1988 JEEP COMANCHE User Comment / Complaint

1996-06-05 San Jose, CA

Driver seat belt buckle fastens, then with any movement the buckle pops out. view

1996-06-25 Topeka, KS

While driving, the vehicle hood opened and fell into the windshield. please describe. view

1996-05-08 Dillsboro, IN

Lost conrtol of vehicle, ran into a ditch top portion of steering box broke. drivers side airbag did not deploy. view

2004-09-14 Ola, AR

04 v 357 000/camshaft position sensor/mil: this recall was received and the consumer is unable to locate a dealer to honor this recall and their "check engine light" remain on while driving. please provide any further information. view

2004-09-14 Southbridge, MA

Consumer received a recall noticed(04v39000) for cam shaft position sensor . dealer was not in operation. view

2004-11-11 Pensacola, FL

The taillight and brake lights on our 1999 jeep grand cherokee burn out every 2 months. the light holder for the bulbs melts due to the heat from the bulbs and after replacing the bulbs four times the holder has melted enough that there is no contact with the bulbs thus no taillights or brake lights. i have noticed this problem with several of the same models around town. the dealer is willing to sell a new light fixture for $150.00 plus labor. if i pay this just to have the same problem happen again within a year this is not right. today i read where gm recalled 1mil suv for this very problem. view

2004-12-13 Corona, CA

Consumer complained about intermittent stalling at low speed that when the accelerator pedal was applied from a stop position or coming to a stop. vehicle had been to the dealer on eight occasions, and dealer unable to resolved / duplicate the problem. view

2004-12-13 London Mills, IL

Rear safety belts used to secure the child safety seat broke. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and said they've never seen anything like that before. consumer also called the manufacturer, but received no assistance. consumer was told that the vehicle was out of warranty. view

2004-12-13 Grass Valley, CA

Vehicle is occasionally having trouble decelerating because the accelerator pedal gets stuck on the floor. taken to dealer for checkup, but the cause is undetermined. view

2004-12-13 Lowell, MA

While braking any speed brake pedal pulsated. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. view

2004-12-13 Elgin, IL

Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v332000/manufacturer's recall 04s17 back in august. had contacted dealership, and was informed parts be available in december. checked with dealership, today, and parts were still not available. view

2004-09-14 Somerville, MA

Abs controller on a 2000 audi s4 failed after 58k miles. the brake fluid pump and abs controller unit are all in one, and the cost for repairs is about $1700. it is my belief that this unit should not fail after such low mileage. the car is under full warranty up to 50k miles or 4 years, whichever comes first, but these units are known to fail within the first 60k miles, and in other vehicles they last much longer. view

2004-11-11 Silver Spring, MD

Approximately five months ago the clear paint coat began to turn white on my black 1999 mitsubishi galant. it began on the roof of my car as a small spot...but then it spread. i took my car to darcars mitsubishi (where i purchased my car brand new back in 1999) to complain about the paint. the guy "told" me that i had my car painted before. i clarified that i never had my car painted before & asked to speak to his manager. i even printed out internet complaints from others complaining about the clear coats coming off their mitsubishi's. his manager also "told" me that i had my car painted. i clarified that i did not appreciate them trying to imply that i was lying. i made it very clear that i never had my car painted before. during this time of frustration a mitsubishi sales rep actually had the nerve to try to persuade me into looking at newer galant's!!! i called mitsubishi headquarters and they told me i no longer had a warranty on the paint. i come from a large family...and we've always purchased honda's, acura's & infiniti's. i was the first to purchase a mitsubishi. what a mistake! i will never purchase a mitsubishi ever again...and i will make sure that everyone i know will not either. i have never had this problem before. view

1995-08-28 Mentor, OH

During regular stopping experience long stopping distance, replace brake booster and master cylinder. view

2004-11-11 Ionia, MI

Our 2002 chevy venture van headlights kept going out at night while we were driving down the road. i took it to the garage where i bought it and they said that they have never heard of this happening before, the schematics don't show how to fix it. they even said they called gm engineers and that they said they didn't know how to fix it. so for the next year the garage kept putting in different pieces and sending the van home with us to drive. mind you this is not something like the fan motor going off it's the dam headlights going off while at night and going down the road . the same thing happened time and time again headlights go out while you are driving down the road. after a year of this, we took it to the van to the garage and they kept it for 6 weeks. we kept getting different excuses of why it wasn't finished yet, so after the 6 weeks, they still didn't call, i was fed up enough i went and got the van. the serviceman stated gm started a forum web page to were if you have a problem with a vehicle, you can log on there and try to find an answer. that's how they found the next part they changed. since we have gotten the van back on october 18th the headlights have stayed on. then we think it took 13 months for this problem to occur the 1st time. what happens if it happens again and it causes an accident or death ??? i think we should be compensated for being the guinea pigs, in this research project. the chevy service rep stated all he could do is maybe get us 1 free year of service, i don't think this is no where near what is owed for putting our lives in danger. please help. view

2004-11-11 Centennial, CO

After 15,000 miles on good year tires i had strange wear of all 4 tires. i went to the ford dealership burt ford 303-643-9020 and approved through ford all tires had been replaced. (this was bought new off of ford lot with goodyear tires) they stated the tires had coupled? bad tires and replace. 20,000 miles later the same thing happened all 4 tires and i was told by ford customer care, 1-800-241- ford, and burt ford that again it was the tires and again the new tires have started coupling. i feel this is the ford ranger 2001, 4 wheel drive, build defect that is making this happen. i at this time fear the vehicle has a major defect and this will make the truck unsafe and possibly cause loss of life. ford stated they checked front end only. they are not taking this as a real issue and have now placed me and my family in danger. view

2004-12-13 Mukwonago, WI

While pulling out of the driveway the upper ball joints failed. as a result, the front end collapsed. view

2004-12-13 Sheboygan, WI

When the tailgate was in use both of the tailgate support straps snapped. this caused the tailgate to fall. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problems. view

2004-12-13 Rome, GA

Consumer stated upper ball joints wore out prematurely. view

2004-12-13 White Lake, MI

While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed that the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. this caused the horn to become inoperative. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. . vehicle wa srecalled for steering rack and pinion replacement. after it was replaced the air bag light came on and couldn't be reset, the sensor unit shorted out and burne dall tail lights. consumer talked to several people who had the same problem. consumer claimed he was 68 years of age and was told that vehicle couldn't be driven without air bags being used in which case they were wrong.consumer drives about 3000 miles per week as a delivery person for a furnace company and alway used seat belts. view

2004-12-13 White Lake, MI

While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed that the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. this caused the horn to become inoperative. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. . vehicle wa srecalled for steering rack and pinion replacement. after it was replaced the air bag light came on and couldn't be reset, the sensor unit shorted out and burne dall tail lights. consumer talked to several people who had the same problem. consumer claimed he was 68 years of age and was told that vehicle couldn't be driven without air bags being used in which case they were wrong.consumer drives about 3000 miles per week as a delivery person for a furnace company and alway used seat belts. view

2004-12-13 Odenton, MD

While driving 30 mph vehicle stalled. view

2004-12-13 Woburn, MA

Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v332000. consumer took the vehicle to dealer for the front safety shield, as stated in the recall that the shield would be replaced as well as the warranty extended. dealer refused to place the shield onto the vehicle. view

2004-12-13 Maple Shade, NJ

Consumer had a 1993 dodge dakota and a noise was heard from the front suspension of the vehicle. owner had to replace the upper ball joints after 32,000 mi. consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, and was told that the noise that was being heard was normal. provide further details. view

1995-08-28 Sharon, MA

Vehicle has had 2 replacements of steering belt tensioner, a/c, waterpump, and alternator.(pe95-012) phone number ext:310. view

2004-09-14 New River, AZ

Failure type = failed tires less than 1 year old, properly maintained first occurance happened while returning from a camping trip in arizona. while traveling at 65 mph during a down hill stretch of crowded weekend traffic our 2000 coleman santfe popup tent trailer's passenger side tire blew. it nearly caused a traffic accident as we pulled off the road with the trailer swinging back and forth. as the tread from the carslile b78-13st st175-80-d13 load range c tire rotated around on the blown tire it did approx. $1000 of damage to the trailer. carslile replaced the tire and rembursed our insurance angency for the damage to the trailer. the second incident occured on sept 10th while going camping in arizona. this time the replacement tire lost 1/4 of its tread. the driver noticed a vibration and subsequently part of the tread flying off the tire and was able to pull over before any serious damage was done. this tire was less that one year old. in addition both tires were maintained properly (50 psi). view

2004-09-14 New River, AZ

Failure type = failed tires less than 1 year old, properly maintained first occurance happened while returning from a camping trip in arizona. while traveling at 65 mph during a down hill stretch of crowded weekend traffic our 2000 coleman santfe popup tent trailer's passenger side tire blew. it nearly caused a traffic accident as we pulled off the road with the trailer swinging back and forth. as the tread from the carslile b78-13st st175-80-d13 load range c tire rotated around on the blown tire it did approx. $1000 of damage to the trailer. carslile replaced the tire and rembursed our insurance angency for the damage to the trailer. the second incident occured on sept 10th while going camping in arizona. this time the replacement tire lost 1/4 of its tread. the driver noticed a vibration and subsequently part of the tread flying off the tire and was able to pull over before any serious damage was done. this tire was less that one year old. in addition both tires were maintained properly (50 psi). view

2004-09-14 Peoria, AZ

50993 miles on car. engine light started flalshing and engine is running rough: cause was failure of ignition module p/n 4d0-905-351 without warning, caused reduced engine speed and danger driving to repair shop approximately 8 miles. parts replaced by vw after 2(two) weeks. view

2004-11-11 Greensboro, NC

2003 dodge caravan had intermittent failure to start. would start 5-15 minutes after not cranking. engine died while idling and would not start. checked battery and it would not start. vehicle started next day after being towed. problem traced to chafed insulation on wiring harness. corrected insulation and vehicle started. engine died while driving in traffic and would not restart in neutral. coasted and parked vehicle and it would not start. two minutes later vehicle started. traced problem to ignition switch or computer. currently in process of replacing ignition switch. engine dying in traffic and refusing to start is major safety problem. incidents occurred 10/31/04 through 11/9/04. view

2004-09-14 Phoenix, AZ

Consumer receive recall noticed 04v3570000 concerning cam shaft sensor failure. dealer was not in operation. view

2004-11-11 Franklin, OH

I am going to need to repair my minivan due to the problem with the coolant leak and i really can not afford this and may have to have the van sit until i can. i cannot believe after all the complaints i have read on here that there is not a recall on this or the headlights. i will not purchase another chevy vehicle again because this is a costly repair that is not the consumers responsibility, its obvious that this needs a recall. i do hope you come to your senses about this costly repair to the consumers because i will let every one i possible know that chevy knows about this costly problem but refuses to accept responsibility as i am sure others that have this problem have told numerous people and you sales will drop so low that you will wish you would have had a recall. view

2004-12-13 Tampa, FL

While driving the gear stuck in neutral in the middle of the intersection. vehicle had to be towed. the clutch master cylinders whiskeys found defective. view

2004-12-13 Dedham, MA

While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. it was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced. recall campaign; nhtsa campaign id number : 96v006000. the consumer took the vehicle to have the recall service done and the problem became worse. view

2004-09-14 Plano, TX

I purchased a brand new 2004 toyota corolla le from bob pagan/sand dollar toyota, 7626 broadway, galveston, tx 77551 on may 13, 2004 with 14 miles on odometer and drove it all the way to plano, tx. while i was driving it to plano, i felt its ride abnormal, excessive bouncing, very bumpy and rough similar to turbulences in a plane. toyota boasts itself of total customer satisfaction. these are just slogans. they provide shoddy customer service. they refused to repair car, refused to refund full money towards buying another toyota and refused to help by saying that the car is designed this way. the steering also felt stiff and tight. this highly excessive bouncing, bumpy, shaky, jolting, turbulence, vibrating ride is not acceptable at all. there is definitely a problem with this car. toyota needs to fulfill its pledge, obligation and commitment to customer satisfaction. i am not satisfied with this car. i wrote letters to toyota chairman in japan and also wrote to toyota president in the us. toyota president called me but offered no help at all and refused to take car back and refused to repair it too. there is definitely a defect and it could be assembly line related or shock/struts related/ or could be tire related. toyota sucks and their service sucks. they mislead people in their ads. view

2004-09-14 Plano, TX

I purchased a brand new 2004 toyota corolla le from bob pagan/sand dollar toyota, 7626 broadway, galveston, tx 77551 on may 13, 2004 with 14 miles on odometer and drove it all the way to plano, tx. while i was driving it to plano, i felt its ride abnormal, excessive bouncing, very bumpy and rough similar to turbulences in a plane. toyota boasts itself of total customer satisfaction. these are just slogans. they provide shoddy customer service. they refused to repair car, refused to refund full money towards buying another toyota and refused to help by saying that the car is designed this way. the steering also felt stiff and tight. this highly excessive bouncing, bumpy, shaky, jolting, turbulence, vibrating ride is not acceptable at all. there is definitely a problem with this car. toyota needs to fulfill its pledge, obligation and commitment to customer satisfaction. i am not satisfied with this car. i wrote letters to toyota chairman in japan and also wrote to toyota president in the us. toyota president called me but offered no help at all and refused to take car back and refused to repair it too. there is definitely a defect and it could be assembly line related or shock/struts related/ or could be tire related. toyota sucks and their service sucks. they mislead people in their ads. view

1995-08-28 Sharon, MA

Vehicle has had 2 replacements of steering belt tensioner, a/c, waterpump, and alternator.(pe95-012) phone number ext:310. view

2004-09-14 Topeka, KS

While driving, in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off. dealer was aware this was an intermittent problem. view

2004-09-14 Rochester Mills, PA

While driving abs braking light system appeared on the dashboard and remained on. when applying the brake pedal it pulsated. consumer was able to drive vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the abs braking system needed a sensor due to a worn out part. view

2005-01-31 Rogers, AR

The fuel gauge stops working once the vehicle becomes low on gasoline. consumer experienced this problem for a while, and the dealer reset the computer. however, vehicle shut off on the railroad tracks, making it impossible for the consumer to clear the tracks. vehicle had to be pushed. view

2005-01-31 Chantilly, VA

While driving at any speed with the windows down consumer can smell exhaust fumes. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. view

2005-01-31 Rockville Centre, NY

The vehicle will crank, but would not start. while driving home the vehicle shut down in the middle of the intersection. vehicle was inched into a parking lot. towed the next day. the ipdm module was found to be defective. the module part was on back order....a brand new design, and consumer believed there was a major flaw in design to have no auxilliary power or warning when this should occur. view

2005-01-31 Rosenberg, TX

The consumer parked the vehicle at 6:00 pm and about 10 minutes later the truck caught on fire. the fire was coming from the engine compartment on the drivers side. the vehicle had cruise control. the cruise control was only used one time before the fire like 6 or 7 months ago. will e-mail pictures to bruce york. the vehicle was not insured. another vehicle was parked beside it and caught fire. view

2004-12-15 San Bernardino, CA

A tire tread separation started with the left rear driver 's side tire. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. consumer was able to change the tire. firestone, steel at, p265/75r16, #dot vnw81xl0701. view

2005-01-31 Crosby, TX

Drove about 30 minutes, parked vehicle, and about 45 minutes later vehicle was on fire. flames were coming from driver's side fender well. prior to fire, no problems reported. vehicle had cruise control which was not used in the last year, and did not know if it worked. vehicle was insured by farmers insurance. they had a fire investigation done. the report stated that fire was caused by vehicle speed control deactivation switch. policy #0040483408, claim #1005487896. has pictures and them will e-mail to bruce york. view

2005-01-31 Louisville, KY

Consumer received recall campaign 04v0021000 for floor shifter ignition park interlock. mechanic informed the driver that shifter cable was stretched, and driver was responsible for the payment of $200.00 to fix the problem. driver informed the mechanic that recall repairs were not performed, and the issue had not been resolved. view

2004-09-14 Perris, CA

A recall (04v357000) has been issued for the cam shaft position sensor. the consumer is unable to find an authorized dealer to repair the vehicle. please provide additional information. view

1995-08-28 Sharon, MA

Vehicle has had 2 replacements of steering belt tensioner, a/c, waterpump, and alternator.(pe95-012) phone number ext:310. view

2004-09-14 Bridgeport, CT

04 v 357 000/camshaft position sensor/mil: consumer unable to locate a dealer to honor this recall and unable to get through the toll free number for daewoo customer assistance center printed on the recall notice. feel free to provide any further information. view

2004-09-14 Hollywood, FL

Consumer received, nhtsa recall 04v357000 regarding the cran shaft position sensor. company was out business. no dealership was available, the phone provided in the letter was not working. view

2004-09-14 Milwaukee, WI

While driving, the engine light illuminated. the consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the transmission. the consumer stated the transmission and engine was in the process of failing. view

2004-09-14 Rising Sun, MD

While driving vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating and came to a complete stop at a traffic light before stalling. vehicle was towed to a dealership. the dealership replaced the timing belt/oil pump, and 6 rods. the failure recurred four times thereafter, in which the short block, 02 sensors and the distributor were replaced. the failure recurred. view

2004-09-14 Rising Sun, MD

While driving vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating and came to a complete stop at a traffic light before stalling. vehicle was towed to a dealership. the dealership replaced the timing belt/oil pump, and 6 rods. the failure recurred four times thereafter, in which the short block, 02 sensors and the distributor were replaced. the failure recurred. view

2004-11-11 Chicago, IL

I have had my van since 98 got it new the dealership had my van more then i have, they fixed only a few problems i have had other problems they couldn't find. the side passenger doors wouldn't unlock, when coming to a stop seconds after stopping i would feel a hick coming from the back end, on vacation after resting at a wayside while entering highway the you heard a click from the engine then you loss all power it wouldn't go any faster then 30-35 mph, took van in after this one guy at shop seen my handicap daughter and went in back to get a paper he then gave me, paper was from dodge telling of this problem and not to show to any customers,he gave this paper to me,and to this day i still have same problems,all plastic lining inside of van has cracked about 6 months after getting van, go through brakes like crazy, and van always pulls to right . there are so many problems with this van i can't list them all,tried to return van after 7 months they wouldn't take it back. view

2004-11-10 Bryan, TX

I purchased a used 1997 chevy venture van in december 2001. the van is great, except for the automatic sliding door. shortly after purchasing the van, the motor on the door went out. i had it replaced in 2003. towards the middle of 2004, the door would shut but not latch. therefore it would open will the van was in motion. the door is too heavy for my children to open themselves without the automaic opener on. i called the dealership to ask about getting this fixed, because it is a safety issue. they told me that it would cost me for them to fix it, even though there once was a recall for the same problem. i am afraid that someone will get hurt if i do not get this fixed. no one contacts me when there is a recall. i need help. please fix these doors! view

2004-11-10 Bryan, TX

I purchased a used 1997 chevy venture van in december 2001. the van is great, except for the automatic sliding door. shortly after purchasing the van, the motor on the door went out. i had it replaced in 2003. towards the middle of 2004, the door would shut but not latch. therefore it would open will the van was in motion. the door is too heavy for my children to open themselves without the automaic opener on. i called the dealership to ask about getting this fixed, because it is a safety issue. they told me that it would cost me for them to fix it, even though there once was a recall for the same problem. i am afraid that someone will get hurt if i do not get this fixed. no one contacts me when there is a recall. i need help. please fix these doors! view

2004-11-10 York, NE

I had my upper and lower ball joints replaced on my 1999 dodge durango on 11/10/04. all four joints showed unusual wear and the drivers side were very close to failure. view

2004-11-10 York, NE

I had my upper and lower ball joints replaced on my 1999 dodge durango on 11/10/04. all four joints showed unusual wear and the drivers side were very close to failure. view

1995-08-27 Daphne, AL

Exhaust manifold cracked down the middle allowing fumes to possibly enter passenger compartment when the outside vent was opened. kt view

2004-11-10 Lubbock, TX

The transmission on my 2000 victory v92c motorcycle frequently gives a false neutral and missed shifts between second and third gear. the bike has done this frequently and has less then 7500 miles. view

2004-11-10 Clifton, CO

Head gasket on 3.8 engine has blown two times in 8 months. car overheats and has oil in radiator. heater does not work. and very dim lighting on speedometer. view

2004-11-10 Clifton, CO

Head gasket on 3.8 engine has blown two times in 8 months. car overheats and has oil in radiator. heater does not work. and very dim lighting on speedometer. view

2004-12-13 Saint Louis, MO

Consumer received ford recall 04s17 in august 2004, which stated the part would be available in december. however, the parts were still not in, and the consumer was concerned. ...... view

2004-12-13 Uniontown, OH

The consumer lost control of the vehicle because the steering wheel locked. the consumer pulled off the road, and the vehicle was towed. the consumer stated that there was a part that came off of the vehicle. it was later found that the transfer case fell out, which caused other damage and low level of oil, even though the fluid level was checked prior. the manufacturer told the consumer that the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealership for evaluation. after the evaluation, the service manager stated this wasn't the problem. owner has documentation of service records. nhtsa recall campaign 98v069002 transfer case. view

2004-09-14 Los Angeles, CA

The check engind light comes on intermittently. no dealer in the area. cam shaft sensor. view

2004-09-14 Santa Ana, CA

While driving at any speed srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer was unable to find a dealership in area that could inspect the vehicle. view

2004-09-14 Broken Arrow, OK

I have had to replace two of the motors for my windows (one of them in a rear window which is never even used!). i work with 5 other people that have had at least two-four motors go out on their pontiacs also. this appears to be a recurring problem with pontiac and has caused me to reconsider buying a new grand prix. view

2004-05-27 Wilmington, NC

When driving the vehicle at any speed, the vehicle would stall. this caused the driver to drift to the side of the road. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. the mechanic informed the owner that the fuel pump had failed. all the power steering and brakes were lost. this same part was previously replace at gm by the original owner. view

2004-11-11 Avon, IN

Initial problem was that heater blower would not operate. when brought to the dealer, they determined that there had been an electrical melt-down on a component and stated that we were fortunate that we had not had a fire. they removed and replaced the motor resistor and connector. i am reporting this because when i checked for complaints regarding escorts, there were many others that did have fires due to wiring/electrical problems. view

1995-08-28 Saint Louis, MO

The driver seat broke off . view

2004-11-11 Kansas City, MO

1997 chrysler sebring lxi 6 cyl. transmission failed at 69,000 miles had to be replaced $1,808.00. engine failed 86,000 miles $2,500. had to be replaced. aluminum wheels easily damaged replaced all 4. i would never in life by another chrysler. would not even take a free one! bought in 1997 as a demo. problems since 1 week of ownership. i don't look their direction when passing dealerships. had a toyota camry for 3 years prior to sebring. no maintenance issues. view

2004-11-10 Rochester, PA

When i went to get my oil changed the mechanic went to pull the dipstick out and since it is plastic and is located next to the manifold it dried out and broke. now the metal part of the dipstick is stuck in the tube. view

2004-11-10 Rochester, PA

When i went to get my oil changed the mechanic went to pull the dipstick out and since it is plastic and is located next to the manifold it dried out and broke. now the metal part of the dipstick is stuck in the tube. view

2004-11-11 Epsom, NH

No heat or defroster for front half of vehicle, rear heater works fine. there is a blending door in the heater box on the firewall that apparently has a small motor that operates the blend door. the motor is fine. mechanics tell me that a screw that holds the box in place loosens allowing the box to warp which rubs or stops the rod attached to the motor and the blending door from moving smoothly. my motor operates fine but has broken the rod making a clicking noise when you operate the manual control from cold to hot. the door stays closed in the cold mode, no heat or defroster. view

2004-11-11 Milford, CT

Premature ball joint wear on my 1999 dodge durango suv. view

2004-11-11 Milford, CT

Premature ball joint wear on my 1999 dodge durango suv. view

2004-12-13 Princeton, IN

The intake manifold cover is made out of plastic, and has become defective for a second time. the antifreeze is going into the engine........... view

2004-12-13 Covert, MI

While driving 40 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision. the passenger side air bag deployed, however, the driver side air bag did not deploy. driver sustained chest and neck injuries., and front end suffered extensive damage. view

2004-12-13 Lakeville, MN

The front passenger side sway bar fractured. recall 00v402000 was issued, however, this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. .....sway bar broke in july 2004. car felt like boat when driving. vehicle was repaired in january 2005. view

2004-11-11 Hamlake, MN

I have had many problems with my 04 malibu. rough idle, power steering faliure many times took to dealer 3 times could not duplicate, brought in with power steering out at it was duplicated, but could not figure out for a while told me to continue to drive, no safety factor.finally thought they figured out put in a new steering column, 9,000 miles later back to having problems with power steering. also problems with hard shifting,and also with ignition sticking or continuing to turn over after leeting go of the key. i would not recomend this car to anyone and they should all be crushed.my wife is terrified of the car and will not drive.car is at dealer right now we are driving a loaner. ea04018_cat view

1995-08-28 Willow Stree, PA

Brakes failed completely when approaching stop w/vehicle hitting propane tank to stop. please describe details. view

2004-09-14 Easton, MD

Consumer received, nhtsa recall 04v357000 regarding crank shaft position sensor. company was out business. no dealership available, the phone provided in the letter was not working. view

2004-09-14 Allen Park, MI

While making a right turn power steering failed. consumer was unable to steer the vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that idler pulley bearing deteriorated and steering pump failed. view

2004-09-14 Allen Park, MI

While making a right turn power steering failed. consumer was unable to steer the vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that idler pulley bearing deteriorated and steering pump failed. view

2004-09-14 Romeoville, IL

Check engine light was on. cam shaft sensor failure. vehicle failed inspection because of the engine light. view

2004-09-14 Albuquerque, NM

Consumer received recall 04v3570000 for camshaft position sensor. dealer was not available. view

2004-11-11 Nevada, MO

Unperformed recall : nhtsa campaign #91v004000. the serv. mgr. at nevada auto mall told me he needed to void the work order because he did not have time to work on my car but it would be okay to drive. i was at that time employed by nevada auto mall, but in the interim, i was fired from my job, and my car released to me without the safety recall being performed. my car's electrical system has now shorted out, directly resulting from this unperformed recall, and i am unable to drive it. i contacted chrysler customer assistance and spoke to cameron. he said that nevada auto mall reported the recall being performed on my car june 14, 2004. this is fraud!! not only did they not perform the recall (they never had my car in their shop this entire year!), but they also charged chrysler for a recall they never performed! i spoke with sean at customer service today and he said that chrysler had sent me an e-mail on nov. 9 stating this is basically not their problem and that i should take it up with the dealership. since the dealership is an "authorized representative" of chrysler, i believe it to be as much their problem as it is the dealership's. i never received the e-mail they supposedly sent me and when i asked "sean" to re-send it, he said he would have to find someone who could re-send it to me as he could not do it. nor could he print it out and fax it to me. "sean" also told me that this was not a safety recall, just a regular recall. another lie!! i printed out a copy of the original letter sent to the dir. of automotive safety planning and compliance with chrysler corp. from the chief of defects investigation enforcement which clearly states safety recall. view

2004-09-14 Derby, KS

Recall letter was received and there are no dealers in the area to repair the cam shaaft sensor. please include mileage. view

2004-09-14 El Sobrante, CA

While driving 30-35 mph. proceeding on the right side of the road. accident occurred. the consumer was injured very badly consumer states the air bag deployed. also states the air bag caused the injuries. please provide any further information. view

2004-09-14 Hagerstown, MD

04v357000/cam shaft sensor. owner has received a recall notice from the manufacturer. however, no information is available to serve the needs of the recall. owner is angry and would like an explanation as to how this can be solved. owner says that the check engine light comes on and is concerned about the vehicle. provide further details. view

2004-09-14 North Dartmouth, MA

While loading the vehicle, the tailgate support cables broke without warning. as a result the owner was thrown to the ground. the owner sustained hand injuries. please provide additional information. view

1995-08-28 Mt Eden, KY

The transmission lock up, in park and reverse took to dealer couldn't find anything wrong with transmission and all four tires worn out they were good year tire view

2004-12-13 Los Angeles, CA

Nar 03/03/2003. the consumers vehicle failed to pass a california smog test because the vehicle did not have a check engine light. it was discovered the vehicle was manufactured without a check engine light. view

2004-12-13 Springfield Gardens, NY

During cold / snow weather windshield wipers would not wipe the front windshield properly. this caused the windshield wipers to freeze against the front windshield, resulting in poor visibility. the dealer was notified. view

2004-12-13 Detroit, MI

Multiple failures, continually steering problems. engine leaked oil, no a/c or heated, ect. the consumer stated that the steering wheel was loose. the consumer attempted to make a left turn and hit the curb due to the loose steering wheel. the consumer stated that there might be a problem with the right side axle. view

2004-12-13 Detroit, MI

Multiple failures, continually steering problems. engine leaked oil, no a/c or heated, ect. the consumer stated that the steering wheel was loose. the consumer attempted to make a left turn and hit the curb due to the loose steering wheel. the consumer stated that there might be a problem with the right side axle. view

2004-12-13 Detroit, MI

Multiple failures, continually steering problems. engine leaked oil, no a/c or heated, ect. the consumer stated that the steering wheel was loose. the consumer attempted to make a left turn and hit the curb due to the loose steering wheel. the consumer stated that there might be a problem with the right side axle. view

2004-11-11 Clay, NY

The original headlight switch malfunctioned and i did not have any dash lights or tail-lights. the second switch malfunctioned too and the headlights now go out when i try to cycle them from high beam to low beam or don't come on until i cycle them again. view

2004-11-11 Jacksonville, FL

Vin: 1j4fy49s1xp450752. date: 10nov04. vehicle: 1999 jeep wrangler sahara. problem: when i removed the windshield frame to repair a cracked windshield i discovered that the passenger side windshield frame mounting bracket was not properly mounted/welded/sealed in place like the driver's side one was. the bracket fell back inside the windshield frame and is now irreparable. i called chrysler twice to complain and remedy the situation at 800-992-1997, but both kathy and robert refused to help me then hung up on me, when i asked to speak to a supervisor. view

2004-12-13 Lincoln, RI

Nar 03/03/2003. the consumer was involved in a head on collision, where another vehicle entered his lane. the drivers air bag did not deploy, however the passenger air bag deployed. the consumer was injured. view

2004-12-13 Westfield, MA

While driving approximately 40 mph engine stalled. vehicle lost power. was able to coast to side of road, out of the way of traffic. vehicle will be towed to dealership for inspection. view

2004-09-14 Rock Tavern, NY

While traveling on the bruckner by-pass i executed a 90 degree turn to a side road. when i turned the truck came to a sudden stop. i inspected the truck and found both rear springs broken and the rear axle shifted to the right jamming the tire into the wheel well. the truck was empty and not used as a hauling vechiele. the manufacturer replaced the springs. the original springs were clearly defective and could of resulted in a major accident if they had failed on the main highway. view

1995-08-28 Gulfport, MS

Abs brakes; brakes failed completely with no power. master cylinder and other components replaced with no change in condition. please describe details. view

2004-09-14 Kingsland, GA

I have a 2001 dodge intrepid 2.7 just recently my car broke down, i took it to several places(4) to find out the problem and was told be 4 different mechnics 2 been a dodge dealerships that it was the engine. i was also told by all 4 mechnics that the dodge intrepid has a slugeing problem with all the 2.7l engine models. i would like to know why this was never recalled or why dodge did not do anything about it. i have all my paper work for maintence done on my car . i feel that is not do to any fault on my own however i am stuck with a $4000-6000 repair bill for a problem dodge knew about. why. view

2004-11-11 Mcmurray, PA

Vehicle hesitates when accelerating and stalls out when attempting to stop vehicle. power brakes fail to work properly once call stalls out creating a hazard. no injuries or crashes to date but in fear of one occurring. dealership has made many attempts to correct the problem with no success as of 11/11/04. replaced the computer module, spark plugs, wires, fuel injectors & clean valves to no avail. view

