GULF STREAM GULF STREAM User Comment / Complaint

1995-10-05 Palos Park, IL

Vehicle pulls to the right. view

1995-01-20 Seattle, WA

Abs is not working at all. locks up and skids on snow or ice. view

1995-09-21 Magalia, CA

Replaced transmission twice. view

2005-06-27 Clifton, VA

Dt: consumer complained about electrical problems. the cruise control was not working. one day was unable to get out of park. was taken to the service station and had parked there for 48 hours and experienced a fire in the night. the vehicle was a total loss. fire dept stated fire began under the hood. no repairs have been made. the vehicle also burned 2 other cars parked next to it. view

2005-05-17 Richardson, TX

Dt: the oil pressure failed while driving on the freeway. the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer and had the oil pump replaced three times. both heads have been replaced. the sludge has been cleaned out, and the engine still had no oil pressure. no leaks have been noticed. the vehicle can be driven for about 3 miles, and then the oil pressure will drop. view

2005-05-17 Avondale, AZ

I live in arizona where it is hot and dry. i was coming home from the mall with my 2 children on the expressway when i had the driver's side rear tire blow out. i was stranded on the expressway for an hour with 2 small children. my vehicle is fairly new - 2003 gmc envoy xl and there is only 38,000 miles on the tires. when the tow truck came to change out the tire they indicated that it was very unusual for a michelin tire to blow the radials like it did. i have model p245/65r17. i still have the tire available, but now am having to have both rear tires replaced so they wear evenly and i see that some models similar to mine 245/75r16 have been recalled. i have not replaced the tire yet, because i am hopeing someone can give me some insight to the problem and i would like to know if i should have all the tires replaced not just the rear ones. view

2005-05-17 Avondale, AZ

I live in arizona where it is hot and dry. i was coming home from the mall with my 2 children on the expressway when i had the driver's side rear tire blow out. i was stranded on the expressway for an hour with 2 small children. my vehicle is fairly new - 2003 gmc envoy xl and there is only 38,000 miles on the tires. when the tow truck came to change out the tire they indicated that it was very unusual for a michelin tire to blow the radials like it did. i have model p245/65r17. i still have the tire available, but now am having to have both rear tires replaced so they wear evenly and i see that some models similar to mine 245/75r16 have been recalled. i have not replaced the tire yet, because i am hopeing someone can give me some insight to the problem and i would like to know if i should have all the tires replaced not just the rear ones. view

2005-05-17 Garland, TX

2004 toyota solara experiencing stalling or long hesitation when the vehicle's speed is below 25 mph and the consumer attempts to accelerate. this often happens when entering fast moving traffic from entrance ramp onto the expressway. the manufacturer stated that this was a characteristic of the engine and transmission and cannot be corrected. view

2005-06-27 Burlington, NJ

My daughter was driving the car ( mercury sable ls ) on saturday night when she experienced a high speed ( 55 mph ) right rear tire blow out. the inside wheel well of the tire was peeled off. these are brand new michlen p225-60r16 tires with approx. 10,000 miles of usage. someone helped her change the tire. after i purchased a new tire and went to change the spare tire i saw that the right rear spring had come off the shoulder of the strut. this vehicle is on recall for the front springs which could cause a front tire blow out but ford motor company said that they were not aware of any problems with the rear springs. the car goes in the shop on thursday 6-30-2005 for the front spring recall and i'm going to let them look at the failure on the right rear spring. if i don't get satisfaction from them i will repalce the spring and strut at a cost for materials of approx. $300.00.. view

2005-06-27 Fitchburg, WI

Transmission failed at 77,200 miles. transmission was replaced at owner's expense. dealership stated that there was no reason for the transmission to fail at that mileage unless the truck was used on a farm or consistently used for heavy towing. the truck was not used on a farm and was used for towing (a boat and 2 snowmobilies) about 10 times per year. view

2005-05-17 South Bend, IN

Consumer stated the sensor control air bags failed twice and the 2nd time the dealer replaced the accelerator sensor. the accelerator and brake pedals failed. the consumer is consumer because vehicle is only a year old and because of all the sensor failures the consumer was concerned with the wiring of the vehicle. view

2005-05-17 Pearblossom, CA

Have a 2004 toyota prius. less than 40,000 miles on the car. was driving on the freeway and it suddenly died for no reason. toyota dealer said it was a computer malfunction and could not guarentee it would not happen again. very upset about this as it is a new car i paid a lot of money for view

2005-05-17 Pearblossom, CA

Have a 2004 toyota prius. less than 40,000 miles on the car. was driving on the freeway and it suddenly died for no reason. toyota dealer said it was a computer malfunction and could not guarentee it would not happen again. very upset about this as it is a new car i paid a lot of money for view

1995-09-21 Chico, CA

Front door did not lock from inside, 3-year old wiggled out of car seat, pulled on passenger's side door handle and fell out onto the road while driving. view

2005-04-06 Rochester, NY

While backing out of a parking space the vehicle accelerated. no impact reported. the problem had not been completely corrected. the consumer almost hit a pedestrian in a parking lot due to this problem. when backing out, the vehicle started out slow but would then surge in reverse. the brakes felt spongy. the front brake pads were sticking to the sliders. the pads were removed and the corrosion was cleaned. the vehicle accelerated like it was in cruise and when the consumers foot was taken off of the gas, the speed would remain the same. view

2005-05-17 Berkley, CA

Dt: problem began 5/7/05. while driving, the vehicle suddenly stopped. the indicator said to contact dealership. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. the dealer reset the computer and the vehicle was repaired. view

2005-05-17 Oak Ridge, NJ

Dash information display pixels burn out/disappear. while annoying for time and radio display, this could be a safety issue as this display reports temperature outside (in icy conditions) and mechanical/functional problems with the car. if the display is illegible a driver could misinterpret a problem. view

2005-05-17 Oak Ridge, NJ

Dash information display pixels burn out/disappear. while annoying for time and radio display, this could be a safety issue as this display reports temperature outside (in icy conditions) and mechanical/functional problems with the car. if the display is illegible a driver could misinterpret a problem. view

2005-06-27 Houston, TX

Faulty tires on 2005 chrysler crossfire convetible. continental tires came standard on this $40,000 car. we were told that they were "run flats". not true! the car had less than 1,000 when minor road debris caused the left rear tire to go flat. car had to be towed and the tire exploded when tire store tried to repair it. about a month later a small nail pierced the "side" of the right rear and when taken to be repaired, the tire split when taken off the wheel. chrysler, continental tire and jim archer chrysler did nothing. we ended up replacing all 4 tires with michelins at a very big expense, since the car come with no spare. nothing but a can of fix flat. jim archer chrysler threated to call the police, when we approached then regarding the tires. absolutely no help! view

2005-06-27 Urbana, OH

Dt: contact states that he owns a 1994 gmc sierra and that windshield wiper motor quit. consumer got onto the nhtsa website and saw there was recall 98v15001 for this problem. dealership told him that there was no recall . view

2005-06-27 Deroit, MI

Dt: consumer was driving home when people starting honking and waving at consumer. brake lights were not working. consumer had dealer come and get vehicle, dealer told consumer that it was an electrical problem. consumer said that vehicle was in her possession for 24 hours when brake lights failed. consumer bought vehicle new from dealer , who supposedly fixed it. but consumer had not been able to check to see if brake lights actually worked. consumer stated that it was significant that this happened after dealer had done the safety preparations for delivering the car. dealer said that the preparations were done, and they checked the lights and all the fluid levels. view

2005-05-17 Boones Mill, VA

In 2000 or 2001 while the vehicle was still in warrenty, i had traveled to kentucky for a visit with family. my father-in-law noticed that i had no tail lights or brake lights. a local chevy dealership replaced the brake switch at the pedal (stoplight switch). in march of this year my wife was following me in our other vehicle when she noticed that there was no brake lights or tail lights coming on again. i thought that the switch had worked loose. when i pushed in on the switch the brake lights started working again. then last week my wife was backing out of a parking space and noticed in the store windows behind her that the brake lights were not working again. she drove to an auto parts store and purchased a stoplight switch. i was able to replace the switch. thankfully of the 3 incidents with being unaware of having no brake lights there was never an accident. how many other people may have been unfortunate and this switch has caused an accident? view

2005-05-17 Eldorado, AR

Dt: the consumer stated that he is having problems with his electrical circuit. the dealer said that they would not do anything about it because it was doing it intermittently it would have to do this all the time for them to fix it. the lights on the display will come on and go off. for example: air bag, check engine lights and the air condition will just stop working and the volume to the radio will be all the way up when he starts the vehicle. the electrical circuit can actually cause the engine to shut itself off. the consumers wife was driving the vehicle when the rear passenger door light came on, the air condition shut off and the radio came on. the vehicle has a read out display. it is getting worse. the indicator light will change from working to being inoperative. view

2005-05-17 York, SC

The little center hub caps that are attached to aluminum wheel fell off. the consumer took the vehicle to the kia dealer twice to fix the problem, however the problem continued. the dealer told the consumer it was his fault. view

1995-09-21 Jamaica, NY

Vehicle experiences transmission problems. view

2005-05-17 Defince, OH

Consumer states the suspension on the front end passengers side failed. the tie rod end broke and the wheels were uncontrollable. when this incident occurred there weren't any lights or warnings. the vehicle was serviced 800 miles ago and there was no indication of a future problem. the outer right tie rod came apart. the dealership replaced the right inner and outer tie rod. the broken part of the rod did not show any signs of rust/corrosion or lack of lubricant. view

2005-05-17 Lincoln Park, MI

Dt: hydraulic brakes problem 09/04 brake pedal is very stiff at low speeds. this causes extended stopping distance. a mechanic friend states it is the speed sensor in the anti-lock brake system. no warning. happens in any conditions. intermittent, happens under normal braking conditions. permanent. can't depress, the consumer must pump the brakes when attempting to stop at lows speeds. the brakes have serviced regularly as well as the vehicle. view

2005-05-17 Green Brier, TN

Dt consumer stated the power steering hose is crossing over the water line and the clamps leading to the radiator. he states this could cause loss of steering control and the vehicle has been repaired. view

2005-06-27 Tucker, GA

When i bought this car it had a spare tire on it, which had a hole in it that i was not informed of. the electrical things inside the car do not work, such as the windows, a/c and radio buttons. the a/c and radio cut on and off by themselves. the windsheid wipers are somehow connected to the starter so everytime i start the car thw wipers come on and stay on for about 10 seconds. also, i had the car diagnosed by a mechanic and he says that this car has been sitting under water. view

2005-06-27 Norman, AR

Dt: the consumer stated the air bag inadvertently deployed. the consumer was injured. view

2005-06-27 Plymouth, MA

I have had 5 ford vehicles that one of the spark plugs has blown through the head of each vehicle. 1 f-150,2 f-250, 2 expeditions, no warning in advance it just makes a loud bang and your disabled. $ 3,800 to fix each one. i really need to know if anything can be done because i have 6 more vehicles that this could happen to. please respond. view

2005-05-17 Phoenix, AZ

My 2000 chevy s10 4x4 (purchased from courtesy chevrolet, phoenix, az) broke down on 8/12/03 due to the transmission slipping out of gear and making a grinding noise between reverse & park when i stopped. the truck would not go into drive, and i had to be towed to the nearest dealer (gateway chevrolet in avondale, az) approx. 65 miles away. after the truck was checked out the next day, the service advisor called to say there was nothing wrong with the truck and that it shifted into all gears and ran normal. (note: there were 82,278 miles on the truck at that time and i had the 100,000 mile extended warranty). on several other occasions before and after this event, i experienced a sudden revving up of the engine, which stopped after several rapid depressions of the accelerator. on 4/11/05, while on vacation in california, the exact problem occured again, except this time, after being towed again to the nearest dealer (coalinga motors, inc., coalinga, ca), it was found the transmission was in need of replacement, as well as the shift forks in the transfer case. view

2005-05-17 Phoenix, AZ

My 2000 chevy s10 4x4 (purchased from courtesy chevrolet, phoenix, az) broke down on 8/12/03 due to the transmission slipping out of gear and making a grinding noise between reverse & park when i stopped. the truck would not go into drive, and i had to be towed to the nearest dealer (gateway chevrolet in avondale, az) approx. 65 miles away. after the truck was checked out the next day, the service advisor called to say there was nothing wrong with the truck and that it shifted into all gears and ran normal. (note: there were 82,278 miles on the truck at that time and i had the 100,000 mile extended warranty). on several other occasions before and after this event, i experienced a sudden revving up of the engine, which stopped after several rapid depressions of the accelerator. on 4/11/05, while on vacation in california, the exact problem occured again, except this time, after being towed again to the nearest dealer (coalinga motors, inc., coalinga, ca), it was found the transmission was in need of replacement, as well as the shift forks in the transfer case. view

2005-06-27 Monmouth, OR

Dt: consumer was almost involved in an accident, swerved ,and slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting the other vehicle. when consumer turned to check on child after near accident he found that the harness that held the child in the child safety seat was not buckled. consumer was traveling on highway at highway speeds, and child safety seat was rear facing child seat. it was convertible. child safety seat was located in rear middle seat of 2001, honda, civic. view

2005-06-27 Monmouth, OR

Dt: consumer was almost involved in an accident, swerved ,and slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting the other vehicle. when consumer turned to check on child after near accident he found that the harness that held the child in the child safety seat was not buckled. consumer was traveling on highway at highway speeds, and child safety seat was rear facing child seat. it was convertible. child safety seat was located in rear middle seat of 2001, honda, civic. view

1996-05-23 Realto, CA

Abs warning light comes on every two to three months, have to replace pads each time. view

2005-06-27 Fort Myers, FL

My 2004 dodge ram was in the driveway and had not been used for at least 24 hours. an electrical fire started under the hood on the drivers side and totaled the truck. the fire also damaged the driveway and surounding area. view

2005-06-27 Muncie, IN

Honda rebel: 2004 does not shift to neutral while engine is running view

2005-06-27 Greer, SC

Tread seperated from tire, causing damage to the fender , step, and mirror of vehicle. was travling at 58 to 59 mph when seperation occures. called for service and tire was removed and replaced by spare. the speed limit at the location where incident occured is 70 mph. happy i wasn't travling that fast view

2005-06-27 Greer, SC

Tread seperated from tire, causing damage to the fender , step, and mirror of vehicle. was travling at 58 to 59 mph when seperation occures. called for service and tire was removed and replaced by spare. the speed limit at the location where incident occured is 70 mph. happy i wasn't travling that fast view

2005-06-27 Omaha, NE

I have a 2003 caravan and a 2004 ram and have had ongoing issues with my brakes. i beleive that the factory must have used faulty rotors. last august, to my amazement i had to have the rotors turned when the dealer put new pads on my caravan (26,000 miles). i begrudgingly paid over 200 dollars for this. 9 months later the brakes and steering wheel are pulsing again and the dealer is telling me the rotors must be turned again even though the pads are fine. i expected that the dealer would take care of this since they were just serviced 9 months ago but they said i was 200 miles over the limit. i also had the same issue with my ram and even though i had more than 50% of my pads left i had warped rotors and had to pay the dealer to have them turned. i spoke with the service manager at lithia dodge in omaha, previously jims dodge, and he had the audacity to tell me if i replace the rotors the new ones will be guaranteed for life not to warp! why would you guarantee the aftermarket rotors but not the rotors from the factory??! view

2005-05-17 North Salem, NY

Dt: the consumer's car caught on fire. prior to the fire there was an electrical system recall (04v1233000) which could result in a fire, this recall was complete prior to the fire. while driving the car it started to smoke heavily and smoke came through the vents. the consumer saw fire in the vents on the drivers side. the consumer pulled of the road and stopped the car and call 911. there were no warning lights or prior warning to this fire. insurance company is investigating and do not have the report. coolant bottle leaked, third brake light bulb blew out. view

2005-05-17 Atascadero, CA

Consumer stated: the serpentine belt went out twice and the pulley system had been replaced before the alternator went out, the abs light was on, then a warning light came on there were no brakes left, however, the car was still running. ford said it was normal for the brake to go out when alternator went out. view

2005-05-17 Atascadero, CA

Consumer stated: the serpentine belt went out twice and the pulley system had been replaced before the alternator went out, the abs light was on, then a warning light came on there were no brakes left, however, the car was still running. ford said it was normal for the brake to go out when alternator went out. view

2005-05-17 Fredericksburg, VA

Dt consumer stated while his wife was driving, the vehicle completely stalled. there were no brakes, the consumer could not get the vehicle out of gear, and she could not activate any safety items on the vehicle. the vehicle had a relay sensor replaced by a local service dealer, they stated they didn't know what was wrong with the vehicle. view

2005-06-27 Omaha, NE

I have a 2003 caravan and a 2004 ram and have had ongoing issues with my brakes. i beleive that the factory must have used faulty rotors. last august, to my amazement i had to have the rotors turned when the dealer put new pads on my caravan (26,000 miles). i begrudgingly paid over 200 dollars for this. 9 months later the brakes and steering wheel are pulsing again and the dealer is telling me the rotors must be turned again even though the pads are fine. i expected that the dealer would take care of this since they were just serviced 9 months ago but they said i was 200 miles over the limit. i also had the same issue with my ram and even though i had more than 50% of my pads left i had warped rotors and had to pay the dealer to have them turned. i spoke with the service manager at lithia dodge in omaha, previously jims dodge, and he had the audacity to tell me if i replace the rotors the new ones will be guaranteed for life not to warp! why would you guarantee the aftermarket rotors but not the rotors from the factory??! view

1996-05-23 Portland, ME

Each side of the css shield is cracked on model# 02-014 manuf. date 3/20/95. view

2005-06-27 Avon, CT

1. truck primarily used as a passenger vehicle. only infrequent use truly as a truck. 2. while carrying a moderate load on the highway, a grating noise was heard from the driver's side spring. the lower long leaf (2 leaf + helper) had broken off forward of the differential and dislodged itself from the assembly such that it was rubbing against gas tank seam. upon further investigation, i discovered that the passenger side rear leaf spring was also broken but only slightly dislodged. both had been broken for an undetermined amount of time since the broken ends were well rusted. 3. was approx. 200 miles from home and fortunately had a hammer to free the broken spring from the tank. stopped every 30 miles to check it. the problem is not yet corrected and still installed on vehicle. this could have potentially caused a fire if the tank was ruptured. toyota was called to see if there were any recalls on this issue. they took my vin number and said that there was a recall but my particular vin was not part of the recall. in trying to obtain used parts from auto recyclers, more than one has stated that they have had quite a few inquiries for used springs for tacomas. and after searching the nhtsa database, i believe that the problem is more widespread than is reported to toyota or the nhtsa. view

2005-06-27 Nashville, TN

Dt: consumer states that her 4 month old fell out of the car seat twice. the straps were not staying hooked in the back which allowed the child to fall out. view

2005-06-27 New Brunswick, NJ

2002 altima with 54 thousand miles on it just died today with a battery light and the emergency brake light on the dash. dealer is acting like they dont cover this...but i bought the car in february 2003....this is still a new car and i take excellent care of it! view

2005-05-17 Toledo, OH

Dt consumer stated when the brakes are pressed the abs goes off at about 5 mph. consumer stated that the brakes have been replaced. this did not fix the problem. the service dealer did not inform the consumer why the abs was doing this. contact states when going around a curve the steering collapsed, after the wheels are straightened the steering is normal. the service dealer states they can't find what is wrong with the steering. view

2005-05-17 Hollywood, CA

Consumer stated: the seal was completey gone in front of the differental. no lights came on. it was making a grinding noise like rocks were in the wheel. view

2005-05-17 Rocky Point, NY

Inside rearview mirror intrudes on my line of sight through the front windshield, blocking view of cars and pedestrians approaching at that angle of sight. view

2005-05-17 Kettering, OH

2001 isuzu rodeo bad fule sending unit. gas gauge and check engine light goes whacko ! this is a common online complaint and problem. isuzu must be focred to recall for this problem. view

2005-05-17 Baltimore, MD

Dt: the consumer owns a 2004 toyota prius. he says that he is having problems with the vehicle because it will shut off while in traffic. also the park mechanism will disengaged and the lock button does not unlock the doors as specified in the owners manual. also the start button does not consistently start the vehicle properly. the vehicle experienced: inoperative brake light, the fuel door spring was replaced, dome light remained on, engine would disengage, lights would remain lit after the vehicle was started, vehicle would not move until the vehicle was shut off and restarted to get the brake light to go out, rattling as if it were going to stall, the alarm sounded on one occasion when the door was opened, fuel door spring malfunctioned and fuel door would not open. the technicians were unable to verify the door lock malfunction. the consumer would like the vehicle replaced with a 2005 model equipped as detailed on the original invoice including aftermarket items paid for. view

2005-06-27 Vancouver, WA

While on vacation june 17,2005 in oregon we had about an 18 in. piece of the tread separate from the tire resulting in a blowout on the right inside duel.we were driving our 2000 23 j chateau motorhome towing a jeep liberty.followed by our friends in another rig we were traveling north on highway 97 about a mile north of gilcrist oregon. the temp.was about 54 degrees and overcast.we were able to safely get off the two lane highway on to the shoulder.after un-hooking our tow vehicle with the help of an highway patrolman who stopped traffic we turned around and limped back to a gilchrist sevice station and had our spare installed. after returning home in vancouver wa. i took the damaged tire to a local firestone tire and sevice center.the person i delt with told me i would have to leave the tire so someone else could look at the tire to determin what would be done. after 4 days of waiting i was told that nothing would be done because they felt that it was caused by the tire being under inflated and it got hot.(b s) i then took the tire to an another (not firestone) tire dealer and he told me that that was possible but he didn't think that was the case. these tires have only 13,000 miles on them . the tires are the firestone steeltex lt 225/75r-16 m/t load range e . i will now have to buy all 7 new tires at a cost of about $ 1,150.00 because i wouldn't feel safe driving on these tires as they are starting to crack on the side walls. view

2005-06-27 Vancouver, WA

While on vacation june 17,2005 in oregon we had about an 18 in. piece of the tread separate from the tire resulting in a blowout on the right inside duel.we were driving our 2000 23 j chateau motorhome towing a jeep liberty.followed by our friends in another rig we were traveling north on highway 97 about a mile north of gilcrist oregon. the temp.was about 54 degrees and overcast.we were able to safely get off the two lane highway on to the shoulder.after un-hooking our tow vehicle with the help of an highway patrolman who stopped traffic we turned around and limped back to a gilchrist sevice station and had our spare installed. after returning home in vancouver wa. i took the damaged tire to a local firestone tire and sevice center.the person i delt with told me i would have to leave the tire so someone else could look at the tire to determin what would be done. after 4 days of waiting i was told that nothing would be done because they felt that it was caused by the tire being under inflated and it got hot.(b s) i then took the tire to an another (not firestone) tire dealer and he told me that that was possible but he didn't think that was the case. these tires have only 13,000 miles on them . the tires are the firestone steeltex lt 225/75r-16 m/t load range e . i will now have to buy all 7 new tires at a cost of about $ 1,150.00 because i wouldn't feel safe driving on these tires as they are starting to crack on the side walls. view

1996-05-23 Whitesville, WV

While turning on vehicle, air bag deployed with out any reason.please describe. view

2005-05-18 Shomakersville, PA

Erratic stopping and squealing noise was noticed on may 17, 2005. upon inspection, i found my rear break rotors on my 2002 chevy silverado 2500hd (39,000 mi.) to be extremely deteriorated. the metal is actually flaking off on the face of the rotors. the pads still have approx. 2/3 thickness remaining. i have not yet contacted the dealer, but from other complaints i've read, it looks like my dime to fix the problem. view

2005-05-17 Pasadena, CA

While coming down a steep mountain coasting, the vehicle electrical system showed a failure and i was able to resume after a tech told me to shut it down and restart. additionally , when in stalled slow traffic the battery seemed to drain excessively on only one occasion. neither of these events has recurred. view

2005-06-27 Trussville, AL

Dt: purchased a new vehicle that had an odd smell, but soon became overpowered with its strong odor. consumer's wife eyes watered from the smell and her throat burned. took vehicle to dealer for who tried to remedy the problem by placing odor eaters inside of the trunk from where the smell was strongest. the odor was stronger when vehicle was outside in heat or hot weather. consumer was concerned that this may be toxic. the problem was ongoing. contacted gm , but they did not answer the concerns. vehicle continued to smell of odors. front passenger side seat was squeaking with side to side motion. front seat adjuster assembly replaced. view

2005-05-18 Clinton Township, MI

Replaced both wheel hubs on front of 2001 silverado 2500 hd (at 39000 miles) due to anti lock brakes not working properly. i spent 900.00 on this repair because i was going on vacation and pulling a fifth wheel camper. the repair tech said this is not a common problem...i now wonder view

2005-05-18 Orient, OH

Steering/stability. while driving at 55 mph lost control of truck and resulted in accident. truck went into flat spin then rolled view

2005-05-18 Orient, OH

Steering/stability. while driving at 55 mph lost control of truck and resulted in accident. truck went into flat spin then rolled view

2005-06-27 Margate, FL

The rear tail lights on my chevrolet malibu are about to burn i can smell a bakalite smell when i open the trunk. i have been going to maroone chevy in pembroke pines saw the service rep ( mandy ramos ) complainng to him since 2000 and he said that there was no recalls on the lights. ifound out that general motors filed a confidentiality report and that way gm did not repair the lights. i disabled person and when i bought the car i knew that it had to last a long time. now i am fearful of it catching on fire. it cost me $ 25,000.00 to buy and gm has the nerve to keep ontelling me for the past 5 years that there is nothing that can be done. it could have been done back in 2000 when they requested the confidentiality agreement being approved, they knew that they had this problem. the report is ea00010 i found this out today online. the cost of the pair of lights is $ 500.00. tell me where i can get this kind of money on disability. the government is good at hiding things. maybe they can find out how i can come up with the money before i get burned alive as i am disabled. view

2005-06-27 Phoenix, AZ

I purchased a brand new 2004 kia optima and paid in full. i purchased for the 10 yr warranty and extended warranty i bought. the a/c has always overheated , car seats in the locked positionmoving while driving out of their position, locks malfunctioning when no one is touching them, transmission jumping. various other problems. the big bell road kia in phoenix, located at 2121 east bell road, view

2005-05-18 York, SC

Dt: without warning the passenger's side air bag deployed. she was just driving at normal speed and in clear weather. dealer and manufacturer said that the car was too old, and they will not do anything about it. view

2005-05-18 Baltimore, MD

Dt: bad odor comes out of the vents when heater or air conditioner is running. smells like antifreeze, and another unidentifiable smell. view

1996-05-23 Scottdales, PA

Presence of oddr fumes, suspected to be coming from ignition switch. view

2005-06-27 Wayne, MI

Brake system - vehicle keeps displaying warining message "service electronic braking system". dealership has tried to fix this message on four attempts. parts have been replaced along wth updates to the calibration by chrysler all to no solution. problem usually returns less than a day or two after receiving vehicle from dealership. dealer noted one other customer is having the same problem, chrysler is trying different methods on each vehicle top correct the problem....ie. they are not sure why it is happening and are basically throwing darts hoping to cure the problem. view

2005-05-18 West Lafayette, IN

Consumer experiencing problems with tire equipment on the 1993 fleetwood american eagle.....the manufacturer has offered a 50% reduction for replacement tires, but was afraid that eventually we will blow a front tire and have an accident. consumer claimed that only rear tires have failed because he put 2 new tires on the front because the old ones had weather cracks. view

2005-06-28 Framingham, MA

Dt: contact states while driving both air bags deployed without an impact. vehicle was towed to a towing yard. the service dealer and the manufacturer have been informed that the air bags deployed without an impact. view

2005-06-28 Nottingham, MD

About 1 year ago my husband and i were driving when our 99 chevy tahoe lost all power. we had the vehicle towed to the nearest mechanic who stated that a fuse was blown (20 ecm-b fuse). he did not know why and stated that it was uncommon for this particular fuse to blow. we had the fuse replaced and did not have another problem until june 26, 2005. again, i was driving when the vehicle unexpectedly lost power on a major highway. the vehicle would not restart. i replaced the 20 ecm-b fuse. the vehicle restarted and i drove for about a mile when the vehicle lost power once again. i again replaced the fuse, turned off all the power in the cab (no radio, no a/c) and was able to drive the next 5 miles to my home without incident. view

2005-06-28 Cypress, TX

(1) vehicle failed safety inspection (2) emergency brake is non-operable (3) rotors and brake shoes replaced at repair shop view

2005-06-28 Calumet, OK

Contact states vehicle was traveling down a dirt road and the passenger side air bag deployed. he took vehicle to a dealer. the dealer claimed that the air bag repair would not be covered under warranty. the consumer contacted the manufacturer but they provided no assistance. view

2005-05-23 Trumansburg, NY

Dt: consumer states: has problems with the rims that are chrome plated and deteriorating. also, the valve stems are deteriorating. goodyear claims gm is having an issue with chrome plated rims. it is causing the valve stems just to malfunction. dealer has done one rim replacement under warranty, said it was a courtesy . stems were leaking from corrosion of rim after rim replacement. goodyear 59tbswas touring 205/55r16 89t. view

2005-05-23 Trumansburg, NY

Dt: consumer states: has problems with the rims that are chrome plated and deteriorating. also, the valve stems are deteriorating. goodyear claims gm is having an issue with chrome plated rims. it is causing the valve stems just to malfunction. dealer has done one rim replacement under warranty, said it was a courtesy . stems were leaking from corrosion of rim after rim replacement. goodyear 59tbswas touring 205/55r16 89t. view

2005-05-23 Garrett, PA

Dt: without warning caller hears a noise ,and at the same time, the bell sounds , and the dash lights come on. the lights that come on are the anti lock brake lights. the track off light, and the service engine light. for only a few seconds the brakes will not work. has had wheel bearings replaced in the front, and is about to get it done again. view

2005-06-30 Overland Park, KS

Volvo dealer-serviced 2000 volvo v70xc with @60k miles occasionally refused to start. dealership flashes chips. 6 months later, at 67k, eletronic throttle system warning light illuminates repeatedly during 1500 mile journey causing volvo to surge & vary speed continuously. problem reoccurs occassionally during next week before volvo v70xc can be dealer serviced - planned trip cancelled due to questionable status of volvo reliability. volvo dealer service department admits eventually engine would just quit stranding occupant. since out-of-warranty, owner pays $1200 replacement of faulty electronic throttle module. owner obtains old part but no longer trusts volvo with wife & child as replacement throttle body same with no better guarantee against failure. view

1995-09-14 Desoto, MO

The driver's side airbag deployed at 12:00 (frontal) collision at 30 mph, airbag failed to inflate. tt consumer was injured in accident. view

2005-06-30 Richardson, TX

Our 2000 honda odyssey is on its fourth set of bulbs for the high-mount stop lamp fixture. i notice an unusual number of odyssey minivans with these lights out. i think the fixture may be defective or poorly designed. view

2005-06-30 Winnfield, LA

I notice the parking brake losing is capacity to brake properly. i was minor at first the one day it just quite working properly. i wasn't aware of a recall on it at the time. i took it into a dick keffer in charlotte. they say there is nothing wrong with the parking break. i've also talked to gmc about this. gmc says there is a recall on my truck but wouldn't fix it because the dealer says there's nothing wrong. i do know there is something wrong. my truck is a 2004 gmc sierra crew cab long box. view

2005-06-30 Dierks, AR

Dt: consumer has an evenflo child safety seat. the child safety seat is also a carrier, the handle used to carry the seat broke on both sides where it connects to the seat. consumer does not know how handle broke. view

2005-05-23 Toledo, OH

Dt: consumer states: the upper and lower ball joints on the front end on both sides are completely gone. vehicle shakes and rattles uncontrollably. bought used a year and half ago, also, the u joints were replaced 2 weeks after purchase. have to have both hands on the wheel to control. talked to chrysler , and they recognized there was a problem, and will pay for upper ball joints, consumer will hav eto pay for lower joints and labor. view

2005-06-30 Milton, MA

The instructions sticker on the side of the britax marathon reversible child seat clearly states "the american academy of pediatrics recommends forward facing until at least 1 year of age and 20 pounds." this is clearly wrong!!!! babies should be backwards facing until 1 year of age. if buyers use this as a guide, they are putting their child in danger!!! view

2005-05-23 White Salmon, WA

Today stalled again while turning into intersection. failure of power steering and brakes almost caused accident. 6th time in last 2 months. dealer flashed computer 2x and replaced map sensor per damler chrysler engineers. still not fixed. view

2005-05-23 Gordon, GA

1998 ford f-150 caught fire in the engine compartment area and burnt the front end of truck from the cab area forward. view

2005-05-23 Sherman Oaks, CA

In august 2001, i purchased a brand new mazda 626. in may 2003, i started to experience major problems with the car. at 23,000 miles, the following had to be replaced: transmission assembly, thermostat and radiator sub-tank. at 31,000 miles, my car was in the shop for 11 days in order to replace the following: mass air flow sensor, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, valve idle air control, thermostat gasket and the throttle body gasket. now at 48,000 miles, i returned from a trip, got in my car and started driving. after a couple of minutes, i noticed that the thermostat was really hot, then the engine light came on and immediately the car died and started smoking (left my husband and myself stranded on the 405 fwy at midnight). i was told i need a new engine (engine long block, all water hoses, radiator, knock sensor, gasket set and spark plugs). the cost: $8400. they offered to reduce the cost to $5200, however i don't see how this is helpful for the car is probably worth less than that and even if they did replace the parts i have no doubt that they would just start falling apart again. i drive my car less than 10 miles a day, so i definitely do not think that all this damage is from normal wear and tear, rather i believe that mazda is making inferior parts. view

2005-06-30 Clinton Township, MI

Dt: 2001 ford taurus is having problems starting, also having problems with stalling . the vehicle will start back up, but the consumer has to shake and turn the steering wheel. this has been a problem for over a year. consumer has taken the car to the dealership, but the dealership can not find cause of the problem. the problem is intermittent. that is why the dealership can not seem to find the problem. the car has been in the shop 3 times. first time the starter was changed. the problem still exists. the consumer has not contacted ford motors. the dealership has told the consumer to bring back the car so they can examine the vehicle again. slow speeds and turning are when the vehicle is stalling out. the consumer does not think that the motor is the problem, that is an electrical problem. view

2005-06-30 Birmingham, AL

I own a 2003 envoy sle. we have had repeated problems with this vehicle vibrating and making engine noise. i have taken the vehicle to two different service departments (repeated times). one finally recognized that the noise existed. after they drove two other envoys they determined that the noise was inherent to the vehicle. the sound is like a bubbling metallic sound that cannot be good for the vehicle. nothing has been done to correct the failure, i have been told to live with it. view

1995-09-14 Martin, GA

Child safety seat, model no 690, date mfr. june 93, plastic broke that holds the bar, can not move the bar. view

2005-06-30 Palm Bay, FL

Dt: consumer states the driver and passenger seat belts ride up high; half is on the collar bone, and the other half rests on the soft part of consumers neck. the consumer is 5 feet 11 inches tall. his wife hasn't driven the car yet. the dealer says there is nothing they can do. the consumer called gm and they said they could do nothing. view

2005-05-23 Waterbury, CT

I have experienced "clutch shudder" on my 2002 wrx. the dealerships i have taken the car to (3) said they could not reproduce the problem so have left it unaddressed. the car shakes violently like it was being jackhammered when first driven. no dealer will repair it under the tsb that was issued by subaru. view

2005-05-23 Overland Park, KS

Continous failures in the electronic stability program (eps) that causes periodic braking during normal driving conditions. failure causes car to pull in the direction of braking wheel, often causing the car to enter other lanes of traffic. at this point, only the electronic sensor has been replaced, which has not corrected problem. view

