1987 BMW 535 User Comment / Complaint

Cable snapped, causing towed vehicle to fall from flatbed/impact ground. (new jersey state police report)  view

Dt*: the contact stated while in a parking lot the vehicle suddenly accelerated crashing into a curb. the passenger side rim, suspension, wheel assembly and tire were damaged as a result of the accident. the vehicle was towed to a body shop where no repairs have been made.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the brakes lock up and have to be pumped to work properly. when the rear wheels were removed, the brakes fell apart. the front brake pads and shoes have been replaced twice. the rear brake pads, shoes, and drums have been replaced once. these components must be replaced every 20,000 miles. the dealership determined this is how the brakes were manufactured.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while approaching an intersection at 40mph the vehicle in front stopped short. when the brakes were depressed the vehicle seemed to accelerate rather than slow down. the contact swerved to avoid a direct rear end collision, but clipped the vehicle in the right rear bumper. both vehicles sustained only minor damage. the police filed a report at the scene. the contact experienced two previous failures with the brakes, but no accidents resulted in the other incidents. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the problem could not be duplicated. however, the dealer replaced the brake pads.  view

1999 volkswagen passat 1.8l turbo engine with 71,000 miles stopped suddenly; then check-engine light came & car would not re-start. check-oil light had been intermittently on for 2-3 miles prior, but oil was checked and it was actually overfull. 803 miles prior, vw service dept had serviced car for check-engine light, and replaced turbo recirculation valve and hose. oil has been changed every 3000 miles since car was purchased used, with 30,000 miles, in feb. '04. vw service department claims failure was caused by engine becoming oil-starved due to sludge in oil take-up tube. sludge caused by not using synthetic oil, although it is not required. cam gear was damaged, leaving metal pieces throughout engine. entire engine, turbo and catalytic converter had to be replaced. vw denies any responsibility. parts may still be w/mechanic, i certainly do not have facilities or desire to store an entire ruined engine.  view

We have a 2002 volkswagen passat station wagon. several days ago, the air bag light came on steadily & the car was accelerating sluggishly. we took it into the dealership the following day. there was a crack in the pollen filter housing which had allowed rainwater to track into the passenger compartment, under the carpets. a number of key electronic modules are in this location, including the transmission control module and the comfort control module. these units had been destroyed by the pooling water and will have to be replaced. the dealership tells us that this has been a common problem with passats; further research on the internet reveals a large number of people who've had similar problems (see http://www.theautobahn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12789&page=1&pp=10). i believe that this is a serious defect with passats that carries risk to drivers and passengers of these cars.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 45 mph the vehicle started making a noise in the exhaust area of the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and upon inspection a crack was discovered in the catalytic converter. there is a recall manufacturer recall # 2005060014 on the catalytic converter. the contact was notified of the manufacturer recall; however there are no parts available to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted the parts are on backorder.  view

Accelerator petal engaged to the floor and took off down the nj turnpike. i started braking trying to slow the car down while signaling to get over in order to bring the car to a stop.(i was on the truck side..) once over on the side and at a full stop the car continued to run. the engine was running as if i was going 55 miles per hour. i placed the car in park and heard a loud shift/clank nose. i turned the car off and the motor finally stop racing and stopped. my wife and i was so scared... we started to get out if it had not stop running. we thought it would start a fire. we waited a while, started up again, got of the turnpike immediately and drove home very slow. i took it to the dealer the next day. they kept it for a day an a half and told me they couldn't find any problems with the car. the supervisor of repairs said that the computer/diagnosis reads a code: p299s. he also say that the current problem i stated was shown in the computer 260 miles ago. and, that the computer showed that the car was traveling 50 mph while the brake pedal was engaged(at the same time !). who in their right mind would drive a car at high speed while stepping on the brake?. oh, also the supervisor said he wouldn't go changing the computer just because of this. i got my car back, drove it home and parked it. i'm scared to drive it and my wife is too. i haven't decided what to do next.(ps. they were quick to tell me that my car was out of warranty.... ii do have an extended warranty.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the airbag light illuminated indicating a problem. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined there was a problem with the seatbelt harness. the vehicle is being repaired.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while pumping fuel into the fuel tank, the fuel leaked onto the ground. an independent repair shop determined there is a crack on the top of the rubber fuel hose. the manufacturer was contacted.  view