2004-09-14 Great Falls, VA

Vehicle has an on going problem with the brake dragging the vehicle when applied. condition causes the vehicle to shimmy and extended braking distance. vehicle been to the dealer on three separate occasions and could not locate the problem. consumer took the vehicle to a repairs shop. the mechanic replace the abs booster and the front pads. feel free to provide any further information. view

2004-09-14 Tucumcari, NM

While driving 30 mph the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. the dual air bags did not deploy upon impact. no injuries reported. please provide additional information. view

2004-09-14 Pelham, GA

Check engine light appeared on the dashboard. consumer received recall on the cam shaft position sensor, but was unable to locate a dealership in the area. view

2004-11-11 Kansas City, MO

The upper and lower ball joints on my 2001 dodge dakota extended cab 4x4 pickup have had massive deterioration with only 17,500 miles on them. they cause tremendous steering and tracking problems, and have caused me to not be able to drive the vehicle because of safety concerns. because these cannot be lubricated or adjusted, they must be replaced. i will either do these repairs myself in the near future or have then done at a qualified garage, but i will save the defective parts. i have not done anything excessive with the vehicle such as off-roading, trailering, heavy loads, or any "non-standard" use. all equipment (tires included) on the truck is factory, i.e. no aftermarket modifications that would cause non-standard loads or stresses. this type of premature failing at only 17,500 miles is not acceptable, and from my research i understand it is a common problem with the year and model of vehicle. view

2004-11-11 Gainesville, GA

There were no events leading up to the situation, one day the keys would simply not work in the ignition. neither our everyday key or our spare key can even be inserted into the ignition. thus, we can not operate the vehicle. view

2004-12-13 Miamisburg, OH

One of the seats <a href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=0&k=latch%20hooks" onmouseover="window.status='latch hooks'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">latch hooks</a> was sewn on upside down. cosco alpha omega (model#22155hmr) view

2004-12-13 Windsor, VA

While driving at 60 mph rmps revved up, and the transmission slipped, mechanic inspected the vehicle, and indicated that the transmission malfunctioned due to a failure in the ball valve. also indicated that this was a common problem with these vehicles, and this part has been up graded in later model years to correct this failure. view

2004-12-13 Merritt Island, FL

I was driving my 1997 nissian sentra to work in the morning and was appoarching the guard gate. pushed the switch to rolled down the passenger and drive side automatic windows. smoke started coming out of the switch assembly. pull over on the side the road and turned off the car. ran up to the guard gate and obtained a fire exterisher. turned to the car and saw a two to four inch flame coming out of the switch assembly. i put out the fire. checked the fuse block for a blown fuse and there was none. the fuse did not blow for the automatic window circuit. pulled switch assembly and disconnected the wire harness connector. planning on replacing the switch assembly and side panel. view

1996-06-25 Philadelphia, PA

Car was running fine until recall work was done and now the car no longer works. please describe. view

1995-08-28 Gulfport, MS

Abs brakes; brakes failed completely with no power. master cylinder and other components replaced with no change in condition. please describe details. view

2004-12-13 Traverse City, MI

Idle links had to be changed at 21,000 miles. consumer went to a repair shop to have the front end aligned, and that was when consumer was informed that this problem occurred. view

2004-12-13 Selden, NY

The lever and bolt broke off the driver's seat. the seat is unable to recline, causing the driver to be uncomfortable while driving. consumer will notify the manufacturer.. also, third brake light bulbs malfunctioned, buld was replaced. the driver's seat adjuster handle broke. view

2004-09-14 Chula Vista, CA

I purchased a toyota tundra brand new from the dealer. i have never taken my truck to any other mechanic shop for service. i am diligent in keeping up my maintenance service and do so only at the place of purchase. at around 24k miles, transmission blew out. i towed the vehicle to the dealer. it was replaced and covered under warranty. at 84k miles, transmission blew out again. i towed the vehicle to the dealer to find out what was going on and for repair. i asked what was happening and it was told to me "i don't have answer...i wish i could tell you what's going on". warranty was expired, therefore i ended up spending $3,000 to have it replaced. view

2004-09-14 Madison, WI

Crack in windshield begins under driver's side windshield wiper grows upward and the flares off in direction of passenger wiper. no impact, crack appears while car is parked. car 3 weeks old with 1100 miles. after much discussion with service department, windshield replaced but said it would be a one time only replacemment basis as a good will gesture. view

2004-09-14 Orlando, FL

I have this 2003 dakota truck with 22,000 miles and the transmission slip at first startup and it is random maybe twice a month. the truck has been in the dealer three times and their position is they need see it slip before they can fix it. 2003 dodge dakota quad cab 5-spd automatic transmission 5-45rfe 4.7l magnum v8 air conditioning heavy duty service group view

2004-09-14 El Dorado Hills, CA

Consumer was driving through the parking lot at walmart and hit a concrete sidewall, and then hit another vehicle. upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. view

2004-09-14 Richmond Hill, NY

Consumer received a recall noticed(04v39000) for cam shaft position(cmp) sensor. dealer wa not in operation. view

2004-09-14 Norcross, GA

The power window motor has burned out twice. there was an accident. the vehicle was in park automatically put itself in reverse, rolled back hitting another vehicle. also, the ignition switch. upon putting the key into the ignition the consumer has to spray it with 40/40 wd before the vehicle will start. please provide any further information. view

2004-09-14 Norcross, GA

The power window motor has burned out twice. there was an accident. the vehicle was in park automatically put itself in reverse, rolled back hitting another vehicle. also, the ignition switch. upon putting the key into the ignition the consumer has to spray it with 40/40 wd before the vehicle will start. please provide any further information. view

2004-11-11 Glendale Heights, IL

First the driver seat belt would not buckle, over the years all 3 seat belts have become defective. view

1995-08-28 Miami, FL

#pe95-001 master cylinder booster separation . view

2004-12-13 Lubbock, TX

Check for coolant leak at intake manifold. replaced intake manifold. there were regular oil changes and tire rotation. the engine light had come on, and the coolant light would come on and off. the dealer had to replace the engine sensor light and added a cup of water. the consumer's son in law was driving the vehicle and white smoke coming from under the vehicle, the rubber strip on the inside of the vehicle was coming off, the right rear trim panel coming loose, the brakes made rubbing noise intermittently, glove box door won't shut, the air bag would rattle, the right front door rattled while the vehicle was in motion, and the door switch trim panel was discolored. view

2004-12-13 Lubbock, TX

Check for coolant leak at intake manifold. replaced intake manifold. there were regular oil changes and tire rotation. the engine light had come on, and the coolant light would come on and off. the dealer had to replace the engine sensor light and added a cup of water. the consumer's son in law was driving the vehicle and white smoke coming from under the vehicle, the rubber strip on the inside of the vehicle was coming off, the right rear trim panel coming loose, the brakes made rubbing noise intermittently, glove box door won't shut, the air bag would rattle, the right front door rattled while the vehicle was in motion, and the door switch trim panel was discolored. view

2004-12-13 Lubbock, TX

Check for coolant leak at intake manifold. replaced intake manifold. there were regular oil changes and tire rotation. the engine light had come on, and the coolant light would come on and off. the dealer had to replace the engine sensor light and added a cup of water. the consumer's son in law was driving the vehicle and white smoke coming from under the vehicle, the rubber strip on the inside of the vehicle was coming off, the right rear trim panel coming loose, the brakes made rubbing noise intermittently, glove box door won't shut, the air bag would rattle, the right front door rattled while the vehicle was in motion, and the door switch trim panel was discolored. view

2004-09-14 San Marcos, CA

The consumer has had the gas tank replaced twice. both times the tank cracked. first crack occurred at a seam, and the second crack occurred at the filler neck. he smelled gas inside his garage and saw gasoline dripping onto the floor. the service soon light comes on. the service soon light is on again, and the tank is being replaced. there was no repair on the fuel tank or removal of the fuel tank prior to these incidents. view

2004-09-14 Augusta, AR

Consumer was unable to locate a daewoo dealership. tried numerous times to get in contact with the manufacturer, but no one was answering the phones. consumer received recall on the cam shaft sensor. view

2004-09-14 Oakman, AL

The vehicle check engine light is on, and the smell of smoke is present. no dealer in this area to repair the cam shaft sensor. view

2004-09-14 Elm City, NC

While driving smoke was coming from underneath the hood. vehicle caught on fire. consumer pulled over, and called for road side assistance. no injuries reported. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. view

2004-09-14 Las Vegas, NV

The check engine light comes on intermittently. the cam shaft senor is defective. there are no dealers to repair. view

2004-11-11 Portsmouth, OH

Plastic lens covering the headlights on my 1997 chrysler town & country has become clouded over the past two years and continues to become more so as time passes. this greatly reduces the amount of light that the headlights put out and therefore makes driving at night hazardous . i was told by my dealer that the replacement of these lens are very expensive, over $500.00. i love my town and country, its great for vacations but i feel that driving it at night is a danger to myself, family, as well as other drivers on the road. view

2004-11-11 Centennial, CO

After 15,000 miles on good year tires i had strange wear of all 4 tires. i went to the ford dealership burt ford 303-643-9020 and approved through ford all tires had been replaced. (this was bought new off of ford lot with goodyear tires) they stated the tires had coupled? bad tires and replace. 20,000 miles later the same thing happened all 4 tires and i was told by ford customer care, 1-800-241- ford, and burt ford that again it was the tires and again the new tires have started coupling. i feel this is the ford ranger 2001, 4 wheel drive, build defect that is making this happen. i at this time fear the vehicle has a major defect and this will make the truck unsafe and possibly cause loss of life. ford stated they checked front end only. they are not taking this as a real issue and have now placed me and my family in danger. view

1995-08-28 Phoenix, AZ

Pulling in a parking space in parking garage car accelerate and hit a wall . view

2004-09-14 Phoenix, AZ

Kick stand retract spring stud broke allowing the side stand to lower and kill the engine. the stud broke while stopped at a gas station. i bungeed the stand up and continued my trip. view

2004-11-11 Centennial, CO

After 15,000 miles on good year tires i had strange wear of all 4 tires. i went to the ford dealership burt ford 303-643-9020 and approved through ford all tires had been replaced. (this was bought new off of ford lot with goodyear tires) they stated the tires had coupled? bad tires and replace. 20,000 miles later the same thing happened all 4 tires and i was told by ford customer care, 1-800-241- ford, and burt ford that again it was the tires and again the new tires have started coupling. i feel this is the ford ranger 2001, 4 wheel drive, build defect that is making this happen. i at this time fear the vehicle has a major defect and this will make the truck unsafe and possibly cause loss of life. ford stated they checked front end only. they are not taking this as a real issue and have now placed me and my family in danger. view

2004-11-11 Centennial, CO

After 15,000 miles on good year tires i had strange wear of all 4 tires. i went to the ford dealership burt ford 303-643-9020 and approved through ford all tires had been replaced. (this was bought new off of ford lot with goodyear tires) they stated the tires had coupled? bad tires and replace. 20,000 miles later the same thing happened all 4 tires and i was told by ford customer care, 1-800-241- ford, and burt ford that again it was the tires and again the new tires have started coupling. i feel this is the ford ranger 2001, 4 wheel drive, build defect that is making this happen. i at this time fear the vehicle has a major defect and this will make the truck unsafe and possibly cause loss of life. ford stated they checked front end only. they are not taking this as a real issue and have now placed me and my family in danger. view

2004-12-13 Washington, DC

Had problems w/ front end shaking violently when i hit a bump, changed lanes or put on the brakes at freeway speeds. thought it was a brakes or alignment problem, but after having brakes replaced and the alignment checked, i resorted to going to the jeep dealership. after dealer replicated the symptoms, informed me of a technical service bulletin from last year and then replaced the entire suspension system under warranty. (note: the car had 18,000 miles on it at the time.) the symptoms are returning less than a year later. this should be covered under a recall. view

2004-12-13 Washington, DC

Had problems w/ front end shaking violently when i hit a bump, changed lanes or put on the brakes at freeway speeds. thought it was a brakes or alignment problem, but after having brakes replaced and the alignment checked, i resorted to going to the jeep dealership. after dealer replicated the symptoms, informed me of a technical service bulletin from last year and then replaced the entire suspension system under warranty. (note: the car had 18,000 miles on it at the time.) the symptoms are returning less than a year later. this should be covered under a recall. view

2004-12-13 Inver Grove Heights, MN

While driving 20 mph consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front. vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal upper ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. ....replaced all upper ball joints at $446.55. view

2004-12-13 Haiku, HI

The first cap fell off the truck with only 405 miles, the others fell off soon after. all caps were replaced and soon fell off as well. one cap flew in front of an on coming vehicle almost causing a collision. the consumer stated the chrome on the rims were the problem. the consumer tried to get the dealer to replace the rims, but to no avail. view

2004-12-13 San Antonio, TX

Too much play in the steering wheel while driving 30 mph or more. vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that both upper / lower ball joints needed to be replaced. the dealer was not notified. view

2004-12-13 San Antonio, TX

Too much play in the steering wheel while driving 30 mph or more. vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that both upper / lower ball joints needed to be replaced. the dealer was not notified. view

2004-09-14 Paia, HI

Consumer received recall 04v3570000 concerning cam shaft sensor failure. the consumer was told the part the that was needed to fix the problem was not covered under the recall, although the recall letter stated it would be covered. view

1995-08-28 Astoria, OR

Rear window shattered and has been replaced (3) times with cause undetected by kuni bmw-or. view

2004-09-14 Las Vegas, NV

Check engine light appeared on the dashboard. consumer received a recall concerning camshaft sensor. however, consumer was unable to locate a dealer in the area. view

2004-09-14 Las Vegas, NV

Intermittently check engine light appeared on the dashboard. consumer received a recall notice concerning cam shaft sensor. however, consumer could not locate a dealer that would honor the recall. view

2004-09-14 Kenosha, WI

The gear is defective, it comes out of park on its own and it is hard to get it into park. view

2004-09-14 Sioux City, IA

While driving consumer hit a curb, lost control of vehicle, and hit a tree. upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. driver sustained head injuries, but refused to go to the hospital by ambulance. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. view

2004-11-12 Ortonville, MI

I own a 2004 envoy. i had taken the vehicle in for service previously for electrical issues. the headlight and interior lights would constantly flicker as you drove. the drivers door also locked itself when exiting the vehicle. the problems were intermittent, happening about 3 to 4 times a month. since the problems persisted, i again took the vehicle for service. another electrical problem had arisen also. the horn, at times, would not work. again this was an intermittent problem. the dealer said they could not locate the problem unless it was occurring when they had they were checking it. i called gm customer assistance to file a complaint. they then talked with the dealer. the car was kept for several more days and returned with the diagnosis that the problem could not be located since it was not occurring when they had the vehicle. they did note that the horn had quit working and then started working again while they had the vehicle but were still unable to diagnose and correct. i contacted gm customer assistance and was informed them i considered these problems a safety issue, since i was unsure if the flickering condition in the lights might cause them to go out while driving, and the fact the horn may or may not work when needed. i was informed there was nothing else they could do unless the problem became consistent. view

2004-11-11 Upland, CA

Driver and passenger side front and rear windows have had to be replaced within 1 year. when vehicle was taken in for first window, they could not "duplicate" the problem, worked fine for them, but not 2 days later after the warranty was up, the window would not roll up or down. since then 2 more windows have been replaced. view

2004-11-11 Glendale, AZ

I have had the vehicle for 5 months. appr 4 weeks ago my automatic shifter was stuck in park. after a total of 4 days at the dealership they replaced the entire shifter assembly. 2 weeks later the vehicle died on the side of the road stranding my family 130 miles from home. it was decided by the dealership that there was a blown fuse caused by an electrical short of some kind. after an entire week at the dealership they replaced the main computer and some misc. wiring (all warranty work). the day after i got the vehicle back it died again, this time stranding my family 90 miles from home. the dealership says that there's still a short causing the fuse to blow. after another week at the dealership they replace a wiring harness that they say is bad. again it is covered under warranty. the day that i drive home with the vehicle my brakes go out. the vehicle was towed back to the dealership for repairs to the braking system. while it was at the dealership for repairs the fuse blows again. this time they say that another wiring harness is bad and that this time they will not warranty it. i fail to see how they could perform warranty work to solve this problem twice and then decide that they will no longer warranty it. view

2004-11-11 Glendale, AZ

I have had the vehicle for 5 months. appr 4 weeks ago my automatic shifter was stuck in park. after a total of 4 days at the dealership they replaced the entire shifter assembly. 2 weeks later the vehicle died on the side of the road stranding my family 130 miles from home. it was decided by the dealership that there was a blown fuse caused by an electrical short of some kind. after an entire week at the dealership they replaced the main computer and some misc. wiring (all warranty work). the day after i got the vehicle back it died again, this time stranding my family 90 miles from home. the dealership says that there's still a short causing the fuse to blow. after another week at the dealership they replace a wiring harness that they say is bad. again it is covered under warranty. the day that i drive home with the vehicle my brakes go out. the vehicle was towed back to the dealership for repairs to the braking system. while it was at the dealership for repairs the fuse blows again. this time they say that another wiring harness is bad and that this time they will not warranty it. i fail to see how they could perform warranty work to solve this problem twice and then decide that they will no longer warranty it. view

2004-12-13 Fredonia, NY

While driving at high speed of 65-70 mph vehicle momentarily lost power steering. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that the steering column assembly needed to be replaced. view

2004-12-13 Fredonia, NY

While driving at high speed of 65-70 mph vehicle momentarily lost power steering. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that the steering column assembly needed to be replaced. view

1995-08-28 Suisun City, CA

Crack has developed on windshield and spreading due to possible stress. no evidence of a rock or other object causing crack. kt view

2004-12-13 Fredonia, NY

While driving at high speed of 65-70 mph vehicle momentarily lost power steering. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that the steering column assembly needed to be replaced. view

2004-09-14 Los Altos, CA

While driving at night or day the interior lights would come on and off intermittently. the driver was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic can not duplicate the problem. please fill in additional information. view

2004-09-14 East Palatka, FL

The driver was driving vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart,but was unable to. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the problem can not be duplicated. please fill in additional information. view

2004-09-15 Wendel, PA

The consumer received nhtsa recall campaign letter #04v357000 regarding the cam shaft position sensor. the company was out business. no dealerships were available. consumer stated that the crankshaft sensor was bad. the vehicle was repaired at the consumers expense. view

2004-09-15 Hector, AR

A recall (04v357000) was issued for the cam shaft position sensor. the consumer was unable to find an authorized dealer to repair the vehicle. please provide additional information. view

2004-09-15 Jacksonville, FL

A recall (04v357000) was issued for the cam shaft position sensor. the consumer was unable to find an authorized dealer to repair the vehicle. please provide additional information. view

2004-11-12 Mchenry, MD

Without any warning or cause air bag under the passenger seat inadvertently deployed while driving 60-70 mph. no injuries were reported. the dealer / manufacturer were not notified. view

2004-11-12 Bensenville, IL

Engine stopped while driving at 55 mph. vehicle was taken the dealer, who stated engine needed to be replaced. view

2004-11-12 Hatboro, PA

While driving, vehicle lost power steering. consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, and was told that the parts were on back order, and there was no date as to when the parts would be made available. ea04018_cat steering became difficult in the vehicle. view

2004-11-12 Hatboro, PA

While driving, vehicle lost power steering. consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, and was told that the parts were on back order, and there was no date as to when the parts would be made available. ea04018_cat steering became difficult in the vehicle. view

1995-08-28 Vancouver, WA

Equipped w/tow package & abs brakes; upon steady application or down hill, brake pedal goes to floor. please describe details. view

2005-01-31 Middleburg, FL

Consumer complained about a heat problem. with the heat. while driving, the heat blew out from the vents in the top of the dashboard, but when directing it to the floor, it did not come out of the lower portion of the vehicle. consumer was told that this was normal. consumer added that with the control knob on off position, air or heat camed out from the vent. view

2004-11-16 Chicago, IL

Rack and pinion steering failed twice. it was replaced on 10/28/2002 and 11/19/ 2004. once again vehicle not included in nhtsa recall 02v286000. . view

2004-11-16 White Lake, MI

Left window regulator needed replacing because my window fell in the door and i was unable to use my window. i know of 2 other people that this has happened to. it cost me $260.68 for the part, and $14 for a switch. gm knows of this problem but has not done a recall. this is quite common in grand am and grand prix. i would like to know of any reimbursement program for the cost of the part? view

2004-11-16 Novi, MI

While driving 68 mph and had applied the brakes, the steering wheel was hard to control; veered to the right and vehicle rolled over into a ditch. rental vehicle from enterprise contract #113732 view

2004-11-16 Rochester, IN

While replacing the battery the jack broke and vehicle fell to the ground and consumer was under the vehicle. consumer sustained major injuries and was transported to a hospital. consumer will contact the manufacturer in the near future. view

2004-11-16 Rochester, IN

While replacing the battery the jack broke and vehicle fell to the ground and consumer was under the vehicle. consumer sustained major injuries and was transported to a hospital. consumer will contact the manufacturer in the near future. view

2004-11-16 Knoxville, TN

My wife was attempting to backup up when she put the van in reverse it did not move. she took her foot of the gas the van started rolling backwards. when she applied the brakes the pedal went to the floor and would not stop. she then rolled backwards down a 75-80 degree bank for about 75-100 yards. along she was kept pumping the brakes but they continued to failed. at the end of her trip the van slammed backwards into a tree, causing injury, and big damage to the van. this really did happen ! after all this is to strange to be madeup. view

2004-11-11 Chicago, IL

I have had my van since 98 got it new the dealership had my van more then i have, they fixed only a few problems i have had other problems they couldn't find. the side passenger doors wouldn't unlock, when coming to a stop seconds after stopping i would feel a hick coming from the back end, on vacation after resting at a wayside while entering highway the you heard a click from the engine then you loss all power it wouldn't go any faster then 30-35 mph, took van in after this one guy at shop seen my handicap daughter and went in back to get a paper he then gave me, paper was from dodge telling of this problem and not to show to any customers,he gave this paper to me,and to this day i still have same problems,all plastic lining inside of van has cracked about 6 months after getting van, go through brakes like crazy, and van always pulls to right . there are so many problems with this van i can't list them all,tried to return van after 7 months they wouldn't take it back. view

2004-11-11 Baton Rouge, LA

I am a child passenger safety tech. while attempting to install a peg perego infant seat and base in a 2000 jeep grand cherokee i found the seat belt buckle very prone to release when the edge of the infant seat base bumped into the raised red release button on the seat belt buckle. vehicle vin 1j4g248s6yc349836. view

2004-11-11 Aurora, CO

There has been a vibration in the steering since purchase (now 14000 miles). was originally told that the car has to be broken in and then dealer balanced tires. the car is now at the dealer for the 3rd time. view

1996-05-09 Torrington, CT

Driver's seat track broke, causing injury/loss of control. view

2004-12-13 Howell, MI

Upper ball joint failure. the ball joint broke, causing the tire to go up under the vehicle resulting in loss of steering. owner had to have the vehicle towed to a repair shop. provide further details. view

2004-12-13 Phoenix, AZ

Prior to recall front passenger seat srs always activated when my wife sat in the seat. now unless she shift her weight around it do not activated. as a result of repairs to the front passenger seat ods, required by fmv55208 and recall# 04v103000. view

2004-12-13 Lehighton, PA

While driving 60 mph vehicle stalled. as a result, power steering and power brakes failed. consumer was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road. view

2004-12-13 Richmond, VA

Ltrs fm c. mechand, j.lawrence, l brady(va) request an investigation re steering wheel locking up at speeds over 40 mph... there were two deaths. view

2004-12-13 Andover, SD

The plastic door handles broke from the inside compartment. the only way to exit the vehicle is by rolling down the windows, and lifting the handle from the outside. dealer was aware of this problem, and stated because the part was plastic it broke. if the brakes get wet from either standing water or excessive rain, the abs brakes become extremely sensitive to pedal application. the brakes will lock up. the cause has not been determined at this time. please provide details view

2004-12-13 Collierville, TN

While parked the rear glass window exploded. view

2004-12-13 Washington, DC

While driving the vehicel stalled. a poping sound was heard and the vehicle shut down and was very hard to restart. view

2004-12-13 Lake Forest, CA

Consumer stated the electrical systems malfunctioned. as a result, the power switches, air bags, and horn vbecame inoperable. view

2004-09-14 Henderson, NV

Going about 30 mph to enter freeway on onramp, i put on my brakes as traffic was slowing. traffic then slowed quickly and i pushed brakes down harder and pedal went to the floor and car didnt stop causing me to hit the back for the car in front of me. i contacted the dealership and was told that was a problem with abs brakes at slower stopping speeds and that nothing could be done to correct it and that nothing would show on the computer. i called a brake shop and was basicly told the same thing. that abs brakes at slow speeds are a problem, they could put it on a machine to check codes but were 99.9% sure as usual it would show nothing. view

2004-09-14 Broken Arrow, OK

The power steering seemed to be out when i turned the wheels to the left, but worked fine when turning to the right. i took the car in and had to have the power rack replaced. i was told this is a very common problem with grand prixs. view

1996-05-14 Roanoke, VA

Noticeable burning smell coming from steering column. explain in more detail. view

2004-09-14 Greensboro, NC

This concers the saturn 2001 lw300. when there is a electrical power failure, such as a dead battery, the car cannot be taken out of park. if this had taken place on a railroad track there would have been an accident. view

2004-12-13 Staten Island, NY

The tie rod end and upper and lower ball joints were wearing out. while driving consumer heard noises from front end of vehicle due to defective tie rod ends. failed parts available for inspection. view

2004-11-11 Kansas City, MO

1997 chrysler sebring lxi 6 cyl. transmission failed at 69,000 miles had to be replaced $1,808.00. engine failed 86,000 miles $2,500. had to be replaced. aluminum wheels easily damaged replaced all 4. i would never in life by another chrysler. would not even take a free one! bought in 1997 as a demo. problems since 1 week of ownership. i don't look their direction when passing dealerships. had a toyota camry for 3 years prior to sebring. no maintenance issues. view

2004-11-11 Kansas City, MO

1997 chrysler sebring lxi 6 cyl. transmission failed at 69,000 miles had to be replaced $1,808.00. engine failed 86,000 miles $2,500. had to be replaced. aluminum wheels easily damaged replaced all 4. i would never in life by another chrysler. would not even take a free one! bought in 1997 as a demo. problems since 1 week of ownership. i don't look their direction when passing dealerships. had a toyota camry for 3 years prior to sebring. no maintenance issues. view

2004-11-11 Milford, CT

Premature ball joint wear on my 1999 dodge durango suv. view

2004-11-11 Milford, CT

Premature ball joint wear on my 1999 dodge durango suv. view

2004-11-11 Reno, NV

I'm the original owner and sole driver of a 1997 jeep wrangler with 34,000 miles. i noticed the windshield defroster wasn't working when i drove home in a snow storm last week. fortunately, the drive was a short distance. i easily determined that a plastic bell crank broke off its shaft that goes into the heater housing. i activated the defroster control to confirm that this part is the defroster bell crank. nothing has fallen down the defroster duct to jam the door and cause the break. the door moves freely when turning the shaft by hand. i believe the break happened when the defroster was actuated during max heater fan, causing max air pressure on the defroster door with max torque on its shaft. the repair estimate from my local dealer is $855. i have a strong suspicion this is a common problem and doubt if many people go to this expense to fix it. i dont want to spend this amount of money on a defect that may break again. since driving with frosted windshields creates a considerable safety hazard, i think a recall should be initiated to make this system more robust. a windshield defroster should last much longer than 34,000 miles. view

2004-11-11 Dearborn, MI

Due to a known defect and failure of the seat belt of my 1987 ford taurus, i went head first into the windshield, my knees hit the dashboard, and i suffered injuries. it would be a simple fix for ford to correct the known defect in this vehicle. the manufacturer did nothing to protect the public. i could have easily been killed. view

2004-12-13 Willard, MO

Vehicle developed a fuel leak at the swivel fuel rail located at the front and rear of the engine. the leak is developing where the front and back fuel rails connect. driver is able to smell fuel through the vents of the vehicle. when driving, the vehicle hesitates when accelerating. the consumer experienced the same failure on his 1990 and 1992 dodge caravans. the leaks occurred in the same location on the fuel rail. view

2004-12-13 Glendora, CA

Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for the automatic transmission recall 04v176000, and dealer refused to service the vehicle. consumer's vehicle was experiencing a problem with the gears slipping . view

1995-09-06 Ft Collins, CO

Floor mounted seat belts will not engage properly. view

2004-09-14 Columbus, GA

A recall (04v357000) has been issued for the cam shaft position sensor. the consumer is unable to find a authorized dealer. please provide additional information. view

2004-09-14 Miami Beach, FL

Vehicle is having a problem with the transmission. owner has leased this vehicle in june 2004. when the vehicle is in reverse, it will not move then suddenly the engine will accelerate and a click and pop sound will be heard and then the vehicle will surge backward. owner had taken the vehicle to the dealership and they could not duplicate the problem. instead the transmission was replaced because it was said at that time that they were aware of the problem but could not repair it. provide further details. view

2004-12-13 Newton, MA

Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problems as mentioned in recall97v165000 concerning steering gear box failure. the dealership will not repair free of charge because the vin was not included. view

2004-09-14 Kenosha, WI

Motorcycle engaged to full throttle while driving. motorcycle was just purchased one week earlier. a recall letter was received for a defective fuel pump. view

2004-09-14 Kenosha, WI

Motorcycle engaged to full throttle while driving. motorcycle was just purchased one week earlier. a recall letter was received for a defective fuel pump. view

2004-09-14 Leslie, AR

Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. check engine light illuminated, while driving and consumer received this recall notice. but was unable to locate a dealer who would honor this recall notice. also, unable to get through the toll free number to speak to a daewoo customer representative. view

2004-09-14 Basin, WY

There are no dealers to repair the cam shaft sensor, and the check engine light comes on intermittently. view

2004-12-13 Silver Spring, MD

Front left wheel became detached at 35 mph from the vehicle causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. taken to shop for checkup and repair. view

2004-12-13 Centereach, NY

Faulty no bent or scratched on rim. should be reimburse for tire. the vehicle tire had a rip in the inside wall. the consumer wanted to be reimbursed. view

2004-11-11 Leicester, NC

On tuesday evening, after a meeting, i got in my car to drive home. the key would not go all the way in; i thought that my steering wheel was locked (which it was) but i could not get it unlocked. i tried rolling my car off to unlock the steering wheel and tugging hard on the wheel to no avail. i called aaa for a locksmith service because i could not get my key into my ignition. the locksmith that showed up told me without even looking that i had a 2000 ford focus and that he has this problem all the time. without even me having to tell him what was going on, he instantly knew the problem. the cylinder in my ignition had a broken tumbler resulting in my key not going in. i had to tow my car home costing me 25.00 because the locksmith told me that he could not perform the mechanics in the dark. he quoted me a price of 225 to replace the part, the local ford dealer wanted 350. my father purchased the part for about 70 dollars form a ford dealer, he purchased a new key cylinder to install into the steering column. this was all that could be done in order that my car would start. view

1995-09-06 Bell Grand L, ME

Pe95-023 active, when applying brakes experience extended stopping and brake lockup, abs. view

2004-11-11 Gallatin, TN

This vehicle is an "all wheel drive". the vehicle's transmission unevenly distributes power at around 35-40 mph - causing the vehicle to pull dangerously to the right. this "jerk" of power to the right occasionally causes me to almost swerve out of my lane of traffic!! view

2004-11-11 Las Vegas, NV

Car stalled out and stopped on freeway! i was almost rear ended. stated right up but stalled again. had it towed to shop (pepboys). they replaced several parts before referring me to dealership as they could not find and fix the problem. chrysler dealership says it is engine wire harness at $930.00 to fix. daimler-chrysler knows part is failing in neons but declined to assist in the repair. dealerships ordered part 7 days ago. still has not arrived and i have no transportation. view

