5k, damage to trailer and my car was cosmetic only. a similar incident occurred while i was driving the wrx on the way to camping site, same symptoms but no traffic to avoid...i assumed that road condition was probable fault. my wife noticed that the abs seemed too sensitive shortly after purchase of vehicle. after about a month it went away. problem returned after warranty work was performed to replace clutch system components last month. vehicle is presently being repaired and then will be sent to dealer service (in van nuys) to inspect brakes and abs prior to our taking possession after repair. insurance and dealership has been informed that we believe that this accident was caused by abs failure.  view
1996-06-24 Slidell, LA
Ignition switch replaced.  view
1996-03-20 San Jose, CA
When traveling at moderate speeds transmission slips out of gear and vehicle stalls.  view
2003-06-25 Minoa, NY
Intake gasket leaking, needs replacement.  view
2003-06-25 Mt Lk Terrace, WA
Have had front rotors warp 5 times in less than 48,000 miles. dealer will not rectify problem.  view
2003-06-25 Miami, FL
My wife and i own a 1992 4runner. the head gasket in the engine malfunctioned causing oil and water to basically get mixed. we took it to the local toyota dealer in our area (kendall toyota in miami florida). we tried to explain to them what is listed on your web site as known defect in our car's model and year. however they refused to acknowledge that. we ended up spending $2896.62 at the dealership shop to fix the engine problem. considering that problem is a known defect as published on this web site. is there a way your office can help us recover some or all of our money that was charged by the dealer inappropriately.  view
2003-02-11 Eau Claire, WI
The vehicle pulled to the left and the right, the tire were cupping on the edges, the cloth seat were wearing, the radius arms were loose, the lights were inoerative, there was a squeak in the cowel, the engine experienced gasket and seal problems, however once the engine was replaced, it burned oil fast.  view
2003-02-11 Eau Claire, WI
The vehicle pulled to the left and the right, the tire were cupping on the edges, the cloth seat were wearing, the radius arms were loose, the lights were inoerative, there was a squeak in the cowel, the engine experienced gasket and seal problems, however once the engine was replaced, it burned oil fast.  view
2003-02-11 Eau Claire, WI
The vehicle pulled to the left and the right, the tire were cupping on the edges, the cloth seat were wearing, the radius arms were loose, the lights were inoerative, there was a squeak in the cowel, the engine experienced gasket and seal problems, however once the engine was replaced, it burned oil fast.  view
2003-02-11 Paulding, OH
The airbags failed to deploy, when the vehicle hit a tree.  view
2003-02-05 Rochester, NY
The consumer experienced the following: both halves of the a/c has been broken several times/compresser & evaporative) all four springs have been broken, check engine light, repair thermostat(inop), the prop shaft seal and rear differential axle seals have gone, the suspension tie rod ends loose-need to be replaced, brake rotor's, passenger side rear spring(squeaks), rear brakes, serpentine belt, recall ignition switch, mil light on, faulty ect sensor, 6-8 control arms loose, front springs (broken), rear window inop, and the climate control is noisy. scc  view
2003-02-05 Laurence Harbor, NJ
While driving smoke was coming out of the steering column. ph  view
2003-01-13 Zapata, TX
Consumer stated while driving at high speed, the engine shut down, which caused loss of power steering. please provide any additional information.  view
1996-03-20 Edison, NJ
Purchased car new and the signal lights haven't beenworking and air bag light comes on and, also horn stopped working, please describe .  view
2003-01-13 Charlotte, NC
Consumer stated the vehicle was parked in the parking lot at work, when the radio caught on fir due to an electrical short.  view
2003-01-13 Bonaire, GA
Consumer stated the vehicle would cut off without warning.  view
2003-01-13 Miami, FL
Consumer stated the clip on the seat belt which locks the seat belt, isn't functioning properly. the car seat in particular, the consumer uses an additional clip to secure the seat belt. scc  view
2003-01-13 Miami, FL
Consumer stated the clip on the seat belt which locks the seat belt, isn't functioning properly. the car seat in particular, the consumer uses an additional clip to secure the seat belt. scc  view
2003-01-13 Indianapolis, IN
Consumer stated water was leaking inside of the vehicle through the roof.  view
2003-01-13 Bryan, OH
Model #207104p3 consumers vehicle was hit by another driver that was traveling at 40 mph. consumer stated the child safety seat came flying out of the base that was in the middle rear seating position. the child was thrown to the rear of the van. please provide any further information.  view
2003-01-13 El Paso, TX
While driving 35 mph the consumer was involved in a frontal collision but the airbags failed to deploy. the manufacturer indicated that the system worked properly.  view
2003-05-01 Irvine, CA
The consumers two year old was able to unbuckle the child safety seat belt.  view
2003-05-01 Colmesneil, TX
Air conditioner system malfunctioned each season after first year of ownership. 8/9/01 o rings replaced, 3/20/02 replaced evap. coil, both under warranty. 4/25/03 compressor, accumulator etc. $730.00 worth of repair with warranty expired. contacted ford rep. and got discount.  view
2003-05-01 Silver Creek, GA
Carried 2000 dodge dakota slt back to dealer @ 8496 miles for front end shimmie under normal braking conditions.  view
1996-03-20 Lafayette, LA
Engine; the vheicle stalls/hesitates/stumbles when the vehicle is in motion.  view
2003-05-01 Silver Creek, GA
Carried 2000 dodge dakota slt back to dealer @11503 milesfor front end shimmie under normal braking condtions.  view
2003-05-01 Bay Village, OH
1999 olds alero 3.4l; stopped at traffic light, at idle in drive, speedometer pegged to 140mph, and held for ~10 sec. upon chaning of the light, i tried to accelerate, and throttle was not available, similar to what occurs when the speed limiter is exceeded. the condition occured for an additional 10 seconds, then returned to normal speed reporting and engine operation. no ses light not traction control alret were witnessed during the event. subsequent reading of the ecm trouble codes shows no 'snapshot' data of an impending fault.  view
2003-05-01 West York, PA
The electronic throttle system (ets) failed intermittently at 65k miles which caused the vehicle to drastically lose power while driving. the ets failed completely at 69k miles which resulted in the vehicle stalling on the road.  view
2003-01-13 Downey, CA
Consumer stated while driving, the abs light would illuminate, consumer stated when that happened the vehicle would have no brakes. consumer would have to pump on the brakes before vehicle would come to a complete stop. dealer notified.  view
2003-01-13 Bryan, OH
Model #4545 mcb. consumers vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. consumer stated the child seat harness failed to restrain child. the child was ejected from vehicle onto the road. please provide any further information.  view
2003-02-05 Southold, NY
Vehicle's ignition coil pack has malfunctioned and vehicle shut off. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ph  view
2003-02-05 Hagerstown, MD
The gasket for the oil pan had leaked, and caused the service light to remain on. the dealer was notified. ph scc  view
2003-05-01 Avon, CT
The vehicles horn no longer worked while driving. possible clock spring failure.  view
2003-01-13 Oak Grove, KY
The wind gust from an oncoming semi caused the hood on my 99 jeep grand cherokee to pop open. the secondary latch held thankfully  view
2003-02-05 Cedar Park, TX
The floor mat in the 1995 honda civic can sometimes move and actually touch the top of the gas pedal in the car. when this occurs the gas pedal remains depressed even when you lift your foot off of the pedal. the floor mat is stiff and hard and doesn't stick well to the floor. the floor mats i have were from the manufacturer, these are not mats that you buy at the store.  view
1996-03-21 West Saint P, MN
While driving, the steering sector comes due to being loose. consumer couldn't steer truck. please describe.  view
2003-02-05 Soith San Francisco, CA
Power transfer case 4 wd, again today 2/5/03 my chevy trailblazers 4wd locked up with knob in 2wd and the lights are on both 4wh-4wl stopped us abruptly skidding and throwing us forward, i had this car in the shop 1/31/03 for the same problem, and they told me they could find nothing wrong with it. i told the dealer and gmac that i donot want the car back this is the 4th time this has happened and me and my familly are very affraid when driving this car that it is dangerous and could injure us. maybe it will take someone getting hurt or killed before they will by back this car. i am in fear at all times when i drive it but i have no other vehicle and cqant afford to buy another with this payment. gmac please help  view
2003-02-05 Acampo, CA
Engine failure --piston or rod and only 30k miles on used engine  view
2003-02-05 Provo, UT
Hydraulic brake system failure due to right-front brake line rubbed on the transmission cooler line until the brake line leaked fluid out. brake pedal went to the floor and would not stop the vehicle. vehicle is only 1 year old.  view
2003-02-05 Tampa, FL
Vehicle made a terrible noise and it felt like the wheels were locking up. dealer stated the transmission needs replacing. ph  view
2003-01-13 Chandler, AZ
While traveling at 45 mph there was a loud rumbling noise coming from the rear of vehicle, the vehicle started to misfire. the consumer pulled over and noticed that all the oil had leaked out of vehicle. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated a bearing had broke and the engine needed to be replaced. please provide any further information.  view
2003-01-13 Baton Rouge, LA
When consumer depressed the accelerator pedal, it became stuck, the vehicle then accelerated in full throttle, which resulted in an accident. the driver was seriously injured. please provide more details.  view
2003-01-13 Blackwood, , NJ
Steering control arm snap.  view
2003-02-05 Holly Springs, MS
This is my second letter to your company gmc. plain and simple all i am looking for is the value of my investment. i have no desire to get anything free nor am i just trying to get a new vehicle. the 2002 envoy i purchased from you a year and a half ago would be fine if i did not have so many problems with it. about a month ago it had to have a new motor and this past week it had to go back to the shop to have a fan replaced at a cost of $800. i expect that next month i will be paying $500 plus dollars for some other repair. i knew that once this repair was done to the most important system of the vehicle i would have major problems for as long as i have this envoy. i am not going to allow this company to keep me in this situation. this is my final attempt to reason with gmc to work out some way for me to get a dependable vehicle that affords me the years of service any reasonable person would expect for a 30k investment. my gmc sr # is 1-5521-9927. i am quite aware of your assertion that you replaced the engine out of warranty free of charge. i would counter that claim by saying that the problems with the engine started long before the warranty expired. i have the service contract to show this. my point is i am still stuck with a 2002 gmc truck that has suffered a major engine failure and all the problems that come with that failure and this is just 2003. i would also say that the very fact that the engine failed so soon does not speak well of this vehicle or your company. i hope this is not the standard you have established for your vehicle. now only a few weeks after the engine is replaced i am faced with the truck going back to the shop for a major repair. i still have not mentioned the other problems i have had with the envoy. letters to the better business bureau,and consumer protection agency will also be written. please send me a written response to this letter. kelvin oneal buck, customer  view
2003-05-01 New Bedford, MA
When starting vehicle put gear into drive vehicle will lunge forward with a sudden thrust, i have made several complaints taken it to ashley ford, 395 mt pleasant st, new bedford ma 02745, 508-996-5611, this last time 04-16-02 they said the problem was with the transmission and they ordered a new transmission. i believe it is something else other than the transmission. on 4-15-02 my vehicle was in the garage i parked it facing the street as i back it into the garage and when i started it up, put it into drive, the vehicle lunged forward nearly striking my wife who was waling into the garage from the side. i believe this should be looked into as a accident could occur if not already. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***760968  view
2003-05-01 Aurora, CO
1998 s70 volvo. ** ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***768339  view
1996-03-21 Carmel, CA
When going up a hill, vehicle shuts off and has to restart again. please describe.  view
2003-05-01 Johnstown, PA
Driver side door opened while rounding a bend causing me to almost fall out of the vehicle. if it hadn't been for the seat belt i would have fallen out. after the door opened i swerved loosing control however there wasn't an on coming vehicle at the time. from the force of the door swinging open both of the joints broke off and the service man at our local dealer informed us that he sees many of these problems on the 1994/1995 models. i had all of the recalls done to date including the rear latch that i never had a problem with. i have also had to replace the 02 sensor. i feel this could have been worse if there would have been an on coming car at the time. we were very lucky. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734346  view
2003-05-01 Avon, CT
The vehicles cruise control did not work. possible clock spring failure.  view
2003-01-13 Lawrenceville, GA
Consumer stated vehicle was involved in a head-on collision at approximately 35-40mph at time of impact. neither the driver or passenger front air bags deployed.  view
2003-02-05 Hillsboro, OR
The tie rod snapped making it hard to control the steering wheel. dealer has been notified. ph  view
2003-02-05 Clarksdale, MS
While vehicle sat in drive way, oil slugged in the engine causing the engine light to come on. ph  view
2003-02-05 Denton, TX
Tie rod snapped making it hard to turn the steering wheel. dealer has been notified. ph  view
2003-02-05 Troy, MI
The car will be in drive but will not move due to transmission failure. ph.....  view
2003-02-11 Madisonville, LA
The accelerator pedal became stuck. the consumer stated the problem started during the warranty period, however the dealership claimed it was not a warranty issue.  view
2003-02-11 Marietta, GA
The oil light illuminated, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and it was determined that is was an oil gel problem.  view
2003-02-11 Salem, NH
The steering wheel had to be tilted in order for the brake lights to work.  view
1996-03-21 Urbana, IL
Throttle; failure on the throttle linkage, the linkage fell off, causing the vehicle to slow down.  view
2003-05-05 Severna Park, MD
This is a general concern rather than an acute problem with a specific vehicle. i have a daughter who just turned one so i have become very aware of child safety seat issues. recently i saw an infant in a passing car seated in a "convertible" type car seat. the child was asleep and its head was dangling forwards in a way that promised major c-spine injury if the car were to crash. the problem was the seat was not installed properly- it was angled so far upright that the child's torso was nearly vertical. i know that incorrect installation is a common problem, but in this situation it was not possible to install the seat correctly. the problem is the back of the child-seat is so high that it hits the car's front seats. the car in this case was an economy compact car, but even in my own mid size car i cannot install my daughter's seat correctly for rear-facing use anywhere except the center position in the rear seat. (so that the back of her seat is between the front seats) this has been manageable, but would have been a real problem if i had two children. the real problem here is the child safety seats. looking at what's available on the market, there are rear-facing carrier/seats for newborns and there are "convertible" seats for newborn through as much as 40 lbs, made to mount forwards or backwards. in the interest of making the seats adapt to much bigger and older kids, they have made them so big that they don't fit well for backwards-facing use in the majority of cars. once your child out grows the carrier-style newborn seat, they hit a transition period where they still have to ride rear-facing but have to use a seat that is made for bigger kids. this is a dangerous time, and impacts most on lower income families since they will be more likely to have smaller cars.  view
2003-06-26 Unknown, DC
Problem with airbag system on 2001 chevrolet pick up truck. the vehicle collided with a moving animal and the airbag(s) didn't deploy. (the animal was about six hundred pounds and the consumer had driven the vehicle at a normal speed)  view
2003-06-26 Sarasota, FL
Consumer states while driving the vehicle at any speed and with no warning vehicle got shut off, causing consumer to pull off the road. dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.  view
2003-06-26 Tiverton, RI
The consumer stated that the vehicle down shifted very roughly when decelerating. the vehicle also made a loud grinding noise when started after being parked for an extended period of time. the dealer attempted to repair the transmission problems 3 times. a new transmission package was ordered an installed.  view
2003-02-11 Bloomsbury, NJ
The heating element in the front passenger seat failed, which caused the leather to melt.  view
2003-06-26 Hazlehurst, GA
Have had problems with the turn signals, brake lights, and windshield wipers on my 1999 ford f-150. on a recent trip to indiana i noticed that when the steering wheel was tilted down so that my wife could drive, the turn signals stopped working. while in indiana a man was nice enough to flag me down to let me know that my break lights were not working. i took the truck to eby ford sales (june 6, 2003) in goshen for repair. they indicated that the multifunction switch disconnected when the steering wheel was tilted down. so they lengthened the connector assembly wires and that seems to have solved the problem. on december 17, 2001, i took my truck into prince ford in douglas georgia and told them that my windshield wipers would just come on for no reason. they replaced the multifunction switch but did not lengthen the wires.according to the service department at ebby ford, this multifunction switch controls several vital functions on the truck - brake lights, turn signals, wipers, etc. several things are worth noting here: first, i called and talked with price ford in georgia and asked why the multifunction switch wires were not lengthened when the switch was replaced by them the first time (december 17, 2001). they haven't even called me back. second, i called ford motor company and informed them of the problem. they said that they would note the problem but that there was no recall at this time. finally, it seems to me that there is a potential for serious crashes resulting from the fact that the switch wires on the multifunction switch assembly is not long enough and that the switch disconnects when the steering wheel is tilted down. it would be a tradgedy if just one person lost their lives because the break lights or turn signals failed due to this problem. thanks for looking into this for me.  view
