1989 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER User Comment / Complaint

1995-01-03 Levittown, NY

Transmission not shifting out of 2nd gear, went into lim mode/transmmion not shifting then jumped out of gear. view

1996-06-24 Saugus, CA

Timing belt tensioner bearing seized, causing destruction of timing belt. view

1996-04-17 Glendive, MT

High idling problem. view

2003-10-27 Catawissa, PA

The abs brake light was illuminated at all times. the consumer heard a humming sound coming from under the vehicle. the abs module was disconnected because the module continued to run although vehicle was turned off. if the module was left connected it could drain the battery and possibly damage other systems. the dealer and manufacturer were informed of the problem. the abs module has not been repaired due to the cost of the repair. view

2003-10-27 Yulan, NY

While traveling consumer noticed abs indicator illuminated, resulting in abs motor running while vehicle was turn off. dealer has been contacted. view

2003-12-10 Brentwood, CA

Since purchasing our 2003 vw beetle turbo s with heated front seats, the seat warmers get extremely hot on the highest setting (#5). if set at a lower setting, the seats do not get warm at all. we are noticing there is a change in the leather material on the seats used. view

2003-12-10 Boerne, TX

The anti-glare coating on the dashboard is peeling off and dramatically increasing the glare to the driver. view

2003-10-27 Denton, TX

The tread on a cooper life liner classic ii tire #p20565r15 separated and flew apart from a '95 ford taurus while the vehicle was being driven by the owner's daughter at 55 mph on an interstate highway. a new set of four of these tires were installed on the vehicle on oct 12, 1999 at 37,182 miles. the mileage of the vehicle at the time of the incident was approximately 74,850 miles. the tires were rated for 60,000 miles and had been rotated on a regular basis. body damage occurred to the vehicle around the wheel well and the driver's side mirror was cracked. the estimated damage is $550. fortunately no injuries or property damage to other vehicles occurred. the driver did not lose control of the vehicle. the tire was hurled into the fast lane and missed hitting another vehicle. the tires were inspected a few days prior to the incident by the owner's daughter and no problems or excessive wear were visually noticeable. view

2003-10-27 Denton, TX

The tread on a cooper life liner classic ii tire #p20565r15 separated and flew apart from a '95 ford taurus while the vehicle was being driven by the owner's daughter at 55 mph on an interstate highway. a new set of four of these tires were installed on the vehicle on oct 12, 1999 at 37,182 miles. the mileage of the vehicle at the time of the incident was approximately 74,850 miles. the tires were rated for 60,000 miles and had been rotated on a regular basis. body damage occurred to the vehicle around the wheel well and the driver's side mirror was cracked. the estimated damage is $550. fortunately no injuries or property damage to other vehicles occurred. the driver did not lose control of the vehicle. the tire was hurled into the fast lane and missed hitting another vehicle. the tires were inspected a few days prior to the incident by the owner's daughter and no problems or excessive wear were visually noticeable. view

2003-10-27 Stuart, FL

A child was able to release the seat belt latch plate from buckle mechanism. the buckle retracted too quickly to be grabbed by owner of vehicle, and became lost/stuck in the retractor, and was hidden. view

2003-12-10 Greenville, SC

While working on the vehicle the consumer found that the brake line was severely rusted. the brake line ruptured in several places and was leaking brake fluid. view

2003-12-10 Milwaukee, WI

While driving 40 mph vehicle was hit from the side and also on the front. upon impact the front air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to the emergency room. view

2003-12-10 Sacramento, CA

Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 96v215000 concerning master cylinder in july 2002. after the repairs, the brake system caught on fire and melted the tires. master cylinder was replaced. on 11/18/2003, the brakes failed, causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. the driver sustained a damaged disc in the neck and spinal cord. view

1996-04-17 Glendive, MT

High idling problem. view

2003-10-27 Circleville, OH

On october 14, 2003, while sitting on the side of the road the vehicle was struck by a dump truck estimated speed was 30 mph. upon impact no air bag was deployed. view

2003-10-27 Pennsburg, PA

When brake pedal was depressed it failed to stop the vehicle. this resulted in extended stopping distance, and almost caused an accident. view

2003-12-10 Louisville, KY

When we open the doors, sometimes the interior lighting does not come on. other times it blinks on and then goes off. even other times it will blink quickly. sometimes the lights come on and will not go off after doors have been closed. while driving the dashboard lighting will sometimes blink on and off as well. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer, but the could not reproduce the problem for the short time they had the vehicle. this makes since because of the intermittent nature of this problem. i am concerned that the dashboard lighting could be a safety issue or if the problem moves to other systems such as exterior lighting. view

2003-12-10 Fonda, NY

The consumer stated the gasoline fumes entered the vehicle after filling the vehicle with gasoline. this problem occurred intermittently. the manufacturer and dealer were contacted. view

2003-12-10 Henrietta, TX

The front passenger seat belt locked in place. as a result the passenger was unable to move. the dealer replaced the seat belt twice, but the problem still persists. view

2003-12-10 Bryan, TX

The consumer indicated that vehicle stalled when slowing down. view

2003-12-10 Meadville, PA

When the light went out on the 4-wheel drive, the consumer had to the shut vehicle off and restart the 4-wheel drive. during snow conditions, the owner found out the vehicle would not shift to 4 wheel drive when the indicator light was on. in order to restore 4 wheel drive the vehicle must be shut down and started again until it lights up . the vehicle has been worked on three times with no repair orders provided. view

2003-12-10 Roseville, CA

The car is a 1998 vw passat 1.8. the car has 61,000 miles. abs/ brake light including the warning chimes turns on intermittently. the alarm turns off after a few minutes and then goes again. my mechanic tested and confirmed that the abs control module is faulty. repair cost is estimated at $1,800. no other car i have owned with abs has ever had this kind of failure. view

2003-10-27 Fernandina Beach, FL

While attempting to apply the brakes they failed completely, took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic stated master cylinder was leaking internally which caused total brake failure. view

2003-10-27 Markham, IL

When applying pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle shook violently. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the mechanic determined that the front rotors were warped and must be replaced. ceramic brakes were placed on the vehicle which caused the rotors to warp. view

1996-04-17 Berkley, MI

Transmission oil line leaks. view

2003-10-27 Unknown, NY

Serpentine belt was off pulleys causing problems with steering. the vehicle steamed over and dex cool boiled out. view

2003-12-10 Pembroke Pines, FL

While traveling windshield strip/molding blew off. the cause of the problem was not identified but the dealership replaced the strip/molding. view

2003-09-22 Alvaton, KY

Abs motor continues to run after vehicle is shut off. many consumer have elected to have the motor disconnected due to the high cost of repair. view

2003-12-10 Pembroke Pines, FL

When moving in reverse the side mirrors flip down or up. no one has identified the cause of the problem. view

2003-12-10 Wiscasset, ME

I had been experiencing slight vibrations in the steering wheel while on i-95. a while later, i began to sense a very slight control issue with the car as it seemed to wobble just a bit and decided it was best to pull off at the approaching exit. at the top of the exit i began to merge with the other road when i heard and felt a "thump-thump" sound. i then felt the rear of my vehicle drop to the pavement with a loud scraping sound and an instant later i saw one of my wheels whizzing pass the driver's window and across the road into the woods about 150 feet from my vehicle. the tire was retrieved and it seemed to be properly inflated and mounted on the wheel. inspection of the rear driver's side hub showed that all five lug nuts had been sheared with the ends still firmly in place. i retrieved three of the other ends of the lug nuts that had broken off and the threaded portions did not show any signs of unusual wear. they simply all sheared off. a passer-by took digital pictures of the hub, tire, and wheel along with the lug nuts that i now have. i am extremely concerned about the public safety issues raised by this incident since it seems to be a case of either (1) material failure, or, (2) problems associated with the installation of the wheels by the dealer. subsequent discussions with the dealer and bmw made it clear that they had absolutely no interest in determining the cause of the failure. they were simply intent on having it classified as an "accident" that would have financial consequences for me and my insurance company and none for them. i'm left wondering whether my experience with this vehicle is an isolated case or another unsuspecting driver will experience the same problem under much less advantageous circumstances that could easily result in the loss of life. consequently, i'm hopeful that someone at nhtsa will be able to get some solid answers about the cause and not leave it to conjecture by bmw. view

2003-12-10 Tiro, OH

Consumer heard a clung then a metal to metal noise while driving. passenger's side front wheel bearing malfunctioned, but the wheel didn't fall off. the consumer pulled over in time to keep the wheel from falling off. view

2003-10-27 Dunedin, FL

While driving windshield wiper failed when in use. took vehicle to dealership. mechanic implied a recall 98v150001 on make/model, and year was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to vin. the first failure occurred six months after purchase and has been failing for 8 years. wipers have been replaced numerous times and the consumer has been informed there was no failure. consumer would like his vehicle added to the recall. view

2003-10-27 Rochester, MN

While driving 50 mph, the consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. the driver sustained severe head injuries and was taken to a hospital. view

2003-10-27 Salem, WV

Vehicle rotors are warped. the consumer stated the rotors warped so bad in 10,000 miles that the vehicle shook and vibrated. when maneuvering around a curve the vehicle was difficult to control. view

2003-10-27 Canfield, OH

While driving vehicle would stall. view

1996-04-17 Berkley, MI

Lumbar support needed. view

2003-10-27 Los Angeles, CA

While driving 30-35 mph, another vehicle cut the consumer's vehicle off, this caused a head on collision. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. the driver, passenger and the other occupant in the vehicle sustained some injuries. the other vehicle made a left turn on the consumers right of way. which caused the accident. the vehicle was totaled. view

2003-10-27 Canton, OH

When driving during a rain storm windshield wipers failed. took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic stated windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, and needed to be repaired. view

2003-10-27 Grand Junction, CO

When changing a front tire on my 2003 jeep liberty limited, i discovered that the jack does not completely seat into the notch on the body weld seam. the edges of the notch are sloped. the width of the jack allows it to only go about half way into the notch. after jacking up my liberty and beginning to change the tire, the jack slipped. no damage or injury resulted, but this could cause problems. the local jeep dealer's solution was to grind out the notch. i don't know if this problem is limited to my liberty or if the dealer reported this to jeep. view

2003-10-27 Flemington, NJ

Crankshaft bolt is loosening on vehicle causing loss of power steering. consumer's vehicle wasn't recognized to be within the recall. consumer experienced the defect and had to pay $1355.56 for repairs and $130.00 for towing. consumer feels mitsubishi should cover costs of repairs and towing due to the recall that was created to take care of this exact problem. view

2003-10-27 Gastonia, NC

The windshield wipers failed to work properly while in use. this caused the driver to have poor visibility when it was raining. view

2003-10-27 Kingsville, TX

Vehicle's windows became inoperative. both driver and passenger windows didn't go up nor down. mechanic stated this is a common problem with this make and model of vehicles and the problem was with the rotor. view

2003-10-27 Fort Pierce, FL

The ignition switch was locked in place and would not move. this caused the steering wheel to be locked. also, exhaust sensor had to be replaced three times because it did not register properly. view

2003-12-10 Klamath Falls, OR

While driving at any speed the steering column locked up intermittently. this problem happened five times since july. the dealer worked on the problem and claimed that it was fixed, but the problem still persisted. view

2003-12-10 Blythewood, SC

While driving consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the ball joints. the dealership/mechanic informed the consumer that the upper front ball joints were worn out. view

2003-12-10 Long Beach, CA

The consumer complained about a transmission problem. the transmission slipped repeatedly. view

1996-04-17 Berkley, MI

Premature wear of front tires. view

2003-10-27 Rowley, MA

2003/mitsubishi/diamante vr-x on oct 18 2003 i got my new car and it has been shaking at all times it was in on monday 20 tuesday 21 wednesday 22 from 22 of oct to 27 i am still not driving my car i hav no seen it and my shaking it still not fixed. view

2003-10-27 Grass Valley, CA

Consumer took vehicle an to independent shop and mechanic found both front struts were leaking. also, mechanic told the consumer there was a recall on this problem. view

2003-10-27 Myrtle Beach, SC

While driving at 60 mph, hit a deer, and neither of the air bags deployed. driver wore the seat belt. view

2003-10-30 Nesconset, NY

While mechanic was installing new tires he noticed that the tie rod on the front right side was severely worn, destroyed. view

2003-12-16 Tucson, AZ

The front brakes on my 2000 ford focus have made a squeeking and grinding noise intermittently since the second or third day after i drove it off the lot. i took the car to the dealership multiple times and they were unable to resolve the issue. they told me they sanded the break pads and that would reduce the noise and that it was normal. of course, that didn't help. at 22,000 miles i had to pay to replace rotors and pads. the mechanic noted that the rotors and shoes were warped from the heat of applying the breaks and there was still plenty of life in the break pads. he stated that he had seen this before in the focus. i checked your complaints site and saw 48 other complaints about similar problems so i decided to file a complaint. view

2003-12-16 Houston, TX

Consumer stated on 11/25/03 he was involved in a side impact accident, while his wife was driving. the consumer stated that the air bags did not deploy and that his seat, which was the passenger side at the time of the collision, collapsed. he stated he injured his shoulder, and while his daughter was seated on the third seat, she was also injured. he states also that his wife was traveling about 35-40 mph. view

2003-12-16 Houston, TX

Consumer stated on 11/25/03 he was involved in a side impact accident, while his wife was driving. the consumer stated that the air bags did not deploy and that his seat, which was the passenger side at the time of the collision, collapsed. he stated he injured his shoulder, and while his daughter was seated on the third seat, she was also injured. he states also that his wife was traveling about 35-40 mph. view

2003-10-27 Fort Pierce, FL

The ignition switch was locked in place and would not move. this caused the steering wheel to be locked. also, exhaust sensor had to be replaced three times because it did not register properly. view

2003-10-27 Fairbanks, AK

The owner noticed fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the mechanic indicated that the fuel line ruptured and would need to be repaired. there was a gas odor when the vehicle was in motion. the leak had come from a short neoprene hose which lead to the tank to the engine. (winnebago rialta 2000) view

2003-10-27 Fenton, MI

Reduced power steering at low speeds, especially when turning left. view

1995-07-10 Pitman, NJ

When applying brakes vehicle rear end will act erratically. view

2003-12-10 Hartman, AR

There is a knock or a hard pecking felt in the steering wheel. especially when on rough highways and while turning. dealer has been notified 3 times. they replaced the steering shaft intermediate. fixed the problem but it came back about after 6 weeks. took it back down to the dealer but they didn't replace anything the second time? problem still exists. view

2003-10-30 Rancho Cucamonga, CA

At highway speeds vehicle shuts off without warning, consumer believes this is a very dangerous situation. it may cause an accident. view

2003-10-30 Bridgeton, NJ

The upper ball joints needed replacement based on the observation of a mechanic that was servicing the vehicle. view

2003-10-30 Columbia, MD

While driving 45 mph vehicle was involved in a broad side collision. upon impact, side airbags did not deploy. driver and passenger sustained bruised ribs and back injuries. view

2003-10-30 Houston, TX

A vehicle fire started at night while parked with the key out of the ignition. the vehicle had not been driven for 8 hours. the vehicle was parked in the garage. the anti lock brake light was on. view

2003-10-30 Chester, MD

Driver's side window leaks. view

2003-10-30 House Springs, MO

When it rains water collects in the elbow of the rubber sleeve covering the support cable holding the tailgate up. the water in the elbow caused both cables to corrode and break. view

2003-10-30 Saint Louis, MO

The consumer complained about brake problems. when applying brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor, there was extensive pulsation, and extended stopping distance. the abs light was on and was intermittent. this made the stopping distance longer almost causing accidents. view

2003-10-27 Cary, NC

Climate control ignores all input (on/off/temp adj./fan contrl). car must be turned on and off to restore normal operation (see also odi complaint 10013808). problem has not been resolved by dealer after 4 attempts. diagnostics show nothing. per dealer, jaguar is aware of this problem, but no further information available.5-1-03@2,125mi; 6-23-03@3,600mi; 10-20-03@4,759mi. view

2003-10-27 Virginia Beach, VA

Consumer heard a loud noise when attempting to back up. the vehicle failed to move because the reverse gear failed. view

1995-07-10 Johnsonburg, PA

Was hit from the side that gas tank was on and vehicle caught fire. view

2003-10-27 Apopka, FL

While driving had applied the brakes and consumer heard a loud grinding noise. consumer took vehicle to the dealer. was informed by dealer that both front rotors and pads needed to be replaced . view

2003-12-16 Dexter, NY

When car is started cold and put into reverse, foot applied to the gas, there is a period of hesitation before it goes into gear. after you reach the point to put the car into drive it once again hesitates causing a "jerking" feeling. the car has been brought in twice a month for the past 6 months and the problem is still on going. i have contacted hyundai customer service and spoke with chris. he was no help either. he promised me over and over that the problem would be resolved and once again nothing was done. i contacted kevin at the fucillo import center (they sold me the car) he told me his service department has made several attempts to remedy the problem but they never actually fixed it. they replaced the transmission, sensors, valves and other numerous items only for the same problem to reoccur. the general manager offered to trade me into a used vehicle for. i declined. i have paid lots of money on this car why would i want more problems??? since the purchase of the car i have had nothing but problems!! the window panels have peeled numerous times. they have been replaced and still peeled. i don't believe this is due to the body shop, i think this has to do with the quality of the product. the car has been taken in to have them replaced and there were times when the body shop was never notified the car was there. hence they were never replaced. i have told many people who have looked into to buying a hyundai that they are not worth the time, money or aggravation. i hate my car!! never again will i deal with such rude, unqualified people again! view

2003-12-16 Flint, MI

I was driving and noticed my hip had an itch. i itched it and it sort of went away. the next day the same thing happened, but i touched the seat in my car, and that it was really, really hot. i stopped and looked, and the leather was a bit defromed, and i noticed a burning smell. the heating elements in my 2002 vw jetta tdi were overheating, and could have caught me or the car on fire. i am gong to the dealer to have it looked at in 2 days. view

2003-10-30 Lapeer, MI

Rpms jump 100 - 200 rpms in the matter of a second or two while car is accelerating and the car "surges" or "bucks" while rpms jump up and down. tcc solenoid in transmission thought to be problem. view

2003-10-30 Lapeer, MI

Rpms jump 100 - 200 rpms in the matter of a second or two while car is accelerating and the car "surges" or "bucks" while rpms jump up and down. tcc solenoid in transmission thought to be problem. view

2003-10-30 Sioux Falls, SD

Premature wear of ball joints in my 1999 dodge dakota. vehicle has less that 48000 on it and was told when i went for an alignment that my ball joints were wearing out. shouldn't be wearing out so soon. have not replaced yet, dealer mechanic claims he has seen quite a few of these. view

2003-10-30 Sioux Falls, SD

Premature wear of ball joints in my 1999 dodge dakota. vehicle has less that 48000 on it and was told when i went for an alignment that my ball joints were wearing out. shouldn't be wearing out so soon. have not replaced yet, dealer mechanic claims he has seen quite a few of these. view

2003-10-30 Butler, OH

On 2003 and 2004 dodge vehicles, the piece of trim and weather stripping are not being put at the top of the windshield. the gap between the top of the windshield and the car body ranges from none to 3/8 inch wide by 1/2 inch deep. water could get in this gap and freeze causing the windshield to come loose, crack, or shatter. water expands as it freezes and the pressure from the expansion could cause severe problems if the windshield came loose, cracked, or shattered when driving. water is naturally going to collect in this gap either from rain, car washing, or snow melting. the movement of the vehicle would cause the water to freeze faster in below freezing conditions. i notified daimler-chrysler and they said to take it to a dealer, which i did and the dealer said this was done by the factory starting with the 2003 model year. customer service at daimler-chrysler acts as if you are bothering them with problems like this but i feel it could be a real serious problem in the colder northern states like ohio. the gap runs the full width of the body. thanks. view

2003-12-16 Wickliffe, OH

I have a 2000 chevy blazer with 44,000 miles. since the warranty expired in july i have had numerous problems that seem to be common among owns of this type of vehicle. gm refuses to address these items since the car is just out of warranty. some i consider to be safety issues. they are as follows: accelerator pedal sticks, seat recliner handle is broken, fuel gauge does not work properly and 4 wheel drive will not engage. for a vehicle that is just over 3.5 years old this is unacceptable. i will probably not purchase another gm vehicle due to these problems and will probably purchase a european auto, their engineering and customer service are far superior to our us automakers. view

2003-12-16 Newark, DE

I started the vehicle after vehicle was sitting for about 4 hours. while backing out of my driveway, the vehicle started accelerating, even though i had not yet pressed the accelerator. even with my foot pressing the brake pedal as hard as i could, the vehicle stopped briefly, but then the rear tires briefly spun and the vehicle started moving in reverse again, dragging the locked front tires. after 25 feet, vehicle hit parked vehicle on other side of street. vehicle stopped, but rear wheels continued to spin until i put the vehicle in park view

1995-07-11 San Antonio, TX

The front passenger seat belt is automatic. the seatbelt would not work or engage properly. view

2003-12-16 Staten Island, NY

When applying the brakes, the vehicle lurched forward. as a result, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance . no impact was reported. please provide additional information. view

2003-12-16 Trenton, NJ

When stopping or slowing down, intermittently the vehicle stalled when turning left, there was a knocking sound coming from the front left wheel. the heat vents that blew directly on the consumer did not work. these problems have occurred at least three times in one month. the manufacturer and the dealer were not aware of the problem. view

2003-12-16 Trenton, NJ

When stopping or slowing down, intermittently the vehicle stalled when turning left, there was a knocking sound coming from the front left wheel. the heat vents that blew directly on the consumer did not work. these problems have occurred at least three times in one month. the manufacturer and the dealer were not aware of the problem. view

2003-12-16 Trenton, NJ

When stopping or slowing down, intermittently the vehicle stalled when turning left, there was a knocking sound coming from the front left wheel. the heat vents that blew directly on the consumer did not work. these problems have occurred at least three times in one month. the manufacturer and the dealer were not aware of the problem. view

2003-10-30 Bogalusa, LA

I have to add oil twice between my 4000 mile oil changes. i have been required to do this since the 30000 mile mark. the dealer(s) claim the engine is designed to 'use' up to 1 quart every thousand miles!!! sounds like a design flaw to me. view

2003-10-30 Saint Leonard, MD

While driving consumer heard a tapping sound coming from the engine. consumer continued driving when the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. afterwards, vehicle lost power. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealership. view

2003-10-30 Avon, OH

Goodyear and pontiac have had issues with tires that were installed on the grand am gt since 1999. there is a problem with the rain grove that cuases the tires to slowly become defective by causing a rubbing situation. no recall issued and will only replace two front tires since the issue starts there. will only replace other two defective tires if they get rotated and this happens under warranty. view

2003-10-30 Avon, OH

Goodyear and pontiac have had issues with tires that were installed on the grand am gt since 1999. there is a problem with the rain grove that cuases the tires to slowly become defective by causing a rubbing situation. no recall issued and will only replace two front tires since the issue starts there. will only replace other two defective tires if they get rotated and this happens under warranty. view

2003-10-30 Green Cove Springs, FL

Headlight low beam on the cadillac cts 2000 has a black bar that reduces vision to about 75 ft and on dark country roads, this shortened vision is extremely dangerous. the headlight should be a recall before serious accidents occur as a result of this condition. what was cadillac thinking? cadillac doesn't seem to think there is a problem but obviously they don't ever drive their product on dark roads at night. this headlight problem needs to be corrected!! it is awful! view

2003-10-30 Big Cabin, OK

When driving over bumps front suspension shook and jerked. consumer took vehicle to the dealership for alignment inspection. mechanic stated that left upper ball joint failed. view

1995-07-11 Lowell, MA

Bought the vehicle and two weeks later the master cylinder went out. please describe. view

2003-12-16 Topsfield, MA

The vehicle's horn and windshield wiper equipment failed intermittently. the cause had not been determined. please provide additional information. view

2003-12-16 Topsfield, MA

The vehicle's horn and windshield wiper equipment failed intermittently. the cause had not been determined. please provide additional information. view

2003-12-16 Mount Carmel, IL

The vehicle was involved in an accident, while driving about 45 mph. the driver hit the brakes and on impact, the airbags failed to deploy. provide further details..................................................................... view

2003-10-25 Okeene, OK

I have a 1994 chrysler concorde that i purchased new. i have experienced more problems with this single vehicle than 12 other vehicles i have owned combined. here are some of the items that chrysler refused to fix while the car was still under warranty: the gas cylinders that hold the hood up became weak and the hood struck me on the back of my head while i was changing the oil. the trunk lid will also fall and hit you on the head. one of the rear inside door latches broke and chrysler also refused to fix that. i decided to fix the door latch myself and the parts needed to fix the door had been on back order for 6 months. i had to buy a complete door panel at a salvage yard to fix a simple door latch handle. the most recent and serious safety complaint that i have happened on 10-12-03. my wife was driving this vehicle and i was the passenger along with 2 other passengers. while approaching a bridge and oncoming traffic we hit a bump in the highway and the car died. my wife nearly panicked as she could not steer the car. she then turned the ignition switch back on and the car restarted. the ignition switch turned itself off by simply hitting a bump in the road, something we all do every time we drive. i consider this last incident to be very serious and felt like someone needed to be informed. i realize that this vehicle is 10 years old but it has less than 75,000 miles on it. while this car was under warranty the engine was rebuilt, the transmission was worked on, windshield motor went out, and the air conditioner quit. also a seat rail broke and chrysler also refused to fix that. to sum things up, this was the first chrysler product that i had ever purchased and it will definitely be the last. view

2003-10-25 Okeene, OK

I have a 1994 chrysler concorde that i purchased new. i have experienced more problems with this single vehicle than 12 other vehicles i have owned combined. here are some of the items that chrysler refused to fix while the car was still under warranty: the gas cylinders that hold the hood up became weak and the hood struck me on the back of my head while i was changing the oil. the trunk lid will also fall and hit you on the head. one of the rear inside door latches broke and chrysler also refused to fix that. i decided to fix the door latch myself and the parts needed to fix the door had been on back order for 6 months. i had to buy a complete door panel at a salvage yard to fix a simple door latch handle. the most recent and serious safety complaint that i have happened on 10-12-03. my wife was driving this vehicle and i was the passenger along with 2 other passengers. while approaching a bridge and oncoming traffic we hit a bump in the highway and the car died. my wife nearly panicked as she could not steer the car. she then turned the ignition switch back on and the car restarted. the ignition switch turned itself off by simply hitting a bump in the road, something we all do every time we drive. i consider this last incident to be very serious and felt like someone needed to be informed. i realize that this vehicle is 10 years old but it has less than 75,000 miles on it. while this car was under warranty the engine was rebuilt, the transmission was worked on, windshield motor went out, and the air conditioner quit. also a seat rail broke and chrysler also refused to fix that. to sum things up, this was the first chrysler product that i had ever purchased and it will definitely be the last. view

2003-10-26 Suitland, MD

Clutch, seat belts, noise in steering wheel, throttle position sensor, horn, spark plugs and distributor. view

2003-10-26 Suitland, MD

Clutch, seat belts, noise in steering wheel, throttle position sensor, horn, spark plugs and distributor. view

2003-10-26 Suitland, MD

Clutch, seat belts, noise in steering wheel, throttle position sensor, horn, spark plugs and distributor. view

2003-10-26 Suitland, MD

Clutch, seat belts, noise in steering wheel, throttle position sensor, horn, spark plugs and distributor. view

2003-10-25 Okeene, OK

I have a 1994 chrysler concorde that i purchased new. i have experienced more problems with this single vehicle than 12 other vehicles i have owned combined. here are some of the items that chrysler refused to fix while the car was still under warranty: the gas cylinders that hold the hood up became weak and the hood struck me on the back of my head while i was changing the oil. the trunk lid will also fall and hit you on the head. one of the rear inside door latches broke and chrysler also refused to fix that. i decided to fix the door latch myself and the parts needed to fix the door had been on back order for 6 months. i had to buy a complete door panel at a salvage yard to fix a simple door latch handle. the most recent and serious safety complaint that i have happened on 10-12-03. my wife was driving this vehicle and i was the passenger along with 2 other passengers. while approaching a bridge and oncoming traffic we hit a bump in the highway and the car died. my wife nearly panicked as she could not steer the car. she then turned the ignition switch back on and the car restarted. the ignition switch turned itself off by simply hitting a bump in the road, something we all do every time we drive. i consider this last incident to be very serious and felt like someone needed to be informed. i realize that this vehicle is 10 years old but it has less than 75,000 miles on it. while this car was under warranty the engine was rebuilt, the transmission was worked on, windshield motor went out, and the air conditioner quit. also a seat rail broke and chrysler also refused to fix that. to sum things up, this was the first chrysler product that i had ever purchased and it will definitely be the last. view

1995-07-11 Ridgefield, CT

Abs brakes do not function during emergency stopping, resulting in long stopping distance. view

2003-10-25 Chico, CA

Transmission failure on 1999 honda accord. honda will not extend warranty as they have on 2000-2001 models with same problem. see honda service bulletin 00-065 dated 8/22/00. someone is going to die when the transmission fails on the highway. view

2003-10-25 Tarzana, CA

The windshield wipers come on by themselves. this can occur at any time, and sometimes, but not always, is triggered by the turn signal switch. view

2003-10-25 Ft Meade, MD

While driving approximately 45 mph, i downshifted to make a turn. the pressure plate and flywheel collided and ripped each other apart, resulting in nearly $2000 in repair. dealership blamed failure on clutch pad. car was 8 months old. view

2003-10-25 Mesa, AZ

Automatic transmission is slipping at first gear on 2003 lancer es. this car is only a year old and has less than 6,000 miles on it. i should not have this problem. view

2003-12-09 Cibolo, TX

I was driving my 1997 oldsmobile 88 and all of a sudden it went boom and the car stopped suddenly and smoke barrelled out of the engine and would not turn over.i had to be pushed out of the wayto the next parking lot.we had our car towed to a mechanic shop and they said that we needed a a new engine.they in turn towed it to yet another reputable shop and they said that the engine blew due to a faulty intake manifold.it was plastic and with the heat of the engine aloowed it to leak into other parts of the engines cooling system.gm didn't take fault even though they stopped using the plastic manifold and had a recall on it.from my understanding. we filed a complaint with the bbb autoline and the referred us to th attorney generals office in which gm still refuses to take fault because we were not the original owners of the car and the number of miles on the car at around 70,000.the car got an inspection before it was sold, i'm sure toyota would'nt resale a junk to it's customers.it was in showroom condition when we purchased it. view

2003-12-09 Hymera, IN

While driving 50 mph vehicle was involved in a collision. upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy, and seat belt broke. according to the consumer the seat belt retractor did not lock during the event. driver sustained neck injuries during the rollover crash. the back seat had become dislodged during the accident. recall#03v135000. view

2003-12-09 Hymera, IN

While driving 50 mph vehicle was involved in a collision. upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy, and seat belt broke. according to the consumer the seat belt retractor did not lock during the event. driver sustained neck injuries during the rollover crash. the back seat had become dislodged during the accident. recall#03v135000. view

2003-12-09 Hymera, IN

While driving 50 mph vehicle was involved in a collision. upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy, and seat belt broke. according to the consumer the seat belt retractor did not lock during the event. driver sustained neck injuries during the rollover crash. the back seat had become dislodged during the accident. recall#03v135000. view