2004-11-11 Las Vegas, NV

Car stalled out and stopped on freeway! i was almost rear ended. stated right up but stalled again. had it towed to shop (pepboys). they replaced several parts before referring me to dealership as they could not find and fix the problem. chrysler dealership says it is engine wire harness at $930.00 to fix. daimler-chrysler knows part is failing in neons but declined to assist in the repair. dealerships ordered part 7 days ago. still has not arrived and i have no transportation. view

2004-11-11 Indianapolis, IN

Accelerator pedal and bracket fell off while driving on highway. gas cable was pulled to idle car off road. the pedal was bolted back on by auto body shop but is not guaranteed to hold. view

2004-12-13 Detroit, MI

Multiple failures, continually steering problems. engine leaked oil, no a/c or heated, ect. the consumer stated that the steering wheel was loose. the consumer attempted to make a left turn and hit the curb due to the loose steering wheel. the consumer stated that there might be a problem with the right side axle. view

2004-12-13 Detroit, MI

Multiple failures, continually steering problems. engine leaked oil, no a/c or heated, ect. the consumer stated that the steering wheel was loose. the consumer attempted to make a left turn and hit the curb due to the loose steering wheel. the consumer stated that there might be a problem with the right side axle. view

2004-12-13 Detroit, MI

Multiple failures, continually steering problems. engine leaked oil, no a/c or heated, ect. the consumer stated that the steering wheel was loose. the consumer attempted to make a left turn and hit the curb due to the loose steering wheel. the consumer stated that there might be a problem with the right side axle. view

2004-12-13 Lake Charles, LA

The fuel tank was loose and was causing the fuel sending unit to fail. dealership was notified. the problem was repaired. ....the fuel tank wa snot loose. the baffle plate inside the fuel tank became unattached, sliding back and forth, which in turn also ruined the gas tank fuel sending unit. after inquiring of for dealership, they admitted that this could be a dangerous situation, especially if the sliding baffle plate severed the electrical wires to the fuel tank gauge sending unit. consumer felt that this was a manufacturing defect and he shouldn't have to pay for a new tank/fuel pump, and sending unit. view

2004-12-13 Kinston, NC

The dashboard is separating from the windshield, preventing the defroster from circulating to the windshield. manufacturer states they can not assist the consumer. view

2004-12-13 Kinston, NC

The dashboard is separating from the windshield, preventing the defroster from circulating to the windshield. manufacturer states they can not assist the consumer. view

1996-06-25 Pharr, TX

Service bulletin power steering. vehcile wanders all over the road. attached safety bar and still poor stability. view

1996-05-09 Bronx, NY

Intermittent stalling. view

2004-09-14 Orange, TX

Consumer states he pulled up in his back yard after driving his vehicle, put his vehicle in park cut it off. he then got out of the vehicle walked around to the rear of the truck to open the tail gate and noticed the truck was moving backward. he states he tried to catch it, but was unsuccessful, it knocked him down. he then could do no more than just lie on the ground and watch the vehicle run into his gate. he says this has happened before with his son. he says he is just fortunate that he or his son was standing iin the way of the vehicle when it begin to roll. he states that the park pawl do not engage securely, causing it to just out of park and into reverse. he states he has looked on the internet and there are other complaints of the same nature. he says this incident happened 8/27/04. view

2004-11-11 Kansas City, MO

The upper and lower ball joints on my 2001 dodge dakota extended cab 4x4 pickup have had massive deterioration with only 17,500 miles on them. they cause tremendous steering and tracking problems, and have caused me to not be able to drive the vehicle because of safety concerns. because these cannot be lubricated or adjusted, they must be replaced. i will either do these repairs myself in the near future or have then done at a qualified garage, but i will save the defective parts. i have not done anything excessive with the vehicle such as off-roading, trailering, heavy loads, or any "non-standard" use. all equipment (tires included) on the truck is factory, i.e. no aftermarket modifications that would cause non-standard loads or stresses. this type of premature failing at only 17,500 miles is not acceptable, and from my research i understand it is a common problem with the year and model of vehicle. view

2004-09-14 Las Vegas, NV

2004 lexus es330. transmission hesitates, sluggish, slow to respond, hiccupps, upshifts/downshifts frequently. view

2004-11-11 Queensbury, NY

Purchased the car in february'03. bad vibration when driving at speeds over 45 mph, tires rotated and balanced 4+ times, both front wheel bearing/hub kits replaced in less than 6 months after purchase, still occurs and have just grown accustomed to the shaking. engine coolant leaks: replaced pump and "o" ring. power steering pump and return hose replaced. driver side window does not roll back up(believe dealership replaced prio to purchase). driver side mirror motor has never worked properly, dealer(in rochester) put on receipt of last repair that they replaced motor, but didn't actually have part, but was on order. never received a phone call back when or if part came in(dealership is over 300 miles from my home, purchased car on the internet). view

2004-11-11 Queensbury, NY

Purchased the car in february'03. bad vibration when driving at speeds over 45 mph, tires rotated and balanced 4+ times, both front wheel bearing/hub kits replaced in less than 6 months after purchase, still occurs and have just grown accustomed to the shaking. engine coolant leaks: replaced pump and "o" ring. power steering pump and return hose replaced. driver side window does not roll back up(believe dealership replaced prio to purchase). driver side mirror motor has never worked properly, dealer(in rochester) put on receipt of last repair that they replaced motor, but didn't actually have part, but was on order. never received a phone call back when or if part came in(dealership is over 300 miles from my home, purchased car on the internet). view

2004-11-11 Queensbury, NY

Purchased the car in february'03. bad vibration when driving at speeds over 45 mph, tires rotated and balanced 4+ times, both front wheel bearing/hub kits replaced in less than 6 months after purchase, still occurs and have just grown accustomed to the shaking. engine coolant leaks: replaced pump and "o" ring. power steering pump and return hose replaced. driver side window does not roll back up(believe dealership replaced prio to purchase). driver side mirror motor has never worked properly, dealer(in rochester) put on receipt of last repair that they replaced motor, but didn't actually have part, but was on order. never received a phone call back when or if part came in(dealership is over 300 miles from my home, purchased car on the internet). view

2004-12-13 Montara, CA

The acclerator stuck continuously, causing the vehicle to stall and shutdown. dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem ,and the manufacturer offered no solution. view

2004-12-13 Pinole, CA

Nar 03/03/2003. the consumer had problems with the automatic transmission which eventually had to be replaced, also the brakes wore out prematurely due to lack of a second gear. the engine went out in nov 1997 which was likely head gasket failure. jan 9, 2003 the engine overheated which was diagnosed as a defective head gasket in the replacement engine. view

2004-12-13 Pinole, CA

Nar 03/03/2003. the consumer had problems with the automatic transmission which eventually had to be replaced, also the brakes wore out prematurely due to lack of a second gear. the engine went out in nov 1997 which was likely head gasket failure. jan 9, 2003 the engine overheated which was diagnosed as a defective head gasket in the replacement engine. view

2004-11-11 Willmar, MN

My turn signals will periodically stop working. when they are not working, pressing the hazard warning light button on and off usually gets them working again. on several occasions i was not able to signal my intent to turn as i could not get the signals to work at all or i couldn't get them working in time. view

1996-05-09 Bronx, NY

Sudden acceleration. view

2004-12-13 Racine, WI

The upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely. consumer noticed that there was no grease fittings in them. ..... view

2004-12-13 Racine, WI

The upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely. consumer noticed that there was no grease fittings in them. ..... view

2004-12-13 Appleton, WI

Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch. the turn signals/hazard lamps became inoperative while driving at any speed. dealer was notified, and replaced the hazard switch. consumer was concerned that she did not receive this recall notice. view

2004-12-13 Hellertown, PA

While driving down the road, at night headlights flickered off and on. consumer contacted the dealer and the manufacturer. consumer was told that this defect was not an open recall. previous replacement of the headlights were undetermined by the manufacturer. the consumer was told that his vehicle being old is to blame for failure. the consumer had the headlight switch replaced. view

2004-12-13 Metamora, IL

The tailgate straps broke off, keeping the tailgate from maintaining upward position. dealer will repair at consumer's expense. view

2004-09-14 South Lebanon, OH

While driving the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. the vehicle surges forward while applying the brakes the vehicle will continue speed. the driver was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the vehicle was placed on a diagnostic machine the problem cannot be duplicated the problem. please fill in additional information. view

2004-11-11 Pinehurst, NC

Fuel pump crack causing gas to be sprayed on underside of auto when ignition is on. gas fumes in garage following parking of auto. major risk of fire/explosion possible caused by defective fuel pump. auto is five + years old with 37,100 miles. volvo dealer replaced fuel pump at charge of $592. view

2004-11-11 Anchorage, AK

(1) 2000 chevy blazer 4wd with 27665 miles; properly maintained with il and lube every 3,000 miles, no off road or abusive driving and i am original owner and bought new. (2) last month began to hear growling noise from front end which grew louder with increasing speed. noise would increase even louder if steering wheel moved to right. (3) took car to dealer for diagnosis and repair. service department told me both front wheel bearing were "shot" and needed replacement, and said there was danger wheel would fall off. i expressed concern over safety if this were to happened on highway and surprise that a well maintained vehicle with low mileage would have this kind of problem. i was told they see this every week with other general motors vehicles with low mileage. sounds like an unacceptably high rate of manufacturing defect potentially placing people at risk and causing unnecessary consumer expense for repair. view

2004-09-14 Donna, TX

I have a 2002 lincoln towncar at 51200 mile i discovered that the door hing on the drivers door caused the door to make noise when you opened and closed it.i discovered the the door hing was defective. i fear that the door may come open if i hit a bump. the car has never been wrecked or mistreated. this is clearly a factory defect and lincoln said they will do nothing about it. view

2004-09-14 Gilbert, AZ

Consumer received a recall noticed(04v357000) cam shaft cmp sensor dealer was not in operation. the dealer informed the consumer the problem would be fixed in december of 2004 view

1996-05-09 Bronx, NY

Trunk leaks. view

2004-09-14 Scarborough, ME

Consumer received a recall noticed(04v357000) cam shaft cmp sensor dealer was not in operation. view

2004-09-14 Tacoma, WA

Consumer received a recall(04v39000) for the cam shaft(cmp)sensor dealer was not in operation. view

2004-09-14 Norwalk, CT

Consumer received recall04v3570000 concerning cam shaft sensor failure. dealer was not in operation. view

2004-12-13 Rogersville, TN

I have an 03 dodge ram 1500. the rotors have warped 4 different times. at 3,000; 8,000; 13,000 and 22,000. dealer will only turn them down and has not replaced them. from all of my research this is constantly occurring on all 1500 ram trucks with factory 20" wheels. dodge did not upgrade anything to compliment the larger wheels. the only cure has been for owners to replace them with after market rotors at their own expense. view

2004-12-13 North Miami Beach, FL

This will be the third time i take my 2003 dodge durango for front end noise and problems. the dealer says they couldn't duplicate the noise, but my family knows it's there when we drive and make turns. why do we have to wait for an accident. please help me fix this problem. also 2nd tme for check engine light, with in two months. thank you view

2004-09-14 Hackensack, NJ

While driving srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a private mechanic for inspection, and mechanic determined that the air bag module needed to be replaced. view

2004-12-13 Rome, PA

Dodge durango 2003 brought october 2003. on october 21, 2004 while on my way to work (a local high school), a woman fell asleep and hit the durango from behind on the passenger side. the vehicle crossed the oncoming lane of a two-lane minor highway (rte 187) and went into the front yard of a home and hit a tree. speed limit is 35. the front passenger nose of the durango impacted with the tree. the damage to the vehicle was deemed totaled by the other driver's insurance company (state farm). the item we wish to draw to your attention is that the damage to the car involved the suspension rod, which came off and up through the front passenger seat of the carand through the roof. had anyone been sitting there they would have most certainly been skewered. thankfully, i had just dropped my children off . my 16 year old normally sits up front. one should note that the front tire came off the vehicle completely as well. the shoulder part of the seatbelt did not lock and my upper body was allowed to bang around. i spent 4 days in the hospital and was out of work for 5 weeks. i am still only on light duty due to the condition of my knee and the post concussion syndrome i am having. the way the durango came apart seemed unusual, especially the rod throught the floor and seat. we wanted you to be aware. we have pictures of the vehicle after the accident. view

2004-12-13 Rome, PA

Dodge durango 2003 brought october 2003. on october 21, 2004 while on my way to work (a local high school), a woman fell asleep and hit the durango from behind on the passenger side. the vehicle crossed the oncoming lane of a two-lane minor highway (rte 187) and went into the front yard of a home and hit a tree. speed limit is 35. the front passenger nose of the durango impacted with the tree. the damage to the vehicle was deemed totaled by the other driver's insurance company (state farm). the item we wish to draw to your attention is that the damage to the car involved the suspension rod, which came off and up through the front passenger seat of the carand through the roof. had anyone been sitting there they would have most certainly been skewered. thankfully, i had just dropped my children off . my 16 year old normally sits up front. one should note that the front tire came off the vehicle completely as well. the shoulder part of the seatbelt did not lock and my upper body was allowed to bang around. i spent 4 days in the hospital and was out of work for 5 weeks. i am still only on light duty due to the condition of my knee and the post concussion syndrome i am having. the way the durango came apart seemed unusual, especially the rod throught the floor and seat. we wanted you to be aware. we have pictures of the vehicle after the accident. view

2004-11-12 Adelanto, CA

After about 70,000 mi i noticed transmission would not go into reverse after it heated up (about 50+ mi on fwy). a transmission shop told me that saturns have a problem with the "valve body". i had it replaced and it cost about $350. about 20,000 mi later i started having the same trouble again. it wasn't that bad at first so i did not have it looked at until recently (mi at 150,000) i took it to the saturn dealership in palmdale, ca. in talking with the service rep i was told that saturn had originally told repair technicians to replace the upper portion of the valve body and then they found out that was not fixing the problem so now they are recommending to replace the complete valve body, which i had done at a cost of about $1,100. saturn knew about this problem, i know people who have had the same problem. what if i was making a three point turn and could not get it into reverse to get out of the way of oncoming traffic (i can think of several other safety related examples). my question is this, why has this problem not had a safety related recall? is there some way i could get reimbursed for the approximately $1500 i have had to spend on repairs? the old part is not available. view

2004-11-12 Northridge, CA

Brakes are shaking really bad when braking. i thought it was just me, but it appears several people in forums are reporting the same symptoms and issues. view

1996-05-09 Bronx, NY

Brakes failed. view

2004-11-12 Tacoma, WA

I was driving along the highway when my friend and i noticed an antifreeze smell and the windshield started to fog. we both work on cars for a living and we both knew exactly what it was. the heater core. what surprised me was that my car only has 35k miles on it and this is the first time i have ever seen a heater core fail with so little miles on it. the part cost me $200 and the labor, which i was thankfully able to perform, took the better part of a day. the car's computer is located beneath the heater core but luckily i caught it in time or it could have caused an accident by stalling the car on the freeway. i immediately parked the car and called for a tow to keep from causing an accident, damaging the very expensive computer, and breathing the toxic fumes from the antifreeze. view

2004-12-13 Lutz, FL

While driving 30 mph in the rain,(without accelerating) the back end of the car swept out to the left, lost control of the steering and when it hit the grass and mud on the side of the road, the car flipped over onto the drivers side and completely totaled the car. no air bags were employed. view

2004-12-13 Cincinnati, OH

While driving 10 mph consumer noticed that the windshield was cracked. this caused poor visibility. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the windshield twice. however, the problem recurred. the consumer stated that both cracks where in her line of vision. view

2004-11-12 Portland, ME

There were no events leading up to the failure, the night before my car was fine. i went to go to work and tried to put my key in the car and it wouldn't go in. i tried the spare key. i tried to wiggle the steering wheel. everything was locked. i called the dealer and asked if there was a recall, they said no. when i called aaa to have them tow me, they informed me that they have towed about 40 in the past two months just in our small area alone with the same problem. ford states this is not a safety issue, but with the research i've done and other people have been stranded in parking lots. it's a safety concern. the dealership replaced the ignition lock for a high costs and recognized that there is a problem with the focus. view

2004-12-13 Haiku, HI

The first cap fell off the truck with only 405 miles, the others fell off soon after. all caps were replaced and soon fell off as well. one cap flew in front of an on coming vehicle almost causing a collision. the consumer stated the chrome on the rims were the problem. the consumer tried to get the dealer to replace the rims, but to no avail. view

2004-12-13 Pahrump, NV

The headlights turned on and off intermittently, making it difficult to see the road when it iwas dark. consumer informed the dealer, but the cause was undetermined. view

2004-12-13 Washington, DC

Consumer stated vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in the recall regarding the ball joints. consumer contacted dodge three to five months ago. however she was told the recall was for the 2000-2003 1/2 models. view

2004-09-14 Springfield, VA

The passenger air bag is not activated when my wife of 120# is seated in my 2004 hyundai elantra. this has occurred from the time i acquired the vehicle. i took the car in and was given the run-around in that there was not a fix. on your site you state that the remedy is a re-programing by the dealer. the maintenance supervisor at the dealer has not heard of that. i acquired this car as a result of my 2001 elantra being totaled in an accident that activated both of the front air bags, which i consider prevented serious injury to me and my wife. my last conversation with the supervisor at the dealer stated that there is a posible fix in that the air bag deployment would be modified to enable deployment at all times. he also stated that i would have to sign a waiver if they were to do so. this is beyond me. i don't know how anyone could design a system without the means to calibrate it for people with narrow rears. the air bag sensor is supposed to be enabled for weights greater that 56# as stated in the owner's manual. a 60# individual is not very wide. view

2004-09-14 Colorado Springs, CO

The removable rear back seats locking mechanisim in the 2004 oldsmobile silhouette van has caught my finger incuring several thousand dollars in medical fees. the undercarrige moves backward when the front bracket is engaged and easily pinches a hand or finger.appears to be a design faiure.i'd like to know if others have had the same experience.pls advise kim jackson view

2004-11-12 Lexington, MI

On the date posted below i was involved in a three vehicle accident. i was at a complete stop about 10 feet behind a blazer when i was struck in the rear at approximately 65 mph. when i awoke i found myself to be in the back seat passenger side with my head in the rear window. i was a fully restrained driver prior to the accident and the straps of the belts were found wrapped around my feet. the back of the drivers seat had broken and therefore i was thrown from the front to the back of the vehicle. the car was a total loss. view

1996-05-09 Bronx, NY

Driver's side window sticks. view

2004-12-13 Hanover, MA

Front suspension. view

2004-11-12 Ortonville, MI

I own a 2004 envoy. i had taken the vehicle in for service previously for electrical issues. the headlight and interior lights would constantly flicker as you drove. the drivers door also locked itself when exiting the vehicle. the problems were intermittent, happening about 3 to 4 times a month. since the problems persisted, i again took the vehicle for service. another electrical problem had arisen also. the horn, at times, would not work. again this was an intermittent problem. the dealer said they could not locate the problem unless it was occurring when they had they were checking it. i called gm customer assistance to file a complaint. they then talked with the dealer. the car was kept for several more days and returned with the diagnosis that the problem could not be located since it was not occurring when they had the vehicle. they did note that the horn had quit working and then started working again while they had the vehicle but were still unable to diagnose and correct. i contacted gm customer assistance and was informed them i considered these problems a safety issue, since i was unsure if the flickering condition in the lights might cause them to go out while driving, and the fact the horn may or may not work when needed. i was informed there was nothing else they could do unless the problem became consistent. view

2004-12-13 Gloucester, MA

While driving at 65 mph a loss of 12 volts completely led to engine failure. the brakes failed. it totally left the vehicle inoperable. ....consumer contacted four wind and was told that a solenoid went bad, an dhad to find out which on eit is. also, they claimed this happened before. cost for solenoid replacement is $39.00- $6.oo freight, total $45.00. consumer installed it by himself. view

2004-12-13 Gloucester, MA

While driving at 65 mph a loss of 12 volts completely led to engine failure. the brakes failed. it totally left the vehicle inoperable. ....consumer contacted four wind and was told that a solenoid went bad, an dhad to find out which on eit is. also, they claimed this happened before. cost for solenoid replacement is $39.00- $6.oo freight, total $45.00. consumer installed it by himself. view

2004-12-13 Radcliff, KY

Consumer's vehicle was part manufacturer's recall 01517. however, she contacted ford regarding recall number 01s17. ford indicated that the parts were not in as of yet. consumer has been waiting since august. recall campaign view

2004-09-15 Norcross, GA

The consumer received nhtsa recall campaign letter #04v357000 regarding the cam shaft position sensor. the company was out business. no dealership available. the phone number that was provided in the letter was not working. view

2004-09-15 Oakbrook Terrace, IL

The consumer received nhtsa recall campaign letter #04v357000 regarding the cam shaft position sensor. the company was out business. no dealerships were available. view

2004-11-12 Hialeah, FL

While driving vehicle overheated. consumer replaced the thermostat, radiator, and the air conditioner. recall 011011000 was issued. consumer contacted ford, and was told there was nothing they could do. view

2004-12-13 Smithfield, RI

There was a knocking noise and grinding sound in the drivers side front wheel. after looking at it further, the tie-rod that connects to the rack and pinion stripped the thread and fell off. the ability to steer the vehicle properly was lost and control of the vehicle was severly impacted. view

2004-12-13 El Segundo, CA

1998 ford expedition. spark plug blow out. 3 times . first two times repairedby ford under warranty. view

1996-05-09 Bronx, NY

Door locks inoperative. view

2004-09-14 Plano, TX

I purchased a brand new 2004 toyota corolla le from bob pagan/sand dollar toyota, 7626 broadway, galveston, tx 77551 on may 13, 2004 with 14 miles on odometer and drove it all the way to plano, tx. while i was driving it to plano, i felt its ride abnormal, excessive bouncing, very bumpy and rough similar to turbulences in a plane. toyota boasts itself of total customer satisfaction. these are just slogans. they provide shoddy customer service. they refused to repair car, refused to refund full money towards buying another toyota and refused to help by saying that the car is designed this way. the steering also felt stiff and tight. this highly excessive bouncing, bumpy, shaky, jolting, turbulence, vibrating ride is not acceptable at all. there is definitely a problem with this car. toyota needs to fulfill its pledge, obligation and commitment to customer satisfaction. i am not satisfied with this car. i wrote letters to toyota chairman in japan and also wrote to toyota president in the us. toyota president called me but offered no help at all and refused to take car back and refused to repair it too. there is definitely a defect and it could be assembly line related or shock/struts related/ or could be tire related. toyota sucks and their service sucks. they mislead people in their ads. view

2004-12-13 Chugiak, AK

When turning on the vehicle it accelerated uncontrollably. while driving at low speeds consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the transfer case needed to be replaced, and replaced it twice. however, the problem recurred. view

2004-12-13 Michigan City, IN

While traveling 55 mph applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle,and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the brake line and hose needed to be replaced. view

2004-12-13 Seattle, WA

Consumer noticed that the temperature gauge was registering hot on the dashboard while driving. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. mechanic determined that the head gasket blew out and needed replacement. ......it was necessary to tear down the engine and replace all the gaskets/hoses/radiator/water pump/thermostat, as well as the coolant and oil. from january 2004 to september 2004, subaru replaced 13 head gaskets on outbacks, and vintages from 1996-1998, and a mileage from 60,000 miles-90,000 miles. this represented a serious manufacting defect, it should be addressed by the manufacturer with a recall notice. view

2004-11-12 Denham Springs, LA

Consumer's vehicle was struck from the rear by a school bus and driver's seat did not hold. the reclining back broke. view

2004-11-12 New Albany, OH

The consumer complained that the engine burned up while driving 55 mph due to excessive loss of oil. the dealer and the manufacturer were both notified. the check engine light had come on, the engine froze and the vehicle lost all power while being driven n the highway. view

2004-12-10 Madison, CT

1998 dodge dakota. i purchased 4 new tires from a goodyear dealer. they told me at this time that all four ball joints were extremely bad. one upper ball joint had about an inch to an inch and a quarter. i had the vehicle towed at my expense to the dealer where i purchased to truck and an extended warrante. pervious to this, i had been complaining about a loud thumpiong sound coming from the passenger front. (this turned out to be the worse ball hjoint found). the dealer kept telling me that all my suspension and ball joints were fine. the sound continued and i repeatedly bought the truck back complaining about this sound. the last time, prior to my getting new tires which were rotated every other oil change, i was charged a road test fee and told nothing was wrong. after the new tires were installed and the truck brought back to the dealer, i was told that their 'front end expert' found one lower ball joint (passenger side) that has a small amount of play in it. it was replaced. i brought the truck directly back to goodyear for the alignment and they called me into the service area where they showed me an incredible amount of play in the right upper ball joint and an more than normal amount of play in the left upper joint. the lower joint had a grease fitting and did not reveal that much play this time because the dealer and done a lube, oil and filter change while the truck was there for the ball joint work. i now see that the nhtsa and asked for a recall on the dodge vechiles starting from the year 2000. my truck is a 1998 and certainly fits the description of the other recalled vechiles. view

2004-09-12 Spokane Valley, WA

My 1999 oldsmobile alero two door has been having problems with the emergency flashers and turn indicators. often times when the lever is engaged the blinkers will make a click sound as they do when they are working and fail to continue blinking. the solution i have found is to push the emergency flasher button on the dashboard. this is sometimes effective in getting the blinkers to begin working again. however, when it doesn't solve the problem, i am unable to properly signal for turns. this has on several occasions caused problems for me at stop signs and uncontrolled intersections. in addition, the wiring (not sure if it's related) for the windows has caused my windows to not work. i'm sure you can understand that if i am unable to roll down my windows, and my blinkers don't work, then there is virtually no way to signal my turns and lane changes properly. the blinkers fuse has never blown. the emergency flashers and blinkers are obviously related from the sound and fact that they seem to cause the other to fail or begin to work. i have done a small amount of research and found there was a recall for the 2000 year of my car. obviously, that doesn't help my situation. please contact me so we can find a solution that is less costly than the collision that is imminent from these failures. view

2004-11-16 Antioch, TN

The ignition has locked continuously on my 2001 ford focus. the key will not turn and the steering wheel is completely locked. i understand this is a persistent problem with many vehicles, there is a design problem, yet there has not been a recall. something needs to be done!!!!! view

2004-12-16 Lynn, MA

Prior to taking delivery of the vehicle the battery was replaced. after several times of service for headlight failures, won't jump start, replaced battery, 7 mo. later. after several other attempts was informed of need wiring harness due to after market replacement of headlamp. replaced headlamps to factory and 3rd dead battery. i have invested $1100 since the second dead battery. dealer says battery has nothing to do with electrical wiring harness???? most occurances during extended warranty period. view

1996-05-09 Bronx, NY

Muffler replaced. view

2004-12-16 Lynn, MA

Prior to taking delivery of the vehicle the battery was replaced. after several times of service for headlight failures, won't jump start, replaced battery, 7 mo. later. after several other attempts was informed of need wiring harness due to after market replacement of headlamp. replaced headlamps to factory and 3rd dead battery. i have invested $1100 since the second dead battery. dealer says battery has nothing to do with electrical wiring harness???? most occurances during extended warranty period. view

2004-12-16 Marion, TX

Fan blade clutch broke and assembly came off and caused severe damage to radiator, shroud, hoses, pullies, belt and fan blade. all items had to be replace and total cost of repair is $1200.00. view

2005-01-31 Kenner, LA

Consumer was driving when the brake and turning signal inadvertently went out. when taken vehicle to dealer for service it was determined that the failure was due to vehicle speed control malfunctioning. view

2005-01-31 Conroe, TX

While driving approximately 20 mph vehicle caught on fire. the cause of this was still undetermined. view

2005-01-31 Summersville, WV

While driving 60 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and was also involved in a side collision. upon impact, frontal air bag and side air bags failed to deploy. driver sustained minor injuries, and was transported to a hospital. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. the cause had not been determined at this time. view

2005-01-31 Summersville, WV

While driving 60 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and was also involved in a side collision. upon impact, frontal air bag and side air bags failed to deploy. driver sustained minor injuries, and was transported to a hospital. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. the cause had not been determined at this time. view

2004-12-13 Plymouth Meeting, PA

Nar 03/03/2003. the consumer stated while driving at any speed, the vehicle suddenly stopped and all power was lost. the consumer stated everytime this happened, the vehicle would start right up with no problem. view

2004-12-13 Plymouth Meeting, PA

Nar 03/03/2003. the consumer stated while driving at any speed, the vehicle suddenly stopped and all power was lost. the consumer stated everytime this happened, the vehicle would start right up with no problem. view

2004-12-13 Lamar, MS

Consumer's 3 years old child was able to put the key into the ignition switch, start the vehicle, and shift it out of park into drive without applying the brake pedal. this caused the vehicle to crash into a tree. upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries to report. the dealer and manufacturer were notified. view

2004-12-13 Staten Island, NY

The tie rod end and upper and lower ball joints were wearing out. while driving consumer heard noises from front end of vehicle due to defective tie rod ends. failed parts available for inspection. view

1996-05-09 Miami, FL

Hydraulic motor mounts failed prior to recall. view

2004-11-11 St. Clair Shores, MI

Drivers side seat heating pad malfunctioned by burning its wire, which is a heating component. occurrence caused a fire inside a seat that have burned a part of heating pad itself (heating pad appears to be made out of flammable material) and some of the seat foam stuffing (again appears to be flammable as well).luckily the fire starved itself out of oxygen. the issue was previously corrected twice under the warranty by the dealership. view

2004-11-11 Joshua Tree, CA

Spark plug blown out of head . new head needed $2500 repair. view

2004-12-13 Carbondale, PA

Vehicle was having a difficult time slowing down when the brakes were applied, especially when towing items. dealer was notified by consumer, but refused to repair vehicle. view

2004-12-13 Byron, IL

While driving at 45 mph consumer heard a grinding noise coming from the rear coil springs. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. view

2004-12-13 Bronx, NY

Consumer was coming out of the driveway and going to the corner, while making a left turn , the left wheel tie rod snapped out of position causing the vehicle to slump to the ground. consumer pushed the vehicle to the curb, and called a tow truck. provide further details. view

2004-12-13 Staten Island, NY

The tie rod end and upper and lower ball joints were wearing out. while driving consumer heard noises from front end of vehicle due to defective tie rod ends. failed parts available for inspection. view

2004-09-14 Mosinee, WI

Consumer received a recall noticed(04v3570000) cam shaft position (cmp) sensor dealer was not a operation. view

2004-09-14 Tucson, AZ

The right front propeller shaft is defective on the vehicle, per the manufacture. you can feel the vibration of the engine as well as hear it. the manufacture will try to place more installation on, however they stated the defect is not reversible. view

2004-09-14 Yuba City, CA

Vehicle is having a problem with the windshield wipers. sometimes the wipers don't work at all. owner has contacted the manufacturer and was told that because the vehicle had more than 70,000mi they will not be able to assist the owner.according to technical service bulletin #03023 this defect should be serviced despite the age or milage of the vehicle. provide further details. view

2004-09-14 Clermont, FL

While driving 60 mph engine reduced speed to an idle. could not get the vehicle to accelerate above 5 mph. vehicle was towed to the dealer, who replaced the fuel injection/lift pump for the second time within 64,000 miles of wear. view

1996-05-09 Springfiel, MO

Cruise control failed. view

2004-09-14 Florissant, MO

04v357000/cam shaft position sensor.owner has received a recall notice, however, knowledge of where to take the vehicle for repair and other information is not available at this time. provide further details. view