2005-06-28 Dandridge, TN

Dt: while going 10-20 mph vehicle sudden ly accelerated in the driveway and hit a parked car. vehicle was in drive, and then experienced sudden acceleration. there were black tire marks from the rear wheels from where the car accelerated. then. the vehicle hit the other parked family vehicle. the other vehicle was knocked about 30 feet. there were no reported injuries. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. consume rhas pictures of the accident., but no police report. dealership has not been contacted. manufacturer had been contacted, but consumer received no response. view

2005-05-17 Bklyn, NY

In september of 2003 my brother the orginal owner of the 1998 dodge stratus sold me the car. and then right after he died. he purchased the car 6 months before he died in march 03. when i received the car i took it to the shop to get an oil change and the transmiison fliud changed. when i did this the oil man told me that i had no oil or transmisson fluid to change it had all leaked out. the oil man told me to get to a machanic as soon as i could. i took the car to get it fixed and the amco transmisson place chaged over 1,000.00 dollars to have it repaired. i see that it was 3 recalls on this car and one had to do with the power train, automatic transmisson/level and linkage. i called dodge at the number provided and they told me that the warranty was up and that if i had aready paid to get these thing fixed it would not be refundable.the transmisson fliud had all leaked out that i had to almost redo the hold engine. i donot have the old parts but i do have the receipt of repairs done. view

2005-05-17 Pitman, NJ

July 2004 windshield started to separate from frame in my 2000 southwind motor home. also the right front leaf spring lost tension. the window was reset twice and after the third time it broke wheh leveling the motor home. the right front spring had bushings added to bring it up to level view

2005-05-17 Pitman, NJ

July 2004 windshield started to separate from frame in my 2000 southwind motor home. also the right front leaf spring lost tension. the window was reset twice and after the third time it broke wheh leveling the motor home. the right front spring had bushings added to bring it up to level view

2005-05-17 Johnson City, TN

Six to seven inch crack appeared in dashpad on left side of passenger airbag. appears that airbag could deploy or perhaps malfunction in the event of a frontal crash. view

2005-06-27 Bee, VA

Dt: 2004, ford, ranger xlt, front brakes on driver's side are grabbing. the vehicle has been in repair shop twice. consumer can mash the brakes down, and hears a grinding sound. dealership has looked at the truck, and they could not find any problems. when the weather is cool the brakes feel like they are freezing up. also, has been inspected by the dealership, who still could not find the cause of the problem. in addition, the front seal on the transmission was defective. the truck was having problems with the seal when it was taken to dealer for brake problems. the owner told the dealership to fix what ever necessary, and the seal was not fixed. the vehicle has 40,000 miles. view

2005-06-27 Waupaca, WI

Dt: tires less than two years old, and one tire was defective. that was replaced. last week two tires blew out that had less than 6,000 miles on them. the tires were on the 5th wheel camper. mission tires. they did not look like they wore out, the tread was good. the tires could not handle heat and the load when the tires blew out. the manufacturer was mission, and this was a keystone camper. these were the original tires that came on the trailer. consumer talked to keystone trailers, and they were not going to do anything about it. consumer felt that if he spends more money and moved up a different size tire the camper should be okay. both tires disintegrated and there was nothing left of either tire. listed manufacturer as unknown, these were made by mission. the first one was on the passenger's side front axle, and the second one was on the driver's side rear axle. . the speed was 65 mph when the blow out occurred. view

1995-09-14 Damascus, MD

Consumer was in an accident hit from the rear the driver side seat frame broke seat reclined backwards. view

2005-06-27 Janesville, WI

Dt: 1996 oldsmobile aurora. tail lights/ headlights, and inside lights will not come on, the only lights working are the day time running lights. also, air conditioner blows hot air, and the door ajar indicator stays on even if the keys are not in the ignition when the doors are opened, the problem with the lights not working is included in a recall, but the manufacturer says that consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. view

2005-06-27 Janesville, WI

Dt: 1996 oldsmobile aurora. tail lights/ headlights, and inside lights will not come on, the only lights working are the day time running lights. also, air conditioner blows hot air, and the door ajar indicator stays on even if the keys are not in the ignition when the doors are opened, the problem with the lights not working is included in a recall, but the manufacturer says that consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. view

2005-06-27 Janesville, WI

Dt: 1996 oldsmobile aurora. tail lights/ headlights, and inside lights will not come on, the only lights working are the day time running lights. also, air conditioner blows hot air, and the door ajar indicator stays on even if the keys are not in the ignition when the doors are opened, the problem with the lights not working is included in a recall, but the manufacturer says that consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. view

2005-06-27 Cape May, NJ

Dt: caller said automatic sliding door was defective. caller had it fixed twice already, and has an appointment for a third time. the cable broke, and she was waiting for the part. the bell that signaled door ajar sounded constantly. also, the motor for the sliding door was replaced twice, and currently was waiting for another one. this will be the third motor in three months. view

2005-06-27 Cape May, NJ

Dt: caller said automatic sliding door was defective. caller had it fixed twice already, and has an appointment for a third time. the cable broke, and she was waiting for the part. the bell that signaled door ajar sounded constantly. also, the motor for the sliding door was replaced twice, and currently was waiting for another one. this will be the third motor in three months. view

2005-05-17 Veradale, WA

Turn signal (multi-function) switch started staying on and flasher kept clicking after switch was turned off. switch then started to function without driver activation. when smoke started to come out around the hazard button i called the chevrolet dealer where we purchased the vehicle. vehicle milege is 83076. dealer advised calling gm customer service. secured service request number 1-327411227. i had vehicle towed to dealership. repair was made next day. cost $680.99. paid by credit card. have secured information that a recall was issued for this problem, however gm says this vehicle vin number is not included in recall. history on this vehicle: 06/23/00 9891 miles ac compressor failed 12/19/00 17149 miles power steering pump shaft broke 06/09/01 25227 miles battery shorted out 08/16/03 59362 miles fuel guage stopped working 01/17/05 78571 miles light switch broke off 04/12/05 83076 miles multi function switch malfunctioned these are all items which should expect a much longer life span than occurred. in fact, i was told by the service dept that the steering shaft is a frequent problem. the multi-function switch, which is my present complaint is the same switch which is under recall, however they say my vin number is not effected. this is the same problem which effected the recall. the problem is in the switch, not the vehicle. whats the difference, which vin the vehicle carries? view

2005-06-27 Easton, MD

Dt: while driving under normal dry conditions on straight road vehicle drifted to left side of the highway ,attempted to gain control, went to right of highway, felt like play in the steering wheel. corrected to the right, and it over corrected. couldn't get the vehicle to go straight. insurance inspected it, and they said they were unable to inspect the steering. toyota said they couldn't find a mechanical defect. consumer lost control of vehicle and went into the ditch. consumer's vehicle became airborne, landed on it's side in a cornfield, and was determined a total loss. consumer was then taken and admitted to the hospital with injuries such as a broken sternum, foot, finger, multiple cuts and contusions. view

2005-06-27 Johnson, NE

While driving and going around corners the steering veers to one side or another suddenly. there is also strange noises coming from the front end when going over bumps. if this happens at a high speed i may not be able to control it and something serious could happen. this seems related to other 1997 gm rack and pinion failures that i have researched. will have the rack and pinion replaced. view

2005-06-27 Deforest, WI

Dt: 2004 toyota solara, vehicle will stall in the middle of traffic. vehicle stalled while driving 25 mph, 55 mph, 65 mph, and other speeds. when the vehicle stalled it did not start again, the only part of the vehicle that worked was the radio. consumer has taken the vehicle in to dealer many times, and dealer stated that they could not duplicate the problem. consumer had taken vehicle to multiple dealers. the dealers had not been able to fix the problem. told consumer that the vehicle had this problem before the consumer purchased it, consumer was not informed of this until after he purchased vehicle . view

2005-06-27 Elberta, AL

Dt: the consumer owns a 2004 damon intruder 350. the inner rear goodyear tire blewout at 3200 miles. the consumer is afraid to drive the vehicle because the other tires may be defective as well. goodyear, g670rv, 245/70r19.5. there was a damaged places inside the tire. the tire is available for inspection. view

1996-06-28 Mathews, AL

Brakes squeak. view

1995-09-14 Dexter, ME

Experience seat back failure, when leaning back the seat falls back. view

2005-06-27 Elberta, AL

Dt: the consumer owns a 2004 damon intruder 350. the inner rear goodyear tire blewout at 3200 miles. the consumer is afraid to drive the vehicle because the other tires may be defective as well. goodyear, g670rv, 245/70r19.5. there was a damaged places inside the tire. the tire is available for inspection. view

2005-05-17 Haysville, KS

2005 winnebago journey caught on fire in the dashboard. the fire had possibly originated in the a/c and or heating motor fan and melted the dash. view

2005-05-17 Omaha, NE

2004 chevrolet impala experiencing problems with the windshield and dashboard glare. (solar ray windshield) this problem completely distorted the consumers vision in some instances. view

2005-05-17 Orchard Park, NY

Dt: srs indicator light is on and according to the dealer it was an error cod15-3. they told the consumer that it was caused by cell phone or electrical interference. there was a tsb which applied to error code 15-3. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they reset the sensor switch, this happened again the next morning. do not know status of the airbag systems is not. the consumer did not feel that a cell phone could cause this type of interference. view

2005-05-17 Lee's Summit, MO

Dt: the consumer says that on oct. 21 2004 he took his vehicle in for a safety recall to be taken care of. the campaign number is 2004050014-sbs. the recall was regarding the hydraulic control unit. the line from the brake fluid looks as though it has been cut and it looked like electrical tape had been placed around it were the cut was located. he talked to mercedes and they have not gotten back with him yet. he has also replaced the instrument unit which controls all the lights. view

2005-06-27 Blanchester, OH

Dt: handle on inside of driver's side fell off. while caller was trying to get into truck the handle came off, and the caller fell out onto the black top. caller was hurt and bruised, and experienced a lot of discomfort. manufacturer was not willing to offer any help. dealer was going to replace the handle and the holder on the door. view

2005-06-27 Valley Center, CA

My wife was driving our 2002 acura mdx about 35-40 mph when the car locked up like the brakes were slammed on. car was immobile and could not be pushed off the roadway until the arrival of a tow truck. dealer now has the car and says it was transmission failure. symtoms are the same as discribed as failures in a recall of this vehicle. recall work was done about 5000 miles ago in which an oiling device was installed to correct the problem. failure occured anyway after the correction. my contention is that the required inspection of the gears was not performed correctly and the "fix" was performed instead. the dealer says i may be liable for 4500 dollars to replace the defective transmission because it has 101000 miles on it and they only warrenty it to 100000. if the problem was recognized at 96000 when the recall work was done, i wouldn't be in this predicament- thanks view

2005-05-17 Centreville, VA

Engine stalled while driving on highway. could not restart. took vehicle to dealer (still under warranty), who stated that the alternator failed causing the battery to fail. dealer replaced alternator and battery. view

2005-06-27 Charlotte, NC

2005 honda pilot ex with less than 500 miles on it.. ~90% brake failure on vehicle on two occasions... 06/15/2005 and 06/24/2005. taking to honda of concord (concord nc) to be reviewed... may or may not repair depending on if they can "duplicate" the problem but are aware of some cases of the master cylinder going completely out for a "moment". alerting you all in case this happens to others and to have on record. view

2005-05-17 Commerce, TX

Ignition switch has seized three times each time replaced by dealerships. never warrantied. please not the quantity of these failures. due to the pats system, most mechanics will not touch it. view

1995-09-14 Roseville, CA

Abs system failure, loss of braking ability. view

2005-05-17 Shelby Twp., MI

The vehicle died while driving almost causing a crash. this was due to a short in the charging system. the dealer infromed me that they have many of these failures. the manufacturer is not will to stand behing the vehicle. view

2005-06-27 Sacramento, CA

I just bought a scion tc a month ago and was surprised by the paint dings caused by rocks. this in itself is not a surprise, but there is only one layer of paint between the top of the car and the primer. i have called scion support and have filed a complaint with them too. the dealership was of no help saying the rock dings are normal (i know that) and didn't mention anything of the quality of the paint, defect in the paint, or defect in the painting process. any type of help would be appreciated to actually see if this is a problem. view

2005-06-27 Glendale, AZ

Fuel pump failed while driving on interstate freeway causing engine to shut down. there was no warning, no 'service engine light', no fuel odors. car had a full tank of gas, was driving at normal speed (75mph) on freeway when all engine power was lost. car was towed to chevrolet dealer and repaired. this is the second fuel pump for this vehicle, the original fuel pump was replaced in february 2004. note that there is a recall on the fuel pump, issued this year, but no date when the repair will be made. view

2005-06-27 St. Albans, NY

The feul gauge began malfunctioning and i took the vechile to country lincoln mercury west (676 west merrick road valley stream, ny 11580 phone: (516) 285-0505 fax: (516) 285-5565 ). the problem was fixed, there was a ssm on the fuel gauge. i then noticed a strong smell of gasoline every time i came out of the vechile. within a week the check engine light came on. i returned the vichele to the same dealer on june 21, 2005 only to find out the gas tank was not sealing properely. i am being told ford don't have any gas tank available until the third week in july 2005. view

2005-05-17 Defince, OH

Consumer states the suspension on the front end passengers side failed. the tie rod end broke and the wheels were uncontrollable. when this incident occurred there weren't any lights or warnings. the vehicle was serviced 800 miles ago and there was no indication of a future problem. the outer right tie rod came apart. the dealership replaced the right inner and outer tie rod. the broken part of the rod did not show any signs of rust/corrosion or lack of lubricant. view

2005-05-17 Marysville, WA

Regarding recall # 01v261000. my 2001 ford windstar 2fmza51461bb73908 was not included in that recall. however, i am having the exact issue as described in this recall. i contacted ford and they are unwilling to do anything about it. my vehicle is the same year as the year listed in the recall. it seems very odd that i am having this issue yet i some how missed the recall window by a small margin. this is a safety related issue and i am disappointed that ford has not responded appropriately. view

2005-06-27 Nitro, WV

I had a problem with my left side drivers door window. i lowered it at a mcdonald's drive thru window, and it made a grinding sound and would not hardly roll up. i took my hand and helped it up into place. i paid for the repair at a local repair shop out of my own pocket. the cable on the window regulator was bad. i had to get a new one from c&o motors ( chevrolet dealer) and cross lanes tire and auto repair shop made the repairs for me. view

2005-06-27 Ann Arbor, MI

While traveling at highway speeds the passenger seatbelt locks and has to be unbuckeled- recoiled- and relatched, thus leaving the passenger unprotected. the dealer states the belt is working as designed. i feel this is an usatisfactory and dangerous condition. the dealer replaced the seatbelt mechanism and furnished the seat belt extender, however, the seat belt still locks and has to be removed and rebuckeled at highway speeds, leaving the passenger unprotected. view

2005-06-27 Morton, IL

While foot is on brake at 4-way, cruise control light will come on and the engine will start to rev up. took it to honda in peoria il - first told that "they" didn't care to work on my suv because it wasn't a true honda. then, they didn't believe me. after the third time, they ran diagnostics after the car was brought right over after the problem happened. nothing showed, so they changed out a couple parts including the cc switch and acuator. problem continues to occur, but now the car shuts off. not good when you have a green light. now, the car is overheating, always a quart low even though oil changes are at 3,000 miles. also, the fuel gauge keeps dropping then going back up. view

2005-05-17 Bensalem, PA

Consumer states: made a right-hand turn heard a bang wheel was hanging at an angle and right rotator was broken in half, the brakes pads were laying behind the truck, looks like spindle nugget had backed off of it. view

1995-09-14 Great Neck, NY

The tail pipe is very low to the ground, possible contact tailpipe contact with surface. view

2005-05-17 Ivyland, PA

Abs light comes on and abs system does not activate when going under 15 mph view

2005-06-27 Honeoye Falls, NY

Tailgates cables failure on my 2001 s10 pickup. when trying to load an item the cable broke and caused the item to hit my shin. i was lucky that i wasn't standing on it when it broke. i know this is under investigation. view

2005-05-17 Woodward, PA

There were no significant events leading up to the failure. the tire seemed to spontaneously split where the tread meets the side wall which resulted in an immediate blow out. fortunately the vehicle was going at a slow speed at the time so no crash occurred. we have since been informed that this tire is unsafe to use at warmer temperatures even though it is q99 rated. the tire is a bridgestone blizzak 215/70qr16 that is on a 2003 honda element. the tire was properly inflated and was just put on november of 2004. view

2005-06-27 Fuquay-varina, NC

2005 chrysler 300 touring sedan shifted into reverse with no operator action while traveling forward. this has happened twice. there has been no accident but the potential for serious accidents exist if this is a generic problem with the vehicle. vehicle has been taken to dealer for repair. view

2005-05-17 House Springs, MO

While prepping my 2004 jayco grayhawk 24ss class c motorhome for our next trip i discovered that the fuel line feeding the generator is leaking. it leaks while the generator is running and for a while afterward, i guess until vacuum stops it. what was especially scary is that the hose runs above and parallel to the generator exhaust pipe so the gas leaks onto the pipe. the rubber fuel line was scuffed and had a puncture about a foot upstream from the generator connection. my guess is that a piece of highway debris hit it while we were coming back from our previous trip. that fuel line is fairly exposed beneath the motorhome and is just soft rubber. i hate to imagine what might have happened if we had run the generator for some time with it leaking-- the exhaust gets pretty hot. i took it in to a generator repair shop this morning -my jayco dealer doesn't work on anything gasoline, though they will pay for it under warranty. i asked that the fuel line be replaced with a hose that has a metal braid outer cover. the shop said they would try to find something like that for me. seems jayco, and probably other manufacturers too, could do a better job protecting potetially dangerous parts underneath their motorhomes. view

2005-05-17 Herndon, VA

Dt:two weeks ago, the consumer was driving her 2004 toyota prius at 50 mph and it died. luckily it was not during rush hour traffic and occurred near an exit ramp. the consumer was able to maneuver to an exit ramp where she coasted downhill into an off street. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and they have had it for 2 weeks now and they stated the inverter that ties the hybrid to the gas system was the problem. the consumer feel this is a design flaw and feels that she should have been notified by toyota of this problem. view

2005-05-17 Richardson, TX

I have a 2003 nissan murano, the alternator failed at 36,000 miles, which will cost about $900 to fix - including the tow and recommended new battery - seems very high to me. according to freshalloy.com, this is a common occurrence with these cars. view

2005-05-17 Atascadero, CA

Consumer stated: the serpentine belt went out twice and the pulley system had been replaced before the alternator went out, the abs light was on, then a warning light came on there were no brakes left, however, the car was still running. ford said it was normal for the brake to go out when alternator went out. view

2005-05-18 Knoxville, TN

Knocking sound in engine compartment at 65000 miles. told by local dodge dealer that i had a case of catastrophic engine failure - price for new engine & labor $6500. had a local mechanic replace rod bearings and so far, it is holding together, but i am concerned with the number of engine failures i have seen. check out "dontbuyone.com" view

2005-06-27 Melbourne, FL

Bought a set of continantal tires for my 2000 ford ranger. after using the tires for sometime (approx 40% ware) i noticed a slight shaking with the vehicle. i took the vehicle into the same shop i got the tires and had them rotated and the front end aligned. the vehicle immediately started to get worse. i was waiting for my next day off but the day before my day off i was traveling at 75 mph on i-95 in palm bay, florida and the tread on the right rear tire seperated. although i was able to maintain control of the vehicle it did turn sideways on the road three times and at one point i was up on only two tires. upon checking i found that all tires were inflated but the tire tread on the right rear side had seperated from the tire. that same day i returned to the tire shop and had the manager look at the tire. he said that the tire shoulg not have done what it did with that short amount of miles on it. he said that firestone would replace the tires and repair the damage done to the right rear area of my truck bed. i was instructed to call the the firestone clames officer which i did on the morning of 06-27-05. also on that date i was contacted by the tire dealer that firestone would not handle the clame as the tires were "continantal". i had to call contintal and they were not very helpful. after a very long conversation they finally agreed to cover a new set of tires with a 60% discount. i got firestone tires. they are also insisting that i send them the defective tire for their examination to see if they would fix the damage to my truck. i do not think that i should send the evidence of their defective tire to them and loose custody of it. i asked if someone in florida could check the tire and they said no> i feel that the tire was defective, i feel that my life and safety was in question and i feel that contential tire company is attempting to conceal this by taking, or attempting, to take possession of the tire. view

1995-09-14 Baton Rouge, LA

Brakes slow vehicle down but does not stop it. view

2005-05-17 Calhan, CO

I took my '99 isuzu trooper for its regular oil change at almost 3000 miles to jiffy lube in colorado springs, co on the 10th of may 2005. while in the bay of jiffy lube the workers' replaced the air filter, oil filter and topped off all other fluids. when asked to turn vehicle on, i turned the key and there was a loud clunk sound and i immediately turned engine off and asked workers' what was that noise and they responded by saying they didn't know and that nothing was wrong. they proceeded to put more oil in the engine, approximately another 3/4's of a quart and told me to take care of the charges for the oil change, which i did. my vehicle was moved outside and left with the engine off. when i started it, there was a mild to moderate rapping noise. i proceeded with my activity and on my way home i stopped at another jiffy lube because the noise seemed to be getting loader and they checked it and said that the oil was full and that it sounded like something in the engine rapping. i drove home and parked it overnight. the next day i drove it to town again and the noise was still there. on the next day i went to drive it to town and after starting it and driving approximately 1/4 mile the engine lite came on and white smoke poured out of the exhaust and filled the cab. i turned around and took it home immediately and it has been parked for approximately 3 days and today a mechanic from jiffy lube came out and examined the engine and all the parts involved in the oil change and those parts are fine except that the radiator fuild is extremely low and it has use 1 quart of oil already. there are no leaking spots anywhere on the vehicle. he states that it sounds like the head is blown and the metal parts in that area are damaged and that the engine has to be taken apart. it has only 77,000 miles on it and until this time there has been no known problems. view

2005-05-18 Wheaton, IL

1 car pulls badly to the right since ownership 2 tires prematurely failing and hard to keep on road 3 dealer attempted to repair 2 times with no resolve at my cost of car rental. view

2005-05-18 Benbrook, TX

Without warning the ignition locked up and would not turn. tow truck fee $75 ,ford repair bill $406.41. i purchased this car used in 2001. i have talked to the original owner and this part has already been replaced. however ford will not cover the parts failure because it occured with a different owner. view

2005-05-18 Lafayette, CO

I am dealing with undersized brake caliper and associated rotor and brake pad quality problems. the cars shakes violently qwhen applying the brakes. they are causing the rotors to overheat causing the rotors to warp and excess wear. while toyota recognized that the calipers are too small for the 2002 sequoia, they would only replace them under warranty. not sure why they are only too small under warranty. do they grow after the warranty expires? this is bad policy. the dealer recommended i spend the $2000 to fix the problem, which toyota says is not a problem after the warranty expires. when i spoke to the local dealer,boulder toyota, he stated it is not a safety issue, only a quality question. i seem to get two different stories from the dealer and toyota "customer experience". i have researched a number of sites including nhts and autobytel. appartently i am not unique and many others are claiming problems with toyota sequoia brakes. this is not the quality i expected from a toyota. view

2005-06-27 Florence, OR

I received a recall notice concerning the fuel tank system. the problem with a bad part that keeps the fuel tanks from pumping from one tank to another. i took my vehicle to el cajon ford in el cajon california, the service manager said that if i had no problem he was not going to fix it. the vehicle had about 125,000 mile on it. i was then in the process of moving to oregon. at about 151,000 the vehicle started pumping fuel from the rear tank to the front tank. i took the vehicle to florence ford in florence oregon and they said it was out of warrenty. i called the ford manufacture and they said to bad. i tried to explain my situation and again they said to bad. i then said i would like to file a complaint and they said i have no reason to complain and hung up the phone. had el cajon ford fixed the problem i would not have this problem now. i am glad for the recall notice had i not been notifed my truck proably would have caught on fire by now. as for my support for ford i am loosing faith. i have most recently bought a ford ranger i used it mostly to visit my dying father, driving from san diego to oregon, and then moving to oregon. my vehicle was just out of warrenty when i had to replace the radiator and then some miles later replace the water pump. i have lost my faith in ford. i being third generation ford comsumer have had nothing but problems. on the other hand my daughter has a 95 toyota, 200,000 on it and has had on real problem. or a life threating problem. thankyou daniel loftin view

2005-05-18 Franklin, TN

To make this short this link tells the whole story in detail about what has been going on with my car. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1941470 currently my car is stalling randomly almost every time i drive it. vw of america tells me to take it up with my local dealership service dept. which i have been for 2 years. the dealership keeps giving it back to me unfixed but still replacing parts! the dangerous part of this is the steering locks up when the car dies and i'ts still moving. i am fearful of driving it and i haven't gotten anywhere with vw. if you go to the link above and read the thread you will see that i am not alone and that it seems to be the same particular year and engine as mine in most replies. please contact me if more details or information is needed. i would like to help find a solution before any serious accidents happen or anyone is hurt. thank you, dave werbeck view

2005-05-18 Grand Prairie, TX

My wife's car ('98 s70 t5) stop last week. i took it to the dealer and they said that the tensioner seized up. this caused major damage to the engine about $3500 worth. i got the timing belt changed at 71,000 on the recommendation of the dealership so this type of problem would not happen, but it did anyway. the car now has 108,000 miles. volvo's corporate customer service called me today and said the they are not responsible due to the mileage of the car and it is far out of warranty. i am awaiting a response from the dealership. searching the web i have found numerous postings of similar compliants with the tensioner. something must be done to correct this problem. view

2005-05-18 Grand Prairie, TX

My wife's car ('98 s70 t5) stop last week. i took it to the dealer and they said that the tensioner seized up. this caused major damage to the engine about $3500 worth. i got the timing belt changed at 71,000 on the recommendation of the dealership so this type of problem would not happen, but it did anyway. the car now has 108,000 miles. volvo's corporate customer service called me today and said the they are not responsible due to the mileage of the car and it is far out of warranty. i am awaiting a response from the dealership. searching the web i have found numerous postings of similar compliants with the tensioner. something must be done to correct this problem. view

2005-05-18 Holt, MI

2000, buick, lesabre was hit on the driver's side rear and the air bags did not deploy....consumer's vehicle was involved in a crash, hit on driver's side rear. upon impact, driver's side air bag failed to deploy. driver knocked out and sustained injuries, and was taken to locak hospital. also passenger sustained injuries. view

2005-05-18 Middleburg, FL

Steering in my 1999 grand prix gt failed in that it is extremely difficult to turn to the left (such as with no power steering) and appears to turn normally or power assisted to the right. this problem appeared suddenely and has not changed since it first appeared. a talk with a local pontiac service manager says the problem symptoms are exactly the same as in the 1998 grand prix which were recalled for bearing failure in the rack and pinion. pontiac customer service states that no recall is in effect at this time for my vehicle and seemed more concerned that we had unofficially talked to a service advisor about the problem rather than having an official service visit to repair/diagnois the problem. they advised to take the care to a dealer as soon as possible to have the problem documented but stated that there would be a charge for the diagnosis. the repair has not been completed as yet and the car remains "off the road" in hopes that something can be worked out with pontiac. view

1995-09-14 Clayton, NJ

The css and the car are incompatible. please describe. view

2005-06-28 Dundee, MI

Dt:contact attempted to have a recall taken care off but the parts were not available from kia. they were on back order. contact was told by the dealer and by kia they were on national backorder . he has been told that back order will take approximately 2 weeks. he was concerned because the recall was for damaged outer wheel bearings. he knew there was damage to the wheel bearings, and that he was driving an unsafe van, and transporting children in the van. view

2005-05-18 Onalaska, WI

12003 suzuki 1500 : consumer is experiencing a bad shaking vibration in the handle bars when decelerating from 40 to 25 mph.** answer required***. slowing down and using the turn signal could result in an accident. the consumer could not take his hands off of the handle bars to signal a turn or stop. the consumer was informed by the manufacturer and dealer that the problem could not be fixed. view

2005-05-18 West Bend, WI

2001 chevrolet cavalier blew a hole in the transmission.** answer required***. the vehicle was placed in reverse, the consumer backed out about a foot when an explosion was heard. the consumer found that a hole was blown in the thickest part of the casing where a large gear had projected from along with other metal chunks and landed in the driveway. the consumer requested that the manufacturer should be responsible for full coverage of the replaced transmission. view

2005-05-18 Staten Island, NY

Defective rear tire on yamaha motorcycle . there was problem called blooming with the rear tires (cracking of the sidewalls). there is a tube inside the tire. the dealer stated that large amounts of static electricity can cause this problem. consumer have to pay for problem, this id a costly procedure that the owner should not need to incur, because the problem is caused by a defect in the supplied tire. view

2005-06-28 Jackson, MI

Dt: premature rear brake wear. the rear brake were wore out before front brakes at 4 times the rate on this particular vehicle. this has been happening for 18 months. this vehicle has been regularly maintained. this vehicle is on its first set of rear brakes. the front brakes are original. the front brakes have approximately seventy percent wear remaining. consumer is replacing the rear brakes and rotors. there are service bulletins #1336875, and #00-05-23-005b. the brakes were grinding in the rear and the rotors have been damaged. view

2005-06-27 Phoenix, AZ

I purchased a brand new 2004 kia optima and paid in full. i purchased for the 10 yr warranty and extended warranty i bought. the a/c has always overheated , car seats in the locked positionmoving while driving out of their position, locks malfunctioning when no one is touching them, transmission jumping. various other problems. the big bell road kia in phoenix, located at 2121 east bell road, view

2005-06-27 Delray Beach, FL

I was sitting in the passenger seat of a rented chevy impala. i intended to lean my arm on the center console, but forearm accidentally touched the seatbelt buckle (which i had already fastened). my forearm was pinched into the seatbelt buckle causing a one inch square blood blister and bruising. it was not a serious injury, but did hurt nonetheless. and, i think it would have hurt a child or ederly person more. view

2005-06-28 Warwick, RI

Dt: unintended acceleration and braking, when depressing the gas pedal it takes right off, can take foot off the gas pedal and it still surges forward. it is hard to slow down the vehicle when hitting brakes. this problem got so bad that it wouldn't let consumer make a turn. had to keep going forward inside. railroads tracks were there and hit the mound. had to replace brake pads and rotors. it was 1000.00 miles when it was done last june. view

2005-06-28 Shepherds Town, WV

Dt: 5th wheel camper had a total of 8 blow outs in less than 3 years. consumer's vehicle had 3 blow outs in the last 3 months with less than 2,000 miles on the tires. the tires were manufactured by carlisle. consumer was worried about 2 ply tires. consumer was changing the tire size to an upgraded size and to 8 ply tire. tires that blew out were carlisle and goodyear. consumer had a 1997, damon, challenger. . they first set of tires had knots on them. consumer has not contacted any of the dealerships that sold the tires. consumer wanted the manufacturer to stop selling the tires two ply sidewalls were not enough to carry the weight of the trailer. consumer thought that the two ply tires were a safety hazard. the speeds was from 55-60 mph when the tires blew out. the failure location included all four locations, on both axles. view

2005-06-28 Shepherds Town, WV

Dt: 5th wheel camper had a total of 8 blow outs in less than 3 years. consumer's vehicle had 3 blow outs in the last 3 months with less than 2,000 miles on the tires. the tires were manufactured by carlisle. consumer was worried about 2 ply tires. consumer was changing the tire size to an upgraded size and to 8 ply tire. tires that blew out were carlisle and goodyear. consumer had a 1997, damon, challenger. . they first set of tires had knots on them. consumer has not contacted any of the dealerships that sold the tires. consumer wanted the manufacturer to stop selling the tires two ply sidewalls were not enough to carry the weight of the trailer. consumer thought that the two ply tires were a safety hazard. the speeds was from 55-60 mph when the tires blew out. the failure location included all four locations, on both axles. view

1995-09-14 Rome City, IN

The first two months after purchase bracket that supports the bumper flew off. tt consumer states he is selling vehicle. view

2005-05-18 Laramie, WY

Consumer received a recall notice for the 2000 chevrolet cavalier steering column recall, but the dealership by the consumer's school refuses to perform the recall repairs. this was a recall, where the steering column could burst into flames. consumer need this fix, it is dangerous for driving in this condition. view

2005-05-18 Portland, ME

Three months ago, while i was fully stopped at an intersection with my foot on the brakes, my 2004 santa fe suddenly revved up and surged forward, colliding with the car in front of me. this had happened once before (without a collision) and the dealer stated "no problem found." it has now been in the shop three months, and the dealer still states "no problem found." i contacted hyundai consumer affairs who wrote me back stating they had concluded that there was no defect which caused this problem (they never inspected it, however). the car is being traded in; the dealer is being generous on the trade allowance. however, hyundai still maintains there is no problem and i am told the car will go to auction. hyundai motor america has taken no action to investigate this serious safety defect. view

2005-05-18 Newfields, NH

Brake pedal feels very spongy. when brakes are applied hard the stopping didtance is very poor. in fact on dry pavement, the vehicle abs system will not engage. when i add my boat trailer (whithin the manufactures hauling spec) the vehicle is scary to drive, it feels like you cannot stop. i have contacted the dealer and they have no way to make the truck stop better. please help!! view

2005-05-18 Centerville, VA

Dt: while driving at 60 mph the car decreased in speed to about 20 mph. called the dealer, and dealer urged consumer to turn the car off and restart it. did that, but all indicator lights stayed on. the car drove normal from that point. took the car back to the dealer, and they repaired this problem. view

2005-06-28 Ocala, FL

Dt: consumer was involved in a crash at 45 mph and the airbags did not deploy. the adjuster told consumer that he saw this all the time, that the airbags did not deploy in crashes or they deployed for no reason. there was a police report. consumer's vehicle was involved in a t-bone crash. the other vehicle pulled in front of consumer's vehicle and it t-boned the other vehicle. there were no injuries. consumer was fearful that the manufacturer had an unsafe vehicle. consumer was hesitant to drive the vehicle again fearing that the airbags would fail again after the vehicle was repaired. toyota has been very uncooperative and hung up on the consumer. the manufacturer concluded that the air bags operated as designed. view

2005-06-28 Newnan, GA

Dt: contact's vehicle was involved in a head on collision while going 47 mph. upon impact, niether of the front air bags deployed. view

2005-06-28 West Orange, NJ

Shifting from park to either reverse or drive while engine is cold, vehicle hesitates and then suddenly jerks into gear. view

2005-06-28 Lindenhurst, NY

Dt: contact states: last week she was driving down the road and her gas pedal got stuck. she put on the brake and there was a funny noise, the engine was revving), but the car kept accelerating. finally, she heard a popping noise and the pedal became unstuck. she called mazda, and mazda said there was a recall on the vehicle. consumer called them, and they said the recall was on a cable that had to do with the cruise control, and that throttle box on the was the problem; which was not part of the recall. view

2005-05-23 Sebastian, FL

I had been driving my 2005 toyota prius at 40mph when i accelerated to pass a car and then had to stop briefly at a traffic light. when i pulled away from the light i noticed that the car felt very sluggish and wouldn't accelerate over 40 mph. i then realized that i was driving on the hybrid system only and that the engine had stalled. a big red exclamation point lit up on the dash and i was able to coast into a parking place off the highway. when i attempted to restart the car it did nothing. i called toyota service and explained my problem and he arranged a tow truck pick up my car but told me that since it was 5pm they wouldn't be able to look at it until the morning. the next morning they told me that the car started without incident and although they ran extensive testing they could find nothing wrong. they wanted me to come and pick it up but i refused stating that there definetly was something wrong with this car and that i was just glad that it didn't happen earlier in the day when i was on i-95 going 80 mph with a semi in back of me. i also told them that i had done some research on my own at priusonline and yahoo prius forum and found that there were more people who had the same problem and in most cases it was found to be due to a few codes that needed to be updated in the cars computer. i then asked them to check these specific codes. when i called back the next day they said that they ran the codes and found nothing and had taken the car for a long drive but had no problems. they released it to me and it has driven just as perfectly for me as it did up until the 1 second before it's engine quit without warning. i know that something potentially dangerous happened to my car that day and that there is just as much chance that it will happen again since nothing was fixed. i hope that you can help to avoid something potentialy tragic happening to me or someone else. view