2003-10-25 Carmel, IN

I own a 1999 dodge grand caravan, sport edition. yesterday while my wife was making a right turn on the street, the steering froze and the brakes failed. she went straight on the other side of the cross street and the van went dead. upon starting the van again, the "service engine soon" light came up. the speedometer was unresponsive and somehow we brought the van home. this is probably the speed sensor that has gone bad again. three months ago when i was driving the van on the freeway, the van went unresponsive and i had to pullover. upon starting the van, it showed the service engine soon light and would not catch up highway speed. i had to drive at 35 mph speed on freeway at very high engine revolutions and come home. the dealer replaced the speed sensor to fix the problem. the serious thing of the problem in this van is that the problem occurs suddenly while the van is in motion. yesterday and three months ago it could have resulted in a fatal accident. view

2003-12-09 Metairie, LA

When driving transmission kept slipping out of gear. dealer could not resolve the problem. view

1996-06-24 Palm Bay, FL

Tie rod/tie rod end worn. view

1995-07-11 Point Reyes, CA

Abs system failure, vehicle needs a new abs system. view

2003-12-09 Washington, DC

While driving at 25 mph driver heard an explosion. the power brakes stopped functioning, and vehicle veered to the right. consumer stated piston rod went through the oil pan. dealer was aware of the problem. view

2003-12-09 Canton, OH

Driver's side seat belt got tangled with the seat back release, causing the seat to fall back onto the back seat. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the seat belt. replacing the seat belt did not solve the problem. view

2003-12-09 Tempe, AZ

The automatic transmission indicator needle slipped to a position where it is no longer indication the actual operation of the transmissin. i.e. when the indicator shows neutral, the transmission is in reverse. view

2003-12-10 Valley Center, CA

Vehicle engine stalled without warning. engine was replaced and stalled again from city speed to highway speed. the check engine light illuminated. the oxygen sensor was replaced and the light continued to illuminate. after 2.5 hours of electrical testing, nothing was found. the existing stalling is repaired by shutting the a/c off to provide the engine with power. the prevention is to use higher octane gas, omit overdrive and avoid using the a/c. nissan asked that the consumers wait for the vehicle to break so they could find the cause. the engine itself broke at 59k miles. there was a recall on the crankshaft and camshaft system. but the 1994 models the sensor is in the distributor. view

2003-12-10 Oshkosh, WI

When leaving a stop sign or traffic light the vehicle hesitated and made a loud sound before the vehicle moved. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that an updated driveshaft was needed. view

2003-10-27 Lorain, OH

While driving, the consumer smelled anti freeze fumes inside the vehicle. antifreeze fumes were affecting the consumer's breathing. a cracked intake manifold, plug wires and a bad exhaust hose had to be replaced. the maf sensor was cleaned and the was antifreeze replaced. view

2003-12-10 Lawrenceville, VA

Consumer complained about a gear shift problem. this problem prevented the driver from removing the key from the ignition. a recall was issued on this make/model/year, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. view

2003-10-27 Virginia Beach, VA

The consumer pressed on the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to decelerate. the vehicle started to accelerate to 90 mph until owner pressed on brake pedal numerous times to stop vehicle. the consumer stepped on the brakes several times but had no booster. view

2003-10-27 Monticello, KY

While leaving a gas station the passenger side tie rod came out of it's socket. the consumer lost control of the vehicle for a short time but was able to stop safely. the consumer repaired the tie rod. the ball joint was dry and rusted. the ball joint was worn due to no grease. there is no way to grease it or to check to see if it needs to be lubricated. view

2003-10-27 Monticello, KY

While leaving a gas station the passenger side tie rod came out of it's socket. the consumer lost control of the vehicle for a short time but was able to stop safely. the consumer repaired the tie rod. the ball joint was dry and rusted. the ball joint was worn due to no grease. there is no way to grease it or to check to see if it needs to be lubricated. view

1995-07-11 Chuckey, TN

The transmission slips when in park. please describe. view

2003-10-27 Ronkonkoma, NY

Ltr addressed to jaguar request refund for her vehicle, her vehicle continues to have the same brake problems that was supposed to be repaired. while driving, the park brake and brake light appeared on the dash and was continuous, then the vehicle would suddenly shut down. the vehicle was nearly hit by another vehicle. the consumer was told that a part called a instrument cluster was needed for the vehicle and the part was not in the united states. view

2003-12-10 Kilauea, HI

1999 toyota 4runner suv parked in a parking lot for a few hours locked with windows closed. electrical event opened driver window and caused spontaneous fire which started inside panel of driver's door. view

2003-12-10 Miami, FL

As i was driving and reached 30 mph it sounded like the transmission would not shifting to the next gear. it made a screeching noise and would not pass 30 mph mean while the rpm was to 8. then it jumped and passed 30 mph. this happened every time it reached 30 mph. the automatic transmission was slow to shift. this 2000 mustang only has 40,000 miles!!- and i was told by ford that the transmission was damaged--on top of that the warranty does not cover the $1,600 cost. i've heard a lot of the same complaint about ford mustang 's transmission. for a 3 year old mustang we should not have to pay for a defected transmission !!!!even thought the warranty has expired -- ford should help cover the cost. view

2003-12-10 Montgomery, TX

Failure of airbag system to deploy during a vehicular accident. vehicle impact had enough energy to bend the frame of "complaint" vehicle. both vehicles were written-off by their respective insurance companies. view

2003-12-10 La Quinta, CA

1997 lincoln continental rear view mirror is defective. while the vehicle was sitting on a sunny day the self dimming rearview mirror exploded and spattered a corrosive liquid onto the dash, center console and both front seats. the dealer replaced all damaged components. about two years later the mirror failed again (31000 miles). this time the liquid in the mirror gathered at the bottom which made it impossible to see. the mirror failed for a third time. this time the liquid leaked from the bottom right hand corner. the dealer refused to repair the vehicle at no cost because he vehicle was no longer under warranty. the manufacturer refused to provide any assistance (the daughter wrote in on behalf of her mother). view

2003-12-10 Cedar Lake, IN

Vehicle was placed in reverse gear and car would not move in reverse. the consumer was told the transmission would cost 1800-2000 miles. view

2003-12-10 Snellville, GA

Consumer took vehicle to dealer five times for brake problems. when depressing the brake pedal vehicle pulsated and made a rubbing noise. dealer rotated and replaced the rotors, abs actuator, and the whole braking system. view

2003-12-10 Peoria, AZ

Problems with horn activation. the consumer stated the horn was replaced three times. view

2003-10-27 Rancho Cordova, CA

Intermittently instrument panel malfunctioned. consumer could not duplicate the fuel level, and could not indicate in what gear the vehicle was in. also, air bag light/battery light/service air bag indicator, and service tire indicator illuminated. the dealer had not been able to duplicate or determine the cause of the problem. view

2003-10-27 Douglasville, GA

Manual transmission works abnormally from the second gear to the fourth gear, causing the vehicle to slow down. dealer stated, mechanic drove vehicle, and found nothing wrong with transmission. view

1996-04-17 Pitman, NJ

Transmission failed. view

2003-12-10 Narberth, PA

After 15,000 miles, my new 2003 hyundai tiburon's clutch failed to engage on interstate 76. the service reps at hyundai insists the clutch failure is due to not driving the hydraulic clutch properly. i have driven a clutch for seven years and never has one needed to be replaced, especially after only 15,000 miles. the service rep at hyundai even stated that it would probably fail again in another 15,000 miles. meanwhile, the warranty on the clutch only lasted up until 12,000 miles. performing a search on this issue, i have found there are a number of 2003 hyundai tiburon owners with clutches that have failed in 15,000 miles or less. i would like this item to be recalled so all owners can have their expenses reimbursed. view

2003-12-10 Whitehall, PA

While driving the vehicle stalled without warning. the dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. view

2003-12-10 Philadelphia, PA

While driving, the vehicle started to shake violently, the consumer was propelled toward the windshield and momentarily lost control of the vehicle. the consumer took the vehicle to dealer and after a diagnosis was performed, the consumer was told the automatic transmission failed. view

2003-10-27 Portland, OR

Driver's side window regulator cable broke. no reason/abuse. entire unit replaced for $400.00. view

2003-10-27 Columbia, SC

On three separate occasions vehicle experienced power steering failure. steering wheel locked up, and it was very difficult to turn. view

2003-10-27 Columbia, SC

On three separate occasions vehicle experienced power steering failure. steering wheel locked up, and it was very difficult to turn. view

2003-12-10 Orlando, FL

While driving and making left or right turns and without warning steering wheel locked up. the consumer stated the steering wheel usually locked up when it was raining. view

2003-12-10 Springfield, IL

Vehicle's inner rod broke causing engine motor to blow. while driving the consumer noticed a ticking noise. the vehicle was pulled over when the consumer notice smoke coming from the engine. the vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was determined that the inner rod broke and caused the engine to fail. the consumer requested an explanation and reimbursement. view

2003-10-27 Alpharetta, GA

While driving at 70 mph vehicle intermittently stalled. consumer towed vehicle to the dealer, technician could not duplicate or correct the problem. view

2003-10-27 Hot Springs, AR

Vehicle pulled to right when applying brakes at any speed. when making a left turn at 30 mph it felt like the back of vehicle swung out to the right. when driving straight and taking hands off the steering wheel vehicle drove straight. vehicle had not been checked by dealer. view

1996-04-17 Pitman, NJ

Starter failed. view

2003-10-27 Bloomington, IL

The vehicle would roll whether the park brake was used or not. the vehicle was taken to dealer numerous times, the emergency brake gear was replaced 3-4 times, but the problem continued. the consumer received a letter from chevrolet in january 2001 advising of park brake problems. view

2003-10-27 Pittsburgh, PA

While driving 5 mph vehicle in front was rear ended by consumer's vehicle. the air bags deployed and shattered the front windshield. view

2003-10-27 Manchester, NH

While the vehicle was parked with the engine running it stalled without warning. the consumer attempted to restart the vehicle several time, but the engine would not restart. the dealer was notified and stated that the crank position sensor needed to be replaced under recall 01v357000. the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. the consumer stated that his vehicle was manufactured 7 days after the recall ended. view

2003-12-10 Baltimore, MD

Problems with vehicle's ball joints and belt tensioners. the consumer expressed a concern about the air bag needing a deactivation switch, the consumer was told by the maryland state police the air bag was dangerous on the passenger side for small children and short people. the consumer talked about two vehicles in the complaint a 1992 ford ranger and a 1999 ford ranger, the 1999 ranger was in need of a air bag deactivation switch and the 1992 ranger had belt tensioner and idler arm problems. the consumer no longer owned the 1992 ford ranger because it was lost in a flood view

2003-12-10 Batavia, IL

Problems with headlight equipment starting to cloud. the consumer stated the head light lens has not become a safety issue as of now, but may become an issue in the future. view

2003-10-27 Taunton, MA

While driving 50 mph consumer heard a popping sound and started smelling fuel odor. consumer pulled over to the shoulder, found out that a spark plug ejected outwards and cracked one of the engine heads. view

2003-12-10 Cockeysville, MD

I was driving my 2001 passat when the driver's seat started moving and moved to the backmost position. i was unable to reach the gas or brake pedal with the seat in that position. i had just gotten off of an interstate highway when this happened. i was on a residential road and was able to pull off to the side of the road. i could not readjust the seat. i took the car to the dealership and they have seen the seat move, but do not know what is causing the problem. i cannot drive the car until it is repaired as this problem with the seat moving is a serious safety hazard. view

2003-10-27 Medford, NJ

The check engine light came on so i took the car to the dealer right away. i was told that there was an 89$ charge to diagnose the problem. later that day i was called to be told that it would now cost me 192$ because they had to download information to the computor. this definatly sounds like a manufacturing problem and they are charging there customers to fix it. i will never buy another mitsubishi again. i informed the dealership how i felt but they could care less so be it but i will tell everyone i know how i was treated and let them make there own decision. view

2003-10-27 Sapulpa, OK

Rubbing noise when at low speeds and stopping appears to be coming from front end. took to dealership they stated there was a recall on the tires and could only replace 2 of the tires. problem will return when tires rotated per manufacturers specifications. requesting all tires be replaced. view

2003-10-27 Sapulpa, OK

Rubbing noise when at low speeds and stopping appears to be coming from front end. took to dealership they stated there was a recall on the tires and could only replace 2 of the tires. problem will return when tires rotated per manufacturers specifications. requesting all tires be replaced. view

1995-07-11 Long Beach, CA

Abs brake system failed at 25,672 miles & 26 mos old. view

2003-10-27 Grand Prairie, TX

After reading about investigations into the subaru wrx abs problems, i now feel like the issue is broader than the nhtsa recall suggests. i did not know there was a site to file this type of complaint. i drive a 2001 subaru impreza 2.5rs. the abs system seems to be incredibly sensitive to small bumps and undulations in the road. if the car hits a bump while the brake pedal is pressed, the abs system begins pumping the brake which causes, in my opinion, lengthened stopping distances and a feeling of lack of control over the car. this problem is easily duplicated. view

2003-10-27 Grand Prairie, TX

After reading about investigations into the subaru wrx abs problems, i now feel like the issue is broader than the nhtsa recall suggests. i did not know there was a site to file this type of complaint. i drive a 2001 subaru impreza 2.5rs. the abs system seems to be incredibly sensitive to small bumps and undulations in the road. if the car hits a bump while the brake pedal is pressed, the abs system begins pumping the brake which causes, in my opinion, lengthened stopping distances and a feeling of lack of control over the car. this problem is easily duplicated. view

2003-10-27 Mansfield, PA

My automatic sliding passenger door on my 2002 pontiac montana does not shut properly. when you go to shut the door it closes almost shutting and opening back up automatically resulting in having to reshut the door have had the door repaired 3 times and it still does not work. view

2003-12-10 Wiscasset, ME

I had been experiencing slight vibrations in the steering wheel while on i-95. a while later, i began to sense a very slight control issue with the car as it seemed to wobble just a bit and decided it was best to pull off at the approaching exit. at the top of the exit i began to merge with the other road when i heard and felt a "thump-thump" sound. i then felt the rear of my vehicle drop to the pavement with a loud scraping sound and an instant later i saw one of my wheels whizzing pass the driver's window and across the road into the woods about 150 feet from my vehicle. the tire was retrieved and it seemed to be properly inflated and mounted on the wheel. inspection of the rear driver's side hub showed that all five lug nuts had been sheared with the ends still firmly in place. i retrieved three of the other ends of the lug nuts that had broken off and the threaded portions did not show any signs of unusual wear. they simply all sheared off. a passer-by took digital pictures of the hub, tire, and wheel along with the lug nuts that i now have. i am extremely concerned about the public safety issues raised by this incident since it seems to be a case of either (1) material failure, or, (2) problems associated with the installation of the wheels by the dealer. subsequent discussions with the dealer and bmw made it clear that they had absolutely no interest in determining the cause of the failure. they were simply intent on having it classified as an "accident" that would have financial consequences for me and my insurance company and none for them. i'm left wondering whether my experience with this vehicle is an isolated case or another unsuspecting driver will experience the same problem under much less advantageous circumstances that could easily result in the loss of life. consequently, i'm hopeful that someone at nhtsa will be able to get some solid answers about the cause and not leave it to conjecture by bmw. view

2003-12-10 Oceanside, NY

2003 honda civic. during wind, door blown full back and breaking hinge. door and side of car needed full replacement. view

2003-10-27 Dover, DE

When stopped at stop sign, van hesitated to shift into gear for about 5-10 seconds and then jerked into drive. this happened numerous times..took to dealer and they couldn't tell me what was wrong, just that it needed to be replaced. had transmission overhauled...$1800 that i didn't have. 1 yr later now having more problems with transmission, when going around corners van seems to slip into neutral until it's straightened out. when proceeding from a stop at a light or stop sign, vehicle feels like it's spinning the tires, but the power isn't getting the tires, after letting off the gas it moves, but this is very hazardous, especially in heavy traffic..will be taking the van to get fixed....again. no more fords for me!!!! view

2003-10-27 Hudson, WI

Front tie rods, brakes and rotors completely worn out and require all new replacement as well as new tires. think originally that tie rod and calipers were defective. bought vehicle brand new. have 28,800 miles on it. gm refused to look at calipers saying it was my fault because tires weren't rotated. doesn't explain how outside brake linings and tie rods wore out. view

2003-10-27 Montgomery, AL

Firestone steeltex r4s tire separated while driving my rv. there is still a lot of tread life and no reason for this separation. i have the tire and would like for someone to look at it. view

2003-10-27 Montgomery, AL

Firestone steeltex r4s tire separated while driving my rv. there is still a lot of tread life and no reason for this separation. i have the tire and would like for someone to look at it. view

2003-10-27 Mandeville, LA

While driving at 35 mph driver felt vibration in the right rear of the vehicle. recall 02t0120000. view

1995-07-11 Pelham, NY

Brakes system failure, rotors are corroding, which causes a grinding noise when braking. view

2003-10-27 Rochester, MN

Driver side sliding door does not open and close all the time. this has been reported three times to the repair shop and all repair attempts have failed to date. over the 18 month period we have owned the vehicle, we have had the drivers power seat repaired, multiple electrical shorts fixed, vcp system repaired twice, as well as several other more minor electrical issues fixed. the quality of this 2002 ford windstar limited has been very poor. view

2003-10-27 Rochester, MN

Driver side sliding door does not open and close all the time. this has been reported three times to the repair shop and all repair attempts have failed to date. over the 18 month period we have owned the vehicle, we have had the drivers power seat repaired, multiple electrical shorts fixed, vcp system repaired twice, as well as several other more minor electrical issues fixed. the quality of this 2002 ford windstar limited has been very poor. view

2003-10-27 Rochester, MN

Driver side sliding door does not open and close all the time. this has been reported three times to the repair shop and all repair attempts have failed to date. over the 18 month period we have owned the vehicle, we have had the drivers power seat repaired, multiple electrical shorts fixed, vcp system repaired twice, as well as several other more minor electrical issues fixed. the quality of this 2002 ford windstar limited has been very poor. view

2003-12-10 Kilauea, HI

After the vehicle was parked for over 4 hours the electrical wiring inside the driver's door caught on fire. this failure also caused the electric window to roll down into the door. the consumer managed to put the fir out. the dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved. view

2003-12-10 Kilauea, HI

After the vehicle was parked for over 4 hours the electrical wiring inside the driver's door caught on fire. this failure also caused the electric window to roll down into the door. the consumer managed to put the fir out. the dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved. view

2003-12-10 Bonaire, GA

The consumer complained about a dashboard problem which affected the use of the defroster. there was no air movement. view

2003-10-27 Baltimore, MD

Traction control turns off when the vehicle is in motion. randomly occurs after traveling several hundred feet. higher incidence at time of automatic gear shift into 3rd gear. can not be reset by traction control switch - must come to full stop and turn off engine. with rapid acceleration and maintaining speed at 55 mph or above "traction control off" light will not come on. drop down to ~50 mph and light comes on. gm dealer claims npf but problem occurs almost each time out for me. another dealer claims replacement of tc module necessary - service tech tells me it is common problem to 95 & 96 bonnevilles. view

2003-11-03 Gretna, VA

While driving there would be heavy vibration in the steering wheel. dealership/mechanic informed consumer that front ball joints were wearing out. view

2003-11-03 Dallas, TX

Consumer complains of a brake light problem. the brake lights will not go off. they stay on, even when foot is not on the brake, and vehicle is in motion. view

2003-11-03 Springfield, IL

Headlight plastic covers, on separate occasions, fell off while driving. the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced, per dealership. view

1995-07-11 Eltoro, CA

Has a disintegrating steering column and it breaks internally. please describe. view

2003-11-03 Memphis, TN

From the day that consumer bought the vehicle there has been an annoying vibration in the steering wheel. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the vibration was normal. view

2003-11-03 Columbia, PA

The tires showed signs of excessive wear and tread separation. dealer replaced tires once. second dealer won't do it. dunlop model sa2, size unknown, dot number unknown. view

2003-11-03 Columbia, PA

The tires showed signs of excessive wear and tread separation. dealer replaced tires once. second dealer won't do it. dunlop model sa2, size unknown, dot number unknown. view

2003-11-04 Hamburg, NY

The consumer's two-year-old child can release the child safety clip from the three-point harness strap. consumer has notified the manufacturer about this issue. view

2003-11-04 Mililani, HI

While at a complete stop, vehicle was rear ended at 50 mph. upon impact, vehicle was push forward, and rear ended by another motorist. none of the air bags deployed. as a result, consumer sustained back and neck injuries. upon inspection of the vehicle by the insurance company, they noticed that air bag sensor was damaged in the crash. view

2003-11-04 Lauderhill, FL

Right rear rotor wears out prematurely. view

2003-12-17 Jamestown, SC

The rubber seal became loose around the windshield, flapping while driving. view

2003-12-17 Jamestown, SC

While traveling consumer noticed headlights fell off, resulting in poor visibility. dealer was contacted, and headlights were replaced twice. view

2003-12-17 Spooner, WI

The consumer stated vehicle would not shift from first to second gear. view

2003-12-17 Newton, MA

While traveling with sun roof open vibration inside of vehicle hurt consumer's ears. view

1995-07-11 Amarillo, TX

Baffle comes a loose in the gas tank and stops the flow of fuel to the engine. view

2003-12-17 Spring Valley, CA

Steering column was repaired five times due to steering sticking or binding in position. view

2003-12-17 Charlotte, NC

Recall 91v167000 concerning parking brake leaver assembly: at the time of vehicle inspection consumer was informed that parking brake assembly leaver was on recall. the leaver was releasing, causing the vehicle to roll when on an incline. view

2003-12-17 Springfield, MO

I drive a 2001 fleetwood 36' expedition, it had about 21,00 miles at this time. on october 20, 2003 i had a r/f steering tire blowout s/e of st. louis mo. around 5pm. had road service put on a used tire. spent the night in sullivan mo. at a flying-j about 75 miles down the road. the morning of the 21st. i checked all tires for correct pressure. none were found to be low (100psi). continued trip to springfield, mo. where after about 130 miles a l/r inside dual blew.these are michelin tires size xrv 235-80r-22.5. the front tire was in shreds and i had no way of hauling it. i like michelin tires and so order 6 new xze tires. they were just put on today. so at this time the dealer has the inside tire wating for the michelin rep. to look at it. the dealer says it looks like a text book case for low tire pressure. i explained to him that i'm meticulous about protecting and safe guarding my m.h.. i keep it clean, tire covers on, protected on the tires, tire pressure checked befor trip,during,and headed home. during any long storage some weight is keep on the jacks. i have a friend in florida that has a m.h. like mine and he has blown 3 of these tires this year also. acording to the dealer, michelin will not warranty this tire, but he will try. most things i'm reading on the internet are that most people are having the same type of problems with this tire that i have had. seems to be a lot of them and michelin is not responding to its custermers with any kind of satisfaction. also michelin change there chart on this tire from the old (100psi.) which is stamped on the old ones, to (110psi.) which is stamped on the new ones. i called michelin about the time they made this change and the lady i talked to told me that they only made the change to meet standards with the rest of the industry. she also said it was ok to put this pressure in the old (100psi.) tires. thanks garry williams. view

2003-11-04 Irving, TX

On 2 separate occasions vehicle experienced input and output sensor failure. the sensor controls and communicates with the rpms and transmission, per consumer. when this failure occurs vehicle immediately drops into second gear and accelerates from 30 - 60 mph,without accelerator pedal being depressed. the dealership and manufacturer are aware of the failure and are replacing sensor with a newer model. view

2003-11-03 Broken Arrow, OK

Automatic transmission sun gear has a high rate of failure, per dealership. when it fails reverse gear malfunctions, and then all other gears fail to function. dealership indicated that transmission needed reinforcement by using thicker material for the collar spine. this part failed twice within 11,000 miles. view

2003-12-17 Hastings, MN

During an oil change mechanic informed the consumer that lower ball joints were severely worn. dealer was aware of the problem. view

2003-12-17 Marston, NC

While driving at 35 mph steering wheel locked without warning. as a result, driver lost control of vehicle and impacted a tree. driver sustained knee and neck injuries. view

2003-12-17 San Jose, CA

When driving over 55 mph vehicle vibrated when the brake pedal was pressed. dealer tried on five different occasions to fix the problem. the calipers/rotors, and pads were replaced, some more than once. view

2003-11-04 Grand Rapids, MI

Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment. this was as a result of the upper/lower ball joints/ inner tie rod/ front shocks/rear shocks, and front brake rotor and pads being defective, and needed to be replaced. view

2003-11-04 Grand Rapids, MI

Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment. this was as a result of the upper/lower ball joints/ inner tie rod/ front shocks/rear shocks, and front brake rotor and pads being defective, and needed to be replaced. view

1995-07-11 Washigton, DC

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the airbag did not deploy. please describe. view

2003-11-04 Grand Rapids, MI

Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment. this was as a result of the upper/lower ball joints/ inner tie rod/ front shocks/rear shocks, and front brake rotor and pads being defective, and needed to be replaced. view

2003-11-04 Grand Rapids, MI

Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment. this was as a result of the upper/lower ball joints/ inner tie rod/ front shocks/rear shocks, and front brake rotor and pads being defective, and needed to be replaced. view

2003-11-04 Grand Rapids, MI

Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment. this was as a result of the upper/lower ball joints/ inner tie rod/ front shocks/rear shocks, and front brake rotor and pads being defective, and needed to be replaced. view

2003-12-16 Culver City, CA

Coolant leak and intake manifold gasket failure. dealer diagnosed coolant leaks from intake manifold gasket, valve cover gasket and waterpump and recommended coolant flush - dex cool. view

2003-12-16 Homer Glen, IL

I own a 2000 grand cherokee limited . this is the 3rd time in three years i have had to have the vehicle in for brake problems. the car shakes violently when stopping forom hig h speeds this can be very dangerous to all drivers. the dealer says it is bad rotors and jeep is aware of the problems and refuses to correct it. i know ia am not the only one sinc i have seen many complaints about this issue. view

2003-10-30 Willington, CT

A malfunction within fuel injection system caused vehicle to catch on fire. view

2003-10-30 Houston, TX

Email fm jeannette fox (tx) request assistance in getting chrysler to honor the extended warranty for her son's 2001 dodge intrepid, the engine blew due to engine sludge. the engine blew out while driving. view

2003-10-30 Cedar Rapids, IA

While driving approximately 25-30 mph vehicle stalled 15 times within a 5 mile radius. the consumer had to put the vehicle into neutral to restart it. when the vehicle shut down the driver had difficulty maneuvering due to lose of power steering and brakes. view

2003-10-30 Palm Bay, FL

While driving at 30 mph driver applied the brakes and they failed. vehicle took longer to stop,and it rear ended another vehicle. prior to the accident, consumer called the dealer to verify if nhtsa recall 03v25700 concerning abs failure applied to her vehicle. dealer denied it. three weeks after the accident consumer received a recall letter on the abs system. view

2003-10-30 Oakdale, MN

Consumer had to refill the air in front driver's side tire more than usual. the tire became flat without warning. view

1995-07-11 Rochester, NY

Inner tie rods broke on vehicle, loss of steering. view

2003-12-16 Canton, MI

Transmission failure at 60000 miles. view

2003-12-16 Navarre, FL

Purchased a new 2004 chevrolet silverado z71. the four wheel drive select panel failed. returned the vehicle to sandy sansing chevrolet pensacola, florida dealer for repair. the service manager stated chevrolet could not fix the problem for two to five months because the problem is a computer software defect. upon further research the 2000 chevrolet silverado has the same problem. the research and development at chevrolet knew there computer software had a defect when making this vehicle was made available for the consumer. chevrolet should replace these defective vehicles. view

2003-10-30 Liberty, SC

While driving 25 mph consumer avoided hitting a flock of ducks. upon applying the brakes brake pedal went to the floor, and vehicle took longer to stop. vehicle collided with a stop sign, and experienced $5,500 damage. view

2003-10-30 Lawton, OK

While driving at 25 mph heard a noise from the rear. after arriving at destination noticed the cable, which supported the spare tire broke, and spare tire was missing. view

2003-10-30 Wapakoneta, OH

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for an oil change, and it was noticed that the ball joints on the right front wheel were in need of replacement. view

2003-10-30 Wapakoneta, OH

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for an oil change, and it was noticed that the ball joints on the right front wheel were in need of replacement. view

2003-10-30 Pittsburgh, PA

Warning light system malfunctioned. there is a red light on the supplemental restraint system which indicates that the safety features, such as air bags, seat belts, etc. may not be working. been to the dealership for repair on four times over the past two years because srs light came on almost consistently. dealer said it's an electronic glitch, but every attempt to repair vehicle has not solved the problem. consumer is requesting to replace vehicle with an identical model since vehicle is still under warranty. view

2003-10-27 Cherry Creek, NY

Driver and passenger doors locked and unlocked for no apparent reason while driving. the door mechanism was the problem. dealer was notified. view

2003-10-27 Milwaukee, WI

While driving 35 mph consumer heard a loud noise from front end. vehicle was on fire. also, left front tire exploded in conjunction with the fire. view

2003-10-27 Milwaukee, WI

While driving 35 mph consumer heard a loud noise from front end. vehicle was on fire. also, left front tire exploded in conjunction with the fire. view

1996-06-24 Palm Bay, FL

Transmission failed. view

1996-04-17 Portola Va, CA

Air conditioner inoperative. view

2003-10-27 Wellesley, MA

While driving approximately 60 mph on the highway, the vehicle stalled without any warning. dealer replaced the throttle box, and the oxygen sensors, but the stalling continued. view

2003-10-27 Portsmouth, OH

While driving 45 mph front right tire blew out. this caused the driver to almost lose control of vehicle. had managed to pull to side of the road to change tire. took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic could not find the cause. view

2003-10-31 Sacramento, CA

Rear seat belt has a failure that doesn't allow the belt to retract back into it's hollister. as a result, the belt becomes inoperative. dealership has been contacted. view

2003-10-31 San Diego, CA

Upon starting vehicle automatic transmission shift indicator and brake light illuminated on the console. when this occurred driver was unable to remove the gear shifter from park. view

2003-10-31 San Diego, CA

Upon starting vehicle automatic transmission shift indicator and brake light illuminated on the console. when this occurred driver was unable to remove the gear shifter from park. view

2003-12-10 Covington, GA

While driving on flat surfaces the motorcycle veers left. if you remove your hands from the handlebars the bike will cross the centerline of the road. the dealer said this was a normal condition. problem is ongoing since new. view

2003-12-10 Stephentown, NY

2000 dodge dakota front disc brake rotors are rusting from the inside out. this failure caused severe shuttering when brakes were applied. dealer stated rotors and pads had to be replaced. consumer was informed that dodge was aware of the failure but would replace the rotors/pads up to 12k miles or 1 year. consumer has possession of the defective rotors. view

2003-12-10 Stephentown, NY

2000 dodge dakota front disc brake rotors are rusting from the inside out. this failure caused severe shuttering when brakes were applied. dealer stated rotors and pads had to be replaced. consumer was informed that dodge was aware of the failure but would replace the rotors/pads up to 12k miles or 1 year. consumer has possession of the defective rotors. view

2003-12-10 Cottage Grove, MN

Recall not honored-known safety defect not being replaced by manufacturer. the wipers would work or fail intermittently on their own. consumer noted the recall is limited by the vin and geographic. consumer was forced to pay for the repair ($100.23). view