2004-11-11 Birmingham, AL

Transmission failed at 38,048, car had to be towed, as it was a sat, before a trip we took it to a transmission shop, hoping it was a simple fix from the codes. the transmission had to be rebuilt but i felt it qualified for "if you have an emergency and you have to get a repair from other than an authorized dealer...", chrysler said this only is for things like batteries or water pumps even though these little details are not stated in the 7 year/ 70,000 mile warranty. in a rude phone message i was told, (after appealing to chrysler for reimbursement under warranty), that they would pay $1.000 and that was there final offer and that the van was not under warranty, which it is. i hate this car and if we did not have it equipped with hand controls and a scooter lift for my husband(part of the need for a immediate repair) i would sale it. it was also in 4 times for the non-functioning automatic passenger door latch; to have a battery replaced(29,583 miles); fuel tank; power steering hose; and it still makes a rubbing sound at low speeds that they have never been able to identify(in 2x for that noise). i think chrysler should honor their warranty but i feel at a loss to fight them. i will try to let it be known where i can the details of the situation. view

2004-12-13 Mount Clemens, MI

The consumer made a left turn at 10 mph and tie rod came out of the socket. consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. view

2004-12-13 Cumming, GA

Consumer states the upper <a href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=0&k=ball%20joints" onmouseover="window.status='ball joints'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">ball joints</a> wear out prematurely. the consumer stated that when the vehicle was purchased it had the upper ball joints replaced. view

2004-12-13 Newnan, GA

Multiple failures in 2003 lincoln aviator. difficulty turning , starting, jerk in steering wheel, vibration in tires, gear changer loose and ect. the consumer purchased the vehicle with 18 inch rims but ford requires 17 inch rims to be legal (oem) equipment. the consumer felt that this was maliciously dishonest sale of an automobile. the side fender had a gauge on the inside, the rear storage section leather ripped, the tire monitor system kept coming on with a warning sign from the computer of a mechanical defect, difficulty starting the vehicle, jerking in the steering wheel, noise in the steering wheel, noise in heating/vent bubbling, passenger front windows were rattling, there was motor noise upon acceleration, front end noise, rear hatch rattled and was shaking, the wheels squealed and rubbed, the doors did not automattically lock when the vehcile was engaged into drive, and the engine knock as if it were running rough. when the service tech tried to shift the gear lever out of park, the entire gear lever had come apart in pieces. the consumer stated that the vehicle was worse than ever. currently when the brakes were applied the steering would go out of control, jerk left and right, shaked out of control and unable to steer. view

2004-12-13 Newnan, GA

Multiple failures in 2003 lincoln aviator. difficulty turning , starting, jerk in steering wheel, vibration in tires, gear changer loose and ect. the consumer purchased the vehicle with 18 inch rims but ford requires 17 inch rims to be legal (oem) equipment. the consumer felt that this was maliciously dishonest sale of an automobile. the side fender had a gauge on the inside, the rear storage section leather ripped, the tire monitor system kept coming on with a warning sign from the computer of a mechanical defect, difficulty starting the vehicle, jerking in the steering wheel, noise in the steering wheel, noise in heating/vent bubbling, passenger front windows were rattling, there was motor noise upon acceleration, front end noise, rear hatch rattled and was shaking, the wheels squealed and rubbed, the doors did not automattically lock when the vehcile was engaged into drive, and the engine knock as if it were running rough. when the service tech tried to shift the gear lever out of park, the entire gear lever had come apart in pieces. the consumer stated that the vehicle was worse than ever. currently when the brakes were applied the steering would go out of control, jerk left and right, shaked out of control and unable to steer. view

2004-09-14 Oak Harbor, WA

Lincoln towncar - fire under hood destroyed car. fire started while car was parked and not running. had not been driven for 8 hours prior to fire. view

2004-09-14 Oak Park Heights, MN

Heater core exploding, no events leading up to this i was simply going from a stoplight when smoke started pouring in through the vents and engine coolant going everywhere. i have not replaced anything yet, but the heater core is destroyed. view

2004-09-14 Peoria, AZ

82290 miles on car. car engine suddenly lost power and would not run. turning on emergency flashers, blowing my horns and then rapidly exiting the road i was able to avoid getting rear-ended. cam belt is broken and then causes about $3500 in damage to the top-end (bend valves,etc.) of the car car is current in the vw repair shop awaiting $4650 in total to replace cam belt and damaged top end. note: cam belt may have been stressed due to ignition modlule failure at 80330 document on 10090985..... view

2004-12-13 Newnan, GA

Multiple failures in 2003 lincoln aviator. difficulty turning , starting, jerk in steering wheel, vibration in tires, gear changer loose and ect. the consumer purchased the vehicle with 18 inch rims but ford requires 17 inch rims to be legal (oem) equipment. the consumer felt that this was maliciously dishonest sale of an automobile. the side fender had a gauge on the inside, the rear storage section leather ripped, the tire monitor system kept coming on with a warning sign from the computer of a mechanical defect, difficulty starting the vehicle, jerking in the steering wheel, noise in the steering wheel, noise in heating/vent bubbling, passenger front windows were rattling, there was motor noise upon acceleration, front end noise, rear hatch rattled and was shaking, the wheels squealed and rubbed, the doors did not automattically lock when the vehcile was engaged into drive, and the engine knock as if it were running rough. when the service tech tried to shift the gear lever out of park, the entire gear lever had come apart in pieces. the consumer stated that the vehicle was worse than ever. currently when the brakes were applied the steering would go out of control, jerk left and right, shaked out of control and unable to steer. view

1996-05-09 Metairie, LA

Seat back failed in rear end collision. (attorney for client) (first vehicle on 601419, 601420, 601421, 601422, 601423) view

2004-12-13 Newnan, GA

Multiple failures in 2003 lincoln aviator. difficulty turning , starting, jerk in steering wheel, vibration in tires, gear changer loose and ect. the consumer purchased the vehicle with 18 inch rims but ford requires 17 inch rims to be legal (oem) equipment. the consumer felt that this was maliciously dishonest sale of an automobile. the side fender had a gauge on the inside, the rear storage section leather ripped, the tire monitor system kept coming on with a warning sign from the computer of a mechanical defect, difficulty starting the vehicle, jerking in the steering wheel, noise in the steering wheel, noise in heating/vent bubbling, passenger front windows were rattling, there was motor noise upon acceleration, front end noise, rear hatch rattled and was shaking, the wheels squealed and rubbed, the doors did not automattically lock when the vehcile was engaged into drive, and the engine knock as if it were running rough. when the service tech tried to shift the gear lever out of park, the entire gear lever had come apart in pieces. the consumer stated that the vehicle was worse than ever. currently when the brakes were applied the steering would go out of control, jerk left and right, shaked out of control and unable to steer. view

2004-11-11 Middletown, RI

Red airbag warning light in gauge cluster comes on intermittently. started when vehicle was approx 2 years old. clock spring was replaced under warranty. now out of warranty, airbag warning light is on intermittently again. view

2004-12-13 Cortland, NY

Consumer states due to corrosion of the fuel rail fuel leaks onto the manifold. consumer is concerned that the vehicle will catch on fire. ......this vehicle is driven by eugene palmer for employer ascent media of palm beach, fl. at least two 1999 have had this fuel problem. view

2004-12-13 Newnan, GA

Multiple failures in 2003 lincoln aviator. difficulty turning , starting, jerk in steering wheel, vibration in tires, gear changer loose and ect. the consumer purchased the vehicle with 18 inch rims but ford requires 17 inch rims to be legal (oem) equipment. the consumer felt that this was maliciously dishonest sale of an automobile. the side fender had a gauge on the inside, the rear storage section leather ripped, the tire monitor system kept coming on with a warning sign from the computer of a mechanical defect, difficulty starting the vehicle, jerking in the steering wheel, noise in the steering wheel, noise in heating/vent bubbling, passenger front windows were rattling, there was motor noise upon acceleration, front end noise, rear hatch rattled and was shaking, the wheels squealed and rubbed, the doors did not automattically lock when the vehcile was engaged into drive, and the engine knock as if it were running rough. when the service tech tried to shift the gear lever out of park, the entire gear lever had come apart in pieces. the consumer stated that the vehicle was worse than ever. currently when the brakes were applied the steering would go out of control, jerk left and right, shaked out of control and unable to steer. view

2004-12-13 Newnan, GA

Multiple failures in 2003 lincoln aviator. difficulty turning , starting, jerk in steering wheel, vibration in tires, gear changer loose and ect. the consumer purchased the vehicle with 18 inch rims but ford requires 17 inch rims to be legal (oem) equipment. the consumer felt that this was maliciously dishonest sale of an automobile. the side fender had a gauge on the inside, the rear storage section leather ripped, the tire monitor system kept coming on with a warning sign from the computer of a mechanical defect, difficulty starting the vehicle, jerking in the steering wheel, noise in the steering wheel, noise in heating/vent bubbling, passenger front windows were rattling, there was motor noise upon acceleration, front end noise, rear hatch rattled and was shaking, the wheels squealed and rubbed, the doors did not automattically lock when the vehcile was engaged into drive, and the engine knock as if it were running rough. when the service tech tried to shift the gear lever out of park, the entire gear lever had come apart in pieces. the consumer stated that the vehicle was worse than ever. currently when the brakes were applied the steering would go out of control, jerk left and right, shaked out of control and unable to steer. view

2004-12-13 Newnan, GA

Multiple failures in 2003 lincoln aviator. difficulty turning , starting, jerk in steering wheel, vibration in tires, gear changer loose and ect. the consumer purchased the vehicle with 18 inch rims but ford requires 17 inch rims to be legal (oem) equipment. the consumer felt that this was maliciously dishonest sale of an automobile. the side fender had a gauge on the inside, the rear storage section leather ripped, the tire monitor system kept coming on with a warning sign from the computer of a mechanical defect, difficulty starting the vehicle, jerking in the steering wheel, noise in the steering wheel, noise in heating/vent bubbling, passenger front windows were rattling, there was motor noise upon acceleration, front end noise, rear hatch rattled and was shaking, the wheels squealed and rubbed, the doors did not automattically lock when the vehcile was engaged into drive, and the engine knock as if it were running rough. when the service tech tried to shift the gear lever out of park, the entire gear lever had come apart in pieces. the consumer stated that the vehicle was worse than ever. currently when the brakes were applied the steering would go out of control, jerk left and right, shaked out of control and unable to steer. view

2004-09-14 Vancouver, WA

The driver noticed while driving the passenger side dashboard fallen apart. the driver was able to contact the dealer for an appointment and inspection. please fill in additional information. view

2004-09-14 Riverside, CA

Windshield wiper failure view

2004-09-14 Millsboro, DE

I own a 2003 impala. ever since i have owned the vehicle i have had problems with the door locks. the first time i had a problem all four doors locked on their own. the first time this happened my grandson was locked inside on a hot summer day. my dealership in conjunction with gm has tried to fix this several times, without success. in addition to all doors locking {has not occurred recently} sometimes the doors do not lock when the vehicle is put in gear. the driver side door locks sometimes from just closing the door. i do not beleive i can not get more information on this problem. my dealership admitted the had another gm vehicle that the doors locked and unlocked while the vehicle was being drive down the highway. i also have a friend , that had problems with a gm vehicle doors locking and unlocking while driving. view

2004-11-12 Boise, ID

Rear window defect, both rear windows dropped a few inches while traveling. they would not move back up. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that theregulators neede dto be replaced. the consumer paid $408.92 for thefirst window and $424.69 for the second. view

1996-06-25 Salem, OR

Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the wiring harness to burn. view

1996-05-09 Little Can, MN

Control module failed. view

2004-12-13 Frederick, MD

While driving 10 mph heater in the driver seat caught on fire and burned through the driver's seat. consumer extinguished the fire with her hand. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who ordered a new seat. view

2004-12-13 Redwood Valley, CA

The right side brake caliper was defective, causing the vehicle pull to the right. this vehicle was not included in the nhtsa recall 94v251000. view

2004-12-13 Vancouver, WA

Consumer complained about hazard warning lights. the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. consumer contacted the dealer who offered a diagnostic test to determine the cause. consumer later contacted manufacturer, who notified consumer that this vehicle was not included in a recall due to vin although she experienced the same defect that was mentioned in the recall. view

2004-12-13 Norton Shores, MI

While driving 35 mph or more vehicle wandered while in motion. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the upper/lower ball joints needed to be replaced on both sides. view

2004-11-11 Queensbury, NY

Purchased the car in february'03. bad vibration when driving at speeds over 45 mph, tires rotated and balanced 4+ times, both front wheel bearing/hub kits replaced in less than 6 months after purchase, still occurs and have just grown accustomed to the shaking. engine coolant leaks: replaced pump and "o" ring. power steering pump and return hose replaced. driver side window does not roll back up(believe dealership replaced prio to purchase). driver side mirror motor has never worked properly, dealer(in rochester) put on receipt of last repair that they replaced motor, but didn't actually have part, but was on order. never received a phone call back when or if part came in(dealership is over 300 miles from my home, purchased car on the internet). view

2004-11-11 Dale City, VA

Engine started to idle very rough with and without brakes applied for several days until it failed to start. 3 days at dealership service for concerns. (new batt and pcm reprogram that resulted in a 10 minute drive away from center after service completed to have the service engine soon light come on) returned car to dealer the next day to find the erg valve was faulty to failure, had to restrict air flow to maintain proper idle. pending 2 more days of service time to correct. more lost time and money. view

2004-09-14 Cheswick, PA

I felt a vibration and then the i felt a wobble at the rear wheel the rear drive bearing on my 2000 bmw k1200lt motorcycle at 14500 miles the bike was disabled and had to be towed view

2004-11-12 Cape Coral, FL

Left front window inoperative. wheel pulled to right on braking, resulting in accident. the dealer installed a new window motor. the dealer attempted to alleviate the vehicle's pulling problem by aligning the vehicle but that did not help. the dealer ordered heavy duty bolts hoping this wil correct the problem. view

2004-11-12 Wilmington, NC

Dealership is charging the consumer to perform cam shaft position sensor recall 04v357000 repairs. vin number was included in the recall but the recall part number was not included, although the engine light was on. view

2004-11-12 Lake Isabella, CA

The fuel filler neck cracked because of the plastic material used by the factory. this caused about fuel to leak out onto the ground when fueling. this was a common failure with this part. the consumer was aware of other vehicle's that have experienced the same problem. view

1995-08-25 Springfield, KY

Automatic transmission does not go into first gear which is felt to be a safety concern. view

2004-11-12 Montgomery, AL

While driving vehicle pulled to the left. even while driving there was a blind spot. consumer had an appointment to have the vehicle serviced. however, the problem was not a recall. view

2004-11-12 Port Tobacco, MD

Defective tires manufactured by general tire, requesting a defect investigation. while driving one of the vehicle tire experienced a catastrophic failure (general ampere g560). view

2004-12-13 Perry, NY

While driving 55 mph transmission failed. as a result, vehicle shut down. view

2004-12-13 Los Banos, CA

Door makes loud noise when locking, and dosen't unlock by remote have to unlock door for passenger to get in, also when aouto lock engages make realy loud noise, took durango in while and was told that the regulator was out. this seems like its a defect in workmanship or the parts that controle the locking machanism, notices other durangos haveing the same problem must be recalled , and i have less than 40k miles on durango so its not from prolong use its a defect! view

2004-09-14 Tempe, AZ

My driver side seat on my 98 beetle has collapsed and needs a new seat frame. it is unsafe to drive. view

2004-12-13 Apex, NC

The dealership has accused me of running over something in the road. it was the left rear tire that blew. why was it not the front tire if i ran over something? have received no satisfaction from the dealership, crossroad ford in cary, nc. i had to purchase a new tire which i do not think is right.this is my 3 ford vehicle but it will be my last if they cannot help the consumer better than this. view

2004-12-13 Greenville, NC

I have sent information regarding to nhtsa about three weeks ago regarding my 2003 volkswagen passat and engine seizure which occurred september 25, 2004 on a major bridge in newport news va. my car is under warranty. volkswagen of america is aware that they have engine oil sludge problems (2004 volkswagen passat 1.8t engines. however, there position is that i neglected the car. i have had four -five oil changes. i took my car in to joe pecheles, greenville, north carolina, august 25 due to the engine oil pressure light being illuminated. i was told to bring the car back august 26, 2004. i did so. i was given my car back and told the oil had been changed. therefore, i thought my car was in good working condition. i have talked to the area service represeentatives and i was told volkswagen of america would not honor the warranty. i will be happy to forward you correspondences. however, i have sent you information as stated. view

2004-09-14 Norwalk, CT

Consumer received a recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft sensor failure. dealer was not in operation. view

2004-11-11 Bronx, NY

Took car for recall fix,after part broke(recliner bolts driver's seat 98 dodge intrepid)was told by dealer bolts can't be fixed without replacing recliner adjuster for $875 (part only)i was not satisfied with diagnostic and nothing has been fixed,it's been 3 days. please look into this matter. view

2004-11-11 Houston, TX

Driving down road one day when car overheated. one mechanic replaced thermostat but continued to do same. took to another facility who ran diagnostic test and was told that it was the r & r intake manifold gasket. car is a 1999 buick century with only 46,191 miles. have been told the cost to fix problem is approx. $700. with all of the other identical problems of other owners why hasn't something been done with this problem? consumer should not have to foot the bill for gm's defective parts. there is obviously something wrong with the engine design. had a buick regal before this and it is still running with over 195,000 miles. no engine cooling system problem with it. view

1995-08-25 Clairton, PA

Driver's seat belt red plastic release button cracked; caused seat belt to become inoperative. view

2004-11-12 Mesa, AZ

Bmw m3 e46 (2001-2005) do not respond to any standard obdii commands from various tool manufacturers. these vehicles do not seem to be obdii compliant. view

2004-09-14 Highlands Ranch, CO

Upon turning the steering wheel, i would hear "popping" coming from the front suspension. brought it in for inspection. mechanic diagnosed the problem as bad ball joints. replaced both upper and lower ball joints (left and right). the condition of the upper ball joints indicated that they were ready to pop out of the socket. view

2004-09-14 Highlands Ranch, CO

Upon turning the steering wheel, i would hear "popping" coming from the front suspension. brought it in for inspection. mechanic diagnosed the problem as bad ball joints. replaced both upper and lower ball joints (left and right). the condition of the upper ball joints indicated that they were ready to pop out of the socket. view

2004-09-14 Frankfort, IL

I backed down the driveway. there was a trash can in the way at the bottom of the driveway, so i put the car in park and hopped out to move the can. i turned to get back in the car and found it moving forward up the driveway. i chased the car up the driveway. it ran over a joggerbuggy and struck a retaining wall before i was able to get into it and stop it. view

2004-11-12 Wilmington, NC

Dealership was charging the consumer to perform cam shaft position sensor recall 04v357000 repairs. vin was included in the recall, but the recall part number was not included, although the engine light was on. view

2004-12-13 Mesa, AZ

Shortly after purchase of vehicle, the new front end tires were worn out and a squeeking noise was associated. t ires lost traction in turns can lead to rollovers. ront control arm/upper & lower were replaced with 4 new tires. squeaking in front end still noticeable and unrepaired. view

2004-09-14 Baltic, SD

Consumer received recall 04v3570000 concerning cam shaft sensor failure. dealer was not in operation. view

2004-09-14 Indianapolis, IN

I leased a 2001 mitsbuishi eclipse. within the first two years of the lease, i have had to replaced all four rims on the car. i contacted family auto mitsubishi here in indianapolis where i leased the car and asked them to replace the rims with ones from a newer model because of the excessive problems i had. i was told that they were not faulty, that they were damaged by excessive road wear. i contacted the bbb they contacted the dealership. all they did was send me a letter stating i should take the car into the dealership and see what they would do for me. they had already stated that they would not replace the rims. view

2004-12-13 Dover, PA

Consumer received recall notice 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation. service manger michelle. view

2004-12-13 Mount Vernon, OH

While driving 10 mph passenger's wheel broke. vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal upper ball joints needed to be replaced. view

1995-08-25 Fresno, CA

Fuel tank has a hole in it. had fixed, has to be fixed again. view

2004-12-13 Moreno Valley, CA

At about 30,000 mile, there was a failure of electronic intsrumentation panel due to some kind of short circuit, which they fixed under warranty. this same thing happened again at about 60,000 mile with same symptom, which i could not fix it because its warranty was over. but, i strongly believe that its instrumentation is faulty part if same part has a failure twice within 60,000 miles when other instrumentation panel last more than 220,000 mile in my other vw jetta without any failure at all. view

2004-09-14 Sewickley, PA

Steering problem. steering in the morning was erratic seemed to hunt. took the car to the dealer and was told it was a sensor problem, dealer had to order part, car still drivable. next morning the steering was the same, after work i came out started the car, steering was still shaky, after pulling out onto the road i lost all power steering, service alarm light came on and power steering failure notification on console. i took car directly to the dealer, received loaner while they repair car. was told all parts must be returned to determine failure mode. ea04018_cat view

2004-11-12 Mastic Beach, NY

While driving 40 mph vehicle intermittently accelerated at higher speed. cruise control would not be engaged during this issue. vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was told that the vehcile was in good condtion and that nothing was wrong. the vehicle would also hesitate at various speeds and made a clunking noise. the vehicle revved high while at a complete stop. the check enigine light illuminated intermittently. each time the dealer turn the engine light out it would come back on. view

2004-11-12 Mastic Beach, NY

While driving 40 mph vehicle intermittently accelerated at higher speed. cruise control would not be engaged during this issue. vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was told that the vehcile was in good condtion and that nothing was wrong. the vehicle would also hesitate at various speeds and made a clunking noise. the vehicle revved high while at a complete stop. the check enigine light illuminated intermittently. each time the dealer turn the engine light out it would come back on. view

2004-11-12 Palm Coast, FL

Re: defective fuel system in 1997 cadillac deville. requesting a defect investigation. about an hour after recall repairs were made tot he vehicle fuel rail the consumer smell gas fumes. the consumer checked the vehicle and saw a leak coming from the fuel regulator. the vehicle was returned to the dealer and they replaced the o-ring. the vehicle was driven back tot he consumer's home where he again noticed a fuel smell. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the regulator assembly and charged the consumer for the repair. the consumer request reimbursement for the replaced regulator assembly since it was related to recall 04v110000 . view

2004-12-13 Woodbridge, VA

I had my 1999 dodge grand caravan in for regular servicing and the mechanic noted that there was a serious rust problem with the left front strut tower. the person from the shop who called me suggested that i take it to a body shop to be evaluated as soon as possible. i discovered later that the actual mechanic looking at the problem wrote: "recommend: get new vehicle soon!"the next day i took it to a body shop and they couldn't believe that a 1999 would be so badly rusted and quoted me an estimate of $1300 to replace the strut tower and take care of the rust that had begun to eat at the other side. nce they had it in the shop and disassembled, they called to say it would take an additional week of service since the local dodge dealership had ordered the wrong part. they said that, because the damage was so severe, they were not comfortable reassembling the vehicle for me to use while they waited for delivery of the part. i have done some research online and have discovered that this problem is known and widespread. (complaint number 10090457 also documents this issue.) i am surprised that someone has not been seriously injured as a result of this. my van is only a 1999 and the strut tower was rusted nearly half way through. i had my van in for service many times within the last year and no one had noticed the problem. there are undoubtedly innumberable families driving around in a seriously unsafe vehicle simply because a recall has not been issued. if this is not a serious safety issue, it don't know what is. view

2004-12-10 Phoenix, AZ

Noise coming from front suspension,tires wearing incorrectly. during a realignment it was disovered that the top ball joints and inner tie rods were very badly worn at 36,000 miles. replaced the top balls joints,inner tie rods,alignment and tires. $1200 repair charges for a fairly new vehicle. alls joints do not were out that quickly. design issue or bad parts,i'd like to know which. view

2004-12-13 Broken Arrow, OK

Passenger side electric window when rolling down realeases door latch and door swings open when parked. view

2004-12-13 Murfreesboro, TN

Driver seat frame snapped off main frame. view

2004-09-15 Sedro-woolley, WA

12/16/02 (36,635 miles) first notified dealer that brakes seemed to take farther distance for stop and that there was a severe vibration in the whole vehicle when braking. they determined the front rotors were faulty and fixed them. 5/5/03 (40,771 miles) truck was returned to dealer for the same issue, both front rotors, calipers, and pads were replaced. 9/13/04 (55,637 miles) truck was returned again to the dealer for the same problem and was told by dealer that the issue was now the rear drums being out of round and that they would fix for 300 dollars. consumer plans to get a second opinion. view

1995-08-25 Leesburg, VA

The entire truck vibrates when brakes are applied. view

2004-09-15 Lancaster, PA

Heard pieces of tread hitting car.tread separated at 65 mph just before complete failure. able to steer to side on rim. original equip with 35500 miles on 2002 chevy venture. on inspection other 3 tires close to failure. view

2004-09-15 Lancaster, PA

Heard pieces of tread hitting car.tread separated at 65 mph just before complete failure. able to steer to side on rim. original equip with 35500 miles on 2002 chevy venture. on inspection other 3 tires close to failure. view

2004-09-15 Louisville, KY

Valve oil seal failure due to oil sludging or jelling smokes while starting. view

2004-09-15 Delray Beach, FL

The consumer received nhtsa recall campaign letter #04v357000 regarding the ca, shaft position sensor. the company was out business. no dealerships were available. view

2004-09-15 Cleveland, OH

The vehicle accelerated while waiting in line to move forward at a stop light, the consumer has his foot on the brake. the vehicle jumped, as result, the consumer had a front collision. please provide further information. view

2004-11-09 Barstow, CA

Goodyear faulty tires caused vehicle to be inoperable. the left front tire delaminated but did not go flat. the right front tire bulged, delaminated and blew out. left rear bulged first then blew out. the right rear tire lost 10 pounds of air every month. the consumer was driving the vehicle to the mechanic when the left rear tire blew out again followed by the right front to blow out 20 seconds later. view

2004-11-12 Hialeah, FL

While driving vehicle overheated. consumer replaced the thermostat, radiator, and the air conditioner. recall 011011000 was issued. consumer contacted ford, and was told there was nothing they could do. view

2004-11-12 Clearwater, FL

Re defective 2004 class c motorhome manufactured by forest river, request a defect investigation due to heat from engine in the floor boards and interior while driving. bf the heat rising up has caused the consumer to become drowsy while driving. the consumer turned on the a/c which helps but the air does not blow on the floor. view

2004-11-12 Portage, IN

The handle that opens the door, which was orchased brand new, broke. there was no inner handle from the door. this handle broke at least two times. the consumer stated that the handle was made of lightweight plastic. view

2004-11-12 Baton Rouge, LA

Request a defect investigation for possible recall of 1990-96 saturn sl. the writer's son was killed in and accident in which, per witness statements, her sons vehicle veered sharply left and hit a tree head on. the consumer believes some type of defect caused her son's accident. view

1995-08-25 Mobile, AL

Driver's side retractable shoulder/lap belt locked up; will not retract/will not come out. view

2004-11-12 Pickerington, OH

Complaint received via e-mail. my son was driving car at 45 mph, when all of a sudden the rear end came loose. this made him lose control of the vehicle and crash. the vehicle was totaled. my son had minor injuries. his initial statement to the deputy was, the vehicle felt like the rear end came loose. the deputy looked under my suv, and found the sway bar with a clean break on it. he then proceeded to have someone else look at it also. they both stated there was no twisting or distortion of the sway bar. it appeared the sway bar just broke. . rear sway bar was replaced. view

2004-12-13 New Cumberland, PA

While driving on the highway at 70 mph engine seized. vehicle was towed to the dealer, who found the problem was the fuel pump. consumer was concerned that this was the third fuel pump replaced by the dealer within less then a year, and the problem recurred. view

2004-12-10 West Hartford, CT

We have experienced repeated electrical problems with 2002 volkswagen eurovan. many electrical components have been replaced, including generator, battery, throttle controls, and an abs sensor. the problems persists. the most dangerous is that the brake warning light comes on randomly, apparently for no reason. we cannot tell whether there is a brake failure, or erroneous warning. the dealer has looked at this problem more than five times, and has not been able to fix it. today the brake warning light came on, and at the same time both windshield wipers failed. we had to stop in the middle of the road, during a heavy rainstorm, turn the car "off", then restart to get the brake warning light to go off and the windshield wipers to run. obviously it is dangerous to be driving with zero visibility, and then to have to stop in the middle of traffic to restart the car. vw needs to correct systemwide electrical problems with the 2002 vw eurovan. view

2004-12-13 Ovilla, TX

While the vehicle was in a tire repair shop for a front end alignment. mechanic informed the consumer that both front tie rods needed to be replaced. dealer and the manufacturer were notified. view

2004-09-15 Lebanon, KY

The consumer received nhtsa recall campaign letter #04v357000 regarding the cam shaft position sensor. company was out business. no dealerships were available in the area of kentucky. view

2004-09-15 Houston, TX

Complaint #1 a/c cuts on and off. complaint #2 suspension knocking, serviced 4 times, still have same problems. view

2004-09-15 Houston, TX

Complaint #1 a/c cuts on and off. complaint #2 suspension knocking, serviced 4 times, still have same problems. view

2004-09-15 Ohio, OH

Drivers side lift arm on rear hatch failed to retract, causing hatch to close with arm extended resulting in damage to left hinge on drivers side rear hatch. lift arm was defective in that it would not work properly. required replacement of drivers side lift arm and drivers side hinge. rear hatch now does not line up properly. view

2004-09-12 Kerrville, TX

Dear sirs i have a 2004 dodge desiel pickup 34 ton bought new last december. current mileage is 13,000. it has gone from park to reverse twice. last time had to cut it out of the cedar trees. i had got out and went around to the mail box on the other side. on the way back pickup took off... dodge company says that i should turn off the engine and set the emergency brake whenever i leave the truck. i live on a ranch with a half a dozen gates to get out and open. it just doesn't make sense to turn on and off a desiel that many times aday. if you could provide me with any suggestions, would be truly appreciated...thank you. sincerely hazelle calcote. view

2004-11-09 Arab, AL

Crash with a vehicle who pulled out in front of us. we were going 60+ mph on a 65 mph marked highway. our front passenger side hit the other vehicle's driver ('89 lincoln towncar) quarter panel. both vehicles were totalled by insurance. no airbags in my vehicle deployed. fortunately, the structure of the vehicle held up to the crash and there were minimal injuries. the seatbelt caught the driver and there wasn't anyone in the front passenger seat or there might have been more injuries since the airbags didn't deploy. vehicle was totalled and no replacement or repair was done. view

1995-08-25 Columbus, OH

Air bag did deploy upon impact but driver was severely burned by the acids that came from the air bag. view

2004-11-09 Kokomo, IN

I was stopped at a stop sign. i proceeded into an intersection and the pass front corner of my van was impacted. the force of the crash caused me, as driver, to come out of my seatbelt and i was thrown out the door which opened during the crash despite being locked. i was thrown to the pavement and injured. view

2004-09-12 Spokane Valley, WA

My 1999 oldsmobile alero two door has been having problems with the emergency flashers and turn indicators. often times when the lever is engaged the blinkers will make a click sound as they do when they are working and fail to continue blinking. the solution i have found is to push the emergency flasher button on the dashboard. this is sometimes effective in getting the blinkers to begin working again. however, when it doesn't solve the problem, i am unable to properly signal for turns. this has on several occasions caused problems for me at stop signs and uncontrolled intersections. in addition, the wiring (not sure if it's related) for the windows has caused my windows to not work. i'm sure you can understand that if i am unable to roll down my windows, and my blinkers don't work, then there is virtually no way to signal my turns and lane changes properly. the blinkers fuse has never blown. the emergency flashers and blinkers are obviously related from the sound and fact that they seem to cause the other to fail or begin to work. i have done a small amount of research and found there was a recall for the 2000 year of my car. obviously, that doesn't help my situation. please contact me so we can find a solution that is less costly than the collision that is imminent from these failures. view