2003-05-01 Spring Lake, MI
The vehicle has caused me nothing but problems, it eats oil without any sign of where it is going. the auto belt tightener is not working and cost an arm and a leg to fix. sunroof broke without any notice or cause, the fan switch never did operate correctly, now it is shifting real hard all the time while your driving, once it is warmed up. this vehicle is definitely a lemon. ak scc ** ivoq posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****744336  view
2003-05-01 Spring Lake, MI
The vehicle has caused me nothing but problems, it eats oil without any sign of where it is going. the auto belt tightener is not working and cost an arm and a leg to fix. sunroof broke without any notice or cause, the fan switch never did operate correctly, now it is shifting real hard all the time while your driving, once it is warmed up. this vehicle is definitely a lemon. ak scc ** ivoq posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****744336  view
2003-05-01 Spring Lake, MI
The vehicle has caused me nothing but problems, it eats oil without any sign of where it is going. the auto belt tightener is not working and cost an arm and a leg to fix. sunroof broke without any notice or cause, the fan switch never did operate correctly, now it is shifting real hard all the time while your driving, once it is warmed up. this vehicle is definitely a lemon. ak scc ** ivoq posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****744336  view
2003-05-01 Rocky River, OH
I believe my vehicle is subject to pontiac's product safety campaign #88-c-24 which i currently have a copy of same. the recall addresses coolant leaks, oil leaks, and improper sealing of the engine compartment lid allowing for premature failure of the front (left) exhaust manifold. my manifold is cracked due to such deck lid failure. in contacting pontiac(gm), they also state that either my vehicle has already been through the recall(no recall campaign sticker are attached to my car), or that the document i possess is fraudulent. pontiac will not answer my letters in written format, although they have been requested to do so. they also state that the campaign number(88-c-24) does not exist in their files. i need help in resolving this issue. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761457  view
1996-03-21 Murray Hill, NJ
When engine is cold, vehicle experiences loss of power/stalls repeatedly. please describe details.  view
2003-06-26 Hazlehurst, GA
Have had problems with the turn signals, brake lights, and windshield wipers on my 1999 ford f-150. on a recent trip to indiana i noticed that when the steering wheel was tilted down so that my wife could drive, the turn signals stopped working. while in indiana a man was nice enough to flag me down to let me know that my break lights were not working. i took the truck to eby ford sales (june 6, 2003) in goshen for repair. they indicated that the multifunction switch disconnected when the steering wheel was tilted down. so they lengthened the connector assembly wires and that seems to have solved the problem. on december 17, 2001, i took my truck into prince ford in douglas georgia and told them that my windshield wipers would just come on for no reason. they replaced the multifunction switch but did not lengthen the wires.according to the service department at ebby ford, this multifunction switch controls several vital functions on the truck - brake lights, turn signals, wipers, etc. several things are worth noting here: first, i called and talked with price ford in georgia and asked why the multifunction switch wires were not lengthened when the switch was replaced by them the first time (december 17, 2001). they haven't even called me back. second, i called ford motor company and informed them of the problem. they said that they would note the problem but that there was no recall at this time. finally, it seems to me that there is a potential for serious crashes resulting from the fact that the switch wires on the multifunction switch assembly is not long enough and that the switch disconnects when the steering wheel is tilted down. it would be a tradgedy if just one person lost their lives because the break lights or turn signals failed due to this problem. thanks for looking into this for me.  view
2003-06-26 Sewell, NJ
Vehicle was hit on driver side door(s) - vehicle was rotated 180 degrees from the force of the impact. neck and back injuries. both front air bags deployed, side air bag did not deploy.  view
2003-02-11 Middletown, RI
Power steerin rack is leaking fluid. after having to replace the power steering pump ($335+), becuase it burned out due to the failure of the rack, ( leaking fluid through the rack, system couldn't maintain system pressure) i am now faced with having to replace the rack at a cost of over $600.  view
2003-02-11 Boys Town, NE
Sunroof has been in approx. 8 times to two different dealers and has still not been fixed.  view
2003-02-11 Mechanicville, NY
We have been having problems with our abs since we purchased the vehicle. at times the abs would suddenly engage when it wasn't warranted (i.e., in the middle of summer on a dry road, slowly approaching a stop). then suddenly, backing out of the driveway the abs light came on, along with the buzzing noise. the only way to stop the noise was to pull out the fuse to the abs system. upon researching the problem on the internet, i've noticed that this is a very common problem among other 1999 chevy silverado owners. something is obviously wrong with the abs system in these models. general motors won't do anything about it. the unit costs $1000 to fix, which by the time the defect usually shows up, warranties don't cover. my guess is that by the time someone takes this problem seriously enough to take a look into this and realizes that there is a problem with the abs system in the 1999 chevy silverado, that someone will have gotten hurt or even worse...a death will occur because of it.  view
2003-02-11 Taunton, MA
I have had nothing but continous problems with my vehicle - pertiaing to hesitation and stalling - it is in the shop more than i have it....  view
2003-05-05 San Antonio, TX
My 2000 gmc jimmy uniroyal laredo tire blew out while traveling at 60 mph, no one was injured. but the company rep at discount tire says it had to be low on air. i do not agree i had checked all my tires just the week before and they all had the same pressure of 32 psi, the tire split horizontally in four places in the front and 1 in the back.  view
2003-06-26 Franklin, TN
Year 2000 dodge grand caravan - serpentine belt tensioner failed resulting in shredded belt and towing. van had only approximately 47,500 miles. repaired at goodyear for approx. $200 (including new belt) who indicated this is a common problem such that the dodge dealer had more than 15 in stock. fortunately this occurred near a police station where my wife got assistance (since steering, etc. had no power and not on the highway or rush hour traffic which would have been hazardous. i have also read other complaints from owners with this same issue.  view
2003-06-26 Lagrange, GA
2001 honda shadow sabre 1100cc motorcycle... starter switch burns out when lights are wired. pushed sale of lights( fog and position lights) from dealers , owners not told of low amprage rate on starter switches! low amp rated switches are used in these motorcycles. leads to start failure, expensive towing,and high maitenance cost. fire. loss of control, and highway accidents possible! headlights are wired thru starter switch!???  view
2003-02-06 Raleigh, NC
While driving vehicle stalled , resulting in loss of brake and steering functions. as a result, consumer collided with a truck. ph  view
1996-03-21 Grant, FL
Experienced an electrical short in engine compartment that started a fire.  view
2003-02-06 Hillsboro, OR
While making a turn vehicle would shut off. dealer notified. ph  view
2003-02-06 Mt Holly, NC
Engine check light problem.  view
2003-05-01 Batavia, OH
The wheel bearings have been replaced 3 times since the vehicle had 29000 miles.  view
2003-05-01 Ava, NY
While driving the air bag deployed although there was no impact.  view
2003-05-01 Henderson, NV
Stop abruptedly on dry roads under 45 mph and the consumer thinks that the front brakes locked up and the vehicle skid into the intersection. dealer said nothing wrong with the brakes.  view
2003-02-11 Cedar Hill, TX
Vehicle experienced premature steer tire wear.  view
2003-02-11 Fayetteville, NC
The driver side seat belt did not lock.  view
2003-02-11 Jersey City, NJ
The vehicle was taken to the weigh in station, and it was determined that the vehicle was overweight.  view
2003-02-11 New York, NY
The brakes seized, which caused the steering wheel to lock up.  view
2003-01-14 West Nyack, NY
Throttle cable gots stuck causing vehicle to accelerate without warning. dealer was notified. ts  view
1996-03-21 Vulcan, MO
The consumer had an accident and the air bag didn't deploy. please describe.  view
2003-01-14 Fredericksburg, VA
Consumer states that alternator is defective and constantly draining vehicle's battery. dealer inspected and diagnosed that alternator was assembled incorrectly at time of vehicle manufacture. ts  view
2003-01-14 Lewes, DE
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning oil is leaking from the vehicle and causing the consumer to refill more then often. cause unknown. dealer notified. ts  view
2003-01-14 Hillsboro Beach, FL
While driving consumer hears a "squeaking" noise coming from the left side. consumer suspects that bushing and/or ball joint is defective and poses a safety hazard. related recall 98v322000, consumer's v.i.n. is not included.ts  view
2003-02-06 Raleigh, NC
While making a turn, vehicle stalled. dealer was not able to determine cause of problem. ph  view
2003-02-06 Orangeburg, NY
The parts for the power steering recall 02 v 286 000 is not avialable. the dealership ramsey pontiac gmc;mahwah nj;201-512-0002. ph  view
2003-02-06 Brooklyn, NY
Ignition switch problem. ph  view
2003-05-01 Aloha, OR
Wipers turn on intermittently, inappropriately. air bag light illuminated. cruise doesn't work, horn doesn't work. other than that, the car is in excellent condition and has been maintained well. ** ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769501  view
2003-05-01 Aloha, OR
Wipers turn on intermittently, inappropriately. air bag light illuminated. cruise doesn't work, horn doesn't work. other than that, the car is in excellent condition and has been maintained well. ** ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769501  view
2003-05-01 Aloha, OR
Wipers turn on intermittently, inappropriately. air bag light illuminated. cruise doesn't work, horn doesn't work. other than that, the car is in excellent condition and has been maintained well. ** ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769501  view
2003-05-01 Aloha, OR
Wipers turn on intermittently, inappropriately. air bag light illuminated. cruise doesn't work, horn doesn't work. other than that, the car is in excellent condition and has been maintained well. ** ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769501  view
1996-03-21 Fort Walton, FL
The automatic driver side retractor has failed on two occasion and windshield wiper switch has failed. please describe .  view
2003-05-01 Granby, CT
Intermittent problem. at highway speeds the engine would act as if it were running out of gas, engine would quit. and then came back without warning. engine did not need to be restarted right away but would cut out as described and this condition would clear on it's own. eventually the engine would skip at any speed without warning and did stall. wouldn't start and run without incident. dealer diagnosis was to replace the distributor and electronic ignition module even though they recommended not replacing stating that they were not sure that this was the cause of the problem. the car has not had and incident since the dealers repair. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734229  view
2003-01-14 Mohave Valley, AZ
The consumer states that his wife started the vehicle and the engine blew. the noise sounded as if a bomb went off. there was a large hole on top of the engine. the dealer said that they didn't know why this happened. the consumer also replaced all four tire due to vibration. scc  view
2003-01-14 E. Hampstead, NH
On january 10, 2003, i was pulling into a fleet atm machine parking space. our two children were in the vehicle also. as i was applying the brakes to park the vehicle, the vehicle proceded to accelerate very high and caused the vehicle to surger forward and hit the pole in front of the atm. this caused damage to the front bumper. had that pole not been there, i could have crashed into the building. i had the vehicle towed to the honda dealer in salem, nh the following day. honda states that again there were no codes stored. however, the throttle sensor was off by 2 degrees, so this was adjusted.  view
2003-01-14 Lakeside, CA
Car was hard to turn to the left. couple days later while pulling out of the driveway the steering went conpletely out. heard on news there was recall on luminas and other chevrolet models, dealer claims its only on lumina vans.  view
2003-06-26 Wappingers Falls, NY
Re: nhtsa campaign id number: - 93v147000. i was driving home listening to the radio when it stopped working. when i removed the radio from the car i found a sscp03 tag dated 07/13/94 with dealer code no "78" stamped on it. sscp03 is the technical service bulletin (tsb) number i found for a "safety recall" .today i went to the dealership, at which i had purchased the car, to investigate this. the dealership representative presented me with a page of a "warranty dofu/ssc report" itemizing a "p03 1991 camry/previa radio 08/24/94 31027" for my vehicle. it was explained to me that this showed that the radio [toyota 86120-03042...ce-2233tl1b serial no. r7002084] was factory repaired on 07/13/94 and installed in the vehicle on 08/29/94, satisfying the requirements of the safety recall. i am concerned that: this radio ceased to function suddenly; the sscp03 identification appears on it; and, those dates preceed the issue date "sep 94" of the safety recall identified by alldata.com.  view
2003-06-26 Virginia Beach, VA
Failure of rotors (front) continue to require turning after normal driving at 6,500 miles.  view
2003-02-11 Crossville, TN
The headlights were too bright, the dealer adjusted them on two occasions.  view
2003-01-14 Mohave Valley, AZ
The consumer states that his wife started the vehicle and the engine blew. the noise sounded as if a bomb went off. there was a large hole on top of the engine. the dealer said that they didn't know why this happened. the consumer also replaced all four tire due to vibration. scc  view
2003-01-14 Mohave Valley, AZ
The consumer states that his wife started the vehicle and the engine blew. the noise sounded as if a bomb went off. there was a large hole on top of the engine. the dealer said that they didn't know why this happened. the consumer also replaced all four tire due to vibration. scc  view
2003-01-14 St Peters, MO
Consumer states that vehicle's sliding door won't open with the power door lock, but while driving door slides open. dealer notified. please provide additional information.  view
1996-06-24 Slidell, LA
Computer failed.  view
1995-06-20 Yonker, NY
Consumer had the brake pads changed by dealer.  view
2003-02-11 Chicago, IL
When the brake was applied, the vehicle lunged forward and accelerated into some nearby trash cans and a wooden fence.  view
2003-02-11 Landers, CA
The vehicle experienced a steering problem.  view
2003-02-11 Torrington, CT
The gear indicator in the dash board did not work.  view
2003-02-11 Mount Morris, NY
The trunk lid collapsed on two occasions while on an incline, and caused injury to the consumer and his wife.  view
2003-02-11 Elsberry, MO
The gear shifted out of drive when the vehicle went over a bump.  view
2003-02-11 Milwaukee, WI
There was a hole in the fuel pressure regulator. which caused fuel to leak onto the oil pan and blew out the engine.  view
2003-02-11 Oakland, CA
The vehicle leaked fuel.  view
2003-02-11 Arlington, MA
The head gasket failed, and the entire engine needed to be replaced.  view
2003-02-11 Saint Louis, MO
Consumer loss control of the vehicle, which was due to a defect in the steering wheel column.. also the airbags failed to deploy.  view
2003-02-11 Saint Louis, MO
Consumer loss control of the vehicle, which was due to a defect in the steering wheel column.. also the airbags failed to deploy.  view
1995-06-20 Yonker, NY
Consumer had the brake rotor schanged by dealer.  view
2003-05-05 Springfield, PA
While driving at 35 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision and airbags did not deploy. dealer notified. please provide additional information.  view
2003-05-05 Marshall, MI
Consumer stated that they have the same problem as recall#98v150001 windshield wiper. dealer will not repair because vin# was not included. the wipers were intermittent. the cruise had gone out when the wiper/washer was erratic. the problem has not been repaired due to the cost. the consumer used rain x to help the wipers.  view
2003-05-05 Alexandria, VA
There is a sequence of illumination of the abs,gear shifter ,and engine warning light. which indicates a problem. cause unknown.  view
2003-05-05 Robbinsdale, MN
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the vehicle will surge forward causing a distraction to the consumer. dealer notified  view
2003-05-05 Ranson, WV
When driving at highway speed or vehicle is at an idle it will stall out without warning. cause unknown.  view
2003-05-05 Buna, TX
My ac delco battery malfunctioned. a plastic insert on the positive terminal melted. i contacted the dealer and he refused to honor the six year warranty on the battery because my vehicle was out of warranty due to mileage. i contacted an ac delco service center and they refused to honor the six year warranty on the basis that when the warranty on the truck expired, so did their six year warranty that is no good. that is not fair to the consumer. i hope you can help as i have found out that this is a common occurrence with ac delco battery. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768029  view
2003-05-05 Buna, TX