2005-06-30 Marionville, MO

2000 victory sportcruiser: i'm having trouble with the transmission. symptoms are as follows: a) false neutral between 2 and 3 gear - this occurs intermittently in both up-shifts and down-shifts. the condition gets more pronounced when the bike is warmed up. this has occurred at low rpm shifts (3000) and higher rpm shifts (4500+). b) during a 2 to 3 shift, the lever will hang in the "up" position until i engage (let out) the clutch. at that point it will fall back into its normal position. it does this more often than a) but not always. i have contacted a local dealer and he suggested that i contact polaris customer service and see if i can get a commitment from them to provide an upgrade kit free of charge. they have done this for numberous other owners. i recently contacted polaris customer service but it is too soon to expect a response. the specific incident which occured on 6/29/05 regarded a 3 to 2 down shift in a 90 degree left hand turn. i had down shifted going into the turn but did not release the clutch until just past the apex. i did not accelerate as expected due to the false neutral. the combination of bike lean and unexpected lack of accelleration caused me to cross the centerline prior to regaining control of the bike. fortunately there was no oncoming vehicle. two other times that day, i experienced a false neutral between 2 and 3 gears. the other occurances did not contrubute to a dangerous condition because there was no vehicle following close behind. i understand that these symptoms are the first signs of transmission failure on the 99 and 2000 my victory motorcycles. i perfer to be proactive rather than to wait until i experience a rear wheel lock up as others have. view

1995-09-18 Racine, WI

Pedal was holding, but vehicle continued to roll, resulting in accident. view

2005-05-24 Brewster, NY

On 5/21/05 my 2005 durango with 5.7l engine stalled while making a right turn into a parking lot. lack of power steering made driving difficult. i restarted the car, turned into a parking spot and the engine quit once again. view

2005-05-24 Rochester Hills, MI

Without warning, ball joint failed resulting in front tire coming partially off vehicle. repaired at dealer who claimed it was "not unusual" to have the ball joints fail. view

2005-05-23 Sherman Oaks, CA

In august 2001, i purchased a brand new mazda 626. in may 2003, i started to experience major problems with the car. at 23,000 miles, the following had to be replaced: transmission assembly, thermostat and radiator sub-tank. at 31,000 miles, my car was in the shop for 11 days in order to replace the following: mass air flow sensor, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, valve idle air control, thermostat gasket and the throttle body gasket. now at 48,000 miles, i returned from a trip, got in my car and started driving. after a couple of minutes, i noticed that the thermostat was really hot, then the engine light came on and immediately the car died and started smoking (left my husband and myself stranded on the 405 fwy at midnight). i was told i need a new engine (engine long block, all water hoses, radiator, knock sensor, gasket set and spark plugs). the cost: $8400. they offered to reduce the cost to $5200, however i don't see how this is helpful for the car is probably worth less than that and even if they did replace the parts i have no doubt that they would just start falling apart again. i drive my car less than 10 miles a day, so i definitely do not think that all this damage is from normal wear and tear, rather i believe that mazda is making inferior parts. view

2005-05-18 Falls Church, VA

Right passenger mirror failed while on highway. glass portion only popped out while on the highway. view

2005-06-28 Tampa, FL

Dt: at 9 pm vehicle parked vehicle in driveway and it caught on fire. vehicle had sat for about 10 hours. vehicle was driven for about 20 minutes before it was parked. there were no indications from mechanics upon regular inspection that there was a problem. no problems with vehicle before and no modifications. a neighbor knocked on consumer's door and advised him that there were flames coming from the dashboard and the hood as well. by the time fire department arrived the windows were gone, inside destroyed. the fire department, cut the battery cables, and then showed the owner that battery post was able to turn 360 degrees, which meant the post was loose. also, the fire department reported that it was an electrical fire. owner contacted the dealer, who was unconcerned, and told the owner to call insurance company. owner will call ford today. the police did not do a report. view

2005-06-28 Aliso Viejo, CA

I have dunlop sp sport tires (run flat) on my 2004 bmw 530i with 16,000 miles. the inside tread is worn beyond the tread to the point where tire threads are clearly visible throughout the inside of the tire, while the outside is almost good as new. the rear tires are completely exhausted while the front tires clearly show excess and uneven wear on the inside. the service manager states that dunlop has been replacing these tires and has not had a single refusal yet. how many thousands of defects are out there, and must a family be killed before a recall happens? the service manager stated that with another client he could poke his fingers through the tire, and that car had 6000 miles on it! i had filed a previous compiant on my 2004 bmw 530i regarding this same issue. today the service manager states that he has seen this at least 25 times, and that the issue is with the dunlop tires i have, nad not the car. i hope someone investigates this issue. please email me with any questions at: mavramidis@cox.net. i would be happy to share photos. view

2005-06-28 Aliso Viejo, CA

I have dunlop sp sport tires (run flat) on my 2004 bmw 530i with 16,000 miles. the inside tread is worn beyond the tread to the point where tire threads are clearly visible throughout the inside of the tire, while the outside is almost good as new. the rear tires are completely exhausted while the front tires clearly show excess and uneven wear on the inside. the service manager states that dunlop has been replacing these tires and has not had a single refusal yet. how many thousands of defects are out there, and must a family be killed before a recall happens? the service manager stated that with another client he could poke his fingers through the tire, and that car had 6000 miles on it! i had filed a previous compiant on my 2004 bmw 530i regarding this same issue. today the service manager states that he has seen this at least 25 times, and that the issue is with the dunlop tires i have, nad not the car. i hope someone investigates this issue. please email me with any questions at: mavramidis@cox.net. i would be happy to share photos. view

2005-05-18 Forest Hill, WV

On feb. 21, 2005, was driving home from work with infant daughter. realized something was not right and slowed to 2 mph in 1st gear. came up on 9% grade with 4 s-type curves. entered 1st curve at 2 mph, truck ran off road, could not keep it on road. got it back on road only to completely lose control and ended up on other side of road in a parking area (stoped sideways). truck was put on rollback and sent to ramey dodge (princeton, wv) the next morning. they kept truck until that evening, could not find anything wrong. parked truck until friday 2/25/05, father took vehicle to another mechanic to have front end alignment. was informed the wheels were ready to fall off and truck needed to be taken back to dealership on wrecker. my father drove the truck to princeton where he was told it needed upper and lower ball joints replaced on both sides. they kept my truck for almost a week. total repair bill $811.00. dad did not get ball joints that were taken off. i called back to get them and was told they had disposed of them. view

2005-05-18 Forest Hill, WV

On feb. 21, 2005, was driving home from work with infant daughter. realized something was not right and slowed to 2 mph in 1st gear. came up on 9% grade with 4 s-type curves. entered 1st curve at 2 mph, truck ran off road, could not keep it on road. got it back on road only to completely lose control and ended up on other side of road in a parking area (stoped sideways). truck was put on rollback and sent to ramey dodge (princeton, wv) the next morning. they kept truck until that evening, could not find anything wrong. parked truck until friday 2/25/05, father took vehicle to another mechanic to have front end alignment. was informed the wheels were ready to fall off and truck needed to be taken back to dealership on wrecker. my father drove the truck to princeton where he was told it needed upper and lower ball joints replaced on both sides. they kept my truck for almost a week. total repair bill $811.00. dad did not get ball joints that were taken off. i called back to get them and was told they had disposed of them. view

2005-05-18 Union Grove, WI

Dt: while driving at 50 mph the engine just stopped. but the radio was still playing. pulled over, turned off engine, and then restarted the engine. vehicle was taken to dealer . they drove it 106, ran diagnostic test, and called manufacturer. could not find anything wrong with the car. consumer refused to drive this vehicle. the first event occurred on the 6th of may. the second occurred on the 9th of may. view

1995-09-18 Troy, NC

The car hit a deer head on and the drivers airbag did not deploy. please describe. view

2005-06-28 Antelope, CA

I bought a 1992 ford explorer on 2-16-2005 from a privite party thru the newpaper. on 04-16-05 i was driving to softball pracvice on a busy road when a gentleman next to me in his own vehicle yelled get out of your car it is on fire. he let me turn in front of him and i pulled in to a parking space and got out of my car. within 3 to 4 minutes the front end of my car was compeletly in flames. all the widows broke and the tires popped. the seat i was sitting in only minutes before was completely in flames. the firemen came and put the fire out. by then my ford explorer was totled. i was very lucky i did not have my stepchildren with me that day and i was told to get out of my car in time for myself not to have been hurt. i only had liabiltiy insurance on the vehicle and my personal belongings were burnt. there is a recall on the vehicle that can cause smoke and fire.i called the ford company and told them what happened they said they will get back to me about the situation. i recieved a generic letter from them saying there is nothing they can do to help me. i feel very lucky in a sence that i did not lose my life that day, but also very violated that i now have to buy a new car and replace belongings that were destroyed. view

2005-06-27 Latham, NY

2005 chryssler town n country limited 6,100 miles only air conditioner is not cold. sometimes passenger side is cool but the driver side is not. the 1 st time we had it in for service the dealership informed us that the free-on level needed to be filled more, and that mayby the factory did'nt fill it up all the way. i just brought the vehicle in for the 3 rd time. i'll keep you informed view

2005-06-27 Mcleansboro, IL

Tailgate support cables on 2000 chevy s-10 broke while sitting on tailgate. i only weigh 180 lbs and they both broke. view

2005-06-27 Jamestown, OH

Saturn has a defect in their rear wheel bearing on their 2003 vue. i have had three replaced on my vehicle and have another out. view

2005-06-27 Burton, MI

1998 catera problems: transmission failed 3 times caused by electronic part mal function; alternator failure; battery has been replaced 3 times; heater and a/c inoperative-burned harness and electronic component; door hinges failed; engine oil leak; vehicle cranks but will not start; premature tire wear; vehicle wanders; front end aligned 3 times in one year; warped disc rotors twice in two year period; differential seals leak; vaoltage meter ambiguos reading; sidemarkers inoperative and corroded; high underhood temperature; remote keys filed; rear view mirrors do not adjust to night driving. view

2005-06-27 Burton, MI

1998 catera problems: transmission failed 3 times caused by electronic part mal function; alternator failure; battery has been replaced 3 times; heater and a/c inoperative-burned harness and electronic component; door hinges failed; engine oil leak; vehicle cranks but will not start; premature tire wear; vehicle wanders; front end aligned 3 times in one year; warped disc rotors twice in two year period; differential seals leak; vaoltage meter ambiguos reading; sidemarkers inoperative and corroded; high underhood temperature; remote keys filed; rear view mirrors do not adjust to night driving. view

2005-06-27 Burton, MI

1998 catera problems: transmission failed 3 times caused by electronic part mal function; alternator failure; battery has been replaced 3 times; heater and a/c inoperative-burned harness and electronic component; door hinges failed; engine oil leak; vehicle cranks but will not start; premature tire wear; vehicle wanders; front end aligned 3 times in one year; warped disc rotors twice in two year period; differential seals leak; vaoltage meter ambiguos reading; sidemarkers inoperative and corroded; high underhood temperature; remote keys filed; rear view mirrors do not adjust to night driving. view

2005-05-17 Veradale, WA

Turn signal (multi-function) switch started staying on and flasher kept clicking after switch was turned off. switch then started to function without driver activation. when smoke started to come out around the hazard button i called the chevrolet dealer where we purchased the vehicle. vehicle milege is 83076. dealer advised calling gm customer service. secured service request number 1-327411227. i had vehicle towed to dealership. repair was made next day. cost $680.99. paid by credit card. have secured information that a recall was issued for this problem, however gm says this vehicle vin number is not included in recall. history on this vehicle: 06/23/00 9891 miles ac compressor failed 12/19/00 17149 miles power steering pump shaft broke 06/09/01 25227 miles battery shorted out 08/16/03 59362 miles fuel guage stopped working 01/17/05 78571 miles light switch broke off 04/12/05 83076 miles multi function switch malfunctioned these are all items which should expect a much longer life span than occurred. in fact, i was told by the service dept that the steering shaft is a frequent problem. the multi-function switch, which is my present complaint is the same switch which is under recall, however they say my vin number is not effected. this is the same problem which effected the recall. the problem is in the switch, not the vehicle. whats the difference, which vin the vehicle carries? view

2005-05-17 Veradale, WA

Turn signal (multi-function) switch started staying on and flasher kept clicking after switch was turned off. switch then started to function without driver activation. when smoke started to come out around the hazard button i called the chevrolet dealer where we purchased the vehicle. vehicle milege is 83076. dealer advised calling gm customer service. secured service request number 1-327411227. i had vehicle towed to dealership. repair was made next day. cost $680.99. paid by credit card. have secured information that a recall was issued for this problem, however gm says this vehicle vin number is not included in recall. history on this vehicle: 06/23/00 9891 miles ac compressor failed 12/19/00 17149 miles power steering pump shaft broke 06/09/01 25227 miles battery shorted out 08/16/03 59362 miles fuel guage stopped working 01/17/05 78571 miles light switch broke off 04/12/05 83076 miles multi function switch malfunctioned these are all items which should expect a much longer life span than occurred. in fact, i was told by the service dept that the steering shaft is a frequent problem. the multi-function switch, which is my present complaint is the same switch which is under recall, however they say my vin number is not effected. this is the same problem which effected the recall. the problem is in the switch, not the vehicle. whats the difference, which vin the vehicle carries? view

2005-05-17 Hollister, CA

I own a 2004 highlander limited, v6, 5-speed automatic. when decelerating and then accelerating, there is a 1 to 2 second hesitation before the car moves again. this happens every time. this inaction by the vehicle is a safety hazzard, especillay when merging onto a fast-moving freeway. note: this hsitation does not occur if you come to a complete stop. i did a web search to see if anyone else experienced the same problem, and i found a lot of complaints (you need to add "web search" to your "source" list below). so it's not just my vehicle. this design fault is evident on all toyotas with the 3.3 liter, 5-speed automatic. evidently the lexus es330 and rx330 have the same problem. i also have a friend with a 2004 sienna that has the same problem. when i took my car into the toyota dealership to complain, they said it was the electronically-controlled transmission, and that "it was designed that way." i asked about reprogramming the flash memory of the controller involved and they said there was no updated software, there was nothing they could do. so, i guess it's up to you to get toyota to do something. i see here on your site, that there have been a lot of other similar complaints. this is a repeatable, measurable system fault. just take a toyota highlander with a v6 out for a drive. then slow down a bit, then accelerate as you would normally. the car will hesitate. every time. now do this while you're merging onto a fast-moving freeway. when it hesitates, you'll do an "oh, shit" and accelerate harder, at which point the transmission will hesitate slightly again, then shift down. the engine will rev up and you'll roar out onto the freeway like an idiot. please. do something about this before someone gets hurt, if it hasn't happend already. view

1995-09-18 Troy, NC

The car hit a deer head on and the passengers airbag did not deploy. please describe. view

2005-04-06 Rochester, NY

While backing out of a parking space the vehicle accelerated. no impact reported. the problem had not been completely corrected. the consumer almost hit a pedestrian in a parking lot due to this problem. when backing out, the vehicle started out slow but would then surge in reverse. the brakes felt spongy. the front brake pads were sticking to the sliders. the pads were removed and the corrosion was cleaned. the vehicle accelerated like it was in cruise and when the consumers foot was taken off of the gas, the speed would remain the same. view

2005-06-27 Miami, FL

Brand new volvo s 60 2.5t leased today. discovered strong fuel smell. upon checking under the hood noticed very heavy fuel leak from the fuel injectors on to the engine casing view

2005-05-17 Lowell, MA

Brought 99 durang. in for front end alig. was told $ 1600 in repairs needed, guess what? yup, upperand lower ball joints,inner control rods and shocks, well the shocks seem fine but the rest is a mess, called dealer ira dodge,and they said only recall was for a 2000 and up.i asked if it was nomal for all four ball joints to go at 64k(it could have been earlier i need new tires at the time inner wheel was wearing) he said no.. oh well right, this is ridiculous.checked part nums at local parts place(autozone) for all said above ,$259.that included new shocks, better ones too.ill never buy a dodge again.and ill never go to firestone tires view

2005-05-17 Lowell, MA

Brought 99 durang. in for front end alig. was told $ 1600 in repairs needed, guess what? yup, upperand lower ball joints,inner control rods and shocks, well the shocks seem fine but the rest is a mess, called dealer ira dodge,and they said only recall was for a 2000 and up.i asked if it was nomal for all four ball joints to go at 64k(it could have been earlier i need new tires at the time inner wheel was wearing) he said no.. oh well right, this is ridiculous.checked part nums at local parts place(autozone) for all said above ,$259.that included new shocks, better ones too.ill never buy a dodge again.and ill never go to firestone tires view

2005-05-17 Lowell, MA

Brought 99 durang. in for front end alig. was told $ 1600 in repairs needed, guess what? yup, upperand lower ball joints,inner control rods and shocks, well the shocks seem fine but the rest is a mess, called dealer ira dodge,and they said only recall was for a 2000 and up.i asked if it was nomal for all four ball joints to go at 64k(it could have been earlier i need new tires at the time inner wheel was wearing) he said no.. oh well right, this is ridiculous.checked part nums at local parts place(autozone) for all said above ,$259.that included new shocks, better ones too.ill never buy a dodge again.and ill never go to firestone tires view

2005-05-17 Wurtsboro, NY

1)2001 dodge ram 1500 4x4 quad cab normal driving unexpected event 2)transmission failure truck would not move in any gear was without car for 1 week 3)rebuilt transmission at a cost of $2,192.80 which i had to pay to the dealer which sold me the truck and i had it for 5 months and didnt even put 8,000 miles on it it had 56,000 miles when i bought it at $17,000.00! when transmission failed it had 64,000 miles on it. the front end is also loose and the steering is not right im afraid i may loose my steering and needs repair. and i feel very unsafe to drive it. view

2005-05-17 Hartselle, AL

Torque converter broke apart internally after 54000 miles. contacted aamco tranmission and was told this was a very common problem on dodge trucks through 2003. transmission had to be rebuildt. view

2005-06-27 Henderson, TX

My truck that had been just sitting in my driveway for a couple of days just caught on fire. we thought it might have been a rodent knawing on the electrical wires, so we never contacted anyone. but lately we have been seeing how other people have had the same experience, but ford has recalled their truck. view

2005-06-27 Memphis, TN

Dt: orange wire under the third row seat, this wire started smoking. we left the car. this wire burned into. flames were coming out from under the seat, and it smoked up the vehicle. parked the car, and the car had not been moved since. this happened 6:30 pm, and all the dealerships were closed. view

2005-06-27 Rocky Mount, NC

Dt: the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. the rear end caught on fire. vehicle was making a noise so she pulled over, and the person behind consumer was flagging her down because the vehicle was on fire. she smelled fuel coming from the vehicle. view

1995-09-18 Copake, NY

Vehicle has corroded rear disc brakes.they do not work in winter car can not go down hills.with constant front brake wear.(ea94-041). view

2005-06-27 Steelton, PA

Traveling down hill at approximately 45 mph just slightly pressing the brake pedal vehicle will down shift and jurk steering wheel. if conditions where right i may loose control. this has happened numerous times. spoke to several dealers and they say it is normal. view

2005-06-27 Kennesaw, GA

Paint defective view

2005-06-27 Greer, SC

Right front tire tread and steel belts seperated from tire body. this caused damage to the fender,step,right rear view mirror,and wheel cover. was travling at 58 mph when tread came off. was able to pull to side before tire went flat.the speed limit on this highway is 70 mph. happy that i was not going that fast. view

2005-05-17 Carmichael, CA

5/6/05 my 2004 prius with 20,400 miles without warning loss all power and shut down while driving hazard light came on warning to take to toyota dealer. the vehicle would not start. the battery meter level was completely dead. the vehicle had to be towed to maita toyota 2500 auburn blvd, sacramento, ca 95821, 916 481-5353 for repair. the work order stated the cause was the ecu which was reprogramed which cleared stored codes. code pulled p3191. is this a new finding in the prius? view

2005-05-17 Carmichael, CA

5/6/05 my 2004 prius with 20,400 miles without warning loss all power and shut down while driving hazard light came on warning to take to toyota dealer. the vehicle would not start. the battery meter level was completely dead. the vehicle had to be towed to maita toyota 2500 auburn blvd, sacramento, ca 95821, 916 481-5353 for repair. the work order stated the cause was the ecu which was reprogramed which cleared stored codes. code pulled p3191. is this a new finding in the prius? view

2005-05-17 East Greenbush, NY

Chrome plated aluminum wheels on 2002 chrysler pt cruise limited. chrome peels off and the rim leaks air.. local dealer was well aware of the problem. view

2005-05-17 Douglasville, GA

1. i bought a new prius in early march of 2005. i was coasting to stop (around 8-10 mph) for a yield sign and when i hit the foot on the brake, the vehicle started to accelerate. funny, but this problem happens only occansionally! 2. stimes the vehicles seems to come to a stall, at low speeds while making a turn or before coming to an dead stop. i personally have felt the vehicle going off the power during a turn, at low speeds <10 mph. 3. i tried to find any recalls on the vehicle, but was unsucessfull. view

2005-05-17 Morton Grove, IL

Master indicator light illuninated, internal combustion engine failed to restart. view

2005-06-27 Morton, IL

While foot is on brake at 4-way, cruise control light will come on and the engine will start to rev up. took it to honda in peoria il - first told that "they" didn't care to work on my suv because it wasn't a true honda. then, they didn't believe me. after the third time, they ran diagnostics after the car was brought right over after the problem happened. nothing showed, so they changed out a couple parts including the cc switch and acuator. problem continues to occur, but now the car shuts off. not good when you have a green light. now, the car is overheating, always a quart low even though oil changes are at 3,000 miles. also, the fuel gauge keeps dropping then going back up. view

2005-06-27 Morton, IL

While foot is on brake at 4-way, cruise control light will come on and the engine will start to rev up. took it to honda in peoria il - first told that "they" didn't care to work on my suv because it wasn't a true honda. then, they didn't believe me. after the third time, they ran diagnostics after the car was brought right over after the problem happened. nothing showed, so they changed out a couple parts including the cc switch and acuator. problem continues to occur, but now the car shuts off. not good when you have a green light. now, the car is overheating, always a quart low even though oil changes are at 3,000 miles. also, the fuel gauge keeps dropping then going back up. view

1996-06-28 St George, UT

Rubber boot on end of steering shaft detriorated, exposing shaft couplings to road debris, causing rust to form/failure. view

1995-09-18 St. Charles, MO

Vehicles abs braking system become inoperative.with pedal to floor no warning lights.pumping brakes bringing them back.(ea94-038)vehicle is not driving anymore. view

2005-06-27 Edgewater Park, NJ

On may 27, 2005 my husband purchased a 2005 buick rendezvous cx plus. 3 times since the purchase the vehicle has stalled during our rush hour trip to work, 06/16, 06/20 & 06/27. each time the vehicle was slowing down, once when entering a highway (route i-95 in pa) and twice when coming to a stop light on nj route 130. i was with him each time it occurred. fortunately, the vehicle restarted. my husband has taken the vehicle to the dealer, explaining the exact circumstances before the failure. because the dealer could not duplicate the problem, nothing was done. this seem to be the same problem encountered by the 2004 rendezvous for which gm issued a recall (#05v157000). the resolution was to replace the ignition relay. there is also a njtsa action number pe04075 that describes this problem for the 2004 rendezvous. view

2005-05-17 Cumming, GA

Transmission problem. i have experienced the following problem on different types of terrain, but it has been most common in areas with steep hills. after accellerating to maintain speed while climbing a steep incline and feathering the throtle as the hill is topped, the (automatic) transmission kicks completely out of gear on the descent and will not re-engage without bringing the vehicle to a stop, shifting to neutral or park and restarting the engine. so far, the drivers following me have all passed the brake test and their horns seem to be in good working order. i've had the vehicle since july of 2004 and it currently has only 25k miles. this is a potentially dangerous situation since it occurs intermitently and you can't tell the trans has disengaged until you reach the bottom of the hill and try to accelerate to climb the next incline. i called a local dealer and they mumbled something about leaky o rings but didn't know whether there have been any recalls or service bulletins. view

2005-05-17 Woodward, PA

There were no significant events leading up to the failure. the tire seemed to spontaneously split where the tread meets the side wall which resulted in an immediate blow out. fortunately the vehicle was going at a slow speed at the time so no crash occurred. we have since been informed that this tire is unsafe to use at warmer temperatures even though it is q99 rated. the tire is a bridgestone blizzak 215/70qr16 that is on a 2003 honda element. the tire was properly inflated and was just put on november of 2004. view

2005-05-17 Denver, CO

Without warning, the warning light and alarm come on. the gas engine dies and does not engage at all. the electric motor is the only thing that keeps the car mobile. once the power is turned off then back on, both the gas and electric motors move the car as normal, but the warning persists. this has happened twice. i've been told that two different computer were the cause. the first incident happened at about 5,000 miles, and this latest happened just over 10,000. view

2005-06-28 San Diego, CA

Date of purchase was 01/10/2005 service#1.1st wheel alignment was on 01/18/2005 mileage in was 788 miles, the front & rear, both had to be re-aligned, replaced parts were wheel camber/caster-l side/adjust install bolt kits and wheel camber/caster-r side/adjust install bolt kits and car was tested to verify pull to the right, they found camber on left front out of specs also vehicle has a 0.14 split in caster r&r two lower encap panels install caster kit on right front and install camber kit on left front perform four wheel alignment road test car after the car was completed. service #2. at 1,766 i requested another wheel alignment because the car began pulling to the right again. service #3 04/25/2005 at 6174 miles and 05/10/2005 at 6,310 miles after high speed panic stop on interstate 15 north a semi trailer truck swerved into the passing lane causing me to slam on my brakes to avoid the trailer on the highway. this immediately caused the car to begin to shake, shimmy and rattle down the freeway until i could reach a safe stopping point. i could not stop on the freeway i was in the middle of the desert and traffic was extremely high. this panic stop required me to get another wheel alignment. service #4. 06/21/05 at 8,548 miles service director of mercedes-benz tom fox test drove my car and he agreed that the car pulls hard to the right changing lanes by itâ¿¿s self. the cars windows also do not roll up all the way, they reach the top and then roll back down half way. the hood (fire) insulation has shrunk and ripped off the top of the hood and is falling into the engine. tom stated wheel alignment in not totally fixable, the window motors had to be replaced and the hoods fire insulation also had to be replaced. mercedes-benz of san diego is allowing me to pick up my car tomorrow 06/27/2005. they (mercedes-benz of san diego) are tying to tell me that it is normal for this car to pull to the right? view

2005-06-27 Sana Monica, CA

Dt: the tires only have 50 to 60 miles on them, two blow outs. the manufacturer/dealer said this was caused by road hazard. while driving on the freeway at speeds of 60 mph the right rear tire and the drivers side front tire blew. out. the manufacturer said they would not replace them. they have not contacted consumer again. view

2005-06-28 San Diego, CA

Date of purchase was 01/10/2005 service#1.1st wheel alignment was on 01/18/2005 mileage in was 788 miles, the front & rear, both had to be re-aligned, replaced parts were wheel camber/caster-l side/adjust install bolt kits and wheel camber/caster-r side/adjust install bolt kits and car was tested to verify pull to the right, they found camber on left front out of specs also vehicle has a 0.14 split in caster r&r two lower encap panels install caster kit on right front and install camber kit on left front perform four wheel alignment road test car after the car was completed. service #2. at 1,766 i requested another wheel alignment because the car began pulling to the right again. service #3 04/25/2005 at 6174 miles and 05/10/2005 at 6,310 miles after high speed panic stop on interstate 15 north a semi trailer truck swerved into the passing lane causing me to slam on my brakes to avoid the trailer on the highway. this immediately caused the car to begin to shake, shimmy and rattle down the freeway until i could reach a safe stopping point. i could not stop on the freeway i was in the middle of the desert and traffic was extremely high. this panic stop required me to get another wheel alignment. service #4. 06/21/05 at 8,548 miles service director of mercedes-benz tom fox test drove my car and he agreed that the car pulls hard to the right changing lanes by itâ¿¿s self. the cars windows also do not roll up all the way, they reach the top and then roll back down half way. the hood (fire) insulation has shrunk and ripped off the top of the hood and is falling into the engine. tom stated wheel alignment in not totally fixable, the window motors had to be replaced and the hoods fire insulation also had to be replaced. mercedes-benz of san diego is allowing me to pick up my car tomorrow 06/27/2005. they (mercedes-benz of san diego) are tying to tell me that it is normal for this car to pull to the right? view

2005-06-28 Altus, OK

My 2005 chevy silverado 1500, 4.3 engine and 4 speed auto transmissionhas a problem when using cruise. going up hil and it needs to downshift it will go into 3rd gear for anout a second and half then to second with rpm going from 1800 to 4500 in less than 2 seconds. i'm being told this is normal and gm has no plans to fix it. view

2005-06-27 Asbury, NJ

I bought a 2004 grand prix with an electrical problem that started around 20,000 miles where the car would hesitate on acceleration to the point of no reaction. the problem progressed to two incidents of the car completely shutting off in the passing lane of a major highway. the car hesitated and then completely shut off with in seconds and without warning. this problem has happened regardless of the amount of gas in the tank or the weather outside. i have brought the car to the dealership at least 5 times and they have not corrected the problem. the first action theytried was to reprogramed the powertrain control module, then i had a recording device attached after the problem happened to the technician. the problem actually erased the computer recorded so they replace the entire control module. the car has been test driven for hundreds of miles and now it still has the problem bad enough to stall out on the highway with everything in the car shutting off. this problem is very dangerous as it is completely unpredictable but likely at the worst possible time, passing on the highway. view

2005-06-28 Hinsdale, MA

Dt: contact states his car was lunging forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who said they couldn't do anything with the vehicle until the transmission failed. the dealer refused to replace transmission due to warranty coverage. they had the car with 29,000 miles the point where they were saying the oil should have been changed, and did not change the oil, even though contact had records indicating it has been changed every 3,000 miles. contact felt dealer was negligent by not acknowledging there was a problem at the beginning. the consumer explained that the dealer didn't recommend or suggest transmission fluid changes even when it was time for one. the dealer refused to provided any assistance until the manufacturer was supplied with transmission service records of fluid changes. view

1995-09-18 Canyon City, CO

Vehicles cruise control is designed to maintain rpm and not speed. when going down hill car gets away. view

2005-06-28 Hendersonville, NC

Flapping noise in engine, then without warning, the intrepid shut down and would not restart. this was the first car i ever bought and i bought it used. obviously, i have no warranty on it. the car broke down yesterday. my mechanic said it's the timing chain and he's checking to see if there's any valve damage. if so, he said it would be cheaper to replace the whole engine rather than repair it. my wife and i work two different schedules and need our second vehicle. i can't afford the repair. view

2005-05-18 Fort Ann, NY

My 2001 dodge intrepid w/ 70,000 miles started out with a small knocking noise, then as i was driving one day, it lost all of it's power & started making a horrible noise. when i was calling around asking garages how much it would be to have them look at the car, a few of the garages told me what the problem was before i even told them, they only needed the year & make of the car & they knew that it was the engine due to oil sludge. one garage told me that it was not gonna be worth it to get my car fixed because it would likely be more than my car was worth. another garage told me he wouldn't even work on intrepids with this problem because it would be such a mess. i even had a garage tell me not to waste my money on a tow truck because the 2.7l engine intrepids are junk & it wouldnt be worth it. i finally found a guy that is basically making his living on just working on these 2.7l intrepid engines. the cost was $2,300 to have the engine cleaned/soaked to get all of the oil sludge build-up off & have a any parts that were broken replaced. my dad, boyfriend & brother had to take the engine out & bring it to the garage & the garage did the work on the engine & then my dad, boyfriend & brother had to put the engine back into my car. so w/ that price of $2,300 i didn't even get a rebuilt engine & my family had to do alot of the work. i was making my monthly payments of $175 on a car that i couldn't drive for about 2 months all together. view

2005-05-18 Davenport, WA

When exiting the vehicle, passengers are shocked when they touch the door to close it. the shock is more than what would be felt when touch the contacts on an electrical outlet. often leaving a shocked feeling in the fingers for aome time after exiting the vehicle. view

2005-05-18 Silver Lake, OH

2000 chevrolet silverado had defective brake sensor replaced. provided ivoq no inquiry/questions......notice the antilock brakes were making noise and engaging at low speeds during stops. it seemed the truck was not stopping and would have to pump the brakes to get them to engage, replaced defective brake sensor. view

2005-06-28 Central Square, NY

Dt: on june 27, 2005 while driving about 65 mph the consumer heard a noise. and upon stopping, the consumer noticed the spare tire fell off. no damage to the vehicle was reported. the cable broke completely off, and the tire was gone. owner called ford, and they were not concerned. the brake line ruptured. view

2005-06-28 Central Square, NY

Dt: on june 27, 2005 while driving about 65 mph the consumer heard a noise. and upon stopping, the consumer noticed the spare tire fell off. no damage to the vehicle was reported. the cable broke completely off, and the tire was gone. owner called ford, and they were not concerned. the brake line ruptured. view

2005-06-28 Apopka, FL

Dt: driver's seat belt became stuck, it was jammed on the inside. will not come out at all. it has done this before but was able at that time to get it out. also, when pushing down on the brakes consumer could hear a clanking noise. view

2005-06-28 Apopka, FL

Dt: driver's seat belt became stuck, it was jammed on the inside. will not come out at all. it has done this before but was able at that time to get it out. also, when pushing down on the brakes consumer could hear a clanking noise. view

2005-06-28 Memphis, MI

Dt: contact states the brakes are failing below 5 mph when the abs tries to engage, the pedal goes to the floor, but the vehicle will not come to a complete stop. the service dealer did not inform the contact what specifically was wrong with the abs. view

2005-06-28 Bridgeview, IL

Dt: the first seat behind the passenger's seats seat belt got stuck, tried reclining the seats with anything that would give some slack and it would not move. had to cut the seat belts in order to get child out. in the two front seats the seat belts will also stick at time. also the brake light was on all the time. view

1995-09-18 Wilmington, NC

Sudden unintented acceleration, vehicle accident, unknown causes. view

2005-06-28 Warwick, RI

Dt: unintended acceleration and braking, when depressing the gas pedal it takes right off, can take foot off the gas pedal and it still surges forward. it is hard to slow down the vehicle when hitting brakes. this problem got so bad that it wouldn't let consumer make a turn. had to keep going forward inside. railroads tracks were there and hit the mound. had to replace brake pads and rotors. it was 1000.00 miles when it was done last june. view

2005-06-28 Warwick, RI

Dt: unintended acceleration and braking, when depressing the gas pedal it takes right off, can take foot off the gas pedal and it still surges forward. it is hard to slow down the vehicle when hitting brakes. this problem got so bad that it wouldn't let consumer make a turn. had to keep going forward inside. railroads tracks were there and hit the mound. had to replace brake pads and rotors. it was 1000.00 miles when it was done last june. view

2005-06-28 Carnation, WA

The 1999 volkswagen passat developed problems with the door lock equipment.** answer required***. the problem first exhibited to the consumer when the door ajar alarm would go off for no apparent reason when the car was parked. in order to operate the car and prevent the alarm from going off the consumer had to remove two fuses. the vehicle was taken tot he dealer who diagnosed the problem as faulty door locks. view

2005-05-18 Oak Creek, WI

01-10-02, complained of pulsation felt in steering. mechanic resurfaced rotors. 01-11-02, same complaint, replaced intermediate steering column. 11-07-02, reported a squeal in steering when turning left, mechanic could not duplicate, greased steering column. 09-09-03 complained again of squeal in steering, replaced rack and pinion. view

2005-05-18 Selma, AL

Dt: air bag light came on . took vehicle to dealer and had it fixed. now the air bag light is on again. has not taken back to dealer. air bag light came on, and then started blinking on and off. then it stayed on. view