The previous recall for ball joints did not include this vehicle which is a 1999 durango, i had to pay out of pocket to have them replace ball joints in november 2004. when i recently had my vehicle looked over by the dealer, i was told that i need new ball joints again. i don't think i should have been excluded from the initial ball joint recall. obviously my vehicle was showing qualifications.  view

Intermittent stalling. (new jersey state police report)  view

Dt*: the contact stated while approaching an intersection at 40mph the vehicle in front stopped short. when the brakes were depressed the vehicle seemed to accelerate rather than slow down. the contact swerved to avoid a direct rear end collision, but clipped the vehicle in the right rear bumper. both vehicles sustained only minor damage. the police filed a report at the scene. the contact experienced two previous failures with the brakes, but no accidents resulted in the other incidents. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the problem could not be duplicated. however, the dealer replaced the brake pads.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the airbag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the airbag module needs to be replaced. however the airbag would deploy without a new airbag module.  view

Dt*: the contact stated when the brake pedal was depressed; the brake pedal went to the floor. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection and repair. the service personnel discovered the brake line was fractured due to corrosion.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 65mph, the vehicle stalled and operated at a reduced speed which occurred without prior warning. during the incident, all dash panel warning lights illuminated. the engine did not stall out completely and the vehicle was driven to a dealership. the service department determined the electronic control module failed and needed to be replaced.  view

Consumer's vehicle followed a school bus, no children were on the bus. around 7:50 am the bus stopped for red light. speed was approximately 20-25 mph. as the brake pedal was pushed down the vehicle began to slow down, but it did not slow as quickly as normal. the abs engaged, but the vehicle continued to proceed forward. there was plenty of room and time that the vehicle should have stopped but it did not. the vehicle bumped the rear of the bus, pushing in the bumper of vehicle. this incident followed the pattern set forth in nhtsa recall 05v379000 on august 29 2005. however, on november 18, 2005 the local dealer performed the procedure that gmc recommended to correct this problem, but i feel that the vehicle still failed in this incident.  view

Nissan maxima 2000 ignition coils were replaced today at an astronomical price on a relatively new vehicle with average miles. research indicates this vehicle has prematurely failing ignition coils and problem is pervasive. nhtsa should force a recall since clearly this is a manufacturer defect.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the airbag light illuminated indicating a problem. the vehicle has already been to the dealership twice for the airbag light. the vehicle was taken to the dealership again. this time the dealership offered diagnostic testing to determine the problem.  view

Dt: the contact stated while pulling out of the driveway the fuel tank bracket fell off. the contact's husband then drove the vehicle to a local service station. the mechanic found that the bracket rusted and replaced it. updated 01/19/06.  view

Dt:the contacts states the gas tank scrapes the ground when two or more people sit in the rear seat of the vehicle. the dealership stated the vehicle had been damaged, causing this problem. the dealership repaired the heat shield that covers the gas tank. this did not correct the problem. the manufacturer was contacted, and they stated the rear springs were causing the scrapping. this would be repaired under warranty. the door doesn't close properly. updated 01/19/06.  view

Dt:the contacts states the gas tank scrapes the ground when two or more people sit in the rear seat of the vehicle. the dealership stated the vehicle had been damaged, causing this problem. the dealership repaired the heat shield that covers the gas tank. this did not correct the problem. the manufacturer was contacted, and they stated the rear springs were causing the scrapping. this would be repaired under warranty. the door doesn't close properly. updated 01/19/06.  view