My ac delco battery malfunctioned. a plastic insert on the positive terminal melted. i contacted the dealer and he refused to honor the six year warranty on the battery because my vehicle was out of warranty due to mileage. i contacted an ac delco service center and they refused to honor the six year warranty on the basis that when the warranty on the truck expired, so did their six year warranty that is no good. that is not fair to the consumer. i hope you can help as i have found out that this is a common occurrence with ac delco battery. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768029  view
2003-06-26 Belleville, IL
Vehicle has a no start condition which will persist for 1 to 4 hours.vehicle will start and then immediately die. it appears to have something to do with humidity or damp weather. several repair shops have ran diagnostics and reveal a theft deterrent code which comes up on computer. the vehicle has been in for repairs at least 10 times to different shops for the same problem with no results. it is currently at the shop and has been there for over two weeks. this problem has occurred at least 30 times in the last 3 years .my towing insurance is rising and my patience is thin. i am at wits end, help please.  view
2003-06-26 Brentwood, CA
2003 ford focus svt. (850 miles) car has a high speed surge and a bad miss off the line. no matter how much you play with the clutch pedal and the gas the car always falls on its face then picks back up.(realy bad when its cold) its been at the dealership 3 times. the 1st time they said it was a pinched fuel line and the gas tank had to be droped. 2nd time was the same a pinched fuel line. and now the 3rd time their telling me that im not the only one with the problem and just wait till ford figures it out. im pretty sure it had nothing to do with the fuel line.(who know how long i will have to deal with ford on this matter).  view
2003-06-26 San Antonio, TX
Front end vibration and steering wheel shakes at highway speeds. feels unsafe fo drive. vehicle brought to dealer for repair 7/16/01. again on 6/23/03. problem continues to persist. requesting gm saturn look closely at the problem, provide guidance to dealerships, and intervene on behalf of vehicle owners. recall affected vehicles.  view
1995-06-20 Melton, FL
Front brake calipers will lock up at anytime. brake pads by bendix were possible cause. hill kelly dodge refused to assist any further. please describe details.  view
2003-02-11 Fayetteville, NC
The vehicle stalled. vehicle stalled out in middle of traffic. vehicle in repair shop 4 times. dealership checked idle speed and fuel pressure, engine wiring harness junction block assembly replaced. replaced tank to engine return. pcm replaced. fuel sender and pump assembly replaced. however problem still exist. ignition key warning switch was inoperative and had to be replaced.  view
2003-02-11 Fayetteville, NC
The vehicle stalled. vehicle stalled out in middle of traffic. vehicle in repair shop 4 times. dealership checked idle speed and fuel pressure, engine wiring harness junction block assembly replaced. replaced tank to engine return. pcm replaced. fuel sender and pump assembly replaced. however problem still exist. ignition key warning switch was inoperative and had to be replaced.  view
2003-02-11 Palmyra, NJ
The seat belts were inoperative. the front seat belts did not retract. they were worn out and replaced. scc  view
2003-02-11 Cookeville, TN
The horn button is difficult to locate and push. in emergency situations, may not be able to blow the horn in time to help avoid a bad situation. i selected a date below because it is required. thisis not an actual event date. this is an ongoing problem.  view
2003-02-11 Deer Park, TX
Tires- new 2003 chevy silvardo-truck slips easily on wet road- going corners and in straight conditions-  view
2003-02-11 Deer Park, TX
Tires- new 2003 chevy silvardo-truck slips easily on wet road- going corners and in straight conditions-  view
2003-02-11 Dallas, TX
The vehicle experienced irregular tread wear, the rear tire was replaced due to separation of the belt which was caused by the irregular wear.  view
2003-02-11 Dallas, TX
The vehicle experienced irregular tread wear, the rear tire was replaced due to separation of the belt which was caused by the irregular wear.  view
2003-02-11 O'fallon, IL
The side view mirrors did not extend far enough to see traffic.  view
2003-02-11 Scottsville, VA
The airbags failed to deploy, when the vehicle hit a tree.  view
1996-03-20 Cincinnatus, NY
The rear wheel disc brake will not work, out side of rotors are rusted called the dealer and was told someone will call him.  view
2003-02-11 Mahwah, NJ
The intake manifold experienced a coolant leak.  view
2003-02-11 Kimberling City, MO
The headlights and steering did not work properly.  view
2003-02-11 Kimberling City, MO
The headlights and steering did not work properly.  view
2003-02-11 Mount Sterling, KY
The cruise control failed to disengage. the throttle had gotten stuck. the shift lever cable assembly was binding. the shift cable was replaced.  view
2003-02-11 Mount Sterling, KY
The cruise control failed to disengage. the throttle had gotten stuck. the shift lever cable assembly was binding. the shift cable was replaced.  view
2003-05-05 Philadelphia, PA
Vehicle is experiencing the same failure with it's windshield wiper as stated in recall 03 v 159 000, but it's vin number or model year in not included.  view
2003-02-05 Lexington, KY
While traveling on the highway with the cruise control set at 72mph, which had been on and in place for about 20 minutes, i looked down and saw that the car was now going 85 - even though i had not touched the accelerator. i decided that i would hit the brake a little to deactivate the cruise and reset it. after touching the brake, but before i put my foot on the accelerator the car was back up to 80 - 85. i played around with the cruise control switch, hoping to stop the problem. nothing worked in that regard, so i thought i would just get off the highway, turn the car off (which would reset everything), and start over. while traveling to the exit, which was about two miles, i had to keep significant pressure on the brakes to keep the car at an acceptable highway speed. once i pulled off onto the exit ramp, i realized that the car would not stop. i was standing on the brake with both feet to get it slowed down to make the turn off the ramp. since the car would not stop, i tried putting the car into neutral to get the pull off the wheels, at which time the rpms red-lined. i tried all the different gears, which had the same result. i braced myself for the jolt and threw the car into park, no jolt - the rpms went to red-line. at this point i was headed for a gas station and i turned the car off. upon shutting the car off, a huge puff of black smoke came out from under the hood, and everything smelled like burning rubber. a tow truck towed us back to the dealership, where they have been of no help what so ever.  view
2003-01-13 Covington, GA
Consumer stated both exterior side mirrors appeared shadey, which caused low visibity when tring to change lanes. please provide any additional information.  view
2003-01-13 Bohemia, NY
After rear-ending another vehicle at 40mph air bags failed to deploy.  view
2003-01-13 Easton, PA
Consumer stated the brakes were wearing quickly, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.  view
1996-03-20 Lake Tapawin, MO
Abs braking system; when you apply the brakes the rear brakes lock up.  view
2003-02-05 Vallejo, CA
I own a 99 ford ranger that has a problem of excessive outerwear on the right front tire. i've replaced the tire twice and tried to have the vehicle aligned by big o tire in vallejo, ca. i was told that every other ford requires an after market camber kit installation in order to perform a front-end alignment. i visited wilson-cornelius ford in vallejo, who confirmed that it is a common problem. i called ford's customer service who was no help, because the three year manufacturer warrantee has expired. additional, ford refuses to look at the vehicle at their own expense. i content that this is a manufacturer defect and should be repaired at ford's expense. on the positive side, i was able to purchase a camber kit (part # fmc f5tz3b236a), which are merely two identical specially designed bolts that cost $41.98/each. this just does not seem right, nor should one expect to incur costs to make a vehicle adhere to a manufacturer specification. please help. thank you.  view
2003-02-05 Memphis, TN
Automatic transmission the weekend of dec 14, 2002 i couldn't put the car in gear, so i advise to take the car to the shop. i was told the transmission had gone bad.  view
2003-05-01 Irvine, CA
The dealer promised to fix unacceptable intensity of headlights. they polished lenses and added new bulbs. this did not correct the problem. i have checked with other owners on message boards, who have the exact same complaint. this was a high ticket automobile and i believe the inner reflectors have burned out over a short time. it is a safety hazard as the light does not disperse. i am asking along with many other owners to try and put pressure on ford to recall all these substandard headlights for mark v111 lincolns around 1994 to 1996. thanking you and will await your reply. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761512  view
2003-05-01 Flushing, NY
The engine would turn off while driving. (this happened on september 20, 2002 the car had to be towed because the transmission had failed while driving it on a main thoroughfare. as on highway). *** ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****768328  view
2003-05-01 Kingsland, GA
Vehicle has stalled several times. took to dealership and told it was weather causing problem. nothing done to correct problem. past two months i have taken to alternate body shops, because engine failed to start. mechanics flushed out the car and hooked up to the computer to detect any problems. no found problems and car cranked for about two weeks. car last failed on may 3, 2002 and is still not working as of today. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762043  view
2003-05-01 Belle Chasse, LA
2001 dodge ram. **** ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***764104  view
2003-01-13 Austell, GA
Audi a-6 yr 2000 while driving the car my husband eyes became irritated, smelt something burning, shortly after, smoke blew-out from the left air vent into the car and then fire sparks. as the car was moving, he noticed the smoke, slowed down, forced the gear into park and dash out of car. the fire spread from the front to the rear of the vehicle, causing an estimated $22,000 loss which is a total loss. the georgia, dekalb county fire services - incident report num. 02-049367 which was examined by the fire chief clearly state the area of fire origin came from operating, control area (fues box) and form of material ignited was electrical wire (faulty wiring). our insurance company is now investigating and has also determined a total loss. called audi corporate and filed a complaint about this total financial loss and our concern of faulty wiring that can possibly cause death or bodily injury to other car occupants, without any prior warning. audi has not called us back and has not taken any action as of 13 days after the incident. luckily my husband escaped this fire hazard car, but will someone else be as lucky.  view
2003-01-13 Glens Falls, NY
Starter coil failure - for over a month the problem would appear and disappear. sounded almost like the muffler fell off, but would be accompanied by loss of power to the vehicle. unexplainable as to why this happened.  view
2003-01-13 Glens Falls, NY
Starter coil failure - for over a month the problem would appear and disappear. sounded almost like the muffler fell off, but would be accompanied by loss of power to the vehicle. unexplainable as to why this happened.  view
2003-05-01 Galena, IL
While driving the vehicle tires would shake.  view
1995-06-21 Los Angeles, CA
The front passenger seatbelt was cut in half because it would not retract properly so the door cut the belt.  view
2003-05-01 Galena, IL
While driving the vehicle tires would shake.  view
2003-05-01 Beaver Creek, OH
Replaced intake manifold gasket, valve cover gasket, molded coolant tube $572.00. local repair shop stated gm is having problems with head gaskets being defective. we maintain our cars on a regular basis, in order to avoid having large expenditures for neglect. this is not a neglect issue on the customer's part. but solely on the part of gm. why hasn't there been a recall? ** ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****768314  view
2003-01-13 Juneau, AK
Consumer stated when he attempted to apply the brakes, the pedal went half way down, it was discovered that there was a faulty main module which controlled the brake system. dealer has been notified. the vehicle lost it's braking power on a steep icy hill and slid with the pedal fully depressed. immediately after the vehicle was repaired, the brake modular had failed during a test drive.  view
2003-02-05 Warminster, PA
00 montana has been at dealer 3 times in 8 days.the low coolant level light came on & would not go off.took veh to dealer on a tues was informed would have back in 2-3.after review there was a leak in the lower intake manifold but leak was not external since no fluids were on ground.supposed parts were replaced along w/gaskets.advised dealer coolant had to be going "somewhere" if not external; so requested for an oil change to be done since bad coolant may have gotten into oil. dealer refused but service mgr approved.veh was ret'd to me on fri.upon leaving dealer engine had a chirping noise not there previous.spoke with salesman and he confirmed there was a noise & to bring veh back in next day for service to look at.on way home, low coolant light came on again;problem not fixed.upon taking vehicle to dealer following day they claimed their was coolant or some form of liquid on belt and would clean off.service department stated the low coolant light did not come on.assured us vehcile safe to drive.the rest of weekend low coolant light kept coming on at sporadic intervals. contacted dealer monday morning;was advised to bring in on wednesday for further investigation.dropped vehicle off & dealership had vehicle for additional day & advised the sensor was bad and was replaced.dealership states chirping noise was gone as they took apart belts and fully cleaned again. engine at time of drop off was running rough.dealer states after computer and diagnostic testing engine is fine.recv'd vehicle back w/ sensor replaced;chirping noise somewhat dissipated-however not fully & was advised vehicle is safe to drive.vehilce appears to be okay but still notice not running as crisp as before.dealer affirms since vehicle under warranty to see how things go & advise if any further problem.another pontiac dealer w/in 15 miles had 3 montana's in service depart. for same related issues.one of those vehicles sustained $5,100 on a 99 model manufacture defect w/engines &/or parts?mll  view
2003-02-05 Bothell, WA
Wipers work intermittently. i contacted pontiac gmc after seeing this issue was under recall. however, i am told that my car is not covered by the recall. the only recall i qualify for is one involving the rack and pinion steering mechanism. i was informed the repair is 100% my responsibility. however, if it has been recalled why am i not eligible?  view
2003-01-13 Grass Lake, MI
Our van has one automatic door and one manual door to enter into the back seat. i pulled into the garage, turned the van off, and my eight year old grandson pushed the button to open the automatic door as he sat in the front seat. not knowing that my two year old grandaughter had gotten out of her child seat and was between the seat and the door, the door opened and she fell into the track. i caught the door as it pinned her by the waist in the track, but it was very difficult to move. it took all my strength to keep it from crushing her. please, for the safety of other children, make this door stop moving if something or someone hits this track! she is ok, but bruised and sore. i am aware that there is an override switch to stop the door, but in a panick it didn't come to mind.  view
2003-01-13 St. Louis, MO
Firestone tire with 10,571 miles on it shredded. p265/70r16 iiis m/s installed on 2002 gmc yukon xl  view
2003-01-13 St. Louis, MO
Firestone tire with 10,571 miles on it shredded. p265/70r16 iiis m/s installed on 2002 gmc yukon xl  view
2003-01-13 Nashville, TN
Headlamp covers on 1998 oldsmobile silhouette van fall off causing the bulbs to blow when moisture, such as rain, hits the bulb.  view
2003-01-13 Redondo Beach, CA
Multiple large cracks in bridgeston potenza re92 205/50-16 tires on my honda prelude. cracks were noticed while refueling.  view
1995-06-21 Lane, OK
Windshield wipers failed to operate properly.  view
2003-01-13 Redondo Beach, CA
Multiple large cracks in bridgeston potenza re92 205/50-16 tires on my honda prelude. cracks were noticed while refueling.  view
2003-01-13 Staten Island, NY
The ignition coil failed, which resulted in vehicle loosing power. dealer had been contacted and replaced the coils.  view
2003-05-01 Cottage Grove, MN
I have had non stop problems with my brakes since purchasing an oldsmobile alero 2000. i have had my front brakes and rotors replaced four times. the manufacturer isn't willing to do anything, as i have tried to contact them many times. the dealership admits something is defective, please help! scc * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****748352  view
2003-05-01 Tucson, AZ
2003 honda pilot  view
2003-01-13 Little Rock, CA
After the front passenger seatbelt had been fastened, it would allow any movement.  view
2003-02-05 Cape Coral, FL
The wipers on vehicle are stuck in the up position. the wipers work in rain, but when turned off, they stop right in the upright position, impairing drivers visibility. please provide any further information. ph  view
2003-05-01 Troy, MI
When the consumer applied the brakes, they locked up and caused extended stopping distance. both front brakes locked up within less than a month apart. there was a problem with both rear brakes and the left front caliper locked up.  view
2003-05-01 Plantsville, CT
Fuel pump failed the dealer informed me that it was on nationwide back order they had no idea when parts would be available. ** ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****761472  view
2003-02-05 Lexington, KY
I own a 2000 chrysler 300m for about 4 months ago. when i first bought it, the passanger rear side power window wasn't working and i fix it, then recently begining this year i found out it wan't moving again? i wonder what is the problem? at the same time, this happened last year winter 2002 while i was driving during the snowing night, the windshield water pump amd the wiper suddendly fail, and this could cause a danger during winter or raining day. therefore i am concerned about this 300m whether a reliable car to have? 2/5/03 thank you  view
2003-02-05 Lexington, KY
I own a 2000 chrysler 300m for about 4 months ago. when i first bought it, the passanger rear side power window wasn't working and i fix it, then recently begining this year i found out it wan't moving again? i wonder what is the problem? at the same time, this happened last year winter 2002 while i was driving during the snowing night, the windshield water pump amd the wiper suddendly fail, and this could cause a danger during winter or raining day. therefore i am concerned about this 300m whether a reliable car to have? 2/5/03 thank you  view