2005-05-18 North Ridgeville, OH

Dt: contact states the airbag light illuminated, the service dealer said the airbag system needed to be reprogrammed. an engineer will not be at the local service dealer to reprogram the system until about 6 weeks. view

2005-05-18 Cumming, GA

There is a label discrepency on the evenflo titan carseats model# 3672098 manuftured 030/07/2005. above the rear facing picture the label reads "rear-facing 5-30lbs." however under the warning! death or serious injury can occur statement the label reads: "use only in rear facing position when using it with an infant weighing less that 20 punds." view

2005-05-18 Brooklyn, NY

Dt: received a recall notice a month ago on the brakes. they called the local dealer 3 times, and he said buick had no parts to fix this car. view

2005-06-28 Duvall, WA

Dt: consumer states that there is a module that is failing on vehicle. this results in the abs system not working. to replace the module would cost $1,000-$1,300. consumer has an appointment to have the vehicle fixed this friday. the problem has been sporadic over the last 6 weeks. when the vehicle was taken to the dealership they could not find the cause of the problem , and he was told to drive it until it failed again. consumer was concerned that this was happening on other vehicles. he found this information online. view

2005-06-28 Lincolnshire, IL

Dt: 2004 cadillac cts-v, a popping sound was coming from the front windshield, this happened in any type of weather and at any speed, this was the only problem with the vehicle, consumer took vehicle to the dealership,. the dealer heard the noise, but did not know what was the cause of the problem. dealership told the consumer to go ahead and drive the vehicle. consumer did not feel that it was safe to drive the vehicle because of the noise from windshield. view

1995-09-18 St, Louis, MO

The vehicle has abs brakes. when brakes are applied it will not stop the vehicle. view

2005-05-18 Henderson, NV

I own a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue gl. to date, i have had three of the four window regulators break. there is a small plastic "keeper" imbedded into the otherwise metal regulator track, that secures both ends of the cable that transports the window up and down on its track. in all cases, this plastic keeper has broken, thus releasing one or both ends of the regulator cable, causing the window mechanism to fail, and allowing the window to fall down inside the door. i have temporarily secured the windows in the up position to keep the weather out. only the driver's door regulator remains operable; passengers can not roll down their windows. though it is not a life threatening situation under normal operation, it could cause a problem if someone in the vehicle needed to exit the vehicle by a means other than the door (say in the event of a side-impact collision when the door may not be able to be opened), and was not able to roll down the window. i am disturbed that the identical problem has occured on three of the four windows. i'm wondering when the fourth one will fail, and of course, feel this is a manufacturer defect that could lead to a life threatening situation if left unrepaired. i have done nothing to promote these part failures, and propose they be replaced. please help. view

2005-05-18 Coplay, PA

Vehicle wanders, saftey related, been to dealer 3 tmes. also have specific documentation upon request view

2005-06-28 Lindenhurst, NY

Dt: contact states: last week she was driving down the road and her gas pedal got stuck. she put on the brake and there was a funny noise, the engine was revving), but the car kept accelerating. finally, she heard a popping noise and the pedal became unstuck. she called mazda, and mazda said there was a recall on the vehicle. consumer called them, and they said the recall was on a cable that had to do with the cruise control, and that throttle box on the was the problem; which was not part of the recall. view

2005-05-18 Norwalk, CT

Dt: the engine just shut down without warning and the vehicle was unable to be restarted. there was only a clicking noise. the engine would not turn over. this has happened twice in the middle of traffic. the first incident, the ignition cassette was replaced, and this subsequently happened again. more repair work was done and this happened for a third time. the vehicle is currently in shop. the throttle body had tripped and went into limp mode on the third incident. the dealer could not detect the root cause. view

2005-05-18 Norwalk, CT

Dt: the engine just shut down without warning and the vehicle was unable to be restarted. there was only a clicking noise. the engine would not turn over. this has happened twice in the middle of traffic. the first incident, the ignition cassette was replaced, and this subsequently happened again. more repair work was done and this happened for a third time. the vehicle is currently in shop. the throttle body had tripped and went into limp mode on the third incident. the dealer could not detect the root cause. view

2005-05-13 Arlington, TX

1995 oldsmobile aurora experiencing problems with steering wheel....consumer took vehicle to premier automotive services , and they recommended the replacement of steering rack ans pinion and steering pressure hose due to leaking steering fluid/epairment of transmission torque converter clutch/ replacement of valve cover gaskets and engine mounts/ repaired coolant leak. consumer purchased a wynns usa extended warranty, which did not not cover all repair work needed. view

2005-05-13 Powell, TN

While driving down the road with the a/c on high, the consumer smelled smoke and saw it coming from the steering wheel column. the wires had melted and burned the ignition switch up. there were no prior problems with the vehicle. the dodge mechanic said that these particular vehicles have been known to have problems with the a/c staying on high for long periods of time. the consumer has already been in contact with the dodge manufacturer. the vehicle was not included in the recall that was a year before this vehicle. the problem has already been corrected. view

2005-06-23 Lee's Summit, MO

Dt: the brake lights are continually on, other driver's think the consumer is braking at all times. the vehicle has been to the dealer 7 times and changed switches in the foot pedals and brakes. they say it has codes of brake slipping and they still cannot correct the problem. view

2005-06-30 Stratford, CT

Dt: the consumer was able to hear wind noise even with the windows up. the consumer discovered the rubber seals were loose. the dealer told the consumer it was normal for this car. showed the manufacturer the problem of the seals coming loose and they said it was an engineering problem. view

2005-06-30 Wilbraham, MA

Abs activates at speeds under 10 mph. increase in stopping distances has caused many near miss collisions. view

1995-09-18 Desoto, MO

The vehicle has abs brakes. the pedal goes to the floor and sometimes when applied there are no brakes. please describe. view

2005-06-30 Larsen, WI

The 2003 pontiac aztec has intermittent issues regarding the rear directional signals and now inoperable brake light(s). there are no indications of a directional signal failure except for when it is dark outside or someone behind me identifies the issue. the specific issue is that when the directional signal is used, both the rear directionals flash. there was a recall regarding this issue; however, the part identified has already been replaced, as well as every other component. after the 4th time the vehicle was in for the same issue, i was following behind the driver of the aztec. immediately i discovered that after the repair, the back left brake light was no longer functioning. the bulb was replaced with no improvement. the vehicle is currently at the dealership at this time. view

2005-05-24 Longmont, CO

My infinity 1998 qx4 has about 88000 miles i bought a demo in jan "99 recently i had to replace the transmission at a cost of $3000.00. i took it to a nissan dealer but they said they could not waranty it because it was an infinity so i took it to an aamco. who waranteed it for i year.i must have changed the brakepads 3 times and accept for the drivers seatbelt none of the seatbelts work, also during the first year the tires had to be replaced,i contacted infinity and learned that tires that come with new vehicles were not waranteed.this is my 4th or 5th nissan product but never again! view

2005-05-24 Longmont, CO

My infinity 1998 qx4 has about 88000 miles i bought a demo in jan "99 recently i had to replace the transmission at a cost of $3000.00. i took it to a nissan dealer but they said they could not waranty it because it was an infinity so i took it to an aamco. who waranteed it for i year.i must have changed the brakepads 3 times and accept for the drivers seatbelt none of the seatbelts work, also during the first year the tires had to be replaced,i contacted infinity and learned that tires that come with new vehicles were not waranteed.this is my 4th or 5th nissan product but never again! view

2005-06-28 Federal Way, WA

No accident yet on this defect. we have noticed over the past 2 years of driving this vehicle a serious defect in the way the dash is constructed that seriously obstucts both viewing of the road through the windshield by the driver and viewing the dash instrumentation (speedometer, etc) virtually impossible under normal driving conditions. on a suny day, the black plastic material used in the dash construction around the instrument panel is so reflective, that often with the sun coming in through the rear or a side window, it becomes impossible to see the instrumentation in the dash due to reflective glare off the black plastic in front of the clear plastic that covers the speedometer, etc. it is so bad that occasionally we have to put a piece of paper or another non-reflective object behind the steering wheel and in front of the speedometer in order to read the instrumentation. even more disturbing is the same phenomenon when the sun is streaming into the car, particularly from the front or a side window, that the reflection off of the black plastic onto the inside of the windshield is so bad that we often cannot see out of the windshield without putting a piece of paper or some other substance down to cut the glare down. this is an extremely dangerous situation, and it's only a matter of time before something serious happens as a result of being unable to see clearly. view

2005-06-28 Dandridge, TN

Dt: while going 10-20 mph vehicle sudden ly accelerated in the driveway and hit a parked car. vehicle was in drive, and then experienced sudden acceleration. there were black tire marks from the rear wheels from where the car accelerated. then. the vehicle hit the other parked family vehicle. the other vehicle was knocked about 30 feet. there were no reported injuries. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. consume rhas pictures of the accident., but no police report. dealership has not been contacted. manufacturer had been contacted, but consumer received no response. view

2005-06-28 Madison, AL

Stopped the vehicle to make a left turn, when i pressed the accelerator the vehicle did not move then jumped into gear violently. i managed to get teh vehicle into a parking lot where a loud grinding noise could be heard with the engine running and gearshift in park. i moved the gear selector into different gears and car would not move. the car had a history of noise when shifting from park into any gear, especially when parked on a incline. the transmission also downshifted harshly when decelerating to coast through a turn. both issues were reported to the dan wachtel ford in athens, al that services the vehicle. the transmission was flushed and had the filter changed twice, the secon only 8000 miles before this incident. dealer reports that the car needs a new transmission with only 58,000 miles on the car. i purchased an 5 year/70,000 extended warranty when we bought the car, but of course the warranty has expired and i am looking at a $2800 repair bill. i looked at the ford service bulletins and other complaints through this site and there seems to be a history of the same type of occurrences with the windstar and the transmission. seeking assistance from dealer and ford since vehicle has been maintained, has low mileage considering it is 6 years old and has a history of such events. view

2005-06-28 Scottsville, NY

Front brakes are failing in an unsafe manner. problem has resulted in a loss of approximately 25 % of total braking surface on the front rotors. dealer has looked at the car and claims problem resulted from environmental factors (rust). view

2005-05-18 Brea, CA

1.the clock on the dashboard: the time is running almost 1 minute faster per day. if you don�t fix it for 10 days, it would run 10 minutes ahead. 2.the driver�s seat: when i purchased this car, i asked for power seats but the dealer didn�t have it. i was a little uncomfortable with the manual seat, but the sales person convinced me, so i decided to take the one with manual. since then, i�ve felt that the driver�s seat is always sinking down so i consistently have to pull up the stick to push up the seat quite often while i�m driving. 3.rear seat: i had to fold the rear seat once to load something in the back. after, i tried to unfold the seat but it didn�t go back. i brought this car to the dealer�s service on nov. 15th, 2004. while one of the service persons was trying to unfold the rear seat, he had to cut the seat belt and has scratched the seat and broken some piece on the seat. he said he�s going to order some parts and it would take a few days. ever since then, nobody knows the status of this order. both the service dept and the �customer care� dept, in headquarters have always been telling me �it�s on backorder� with �no further information�, and they �don�t know when� for last six months. i asked them �if you don�t have the part, even in germany, how long will it take for the manufacturer to make the part?� and they keep saying is �don�t know� and �we are still checking the status of the part everyday.� in a common sense, the period of four months should be enough time to make the part and ship it to the dealer. i also sent a complaint letter to the ceo of the dealer/mckenna & vw north america headquater a couple of months ago. but still they don't know about the part. view

2005-06-27 Burton, MI

1998 catera problems: transmission failed 3 times caused by electronic part mal function; alternator failure; battery has been replaced 3 times; heater and a/c inoperative-burned harness and electronic component; door hinges failed; engine oil leak; vehicle cranks but will not start; premature tire wear; vehicle wanders; front end aligned 3 times in one year; warped disc rotors twice in two year period; differential seals leak; vaoltage meter ambiguos reading; sidemarkers inoperative and corroded; high underhood temperature; remote keys filed; rear view mirrors do not adjust to night driving. view

2005-06-27 Burton, MI

1998 catera problems: transmission failed 3 times caused by electronic part mal function; alternator failure; battery has been replaced 3 times; heater and a/c inoperative-burned harness and electronic component; door hinges failed; engine oil leak; vehicle cranks but will not start; premature tire wear; vehicle wanders; front end aligned 3 times in one year; warped disc rotors twice in two year period; differential seals leak; vaoltage meter ambiguos reading; sidemarkers inoperative and corroded; high underhood temperature; remote keys filed; rear view mirrors do not adjust to night driving. view

1996-05-28 Rockway Beac, NY

Sway bar broke on passenger side, also stabilizer broke, causing loss of steering. view

2005-06-27 Burton, MI

1998 catera problems: transmission failed 3 times caused by electronic part mal function; alternator failure; battery has been replaced 3 times; heater and a/c inoperative-burned harness and electronic component; door hinges failed; engine oil leak; vehicle cranks but will not start; premature tire wear; vehicle wanders; front end aligned 3 times in one year; warped disc rotors twice in two year period; differential seals leak; vaoltage meter ambiguos reading; sidemarkers inoperative and corroded; high underhood temperature; remote keys filed; rear view mirrors do not adjust to night driving. view

2005-06-27 Manchester, NH

The vehicle was parked on hill for about 15 min. with emergency brake engaged. while looking at car through living room window we saw the car just start rolling away. checked car after and emergency brake still engaged ! ! view

2005-06-27 Whitestone, NY

Accelerator peddle became stuck and would not release while entering parkway. breaks failed. had to stop car using emergency break. mazda replaced the accelerator cable and throttle. view

2005-06-27 Tomball, TX

My yearmodel 2000 toyota celica has consistently and repeatedly had problems with the drive belt tensioner mechanism. on or about every 30,000 miles, the belt tensioner fails at which time rattling and squeaking noises eminate from the engine compartment as described in tsb #eg01401. i was able to have the tensioner replaced under warranty once. the next time it was replaced out of warranty at about 60 - 70,000 miles. now the vehicle has 90,000 miles on it and it is obvious that this part has failed again. i am concerned that the repeated and consistent failure of this part is putting my life and my passengers life at risk. view

2005-06-27 Lavergne, TN

This car has been nothing but trouble. i have had to have the drive shaft replaced, the motor mounts replaced, the tail light assembly replaced, the steering assembly replaced and i too have a problem with the dash lights dimming. the technicians at the local saturn dealership are nothing but rude. they dont fix the problems you bring the car in for and you end up having to take it back the next day or even sometimes that same evening for a repair that wasnt done properly. i thought this was going to be a good car but it has been constant trouble and is constantly in the repair shop. view

2005-06-27 Lavergne, TN

This car has been nothing but trouble. i have had to have the drive shaft replaced, the motor mounts replaced, the tail light assembly replaced, the steering assembly replaced and i too have a problem with the dash lights dimming. the technicians at the local saturn dealership are nothing but rude. they dont fix the problems you bring the car in for and you end up having to take it back the next day or even sometimes that same evening for a repair that wasnt done properly. i thought this was going to be a good car but it has been constant trouble and is constantly in the repair shop. view

2005-06-27 Lavergne, TN

This car has been nothing but trouble. i have had to have the drive shaft replaced, the motor mounts replaced, the tail light assembly replaced, the steering assembly replaced and i too have a problem with the dash lights dimming. the technicians at the local saturn dealership are nothing but rude. they dont fix the problems you bring the car in for and you end up having to take it back the next day or even sometimes that same evening for a repair that wasnt done properly. i thought this was going to be a good car but it has been constant trouble and is constantly in the repair shop. view

2005-06-27 Yemassee, SC

Dt: the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. the tire manufacturer is continental tires, contritrac, size p255/65r17. it is a tubeless radial tire. at only 3000 miles the truck shook . they changed two tires because the tires were not good. on june 27, 2005 the rear driver's side tire blew out. view

2005-06-27 Chino Hills, CA

Had to make a sudden stop and abs system was dangerously slow to engage, release and re-engage. brake pedal went all the way down to the floor and barely stopped before hitting vehicle in front of me. took it to 2 dealers and both said there was nothing wrong according to specifications. major safety hazard! view

2005-06-27 Winter Park, FL

Vehicle studders on acceleration, not a constant problem that would be associated with turbo lag, but an occassional, infrequent problem, not a lag, but a studder or flutter in acceleration from a dead stop or at highway speeds. view

1996-05-28 Morgantown, WV

When it is cold it is almost impossible to shift the gears on the manual transmission. please describe. view

2005-06-27 Livingston, NJ

Pirelli tires (asimmetrico 255/40 zr19 96y p zero) since may 18th, 2005, i have had 3 blowouts and 2 bubbles on the sidewall. 13,000 on car. 3 of the incidents were on tires that were used under a month (approx. 500miles. this car is unsafe to drive. view

2005-06-27 Lavergne, TN

This car has been nothing but trouble. i have had to have the drive shaft replaced, the motor mounts replaced, the tail light assembly replaced, the steering assembly replaced and i too have a problem with the dash lights dimming. the technicians at the local saturn dealership are nothing but rude. they dont fix the problems you bring the car in for and you end up having to take it back the next day or even sometimes that same evening for a repair that wasnt done properly. i thought this was going to be a good car but it has been constant trouble and is constantly in the repair shop. view

2005-06-27 Lavergne, TN

This car has been nothing but trouble. i have had to have the drive shaft replaced, the motor mounts replaced, the tail light assembly replaced, the steering assembly replaced and i too have a problem with the dash lights dimming. the technicians at the local saturn dealership are nothing but rude. they dont fix the problems you bring the car in for and you end up having to take it back the next day or even sometimes that same evening for a repair that wasnt done properly. i thought this was going to be a good car but it has been constant trouble and is constantly in the repair shop. view

2005-05-18 San Antonio, TX

Dt: the consumer has a safety issue with her vehicle, that her car is not listed in the recall because of the date it was made. the consumer's car has the same problems as the cars with the recalls. the abs system is leaking gas and is having a delay in the brake system. the car has had problems for two days. view

2005-05-18 Bartlett, IL

Dt: abs brakes on 2001 gmc sierra. at a little bit of snow and at low speeds less that 15 mph the abs kicked in. had it looked at, and mechanic said it was fine. i did hear that nhtsa was investigating this problem. consumer was involved in one low speed accident. view

2005-05-18 Rineyville, KY

Cosco carseat spirit travel system model 01938. straps loosened by themselves several times. view

2005-05-18 Chanhassen, MN

When applying brakes at speeds of around 30 mph or more the vehicle's front end shims violently. the vehicle shakes as the front wheels are seen oscillations from right to left, which results in a lost of steering. the dealer attributes this to warped rotors. while warped rotors may cause a braking issue they should not cause oscillations in the front wheels. replacing the rotors and pads might temporarily improve the performance it will not correct the underlying problem or design flaw that causes the oscillations in the steering of the front wheels view

2005-05-18 Comerce, MI

Dt: i am ware of a recall of 1999-2001 for mercery sable vehicle for the springs corroding and breaking. i had the same issue with 2002 mercery sable in which i have had to pay out a exorbitant amount of money to repair, $550.61. i have been denied refund because there was no recall. view

2005-06-27 Aliso Viejo, CA

Today i realized for the first time that both my rear tires were worn beyond the tread on the inside of each tire. i could see the threads! i just came back from a long trip with my family and am thanksful that our tire(s) did not blow out on the freeway. i took it to the dealship today (irvine bmw) and this particular service manager stated that this is about the 6th, bmw 530i that he has seen this on. he pointed to the rear wheel from the back section, where you can visibly see that both rear tires are not even. they both tilt inwards, causing the excess wear on the inside of the tire. the outside of the tires are almost as good as new. he sted that this would be warrantied and replaced. i shall see tomorrow when i take the car in. nevertheless, this problem can have some serious consequences. i also noticed that my front tires were wearing excessively on the inside, but not nearly as bad as the rear. i have 16,000 on my car. view

2005-06-27 Greer, SC

Right front tire tread and steel belts seperated from tire body. this caused damage to the fender,step,right rear view mirror,and wheel cover. was travling at 58 mph when tread came off. was able to pull to side before tire went flat.the speed limit on this highway is 70 mph. happy that i was not going that fast. view

1996-05-29 Citronelle, AL

The tension pully for the power steering is out of round and the belt keeps slipping off and causes loss of steering. please describe. view

2005-05-18 Magonilia, TX

Dt: the emergency brake stopped working. has been to the dealership , and the dealership said that the emergency brake system was a wear and tire problem. contacted gmc, and they said there was no recall on this vehicle. emergency brake had not worked for a month. the vehicle is in the repair shop right now. view

2005-05-18 Livonia, MI

1998 gmc safari has died five times and each time there was a loss of brakes and power steering ability. stalled while driving (no start), check fuel system. perform fuel induction and throttle body clean. r&r old belt, tensioner came apart, replace tensioner and belt to repair. view

2005-05-18 Alpharetta, GA

Concerns regarding the perrelli tire equipment on the 2004....the tires on this vehicle were much too soft for the weight of this vehicle. the tires wore out in less than 8000 miles. this created a dangerous situation on the roadways not onlly for this vehicle but for other vehicles as wellvolkswagagen's policy is to replace two tires, forcing consumers to pay for the other tires. view

2005-05-18 Alpharetta, GA

Concerns regarding the perrelli tire equipment on the 2004....the tires on this vehicle were much too soft for the weight of this vehicle. the tires wore out in less than 8000 miles. this created a dangerous situation on the roadways not onlly for this vehicle but for other vehicles as wellvolkswagagen's policy is to replace two tires, forcing consumers to pay for the other tires. view

2005-05-18 Warren, PA

Clockspring safety recall for 1999 plymouth voyager. the clockspring assembly that connects steering wheel mounted electrical components to the electrical sytem on minivan may lose the electrical connection to those components. this could cause the driver's airbag, horn speed control system and/or steering wheel mounted radio controls to be inoperative. view

2005-05-18 Salt Lake City, UT

1999 dodge durango, same problem as the 2000 up. the recall was done on those but dodge has not been forced to recall the 1999's. we purchased our vehicle in august 1999, it never did drive good, wandering, we thought it might be the tires, and continued to drive until unable to go anywhere in safety. took the vehicle to larry miller 12/22/2003 they recommended replacing both inner tie rods, idler arms, alignment etc. cost of $796.00 this was approx 55,000 miles. since they would not warrant the car, we took it to a private shop russ' alignment in salt lake. and paid $779.00 2/4/2004. we replaced all 4 tires. we had this vehicle into alignment shops constantly, tire repair, balancing etc the tires were so badly worn in directions that should never have been on a vehicle. these things should have been done 30,000 miles sooner. i contacted chrysler and submitted the receipts the file # 13542683, phone # 1-800-992-1997 option #5. i spoke with "brandy" brandy instructed the durango was out of warranty and they had no requirement to compensation. when asked to put that in a written statement they refused and said it was in my file and they did not have to submit that information nor could i speak with a superviser. but that i would receive my original bills back in 7-10 days. this is a recent claim and have not received my original receipts yet. 5/18/2005 view

2005-06-27 Addison, IL

Abs light and brake light comes on when i start the car and it stays on while i drive my car. the brake light blinks continuously and in bad weather you can feel that abs is not working. from vw passat forms i understood this is a common problem with 98+ passat models. i talked to some local shops and they told they are familiar with this problem and i have to take it to the vw dealer. i talked to a dealer and they told me it is $150 to check the problem and if the problem is related to abs circuit or something then it is going to cost me around $2000+. that is around 25% of my cars current value and from my understanding lot of people are facing the same problem. it is a safety issue and i am very disappointed about vw's reliability. view

2005-05-18 Littleton, MA

A current investigation esists (pe05-020) for unwanted abs brake activation on model year 1999 - 02 gm c/k series vehicles in salt belt states. this investigation should be further expanded to include, at least, model year 1998 as this condition is also exhibited in this vehicle. reference vehicle is a 1998 chevrolet tahoe with 63,000 miles. condition has existed for more than 2 years. during this time repairs were made to correct the problem, which were effective for less than a year. problem condition has returned. problem has resulted in minor contact with other vehicles and objects in that a driver can not predict when the problem will occur and braking distance is extended even on dry pavement. situation is worsened when in "reverse" and problem occurs. view

2005-05-18 Alma, IL

Consumer states: consumer let go of the brake pedal and pushed it again and abs system didn't work at all times. this may happen one time in a month. view

2005-05-18 Jackson, MO

The intake on my car has cracked and been replaced twice in two years. the cause is still uknown. view

1995-09-18 Chicago, IL

Vehicle pulls to the extreme left, had in shop seven times, still pulls. view

2005-05-18 Rockford, IL

I was a block from my house in my 2001 ford taurus. a rear coil spring broke, the sharp end extended out and ripped a hole in my rear tire. the ford dealer advised me that "ford does not consider a rear tire blowout a safety hazard" fortunately i was close to home and at low speeds but the incident cost me $411 to take care of with no help from ford or the dealer. vin # 1fafp53u81g117941 view

2005-05-18 Glen Allen, VA

F-250, 2004 diesel, fuel milage has dropped and now get smell from exhaust. took to dealer and was told nothing wrong. view

2005-06-28 Lafollette, TN

Transmission went out on 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. view

2005-06-28 San Diego, CA

Date of purchase was 01/10/2005 service#1.1st wheel alignment was on 01/18/2005 mileage in was 788 miles, the front & rear, both had to be re-aligned, replaced parts were wheel camber/caster-l side/adjust install bolt kits and wheel camber/caster-r side/adjust install bolt kits and car was tested to verify pull to the right, they found camber on left front out of specs also vehicle has a 0.14 split in caster r&r two lower encap panels install caster kit on right front and install camber kit on left front perform four wheel alignment road test car after the car was completed. service #2. at 1,766 i requested another wheel alignment because the car began pulling to the right again. service #3 04/25/2005 at 6174 miles and 05/10/2005 at 6,310 miles after high speed panic stop on interstate 15 north a semi trailer truck swerved into the passing lane causing me to slam on my brakes to avoid the trailer on the highway. this immediately caused the car to begin to shake, shimmy and rattle down the freeway until i could reach a safe stopping point. i could not stop on the freeway i was in the middle of the desert and traffic was extremely high. this panic stop required me to get another wheel alignment. service #4. 06/21/05 at 8,548 miles service director of mercedes-benz tom fox test drove my car and he agreed that the car pulls hard to the right changing lanes by itâ¿¿s self. the cars windows also do not roll up all the way, they reach the top and then roll back down half way. the hood (fire) insulation has shrunk and ripped off the top of the hood and is falling into the engine. tom stated wheel alignment in not totally fixable, the window motors had to be replaced and the hoods fire insulation also had to be replaced. mercedes-benz of san diego is allowing me to pick up my car tomorrow 06/27/2005. they (mercedes-benz of san diego) are tying to tell me that it is normal for this car to pull to the right? view

2005-06-28 San Diego, CA

Date of purchase was 01/10/2005 service#1.1st wheel alignment was on 01/18/2005 mileage in was 788 miles, the front & rear, both had to be re-aligned, replaced parts were wheel camber/caster-l side/adjust install bolt kits and wheel camber/caster-r side/adjust install bolt kits and car was tested to verify pull to the right, they found camber on left front out of specs also vehicle has a 0.14 split in caster r&r two lower encap panels install caster kit on right front and install camber kit on left front perform four wheel alignment road test car after the car was completed. service #2. at 1,766 i requested another wheel alignment because the car began pulling to the right again. service #3 04/25/2005 at 6174 miles and 05/10/2005 at 6,310 miles after high speed panic stop on interstate 15 north a semi trailer truck swerved into the passing lane causing me to slam on my brakes to avoid the trailer on the highway. this immediately caused the car to begin to shake, shimmy and rattle down the freeway until i could reach a safe stopping point. i could not stop on the freeway i was in the middle of the desert and traffic was extremely high. this panic stop required me to get another wheel alignment. service #4. 06/21/05 at 8,548 miles service director of mercedes-benz tom fox test drove my car and he agreed that the car pulls hard to the right changing lanes by itâ¿¿s self. the cars windows also do not roll up all the way, they reach the top and then roll back down half way. the hood (fire) insulation has shrunk and ripped off the top of the hood and is falling into the engine. tom stated wheel alignment in not totally fixable, the window motors had to be replaced and the hoods fire insulation also had to be replaced. mercedes-benz of san diego is allowing me to pick up my car tomorrow 06/27/2005. they (mercedes-benz of san diego) are tying to tell me that it is normal for this car to pull to the right? view

2005-06-28 Newton, MA

Approaching entrance ramp to i495 n exit 32 westford ma at modest side street speed 25-40 approximately. car rapidly lost acceleration. continued for about one minute onto the interstate and stalled on the shoulder. battery indicated showed only one bar. gas at least 1/3 full. electric windows and displays and lights worked. certain warning indicators were lit including red danger triangle. could not turn off the power or remove the key. after 20-25 minutes, while waiting for the tow trunk, i was able to power off and on and then the car started and i drove home (30 miles). performance appeared normal but the red triangle and a few other indicators remained lit. view

2005-06-28 San Diego, CA

Date of purchase was 01/10/2005 service#1.1st wheel alignment was on 01/18/2005 mileage in was 788 miles, the front & rear, both had to be re-aligned, replaced parts were wheel camber/caster-l side/adjust install bolt kits and wheel camber/caster-r side/adjust install bolt kits and car was tested to verify pull to the right, they found camber on left front out of specs also vehicle has a 0.14 split in caster r&r two lower encap panels install caster kit on right front and install camber kit on left front perform four wheel alignment road test car after the car was completed. service #2. at 1,766 i requested another wheel alignment because the car began pulling to the right again. service #3 04/25/2005 at 6174 miles and 05/10/2005 at 6,310 miles after high speed panic stop on interstate 15 north a semi trailer truck swerved into the passing lane causing me to slam on my brakes to avoid the trailer on the highway. this immediately caused the car to begin to shake, shimmy and rattle down the freeway until i could reach a safe stopping point. i could not stop on the freeway i was in the middle of the desert and traffic was extremely high. this panic stop required me to get another wheel alignment. service #4. 06/21/05 at 8,548 miles service director of mercedes-benz tom fox test drove my car and he agreed that the car pulls hard to the right changing lanes by itâ¿¿s self. the cars windows also do not roll up all the way, they reach the top and then roll back down half way. the hood (fire) insulation has shrunk and ripped off the top of the hood and is falling into the engine. tom stated wheel alignment in not totally fixable, the window motors had to be replaced and the hoods fire insulation also had to be replaced. mercedes-benz of san diego is allowing me to pick up my car tomorrow 06/27/2005. they (mercedes-benz of san diego) are tying to tell me that it is normal for this car to pull to the right? view

2005-05-18 Astoria, NY

2004 volkswagen touareg has a burning odor coming from the vents. the consumer attempted to turn on the a/c when the burning odor occurred. the odor was so strong that the consumers daughter had become sick and vomited in the vehicle. also, the air bags did not work. view

2005-06-28 Staten Island, NY

For the second time my windshield has cracked on my 2003 honda element. the cracks are considered stress fractures caused by a manufacturing defect. view

2005-06-28 Berlin, NJ

Dt: contact complained about the electronic throttle system . dealer wanted to charge him about $1,200 to fix it. volvo refused to issue a recall. view

1995-09-18 Fenton, MO

Experiencing intermittent brake failure, brakes are spongy. view

2005-06-28 San Antonio, TX

Dt: contact stated the passenger door latches stopped working. after about a month earlier driver's side door latch quit working. upon examination the attachment to the rod broke away from the door latch. the vehicle had not been to a service dealer. view

2005-06-28 Austinburg, OH

Dt: vehicle was stopped and the air bags deployed on both passenger and driver sides. the air bag light came on and off the day before. an engineer from gm came and stated air bags deployed because of moisture in the car. the windows were down the night before and rain got in the car. there were two people in the vehicle when air bags deployed, the air bags smashed the windshield. two passengers sustained injuries, bruises. owner believed was a police report. gm was notified and determined that air bags deployed because of moisture. no pictures were available. view

2005-06-28 Columbia Cross Roads, PA

Dt: caller stated timing chain failed after 2 months. dealer said there were three timing chains on the vehicle, and that when one failed they all malfunctioned. caller did not fix vehicle f yet. caller said this happened without warning. manufacturer has not been contacted yet. view

2005-05-18 Berkley, CA

Dt: the air bags deployed while parked. no collision occurred. view

2005-05-18 Central, SC

The front brake rotors began warping at around 10,000 miles on my 2004 nissan titan.was told that dealer would only repair brakes up to 12,000 miles.now that i am replacing them myself!!!! nissan is charging almost 100.00 for the pads......hummmmm!!! view

2005-06-28 Beaufort, SC

Dt: contact states after driving her vehicle approximately 10 minutes there was a loud knocking noise coming from the engine, causing the vehicle to vibrate. the service dealer could not find what was wrong with the vehicle. the service dealer did replace a speaker because he thought this might fix the problem. this did not remedy the problem. . vehicle had been to the service dealer on 3 separate occasions, totaling approximately 15 days. view

2005-05-18 Seattle, WA

The consumer experienced three complete engine and electrical failures on the 1999 saab 9-5. there were no warnings. the di cassette and throttle body was replaced. the consumer stated he has experienced bulb failures failures on a regular basis and he truly believed the vehicle has an electrical problem. view

2005-05-18 Rochester Hills, MI

The dealer does not have the parts at the moment to perform the safety recall on the 2005 buick lacrosse. recall campaign# 05v156000. view

2005-06-28 Endwell, NY

The blower motor on my grand marquis ls became inoperative. after troubleshooting the problem, my service provider determined that the blower motor speed controller was the source of the problem. they proceeded to order a new one, and were informed that this item was on nationwide backoreder and they had no idea when a new one could be obtained. this tells me that there must be a significant number of grand marquis autos with the same problem. it is a safety concern because there would be fogging of the windows during inclement weather and no means to clear them. if this module has an excessive failure rate, the item should be place on a recall list. view

2005-05-18 Corning, CA

Driving along at 40 mph, severe rod knocking on the driver side of 4.2 motor. anti freeze in oil per timing chain cover, acid etched crank to rod bearing. ford refused to fix-3000 miles over warranty. i paid $1000 for xtended warranty to fix. dealer put in new rebuilt 4.2, 35,000 miles on 2nd engine when rod knocking on driver side of engine. anti freeze in oil, acid etched crank to rod bearing again! truck sits in back yard, excellent condition. $4000 to put in new engine. ford claims no responsibility for terrible craftsmanship on 4.2 engine. view

1996-06-28 Binghamton, NY

Steering gear box failed. view

1995-09-18 Philadelphia, PA

Transmission will not change gears, also will not accelerate. had replaced once. view

2005-05-18 Stapleton, GA

Dt: the complained started in 10/04. received a recall notice. took the vehicle to the dealer, and parts were on back order. called the dealer numerous times to check on the parts. the liftgate busted on the vehicle due to not having the parts installed. dealer didn't have the parts on 12-30-2004. december 31, 2004 consumer went to the dealer, and the dealer wouldn't get the consumer a rental car .so they stapled plastic over the back of the vehicle. consumer made several phone calls to ford asking for a rental car. they wouldn't give one to consumer. the glass was replaced in march, but still was not fixed correctly. a light appeared indicating a door was ajar, and it was always the liftgate. and couldn't open the driver's side door. consumer could not get the dealer to help fix the vehicle correctly because it cost the dealer too much to fix the vehicle the first time. view

2005-05-18 Sedalia, MO

Dt: the abs brakes are not working properly. the abs system kicks in and the brake pedal goes to the floor. this is an intermittent problem, usually between 40-5o mph this is the fifth time that the brakes have failed. consumer feels this is a dangerous situation and can cause a lot of stress because she has to constantly watch how she drives you drive , so if the brakes do fail she would be prepared to prevent a crash. view