2003-10-27 Kansas City, MO

Recall 02v120000 concerning ignition switch failure. vehicle was repaired under this recall last year. however, the stalling problem recurred. dealer informed consumer that the repairs were done, and he was not obligated to repair it again. view

1996-04-17 Portola Va, CA

High beams stuck. view

2003-10-27 Eutawville, SC

While driving at 65 mph, the consumer smelled a burning odor coming from the inside compartment. the front air bags inadvertently deployed and the driver was completely caught off guard and his glasses were knocked of his face. view

2003-11-04 O'fallon, IL

Dash lights go off and on when the headlights are on. view

2003-11-04 Las Vegas, NV

I own a 2003 dodge ram 1500, 2wd, 4 dr. at speeds between 60 and 70 mph the vehicle begins to bounce, enough so that a conversation cannot be carried on between the driver and passenger(s). the dealership claims they cannot fix the problem. this is a potential safety hazard with the operation of the vehicle. view

2003-11-04 Junior, WV

This 1999 chevrolet malibu was purchased in july 2001 in had a water leaking problem took 3 tries before they found it needed thermostat gasket didn't even have one in it they sold it to me .this way with a promise it had been fixed. within the first year i had the car they had to replace both front wheel bearings & strut bushings. then the alternator went out & it cause my battery to go bad overcharged it they replaced alternator but refused to re-emburse me for the battery. then ignition switch caused problem with anti-theft system would not start. had that replaced in march 2002. then anti-lock brake system went out had to have it replaced window switch very slow had to be cleaned another one not working at all now, not covered under warranty, at this time also had to have anti theft system fixed again light on all the time another bad ignition switch. also had blower motor & relay switch for heater to go out over the summer most of the interior lights have long ago burnt out & had to be replaced lock out for trunk lid also broke not covered on warranty. hub caps have lug nuts made in them that screw onto your lug bolts stripped out when took for repairs by dealer refused to replace them because they cost $500.00 for a new set. so i purchased the lug nut part & repalced it myself at a dealership for $10.00 set of 5. november of 2002 brakes & rotors were replaced in jan. 2003 brake pads replaced again in march 2003 pads replaced again in july 2003 pads replaced once again then in sept. 2003 master cylinder replaced in oct. 2003 master cylinder replaced again now it's nov 2003 & master cylinder being replaced again tomorrow.these cars have a real brake problem that needs to be fixed it's costing a fortune. view

2003-11-04 Junior, WV

This 1999 chevrolet malibu was purchased in july 2001 in had a water leaking problem took 3 tries before they found it needed thermostat gasket didn't even have one in it they sold it to me .this way with a promise it had been fixed. within the first year i had the car they had to replace both front wheel bearings & strut bushings. then the alternator went out & it cause my battery to go bad overcharged it they replaced alternator but refused to re-emburse me for the battery. then ignition switch caused problem with anti-theft system would not start. had that replaced in march 2002. then anti-lock brake system went out had to have it replaced window switch very slow had to be cleaned another one not working at all now, not covered under warranty, at this time also had to have anti theft system fixed again light on all the time another bad ignition switch. also had blower motor & relay switch for heater to go out over the summer most of the interior lights have long ago burnt out & had to be replaced lock out for trunk lid also broke not covered on warranty. hub caps have lug nuts made in them that screw onto your lug bolts stripped out when took for repairs by dealer refused to replace them because they cost $500.00 for a new set. so i purchased the lug nut part & repalced it myself at a dealership for $10.00 set of 5. november of 2002 brakes & rotors were replaced in jan. 2003 brake pads replaced again in march 2003 pads replaced again in july 2003 pads replaced once again then in sept. 2003 master cylinder replaced in oct. 2003 master cylinder replaced again now it's nov 2003 & master cylinder being replaced again tomorrow.these cars have a real brake problem that needs to be fixed it's costing a fortune. view

2003-12-23 Roann, IN

The consumer saw a news report about the ball joints on dodge durangos and took his vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints were in "bad shape" and needed to be replaced. view

2003-12-23 Sedalia, MO

1998 plymouth voyager-serpentine belt comes off pulleys when run in wet conditions. this has occured three times in the past month. after first two times, the belt was simply put back in place by dealer stating this is a common occurence with this vehicle. on the last occurence, dealer informed me of tsb 07-01-99 dealing with the serpentine belt and replacing a bracket that keeps the belt in alignment. it will cost approximately $100.00 to replace. this obvious defect has serious consequences especially since the belt controls power steering and cooling of the vehicle. an obvious loss of steering control at high speeds can have disastrous consequences. nhtsa should require plymouth to retrofit all of these vehicles. view

2003-12-16 Delevan, NY

In regards of your defect investigation# iq3001, i have a problem with my control module, its not working now due to it got wet, now my airbag light stays on and i'm just waiting for it to deploy when i'm driving down the road, so maybe then when it kills someone a recall will be done on it. it is a poor location for the module anyways. view

2003-12-16 Delevan, NY

In regards of your defect investigation# iq3001, i have a problem with my control module, its not working now due to it got wet, now my airbag light stays on and i'm just waiting for it to deploy when i'm driving down the road, so maybe then when it kills someone a recall will be done on it. it is a poor location for the module anyways. view

2003-10-31 West Haven, CT

While driving 65 mph, the consumer heard a loud rattling noise coming from under the hood. the consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed to the dealership. the mechanic informed the consumer that the problem was due to engine failure, and the engine needed to be replaced. . view

1996-04-17 Portola Va, CA

Sudden acceleration. view

2003-10-31 Colorado Springs, CO

Vehicle experienced shift cable failure. when this occurred the shift lever became difficult to shift, also, driver was unable to indicate what gear the vehicle was in. the cable was removed and replaced. there was recall on 97 v 171 000 on this issue, but this vehicle was not included. view

2003-10-31 Springfield, NJ

While driving, unexpectedly the 4-wheel drive light went off. when this occurred, it rendered the 4 wheel drive inoperative. this was caused by a failure in the tcm module. the dealership reprogrammed the tcm module, but the problem recurred. several tsb bulletins were issued on this problem. view

2003-12-16 Eden, NC

I was having difficulty making turns. i felt like my front left tire was going to come off when i would make turns. i immediately took my vehicle to my dealership. i was told that my left ball joint was bad and adviced not to drive my vehicle until i had the problem fixed. i was also told the part i needed was on a national backorder and they were unsure when it would be available. i was told that the problem i have with my vehicle is under investigation. view

2003-12-17 Katy, TX

1997 volvo 850r. gradual increase in frequency of intermittent problem where abs and tracs lights illuminate and then go off. there seem to be so many of these complaints that this isn't an unusual problem for this vehicle. having unpredictable brakes is a serious safety issue. also i've gone through 4 sets of front brake discs and 5 sets of front brake pads in 90,000 miles. even when the discs are not worn out the brake pedal is spongy even though the system has been repeatedly bled of air. the discs also warp very easily easily. how can volvo tolerate this? i've owned this vehicle since new and would never buy another. we picked up a lexus yesterday and the volvo is up for sale. i can understand a manufacturer having problems but i cannot forgive it's turning a blind eye to this very serious safety issue. view

2003-10-31 Alvord, TX

Vehicle failed to decelerate when the consumer removed his foot from the accelerator pedal to reduce speed. this condition was unsafe when pulling a trailer. view

2003-10-31 Yonkers, NY

While driving at 50 mph, driver applied the brakes and they failed. vehicle took longer to stop, and collided with the guard rail. after the accident consumer called the dealer to verify if there was any recall on vehicle. dealer denied it . 10 months after the accident, consumer received a recall nhtsa letter 02i002000 concerning abs brake failure. view

2003-10-31 Hershey, PA

While turning vehicle stalled. vehicle was restarted with no problem. took vehicle to the dealership, but problem recurred. view

2003-10-31 Livingston, TX

Motorhome was built on a chassis that was not ready for production. there was a vibration in the front end. the dealer found defective wheels/bad goodyear tires. when the tank was filled, fuel leaked at the filler hose. it was discovered, that the filler hose that went to the tank was rotten. the fuel hose was replaced. view

2003-10-31 Livingston, TX

Motorhome was built on a chassis that was not ready for production. there was a vibration in the front end. the dealer found defective wheels/bad goodyear tires. when the tank was filled, fuel leaked at the filler hose. it was discovered, that the filler hose that went to the tank was rotten. the fuel hose was replaced. view

2003-10-31 Selkirk, NY

While driving at 55 mph smell of burning styrofoam permeated the interior of the vehicle. a few seconds later, heated styrofoam begun to be ejected from driver's side air vents. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that they were aware of the problem. view

1996-04-17 Portola Va, CA

Fuel pump failed. view

2003-12-17 College Park, GA

The engine coolant constanly runs low or empty. i have to refill it all the time. now i find out i might have a leak from the coolant that is running in my oil. car also hard to start sometimes. i have a friend who has the same problem with having to fill up the engine coolant constanly. she has a 2002 model. having to fill it up that often is not normal. view

2003-12-17 Schenectady, NY

2000 jeep cherokee - brake pulsation - dealer refuses to correct - brakes replaced, rotors resurfaced 3x since bought by dealer. view

2003-12-17 Decatur, AL

Had a front end collision into the side of another vehicle whom ran a red light. we estimated our impact speed at 30 mph upon colliding together. neither front airbags deployed. suffered neck and back bruising and muscle strain. view

2003-12-17 Decatur, AL

Had a front end collision into the side of another vehicle whom ran a red light. we estimated our impact speed at 30 mph upon colliding together. neither front airbags deployed. suffered neck and back bruising and muscle strain. view

2003-12-17 Chester, PA

Fleetwood prolwer trailer (year 2003) power converter problem. i sent letters to the home office and the maryland office. i can email or fax you a copy that describes the problems. the power converter has broken three times in the last 8 months of usage. view

2003-11-03 Hermitage, PA

Truck experienced electrical system failure. as a result the truck caught on fire within two hours after being parked. the fire originated under the hood. all the under hood electrical components were melted. the heat also cracked the windshield. view

2003-11-03 Nocona, TX

When driving at any speed engine check light came on and stayed on. the vehicle was taken to a service station, they diagnosed that the transmission code #1870 component was slipping. view

2003-11-03 Tyler, TX

While driving 40 mph driver hit the brakes suddenly and vehicle hit the curb and rolled twice. upon impact, airbags did not deploy. people were ejected from the vehicle. as a result,they died. view

2003-12-17 Pickerington, OH

I have a 2001 ford windstar minivan. it has been running poorly even after an expensive tune-up, with poor acceleration, heavy shifting, missing at highway speeds, and it has stalled three times. when i took it into the dealership, they found that there was a problem with the intake manifold and isolator bolts that hold down the plastic bowl on the manifold. due to this problem, the fuel regulator, vacuum hose, l.h. valve cover, port o-rings, and isolator bolts had to be replaced. they also had to reprogram the pcm, clean the egr ports and there was also a diagnostic charge. the total bill came to $656.00 on a vehicle with only 52,000 miles on it. i feel this is a manufacturers defect since i found out the isolator bolts have been re-designed and updated indicating there was a problem with the original ones. view

2003-10-31 Mountain Home, AR

While driving during rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed. view

1996-04-17 Pacolet, SC

Running board leaks mud/water between body and running board. view

2003-10-31 West Henrietta, NY

Automatic transmission was leaking oil. dealer determined that the leak was unusual, and had to take transmission apart to find the cause of the leak. view

2003-10-31 Jackson, MN

Vehicle was parked, engine off, emergency brake was on, and vehicle rolled backwards, colliding with a tree. view

2003-10-31 Davie, FL

Dealership will not honor the nhtsa recall nhtsa 03v280000. dealer stated this recall had nothing to do with this vehicle. consumer had problems with sudden acceleration. view

2003-10-31 El Segundo, CA

When the brake pedal was depressed at any speed, the vehicle failed to stop. this resulted in extended stopping distance. the dealership replaced the master cylinder because it was leaking, but the problem recurred, then the dealership cleaned and readjusted the rear brakes. the brake pedal traveled to the ground. view

2003-10-31 Thousand Oaks, CA

Problems with vehicle's firestone tire equipment. while driving up a hill, without warning, the outside cap of the left rear tire had come off and damaged the vehicle. the tire had never gone flat before and had 6/32 and 8/32 tread remaining. the tire disintegrated at 8/32 tread remaining. view

2003-10-31 Thousand Oaks, CA

Problems with vehicle's firestone tire equipment. while driving up a hill, without warning, the outside cap of the left rear tire had come off and damaged the vehicle. the tire had never gone flat before and had 6/32 and 8/32 tread remaining. the tire disintegrated at 8/32 tread remaining. view

2003-12-17 Detroit, MI

Drivers side door handle broke. in order to exit the vehicle, the driver must roll down the window and open the vehicle from the outside. view

2003-12-17 Columbia, SC

I bought the 470 gx with 7 miles on it. it began to "lurch" at about 2500 miles. when i reported it to lexus, they agreed that this was a problem on some of the new gx's. the problem became worse, and they received authorization to replace the driveshaft. this has not corrected the problem and they are again ordering a new drive shaft. the reason i believe this is a safety issue is because it always happens at a full stop, and it feels like someone is hitting the car from behind. the safety concern is the sensation of movement of the car, this is startling and could potentially cause a driver to remove their foot from the brake. i can't tell if the car actually moves, however if it does, this could possibly lead to an accident (ie. "fender-bender" or worse at a pedestrian crossing). view

2003-12-17 Columbia, SC

I bought the 470 gx with 7 miles on it. it began to "lurch" at about 2500 miles. when i reported it to lexus, they agreed that this was a problem on some of the new gx's. the problem became worse, and they received authorization to replace the driveshaft. this has not corrected the problem and they are again ordering a new drive shaft. the reason i believe this is a safety issue is because it always happens at a full stop, and it feels like someone is hitting the car from behind. the safety concern is the sensation of movement of the car, this is startling and could potentially cause a driver to remove their foot from the brake. i can't tell if the car actually moves, however if it does, this could possibly lead to an accident (ie. "fender-bender" or worse at a pedestrian crossing). view

2003-12-17 Rockwell, NC

Shift interlock cable became disconnected, enabiling the shfit lever to be moved from the park position without depressing brake pedal. also the key can be removed from vehicle without selecting park with the shift lever. view

1996-04-17 Glastonbur, CT

Fuse missing, therefore nothing to trip instrument panel gauges to activate them. view

2003-12-17 Cuyahoga Falls, OH

1998 dodge dakota has worn lower ball joints - manufacturer did not install grease fittings to allow for proper preventative maintenance. view

2003-12-17 Baldwin, MD

Failure of left inner tie rod with emergency repair in 1999 dodge durango. view

2003-10-31 Royal Palm Beach, FL

Problems with brake pedal assembly. the consumer was unable to schedule an appointment, because the dealership claimed they did not know about any recall. view

2003-10-31 Brentwood, TN

Vehicle roll back occurred when gear shift was knocked out of park. while the vehicle was in park, the consumer's granddaughter accidentally hit the gear shift stick and the vehicle rolled backwards. (the consumer has since sold the vehicle) view

2003-10-31 Boothwyn, PA

Air bag light remains illuminated on dashboard. the air bag light remained on long after the vehicle was running. the problem was intermittent. the dealer said that the cause of the problem was traced to the wiring harness. the consumer requested reimbursement. view

2003-10-31 Dumfries, VA

While driving 5 mph in reverse and turning left into a parking space passenger's side front wheel separated from the suspension, and vehicle collapsed. independent shop stated that ball joints pins were rusted and broke. there were no injuries. view

2003-10-31 Northport, NY

Problems with vehicle's transmission, seat belts do not latch, driver's seat reclines by itself. the radio went out and the engine made a grinding noise view

2003-10-31 Northport, NY

Problems with vehicle's transmission, seat belts do not latch, driver's seat reclines by itself. the radio went out and the engine made a grinding noise view

2003-10-31 Northport, NY

Problems with vehicle's transmission, seat belts do not latch, driver's seat reclines by itself. the radio went out and the engine made a grinding noise view

2003-10-31 Northport, NY

Problems with vehicle's transmission, seat belts do not latch, driver's seat reclines by itself. the radio went out and the engine made a grinding noise view

1996-04-17 Glastonbur, CT

Trip odometer missing from dashboard. view

2003-10-31 Bay Village, OH

While driving at various speeds accelerator pedal stuck, causing sudden acceleration. also, egr valve and other engine parts were replaced several times by the dealer, but problems still occurring . view

2003-10-31 Bay Village, OH

While driving at various speeds accelerator pedal stuck, causing sudden acceleration. also, egr valve and other engine parts were replaced several times by the dealer, but problems still occurring . view

2003-12-17 Huntington Beach, CA

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for wheel alignment, and technician indicated that left side frame where the coil spring was located cracked. view

2003-12-17 Baxter, MN

While driving at 50 mph vehicle caught on fire. there was a lot smoke and flames under the hood. view

2003-11-03 Cordova, TN

While driving 25 mph transmission failed without warning. as a result, vehicle caught on fire. view

2003-12-17 Gaithersburg, MD

While driving at 10 mph the consumer applied the brakes and brake pedal went to the floor, brakes failed completely. this resulted in extended stopping distance. consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop. dealer indicated the hose connected to the master cylinder needed to be replaced. view

2003-12-17 Chapin, SC

Harmonic balancer failure. view

2003-12-17 Frankfort, KY

I have a 2003 wrangler with a 5-speed transmission. i have had a problem when shifting into second and third gear. it is either hard to get into gear or it grinds as it goes in. the dealership has looked at three different times and has found no problem. the vehicle now has 14,000 miles on it and it now seems to be worse during colder weather. view

2003-11-03 New Haven, CT

Vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds or when coming to a complete stop. vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, and they informed consumer that the engine needed to be replaced. view

2003-11-03 Independence, MO

While opening the tailgate the straps broke and caused the tailgate to collapse completely to the ground. dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was not covered under a recall. view

1996-04-17 Cleveland, OH

Manufacturer uses improper 'o' ring in air conditioner, causing air conditioner to leak. view

2003-11-03 San Jose, CA

While consumer was looking under the hood the hood fell and hit the consumer on the back. dealer determined that the struts broke and replaced them. view

2003-11-03 Hammond, IN

While the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change dealer indicated that head gasket was leaking coolant from the manifold. view

2003-11-03 Champlin, MN

While traveling at 55 mph vehicle lost power and did not go into third or forth gear. vehicle would not go over 20 mph, it almost resulted in a rear end collision. dealer said that transmission totally failed and needed to be replaced. view

2003-11-03 Jackson, CA

While driving 50 mph vehicle hit another vehicle, and the front air bags did not deploy. the passenger was transported to the emergency room due to chest injuries. view

2003-12-17 Orange, CA

The car was driving fine all along. then in the everning when i started to drive, i noticed the transmission can't shift up and the speedometer is gone, and the transmission warning light turns on. dealer called back and wanted to charge $150 for diagnostic service because they claimed to have 3 problems. obviously this is all related so trying to rack up on diagnostic is noticed. then they reported that the problem was a malfunction transmission control module which also shorted out the input and output speed sensors. the total repair bill is $600. and the car has only 52k miles. spoke to chrsyler customer assistance. they do not admit it is a component or design defect. and they will not reimburst or pay for the repair. view

2003-12-17 Orange, CA

The car was driving fine all along. then in the everning when i started to drive, i noticed the transmission can't shift up and the speedometer is gone, and the transmission warning light turns on. dealer called back and wanted to charge $150 for diagnostic service because they claimed to have 3 problems. obviously this is all related so trying to rack up on diagnostic is noticed. then they reported that the problem was a malfunction transmission control module which also shorted out the input and output speed sensors. the total repair bill is $600. and the car has only 52k miles. spoke to chrsyler customer assistance. they do not admit it is a component or design defect. and they will not reimburst or pay for the repair. view

2003-12-17 Boca Raton, FL

The ocean salt ate the rotors. when this occurred the brakes and the pads were damaged. manufacturer was providing no assistance although they were aware of the problem. gm dealership wanted $1350.00 to replace brake pads and rotors. view

2003-12-17 Tuscaloosa, AL

Consumer heard a loud noise, and vehicle caught on fire. there was lots of smoke and flames under the hood. dealer notified. view

2003-12-17 Uniondale, NY

Consumer smelled fuel outside the vehicle. view

2003-12-17 Islip, NY

Heater core had a melt down. as a result, consumer was unable to clear the truck which resulted in poor visibility. this occurred while driving in a snow storm. view

1996-04-17 Flagstaff, AZ

Plastic fuel tank leaks at plastic weld of rollover valve. view

2003-12-17 Charlotte, NC

Steering locked while driving. consumer stated steering was replaced, however the problem still exists. view

2003-12-17 Riviera Beach, FL

While driving at any speed vehicle shook. consumer took vehicle to the dealer, where the tires were rotated and aligned. the problem still persisted after alignment. dealer admitted, something was wrong with the tires due to cracks. view

2003-11-03 Broken Arrow, OK

While driving at 35 mph another vehicle collided with consumer's vehicle on the front passenger's side. the consumer's child was seated in a child seat that was built into the vehicle. the five point harness that was restraining the child became undone. four persons were in the vehicle at the time of the collision, and three sustained minor injuries. 2003 chevrolet venture was involved in a collision with another vehicle. during the collision the built in child seat five point harness became unbuckled. four people were in the vehicle at the time of the collision. one of the passengers was a child that was seated in the built in child seat. the four passengers sustained minor injuries. view

2003-11-03 Apalachin, NY

While driving, the steering had become difficult when making right and left hand turns. the dealer was notified and stated it was possibly the rack and pinion. the steering locked. view

2003-11-03 North Tonawanda, NY

While driving during rainy weather windshield wipers intermittently failed. view

2003-11-03 Braddock, PA

Ongoing problem with vehicle stalling without warning. vehicle could be driven 5 mph or 55 mph the problem would still occur. vehicle had been inspected by the dealer on three occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. view

2003-11-03 Old Town, ME

There was a delay in engaging gears. vehicle jumped forward or backward unexpectedly. took vehicle to dealer, dealer stated transmission needed replacing. view

2003-11-03 Greenville, SC

While driving at various speeds vehicle stalled without warning. dealer had not been able to duplicate the problem. also, windshield wipers worked intermittently. view

2003-11-03 Greenville, SC

While driving at various speeds vehicle stalled without warning. dealer had not been able to duplicate the problem. also, windshield wipers worked intermittently. view

2003-12-17 Lake Helen, FL

The left rear tail light bulb melted inside the socket, causing the tail lights to fail. view

1995-07-11 Burnsville, MN

Automatic transmission shifted out of gear while parked. view

2003-12-17 Middleport, OH

While driving 50 mph or more the rear of the vehicle experienced poor stability and was unsafe to drive. the dealer stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. view

2003-11-04 Portsmouth, VA

When the vehicle was started, there was an explosion. there was a breakage in the intake manifold and melting on the underside of the engine dumping shroud. a small fire was burned on the engine block when the shroud was removed. view

2003-12-17 Springfield, MO

I drive a 2001 fleetwood 36' expedition, it had about 21,00 miles at this time. on october 20, 2003 i had a r/f steering tire blowout s/e of st. louis mo. around 5pm. had road service put on a used tire. spent the night in sullivan mo. at a flying-j about 75 miles down the road. the morning of the 21st. i checked all tires for correct pressure. none were found to be low (100psi). continued trip to springfield, mo. where after about 130 miles a l/r inside dual blew.these are michelin tires size xrv 235-80r-22.5. the front tire was in shreds and i had no way of hauling it. i like michelin tires and so order 6 new xze tires. they were just put on today. so at this time the dealer has the inside tire wating for the michelin rep. to look at it. the dealer says it looks like a text book case for low tire pressure. i explained to him that i'm meticulous about protecting and safe guarding my m.h.. i keep it clean, tire covers on, protected on the tires, tire pressure checked befor trip,during,and headed home. during any long storage some weight is keep on the jacks. i have a friend in florida that has a m.h. like mine and he has blown 3 of these tires this year also. acording to the dealer, michelin will not warranty this tire, but he will try. most things i'm reading on the internet are that most people are having the same type of problems with this tire that i have had. seems to be a lot of them and michelin is not responding to its custermers with any kind of satisfaction. also michelin change there chart on this tire from the old (100psi.) which is stamped on the old ones, to (110psi.) which is stamped on the new ones. i called michelin about the time they made this change and the lady i talked to told me that they only made the change to meet standards with the rest of the industry. she also said it was ok to put this pressure in the old (100psi.) tires. thanks garry williams. view

2003-12-18 Castleton, NY

We have owned this 2000 ford windstar since february of 2002. i have lost count of how many times we have taken it back to the dealer because of the poor gas mileage. it was getting 13 mpg and the dealer said that was normal. but over the past 3 months we have taken it back to the dealer 8 times because of the check engine light. the dealership has replaced the upper/lower intake gaskets, fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel line, mass oxygen flow sensor, both o2 sensors, valve cover gaskets, and a couple of other things too. the gas mileage actually got worse after several of the repairs. we are averaging between 9 - 10 mpg. in addition to the engine problems, our door locks don't work right and the interior lights don't work at all automatically...we have to turn them on and off. the door locks on the sliding doors have to worked by hand. i am so sick and tired of this car. we have had to cancel two road trips because of the problems, because i don't trust the car out of town. it already left me stranded overnight because the transmission blew up two months after we bought it. view

2003-12-18 Castleton, NY

We have owned this 2000 ford windstar since february of 2002. i have lost count of how many times we have taken it back to the dealer because of the poor gas mileage. it was getting 13 mpg and the dealer said that was normal. but over the past 3 months we have taken it back to the dealer 8 times because of the check engine light. the dealership has replaced the upper/lower intake gaskets, fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel line, mass oxygen flow sensor, both o2 sensors, valve cover gaskets, and a couple of other things too. the gas mileage actually got worse after several of the repairs. we are averaging between 9 - 10 mpg. in addition to the engine problems, our door locks don't work right and the interior lights don't work at all automatically...we have to turn them on and off. the door locks on the sliding doors have to worked by hand. i am so sick and tired of this car. we have had to cancel two road trips because of the problems, because i don't trust the car out of town. it already left me stranded overnight because the transmission blew up two months after we bought it. view

2003-11-04 Irving, TX

On 2 separate occasions vehicle experienced input and output sensor failure. the sensor controls and communicates with the rpms and transmission, per consumer. when this failure occurs vehicle immediately drops into second gear and accelerates from 30 - 60 mph,without accelerator pedal being depressed. the dealership and manufacturer are aware of the failure and are replacing sensor with a newer model. view

2003-11-04 Robbins, TN

Driver's side seat belt does not release from the retractor. view

2003-11-04 Baltimore, MD

While driving transmission light appeared on the dashboard. then, the vehicle lost speed. view

2003-11-04 Grand Rapids, MI

Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment. this was as a result of the upper/lower ball joints/ inner tie rod/ front shocks/rear shocks, and front brake rotor and pads being defective, and needed to be replaced. view

2003-11-04 Grand Rapids, MI

Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment. this was as a result of the upper/lower ball joints/ inner tie rod/ front shocks/rear shocks, and front brake rotor and pads being defective, and needed to be replaced. view

1996-06-24 Palm Bay, FL

Front brakes failed twice. view

1995-07-11 Las Cruces, NM

Vehicles seat belt buckle red push in button has fallen in and renderd seat inoperative, is under recall, mfr stated vin is not included (95v-103.011). view

2003-10-30 Hibbing, MN

I have a 1999 dodge durango which just turned 30,000 miles and brought it to the dealer on approximately october 9th, 2003, to have it checked over, because warranty is up november 1. i was astounded when the dealership told me the ball joints were wearing, and would eventually need replacing. i saw the broadcast on "eye on america" on 10/26/2003. i am in the dilemma of weather or not to get the extended warranty or wait to see if there is a recall. view

2003-10-30 Hibbing, MN

I have a 1999 dodge durango which just turned 30,000 miles and brought it to the dealer on approximately october 9th, 2003, to have it checked over, because warranty is up november 1. i was astounded when the dealership told me the ball joints were wearing, and would eventually need replacing. i saw the broadcast on "eye on america" on 10/26/2003. i am in the dilemma of weather or not to get the extended warranty or wait to see if there is a recall. view

2003-12-18 Kent, WA

Failure in the dutch star motorhome with spqartan chassis electrical wiring causes loss of throttle control. became apparent when turning in front of car on 2 lane road - car had to brake hard to avoid accident. has reoccurred several times. view

2003-12-18 Kent, WA

Failure in the dutch star motorhome with spqartan chassis electrical wiring causes loss of throttle control. became apparent when turning in front of car on 2 lane road - car had to brake hard to avoid accident. has reoccurred several times. view

2003-11-04 Melbourne, FL

While driving, smoke entered the cabin which was caused by the head gasket blowing out and leaking oil onto the exhaust pipe and catalytic converter. the mechanic replaced the head gasket. the manufacturer redesigned an upgraded the head gasket. the van had 4 cylinders, and 2.4 liter engine. the fumes and smoke made the consumer and his wife sick. (sinus and coughing which existed two weeks after) view

2003-12-18 The Woodlands, TX

2003 honda crv ex - when reducing speed transmission fails to downshift and begins to make grinding noise. once stopped grinding continues then gears re-engage and lunges suv forward quickly. luckily no one was in front of me at the lights!! to remedy - i had to restart the engine from park position. problem repeated itself at the next intersection and engine light engaged - i took to dealership for tests - stated engine light report states "transmission failure" but no other info provided. dealer could not replicate by driving and was told that i must continue to drive until the problem occurs again. view

2003-12-18 Rancho Mirage, CA

Front seat belts in 1999 cl500 will not retract. mercedes service department advised it would cost over $900.00 to replace as they can not be repaired. this seems excesstive for a car a little over 4 years old and i believe represents a safety issue that should be taken car of even after warrenty. view

2003-12-18 West Orange, NJ

While driving tread separated on the front inside tires. consumer heard a loud bumping noise coming from the front of the vehicle. dealerships was notified, but was unable to resolve the problem. size 2255518 please provide the dot number. view

2003-12-18 West Orange, NJ

While driving tread separated on the front inside tires. consumer heard a loud bumping noise coming from the front of the vehicle. dealerships was notified, but was unable to resolve the problem. size 2255518 please provide the dot number. view

2003-12-18 Belleview, FL

When braking left rear brake locked up, causing the truck to pull to the left. dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved. view

1995-07-11 Wallkill, NY

Brake noisy and vehicle vibrates out of control when braking, due to hard spots on pads. view

2003-10-30 Durham, CT

1997 dodge grand caravan car serpentine belt was making noise. was told it was worn and needed to be replaced. replaced serpentine belt. drove car in heavy rain, serpentine belt fell off. towed car to dealer replaced belt and sent me on my way. same day drove car in heavy rain, serpentine belt fell off. towed car to dealer. dealer checked with chrysler on fixes. installed a clip. this was suppose to solve my problems. no heavy rain for a while. then, drove my car in heavy rain, serpentine belt fell off again. towed car to dealer. was told they were going to replace the tensioner and that was pretty much all they could do. they suggested that i don't drive the car into puddles. we all know that this is impossible. stated to the dealer, that i drove through puddles with no problems before they replaced the serpentine belt. i've only had this problem since it was replaced. they did not have a answer for me, again they said "you shouldn't be driving in puddles". i asked if i cannot drive in puddles what am i supposed to do. they said turn around and find a different route. i find this hard to believe. what if i'm on a highway? should i turn around? i've done some searching on the web and have found that i am not the only person who owns a caravan that is having this problem. view