2004-09-12 Waldorf, MD

Defective brakes. view

2004-11-09 Palmdale, CA

Vehicle tends to stall and turn off while it is not in current motion. it has only occurred four times in the last month. view

2004-12-11 Palmer, MA

Annual ma state inspection revealed right upper ball joint and both lower ball joints were loose so all were replaced on 12/3/04 along with left front hub bearing...additional problems prior to this include replacement of serpentine belt 11/17/03...replacement of coolant temp sensor, thermostat and thermostat gasket, and belt tensioner 2/23/04...replacement of right front hub bearing 5/04...replacement of front rotors, left front cv axle, left inner tie rod, rear shocks, output speed sensor, and new tire due to gouging of inner tire wall by front end parts 8/17/04. consumer has paid for all repairs done by an independent mechanic. consumer wants problems documented given recent media reports associated with this vehicle. consumer wants to see recall issued for several of these safety failures and wants reimbursement from manufacturer for expenses incurred. view

2004-12-11 Kettering, OH

Experiencing shudder/vibration while shifting gears at around 35 miles per hour and while trying to climb hills with light to moderate acceleration. complained consistently to ford motor company years ago and was always told that there was nothing wrong with this vehicle. now the problem has just grown worse with age. view

2004-12-11 Auburn, WA

Ball joint failure - your recall didn't go back far enough. there are thousands of complaints and replacements for the 1999 year. view

2004-12-11 Auburn, WA

Ball joint failure - your recall didn't go back far enough. there are thousands of complaints and replacements for the 1999 year. view

2005-01-31 Cincinatti, OH

Evenflo, model # 2661311p1, while operating a child seat the harness straps came apart. view

2005-01-31 Arlington, TX

While driving 55 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. driver was not able to maintain control of the vehicle, and it collided into a utility pole. driver sustained minor injuries, and was transported to a hospital. the vehicle was towed a garage for inspection. the cause has not been determined at this time. view

1995-08-28 Hialeah, FL

Pe95-012 active, belt tensioner broke while driving. view

2004-11-16 Taylor Ridge, IL

I want to express my concerns for subaru quality and reliability. as a family we have owned several subaru outback vehicles. unfortunately, our 2002 had bad pistons that had to be replaced after only 11,000 miles of ownership. the vehicle still did not run correctly after the engine overhaul so we sold it and regrettably purchased yet another new 2004 subaru outback wagon, which is now at our local dealer having pistons replaced in the engine. this is the second time a 4 cylinder outback in our family has let us down. i now know what kind of quality they build into their vehicles. we are knowledgeable owners and we maintain our vehicles to a really high standard. we feel the nhtsa should investigate engine piston quality in 2002-2004 (4 cylinder) outback wagons so that other owners do not find themselves in an unfortunate and precarious position. the engine is junk! view

2004-09-15 Nashville, TN

The vehicle engine light is on. no dealers to repair cam shaft. recall # 04v357000. view

2004-09-15 Brooklyn, NY

Problems with horn, steering wheel and air conditioner on 1998 kia sportage. the vehicle dash lights also failed intermittently. view

2004-09-15 Brooklyn, NY

Problems with horn, steering wheel and air conditioner on 1998 kia sportage. the vehicle dash lights also failed intermittently. view

2004-09-15 Brooklyn, NY

Problems with horn, steering wheel and air conditioner on 1998 kia sportage. the vehicle dash lights also failed intermittently. view

2004-09-15 Brooklyn, NY

Problems with horn, steering wheel and air conditioner on 1998 kia sportage. the vehicle dash lights also failed intermittently. view

2004-09-15 Jackson, MI

The consumer was unable to find a dealer to service the daewoo recall for the cam shaft sensor. 04v357000. view

2004-09-14 Hialeah, FL

Intermittently check engine light appeared on the dashboard. consumer tried numerous times to get in contact with manufacturer. however, no one was answering the phones, and the consumer could not locate a dealer to honor the recall on the cam shaft position sensor. view

2004-09-14 Aurora, CO

While driving, the check engine light appeared on and remained on. the driver noticed that the vehicle would hesitate while driving. the driver was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the sensor needed replacement. please fill in additional information. view

2004-09-14 Fresno, CA

Consumer was having the same problem with vehicle that she had one year ago, but had it repaired via recall notice. vehicle did not want to start in the morning. consumer could not afford to pay for it, and dealer would not repair it again. it was repaired one year ago. view

1996-05-08 Sacramento, CA

Driving on hwy 80, vehicle started to smoke, pulled over, went to next exit, checked under hood, flames engulfed vehicle. view

2004-09-14 Fallbrook, CA

Consumer received recall 04v357000o concerning cam shaft sensor failure. dealer was not in operation. view

2004-12-13 Boulder, CO

A recent recall announcement for dodge dakotas and durango only included the model years of 2000-2004 for failed ball joints and wheels falling off. this compliant is to notifiy the nhtsa that early model years also experience the sample problem. in 2001, my 1998 dodge dakota had the right front wheel colapse while in motion due to a failed ball joint. the nhtsa should expand this recall to earlier models. view

2004-12-13 Blaine, MN

Wheel hub assembly going out. own the truck for since 91,000 miles and had to replace the front rt hub assembly 4 times. it seams to be going out around 10,000 to 12,000 miles. prior to this one last one was done on 2/04 ,6/03 & 10/02 mileage now 141,000 w/ new engine that also went .spun a bearing. i need to know if there are many of these hub assemblys going bad on 1997 rams 5.9 engine. view

2004-12-13 Blaine, MN

Wheel hub assembly going out. own the truck for since 91,000 miles and had to replace the front rt hub assembly 4 times. it seams to be going out around 10,000 to 12,000 miles. prior to this one last one was done on 2/04 ,6/03 & 10/02 mileage now 141,000 w/ new engine that also went .spun a bearing. i need to know if there are many of these hub assemblys going bad on 1997 rams 5.9 engine. view

2004-09-14 Wickliffe, OH

While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from the driver side seat. consumer was able to drive vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the passenger's side air bag deployed inadvertently. view

2004-11-11 Essexville, MI

Our 1990 ford ranger was parked in the driveway on the evening of november 5. on saturday morning, november 6th, we discovered the interior of the truck destroyed by fire. the cluster of gauges was completely melted and gone. the dash sunk in over the steering column. the windshield cracked where the flame apparently vented through the defroster vent on the dash. the headliner is black. the seat and steering wheel pelted with drops of hardened plastic. police came to investigate and said it was an electrical fire. this truck has never been altered in any way. no after market radio or cd player or any electrical devise has ever been installed in the vehicle. it simply caught on fire on its own which is clearly a manufacturer's defect we in no way caused. we have not tried to replace anything at this point. we were also never notified of any recall to correct what appears to be an experience many other owners of this vehicle have endured based on the complaints on this site. the truck is sitting in our garage awaiting any possible action as a result of this complaint. view

2004-12-13 Newnan, GA

Multiple failures in 2003 lincoln aviator. difficulty turning , starting, jerk in steering wheel, vibration in tires, gear changer loose and ect. the consumer purchased the vehicle with 18 inch rims but ford requires 17 inch rims to be legal (oem) equipment. the consumer felt that this was maliciously dishonest sale of an automobile. the side fender had a gauge on the inside, the rear storage section leather ripped, the tire monitor system kept coming on with a warning sign from the computer of a mechanical defect, difficulty starting the vehicle, jerking in the steering wheel, noise in the steering wheel, noise in heating/vent bubbling, passenger front windows were rattling, there was motor noise upon acceleration, front end noise, rear hatch rattled and was shaking, the wheels squealed and rubbed, the doors did not automattically lock when the vehcile was engaged into drive, and the engine knock as if it were running rough. when the service tech tried to shift the gear lever out of park, the entire gear lever had come apart in pieces. the consumer stated that the vehicle was worse than ever. currently when the brakes were applied the steering would go out of control, jerk left and right, shaked out of control and unable to steer. view

2004-12-13 Newnan, GA

Multiple failures in 2003 lincoln aviator. difficulty turning , starting, jerk in steering wheel, vibration in tires, gear changer loose and ect. the consumer purchased the vehicle with 18 inch rims but ford requires 17 inch rims to be legal (oem) equipment. the consumer felt that this was maliciously dishonest sale of an automobile. the side fender had a gauge on the inside, the rear storage section leather ripped, the tire monitor system kept coming on with a warning sign from the computer of a mechanical defect, difficulty starting the vehicle, jerking in the steering wheel, noise in the steering wheel, noise in heating/vent bubbling, passenger front windows were rattling, there was motor noise upon acceleration, front end noise, rear hatch rattled and was shaking, the wheels squealed and rubbed, the doors did not automattically lock when the vehcile was engaged into drive, and the engine knock as if it were running rough. when the service tech tried to shift the gear lever out of park, the entire gear lever had come apart in pieces. the consumer stated that the vehicle was worse than ever. currently when the brakes were applied the steering would go out of control, jerk left and right, shaked out of control and unable to steer. view

2004-11-12 La Rue, OH

I noticed a knocking noise when driving over railroad tracks, bumpy roads. i took it to the shop and was told the shock and strut on drivers side and sway bar links needed to replaced. this vehicle is a 2001 ford escape with 50,000 miles and should not need these repairs this early. the shock and strut on drivers side as well as sway bar links replaced. view

2004-11-12 Silver Spring, MD

Upon starting the vehicle it iwas missing like a spark plug if iwas not firing. there was a recall on that very issue. however, consumer contacted gmc, and was told that was not included in the recall. view

1996-05-08 Las Vegas, NV

While driving a mazda 626 vehicle, the drivers side tire blew out on the rear, causing lose of control, impact 7:00 position. view

2004-12-13 Newnan, GA

Multiple failures in 2003 lincoln aviator. difficulty turning , starting, jerk in steering wheel, vibration in tires, gear changer loose and ect. the consumer purchased the vehicle with 18 inch rims but ford requires 17 inch rims to be legal (oem) equipment. the consumer felt that this was maliciously dishonest sale of an automobile. the side fender had a gauge on the inside, the rear storage section leather ripped, the tire monitor system kept coming on with a warning sign from the computer of a mechanical defect, difficulty starting the vehicle, jerking in the steering wheel, noise in the steering wheel, noise in heating/vent bubbling, passenger front windows were rattling, there was motor noise upon acceleration, front end noise, rear hatch rattled and was shaking, the wheels squealed and rubbed, the doors did not automattically lock when the vehcile was engaged into drive, and the engine knock as if it were running rough. when the service tech tried to shift the gear lever out of park, the entire gear lever had come apart in pieces. the consumer stated that the vehicle was worse than ever. currently when the brakes were applied the steering would go out of control, jerk left and right, shaked out of control and unable to steer. view

2004-12-13 Newnan, GA

Multiple failures in 2003 lincoln aviator. difficulty turning , starting, jerk in steering wheel, vibration in tires, gear changer loose and ect. the consumer purchased the vehicle with 18 inch rims but ford requires 17 inch rims to be legal (oem) equipment. the consumer felt that this was maliciously dishonest sale of an automobile. the side fender had a gauge on the inside, the rear storage section leather ripped, the tire monitor system kept coming on with a warning sign from the computer of a mechanical defect, difficulty starting the vehicle, jerking in the steering wheel, noise in the steering wheel, noise in heating/vent bubbling, passenger front windows were rattling, there was motor noise upon acceleration, front end noise, rear hatch rattled and was shaking, the wheels squealed and rubbed, the doors did not automattically lock when the vehcile was engaged into drive, and the engine knock as if it were running rough. when the service tech tried to shift the gear lever out of park, the entire gear lever had come apart in pieces. the consumer stated that the vehicle was worse than ever. currently when the brakes were applied the steering would go out of control, jerk left and right, shaked out of control and unable to steer. view

2004-09-14 Crystal Lake, IL

I am writing this email to express my deep concern for the safety of children riding in the rear 3rd bench seat of dodge durango's. my husband and i have a 2000 dodge durango. we recently have been putting my 4 year old son's booster seat in the bench seat since the birth of our 3rd child. we figured we could still use the durango instead of buying a mini van. it became evident to us on a recent car trip that the rear bench seat does not lock into position. my husband and i can easily push on the seatback from the rear and it will fold to the floor. we immediately envisioned the safety hazards this could impose on anyone riding in the rear bench seat, especially for children. a rear end collision could send anyone flying forward, even if they had their seatbelts in place. i turned to my owners manual for answers and it gives a warning to "make sure the cushion is properly engaged under the seatback to properly lock the seatback in the riding position". in our experience this positioning did not lock the seat. i contacted two dealerships expressing my concern and got no real answers. champion dodge in barrington said it was unsafe for children to be placed in the bench seat. viking dodge of crystal lake simply said that if it was in the owners manual it must be true. i then contacted the customer service center for daimlerchrysler corporation and they said it was unsafe for children to ride in the bench seat and that there is no locking mechanism. given this information i feel that anyone who rides in that bench seat is at risk for serious injury. it is a smaller seat and i could see a lot of people wanting to place children back there. a lot of parents could be using that seat for extra children they are transporting in car pools. i feel this safety concern needs to publicized to prevent serious injury. i feel daimlerchrysler corporation needs to perform a recall on all durango's affected and install a locking mechanism to the bench seat. view

2004-09-14 Maumee, OH

Power memory seat went to exit position in vehicle and will not return to driving position forcing vehicle to be driven with seat all the way back. makes it difficult to reach pedals. returned to dealer who had to order part (seat track). part is not available. called gm and asked them to provide a part from the factory, which they wouldn't do. told me i would need to wait until parts process located part. vehicle is very difficult to drive under these circumstances. view

2004-12-13 Newnan, GA

Multiple failures in 2003 lincoln aviator. difficulty turning , starting, jerk in steering wheel, vibration in tires, gear changer loose and ect. the consumer purchased the vehicle with 18 inch rims but ford requires 17 inch rims to be legal (oem) equipment. the consumer felt that this was maliciously dishonest sale of an automobile. the side fender had a gauge on the inside, the rear storage section leather ripped, the tire monitor system kept coming on with a warning sign from the computer of a mechanical defect, difficulty starting the vehicle, jerking in the steering wheel, noise in the steering wheel, noise in heating/vent bubbling, passenger front windows were rattling, there was motor noise upon acceleration, front end noise, rear hatch rattled and was shaking, the wheels squealed and rubbed, the doors did not automattically lock when the vehcile was engaged into drive, and the engine knock as if it were running rough. when the service tech tried to shift the gear lever out of park, the entire gear lever had come apart in pieces. the consumer stated that the vehicle was worse than ever. currently when the brakes were applied the steering would go out of control, jerk left and right, shaked out of control and unable to steer. view

2004-11-12 Scranton, PA

I bought a 2002 civic si brand new. the shift linkage was grinding at 3000 mi. i went to the dealer but never had it fixed. at about 16000 miles it was running funny so i took it to burne honda and they said it was over-revved. the 2002-2005 honda civic si and 2002-2005 acura rsx k series engine is seriously defected. the rsx was 6th on the lemon law list. honda has thus far refused to repair the damage. there are cases of the connecting rods blowing through the motor and spilling oil on the exhaust resulting in fires. this is a serious issue this is happening to a lot of the owners of k-series powered vehicles and is dangerous if a rod bends on the highway and there is no place to pull over. honda is covering up a defective engine design. view

2004-12-13 Red Oak, TX

My ciggarette lighter pops out onto the floor every time it is pushed in. the distraction of a possible fire can cause a wreck. view

2004-12-13 College Point, NY

Rear axle: rear cross-member: weld separation; incident #1 7/24/97 mileage 32,640, incident #2 12/13/04 mileage 70,349. view

2004-12-13 Boynton Beach, FL

Instrument panel loose ground connections cause driver inst panel to go on or off when driving this also effects air bag panel light. this is chrysler tsb. when occurs you are blind to gas & all displays, incl mph.very dangerious, should be a recall. view

2004-12-13 Colorado Springs, CO

While driving at 55 mph vehicle started to coast down to 30 mph. vehicle was towed. it was later discovered that transmission will not go beyond second gear. view

1995-10-19 Beavercreek, OH

Transmission problems car would not start. view

1996-05-08 Chesterfield, VA

Upon starting, noticed smoke coming from under hood, found front wiring had burnt apart, for no apparent reason. view

2004-12-13 Metairie, LA

When it rains the brakes squeal. even when the humidity is high the brakes will not hold. when the brakes are applied, the vehicle skids forward. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. the consumer was told by the dealer that this was how the vehicle was designed, and there was nothing else they could do. view

2004-12-13 Bronx, NY

While driving the vehicle suddenly accelerated although the driver's foot was not on the accelerator pedal. on a second occasion the vehicle accelerated and the consumer hit a parked vehicle. the vehicle went into reverse and backed into a <a href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=0&k=garage%20door" onmouseover="window.status='garage door'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">garage door. view

2004-09-14 Kansas City, MO

Noise and knocking sound coming from front end while driving, could also feel the knocking thru steering wheel. took vehicle to goodyear to have tires rotated and was told by them that all ball joints were worn and would probably fail soon, possibly causing and accident. called dealer and they said they would replace the parts under warranty (only 28,000 miles on vehicle), but couldn't guarantee that they wouldn't have to be replaced again in 30,000 miles. contacted dodge and found out there was no recall on this problem and "there was not enough evidence of a problem to support a recall at this time", but that is not what i read on the internet. view

2004-09-14 Searcy, AR

Tires replaced at less than1,000 miles. rear end replaced at less than 5,000 miles steering whille vibration at high speeds reported from day one. tires rebalanced and front end checked more than 3 times and still have vibration at high speeds. rear electric slideing glass motor bad at 6,000 miles view

2004-09-14 Searcy, AR

Tires replaced at less than1,000 miles. rear end replaced at less than 5,000 miles steering whille vibration at high speeds reported from day one. tires rebalanced and front end checked more than 3 times and still have vibration at high speeds. rear electric slideing glass motor bad at 6,000 miles view

2004-11-12 Milford, CT

The latch, which buckles between the baby legs, would not release. the parent had to wiggle the child through the hardness to get the child out the safety seat. manufacturer was not notified. view

2004-11-12 Hazelwood, MO

Drive shaft failed, wrong roll pin in drive shaft cause 2003 bayside elite folding trailer roof to collapsed. roof collapsed upon raising. hand crank drive came out in consumers hand. the lift system was repaired by the dealer. view

2004-11-12 Portage, IN

Complaint received via e-mail. driver's side goodyear tire blew wout, causing a collision and bodily injuries on interstate 94. vehicle spun out of control and hit a concrete median head-on. view

2004-11-12 Portage, IN

Complaint received via e-mail. driver's side goodyear tire blew wout, causing a collision and bodily injuries on interstate 94. vehicle spun out of control and hit a concrete median head-on. view

2004-12-13 Norton Shores, MI

While driving 35 mph or more vehicle wandered while in motion. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the upper/lower ball joints needed to be replaced on both sides. view

1996-05-08 Boston Heigh, OH

Accelerator stuck while driving, had an accident. please give more details. view

2004-12-13 Miami, FL

Past safety recalls otification date component description nhtsa campaign number /3/2004 structure: frame and members:underbody shields 04v331000 . i brought my 2004 ford ranger to the dealer this day 12-13-2004 and when i mentioned this recall to inspect for this possible frame problem the service writer at the "world ford" dealer in miami, fl. told me there is no recall. what do i do now? view

2004-09-14 Fremont, CA

At about 70k miles, my 1997 toyota camry starting exhibiting problems of huge amounts of smoke from tail pipe at cold startup. i understand that this is related to the engine sluge or gelling problem. i believe this problem is related to the tsb-628696 as noted in the nhtsa. however, toyota has declined to cover the repair, but is willing to cover only the parts, but the labor is being charged to me. they are not honoring the extended coverage that they have announced for this tsb tc02002 and nhtsa item number: 628696. this is totally ridiculous view

2004-09-12 Killeen, TX

Major electrical problems inside the vehicle. i have owned it less than a year.the vehicle has been in the shop twice in the past two weeks. exiting the freeway the i had a complete power failure. the vehicle completely stopped and locked up and there was a semi truck behind me! my vehicle was moving and in "drive" when this happened. i had two of my toddlers in the car with me! the vehicle was taken into a local dealer and unfortunately they could not find anything wrong with it. apparently, when the vehicle is restarted it erases the codes in the engine as to what caused the problem. well, it happened to me again this evening. same problem. this will be my 5th time of bringing this vehicle in for electrical problems in less than a year. i only have 9400 miles on the vehicle and bought it brand new. i do not feel safe driving this vehicle with my 5 children as passengers. is there a way gm can get me a better running vehicle? i paid a lot for this vehicle and am very unsatisfied with it's performace. there always seems to be something wrong with it. the connell chevrolet service here in killeen has been very helpful. i feel sorry for them because they did not sell me this vehicle but they are the ones nice enough to try and fix the multiple problems. view

2004-09-12 Killeen, TX

Major electrical problems inside the vehicle. i have owned it less than a year.the vehicle has been in the shop twice in the past two weeks. exiting the freeway the i had a complete power failure. the vehicle completely stopped and locked up and there was a semi truck behind me! my vehicle was moving and in "drive" when this happened. i had two of my toddlers in the car with me! the vehicle was taken into a local dealer and unfortunately they could not find anything wrong with it. apparently, when the vehicle is restarted it erases the codes in the engine as to what caused the problem. well, it happened to me again this evening. same problem. this will be my 5th time of bringing this vehicle in for electrical problems in less than a year. i only have 9400 miles on the vehicle and bought it brand new. i do not feel safe driving this vehicle with my 5 children as passengers. is there a way gm can get me a better running vehicle? i paid a lot for this vehicle and am very unsatisfied with it's performace. there always seems to be something wrong with it. the connell chevrolet service here in killeen has been very helpful. i feel sorry for them because they did not sell me this vehicle but they are the ones nice enough to try and fix the multiple problems. view

2004-11-12 Port Tobacco, MD

Defective tires manufactured by general tire, requesting a defect investigation. while driving one of the vehicle tire experienced a catastrophic failure (general ampere g560). view

2004-12-13 California, MD

Brake rotors warped at 20,000 miles. pads ok. terible pulsing when stopping. local dealer wanted to charge a fee just to look at it. i believe the anti lock brakes are affected by this. brakes horrible in wet condition. view

2004-12-13 Apex, NC

The dealership has accused me of running over something in the road. it was the left rear tire that blew. why was it not the front tire if i ran over something? have received no satisfaction from the dealership, crossroad ford in cary, nc. i had to purchase a new tire which i do not think is right.this is my 3 ford vehicle but it will be my last if they cannot help the consumer better than this. view

2004-11-09 Schenectady, NY

Recall 04v387000 concerning motorcycles brake system linkage. dealer refused to honor recall because the consumer did not purchase the motorcycle there. view

2004-11-09 Norfolk, VA

Accelerate after stopping, pressing brake pedal hard, vehicle leaped forward. when beginning to accelerate after stopping suddenly or pressing on the brake pedal hard, the vehicle leaps forward with a force that feels like you just got rear ended . view

2004-12-10 Cattaraugus, NY

Going down the road at 55 mph and all of a sudden i hit a pothole and the passenger side tire came right off , it is the same problem as the 2000 - 2003's have. we have pictures of it to prove it . the upper and lower ball joints let loose the cv shaft pulled out and the shock got bent. the tire turned on its side while the truck was sliding down the road sideways and i was unable to control how the truck was going. the only thing holding the tire on the truck was the brake line. the tire rim had chunks taken out of it and the tire had wear from being on its side under the frame of the truck while it was sliding. we had to get it flatbedded to the repair shop . we had a certified repair shop do all the necessary repairs to the truck to which included new upper and lower ball joints,new cv shaft, new rim adn tire , new shock , axle assembly,brake hose , steering gear and linkage,inner and outer tie rods and a front end alignment.this truck had just been through a nys inspection in december 2003 and passed. this accident happened on october 25, 2004 which left us without this vehicle because it was not able to be repaired immediately we got the truck back on november 10 , 2004. we feel that chrysler should be responsible for the repair bill for this vehicle because they are admitting there is a problem the same as this to the newer models. view

1996-05-08 Silver Sprin, MD

During rear impact, the driver's side seatback fell onto the rear seat. please describe. view

2004-09-14 East Brunswick, NJ

I noticed transmission leaking from my 1999 honda accord ex at about 78,000 miles. i also noticed that my transmission was slipping and not changing gears at the proper times. thus, i took my car to a transmission repair shop and was advised that my seals and axels had to be replaced. to get a second opinion, i took it to a meineke shop who advised that my axels were fine and that i needed a transmission technician because my problem was greater than i imagine. i contacted a technician in the area and he assessed the situation. the technician advised that the problem was that the behrings on the vehicle were poorly manufactured and thus were causing leakage and slippage. he offered literature on this particular problem which helped me understand. his solution was to completely rebuild the entire transmission but that was a cost that i could not even fathom to bear. this led me to contact a transmission repair technician that i had previously consulted with when i was faced with transmission issues with my 1988 honda accord. this technician diagnosed the car with the same problem as the previous transmission technician. he cautioned that honda accords built in between 1998 and after had those faulty parts in the transmission, thus causing the same problems i was describing. i had to other alternative than to trust this technician with the repair of my transmission since i had previously dealt with him. he was honest and straightforward from the start. as a result, i have had to pay for the repair of the transmission, including new parts; i have had to rent a car in the interim; and i have not been able to obtain any type of answers as to why this happens or why there has not been a recall. the technician has granted me the favor of keeping the old parts and will provide me with an itemized bill for his services, including any parts ordered for the repair/refurbishing of the transmission. view

2004-09-14 Blue Springs, MO

Ac idle pulley bracket has been replaced twice and now it appears that it will have to be replaced a third time all within this year (2004). view

2004-09-14 Omaha, NE

Worn out engine at 3.5 years old and 43,000 miles view

2004-09-12 Jacksonville, FL

I have a 2004 acura tl with 2000 miles on it. it has been at the dealer twice for 7 total days, trying to correct a vibration between 45 and 60. it is also evident at 75-80. vibration is felt in seat, steering wheel and pedals dealer replaced front tires twice and front rims once. we still experience the vibration frequently. i contacted honda of america. the representative informed me that this was a torque converter problem known for approximatel 4 months. i asked about returning the car and was told i was not going to get my money back. he stated that engineering is looking at modifying engine mounts. i told him that was only masking the problem. he stated all 04 and 05 models have the problem! i was floored they knew it and were still pushing cars out the door and the dealership was blaming the problem on tires. i asked about inherent vibration impact on the life expectancy to the driver train seals and bearings. the honda of america representative became very rude. i got his name and hung up. not what you would expect from honda or a $35k car! the dealership service centerwas appalled that honda america stated there was widespread problems with the torque converter, stated they never heard of it and insisted this is a tire issue! it is desheartening to get two different stories. i believe the tire story gives the honda corporate offices some relief of liability by leveraging off of firestone for defects. should the torque converter be openly pursued as the culprit and johnq. public knowing about it, this could be a drive a costly recall funded from the pockets of honda of america! view

2004-11-12 Farmingville, NY

For the past 8 months, when i put suv into reverse, there is a loud bang. sometimes suv sticks in "park", then slams back. also while driving sometimes it hesitates and finally shifts. upon stopping, suv rolls forward or backwards a great distance until it finally locks into "park." took suv to service dept. @ dealer and was told they did not find anything wrong. view

2004-11-12 Iowa City, IA

Rear window defroster opens up back hatch when on highway. did not use rear defrost. view

2004-11-12 Rogersville, TN

The problem is something to do with the windshield wiper motor or something. at first they would stop just anywhere, and i would have to get out and move them back and forth to start them again, then when i would turn them off, they wouldn't turn off. this happened again and again, them going out at assorted times. finally, now they make a grinding sound but will not come on at all. view

2004-12-13 Granite City, IL

While driving 45 mph consumer's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front. upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. this caused the driver to sustain minor injuries. vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. view

2004-09-12 Mays Landing, NJ

I had transmission failure of the 3rd and 4th gears that started out as gears slipping, then the transmission stopped shifting to 3rd and 4th all together. i did not do anything to fix the problem because it is too expensive. i had to buy another car just to get to and from work since it was cheape, and i have been letting the car sit in my driveway. view

2004-11-09 Parma Heights, OH

At approximately 79,000 miles, transmission failed catastrohically. i was stopped at a red light, and proceeded forward when the light changed. almost immediately, i felt a violent forward jolt, then the vehicle would no longer go forward, though it would reverse. i had vehicle towed, and was informed the transmission needed replaced, costing $1800 (and that was with a discount for being frequent customers.) also, the o/d light began flashing days after we bought the vehicle used in 2002. dealer repaired free, but informed us that the wiring harness connected to the o/d switch rested on the engine, where normal vibrations caused it to wear through and fail. the technician called it a "design flaw." view

1996-05-08 Pocomoke, MD

In a front-end accident pasenger side air bag did not deploy. view

2004-11-09 Maryville, TN

Sliding doors on the 2003 toyota sienna van may lock and prove unable to open from the inside or outside, trapping occupants. view

2004-11-09 East Aurora, NY

Power window on passenger's rear would not close. dealer was contacted, and informed the consumer that this vehicle was not coverd under a recall. the front windows were covered under the vehicle's extended warranty but the rear windows were not. view

2004-09-14 Sewickley, PA

Steering problem. steering in the morning was erratic seemed to hunt. took the car to the dealer and was told it was a sensor problem, dealer had to order part, car still drivable. next morning the steering was the same, after work i came out started the car, steering was still shaky, after pulling out onto the road i lost all power steering, service alarm light came on and power steering failure notification on console. i took car directly to the dealer, received loaner while they repair car. was told all parts must be returned to determine failure mode. ea04018_cat view

2004-09-14 Baldwin, NY

Climate control not working; ac not working at all after 2 repair over a period of time of 1 month. view

2004-09-14 Miami Springs, FL

Transmission downshifts hard when decelertaing to a stop. aharsh jolt is felt from the rear of the vehicle as it comes to a stop. vehicle drives normal most of the time. and this is a very intermittent problem. chrysler technician at ( potamkin chrysler in miami) could not duplicate the problem mentioned.a copilot is being installed to record the transmisson problem.this jeep was purchased brand new in june of 2004 and has been a problem since. vehicle only has 2,000 miles. view

2004-09-02 Elizabeth City, NC

While driving at low speeds transmission will not shift out of first gear. the consumer indicated that the vehicle's transmission would not change gears at all. the sunroof would not close all the time. the radio wouldn't work. the a/c button would not remain engaged. the overhead material was coming down. view

2004-12-10 Chula Vista, CA

Front end of my 1999 durango, which only has 71,862 miles, is making a clunking noise when turning corners or going through dips in the road. i checked the frontend if the vehicle while on a jack and found that the left front wheel assembly - possibly the ball joints - moved damatically compared the the right side. i feel that there is a potential problem that the front end assembly my break off if the right set of circumstances occur. i read today that duragno's from 2000-2004 are being recalled for the same type of problem with the front end. o you think that my vehicle should be covered for repair under a factory defect also? this vehicle does not have . view

2004-12-10 Chula Vista, CA

Front end of my 1999 durango, which only has 71,862 miles, is making a clunking noise when turning corners or going through dips in the road. i checked the frontend if the vehicle while on a jack and found that the left front wheel assembly - possibly the ball joints - moved damatically compared the the right side. i feel that there is a potential problem that the front end assembly my break off if the right set of circumstances occur. i read today that duragno's from 2000-2004 are being recalled for the same type of problem with the front end. o you think that my vehicle should be covered for repair under a factory defect also? this vehicle does not have . view

2004-09-12 Griswold, CT

They say,at harley-davidson that my motorcycle has a electical problem,and should be fixed right away.i called my dealership the very day i got my recall letter,on or about 6/29/04.at this time i was told they were "waiting on parts"trhat was about ten weeks ago.....at what point an time do i get satisfaction from harley davidson and t.s.i. motorcycle in willimantic ct. ????the letter states "this condition could cause a quit while riding situation,which could occur without warning and ultimately lead to a crash,therby presenting a risk of death or injury to the rider. view