2005-06-28 Tucson, AZ

I was on my way to work today and was getting on the highway. when i went to let off the gas the pedel was stuck to the floor....i did not get the car turned off untill almost 100 miles per hour....then, at that speed with no power brakes and steering...i almost slamed into the four cars ahead of me..( i missed them by just a few feet)..with the e-break on and pushing as hard as i could on the brakes i managed to stop the vehicle about 1500' down the road. upon investigating the car i found the reason for the stuck throttle was that the pedel had stuck under the edge of the carpet by the pedel (bottom). i could have been killed and the wife might not have thought quick enough to know what to do and my kids could have been in the car. i know for sure it would have taken alot longer for her to stop than me. ford needs to look into this before someone gets killed. the carpet should be updated and the carpet should be replaced with better fit in the gas/brake/clutch area. this is extreamly dangerous because most these cars put down 380 hp at the wheels! view

2005-06-28 Cook, MN

Last year the wipers started to not work properly, it would speed up, slow down, not work, not shut off, now it is worse. quite hazardous during rain, not repaired yet, called local dealer advised no recall for that year. there is a recall for 1997 model year with same problem view

2005-06-28 Cook, MN

Last year the wipers started to not work properly, it would speed up, slow down, not work, not shut off, now it is worse. quite hazardous during rain, not repaired yet, called local dealer advised no recall for that year. there is a recall for 1997 model year with same problem view

2005-05-18 Sonoita, AZ

We purchased a 2003 sequoia in august of 2003. the first thing that happened was the hood latch came off no biggie a $10 replacement everything a ok. next came the oil pressure gauge it always read low. i took it to the dealership and was fixed, the cause was a faulty sender, no charge to me. on a routine oil change i asked for the alarm to be check because it was always silent. to my surprise the horn had come off lucky for me it was still under warranty so it was replaced. all this time the vsc/ trac off light keeps coming on. the dealer can't come up with a problem and they say just restart the car and they should come off. now there is a grinding sound coming from my dash and the lights are coming on again so off to the dealership again. they can't duplicate the sound and the lights well maybe its my brakes and i have to get those replaced. i decided to wait on that. ok now since my kids like to ride with the back windows down and i can't stand the pressure and sound in the car. (it sound as if i'm in a helicopter) i decide to roll the back window down to stabalize the pressure and what do you know it doesn't work and now my vsc / trac off and abs lights are all on "all the time" . now i'm at the dealership again (everyone there knows me by name now) . the vsc/ trac off and abs light well that was a sensor that needed replacing and the window well guess what that was the grinding sound i had heard before . the motor needed to be replaced. be ready to pay about $800 in parts and labor. lucky for me i had purchased the extended warranty so i was left with just my deductible. i have owned 3 toyotas in the past and have always had that peace of mind "its a toyota" but now i'm not so sure. toyota is not what it used to be. i still love the space and comfort of the sequoia but would rather do without all the service trips to the dealership. view

2005-05-18 Sonoita, AZ

We purchased a 2003 sequoia in august of 2003. the first thing that happened was the hood latch came off no biggie a $10 replacement everything a ok. next came the oil pressure gauge it always read low. i took it to the dealership and was fixed, the cause was a faulty sender, no charge to me. on a routine oil change i asked for the alarm to be check because it was always silent. to my surprise the horn had come off lucky for me it was still under warranty so it was replaced. all this time the vsc/ trac off light keeps coming on. the dealer can't come up with a problem and they say just restart the car and they should come off. now there is a grinding sound coming from my dash and the lights are coming on again so off to the dealership again. they can't duplicate the sound and the lights well maybe its my brakes and i have to get those replaced. i decided to wait on that. ok now since my kids like to ride with the back windows down and i can't stand the pressure and sound in the car. (it sound as if i'm in a helicopter) i decide to roll the back window down to stabalize the pressure and what do you know it doesn't work and now my vsc / trac off and abs lights are all on "all the time" . now i'm at the dealership again (everyone there knows me by name now) . the vsc/ trac off and abs light well that was a sensor that needed replacing and the window well guess what that was the grinding sound i had heard before . the motor needed to be replaced. be ready to pay about $800 in parts and labor. lucky for me i had purchased the extended warranty so i was left with just my deductible. i have owned 3 toyotas in the past and have always had that peace of mind "its a toyota" but now i'm not so sure. toyota is not what it used to be. i still love the space and comfort of the sequoia but would rather do without all the service trips to the dealership. view

2005-06-28 Morrow, OH

Dt: consumer was concerned of about rear leaf springs spring hanger and shackle. consumers vehicle has extensive rust on the spring hanger consumer was told by mechanic that it would not be safe to haul any amount of weight until problem was fixed. consumer purchased the parts to fix the vehicle today. ford dealer told consumer that they sell a large amount of these parts, this was a common problem according to the ford dealer parts department. consumer stated that this was a major structural item, it was riveted on, not bolted. consumer looked at several other vehicles like his own, and they had the same problem. consumer called ford to issue a complaint with them. consumer estimated that it was to cost $500 to fix problem. view

2005-05-18 Lockbourne, OH

I was driving on an interstate loop at approximately 30 mph. at the top of the loop, as i straightened the wheel the vehicle began to rock back and forth as though it was going to flip over. the rocking turned into fishtailing, and the steering wheel was forcefully pulled to the left. this caused the vehicle to travel across two lanes of traffic and hit a guardrail, ending up facing oncoming freeway traffic. the airbags were deployed. i was 4 months pregnant and travelling with my 10 month old son. i was able to drive to safety in the median. this accident was a total mystery to me since i was not travelling at an excessive speed. the ground was slightly wet from a brief sprinkle. view

2005-05-18 Morro Bay, CA

Car will suddenly stall and shut down view

1996-05-28 Haggerstown, MD

During turning manuevers steering wheel locked up. explain in more detail. view

2005-06-28 Central Islip, NY

2002 nissan altima headlight assembly needed to be replaced. the heat from the headlight melted the terminals which caused the malfunction of the headlights were not working. the consumer requested reimbursement. view

2005-06-23 Racine, WI

Dt: the speedometer intermittingly stops working without warning. the consumer says she has tried to see if speed or distance affects it. she says there is no reason that she can see to make it stop working. the consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer for the 5th time today. the manufacturer called the dealer to get it fixed. she said other electric components are not working as well. the doors, windows, and clock are slowly getting worse. the consumer has concerns that it might lead to something more serious, like a fire. view

2005-05-13 Monroe, MI

Dt consumer stated while driving, the vehicle will completely quit running. the local service dealership stated they had tried everything to fix the problem, but they can't find anything wrong with the vehicle. if the vehicle is placed into park it will restart. view

2005-05-13 Plover, WI

Unable to fill fuel tank. pump kicks off after a few seconds and will not fill tank. dealer replaced gas tank per ford tech line. problem was gone for about 1 month now having trouble again at certain gas stations. dealer called ford tech line again and was told that i would have to use gas stations that worked for filling gas tank and also was told the enginers at ford were no longer working on this issue. there is another person in the area with the same car having the same problem. if you would like his information please contact me. view

2005-05-13 Champion, MI

Dt: when the brakes were applied, the brake line failed and the consumer had no brakes. the consumer was able to stop when he attempted to start the vehicle again. the brake line was repaired, and the consumer was advised to have all of the other lines inspected and replaced. when this happened, brake fluid leaked onto the muffler and produced a cloud of smoke. the brake lines, rear brake on the axle and the brake line from the bottom were replaced. view

2005-05-18 Coplay, PA

Vehicle wanders, saftey related, been to dealer 3 tmes. also have specific documentation upon request view

2005-05-18 Coraopolis, PA

I own a 2000 chevy lumina and a 2001 pontiac montana both have 6 cylinder engines and i have had to replace the head gasket on both of these vehicles. one has 50,000 miles and the other has 70,000 miles. the mechanic that did the repairs said he is replacing the head gasket gm's 6 cylinder vehicles all the time. view

2005-06-23 Trophy Club, TX

On june 22, 2005 while driving at highway speed my '05 covette lost its serpentine belt causing the car to lose pwer steering, engine oil and coolent. with the loss or steering the car became hard to steer and manuver. this problem has been know by chevrolet that a specific bolt was not placed correctly during manufacturing and causes the loss of the serpentine belt. this was a scary event to lose steering at 60mph with a passenger during the ending of rush hour traffic on hwy114 at 6pm. the repair is taking place now involving a new diamond washer and proper torquing of the bolt. possible engine damage may have occured and the reliability of the vehicle is now in question. in some occurances the problem has happened again. i don't want it to be me and have an accident. view

2005-06-23 Trophy Club, TX

On june 22, 2005 while driving at highway speed my '05 covette lost its serpentine belt causing the car to lose pwer steering, engine oil and coolent. with the loss or steering the car became hard to steer and manuver. this problem has been know by chevrolet that a specific bolt was not placed correctly during manufacturing and causes the loss of the serpentine belt. this was a scary event to lose steering at 60mph with a passenger during the ending of rush hour traffic on hwy114 at 6pm. the repair is taking place now involving a new diamond washer and proper torquing of the bolt. possible engine damage may have occured and the reliability of the vehicle is now in question. in some occurances the problem has happened again. i don't want it to be me and have an accident. view

2005-05-13 Arlington, TX

1995 oldsmobile aurora experiencing problems with steering wheel....consumer took vehicle to premier automotive services , and they recommended the replacement of steering rack ans pinion and steering pressure hose due to leaking steering fluid/epairment of transmission torque converter clutch/ replacement of valve cover gaskets and engine mounts/ repaired coolant leak. consumer purchased a wynns usa extended warranty, which did not not cover all repair work needed. view

1996-05-28 Estill Sprin, TN

The vehicle caught on fire from right under the dash and it was parked. please describe. view

2005-05-13 Arlington, TX

1995 oldsmobile aurora experiencing problems with steering wheel....consumer took vehicle to premier automotive services , and they recommended the replacement of steering rack ans pinion and steering pressure hose due to leaking steering fluid/epairment of transmission torque converter clutch/ replacement of valve cover gaskets and engine mounts/ repaired coolant leak. consumer purchased a wynns usa extended warranty, which did not not cover all repair work needed. view

2005-06-23 Springfield, VT

When using passing gear at 45-65 mph you get a very strong vibration until you go into overdrive. when you use the od shut off button at 65 - 50 mph you get the same vibration. (1) ford sent letter in janurary from 1st complaint in oct 04 saying it was the tires and would only warranty them for 3 year not replace them now. (2) may both front steel rims. now at this point vibration is only between 50 - 65. (3) truck was in shop from 31 may to 10 jun 05. replaced (a insulator asy - engine support), (drive shat assemby -rear) removed and installed. (insulator - powertrain rear support) replaced. i do not have old parts, dealer kept them. vibration is still there. the mechanic told me that this problem is only in 373 rear ends. my brother in tx (san angelo, was helping me, his best friend is the service mgr at the ford dealer there and they have the same problem). a friend told me her father in al has the same problem and ford can not fix it. my service mgr bryan and i drove a 2005 identicile to my truck and the vibration was worse then mine. my concern is what in the lon term will it have on us who will be towing campers and going up and down mountaing and using the lower gear for power and braking. what will that vibration do to the drive train? who lives will be put in at risk because of this. thank you for your help. view

2005-05-13 Eustace, TX

Dt: school bus loaded with kids making a right turn onto an upgrade. the bus driver experienced a problem of no accelerating leaving the bus stranded on the intersection. this was without warning, the check engine light came on after the failure. the bus did move after a few minutes. this occurred 3-4 times in an 2 block area. another driver took the bus and felt at initial start up it seemed alright and then problem began again. after a short set, the bus was driven 11 miles before it started again at which time it did so several times. a different accelerator assembly was installed on bus. the bus was driven 50 miles with no problems. the old assembly was placed back in and the dealership found no fault and could not duplicate the problem. bus is currently in repair shop. view

2005-05-13 North Las Vegas, NV

The vehicle completely burned due to a fire that originated from the fuse of the master cruise control modulator area of master brake cylinder. this make/model is under investigation by cpsc for a mnufactirer defect of the cruise control system. view

2005-06-23 Maricopa, AZ

4x4 not working, charcoal canister, cd-player 3 times, complete new brake system from rotors,seals,caliperes etc. that i paid for $1,000., window regulator, door latches, noise coming from the steering area, dash peeling apart, chapman chevy replaced all four tires twice within 50,000 miles-i finally went and spent $1,200 on new tires to make sure my family and i our safe view

2005-06-23 Maricopa, AZ

4x4 not working, charcoal canister, cd-player 3 times, complete new brake system from rotors,seals,caliperes etc. that i paid for $1,000., window regulator, door latches, noise coming from the steering area, dash peeling apart, chapman chevy replaced all four tires twice within 50,000 miles-i finally went and spent $1,200 on new tires to make sure my family and i our safe view

2005-06-23 Maricopa, AZ

4x4 not working, charcoal canister, cd-player 3 times, complete new brake system from rotors,seals,caliperes etc. that i paid for $1,000., window regulator, door latches, noise coming from the steering area, dash peeling apart, chapman chevy replaced all four tires twice within 50,000 miles-i finally went and spent $1,200 on new tires to make sure my family and i our safe view

2005-06-28 Toledo, OH

Dt: consumer received nhtsa recall 04v021000. checked vehicle, and consumer found that vehicle did have a transmission problem. consumer took vehicle to dealer. once consumer picked up vehicle from dealer found that vehicle would still come out of park without key in ignition. consumer contacted the dealer again, and dealer told consumer that she would have to pay for a cable to be replaced. however, dealer did not fix the problem. also, consumer contacted manufacturer, and manufacturer told consumer that vehicle could be taken to another dealer. however, if dealer felt that recall work was completed than dealer could be charged co a $35 inspection fee, and then charged for the repair if consumer decided to have it done. view

2005-06-28 Weslaco, TX

Contact stated car got burnt. she heard there was a recall. she never got the recall letter until the car burnt. got burnt on the driver's side. she talked to someone, named juanita hill,who told her she would give $825.00 because she did not have the mileage and because she had bought the car at salvage. juanita hill has told her she will not get the money until she has the car towed to ford. she did not want to have to pay to have the car towed. view

2005-05-18 San Marino, CA

On march 26,2005, i was driving home from temple. suddenly, my car lose power. all panel lights lighted up. i pushed the gas paddle, but the engine would not respond. i turned off the power then turned back on, but i can only shift to neutral. all panel lights stay on. i use my insurance to call a tow truck to tow my car to wonderie toyota. the service department told me that they reprogramed the computer. the car works after reprogram and they could not find anything wrong with it. on april 6,2005 in the morning, i turn on the power. all the panel lights stay on and i can't shift. i can only shift to neutral. after about 15 minutes, i got off the car and open the car hood. i can't see anything. i removed my hand which holding the hood so the hood drop hard on to the car. i went back in the car. the car start could run again. i don't know if the hood drop hard on the car has anything to do with it or not. i took my car back to wonderie toyota, the service representive did not want to take my car in. i told him that i won't take my car back without checking. i read the comments on the receipt after i pick up my car. the mechanic did not know what was wrong with my car. he did not do anyhting. view

1996-05-28 Phoenix, AZ

Vehicle subject to stalling upon acceleration or sputter while driving. please describe details. 8ak view

2005-05-18 Miramar, FL

I hope you can help me. i have a complaint i'd like to register with you about the safety of a car made by ford motor company. the vin (vehicle identification number) is 1falp6633tk224973. i am the owner of a 1996 ford contour lx and recently i became aware (on my own accord) that ford motor company has the following two safety recalls on my vehicle 1. recall 99s14 - head light switch and wire assembly 2. recall 98s26 - automatic transaxle shift indicator (prndl) bezel. upon acquiring this information i contacted ford motor company's local dealer kingston industrial garage in order to ascertain whether my vehicle qualifies for these recalls. i was subsequently advised by them that while my vehicle qualified for recall 99s14-head lamp switch and wire assembly, however it does qualify for recall 98s26 - automatic transaxle shift indicator (prndl) bezel. this is occurring despite the fact that my vehicle meets one of the requirements as stated in a letter issued to dealers and customers by ford motor company's mr. a. r. kaduk-manager of vehicle service and programs dated october, 1998 which reads "certain 1995-1998 model year contour vehicles equipped with automatic transmission built from september 1, 1994 through january 8, 1998 at the kansas city assembly plant, usa" and it is this statement that makes my vehicle eligible for this recall, and how can they justify honoring one safety recall and not another. as a consequence of their refusal to honor this safety recall i am presently forced to drive an extremely unsafe vehicle due to the fact that i am unable to determine the selection of gears as a result of the defective automatic shift indicator (prndl) bezel which if not addressed with dispatch will sooner or later result in severe damage to myself and others. thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. i look forward to hearing from you soon. view

2005-05-18 Sissonville, WV

My car has been shaking in the front when i apply my brakes and also when i get to a speed of about 70mph. i replaced the front brakes and roters on the car, knowing that there was absolutely nothing wrong with them, but no mechanic could figure anything else out and they gave that a shot. i have kept the original brakes and roters to show that they were absolutely fine. i have spent a total of about $133.00 for these repairs with no success. i seen the recall that was posted on the world news on 5/17 and the symptoms that they were describing matched what my suv was doing. i have not received a recall notice on this problem yet. view

2005-05-18 Norcross, GA

On april 25th, 2005 my 1998 ford expedition exploded and was totally destroyed by fire. i contacted ford and was told my vin number was not a part of the recall. from all information i have been able to fine the description of other car fires match how my car burned. ford has advised me that my insurance company will have to subrogate. my insurance company will cover the balance owed on my car, however i am without a vehicle. my insurance company is advising me that a law suit against ford will take years. i want to file a complaint against ford, this is unfair treatment. i have lost my car, contents within and now i have no transportation. view

2005-06-28 Hanford, CA

We suffered three sidewall blowouts on our fifth-wheel travel trailer in one trip. the trailer was weight with only clothes for a four-day trip and 50 gallons of freshwater. the weather was in the 80's and we were traveling on the proper tire pressure at only 55 mph and had been on the road for only 2 hours when the right rear trailer tire blew w/o warning. the tire quickly began to shread its self and did over $800 dollars in damager to the side and underneath of the trailer. four days later on our return trip home, we suffered two more blowouts. under the same conditions, the right front tire blewout the sidewall. after changing it, we got just ten minutes down the road and a left side tire began to develop a soccerball size buldge and blew before i could even get to the side of the road. view

2005-06-28 Hanford, CA

We suffered three sidewall blowouts on our fifth-wheel travel trailer in one trip. the trailer was weight with only clothes for a four-day trip and 50 gallons of freshwater. the weather was in the 80's and we were traveling on the proper tire pressure at only 55 mph and had been on the road for only 2 hours when the right rear trailer tire blew w/o warning. the tire quickly began to shread its self and did over $800 dollars in damager to the side and underneath of the trailer. four days later on our return trip home, we suffered two more blowouts. under the same conditions, the right front tire blewout the sidewall. after changing it, we got just ten minutes down the road and a left side tire began to develop a soccerball size buldge and blew before i could even get to the side of the road. view

2005-06-28 Pflugerville, TX

Abs ebcm shorted causing abs failure, abs dummy light to come on, and abs pump to run incessantly. had to pull fuse on abs to prevent abs pump wear/failure, which caused brake dummy light to come on - could not tell at the time if this was due to removed fuse or actual brake problem. dealer cost to replace is $1100 although this is obviously a common problem with this unit (on many vehicles) - am having part repaired by 3rd party instead for $150 - hopefully will not cause other brake problems. view

2005-06-28 Omaha, NE

Gm 6.5 diesel just shuts itself off going down the road lose power steering and power brakes good way to get people killed. gm replaced one pump at 110,000 had the pump removed and rebuilt at 130,000 now it starting all over again . common problem with this style fuel system after looking on the internet called gm they didnot seem worried about it . view

2005-06-27 Forest, VA

I am ceo of palmetto state wholesale located at 1403 success way, florence,s.c.2950. i purchased five "e" series 450s and one "e" series 550 ford trucks with 6.0 diesel, 2003 and 2004s and from the start these trucks have spent more time in the shop than on the road servicing our customers. these six trucks have been repaired over and over for the same problems such as brake problems, electrical issues, oil pressure problems and injector issues to name a few. the issue that concerns me the most is that these six trucks will lose power while in operation without warning. these trucks as they are operated can drop in speed of 65 to 70 mph down to 35 to 40 mph in a matter of seconds. these six trucks manufactured by ford motor company not only will lose power at times but will stall making them almost impossible to handle as they move off the roads to safety. the ford "e" series trucks aren't only a problem for palmetto state wholesale and the customers that depend on our services but these trucks are a danger to my drivers and to the public as these trucks are driven on major public roads everyday. the issue that angers me even more is that these trucks have been repaired over and over again for the loss of power as well as many other non life threatening issues and psw was informed at the end of last month(may) that ford motor has known of latent defects manufactured into these trucks and it wouldn't matter if psw would bring these trucks in on a daily basis the root cause to the issues relates to electrical and mechanical problems built into the trucks. i was also informed that the reason for no re-call by ford motor company is due to the magnitude of the cost associated with such a re-call. on june 14th i wrote a letter to mr. william clay ford,jr. and shared this information. i am forwarding a copy of my letter to mr. ford to the nhtsa address in washington, dc. view

2005-06-27 Lavergne, TN

This car has been nothing but trouble. i have had to have the drive shaft replaced, the motor mounts replaced, the tail light assembly replaced, the steering assembly replaced and i too have a problem with the dash lights dimming. the technicians at the local saturn dealership are nothing but rude. they dont fix the problems you bring the car in for and you end up having to take it back the next day or even sometimes that same evening for a repair that wasnt done properly. i thought this was going to be a good car but it has been constant trouble and is constantly in the repair shop. view

2005-05-18 Moatsville, WV

The consumer requested an investigation regarding the results of the deployment of the air bags after hitting a deer. the consumer stated that driver's side airbag indeed deployed and was convinced that this caused his son to become disoriented and unable to see in order to brake and steer the truck away from trees and other objects by the roadside. at the site of the accident, the consumer noticed no evidence that his son was trying to brake or steer the vehicle, but seemed more like a runaway vehicle with no skid marks visible on the roadway or in the grass. the consumers son was killed. the police concluded that the consuemrs son was speeding. view

1996-05-28 Ventnor, NJ

Steering rack control unit causes vehicle to pull to extreme left and right. view

2005-05-18 Grand Junction, CO

2000 buick lesabre experiencing problems with the dashboard lights. the dash light in the consumer's 2000 buick lesabre work intermittently. sometimes the light are bright, low, or completely out. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who installed a sensor which did not correct the problem. the consumer called the manufacturer who informed him that they couldn't do anything to the problem. view

2005-05-18 Caldwell, NJ

2003 honda civic experiencing problems with the srs light illuminating on the dashboard. the srs light went on, indicating the disengagement of the passenger air bag. the service department told consumer to put nothing on the passenger seat because , for a seat sensor that turns off. the air bag because the car thinks a child sat down. the light cannot be reset by consumer, but requires a service technician to do so. view

2005-06-27 Lavergne, TN

This car has been nothing but trouble. i have had to have the drive shaft replaced, the motor mounts replaced, the tail light assembly replaced, the steering assembly replaced and i too have a problem with the dash lights dimming. the technicians at the local saturn dealership are nothing but rude. they dont fix the problems you bring the car in for and you end up having to take it back the next day or even sometimes that same evening for a repair that wasnt done properly. i thought this was going to be a good car but it has been constant trouble and is constantly in the repair shop. view

2005-06-27 Lavergne, TN

This car has been nothing but trouble. i have had to have the drive shaft replaced, the motor mounts replaced, the tail light assembly replaced, the steering assembly replaced and i too have a problem with the dash lights dimming. the technicians at the local saturn dealership are nothing but rude. they dont fix the problems you bring the car in for and you end up having to take it back the next day or even sometimes that same evening for a repair that wasnt done properly. i thought this was going to be a good car but it has been constant trouble and is constantly in the repair shop. view

2005-06-27 Lavergne, TN

This car has been nothing but trouble. i have had to have the drive shaft replaced, the motor mounts replaced, the tail light assembly replaced, the steering assembly replaced and i too have a problem with the dash lights dimming. the technicians at the local saturn dealership are nothing but rude. they dont fix the problems you bring the car in for and you end up having to take it back the next day or even sometimes that same evening for a repair that wasnt done properly. i thought this was going to be a good car but it has been constant trouble and is constantly in the repair shop. view

2005-06-28 Crocker, MO

Compass b500 belt positioning booster i began noticeing a significant amout of slack in my daughters seatbelt using this booster. upon further investigation i realised the booster was pinning the vehicle belt to the vehicle seat, preventing the belt from retracting properly. fortunately this has been caught with no injuries. i attempted to both email and call the company. upon calling the company i was told to stop using the shoulder belt loop and pull vehicle belt over entire seat. i then asked for such instructions in writing. i have yet to recieve them. the company also told me to call the nhsta 800 number for more information on the "new" instructions. upon calling i learned there were no such instructions. the seat is no longer being used. i am including a link to photos of the seat. the seat was position in each of 6 possible places in my suv. there are pictures of the back of the seat, seat front and belt route in all 6 possible options in my 2004 suv. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/julboese/album?.dir=7914&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/julboese/my_photos this seat has been rated by the nhtsa ease of use ratings. view

2005-05-18 Virginia Beach, VA

The consumer was told by the dealer that the parts were ordered for the 2005 dodge stratus right steering knuckle recall and would be informed when the parts came in. the consumer made a follow up and found out that the parts were never ordered. recall campaign# 04v579000. view

2005-05-18 Nevada City, CA

The car stopped in the middle of the road just after all the warning lights came on view

2005-06-27 Lavergne, TN

This car has been nothing but trouble. i have had to have the drive shaft replaced, the motor mounts replaced, the tail light assembly replaced, the steering assembly replaced and i too have a problem with the dash lights dimming. the technicians at the local saturn dealership are nothing but rude. they dont fix the problems you bring the car in for and you end up having to take it back the next day or even sometimes that same evening for a repair that wasnt done properly. i thought this was going to be a good car but it has been constant trouble and is constantly in the repair shop. view

2005-06-27 Lavergne, TN

This car has been nothing but trouble. i have had to have the drive shaft replaced, the motor mounts replaced, the tail light assembly replaced, the steering assembly replaced and i too have a problem with the dash lights dimming. the technicians at the local saturn dealership are nothing but rude. they dont fix the problems you bring the car in for and you end up having to take it back the next day or even sometimes that same evening for a repair that wasnt done properly. i thought this was going to be a good car but it has been constant trouble and is constantly in the repair shop. view

1996-05-28 Morris, IL

Abs, when applying the brakes, the pedal become very hard, to pull off hwy, put in gear in park, when touched the brake air released out of the lines. view

2005-06-27 Lavergne, TN

This car has been nothing but trouble. i have had to have the drive shaft replaced, the motor mounts replaced, the tail light assembly replaced, the steering assembly replaced and i too have a problem with the dash lights dimming. the technicians at the local saturn dealership are nothing but rude. they dont fix the problems you bring the car in for and you end up having to take it back the next day or even sometimes that same evening for a repair that wasnt done properly. i thought this was going to be a good car but it has been constant trouble and is constantly in the repair shop. view

2005-06-27 Waxahachie, TX

While driving the vehicle at random speeds the vehicle loses power, sputters and begins to stall. the vehicle has not ever stalled completely, but loss of power is a saftey hazard. the vehicle has been in the shop over seven times to date with 2 recalls being completed. within one week of recalll completion the same problem continues to exist.this problem began at only 9,000 miles on the vehicle.and has continued to be a problem to date(25,000 miles). view

2005-06-28 Palatka, FL

Purchased new 2005 ford explorer after first 100 miles fuel gauge went falsely to empty and service engine light came on. dealership advised the fuel sending unit for my vehicle is defective. ford has already issued a tech bulletin on the issue in may 2005 yet they are still selling the vehicle knowing the units are failing. will require them to remove my gas tank and replace unit. i beleive this should have been done prior to selling this vehicle or i shouldhave been notified of the potential problem prior to purchasing. view

2005-06-28 Grahamsville, NY

Dt: contact stated while using the defroster system the windshield cracked from the outside to the inside. vehicle had not been to a service dealer, but was scheduled to be taken in this week. view

2005-06-28 Grahamsville, NY

Dt: contact stated while using the defroster system the windshield cracked from the outside to the inside. vehicle had not been to a service dealer, but was scheduled to be taken in this week. view

2005-06-27 Augusta, GA

The left rear lower arm control snapped causing damaged to the leftside drivetrain components including frame and cross member the whole rear was replaced including the gas tank view

2005-06-28 Norristown, PA

Consumer requested inclusion in the recall campaign 99v248000 for the 1999 volkswagen passat.** answer required*** the tie rods on both the driver and passeneger sides of the vehicle were a problem. view

2005-06-28 Beaver Falls, PA

Low speed abs activation on 2001 gmc sierra (see investigation pe05020) view

2005-05-18 Salt Lake City, UT

1999 dodge durango, same problem as the 2000 up. the recall was done on those but dodge has not been forced to recall the 1999's. we purchased our vehicle in august 1999, it never did drive good, wandering, we thought it might be the tires, and continued to drive until unable to go anywhere in safety. took the vehicle to larry miller 12/22/2003 they recommended replacing both inner tie rods, idler arms, alignment etc. cost of $796.00 this was approx 55,000 miles. since they would not warrant the car, we took it to a private shop russ' alignment in salt lake. and paid $779.00 2/4/2004. we replaced all 4 tires. we had this vehicle into alignment shops constantly, tire repair, balancing etc the tires were so badly worn in directions that should never have been on a vehicle. these things should have been done 30,000 miles sooner. i contacted chrysler and submitted the receipts the file # 13542683, phone # 1-800-992-1997 option #5. i spoke with "brandy" brandy instructed the durango was out of warranty and they had no requirement to compensation. when asked to put that in a written statement they refused and said it was in my file and they did not have to submit that information nor could i speak with a superviser. but that i would receive my original bills back in 7-10 days. this is a recent claim and have not received my original receipts yet. 5/18/2005 view

2005-05-18 Salt Lake City, UT

1999 dodge durango, same problem as the 2000 up. the recall was done on those but dodge has not been forced to recall the 1999's. we purchased our vehicle in august 1999, it never did drive good, wandering, we thought it might be the tires, and continued to drive until unable to go anywhere in safety. took the vehicle to larry miller 12/22/2003 they recommended replacing both inner tie rods, idler arms, alignment etc. cost of $796.00 this was approx 55,000 miles. since they would not warrant the car, we took it to a private shop russ' alignment in salt lake. and paid $779.00 2/4/2004. we replaced all 4 tires. we had this vehicle into alignment shops constantly, tire repair, balancing etc the tires were so badly worn in directions that should never have been on a vehicle. these things should have been done 30,000 miles sooner. i contacted chrysler and submitted the receipts the file # 13542683, phone # 1-800-992-1997 option #5. i spoke with "brandy" brandy instructed the durango was out of warranty and they had no requirement to compensation. when asked to put that in a written statement they refused and said it was in my file and they did not have to submit that information nor could i speak with a superviser. but that i would receive my original bills back in 7-10 days. this is a recent claim and have not received my original receipts yet. 5/18/2005 view

1996-05-28 Ft. Lauderda, FL

Rear window is distorted and visibility is difficulty. view

2005-05-18 Modesto, CA

Dt: contact states when the brake pedal is pushed it goes to the floor, braking quickly could not be done if needed. eventually, the pressure reconstitutes, and the braking system is normal. the service dealer replaced the master cylinder, but this did not fix the problem. view

2005-05-18 Ansonia, CT

Dt: 1990, chrysler, lebaron trans axle floor shifter park interlock system. took the key out and without putting vehicle into park the car will roll even when the motor is turned off. this happens every time consumer stopped the vehicle. the car rolled down the hill and damaged the car, house, and fence. view

2005-05-18 Ansonia, CT

Dt: 1990, chrysler, lebaron trans axle floor shifter park interlock system. took the key out and without putting vehicle into park the car will roll even when the motor is turned off. this happens every time consumer stopped the vehicle. the car rolled down the hill and damaged the car, house, and fence. view

2005-05-18 Tuscaloosa, AL

Consumer states: crack in right front spring tower, stress defective material. view

2005-06-28 Rochelle, IL

My name is myra bahr and i own a 1997 dodge intrepid w/86k miles. i have well cared for this vehicle. this past weekend, i have experienced the engine seized/quit issue while driving 75 mph on the expressway with my two kids. i figured it was the heat; so i let it cool down. started back on our road trip.. which it happened again 10 miles later. mind you; there was a full tank of gas from shell, recent oil change and fuel filter change. one year earlier, i have replaced the thermostat/injection rail for the same problem. i have called customer service at chrysler-dodge but the recall for this year is only with the 3.5 engine; not the 3.3 engine-so they will not pay for the repair at the dealership. thank god my older mother wasn't driving the car; for she wouldn't be able to handle the manual steering and able to get the car safely to the shoulder without causing a severe accident. i just wanted to be heard and share my story w/you. view

2005-05-13 Fenton, MO

Car began shaking when brakes applied at 13,000 miles. called dealer to see if this was uncommon or if other armada drivers were complaining and told they knew of no problem. took car into local auto store and was told the rotors were bad and to take back to the dealer since it was not common for this to happen so early. dealership turned rotors. same problem occurred 3000 miles later and brought back to dealer and asked for rotors not to be turned, but to fix the problem. they just turned the rotors again. seems they are just putting a bandaid until i have to pay for the problem myself. i have kids and feel very unsafe. i am ready to bring it in again because the car is shaking again. i have other issues, but they are just bothersome. this brake problem scares me and it is expensive to keep fixing this when it is out of warranty. help!!!! view

2005-06-28 Gahanna, OH

Dt: dents in the hood keep reappearing. this happened 4 times and dealership fixed vehicle 3 times. these dents were on the hood near the glass on driver's side over top of the hinge area. consumer has been in contact with gm and his dealership. consumer was suing gm under the lemon law. the ohio state attorney generals office gave the consumer this phone number. the better business bureau has seen the video of the vehicle and has already been involved. consumer thought that the metal that was made out of the hood had a flaw in it. technicians felt that the weather may have been an issue. consumer had this vehicle looked at by numerous specialists. consumer was leaving the hood as it was until the lawsuit was settled. consumer stated that gm refused to fix the vehicle. view

2005-05-18 Mountain View, CA

Vehicle speed control. when the vehicle was new my wife and i were both having problems of stepping on the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time. i asked the nisson dealer in my area to fix the brake pedal adjustment because the pedal depressed so far that it would be at or below the accelerator pedal's level. at first they declined. after i told them that there was an adjustment on the brake pedal travel and that it was a "safety issue", the nisson dealer fixed it. we have not had a problem since. this problem has shown up in several of the 2003 pathfinder complaints. i hope this report will save someone from an accident. view

2005-06-28 Los Angeles, CA

Dt: took kia, sedona 2004 4 times to dealer for brake failure. the brakes squeaked a lot, and the problem has not been fixed properly. consumer took vehicle to the dealer and the problem was fixed. but, then again one could hear a sound on the brakes. consumer was taken back vehicle to dealer for the 5th time. to see what could be done. also transmission when in drive around 5 mph, wanted to stop, then jumped to normal. also when the car was idling in park or stopping it shook. view

2005-06-28 Los Angeles, CA

Dt: took kia, sedona 2004 4 times to dealer for brake failure. the brakes squeaked a lot, and the problem has not been fixed properly. consumer took vehicle to the dealer and the problem was fixed. but, then again one could hear a sound on the brakes. consumer was taken back vehicle to dealer for the 5th time. to see what could be done. also transmission when in drive around 5 mph, wanted to stop, then jumped to normal. also when the car was idling in park or stopping it shook. view

1996-05-28 Ann Arbor, MI

Rear brakes effect performance, putting all pressure to front brakes. front brakes wear excessively. vehicle had excessive problem requiring much force neede to brake pedal to stop, threr was rear brake corrosion has been very bad, consumer was advised to always apply parking brake and ot to allow vehcile to sit without being or rotors will corrode badly. view