2003-10-27 Bullhead City, AZ

A cooper tire's [discoverer h/t-size p235/75 i5 m+s-dot uthl g5u4700 m5r] tread came off while driving hwy 95 in nevada. it did approx. $2500.00 damage to my 98 ford explorer's left rear quarter panel.. cooper originally said they were going to pay for damages.they blame underinflation and that is a big lie. i checked the pressure that very same day! view

2003-10-27 North Smithfield, RI

Brake rotors warped for the 3rd time in 13k miles.....very dangerous because there were no puddles or hard braking involed as the dealer trys to pin the blame on driving habbits and weather....what happens when im towing???? view

2003-12-10 Pinellas Park, FL

The transmission on the 2001 sport trac went out, it only had 42,000 miles on it. it was one month over the 3 years. the car was service every 3 thousand miles for oil change, 31,000 thousand for transmission service. i took my receipt into the ford auto in st. petersburg. i am not happy to have this happen i did everything to keep my car in top shape. it was not neglected in any way. ford auto said their was not a thing they could do. why not ? where i had the transmission fixed, because it was on a weekend when it went out, told me he has had a lot on the explorer in with the same problem one of them was as low as 37,000 miles. this seems to be a problem, you should either fix it or pay to have them fix. view

2003-12-10 Vail, AZ

We recently purchased a 2004 ford f-150 super crew, my 5 year old daughter was getting into the back seat of the vehicle, and she put her hand into the door jam area where there is what looks like a "scissor" hinge. if the door is not all the way open and a finger gets caught in there the door if pushed open closes the hinge. my daughters top left middle finger was almost completely severed off. she was taken to a local hospital where she received stiches and was referred to a hand surgeon. this hinge should be looked at and possibly redesigned, the only way to remove her finger from the hinge was to close the door slightly. view

2003-10-27 Foresthill, CA

2001 mazda tribute transmission failure. this has occ'd twice. last winter on an los angeles freeway in the middle of the night and last week on a mountain road. this is the second transmission failure. both times it was replaced under warranty but i am afraid it will occur again. view

2003-10-27 Owings Mills, MD

After the signal light turned green driver stepped on accelerator pedal, the engine revved, but the vehicle would not move. vehicle towed to a repair shop for transmission problem. view

2003-10-27 Owings Mills, MD

After the signal light turned green driver stepped on accelerator pedal, the engine revved, but the vehicle would not move. vehicle towed to a repair shop for transmission problem. view

2003-10-27 Portsmouth, OH

While driving 45 mph front right tire blew out. this caused the driver to almost lose control of vehicle. had managed to pull to side of the road to change tire. took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic could not find the cause. view

2003-12-10 Chapel Hill, NC

I bought a 1991 ford explorer 1 1/2 years ago from a neighbor who said he was tired of putting brakes on it. since he had just done it again, i didn't expect any trouble for a while. 17,000 miles later, all brake pads, calipers etc., needed to be replaced again. it is averaging 20,000 miles on this vehicle. the mechanic said this model was "bad for pushing the pads off the shoes." while paying my bill, i noticed another similar vehicle on the rack getting the same thing done. is this an epidemic or am i just unlucky? i have contacted ford customer assistance and they say there are no recalls on this subject and nothing is wrong. right! vin is 1fmdu34x0mub96336 i can't get this to send without entering something on the equipment pages which does not apply. please ignore. view

1995-07-11 Elizabeth, PA

Vehicles transmission was able to be moved while parked with no key, caused severe damage. view

2003-12-10 Chapel Hill, NC

I bought a 1991 ford explorer 1 1/2 years ago from a neighbor who said he was tired of putting brakes on it. since he had just done it again, i didn't expect any trouble for a while. 17,000 miles later, all brake pads, calipers etc., needed to be replaced again. it is averaging 20,000 miles on this vehicle. the mechanic said this model was "bad for pushing the pads off the shoes." while paying my bill, i noticed another similar vehicle on the rack getting the same thing done. is this an epidemic or am i just unlucky? i have contacted ford customer assistance and they say there are no recalls on this subject and nothing is wrong. right! vin is 1fmdu34x0mub96336 i can't get this to send without entering something on the equipment pages which does not apply. please ignore. view

2003-12-10 Holbrook, AZ

2000 wrangler sport, 4.0 liter, 5-speed transmission - loud transmission noises at idle with clutch out. took it back to dealer (earnhardt's jeep in tempe) twice when vehicle still under warranty. dealer replaced clutch once, which resolved problem with gear sticking but not noise problem. dealer said noise problem common to that year and no fix as yet, but said i would be eligible for fix when factory developed one. went to tate's in holbrook yesterday. they showed me on computer that there is now a factory identified fix involving replacing a shaft and bushing or bearing in the transfer case, but said they won't fix mine since out of warranty. wrote a letter to earnhardt's but haven't heard anything yet. fix is 21-001-01 dated february, 2001. view

2003-12-10 Cape Coral, FL

Along with the on going problems i have with my 2000 ford focus, i recently stalled while sitting at the light, i came to find that my positive battery cable was so corroded and burt. causing me to stall. i had taken it to the dealer in august of 2003 they claimed to have inspected and rerouted the battery cable and torqued the pinch bolt. they told me i needed a new battery and offered to do this for me for 190.00 i declined the offer, never did they mention the cables, i had the battery replaced that same day. several weeks later my battery light comes on, i take it back to the dealer and they tell me it's my fault and now the alternator will need to be replaced and the frayed positive cable which is burnt completely is not their fault. they tell me that they will not fix the battery cables unless i pay 390.00 to have the alternator fixed. these issues with my car are as a direct result from this battery cable issue. there are also still many other issues with this car including a leak which they think means the car is actually cracked in half. the service advisor verbally attacks me and gives me the finger and tells me to talk to the hand. the service manager steps in and does nothing to help me. in the meantime i all i wanted was the cables replaced as it is stated in the recall. so i can dump the piece of crap. view

2003-07-16 Huntington Woods, MI

Consumer states that the front right tie rod snapped. the vehicle was driven all that day. it was parked in the garage until later on. consumer's husband attempted to back up but didn't have no control of the front end. vehicle was towed for repairs the following morning. view

2003-10-27 Phoenix, AZ

When stopping at a stop air bag indication light began flashing, and passenger's side aig bag deployed inadvertently. air bag smashed the windshield and console. view

2003-10-27 Ludington, MI

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for an oil change, and mechanic advised the consumer that oil rusted from inside. also. steering wheel was not working properly when making left or right turns. view

2003-10-27 Venetia, PA

Consumer started vehicle and proceeded to put it into drive. when he heard a grinding noise coming from the front. consumer went to investigate the noise, and noticed that front driver's side tire fell off. had vehicle towed to dealer. view

2003-10-27 San Antonio, TX

The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for recall 03504 related to repairs of the driver's side seat bolt. the dealer promised to have vehicle for only a couple of hours, however the vehicle remained at dealer for one week. view

2003-10-27 Lomita, CA

Email fwd fm mary peterson/ fhwa re four defective continental general tires, would like to file a defect claim against continental general tire company. the tread on the tires separated. general tire. view

2003-10-27 Alexandria, VA

While the vehicle was parked, and the key was out of the ignition, the passenger front air bag deployed inadvertently. no injuries were reported. the cause had not been determined. view

1995-07-11 Tenosha, WI

Seat belt on drivers side will not stay fasten. view

2003-12-10 Macungie, PA

1998 kia sportage- tail gate cable is freezing up, called kia which has a recall on this part but no on my vin. having a problem opening tail gate. view

2003-11-04 Junior, WV

This 1999 chevrolet malibu was purchased in july 2001 in had a water leaking problem took 3 tries before they found it needed thermostat gasket didn't even have one in it they sold it to me .this way with a promise it had been fixed. within the first year i had the car they had to replace both front wheel bearings & strut bushings. then the alternator went out & it cause my battery to go bad overcharged it they replaced alternator but refused to re-emburse me for the battery. then ignition switch caused problem with anti-theft system would not start. had that replaced in march 2002. then anti-lock brake system went out had to have it replaced window switch very slow had to be cleaned another one not working at all now, not covered under warranty, at this time also had to have anti theft system fixed again light on all the time another bad ignition switch. also had blower motor & relay switch for heater to go out over the summer most of the interior lights have long ago burnt out & had to be replaced lock out for trunk lid also broke not covered on warranty. hub caps have lug nuts made in them that screw onto your lug bolts stripped out when took for repairs by dealer refused to replace them because they cost $500.00 for a new set. so i purchased the lug nut part & repalced it myself at a dealership for $10.00 set of 5. november of 2002 brakes & rotors were replaced in jan. 2003 brake pads replaced again in march 2003 pads replaced again in july 2003 pads replaced once again then in sept. 2003 master cylinder replaced in oct. 2003 master cylinder replaced again now it's nov 2003 & master cylinder being replaced again tomorrow.these cars have a real brake problem that needs to be fixed it's costing a fortune. view

2003-11-03 Manhattan Beach, CA

After the dealership performed the ignition switch recall the defect reoccurred. dealership was refusing the fix the problem, indicating that the ignition switch component that failed was not the recalled component. view

2003-11-03 Burlington, NC

While driving the vehicle at 45 mph consumer hit a wooden box head on. upon impact, neither of the front air bags deployed. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. view

2003-11-03 Perris, CA

Consumer feels that there is a design flaw in the brake system. this flaw results in excessive brake pad wear. only the outside brake pads wear. as a result, brake pads need to be continuously replaced. view

2003-11-03 Salina, KS

While driving over bumps, the vehicle would shake, making it very difficult for the driver to control the vehicle. the consumer noticed that the vehicle was to the right. the service dealer stated that the upper/lower ball joints and the inner tie rods were prematurely worn and an alignment would have been of no help. the service dealer recommended a replacement of the worn parts as the problem would only get worse and would become a safety issue. the consumer was informed the vehicle needed brakes. view

2003-11-03 Salina, KS

While driving over bumps, the vehicle would shake, making it very difficult for the driver to control the vehicle. the consumer noticed that the vehicle was to the right. the service dealer stated that the upper/lower ball joints and the inner tie rods were prematurely worn and an alignment would have been of no help. the service dealer recommended a replacement of the worn parts as the problem would only get worse and would become a safety issue. the consumer was informed the vehicle needed brakes. view

2003-10-31 Springfield, NJ

While driving, unexpectedly the 4-wheel drive light went off. when this occurred, it rendered the 4 wheel drive inoperative. this was caused by a failure in the tcm module. the dealership reprogrammed the tcm module, but the problem recurred. several tsb bulletins were issued on this problem. view

2003-10-31 Port Arthur, TX

While driving the abs warning light illuminated on the dashboard. a defective abs module caused this to occur. the dealership replaced the module. view

2003-10-31 Arlington, TX

The vehicle's power steering experienced the same defect as stated in recall 02 v 286 000, but the vehicle identification number not included in the recall. there was a popping sound and a slight effect to the right. view

1995-07-07 Traverse Cit, MI

The front passengers seat belts failed during an accident. view

2003-12-17 La Habra, CA

The driver's side power window didn't go down, the passenger's side power window operates intermittently. the window motor must be replaced. the anti-lock brakes were inoperative, and dodge neglected to repair an oil valve which caused the engine to fail. the vehicle was involved in a fender bender after the leaving the dealership, the consumer believed it was due to the anti-lock brakes. view

2003-12-17 La Habra, CA

The driver's side power window didn't go down, the passenger's side power window operates intermittently. the window motor must be replaced. the anti-lock brakes were inoperative, and dodge neglected to repair an oil valve which caused the engine to fail. the vehicle was involved in a fender bender after the leaving the dealership, the consumer believed it was due to the anti-lock brakes. view

2003-12-17 La Habra, CA

The driver's side power window didn't go down, the passenger's side power window operates intermittently. the window motor must be replaced. the anti-lock brakes were inoperative, and dodge neglected to repair an oil valve which caused the engine to fail. the vehicle was involved in a fender bender after the leaving the dealership, the consumer believed it was due to the anti-lock brakes. view

2003-12-17 Anthony, NM

Bed started separating from the body of the vehicle on both rear sides. dealer admitted they had a problem with those vehicles. manufacturer was nasty, and indicated that by law they guaranteed vehicle for three years or 36000 miles. view

2003-12-17 Issaquah, WA

When at a stop with the heat on front windshield fogged up, and consumer smelled smoke inside the vehicle. dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved. view

2003-11-03 Brooklyn, NY

Vehicle comes equipped with side air bags which are located in the front seat backs. the padding wasn't properly designed when manufactured. as a result, seat cover material is ripping, which will eventually leave the box containing the side air bag exposed. also, at 33,000 miles the head gasket developed a leak and destroyed the engine motor. view

2003-11-03 Brooklyn, NY

Vehicle comes equipped with side air bags which are located in the front seat backs. the padding wasn't properly designed when manufactured. as a result, seat cover material is ripping, which will eventually leave the box containing the side air bag exposed. also, at 33,000 miles the head gasket developed a leak and destroyed the engine motor. view

2003-11-03 Steamboat Springs, CO

While driving at 30 mph hood secondary latch failed to hold the hood. as a result the hood flew open, and obstructed driver's view. recall 97v095000 dealt with this issue. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. view

2003-11-03 Miami, FL

While driving on a busy street at 10 mph, the passenger's front tire tread separated, causing damage to the front fender and bumper. the tire was a uniroyal - tiger paw, tire size pz25/60/16r, dot number unknown at this time. the tire was aftermarket equipment. view

2003-11-03 Miami, FL

While driving on a busy street at 10 mph, the passenger's front tire tread separated, causing damage to the front fender and bumper. the tire was a uniroyal - tiger paw, tire size pz25/60/16r, dot number unknown at this time. the tire was aftermarket equipment. view

1995-07-07 Renton, WA

The vehicle can be out in gear without key being in the ignition. please describe. view

2003-12-17 Amherst, NY

I bought a 2004 toyota corolla in july of 2003, not even two months of having the car i am having a problem. in september when i started to use my heat, i smelled a rotten egg/sulfur smell. it is terrible!!!....i called the dealership on it and they told me to switch gas, so i switched gas. three gas stations later and 2 months later i am still having the same problem. i don't know what the health regulations or environmental protection agency laws are against sulfur being emitted into someone's lungs and the air. obviously, something is wrong and it is only going to snowball. i have called every dealership in western new york and tried to get an answer. my answer was "deal with it" from jim callaghan, in williamsville ny. there should be a huge recall on this vehicle. otherwise a huge lawsuit will be coming from me if i don't get any action from toyota on this vehicle. view

2003-12-17 Centreville, VA

The abs module on my 1999 vw passat has gone bad. i have read other posts about such failures. it went out when my car had about 105 k miles. though that is a lot of miles, i don't see why a lot of high way driving would cause the abs module to fail. it's also a very costly fix. 1200 for the part and then another 200 for labor. that's 1500. my car is less than 5 years old. view

2003-11-03 Milton, FL

Cruise control engages without warning. view

2003-11-03 Tyler, TX

While driving 40 mph driver hit the brakes suddenly and vehicle hit the curb and rolled twice. upon impact, airbags did not deploy. people were ejected from the vehicle. as a result,they died. view

2003-11-03 Albion, MI

While driving, the vehicle swerved to the left without warning and the vehicle to hit a tree and rolled over. the dealer believed that the cause was due to front end suspension failure, however the airbags deployed upon impact. view

2003-11-03 Rifle, CO

On two occasions the vehicle's air bag failed to deploy. once while driving between 40/45 mph the vehicle skidded on a block of ice. as a result, the driver lost control of vehicle and it rolled over several times coming to rest in a ditch. none of the air bags deployed. the consumer sustained a broken neck, loss of front teeth and a concussion. the vehicle was totaled. the second failure occurred when the driver over corrected the steering wheel and lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle flipped and rolled landing on it's roof. none of the air bags deployed. the consumer suffered another broken neck, major facial injuries, bruises and swelling. the vehicle was totaled. view

2003-12-17 Ameherst, NY

I bought a 2004 toyota corolla in july of 2003, not even two months of having the car i am having a problem. in september when i started to use my heat, i smelled a rotten egg/sulfer smell. it is terrible!!!..i called the dealership on it and they told me to switch gas, so i switched gas. three gas stations later and 2 monts later i am still having the same problem. i don't konw what the health regulations are to breathing in sulfide, but it can't be good for someone. the epa must have some action against emiting sulfer into the air, that is why they have cadalitic converters. if the converter is a defect on the car, it is obviously not working. i have called every dealership in western ny and tried to get an answer or solution to this problem. my answer was "deal with it" from jim culligan in williamsville ny. i also got drive 20 miles to the indian reservation for your gas. if toyota can not take responsibilty for there action, then action needs to be brough to them.if i don't get some sort of resolution to my problem. toyota will be recieving a lawsuit from me. view

2003-12-17 Schertz, TX

2001 monter sport xls 2wd 46,000 miles. when vehicle is in motion at any rate of speed the steering feels loose and is also rattling. causes extra effort in stabilizing vehicle in a single direction. was taken to two san antonio based dealers gillman mitsubishi san antonio and northpoint mitsubishi. northpoint mitsubishi diagnosed that the steering column needs to be replaced. although mitsubishi provides powertrain warranty which includes suspension, drivetrain to 60,000 miles mitsubishi corp denied warranty coverage stating that it is not included in the powertrain warranty. after explaining to mitsubishi corp that this is a matter of highway safety the still refuse to rectify the problem. view

2003-12-17 Bronx, NY

While driving 50 mph vehicle spun out of control. dealer stated the tires were for the summer not winter conditions. while driving at 50 mph 2004 infiniti g35 spun out of control during light snowy conditions. tire equipment has no winter traction and consumer was not told this information by sales representative. tire equipment are michelin pilot sport radial x 225/45 r 18 (front) and 245/45 r 18 (rear). view

2003-12-17 Bronx, NY

While driving 50 mph vehicle spun out of control. dealer stated the tires were for the summer not winter conditions. while driving at 50 mph 2004 infiniti g35 spun out of control during light snowy conditions. tire equipment has no winter traction and consumer was not told this information by sales representative. tire equipment are michelin pilot sport radial x 225/45 r 18 (front) and 245/45 r 18 (rear). view

1995-07-12 Fort Worth, TX

The fuel injectors caught fire. view

2003-11-03 Altoona, PA

Rear seat belts are inoperative, making it impossible for consumer to install any type of child seat. view

2003-11-03 White Plains, NY

The abs system malfunctioned, causing the sensor light to stay on. view

2003-11-03 Billings, MT

While driving 35 mph, consumer slowed to make a turn and vehicle stalled. the consumer was unable to steer due to the steering wheel being immobile. dealer was informed, but the manufacturer was not. view

2003-11-03 Billings, MT

While driving 35 mph, consumer slowed to make a turn and vehicle stalled. the consumer was unable to steer due to the steering wheel being immobile. dealer was informed, but the manufacturer was not. view

2003-11-03 Rifle, CO

While driving at highway speeds, the driver over compensated when turning steering wheel and lost control of the vehicle. as a result, the vehicle flipped over. none of the air bags deployed. the consumer sustained a broken neck and injuries to the arm/face and head. the vehicle was totaled. view

2003-11-03 Texarkana, AR

Brake lights stopped operating. dealer determined that the circuit board malfunctioned and replaced it. view

2003-11-03 Texarkana, AR

Brake lights stopped operating. dealer determined that the circuit board malfunctioned and replaced it. view

2003-11-03 Truckee, CA

In february 2002 vehicle was involved in a collision while driving 35 mph. driver tapped on the brake pedal and the vehicle went into a spin. then, vehicle hit a cliff, and rolled onto the left side. consumer received a safety campaign letter, indicating a problem with the anti lock brake system. consumer suspected that anti lock brake system failure was the cause of the collision. view

2003-11-03 Cinnaminson, NJ

During the day odometer is hard to view. dealer states that it is the new design for the 2003 models. view

2003-11-03 Davie, FL

Nhtsa recall 02 v 340 000/bank angle sensor on motorcycle: consumer stated dealer was unable to honor the recall due to numerous cracks on the motorcycle frame. view

1995-07-12 Mission, KS

The bolts taht held the metal brackets that supprted the rollers guiding the serpentine fan belt sheared. view

2003-12-17 Pittsburgh, PA

Technician indicated the original antifreeze which gm used in the buick lesabre damaged the intake manifold and the head gasket. both needed to be replaced. fumes from the toxic antifreeze caused the consumer to experience nauseousness and dizziness. dealer notified. view

2003-12-17 Pittsburgh, PA

Technician indicated the original antifreeze which gm used in the buick lesabre damaged the intake manifold and the head gasket. both needed to be replaced. fumes from the toxic antifreeze caused the consumer to experience nauseousness and dizziness. dealer notified. view

2003-12-17 Elkridge, MD

The serpentine belt fell off intermittently. dealer indicated the need to install bracket to retain the serpentine belt. view

2003-11-03 Santa Rosa, CA

While driving at 35 mph, the driver heard a dragging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the consumer pulled over and noticed that the gas tank was hanging from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. the dealer rebuilt the fuel straps to the tank the next day. the fuel line coupled and had broken. the van stopped as the remaining gas in line spilled onto the street. view

2003-12-17 Fairfield, OH

Horn switch failed intermittently. view

2003-12-17 Lake Zurich, IL

While driving rear wheel bearing vibrated,making a loud noise. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. view

2003-12-17 Beaumont, TX

While driving at speeds between 50-60 mph vehicle vibrated. the dealer determined that the vibration was caused but tire tread separation. view

2003-12-17 Beaumont, TX

While driving at speeds between 50-60 mph vehicle vibrated. the dealer determined that the vibration was caused but tire tread separation. view

2003-11-03 Hudson, NY

Century model# 4595-fzf, while the child was carried and fully restrained in the child seat,the handle broke, causing the seat to fall to the ground. the child did not fall out of the seat, but the child sustained a small bump on the back of the head. the child was taken to the doctor, who found no significant damage to the head. view

2003-11-03 Belleville, IL

Vehicle failed to start. upon opening hood consumer noticed that the battery terminal post came off, and acid was leaking out. view

1995-07-12 Windburne, PA

Cruise control when sit itv wouldn't stay in, would drop 20 to 30 miles, then jerk view

2003-11-03 Olive Branch, MS

While driving steering wheel is very loose. when riding over bumps in the road there is a rattling noise in the front end. mechanic says there is excessive wear in the ball joints. the rubber boot on top of the ball joints were busted. view

2003-11-03 Olive Branch, MS

While driving steering wheel is very loose. when riding over bumps in the road there is a rattling noise in the front end. mechanic says there is excessive wear in the ball joints. the rubber boot on top of the ball joints were busted. view

2003-11-03 Broomall, PA

While driving at 45 mph consumer heard a grinding noise coming from the vehicle. a few seconds later, vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer that a rod was blown. view

2003-11-03 Amherst, NY

Consumer noticed spots of coolant on the driveway. vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic, who informed the consumer that the manifold gasket was leaking. view

2003-12-17 Appleton, WI

Consumer was unable to start vehicle because the fuel leaked out of the fuel tank. this occurred after dealership performed recall 03v291000 repairs. view

2003-12-17 Highwood, IL

While backing out of the driveway, the consumer heard a popping noise from the rear. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis and the mechanic replaced both coil springs and struts due to corrosion. view

2003-11-03 Signal Mountain, TN

Consumer stated that vehicle would not come out of park to go into drive. took vehicle to dealer. consumer had to engage the emergency brake to switch gears. consumer feels jaguar should recall all vehicles with rebuilt transmission with a extended warranty. view

2003-12-17 Las Vegas, NV

At 39,00 mi. my 1999 toyota avalon makes alot of noise under the vehicle, vibrates at any speed on less than smooth road, vibrates on freeway at 70 mph.loud clunking noises. car dealer replaced front struts and aligned front to no avail. view

2003-12-17 La Crescenta, CA

While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis, but mechanic could not resolve the problem. view

2003-12-17 Waukesha, WI

While driving 65 mph vehicle stalled. driver had vehicle towed to dealer for analysis, and mechanic could not resolve the problem. view

1995-07-12 Silver Sprin, MD

The engine starts to growl and the main bearing went. this is the 4100 engine. please describe. view

2003-11-03 Estelline, SD

The abs light illuminated, and when turning the vehicle off, the abs pump continued to run. also, there was a burning smell present while driving. view

2003-11-03 Woodbridge, VA

Transmission had been replaced at 60,000 miles. currently, at 103,000 miles transmission needs to be replaced again. view

2003-11-03 Nottingham, PA

Water comes in the passenger's side floor board. driver took vehicle to the dealer for analysis. the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. during heavy rains water enters the vehicle through the passenger side floor board. water has damaged fan blower, dashboard, carpet, seats, hood and panels. due to water damage mold is forming on the vehicle carpet. view

2003-11-03 Manhattan, KS

While driving 65 mph and without warning front passenger wheel fell off. the driver was able to pull over to the shoulder. vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis. the mechanic recommended that the wheel be replaced. view

2003-12-17 Des Moines, IA

The power sliding doors operate erratically. sometimes they act like something is in the way and the door reverses direction. this occurred recently and my daughter's foot was smashed by the door. it did not require a doctor's visit but her foot was bruised. we took the vehicle to the delaership and they said that there were no error codes. they said they contacted chrysler hq and they said if there are no codes then there is nothing they can do. there are other times when the sliding doors are closing and the ignition key is turned (to start the engine) the doors reverse direction. there have been other times where the door started to open but then stopped and had to be closed manually. this happened four times in a row but when taken into the delaership they said there was no code so they couldn't do anything. the last time the car was in the shop the service technician said the chrysler tech support told them to reset all the modules even though there was no code indicating a problem. we know this is a problem since these symptoms just starting happening in the past few months. the dealership keeps telling us that they know something is wrong but without a code there is nothing they can do. view

2003-12-17 Rochester, NY

2000 chevrolet impala has a leaking or seeping power steering rack at under 48,000 miles. failure is very premature and costly, and has been documented on other chevrolet impalas. chevy refuses to cover any portion of the costly (over $1,000) repair. view

2003-12-17 Denver, CO

Cracked windshield. discovered a crack in winshield, just below the wiper blade , driverside. no reason for this. except faulty product. view

2003-12-17 Yuba City, CA

The power steering was sticking. when i would turn the steering wheel to the left than try to go back to the right it would stick, i had too use more force to get it back to center. i took it to the dealer and they found that the rack and pinion was bad. it cost me $1300.00 to get it fixed and i only have 50,000 miles on this car. view

2003-12-17 Middletown, OH

I have had the transmision replaced twice in my 2000 sephia, and it is about to quit again. view

2003-11-03 Tampa, FL

Consumer stated that while driving vehicle stalled, then stopped. he was unable to get it restarted. then, called the dealer/mechanic, who sent someone to pick up consumer's vehicle. consumer was later called, and was told that they had to replace the fuel sending unit. consumer insisted that this should not have happened because vehicle was too new. also, consumer could have been killed because the traffic was still flowing at normal speed when vehicle stopped suddenly. consumer was in the left lane preparing to make a turn when the failure occurred. luckily, he was able to come to a complete stop and turn on his hazard lights. view

1996-06-24 Palm Bay, FL

Leaky water pump. view

1995-07-12 Weymouth, MA

The transmission has failed in the truck three times and now 4th one needs to be put in. please describe. view

2003-11-03 Woodbridge, CT

The vehicle had a faulty ignition switch. the consumer could remove the key out of the ignition while the vehicle was in drive. honda was no help to the matter. view

2003-11-03 Scottsdale, AZ

Consumer's vehicle had two continental contitouring contact tires made from the same manufacturer. the two tires, which were located on the right side of the vehicle, blew out. the right rear tire experienced tread separation around 17000 miles . view

2003-11-03 Scottsdale, AZ

Consumer's vehicle had two continental contitouring contact tires made from the same manufacturer. the two tires, which were located on the right side of the vehicle, blew out. the right rear tire experienced tread separation around 17000 miles . view

2003-11-03 Mendenhall, MS

Consumer stated that anti-theft system failed, preventing vehicle from starting. consumer took vehicle to the dealer/mechanic approximately 15 times, and they could not find out why the anti-theft system failed. view

2003-11-03 Dover, TN

Due to a brake booster defect consumer was not able to stop the vehicle until it hit another vehicle. the police did arrive and a police report was issued. there were no injuries. view

2003-11-04 Simi Valley, CA

Consumer had several alignments done on the vehicle in the past year. an independent dealer informed the consumer that the lower ball joints wore out prematurely. view

2003-12-17 Laguna Niguel, CA

The right rear door on my mercedes benz 1999 e320 did not latch completely and opened while driving with my daughter in the back seat next to it. the door appeared closed when we started becuase i always check that the kids have shut the door completely becuase they are hard to close. i stopped the vehicle and jiggled the handle until the latch would work again. a few days later the door would not open from the inside. i took the vehicle to the dealer and was told it was not a safety issue. the dealer fixed the vehicle and indicated that the latch was jammed. the vehicle has been in service since jul 25, 1999 and has 71,785 miles on it but i don't think the doors should open while driving. i am concerned about the other doors not being inspected. i would cost me 1.5 hours of labor for each door panel to be removed at $98/hr. i sent an email to mbna inquiring about service bulletins or recalls but have not recieved a response. this type of poor design or quality can lead to serious consequences of an injury or fatality if someone fell out. view

2003-12-17 Rothschild, WI

Headlights are adjusted within specifications but are not bright enough to to be able to see clearly with or without the brights on. i can drive with the brights on all the time and not have a single person flash theirs at me. this is very dangerous when driving where there are no street lights. view

2003-11-04 Oroville, CA

When the brakes were applied, there was a delay in braking, which resulted in extended stopping distance. the consumer stated the brake line was worn and caused brake fluid to leak. view

2003-11-04 Logansport, IN

While driving steering wheel locked up, causing consumer to lose control of the vehicle, and it rolled over. upon inspection of the vehicle by the consumer noticed that lower control arm snapped in two. view

1995-07-12 Chico, CA

Camshaft failure, causing vehicle loss of power while driving. view

2003-11-04 Logansport, IN

While driving steering wheel locked up, causing consumer to lose control of the vehicle, and it rolled over. upon inspection of the vehicle by the consumer noticed that lower control arm snapped in two. view

2003-12-18 Salt Lake City, UT

Washer fluid hose failed (broke) at hood attachment point, making windshield washers inoperative. unable to clean window during inclement winter weather conditions (salt, sand), causing reduced visibility until can be manually cleaned after stopping. possible cause incorrect/poor routing of hose in and through body paneling, causing excessive wear and/or strain on hose when hood opened, leading to premature failure of hose. view

2003-12-18 Scottsdale, AZ

Excessive tire wear on front inside tires. tires wear through tread on inside wheel within 5,000 miles of being placed on front of car. manufacturer refuses to do anything about . car has been in 4 times to suzuki dealer. view

2003-12-18 Annandale, VA

I recently pruchased a 2000 dodge durango. i started hearing a creeking sound from behind the steering column when turning and going over bumps. i was informed by a mechanic of wear in the upper ball joint. i am concerned that this premautre wear may result in some failure and an unexpected collapse in the front end or worse yet wheel separating from the vehicle. i am following the current nhtsa investigation into this and would hope some resolution in the form of a recall would occur before personal injury or cost is incurred by me or others. view