2004-09-12 North Attleboro, MA

Drivers seat moves foward approx 1/2" on acceleration and stopping. vehicle has noise possible bearing, transmission, or driveshaft like a lope as if something was out of round or has a high spot. it is not the tires. view

1995-08-28 Cincinnati, OH

Vehicles electrical system caused windows not to open and caused failure with radio, locks, etc. view

2004-09-12 North Attleboro, MA

Drivers seat moves foward approx 1/2" on acceleration and stopping. vehicle has noise possible bearing, transmission, or driveshaft like a lope as if something was out of round or has a high spot. it is not the tires. view

2004-12-11 Stoughton, MA

Upon placing key into ignition, the chamber fails to turn to start and turn at all. had to call aaa to get vehicle towed. driver of tow truck was well aware of the problem specific to a ford focus. he was able to tap the steering collar and the lock unbound. this is not an issue with the wheel needing a slight turn. the cylinder apparently over time wears causing the ignition lock to bind. he said it might help putting some wd 40 on the key but the lock was a well know problem that will require replacement. searching the internet, i have seen many instances of this problem, in the hundreds. view

2004-11-09 New Orleans, LA

The hood latch broke without excessive force being applied. as a result, the hood failed to open even when it was unlocked. dealership indicated that they repaired the hood latch the first time it failed, but the failure recurred. consumer felt the problem was never corrected, but went unnoticed because the hood was rarely used. view

2004-11-09 Biloxi, MS

Transmission down shifted into 1st at 40-45 mph. could have caused crash in traffic. view

2004-12-10 Toms River, NJ

A loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both front driver's side and passenger side ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion. view

2004-12-10 West Hartford, CT

We have experienced repeated electrical problems with 2002 volkswagen eurovan. many electrical components have been replaced, including generator, battery, throttle controls, and an abs sensor. the problems persists. the most dangerous is that the brake warning light comes on randomly, apparently for no reason. we cannot tell whether there is a brake failure, or erroneous warning. the dealer has looked at this problem more than five times, and has not been able to fix it. today the brake warning light came on, and at the same time both windshield wipers failed. we had to stop in the middle of the road, during a heavy rainstorm, turn the car "off", then restart to get the brake warning light to go off and the windshield wipers to run. obviously it is dangerous to be driving with zero visibility, and then to have to stop in the middle of traffic to restart the car. vw needs to correct systemwide electrical problems with the 2002 vw eurovan. view

2004-12-10 West Hartford, CT

We have experienced repeated electrical problems with 2002 volkswagen eurovan. many electrical components have been replaced, including generator, battery, throttle controls, and an abs sensor. the problems persists. the most dangerous is that the brake warning light comes on randomly, apparently for no reason. we cannot tell whether there is a brake failure, or erroneous warning. the dealer has looked at this problem more than five times, and has not been able to fix it. today the brake warning light came on, and at the same time both windshield wipers failed. we had to stop in the middle of the road, during a heavy rainstorm, turn the car "off", then restart to get the brake warning light to go off and the windshield wipers to run. obviously it is dangerous to be driving with zero visibility, and then to have to stop in the middle of traffic to restart the car. vw needs to correct systemwide electrical problems with the 2002 vw eurovan. view

2004-09-13 Edenton, NC

The fuel gauge system indicator malfunctioned. always read full tank, even when the tank was empty, the dealer replaced a sensor at consumer's expense of $585.00. view

2004-11-09 North Kingstown, RI

Transmission failure, overdrive band caused damage inside transmission. then hairline cracks were found in the transmission casing. ford engineers told the service tech at the dealarship that they have seen cracks in explorer transmission casings. view

2004-12-10 Mt. Iron, MN

In the past 3 years we have had to replace all four tires on our car, and the rear passenger one twice. in total, 5 different times. they all start to have slow leaks and then go flat. they are the only type of tire that can go on the lhs and are quite expensive. view

1995-08-28 Cincinnati, OH

Michelin tire failure. view

2004-12-10 Mt. Iron, MN

In the past 3 years we have had to replace all four tires on our car, and the rear passenger one twice. in total, 5 different times. they all start to have slow leaks and then go flat. they are the only type of tire that can go on the lhs and are quite expensive. view

2004-09-12 Ontario, NY

2002 ford expedition with 42,159 miles. 8/27/04 vehicle taken into ford dealership for oil change , brake inspection and tire rotation. service tech noted front tires a little chopped , rotation should take care of this. 8/30/04 called facility where i buy my tires and have my vehicles alignment performed to ask if this could be a alignment issue. after visual inspection of the tire wear they felt that alignment was needed. 9/2/04 recieved a letter from ford containing updated inspected proccedures for the expedition and other ford vehicles titled tie-rod inspection procedure. 9/3/04 vehicle taken in for front end alignment and was informed that it could not be aligned because of outer tie-rod end wear and these needed to be replaced. ford dealer didn't check for this even after seeing tire damage while rotating tires. when informed of the tie rod problem the ford dealership said repair would be out of pocket since vechile had over 42,000 miles. i had both the inner and outer tie-rods replaced at my independent repair facility since the letter from ford implied that 15,000 miles was the about the life expectancy of the tie-rods they used. the tie-rods were replace with ones having grease fittings unlike ford's original factory equipment. i feel that this is a repair ford should cover for the life of the vehicle as long as they continue using parts which seem to have this shortened life expectancy and could result in injury to anyone using these vehicles. view

2004-09-12 Russellville, AR

I have a 1999 dodge intrepid with the 2.7 liter engine. the engine was replaced under warranty at 12,000 miles and 36,000 miles. it has been maintained regularly and oil changed every 3000 miles. the enigne has now gone out again. i have read all of the horror stories from people with the same problem that i have. i now have a car that i am still paying for that is totally useless to me and chrysler is unwilling to do anything for me. the problems with these are clearly a design flaw and should be corrected at the expense of the manufacturer. view

2004-11-09 Mount Prospect, IL

While driving, power steering column went out. the rear power door locks failed. view

2004-12-11 Duarte, CA

The reason i am filing a complaint is because the nhtsa has not updated their website according based on a voluntary recall by dodge. there was in article on msn.com today that described a recall of certain dodge durango and dakota models because of a problem with the front/upper ball joint. the nhtsa website lists 4 related defect investigations of this same problem, however all investigations were opened and closed in 2003 and there is no mention of the latest actions by dodge. this website should be updated so people wanted to find out more information and specific models of recalls can find that information. view

2004-11-09 Kokomo, IN

I was stopped at a stop sign. i proceeded into an intersection and the pass front corner of my van was impacted. the force of the crash caused me, as driver, to come out of my seatbelt and i was thrown out the door which opened during the crash despite being locked. i was thrown to the pavement and injured. view

2004-11-09 Canton, MI

Vehicle was having problems with the two back door locks. the door locks were replaced twice. but every time the locks were replaced the doors still were unable to lock.....dealer replaced latches. view

2004-11-09 Claymont, DE

Cam shaft position senor sending senor signals to engine. the consumer was unable to locate a dealership in the area to perform the recall. the dealership the consumer did find was 2 1/2 hous away from home and the consumer did not want to take that long trip and something happened to the car. view

2004-11-09 Baltimore, MD

Air bag light remained illuminated while driving. vehicle had been to dealeron three separate occasions, and dealer stated that nothing was wrong with vehicle. view

2004-12-11 Palmer, MA

Annual ma state inspection revealed right upper ball joint and both lower ball joints were loose so all were replaced on 12/3/04 along with left front hub bearing...additional problems prior to this include replacement of serpentine belt 11/17/03...replacement of coolant temp sensor, thermostat and thermostat gasket, and belt tensioner 2/23/04...replacement of right front hub bearing 5/04...replacement of front rotors, left front cv axle, left inner tie rod, rear shocks, output speed sensor, and new tire due to gouging of inner tire wall by front end parts 8/17/04. consumer has paid for all repairs done by an independent mechanic. consumer wants problems documented given recent media reports associated with this vehicle. consumer wants to see recall issued for several of these safety failures and wants reimbursement from manufacturer for expenses incurred. view

1995-08-28 La Vista, NE

Had a frontal collision, drivers air bag did not deploy. view

2004-12-11 Palmer, MA

Annual ma state inspection revealed right upper ball joint and both lower ball joints were loose so all were replaced on 12/3/04 along with left front hub bearing...additional problems prior to this include replacement of serpentine belt 11/17/03...replacement of coolant temp sensor, thermostat and thermostat gasket, and belt tensioner 2/23/04...replacement of right front hub bearing 5/04...replacement of front rotors, left front cv axle, left inner tie rod, rear shocks, output speed sensor, and new tire due to gouging of inner tire wall by front end parts 8/17/04. consumer has paid for all repairs done by an independent mechanic. consumer wants problems documented given recent media reports associated with this vehicle. consumer wants to see recall issued for several of these safety failures and wants reimbursement from manufacturer for expenses incurred. view

2004-12-14 Unkown, DC

Abs failure, electrical failure and front and rear brake failure. this correspondence is not available via .i believe the letter may have been misplaced while in transition from dimms to artemis via tran tech employees. the power windows and air condition failed. there was a violent gear change between 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. the battery leaked and also the cables were corroded, there was a loud noise from the steering column, the consumer experienced complete steering failure while making a left turn. view

2004-12-14 Unkown, DC

Abs failure, electrical failure and front and rear brake failure. this correspondence is not available via .i believe the letter may have been misplaced while in transition from dimms to artemis via tran tech employees. the power windows and air condition failed. there was a violent gear change between 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. the battery leaked and also the cables were corroded, there was a loud noise from the steering column, the consumer experienced complete steering failure while making a left turn. view

2004-12-14 Unkown, DC

Abs failure, electrical failure and front and rear brake failure. this correspondence is not available via .i believe the letter may have been misplaced while in transition from dimms to artemis via tran tech employees. the power windows and air condition failed. there was a violent gear change between 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. the battery leaked and also the cables were corroded, there was a loud noise from the steering column, the consumer experienced complete steering failure while making a left turn. view

2004-09-15 Indianapolis, IN

Engine locked up on 1999 dodge interpid. oil sludge, lost about $6000 for car. only got $100 for trade in. car was 1999, broke in 2003, had less than 100,000 miles. view

2004-09-15 Boxborough, MA

I have a 1997 volvo 850r that is currently experiencing problems with the abs/tracs system - the lights came on for the abs and the tracs system. in researching my problem it has become apparent that the 850 volvo is known for failures to its abs module and the entire braking system in general. the amount of information that i have been able to find on this common problem leads me to believe that this should be a recalled item. apparently volvo now offers a new and improved abs control module (that they charge dearly for) because of the numerous problems and replacements of the old units. volvo should bear the expense of replacing these units. this is clearly a safety issue. when the abs light is on, the abs is not functional. the failure also causes intermittent pulsation in the brakes. the shear number of these instances leads me to believe that it is an obvious design flaw. this should be corrected before someone gets killed. view

2004-11-12 Lansing, MI

While driving 10 mph consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. suddenly the vehicle lost power steering. however, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the cradle bolts and retainers needed to be replaced. .....all steering was lost not just power steering. with no control, vehicle moved to the next lane. driver had no steering, only could use brakes. dealer bought it for $500.00 to gert vehicle off road.f this vehicle wa sgoing a thighway speed, the driver or another driver could have been killed. view

2004-11-12 Los Angeles, CA

This vehicle has multiply problems. consumer noticed that the air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. when pressing the horn it failed to come on its own. also, smoke was coming from the steering column. the smoke extinguished itself out. no injuries reported. hazard lights failed to come on. drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the horn assembly and air bags were separated problems, and the steering column was okay. no determination on the hazard lights was made. consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred on numerous occasions, and had not been resolved. view

2004-12-14 South Bend, IN

Steering exhibits a horrible noise and shutter on static turns and this continues n the form of a "stick slip" feel up to 60 mph. the problem should be looked into to see if there is a safety issue and will this lead to early fatigue. the dealership says there is no known fix. this is a continual problem. view

2004-12-14 Evansville, IN

Popping, grinding noise while turning and over bumps. dodge inspected and replaced one upper ball joint and both lower ball joints and both inner tie rod ends. view

1995-08-28 La Vista, NE

Had a frontal collision, passengers air bag did not deploy. view

2004-12-14 Evansville, IN

Popping, grinding noise while turning and over bumps. dodge inspected and replaced one upper ball joint and both lower ball joints and both inner tie rod ends. view

2004-12-14 Blacksburg, VA

I have a 2002 dodge dakota 2wd truck. i have just been rejected a virginia inspection because the upper ball joints in my truck are about to come out. the local dodge dealer told me that the 2wds are not included in the recall. if the dakotas are made with the same parts for the same place. isn't it likely that all the parts are faulty. now i have a truck that will not pass inspection and a $400.00 problem to fix on a truck that only has 40k miles. view

2005-01-31 Vacaville, CA

The right front tire keeps losing air pressure. vehicle has been to the dealer on three separate occasions. dealer replaced the right front tire twice, and replaced the air pressure three times. but, problem recurred. the right wheel frame squeakes when turning at 10 mph. rotors and pads and shoes and wheel bearings cracked. view

2004-11-17 Roseville, CA

Complaint received via e-mail." am the original owner of a 2000 honda accord se. in 9-25-03 i took the car to the dealership because i was able to remove my key from the ignition without the car in park. was told the switch inside the center console failed because soda was spilled. i would have to pay to replace it. i asked if it was a safety issue, and was told not to worry about it. if i wanted it fixed it would cost me about $200.00, and the part had to be ordered. took car home, inspected under the console, and found no evidence of soda or any other substance. on 6-12-04 the car seemed to be having poor acceleration home at 4 pm, and at 1130 pm police notified me that my car was found in neighbor's yard, had ran into the corner of the home, causing $3000 damage to home and $800.00 to front of car. on july 13 2004 check engine light came on. car had smoke coming from underneath, as well as transmission fluid leaking. had to have car towed to dealership. requested they check the ignition issue. also, next day i received a call, stating that transmission had to be replaced. i asked about the ignition issue, and was told that they forgot to look at it. i insisted it be looked at,and told them what happened the last time at another dealership. i was aware of a recall on the 1999 model, and that other people with same make & model had a similar problem. view

2004-11-17 Roseville, CA

Complaint received via e-mail." am the original owner of a 2000 honda accord se. in 9-25-03 i took the car to the dealership because i was able to remove my key from the ignition without the car in park. was told the switch inside the center console failed because soda was spilled. i would have to pay to replace it. i asked if it was a safety issue, and was told not to worry about it. if i wanted it fixed it would cost me about $200.00, and the part had to be ordered. took car home, inspected under the console, and found no evidence of soda or any other substance. on 6-12-04 the car seemed to be having poor acceleration home at 4 pm, and at 1130 pm police notified me that my car was found in neighbor's yard, had ran into the corner of the home, causing $3000 damage to home and $800.00 to front of car. on july 13 2004 check engine light came on. car had smoke coming from underneath, as well as transmission fluid leaking. had to have car towed to dealership. requested they check the ignition issue. also, next day i received a call, stating that transmission had to be replaced. i asked about the ignition issue, and was told that they forgot to look at it. i insisted it be looked at,and told them what happened the last time at another dealership. i was aware of a recall on the 1999 model, and that other people with same make & model had a similar problem. view

2004-11-17 Parkersburg, WV

By looking at the front/rear tires consumer can see that they are wearing out prematurely. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. view

2004-11-17 Parkersburg, WV

By looking at the front/rear tires consumer can see that they are wearing out prematurely. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. view

2004-11-17 Boca Raton, FL

I'm wondering if you have ever heard of the following problem . . . we own a 1996 plymouth voyager minivan. the acoustics inside are terrible, you can't even hear someone talking to you from the back seat. but what is more problematic is that my ears will hurt with even the slightest opening of the windows, like there is some kind of pressure created inside when the windows are open. we have tried opening the back windows but that doesn't help. have you ever heard of anything like this? we've taken two long trips cross country (with the windows closed) and i can't hear for several days after the trip. there's some kind of reverberation going on. like i'm inside a pressure cooker. it's killing my ears. thanks for any help. larry berg boca raton, fl view

2004-11-12 Auburndale, FL

Driver's seat was reclining backward while driving and was shifting towards the driver's door. the dealer was not notified at this time. view

2004-12-13 Enumclaw, WA

Failure of airbag modules. taken to dealer denied coverage to fix under extended warranty, also emailed nissan corporation to request help. nothing was done. view

1995-08-28 Pittsburgh, PA

Drivers side seat belt will not retract or restrain. view

2004-12-13 Enumclaw, WA

Failure of airbag modules. taken to dealer denied coverage to fix under extended warranty, also emailed nissan corporation to request help. nothing was done. view

2004-09-15 Coldwater, MI

Want to add my complaint to the list of complaints about noisey, poorly lubricated steering coupling shaft, on my 2001 chevrolet impala. i have read the gm bullitten, but feel this is going to be a potential safey concern. many owners will not pay to have this repair performed, and as the steering shaft wears from the lack of lube, it is very likely that the shafts will begin to bind, as all other rotating shafts with lack of lubrication, eventually do. this lubrication is not listed as a recommended maintenance. i, as well as many others, feel this concern should be corrected at no charge, either through a recall, or goodwill policy adjustment. why would gm want to wait untill these shafts bind, or break, before doing something? view

2004-09-15 Foothill Ranch, CA

While driving, i noticed the steering wheel would vibrate and make a clicking noise whenever i drove over a bump or while turning. i took the car back to the dealer and they said it was a lubrication problem. they lubricated the steering shaft. the problem came back 2 days later. in addition, the steering wheel shook vigorously when applying the brakes. i took it back in and they sanded the rotors to fix the shaking problem, but did not do anything about the vibration when turning or going over bumps. view

2004-11-12 Geismar, LA

Vehicle caught on fire under the hood 20 minutes after parking the vehicle. local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. dealer and the manufacturer were not notified at this time. view

2004-11-12 Orange, CA

The accelerator stuck while pulling out of a parking lot at 10 mph consumer made her way back into the empty parking lot, turned the vehicle off while still in gear. cruise control was off. consumer heard a loud noise prior to the occurrence. view

2004-11-12 Vero Beach, FL

The plastic lens cover failed on the driver 's side and passenger side headlights. this caused poor visibility for the driver. consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. consumer paid for parts and labor. view

2004-09-15 Congress, AZ

Problems with exhaust manifold and head gasket. the vehicle exhaust manifold made noise while driving. several attempts at have the problem resolved has ailed. the consumer spoke with several other people who also have motorhomes with low mileage 460 ford engine's. the consumer contacted ford customer service who indicated that rust was the cause of the problem. the representative went on to say that he banks header system was the cure which would cost about $4000. the consumer had the header system installed and it seem to be working well. the consumer feels that the manufacturer knows of the faulty exhaust manifold but continues to manufacture them. view

2004-11-12 New Orleans, LA

Check engine light turned on for no apparent reason. this occurred when vehicle was traveling 70 mph. also, speedometer failed while the speed of the vehicle decreased. the dealer replaced the speed sensor several times but that never alleviated the problem. view

2004-11-12 Pinehurst, NC

Consumer's vehicle was having the same problems as mentioned in recall 99v248000 concerning tie rod assembly. dealership would not repair free of charge because the vin was not included. view

2004-12-14 Maple Grove, MN

The air bag system on my 2000 bmw 328i has failed (red warning light on) 3 times. although the red light has been on, my wife and i always drive with our belts fastened and due to the nature of the problem (two times it has required returning the vehicle a second time due to availability of replacement parts), we have opted to drive with the light on until the next scheduled vehicle service. the last time the air bag failed we were charged approximately $500 for the repair. this repair was october 2004. the dealership representative told us that although it was december 2003 when we had the next most recent failure, the repairs were not related and therefore not warrantable. when we said we did not agree with having to pay for a safety related defect, they told us to contact bmw. we then contacted bmw, we were told they could not help us, see the dealership service department. we are concerned that there is a defect in bmw's srs system. the only other vehichle we have had on which the air bag light lit indicating an srs failure was a 1994 bmw 325td we owned when we lived in europe. will the srs system work in the event of a crash? in addition, we have read that us law requires the manufacturer to pay for a safety related defect, and we feel that 3 failures in 4 years indicates a design or manufacturing defect. view

1996-05-09 Woodbridge, VA

Fuel filler neck installed. view

2004-12-14 Taylorsville, NC

I had received a notice that my car may need to have my fuel filter replaced due to possible hesitation; however, i was not to have this done unless the system failed. on my way home for thanksgiving, i was traveling on the interstate, and my car started to slow...i let off the gas, pressed on the gas, and frantically pumped the gas as cars passed me going 80 mph. when the system failed, i was out of state, 400 miles from home, sitting along side an interstate full of holiday traffic, but ford does not consider this a safety concern. view

2004-12-13 Naperville, IL

Ford windstar with a 3.8 l v-8 blew the head gasket at 75,000 miles. the car was being driven on the expressway at the time. view

2004-12-13 Sandwich, IL

Delay and harsh transmission engagement in reverse and drive. view

2004-12-14 Sandwich, IL

Harsh or delayed forward or reverse engagement. view

2004-09-15 Pink Hill, NC

Intermittently when applying the brake at low speed of 20 mph or less, it caused the vehicle to shimmy and extended stopping distance occurred. the vehicle has been to the dealer on several occasions. the dealer replaced the abs senor module & cleaned the abs sensor however the problem continued. please provide any further information. view

2004-11-12 Snow Hill, MD

My transmission started slipping gears. it would also clunk and hang up in reverse. sometimes when engaged in drive it would surge forward. several times i have been very lucky and kept my foot on the brake. if not, i am afraid to think of the consequences. after taking to a certified ford dealership, it no longer slips in gear, but it still clunks. now it hesitates when changing gear. the dealer says this is normal. i have tried 4 times to get them to fix this but they keep saying its normal. this is not my first ford explorer 4x4 and i have never experience any hesitations when the gears change in any vehicles i have ever driven or owned. this will be my last ford ever! view

2004-11-12 Elsmere, KY

Pulls hard to right while braking. view

2004-11-12 Virginia Beach, VA

Noticed very loud squeaking in front end of 2000 dodge dakota. took in for dealer to service(46,000 miles). mentioned ball joints. they replaced sway bar bushings. four months later squeaking was back(51,000 miles). returned to dealer questioning ball joints again. they lubricated the sway bar bushings. five months later vehicle in for state inspection and drivers side upper ball joint failed, passenger side upper ball joint almost out of tolerance (55,000 miles). had both replaced with oem from dodge. sent email to service manager questioning coverage by dodge and received no response. view

2004-09-15 Baltimore, MD

A recall (04v357000) was issued for the cam shaft position sensor. the consumer was unable to find an authorized dealer to repair the vehicle. consumer stated she has attempted to call the manufacturer since september the 7, 2004. please provide additional information. the consumer stated that while the check engine light is constantly on she will not know if something is really wrong or if something else is wrong before she gets the vehicle serviced for the recall. daewoo no longer deals in the unithed states. view

2004-09-15 Columbus, OH

The fuel gauge indicated fuel wan the vehicle, however there was no fuel and the vehicle ran out of gas. the vehicle was not included in recall number. 01v157000. view

1995-10-19 Beavercreek, OH

Transmission problems car would not start. view

1996-05-09 Woodbridge, VA

Right rear door misaligned. view

2004-09-15 Ledyard, CT

I started my 2000 dodge grand caravan and turned on the air conditioner. i opened the doors to let the heat out and my 2 1/2 year old son reached into the front seat and pulled the shifter into drive. the van shifter shifted without pushing the brake and the van ran into my chain-link fence. this is a saety issue and i do not think it was recalled. if it does not get recalled then i will trade in my vehicle for a more safe one. view

2004-09-15 Iowa City, IA

The digital speedometer, odometer and turn signal indicators on the dashboard console disappear frequently. this happens more in cold weather than in warm weather, and they will reappear temporarily if i bang on the dash, but then they disappear again. as a result, i am unable to tell how fast i am going and received a speeding ticket. view

2004-11-12 Baltimore, MD

2001 toyota highlander, v6 engine, auto transmission. there is a definite hesitation/lag/delay in shifting and acceleration. this condition happens almost all of the time and creates a real safety concern. moderate acceleration will produce this condition. toyota is aware of this condition but is doing nothing to correct it. view

2004-11-12 Farmingotn, MN

When using the heat in my 2004 f-150 super crew fx4 it constantly pours out of my dash. even when set on floor or defrost it will pour our of the dash. after a few minutes of using the heat, the ride becomes quite uncomfortable. my face gets real hot and eyes get bloodshot from being dried out. i have taken it to ford 5 times and the first time they could see/feel the problem. now that they cannot fix it, they tell me that it is normal operation. which is absolutely false, especially when i own 2 of the same trucks and one does it and one does not. view

2004-11-12 Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Ball joint upper control arm broke as i was driving today. since i purchased this 1997 blazer i have had nothing but problems-the windshield wipers fail,the water pump has been replaced the fuel pump has also been replaced. this vehicle has less than 60,000 miles. i just found out that most of these problem have been recalled i was never notified. i purchase the vehicle used at a local dealership,whom by the way did not tell me of any of these recalls. i have had very serious and dangerous problems with this vehicle. view

2004-11-12 Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Ball joint upper control arm broke as i was driving today. since i purchased this 1997 blazer i have had nothing but problems-the windshield wipers fail,the water pump has been replaced the fuel pump has also been replaced. this vehicle has less than 60,000 miles. i just found out that most of these problem have been recalled i was never notified. i purchase the vehicle used at a local dealership,whom by the way did not tell me of any of these recalls. i have had very serious and dangerous problems with this vehicle. view

2004-11-12 Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Ball joint upper control arm broke as i was driving today. since i purchased this 1997 blazer i have had nothing but problems-the windshield wipers fail,the water pump has been replaced the fuel pump has also been replaced. this vehicle has less than 60,000 miles. i just found out that most of these problem have been recalled i was never notified. i purchase the vehicle used at a local dealership,whom by the way did not tell me of any of these recalls. i have had very serious and dangerous problems with this vehicle. view

2004-11-12 Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Ball joint upper control arm broke as i was driving today. since i purchased this 1997 blazer i have had nothing but problems-the windshield wipers fail,the water pump has been replaced the fuel pump has also been replaced. this vehicle has less than 60,000 miles. i just found out that most of these problem have been recalled i was never notified. i purchase the vehicle used at a local dealership,whom by the way did not tell me of any of these recalls. i have had very serious and dangerous problems with this vehicle. view

2004-12-14 Manalapan, NJ

Window would only go up and down sporodically. window regulators have failed. i do not have use of two of the four windows. i bought the car to the dealership and they have acknowledge a problem with the window regultors. according to nissan there is an active campaign (not a recall) on this vechicle for this problem. how can a company acknowledge a defect, not inform it's customers, not repair the problem, and risk liability from this problem? i am very concerned with this problem as i have two small children who must be driven in this car. view

2004-12-14 Montclair, NJ

Starter fuse keeps blowing. started a year ago. i have gone through 25 fuses in one year. called last year, chrysler said they did not know. brought car in on october 27th, 2004. was sent home with nothing done. they did not know how to fix the problem. problem getting worse. afraid i will not have a vehicle soon. i am bringing it in on dec 17th. have done recearch and found many, many people with this problem. is this something that is designed wrong? everyone seems to have to spend $500.00 to buy a new starter to fix this problem. why can't the starter be perfect? why do we need to buy a new one in order for this problem to go away? my car is only 3 years old. here are some message boards you should review. http://www.automotiveforums.com/t199009.html http://www.allpar.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=48124&pid=366607&st=0&#entry366607 http://p207.ezboard.com/fchryslersebringconvertiblemessageboardfrm1.showmessage?topicid=425.topic http://www.carsurvey.org/review_65179.html http://www.carsurvey.org/review_64862.html http://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_54698.html http://p207.ezboard.com/fchryslersebringconvertiblemessageboardfrm12.showmessage?topicid=549.topic http://p207.ezboard.com/fchryslersebringconvertiblemessageboardfrm1.shownextmessage?topicid=889.topic thank you lisa. view

1996-05-09 Woodbridge, VA

Driver's seat belt retractor cover replaced. view

2004-09-15 Cranberry Twp, PA

2004 honda odyssey manufacturing defect. the vehicle was on and the consumer had to children inside it. the consumer put the vehicle in park and exited the vehicle to retrieved something. when she returned and attempted to get into her car it began to roll backwards down the driveway. the vehicle crossed the road before it came to an abrupt stop on the curd. the dealer was contacted and explained that the gears may have somehow become stuck between park and reverse and then popped into reverse. the consumer contacted the manufacturer requesting a new vehicle and an investigation. view

2004-11-12 Vidor, TX

When i use the dimmer switch on my headlights to switch from low beam to high beam all of my headlights go out and it is completely dark. when i switch back to low beam the lights come back on. this happens at various times and not everytime i try to use the high beams. sometimes they actually work. view

2004-11-12 Princeton, NJ

Consumer complained about power steering problems which made the vehicle hard to maneuver. view

2004-11-12 Collins, GA

The front/rear windows fell down into the window tracks. dealership repaired the problem three times, but the problem recurred. view

2004-11-12 Tampa, FL

Consumer took vehicle to dealer on 5 separate occassions regarding transmission failure. transmission was serviced and adjusted. however, the defect recurrede. view

2004-12-14 Chelmsford, MA

Thick white smoke was coming out of the back of the van - it had a burning smell. people on the highway were moving away from us because of it. we brought it to our mechanic and he said that the tubes that feed antifreeze to the back of the van (to heat the back) were all rotted, and leaked antifreeze all over the exhaust. he said it was a result of "poor manufacturing." the car is a 2002 chrysler town & country and only has 30,000 miles on it. the warranty just ran out 2 months ago. view

2004-12-14 Binghamton, NY

Fuel sending unit malfunctions casuing low/incorrect reading on fuel gauge and engine light warning. view

2004-12-14 Bethlehem, PA

At 23,000 miles a/c burned out, replaced auto transmission, spark plug wiring and many leaks. front end vibrating, tires and brake lining failed. the consumer stated that the brake shoes for the front and back do not match. view

2004-11-12 Goshen, NY

While driving at 55 on the highway left rear driver's side tire blew out. consumer had to replace the tire, and the wheel was bent. consumer made contact with the manufacturer, who wanted the wheel and tire mailed. view

2004-11-12 Goshen, NY

While driving at 55 on the highway left rear driver's side tire blew out. consumer had to replace the tire, and the wheel was bent. consumer made contact with the manufacturer, who wanted the wheel and tire mailed. view

1996-05-09 Woodbridge, VA

Engine misfired. view

2004-11-12 Goshen, NY

While driving at 55 on the highway left rear driver's side tire blew out. consumer had to replace the tire, and the wheel was bent. consumer made contact with the manufacturer, who wanted the wheel and tire mailed. view

2004-12-14 Palo Alto, CA

At 2,200 miles, a headlight warning light came on, and i took my car to the dealership. i was told that a mouse had climbed into my engine, built a nest out of the hood insulation, and chewed through wires. audi refused to cover any damages. this incident cost me $1,400. i have parked in the same spot of my underground garage for 3 years, and this never happened to my previous car. i feel audi should be held responsible for damages due to poor construction of the car's undercarrige. view

2004-11-12 Prairie View, IL

It was impossible to put the safety belt on while sitting in the face forward position. one had to turn all the way around to attach the safety belt. view

2004-11-12 Lordsburg, NM

2003 ford focus -- ignition locks and cannot be released to start the car. dealer (smith ford in lordsburg, nm) has to tow in to work on and last time even replaced the ignition. i am told that this small dealer has had 3 different focus' with the same problem. view