Esa94-038; the defective abs braking system malfunctioned. the brake pedal went to the floor and caused extended stopping distance. took to the dealer on several occasions. dealer cannot determine problem.  view

Dt: the contact stated while driving with the cruise control set on 63 mph and going up a small hill, cruise control sped the vehicle up to 71 mph. he had to take the vehicle out of cruise control to slow the vehicle down. he felt this was a safety issue. the vehicle has been taken to the dealership twice concerning this problem. they were unable to duplicate the problem. updated 01/19/06.  view

I have a 2000 honda odyssey minivan with 52k miles on it and the coil spring around the strut of one of the wheels snapped while driving on a flat road. there was no trauma that made it snap. i was told that if that had happened while we were going 55 mph on the highway, i would have been in real trouble. i don't think that the coil should have snapped at 52k miles. it's going to cost more than $900 to fix.  view

Dt: the contact stated steering wheel locked and she could not get the steering wheel to turn. it locked while the vehicle was parked. a neighbor was able to unlock the steering wheel by maneuvering the steering wheel with the key in the ignition. updated 1/19/2006 - the vehicle was repaired at the dealer.  view

Dt: the contact stated the heater core was leaking coolant onto the floor, not allowing the windshield to completely defrost. the vehicle has not been seen by a dealer and no repairs have been made. updated 01/19/06.  view

Dt: the contact's husband vehicle stalled without warning while being driven. there were no warning lights to indicate any problem. the vehicle was towed. it was taken to the dealer for service, where they added insulation to an air conditioning line and replaced the distributor cap. the vehicle was repaired. updated 1/19/2006 - the second time the vehicle stalled the dealer advise the consumer to remove the distributor cap and remove the corrosion from the cap and rotor. the vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to the dealer for service.  view

Dt*: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall, campaign 05v379000 regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. on this vehicle the abs engaged at low speeds of 10 mph or less. updated 1/19/2006 -  view

Dt:the contact's vehicle was involved in two accidents. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. the first accident occurred on february of 2003 while traveling about 45 mph. she was wearing a seat belt during the accident. this was a frontal impact. the second accident occurred on september 19, 2005 while traveling about 50 mph. she was wearing a seat belt, but sustained injuries. updated 01/19/06.  view

2 weeks after oil change and driving less than 200 miles the oil indicator comes on. place a quart of oil in , 2 days later the engine smoke and oil needle indicator was below half. 2nd time this occur, you could see the needle going back and forth to empty to 1/2 full. engine smoke but ran after cooling down with more oil.  view

Dodge durango stalling while driving and turning.  view

2005 chrysler 300 c has a documented history of stalling since taking ownership of vehicle. vehicle has stalled multiple times while driving. dealership has attempted to reprogram the powertrain control module, clean the combustion chambers, and replace the manifold absolute pressure sensor; problem still exists. after the most recent occurrence of stalling i was unable to restart the vehicle. i took a video of the attempts to restart the vehicle as the dealership has never been able to duplicate the issue. i have also contacted chrysler customer relations and they have stated that there is nothing they can do since the dealership cannot duplicate the issue even though i have shown the dealership the video of the stall / non-start issue. vehicle has approximately 29,000 miles.  view

After making a complete stop applied the foot to the accelerator the vehicle would not pull. had to push the accelerator down to the floor in order for the vehicle to pick up.  view

Ignition cylinder lock up- i do not know what led to the lock up. a few days before this happened my emission light came on and then went out a few days later. i know several people have had the same problem with the ignition cylinder lock up... please recall and fix the problem.  view