1995-06-21 Staten Islan, NY
Driver air bag did not deploy after pulling in parking lot and vehicle accelerated out of control.  view
2003-05-01 Sugar Land, TX
Rear passenger tire blow out, resulting in damaged wheel. one person in the vehicle no one hurt. vehicle did not roll over. did not lose control of the vehicle. the time was 11:20 a.m. the temperature was 81 degrees. the tires had been checked two days earlier for inflation to 35 psi. the tires had been inspected by a firestone dealer 3 months earlier and showed no signs of tread separation. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734311  view
2003-05-01 Sugar Land, TX
Rear passenger tire blow out, resulting in damaged wheel. one person in the vehicle no one hurt. vehicle did not roll over. did not lose control of the vehicle. the time was 11:20 a.m. the temperature was 81 degrees. the tires had been checked two days earlier for inflation to 35 psi. the tires had been inspected by a firestone dealer 3 months earlier and showed no signs of tread separation. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734311  view
2003-02-11 Coeur D'alene, ID
Power sterring went out at 72,000 miles. had to replace the rack and pinion. still doesn't feel natural. power sterring fluid keft overflowing, eventually leaking into the boots. at high speed 65-70mph it feels very unstable.  view
2003-02-11 West Richland, WA
Brake adjusters failed 3 times causing brake failure  view
2003-02-11 Wellesley, MA
An ignition coil on my 2001 audi a4 failed, causing an extreme loss of power, poor steering and braking. the potential for an accident exists, especially if driving at a higher speed, or in poor weather conditions (as i was). the dealer was authorized to only repair the 1 failed coil, and i am at risk for further failures, a safety concern for me.  view
2003-02-11 Alvin, WI
2002 ford focus will not run in sub zero weather due to condensation in the exhaust system. the fix is to drill holes in the exhaust and let out the water. this change in back pressure, salt in the system, fuel efficiency, and leakage of exhaust into passanger compartment had not been determined. this modification should only be performed after factory certification.  view
2003-02-11 Chapel Hill, NC
Both front headlamp lenses have popped off while driving, causing the lamps to burn out. i understand this is a comman problem, a design defect, and replacements ought to be forthcoming.  view
2003-05-01 Brodhead, KY
Blown head gaskets - replaced gaskets and head. blown head gaskets - replaced engine.  view
2003-05-01 Upper Marlboro, MD
While child was in rear seatbelt, it came loose when driving and making left turn. this occurred on three (3) separate occasions.  view
2003-05-01 Dearborn, MI
Motorhome, chevy p-30 parking brake blows a fuse at highway speed and aplyes barking brake. two gm service centers can not find any problem they just keep charging me and can not repair the motorhome. it is dangerous to drive it and the only thing to do is disengage the parking brake but i do not like to drive like that.  view
1995-06-21 Stockton, CA
Applied brake pedal, pedal fade, abs light came on, resulting in complete brake lost, then brakes starting failing intermittently, pump motor needs replacing.  view
2003-01-14 Raymore, MO
Consumer stated the transistor board that completes the connections to the wiper motor, failed on many occasions. the wipers would work fine on a dry/sunny day, but if it were humid/foggy, the wipers would fail. the dealership was contacted and stated it wasn't a safety issue, and the consumer had them replaced. scc  view
2003-01-14 Indianapolis, IN
Consumer stated that the fuel rail cracked without warning gas to leak onto the engine. dealer notified. ts  view
2003-01-14 Terryville, CT
The dash shorted out. causing the heater, fan, and radio to staop working. i had already taken the van in for the earlier recall and the seal was replaced. then it shorted again and this time i had to pay for it.  view
2003-01-14 Rochester Hills, MI
My ex-1995 ford windstar has 77,000 miles showed a overheating problem. ford affiliated dealer (young ford in rochester, mi) said it was fixed by replacing a water pump. but overnight the same overheating appeared. next time the dealer said it was a head gasket problem, when ford was contacted to be told it was under recall twice but my car could not be covered due to expired recall warranty (7 years or 100,000 mile whichever comes first). i fixed and sold it because i do not want to drive a car from unreliable manufacturer.  view
2003-02-06 Trenton, NJ
Nhtsa#02-v-282-000. please provide further information. ph  view
2003-02-06 Kingston Springs, TN
The vehicles gas nozzle does not shut pump off when gas gets to a certain point. consumer states as a result gas gets poured over driver and vehicle. please provide any further information. ph  view
2003-02-06 Warrington, PA
Vehicle was at a complete stop and was impacted by another vehicle going 50 mph in the rear end. the seat belt didn't retract. please provide more details. ph  view
2003-02-06 Warrington, PA
Vehicle was at a complete stop,and was impacted at 50 mph by another vehicle. the driver side seat back twisted in the direction of the passenger side seat and snapped. please provide more details. ph  view
2003-02-06 W Hartford, CT
I was rear-ended at a stop light on a limited access highway by a 1998 audi a6. the person driving the car stated that her car was accelerating even when she took her foot off the gas and stepped on the brakes. she had managed to stop the car about 15 feet behind me, but, when she took her foot off the brake, she hit me at about 10 mph  view
2003-01-14 Barboursville, WV
Consumer stated vehicle's windshield wipers come on intermittently. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ts  view
1995-06-21 Redford, MI
The brakes squeal and when they get hot you can hear rotors go past the pads.please explain.  view
2003-01-14 Mattapan, MA
Consumer stated vehicle's horn is not working due to electrical problems. dealer won't repair. please provide additional information. ts  view
2003-01-14 Inwood, NY
Sliding doors open for no reason while driving. currently it is the left door, has had problems with both doors. ts.  view
2003-02-06 Livingston, NJ
While trying to apply brakes at a slow speed, the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle proceeded and caused the vehicle to slam into benches. the dealer representative tested the vehicle at high speeds, in which no problem was found. ph scc  view
2003-02-06 Katonah, NY
Brake failure.  view
2003-02-06 Inglewood, CA
The transmission blew. dealer notified. ph  view
2003-02-06 Ninety Six, SC
While traveling the rear right tire blew. size#lt26575r16, please provide the dot#. dealer has been notified. ph  view
2003-02-06 Colman, SD
Consumer states that the 3-pt harness straps are fraying and ripping excessively. css info: century/44839fof/01-22-00. ph  view
2003-02-06 Pasadena, MD
Hub/cap problems.  view
2003-02-06 Spartanburg, SC
The intake manifold was a defect from the manufacture. the manifold allowed water to leak into the engine causing the engine to stall. ph  view
2003-02-06 Raleigh, NC
While driving vehicle stalled , resulting in loss of brake and steering functions. as a result, consumer collided with a truck. ph  view
1995-10-18 Albertson, NY
Experiencing stalling, electrical fuel connector had burned. tt consumer states the wire inside the fuel tank was black from heat and the elecrrical connector both outside and inside of the tank was charred and burned.  view
1995-06-21 San Leandro, CA
Drivers seat belt will not retract into housing mechanism.  view
2003-05-01 Upper Saddle River, NJ
Contacted vw dealership after being notified repeatedly by vwoa to get the tank replaced and they refused to change it after having the car for a day and putting 30 miles on it...am i going to blow up now? also..circlips in transmission casing made the transmission grenade and had to be replaced. ' * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734286  view
2003-05-01 Upper Saddle River, NJ
Contacted vw dealership after being notified repeatedly by vwoa to get the tank replaced and they refused to change it after having the car for a day and putting 30 miles on it...am i going to blow up now? also..circlips in transmission casing made the transmission grenade and had to be replaced. ' * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734286  view
2003-01-14 Georgetown, MA
Consumer stated that the dealer is taking to long to perform the recall #3902237 thrusts. dealer still have consumers vehicle. ts  view
2003-01-14 Maplewood, NJ
Vehicle had a defectiv ignition coils. dealer would not replace the coils. ts.  view
2003-01-14 Pekin, IL
The ignition coils were defective and failed without warning causing vehicle to stall while driving. consumer had 3 coils fail. manufacturer is aware of the problem, but would not replace until component failed.  view
2003-05-01 Harvest, AL
1 may 03 update from letter below (sent kia addresses-side note: without "outlook" you cannot contact kia support via e-mail, letter cut to nothing to meet word requirement) kia customer affairs (steve larez 800 225-3193) contacted me said they would look into it (21 apr 03). steve calls me back (22 apr 03) to inform me that he has talked to the distinct rep and that the best they would do was offer a windshield at wholesale cost. today, i write to you folks after seeing a similar compliant in your database (filed 30 aug 2001), note other similar 2002 sedona windshield complaints may be found at www.carsurvey.org i am very concerned about replacing the windshield (again!) and having the same thing happen (again!). three windshields cracked in 18 months is not reasonable. or at least not to the prudent man. kia folks: 16 apr 03 i really need some help. bottomline: i have had 2002 kia sedona for less than 18 months the windshield has cracked for the third time * sept 01 (late) - bought the sedona. * oct 01 (~ mid) - windshield #1 cracked. no parts in the system for a 2002; kia did not cover the replacement * dec 01 - windshield, #2 installed * feb 02 - i-65 outside of louisville, windshield #2 cracks. * apr 02 ¿¿ kia bill penny goodwills windshield #3 * mar 03 - i-565 towards decatur windshield #3 cracks on all the windshields the cracks started in the black area near rubber seam. some points: * our sedona is a great car, except the windshield * the internet has other 02 sedonas with the same windshield problems * three windshields cracking inside of 18 months is excessive - our sedona is our fourth van over 15 years. the other vans had one cracked windshield in 14 years. a couple of potential problems: - mounting procedures/techniques and or the design - windshield robustness (not designed to accepted industry standard) - my other kia¿¿s (2) have no windshield problems  view
2003-02-06 Newport, RI
Nhtsa#94-v-203-000, has the same problem. dealer has been notified and will install a new fuel tank at consumer expense. please provide further information. ph  view
2003-02-06 Virginia Beach, VA
While driving vehicle will severely pull to the right. this was caused by the left front spring breaking and the strut clasping. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. ph  view
2003-02-06 Lewiston, ME
Failure of coil pack within epa emissions warranty period not covered by vehicle manufacturer. at 3.5 years/78402 miles after purchase, one of the 4 coil packs on my 1999 vw passat failed, leaving the vehicle running on 3 cylinders to transport me to the dealer for replacement. the cost was $174.25, but fortunately there was a replacement coil in stock, so the vehicle was unavailable but for 1 day. i have received notification that vw is paying for the replacement of this part on 2001 and 2002 passats, but why not my 1999?  view
2003-02-06 San Francisco, CA
Vehicle stalled while driving. also at another occation, vehicle would only start in neutural gear.  view
1995-06-22 Glenwood, WA
Tranmission jumped into reverse gear upon attempting to shift from drive to overdrive, causing loss of control/accident.  view
2003-05-01 Kansas City, MO
On cold mornings where the temperature would drop below 30, i was experiencing a loss of brake ability. this would only happen the first time i drove the car in the morning and always on the second or third tap of the brake pedal. i went to my dealership in november/december 2002 and they drained the brake line and told me it was fixed. it was not and i had to go back. this last time i could not stop in traffic and had to roll thru a busy intersection. the brake pedal would actually freeze up or lock in the "up" position in the car, therefore not allowing me to press down to stop. the emergency brake would work. my dealer had the car for more than a week before he was able to find the problem and fix it this second time. i believe he said it was a defect in a specific part. he told me "booster vacuum line check valve frozen shut" and he replaced the booster hose. if this was a manufacturers defect, i am concerned other sonata owners may experience this problem and i felt i should report this to your agency.  view
2003-05-01 Saline, MI
1993 ford e-150 van leaks fuel from tank (not filler neck) during fillup. unable to completely fill tank because of this problem.  view
2003-05-01 Metairie, LA
Tire separation at 26000 miles  view
2003-05-01 Metairie, LA
Tire separation at 26000 miles  view
2003-05-01 Denton, TX
Premature engine and component failure due to faulty head gaskets. engine and transmission failed at less than 55,000 miles.  view
2003-02-11 Huntington, MA
1999 chevy venture 47,827 miles had to replace intake manifold gasket. so far we are out $1027.54  view
2003-02-11 Kittery Point, ME
Broken front torsion bar (rs) on a 1997 ford f150 4wd. no crash, no property damage . saw previous investigation while searching for recalls. also spoke to ford dealer who stated this was not uncommon.i am curious as to why this investigation was closed so quickly.  view
2003-02-11 Diamond Bar, CA
I have had two bridgstone tires with aprox 35,000 miles on the fail / seperate with in 70 miles both tires have same dot codes as well as the other on my truck the tires are bridgestone dueler a/t size 285/75/r16 with the code of ejlfccb0200  view
2003-02-11 Diamond Bar, CA
I have had two bridgstone tires with aprox 35,000 miles on the fail / seperate with in 70 miles both tires have same dot codes as well as the other on my truck the tires are bridgestone dueler a/t size 285/75/r16 with the code of ejlfccb0200  view
2003-05-05 Woodsfield, OH
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle it would be hard to turn the steering wheel around corner  view
1995-06-22 Kansas Cit, MO
Seatbelt failed during accident, attorney for client.  view
2003-05-05 Lakehurst, NJ
Car consumed by fire - fuel line front of engine severed with front end collision. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768010  view
2003-05-05 Morganton, NC
Child seat at the back seat cannot hold firmly without swaying to the sides while car is in motion. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762788  view
2003-05-05 West Blocton, AL
Consumer stated that they have the same problem as recall#98v150001 windshield wiper. the dealer will not repair because vin# was not included. the consumer has been stranded several times when the wipers failed. the consumer doesn't feel safe on the shoulder of the highway during a rainstorm.  view
2003-06-26 Dover, NJ
Problem with chrysler concorde 1996 oxygen sensor. the consumer needed to replace the oxygen sensor nine times. the dealer replaced the power control module and program to see if that was the underlying problem. (the problem still occurred) the check engine light had come on and the mechanic found the upstream oxygen sensor needed to be replaced once again. the consumer requested chrysler to pay for the correction of the problem with the oxygen sensor. the remote to the door lock made a different sound, the driver's window was noisy and was tightened and lubed.  view
2003-06-26 Dover, NJ
Problem with chrysler concorde 1996 oxygen sensor. the consumer needed to replace the oxygen sensor nine times. the dealer replaced the power control module and program to see if that was the underlying problem. (the problem still occurred) the check engine light had come on and the mechanic found the upstream oxygen sensor needed to be replaced once again. the consumer requested chrysler to pay for the correction of the problem with the oxygen sensor. the remote to the door lock made a different sound, the driver's window was noisy and was tightened and lubed.  view
2003-06-26 Dover, NJ
Problem with chrysler concorde 1996 oxygen sensor. the consumer needed to replace the oxygen sensor nine times. the dealer replaced the power control module and program to see if that was the underlying problem. (the problem still occurred) the check engine light had come on and the mechanic found the upstream oxygen sensor needed to be replaced once again. the consumer requested chrysler to pay for the correction of the problem with the oxygen sensor. the remote to the door lock made a different sound, the driver's window was noisy and was tightened and lubed.  view
2003-06-26 Miami, FL
Instrument panel warpage - unsafe, blocking forward view of vehicle.ford will not honor recall 01b78 because it expired in august of 2002.this is not a cosmetic issue, an accident could easily occur if not properly repaired. the panel was already repaired once under warrenty and was not repaired properly.  view
2003-06-26 Brevard, NC
Steering wheel shakes when braking, especially at higher speeds. the dealer reports this is due to warped rotors due to "external forces" and not a warranty problem. the car has 30,000 miles and less than 2 years old. driven mostly highway to and from work, 35 miles one way each day. seems more like a defective part or engineering.  view
2003-06-26 Boiling Springs, SC
1998, neon sport head gasket oil leak on driver's side (needs to be recalled. this is a problem that dodge is very aware of but refuse sto fix at their expense.  view
2003-02-11 San Antonio, TX
Water was found in the oil during a routine oil change in aug 2002. the vin was traced back to be part of the timing chain cover recall. when the vehcile was brought to the dealer, the dealer claimed no knowledge of the recall. when ford customer service was contacted, they did acknowlege the recall, and that the vehicle was part of the recall. we never received the letter, and we were informed that the recall had expired and the repair would not be covered. we made the decision to pay $800 for the recall repair (which the dealer happened to have a kit in stock). six months later, the engine has apparently blown another gaseket (sounds like the manifold gasket from others experience) and filled the #1 cylinder with water. other internal damage is unknown, the engine will be replaced rather than repaired again.  view
1995-06-22 Metuchen, NJ
Intermittent sudden acceleration when setting cruise control at approximate speeds 60-65 mph.  view
2003-02-11 Hollywood, MD