2003-10-30 Desert Hills, AZ

Excessive wheel hop at 65 -75 mph. view

2003-10-30 Shoals, IN

Upper and lower ball joint on my 1998 dodge durango with 50,000 miles need to be replaced. view

2003-10-30 Shoals, IN

Upper and lower ball joint on my 1998 dodge durango with 50,000 miles need to be replaced. view

2003-10-30 Wright City, MO

I have a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while i was sitting on the tailgate, the strap broke and my tailgate is now sprung. i took it to the dealer who said all they could do was sell me a new strap. i purchased the strap and now one strap is longer than the other strap. i have the old strap and it broke right in the middle. i hurt my hip when it happened. view

2003-12-18 Leander, TX

At any speed, or when coming to a stop, the engine revved and raced intermittently. the throttle had become stuck on many occasions. the consumer's wife was backing out of the driveway and the throttle became stuck. the vehicle went out of control and crossed the street, struck a vehicle, and collided into the side of a house. the manufacturer and dealer were aware of the problem. view

2003-12-18 Mason, OH

While the consumer was driving at an undetermined speed check engine light appeared on the dash, causing the vehicle to stall. consumer contacted dealer on two separate occasions but the problem still occurs. view

1996-04-17 Cleveland, OH

Noise from manifold pipe heat shield. view

2003-12-18 Orlando, FL

Abs light illuminated, and the horn stopped operating. dealer determined that air bag clock spring had to be replaced. view

2003-12-18 Orlando, FL

Abs light illuminated, and the horn stopped operating. dealer determined that air bag clock spring had to be replaced. view

2003-12-18 Centerville, GA

I recently bought a 1998 chevrolet blazer vin # 1gndt13w9w2175446 and am currently experiencing problems with the front windshield wipers coming on on their own and when being used they will stay on for several minutes after they are shutoff. sometimes they just stop working and "park" in the middle of the windshield obstructing the view of the road. view

2003-10-30 Arvada, CO

I was blinded by oncoming head lights not set to high beam and distraction from very bright head lights in rear view mirror (also not on high beam). the source is ford ranger pickups built in the last 5 years. other makes of trucks and suv's can be bad, but the ranger is the worst of the bunch. view

2003-12-18 Roselle Park, NJ

Ihave a defective rim resulting in a wheel that loses 1-2 pounds of air pressure per week. chrysler has had the car for service 4 times it the last six weeks and denies there is a problem. view

2003-12-18 Monterey Park, CA

Abs activates in unnecessary situations. when approaching a stop sign on my street, on clean dry asphalt, the abs activated when going over a small pothole. the brake pedal went to the floor and there was no braking power until i released and reapplied the brake. this exact situation has occurred at least 10-15 times at the same location. i have also experienced the unnecessary abs activation and brake failure in other locations where i have driven over bumps or pavement irregularities. the result is usually the activation of abs, then the loss of braking power, and the requirement that the brakes be released and reapplied. to the best of my knowledge, this is not the porper operation of an anti-lock braking system. this behavior has not yet caused an accident or any damage, but it is easy to see that if i were in closer proximity to other vehicles or objects, the result could be catastrophic. view

2003-12-18 Baton Rouge, LA

A pedestrian informed consumer that vehicle was on fire. vehicle was pushed from under a car port onto the street, and the fire department extinguished the fire. fire started from within the engine compartment and beneath the dash. the first owner of the vehicle claimed that the vehicle had many electrical problems. the dealer was aware of the problem, but the manufacturer was not. view

2003-10-30 Durham, CT

1997 dodge grand caravan car serpentine belt was making noise. was told it was worn and needed to be replaced. replaced serpentine belt. drove car in heavy rain, serpentine belt fell off. towed car to dealer replaced belt and sent me on my way. same day drove car in heavy rain, serpentine belt fell off. towed car to dealer. dealer checked with chrysler on fixes. installed a clip. this was suppose to solve my problems. no heavy rain for a while. then, drove my car in heavy rain, serpentine belt fell off again. towed car to dealer. was told they were going to replace the tensioner and that was pretty much all they could do. they suggested that i don't drive the car into puddles. we all know that this is impossible. stated to the dealer, that i drove through puddles with no problems before they replaced the serpentine belt. i've only had this problem since it was replaced. they did not have a answer for me, again they said "you shouldn't be driving in puddles". i asked if i cannot drive in puddles what am i supposed to do. they said turn around and find a different route. i find this hard to believe. what if i'm on a highway? should i turn around? i've done some searching on the web and have found that i am not the only person who owns a caravan that is having this problem. view

2003-10-30 Henryville, PA

2001 daewoo, lanos; engine stalling, head lights and interior light nonfunctional, signal lights/hazard (emergency) lights nonfunctional. i received a letter from the daewoo company apologizing for there bankruptcy in may 2002. they provide a telephone number for customers with servicing issues however these telephone numbers are busy, an answering machine picks up or they are nonfunctional. they also provide a website for service locators. i have not found anyone willing to service my car due to unavailability of parts. view

2003-10-30 Centennial, CO

I have had numerous problems with my 1998 dodge dakota. i purchased it brand new. 2 months after 8/98 purchase date, the transmission went out. the brakes have had to be replaced several times, the map sensor went out while driving down the highway causing the vehicle to shut down. i recently had to replace the lower ball joints. the seat belts come off entirely too easy. all of this and the vehicle only has 39,000 miles on it. i sent arbitration papers to chrysler twice with no response. view

1996-04-17 Cleveland, OH

Muffler failed. view

2003-10-30 Centennial, CO

I have had numerous problems with my 1998 dodge dakota. i purchased it brand new. 2 months after 8/98 purchase date, the transmission went out. the brakes have had to be replaced several times, the map sensor went out while driving down the highway causing the vehicle to shut down. i recently had to replace the lower ball joints. the seat belts come off entirely too easy. all of this and the vehicle only has 39,000 miles on it. i sent arbitration papers to chrysler twice with no response. view

2003-10-30 Centennial, CO

I have had numerous problems with my 1998 dodge dakota. i purchased it brand new. 2 months after 8/98 purchase date, the transmission went out. the brakes have had to be replaced several times, the map sensor went out while driving down the highway causing the vehicle to shut down. i recently had to replace the lower ball joints. the seat belts come off entirely too easy. all of this and the vehicle only has 39,000 miles on it. i sent arbitration papers to chrysler twice with no response. view

2003-10-27 Upper Marlboro, MD

Sept. '02, brakes replaced. jan. '03, rack/pinion replaced. feb. '03, heater did not work on front passenger side, nor rear driver side. oct. '03, speedometer/power failed to operate. stayed in low gear. dealer says it's the sensor. part for heater ordered from detroit, takes days to repair due to taking out entire dash. chrysler "apologized" when i emailed, but offered nothing to offset cost of repairs. view

2003-10-27 Bellingham, MA

Engine dying when try to increase speedometer more throttle. deler check problem on 9.6.03 and fixed it. again it happen on 10/27/03. it wasnear death experince.car - honda accord 1996 100,000 miles.need to check car properly . honda doesnot have any place to complaint. there is a recall on this defect. view

2003-10-27 Bellingham, MA

Engine dying when try to increase speedometer more throttle. deler check problem on 9.6.03 and fixed it. again it happen on 10/27/03. it wasnear death experince.car - honda accord 1996 100,000 miles.need to check car properly . honda doesnot have any place to complaint. there is a recall on this defect. view

2003-10-27 Bellingham, MA

Engine dying when try to increase speedometer more throttle. deler check problem on 9.6.03 and fixed it. again it happen on 10/27/03. it wasnear death experince.car - honda accord 1996 100,000 miles.need to check car properly . honda doesnot have any place to complaint. there is a recall on this defect. view

2003-10-27 Leonardtown, MD

Suspension leveling system failure. view

2003-10-27 Leonardtown, MD

Steering linkage. view

2003-10-27 Cranston, RI

While driving on the highway windshield wipers abruptly stopped working. also, hazard lights failed. consumer had to pull over to avoid an accident. the cause of both failures was undetermined. view

2003-10-27 Cranston, RI

While driving on the highway windshield wipers abruptly stopped working. also, hazard lights failed. consumer had to pull over to avoid an accident. the cause of both failures was undetermined. view

1995-07-07 Salinas, CA

Hit a car dead on and went under the other cars bumper and the drivers airbag did not deploy. please describe. view

2003-12-10 Cape Coral, FL

Along with the on going problems i have with my 2000 ford focus, i recently stalled while sitting at the light, i came to find that my positive battery cable was so corroded and burt. causing me to stall. i had taken it to the dealer in august of 2003 they claimed to have inspected and rerouted the battery cable and torqued the pinch bolt. they told me i needed a new battery and offered to do this for me for 190.00 i declined the offer, never did they mention the cables, i had the battery replaced that same day. several weeks later my battery light comes on, i take it back to the dealer and they tell me it's my fault and now the alternator will need to be replaced and the frayed positive cable which is burnt completely is not their fault. they tell me that they will not fix the battery cables unless i pay 390.00 to have the alternator fixed. these issues with my car are as a direct result from this battery cable issue. there are also still many other issues with this car including a leak which they think means the car is actually cracked in half. the service advisor verbally attacks me and gives me the finger and tells me to talk to the hand. the service manager steps in and does nothing to help me. in the meantime i all i wanted was the cables replaced as it is stated in the recall. so i can dump the piece of crap. view

2003-10-27 San Jose, CA

Whenever abs brakes were applied brake pedal would go to the floor. this caused extended stopping distance. consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic could not duplicate or resolve the brake problem. view

2003-10-27 Trussville, AL

There was strong gasoline odor on the outside and inside of the cabin. dealership noticed fuel tank filler neck had a hole. vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and proper testing wasn't done. the cause was discovered on the fourth visit. the smell had been present six months or more. view

2003-10-27 Rockwall, TX

The positive post broke off the delco battery which came with the vehicle when it was purchased new from the dealership. the dealership which sold the vehicle refused to honor the warranty which came with the battery when the vehicle was sold. the consumer told chevrolet that battery acid was leaking and it was a safety issue, and the battery clearly states that it has a six year warranty and general motors should uphold that coverage. view

2003-10-27 Rockwall, TX

The positive post broke off the delco battery which came with the vehicle when it was purchased new from the dealership. the dealership which sold the vehicle refused to honor the warranty which came with the battery when the vehicle was sold. the consumer told chevrolet that battery acid was leaking and it was a safety issue, and the battery clearly states that it has a six year warranty and general motors should uphold that coverage. view

2003-12-10 Locke, NY

Vehicle windshield wipers are malfunctioning. while driving in inclement weather the windshield wiper stopped working and resulted in poor visibility. the consumer did some research and found that the vehicle was recall for the wiper circuit board and motor cover. the consumer was later told that his vehicle was not included in the recall because it was a 1998 model. the consumer request assistance in obtaining the necessary repair courtesy of isuzu and gm. view

2003-12-10 Nashville, TN

I purchased a used 1996 chrysler lhs in august. when the weather turned cold, i noticed a "knocking" sound in the general vicinity of the right front tire upon turning the steering wheel soon after starting the car. after researching the problem online and being made aware of other similar symptoms that resulted in dangerous loss-of-steering situations, i took my car into my local chrysler service center. the car was diagnosed as having a "bad rack-and-pinion gear assembly." view

2003-12-10 Youngsville, NC

Unable to have recall repairs completed due to company closing down. the consumer stated there were no parts available from the manufacturer. view

2003-12-10 Dallas, TX

Problems with vehicle's ball joints. the consumer was told the front ball joints were worn out. view

2003-12-10 Monterey, CA

The consumer had to refill the vehicle with coolant fluid often due to engine overheating. view

1995-07-07 Salinas, CA

Hit a car dead on and went under the other cars bumper and the passengers airbag did not deploy. please describe. view

2003-10-27 State Center, IA

Had to replace both upper and lower ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango along with worn out tie rods on both sides. the truck ate through my tires in less then 26,000 miles and when i went to get an alignment done they told me not to drive the vehicle until the repair has been replaced. this was my family vehicle with two kids and my wife who typically drives it. know after 909 dollars for the repair i saw a report on cbs concerning this issue. i want to know how to get involved with this suit. this is not acceptable from my professional opinion. view

2003-10-27 State Center, IA

Had to replace both upper and lower ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango along with worn out tie rods on both sides. the truck ate through my tires in less then 26,000 miles and when i went to get an alignment done they told me not to drive the vehicle until the repair has been replaced. this was my family vehicle with two kids and my wife who typically drives it. know after 909 dollars for the repair i saw a report on cbs concerning this issue. i want to know how to get involved with this suit. this is not acceptable from my professional opinion. view

2003-10-27 State Center, IA

Had to replace both upper and lower ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango along with worn out tie rods on both sides. the truck ate through my tires in less then 26,000 miles and when i went to get an alignment done they told me not to drive the vehicle until the repair has been replaced. this was my family vehicle with two kids and my wife who typically drives it. know after 909 dollars for the repair i saw a report on cbs concerning this issue. i want to know how to get involved with this suit. this is not acceptable from my professional opinion. view

2003-11-03 Salina, KS

While driving over bumps, the vehicle would shake, making it very difficult for the driver to control the vehicle. the consumer noticed that the vehicle was to the right. the service dealer stated that the upper/lower ball joints and the inner tie rods were prematurely worn and an alignment would have been of no help. the service dealer recommended a replacement of the worn parts as the problem would only get worse and would become a safety issue. the consumer was informed the vehicle needed brakes. view

2003-11-03 Boise, ID

Without warning vehicle stalled on interstate. was able to pull over and restart engine. this happened on several occasions. mechanic replaced plastic intake manifold that melted. view

2003-12-17 New Philadelphia, OH

Unsafe 1994 ford ranger cab to frame bushings and suport brackets rusted not there..80000 miles sold to me.reported to ford corppration . view

2003-12-17 Chantilly, VA

Driver's seat belt did not latch properly into the buckle. the dealer could not find the cause of the problem. view

2003-12-17 Branchville, NJ

The low beams on the headlights have very little illumination. headlights shine downward. view

2003-11-03 Maplesville, AL

Windshield wipers experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 03v159000; but, this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. view

2003-11-03 Pembrook Pines, FL

When driving 70 mph or higher steering wheel and the vehicle shook excessively, causing the vehicle to become unstable. dealer has replaced the tires twice, and replaced the steering gear box. however problem recurred. dealer indicated to the consumer that it could not be fixed. view

1995-07-07 O'fallon, MO

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, impact 11:00 speed 30 mph, driver's side lap/shoulder belt failed, resulting in an injury. view

2003-11-03 Pembrook Pines, FL

When driving 70 mph or higher steering wheel and the vehicle shook excessively, causing the vehicle to become unstable. dealer has replaced the tires twice, and replaced the steering gear box. however problem recurred. dealer indicated to the consumer that it could not be fixed. view

2003-11-03 Pembrook Pines, FL

When driving 70 mph or higher steering wheel and the vehicle shook excessively, causing the vehicle to become unstable. dealer has replaced the tires twice, and replaced the steering gear box. however problem recurred. dealer indicated to the consumer that it could not be fixed. view

2003-12-17 Waterloo, NY

Front end/bearing problems in (2) 2000 dodge ram 2500 vans. problem has been reoccuring and dodge fails to admit the problem. they also refuse to replace parts that they replaced 11,000 miles ago. bearings dissintegrate and cause damage to hub spindles. view

2003-11-03 Roswell, GA

When driving for over an hour vehicle stalled without warning. driver pulled off the road. had the vehicle towed to the dealer on five separate occasions, but problem still recurred. view

2003-11-03 Plainview, TX

The consumer noticed the truck started burning late at night. the fire department put out the fire. the insurance investigator stated that the fire was computer related. the vehicle was totaled. the fire was caused by a faulty computer box. view

2003-11-03 Rochester, NY

Vehicle is experiencing a fuel leakage. consumer doesn't fill it up completely, only to the 3/4 mark. 2003 makes and models are currently on recall; however, this vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin. view

2003-11-03 Syracuse, NY

While driving 40 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision. upon impact, the dual airbags did not deploy. as a result, driver sustained severe chest injuries. view

2003-12-17 Houston, TX

Dashlights and tail lights malfunctioned due to an electrical short. dealer was unable to repair the problem. view

2003-12-17 Houston, TX

Dashlights and tail lights malfunctioned due to an electrical short. dealer was unable to repair the problem. view

2003-12-17 Houston, TX

Dashlights and tail lights malfunctioned due to an electrical short. dealer was unable to repair the problem. view

1995-07-07 Huntington B, CA

The car seat was sold to her broken. please describe. view

2003-12-17 Indianapolis, IN

While driving rear left tire shifted inward, and vehicle was hard to steer. dealer determined that the bolt that connected the under body to the rear suspension broke in half. view

2003-12-17 Versailles, KY

Consumer complained about an automatic sliding door problem. a recall was issued in 2001, but the parts needed for repair were inferior, and the door still did not work. view

2003-11-03 Great Falls, MT

The vehicle lost brake power while driving approximately 35 mph. the dealer determined that the hydraulic brake pump had to be replaced, but was not able to get the part to fix the vehicle. view

2003-11-03 Colorado Springs, CO

In less than 6,000 miles, the right rear tire separated without any indication of a failure. view

2003-11-03 Colorado Springs, CO

In less than 6,000 miles, the right rear tire separated without any indication of a failure. view

2003-11-03 New Brighton, MN

Windshield wipers come on and go off inadvertently. also, the door latches did not operate consistently. view

2003-11-03 New Brighton, MN

Windshield wipers come on and go off inadvertently. also, the door latches did not operate consistently. view

2003-11-03 Stamping Ground, KY

While driving 55 mph muffler fell off without warning, causing motorcycle to run off the road. as a result, driver was unconscious and sprained his ankle. a week later, a recall was issued on the muffler brackets. view

2003-11-03 Charleston, SC

Front headlights shorted out due to rain getting inside of the headlight lens. the rubber insulation around the head lights came out, the glue that was used failed . view

2003-11-03 Evans, CO

While driving, the engine overheated with smoke and steam engulfing the vehicle. upon inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic indicated that the intake manifold needed replacement. while driving the plastic intake manifold failed and caused the vehicle to overheat. view

1995-07-17 Jackersonvil, FL

Emergency brake fell off. view

2003-12-18 Barre, VT

My 1998 dodge grand caravan failed a state vehicle inspection due to safety risks caused by significant rusting of the driver's side strut support tower. top of strut support tower was approximately 75% rusted through. mechanic stated that this problem had been observed in other similarly aged dodge vans. mechanic also stated that the level of rusting was highly excessive and not normal since strut tower located in engine compartment and is normally protected from elements. possible that excessive rusting due to design or structural defect. view

2003-12-17 Sanger, CA

On june 23, 2003, i took this vehicle to the honda dealership in clovis, california. it had a problem with the vehicle shaking when i applied the brakes and a constant slight vibration in the steering wheel. this was done with the vehicle having 5,150 miles on it. the dealership resurfaced the front rotors. on july 17, 2003, i took this vehicle back to the honda dealership in clovis, california, for the same problem as before. this time i was charged for a balance and rotation which i agreed to. i left the dealership with a slight vibration in the steering wheel and was still experiencing a slight vibration while applying the brakes. this was done with the vehicle having 6, 784 miles on it. on october 17, 2003, i took this vehicle back to the honda dealership in clovis, california, for the same problem as before. this was done with the vehicle having 11,692 miles on it. the dealership resurfaced both the front and rear rotors. the vehicle now has 16,000 miles on it and it needs to go back into the repair shop once again for rotor warping. i feel there is a defect in the braking system with this new 2003 honda accord. view

2003-12-17 Sanger, CA

On june 23, 2003, i took this vehicle to the honda dealership in clovis, california. it had a problem with the vehicle shaking when i applied the brakes and a constant slight vibration in the steering wheel. this was done with the vehicle having 5,150 miles on it. the dealership resurfaced the front rotors. on july 17, 2003, i took this vehicle back to the honda dealership in clovis, california, for the same problem as before. this time i was charged for a balance and rotation which i agreed to. i left the dealership with a slight vibration in the steering wheel and was still experiencing a slight vibration while applying the brakes. this was done with the vehicle having 6, 784 miles on it. on october 17, 2003, i took this vehicle back to the honda dealership in clovis, california, for the same problem as before. this was done with the vehicle having 11,692 miles on it. the dealership resurfaced both the front and rear rotors. the vehicle now has 16,000 miles on it and it needs to go back into the repair shop once again for rotor warping. i feel there is a defect in the braking system with this new 2003 honda accord. view

2003-12-17 Sanger, CA

On june 23, 2003, i took this vehicle to the honda dealership in clovis, california. it had a problem with the vehicle shaking when i applied the brakes and a constant slight vibration in the steering wheel. this was done with the vehicle having 5,150 miles on it. the dealership resurfaced the front rotors. on july 17, 2003, i took this vehicle back to the honda dealership in clovis, california, for the same problem as before. this time i was charged for a balance and rotation which i agreed to. i left the dealership with a slight vibration in the steering wheel and was still experiencing a slight vibration while applying the brakes. this was done with the vehicle having 6, 784 miles on it. on october 17, 2003, i took this vehicle back to the honda dealership in clovis, california, for the same problem as before. this was done with the vehicle having 11,692 miles on it. the dealership resurfaced both the front and rear rotors. the vehicle now has 16,000 miles on it and it needs to go back into the repair shop once again for rotor warping. i feel there is a defect in the braking system with this new 2003 honda accord. view

2003-11-03 Merrimack, NH

Vehicle's structure has completely rusted out. as result the vehicle will never pass inspection again. the consumer was advised by a technician that the entire right hand side of the underbody was rusted and falling apart. view

2003-11-03 Sheffield Lake, OH

While driving at any speed vehicle began to hesitate then stall. view

2003-11-03 San Jose, CA

The sulfur in the fuel interacts with certain additives found widely. sulpher becomes deposited on contact points of three fuel sending units mounted inside the fuel tank. this results in the fuel gauge's ability to read full while the fuel tank is empty. view

2003-11-03 Rochester, NY

While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard. the vehicle started to decelerate. when consumer pulled into a driveway vehicle caught on fire. fire department extinguished the fire. the consumer's attorney believed it was a defect in the vehicle's structure. kia denied any responsibility. (consumer on behalf of granddaughter) view

2003-12-17 Riverview, MI

I had the car, about for 5 to 6 months, and one day i was heading out to a friends when i realized that my fog light was busted. i knew i never hit anything of that sort or had anything hit it. i took it to the mitsubishi dealership and they said a rock might have hit it. i went online to www.neweclipse.org, that is the car club for eclipse owners and you go under promblem reports and you see that many peoples fog lights have just busted. even if a rock would have hit it, then it should have with stood it. and most of the complaints say that the mitsubishi team states that a rock must have hit it. if you could please check on this, thanks. view

2003-12-17 Johnson City, NY

Kept feeling a vibration in the steering and an occasional clung. took it into the dealer who diagnosed it to be a loose upper ball joint. the dealer replaced the upper left control arm and problem was resolved, but at my expense. i have been hearing about balljoint problems on these vehicles so i thought i would file a complaint to add my problem to the list. view

1995-07-17 Jackersonvil, FL

Mirror cover fell off. view

2003-12-17 Somerset, KY

My 2003 mini cooper s, upon acceleration, experiences an excessive loss of power that has put me in the position of nearly being hit by oncoming traffic when pulling into traffic flow. i have had the vehicle in to the dealer in cincinnati 5 times, and though they claim the vehicle is repaired, and drives 'normally' it still nearly stalls when accelerating from a standstill. view

2003-11-03 Phelan, CA

The door on the driver's side was coming off at the hinges. owner took vehicle to the dealership, and was recommended to rancho motor company who did the repairs. view

2003-11-04 East Orange, NJ

Vehicle head lights were stolen from a 2003 nissan maxima. view

2003-11-03 Columbia, IL

While driving at any speed, the vehicle lost total power. when the new motor was placed in the vehicle, it would just die while in motion at any speed. it had taken the dealer three attempts when they told the consumer that there wasn't a running code, so it could not be fixed. view

2003-11-03 East Tawas, MI

While driving at any speed and without any warning vehicle stalled. view

2003-11-03 Poughquag, NY

When braking the brake pedal goes to the floor. vehicle hit a tree and a car as a result of brake failure. dealer had been contacted. view

2003-11-03 Amsterdam, NY

The windshield wipers would come on and go off by themselves while driving in inclement weather. this problem was intermittent, and the dealer was aware of the problem. view

2003-11-03 Louisville, KY

Vehicle was experiencing transmission problems. consumer stated that vehicle lurched forward when changing gears, it accelerated high on its own. view

2003-11-03 Louisville, KY

Vehicle was experiencing transmission problems. consumer stated that vehicle lurched forward when changing gears, it accelerated high on its own. view

2003-12-17 Alhambra, CA

Rust has begun to form under the weather stripping of the doors as well as on the sash on the right front door. car was purchased in march 2003. in a service bulletin (09-020/02) mazda north american operations claims it is not rust but a orange/yellow surface stain caused by negative reaction with a lubricant used at the factory. however the following email is from mazda operations stating it is indeed rust. so which is it? "october 22, 2003 owner nullunit2000" received the following e-mail from mazda and posted it in the rust problem topic at mazda6club.com. thank you for contacting mazda north american operations. i appreciate the opportunity to respond to you. mazda north american operations has become aware of a surface rust situation on the doors of certain mazda6 sedans built at the company's auto alliance international production facility in flat rock, michigan. when the door-sash weather-stripping is installed on the assembly line, a soapy water solution is used to ease installation of the stripping into a channel on the door. during the affected time period, that soapy solution was found to have included a substance that has caused surface rust to appear on the channel underneath the door weather-stripping on a number of vehicles. the solution has since been replaced, and vehicles built after july 22, 2003 are not affected. mazda is working on a service procedure to correct the situation and will be notifying owners of affected vehicles as soon as possible. please take a moment to give us your opinion about our e-mail service. click the link below to complete a brief, online survey. http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?f3tshlv0x57gc4nhrshlsh44 regards, lisa lasky" i certainly did not intend to purchase a car that will eventually rust through. please look into the matter. view

1995-10-19 Solana Bea, CA

Vehicle pulls to the right. view

1995-07-17 Scottsdale, AZ

Abs, brake failure, ea94-028 active, vehicle involved frontal collision impact 12:00, speed 40 mph, air bag did not deployed, experience extended stopping. view

2003-11-03 Seymour, MO

Consumer complained about power window problems. three of the power windows were replaced just recently. however, the third power window was replaced a second time. view

2003-11-03 Arkansas City, KS

When loading an off road vehicle to the back of the consumer's vehicle the tailgate cables broke, causing the tailgate to detach from the vehicle. this caused some damage to the vehicle. view

2003-11-03 Youngstown, OH

The brake line located on the outside of the frame rusted. the line was covered with a thin spring ,and any time it rained or the vehicle went through water, the spring held water right next to the line, causing the line to rust. the dealer replaced the brake line at the expense of the consumer. view

2003-11-03 Elyria, OH

The interior dome light appears and will not go off. the dealer is aware of the problem. the light stayed illuminated since it was broke. as a result, it impaired the consumer's vision and caused an accident. vehicle was totaled. consumer sustained head injuries and his pregnant fiance' was went into early labor. view

2003-12-17 Kansas City, MO

Excessive brake pad useage with this car. the intake manifold had to be replaced at 88,000 miles. i am very very dissatisfied with this car and do not plan on purchasing another gm at this time. view

2003-12-17 Kansas City, MO

Excessive brake pad useage with this car. the intake manifold had to be replaced at 88,000 miles. i am very very dissatisfied with this car and do not plan on purchasing another gm at this time. view

2003-12-18 Georgetown, TX

The subject vehicle has had a failure of the clock spring mechanism. this has resulted in the air bag deployment (along with cruise control and horn) being non functional. chrysler has admitted this problem exists with 1996-1998 vehicles but will not fix 1999 vehicles. your web site exhibits numerous instance of this failure on 1999 vehicles. how do i go about getting a known problem with this failure to be acknowledged and fixed by chrysler? i consider this a serious safety issue that should be taken care of by chrysler regardless of auto mileage. view

2003-12-18 Fulton, NY

On 12/17/03 while backing out of my driveway to go to work, the left front lower ball joint failed on my 1999 ford f-150 4 wheel drive pickup. this caused the wheel to angle out at a 45 degree angle and lower "a" frame to come in contact with the road. this vehicle only has 69,100 miles on it, is only used for personal transportation (no snow plowing or business use) and has had all scheduled maintenance performed. vehicle up to that point had displayed no driving erratics that might indicate a problem. service manager indicated that this a normal problem that should have been caught during normal maintenance (my original dealer where i purchased the vehicle has sold the dealership) and not covered by any warrenty or recall. ford consumer rep agreed. not only is it going to cost me over $1,000.00 to have my vehicle repaired, i was informed by the service manager that although ford is coming out with ball joints that will have a grease fittings, they will not be available until all inventory of non-grease fitting ball joints are used up. above and beyond my dissapointment with ford and ford products is the constant thought of what would have happened if i was traveling down the highway at 65 miles an hour and this ball joint failed and how many other ford f-150 owners are out there with this same problem waiting to happen!!!! view

2003-10-30 Knoxville, TN

I have purchased a 2001 yamaha r6 motorcycle , after 8500 miles , the 2nd gear slips and misses ,dealer said needs new transmission at $2000 to fix. never abused this motorcycle. view

2003-10-30 Collinsville, OK

2001 model 3500 dodge truck, extended period of time at night, headlights go off, after activating dimmer control lights return to on, i called dodge and my ref# is 11770066, i am the original owner of this vehicle. i can not drive this vehicle at night this increases the risk of a vehicle crash. view

1995-07-17 Scottsdale, AZ

Abs, brake failure, ea94-028 active, vehicle involved frontal collision impact 12:00, speed 40 mph, air bag did not deployed, experience extended stopping. view

2003-10-30 Brown Deer, WI

The passenger side seat will not lock into place, causing the seat to slide forward while the vehicle is in operation. the passenger seat lever also broke off while attempting to adjust the recline position of the seat back. dealer is repairing both problems with a cost of over $600.00. view

2003-10-30 Minier, IL

Premature wearing of the left upper and lower ball joints and the right upper and lower ball joints. view

2003-10-30 Minier, IL

Premature wearing of the left upper and lower ball joints and the right upper and lower ball joints. view

2003-12-18 Barre, VT

While driving a noise was heard coming from the front end of the vehicle, and the steering became difficult. dealer determined the upper ball joints were worn out and replaced them. view

2003-12-18 Slidell, LA

While driving at 55 mph engine started missing,then suddenly the engine stalled. consumer tried several times to get the engine running again. consumer found that the problem was the fuel pump. the consumer went to the dealer to buy a new fuel pump, and was informed by the mechanic that there was a common problem with that vehicles fuel pump. view

2003-12-18 Sebastopol, CA

While driving consumer noticed black smoke coming from the engine. consumer pulled the vehicle over, opened the hood, and noticed that the engine was on fire. driver called the fire department to put the fire out. view