I own a 1994 chevrolet s-10 with a 4.3l v-6 engine which i purchased new.. it currently has approximately 88,000 miles on the odometer. for several years now this truck had an idle lope and miss which i have been unable to correct. i have changed the spark plugs and wires several times. i have replaced the throttle position sensor, manifold absolute pressure sensors, fuel injector, fuel regulator, and all associated hardware that should be replaced as a unit on that model and fuel system. the egr system has been serviced under recall. up to this point there have been no serious driveability problems. the only indication of a problem has been that the "check guages" indicator would briefly light up under sudden deceleration. the "check engine" light has never lit to my knowledge, nor have i been able to recover a cpu fault code using published procedures. that is part of what has been so maddening about this problem--vehicle diagnostics are not detecting a problem, so i basically became frustrated with replacing parts that were not defective. i have had this truck to 3 authorized gm dealers: prater chevrolet in lafollette tn, fox chevrolet in clinton tn, and reeder chevrolet in knoxville tn. that has been another frustrating aspect to the problem. since the dealer service departments have been unable to resolve the problem i have been stuck with trying to find a resolution on my own. only now, the problem is getting worse. until recently, there was no noticeable miss in the driving speed range of the engine. now there is and it will only get worse, i'm sure. when the truck is in park, there is also a noticeable variation of engine speed on the tachometer, from idle all the way to about 3500 or 4000 rpm--i have not accelerated and held the engine to near red line speed in a no load condition. i am now to the point where i am concerned about the safety of this vehicle if it we to stop, in say, heavy traffic at interstate speed.  view

Dt*: the contact stated without warning, the transmission would slip when shifting into second or third gear. the dealership determined the transmission needed to be rebuilt.  view

2005 dodge durango limited (5.7 hemi). while driving suv it just turns off. problem has happened 6 times now and has been to the dealership at least 3 times where they say their is no problem.  view

Power steering return line from rack to cooler rubbed on frame of 98 ford windstar until a hole resulted in loss of most ps fluid. drastic loss of fluid occurred descending blue ridge mountains. windstar had about 125,000 miles, and the damage to the hose was not visible from normal inspection. fluid sprayed over hot engine parts but did not ignite.  view

While driving south on us interstate 89 near montpelier, vt, pulled over to adjust stuck windshield wiper (due to snow). after exiting highway via exit ramp and parking in a parking lot, returned towards highway after about a 5 minute delay. as was accelerating up the on ramp, transmission "let go" and engine revved. transmission would no longer shift and remained stuck in 2nd gear. limped to nearest service station. vehicle was towed to isuzu dealership where metal was found in the tranny pan upon inspection indicating transmission failure. vehicle had 79k miles, was serviced at 60k as per manufacturer's recommendations, no other drivetrain problems or indication of imminent failure before incident. transmission (4l30e) had to be replaced with new transmission.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has a problem with the abs. when stopping the brake pulsates causing an extended stopping distance. this occurs every time when trying to stop from a slow speed. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the hydraulic anti lock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. also, the vehicle has problems with the fuel gauge. after filling the vehicle up the fuel gauge will read empty, then jump to being full. this occurs intermittently. the dealer has been contacted. the consumer stated the sensors just needed to be cleaned. updated 02/21/06.  view

Smell of anti freeze, service light on,temp gauge showing no temp and fans running in cold weather.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while opening the trunk lid, the hinges that hold the trunk lid open failed. as a result, the trunk lid would not stay open. the dealership was contacted and new hinges were ordered.  view

Dt*: the contact stated four years ago, the tailgate cables broke when opening the tailgate. there is a nhtsa recall, # 04v129000, regarding the tailgate cables on larger model trucks. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin.  view

Fuel line protruded below the frame of the vehicle after recall repairs (97v-159).  view