2005-06-28 Whitehouse Station, NJ

While driving on a smooth road, the rear wheels locked up - without any warning. car came to a sudden unexpected halt - on it's own. this situation would certainly have resulted in injury/death, had it occured on a highway or other heavily traveled road. dealer advises that the suspension ripped clear off the frame of the car. vehicle is not driveable. have filed a complaint with bmw, but they say it's not covered under warranty - despite this being a 'certified pre-owned bmw'. car is just sitting at hunterdon bmw in lebanon,nj. view

2005-05-13 Orr, MN

Rain flooded my 2001 grand am se too. brought to dealer and was told some plugs were loose cause of some extra rustproofing i had done. this occured on the back drivers floor. this kept happening and was told by the dealer it was my problem now because it was no longer under warranty.. also have had problems with the brakes and am now replacing the drivers side bearings. abs brakes pulsate and make an awful sound. i have been told that is normal. thanks to all you complainers i now know that i am not crazy.wish i had been aware of this flooding problem sooner. actually all of them! and thanks to you all for submitting them view

2005-06-28 Alpharetta, GA

Consumer letter regarding concerns with the timing chain tensioners on the 1999-2002 grand vitari xl7. other problems: broken keyless entry which occurred twice, the vehicle radiator (twice), water pump (twice), and the thermostat was replaced twice. tsb ts 07 03014r2 view

2005-06-28 Alpharetta, GA

Consumer letter regarding concerns with the timing chain tensioners on the 1999-2002 grand vitari xl7. other problems: broken keyless entry which occurred twice, the vehicle radiator (twice), water pump (twice), and the thermostat was replaced twice. tsb ts 07 03014r2 view

2005-05-18 Naples, FL

My wife and bought our town and country 2 months ago. we left the dealership thinking we had a reliable van. two weeks ago my wife was driving our four children to school when she was at the stop ligh and getting ready to move in to traffic when the van jolted foward and started to shake. immidetly the check engein light came on and she called me. i then called the dealership and they told me to bring it up. now the dealership is about 45 min. from my house. on the way up i lose power 3 times and then would get it to catch. i made it to there exit and lost all power and control. our van was towed in at our expence and we were called the next day to inform us the could not due the work it had to be sent out. when they placed it on the machine 4 numbers were regerstering. we then had to wait for a inspector to fly down to determin if the problem was under warranty. it was determined that it was and that the transfer pump and case were the problem and a new transsmission installed. we had to pay $249.00 because that was not covered under the warranty. we received our vechicle on thursday and on friday it was towed back to the dealership because any time you excerated it would shake the van. we were then told we could have a rental at there expence this was a hassel in its self wasting the whole day with getting one. we receved a call monday saying they couldn't get the problem to dublicate. and was once again returned to us on tuesday. today is wednessday and we are currently fighting with the dealership due to the fact the problem is still there. i am at my wits end. how can a vechicle that has 65,000 miles have so many problems. i choose this vechicle because the manuf. has a good reputation. i just want my van to run right. to ensure my children and wife make it to and from work and school safely. besides the headacs we bothhave lose hours at work running back and forth and needs some help. thanks view

2005-05-18 Astoria, NY

2004 volkswagen touareg has a burning odor coming from the vents. the consumer attempted to turn on the a/c when the burning odor occurred. the odor was so strong that the consumers daughter had become sick and vomited in the vehicle. also, the air bags did not work. view

2005-05-13 Narberth, PA

- no precursors or apparent damage - drivers seat heater failed resulting in strong burning smell, and superficial burn to left upper leg of driver view

2005-05-13 Sudbury, MA

Using the turn signal leverl causes the headlights to go out. initally the headlights flickered briefly and stayed on, but they are now requiring some jiggling of the turn signal level to stay on. also, the headlights go out in switching between high beam and low beam, using the same lever.i am contacting the dealer today.below is listed the number of failures over the last couple weeks. i directed myself to this site, but you don't have that on your list. view

2005-05-18 Marcellus, NY

The consumer has two vehicles a 2002 chevrolet suburban and 2003 chevrolet impala both are experiencing problems with the brake equipment. the impala had badly warped rotors on the right rear. only one rotor was badly warped. both rear rotors were so corroded that they ruined the brake pads. the vehicle only had 18k miles on it. the suburban had 33k miles when the brakes produced a serious grinding noise in the rear. the rotors were so badly corroded that they did not give any warning. the wear sensors were not functional and the brake pads were destroyed down to the bare metal against the metal on one wheel. the consumer was aware that others have experienced the same problem with suburbans and gmc pick-ups. 2003 chevrolet impala vin: 2g1wf52ex39184106 and 2002 chevrolet suburban vin: 1gnfk16z82j277984. view

2005-05-18 Seattle, WA

The consumer experienced three complete engine and electrical failures on the 1999 saab 9-5. there were no warnings. the di cassette and throttle body was replaced. the consumer stated he has experienced bulb failures failures on a regular basis and he truly believed the vehicle has an electrical problem. view

1996-05-28 Ann Arbor, MI

Rear brakes effect performance, putting all pressure to front brakes. front brakes wear excessively. vehicle had excessive problem requiring much force neede to brake pedal to stop, threr was rear brake corrosion has been very bad, consumer was advised to always apply parking brake and ot to allow vehcile to sit without being or rotors will corrode badly. view

2005-06-23 Wall Township, NJ

Dt: consumer states that the brakes went out with no warning. dealer said that one section of the brake line had rotted out because it was wet. consumer states that it's always wet and he lives in a salt air environment. the consumer's main concern is that the fuel line was not replaced with an improved fuel line. instead it was replaced with the same line that failed. view

2005-06-23 Wilmington, DE

My 2.4l 4 cyl engine in my dodge intrepid failed while i was driving at night. apparently the timing chain failed which leads to the valves being crunched and the rods bent because of the close tolerances used in this engine. the car had to be pulled to the side of the road and it was inorperable, and the engine had to be replaced at considerable expense. view

2005-06-23 Staten Island, NY

Dt: there is a warning sound coming from the brakes. owner is unable to distinguish if the car needs brakes or if this warning sound feature is just failing. car was taken to dealer and put on diagnostic machine and dealer reported there were no visible problems. onwer contacted gm service (#13433611303) is the service request #. gm basically states they are aware of the problem, there is no fix. view

2005-06-23 Poland, OH

I had a flat tire 6/12/2005. here the perimeter of the tire was ?sliced due to bad drivers side spring. my car is a 2002ford taurus veh id#1fafp53u62g115932. my brother in law had the same problem w his ?2000 taurus but the front spring. the dealer said his was covered under a gov warranty but mine was not covered. the car was towed to the dealership and we had a$233 bill to repair something that could have been fatal. immediately after the repair the car started making a loud knocking noise and car was back in dealership 6/21 fro $400. repairs to replace both rear struts. this car only has 42,000 miles on itl view

2005-06-28 Casa Grande, AZ

Dt: recall 04v394000 concerning cam shaft position sensor from the dealer after she got the problem fixed. the consumer contacted the manufacturer for reimbursement, they told the consumer they would not reeimburse her. the consumer was never notified of a recall. view

2005-06-28 Garvin, MN

Dt: contact ownes a 2001 mercury sable. both back coil springs on the busted. one went through a tire. dealer said both back springs had to be replaced. ford will not stand behind the fact that these were weak springs. view

2005-05-18 Daleville, AL

Dt: while driving down road about 60 mph and the back hub began to make a grinding noise without warning. it was a split second from falling off. also, rear bearings went out. had to be towed to an independent repair shop, who noted that the both rear bearings went out. visible to naked eye, could look back at wheel and see that it was about to fall off. recall for corrosive issued, but this vehicle was not involved in the recall. vehicle is currently in shop for repairs. spouse checked wheel to see if it was properly secured, and discovered the hub was totally rusted. view

2005-05-13 Rio Rancho, NM

The outer dash silencer pad caught on fire and burned the clutch and fuel lines. it fried the computer, the occupants were almost killed. there was a recall issued #737, in august 1997. the customer was not notified of the recall. the consumer paid all repairs out of pocket. the manufacturer was notified, but the claim was denied. chrysler will not help the consumer with the repair bills, tom kelly made a decision and the consumer was told that he does not communicate with people and his decision was final. the consumer had no problems with vehicle before the incident and was out of state when it happened. the consumer realized the recall was for dodge trucks built march 7, 1997 through may 15, 1997 and the consumers vehicle was built on may 16, 1997. the alternator was inoperative due to a bad pcm which was replaced. the a/c had become inoperative after the pcm was replaced. view

2005-05-13 Kansas City, MO

My 2001 pontiac grand am also has had problems with the ignition switch cyclinder. i had it replace july 2003 and just yesterday 5/12/05. both times my car was not under warranty. i went to church on mothers day car was running fine. went home and was in the house for 15 minutes and went to leave and my car would not start up. i to went out and brought a new car battery and car still would not start. i have spent money to have my car towed to the dealer and paying for the same promblem within 2 years. i also had to have the fuel pump replaced in 2002 and i brought the car in 2001, that was within my first year of having the vehicle. i have read all the consumer complaints and i counted 20 complaints about the ignition. something really needs to be done about this. view

2005-05-13 New Bedford, MA

Dt; the ball joints failed at 58,230 miles when the consumer went for the state inspection. view

1995-09-17 Newport, TN

# ea94-039 the driver side seat belt retractor came off the track the cable is sticking out of the door when the auto retracts sometimes pen you in . view

2005-06-28 Cook, MN

Last year the wipers started to not work properly, it would speed up, slow down, not work, not shut off, now it is worse. quite hazardous during rain, not repaired yet, called local dealer advised no recall for that year. there is a recall for 1997 model year with same problem view

2005-06-23 Flat Rock, MI

On june 17, 2005, i felt the brake pedal of my 2002 chevrolet silverado truck (vin 1gcec14w62z161405) pulsate when i came to a stop at the bottom of the exit ramp from i-75. this lasted for a couple of seconds, and the truck took a couple of extra feet to stop. i had a similar problem on my 1998 chevy lumina several months ago and the abs warning light came on. that problem cost over $ 500 to repair. the lumina had 49k miles, but the truck only has 18.5k miles. the only thing in common with these two vehicles is that i switch off on driving them, sometimes letting one or the other stay parked for a week or two, depending on what kind of work i am doing. this time, with the silverado, no abs or brake warning lights ever came on, so i assumed that the system had just detected some minor sliding of one of the wheels as i was coming to a stop, possibly from some loose gravel or rocks. later that day, i decided to stop at the local home depot, on my way home from work. when i pulled into a parking spot, i pushed on the brake pedal and could hear the abs pump (?) working very hard. the brake pedal would not move at all, and the brake system did not seem to be stopping any of the wheels. i only had a fraction of a second to react, so i threw the transmission into reverse. this stopped the forward motion of the truck, and i put it into park, before it could move any more. i ended up stopped about a foot from the rear bumper of the car in the space ahead of me. if a pedestrian had run out in front of me earlier, and i had been unable to stop, they might have been killed. through all this, none of the abs, brake, or check engine warning lights ever came on. i do not think that a vehicle with this low mileage should have such a potentially fatal problem, and the abs components should not corrode, as they did in the lumina, and possibly in the silverado, if the vehicle is not driven regularly. i am extremely fortunate that no one was injured or killed. view

2005-05-13 Bronx, NY

While driving at highway speeds the passenger side rear control arm ball joint broke, causing my right rear wheel to collapse within the wheel well of my 2001 dodge stratus es. the consequence of this is that control could have been lost causing an accident harming myself or others on the road. i maintained control of the vehicle and had the vehicle towed off the highway. i then had to again paid for the vehicle to be towed to the dealership for repair. view

2005-05-13 Jacksonville, FL

I purchased a chevy equinox in 2004, since i got it, i have taken my car 3 times to service for the cd changer, and once i took it to check the engine service light and a really strange noise coming from the front of the car while driving, but what really concerns me is that on may 2005 i had a car accident due to my steering wheel, got locked while i was driving at 60-65 mph in a highway, prior to the accident the engine service light turned on, and a few minutes later the oil service light too, i tried to avoid impacting any other vehicle around me but i couldn't. the two tires from the passenger right side came out of the rims, the tire from the drivers rear side came completely out of place. the strange thing is that the impact was in the drivers side door by the handles, but it looks like the whole car was put in a two story building and had been throw down from it, because it didn't support the collision. they are still investigating this incident. they estimated the damages in almost $8,000.00 view

2005-06-23 Appleton, WI

Loud banging noise between driver and passenger seats. sounds like wheel may be coming off axle. steering wonders and has too much free play in steering wheel. believed to be a safety issue. took to newmar to have it road tested. newmar sent to freightliner service dealer in south bend. 5/06/05 south bend freightliner service dealer stated sway bar hitting rf spring and front lower shock bolts loose. adjusted ride height 1/4 inch and inflated back tires for 80 to 110 psi. adjusted front brakes. this did not fix the problem. service dept would not state if rv was safe to drive. 5/12/05 took rv to my service company to be checked for same complaint. because freightliner service person would not or could not give warranty authorization, they shimmed stabilizer bushings with two washers on top and two on bottom of bushing which should provide a more safe ride to the freightliner factory in south carolina. master fleet stated bad steering wandering problem, possible play in steering box. tightened loose bolts. pounding noise still in front end. 6/09/05 appointment with freightliner set for two days. play in steering checked drag links, tie rods and shocks - mechanic stated ok. front end banging noise - mechanic stated tightened right front spring bolt -bushings ok. requested unit to be aligned. mechanic stated alignment ok. this took 21/2 hours. of a two day schedule. went back in the next day. bolts which were tighten were on the axle support which were to be torqed at 600 ft lbs. rv was put on lazer alignment -rv was out of alignment. left side axle support nut over torqued. both nuts were replaced. bolts were not replaced. still believe there is a safety issue. when the rv has only been traveling a few miles the steering is better than when it has warmed up. if two curves are back to back the steering wheel must be over compensated for the next curve. wind and large trucks requires for over compensation of the steering wheel. view

2005-06-23 Appleton, WI

Loud banging noise between driver and passenger seats. sounds like wheel may be coming off axle. steering wonders and has too much free play in steering wheel. believed to be a safety issue. took to newmar to have it road tested. newmar sent to freightliner service dealer in south bend. 5/06/05 south bend freightliner service dealer stated sway bar hitting rf spring and front lower shock bolts loose. adjusted ride height 1/4 inch and inflated back tires for 80 to 110 psi. adjusted front brakes. this did not fix the problem. service dept would not state if rv was safe to drive. 5/12/05 took rv to my service company to be checked for same complaint. because freightliner service person would not or could not give warranty authorization, they shimmed stabilizer bushings with two washers on top and two on bottom of bushing which should provide a more safe ride to the freightliner factory in south carolina. master fleet stated bad steering wandering problem, possible play in steering box. tightened loose bolts. pounding noise still in front end. 6/09/05 appointment with freightliner set for two days. play in steering checked drag links, tie rods and shocks - mechanic stated ok. front end banging noise - mechanic stated tightened right front spring bolt -bushings ok. requested unit to be aligned. mechanic stated alignment ok. this took 21/2 hours. of a two day schedule. went back in the next day. bolts which were tighten were on the axle support which were to be torqed at 600 ft lbs. rv was put on lazer alignment -rv was out of alignment. left side axle support nut over torqued. both nuts were replaced. bolts were not replaced. still believe there is a safety issue. when the rv has only been traveling a few miles the steering is better than when it has warmed up. if two curves are back to back the steering wheel must be over compensated for the next curve. wind and large trucks requires for over compensation of the steering wheel. view

2005-06-23 St Louis, MO

Dt: while the vehicle owner was driving the rear view mirror fell off the windshield. the mirror has not yet been repaired. the owner has filed a complaint with gm 7344810803 is file number given for this report. the technician claimed that the failure was due to the heat. view

2005-06-23 Aptos, CA

Dt: there is a recall on this vehicle by huyndai however due to the vin number this car is not included. the problem is there is an esp (stability control) which activates one of the wheels and causes the vehicle to swerve in the direction of the braking. in this case, the vehicle locked up and the consumer nearly lost control while driving about 40 mph and the right front wheel and brake locked up. in this incident, these occurred about 3 times. view

2005-05-13 Nigeria Falls, NY

Consumer stated: there was a rattling noise, primarily in the power train area, it made noise when the accelerator was applied. it would happen when the consumer reached up to 2000 rmp's. view

2005-05-13 Vacaville, CA

Dt consumer stated the air bag did not deploy in a front end collision. the air bag light did not come on any time before the accident. view

1995-10-23 Homestead, FL

The brake keeps locking up on consumer . view

1995-09-18 Uniontown, PA

Consumer was going in a parking garage press on the gas truck accelerate . view

2005-06-23 Easton, PA

Over a period of time my key was sticking in the ignition more frequently. it then got to the point that i couldnt get the key all the way in unless i messed around with the steering wheel for a while. once i got the key in there was no guarantee that it would turn so i could start the car. i eventually ended up leaving my key in the ignition and covering up the steering wheel before i got out of my car. i have two kids, i can not afford to get stuck anywhere.i took my car to a repair shop where the mechanic proceeded to tell me that this was the 9th ford focus that he had repaired that month for the same problem. "a consumer had just picked one up this morning as a matter of fact", he said.so i had the problem corrected, he had to replace a part that was in the ignition. he had told me that the piece was like a puzzle and that when these cars were made the manufacturer had put the wrong size in. i do not have the old part, the repair center kept it. view

2005-06-23 Sun Prairie, WI

Dt:consumer purchased vehicle and noticed that there was an anti-theft system as a feature and the dealer told the consumer that the vehicle did not have this feature. consumer was driving in skokie a suburb of chicago, when the vehicle shut off and the consumer lost control of vehicle. there was no steering no brakes no control of any kind. all the lights on the instrument panel began to flash. the consumer was able to force enough steering so that she could merge off the road into a driveway and bushes that helped consumer bring vehicle to a stop. consumer noticed a message that came up on message panel of instrument panel. message read security, and consumer found later that owners manual said that this message was informing vehicle driver of a security lock, which means that the vehicle shuts down to keep from being stolen. when consumer was towed to dealer, dealer told consumer that fuel pump went out and this engaged the pass lock feature. consumer feels this is very dangerous and could have had severe consequences. dealer said the pass lock system could be engaged by other simple ways, like putting the wrong key in the ignition, and there is no way to disable system. view

2005-05-13 Calumet Park, IL

Heater blowing cold air. took it for an oil change on the 17th of january; heard a knocking noise that day, the next morning it didn't start. had it towed to a mechanic. he refused to touch it, stating the timing chain was broke and the engine was junk. had it towed to dodge city of countryside (where i bought the car) on 1/21/05 where it has been since. they say i have not maintained the vehicle, the engine blew due to excessive oil sludge, but that there was no problem with the timing chain. the service manager was rude and ignorant. i have the 6 year, 75,000 extended warranty thru daimler chrysler. this car has only 43,000 miles on it and i refuse to pay for the new engine out of my own pocket. so, now i am being charged a storage fee and i have to pay for a rental which is costing me alot of money. view

2005-05-13 Arlington, TX

1995 oldsmobile aurora experiencing problems with steering wheel....consumer took vehicle to premier automotive services , and they recommended the replacement of steering rack ans pinion and steering pressure hose due to leaking steering fluid/epairment of transmission torque converter clutch/ replacement of valve cover gaskets and engine mounts/ repaired coolant leak. consumer purchased a wynns usa extended warranty, which did not not cover all repair work needed. view

2005-05-13 Arlington, TX

1995 oldsmobile aurora experiencing problems with steering wheel....consumer took vehicle to premier automotive services , and they recommended the replacement of steering rack ans pinion and steering pressure hose due to leaking steering fluid/epairment of transmission torque converter clutch/ replacement of valve cover gaskets and engine mounts/ repaired coolant leak. consumer purchased a wynns usa extended warranty, which did not not cover all repair work needed. view

2005-06-23 New York, NY

I have a 2001 vw golf gti. it is leaking oil from the engine's block head gasket. being that it is under a 100k miles warranty i took it in to the vw dealer to have it fixed. i was alarmed that the dealer told me that the leak was a "small and normal leakage, just sipping." the person at the counter told me i had nothing to worry because i was under warranty and "would get a new engine if anything happened to the one i have now." can you please have vw explained to me how is that an engine block that leaks oil is "normal". in the end, i left b/c they would not service the car sinse it was "sipping" oil, thus acceptable according to the dealer. view

2005-06-23 Muscle Shoals, AL

Rear hatch door not staying up when door is raised. therefore falling on persons head view

2005-05-13 Dallas, TX

Consumer stated: the rack and pinion assembly locked up while the consumers wife was driving, the consumer was able to turn right but not left. consumer has been to the dealership six times about the rack and pinion, noise coming from the steering wheel when on bumpy roads, bottom of steering shaft loose, vibration coming from steering wheel at low speed, transaction control light comes on all the time when making left turns at about 5mph, car not keeping straight when driving straight down the road. the information before this came off the invoices from the dealership, that was provided by the consumer. nhtsa had a recall for this vehicle in december 2003 on the lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. view

2005-06-23 Maricopa, AZ

4x4 not working, charcoal canister, cd-player 3 times, complete new brake system from rotors,seals,caliperes etc. that i paid for $1,000., window regulator, door latches, noise coming from the steering area, dash peeling apart, chapman chevy replaced all four tires twice within 50,000 miles-i finally went and spent $1,200 on new tires to make sure my family and i our safe view

2005-06-23 Maricopa, AZ

4x4 not working, charcoal canister, cd-player 3 times, complete new brake system from rotors,seals,caliperes etc. that i paid for $1,000., window regulator, door latches, noise coming from the steering area, dash peeling apart, chapman chevy replaced all four tires twice within 50,000 miles-i finally went and spent $1,200 on new tires to make sure my family and i our safe view

1995-09-18 Morgantown, WV

All my kids, mdl 602 travel vest dated 95.03; using in vehicle, back support board w/vest slides down allowing child to hang to floor. please describe details. view

2005-06-23 Maricopa, AZ

4x4 not working, charcoal canister, cd-player 3 times, complete new brake system from rotors,seals,caliperes etc. that i paid for $1,000., window regulator, door latches, noise coming from the steering area, dash peeling apart, chapman chevy replaced all four tires twice within 50,000 miles-i finally went and spent $1,200 on new tires to make sure my family and i our safe view

2005-06-23 Maricopa, AZ

4x4 not working, charcoal canister, cd-player 3 times, complete new brake system from rotors,seals,caliperes etc. that i paid for $1,000., window regulator, door latches, noise coming from the steering area, dash peeling apart, chapman chevy replaced all four tires twice within 50,000 miles-i finally went and spent $1,200 on new tires to make sure my family and i our safe view

2005-06-23 South Dennis, MA

See ford motor co tsb 04b22 or nhtsa item number 10013306, ford explorer 2004. subject vehicle's transmission, to a lesser degree, had started to exhibit the characteristics described therein prior to receipt of the 04b22 program notice. random violent transmission operation. causes vehicle to lurch when accelerator is depressed after placing transmission in gear with vehicle stationary, occurs most often in reverse , before or after vehicle starts to move, most often before vehicle has started moving. i consider this a safety issue and shortening service life of drive line components. five times to dealership in attempt to have problem corrected under warranty, dealership fine; manufacturer's reps. verbally advised me that transmission operation is "normal", i requested they put it in writing, they refused. it is my understanding, verbally, they will not do anymore to correct the problem. the vehicle is under warranty. ford retained all original parts removed from transmission (warranty work). after filing this complaint and i receive case number i will forward to odi copies of all documents from my files on this issue. please note that the failure mileage(7500) listed elsewhere herein is only an estimate of the mileage at which this random malfunction ocurred; it started subtly and increased in magnitude over a period of time. view

2005-06-23 Indialantic, FL

Dt: the lower ball joints have failed causing the wheel to fall off severing the upper ball joints. this also damaged the brake lines and the abs sensors. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the consumer contacted toyota who referred her to the nhtsa website. toyota denied there was a recall. no repairs as of yet. view

2005-06-28 Odessa, FL

I would like to know if you have received complaints regarding republic tires. my invoice says 98h s2ult hp4 rad g road hazard protect (pro-rated r 225/60r1. i do not know if these are the proper numbers. 5/30/05 we requested a high quality goodyear tire that would perform well on all the rain in florida and be the best against hydro planing. the allied tire store sold us republic tires and said they were a better grade than goodyear. i was in a very serious accident within weeks of purchasing my new tires. please let me know if you have had other complaints regarding republic tires. we have not been able to find anything on republic tires in consumers reports, etc. view

2005-06-28 Whitefish, MT

2004 jeep grand cherokee - all four brake rotors warped at 20,000 miles of normal driving (no trailer, etc.). dealer machined the rotors. suspect warping will occur again in less than 20,000 miles as less metal on rotors now. dealer measured brake pads at 60% rear and 50% front, so those components seem ok. there is something in the design and/or manufacture of the brakes that causes warping. fortunately, no accident. view

2005-06-29 Bryans Road, MD

When the automatic transmission shifts from 1st to 2nd gear, it causes the exhaust system to make a rattle and grinding noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealership on four occasions for repair with no resolution to the problem. view

2005-05-19 Brownsville, TX

On saturday 5/14/2005 the engine compartment of my well maintained ford focus se, 2001, (equipped with a zentec engine), got fire in a fashion similar to that described by numerous owners in the following web sites: http://www.geocities.com/archangel_jjn/ http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/ford_focus_fires.html the damages occurred to my focus are close to those graphically described in the pictures of the second web site. the fact that this occurred on a parking lot a block away from a fire station prevented further damage to the passenger compartment. but had this occurred on my house's covered garage, the whole house had burned. what happened to my car is similar to the situation described in the nhtsa 02v288000 campaign. but my vehicle was manufactured on august 2003, and therefore does not qualify to the voluntary ford recall to deal with this situation. as you can see in the referred web sites, this is he same situation reported by other owners. i have reported this case to my insurance company, allstate, claim number 179019215. the adjuster is mr. ruben romero @ 800 733-8910 x4385. as allstate suggested, i also contacted ford. yesterday, i was informed by allstate that my accident resulted in a total lost. on monday 5/16/2005, i contacted mr. mccluster, from the tipton ford dealership, who photographed my pictures from the fire. he assured me that he was going to log the incident into the systema and ask me to contact ford at 866 436-7332. when i called that number, the same day, i talked to andrew, employer number 3176. he gave the claim number 0422761365 and indicated that ford was going to contact on two days. i am still waiting for the call. in my opinion ford did not fully fixed the causes of the nhtsa 02v288000 campaign and that was the reason for my car's fire. thus, ford should solve the problem in all focus vehicles suffering from this problem and it also must be held accountable for all property damage. view

2005-05-19 Brownsville, TX

On saturday 5/14/2005 the engine compartment of my well maintained ford focus se, 2001, (equipped with a zentec engine), got fire in a fashion similar to that described by numerous owners in the following web sites: http://www.geocities.com/archangel_jjn/ http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/ford_focus_fires.html the damages occurred to my focus are close to those graphically described in the pictures of the second web site. the fact that this occurred on a parking lot a block away from a fire station prevented further damage to the passenger compartment. but had this occurred on my house's covered garage, the whole house had burned. what happened to my car is similar to the situation described in the nhtsa 02v288000 campaign. but my vehicle was manufactured on august 2003, and therefore does not qualify to the voluntary ford recall to deal with this situation. as you can see in the referred web sites, this is he same situation reported by other owners. i have reported this case to my insurance company, allstate, claim number 179019215. the adjuster is mr. ruben romero @ 800 733-8910 x4385. as allstate suggested, i also contacted ford. yesterday, i was informed by allstate that my accident resulted in a total lost. on monday 5/16/2005, i contacted mr. mccluster, from the tipton ford dealership, who photographed my pictures from the fire. he assured me that he was going to log the incident into the systema and ask me to contact ford at 866 436-7332. when i called that number, the same day, i talked to andrew, employer number 3176. he gave the claim number 0422761365 and indicated that ford was going to contact on two days. i am still waiting for the call. in my opinion ford did not fully fixed the causes of the nhtsa 02v288000 campaign and that was the reason for my car's fire. thus, ford should solve the problem in all focus vehicles suffering from this problem and it also must be held accountable for all property damage. view

2005-06-29 Danbury, CT

I not longer have confidence in driving my lexus 2004 es330 with 12,500 miles due to 2 main reasons. (a) this car continue to pull to the left to the point that i must continually put pressure to the steering wheel so the car wont move to the left. this is happening even after the dealer has supposedly fixed issue. (b) the very well known transmission problem. this vehicle is unsafe to drive in many instances where you need to merge into traffic and the car does not responded to the gas pedal. the symptom is very noticeable when you are on stop and go traffic or in slow traffic. i urge your agency to investigate this matter before any casualty occurs. lexus normal response is that the car is operating as designed. the dealer must have been told to express the same line as they always have the same answer for anything they do not have a solution for. view

1996-05-24 Salem, NH

Cv joints replaced 3 times. view

2005-06-29 Danbury, CT

I not longer have confidence in driving my lexus 2004 es330 with 12,500 miles due to 2 main reasons. (a) this car continue to pull to the left to the point that i must continually put pressure to the steering wheel so the car wont move to the left. this is happening even after the dealer has supposedly fixed issue. (b) the very well known transmission problem. this vehicle is unsafe to drive in many instances where you need to merge into traffic and the car does not responded to the gas pedal. the symptom is very noticeable when you are on stop and go traffic or in slow traffic. i urge your agency to investigate this matter before any casualty occurs. lexus normal response is that the car is operating as designed. the dealer must have been told to express the same line as they always have the same answer for anything they do not have a solution for. view

2005-06-29 Danbury, CT

I not longer have confidence in driving my lexus 2004 es330 with 12,500 miles due to 2 main reasons. (a) this car continue to pull to the left to the point that i must continually put pressure to the steering wheel so the car wont move to the left. this is happening even after the dealer has supposedly fixed issue. (b) the very well known transmission problem. this vehicle is unsafe to drive in many instances where you need to merge into traffic and the car does not responded to the gas pedal. the symptom is very noticeable when you are on stop and go traffic or in slow traffic. i urge your agency to investigate this matter before any casualty occurs. lexus normal response is that the car is operating as designed. the dealer must have been told to express the same line as they always have the same answer for anything they do not have a solution for. view

2005-06-28 Oakton, VA

Dt: the abs light goes on and off. it stays on most of the time. also, had suspension problems. the lower control arm was recalled ,and the upper control arm was having same problem. the control arms wore out prematurely. when upper control arms failed vehicle had 70000 miles on it. vehicle lost control due to the upper control arm failure, and it was a safety concern. view

2005-06-28 Oakton, VA

Dt: the abs light goes on and off. it stays on most of the time. also, had suspension problems. the lower control arm was recalled ,and the upper control arm was having same problem. the control arms wore out prematurely. when upper control arms failed vehicle had 70000 miles on it. vehicle lost control due to the upper control arm failure, and it was a safety concern. view

2005-06-28 Oakton, VA

Dt: the abs light goes on and off. it stays on most of the time. also, had suspension problems. the lower control arm was recalled ,and the upper control arm was having same problem. the control arms wore out prematurely. when upper control arms failed vehicle had 70000 miles on it. vehicle lost control due to the upper control arm failure, and it was a safety concern. view

2005-06-28 Colleyville, TX

Consumers beware! contacted by impartial services group (for chrysler) to settle my claim for $5,561.16 for engine failure. they offere #300.00 after i complied with all their requests for information. view

2005-05-12 Miami, FL

On january 27, 2005, while driving on a local interstate, the axle broke, rack and pinion, and the cv joints and boots on my 2002 dodge caravan which was purchased new, which almost caused a horrible accident and great bodily harm to my wife who was driving, our children ages 6yrs and 4yrs, and other traveling vehicles in her path. in addition to this the vehicle has a gas exhaust problem. diamlerchrysler supposedly repaired the exhaust problem by replacing the catalystic converter in aug 2004 but the engine light stays on constantly, the axle was repaired on 2/2005 but not the other problems mentioned above. view

2005-05-12 Miami, FL

On january 27, 2005, while driving on a local interstate, the axle broke, rack and pinion, and the cv joints and boots on my 2002 dodge caravan which was purchased new, which almost caused a horrible accident and great bodily harm to my wife who was driving, our children ages 6yrs and 4yrs, and other traveling vehicles in her path. in addition to this the vehicle has a gas exhaust problem. diamlerchrysler supposedly repaired the exhaust problem by replacing the catalystic converter in aug 2004 but the engine light stays on constantly, the axle was repaired on 2/2005 but not the other problems mentioned above. view

2005-06-28 Ponca City, OK

(1)ford 1997 4.2 l v6, slow coolant leak/gasket leak resulting in internal terminal damage to the engine. (2) replacing lost coolant every so often is not unheard of for a common high mile engine but by doing so, the problem is gradualy getting worse until the engine locks up! (3)the fix is thousands of upset consumers spending hard earned dollars replacing a factory defective motor with another factory defective motor at the owners expense! thanks ford! found the problem is very common after researching the web. please help! sincerly, ex-ford fan view

2005-06-28 Clarksville, TN

Dt: contact states because of his disability the vehicle is hard to put into gear, also it is hard to start the engine. the vehicle has not been to a service dealer. view

1996-05-24 Salem, NH

Condensation in headlamps. view

2005-06-28 Clarksville, TN

Dt: contact states because of his disability the vehicle is hard to put into gear, also it is hard to start the engine. the vehicle has not been to a service dealer. view

2005-06-28 Cambridge, MA

This is a test ivoq of dr site. view

2005-05-13 Jonesboro, AR

I'm having the same problem with my turn signals as has been listed in the recall of 305,729 suv listing the 2003-2004 gmc envoy, oldsmobile bravada & isuzu ascender. but mine is not listed. i have a 2003 avalanche. i feel someone might want to check the full size suv's and trucks. view

2005-06-23 San Lorenzo, CA

I noticed when ever i drove my car in the rain water would leak on my right leg and foot, my wipers, radio and clock would stop working and i heard a sizzling noise in the left dash area. i also was unable to use my keyless remote, the alarm would go off every time. i brought my 2000 expedition to hayward ford to have them check and repair the problem in march of this year. they could not find anything leaking, or the sizzling noise i heard in the dash, however they did tell me there was a damaged junction box and kept my car for 5 days (they were waiting for the parts to come), well after 5 days of having a rental that also cost me money, i went and picked up my expedition. it made no sense to me to have the junction box replaced since they could not find where the leaking problem was. on june 8, 2005 i brought my expedition into another ford dealer (the ford store san leandro) hoping they could find the problem. well they found the problem, they said the windshield was leaking and had caused damage to the central junction box and gem module. this was also why i was unable to use my keyless remote. i was also informed that these repairs were not covered by esp warranty. i was told that this was a circumstantial issue. they also had to replace the windshield because when they removed it, it broke. so $1,327.78 and eight days later my expedition was repaired. but when they replaced the windshield, they scratched my dash board in two places. having read an article on cnn.com, "feds probe ford suv water-leak reports", i would like to have my costs re-imbursed,as this should be a recall item. view

2005-06-23 Amherst, NY

The vehicle parked for 5 hours, observed flames on driver's side of hood, it was completely engulfed. the cruise control quit working one year prior. view