2003-10-30 Sutter Creek, CA

Day before yesterday, something happened that really bothers me. i went with a friend of mine to buy parts to repair the brakes on his 1990 jeep wrangler. he needed new brake rotors, pads, etc.. we went to the local kragen's store in jackson, california. they had all the parts in stock, but after my friend looked at the new brake rotors to make sure they were the correct ones that he needed, he spotted a chipped spot on the inside of the machined surface. there was a chip out of the machined surface and a small crack running toward the center of the rotor. he called it to the salesperson's attention (jose), who said it wasn't really a problem, and that he could just turn the rotor and remove the defect. he didn't understand the significance of the crack at all, dismissing it as just a cosmetic defect. my friend asked for and got another unit, upon which jose said he would just turn the rotor in question and return it to stock. this satisfied my friend, for his needs, of course. but it really bothered me. this was clearly a manufacturing defect, and with potential disastrous consequences if the rotor were to disintegrate due to the crack. cracks like this bring down airplanes, e.g., the united airlines plane that lost its engine over nebraska because of a crack in the rotor of a jet engine. it seems to be that jose was particularly cavalier in his attitude toward the defect. clearly, the piece should be returned to the manufacturer (raybestos) as a defective product and should never be placed in use. even if it were perfectly safe, as jose contended, the turning of the rotor would have decreased its useful life to its new owner; i'm sure kragen's isn't going to tell the ultimate purchaser that the rotor was found to have a defect and material removed to correct the problem. kragen's should never question an item of this nature that has a defect in it. i think their attitude toward this is entirely negligent. view

2003-10-30 Hurst, TX

Vehicle hesitates (stimbles) upon acceleration resulting in a serious saftey concern. also, the vehicle yo-yos upon deceleration. view

2003-12-18 Castleton, NY

We have owned this 2000 ford windstar since february of 2002. i have lost count of how many times we have taken it back to the dealer because of the poor gas mileage. it was getting 13 mpg and the dealer said that was normal. but over the past 3 months we have taken it back to the dealer 8 times because of the check engine light. the dealership has replaced the upper/lower intake gaskets, fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel line, mass oxygen flow sensor, both o2 sensors, valve cover gaskets, and a couple of other things too. the gas mileage actually got worse after several of the repairs. we are averaging between 9 - 10 mpg. in addition to the engine problems, our door locks don't work right and the interior lights don't work at all automatically...we have to turn them on and off. the door locks on the sliding doors have to worked by hand. i am so sick and tired of this car. we have had to cancel two road trips because of the problems, because i don't trust the car out of town. it already left me stranded overnight because the transmission blew up two months after we bought it. view

2003-12-18 Castleton, NY

We have owned this 2000 ford windstar since february of 2002. i have lost count of how many times we have taken it back to the dealer because of the poor gas mileage. it was getting 13 mpg and the dealer said that was normal. but over the past 3 months we have taken it back to the dealer 8 times because of the check engine light. the dealership has replaced the upper/lower intake gaskets, fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel line, mass oxygen flow sensor, both o2 sensors, valve cover gaskets, and a couple of other things too. the gas mileage actually got worse after several of the repairs. we are averaging between 9 - 10 mpg. in addition to the engine problems, our door locks don't work right and the interior lights don't work at all automatically...we have to turn them on and off. the door locks on the sliding doors have to worked by hand. i am so sick and tired of this car. we have had to cancel two road trips because of the problems, because i don't trust the car out of town. it already left me stranded overnight because the transmission blew up two months after we bought it. view

1996-04-18 Chester, VA

Interior vehicle fire caused by the electrical system ignition switch, owner stated that the vehicle caught fire after being parked for several hours. view

2003-12-18 Wayne, PA

Transmission continually slips between 2nd and 3rd gears. had vehicle into dealer numerous times. transmission was replaced at 11,000 miles and within 8,000 miles second (rebuilt -because that's what hyundai replaces new transmissions with) transmission also began slipping. slippage is more pronounced in the colder temps. on one occasion, regional service manager drove vehicle and acknowledged slip. he then scheduled an appointment to further diagnose vehicle including electrical system, but this was cancelled the day before appointment when they realized that i had filed a lemon law complaint. from that day on, hyundai has refused to service the transmission and i am now awaiting lemon law hearing. most recently, in the cold weather, transmission not only slips but makes loud metallic popping noise when it shifts into 3rd gear. view

2003-12-18 Pueblo, CO

Front driver and passenger doors will not open from inside or outside when it is too cold outside. dealer says that the vaccuum actuators (whatever those are) are the problem and need to be replaced, at significant cost. lso, driver's door lock came out completely with the key. dealer replaced the lock. also, coolant light flashes red when car is first started in cold weather. coolant levels and fuse are ok. also, side trim on front passenger door is coming loose from the door. view

2003-10-30 Clinton, OH

My 2001 yamaha raptor 660 experienced a complete failure of 2nd gear while in the middle of the woods. the machine was not abused or used improperly and had under 200 hours on it. i called yamaha about getting it fixed and the politely told me that they were not aware of any problem, did not have any bulletins or recalls on the 2001 raptor and that they did not intend on doing anything about it. after researching i found that there are numerous complaints about failures with the 2001 machines and that yamaha re-designed the gears for 2002. the following link is from a website where many people have expressed their complaints. http://www.bluetraxx.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1034 the failure is often a total lock-up of the transmission. it should be recalled for defect and safety reasons. the cost to repair my transmission will be in excess of $1,000.00. view

2003-10-30 Aurora, CO

Own a 1999 dodge dakota 4wd. ball joints and idler arm going bad. vehicle has 56,000 miles. noticed noise arising from front suspension and loosening at around 40,000 miles, but did not know till around 53,000 miles when a mechanic brought it to my attention while it was at an alignment shop. these parts, i was advised, should not be wearing till around 130,000 miles. two people at my work also own these vehicles, one person owns a 2wd dakota, another owns a 4wd durango. both persons are having the same problems with ball joints as well. view

2003-10-30 Aurora, CO

Own a 1999 dodge dakota 4wd. ball joints and idler arm going bad. vehicle has 56,000 miles. noticed noise arising from front suspension and loosening at around 40,000 miles, but did not know till around 53,000 miles when a mechanic brought it to my attention while it was at an alignment shop. these parts, i was advised, should not be wearing till around 130,000 miles. two people at my work also own these vehicles, one person owns a 2wd dakota, another owns a 4wd durango. both persons are having the same problems with ball joints as well. view

2003-10-30 Los Angeles, CA

Someone needs to tell off. r. randolph #425 there are penalties for filing a false police report. my name is lawrence harris, 12673 dewey st., l. a., ca 90066 (310)398-2231. on 23 oct 03 1530 hrs i was driving e on w. wash. blvd. and into the l t/l into the intersection while the arrow was g. traffic kept me from turning until the light was r. while turning the light flashed from one of 4 cameras and a west bound driver ran the red light at 70 mph, didn't try to stop and b/s my car behind the pass. d/p, spinning my car until it was facing the south east corner of that intersection. the s b/l of beethoven st. was occ. by a 1 tn van that was stopped, waiting to turn r after the light turned g. it wasn't damaged. the driver left his van, approached me and said "get your ass out of my way!". i said i had to stay there until the police arrived. when they did the off asked me what happened. i told him everything i started this message with. the off told the pm i'm a vet (without looking in my wallet) and take me to the va. he didn't ask me where i wanted my vehicle towed to(unlike what is stated in the report) or look at the reg. and ins. card, but did ask about my name, address, phone number, and if i was injured. the report states i'm the owner, ca 2awh044(not); my insurance agent is mercury (not), it's 21st century, policy #2335782; my car was facing nw after the accident(not); the van was dam. on the l side(not); my car was dam. on the r side(not); the other driver didn't run the r light, i turned l into oc traffic on a y light and i caused the accident(not). the police didn't take photos of the accident scene. i told the p/m about the chest, head, neck, lower back and l arm pain. when i went to culver city pd to pick up the report i asked to get a copy of the photo and the off. said there wasn't one. my insurance agent said i have to discuss report with the officer who filed it," it is solely the business between you and that police officer." i don't agree. view

2003-12-18 Creswell, OR

Engine stalling, intermittent, unpredictable. during various times, days and circumstances. since 09/25/01 till last time was 12/01/03. view

2003-12-18 Creswell, OR

Engine stalling, intermittent, unpredictable. during various times, days and circumstances. since 09/25/01 till last time was 12/01/03. view

2003-12-18 Creswell, OR

Engine stalling, intermittent, unpredictable. during various times, days and circumstances. since 09/25/01 till last time was 12/01/03. view

2003-12-18 Tampa, FL

Lower ball joints had to be reply at 40000 miles also all rubber seals on top and on all steering arms are gone, truck had extended warranty but they would only reply the lower joints because they were ready to fail, warranty company would not replace upper ball joints or any of the steering assembly even though they are dry and will probably fail with-in the next 5000 miles/ truck had only 100 miles left on warranty... also have had to have the catalitic converter repl 3 times. view

1996-04-18 Atlanta, GA

Car was parked and caught on fire. please describe. view

2003-12-18 Tampa, FL

Lower ball joints had to be reply at 40000 miles also all rubber seals on top and on all steering arms are gone, truck had extended warranty but they would only reply the lower joints because they were ready to fail, warranty company would not replace upper ball joints or any of the steering assembly even though they are dry and will probably fail with-in the next 5000 miles/ truck had only 100 miles left on warranty... also have had to have the catalitic converter repl 3 times. view

2003-10-27 Cincinnati, OH

Started from stop and the back of the driver seat flipped backwards. i was holding on the steering wheel and as i fell back my foot came off the gas pedal and the bottom of the seat slid forward. i was able to get up in time to hit brake and avoid hitting car in front. i did not sustain injury. seat is now broken. back will not stay up and bottom will not lock in place. cannot drive the truck safely. view

2003-12-10 Berkeley, CA

The differential housing leaked fluid. a recall was issued, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. view

2003-12-10 Imogene, IA

The switch that controls the windshield wiper function separated from the steering column when it was used. the dealership indicated this failure was due to a factory defect. view

2003-10-27 Susquehanna, PA

My 2000 dodge durango with approximately 30,000 miles on it mysteriously and unexpectedly burst into flames in the front end. within sixty seconds, the entire vehicle was engulfed and became a total loss. three various fire investigators were unable to determine the resultant cause of the blaze. view

2003-10-27 Morehead City, NC

During a 35 mph collision the airbags deployed and expelled gases/powder burned my right forearm. i'll have a chemical burn scar for the rest of my life. view

2003-10-27 Saugus, MA

Unstable front wheels when going over (perpendicular) bridge seams at posted highway speeds. i.e. the vehicle shifts abruptly and vertually uncontrollably as the front wheels seem unstable. i have to consciously plan and brace for the action. view

2003-10-27 Plainfield, IL

Consumer stated that once child safety seat was installed seat belt retracted, allowing the child safety seat to be removed. when trying to reinstall the child safety seat the seat belt remained locked, making it impossible to reinstall the child safety seat once it had been removed. view

2003-12-10 Hayward, CA

While driving vehicle made a loud noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer determined that there was a hairline crack in the manifold which caused the loud noise. view

2003-12-10 Wisconsin Dells, WI

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 35 mph. upon impact the air bags failed to deploy. the driver sustained spinal injuries. view

1996-04-17 Rochester, NY

The car caught on fire and blew up and the fire stared on the right passenger floorboard. please describe. view

2003-12-10 Huntersville, NC

Vehicle does not brake adequately during "panic" stopping. rear wheel abs does not appear to be working properly. have had three occurrences when i needed to "panic" stop and in all cases had to swerve to avoid collision because brakes were not stopping vehicle. rear wheel abs engages but allows too much "free-wheeling" which allows vehicle too much travel. regular braking (even "hard" braking without abs involvement) seems to work correctly. have had vehicle to dealer twice and first time rear drums were turned and second time abs module was replaced, but has not fixed problem. service advisor and mechanic say that the abs system is working as designed for a rear wheel only abs. i have not had any resolution to problem but now dealer won't look at it because they say they have done everything they can. view

2003-10-27 Rockwall, TX

The positive post broke off the delco battery which came with the vehicle when it was purchased new from the dealership. dealership which sold the vehicle refused to honor the warranty which came with the battery. view

2003-12-11 Melrose, MA

An alldata technical service bulletin issued 12/03/1999: "a/c - atc system intermittently fails/becomes inoperative. auto a/c system improvement. introduction: a production change has been made for the 1998-1999 avalon a/c amplifier. the internal locic has been corrected to eliminate excessive air inlet servo motor travel, which may effect the motor and/or the servo link. vehicles with automatic a/c may intermittently experience one or more of the following conditions: 1)the ambient temperature display may go blank; 2)fresh/recirc indicator light inoperative; 3)mode indicator light inoperative; 4)blower indicatior inoperative. note: a/c system may restore to normal condition upon cycling the ignition switch. all applicable vehicles: all 1998 model year avalon xls produced before vin:4t1bf18b273780." i first experienced this problem in summer of 2003. a local toyota dealer denied knowledge of the problem. eventually isolated the problem and alldata bulletin with through an independent mechanic. notified toyota corporate, who is aware of the problem and unwilling to cover the costs to correct: $800 per independent mechanic & $1,000 per local toyota dealership. during the summer, the atc failures created potentially dangerous driving conditions as windows quickly fogged and visibility dropped to zero. currently, the atc system has failed and has not restored by allowing the car to sit and cycling the ignition switch, creating inability to de-ice and de-fog the car windows. all evidence indicates: 1)problem is caused by incorrect internal logic of the a/c amplifier, not normal use/wear of the vehicle; 2)toyota is aware of the problem and is unwilling to be held accountable; 3)the problem quickly and unpredicably has created dangerous driving conditions for this and others drivers, as indicated by their nhtsa complaints. please initiate an investigation and recall, holding toyota accountable for the defective nature and failure of this product. view

2003-10-27 State Center, IA

Had to replace both upper and lower ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango along with worn out tie rods on both sides. the truck ate through my tires in less then 26,000 miles and when i went to get an alignment done they told me not to drive the vehicle until the repair has been replaced. this was my family vehicle with two kids and my wife who typically drives it. know after 909 dollars for the repair i saw a report on cbs concerning this issue. i want to know how to get involved with this suit. this is not acceptable from my professional opinion. view

2003-10-27 Bay City, MI

Ball joints upper and lower.i had them repaired once, and now not even six months later they need repair again. view

2003-10-27 Bay City, MI

Ball joints upper and lower.i had them repaired once, and now not even six months later they need repair again. view

2003-10-27 Cornelius, NC

Pin in transmission coming out, causing leak, replaced transmission/clutch disk, pressure plate and throwout bearings. vw honor warranty because i was second owner. original warranty 100,000 or 5yrs. dealer stated they never saw a pin worked its way out that way. they thought vw should have covered problem. milleage at time 68,299 . view

2003-12-11 Pensacola, FL

Windshield wiper linkage system cracked while in use during a heavy rain causing both wipers to fail. i was on interstate 65 traveling at 55mph. visibilty after the incident diminished to approx 20-30 feet. i was able to keep the car under control and pull to the roadside. i don't think an inexperienced driver would have been so lucky under those conditions,, weather, speed, traffic... i searched for any recall notices from chevy on this and found one, 01v068000. why wasn't my state listed in the group to notify? there is a real danger in the plastic design of the wiper mount. please take another look at the defect in the design and have chevy notify all of us malibu owners of the potential for danger...thank you phlecia partain view

2003-12-11 Phila., PA

Electrical problems, radio illumination flashes when cd/radio is on. the beat of the music makes it a distraction from the road. dealer says all 99 lx470 have same problem,no action taken. view

2003-12-11 Phila., PA

Electrical problems, radio illumination flashes when cd/radio is on. the beat of the music makes it a distraction from the road. dealer says all 99 lx470 have same problem,no action taken. view

1996-04-17 San Lorenzo, CA

There is a bad gas smell in the truck.please describe . view

2003-12-11 Fresno, CA

My vehicle has been serviced numerous times (october 2002-october2003) by michael chevrolet (5737 n. blackstone ave.) in fresno, ca. for various electrical problems that are hazardous and has failed to correct these problems. view

2003-11-03 Houma, LA

While driving at any speed there was a knocking noise coming from the front tires. upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership, they indicated that the noise was due to defective upper/lower ball joints. view

2003-11-03 Houma, LA

While driving at any speed there was a knocking noise coming from the front tires. upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership, they indicated that the noise was due to defective upper/lower ball joints. view

2003-11-03 Kennesaw, GA

While at a complete stop vehicle was rear ended at 50 mph . upon impact, vehicle was pushed forward, and rear ended the vehicle in front. none of the air bags deployed, and driver sustained back and neck injuries. view

2003-11-03 Fort Myers, FL

Upon starting vehicle air bag light would illuminate and would stay on the remainder of the time that vehicle is running. view

2003-11-04 Franklin, TX

While driving at any speed the vehicle stalled in traffic. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. view

2003-11-04 Wilmar, AR

The buckle of the harness will not fit into the latch between the child's leg. view

2003-11-04 Wilmar, AR

The buckle of the harness will not fit into the latch between the child's leg. view

2003-12-18 Pensacola, FL

The consumer experienced 3 blowouts at around 60 mph with the correct tire pressure. locationed front right inside, and front left inside. mileage was between 18000 and 20285, original equipment. the first tire blew and the front tire was replaced, there was damage in the wheel well fiberglass rim, the second tire blew on the right inside, and the third tire left inside blew caused damage to the vehicle. view

2003-12-18 Pensacola, FL

The consumer experienced 3 blowouts at around 60 mph with the correct tire pressure. locationed front right inside, and front left inside. mileage was between 18000 and 20285, original equipment. the first tire blew and the front tire was replaced, there was damage in the wheel well fiberglass rim, the second tire blew on the right inside, and the third tire left inside blew caused damage to the vehicle. view

1995-07-13 New York, NY

Front passenger's seat belt buckle broke off in several pieces, preventing buckle from fastening. view

2003-12-18 Southington, CT

Power steering pump failed while the driver was making a right turn. although the driver was turning steering wheel to the right the vehicle continued to go straight in oncoming traffic. the driver was able to avoid a collision. view

2003-12-17 Brighton, CO

While driving at 20 mph windshield wipers stalled. months before, windshield wipers only worked intermittently, at least 20 times in one year. dealer replaced a circuit board but the problem persisted. view

2003-12-17 Cottonwood, AZ

Gas tank rusted under the cover. warranty expired, yet fumes were noticed within 50 feet of the vehicle. view

2003-12-17 Gastonia, NC

Failure of rear differential. view

2003-11-04 Palm City, FL

The vehicle stalled intermittently while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer found that the crank shaft sensor needed to replaced. this also occured in 2002 at the same time the sensors were replaced. view

2003-11-04 Lincroft, NJ

The key was removed from the ignition while the vehicle was engaged in the drive position. as a result, the vehicle rolled back. the consumer had to jump back into the vehicle to prevent any type of collision. the defect was noticed shortly after purchase. the dealer fixed the problem fee of charge. view

2003-11-04 Ayden, NC

Ignition switch problem. view

2003-11-04 Medford, NJ

While driving consumer smelled a burning smell within the cabin. also, the coolant light flashed on/off. this was caused by the intake manifold leaking on both sides, and needed to be replaced, per dealership. view

2003-11-04 Westminster, MD

Vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance, and dealer found that the upper and lower ball joints were worn out, and replaced them. view

2003-11-04 Westminster, MD

Vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance, and dealer found that the upper and lower ball joints were worn out, and replaced them. view

1995-07-13 New York, NY

Rear passenger's seat belt retractor failed, preventing belt from pulling out and buckling. view

2003-11-04 Macungie, PA

The rear wheel bearing showed signs of excessive wear every 30000 to 40000 miles. the dealer/independent shop replaced the part. view

2003-11-04 Fairmont, MN

Upon having the tires replaced, the dealership noticed that the front left upper ball joint was defective and needed to be replaced. the dealership was unable to replace the part due to a 800 back order. view

2003-11-04 Ontario, CA

When the air conditioner (a/c) is used it takes at least eight minutes for the cool air to flow. there is a foul odor coming from the vents that smells like rotten eggs. also, consumer is concerned with the sound of the engine. although the vehicle is equipped with a gas engine, it sounds like a diesel engine. there is a irritating noise that occurs intermittently at any speed. the dealer claims that the noise is normal. engine burns 3 qts. of oil every 3000 miles and the fuel gauge isn't accurate. view

2003-11-04 Ontario, CA

When the air conditioner (a/c) is used it takes at least eight minutes for the cool air to flow. there is a foul odor coming from the vents that smells like rotten eggs. also, consumer is concerned with the sound of the engine. although the vehicle is equipped with a gas engine, it sounds like a diesel engine. there is a irritating noise that occurs intermittently at any speed. the dealer claims that the noise is normal. engine burns 3 qts. of oil every 3000 miles and the fuel gauge isn't accurate. view

2003-11-04 Ontario, CA

When the air conditioner (a/c) is used it takes at least eight minutes for the cool air to flow. there is a foul odor coming from the vents that smells like rotten eggs. also, consumer is concerned with the sound of the engine. although the vehicle is equipped with a gas engine, it sounds like a diesel engine. there is a irritating noise that occurs intermittently at any speed. the dealer claims that the noise is normal. engine burns 3 qts. of oil every 3000 miles and the fuel gauge isn't accurate. view

2003-11-04 Fort Smith, AR

Vehicle was forced off the road and turned onto its right side and the air bags did not inflate. the vehicle hit the gravel. (lawyer, gary udouj on behalf of client view

2003-11-04 Pearland, TX

Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 02i002000 repairs concerning abs failure. dealer kept the vehicle all day and did not do the recall repairs because the parts were unavailable. also, the dealer wanted to charge the consumer for doing a diagnostic test which found a problem with the rear brakes. view

2003-11-04 Karnes City, TX

Pe 03-032, front suspension/upper ball joint failure: the upper ball joints wore out prematurely. view

2003-12-18 Louisville, KY

Malfuntioning windshield wipers:993 chevrolet k3500 wiper problem. was informed by a relative about a recall effecting their two trucks concerning a wiper failure. this failure is due to deterioration of a soldered connection on the controller circuit board. the failure mode is that the wipers just quit working intermittently. the recall (j#97czt02054 i believe) was first intitiated to cover 98 and up. it was later extended to cover the 94-97 models. the 98 recall number is 98043 i believe. i assume that i have the same part in my 93,: 12463090 module 16.067, and sealant 12345739, as my wipers first failed just this last summer and they now work intermittently. unfortuneately this is only a problem when its raining/snowing!! i haul a 10,000 lb horsetrailer with horses in it so this is an extremely hazardous situation. the first time it failed i was able to pull off the road. i lifted the hood and pecked on the circuit board housing and the wipers starting up again. the problem continues. it would seem to me that if gm is recalling over 1.5 million vehicles, that they extend it further to cover all models with the known defective part. that you for the opportunity to make my complaint, and i hope there is enough of a backlash to force gm to extend the recall. cj herman, 8901 cedar creek rd., louisville, ky., 40291 phone: (502) 239-4225 1993 chevrolet, k3500-vin: 1gchk34n4pe175465 authorized dealer where truck was purchased new: bob hook chevrolet, 4144 bardstown rd., louisville, ky (502) 499-8900. view

2003-12-18 Coral Springs, FL

While driving exhaust fumes entered the passenger cabin of the vehicle. dealer could not duplicate or determine the cause of the problem. view

1996-04-17 Nyack, NY

After market gas cap design caused fuel tank/fuel pumps to collapse by preventing vent valve from opening. view

2003-12-18 Columbia, MO

Turn signal and hazard lights operated intermittently. view

2003-12-18 Columbia, MO

Turn signal and hazard lights operated intermittently. view

2003-10-23 Redford, MI

Windshield wipers came on an off by themselves once the knob was turned to the on position. wipers were repaired at the consumer's expense by the dealership. a few years later, the same thing. consumer feels gm should cover the cost of the next repair. she noted she can't drive the vehicle if there is a possibility of rain and normally there are children in the vehicle. one time it started to rain, she had to pull over and wait until the rain slowed down to drive home. this is a major safety hazard. view

2003-11-04 Machesney Park, IL

While turning in either direction vehicle made a clicking noise. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who discovered that right front control arm was loose. view

2003-11-04 Topeka, KS

The vehicle experienced the same defect with its tie rods as stated in recalls 99v248000 and 00v414000, but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. view

2003-11-04 Gardner, KS

Pe 03-032, front suspension/lowerball joint failure: the lower ball joints wore out prematurely. view

2003-11-04 Millsboro, DE

Sealed bearing failure causing hub to set down onto spindle, cutting into spindle. there was no sign of lubrication where the bearing was located. view

2003-12-18 Madison, IN

2000 dodge durango. upper right ball joint on upper control arm failed prematurely. view

2003-12-18 Mccook, NE

Inspection by a child protection system technician, revealed the shoulder harness on the intergrated child safety seat of 2002 chrysler t/c would not retract. this is same problem occured on the 2nd seat child seat in van. this poses a serious hazard to the child because the child safety seat may not function properly in a crash. view

2003-12-18 Mccook, NE

Inspection by a child protection system technician, revealed the shoulder harness on the intergrated child safety seat of 2002 chrysler t/c would not retract. this is same problem occured on the 2nd seat child seat in van. this poses a serious hazard to the child because the child safety seat may not function properly in a crash. view

1996-04-17 Clearwater, FL

Brakes failed, causing accident. view

2003-12-18 Omaha, NE

The hardware that held the driver's seat in an upright position failed, resulting in the driver's seat back to be unstable and continuously fall backwards. view

2003-12-18 Lodi, WI

Windshield wipers sometimes work, sometimes don't. took the vehicle to jon lancaster chevrolet in madison, wi to have the windshield wiper module (circuit board) replaced and they would not authorize the free replacement. said that the vehicle had over 70,000 miles on it and thus was exempt from the recall deal. this is not right, the problem just about killed me when the wipers wouldn't work during a heavy rain fall event while driving on interstate 90/94. they know about this problem but won't pay to have it fixed. view

2003-12-18 Port Washington, NY

My tailgate straps have ripped apart while opening the tailgate. view

2003-12-18 Richmond, VA

Request for reimbursement for clockspring recall repairs performed on a 1996 dodge grand caravan. there was a clunk noise, then the consumer lost power steering due to the serpentine belt tensioner being broken, oil leaked due to the front valve cover gasket, and the air bag light had come on. recall#02v293000 view

2003-11-04 New York, NY

According to the vehicle tire sticker on the driver's door the tire pressure should be 46-psi per tire. the dealer technician stated that the maximum air pressure should be 44 psi per tire. when the consumer contacted the manufacturer they asked the consumer to ignore the sticker and inflate 34 psi air pressure per tire. seeking nhtsa help in this matter. view

2003-11-04 Fair Oaks, CA

When driving on ice or snow the 4-wheel drive kicks out, causing vehicle to jerk and potentially slid. no impact had been reported. the vehicle was in motion when it felt as if the transmission dropped out. the vehicle had to be stopped to get back into 4wd. the lever was held tightly and popped out again. the vehicle was driven in 2wd for several miles then was able to be placed back into 4wd and stayed. also, the upholstery had started to tear on the driver's seat and the gaskets on both mirrors deteriorated. view

2003-11-04 Fair Oaks, CA

When driving on ice or snow the 4-wheel drive kicks out, causing vehicle to jerk and potentially slid. no impact had been reported. the vehicle was in motion when it felt as if the transmission dropped out. the vehicle had to be stopped to get back into 4wd. the lever was held tightly and popped out again. the vehicle was driven in 2wd for several miles then was able to be placed back into 4wd and stayed. also, the upholstery had started to tear on the driver's seat and the gaskets on both mirrors deteriorated. view

2003-11-04 Fair Oaks, CA

When driving on ice or snow the 4-wheel drive kicks out, causing vehicle to jerk and potentially slid. no impact had been reported. the vehicle was in motion when it felt as if the transmission dropped out. the vehicle had to be stopped to get back into 4wd. the lever was held tightly and popped out again. the vehicle was driven in 2wd for several miles then was able to be placed back into 4wd and stayed. also, the upholstery had started to tear on the driver's seat and the gaskets on both mirrors deteriorated. view

2003-11-04 Cocoa, FL

Consumer smelled a fuel smell from under the hood. upon inspection, the consumer located a pin size hole in the rigid plastic side of the fuel rail. an investigation was opened on this issue, pe 030 050. view

2003-11-04 Bristol, CT

Fuses blew out of brake lights and turn signals. the intake manifold had been replaced for a second time after only about 40k miles after the first replacement. when the consumer attempted to use the hazard light, he discovered that the bulbs had blown out of the brake and signal lights. the consumer learned that the manufacturer recalled over 780,000 vehicle regarding the hazard light switch. view

1995-10-19 Moultrie, GA

Brake actuator failed, causing loss of brakes. view

1996-04-17 Stone Mtn, GA

Fuel leaks from gas tank hose. view

2003-11-04 Bristol, CT

Fuses blew out of brake lights and turn signals. the intake manifold had been replaced for a second time after only about 40k miles after the first replacement. when the consumer attempted to use the hazard light, he discovered that the bulbs had blown out of the brake and signal lights. the consumer learned that the manufacturer recalled over 780,000 vehicle regarding the hazard light switch. view

2003-12-18 Kellyville, OK

I consider ourselves fortunate after scouring thru the numerous customer complaints on the 1997 dodge caravan. we bought the vehicle used in 1999 with 23,000 miles on it. it was mainly used to transport myself and our three children all under the age of 6 at the time, but now my husband drives it back and forth to work. we to have had the intermitent ghost wipers ever since purchasing the vehichle and were constantly told by the dealer that nothing was wrong or could be found to be wrong. we have within the last six months replaced the drive belt, the water pump, & timing belt due to routine maintenance. however, the transmission at 123,000 miles just went out on my husband while he was driving down the road. we are told that it will cost $1,500 to fix. we have chosen to get it fixed, but at the time of that decision did not realize the number of complaints about the chrysler transmissions. this is definitely a safety issue, as the van left my husband stranded in the middle of an intersection with oncoming traffic. will it take someone getting killed before chrysler is held responsible for these defects? i do not like the fact that my husband will be driving this vehichle again, once the tramission is repaired. as i stated above i consider ourselves one of the fortunate ones to not have experienced so many problems as other owners have had with their vehichles, but when will the time come to hold chrysler responsible for their shody workmanship? i can honestly say this is the first and will be the last chrysler car i ever own. my other car is a ford f-150, which i am very proud to drive! view

2003-11-04 San Mateo, CA

When the brakes were applied there was a delay before the vehicle stopped. dealer stated that vehicle needed rotors and pads replaced. view

2003-11-04 San Mateo, CA

When the brakes were applied there was a delay before the vehicle stopped. dealer stated that vehicle needed rotors and pads replaced. view

2003-11-04 Nanticoke, PA

While driving inside of driver's door caught on fire. consumer managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved. view

2003-11-04 Randolph, MA

Safety recall notice for a/t shift cable. the vehicle rolled back and hit the consumer. the consumer reached in the vehicle to take the keys out when this occuerd. the consumer was dragged several yards while holding the door. the vehicle continued moving backwards until it rested against the sidewalk. the consumer received a recall notice after the incident happened. view

2003-10-30 Livingston, NJ

While the vehicle was in park ,with the motor running, the driver exited and the transmission changed from park to reverse striking the driver and then a gasoline pump barrier. view

2003-12-18 Glendive, MT

4 wheel drive makes a grinding/growling noise and binds the vehicle to a stop with only a slight turn of the wheel. this did not happen until 17,000 miles on the vehicle and continues to worsen as time goes by. chev 2001 silverado 1500 4wd. view