When vehicle is idling all lighting on the vehicle(interior and exterior) slightly dims every couple seconds. an annoyance the dealer(annapolis volvo) says is an anomaly that is inherent in this model and cannot be fixed. i disagree and am confident that a $38k car can be made without flickering lighting. dealer refuses to address this further. calls to volvo usa went unreturned. all of the 6 other cars i've owned don't have flickering lighting.  view
2003-02-11 Hollywood, MD
When vehicle is idling all lighting on the vehicle(interior and exterior) slightly dims every couple seconds. an annoyance the dealer(annapolis volvo) says is an anomaly that is inherent in this model and cannot be fixed. i disagree and am confident that a $38k car can be made without flickering lighting. dealer refuses to address this further. calls to volvo usa went unreturned. all of the 6 other cars i've owned don't have flickering lighting.  view
2003-02-11 Chapel Hill, NC
I am contacting you regarding saab cars usa inability to notify me of a timing belt recall relating to certain pulleys. pursuant to a conversation with mr. grant hessman of saab cars usa (saab complaint # 1-57069705), i was notified that saab will not pay for the part now that it has been brought to my attention by the dealer since my car has gone over the saab imposed mileage limit. it is my intention to determine why saab will not pay for this problem since it is their engineering problem and their inability to notify me of this problem. the car was purchased brand new and i have taken it to authorized saab dealers for maintenance since i purchased the car, which was confirmed by mr. hessman. it is disturbing that saab can view recent maintenance information yet claim they don't have access to my mailing address that has been in effect for 6 years. it is this reason they claim that i did not receive the recall notification. it would also be helpful to understand why saab contacts me via my mailing address for sales and service material yet can't for recall information.  view
2003-05-05 Cape Coral, FL
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle and in the rain the wind shield wipers would work intermittently. causing the consumer to pull over. dealer notified. the wiper pulse boar was replaced by the dealer.  view
2003-02-12 Barnegat, NJ
The consumer received a recall notice from the manufacturer in reference to the ignition switch, however she was told by the dealer the part was on back order. scc  view
2003-06-26 Houston, TX
Drivers side seat back collapsed and broke while driving at 55 mph. therefore the seat back adjustment handle no longer works. also, the frame attached to the floor is cracked now.  view
2003-06-26 Houston, TX
Drivers side seat back collapsed and broke while driving at 55 mph. therefore the seat back adjustment handle no longer works. also, the frame attached to the floor is cracked now.  view
2003-06-26 Phoenix, AZ
The car will take approximately 3 minutes of continuous cranking to get the car started. at times it will not stay started.  view
2003-02-11 New Haven, CT
Premature and sudden front brake pad failure on 2003 ford cvpi vehicles. brakes wear and fail @4000 miles and less. ford acknowledges a brake material compound problem but has no repair. 2002 and earlier cvpi vehicles in fleet average 10,000 miles per front brake service  view
2003-02-11 Chalmette, LA
Changed engine oil as directed by toyota dealer on my new 2000 toyota avalon (every 3,000 miles). white smoke started coming from exhaust in late 2001. took it in to toyota service dept. was accused of not keeping up routine maintenance (oil changes) on the vehicle, as sludge had built up under valve cover and in engine. was totally livid at this untrue accusation. was told i needed $4,000 to repair. i had to trade the vehicle in on a new toyota vehicle -- starting at $4,000 in the red. for example, new vehicle was approximately $26,000. to that toyota added the $4,000 to it. i now owe $30,000 on a vehicle worth much much less. i'm enraged and want a $4,000 credit back to my balance on my new vehicle after learning of the obvious relevation that toyota is to blame for a faulty engine problem on many of its vehicles. i work for a law firm and will stop at nothing short of this outcome. thank you.  view
1995-06-22 Biloxi, MS
Throttle body/air by pass failure, resulted in intermittent sudden accleration, also prevented cruise control from disengaging.  view
2003-02-11 Batavia, NY
There was a problem with the front bumper.  view
2003-02-11 Osceola, WI
The ball joints and starter failed, the brake line was broken, the side door fell off, the vehicle experienced oil and coolant failures. also the vehicle needed an outer rod end installed and a new transmission within one year of purchasing the vehicle.  view
2003-02-11 Osceola, WI
The ball joints and starter failed, the brake line was broken, the side door fell off, the vehicle experienced oil and coolant failures. also the vehicle needed an outer rod end installed and a new transmission within one year of purchasing the vehicle.  view
2003-02-11 Osceola, WI
The ball joints and starter failed, the brake line was broken, the side door fell off, the vehicle experienced oil and coolant failures. also the vehicle needed an outer rod end installed and a new transmission within one year of purchasing the vehicle.  view
2003-02-11 Osceola, WI
The ball joints and starter failed, the brake line was broken, the side door fell off, the vehicle experienced oil and coolant failures. also the vehicle needed an outer rod end installed and a new transmission within one year of purchasing the vehicle.  view
2003-02-11 Osceola, WI
The ball joints and starter failed, the brake line was broken, the side door fell off, the vehicle experienced oil and coolant failures. also the vehicle needed an outer rod end installed and a new transmission within one year of purchasing the vehicle.  view
2003-02-11 Osceola, WI
The ball joints and starter failed, the brake line was broken, the side door fell off, the vehicle experienced oil and coolant failures. also the vehicle needed an outer rod end installed and a new transmission within one year of purchasing the vehicle.  view
2003-02-11 Osceola, WI
The ball joints and starter failed, the brake line was broken, the side door fell off, the vehicle experienced oil and coolant failures. also the vehicle needed an outer rod end installed and a new transmission within one year of purchasing the vehicle.  view
2003-02-11 Lynnwood, WA
The abs pump failed.  view
2003-02-11 Granada Hills, CA
Consumer requested reimbursement regarding the tires, however the claim was denied.  view
1996-04-03 Naperville, IL
Brake system failure, excessive pedal travel without vehicle braking.  view
2003-02-11 Granada Hills, CA
Consumer requested reimbursement regarding the tires, however the claim was denied.  view
2003-05-05 Havana, IL
I was pulling into a parking lot and heard a scraping noise. after i got it parked, i got out and did not notice anything. when i got ready to leave, i tried to back up and could not. so i got out and looked again and both tires were facing outward. the tie rod had snapped. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***763049  view
2003-05-05 Palo Alto, CA
The last three years (1999-2002) the right front wheel has been making a clicking sound once per revolution. mechanic suspected brakes or cv joint however it wasn't until the left rear wheel began making the same sound (last 3 months) that the mechanic no. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768039  view
2003-06-26 Fairbanks, AK
Consumer called complaining about having problems with rear driver's side seat belts. also, stated that somebody was in the back seat and vehicle was involved in a colision and the seat belt broke. manufacture was not contacted.  view
2003-06-26 Mahopac, NY
While driving vehicle completely shutdown without warning. dealer notified.  view
2003-06-26 Brighton, MI
While driving vehicle caught 0n fire under the hood. dealer notified.  view
2003-02-06 West Land, MI
The torsion bar had broken while the vehicle was parked. ph the torsion bar was replaced and the front end was aligned. scc  view
2003-02-06 Poynette, WI
The radio and the dimmer lights comes on and off on their own. cause is unknown. please provide any further information. ph  view
2003-02-06 Silver Spring, MD
The dealer diagnosed that intake manifold had cracked and leaked antifreeze over engine components. (related investigation ea02-030) ph the dealer replaced the upper manifold plenum. scc  view
2003-02-06 Oakland, CA
The vehicle was towed and the mechanic stated the head gasket had blown, and the radiator fan relay switch needed replacing. please provide any further information. ph  view
1996-04-03 Carbondale, IL
While driving at 30-35mph steering wheel went out of control, resulting in a front end flip over, dual air bags did not deploy.  view
2003-02-06 Sullivan, MO
When braking the headlights would dim. dealer has been notified. ph  view
2003-05-01 Kennesaw, GA
The power control module and body control modules blew out twice within the first 4000 miles of the trucks life. the leaky intake manifold was detected after several complaints of a tapping noise in the engine when accelerating. still not fixed vehicle still has real bad tapping in the engine. truck died while driving down the road. left me stranded. diagnosis was that the fuel pump module went out. electrical problems with the vehicle also shorted out the cassette player. i have also heard strange buzzing noises in the cab while driving. took back tot he dealer and they said they could not find anything wrong. vehicle is still not running properly. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734309  view
2003-02-11 Patuxent River, MD
The steering wheel was unable to turn.  view
2003-02-11 North Easton, MA
There was no parts available to perform the recall regarding the spring coils.  view
2003-02-11 Fort Collins, CO
The engine was replaced.  view
2003-02-11 Houston, TX
While driving on highway at approximately 70 mph the vehicle's gauges began flashing erratically and the engine stalled immediately. dealer diagnosed that engine had failed and consumer had to replace.  view
2003-02-11 Chico, CA
The transmission failed.  view
2003-05-01 Morrisville, PA
When you open the rear passenger window(s) there is severe, loud and painful-to-the-ear turbulence inside the vehicle at any speed. it can be somewhat, but not totally, alleviated by opening other vehicle windows. if you persist with the rear windows down at speed, it feels like you are physically damaging your ears.  view
2003-05-01 Columbia, MD
Electrical harness failure  view
2003-01-14 Dearborn, MI
Consumer noticed while traveling engine started skipping consumer pulled vehicle over and noticed an engine fire. manufacture was contacted. please provide further information. ts  view
1996-04-03 Dayton, OH
Abs warning light is constantly on while vehicle is driven, intermittently brake pedal will go to the floor.  view
2003-01-14 South Waltham, MA
Consumer noticed while traveling vehicle lost all power steering. dealer was contacted and replaced steering rack pump and pulley. please provide further information. ts  view
2003-01-14 New Haven, CT
The child safety seat harness strap buckle don't stay fastened after being buckled. please provide more details. model 8446vin;manufacturing date 03/14/02. ts  view
2003-01-14 Murrieta, CA
Consumer stated vehicle has been service five times in the past two years for poor brake ware under ten thousand miles dealer replace brakes problem returns. please provide further information. ts  view
2003-05-05 Los Angeles, CA
I rented a ford sable from budget rent a car from 9-21-2002 thru 10-01-2002. on four occasions during that time, i cut my lower left leg rather severely (enough to produce running blood) on the car door. upon closely examining the door, it is clear that the lower portion of it protrudes several inches inward in a sharply curved fashion with a very pointed tip. the door was not damaged in any way, and it opened and closed as intended. it is unrealistic to think that in 22 years of driving, that i would all of a sudden not know how to enter or exit an automobile. i've rented mercury sables on several occasions over previous years, and have never had that problem before in my life. i report that the car is a 2002 model, but it may be a 2003 model. it is my personal opinion that the matter warrants some investigation in order to prevent future injuries. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768041  view
2003-05-05 Lillington, NC
Fuel line leak from pin hole in steel lines rubbing together. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768042  view
2003-05-05 Wendell, NC
2001 kia rio * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768043  view
2003-05-05 Wendell, NC
2002 kia rio. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768044  view
2003-05-05 Blue Springs, MO
This is the second time that i have replaced the ignition cylinder lock. the first time at around 40,000 miles and the key wouldn't turn in the lock at all. this time the key would turn, but it was very stiff. even though there is a tsb about this problem, neither the dealer nor chrysler will help defer the cost of this common problem. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768019  view
2003-06-26 Port Huron, MI
Struts came undone and fell off while driving. vehicle has had continuous problems with the struts and strut mounts. dealer has serviced 8 times. struts have to be constantly tightened every 6000-9000 miles.  view
2003-06-26 Rochester Hills, MI
When the vehicle brakes were applied the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. the dealer replaced the hydraulic booster. the booster had to be replaced again because of the same failure.  view
1996-04-03 Trujillo, PR
Dealer does not have parts available to repair recall no. 96v002000.  view
2003-02-06 El Paso, TX
After recall#99v227000 was performed, the vehicle remained experiencing transmission problems. ph there was a loud noise when driving, vehicle wouldn't move, extension shaft and secondary drive gear was worn. a transmission was added, and the broken door handle was replaced. scc  view
2003-02-16 Clay, NY
Engine on my car just stopped working and when towed to facility the mechanic informed me the engine was gone. warranty people came to look at the vehicle and stated i used bad gasbecause carbon had built up on the rings and would not honor warranty. all fluids were clear and car has been properly maintained.  view
2003-02-16 Williamstown, KY
Windshield wipers failed due to defective wiper motor module. was told by an auto parts store, the local dealer's parts department, and a dealer technician that the original circuit board was defective on the s-10, and the full-size pickup, for several years.  view
2003-02-16 Glastonbury, CT
Vehicle locks automaticallty while being driven, sitting still in parking lot, garage, etc. this has happened on several occasions. the date indicated below is just the last time.  view
2003-02-16 Washington, MI
Coolant temp. gauge will go up and fan will not come on unless i turn heater knob to defrost. changed thermostate and had flush and fill, no change. when gauge is all the way on hot , temperature of motor is normal, by way of computer check by lisenced mech.  view
2003-05-07 Granby, MA
The vehicle was taken in for an inspection, and the inspector said that all 4 ball joints were shot. the ball joints failed within 90000 miles.  view
2003-05-07 Elmira, NY
The front right tire blew out.  view
2003-05-07 Elmira, NY
The front right tire blew out.  view
2003-05-07 Brookfield, CT
While driving at highway speeds engine shut down and caused loss of power steering.  view
2003-05-07 Dublin, CA
The drivers and passengers rear seatbelt latch did not latch. the vehicle was taken tothe dealer who stated that they needed to be replaced. second row seats seatbelt did not latch properly.  view
1996-04-03 Elizabeth, NJ
Defective wiring within wiring harness or ignition switch causes loss of defroster/defogger blower; renders power windows useless;airbag warning light comes on.  view
2003-05-07 Little Rock, AR
The inside of the front right rim cracked and caused the tire to go flat. dealer notified but refused to identify as a factory defect.  view
2003-05-07 Brookhaven, MS
While driving at highway speeds the engine shut down and caused loss of power steering. the vehicle was taken repeatedly to the dealer. the vehicle was taken back again and the dealer did not find the problem. the gm technician informed the consumer to not use chevron gas. after gm advised the dealer what to do, the problem was resolved.  view
2003-05-07 San Diego, CA
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the air bags did not deploy.  view
2003-05-07 Balch Springs, TX
While driving 50-60 mph the vehicle vibrates violently.  view
2003-06-30 Davie, FL
While driving and making left or right steering wheel is not turning smoothly, it is hard to handle the wheel. dealer has inspected, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.  view
2003-06-30 Ocean, NJ
Vehicle experienced transmission failure when accelerating from a complete stop. it was later determined that a piston failed within the transmission. the transmission was rebuilt.  view
2003-06-30 Detroit, MI
While driving torsion bar broke on the front left side of the vehicle down on the front tire. the consumer stated that gmc needs to notify the customers about the defects of how bad of a design the torsion bars are.  view
2003-06-30 Macon, GA
While driving consumer rear ended another vehicle, lost control ,and hit a tree. consumer states none of the airbags deployed.  view
2003-06-30 Kintnersville, PA
2001 chevrolet silverado extended cab 4x4accelerator sticks at idle and requires excessive force to dislodge. once pedal breaks loose, the force required depresses the pedal and the truck lurches forward until throttle control is regained.  view
2003-02-16 Canton, OH
Have a 97 ford windstar all of a sudden i had a tire blow completely here to find out that the coil spring on drivers front broke and went into tire, then to find out there was a recall 2 years ago on it but was never notified of it and also a few weeks ago, van all of a sudden kept getting real hot with rolling white smoke just to find out that there was problems with the head gaskets on these windstars but yet still was never notified, this is not right, i feel we were cheated, now have a van that sits and still owe $10,000 on because i'm a family man of six and cannot afford the cost of these major repairs, i'm afraid of what might of happened if this would of blew with all my family in it on a highway, is this how the ford company treats their consumers by lying and decieving them.  view
1995-10-19 Riviera Be, MD
Intermittent stalling.  view
1996-04-03 Palm City, FL
While using jack to lift vehicle, it collapsed .  view
2003-02-16 Canton, OH