2005-05-18 Santa Monica, CA

An article in yesterday's l.a. times (5/17) detailed a problem with the 2004/05 toyota prius, where it mentioned that 13 prius owners reported that their vehicles stalled suddenly, often at high speeds. on april 12, 2005, the exact same thing happened to me. while slowing from 65 m.p.h. on i-10 in west l.a. onto the i-405 interchange, easily one of the most congested highway interchanges in the country, my prius stalled and i was extremely fortunate to make it to the end of the interchange where the shoulder began. had it occured a mere two minutes later, i would have been in the fast lane of the 405, triggering a potential disaster and certain sigalert, as it occured at 8:15 a.m.--rush hour. my car had approximately 8,700 miles and was purchased new in august, 2004. i had it towed to toyota of santa monica where i purchased the car, and was dismayed at their nonchalance. a brand new car should not break down for no reason, and it could've resulted in a serious accident. more tro ubling, the toyota service department's technical assessment of the problem was that it was a "computer glitch," and that their repair service was to "reprogram the computer." i have been a loyal and vocal supporter of this hybrid vehicle, pleased in every way with the performance of the car. now when people ask, i give them much the same answer, but verbally insert an asterisk and tell them about the time it broke down without warning, and how i have no guarantee it won't happen again. you can count me as the 14th owner to report this identical problem. and you can be sure that we are only a percentage of the ever-growing prius owners who have experienced this. i hope your findings and the article will make their way to toyota's receptive and responsive ears. thanks. view

2005-05-18 New York, NY

The consumer's vehicle traction control system keeps showing a defect when the light comes on. the consumer took vehicle to dealer 4 times, and they couldn't find anything. according to owner's manual it has to do with the brake system. ...the traction control light continues to come on, and dealer was unable to repair or determine the cause. this creates a potential hazard to consumer and others if the light signals a problem. this problem have been going on since october 17, 2004 to the present. view

2005-06-28 Simi Valley, CA

Letter concerning the skyview roof glass recall for the 2004 maximas.** answer required***. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to have the recalled glass replaced but was told that her vehicle was not included in the recall, therefore the glass was not replaced. eight months later the skyview roof completely shattered while the consumer was driving. view

2005-05-12 Reardan, WA

Shortly after purchasing our brand new 2003 pt cruiser, we noticed the dash lights and headlights would occasionally flicker for no apparent reason. at first, it was very intermittent and we did not pay much attention to it. however, since about the middle of october of 2004, the problem has gotten much worse. now whenever the brake is applied, the dash lights and the headlights flicker very noticeably, and the frequency of the flickering for no reason has increased dramatically. on november 18, 2004, we took the cruiser into spokane chrysler to correct the problem (invoice 147545). spokane chrysler was very courteous and tried diligently to fix the problem. they replaced the generator, the powertrain control module, and even tried a new battery -- unfortunately, none of their efforts fixed the problem. spokane chrysler did discover that this flickering lights defect was not unique to our cruiser. the technician tested several 2002, 2004, and even brand new 2005 pt cruisers and found that in each of these models, while not all, but some of them had the same defective electrical system. this problem is particularly disturbing considering the nature of many of the pt cruiser�s control systems. the pt is in many respects a fly-by-wire type of vehicle. everything from throttle control, air/fuel mix, speed control, automatic transmission shifting, traction control, to abs brake control is governed by electronics. the flickering lights are a defect that can clearly be seen, but what about defects that cannot be so easily seen. what about a brake control �flicker� or an erratic throttle control �flicker� that you do not notice until it is too late. or, what happens if it is pitch dark, you are rounding a curve at 60 mph, and the headlights flicker out and stay out! at this time, the problem has still not been fixed. we feel chrysler has two options--either fix the defect immediately (this is our preferred choice) or replace the vehicle immediately. view

2005-05-13 Pinellas Park, FL

2004 yamaha fz6 13k+ miles. during a sustained cruise, with a sustained rpm between 4k and 5k rpm, the engine began faltering/bogging down and running very rough. accompanying this issue, there is a marked sense of deceleration unless more throttle is applied to compensate for the the loss of power; the deceleration, at times, can be quite sudden. this problem tends to occur beyond 1/2 hour of operation. if downshifting or upshifting is performed during the engine faltering, the result is a stalled out engine unless shifting is performed very quickly. stalling out while downshifting for a full stop at an intersection gets dicey given the amount of oil/water usually found at stop lines and their approaches. turned bike into dealership, reporting the above symptoms along with reports of throttle position sensor problems reported by other fz6 riders. dealer could not replicate the problem and simply replaced the spark plugs. upon receiving the bike back from the dealership, the problem promptly returned about 40 minutes into the first ride. view

1996-05-24 Salem, NH

Trunk lid groans when opening. view

2005-05-13 Milford, NJ

Abs pump on my truck will not turn off and without abs the brake system could lock and injure many people. they should recall this before someone gets hurt view

2005-05-13 Spartanburg, SC

(1) driving normally with regular oil changes 3000 miles or less. (2) driving on interstate with infant and self and car seized up and control and brakes went out!!!!! (3) told will need new 2.7 engine. seems that it's common knowledge that the 2.7l engine in the dodge intrepid is no good because of oil flow problems. dodge has so far avoided having to pay for the neglect. please do something!! thise is seriously dangerous!!!!! i'm a fairly large lady thank goodness. if i had been just a little weaker there would have been no way that i could have stopped that big beast of an intrepid. the engine just quite on me and the power to the steering and the brakes all were usless. i was on the interstate with my new born son!! even the scdot gentleman on duty knew exactly what happened, he actually told me!!! now if every mechanic and everyone familiar even a little with the intrepid knows of this problem with the 2.7l engine in the dodge intrepid then why oh why is dodge not recalling them??? is it all about money again it seems to me they stand to loose far far more in the lost sales of the future for not owning up to their error. it really bothers me that my life and especially my new born sons life is less important to them then this!!! thank you for taking care of this matter. view

2005-06-23 Greenwood Lake, NY

Dt: the wiring harness rubbed the chassis which resulted in the wires melting and exposing them which almost caused a fire. smoke came from under the instrument panel from the fuse box area. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and fixed. the rear wiper didn't work because of the problem. the dealer stated there was a major short in the wiring harness on the drivers side in two different locations. view

2005-06-23 Plainview, NY

Dt: consumer reports when pressing on the brake pedal, the car lunges forward; and is out of control. in reading other complaints from other consumers, he noticed other similar complaints. the very same day he brought the car home, the car lunged forward at four-way stop and he went through the mid-section. the car revs up at violent pace. view

2005-05-13 Fenton, MO

Car began shaking when brakes applied at 13,000 miles. called dealer to see if this was uncommon or if other armada drivers were complaining and told they knew of no problem. took car into local auto store and was told the rotors were bad and to take back to the dealer since it was not common for this to happen so early. dealership turned rotors. same problem occurred 3000 miles later and brought back to dealer and asked for rotors not to be turned, but to fix the problem. they just turned the rotors again. seems they are just putting a bandaid until i have to pay for the problem myself. i have kids and feel very unsafe. i am ready to bring it in again because the car is shaking again. i have other issues, but they are just bothersome. this brake problem scares me and it is expensive to keep fixing this when it is out of warranty. help!!!! view

2005-05-13 Fenton, MO

Car began shaking when brakes applied at 13,000 miles. called dealer to see if this was uncommon or if other armada drivers were complaining and told they knew of no problem. took car into local auto store and was told the rotors were bad and to take back to the dealer since it was not common for this to happen so early. dealership turned rotors. same problem occurred 3000 miles later and brought back to dealer and asked for rotors not to be turned, but to fix the problem. they just turned the rotors again. seems they are just putting a bandaid until i have to pay for the problem myself. i have kids and feel very unsafe. i am ready to bring it in again because the car is shaking again. i have other issues, but they are just bothersome. this brake problem scares me and it is expensive to keep fixing this when it is out of warranty. help!!!! view

2005-05-13 Orr, MN

Rain flooded my 2001 grand am se too. brought to dealer and was told some plugs were loose cause of some extra rustproofing i had done. this occured on the back drivers floor. this kept happening and was told by the dealer it was my problem now because it was no longer under warranty.. also have had problems with the brakes and am now replacing the drivers side bearings. abs brakes pulsate and make an awful sound. i have been told that is normal. thanks to all you complainers i now know that i am not crazy.wish i had been aware of this flooding problem sooner. actually all of them! and thanks to you all for submitting them view

2005-05-13 Orr, MN

Rain flooded my 2001 grand am se too. brought to dealer and was told some plugs were loose cause of some extra rustproofing i had done. this occured on the back drivers floor. this kept happening and was told by the dealer it was my problem now because it was no longer under warranty.. also have had problems with the brakes and am now replacing the drivers side bearings. abs brakes pulsate and make an awful sound. i have been told that is normal. thanks to all you complainers i now know that i am not crazy.wish i had been aware of this flooding problem sooner. actually all of them! and thanks to you all for submitting them view

2005-06-23 Eden, NY

Dt: the consumer states the front coil spring on his vehicle broke puncturing the tire on the left hand side. the service dealer states there are no parts available to have this repaired. there is a recall for this component, but the contacts vehicle does not fall under the recall campaign. view

2005-06-23 Pensacola, FL

I have a 2004 350z roadster with the feathering problem. at first, it appears to be a break problem. the nissan dealer did not cover this under warrenty even though it is covered until 12,000 miles. the stated that. " the right front may be damaged and that i needed to take it to a body shop and have the frame bent". i took it to a tire dealer and they told me it was out of alignment. my front tires were replaced and a front end alignment done at 11,000 miles. only six months later at 16,500 the noise is still there. i took it to a differerent nissan dealer and they stated the alignment was wayyyy off. they did a 4 wheel alignment. i was again charged $70.00. i called nissan northamerica and althought they were responsive and talked to the dealer...... they ( nissan ) calm this is not a problem with the 2004. i took the car back a week later stating that it pulled to the right a little ( there is a tsb on this ). the dealer said it was do the low tire pressure. hmm they just had it in last week and this week the tires are already low? the checked the alignment and stated it was ok. the car drives ok... but the noise is still there especially at 20 to 30 when breaking. only time will tell but i am not satisfied nissan is doing what is needed to fix this problem. tires don't wear out with 11,000 miles. view

1996-05-24 Salem, NH

Squeaking doors. view

2005-06-23 Roswell, GA

Wireless headphones operate intermittently when on audio source, e.g., cd is playing on the front channels and the dvd is selected for the rear channels. failure occurs approximately 30-90 mins after the split source is selected. while this may not seem like a major issue for a vehicle, we have a special needs child that uses the dvd to remain calm and, the system is extremely limited in its currently defective condition, preventing us from a number of activities. honda acknowledges the issue, but has no resolve at present. they expect approximately 50% failure rate to this issue according to their techline. view

2005-06-23 Rochester, NY

Dt: the consumer says the cargo door hydraulic hinge is defective and the door falls down. the consumer's child closed the door and the consumer came back out to get something out of vehicle and the door would not stay open. the door is very heavy and the consumer is concerned about someone getting hit with it. view

2005-05-13 Burlington, MA

When i apply the brakes to my 1997 chevy suburban, the abs kicks on and pulsates extending the stopping distance tremendously. there has been a recall on this for recent year suburbans, but not as far back as the 1997 model. view

2005-05-13 Narberth, PA

- no precursors or apparent damage - drivers seat heater failed resulting in strong burning smell, and superficial burn to left upper leg of driver view

2005-05-13 Denton, TX

2000 ford expedition caught on fire while parked. this occurrence damaged two other vehicles. (speed control deactivation switch) view

2005-05-13 Dickinson, TX

2001 ford f150 caught on fire while parked. the cruise control went out. the vehicle was not totaled but there was extreme damage to the vehicle. the consumer received a recall letter in february 2005. recall number 05v017000. (speed control deactivation switch) view

2005-05-13 Sudbury, MA

Using the turn signal leverl causes the headlights to go out. initally the headlights flickered briefly and stayed on, but they are now requiring some jiggling of the turn signal level to stay on. also, the headlights go out in switching between high beam and low beam, using the same lever.i am contacting the dealer today.below is listed the number of failures over the last couple weeks. i directed myself to this site, but you don't have that on your list. view

2005-05-13 Sudbury, MA

Using the turn signal leverl causes the headlights to go out. initally the headlights flickered briefly and stayed on, but they are now requiring some jiggling of the turn signal level to stay on. also, the headlights go out in switching between high beam and low beam, using the same lever.i am contacting the dealer today.below is listed the number of failures over the last couple weeks. i directed myself to this site, but you don't have that on your list. view

2005-05-13 Scott Depot, WV

Abs controll unit will not shut off after engine has been shut off. fuse has to be removed to prevent overheating unit.new unit is over $1000.00 view

2005-05-13 Mineral, VA

Headlights turn off when driving at night, when control stalk is touched to dim lights, or use the turn signal. has happened over 10 times. view

1996-05-24 Arlington, VA

Windshield wipers do not have enough pressure to clean/dry windows; leave a film of rain or condensation. 8ak view

2005-05-13 Erie, MI

Dt: with the car running, the gear went out of park. without warning the transmission interlock with brakes is satisfied and allows the transmission to shift to another gear. the consumer had an accident. the dealer said he could not find a problem. manufacturer could not find a problem. parking interlock logic is faulty. truck is a ram 2500 quad cab 4x4. chrysler complaint file #13477159 emma martel at 248-944-7038 view

2005-06-23 Woodstock, NY

Dt: consumer reports: he bought a 2005 f-350 and he got a recall letter in the mail. he called the dealer to schedule an appt. to get it fixed and they refused to schedule him an appt. they refused to schedule an appt. with him. the recall letter was concerning the fuel jumper line. view

2005-05-13 Redmond, WA

Harness locking system on evenflo car seat is defective. the left release would become detached from the base and would unlock the harness. the consumer used the following vehicles when the incidents occurred: ford windstar 1998 and ford escape 2004. child seat model # 3591404 pl view

2005-05-13 Columbia, SC

I own a 1999 mercury cougar. i have maintained the vehicle per the service manual through the local mercury dealership. sometime during early april 2005, i noticed that the car hesitated and jerked violently after about fifteen minutes of normal driving. we were able to drive the car in for service. the dealer "diagnosed" the problem and replaced a part. the car continued to malfunction the very next day. i returned to the dealership and was told that the problem was with transmission. i have had the transmission replaced by a local ford dealership. i am not sure whether the old transmission is available. view

2005-05-13 Rio Rancho, NM

The outer dash silencer pad caught on fire and burned the clutch and fuel lines. it fried the computer, the occupants were almost killed. there was a recall issued #737, in august 1997. the customer was not notified of the recall. the consumer paid all repairs out of pocket. the manufacturer was notified, but the claim was denied. chrysler will not help the consumer with the repair bills, tom kelly made a decision and the consumer was told that he does not communicate with people and his decision was final. the consumer had no problems with vehicle before the incident and was out of state when it happened. the consumer realized the recall was for dodge trucks built march 7, 1997 through may 15, 1997 and the consumers vehicle was built on may 16, 1997. the alternator was inoperative due to a bad pcm which was replaced. the a/c had become inoperative after the pcm was replaced. view

2005-06-23 Pleasanton, CA

Dt: consumer states that the vehicle stalls at low rpm's. when this happens the power steering goes out. the dealership states that it is caused by failed crank sensors a and b. consumer states that this has happened many times and he has replaced the sensors three times. the part numbers that replaced the parts the first two times were a 00012559529-b 00012559530 and the third time the part number a 00012575481-b 00012575482. view

2005-05-13 Phoenix, AZ

While driving our 2004 mercury mountaineer, all of the sudden it will stall and a light will come on showing "engine fail safe mode". there is no power at all and the car needs a few minutes before starting up again. this has happened 3 times now and all in traffic. we have had to pray that we would not be hit or worse yet, killed. we have taken it to the dealerdhip twice now (the 1st time they said it was bad gas and sent us on our way) and all they can say the last two times is "we can't duplicate the problem". this is very unsafe and we are very afraid to drive this vehicle. view

2005-05-13 Memphis, TN

Dt: last week the car was serviced, the tires were rotated and a alignment was performed. may 9 2005, the consumer heard a loud noise in the rear end and he discovered the brakes did not work. when the consumer was on his way to the dealer, the rear brakes froze up. the car could not be driven to dealer, the consumer had to have it towed. the mechanic took the rear tires off and the brake drums just fell apart. view

2005-05-13 Dover, DE

Front suspension track bar crack at mounting bracket of 1999 champion contender transit bus. view

2005-05-13 Franklin, TN

I bought a 2004 dodge durango in september of 2004. i have since driven the vehicle 35500 miles with no problems until now. the vehicle stalls prior to stopping. a vehicle was turning left in front of me and i slowed to prepare to stop. the vehicle turned left before i reached them and my vehicle stalled. the vehicles behind me were not expecting me to stop and almost rearended me. this happened 4 times. it also stalled at the top of exit 87 off i-40 near jackson. i restarted the vehicle. upon attempting to turn left, the vehicle stalled again, this time with oncoming traffic in both directions. i was nearly hit by one of the oncoming vehicles. this is very dangerous! i also should add that i had left the dealership who "fixed" the problem 6 hours prior to these occurences. it happened once the day before and i took it to service immediately the morning in question. view

1996-05-24 Winfield, KS

Vehicle fire originated in the steering column area. view

2005-05-13 Lusby, MD

On april 10, 2005 i was placing my daughter in her car seat (located in the middle of the back seat) when i heard a noise in the back drivers side of my car. upon looking at the vehicle i realized the back spring broke. knowing that the front springs are covered under a recall i assumed there was one also on the rear. i called roadside assistance and they towed the vehicle to prince frederick ford. when i spoke with the service department they assured me they would fix it and try to determine why it broke. also they said half of the labor would be to do a 4 wheel alignment. on april 14, 2005 i was told my car was ready. after paying for it they told me they don't know why it happened but it was fixed. upon leaving the parking lot i noticed the car was out of alignment and now there was a sound coming from the rear of the car (especially when hitting bumps). due to a family emergency i was unable to contact the dealer until monday the 18th. they told me to bring the car back and it would be checked out. on the 21st we were told the car was ready again. the alignment was not completed initially so they fixed that issue and then discovered the rear struts were bad and replaced them. at this time they also said they inspected the other spring and it looked fine. that brings us to today, may 13, 2005 when i again placed my daughter in her car seat (which we moved to the drivers side rear seat) the right (passenger) side spring broke. after calling ford to see why it broke when they said it was fine, they said they could be of no further help to us. i do have the spring that broke today (it's still on the car, until i can have it fixed) but the dealership didn't give me the first one. my concern is with there being a recall on the front springs due to corrosion by road salts in my state, what makes the rear any different? it is an odd occurance for one spring to break but for both to break i think there is a bigger problem. view

2005-05-13 Hays, KS

1997 royalite 5th wheel rv driver rear left tire blew out while driving at 60 mph. the following day, another tire on the same side had blown out as well. both tires had tread separation. view

2005-05-13 Hays, KS

1997 royalite 5th wheel rv driver rear left tire blew out while driving at 60 mph. the following day, another tire on the same side had blown out as well. both tires had tread separation. view

2005-05-13 Baltimore, MD

1999 ford experiencing problems with rack and pinion system, and left lower control arm. all of the hold down buttons were stripped out and stripped in the gear housing causing gear failure. view

2005-05-13 Baltimore, MD

1999 ford experiencing problems with rack and pinion system, and left lower control arm. all of the hold down buttons were stripped out and stripped in the gear housing causing gear failure. view

2005-05-13 Jacksonville, FL

I purchased a chevy equinox in 2004, since i got it, i have taken my car 3 times to service for the cd changer, and once i took it to check the engine service light and a really strange noise coming from the front of the car while driving, but what really concerns me is that on may 2005 i had a car accident due to my steering wheel, got locked while i was driving at 60-65 mph in a highway, prior to the accident the engine service light turned on, and a few minutes later the oil service light too, i tried to avoid impacting any other vehicle around me but i couldn't. the two tires from the passenger right side came out of the rims, the tire from the drivers rear side came completely out of place. the strange thing is that the impact was in the drivers side door by the handles, but it looks like the whole car was put in a two story building and had been throw down from it, because it didn't support the collision. they are still investigating this incident. they estimated the damages in almost $8,000.00 view

2005-06-23 Evergreen, CO

The abs brake system on the 2004 nissan titan se 4wd pickups have all failed in every vehicle i have been able to track- at least 3 times. i am now in for a 3rd replacement of the rotars on the back brakes. my pads on the front have worn 3 times with only 18000 miles on the truck. i believe if you do a survey of the dealers' service deopartments, you will find that the titans have all been brought back for these reasons. this should be reported and a recall sent out as this is a safety hazard at best. i have had two accidents related to not being able to stop my truck. please assure me that this will be delt with before someone is actually killed. thank you for your time. kayla jones view

2005-05-13 Spring, TX

2004 ford explorer experiencing problems with acceleration. the throttle response surges at low speeds. ford issued actions to be taken to reflash the accelerator control but it did not fix the problem. this was a dangerous surge that accelerates 3-5 mph from speeds between 10 to 15 mph with a dead spot proceeding the surge. view

2005-05-13 Jane Lew, WV

2004 dodge caravan has small pieces of fiber glass coming out of the vents. this problem gets all over the dash. the insulation was coming from the a/c coil covering. the consumer makes a lot of long trips and is concerned about his breathing this for several hours. the consumer experienced the same problem with his 2000 caravan. the factory replaced the a/c coil under warranty but this did not help the problem. view

2005-05-13 Columbia, TN

Complaint regarding the response to the manufacturer's recall by the dealership. recall campaign #04v287000. the vehicle had been driven 3,738 miles without the consumer being notified by gm or the dealership. view

1996-05-25 Geronimo, OK

The passenger's side seat belt buckle wouldn't unlock . ak view

2005-05-13 Oskaloosa, KS

1999 nissan altima air bags deployed after hitting a deer at 25 mph. recall campaign#03v150000. the consumer stated she was not told the air bag recall was not conplete. view

2005-05-13 Montgomery, AL

I have a 2003 f-150 with a 5.4 engine. there is slack in the transmission around the torque converter. whwnever you slow down the gently bump the accelerator you hear a bumping noise. is this normal view

2005-06-23 Fairfield, OH

My abs dash indicator came on steady, the brake indicator on the dash started flashing and what sounded like the interior chime started sounding continuously. i pulled over into a parking lot and turned off the engine. a puff of smoke/steam came up from the passenger front wheelwell and there was a horrible hiss and whine coming from under the hood on the same side and a burning plastic smell. the dealer said it was the abs module (which they changed for $950!!!) and that only fixed the abs light. no clue on the flashing brake idiot light and now they say the ac does not work at all. no refrigerant, so obviously a leak. it seems way too coincidental. i heard about an abs module recall back in '03 which could short circuit and cause an engine fire. i don't have any idea about the engine compartment geography and i've only had the car (bought used) for about a year and a half. it appears i am not the only person to have experienced this problem. see attached link: http://forums.newbeetle.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50457 view

2005-06-23 Fairfield, OH

My abs dash indicator came on steady, the brake indicator on the dash started flashing and what sounded like the interior chime started sounding continuously. i pulled over into a parking lot and turned off the engine. a puff of smoke/steam came up from the passenger front wheelwell and there was a horrible hiss and whine coming from under the hood on the same side and a burning plastic smell. the dealer said it was the abs module (which they changed for $950!!!) and that only fixed the abs light. no clue on the flashing brake idiot light and now they say the ac does not work at all. no refrigerant, so obviously a leak. it seems way too coincidental. i heard about an abs module recall back in '03 which could short circuit and cause an engine fire. i don't have any idea about the engine compartment geography and i've only had the car (bought used) for about a year and a half. it appears i am not the only person to have experienced this problem. see attached link: http://forums.newbeetle.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50457 view

2005-06-23 Fairfield, OH

My abs dash indicator came on steady, the brake indicator on the dash started flashing and what sounded like the interior chime started sounding continuously. i pulled over into a parking lot and turned off the engine. a puff of smoke/steam came up from the passenger front wheelwell and there was a horrible hiss and whine coming from under the hood on the same side and a burning plastic smell. the dealer said it was the abs module (which they changed for $950!!!) and that only fixed the abs light. no clue on the flashing brake idiot light and now they say the ac does not work at all. no refrigerant, so obviously a leak. it seems way too coincidental. i heard about an abs module recall back in '03 which could short circuit and cause an engine fire. i don't have any idea about the engine compartment geography and i've only had the car (bought used) for about a year and a half. it appears i am not the only person to have experienced this problem. see attached link: http://forums.newbeetle.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50457 view

2005-06-23 Slidell, LA

I park my car at work and proceed to move the seat foward for my wife. it did not move; i have a 2001 nissan maxima. it has a driver side power seat. the seat tilts but does not move forward or backwards. view

2005-05-13 Marina Del Rey, CA

In february 2005 the alternator failed to charge the battery and the car slowed to a complete stop and the battery died in the middle of a busy intersection. i had to tow the car to the nearest dealership and the car was repaired 48 hours later. in march 2005 the gas tank lid wouldn't open and the car was running out of gas. i drove the car to the dealership and it took 48 hours to repair. however, the "repair" was done by prying the lid open and i still have not recieved the new part. in may 2005 the transmission failed in the middle of a busy intersection and i had to tow the car to the dealership. they still have the car and expect to have it for two weeks at least. they cannot guarentee that they will pay for the rental car costs which will amount to at least $350 at $25 a day. this car only has 35,000 miles on it. view

2005-05-13 Winter Springs, FL

Campaign number 04v060000 completed on my 1999 corvette in march 2005 by courtesy chevrolet in orlando, florida. recall is safety related with consequence summary, "if this occurs, a crash could occur without warning." on may 12, 2005, steering column lock engaged with ignition on and car in motion at very low speed. no accident occurred. car was towed to classic chevrolet in altamont springs, fl. recall work appears ineffective. gm says that i have to pay for towing and potentially for repair work to redo the "mechanical failure" in the steering column lock system - approximately $800. view

2005-05-13 Buffalo, NY

Dt consumer stated there is a grinding and vibration in the clutch of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer and they stated that it was normal for the clutch. view

2005-06-23 Sarasota, FL

Dt: consumer reports: she had an automobile accident and the air bags failed to deploy. she was going approx. 30 mph when she hit someone with the front end of her vehicle. she was told by the wrecker service that her sensor was hit. a mechanic also told her that the sensor was hit and the air bags should have deployed. view

1996-05-26 Walker, WV

Heater/ventilation and air conditioning problems. view

2005-06-23 Harrisburg, PA

Rt frt tire went flat in parking lot. upon inspection, the rim was found to be cracked. view

2005-05-13 Miami, FL

The truck has had a vibration that will not go away when the truck reaches a speed between 76-78 mph. the dealer has made 5 attempts thus far to correct the problem including changing the tires & balancing the truck several times to noi avail view

2005-06-23 Rockwall, TX

I recently experienced this while i driving with trailer in tow and had loss of power. being followed by traffic i was unable to accelerate up the hill. i have also experienced problems when turning into traffic the loss of power and unable to accelerate has caused other drivers to perform drastic braking and maneuvering to avoid collisions. what happens is the engine does not respond to the fuel pedal input. i have checked the codes on the dodge ram 2500 equipped with the 5.9l cummins turbo diesel and have found a p0216 code indicating the bosch vp44 injection pump is not communicating with the ecm. there appears to be a defect in the vp44 computer talking with the ecm. this was not the first time the "dead pedal" issue occurred. this first started around 36000 miles after a long highway trip coming to a stop after which the engine stayed at idle and would not accelerate. currently it has become more consistent. i have noticed that this occurs when the weather changes drastically or the engine has been worked and is hot. i am starting to believe that the computer mounted on the vp44 is losing connectivity due to the computers susceptibility to extreme temperatures. i have researched failures concerning the vp44 and have noted that on the cummins isb engine there have been many failures of this integral engine component. this engine is found in many other applications such as school buses, rv's, and light duty truck applications. after researching the multiple failures the majority of the fixes for this issue has been to replace the vp44 injection pump. i would encourage the nhtsa to investigate said issues and take appropriate action to remedy the faulty equipment on this engine. this is a significant safety concern which needs to be resolved due the engines applications in school buses, rv's and light duty trucks. -regards chad mckinney view

2005-06-23 Brunswick, OH

Dt: problem occurred about two years ago initially. water goes from windshield to gem module when it rains. this causes windshield wipers to only go at a certain speed unless the vehicle is stopped or put in neutral. radio also dies when the windshield wiper problem occurs and owner believes all this is caused by the gem module getting wet. the gem module was replaced one time but the problem returned shortly afterwards. when it rains a crackling sound like bacon is heard and a burning smell is noticed. this was reported to ford and they reported no knowledge of problem and showed no interest. view

2005-06-23 Minneola, FL

I own a 2004 nissan sentra, only a few months after i purchased it brand new, i began experiencing problems with the engine. they have since put in a new transmission and just today the car broke down again, the transmission seems to have failed yet again. view

2005-06-23 Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Dt: the consumer owns a 2005 honda crv. the honda crv's have been prone to catching fire after oil changes and he has seen other complaints for this problem on the nhtsa website for the 2003 and 2004. he had his oil changed on 6-21-05 and his vehicle caught on fire on 6-23-05. while driving he stopped and looked back and he saw a trail of fuel for about 100 yards and 1ft and half wide until the vehicle stopped. the fire occurred in the engine compartment. the fire was first noticed from the engine compartment. there was no unusual activity noticed before the fire started. he thinks this might have been a fuel fire the fire department and police department suspected the same type of fire. view

2005-06-23 Annandale, VA

Metal brake lines along drivers side frame rail rusted through causing complete loss of brakes. view

2005-06-23 Diamond Springs, CA

Dt: the consumers vehicle failed the emissions test. view

2005-05-14 Mound, MN

I purchased my van in august of 2003. i noticed the brakes were squeaking and took it to the dealer to have them checked out. i was told that my front brackes had 15-20% of the pad left and that they should be replaced and the rotars turned .tthe vehicle has only 22,000 miles on it. it seems to me that brakes should last longer than 22,000 miles.i was told i must do allot of "city driving" i am now experiencing "rough,delayed shifting at about 15 mph. hesitation, clunk. the transmission has "slipped" out of gear while driving and also rough downshifting. i certainly expected a better quality manufactured vehiicle than what i have experienced so far. i doubt i will ever purchase another vehicle from chrysler!!. view

2005-05-14 Elmwood Park, NJ

(1)i bought a used 1994 mazda 626 with an automatic 4 cylinder cd4e transmission and 2.0 liter engine on 10/7/04. a month after i purchased, i had the car kept overheating so i had to replace the water pump, which costed $375. then the transmission started slipping, but i didn't think it was a big problem at first. by the time christmas came, the transmission was totally shot. it would rev up to 4000 rpm in first gear, and it wouldn't shift from 2nd to third. second gear would just rev between 3000-4000 rpm when i hit the accelerator. i finally got the trans rebuilt. it costed me $1270. this was on 1/17/05. the car was fine for the next 4 months. 2 days ago, i noticed 2nd gear reving high again between 3-4000 rpm. i thought maybe i hit the gas harder than normal , so i took it lightly. i was wrong. the transmission is revving high in low gears like it was previously bfore had it rebuilt. this is rediculous. there is no way you should have to rebuild or replace a transmission twice within 6 months. i think mazda should repay me for manufacturing such a faulty transmission. i'm going to have to replace it again, or i will have no car to drive to work. the machanic who rebuilt the transmission the first time gave me a 1 year arranty on it, but i should still be reimbursed for this inconvenient transmission. am i going to have to replace it every 4 months? view

1995-01-19 Mt Morris, MI

Engine gasket failed. view

1996-05-26 Walker, WV

Problem with front axle seals. 8ak view

2005-05-14 Valparaiso, IN

The front end of my 04 jeep liberty (39,527 miles; vin # 1j4gl58kx2w300583) began to make loud squeaking noises. i took it into the dealer who diagnosed the noise as front upper ball joint failure! the repair cost $655.20 and car rental cost an additional $89.99. previously, this jeep model was factory recalled for front bottom ball joint replacement, which i had performed at 26,887 miles. i contacted the daimlerchryler customer assistance center who refused to pay for the repairs. i wrote a letter to the same customer assistance center and again i was refused. i have a hard time believing that the upper ball joints are not defective, also. this is a jeep which has never been driven off of a paved road! you would think that the suspention components on a jeep would be heavy duty and would last a very long time. view

2005-06-23 Amsterdam, NY

Nissan murano 2003 - 26000 miles - battery and brake lights came on indicating an alternator failure according to the dealer. i brought the car to the dealer within 50 miles of the lights comming on. the car continued to run and start after it was turned off at the dealer but the indicator lights remained on. the repair was covered under the warrantee, but i did have to leave the car due the time it takes to replace it. they had the alternator in stock, view

2005-05-15 Wenatchee, WA

Sudden near-complete brake failure due to defective bolt holding master cylinder in place to hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator. on 05-14-2005, my 18 year old son completed his shift at work. he went out to our 1994 dodge dakota pickup and started the engine. as he depressed the brake pedal he heard a metallic noise as if something had broken. he drove to our nearby residence at very low speed. there was no collision, but he reported significantly reduced brake performance. at our residence, my mechanic and i inspected the vehicle. i am a 21-year experienced police collision investigator. we found that the left (driver side) bolt holding the master brake cylinder to the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator (aka: hydroboost) had broken off. the bolt appears to be a low grade stud that is pressed into the forward cover of the hydroboost unit. the bolt / stud is of small diameter for such a critical component. it appeared to be over-tightened at the factory (most likely), or wore out due to metal fatigue (less likely as the vehicle only has approximately 51,000 miles on it). there is a second bolt holding the master cylinder to the hydroboost. the second bolt held in place, allowing reduced braking ability. the master cylinder was falling down and to the right at about a 35 degree angle. had this defect occurred at highway speeds, or when pulling a load, a catastrophic collision would have likely occurred. the two bolts appear to be too small in diameter for any vehicle, particularly a light pickup truck. although this vehicle is a 1994 model year, it is still in excellent condition. i live in a semi-arid area, so there is no rust. the vehicle has also never been in a collision and is parked in a garage when not in use. i purchased the vehicle new and have been the only owner. the vehicle has been otherwise extremely reliable. view

2005-05-19 Brownsville, TX

On saturday 5/14/2005 the engine compartment of my well maintained ford focus se, 2001, (equipped with a zentec engine), got fire in a fashion similar to that described by numerous owners in the following web sites: http://www.geocities.com/archangel_jjn/ http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/ford_focus_fires.html the damages occurred to my focus are close to those graphically described in the pictures of the second web site. the fact that this occurred on a parking lot a block away from a fire station prevented further damage to the passenger compartment. but had this occurred on my house's covered garage, the whole house had burned. what happened to my car is similar to the situation described in the nhtsa 02v288000 campaign. but my vehicle was manufactured on august 2003, and therefore does not qualify to the voluntary ford recall to deal with this situation. as you can see in the referred web sites, this is he same situation reported by other owners. i have reported this case to my insurance company, allstate, claim number 179019215. the adjuster is mr. ruben romero @ 800 733-8910 x4385. as allstate suggested, i also contacted ford. yesterday, i was informed by allstate that my accident resulted in a total lost. on monday 5/16/2005, i contacted mr. mccluster, from the tipton ford dealership, who photographed my pictures from the fire. he assured me that he was going to log the incident into the systema and ask me to contact ford at 866 436-7332. when i called that number, the same day, i talked to andrew, employer number 3176. he gave the claim number 0422761365 and indicated that ford was going to contact on two days. i am still waiting for the call. in my opinion ford did not fully fixed the causes of the nhtsa 02v288000 campaign and that was the reason for my car's fire. thus, ford should solve the problem in all focus vehicles suffering from this problem and it also must be held accountable for all property damage. view

2005-05-19 Salinas, CA

1997 lincoln mark 8 headlights went out while driving. the consumer was driving on the freeway when the incident occurred. this almost caused a major accident because it was pitch black darkness. the consumer had to bang on the component in order for the light to come on. the consumer was informed that the transformers and the bulbs had blown all at once. the consumer was also informed that others have experienced this same problem with lincoln vehicles. view

2005-05-19 Billings, MT

Consumer stated the windshield wiper quit when they were needed. when the consumer turned the wipers on, there was a buzz sound but the windshield wiper didn't work. sometimes they will work and other times they didn't work. the dealer ship said the circuit board was bad. view