2003-10-30 Inver Grove Heights, MN

I have a 1997 4wd chevy pickup with 4 wheel abs. when coming to a stop, just before the vehicle actually comes to a complete stop, the abs activates, the brake pedal goes to the floor, and the truck surges forward another few feet. this happens on dry pavement! there is no reason for the abs to activate and this causes a dangerous situation with the unpredictable surge forward of the vehicle. i have researched this problem on the internet and found tons of others with the same problem. yahoo search: "abs activates on dry pavement" revealed thousands of hits of consumers with the same problem. because it is related to brakes, i believe there is a serious safety risk to consumers and gm should recall the defect. this happens everyday and is very noticeable. i leave extra space while braking until i am able to get this fixed. view

2003-12-18 Republic, OH

Upon making a left turn brakes locked up, consumer lost control of vehicle and went into a ditch. this was due to the brake rotors breaking and jamming into the brake. this failure was caused by poor design of the rotors, per the dealership. view

1996-04-17 Milwaukee, WI

Bearing inserts in the left crank case loose. (first vehicle on 601351, 601352, 601353, 601354) view

2003-12-18 Bennington, VT

While attempting to engage the two wheel drive vehicle became inoperative. as a result, vehicle became stuck in four wheel drive. view

2003-12-18 Glen Burnie, MD

While driving check engine light illuminated, shortly after the transmission failed. view

2003-12-18 Stamford, CT

While driving on an icy road between 35 to 40 mph consumer lost control of vehicle and hit a chevrolet astro van head on. upon impact, neither of the air bags deployed. the driver of the astro van died in the collision although astro's air bags deployed. view

2003-12-18 Saint Croix, VI

When applying the brakes a loud grinding noise was heard. view

2003-12-18 Union, SC

Problems with vehicle's alternator. the battery was replaced due to a faulty alternator. the consumer requested reimbursement for the repair. view

2003-12-18 Center Line, MI

Heater core malfunctioned. as a result, cold air blew through the ventilation system, and the engine overheated. view

2003-10-30 Lakeland, MI

While traveling 50 mph another driver turned in front of my pilot without signaling. the whole right front of my vehicle was pushed in. the problem was that the air bags didn't deploy and according to witnesses the seat belt didn't lock. as a result i bounced off steering wheel twice. 2 days later i received a recall notice from honda saying that air bags are not deploying or deploying late. i believe that my injuries would have been less severe had the air bags deployed and/or the seat belt locked. view

2003-10-30 Lakeland, MI

While traveling 50 mph another driver turned in front of my pilot without signaling. the whole right front of my vehicle was pushed in. the problem was that the air bags didn't deploy and according to witnesses the seat belt didn't lock. as a result i bounced off steering wheel twice. 2 days later i received a recall notice from honda saying that air bags are not deploying or deploying late. i believe that my injuries would have been less severe had the air bags deployed and/or the seat belt locked. view

2003-10-30 San Luis Obispo, CA

Upper radiator hose leaks at either point of connection. coolant drips down directly into alternator shorting the alternator out. tried replacing old hose and hose clamps with a new hose and new, high quality hose clamps, but problem persisted. solution: made own cover to protect alternator from coolant dripping from leaky upper radiator hose out of sheet metal. bolted sheet metal cover to exhaust manifold. now if the upper radiator hose leaks, the coolant drips on sheet metal cover and runoff goes elsewhere safely. haven't had a problem since. view

2003-10-30 Miami, FL

I have a 2000 chevy s-10 pu. the fuel pump failed at about 49,000 miles. my mechanic says that this part is failing at very low mileage. a car with that mileage should not failed. in addition since the fuel pump is inside the tank it is a very expensive repair. view

1996-04-17 Mooresvill, IN

Due to design of tank, when tank is over filled, overflow runs onto ground. view

2003-10-30 Mahwah, NJ

We have a 2001 dodge grand caravan with dual sliding doors and power leftists. the power sliding door was starting to close and it hit my wife's hand and did not stop. it cut 3 fingers on her hand. as it was hitting her hand she put pressure on the door and it went back. we have reported this to dodge and their accident department said someone would contact us to inspect the vehicle. they have not done so. i have three small children ages 2 years to 4 years and if the door hit them it would crush them possibly to death. view

2003-10-30 Mahwah, NJ

We have a 2001 dodge grand caravan with dual sliding doors and power leftists. the power sliding door was starting to close and it hit my wife's hand and did not stop. it cut 3 fingers on her hand. as it was hitting her hand she put pressure on the door and it went back. we have reported this to dodge and their accident department said someone would contact us to inspect the vehicle. they have not done so. i have three small children ages 2 years to 4 years and if the door hit them it would crush them possibly to death. view

2003-12-18 Lodi, WI

Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable while snowing, obstructing the driver's view. dealer stated there was no recall on this vehicle. view

2003-12-18 Bethel, OH

Both engine head gaskets cracked. as a result, water seeped into the engine which burned white smoke. the consumer was told that this was a common problem in 95 diesel 6.5 engines between 130k miles and 140k miles. (this was a metal problem) view

2003-12-18 Las Vegas, NV

When in reverse the accelerator got stuck. as a result, vehicle suddenly accelerated into a parking garage guard rail. view

2003-12-18 Chicago, IL

Sun rays were reflected from the top of the dashboard and onto the windshield. model zxe. view

2003-12-18 Yuma, AZ

Driver's side seat belt did not retract. gm dealer refuses to repair retractor because they claim it is out of warranty. view

2003-12-18 Guaynabo, PR

While turning left at 1 mph consumer heard a loud noise. front wheel separated from suspension axle, and arm and ball joints disconnected from the vehicle. dealer refused to admit there were defects in this vehicle. view

2003-12-18 Upton, MA

Consumer noticed something hanging down from the vehicle while it was sitting in the driveway. upon closer inspection consumer found that the vapor recovery system bracket rusted. view

2003-10-30 Dayton, NJ

Noise when making turns and over light bumps in front suspension of a 2002 dodge dakota crew cab pickup. view

1996-04-17 Norwood, MA

Steering locks up briefly when car is beginning to move. view

2003-10-30 New York, NY

Car loses power suddenly and lurches in first gear when moving off from a standing start. view

2003-10-30 Providence, UT

Right side mount broken on steering rack. view

2003-10-30 Miami, FL

The cable on the tail gate door gate broke for no apparent reason. the cable end is solder in and not easily replaced. view

2003-10-30 Aurora, CO

Own a 1999 dodge dakota 4wd. ball joints and idler arm going bad. vehicle has 56,000 miles. noticed noise arising from front suspension and loosening at around 40,000 miles, but did not know till around 53,000 miles when a mechanic brought it to my attention while it was at an alignment shop. these parts, i was advised, should not be wearing till around 130,000 miles. two people at my work also own these vehicles, one person owns a 2wd dakota, another owns a 4wd durango. both persons are having the same problems with ball joints as well. view

2003-10-30 Arlington, TN

Transmission code and clicking at 61,000 miles. view

2003-12-18 Houston, TX

New michelin xrv tire installed at factory on 2003 condor motor home class a in the right rear inside position badly out of round causing vibration.. michelin did replace tire without any problem. view

2003-12-18 Houston, TX

New michelin xrv tire installed at factory on 2003 condor motor home class a in the right rear inside position badly out of round causing vibration.. michelin did replace tire without any problem. view

2003-12-18 Creswell, OR

Engine stalling, intermittent, unpredictable. during various times, days and circumstances. since 09/25/01 till last time was 12/01/03. view

2003-12-19 Hughes Springs, TX

The gas gauge was inoperative and the front seat belts did not retract properly. view

2003-12-19 Sterling Heights, MI

Century breverra #44892brd. manufactured on may 2000, straps are to short. manufacturer notified. consumer requesting that the strap on child seat would be about an inch longer to accommodate kids wearing (bulky) winter coats. view

1996-04-17 Marshall, MI

Air suspension fails, causing vehicle to ride on frame, making it difficult to control. view

2003-12-19 Euless, TX

There were problems with the vehicle's rear passenger seatbelt. the retracting lock did not work properly when it was used to restrain a shild safety seat. view

2003-12-18 Cleveland, OH

Prematurely worn upper ball joint for 1998 dodge dakota sport truck (2w) with 55,000 miles. severe squeaking and grinding noise along with obvious irratic braking problems. view

2003-12-18 Linthicum, MD

2000 dodge dakota front left ball joint broke, causing the wheel to fall off. view

2003-10-30 Hackettstown, NJ

Like many people who have sent complaints to this sight, i too have had several problems with my 2000 ford focus. the latest problem is what set me over the edge with ford though. i tried putting my key in the ignition to start my car today and it wouldn't go in. after several attempts, i gave up and called a towing company. once i got my car to a ford service center, i learned that the tumbler was bad and the whole ignition piece needed to be replaced. what was i to do? i need my car to run, so at a replacement fee of $430 dollars, my ignition was working once again. as soon as i got home, i called ford customer svs. and made my 2nd formal complaint about the car. i was dismissed as usual and decided to contact your site. after reviewing 50 plus complaints, i noticed that at least 5 also complained of the same problem that i had. how many cars does this have to happen to for this to become a recalled item? view

2003-10-31 Scottsdale, AZ

The tread/steelbelt on the goodyear eagle ls tires installed as oem on my 2001 chrysler minivan (purchased new sept. 2002) have separated after 13 mo./28,000 miles. the separation is worse on the front than on the back with one tire having a 12 1/2 in. separation and numerous small splits/separations and the other having a 6 inch separation and numerous small splits/separations. the dealership responded that this was normal wear/tear which is difficult for me to believe. there are 7 other complaints regarding this tire with nhtsa, five of which are for steal belt separation. this should be investigated immediately. view

2003-10-31 Scottsdale, AZ

The tread/steelbelt on the goodyear eagle ls tires installed as oem on my 2001 chrysler minivan (purchased new sept. 2002) have separated after 13 mo./28,000 miles. the separation is worse on the front than on the back with one tire having a 12 1/2 in. separation and numerous small splits/separations and the other having a 6 inch separation and numerous small splits/separations. the dealership responded that this was normal wear/tear which is difficult for me to believe. there are 7 other complaints regarding this tire with nhtsa, five of which are for steal belt separation. this should be investigated immediately. view

2003-10-31 Oklahoma City, OK

1999 mercedes benz ml 320 has defective wind shield wiper water tanks. the lack of having fluid to clear your window in adverse weather or road conditions could cause accidents or death. view

2003-12-19 Ceresco, MI

Consumer received a recall letter on the microwave samsun model mr5491g. the recall letter indicated a phone number to call to arrange for a technician to fix microwave. consumer had to drive 75 miles from where he resided. vehicle had already been winterized and cost a lot money. view

2003-12-10 Glen Ellyn, IL

While driving my 2002 jetta tdi (29,000 miles), the automatic transmission locked up causing whiplash and almost a chain reaction accident to the cars behind me. after having the car towed to the dealership, i looked on the internet and it seems that this has happened to other people. this is a serious life threatening issue in my eyes. i am only seem to be sore, thankfully this wasn't more serious. i have attached my search results below. http://www.myvwlemon.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/search.cgi?action=simplesearch&searchin=all&forumchoice=all&searchterms=vw+transmission&booleanand=yes&searchdate=all&searchuser=&exactname=no&file=temp-2452984-214219-93b9.cgi&total=69&startat=a: view

2003-12-10 Bridgeport, CT

Automatic transmission failure. view

1996-04-17 Altus, OK

Needle holes/small cuts in front seat belts after seat belt recall repairs. view

2003-12-10 Brockton, MA

2001 sebring. driver seat belt broke last dec, 2002. had it replaced 1/3/2003. was still under warranty. 12/9/2003, driver side seat belt broken for 2nd time. car not under warranty (3 yrs 30,000 mile warranty)dealer wants me to pay for it. have been buying new cars for over 30 years, never had a problem with a seatbelt before. have been buying new chrysler vehicles, every 3-4 years from same dealer, never had seat belt problem. i feel there is a defect in the driver side seat belt. my husband and i are the only 2 to drive this car. view

2003-10-27 Saint Charles, MO

Power window cable bound up in gear in motor box, causing the guides for window to break and piece attached to window to break, called dealer, they said we would have to buy a $ 500.00 window just to get the piece that attaches to the window and complete window cable assemble. view

2003-10-27 Deerfield Beach, FL

Transmission slips out of gear from 1st to 2nd shift which is especially dangerous when crossing intersections or attempting to pass vehicles as problem is occurring often but inconsistently. have taken truck back to dealer 5 times and only once could they find the problem and replaced transmission oil pump and valve body but problem still exists. also when putting vehicle into drive it sometimes acts as reverse, and when in reverse lunges forward as in drive. dealer replaced prdnl (gear shift) once but still having problems with gear position. dealership states they must be able to reproduce problem in order to replace transmission. was also told by service department that this was a common problem with this model vehicle with no solution in sight thus far. am pursuing lemon law litigation as this is more than just a safety hazard. view

2003-10-27 Marina Del Rey, CA

Not long after purchasing my new 2002 tracker 2002, a glob of brown sticky stuff dropped from the brake to the car floor. when depressing the brake pedal, an irritating squeaky noise is produced. the dealer checked this out and said something in the brake wall had to be replaced. it took about a month to get and it was replaced. within a week the squeak returned and has remained. what is this problem? view

2003-10-27 Marina Del Rey, CA

Not long after purchasing my new 2002 tracker 2002, a glob of brown sticky stuff dropped from the brake to the car floor. when depressing the brake pedal, an irritating squeaky noise is produced. the dealer checked this out and said something in the brake wall had to be replaced. it took about a month to get and it was replaced. within a week the squeak returned and has remained. what is this problem? view

2003-12-10 Winchester, MA

I purchased a brand new 1999 dodge durango and have faithfully maintained the vehicle with oil changes, tune-ups, etc. i recently brought my durango into the local dodge dealership where i purchased the car, due to the engine light coming on for no apparent reason. i was informed that my front end ball joints needed to be replaced along with the arm control, and the sensor needed to be replaced. the total costs of repair, including new tires, etc. totaled over $2000.00. no one informed me of a potential recall of the ball joints, until i picked my car up, and paid the bill. now i find out that your agency has been investigating this problem for quite some time and nothing has been done to date. i have researched this issue on the internet and have found numerous instances of failure of the ball joints at extreme cost to car owners. my vehicle has only about 48,000 miles on it. this is ridiculous. it is my hope that your agency will take action soon, as this is a serious problem, and could lead to fatalities if not addressed. view

2003-12-10 Winchester, MA

I purchased a brand new 1999 dodge durango and have faithfully maintained the vehicle with oil changes, tune-ups, etc. i recently brought my durango into the local dodge dealership where i purchased the car, due to the engine light coming on for no apparent reason. i was informed that my front end ball joints needed to be replaced along with the arm control, and the sensor needed to be replaced. the total costs of repair, including new tires, etc. totaled over $2000.00. no one informed me of a potential recall of the ball joints, until i picked my car up, and paid the bill. now i find out that your agency has been investigating this problem for quite some time and nothing has been done to date. i have researched this issue on the internet and have found numerous instances of failure of the ball joints at extreme cost to car owners. my vehicle has only about 48,000 miles on it. this is ridiculous. it is my hope that your agency will take action soon, as this is a serious problem, and could lead to fatalities if not addressed. view

2003-12-11 Bella Vista, AR

The transmission on my vehicle was rebuilt in october 2001 @ 120000 miles because it jumped out of gear during acceleration and would not engage. since the rebuild, the car has continued to have transmission problems such as self-acceleration when curse control is engaged, slipping out of gear and not reengaging, or downshifting during acceleration. the car has been taken into three different transmission shops each being unable to duplicate or correct the problem. the car has not been to a ford dealership but, has been well maintained. i would like to keep the car as a work vehicle, now @ 137k miles, but refuse to continue to deal with the transmission slippage. view

2003-10-28 Santa Rosa, CA

Odometer fraud from dealership - vehicle was sold with an odometer reading of 21,812. a few weeks after the purchase the car had problems and was taken to a repair shop who noted that the vehicle looked like it had many more miles on it. through car fax we found that the car had over 90,000 miles. we bought from a dealership that is part of a large auto group and presumed proper due diligence was done. while we did get a refund, we feel it is important to file a complaint should there be others out there in the same situation. view

2003-10-28 Roberts, WI

William couch vs. winnebago industries. consumer only used the motorhome for two weeks after purchase. the rest of the time it was awaiting repairs. the vehicle had over 30 safety and quality issues. consumer sent in a cd and pictures to the ceo; numerous emails to the employees and the consumer has heard nothing. consumer wants the motorhome replaced plus reimburse expenses or refund money and reimburse expense and trade in value of original motorhome. view

1996-04-17 Harrisonbu, VA

Brakes perform poorly during rainy weather. view

2003-10-28 Fort Collins, CO

Following is part of the background first submitted 9/6 to chevy for a major safety issue with our 1999 blazer ... closely related to a recent gm recall for faulty hazard and turn signal lights. our hazard/blinker flasher just started (9/1) turning on/clicking intermittently for no apparent reason ... doing so randomly about half the time. this concerns us for our safety ... as we are now constantly making both kinds of major safety errors that can happen with this defect: we frequently think the blinkers are on for a turn were making, when in reality they are not, but the flasher is clicking just like they are on, so we wrongly think they are on. the other error is that we have accidentally turned the blinkers on and don't realize it since the flashing noise is happening so much. the major reason for our concern is a statement from our local chevy service tech around our exact issue ... as our exact concerns/issues stem from a well known/documented safety issue with blazers (per the words of our chevy service tech around our exact issue, & this has been a big/major problem with blazers & view

2003-10-28 Lake City, FL

Brakes failed to engage at 35-40 mph. brakes emitted groaning,grinding noise.from '1996-1999 complained to dealers brakes not working properly, and that the anti-lock seemed to be "locked" in place; was told nothing wrong. on 03/28/2000 abs was modified under campaign 99v-193,and brakes worked. now when brakes are applied, vehicle skids and seems to go faster. view

2003-10-28 Lakehurst, NJ

20,000 miles front tires worn extremely bad and uneven, had tires replace, was informed that alignment could not be done due to left and right upper ball joints being bad. truck jumps around on even the smallest bumps, front end vibrations. view

2003-10-28 Richardson, TX

While driving steering wheel became loose. was hard to maintain control of vehicle. took vehicle to dealership. mechanic indicated that the front stabilizer bar had snapped and needed to be repaired. view

2003-10-28 Charlotte, NC

No wreck - first, complained to dodge dealership and they replaced a "belt" saying that's what it was in 2000 after 22397 miles, then i couldn't take the squeeking any more in 2001 and had the whole upper control arm assembly replaced by a local mechanic at 41306 since it was out of warranty by then. this mechanic was shocked that this vehicle had to have this replaced, but found it was the source of my "squeek". continual squeek from about 17000 miles up to when fixed at 41306 miles. seems, it's starting to do it again somewhat (not like original problem though). now, no one will want to purchase this vehicle as a used car, plus the trade-in value will drop dramatically. view

2003-12-11 Tulsa, OK

Drivers-side door does not open by using the key, power-lock/unlock button or pulling the inside handle. this is supposed to be a safety feature in case the power locks fail. this problem is very common according to ford dealers, locksmiths, and after-market professionals. view

2003-10-28 Phoenix, AZ

We are having a huge problem with the honda corporation. i have taken my 2000 honda passport in for many visits at least 6. this has been happening since last year. the vehicle shuts off while you are driving. this week alone i was almost hit three times. i was on my way to work today and was turning onto the freeway and was almost slammed into. i have been calling telling them this is a huge safety issue. the car has been taken in many times there have been a few things done or there was nothing found. every single time we get the car back either immediately or soon thereafter the vehicle starts to stall while driving. we spoke with the corporate office they took down the information had us bring the car in and then kept it for a six days. when we got the car back within a short period of time the car began to shut off again. we are in a lease agreement and at the end of the year 2004 we can try trade it in. i have no problem with that but a car that is going to cause my death is horrible. i called in to showcase honda and spoke to jaime who only wanted us to bring the car back. the problem i have with that is it will be sent back again with the same life threatening issues. i am at my wits end. i don't know where i can get help on this matter. dawnn l. humphrey view

2003-12-11 Indianapolis, IN

Engine check light stayed on. when driving lights turned off then flickered. also, windshield wipers and automatic locks operated poorly. vehicle was taken to dealership on several occasions for the same problems. on for occasions consumer was driving when vehicle headlights went out. another problem consumer is experiencing is the windshield wipers come to a complete stop while in use. there is also a problem with the door locks. vehicle has been serviced on various occasions for electrical problems. during one service visit the body control module was replaced and the theft deterrent system was programmed. even after several service visits vehicle still experiencing problems with windshield wipers, door locks, turn signals, and hazard lights. view

2003-12-11 Indianapolis, IN

Engine check light stayed on. when driving lights turned off then flickered. also, windshield wipers and automatic locks operated poorly. vehicle was taken to dealership on several occasions for the same problems. on for occasions consumer was driving when vehicle headlights went out. another problem consumer is experiencing is the windshield wipers come to a complete stop while in use. there is also a problem with the door locks. vehicle has been serviced on various occasions for electrical problems. during one service visit the body control module was replaced and the theft deterrent system was programmed. even after several service visits vehicle still experiencing problems with windshield wipers, door locks, turn signals, and hazard lights. view

2003-10-28 Cave Spring, GA

Headlight switch: defective headlight switch causes intermentant loss of instrument lights and odometer display, other more serious problem loss of headlights, tail lights and marker lamps. headlights may also remain on even when the switch has been turned to the off position. view

1996-04-17 Cheyenne, WY

Firewall cracked, causing pedals to 'roll'. view

2003-10-28 Cave Spring, GA

Headlight switch: defective headlight switch causes intermentant loss of instrument lights and odometer display, other more serious problem loss of headlights, tail lights and marker lamps. headlights may also remain on even when the switch has been turned to the off position. view

2003-12-18 Trenton, MI

The abs pump / valve system completely failed on my 2000 chevrolet tahoe, rendering my abs system useless. my vehicle has 56,000 miles and is in other wise very good condition. the replacement cost me slightly over $1000. as the braking system is a safety system, shouldn't this be covered by gm? view

2003-12-18 Saint Joseph, MO

Fuel pump outage & computer outage--both components went out. view

2003-12-18 Saint Joseph, MO

Fuel pump outage & computer outage--both components went out. view

2003-11-04 Lafayette, CA

Brakes failed at 10000 miles. dealer stated that this was normal. view

2003-12-18 Stonewall, LA

After rear ending a trailer at 55 mph air bags did not deploy. dealership was notifed, but was unable to resolve the problem. view

2003-12-18 Saint Marys, OH

The consumer complained about an acceleration problem. the vehicle did not accelerate when the driver stepped on the accelerator pedal. recall#01v012000 view

2003-10-30 Wilmington, NC

2003 jeep grand cherokee i purchased from neuwirth car dealership, in wilmington, nc. the reason i now own this vehicle is because the first jeep they sold me feel under the nc lemon law and the information was not disclosed to me before i purchased the first jeep and i returned it 3 times for the same problem the driveshaft. the problem with this one is you can not put it in 4 wheel drive unless you use both hands and push hard on the floor to shift the gear, they said they would replace the transfer case, but when they called another dealer they had replaced the case in 2 others and said the noise was still there, that it would not make a difference if they replaced it. so far they have not replaced it. it makes a humming noise while sitting idle at a stop light, and made a loud clinging sound when i put it in reverse, (took it back twice before they fixed it) they said it was normal for the clinging sound the second time i took it in it cost them 1300 to fix "nothing". i still have the humming it's worse now, and the clinging noise comes and goes. they do not know why. when i called mr. gillilan at the dealership, he said what do you want me to do about it" he said the only choices i had was to trade again but it would cost me money, or let them keep trying until the problem is fixed, how can they fix the problem if they don't know what the problem is and how long will this take. i have missed work hours and days dealing with these chrysler vehicles. i would tell you what the problem is but they don't know to tell me. i can't have it looked at by any one else because it would void my warranty. it's not that i don't like the car but i think if i'm paying all of this money for this vehicle i should be happy, by at this time i'm very unhappy with the performance and the answers i'm receiving from this dealer. i have owned this vehicle for 3 months thank you for your time. view

2003-10-30 Sacramento, CA

While driving in a 2000 dodge durango the left front wheel fell off causing the vehicle to roll numerous times. three people died as a result of this accident. view

2003-12-18 Winter Haven, FL

Car stalls randomly since first bought and has done so too many times to count. car has stalled on my daughter in the middle of an intersection with an 18 wheeler on her tail, she had to swerve into a convenience store parking lot with a 5 1/2 pot hole causing damage to the car. this car has been in the garage 6 - 8 times in the past year. the dealer says they cannot fix it unless the check engine light is on. the car has been in 3 times in 8 months with the check engine light on and they only replace the gas cap assembly every time and the car still continues to stall at random. dealer says they cannot duplicate problem and daughter is dumb blonde! the car also hesitates when driving and runs rough like it wants to stall, you never know when it will just stop on you. this is not a safe vehicle to have on the roads. i am filing lemon law papers on it today. view

1996-04-17 Cheyenne, WY

Brakes failed. view

2003-12-18 Portland, OR

While driving at any speed, sliding door was having a problem where the sliding door would reopen after it closed. dealer advised consumer to trade the vehicle since it could not be fixed. view

2003-12-18 Bethlehem, KY

While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped shifting gears properly. the vehicle failed to go into reverse and there was a metal to metal noise. the automatic transmission malfunctioned which caused this failure. view

2003-12-18 Rawlins, WY

While driving and applying the brakes, the abs locked up the front wheel, but the rear wheel kept turning. the dealer stated it was normal . the consumer almost wrecked 4-5 times when slippery. the master cylinder was found leaking and the abs diagnostic module failed. view

2003-12-18 Rawlins, WY

While driving and applying the brakes, the abs locked up the front wheel, but the rear wheel kept turning. the dealer stated it was normal . the consumer almost wrecked 4-5 times when slippery. the master cylinder was found leaking and the abs diagnostic module failed. view

2003-12-18 San Diego, CA

Rear driver's side seat belt will not latch properly. also, intermittently the passenger's side rear will not latch properly. the dealer replaced the belts, but the consumer believed that the problem would recur. view

2003-12-18 East Hartford, CT

When driving at night dashboard lights continuously flickered. when the lights flickered they fully illuminated. this caused a distraction to the driver. dealership has replaced the headlamp switch, but the problem recurred. view

2003-12-18 East Hartford, CT

When driving at night dashboard lights continuously flickered. when the lights flickered they fully illuminated. this caused a distraction to the driver. dealership has replaced the headlamp switch, but the problem recurred. view

2003-10-30 Evansville, IN

While having my oil changed it was pointed out that my fuel line was spraying fuel all over the engine compartment. very small pin hole but a steady stream of fuel. upon further investigation found that the injector line was spraying fuel also. i never paid attention before but i can't believe that gm would use plastic for a fuel line anyway maybe this is standard i'm no mechanic but at what gm wants for the parts and then to have them put on maybe i should be. of course gm is the only place you can buy the fuel parts too imagine that! well hopefully i'm not the only one having this problem and gm will do something about the defects. view

2003-10-30 Tecumseh, MI

Power driver window failed in down position. tailgate cable frayed, ready to break. abs deploy when brakes applied and bump hit on dry road resulting in loss of breaking power. this vehicle is the worst vehicle i have ever owned and i've had a lot of them. view

2003-10-30 Tecumseh, MI

Power driver window failed in down position. tailgate cable frayed, ready to break. abs deploy when brakes applied and bump hit on dry road resulting in loss of breaking power. this vehicle is the worst vehicle i have ever owned and i've had a lot of them. view

1996-04-17 Cheyenne, WY

Transmission clutch failed. view

2003-10-30 Sadf, GA

Fgdg. view

2003-12-18 Smyrna, GA

Vehicle tires experiencing slight cracking in sidewall. two tires experienced slight cracking (pirelli p6000), bubbles in the sidewall prior to losing air (pirelli p6000), rim damage (pirelli), uneven wear on the sumitomo tire according to the manufacturer's analysis. the other dot #'s are: xt1001 and xt1000. view

2003-12-18 Smyrna, GA

Vehicle tires experiencing slight cracking in sidewall. two tires experienced slight cracking (pirelli p6000), bubbles in the sidewall prior to losing air (pirelli p6000), rim damage (pirelli), uneven wear on the sumitomo tire according to the manufacturer's analysis. the other dot #'s are: xt1001 and xt1000. view

2003-12-18 Smyrna, GA

Vehicle tires experiencing slight cracking in sidewall. two tires experienced slight cracking (pirelli p6000), bubbles in the sidewall prior to losing air (pirelli p6000), rim damage (pirelli), uneven wear on the sumitomo tire according to the manufacturer's analysis. the other dot #'s are: xt1001 and xt1000. view

2003-12-18 Flint, MI

Abs light illuminated and a humming noise continued after the vehicle was shut off. dealer determined the abs control module must be replaced. view

2003-12-18 Charlotte, NC

Vehicle intermittently stalled while driving at various speeds. condition forced driver to pull off the road. power steering and brakes failed when vehicle stalled. dealer replaced at 28000 miles the fuel pump and computer, but same problem recurred. view

2003-12-18 Charlotte, NC

Vehicle intermittently stalled while driving at various speeds. condition forced driver to pull off the road. power steering and brakes failed when vehicle stalled. dealer replaced at 28000 miles the fuel pump and computer, but same problem recurred. view

2003-12-18 Charlotte, NC

Vehicle intermittently stalled while driving at various speeds. condition forced driver to pull off the road. power steering and brakes failed when vehicle stalled. dealer replaced at 28000 miles the fuel pump and computer, but same problem recurred. view

2003-12-18 Edmond, OK

Heard rubbing noise from the rear end while driving. this was caused by 18" inch rims rubbing on the wheels. this could cause the tires to wear out or blow out, per the dealership. these were after market rims but were on the vehicle at time of purchase. the rims model name was le collection lm. view

2003-12-18 Lawrenceville, NJ

Vehicle is low to the ground. when pulling into the driveway the bumper hit the ground at least ten times in the last six months. whenever the bumper hit the ground the bolts holding it fell out. view

1995-01-17 Cherry Hill, NJ

Went to open sliding door and the whole door fell off the track in icy conditions. view

1995-07-07 Tamarac, FL

Consumer attempted to stop during wet conditions,braking system completely failed. view

2003-12-18 Oakville, CT

Front passenger's seat belt unlatcheed without pushing the release button on the buckle assembly. dealer replaced the buckle assembly. view

2003-10-30 Norristown, PA

Purchased new honda crv ex-automatic from conicelli honda of conshohocken, pa on october 17, 2003. from the first day there is a rattle coming from the rear of the driver's side. this rattle is not only annoying but distracts from my concentration while driving. took the car to the dealer twice. first on 10/20/03. service manger frank boyle stated noise coming from rear seat and asked me to make an appointment for it to be repaired. made appointment and left the car with the service dept. for one full day on 10/27/2003. rattling noise not repaired. nothing done. the noise still exists. this noise is a major distraction to the driver and probably a safety hazard because it distracts the driver. view

2003-10-30 Edinburg, TX

I have a recurring problem with feathering of the front tires and now the rear tires are cupped as well. first problem was noticed at 7,000 miles and nissan replaced the tires and realigned the suspension at around 12,000 miles. i noticed a lot of road noised and noticed feathering of the front tires at 19,500 miles and was confirmed all four tires cupped by my nissan dealer. claim was filed with nissan consumer affairs and was notified today that they would not do anything about this. view