Have a 97 ford windstar all of a sudden i had a tire blow completely here to find out that the coil spring on drivers front broke and went into tire, then to find out there was a recall 2 years ago on it but was never notified of it and also a few weeks ago, van all of a sudden kept getting real hot with rolling white smoke just to find out that there was problems with the head gaskets on these windstars but yet still was never notified, this is not right, i feel we were cheated, now have a van that sits and still owe $10,000 on because i'm a family man of six and cannot afford the cost of these major repairs, i'm afraid of what might of happened if this would of blew with all my family in it on a highway, is this how the ford company treats their consumers by lying and decieving them.  view
2003-02-16 Charleston, SC
I have 2 ford vehicles from mid 1990's. the headlights on each have long since become thoroughly opacified. my guess is that this opacity occurred within the first 2 to 4 years. according my mechanic (who is a "ford man"), "this is a very characteristic and longstanding flaw with the ford brand, you would think ford would have dealt with this safety issue long ago, but ford has not and continues not to deal with it." this safeti issue/problem not inexpensive to remedy.  view
2003-02-16 Grand Island, NY
On the approach to a toll plaza, @ 30mph experienced total loss of steering. resulting in a crach. the left front tire turned in causing left rear side of vehicle to turn into a concrete barrier wall. no other vehicles were involved due to the time of day (4:30am) it was found that the "knuckle" joint which controls the steering linkage broke in half resulting in an accident with damage of over $5,000.00. there has been a front end noise with this vehicle since i purchased it. dealership unable to locate it...or determine the source on several occasions. documented on their computer at the dealeship.  view
2003-02-16 South River, NJ
While driving at 25 mph speed, the engine went dead without warning. towed the car to a service garage, south river automotive repair llc, 178 hillside ave., soth river, nj 08882. the mechanic found crankcase snapped off at the harmonic balancer. the mechanic stated that the only way this could happen is due to faulty and defective materials.  view
2003-05-07 Detroit, MI
After the vehicle was purchased on 14 april 2003 the oil gauge light would continuously come on several times a day . the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on 15 april 2003 each time for repair. the consumer was informed by the mechanic that it was an electrical problem and the vehicle was still drivable. the vehicle was driven out of town and the consumer became stranded. the mechanic at a dealership had to rebuild the engine due to oil pressure problems and a built up of sludge. purchase vehicle from cueter chrysler/jeep in ypsilanti mi 48197/7344342424.  view
2003-06-26 Aiea, HI
Engine stalls while driving with no warning. we have taken the car into the dealer twice before for the same thing, each time they said it was fixed.  view
2003-05-07 Troutdale, OR
New 2003 honda accord ex, with only 900 miles on it, hit at between 40 and 45 miles per hour on passenger side door. neither front or side airbags were deployed. neck injuries were the result of my head hitting the driver side window. i also had a 2002 honda accord ex, hit on driver's side passenger door at 35 miles per hour while parked and no airbags deployed either. luckily i was not in the car when the 2002 accord was hit.  view
2003-06-30 New Fairfield, CT
Steering problem in 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. diagnosed independently by two non-oldsmobile repair shops as: replacement of rack & pinion steering system, lower control arm & bushings need replacement. when entering left turns, it feels as though power steering has cut out, requiring much effort to continue turn. current mileage approximately 57000. car is currently in a local oldsmobile repair facility/dealership being diagnosed. oldsmobile customer service shows no current recall.  view
2003-06-30 New Fairfield, CT
Steering problem in 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. diagnosed independently by two non-oldsmobile repair shops as: replacement of rack & pinion steering system, lower control arm & bushings need replacement. when entering left turns, it feels as though power steering has cut out, requiring much effort to continue turn. current mileage approximately 57000. car is currently in a local oldsmobile repair facility/dealership being diagnosed. oldsmobile customer service shows no current recall.  view
2003-06-30 New Fairfield, CT
Steering problem in 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. diagnosed independently by two non-oldsmobile repair shops as: replacement of rack & pinion steering system, lower control arm & bushings need replacement. when entering left turns, it feels as though power steering has cut out, requiring much effort to continue turn. current mileage approximately 57000. car is currently in a local oldsmobile repair facility/dealership being diagnosed. oldsmobile customer service shows no current recall.  view
1996-04-03 State Colleg, PA
Experienced intermittent malfunctioning when clutch disc plate won't engage or disengage correctly, causes slipping of gears.  view
2003-06-30 Northfield, VT
2001 ford focus bucked severely several times then lost power at 65 mph on interstate in traffic. i was able to move to breakdown lane from passing lane and continued at a maximum of 30 mph off the interstate, car was still "bucking". the car then completely lost power, unable to accelerate on bridge. coasted to side of road, car would not restart. towed to dealership. service dept advised they could not recreate the situation and no codes showed on computer. mechanics best guess was it was a fuel pump failure. car has 57000 miles, is still under extended warranty plan. ford refuses to replace fuel pump. car is being returned to me with instructions to return it if problem occurs again. i'm filing this complaint because this seems to be a very serious problem to leave "undiagnosed" and have seen a number of similar complaints on this website. ford needs to do something to rectify this problem.  view
2003-05-05 Dimondale, MI
The rear outboard shoulder belts constantly tighten. the occupants have to constantly release the seat belts in order to losen strangle hold. the consumer was told by the manufacture that "this is a safety feature. please describe details  view
2003-05-05 Richmond, VA
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and none of the air bags deployed upon impact. ph  view
2003-02-16 Hollywood, FL
2001 v8 explorer 36500 miles, my transmisson started slipping all over the place, luckily i got the extended warrenty. but there is no reason for such a young transmission to go bad  view
2003-02-16 Atlanta, GA
I am happy to be alive today. my 2000 model s-430 mercedes suddenly stopped in the middle of an 8 lane expressway. the first car behind, and all others in same lane managed to stop after burning some rubber . the other seven lanes on my right and left continued regular speed in excess of 80 miles an hour. a considerable time later, someone managed to stop the right lane traffic , and with the help of few sarmaritans, they pushed my car to right side of the road. after the shock of the possibilty of getting hit, and waiting over 2 hours for a wrecker service to take me to rbm of atlanta, i felt i was most lucky to be alive today. by the way, you may want to know, this brand new, $ 80.000. 00 car in first year spent over 2 months in the shop for electronic defects of all sorts. to date , there have been at least 20 trips for the same electronic defect. if this is not a lemon , i want someone to tell me what lemon looks like.  view
2003-05-07 Dallas, TX
Steering column locks upon start up. this is second occurrence . this makes all movement except in the direction that the front wheel were locked. if the front wheels are not locked in the directly forward position, placing the car on a flat bed is next to impossible. a recall has been issued but my car is not within "the break point range" so i was not entitled to reduced cost repair and was not entitled to the available installation of the appropriate fix. ref. in ea02-031  view
2003-06-26 Horsham, PA
While driving my 2002 ford windstar i noticed that there was some vibration coming from the front of the car. once i pulled into our hotel i notice a rattling coming from the left front hub cap. when i pulled the hubcap off three of the lug nut suds were sheared off. ford fixed the problem but could not tell me why this happened. thier theory is that the tire was not properly put back on. the only time the tire was off was in july of 2002. my feeling is that if the wheel was not put on properly it would not take a year to notice. i may be wrong but i want to bring this to your attention in case there any other instances of this happening. thank you.  view
2003-06-26 Nc, NC
The harmonic balancer suddendly broke one day as i was driving to work.the mitsubishi dealer said that it seemed to be a very commom occurance and complaint and therefore had many parts in stock. seems to me that if they have to stock a lot of these parts then maybe a better look at the manufacturing of them should be taken.  view
2003-06-26 Lewisville, TX
Consumer heard cracking coming from floorboard while operating vehicle. dealer diagnosed that the rear lower subframe is corroding. related to recall 98v323000; but, consumer's vehicle not included due to vin. problem has gotten worse and consumer don't feel safe driving the vehicle.  view
2003-06-26 Glen Burnie, MD
The dashboard area, in front of driver's seat developed "burn" spots and since then popped out, near the front windshield. as a result, the consumer experienced respiratory problems and blurred vision when driving for an extended period of time. the consumer believed the sun contacted the dash and had given off some type of chemical. the burn spot was approximately 12 inches in diameter. every three to four days it created a film on the inside of the windshield(the size of the burn area) and also had given off an odor. the odor made the consumer's husband sick and her sister's eyes burn.  view
1996-04-03 Mission Vinj, CA
Failure on the trailer hitch, cracked/split/broke at end of hitch.  view
2003-06-30 Whittier, CA
Main belt keeps slipping off dealership serviced it several times. the belt finally broke in half whle driving.  view
2003-06-30 Houston, TX
Consumer states heard a rattling noise coming from under the front end while driving. one day the timing chain broke, causing vehicle to stall. consumer had repaired, but noise returned, and chain broke again in 60 days. has replaced timing chain and gear components 4 times since vehicle purchase.  view
2003-06-30 Temple Hills, MD
Consumer states that airbag light is constantly on. consumer says that air bag light is on and there is no passenger sitting in the passenger's seat.  view
2003-06-30 Syracuse, NY
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration on two occasions. once the throttle cable became stuck and the consumer managed to pull the pedal up. the second time a lever became jammed and a mechanic had to free up the lever which was rusted.  view
2003-02-11 Berwyn, IL
The sway bar doesn't stabilize the vehicle. when driving the vehicle it bounces sideways, there noise when going over bumps (possible bent strut), and bounces sideways. the rear seat behind the driver collapsed upon the impact of the accident. the cruise control didn't appear to cancel when the vehicle was out of control. the cruise control is fine when driving straight, but if the vehicle swerves, the vehicle goes out of control. the antenna squeaked-was greased, the wipers are wrong-replaced, and the vehicle made a humming noise when accelerated. scc  view
2003-02-11 Berwyn, IL
The sway bar doesn't stabilize the vehicle. when driving the vehicle it bounces sideways, there noise when going over bumps (possible bent strut), and bounces sideways. the rear seat behind the driver collapsed upon the impact of the accident. the cruise control didn't appear to cancel when the vehicle was out of control. the cruise control is fine when driving straight, but if the vehicle swerves, the vehicle goes out of control. the antenna squeaked-was greased, the wipers are wrong-replaced, and the vehicle made a humming noise when accelerated. scc  view
2003-02-11 Berwyn, IL
The sway bar doesn't stabilize the vehicle. when driving the vehicle it bounces sideways, there noise when going over bumps (possible bent strut), and bounces sideways. the rear seat behind the driver collapsed upon the impact of the accident. the cruise control didn't appear to cancel when the vehicle was out of control. the cruise control is fine when driving straight, but if the vehicle swerves, the vehicle goes out of control. the antenna squeaked-was greased, the wipers are wrong-replaced, and the vehicle made a humming noise when accelerated. scc  view
2003-02-11 Berwyn, IL
The sway bar doesn't stabilize the vehicle. when driving the vehicle it bounces sideways, there noise when going over bumps (possible bent strut), and bounces sideways. the rear seat behind the driver collapsed upon the impact of the accident. the cruise control didn't appear to cancel when the vehicle was out of control. the cruise control is fine when driving straight, but if the vehicle swerves, the vehicle goes out of control. the antenna squeaked-was greased, the wipers are wrong-replaced, and the vehicle made a humming noise when accelerated. scc  view
2003-05-07 Los Angeles, CA
1998 plymouth voyager loses serpentine belt ,over heats and loses power steering whenever it rains. i had the belt tensioner replaced twice it has not helped now van is at another chrysler dealership, where they say it is the power steering pump and pulley. they are charging me $400.00 dollars to do this work and i believe this is a manufacturing defect that should be acknowledged and addressed.  view
2003-02-11 San Diego, CA
The locks on the passenger rear door sporadically locked and unlocked.  view
1995-06-22 Detroit, MI
Exhaust fumes emitting inside of vehicle.  view
2003-02-11 Hopatcong, NJ
The driver side axle broke. defective hose clamp and steering failed.  view
2003-02-11 Hopatcong, NJ
The driver side axle broke. defective hose clamp and steering failed.  view
2003-02-11 Hopatcong, NJ
The driver side axle broke. defective hose clamp and steering failed.  view
2003-05-05 Saint Louis, MO
The inside tandem tires failed, and blew out while driving. the owner checked the tire inflation and weight of the motorhome loaded and unloaded. the owner had (3) different tire manufactures and brands of tires. this motorhome had propane lines inside the wheel weld. he was told by gulfstream to use a bigger tire.  view
2003-05-05 Saint Louis, MO
The inside tandem tires failed, and blew out while driving. the owner checked the tire inflation and weight of the motorhome loaded and unloaded. the owner had (3) different tire manufactures and brands of tires. this motorhome had propane lines inside the wheel weld. he was told by gulfstream to use a bigger tire.  view
2003-05-05 Dimondale, MI
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle the shift level would move out of gear. dealer notified.  view
2003-05-05 Hoboken, GA
Had to have rear wheel assembly fixed. radio and air conditioner worked sometimes and sometimes not. there were numerous other recalls on the car, which made the car fall under the description of a lemon. ford would not respond to complaints. car was returned and papers were filed under the lemon law and no answer has ever been received. loan still goes against my credit. how can i get a response from them? what do i do from here. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768026  view
2003-05-05 Oceanside, CA
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the brakes are grinding causing extend stopping distance. dealer notified  view
2003-06-26 Virginia Beach, VA
The turn signals don't work sometimes. the turn signals also failed in (december 01) when the vehicle had less than 36k miles. the dealer repaired the problem, however, the problem remained. the second time the problem occurred the dealer would not agree to repair the problem.  view
2003-06-26 Flemington, NJ
The dealer changed the front tires twice due to a bent rim. tires lost pressure every week.  view
1995-06-22 Detroit, MI
Thermostat replaced.  view
2003-06-26 Flemington, NJ
The dealer changed the front tires twice due to a bent rim. tires lost pressure every week.  view
2003-06-26 Kenner, LA
Engine head gasket problem. consumer will provide further information.  view
2003-06-26 Hitchcock, TX
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning windshield wipers will come on and off intermittently.  view
2003-06-26 El Paso, TX
Air bag light continually appeared on the dashboard. this vehicle had already two front collisions and neither of the air bag deployed. dealer has inspected, and could no duplicate or correct the problem.  view
2003-06-26 El Paso, TX
Air bag light system continually appeared on the dashboard. dealer stated that sensor went out.  view
2003-06-26 Kenosha, WI
Lease is complete on july 9, 2003. on june 26, 2003 with only 43,947 miles, while slowing down to turn a corner, the head gasket blew. this in turn caused the radiator to fail, which caused the following needed repairs: replacement of the head gasket, manifold gasket, radiator, valve grind gasket, pcm module and various small ticket items such as the oil filter and coolant. had vehicle towed to local mechanic who called for warranty information and was told that only a 3 yr, 50,000 mile warranty was available. i then called isuzu customer service and told about the 5 yr, 60,000 mile power train warranty. contacted our local isuzu dealer who states that only the head gasket is covered under the power train warranty and the remaining repairs would be subject to evaluation to determine whether the vehicle was neglected. until june 26, 2003, the only maintenace required by this vehicle was routine oil changes and completion of recalls, which we were only notified about one of the three recalls. all three recalls were completed when the vehicle was taken in. we have been told by various mechanics, that all the damage to this engine is directly related to the failure of the head gasket. if the head gasket had not failed, none of these systems would have to be repaired. we have spoken with our isuzu dealership who comfirmed that the head gasket failure is a common problem in the 1999 isuzu rodeo. if the warrenty covers the head gasket replacement, it should also cover the repair and/or replacement of all systems damaged by this failure. there should not be a question as to whether or not this will be covered under warraqnty. the vehicle is currently being towed from our local mechanic to a licensed isuzu dealer for repairs, who will not be able to evaluate the vehicle until july 3, 2003 at the earliest.  view
2003-06-26 Kenosha, WI