2004-11-12 Spring, TX

Consumer had a honda goldwing,2002. when using the rear brakes it set up a bad grabbing vibration in the front of the motorcycle. consumer contacted the manufacturer, who said there was no solution for the current defect. everything in the front end has been replaced yet the problem persist. the customer service center explained that there was nothing more they could do. view

2004-11-12 Arlington, TX

While driving 55 mph in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed. this caused poor visibility to the driver, however, the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic determined that windshield wiper motor circuit board and cover needed to be replaced. view

2004-12-14 Birdsboro, PA

While driving at any speed vehicle wandered across the road. vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic informed determinedthat both upper ball joints needed to be replaced. the dealer was notified. the upper and lower ball joints were replaced. view

2004-09-15 Charlottesville, VA

The accelerator on the vehicle became stuck. the pedal left the foot and the brake was not responding. the consumer then tried to the accelerator became stuck leaving foot when lightly pressed going to the floor as driver approached busy intersection neither brake nor gearshift would respond. view

2004-09-15 Buckeye, AZ

The parking and emergency brake on the vehicle was defective. the vehicle rolled back and has been serviced twice. the vehicle would roll frontwards as well. view

2004-09-15 Isanti, MN

Reimbursement request for intake manifold replacement. the vehicle fuel regulator failed and caused the manifold to rupture. the consumer later received a recall notice and request reimbursement n the amount of $1438.06. the consumer only received reimbursement in the amount of $160.17 for the regulators. the consumer feels that since the regulators caused the manifold to rupture that the manufacturer should reimburse him for them as well. view

1996-05-09 Ankeny, IA

Fuel pump failed three times, causing vehicle to stall. view

2004-11-12 Crittenden, KY

While driving between 60-65 mph another vehicle rear ended consumer's vehicle. it lost control, spun around ,and went down a hill, hitting a tree. upon impact, airbags did not deploy. view

2004-12-14 Rochester, NY

While driving at 35-40 mph engine failed. there was no warning. contacted the dealer, but problem recurred. view

2004-09-15 Silver Spring, MD

The rear hatch of my 2004 nissan murano se has a hydraulic lift that causes the rear hatch to move to a fully opened position without any human assistance (beyond pulling on the external rear hatch lever to initiate the process). on sunday, september 12, 2004, the rear hatch hydraulics failed on 5 separate occasions to lift the hatch open by more than a few inches. when i manually lifted the hatch to an open position, the top center edge of the hatch caught on the rear center edge of the roof, causing body damage. more importantly, now the hatch will does not open fully with any consistency, either automatically or manually due to the body damage. when the damaged rear hatch top edge catches on the rear center edge of the roof, anybody trying to exit the vehicle through the rear will have difficulty squeezing through the opening. i'm trying to get a nissan dealership to repair the damage (surprise, surprise, they are trying to exclude coverage for repairing the damage from the vehicle warranty), but thought nhtsa should be aware of the rear hatch failure and the potential for trapping people in the rear. view

2004-09-15 Roscoe, IL

04 v 357 000/cam shaft position sensor/mil: the consumer received this recall notice, but was unable to locate a dealer or get through to the toll free number for daewoo customer assistance. consumer has a concern that the "check engine" light will remain on while driving. please provide any further information. view

2004-09-15 Klamath Falls, OR

The passenger lock was not accessible from the outside of the vehicle. the door did not have a regular key lock. view

2004-12-14 Freeport, MI

The upper ball joint is making a clicking noise when the vehicle is making turns, causing the suspension to shake. consumer has conacted dealer for repairs. view

2004-12-14 Niagara Falls, NY

Experience problems with paint, as a result we can not trade or sell the vehicle unless vehicle is completely painted. view

2004-11-12 Novi, MI

My car, a 2002 volkswagen jetta was parked and running and the driver seat caught on fire for no apparent reason due to most likely the heating element in the seat. i am filing this complaint because if i was in the car i may have been injured or killed due to the defect. i just want someone to know so that other people are safe in the future. view

2004-11-12 Monterey, CA

Consumer's was traveling on the highway another vehicle crossed over into consumer's vehicle lane and hit it head on. the driver 's side seat belt failed to hold the driver in. upon impact, both frontal airs bags did not deploy. driver sustained head injuries. the ambulance was called, but the driver refused to go to the hospital by ambulance. she went on her on the same day. vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. view

2004-11-12 Monterey, CA

Consumer's was traveling on the highway another vehicle crossed over into consumer's vehicle lane and hit it head on. the driver 's side seat belt failed to hold the driver in. upon impact, both frontal airs bags did not deploy. driver sustained head injuries. the ambulance was called, but the driver refused to go to the hospital by ambulance. she went on her on the same day. vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. view

1996-05-09 Pasadena, CA

Output shaft seal replaced. view

2004-12-14 Eagle, WI

While driving at 25 mph consumer noticed the abs motor was continuously running, and the brake pedal was getting hard while applying the brakes. this caused extended stopping distance. mechanic drove the vehicle to the repair shop. also informed mechanic determined that the abs control module, and both front wheel hubs needed to replaced. dealer was notified. the consumer stated that the left front wheel hub assembly needed to be replaced. the consumer stated that he almost had 2 accidents because abs brakes failed and will not stop the vehicle. front wheel hub assembly was replaced by k r auto repair. new abs control unit installed. view

2004-12-14 Eagle, WI

While driving at 25 mph consumer noticed the abs motor was continuously running, and the brake pedal was getting hard while applying the brakes. this caused extended stopping distance. mechanic drove the vehicle to the repair shop. also informed mechanic determined that the abs control module, and both front wheel hubs needed to replaced. dealer was notified. the consumer stated that the left front wheel hub assembly needed to be replaced. the consumer stated that he almost had 2 accidents because abs brakes failed and will not stop the vehicle. front wheel hub assembly was replaced by k r auto repair. new abs control unit installed. view

2004-09-15 Inwood, NY

Problems with 2003 honda civic lx remote/alarm system. the consumer had a remote/alarm system installed in the vehicle. the car alarm sounds off a disturbing piercing sound each time the doors open and close. when the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer to have the sound turned off the entire system failed and the doors would not lock properly. the vehicle was returned to the dealer and the sound was turned back on. while driving the consumer became aware that the vehicle is not equipped with a door ajar indicator. view

2004-11-12 Fairfax Station, VA

Srs light came on. took pilot to honda service to handle recall and presumably correct light problem. service person said problem was not recall related, instead said problem was srs control unit. since vehicle has over 36k miles, this was not covered by warranty. view

2004-12-14 Monticello, MN

I have been following the recall requests with diamler-chrysler and the failing ball joints on the dodge durango. it appears that currently only the 2000 to 2003 models are being covered. this is somewhat appalling as the 1998 and 1999 dodge durangos suffer from the same problem. i curremtly own a 1999 model and presently the upper ball joints are failing. why are the 1998 and 1999 models not included in the recall????? view

2004-09-15 Morrow, GA

The check engine light illuminated. there was no dealer in the area to repair the cam shaft sensor. 04v357000. view

2004-09-15 Tucker, GA

The consumer received nhtsa recall campaign letter #04v357000 regarding the cam shaft position sensor. the company was out business and there was no dealership available. view

2004-09-15 Brooklyn, NY

The engine stalled and the check engine light illuminated. the cam shaft was defective 04v357000. view

2004-09-15 Perth Amboy, NJ

The consumer received, nhtsa recall campaign letter #04v357000 regarding the cam shaft position sensor. the company was out business and there was no dealership available. view

2004-09-15 Indianapolis, IN

The owner received a recall notice for the lower pinion bearing and power steering gear. the consumer took the vehicle in for servicing and the work was completed. now the vehicle is pulling to the right. this occurred only after having it worked on for the original recall. now the dealership is telling the consumer that the defect that is currently being experienced is no fault of the work that was done for the recall. the dealership is not willing to repair the current problem unless the owner pays out of pocket. provide further details. view

1995-08-29 Gaylor, MI

The swing arm just fell off and came out of the socket. view

2004-12-14 Harpers Ferry, WV

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40 mph with another vehicle and neither frontal air bag deployed. driver sustained minor injuries to the shoulder and the right arm from the seat belt. insurance company reported the incident to the dealer and manufacturer. view

2004-11-12 Jacksonville, FL

Intermittent sticking gas pedal forcing driver to apply excessive force to gas pedal to un-stick. when pedal is forced to move, vehicle will rapidly accelerate. most common occurrence is when vehicle has been stopped. has happened while on the highway at high speeds. talked to other mercury villager owners and have heard of the same problem. no one was able to re-create the problem while at dealership or with a technician. view

2004-11-12 North Smithfield, RI

8/01/03 - car inspected and told had proper j ignition coils installed 8/18/03 - car again inspected and told had proper j ignition coils installed 11/18/03 - coil ignition recall was performed on the car for a 3rd time. after all three attempts of checking the ignition coils they yet failed again. this is the 12 coil i have had replaced on a volkswagen in 2 years. view

2004-11-12 North Smithfield, RI

8/01/03 - car inspected and told had proper j ignition coils installed 8/18/03 - car again inspected and told had proper j ignition coils installed 11/18/03 - coil ignition recall was performed on the car for a 3rd time. after all three attempts of checking the ignition coils they yet failed again. this is the 12 coil i have had replaced on a volkswagen in 2 years. view

2004-11-12 Staten Island, NY

While shifting gears vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a garage for inspection. mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced, and replaced it. however, the problem recurred. view

2004-11-12 Painesville, OH

Vehicle has problem when driving in second gear. view

2004-12-14 Omaha, NE

Failure of upper and lower ball joints on my 1999 durango. i was told if i didn't replace the uppers my tires could fall off and if i didn't replace the lowers i could loose my ability to steer. view

2004-09-15 Mansfield, MA

The check engine light was on, due to a faulty cam shaft sensor. 04v357000 view

2004-09-15 Charlotte, NC

While driving , the vehicle stalled. when this occurred the vehicle lost power, but the consumer was able to restart it within a few minutes. several diagnostic test were done but no failure code was found. jb there was a bad distributor, seat belt failure and an inoperative air bag. view

2004-09-15 Charlotte, NC

While driving , the vehicle stalled. when this occurred the vehicle lost power, but the consumer was able to restart it within a few minutes. several diagnostic test were done but no failure code was found. jb there was a bad distributor, seat belt failure and an inoperative air bag. view

1995-08-29 St. Louis, MO

The abs system keeps failing and they kick in when they are not supposed to and the warning light comes on all the time. view

2004-09-15 Charlotte, NC

While driving , the vehicle stalled. when this occurred the vehicle lost power, but the consumer was able to restart it within a few minutes. several diagnostic test were done but no failure code was found. jb there was a bad distributor, seat belt failure and an inoperative air bag. view

2004-09-15 Erie, PA

The check engine light illuminated. the cam shaft sensor was defective. recall 04v357000. consumer was unable to contact a daewoo dealer in regards to the recall. ph view

2004-09-15 Uniondale, NY

04 v 357 000/cam shaft position sensor/mil: the check engine light illuminated while driving and the consumer was unable to contact a rep through the toll free number provided on the recall notice. please provide any further information. view

2004-09-15 Cypress, CA

Went to lock doors using power door locks, power door lock system failed. research on internet showed this is a common problem amung owners of ford focus. replacement of fuse and checking of locking system. 20 minutes of research on google with ford focus fuse 63 returned many results where owners have documented this problem and others have inquired about this problem. view

2004-12-14 Plantsville, CT

2001 olds aroura v8 t approximately 44,000 car serviced for brakes for first time ever severe rusting of all four rotors was discovered independent mechanic told me the gm had been utilizing inferior foreign made rotors that were rusting out making it impossible to resurface them had to replace enitre mechanical braking system as a result feel that severe rusting could be safety issue. view

2004-09-15 Altoona, PA

While applying the brake pedal, the consumer heard a loud "squeaking noise" and the vehicle vibrated. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. please provide further details. view

2004-11-12 Warren, MI

Fuel injector stuck open making a loud tick. gm told me it was a lifter engine is dohc. view

2004-11-12 San Juan Capistrano, CA

We were in an automobile accident recently and have a question about needing to replace the seat belts and possibly question of malfunction of airbags. our toyota sienna van was going about 35 mph and hit straight-on a car that turned in front of us hitting the driver side with extensive damage with essentially no braking. essentially the toyota sustained a front impact collision. the airbags didn't deploy and our repair mechanic is telling us this impact was not sufficient to deploy airbags. the driver and passenger of the toyota sustained chest injuries, knee injuries, with generalized pain, especially neck, shoulders, and back. we think there is something wrong with the airbags not deploying and the seat belts involved in the accident should be replaced. our auto mechanic is telling us that airbags did not deploy because of insufficient impact, and the seat belt does not need to be replaced. can you help us how we get the correct answers? scott s. lee 949-295-0438 cell 949-598-3302 work scottslee@cox.net. view

2004-11-12 San Juan Capistrano, CA

We were in an automobile accident recently and have a question about needing to replace the seat belts and possibly question of malfunction of airbags. our toyota sienna van was going about 35 mph and hit straight-on a car that turned in front of us hitting the driver side with extensive damage with essentially no braking. essentially the toyota sustained a front impact collision. the airbags didn't deploy and our repair mechanic is telling us this impact was not sufficient to deploy airbags. the driver and passenger of the toyota sustained chest injuries, knee injuries, with generalized pain, especially neck, shoulders, and back. we think there is something wrong with the airbags not deploying and the seat belts involved in the accident should be replaced. our auto mechanic is telling us that airbags did not deploy because of insufficient impact, and the seat belt does not need to be replaced. can you help us how we get the correct answers? scott s. lee 949-295-0438 cell 949-598-3302 work scottslee@cox.net. view

2004-12-14 Knoxville, TN

Problems with brake equipment. the vehicle has been to the dealer at least 4 times for a crunching sound when driving over bumps.. the brakes squealed when they were applied, the consumer was told they were fixed, however the problem resurfaced. view

1996-05-09 San Diego, CA

Loss control of vehicle on wet pavement, causing vehicle to strike side of hill/rollover. view

2004-11-12 Stafford, VA

Windshield cracked while driving on highway. this was on a new vehicle. view

2004-11-12 Austin, TX

Brakes shaking seems rotors are warping early. pads look like new not much wear on them. i feel unsafe. please save lives here. thank you. view

2004-11-12 Summit, NJ

While applying the brakes the consumer noticed that both pedals were close together. this caused the consumer to apply the brake pedal or the accelerator pedal by mistake. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the vehicle was designed that way by the manufacturer. view

2004-11-12 Los Angeles, CA

This vehicle has multiply problems. consumer noticed that the air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. when pressing the horn it failed to come on its own. also, smoke was coming from the steering column. the smoke extinguished itself out. no injuries reported. hazard lights failed to come on. drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the horn assembly and air bags were separated problems, and the steering column was okay. no determination on the hazard lights was made. consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred on numerous occasions, and had not been resolved. view

2004-11-12 Los Angeles, CA

This vehicle has multiply problems. consumer noticed that the air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. when pressing the horn it failed to come on its own. also, smoke was coming from the steering column. the smoke extinguished itself out. no injuries reported. hazard lights failed to come on. drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the horn assembly and air bags were separated problems, and the steering column was okay. no determination on the hazard lights was made. consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred on numerous occasions, and had not been resolved. view

2004-12-14 St. Paul, MN

The key would turn to the off position and the car wouldn't shut off. they replaced the ignition cylinder, but since it was fixed in february of 2004 it has since done the same things 2 more times. these 2 times, however, the car would turn off, but i couldn't get the key to go to the off position and i couldn't get the key out of the ignition. i took it to the dealership 2 times after they replaced the ignition cylinder (once in november 2004 and once in december 2004). they said they can't do anything about it because it won't duplicate the problem when i have it at the dealership. after i drive it there the key comes out of the ignition. it was fine all summer, and it seems to just do this in cold weather. however, i have also experienced that my radio is staying on after the car is turned off, and my seat belt light and and warning buzzer also don't work when i have this ignition problem. view

2004-12-14 Brooklyn, NY

Engine shut off, causing the steering wheel to lock when vehicle traveled over road bumps. taken to dealer twice for testing, but the results showed no apparent problem. view

2004-12-14 Cropseyville, NY

Ten months after the rack and pinion bearing/ steering recall 03v527000 repairs were performed it failed. while making a left hand turn the steering wheel locked up, causing the vehicle to go into a spin and crash into a guard rail. a mechanic inspected the vehicle after the crash and indicated that the rack and pinion broke. view

2004-09-15 Buchanan, MI

Early july of 2004, the consumer found while the vehicle was parked, the driver side tire was flat tire. the consumer replaced the tire. two months later the passenger side was found flat, while the vehicle was parked, the tire is. b-.f . model compt/8 dr4. model p215/15r16 dot: 89vmts the consumer replaced the tire at his expense. view

2005-01-31 Chico, CA

Complaint received via e-mail. the turn signals, emergency flashers and the brake lights failed to function. it began as an infrequent problem occurring more and more and lasting longer in duration. i thought the problem only involved the turn signals and emergency flashers. i only found out about the brake light malfunctioned after looking over a wiring diagram of the vehicle. the remedy for the problem, per a car web site, is routed the emergency switch. depressing the switch numerous times seems to clean the contacts, solving the problem, at least so far. view

1996-05-09 Greenbelt, MD

Fuel injectors failed. view

2005-01-31 Chico, CA

Complaint received via e-mail. the turn signals, emergency flashers and the brake lights failed to function. it began as an infrequent problem occurring more and more and lasting longer in duration. i thought the problem only involved the turn signals and emergency flashers. i only found out about the brake light malfunctioned after looking over a wiring diagram of the vehicle. the remedy for the problem, per a car web site, is routed the emergency switch. depressing the switch numerous times seems to clean the contacts, solving the problem, at least so far. view

2005-01-31 Bloomfield, IN

The vehicle caught fire, after starting the vehicle while parked on the consumer driveway. the fire got started underneath the engine on the left front side of the vehicle. local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. the cause of the fire is still undetermined. the dealer and the manufacturer were both notified. view

2004-11-13 El Paso, TX

While driving on an interstate at 60 - 65 mph, a loud sound was heard from the rear of the vehicle and the handling became very difficult. the vehicle was pulled to the shoulder. the vehicle was towed to the toyota dealership in las cruces, nm. investigation from the dealer was the u-bolt that connected the leaf springs to the axle came off and damaged the rear differential, the rear wheel & tire and possibly the front tire. the dealer contacted the toyota care representative and they responded that this was a case of the failure of a fastener and was not considered to be a mechanical defect of the vehicle. as of this report the vehicle was not repaired. view

2004-11-13 San Diego, CA

Abs & brake light continue to flash. it started as one brief incident and now happens everytime i am in my car. i have been told that this will run somewhere in the ballpark of $1500. this is obviously a poorly manufactured device and should be replaced by volkswagen. we are all hazards on the road. view

2004-11-17 Berkeley, IL

While driving traction control at 65000 miles failed. the light illuminated on the dashboard. took vehicle to the mechanic, and he reset it. then, it happened again, light came on while consumer was driving. consumer bought the part; had it put on. within a month the air bag light illuminated on the dash. took the vehicle back to the mechanic they found that the air bag sensor module was defective. air bag on the passenger side was completely inoperable. view

2004-11-17 Berkeley, IL

While driving traction control at 65000 miles failed. the light illuminated on the dashboard. took vehicle to the mechanic, and he reset it. then, it happened again, light came on while consumer was driving. consumer bought the part; had it put on. within a month the air bag light illuminated on the dash. took the vehicle back to the mechanic they found that the air bag sensor module was defective. air bag on the passenger side was completely inoperable. view

2004-11-17 Ironton, OH

Consumer stated rear seat belts will not pull out. view

2004-11-17 Sun City, AZ

Vehicle had large amounts of paint tearing down from it. vehicle was taken to a paint shop to get repainted, but problem recurred. the consumer stated that there is no way to stop the paint from peeling. view

2004-11-17 Gower, MO

Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch: consumer was concerned that turn signals/hazard warning lamps worked intermittently. dealer was contacted, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. view

2004-11-17 Calumet City, IL

Fuel pressure regulator leaked. view

1996-05-09 Greenbelt, MD

Electrical surges occur frequently, causing high pitched noise inside car. view

2004-11-17 Woodridge, IL

While driving 35 mph motor blew. vehicle was towed to dealership, but dealership did not resolve the problem. view

2004-12-16 Oceanside, CA

Wife was in school parking lot attempting to park, traveling less than 10 mph, applied brakes, and brake pedal went to floor/with no brake action. vehicle hopped a curb and struck wrought iron fence. consumer placed vehicle in reverse and got it off curb, then into park. visible damage to front bumper & license plate, possible damage to undercarriage. iron fence was twisted/ bent and disconnected from gated entrance. contacted dealership and tow truck was dispatched. tow truck driver scott"from la costa towing noted that the brake pedal was soft, and went to the floor when he started the vehicle. traveled to dealership in second car, assistant service manager steve adams commented that because we alleged a manufacturing defect vehicle should not have been towed to their location because it might be an admission of liability. vehicle was retained at toyota carlsbad lot . consumer was advised to contact toyota customer service tomorrow morning to schedule an engineer to examine the vehicle and determine whether or not there was a manufacturing defect. to date, no work had been done on the vehicle. consumer did not know exactly what caused the failure or what was necessary to correct it. consumer purchased the vehicle new in february 2004, and it had aproximately 7500 miles. view

2004-11-12 San Antonio, TX

Vehicle was leaking fuel. it was discovered when the consumer smelled gas. consumer made contact with the manufacturer, and h was told that vehicle was not included in 03e450000, 03e530000, and 00v268000. view

2004-11-12 San Antonio, TX

Vehicle was leaking fuel. it was discovered when the consumer smelled gas. consumer made contact with the manufacturer, and h was told that vehicle was not included in 03e450000, 03e530000, and 00v268000. view

2004-11-12 Santa Ana, CA

After parking the vehicle for 4 hours or more consumer noticed smoke coming from the trunk. consumer and a neighbor extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. dealer/manufacturer were not notified. view

2004-11-12 Warrenton, VA

2001 yukon/xl parking brake does not work. failed inspection twice, first repaired under warranty at ~15k miles, second for $225 at ~65k miles. never has held. last time was adjusted to hold, drags brake when released as too tight. obvious poor design and safety hazard. can never assume parking brake will hold. view

2004-11-12 Mount Airy, NC

1999 chevrolet malibu. brake failure, more than one time. now up to 10th set of brake pads and rotors. view

2004-12-14 Birmingham, AL

While driving vehicle stalled four times on the highway. also, vehicle had problems with getting the gear out of park. contacted the dealer. the problem recurred. view

2004-12-14 Birmingham, AL

While driving vehicle stalled four times on the highway. also, vehicle had problems with getting the gear out of park. contacted the dealer. the problem recurred. view

2004-12-14 East Granby, CT

Wheels would shake and make a clicking noise when making turns and traveling at low speeds. vehicle repaired by the dealer when consumer found out that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. ......also, replaced lower ball joints. view

1995-10-19 Lufkin, TX

Abs: while braking, abs kicked in causing extended stopping by 50%; rearended another vehicle; dual airbags did not deploy. tt view

1996-05-09 Arlington, IL

Seat belt failed to lock into buckle. view

2004-12-14 East Granby, CT

Wheels would shake and make a clicking noise when making turns and traveling at low speeds. vehicle repaired by the dealer when consumer found out that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. ......also, replaced lower ball joints. view

2004-09-15 Mitchellville, MD

I have a 99 mazda 626 and have just experienced transmission failure. at first my car would sometimes hesitate upon accelerating. recently, as i was driving, the transmission gave out. the car would idle; however, would never kick into gear and the o/d light started blinking on/off. i put the car into d2 to make it to a safer enviroment and as i put the car in park it cut off. i was surprised to learn how many people have had problems with the 1994-2002 mazda's due to a ford transmission being installed. i also read that mazda and ford are aware of the problem and have never taken responsibility for it. while i receive literature to purchase new mazda's, i have never received information regarding this problem. now being quoted prices of $1800-$2100 to have my car repaired, i must foot this bill only to have the same occurance in a matter of months. i have also read that mazda ceased making the 626 model due to transmission/design problems. how long will it be before they own up to their mistakes? view

2004-09-15 Altoona, PA

The check engine light came on , and the vehicle began smoking. 04v3570000. the consumer received a recall for the camshaft sensor. the consumer attempted to contact someone at the number listed on the recall but no one answered. the consumer indicated that there is no on in her area that can repair the car. view

2004-09-15 Big Bear City, CA

While driving at any speed, all of the indicator lights illuminated on the dashboard. as a result, the steering locked. please provide additional information. view

2004-09-15 Orangeburg, SC

While driving, the vehicle suddenly stopped. after having it towed, it was discovered the transmission was defective. the consumer stated that the transmission had a broke part. view

2004-09-15 Eagan, MN

About 2 weeks ago, the windshield wipers on my 1997 s10 pickup began to intermittently malfunction (there have been 4 instances of this so far). in my ensuing investigation of the problem, i learned that there is a recall to fix the problem. on 9-8-2004 i took the vehicle to southview chevrolet in inver grove heights, mn to get the wiper module replaced. after entering the vin number into their computer, they told me my s10 wasn't elligible to have the repairs done at no cost to me. even though one of their documents stated that the recall was for beginning of production to end of production, they said that the recall expired 2-29-2004. i then called chevrolet's 800-222-1020 number and asked 2 people why i wasn't notified of a recall, and how can a recall expire. i was issued a service request # 1-257047512, and was told that it was not a recall, but was a special policy that had the above expiration date. further investigation brought me to your website where i found nhtsa campaign id number: 03v159000 which refers to a recall for this problem on 97 s10 chevrolets and, futher, refers to gm recall no. 03023. chevy seems to be using semantics to give me the run-around so they won't have to replace my wiper module. i plan to write to the chevy ceo to bitterly complain and to let him know that there will be no more chevys for me. if i get no satisfaction from him or an underling, what other recourse do i have to light a fire under chevy? thanks for replying to the listed email address. jon randall. view

2004-09-15 Island Lake, IL

Multiple problems with front brakes. view

2004-12-14 Tarpon Springs, FL

My wife had parked our 1999 expidition for about an hour before noticing smoke and flames coming from under the hood on the passenger side. the car was soon completely engulfed in flames and destroyed. since the engine had been off for a while, i suspect an electrical fire. this vehicle had almost 100k miles and was an eddy bauer version with the self leveling feature. i mention this because approxaimiatly 30 minutes after shutting of the car, a compressor turns on and levels the car, this is normal according to the manual. i suspect that this motor is the cause of the fire. since this fire was outside no-one was hurt, but if this had been in a garage it would have burn't down the house. since this is one of the older vehicles with this feature, there are more potential fires out there. my insurance company has possesion of the car and will destory it in 2 weeks, i would like someone to look at this to identify the cause. i personally have been paid so i have no interest other than preventing other fires. contact me if you are interested and i will get you the insurance contact information. view

2004-12-14 Savage, MN

Upper and lower ball joints worn and needed to be replaced. luckily this was found by a mechanic and they were replaced before they failed. however, this was done after the warranty period at considerable cost to myself. view

2004-11-12 Bronxville, NY

I was driving up an incline at about 35 mph on the parkway, and needed to accelerate up the hill. i pressed on the gas pedal, and it hardly moved and i got no response. all of a sudden, the pedal pulled away from my foot downward towards the floor, and the car accelerated uncontrollably. with the possibility that cruise control was accidentally put on (which i hardly ever use), i immediately stepped on the brake to stop the acceleration, and there was no response. i was still accelerating, so i put the car into neutral, and it was still revving out of control. (the rpm was in the red zone) i finally put the toe of my boot under the gas pedal to try to lift it up off the floor, and it finally gave, and went back to normal view

1995-08-29 Fredonia, KS

Model no 4595bkf, date mfr. 7/26/93, handle broke. view

2004-11-12 Los Altos, CA

For second time, in two months the emission check light has come on. this is on my vw passat 2000, which has 43,000 miles. after taking the car to dealership, i was told that there are faulty vacuum hoses again in the engine that needs to be replaced. i was told by dealership that i should be expecting to change these vacuum hoses every 40,000 miles. this sounds like a manufacturing defect to me, as i have never replaced this component in my other cars, let alone on a regular basis. i had replaced other vacuum hoses a month ago. view

2004-11-12 Brookston, IN

Rearview mirror vibrates constantly when driving. looks blurry when looking to the rear. reported to dealer repair shop and they stated it was a known problem due to the weight of the mirror and were not able to fix it. view

2004-11-12 Cary, NC

Brakes failed to slow 2004 suburban during low speed braking in wet weather causing a collision. abs module is not working correctly in wet environment during a hard stop. i have owned several suvs and have never seen this problem in the others. i have the full dump of the obd speed plots just prior to the crash. view

2004-12-14 Savage, MN

Upper and lower ball joints worn and needed to be replaced. luckily this was found by a mechanic and they were replaced before they failed. however, this was done after the warranty period at considerable cost to myself. view

2004-09-15 New York, NY

While at a complete stop, the truck was hit on the driver's side by a motorist driving between 20-40 mph. upon impact the seat mounted side air bag failed to deploy. the driver sustained a concusison and injuries to his/her left hand. view

2004-09-15 Phenix City, AL

The consumer was unable to make contact with an authorized dealer to repair the cam shaft sensor. 04v3570000 view

2004-09-15 Cincinnati, OH

While driving, the hood blew into the windshield. the manufacturer denied the claim. view

2004-09-15 Las Vegas, NV

When the brakes were applied, there was a squealing and grinding noise. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to have the brakes replaced. the front rotors were out of round and the vehicle would shimmy. view

2004-09-15 Millington, TN

The consumer received a recall notice(04v390000) for the cam shaft cmp sensor. the dealer refused to do the work!!!!! view

2004-09-15 Nashville, TN

There was no dealer to repair the vehicle regarding the cam shaft sensor recall. 04v357000 view

1995-08-29 Huntington, WV

Horn is located in a complicated position where as in an emergency it would be difficult to warn other drivers of your intentions. view

2004-11-12 Port Orange, FL

I have a 2000 coachmen motorhome which came with michelin xrv tires on it. specifically 235/80r 22.5. i have had one tire blow out while driving and another tie was discovered to have what appeared to be a "wide ply gap" on the sidewall so i removed it. on the first tire, which blew out, i called michelin and they were immediately defensive. even though i was nice the lady didn't like my persistence and hung up on me. the michelin call center told me that 70% of motorhomes are overloaded and that mine was probably overloaded also. she referred me to a dealer in salt lake city. i went to a dealer who had the michelin rep look at it. he said it was the result of an impact but he gave me a $100 credit. in august i found a bubble on another tire and took it to a goodyear dealer who said it looked like a wide ply gap and referred me to a michelin dealer in the area. that dealer looked at it and said he see this frequently and advised me to get these tire off my rv asap. i could not replace it as he had quit stocking the tires because they were so bad. i called michelin and got the same 70% overloaded story a few months later and was referred to a local dealer. this tire had not blown out so i knew i would get the tire replaced as a manufacture defect. with no indication of any impact on the sidewall of the tire the new michelin dealer told me it was a result of impact. i objected and he got hostile. as he helped me put the tire back in the rv he smashed his finger severely: ). that what he gets for lying! i talked to a motorhome dealer and he told me of the problems in the industry with michelin xrv tires so, i want them all replaced. view