2003-12-18 Richmond, VA

Request for reimbursement for clockspring recall repairs performed on a 1996 dodge grand caravan. there was a clunk noise, then the consumer lost power steering due to the serpentine belt tensioner being broken, oil leaked due to the front valve cover gasket, and the air bag light had come on. recall#02v293000 view

2003-12-18 Huntington Beach, CA

I just bought a 2003 toyota sequoia and noticed low oil pressure readings, i took it to the dealer and thank god they were aware of this problem do to a faulty oil switch replaced it no questioned asked, i also want to complain about the headlights, i left them on a couple of times and noticed there was no warning bell do they have them to install? i would hate to get stranded due to this problem. view

2003-12-18 Snohomish, WA

When going from reverse to drive, at times engine idles rough and rpm's drop to about 350-400 rpm. approximately 75% of the time it happens the engine quits. the other 25% of the time it happens the rpm's increase after a short period of time (20seconds to 1 minute) and if still in gear the truck will lurch forward when rpms increase. pressing the accelerator to increase rpm's does not affect rpm's when engine is stumbling and truck will not move. dealer has been notified, known problem with engine programming. problem has existed since truck was new. view

2003-12-18 Snohomish, WA

When going from reverse to drive, at times engine idles rough and rpm's drop to about 350-400 rpm. approximately 75% of the time it happens the engine quits. the other 25% of the time it happens the rpm's increase after a short period of time (20seconds to 1 minute) and if still in gear the truck will lurch forward when rpms increase. pressing the accelerator to increase rpm's does not affect rpm's when engine is stumbling and truck will not move. dealer has been notified, known problem with engine programming. problem has existed since truck was new. view

2003-12-18 Snohomish, WA

When going from reverse to drive, at times engine idles rough and rpm's drop to about 350-400 rpm. approximately 75% of the time it happens the engine quits. the other 25% of the time it happens the rpm's increase after a short period of time (20seconds to 1 minute) and if still in gear the truck will lurch forward when rpms increase. pressing the accelerator to increase rpm's does not affect rpm's when engine is stumbling and truck will not move. dealer has been notified, known problem with engine programming. problem has existed since truck was new. view

2003-12-18 Snohomish, WA

When going from reverse to drive, at times engine idles rough and rpm's drop to about 350-400 rpm. approximately 75% of the time it happens the engine quits. the other 25% of the time it happens the rpm's increase after a short period of time (20seconds to 1 minute) and if still in gear the truck will lurch forward when rpms increase. pressing the accelerator to increase rpm's does not affect rpm's when engine is stumbling and truck will not move. dealer has been notified, known problem with engine programming. problem has existed since truck was new. view

2003-12-18 Martinsville, VA

Due to problems with ball joint and vibrations when trying to stop vehicle i ran into the back of a truck and pushed that truck into the back of a mercedes. the impact was significant and resulted in a hole in the front of my 98 chrysler sebring lxi. luckily, no one was hurt. the driver of the mercedes was anxious to leave the scene and since there was no damage to the truck i hit, everyone agreed not to stick around for the police. the air bag did not deploy. about a year and a half ago my son, who was 18 years old at the time, was driving and when he failed to stop at a stop sign he ran into the side of someone else's car. this incident was reported to the police and there was a couple thousand dollars worth of damage to my car, not counting the damage to the other vehicle. the air bag did not deploy. my son bumped his head, but thankfully, was not seriously hurt. view

1995-07-07 Auburn, CA

The rear bumper excessively moved after bumping into a vehicle at approx. 5mph. view

2003-12-18 Gonzales, LA

After only 60,000 miles i have had to replace all 4 ball joints and have replaced my rotors twice. i have complained to my dealer about my brakes not long after i purchased my vehicle and have had trouble with them ever since. view

2003-12-18 Gonzales, LA

After only 60,000 miles i have had to replace all 4 ball joints and have replaced my rotors twice. i have complained to my dealer about my brakes not long after i purchased my vehicle and have had trouble with them ever since. view

2003-12-18 Gonzales, LA

After only 60,000 miles i have had to replace all 4 ball joints and have replaced my rotors twice. i have complained to my dealer about my brakes not long after i purchased my vehicle and have had trouble with them ever since. view

2003-10-30 Mabank, TX

On sept 23, 2003 i called the service department at showcase chevrolet where i bought the cavalier. talked to a service advisor about the problem with my vehicle. the car was very hard to handle on groove roads. it felt like the back-end was going one way and the front the other. he said he would look at it, he stated that they put more air in the tires and that should do it. the next day i called and ask to speak to the service manager as the vehicle was worse. troy (svc. mgr.) said he would drive with me. we took the vehicle down the road and it swerved and troy stated to me he felt the problem and was holding on. he told me to take it back as he is not safe in it. he stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and that he feels that it is the tie rods. he took the vehicle back to the shop and readjusted the tie rods, rebalanced tires, and stated that he drove the other cavaliers and all with 14 inch tires had the same problem. i asked him what he could do about this and he stated that the vehicles with 15 inch tires didn't do that and we could buy rims and tires and he feels that should solve the problem. on the third trip to the service dept. he said he couldn't help with the tires as they didn't have any 15 inch rims around and i would have to pay for them. he stated he could not warranty them out as it is an upgrade in the vehicle. i have no way of knowing that putting 15 inch tires on this vehicle will solve the problem. i have contacted gm and they state the vehicle is up to their specifications for that car and they will not do anything to the vehicle or vehicle with 14 inch tires. it was not brought up as an option to me when i bought the vehicle as the gm customer service representative stated. how can they let these cars stay on the road with a problem controlling them on groove roads? the service manager stated that he would not drive this vehicle on the road during rain or snow as you could easily loose controls in the grooves. view

2003-10-30 Tonawanda, NY

Transmission abruptly failed at 56,000. this caused a dangerous driving condition as the engine would rev until the transmission would suddenly drop into gear causing the car to jerk wildly. view

2003-10-30 Cocoa`, FL

2000 dodge dakota- sport w/ ex-cab. i just purchased this vehicle through automax in melbourne, fl and overall am quite happy with the vehicle. but, the front brakes are singing a high shrill song to me. i went to www.dodgedakotas.com, and was even more surprised to see the number of complaints on the dakota braking system. please, i know from reading the complaints that you have heard about this situation... please act on this! view

2003-12-18 Tucson, AZ

Leaking coolant from around engine block. dealer diagnosis: lower intake manifold gasket leak. mileage 30,000. previous repair completed on water pump for bad bearings at 28,800 miles. manufacturer should be held accountable for a defective component used in the building of these motors. view

2003-12-18 Southington, CT

Clunking noise when making a turn can also be felt through the steering column. the same thing can be felt at highway speeds. view

2003-12-18 Oak Park, IL

My 1999 dodge durango with only 33,000 miles: worn upper ball joints had to be replaced on 12-9-03. approx. cost $500.00 not covered by warranty.uch too soon for the light duty which this suv receives. view

2003-12-18 Redondo Beach, CA

Upper left ball joints were detached and the upper right ball joints were loose. consumer had both sides replaced. view

1995-07-07 Natick, MA

The wiring harness has caught on fire when vehicle was turned on. please describe. view

2003-12-18 Redondo Beach, CA

Upper left ball joints were detached and the upper right ball joints were loose. consumer had both sides replaced. view

2003-12-18 Gulfport, MS

Problems with 1994 chervolet silverado windshield wiper motor. the consumer stated the windshield wipers were intermittent, he never knew when they would work. view

2003-10-30 San Luis Obispo, CA

Upper radiator hose leaks at either connection. tried installing new radiator hose and brand new, high quality hose clamps, but problem persisted. coolant then drips down directly into the alternator shorting the alternator out. solution: make a cover for alternator out of sheet metal, and bolt it to the exhaust manifold cover. if water drips from the above radiator hose, the cover will protect the alternator by directing the runoff elsewhere. view

2003-10-30 San Luis Obispo, CA

Power windows occasionally freeze in the down position on 97 sentra gxe models. power door lock on front passenger side door does not unlock most of the time. view

2003-12-18 Florence, SC

While driving heard a loud knocking noise underneath the hood of the vehicle. this caused the vehicle to stall. consumer was able to restart vehicle and drove it to dealer for analysis. the mechanic could not resolve the problem. view

2003-10-30 Anchorage, AK

My right front wheel, inner backing and axle came off. the lower flange broke away from the lower a-arm. this happened while i was driving on a paved road near my house. the a-arm hit the ground and spun the h2 off the road and into a tree. the right wheel's brake backing plate and axle came off all in one piece. except for this one flange, the remainder of each front wheel is held in place by only ball joints. the upper flange is attached to a ball joint. the lower flange is a major structural component of the front end. there was no impact to any of the parts of the right wheel assembly or axle even after i was thrown off the road. obviously the brake line and abs circuit was severed immediately. i had no brakes and little other control. after the h2 hit the tree, it came to a stop. the bottom of the tree stayed stationary, but the top of the tree broke off and came down (hard) on the right windshield post, bending the post and shattering the windshield. with no front wheel, the h2 does not have any mobility except for skidding and sliding. this is the third case of this same type of defect reported to the website "www.h@source.com" it was suggested that i report it to you. there was an article in the sacramento bee about this type of defect. please see "http://www.sacbee.com/content/business/auto/story/5721689p-6694625c.html" view

2003-10-30 Monroe, VA

Below is the same thing that has been happening to me for the past two years. dealer and mechanic cannot seem to find the problem. this could cause a serious accident while highway driving. make: buick model: riviera year: 1995 complaint number: 725331 summary: while driving 25-50 mph, without warning, the engine shuts down, causing power steering loss, and the interior locks open and close rappidly. only after coasting off the highway coming to a stop, putting the car in "park" turning off the ignition, and waiting a couple of minutes will the car restart. dealer could not duplicate! need a resolution, because the family refuses to enter the car. view

2003-12-18 Martinsville, VA

I am so disgusted. i will never buy another chrysler vehicle, nor will i encourage anyone else to do so. i purchased a 1998 chrysler sebring lxi on 6/29/2000. since that time i have had the following problems: key won't work in trunk all the time. lack of air bag deployment - 2 different incidents (reported in a previous complaint) passenger side seat belt will open if you just push against it - i have taken the vehicle to the certified service agent (over a year ago) who was supposed to order the part and contact me when it arrived. he never did and now that dealership is not the service agent anymore. driver's side seatbelt twists inside the covered area attached to the interior wall of the vehicle. high-pitched whining sound coming from front driver's side tire area. have replaced rotors twice. have had to purchase those expensive ($600 - $800) goodyear tires about 4 - 6 times. one day, about 18 months ago, i was on the highway driving to work, going uphill and my car just slowly died. all the lights went out, i could not give it any gas, i could barely steer it and it just rolled to a stop. i kept trying to crank it and nothing happened. i was still partly in the road, so i put it in neutral and tried to back it onto the shoulder. after doing that, i tried to crank it again and it started right up. i drove it to a garage nearby, but they could find nothing wrong. hesitation when going from park to drive. more complaints are being submitted in a subsequent form. view

2003-12-18 Martinsville, VA

I am so disgusted. i will never buy another chrysler vehicle, nor will i encourage anyone else to do so. i purchased a 1998 chrysler sebring lxi on 6/29/2000. since that time i have had the following problems: key won't work in trunk all the time. lack of air bag deployment - 2 different incidents (reported in a previous complaint) passenger side seat belt will open if you just push against it - i have taken the vehicle to the certified service agent (over a year ago) who was supposed to order the part and contact me when it arrived. he never did and now that dealership is not the service agent anymore. driver's side seatbelt twists inside the covered area attached to the interior wall of the vehicle. high-pitched whining sound coming from front driver's side tire area. have replaced rotors twice. have had to purchase those expensive ($600 - $800) goodyear tires about 4 - 6 times. one day, about 18 months ago, i was on the highway driving to work, going uphill and my car just slowly died. all the lights went out, i could not give it any gas, i could barely steer it and it just rolled to a stop. i kept trying to crank it and nothing happened. i was still partly in the road, so i put it in neutral and tried to back it onto the shoulder. after doing that, i tried to crank it again and it started right up. i drove it to a garage nearby, but they could find nothing wrong. hesitation when going from park to drive. more complaints are being submitted in a subsequent form. view

2003-12-18 Martinsville, VA

I am so disgusted. i will never buy another chrysler vehicle, nor will i encourage anyone else to do so. i purchased a 1998 chrysler sebring lxi on 6/29/2000. since that time i have had the following problems: key won't work in trunk all the time. lack of air bag deployment - 2 different incidents (reported in a previous complaint) passenger side seat belt will open if you just push against it - i have taken the vehicle to the certified service agent (over a year ago) who was supposed to order the part and contact me when it arrived. he never did and now that dealership is not the service agent anymore. driver's side seatbelt twists inside the covered area attached to the interior wall of the vehicle. high-pitched whining sound coming from front driver's side tire area. have replaced rotors twice. have had to purchase those expensive ($600 - $800) goodyear tires about 4 - 6 times. one day, about 18 months ago, i was on the highway driving to work, going uphill and my car just slowly died. all the lights went out, i could not give it any gas, i could barely steer it and it just rolled to a stop. i kept trying to crank it and nothing happened. i was still partly in the road, so i put it in neutral and tried to back it onto the shoulder. after doing that, i tried to crank it again and it started right up. i drove it to a garage nearby, but they could find nothing wrong. hesitation when going from park to drive. more complaints are being submitted in a subsequent form. view

1995-07-07 Yuma, AZ

Transmission sticks in low gear and then jumps from gear to gear. view

2003-12-18 Martinsville, VA

I am so disgusted. i will never buy another chrysler vehicle, nor will i encourage anyone else to do so. i purchased a 1998 chrysler sebring lxi on 6/29/2000. since that time i have had the following problems: key won't work in trunk all the time. lack of air bag deployment - 2 different incidents (reported in a previous complaint) passenger side seat belt will open if you just push against it - i have taken the vehicle to the certified service agent (over a year ago) who was supposed to order the part and contact me when it arrived. he never did and now that dealership is not the service agent anymore. driver's side seatbelt twists inside the covered area attached to the interior wall of the vehicle. high-pitched whining sound coming from front driver's side tire area. have replaced rotors twice. have had to purchase those expensive ($600 - $800) goodyear tires about 4 - 6 times. one day, about 18 months ago, i was on the highway driving to work, going uphill and my car just slowly died. all the lights went out, i could not give it any gas, i could barely steer it and it just rolled to a stop. i kept trying to crank it and nothing happened. i was still partly in the road, so i put it in neutral and tried to back it onto the shoulder. after doing that, i tried to crank it again and it started right up. i drove it to a garage nearby, but they could find nothing wrong. hesitation when going from park to drive. more complaints are being submitted in a subsequent form. view

2003-12-18 Martinsville, VA

I am so disgusted. i will never buy another chrysler vehicle, nor will i encourage anyone else to do so. i purchased a 1998 chrysler sebring lxi on 6/29/2000. since that time i have had the following problems: key won't work in trunk all the time. lack of air bag deployment - 2 different incidents (reported in a previous complaint) passenger side seat belt will open if you just push against it - i have taken the vehicle to the certified service agent (over a year ago) who was supposed to order the part and contact me when it arrived. he never did and now that dealership is not the service agent anymore. driver's side seatbelt twists inside the covered area attached to the interior wall of the vehicle. high-pitched whining sound coming from front driver's side tire area. have replaced rotors twice. have had to purchase those expensive ($600 - $800) goodyear tires about 4 - 6 times. one day, about 18 months ago, i was on the highway driving to work, going uphill and my car just slowly died. all the lights went out, i could not give it any gas, i could barely steer it and it just rolled to a stop. i kept trying to crank it and nothing happened. i was still partly in the road, so i put it in neutral and tried to back it onto the shoulder. after doing that, i tried to crank it again and it started right up. i drove it to a garage nearby, but they could find nothing wrong. hesitation when going from park to drive. more complaints are being submitted in a subsequent form. view

2003-12-18 Brandon, SD

Based on a tv story i had the ball joints on my 1998 dodge durango checked and they are bad. at this time i have not had them fixed because of cost. the durango has 62000 miles on it. view

2003-12-18 Warrensburg, MO

Passenger seat recliner lever broke twice - repaired by dealer first time at cost of $150.00- will cost the same for second failure lever shaft sheared. how many of these failures does this agency need to initiate corrective action? view

2003-12-18 Massapequa Park, NY

While driving 80 mph vehicle stalled. consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for analysis. the mechanic could not resolve the problem. view

2003-12-18 Roseville, CA

Consumer took fifth wheel trailer to dealer for routine maintenance, and mechanic noticed the back pentium wheel had seventeen stress fractures inside of steel i- beam. recommended replacement of the wheel. view

2003-10-30 Waynesville, OH

On 09-16-03 i took our 1999 durango to a local dealership for a grinding noise in the front end (i suspected it to be wheel bearings). the durango only had 50,000 miles on it and i learned that it needed wheel bearing/hub assemblies on both sides. that cost me nearly $900 and now only 1 month later i am faced with replacing upper ball joints and control arms on both sides. the dealership and daimler chrysler are no help with these problems. i feel these components have failed prematurely. this is not a vehicle that is driven roughly (my wife uses it to transport our two small children). i'll have to rethink future purchases of chrysler products. view

2003-12-19 Marshfield, MA

When you put the key in the igintion the key will not turn. tried spare key and turning the steering wheel back and forth and the key still will not turn. in the past we have had the "fiddle" with the key in the igintion to get it to turn. now it does not turn at all even when you "fiddle" with the key. view

2003-10-31 Minatare, NE

I own a 1999 dodge durango and had to have the ball joints replaced last year. the mechanic said it was premature failure...that they shouldn't have worn out that fast. the repair cost me $472.42. when the recall is published/finalized what type of reimbursement are those of us who already replaced the ball joints going to receive? how soon will the recall go into affect? i love my durango, but in the 3 years i've owned it i have had to replace several front end components including tie rods, ball joints, a-arms, tires because of uneven wear due to the out of wack front end, etc. just keeping my durango "road-safe" for my self and my family is becoming an ever increasing expense. i certainly expect the preventive maintenace expenses...but all the parts wearing out prematurely is a problem! something needs to be done from chrysler to make this right with all durango/dakota owners and it needs to be done quickly before any more accidents, or worse yet, fatalities occur because of these ball joints. view

2003-10-31 Minatare, NE

I own a 1999 dodge durango and had to have the ball joints replaced last year. the mechanic said it was premature failure...that they shouldn't have worn out that fast. the repair cost me $472.42. when the recall is published/finalized what type of reimbursement are those of us who already replaced the ball joints going to receive? how soon will the recall go into affect? i love my durango, but in the 3 years i've owned it i have had to replace several front end components including tie rods, ball joints, a-arms, tires because of uneven wear due to the out of wack front end, etc. just keeping my durango "road-safe" for my self and my family is becoming an ever increasing expense. i certainly expect the preventive maintenace expenses...but all the parts wearing out prematurely is a problem! something needs to be done from chrysler to make this right with all durango/dakota owners and it needs to be done quickly before any more accidents, or worse yet, fatalities occur because of these ball joints. view

1995-07-07 Provo, UT

Michelin tires blew out and exploded. view

2003-10-31 Souderton, PA

Shiny black trim on outside of body that goes around windows is dull and miscolored. view

2003-10-31 Souderton, PA

Transmission is jerky, clunky and noisey from the day car was bought. transmission is a bit better than my 1994 lhs which had complete transmission failure that started at 20,000 miles. chrysler reimbursed me for cost of new transmission. view

2003-10-31 Kenmore, NY

Northtown dodge of tonawanda ,2020 niagara falls blvd, tonawanda,ny tel#7166927200, told me the squeak in my '99 dodge dakota (53,372 miles) was the failure of both upper and lower ball joints. they charged me a total of $1,870.00 for the job in july '03. $1,048 was for parts alone. they insisted that the ball joint connecting arms are one piece with each ball joint. since then i called the same dealer's parts dept. requesting information on replacement parts costs. that dept. told me that daimler chrysler has produced replacement parts at the cost of $100.00 each because they realize that the ball joints in both the dakota and durangos have a frequent failure record. northtown dodge service dept. did not inform me of those parts availability or even existence and did not afford me the opportunity to save over $640.00 in parts alone. i feel that they lied and cheated me and probably others with no warranty. view

2003-12-19 Jacksonville, NC

Windshield wipers work intermittently. when on delay will sometimes work, but mostly go at low view

2003-12-19 Oak Brook, IL

Automatic heating system located in a low area of the dashboard makes it very hard to adjust while driving. consumer feels this is very dangerous, has almost been in an accident. view

2003-12-19 Herndon, VA

Vehicle was taken for a routine general maintenance, and the mechanic noticed that all four ball joints felled worn out prematurely. also consumer had problems with water pump and the serpentine belt. view

2003-12-19 Herndon, VA

Vehicle was taken for a routine general maintenance, and the mechanic noticed that all four ball joints felled worn out prematurely. also consumer had problems with water pump and the serpentine belt. view

2003-12-19 Herndon, VA

Vehicle was taken for a routine general maintenance, and the mechanic noticed that all four ball joints felled worn out prematurely. also consumer had problems with water pump and the serpentine belt. view

2003-12-19 Unionville, MO

Problems with power steering mechanism. there was a clunking sound in the steering mechanism. mechanics believed that this was associated with the rack and pinion. the steering started to have difficulty in movement as well as almost locking when slowing or turning. view

2003-10-31 Chicago, IL

The glue holding the headlight lens on dries out. right lens fell off in 3/2003. left lens fell off in august 2003. lens is not replaceable and entire assembly must be purchased for $140 from dealer. the bulb will fail almost immediately when exposed to the elements. view

1995-07-07 Fairlawn, NJ

Front brake hoses failed, involved in recall no. 92v148000. view

2003-10-31 Richmond, TX

Car did not go into any of the gears freely. the culprit was a poorly designed clutch disc. the springs on the disc popped out of the disc resulting in clutch failure. view

2003-10-31 Woodstock, IL

We replaced the transmission on our 99 windstar 4 weeks ago...two days ago the power steering started grinding and we brought it in for repairs...replaced the power steering pump within 30 miles of the dealer the noise in the power steering came back and after paying $800.00 for the power steering pump they want to now charge us $600.00 to replace the rack...in the last 4 weeks the repairs on the windstar have been over $4000.00... this on a vehicle with less than 70,000 miles...i have pages of windstar owner complaints of the same nature...the transmission and the power steering on the windstar is faulty and i hope ford listens...this will be the last ford we purchase! view

2003-12-11 Hempstead, NY

Evenflo model # 5471371p1,dom 01/07/2003; child seat had 2 harness strap buckle slits. the second buckle slit wore out without being used. also, intermittently hanlde failed to lock in the up right position. view

2003-12-11 Hempstead, NY

Evenflo model # 5471371p1,dom 01/07/2003; child seat had 2 harness strap buckle slits. the second buckle slit wore out without being used. also, intermittently hanlde failed to lock in the up right position. view

2003-12-11 Intercession City, FL

The brakes were leaking air pressure, causing them to seize. when this occurred the steering wheel became very loose and the vehicle was hard to control. the cause of the air pressure leak was undetermined. the coach was on a roadmaster rail incorporated chassis. view

2003-10-28 Smithtown, NY

Consumer had manifold system repairs done on 98 buick lesabre. the manifold system was replaced twice. after the second repair, consumer became aware of the recalls for the same make and model with 3.8 v6 engine. general motors were contacted but the consumer didn't receive a response. view

2003-10-28 Brockton, MA

Whenever the fuel tank is filled fuel would over flow. also, front ball joints were worn out, causing the front end to wobble. sometimes it wa shard to maintain control of vehicle. view

2003-10-28 Brockton, MA

Whenever the fuel tank is filled fuel would over flow. also, front ball joints were worn out, causing the front end to wobble. sometimes it wa shard to maintain control of vehicle. view

2003-10-28 Brockton, MA

Whenever the fuel tank is filled fuel would over flow. also, front ball joints were worn out, causing the front end to wobble. sometimes it wa shard to maintain control of vehicle. view

2003-12-11 Tunnel Hill, GA

The passenger side climate control would receive an improper voltage reading. the system would turn to its preset default settings. (on full heat) it was then necessary to stop the vehicle, turn off the ignition system. this will allow the climate control system to reset its self. this happened only one time per day. (not always at the start of the day.) troubleshooting this system was a time consuming process. (5 trips to the shop just for this) to fix this the passenger side climate control system was replaced. (this required 4 � days) total time to troubleshoot and repair was 4 weeks. view

1995-07-07 Grass Valley, CA

When it idles, the truck's rpms go up to 3000. view

2003-12-11 Chicago, IL

When traveling on 294 expressway,when stoping to pay tow car died out and wounld not restart. towed attenndent smelled fuel coming from car tow to satern of elmhurst were tect noted fuel line under vehicle was broken due to impact damage to fuel coupling. view

2003-12-11 Felton, CA

Fire in heater blower, 1993 ford explorer, heavy smoke in passenger compartment. view

2003-12-11 Plant City, FL

Ml320 fuel pump failed, causing crash into other vehicle. mbz roadside assistance was called twice and claimed no record of 1st call 4 hours earlier. vehicle was towed at owner's expense to dealer who claimed starmark warranty was expired, contrary to same dealer representation at sale. view

2003-12-11 Odessa, FL

While driving at 10 mph vehicle was hit head on by another vehicle at 45 mph. upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. driver sustained injuries. view

2003-10-28 Laureldale, PA

While driving vehicle jumped out of gear into neutral. took vehicle to dealer, who stated that shift fort pads were not properly installed which caused the shift collar not to engage. view

2003-10-28 Conneaut, OH

2002 oldsmobile bravada unsafe vehicle. the consumer stated that all 2002 oldsmobile bravadas owners were notified by the manufacturer in june 2003 of recall notice 003019. the notice stated that the engine may be defective and subject to total and complete unexpected failure. the consumer believes that oldsmobile bravadas shouldn't be allowed on the road until the original engines are repaired/replaced. the consumer requested an update on 4 related investigations. view

2003-12-11 Folsom, CA

I have owned three previous mbz automobiles. today, i own a 1993 300se with less than 46000 miles on the odometer. this car's original purchase price was more than $72000. even though i take very good care of this automobile, and while it is mostly garaged as it is my weekend sedan, over $7k has been spent in correcting known problems of this model. to name just a few of the larger items corrected, a leaking head gasket, bad motor mounts, and inoperable pneumatic self closing doors. will i continue my affair with mbz, lexus may be getting a call&& view

2003-10-28 Charlotte, NC

No wreck - first, complained to dodge dealership and they replaced a "belt" saying that's what it was in 2000 after 22397 miles, then i couldn't take the squeeking any more in 2001 and had the whole upper control arm assembly replaced by a local mechanic at 41306 since it was out of warranty by then. this mechanic was shocked that this vehicle had to have this replaced, but found it was the source of my "squeek". continual squeek from about 17000 miles up to when fixed at 41306 miles. seems, it's starting to do it again somewhat (not like original problem though). now, no one will want to purchase this vehicle as a used car, plus the trade-in value will drop dramatically. view

2003-12-11 Commerce, CA

While driving between 45 to 55-mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and driver's air bag did not deploy. no air bag warning light appeared prior to the crash. driver was wearing the seat belt. view

2003-12-11 Indian Trail, NC

Windshield wiper motor failed without warning. a recall was issued; however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. view

1995-07-07 Grass Valley, CA

When it idles, the truck's rpms go up to 3000. view

2003-12-11 Indianapolis, IN

Engine check light stayed on. when driving lights turned off then flickered. also, windshield wipers and automatic locks operated poorly. vehicle was taken to dealership on several occasions for the same problems. on for occasions consumer was driving when vehicle headlights went out. another problem consumer is experiencing is the windshield wipers come to a complete stop while in use. there is also a problem with the door locks. vehicle has been serviced on various occasions for electrical problems. during one service visit the body control module was replaced and the theft deterrent system was programmed. even after several service visits vehicle still experiencing problems with windshield wipers, door locks, turn signals, and hazard lights. view

2003-12-11 Indianapolis, IN

Engine check light stayed on. when driving lights turned off then flickered. also, windshield wipers and automatic locks operated poorly. vehicle was taken to dealership on several occasions for the same problems. on for occasions consumer was driving when vehicle headlights went out. another problem consumer is experiencing is the windshield wipers come to a complete stop while in use. there is also a problem with the door locks. vehicle has been serviced on various occasions for electrical problems. during one service visit the body control module was replaced and the theft deterrent system was programmed. even after several service visits vehicle still experiencing problems with windshield wipers, door locks, turn signals, and hazard lights. view

2003-12-11 Overland Park, KS

I purchased my audo s4 avant new on nov. 10, 2001. it has 26,000 miles on it. there have been at least 6 repairs performed to correct brake pulsation or vibration. pads and/or front and/or rear rotors have been replaced. the car leaves the dealership service facility operating normally, but within a few thousand miles the condition returns. is there a real fix for this? view

2003-12-11 Overland Park, KS

I purchased my audo s4 avant new on nov. 10, 2001. it has 26,000 miles on it. there have been at least 6 repairs performed to correct brake pulsation or vibration. pads and/or front and/or rear rotors have been replaced. the car leaves the dealership service facility operating normally, but within a few thousand miles the condition returns. is there a real fix for this? view

2003-10-28 Pompano Beach, FL

Upper ball joint failure, replaced upper ball joint. view

2003-10-28 Cromwell, CT

After hearing of the dodge durango ball joint issue (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/10/27/eveningnews/main580233.shtml) i decided to write. i have a 2000 gmc sonoma. i have approximately 72,000 miles on the vehicle. my concern is with the front-end steering components. i have had to replace the idler arm three times already. two of these times were in the last six months. also, i have had to replace portions of the tie-rods twice, as well as both front wheel hubs. i find this is to be a safety concern that needs to be addressed. i have talked to my dealer about the situation and they told me, "it's just the way to front-ends were designed." fortunately i have an extended warranty on the vehicle for parts and labor. unfortunately i do not have an extended warranty in terms of safety. i travel quite a bit with this vehicle, as one can see by the mileage. i wonder if other sonoma owners have experienced the same thing. i also wonder if gmc is aware of the problem. view

2003-10-28 Pensacola, FL

Light switch circuitry burned inside dash and caused heat damage to dash and wiring inside. vehicle was recalled for wiring and when recall was complete, fuel guage and temperature guage failed to operate normally. light switch failure and ignition system malfunctions believed to be related. view

2003-10-28 Boca Raton, FL

Car was put in park and after about 8 minutes, slipped into gear and moved forward. view

2003-10-28 Dewey, OK

Noticed oil in radiator fluid. took the car to the local dealer and was told the head gaskets were cracked. repaired at a cost of $1500. i was told by the dealer they would not cover any of the cost. the vehicle only had 53,000 miles on it. i need any info on how to recoup my money from the dealer or manufacturer. view

2003-12-11 Bedford, VA

2001 olds alero refused to start. first time it happened was in july when it turned 60,000 miles. had to have car towed and repair shop said it was a fuel filter. this time it refused to start and had to get a rental car to get home to child. car had to be towed to dealer and they think it is fuel pump but can't find anything wrong with it. they are trying to find a wire that m

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