Lease is complete on july 9, 2003. on june 26, 2003 with only 43,947 miles, while slowing down to turn a corner, the head gasket blew. this in turn caused the radiator to fail, which caused the following needed repairs: replacement of the head gasket, manifold gasket, radiator, valve grind gasket, pcm module and various small ticket items such as the oil filter and coolant. had vehicle towed to local mechanic who called for warranty information and was told that only a 3 yr, 50,000 mile warranty was available. i then called isuzu customer service and told about the 5 yr, 60,000 mile power train warranty. contacted our local isuzu dealer who states that only the head gasket is covered under the power train warranty and the remaining repairs would be subject to evaluation to determine whether the vehicle was neglected. until june 26, 2003, the only maintenace required by this vehicle was routine oil changes and completion of recalls, which we were only notified about one of the three recalls. all three recalls were completed when the vehicle was taken in. we have been told by various mechanics, that all the damage to this engine is directly related to the failure of the head gasket. if the head gasket had not failed, none of these systems would have to be repaired. we have spoken with our isuzu dealership who comfirmed that the head gasket failure is a common problem in the 1999 isuzu rodeo. if the warrenty covers the head gasket replacement, it should also cover the repair and/or replacement of all systems damaged by this failure. there should not be a question as to whether or not this will be covered under warraqnty. the vehicle is currently being towed from our local mechanic to a licensed isuzu dealer for repairs, who will not be able to evaluate the vehicle until july 3, 2003 at the earliest.  view
2003-06-26 Winlock, WA
Continuing problems with motorcycle jumping out of gear on acceleration and "false neutrals." this problem is continuous and start date was approximately 5000 miles on motorcycle last year.  view
2003-06-26 Modesto, CA
Engine gaskets failed allowing coolant to mix with the oil in the engine. no check engine light. 1998, chevrolet, malibu, 66,000 miles. informed by mechanic 3rd malibu he has seen in a month for same problem, cost $1500.00 for repairs, why no recall or replacement. researched this sight and found numerous complaints of same problem. i am very upset that an american car company cares this little for its consumers. chevrolet knows this is a problem and refuses to discuss it openly. considering legal action.  view
2003-06-26 Wingo, KY
Both side rear view mirrors with the turn signal are turning black. in certain spots there is no reflection. at night the visibility is very poor.  view
1995-06-22 Detroit, MI
Front wheel bearings replaced.  view
2003-06-26 Wingo, KY
Both side rear view mirrors with the turn signal are turning black. in certain spots there is no reflection. at night the visibility is very poor.  view
2003-02-12 Gaithersburg, MD
The vehicle caught on fire under the hood.  view
2003-02-12 Longwood, FL
While driving down the interstate, the transmission began to jerk and the cars rpm's would shoot up without the car accelerating. i had to slow the car to 20 mph to be able to safely get it off the interstate but the car still jerked violently.  view
2003-02-12 Georgetown, TX
Failure of suzuki motorcycle to replace defective pistons in 2001-2002 suzuki bandit motorcycles (gsf 1200). they issued a tsb saying they would do so if the motorcycle burned more than 1 quart in 600 (not a misprint) miles. that's almost a gallon between oil changes released into the atmosphere. please see suzuki tsb #129. i believe that at that rate of consumption engine seizure at speed could become an issue resulting in injury and death to the rider. see related information at: http://www.maximum-suzuki.com/ibf/index.php?s=95e46471b8a65930a70342cab9325053&act=sf&f=18  view
2003-02-12 San Diego, CA
Vehicle was only equipped with lap belts and the gas tanks were side saddled outside the frame of the vehicle.  view
2003-02-12 San Diego, CA
Vehicle was only equipped with lap belts and the gas tanks were side saddled outside the frame of the vehicle.  view
2003-05-05 Naples, FL
Vehicle's right rear tire had a blow out while driving without cause.  view
2003-05-05 Naples, FL
Vehicle's right rear tire had a blow out while driving without cause.  view
2003-05-05 Houston, TX
The brakes make a "plink" sound, like a ukelele string being plucked, when the brakes are applied. the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor if constant pressure is applied. the dealer replaced the brake power assist, the master cylinder, bled the brake lines, and adjusted the linkage but the problem remains. i have a second 2002 toyota camry, vin jtdbe32k820114305, that i bought at the same time which has the same problem. the vin's are within 1,200 numbers of each other. ph. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**767459  view
2003-05-05 Syracuse, NY
Vehicle windshield wiper breaks when they are used to remove snow.  view
1995-06-22 Detroit, MI
Windshield wiper arm replaced.  view
2003-05-05 Shepherdstown, WV
While driving downhill at about 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. power steering froze. i was able to stop and restart the engine. i took it to a dealer, where some kind of computer was reprogrammed, but i was also told that mazda has no fix for this problem, only a checklist of things that they try. this is an extremely dangerous defect, and i can't believe there is not some kind of immediate recall on this problem. someone is going to get hurt! short of a fire, major structural failure, or tire blowout, i can't think of anything more dangerous, or i should say equally dangerous, than to be suddenly left without any power or ability to steer. with traffic, highway speeds, or curve roads (which a bound mountains home state), this is a disaster waiting to happen. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761982  view
2003-05-05 Eagle, CO
Vehicle wont move, when temperature is below o degree. has to wait about a minute to warm-up. dealer has inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. (diesel engine)  view
2003-05-05 Potomac, MD
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over. dealer notified.  view
2003-06-26 East Alton, IL
Consumer called complaining about the seat belts being too loose. manufacturer was contacted,m and had fixed them, but they still go bad.  view
2003-06-26 Kirkland, WA
While traveling on the highway check engine light will appear on the dashboard. due to the gasoline cap being loose the check engine light will appear on the dashboard. consumer has to go to the dealer to have it turned off.  view
2003-06-26 Kirkland, WA
While traveling on the highway check engine light will appear on the dashboard. due to the gasoline cap being loose the check engine light will appear on the dashboard. consumer has to go to the dealer to have it turned off.  view
2003-02-06 Wichita, KS
Failure of counterbalance adjuster. part shattered into three pieces. one piece lost in crankcase, requiring further diassambly of engine to recover  view
2003-02-06 Manassas, VA
The emergency brake on this car and other models (suburban) is faulty. regardless of use, the emergency brake needs adjusted every 15-20k miles.(recommended by the dealer). the new emergency brake design does not use the normal rear brake pads..it has its own seperate brake pad inside the wheel well. this "emergency" pad burns out regardless of use. a chevrolet mechanic and dealership told me this is a faulty system and that i will need to return every 15-20 k miles to have approximately $130 of work done to adjust it...even if i didn't use it. this is a horrible design and i wish chevrolet would be responsible for their bad engineering and faulty system.  view
2003-02-06 Jacksonville, FL
Blown motor. when car was taken apart to remove engine the bolts on the intake manifold were not tight and were removed by hand, no tools needed.  view
2003-02-06 Toledo, OH
Gas pedal stuck and the consumer lost control on pavement.  view
1996-03-27 Edison, NJ
While son was driving the vehicle, the driver's side air bag deployed. please describe.  view
2003-05-01 Goldsboro, NC
The car was purchased new (10 miles on it) in sept. of 2001. we have had repeated problems with the car pulling to the right (usually every 30-45 days. the car was taken to the dealership several times, said no problem was found. we realized something was wrong with the vehicle, took the car to other professionals, and notified the manufacturer. manufacturer requested inspection by the original dealership (?0 nothing found wrong. we requested another inspection which was done by another dealership. found the sub-frame was defective from the factory. said this would cause the steering to be off. my concerns is that a defected sub-frame may be the cause of the many complaints by the consumers for this car. a decision has not been made by the manufacturer as to how to handle this as of 7/18/02. ** ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****764384  view
2003-05-01 Tallahassee, FL
The brakes on my 2002 tundra started vibrating when pressure applied after about 400 miles. dealer repaired the problem. now the brakes are vibrating again. will have to return to the dealer. *** ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****764848  view
2003-05-01 Mazareth, PA
(suzuki gs650 2002) this complaint concerns the engines of most 2001/2002 suzuki bandit 1200 motorcycles. hundreds of owners have experienced smoking and high oil consumption since buying this motorcycle. they certainly cannot pass epa emissions standards if they smoke. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761433  view
2003-01-14 Forest Hills, NY
While driving at any speed and with no warning engine check light would come on; then, vehicle would shut off. dealer notified. ts...  view
2003-01-14 Eden Prairie, MN
The vehicle stalls when slowing- especially on off ramps or went entering traffic after traveling at highway speeds. the souce of the problem (as reported by many consumers about the same vehicle) is a software defect in the emissions control module that cause fuel to be withheld from the engine. honda knew of this problem when they sold this dangerous car to me and did it anyway. they claim that they are navigating the epa to get approval, but my dealing have been contentious at best in getting information. there should be a recall issued because this is a systemic problem. the millions of dollars in fines have obviously not taught them any more respect for consumers.  view
2003-01-14 Saint Paul, MN
We have had to replace our '99 plymouth grand voyager's transmission coolant clamps because of a leakage. our chrysler dealer has informed us that chrysler knows that the clamps on the van are defective & we have had to pay $200 to replace the leaking clamps for ones they tell us are made different and that they say are fixing a problem that they know exists on all of these minivans.  view
2003-01-14 Old Chatham, NY
With less than 5,000 miles on my 2002 vw passat, an ignition coil blew rendering the car unable to be driven. the car was towed and the part replaced. there are 3 more coils on this car, but vw will not guarantee that they are not also defective, and, therefore, can blow at any time. vw admits to having a big problem with the coils on this vehicle, but will only replace as each one blows. if this happens on at high speed, the vehicle may very well cause serious damage to other drivers as well as myself.  view
2003-01-14 Fairfax, VA
Engine - sulfur smell continuous since purchase of '03 toyota, corolla. mostly when stopped and engine cool, but also happens when warm. have gone 17,000 since purchase in july, 2002 and smell has always been there. dealer has so far not been able to solve emmissions problem.  view
2003-02-06 Chevy Chase, MD
The dealer replaced the faulty coil, however it failed two weeks later. the dealer refused to change the other three coils. . the manufacturer refused to authorize the replacement of the other 3 coils.  view
2003-02-06 Shelby Township, MI
Consumer stated the windshield had a poor reflection, also the doorstop did not stop the door from closing, which caused passengers to become bruised on their legs. (volvo cross country)  view
1996-03-27 Modesto, CA
Ea95-026 active, abs brake failure, when brakes are applied experienced extended stopping distance.  view
2003-02-06 Shelby Township, MI
Consumer stated the windshield had a poor reflection, also the doorstop did not stop the door from closing, which caused passengers to become bruised on their legs. (volvo cross country)  view
2003-02-06 Los Angeles, CA
Consumer received a recall notice regarding the ignition switch recall, however the dealer stated there was a charge to reconnect the alarm system.  view
2003-05-01 Kennesaw, GA
The power control module and body control modules blew out twice within the first 4000 miles of the trucks life. the leaky intake manifold was detected after several complaints of a tapping noise in the engine when accelerating. still not fixed vehicle still has real bad tapping in the engine. truck died while driving down the road. left me stranded. diagnosis was that the fuel pump module went out. electrical problems with the vehicle also shorted out the cassette player. i have also heard strange buzzing noises in the cab while driving. took back tot he dealer and they said they could not find anything wrong. vehicle is still not running properly. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734309  view
2003-05-01 Saugerties, NY
Both headlight plastic covers fell off and they are not covered by my warranty or insurance. ** ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*******769764  view
2003-05-01 Sissonville, WV
Flat tire cannot be repaired. can present safety problem if driver tries to drive car without fixing flat. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*764370  view
2003-01-14 Moreno Valley, CA
While applying the brakes the vehicle will vibrate especally on the passenger side. ts the brake pads were replaced then adjusted and the rotors were replaced. however vibration, shutter and high pitched noise still exist. on one occasion consumer heard a clunking noise and found the caliper pin sticking out of trim of hubcap. with caliper pin in hand, consumer was angry when dealership had no knowledge of service bulletin for brake problems. balancing weights fell off. heater stopped working due to packing material. foam material was removed.  view
2003-01-14 Moreno Valley, CA
While applying the brakes the vehicle will vibrate especally on the passenger side. ts the brake pads were replaced then adjusted and the rotors were replaced. however vibration, shutter and high pitched noise still exist. on one occasion consumer heard a clunking noise and found the caliper pin sticking out of trim of hubcap. with caliper pin in hand, consumer was angry when dealership had no knowledge of service bulletin for brake problems. balancing weights fell off. heater stopped working due to packing material. foam material was removed.  view
2003-01-14 Moreno Valley, CA
While applying the brakes the vehicle will vibrate especally on the passenger side. ts the brake pads were replaced then adjusted and the rotors were replaced. however vibration, shutter and high pitched noise still exist. on one occasion consumer heard a clunking noise and found the caliper pin sticking out of trim of hubcap. with caliper pin in hand, consumer was angry when dealership had no knowledge of service bulletin for brake problems. balancing weights fell off. heater stopped working due to packing material. foam material was removed.  view
2003-01-14 Douglas, WY
Consumer states, vehicle's abs is ineffective on slippery and gravel surfaces. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ts  view
2003-01-14 Laurens, SC
Consumer was merging into oncoming traffic,when the vehicle died out. this has happened 10 times, but dealership is unable to fix problem. ts  view
1996-03-27 Brooklyn, NY
718-604-2794: auto tran: vehicle has stalled five times in traffic, nearly causing accident; no warning; approximately speed 30 mph.  view
2003-01-14 Murrieta, CA
Consumer noticed after vehicle warms up vehicle starts bucking during acceleration. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. ts  view
2003-01-14 Appleton, WI
Consumer states while driving the transmission slips notified dealer repaired 40,000 miles later problem reoccured. please provide any additional information. ts  view
2003-02-06 Gainsville, FL
While vehicle was being driven consumer states the airbag light illuminated, cause is unknown. please provide any further information. ph  view
2003-02-06 Godman, MO
Firestone steel tex 26575r16, the vehicle was sitting in the parkway when the right passenger sideside tire blew out. cause in unknown. ph  view
2003-02-06 South Portland, ME
There is a mild to severe shaking in the steering wheel of my 2002 volkswagen passat 1.8 turbo 4 door sedan. i have had the vehical at the dealership 5 times and they have yet to determine what the cause is. the dealership has had a representative from volkswagen at their facility on at least two occations and have performed a number of test and adjustments including a four wheel alignment and draining the power stearing fluid and refilling it. to this day they are still unable to determine what the cause of this issue is. the dealership has told me that they have exceeded their knowledge on this matter and have asked volkswagen to take over. volkswagen has told the dealership that they will not be available until at least march 2003. however there is no guarantee that they will be available then either.  view
2003-02-06 Southold, NY
New cars come equipped with the latch system but the ball got dropped when the manufacturer of baby seats and booster seats came out because the tether system works for the top of the car seat to hold it securely, but the tether on the bottom of the seat deos not hold it anymore securely than the seat belt itself. what the manufacturer of the baby seats should have done was to place two clips on the bottom of the car seats that hooks directly into the clips installed in the new vehicles. i have a new vehicle and ordered a new booster seat, but i found the top of the car seat is secure with the tether belt but the bottom is still loose even with the tether strap. the car dealers did their share in trying to make the baby safe, but the car seats themselves are not designed correctly to fit into these clips in the new cars.  view
2003-02-06 Knoxville, TN
Engine failure due to head gasket failure  view
2003-05-01 Basking Ridge, NJ
Was told that horn needed fuse. discovered later that cruise control didn't work. web research points to failed clock spring mechanism. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*767682  view
2003-02-06 El Paso, TX
After recall#99v227000 was performed, the vehicle remained experiencing transmission problems. ph there was a loud noise when driving, vehicle wouldn't move, extension shaft and secondary drive gear was worn. a transmission was added, and the broken door handle was replaced. scc  view
2003-02-06 El Paso, TX
After recall#99v227000 was performed, the vehicle remained experiencing transmission problems. ph there was a loud noise when driving, vehicle wouldn't move, extension shaft and secondary drive gear was worn. a transmission was added, and the broken door handle was replaced. scc  view
1995-10-19 Phenix Cit, AL
Brake failure.  view
1995-06-20 Blissfield, MI
Debris (sand or dirt) seeps into rear latch rendering it inoperative. also hydraulic lifts will not support the trunk.  view