2005-05-19 Hoffman Estates, IL

When brakes pedal is depressed the antilock brakes engage at low speed just prior to stopping. this occured on dry pavement. problem is persistent and happened each time i stopped. view

2005-06-29 Downingtown, PA

Rear passenger side bridgestone potenza re950 205/55r16 91 h blew out for no apparent reason. mileage on tire was 25000. no crash or injury. must replace tire prematurely since tread wear was good. view

2005-05-19 Centennial, CO

I had driven approximatley 20 miles to my hockey game and was driving at 40 mph. an ! and check engine light came on and the car was then reduced to only running off of battery. i was able to pull off the road without danger and shut down the car and checked the oil and gas to verify that wasn't the cause of the issue. after approximately 3 minutes i started the car and the ! and check engine light remained on, but the gas engine was functioning correctly. i drove the remaining 3 miles to my destination and called toyota roadside assistance and arranged for a tow truck. after finishing up my hockey game ( 1 hour) i was able to start the car and there were not warning lights or issues. i canceled the tow truck and drove the car to the dealer. the next day the dealer updated the code in the car to us tsb eg047-04. i have been driving the car since they updated the code without issue. view

2005-05-19 Fort Wayne, IN

Dt: the front passenger seat reclining bolt broke. view

1996-05-26 Walker, WV

Other: air bag problems. view

2005-05-19 Denver, CO

Normal driving conditions: light traffic, non-towing, non-four-wheel drive view

2005-06-29 Wilmington, NC

Our vehicle has several ongoing problems that the dealer has been unable to repair. the traction control light occaisionally comes on and loud grinding noises are heard and vibrations felt through the floor. this problem began around 9/2004. the interior lights will randomly turn on and off while driving. the dealer completely removed the overhead consoles and headliner to repair a short in the wiring harness; but that didn't fix it. and both power sliding doors have malfunctioned several times. the doors will not open with any of the interior switches or remote, and the power locks on them will hang up. the doors have, on occaision, opened by themselves while the vehicle is parked in the driveway. we found the interior flooded one morning after it rained heavily the night before. we can only assume the door opened on its own. and yesterday, the door right side door opened on it own while driving at about 45mph. the interior lights were flashing on and off and the power lock swith on the door sounded like it was cycling on and off. the vehicle was taken straght to the dealer and they verified that it wasn't working - it wouldn't operate with any of the switches. we have notified ford under the rules of our state's lemon law and are awaiting their response. view

2005-06-29 Williamsboro, TX

Dt: consumer stated steering box malfunctioned. when turning the wheel, it didn't turn straighten back up on its own. consumer took vehicle to the service department. also, contacted daimler chrysler, and was told they did not hear of the problem. had to take the vehicle to a dealer and have a diagnostic test done to find out if they could help with the problem. consumer noticed the problem june 28, 2005. he has a friend who has the same vehicle, and took vehicle to the service department. he felt it was the same problem with his vehicle. when the vehicle failed it continued to drive, but it was like driving a vehicle without power steering, and it got harder the farther it was driven. view

2005-06-29 Charlotte, NC

Fuel guage not working. around 65k miles my fuel guage stopped working. when i fill the car it will show as full but then after driving it will read as empty with the warning light. view

2005-05-12 Apache Jct, AZ

Bought 2001 intrepid with 53000 miles on it, i changed my own oil in it every 3000 miles, at 83000 miles i heard a slight rod knock, took it to dealer they said it needed a new engine, i have an extended ford warranty but was not honored because they said it had an oil leak and the oil and filter reciepts and the credit card bills from napa was not sufficient proof the oil had been changed.the car never leaked oil , they are using that as an excuse and it is there word against mine, meanwhile i have a 2001 intrepid that they want me to pay for tearing it down, and i get my car back in peices or pay them twice as much and they will put it back the way it was. or pay the 7000 dollars to put an engine in it when they said the whole car was only worth 4900 view

2005-05-12 Webster, TX

Reduced braking when going slow over bumpy roads or rail road tracks.when braking in these conditions the abs will pulse for no reason and reduce braking. view

2005-06-23 Fort Worth, TX

After hitting a bump, (pot hole, dip, etc) with the left front wheel the vehicle begins to shake violently. view

2005-06-23 Phoenix, AZ

Driving over a normal pot-hole on a city street, the three bolts which hold the passenger side motor mount onto the engine block sheared off. upon researching this on www.naxja.org on the internet, i have determined that this is in fact a very common problem with 4.0l equipped, manual transmission jeep xj cherokees. vehicle is not in a driveable state presently due to this failure. will have to drill out old broken bolt studs, replace studs, and inspect for additional damage. view

2005-05-12 Whitehall, OH

The abs system will turn on around 5 mph every time i try to stop . it has been getting worse as time goes on . view

2005-05-13 Houston, TX

2001 ford expedition caught on fire in the steering wheel area underneath the hood. the vehicle was parked the day before the incident occurred. around 9 am the consumer viewed smoke coming form the vehicle. the vehicle was totaled. view

1996-05-28 San Fransico, CA

The door handle fell off while removing the packages. explain in more detail. view

2005-05-13 Canton, OH

2001 jeep cherokee front brake rotors corroded. the rotors also flaked creating a hazardous condition. the dealer was aware of this prior to the end of the warranty period, but did not correct this defect. the consumer also experienced standing water in the foot wells, a/c failure, fan failure and the doors not being aligned properly. there is a brake recall for this vehicle, but the recall number was not given. view

2005-06-23 Bonita Springs, FL

Failure of electronic air suspension while driving at highway speeds. view

2005-06-23 Los Lunas, NM

On june 5, 2005 we towed our boat to conchas lake for vacation. the next afternoon the motor began to knock after launching our boat. on the morning of june 7, 2005 i called roadside assistance and they towed my car 118 miles to clovis nm. my car needed a new motor. bender dodge has had the vehicle since june 7, 2005, today is june 23, 2005 and it is still not ready. i recieved a rental car for 5 days because of my extended warranty, kept it for 7 days and had to pay for the other 2 days. my boat is in storage in conchas, 188 miles from home. my 2004 dodge durango is in clovis, 244 miles from home. this vehicle was purchased new and needed a new motor after 17,169 miles. view

2005-06-23 Medina, TX

Dt: the complaint is on a 2004 holiday rambler alumascape. the tires that came with the travel trailer have had 2 blowouts and the bead on another is broken. the manufacturer instructed the consumer to send the tires to them, but there is nothing left of the tire. first tire blew out, august 2004, and consumer took the tire to a goodyear dealer and was told it was hazardous road conditions. the second tire blew out on june 11, 2005. the consumer has taken the trailer in for service to have a different tire repaired and he was told the tire couldn't be repaired because the bead was broken, he noticed this tire was flat on june 12,2005. there was a wheel covering that was destroyed and the rim that the tire is on was destroyed. view

2005-06-23 Medina, TX

Dt: the complaint is on a 2004 holiday rambler alumascape. the tires that came with the travel trailer have had 2 blowouts and the bead on another is broken. the manufacturer instructed the consumer to send the tires to them, but there is nothing left of the tire. first tire blew out, august 2004, and consumer took the tire to a goodyear dealer and was told it was hazardous road conditions. the second tire blew out on june 11, 2005. the consumer has taken the trailer in for service to have a different tire repaired and he was told the tire couldn't be repaired because the bead was broken, he noticed this tire was flat on june 12,2005. there was a wheel covering that was destroyed and the rim that the tire is on was destroyed. view

2005-06-23 Corbett, OR

I bought this gmc savana used (22,000 miles) and the parking brake did not work at that time. the dealer refused to fix it under warrantee, claiming it was a wear item. i have not had it repaired yet. parking brakes should not wear out in that short a time. no crashes yet, but i saw that gmc pickups are being recalled for the same problem and this van probably has the same parking brake system. view

2005-06-23 Old Lyme, CT

Over two years, i have had 3 belt failures on b.f goodrich lt 225/75 r16 tires. one failure resulted in a blowout the other two were detected by extreme vibration while driving on the highway. notified b.f. goodrich on the last failure. 3 failures of the same type seem above normal for a tire in this category. b.f. goodrich stated that they have had no complaints of this typ of failure but agreed to give me a credit of 20% off a new tire based on the tread remaining on the old one. view

2005-05-13 Coraopolis, PA

Right rear window dropped while vehicle was parked. dealer (cochran pontiac) said that the only way to repair was to replace complete regulator assembly at a cost of $478.95. the vehicle has 28,000 miles on it and the right rear window has been opened approximately 5 times in the five years that i have had the vehicle. view

2005-06-23 Hilliard, OH

Dt: the car stopped while in motion, mechanic reports that the problem was the crankshaft sensor. the consumer was traveling about 63 mph on the interstate when car began to putter and then suddenly the engine cut off. there was no brakes, no steering, no electrical system. as it began , owner began to pull off to shoulder, then it died completely. there were no dashboard warning lights on at the time. the car was then towed to shop, where mechanic put it on the diagnostic computer. mechanic installed new crankshaft sensor, and car started back up. then after this, the next day after coming out of the shop, the engine began to knock horribly, and then the owner checked the engine oil and temperature, and everything was normal. the mechanic reported this time that there was a #2 piston that needed to be replaced. at a cost of 7000 dollars. the car is in the shop. owner is going to put it in garage. view

2005-06-23 Pensacola, FL

Dt: consumer states that three years ago the engine started smoking, with no warning. they had the vehicle to the dealership and were told the engine had blown. they had an extended warranty but the company that provided the warranty wouldn't cover it. the company did eventually fix the problem. on june 20, 2005 the vehicle started jerking and the consumer pulled over on i-10 at which point the vehicle died. the vehicle was towed to the dealership and they were told the engine needed to be replaced. dealership said they heard a lot of noise in the engine and to break it down it would cost more than replacing it. the consumer stated the first problem was the manifold. view

1996-05-28 St Petersbur, FL

After driving for a while, ignition switch and steering column gets hot; ignition key becomes real hot; difficult to hold/remove with hand. view

2005-06-23 Orange Park, FL

Fuel gauge showed more fuel in tank than there really was- the car stalled on a busy highway showing 1/4 tank of gas when it was empty. view

2005-05-13 Jacksonville, FL

Chrysler has had numerous problems with the transmission on the durango and dakota with the torque converter overheating causing the transmission to not shift properly or at all. a simple fix would be for chrysler to install an adequate oil cooler. this is a very common problem with dodge vehicles and the company is well aware of the problem. now my vehicle at 94,000 with all services done properly and on time according to the manufactorer is costing me $1500.00 to fix. when i asked the service manager why chrysler has not had a recall for this problem his response was because it would cost $1100 per vehicle to fix. something should be done to let other consumers know about the problem. if i would have known there was a problem with overheating i could have had another cooling system install for less than $100. view

2005-06-23 Sunneyvale, CA

Dt: consumer reports: the shoulder belt positioner on the booster seat- the plastic part that secures the nylon webbing broke. the part in question is actually located on the underside of the booster seat. model #245119-p1 consumer did report the incident to evenflo. view

2005-05-13 Sussex, WI

Significant fuel leak from gas tank of 2001 chevrolet suburban. will leak at approx. 1/2 gal per hour. will leak when running at idle, running at speed, and stopped, engine off. please take note - the vehicle would still run with the fuel tank leaking significantly. no error message was displayed in the vehicle message display. no fire occurred, but with close proximity to exhaust system, risk for fire would appear to be extreme. delivered vehicle to dealer to inspect. upon pressure test, dealer found leak at top of tank in pass-through connector. leak was occurring because wire inside tank (fuel pump lead) melted, and created hole in pass through connector. entire internal tank fuel pump and fuel level sender assembly replaced. dealer technician reported he had seen this before, but usually the vehicle would not run, or a check engine light would be displayed. this vehicle would run, and did not display any message in the vehicle message display. dealer would not acknowledge a recall in their systems or support a safety issue search. gm would not acknowledge any recall or safety issue concern during calls placed on 5-13-2005. gm service request was submitted by owner via phone - open service requst #1-335303835. cost to repair was $996.38us, all paid by owner. owner (me) has all receipts and defective parts. failed wire lead on internal pump is visibly melted. cannot confirm replacement part (gm # 25315983) is not also defective, and may also lead to reoccurence of the same problem - melted wire, gas leak, potential fire or explosion. view

2005-05-13 Lindrith, NM

Dt: hit and killed two horses, the consumer hit them with the front end of her vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the consumer was wearing a seat belt but still hit the windshield, the steering wheel and console. she suffered several major injuries. the consumer has not spoken with the manufacturer or dealer to find out why the air bags did not deploy. the consumer planned to contact the manufacturer and dealer. view

2005-05-13 Bellvue, OH

Dt: consumer stated the right front wheel on his vehicle grabbed, and pulled the vehicle to the right. the service dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the brakes. consumer stated the abs light did not illuminate. the vehicle is still under warranty. on several occasions, the right front wheel would lock up causing the vehicle to jump across lanes before the vehicle stopped. view

2005-06-23 Ponca City, OK

Dt: 2002 grand cherokee overland. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership to be repaired, because the brake pedal pulsated and the steering wheel vibrated, the dealership said the problem was with the brake rotors, the dealer turned the rotors on two separate occasions, the third time the consumer took it back to the dealer they replaced the rotors, it temporarily fixed the problem. the consumer called chrysler after the problem occurred again, chrysler told the consumer to take it back to the dealer, the dealer said that it still had the same problem, the dealer contacted chrysler, they told the dealer that they would not reimburse them for fixing the problem because it was no longer under warranty, when the problem had first occurred it was still under warranty and the dealer failed to completely correct the problem, when the consumer first had the problem the dealer had said that it was the anti-lock brakes and that the problem was normal, dealer had talked the consumer out of having anything done to fix the problem. view

2005-06-23 Frisco, TX

Vehicle pulls to the right either during acceleration (hard pull) and cruising (soft pull). tried replacing the wheels, tires, alignment, balacing... vibration at high speeds is gone but the pttr problem is still present. i showed the dealer the tsb from honda, it seems that they implemented but problem persists. i think this should be investigated and the vehicle recalled. view

2005-05-13 Park Ridge, NJ

I purchased a nissan maxima sl at the start of november 2004. a harness inside the engine containing a sensor to detect engine knocks was damaged by a rodent. this caused the engine to misfire which caused the transmission to buck, stop shifting, change speed of the car on it's own,lose acceleration, not shift, shift suddenly and put the driver in a situation where if they did not compensate they could be injured or killed. the problem started when i bought the car and worsened over the next three thousand miles of driving. the dealer and manufacturer ignored the problem and said they could not duplicate it until i said i would pay for them to plug the engine into a diagnostic computer. at this point they found a misfire code, the problem was identified my the master mechanic and the dealer replaced the harness at my expense! the manufacture refused to take responsibility for a dangerous defect. this is a defect in their computer logic and/or design. a sensor malfunction should not cause an engine misfire and transmission to fail. note the date of november 3 2004 indicates that the problem started when i purchased the car and it continued until the harness was replaced. i have contacted the manufacturer many times and they are not returning my calls. the master mechanic said he has seen this problem many times before which tells me that this is perhaps a long standing problem that nissan chooses to ignore. view

2005-05-13 Park Ridge, NJ

I purchased a nissan maxima sl at the start of november 2004. a harness inside the engine containing a sensor to detect engine knocks was damaged by a rodent. this caused the engine to misfire which caused the transmission to buck, stop shifting, change speed of the car on it's own,lose acceleration, not shift, shift suddenly and put the driver in a situation where if they did not compensate they could be injured or killed. the problem started when i bought the car and worsened over the next three thousand miles of driving. the dealer and manufacturer ignored the problem and said they could not duplicate it until i said i would pay for them to plug the engine into a diagnostic computer. at this point they found a misfire code, the problem was identified my the master mechanic and the dealer replaced the harness at my expense! the manufacture refused to take responsibility for a dangerous defect. this is a defect in their computer logic and/or design. a sensor malfunction should not cause an engine misfire and transmission to fail. note the date of november 3 2004 indicates that the problem started when i purchased the car and it continued until the harness was replaced. i have contacted the manufacturer many times and they are not returning my calls. the master mechanic said he has seen this problem many times before which tells me that this is perhaps a long standing problem that nissan chooses to ignore. view

1996-05-28 Pensacola, FL

Criuse control was engaged, when tried to disengage will not, went into open throttle position, to stop vehicle applied the brakes real hard and released. view

2005-05-13 Park Ridge, NJ

I purchased a nissan maxima sl at the start of november 2004. a harness inside the engine containing a sensor to detect engine knocks was damaged by a rodent. this caused the engine to misfire which caused the transmission to buck, stop shifting, change speed of the car on it's own,lose acceleration, not shift, shift suddenly and put the driver in a situation where if they did not compensate they could be injured or killed. the problem started when i bought the car and worsened over the next three thousand miles of driving. the dealer and manufacturer ignored the problem and said they could not duplicate it until i said i would pay for them to plug the engine into a diagnostic computer. at this point they found a misfire code, the problem was identified my the master mechanic and the dealer replaced the harness at my expense! the manufacture refused to take responsibility for a dangerous defect. this is a defect in their computer logic and/or design. a sensor malfunction should not cause an engine misfire and transmission to fail. note the date of november 3 2004 indicates that the problem started when i purchased the car and it continued until the harness was replaced. i have contacted the manufacturer many times and they are not returning my calls. the master mechanic said he has seen this problem many times before which tells me that this is perhaps a long standing problem that nissan chooses to ignore. view

2005-05-13 Dickinson, TX

2001 ford f150 caught on fire while parked. the cruise control went out. the vehicle was not totaled but there was extreme damage to the vehicle. the consumer received a recall letter in february 2005. recall number 05v017000. (speed control deactivation switch) view

2005-06-23 Alexandria, NC

Well, i've also joined the ets club at about 60,000 miles on my s70, 2000, to the tune of $860 bucks! it happened at the most inopportune time. while cruising south on i-95, june 6th, car started to run like it had water in the gas. after about an hour or so of that, the ets warning light comes on, so i check the owner's manual, and it says to turn off the car, and restart, and if the light comes back on, (you're in deep doo-doo) then head for a volvo dealer. well, it did come back on and about an hour later, the car goes into the "limp-home" mode of about 40 mph. fortunately we were able to "limp" into wilmington, nc, and luckily, parkway volvo was only about one-half mile from the comfort inn, where we crashed for the evening. parkway volvo was able to get to my car the very next day, replaced the ets module, and to date (23 jun 05) the car runs like new. the customer service and technical skill of the service manager (brent wells) are suberb!!! fortunatley, i asked for the old ets unit and have since learned that don wilson might to have it. i'm sending him an email (donwilson@comcast.net) to see if he still wants them for testing). i'm also filing a complaint and will support a "class action lawsuit" any way possible. it's unbelievable that volvo won't step up to the plate and take responsibility for this "defect"..... defective unit has these markings: marelli, 110541f2a, 00w080201; 9188793; 65cfm2; ah.0082030.k. note: the box that the new one came is is marked: volvo 8644347 "made in italy" view

2005-06-23 Idaho Falls, ID

I've got a 2004 nissan maxima. i have aprox 21,000 miles on it. my goodyear rsa tires (oem) have started to split on the side wall. my tires still have over 60% of the tread left. goodyear is prorating the tires at 25% of tire wear used. my concern is that i know for a fact that my maxima is not the only car that has had trouble with these tires. it would be horrible, if someone with the same problem didn't know about it and had an accident because the side of their tire blew out. forums.maxima.org has many people that have reported this same problem. view

2005-06-23 Idaho Falls, ID

I've got a 2004 nissan maxima. i have aprox 21,000 miles on it. my goodyear rsa tires (oem) have started to split on the side wall. my tires still have over 60% of the tread left. goodyear is prorating the tires at 25% of tire wear used. my concern is that i know for a fact that my maxima is not the only car that has had trouble with these tires. it would be horrible, if someone with the same problem didn't know about it and had an accident because the side of their tire blew out. forums.maxima.org has many people that have reported this same problem. view

2005-05-13 Seminole, FL

Dt: the consumer stated that one of his spark plugs blew out of the engine while driving. . the consumer stated maybe it was a design defect because he heard the same problem from other people about the same vehicle. the consumer called the ford motor company and they said there was no recall on the vehicle. the manufacturer said they would have to replace the engine head to fix the vehicle. the estimated cost of repair is 3300 dollars. view

2005-05-13 Sanford, FL

Passenger air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash. bill ray nissan of longwood, florida is unwilling to fix. view

2005-05-13 Palm Beach Gardens, FL

I own a 1994 mazda 626 - automatic transmission. i started having problems with the "hold" light blinking on my dashboard display, and the vehicle would loose power or stay in either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gear and not shift properly. i immediately went to the nhtsa website to see if there was any recall or problems describing this problem. i immediately found that there was a defects investigation regarding "manual" transmissions on the same vehicle. can it be that my "automatic" transmission has had the same problem? i have since taken my vehicle to a mazda dealership to have this problem looked at. they told me that a transmission "switch" was bad, and replaced it. i just wanted to double check and make sure that my vehicle problem was not related to the recall campaign # 99 i 005 000 regarding the speedometer gear set inoperative. a few years ago my vehicle was included in the "exterior lighting-headlights:switch" recall. i had a loss of headlights, and the vehicle was repaired at a mazda dealership. thank you for looking into this problem for me. i would appreciate a response to my concerns. thank you, nancy r. reidler 6161 seminole gardens circle palm beach gardens, fl n.reidler@att.net view

2005-06-23 Atalntis, FL

Dt: the engine in the motorcycle was making noises. the consumer spoke with dealer on this matter and they said there was a need for repair but it would be at the consumers expense. this was a regular maintenance item but the factory will not acknowledge. the cam chain tensioners were wearing too soon. consumer made repairs out of pocket. no problems since the repair. camshaft drive/bearing were replaced. view

2005-06-23 West Springfield, MA

Dt: the vehicle was sitting 20 min. there were no lights or warnings that a problem would occur. the vehicle was regularly serviced. the owner was inside the house and heard a pop sound and then looked outside and saw flames coming from a hole in the hood. flames were about 2 or 3 foot high. there was a fire investigation #0002302 which states the origin of the fire was technical processing center and cause of fire was the ignition of an unspecified short circuit arch. police report was filed. it was also reported to insurance company. vehicle was a total loss. vehicle has not had other problems before. the police report # 7619. view

1996-05-28 New Port Ric, FL

Problems with the transmission, the car jumps gears. view

2005-06-23 Farefax, CA

Dt: there is a shimmy when braking and it is worse when going over 40 mph. this causes the rotors to warp and the bake pads to wear out faster. the manufacturer recomendes that the brake calipers be replaced with after market calipers. view

2005-05-13 Owings, MD

Speed control and then the entire transmission failed; when it happened, i was driving on an interstate; i could not go any faster than 25-30 mph and came very close to beoing rear-ended by a 16-wheel truck. view

2005-05-13 Albuquerque, NM

Dt consumer stated that the front passenger seat tract malfunctioned. the consumer waiting for the service dealership to repair it. view

2005-06-23 Wrightwood, CA

I own a 2002 kia sedona. yesterday i took it in to the dealer for the 15th time due to a check engine light. i also asked them to check the brakes since they are pulsating when stopping, which is the fourth time for this specific problem. it has been just 19,000 miles since the last rotor and brake change. they told me that they had done a "good will" replacement of parts the last time i brought it in and that it will cost $700.00 to fix this time. they said, "there were hotspot and warping noted the last time you brought it in and since it is happening again, it shows a pattern of hard breaking." my wife drives this vehicle back and fourth to work 3 time a week and thenm it is only used around town so i know that is not the issue. they also stated that rotors on minivans should only last 18000-20000 miles anyway. i feel that the sedona does not have sufficient sized rotors for the weight of te vehicle and kia should be forced to recall the vehicles and replace all the rotors with the appropriate size. it is a hazard since it couls cause the brakes to fail while driving which could cause an accident that may lead to death. kia also told me if it is at the end of the warrantee and the part is replaced, the second it goes past it is no longer covered even if it has only been 10 miles since it was replaced. view

2005-06-23 Raleigh, NC

Purchased 2004 buick rendezvous 6/22/2005 and while traveling to work on busy belt-line waiting in traffic, the vehicle just shut down completely and battery light came on. put vehcile in neutral and it restarted. later found that presets in radio had all been erased which would indicate a complete loss of electrical power. this has the potential to be a serious safety concern due to the possibilty of rear end collisions. have read of similar complaints from other owners of this vehicle with out resolution. will contact dealership if problem continues to happen. view

2005-06-23 Orange, CA

I was travelling east on the 91 freeway in los angeles at about 5:10pm on wednesday, june 22, 2005. i was in very heavy traffic travelling at about 35 miles per hour when the (automatic) transmission disengaged. there was no unusual noise preceding the disengagement except that the engine revved, of course. fortunately, i was in the right-hand lane approaching the bellflower offramp. the car rolled to a stop near the end of the offramp in the middle of traffic. i had to have the car towed to donavee chrysler in placentia, ca. we took delivery of the car on may 27, 2001 and it only has 37,230 miles on it. the service department told me that the car was out of warranty and that it would cost $850 just to remove the transmission before they could even begin to determine what went wrong - parts and repairs will be extra. view

2005-06-23 Orange, CA

I was travelling east on the 91 freeway in los angeles at about 5:10pm on wednesday, june 22, 2005. i was in very heavy traffic travelling at about 35 miles per hour when the (automatic) transmission disengaged. there was no unusual noise preceding the disengagement except that the engine revved, of course. fortunately, i was in the right-hand lane approaching the bellflower offramp. the car rolled to a stop near the end of the offramp in the middle of traffic. i had to have the car towed to donavee chrysler in placentia, ca. we took delivery of the car on may 27, 2001 and it only has 37,230 miles on it. the service department told me that the car was out of warranty and that it would cost $850 just to remove the transmission before they could even begin to determine what went wrong - parts and repairs will be extra. view

2005-05-13 Englewood, OH

Dt: the consumer owns a 2001 kia rio and is having problems with the exhaust system. the consumer smelled an odor coming from the exhaust system. she has reported this problem to the dealer and they said everything was fine. the hanger under the exhaust system broke and now there is a noise. it was welded back together three times and it has broken again. view

2005-05-13 Baltimore, MD

1999 ford experiencing problems with rack and pinion system, and left lower control arm. all of the hold down buttons were stripped out and stripped in the gear housing causing gear failure. view

2005-06-23 Owasso, OK

Brake line hoses collapsed (shrunk in) on abs type on gmc s15 jimmy 1994 model causing the brakes to apply and heat up the entire wheel . hoses seem to fail under road heat view

1996-05-28 Riverside, CA

Driving vehicle at 40 mph, vehicle suddenly accelerated for no reason, lost control, hit brakes(abs), vehicle did not stop, hit pole & rolled over. view

2005-06-23 Leawood, KS

My orginal complaint #10104322 was submitted 11/04. since then i have paid isuzu and fox motor in grand rapids, mi about $7500 for a new engine. after many attempts isuzu of america would not listen to me and even hung up on me. fox motors was great. they advised the reason my engine froze up is a common problem with this engine. the egr pipe gets clogged with "sludge" resulting in no oil getting from the bottom to top half of the engine. they advised to have egr pipe cleaned and pcv valve replaced every 15,000 miles or one year. i'd like to sue isuzu of america as i'm out a total of $8,500 due to, what i'm being advised, is a design failure in the early 3.5l v6 engines. it's obvious many others have incurred similar problems. i hope this suggestion by a "great" isuzu mechanic is helpful to others. fyi, i own two other isuzus (unlucky me!). view

2005-06-23 Tracy, CA

Air induction system (ais), in particular, chrome pipe, rusted out leading to an exhaust leak. it seems that this is a common problem on this motorcycle. moisture collects in the tube leading to rusting. some have remove the system or plugged the ais. since this part of the emmission system leading to exhaust valves i am concerned. a search of the internet sites reveals this happens and the system is being removed. view

2005-05-13 Willits, CA

My daughter went out in the morning to start her 1997 toyota corolla and it was very noisy, she tried to turn car off and it would not stop. the engine kept running and the starter was stuck in the starter position. she pulled the fuse for the ignition and the engine stopped but the starter was still in a high whine and was trying to start the car. (obviously stuck) it was getting very hot and smelling. smoke started to come out of engine and she was about to try to unhook the battery cable when the starter quit. she was extremely lucky there was no fire, it was very close to that. she had no previous indications on starter problems before that. the car is in the shop. starter is being replaced, battery cables and a new wiring harness due to the fact everything got too hot and melted. (over $1000) view

2005-05-13 Freeport, ME

Dt: the consumer stated she was having problems with her air bag light. she says that if someone is sitting in the passenger seat, the air bag light switch will say passenger air bag off, and if no one is sitting in the seat it says the same thing. this problem occurs 80 percent of the time the car is in use and has been going on since the purchase of the vehicle. the consumer has reported this to hyundai and they stated it was the way the person was sitting in the seat. the dealer has received numerous complaints and the manufacturer tells them not to fix it. view

2005-06-23 Fairfield, OH

My abs dash indicator came on steady, the brake indicator on the dash started flashing and what sounded like the interior chime started sounding continuously. i pulled over into a parking lot and turned off the engine. a puff of smoke/steam came up from the passenger front wheelwell and there was a horrible hiss and whine coming from under the hood on the same side and a burning plastic smell. the dealer said it was the abs module (which they changed for $950!!!) and that only fixed the abs light. no clue on the flashing brake idiot light and now they say the ac does not work at all. no refrigerant, so obviously a leak. it seems way too coincidental. i heard about an abs module recall back in '03 which could short circuit and cause an engine fire. i don't have any idea about the engine compartment geography and i've only had the car (bought used) for about a year and a half. it appears i am not the only person to have experienced this problem. see attached link: http://forums.newbeetle.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50457 view

2005-06-23 Dumfries, VA

We have the britax wizard car seat and have contacted britax about this problem. it's been 2 weeks and still no response. (i called back today and was told that the issue was being researched.) our 18 mos old has figured out how to easily loosen the straps on the carseat. i spent much time teaching him not to do it, and for almost 2 weeks, he has not loosened the straps. today, he did it again. and this was after i had secured the velcroed flap (that covers the loosening device) into place with safety pins. he apparently was able to shake the safety pins off. i have no idea what to do at this point aside from buy another carseat. however, i think other consumers should be aware of this issue. view

2005-05-13 Cornwall, NY

Dt: the consumer stated that she owns a 2001 chevy silverado and the abs brakes were not working. the consumer and had to shift to a lower gear in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicles system did not give a warning for the malfunction that was about to occur. the consumer has the original parts that were taken off of the vehicle for gmc to do a diagnosis of the situation. consumer is very upset about the abs brakes and the complaints they saw on nhtsa's website and wants gmc to do something about the safety of their vehicles. view

2005-05-13 Arlington, VA

The abs module on my 1999 volkswagen passat failed. this is not an uncommon occurrence as i've found on vw chat boards, conversation with other vw owners, and comments from vw repair shops. not only does this vehicle part have a propensity to fail, it is more costly than most vehicle parts. the dollar figure to replace this part places it out of reach for most people, resulting in many vehicles operating with a faulty abs system rather than spend the money to fix the item. while more aftermarket vehicle parts can be remanufactured, this particular piece is not currently being offered as a remanufactured item. this is most likely because of; 1) the propensity for the item to fail and 2) the cost of the item to replace. basically, many feel that the manufacturer and likely the vehicle dealer make a great deal of profit from this necessary item. due to the importance of this safety feature, that being a working abs system, i believe that this item should be reviewed for mandatory recall and replacement by the manufacturer. view

2005-05-13 Castro Valley, CA

Betwen 47,111 and 49817 miles engine has stall three times and after complete stop i re-started engine right away, there no warning lights during stall at control panel. view

2005-05-13 Marina Del Rey, CA

In february 2005 the alternator failed to charge the battery and the car slowed to a complete stop and the battery died in the middle of a busy intersection. i had to tow the car to the nearest dealership and the car was repaired 48 hours later. in march 2005 the gas tank lid wouldn't open and the car was running out of gas. i drove the car to the dealership and it took 48 hours to repair. however, the "repair" was done by prying the lid open and i still have not recieved the new part. in may 2005 the transmission failed in the middle of a busy intersection and i had to tow the car to the dealership. they still have the car and expect to have it for two weeks at least. they cannot guarentee that they will pay for the rental car costs which will amount to at least $350 at $25 a day. this car only has 35,000 miles on it. view

1995-09-18 Santa Rosa, CA

Shoulder/lap belt pass. front intermittently won't come out of retractor assembly, dealer has replaced belts 4 times, and now making attempt #5 to modify. view

2005-05-13 Marina Del Rey, CA

In february 2005 the alternator failed to charge the battery and the car slowed to a complete stop and the battery died in the middle of a busy intersection. i had to tow the car to the nearest dealership and the car was repaired 48 hours later. in march 2005 the gas tank lid wouldn't open and the car was running out of gas. i drove the car to the dealership and it took 48 hours to repair. however, the "repair" was done by prying the lid open and i still have not recieved the new part. in may 2005 the transmission failed in the middle of a busy intersection and i had to tow the car to the dealership. they still have the car and expect to have it for two weeks at least. they cannot guarentee that they will pay for the rental car costs which will amount to at least $350 at $25 a day. this car only has 35,000 miles on it. view

2005-05-13 Marina Del Rey, CA

In february 2005 the alternator failed to charge the battery and the car slowed to a complete stop and the battery died in the middle of a busy intersection. i had to tow the car to the nearest dealership and the car was repaired 48 hours later. in march 2005 the gas tank lid wouldn't open and the car was running out of gas. i drove the car to the dealership and it took 48 hours to repair. however, the "repair" was done by prying the lid open and i still have not recieved the new part. in may 2005 the transmission failed in the middle of a busy intersection and i had to tow the car to the dealership. they still have the car and expect to have it for two weeks at least. they cannot guarentee that they will pay for the rental car costs which will amount to at least $350 at $25 a day. this car only has 35,000 miles on it. view

2005-05-13 Mechanicsburg, PA

After only 2 uses, my graco snugride infant seat's handle became stuck and i could not move it. the red handle release on one side seemed to pop out of the trackand therefore would not release. the company sent me a replacement seat. i used the replacement for about 2 months, and this seat did the same thing. i contacted the company again, returned the seat and am awaiting a refund. because i had 2 seats do the same thing i am wondering if there are any other seats doing the same thing as well. * below is incorrect. the model number is 8647cap (this selection was not an option below and manufacture date 020905. this is the second seat i was sent. i do not have the model number of the first seat which i purchased in november 2004. view

2005-06-23 Rockwall, TX

I recently experienced this while i driving with trailer in tow and had loss of power. being followed by traffic i was unable to accelerate up the hill. i have also experienced problems when turning into traffic the loss of power and unable to accelerate has caused other drivers to perform drastic braking and maneuvering to avoid collisions. what happens is the engine does not respond to the fuel pedal input. i have checked the codes on the dodge ram 2500 equipped with the 5.9l cummins turbo diesel and have found a p0216 code indicating the bosch vp44 injection pump is not communicating with the ecm. there appears to be a defect in the vp44 computer talking with the ecm. this was not the first time the "dead pedal" issue occurred. this first started around 36000 miles after a long highway trip coming to a stop after which the engine stayed at idle and would not accelerate. currently it has become more consistent. i have noticed that this occurs when the weather changes drastically or the engine has been worked and is hot. i am starting to believe that the computer mounted on the vp44 is losing connectivity due to the computers susceptibility to extreme temperatures. i have researched failures concerning the vp44 and have noted that on the cummins isb engine there have been many failures of this integral engine component. this engine is found in many other applications such as school buses, rv's, and light duty truck applications. after researching the multiple failures the majority of the fixes for this issue has been to replace the vp44 injection pump. i would encourage the nhtsa to investigate said issues and take appropriate action to remedy the faulty equipment on this engine. this is a significant sa

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