2004-11-12 Port Orange, FL

I have a 2000 coachmen motorhome which came with michelin xrv tires on it. specifically 235/80r 22.5. i have had one tire blow out while driving and another tie was discovered to have what appeared to be a "wide ply gap" on the sidewall so i removed it. on the first tire, which blew out, i called michelin and they were immediately defensive. even though i was nice the lady didn't like my persistence and hung up on me. the michelin call center told me that 70% of motorhomes are overloaded and that mine was probably overloaded also. she referred me to a dealer in salt lake city. i went to a dealer who had the michelin rep look at it. he said it was the result of an impact but he gave me a $100 credit. in august i found a bubble on another tire and took it to a goodyear dealer who said it looked like a wide ply gap and referred me to a michelin dealer in the area. that dealer looked at it and said he see this frequently and advised me to get these tire off my rv asap. i could not replace it as he had quit stocking the tires because they were so bad. i called michelin and got the same 70% overloaded story a few months later and was referred to a local dealer. this tire had not blown out so i knew i would get the tire replaced as a manufacture defect. with no indication of any impact on the sidewall of the tire the new michelin dealer told me it was a result of impact. i objected and he got hostile. as he helped me put the tire back in the rv he smashed his finger severely: ). that what he gets for lying! i talked to a motorhome dealer and he told me of the problems in the industry with michelin xrv tires so, i want them all replaced. view

2004-11-12 Hope, IN

Brake and gas pedal are to close together for people with larger feet. i wear a size 13 shoe and when i wear my hiking boots, i have about 1/4" clearance between the right side wall and the brake pedal, my foot continually catches on the brake pedal. i am looking into moving the brake pedal to the left or putting on a new pad to give more room in between the brake and the side wall. view

2004-11-12 Colton, CA

The air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer pressed down on the horn and it failed to come on its own. consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced. view

2004-12-14 Midlothian, VA

2002 chevrolet avalanche-27.000 miles. regular tire rotation and alignment. tires still wore in irregular pattern. on 12-13-04 noticed spot on right rear tire where a "bubble" had burst and the steel belts were coming through.(about 1" in dia.). vehicle still under warranty. took to local tire retailer who stated that tire was defective and should be taken to car dealer. called car dealer. sent to goodyear dealer. first tech examined tire and stated it was a defective tire. manager came out and said lack of maintenance was cause of problem. then stated that 265/70r17 ats was for offroad use and not intended for highway use only. said all 4 tires needed to be replaced with 265/70r17 rt. view

2004-12-14 Midlothian, VA

2002 chevrolet avalanche-27.000 miles. regular tire rotation and alignment. tires still wore in irregular pattern. on 12-13-04 noticed spot on right rear tire where a "bubble" had burst and the steel belts were coming through.(about 1" in dia.). vehicle still under warranty. took to local tire retailer who stated that tire was defective and should be taken to car dealer. called car dealer. sent to goodyear dealer. first tech examined tire and stated it was a defective tire. manager came out and said lack of maintenance was cause of problem. then stated that 265/70r17 ats was for offroad use and not intended for highway use only. said all 4 tires needed to be replaced with 265/70r17 rt. view

2004-12-14 Conneaut Lake, PA

The front brakes on my 2004 nissan murano occasionally pull left or right. right more often than left. on two occasions, the steering wheel was pulled out of my hand. i have numerous other compaints but this is the only one safety related. view

2004-12-14 Bethlehem, PA

At 23,000 miles a/c burned out, replaced auto transmission, spark plug wiring and many leaks. front end vibrating, tires and brake lining failed. the consumer stated that the brake shoes for the front and back do not match. view

2004-09-15 Mt. Pleasant, SC

We drive a 2002 ford escape. it is driven by both my husband (bill) and myself. while driving we stopped in front of a restaurant to eat. we pulled into parking place, foot on brake to stop and car suddenly accellerated and we almost went into the restaurant window. my husband was able to hold the car back by using a lot of pressure on the brake. he then reached down and turned the key off. we have had this experience on 4 separte occassions and had the car in the garage on 6 occassions for this problem. the last time this happened was 4 weeks ago. i was driving. i pulled into a parking place, had my hand on the gear shift to put into park when the car suddenly accellerated. i was not able to put as much pressure on the brake as my husband and went into a plate glass window of a restaurant that fortunately was not open and being remodeled. i did $4,000 worth of damage to the car and the restaurant is claiming $30,000 damage to their building. again we had it in the garage. they can find nothing wrong with it. it usually happens when your foot is on the brake. we have heard from ford that they can do nothing about it. we are afraid to drive it as sooner or later, when it happens, someone is going to get hurt. we are just looking for a car that works properly. other times when driving along it would accellerate on its own but then cut back. most often when your foot is on the brake for some reason. ford garage can find nothing wrong and ford co. can do nothing about it so they say. view

2004-11-12 Ceres, CA

Check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained. while driving at any speed vehicle stalled. consumer restarted vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. view

1995-08-29 Olney, MD

Power steering belt tensioner fractured and had to be replaced.(pe95-012). view

2004-12-14 Bridgewater, MA

While driving vehicle hit a tree at approximately 25 mph. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. the consumer almost went through the windshield as the passenger seat belt came off of its base. view

2004-12-14 Bridgewater, MA

While driving vehicle hit a tree at approximately 25 mph. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. the consumer almost went through the windshield as the passenger seat belt came off of its base. view

2004-09-15 Tampa, FL

Consumer received a recall noticed (04v357000) for the cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation. view

2004-09-15 Brookhaven, PA

The consumers check engine light is on. there was a smell of smoke. cam shaft sensor recall 04v357000. view

2004-12-14 Washington, DC

While driving vehicle experienced computer electronic system shutdown. the consumer referenced 10044144 a previous claim filed about the same problem. the consumer lost power steering and power brakes while traveling at a speed of 70 mph. view

2004-12-14 Tinley Park, IL

Evenflo model # 4621169p, the harness adjuster pulled right out of the back of the child's safety seat. the adjuster was replaced, but the failure recurred 6 months later. view

2004-12-14 Frisco, TX

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 35 mph. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. consumer will notify manufacturer.....police report included view

2004-12-14 Lower Gwynedd, PA

The right front tire came off while the consumer was traveling at 30 mph. vehicle had to be towed. there was a second occurrence when the left front tire came off while the vehicle was being driven. view

2004-11-12 Oklahoma City, OK

Hello, my name is daysha lawrence i have a 2000 pontiac grand am gt. vin. # 1g2nv52e2ym727100. i have a complaint about my hazard switch it is making clicking noises very loud then sometimes my signal switch does it work. sense its got cold it is real bad. which it can cause someone to hit me (very scared). i bought my car last year, june 2003 used. i been asking all over town about hazard switch i ask autozone, oreaily, and salvage places which they said they do not sell them you (i) would have to go to gmc dealership. i call them up and the tell me all kinds of different prices ($42.00-300.00) for a part. so i am really tired of calling different places one day i decided to look up the hazard switch on yahoo which i came to www.xtremega.com that people have been complaining about there turn signal have been sticking on pontiac grand am which there should be a recall on because of many people complaining and some people can not even voice there opinion (hazard switch is making clicking noises) on internet or they even don't know what number to call. this is a major problem for pontiac grand am owners and i think there need to be something done about it. daysha lawrence 122831 north stratford #106 oklahoma city, oklahoma 73120 november 12,2004 (405)748-3839 (405)570-6292 view

2004-09-15 West Monroe, LA

The consumer was unable to have the cam shaft position (cmp)sensor recall 04v357000 performed, because there wasn't any authorized dealerships still in business in the state. view

1995-08-29 Sebastopol, CA

Sixty-forty split seat; when braking, back rest will lean forward w/ passenger causing entire back and seat rest to slide forward. kt view

2004-09-15 Laguna Niguel, CA

While driving 55 mph, the driver side air bag deployed unexpectedly. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. please provide further details. view

2004-09-15 Longbranch, WA

Consumer received a recall notice(04v357000) for the cam shaft position sensor. view

2004-11-12 Sugarland, TX

Excessive moisture in the headlamp assembly, both right & left. always drive with bright on. no one can tell. will have to install additional lights because of such poor vision of the road. this has been an ongoing problem since i purchased the car new. view

2004-12-14 Bay Minette, AL

While driving at any speed vehicle vibrated and a roaring noise was heard. consumer, stated the problem was the premature wear of front wheel bearing. consumer replaced three sets of front wheel bearings within 70,000 miles of wear. the dealer and manufacturer were notified. view

2004-12-14 Lakeland, FL

While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. dealership informed the consumer that problem was pertained to intake manifold failure. the problem had not been resolved. view

2004-12-14 Madison Heights, MI

Axle/shocks were replaced, and the vehicle was serviced three times for making a loud piercing noise from the front/ underbred, and swaying. vehicle still performs the same. view

2004-12-14 Apple Valley, CA

During emergency stop brake pedal locked. this caused extended stopping distance. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. view

2004-12-14 Seattle, WA

While driving. clutch failed at 38,000 miles. contacted the dealer. however, the problem recurred. view

2004-12-14 Sioux Falls, SD

While traveling at 10 mph the brakes failed to operate, causing a crash. consumer was informed by the dealer that the rubber brake hoses needed repairs for the second time. view

2004-12-14 Houston, TX

Loud popping of front end when turning .vibrates through steering wheel.not able to get alignment because of bad tie rod ends,has not failed yet but do not trust vehicle with family as passengers.heard of possible recall on tie rod ends for dodge.vehicle is 1999 durango . view

1995-08-29 Richmond, VA

Experienced underhood fire, no unusual problems prior to the fire. insurance adjuster claimed it was an electrical fire. kt view

2004-09-15 Opelousas, LA

Freedom of information request regarding a man that was killed during an engine fire. the attorney request all information concerning any complaints/recalls of fuel line problem or fires in the 1995, 1996, and 1996 oldsmobile aurora the 1995, 1996 and 1997 cadillac el dorado, cadillac seville or cadillac deville. view

2004-11-13 Newark, DE

We purchased a 2005 chevrolet equinox on march 30, 2004. in july we started to notice a strange odor in the car. my husband would get headaches and experience dizziness when riding in the car. since then we have had the car back 5 times for the odor problem and have both had multiple upper respiratory infections requiring medical treatment. 2 of the 5 times they found standing water in the tire well and were unable to determine the origin they replaced rear gate seals (the cargo mat carpet in the back was not even wet). another time they replaced the carpet in the back passenger seat because they said it got wet when there was water in the tire well and was causing the odor. the next time they flushed the radiator coolant because they said they has a technical service bulletin to do so. the last time they changed the radiator hoses. the dealership (porter chevrolet in newark, de) states that they cannot replace or repurchase the vehicle as we have requested. the district service manager for gm said he rode in the car and did not smell anything so there is no basis for him to replace or repurchase the car. the dealership states that they have not had any other customers complain about an odor and they said they contacted gm and that they have not had any complaints either. there are numerous postings on edmunds.com from equinox owners who have complained to dealerships and gm from different parts of the country. is this problem known to gm? what is the problem and is it hazardous to drive the car with this odor problem? view

2004-11-13 Flat Rock, MI

Bought aztek used on 6/2/04 46,000 miles. on 11/12/04 when i got home from work, got out of vehicle and smelled antifreeze. checked under hood and saw anti- freeze leaking from engine. it was coming from head gasket. view

2004-11-13 Portland, OR

Windshield wipers fail to function unless lights are on high beam or washer sequence is started. view

2004-09-15 Auburn, WA

Safety concern regarding 2000 jeep grand cherokee brake rotors. while braking the entire vehicle would shake including the steering wheel and brake pedal. the consumer contacted the manufacturer but they provided no assistance since the vehicle was out of warranty. view

2004-11-12 Damascus, MD

Last year went to my dealer for routine maintenance and service tech "suggested" i buy a new car, because the problems they discovered were going to be over $4,000 to fix. thought this was strange as i have only had the car for less than 3 years. my mechanic fixed the coolant intake manifold for a lot less than the dealer but said he has seen this in gm cars before and gm knows about this issue. they have recalled vehicles in the past for this problem. apparently the glycol coolant eats the gaskets and causes the leaks to the rest of the systems. fixing the gasket with the new and improved version just delays the damage that has already been done, and the recall that may happen one day, after we have all sold or junked our cars. which i am sure is what gm is waiting for. next time i buy an import. view

2004-11-13 Littleton, CO

Squealing brakes and severe warped rotors causing vibrations while braking. contacted toyota and was notified that calipers and rotors are insufficient for the vehicle. tsb issued to repair if under warranty, otherwise cost is $2000. after one week of driving, following a replacement of the rotors and pads, notice an extreme vibration. discovered that the rotors are heating up real fast. notified that this condition could cause brakes to fail if not fixed properly. my safety could be jeopardized by this defect. vehicle cost is $40k with additional costs to correct a known defect discovered after warranty expires. i expect more for my initial expense. toyota should be responsible to correct these problems before there are any incidences of brake failure causing injury to anyone. view

2004-12-14 Carmel, NY

Consumer complained about ignition switch and headlights problems. while driving on a winding road the headlights just turned off, and consumer would have to wiggle the ignition to get the lights to turn back on. currently, manufacturer was recalling vehicles with this defect. however, because this vehicle had an excess of 125,000 miles it was 25,000 miles past the cut off point. also, headlights will sometimes go out while driving. dealer replaced ignition switch. consumer felt that this problem should be a definitive recall without mileage limitations. view

2004-12-14 Carmel, NY

Consumer complained about ignition switch and headlights problems. while driving on a winding road the headlights just turned off, and consumer would have to wiggle the ignition to get the lights to turn back on. currently, manufacturer was recalling vehicles with this defect. however, because this vehicle had an excess of 125,000 miles it was 25,000 miles past the cut off point. also, headlights will sometimes go out while driving. dealer replaced ignition switch. consumer felt that this problem should be a definitive recall without mileage limitations. view

2004-12-14 Belmont, NH

While braking low speed abs brakes engaged. this caused extended stopping distance. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. view

1995-08-29 Chicago, IL

Abs: when applied, brakes pulls to right/left; vehicle hard to steer; after driving over bump, easy steering with a lot of play. view

2004-12-14 Omaha, NE

Failure of upper and lower ball joints on my 1999 durango. i was told if i didn't replace the uppers my tires could fall off and if i didn't replace the lowers i could loose my ability to steer. view

2004-12-14 Plantsville, CT

2001 olds aroura v8 t approximately 44,000 car serviced for brakes for first time ever severe rusting of all four rotors was discovered independent mechanic told me the gm had been utilizing inferior foreign made rotors that were rusting out making it impossible to resurface them had to replace enitre mechanical braking system as a result feel that severe rusting could be safety issue. view

2004-09-15 Parsonsburg, MD

While driving on a national highway. the engine locked up. also water was in the cylinders, which caused the engine to lock and the starter to fail. please provide any further information. view

2004-09-15 Iverness, IL

2003 toyota camry problems with left pull. the vehicle pulled to the left while driving. the technician test drove the vehicle and indicated it was either an alignment problem or tires. the technician then realigned the vehicle but the alignment was outside of the manufactures specification. the consumer indicated that the pull is diminished, if not generally gone, but is concern about the parameters of the alignment. the consumer believes if the vehicle had to be aligned out of specification that the problem may be with the tires. view

2004-09-15 Iverness, IL

2003 toyota camry problems with left pull. the vehicle pulled to the left while driving. the technician test drove the vehicle and indicated it was either an alignment problem or tires. the technician then realigned the vehicle but the alignment was outside of the manufactures specification. the consumer indicated that the pull is diminished, if not generally gone, but is concern about the parameters of the alignment. the consumer believes if the vehicle had to be aligned out of specification that the problem may be with the tires. view

2004-09-15 Galway, NY

Consumer received a recall notice(04v357000) for the cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation. view

2004-11-13 Collierville, TN

2001 toyota sequoia, v-8, 2wd. vehicle vibrates when braking due to warped front rotors. rotors have been turned, but warp soon after due to heat buildup. the problem has been recognized by toyota and included in tsb-br000r-02, tsb-br001-03). new rotors and calipers are needed, but dealer will only replace for a fee as my vehicle is out of warranty. view

2004-09-15 Kremmling, CO

The consumer received a recall notice (04v357000) for the cam shaft position sensor. view

2004-09-15 Tacoma, WA

Consumer received a recall notice (04v357000) for the cam shaft position cmp sensor the dealer was not in operation. view

2004-09-15 Goodrich, TX

The consumer received, nhtsa recall campaign letter #04v357000 regarding the cam shaft position sensor. the company was out business. no dealership available. view

1995-08-29 Chicago, IL

Abs: when applied, brakes pulls to right/left; vehicle hard to steer; after driving over bump, easy steering with a lot of play. view

2004-09-15 Lahaina, HI

The check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 on the camshaft position sensor. however, the consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the remedy. please provide further details. view

2004-09-15 Anderson, OH

Consumer received a recall notice (04v357000) for the cam shaft cmp sensor. the dealer was not answering the phone! view

2004-11-12 Duluth, MN

Consumer noticed that the rear middle seat belt unlocked on its own. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the cause had not been determined. view

2004-11-12 Flushing, NY

The air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. vehicle had no hor when applied. consdumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that a clock spring needed to be replaced. view

2004-11-12 Sugar Hill, GA

Loud vibration type rattle coming from under vehicle, occurs mostly at around 30 to 40 mph when driving slow with vehicle under slight strain in gear (automatic transmission). been to dealer +- 6 times, one dealer changed exhaust system to no avail. its getting worse as time goes on. chrysler has no clue what it is.? view

2004-12-14 Greenwood, CA

After receiving the recall for the tailgate lift consumer was unable to get the vehicle serviced because there were no parts. consumer contacted the manufacturer. recall campaign nhtsa campaign id number : 04v442000. the consumer was told that the repair could not be preformed until the weather warmed. view

2004-12-14 Eau Claire, WI

Consumer complaint concerning unsatisfactory transaction with gmc, cruise control failed then air bag light came on. the consumer stated that she should be fully compensated for her repairs and a recall should be sent out. view

2004-12-14 Delanson, NY

When needing to brake quickly, the brakes do not function. i assume it is an anti-lock brake malfunction, and have seen many complaints. this has happened numerous times, mostly during the need to brake quickly. i have always had a way to maneuver around the obstacle (car, pedestrian, etc..), but what will happen when the day comes that i don't have anywhere to go and a person gets hit, because of deimler-chrysler's lack of morals to make right what they did wrong, and not recall this poor design. it does not feel good knowing that you put on your brakes, and you can't stop...very helpless, and nervous. we need to do something about this now, to save a life. hopefully this complaint along with the numerous others will raise a red flag, and something will be done. view

2004-12-14 Aurora, CO

Failure of passenger front strut at 2600 miles. daily driving of vechile in light traffic. no pot holes, etc. hit. view

2004-12-14 Independence, MO

While driving my 2004 chevy malibu lt a light will come on. this light is a picture of a car with a tool inside it. a beep also comes on followed by a message that says power steering. this has happened to me three times now. when this happens i lose all control of the power steering. it takes a lot of effort to turn my wheel. after i turn the car off and let it sit for a while, the problem doesn't occur for another 1-3 weeks. view

1995-08-29 Piscattaway, NJ

Abs sensor went out, lost brakes. view

2004-12-14 Mahwah, NJ

I have had my 2003 durango back to the dealer 5 times for a rubbing/grinding noise in the right front end. i had read the reports of the failures and symptons of the ball joints. all 5 times the dealer has not re-placed the ball joints, the noise still exsists, i even took one of the service guys out in the truck, and he heard the noise. he even commented, that his 2003 dakota, had the same noise, and that he had to replace his front ball joint. they know what the problem is, yet they refuse to fix it. view

2004-09-15 Joliet, IL

A recall letter was received for the camshaft sensor. the vehicle was taken into the dealer for the repair. the consumer was told the vin was not covered in the recall.04v357000. view

2004-09-15 San Angelo, TX

Consumer received a recall (04v357000) for the cam shaft position cmp sensor. there was no dealer available. view

2005-01-31 Dublin, OH

Consumer parked the vehicle, went into the house, and smelled smoke. by the time the consumer could respond the windows blew out because of the fire. view

2005-01-31 Vacaville, CA

The right front tire keeps losing air pressure. vehicle has been to the dealer on three separate occasions. dealer replaced the right front tire twice, and replaced the air pressure three times. but, problem recurred. the right wheel frame squeakes when turning at 10 mph. rotors and pads and shoes and wheel bearings cracked. view

2005-01-31 Vacaville, CA

The right front tire keeps losing air pressure. vehicle has been to the dealer on three separate occasions. dealer replaced the right front tire twice, and replaced the air pressure three times. but, problem recurred. the right wheel frame squeakes when turning at 10 mph. rotors and pads and shoes and wheel bearings cracked. view

2004-12-14 Slingerlands, NY

Received recall notice for a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in all 2004 suzuki verona passenger vehicles. campaign id number : 04v396000 consequence: engine stalling could result in a crash. instead of replacing the defective part the service dealer reprogramed it. the consumer was told that the service dealership should receive the software to update the part any day now. the consumer was told that the malfunction only occurs at severe temperature extremes. view

2004-12-14 Slingerlands, NY

Received recall notice for a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in all 2004 suzuki verona passenger vehicles. campaign id number : 04v396000 consequence: engine stalling could result in a crash. instead of replacing the defective part the service dealer reprogramed it. the consumer was told that the service dealership should receive the software to update the part any day now. the consumer was told that the malfunction only occurs at severe temperature extremes. view

2004-12-14 Cranston, RI

Prior to recalls 04v357000 and 04v394000 consumer had no problems with the engine, and the engine light illuminated. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. currently, consumer was having problems with the engine. consumer later found that the parts had never been changed. view

2004-12-14 Las Vegas, NV

Nar 03-24-2003 mr. the truck caught fire while parked. the truck caught on fire due to a part that was installed when customizing the truck. when the consumer received the truck, other problem had come up due to the rewiring that was done. view

1995-08-29 Alexandria, VA

Gas tank sending unit has broken, gas does not travel properly. view

2004-12-14 Yonkers, NY

Request for assistance-check attached paid bills to determine if any repairs qualify for recall. the drivability problem was constant and was present during normal road conditions and the egr was found rusted and allowed incorrect egr flow. view

2005-01-28 Bartlett, IL

I am currently working based in mexico. my 2000 tahoe is my family vehicle that i only use to travel with my family within mexico. on friday the 21st of january 2005 my son and i were traveling on a state road and my tahoe caught on fire going 50 mph. trafic on the road was signaling to me as if there was a problem but i continued to drive for about 100 yards because all the leves and gauges were normal on the truck. i stopped immediately after i saw some smoke and by the time i stopped the truck was in flames on the front, underneath and rear. i only had time to take my 6 year old child out of the truck which was the most important aspect but the truck and belongings were a total loss. the fire department could not stop the fire as it lasted for 1 hour and nothing but the frame was left of the truck. we were fortunate that nothing happened to my child and i but this is something extemely dangerous that should be avoided for future customers of this vehicle. we always kept this vehicle on top conditions and we have no idea why this was caused or how to aviod this in the future. we recieved great help from the mexican police and fire department as they took care of all the road damages and they also cleared me from any damages to the city as this is normaly paid for by the driver. my family is the most important thing is this world and i am sure that others feel the same about their families and i hope gm vsn help with this issue by improving this vehicle. view

2004-11-14 Wilmette, IL

1) car with 9000k develops mechanical sound with decelerating 2) took in car to dealer for recall on wire in trunk and they found problem with transmission. i found out from service rep that they had another of the car in their shop for the second time with a second transmission problem. a friend also had a transmission problem. 3) dealer is replacing transmission. i would like to look into lemon law as the web seems to indicate problems with this car and i have 3 examples of the problem. view

2004-11-14 Princeton, IL

Keystone corporation has supplied thousands of reproduction headlamp assys. for various model vehicles which are not dot compliant and fail "108" test. they have refused to address "recall" issues from the collision industry and contend there are no safety issues which is not true. view

2004-11-14 Hayward, CA

I have a 2001 bmw 2.5 automatic with about 55k miles. the service engine soon light came on around 12k and the dealer replace the coil. it came on again several time later over the course of 2 years for few days. every time by the time i took the car to the dealer, the ses disappeared and dealer can't find any thing wrong. however, i notice that when the light is on, the engine run rough and acceleration is slow. my car is out of warranty now at 55k and the light is on for the last few days. also, bmw is famous for problem with the windows regulator. dealer replaces three of the four windows regulators on three doors during warranty but now the fourth one has failed. what this means is that now all the windows regulator on all the four doors has failed. please have bmw recalled the issue with ignition coil and fix the windows regulator. thank you very much view

2004-11-14 Hayward, CA

I have a 2001 bmw 2.5 automatic with about 55k miles. the service engine soon light came on around 12k and the dealer replace the coil. it came on again several time later over the course of 2 years for few days. every time by the time i took the car to the dealer, the ses disappeared and dealer can't find any thing wrong. however, i notice that when the light is on, the engine run rough and acceleration is slow. my car is out of warranty now at 55k and the light is on for the last few days. also, bmw is famous for problem with the windows regulator. dealer replaces three of the four windows regulators on three doors during warranty but now the fourth one has failed. what this means is that now all the windows regulator on all the four doors has failed. please have bmw recalled the issue with ignition coil and fix the windows regulator. thank you very much view

2005-02-01 New Bern, NC

When standing on the tailgate the tailgate support straps snapped. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. view

2005-02-01 Hanson, MA

While vehicle was parked a fire started under the hood. vehicle was totaled. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. view

2004-11-17 Cincinnati, OH

Consumer received recall notice 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation. recall campaign; the check engine light came on in the vehicle. the consumer was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. when the dealer filed bankrupt the vehicle had no warranty at all. the consumer can not afford to have the recall service done. view

2004-11-17 Bel Air, MD

A dull thumping noise was heard starting a couple months ago. it occurred any time the steering wheel was turned, even the slightest. very annoying! as it got worse i took it to my local chevrolet dealer and was told it needed a "supplemental steering shaft" (part #88963611/shaft). that part is on national back order and i was told by the dealer's service dept that it may take four weeks to get it. view

1995-10-19 Lufkin, TX

Abs: while braking, abs kicked in causing extended stopping by 50%; rearended another vehicle; dual airbags did not deploy. tt view

1995-08-28 Lauderhill, FL

Smoke started coming from hood, altenator plug failed resulting in alternator catching fire. kt view

2004-11-17 Mission Viejo, CA

Failure to start engine. over last 6 months, intermittent non-starting when key is turned in ignition. all lights and internal equipment (radio, heater) all come on but engine does not make any noise. there is no pattern (full log of issues available by owner). vehicle has been in two dealerships for diagnosis and problem can not be identified.some days the car will start after 1 or 2 tries, other days i have waited up to 20 minutes with 45 - 50 attempts to start. view

2004-12-17 South Glastonbury, CT

The steering wheel was very loose and once the consumer reached a speed of 70 mph it vibrated uncontrollably. the dealer stated the steering column needed to be replaced and the parts were not available. view

2004-12-17 Las Vegas, NV

The driver's side front tire popped causing the rim to develop sharp edges around it. the rim cut the rubber wiring for the brakes causing the brakes to fail. view

2004-12-17 Newhall, CA

The consumer took the vehicle to have the upper ball joints repaired under recall. it was also discovered that the lower ball joints were defective. the vehicle had 40,000 miles on it. the consumer contacted the manufacturer and received no assistance. provide further details. view

2004-12-14 Old Forge, PA

Consumer received a recall for the coil spring shield, and the parts were not available. the dealers in the area were contacted and had no parts. view

2004-12-14 Spokane, WA

Continually upon starting vehicle, go inside and came back out it would not restart. the consumer had to file for bankrupcy and voluntary repo because he could not afford to take the vehicle from state to state to be serviced. campaign id number : 04v427000 view

2005-01-31 Ozark, AR

Vehicle was parked in the garage when the consumer saw smoke coming through the laundry room. consumer exited the house. vehicle and the house were a total loss. consumer stated the law suit involved a faulty ignition switch. view

2005-01-31 Waldorf, MD

Consumer received recall campaign 04v442000 concerning rear liftgate glass. however, consumer was waiting since october 2004 for repairs. ford continuously told her that the parts were not in. view

2005-01-28 Athens, AL

Windshield cracked on driver side of vehicle,a few days later the crack turned and went toward the left.this happened for no apparent reason.i did notice prior to the cracking i heard popping sounds coming from the windshield when the temp.was cold and i had to use the heater. also know another person who owns the same year vehicle but a truck has had this same occurrence. view

2004-11-13 Houston, TX

Instrument panel is unreadable--lighting is completely out. view

1995-08-28 Laurel, MD

Steering wheel lockup, while driving at any speed. view

2004-09-15 Island Lake, IL

Multiple problems with front brakes. view

2004-09-15 Island Lake, IL

Multiple problems with front brakes. view

2004-09-15 Richland, WA

When driving with cruise control set at 55 mph, upon moving down a slope of a hill, the engine raced off and vehicle, a 2000 vw passat accelerated uncontrollably. view

2004-11-12 Bronxville, NY

I was driving up an incline at about 35 mph on the parkway, and needed to accelerate up the hill. i pressed on the gas pedal, and it hardly moved and i got no response. all of a sudden, the pedal pulled away from my foot downward towards the floor, and the car accelerated uncontrollably. with the possibility that cruise control was accidentally put on (which i hardly ever use), i immediately stepped on the brake to stop the acceleration, and there was no response. i was still accelerating, so i put the car into neutral, and it was still revving out of control. (the rpm was in the red zone) i finally put the toe of my boot under the gas pedal to try to lift it up off the floor, and it finally gave, and went back to normal view

2004-12-14 North Haven, CT

While in reverse coming out of the driveway brakes failed.the front brakes were already bad. upon depressing the brake pedal it went completely to the floor. contacted the dealer. the problem still remained open. view

2004-12-14 Bloomfield Hills, MI

Total loss of steering due to failure of left outer tie rod. repaired under extended warranty, recurred. the second loss of steering occurred while the consumer back out of the garage. view

2004-12-14 Louisville, KY

Consumer was driving at approximately 30 mph, and the air bag on the passenger side inadvertently deployed. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and the dealer told the consumer that they've never seen anything like this, and was telling the consumer that the vehicle had to have hit something for this to happen. vehicle was not hit. view

2004-12-14 Myrtle Beach, SC

The driver's seat belt latch was defective. the buckle will not latch. the consumer stated it was a state law that the seat belts were to be worn while driving. the seat belt would not retract. view

2004-12-14 Mexico, MO

Automatic sliding door on driver side opens by itself. i will close the door using the keyless remote or the button on the inside of door frame but door will reopen. happens multiple times in a single attempt to close door. slope of vehicle is not a factor as it will reopen when van is parked on even ground. cold weather may be factor. there is always a loud "kachunk" as i assume the mechanism is trying to work. to finally get it to stop reopening in single incident, i will engage the lock or will turn off automatic option. have made numerous calls to dealer and have taken van in twice to be inspected. each time mechanics are not able to duplicate problem and end up "cleaning" the track and adjusting striker. i am concerned that the door is not latching properly and may pose danger of injury to my small children in accident. view

2004-12-14 Wichita, KS

There is currently a recall on the 2002-2004 ford escape suv's due to accelerator cable problems. we have a 2001 ford escape 4x4 suv and the accelerator cable is also sticking. why not recall all the model years? why wait till there is an accident or major failure? view

1995-08-28 Denver, CO

Frontal collision, impact 12:00, driving vehicle at low speed 10 mph, air bag driver side did deploy, but received injuries. view

2004-12-14 Grosse Pointe, MI

2000-2005 ford excursion manufactured with no center position shoulder harness or 3rd seat head restraint. ford should offer retrofit kit to update vehicle. view

2004-11-13 Lake City, CO

Brakes : upon braking, noticed significant vibration in steering wheel. diagnosed/ as warped rotors: repaired via grinding on 5/15/03 by nissan mileage 20,834 . on november 10, 2004 at approx 30,700 miles ,again noticed significant vibration when braking at 50 mph. nissan service said rotors had heated and warped again! rotors warped after less then 10,000 miles!! miles after the first repair. repaired again at 30,830 miles. normal driving has resulted in the 17" wheels to warp rotors twice within a 10,000 mile span. view

2004-11-13 Los Angeles, CA

Cvt transmission failing at 51,000. vehicle began small random shudders in the

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