2003-02-06 Mansfield, MA
Horn does not work, has been repaired twice. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ph  view
2003-02-06 Raymore, MO
The brake pedal was fading and had gone to the floor. manufacturer recall# g99041/nhtsa recall #'s 99v193000/991006000. ph  view
2003-02-06 Salamanca, NY
The gas nozzles are too small, gas is being poured everywhere. there is a possibility that a fire could start. please provide any further information. ph  view
2003-05-01 Salem, OR
I am experiencing a malfunctioning number 1 spark plug for my 2001 mazda mpv dx. prior to the check engine light illuminating, the vehicle experiences serious hesitation when speeding up. i live near many railroad crossings and the hesitation is serious enough for me to question whether the vehicle will stop altogether. i have had the check engine light serviced three times. each time the dealer claims that the number 1 spark plug is cracked. the spark plug is covered by the standard warranty, so the dealer replaces it without question. i am concerned with the situation when my warranty runs out, soon, whether this problem will continue. replacing the spark plug is not a trivial task. i currently have 39,000 miles on the vehicle and have owned it for 2.5 years. the standard warranty is 3yrs/50,000miles. i would like a permanent solution to this problem, whether it be replacing the engine or vehicle itself. thank you. sincerely, robert plata  view
2003-05-01 Kaneohe, HI
Battery leaded on swingarm and rear shock causing major corrosion. searched the internet for answers and found http://www.houndheaven.com/batteryleak.htm. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*768011  view
2003-05-01 Thief River Falls, MN
The consumer parked the vehicle then five minutes later black smoke came from under the hood.  view
2003-05-07 Norwood, OH
Excessive oil leak from engine. may be a blown head gasket or other gaskets. this car has only 30,000 miles on it. please provide any information on recalls or manufacturers service bulletins.  view
2003-05-07 Rexburg, ID
At highway speed the speedometer suddenly began to make a loud, grinding noise. the needle shot up to a speed far higher than the speed of the car. the needled vibrated, then broke off. we were particularly concerned because this speedometer failure was almost an exact duplicate of the speedometer failure on our other ford aspire (see claim # 10018380). we now have two aspires with no speedometers.  view
2003-06-30 Alexandria, VA
Air conditioner failed for the second time in less than a year. the dealer tried twice to fix it, but failed. it is now getting a new evaporator, among other parts. at first, the dealer wanted me to pay over $700 to replace parts. after some complaining, they agreed to only charge $270. this is one of many problems i have had with this vehicle's heating and air conditioner.  view
2003-06-30 Odenton, MD
Vehicle repeatedly stalls or runs coarse when cold. vehicle misses repeatedly. this has now occured 7 times in two weeks.  view
1995-06-20 Independence, LA
Vehicles abs braking system light keeps coming on and transmission keeps slipping.  view
2003-06-30 Millersville, MD
Consumer states while driving the vehicle jumps in and out of gears, took to mechanic, and they stated tha ttransmission needed replacing.  view
2003-06-30 Verndall, MN
Consumer states that child is able to get out of the child seat on his own. consumer feels this is very unsafe.  view
2003-06-30 West Mifflin, PA
Consumer states received a recall notice. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that vehicle was fine. dealer never looked at car..  view
2003-06-30 Menonie, WI
Consumer states that while traveling at 55 mph rear passenger tire exploded from the inside out. cause unknown.  view
2003-06-30 Colton, CA
Driver's side front tire blew out. the consumer was currently waiting for aaa to help with the problem. continental, contitrac suv. consumer was driving on the freeway when she heard a noise in the left front tire. the tire had exploded while driving. she allowed the vehicle to slow down and pulled over to the shoulder. when the consumer exited the vehicle, she noticed the tire was ripped in a circular tear. the consumer didn't sustain any physical damage nor did the vehicle.  view
2003-05-05 Minneapolis, MN
Brake line corroded through and sprayed brake fluid onto cat. converter causing smoke. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768021  view
2003-05-05 Cassville, MO
The seat belt for the middle row seats on the passenger side will not pull out. the mechanic kept working with it until he was able to pull it out. he determined that it was not twisted and ordered a new assembly. it is on back order. in the meanwhile, the seat belt malfunctioned again and this time the mechanic could not pull it out. i had to fold up the second row of seats and carry my cargo in the middle until the seat belt is replaced. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***763142  view
2003-05-05 Alexandria, VA
The car stalled repeatedly while being driven. it also stalls out at highway speeds which can be dangerous. the dealership has yet to determine the cause. the vehicle is unsafe to drive. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762226  view
2003-05-05 Londonderry, NH
While driving at highway speed the transmission failed. consumer could hear a whistling noise, and when applying the brakes the vehicle vibrates excessively.  view
2003-05-05 Atlanta, GA
Vehicle was parked in an inclined spot. parking brake engaged. parking brake failed and car rolled over a curb into a metal pole about 10-15 minutes after the car was parked. (2002 toyota mr2) * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768022  view
1995-06-20 Independence, LA
Vehicles abs braking system light keeps coming on and transmission keeps slipping.  view
2003-06-26 Slidell, LA
I have a 2001 gmc yukon xl and took it in for some routine maintenance at about 30k miles. the dealer informed me that the parking brake was not operating properly (would not hold the vehicle). since it is a wear item it wasn't covered by the warranty. i have owned several gm vehicles as well as many of my family members and i have never had a problem with the parking brake wearing out, let alone prior to 30k miles. the original dealer gave us an estimate of $800 to fix the parking brake. at this time we are waiting a response from gm's customer service dept.  view
2003-06-26 Irving, TX
Steering hangs in a turn causing dangerous loses of control, steering wheel must be forced back to staighten out. dealer tried to fix but could not. honda tech-line engineers said problem is inherent in new design, and there is no fix.  view
2003-06-26 Pittsburgh, PA
Both rear coil springs broke at same time, and car has only 43,000 miles and is only 4 years old. no excessive weight ever used in this car. mechanic said he has fixed at least a dozen other ford escorts with the same problem.  view
2003-02-11 Sandown, NH
While driving to florida in our 1999 jeep grang cherokee, the tie rod on drivers side dropped to the ground. fortunately for us, we were not going fast at the time. the tie rod end which consists of a ball and socket came apart. inspection by a jeep dealer determined that all 4 tie rod ends (2 tie rod and 2 drag link) were loose and in danger of failing. if we had been moving at highway speed when the failure occurred, we would have lost all steering control. there are no grease fittings on the failed and failing parts and no mention of having the tie rod ends checked at regular intervals in the owners manual. we ended up having all four tie rod ends replaced, the vehicle aligned, and buying four new tires, but that being said, we just feel fortunate we weren't in a serious accident or worse. the failure of the tir rod ends should be made a recall for the protection of other jeep owners.  view
2003-02-11 Sandown, NH
While driving to florida in our 1999 jeep grang cherokee, the tie rod on drivers side dropped to the ground. fortunately for us, we were not going fast at the time. the tie rod end which consists of a ball and socket came apart. inspection by a jeep dealer determined that all 4 tie rod ends (2 tie rod and 2 drag link) were loose and in danger of failing. if we had been moving at highway speed when the failure occurred, we would have lost all steering control. there are no grease fittings on the failed and failing parts and no mention of having the tie rod ends checked at regular intervals in the owners manual. we ended up having all four tie rod ends replaced, the vehicle aligned, and buying four new tires, but that being said, we just feel fortunate we weren't in a serious accident or worse. the failure of the tir rod ends should be made a recall for the protection of other jeep owners.  view
2003-02-11 Barre, VT
The wiring harness was defective, which caused the horn not to work.  view
2003-02-11 Hanscom Afb, MA
The seat warmer did not perform as designed.  view
2003-02-11 Knoxville, TN
The lower control arm was defective, which caused the vehicle to sway to the right.  view
2003-02-11 Blue Bell, PA
The steering rack broke, which caused consumer to loose control of the vehicle.  view
2003-02-11 Berwyn, IL
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, in which the seat broke.  view
1995-06-20 Shelby Towns, MI
Third brake light melted down around the bulb, releasing smoke into passenger compartment.  view
2003-05-05 Oakland, CA
While driving at high speeds and without warning, the vehicle switched to a lower gear. the dealer was notified. the transmission had been changed twice before by the previous owners per mechanic.  view
2003-05-05 Richmond, VA
Vehicle was in a head on collision but none of the air bags deployed upon impact.  view
2003-05-05 Haymarket, VA
Master brake cylinder replaced for 3rd time. brake pedal would slowly go to the floor. 1st replacement before 25000 miles. 2nd replacement at 43282 miles by baytlefield ford 8980 matthas ave, manassas, va. 22110. 3rd replacement at 87808 miles by battlefield ford. this van was purchased by me as a "reacquired vehicle" with brake master cylinder being one of the reported concerns. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768024  view
2003-05-05 Binghamton, NY
1996 chrysler town and country. *** ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***768025  view
2003-05-05 White Bear Lake, MN
Consumer stated that when in a vehicle accident the rear seat belts did not lock up causing them to release. dealer notified  view
2003-06-26 Horsham, PA
While driving my 2002 ford windstar i noticed that there was some vibration coming from the front of the car. once i pulled into our hotel i notice a rattling coming from the left front hub cap. when i pulled the hubcap off three of the lug nut suds were sheared off. ford fixed the problem but could not tell me why this happened. thier theory is that the tire was not properly put back on. the only time the tire was off was in july of 2002. my feeling is that if the wheel was not put on properly it would not take a year to notice. i may be wrong but i want to bring this to your attention in case there any other instances of this happening. thank you.  view
2003-06-26 Horsham, PA
While driving my 2002 ford windstar i noticed that there was some vibration coming from the front of the car. once i pulled into our hotel i notice a rattling coming from the left front hub cap. when i pulled the hubcap off three of the lug nut suds were sheared off. ford fixed the problem but could not tell me why this happened. thier theory is that the tire was not properly put back on. the only time the tire was off was in july of 2002. my feeling is that if the wheel was not put on properly it would not take a year to notice. i may be wrong but i want to bring this to your attention in case there any other instances of this happening. thank you.  view
2003-06-26 Picayune, MS
Problems similar to ea02-022. stalls (enigine shuts off) while driving on freeway or at any speed. fails to start in driveway or parking lot, then car gets towed to repair shop and car works fine with no problem found. replaced fuel filter with no effect on problem. verified spark works and relays are closing when car would not start. happens very frequently. about once per week. car now has 58,000 miles on it and problem started to occur around 32,000 miles. please fix this is dangerous!! stalls occur without warning. stalling this often makes this problem higher risk than an occasional stall.  view
2003-02-11 Church Hill, TN
97 ford ranger ,both head gaskets letting coolant seep out.74,000 miles on it.  view
2003-02-11 San Ramon, CA
The battery terminal melted which caused acid to leak onto the alternator.  view
1995-06-20 Parma, OH
The car engine races real high and the transmission will not drive the car. urathane grommet cracked and fell off. please explain.  view
2003-02-11 Berwyn, IL
The sway bar doesn't stabilize the vehicle. when driving the vehicle it bounces sideways, there noise when going over bumps (possible bent strut), and bounces sideways. the rear seat behind the driver collapsed upon the impact of the accident. the cruise control didn't appear to cancel when the vehicle was out of control. the cruise control is fine when driving straight, but if the vehicle swerves, the vehicle goes out of control. the antenna squeaked-was greased, the wipers are wrong-replaced, and the vehicle made a humming noise when accelerated. scc  view
2003-02-11 Berwyn, IL
The sway bar doesn't stabilize the vehicle. when driving the vehicle it bounces sideways, there noise when going over bumps (possible bent strut), and bounces sideways. the rear seat behind the driver collapsed upon the impact of the accident. the cruise control didn't appear to cancel when the vehicle was out of control. the cruise control is fine when driving straight, but if the vehicle swerves, the vehicle goes out of control. the antenna squeaked-was greased, the wipers are wrong-replaced, and the vehicle made a humming noise when accelerated. scc  view
2003-05-05 Houston, TX
The engine developed a severe knock when started one morning. the problem was a complete failure at the main crankshaft, severe wear at valve assembly, and corrosion throughout cooling chambers. ford did a recall on the head gasket the year before, changing head gasket, hoses, & coolant. the truck is uses by house wife driving the children to school. even though others have reported of same engine failure on 4.2l, ford denies any problem. 5 months later while the truck while the truck was sitting in the driveway, the engine wiring caught on fire, melting the plastic master cylinder, fueling the flames to melt all circuities and plastic. the abs lamp had lit earlier in the week, added brake fluid to reservoir, and the lamp went out. independent fire investigator says evidence points to a defect in the abs/master cylinder wiring in the engine compartment. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762417  view
2003-05-05 Sterling Heights, MI
Concern about the gen3 buckles in my vehicle with 2 small children accidentally being unbuckled by some object inadvertently that chrysler claims to be safe from being unbuckled by something striking it. ** ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762411  view
2003-05-05 Valley Center, CA
Brakes redone after 3 years, head gasket replaced after 4 years, clear coat on paint also had to be replaced, muffler almost fell off, exhaust detected in cabin of car, reverse lights come on intermittently, motor mount broken, seals on windows falling down door jam. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768018  view
2003-05-05 Valley Center, CA
Brakes redone after 3 years, head gasket replaced after 4 years, clear coat on paint also had to be replaced, muffler almost fell off, exhaust detected in cabin of car, reverse lights come on intermittently, motor mount broken, seals on windows falling down door jam. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768018  view
2003-02-11 Fairfield, OH
The head gasket failed.  view
2003-02-11 Berwyn, IL
The sway bar and cruise control needed to be replaced.  view
2003-02-11 Berwyn, IL
The sway bar and cruise control needed to be replaced.  view
2003-02-11 Galax, VA
The console area next to the gear shift had become hot when the headlights were turned on. scc  view
1996-03-21 Deerfield, MO
When applying brakes, rear abs brakes in wet weather lock up. please describe.  view
2003-02-11 Saugus, CA
The vehicle pulled to the right, an alignment was performed, however the problem recurred.  view
2003-05-05 New Brighton, MN
Consumer states vehicle's left front strut tower is cracked on top. dealer notified. the mechanic stated that this wasn't an unusual failure and without repair, the problem will get worse until the suspension breaks.  view
2003-05-05 Kankakee, IL
1996 dodge neon. ** ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****767968  view
2003-06-26 Lewisville, TX
Steering column locking up requiring that the car be towed into the dealership to be fixed. this is a know issue and has happened twice in the past three years.  view
2003-02-11 Santa Ana, CA
While driving the abs light come on and and stayed on. i heard a loud noise coming from underneath the driver side door. the noise continued after the vehicle was turned off and it wont stop. i pull out the abs fuse and the noise stoped. i took the truck to the dealer and he said what it was. the abs control module was shorted and the motor wont stop. it cost me $900.00 dollars to repair this problem after i talked out the service person, i think this is way to expensive and to soon to failed, for what i have found out gmc needs to issue a recall on this system. respectfully submited. juan pinedo.  view
2003-02-12 Houston, TX
Second gear transmission failure  view
2003-05-05 Hoboken, GA
Had to have rear wheel assembly fixed. radio and air conditioner worked sometimes and sometimes not. there were numerous other recalls on the car, which made the car fall under the description of a lemon. ford would not respond to complaints. car was returned and papers were filed under the lemon law and no answer has ever been received. loan still goes against my credit. how can i get a response from them? what do i do from here. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768026  view
2003-05-05 Glen Burnie, MD
Nhtsa #02-v-293-000. on certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process. consumer has the same problem. a recall has been issues on similar makes and models. however this vehicle is not include due the vin#.  view
2003-05-05 Lexington, KY
Valve train premature wear. requires an upper end rebuild at my expense. making a loud click during acceleration. told by dealership this is a common problem. but, dealership will not warranty an obviously manufacturer defect. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768006  view
2003-05-05 Manchester, MO
I have had to replace the coil wire twice on this vehicle. when the wire fails, the engine cuts off causing complete loss of control of the vehicle. the power steering and power brakes fail to work. this causes a severe safety hazard to vehicle occupants and other vehicles on the highway. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**767118