We have a 2002 oldsmobile silhouette. in november, 2005 we started having trouble with steering vibration and severe pulling to the right. it turns out a left tie rod end was failing. the mechanic told us that it was close to failure and if it did we would get in an accident. we got that fixed but now we have the same problem and it turns out that the same tie rod on the right side has an end that is failing.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 65-70 mph the vehicle lost power and stopped. this is the fifth time this happened. the vehicle has been taken to several dealerships and each determined the fuel injectors were defective. the fuel injectors have been replaced 17 times. however, after each replacement the problem returns and the vehicle is currently at a local dealership for inspection and repair.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the rear front bushing on the control arm fractured. the vehicle was making a humming sound when turning to the right. the bushing fracture was discovered by an independent mechanic during normal routine maintenance. the local dealership was contacted; however they have been unsuccessful in getting the part from the manufacturer.  view

Faulty latch on rear hatch. unable to open with either key or with remote. it is stuck because it may have something defective with either the latch or the lock.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the cowling drainage became filled will debris causing water to enter the transmission module. the vehicle lost partial power. the vehicle was towed to a dealership. the dealership cleaned the cowling drains, repaired the wiring and battery. additionally, the brake booster, the transmission module and the carpeting were replaced.  view

Premature failure, excessive premature wear of the brake rotors. vehicle serviced by trebour ford every 5,000 miles according to service schedule. at this visit, informed that brake pads were close to needing replacement. this is normal and understandable. however, was also informed that the brake rotors were beyond the point of being used further. they were worn so badly that they could not be machined even once. my experience is that brake rotors when properly maintained should last the life of the vehicle. this vehicle has been maintained properly and has 34,917 miles which has been primarily highway usage. the need for brake rotor replacement at this point was due to defective equipment installed at time of production.  view

My odometer stopped functioning on my 2004 tahoe z71. i brought it into the dealer under warranty. the dealer advised me that this was happening to all of the tahoe's and they were back logged trying to get the parts. it took over a week to get my tahoe back. the dealer said that they repaired my cluster. the hour meter has 279 hours less now than it did when i brought it in. the mileage had 4 more miles on it. i called and advised the dealer that the hour meter had 279 hours less and asked him if they repaired the cluster or replaced it? he said they repaired it. so i called my brother in-law who's been a mechanic for chevy for over 29 years. he said that they had to replace the cluster and just reprogrammed the mileage and hours. why would the dealer make a false statement to me and tell me that they repaired the cluster when they must have replaced it? also, why hasn't this been a recalled by chevy? it's a safety hazard and is happening to all the tahoe's. i have only driven it home, so i can not tell you if the problem has been permanently corrected.  view

Spark plug ejected from cylinder head and repeatedly struck pressurized fuel rail.  view

Upon releasing the emergency brake the car rolled down the hill and over my legs.  view

Upon releasing the emergency brake the car rolled down the hill and over my legs.  view

When a load is placed in the cargo area the rear end sags terribly. in addition, while driving 25 mph rear axle jumps/hops, making it very difficult to control vehicle.  view

I have had my car in the dealership due to warping of my front rotors. both times the dealer machined the rotors. i currently have 24,500 miles on my vehicle.  view

Front stabilizer bar broken. tried to get part. i was told not yet available.  view

Water leak to rear of vehicle.  view

Center console shift button sticking, making difficult to shift from park to drive.  view

Headlights frequently go out. i have had to change them twice since i bought the car one year ago. they get extremely hot and almost melt. this is extremely dangerous and it seems like there are many others with a similar problem.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle failed to start and the dashboard lights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop which repaired the analog instrument panel cluster to fix the starting failure. the dash light failure occurred while driving 35mph and at night. there is a nhtsa recall, # 95v224000. the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle failed to start and the dashboard lights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop which repaired the analog instrument panel cluster to fix the starting failure. the dash light failure occurred while driving 35mph and at night. there is a nhtsa recall, # 95v224000. the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.  view

Headlights frequently go out. i have had to change them twice since i bought the car one year ago. they get extremely hot and almost melt. this is extremely dangerous and it seems like there are many others with a similar problem.  view

I have a 2005 cadillac cts-v with 17800 miles. it has developed a whine in the rear differential. upon investigating further, i found this has not been unusual for this model. (gm has used the same differential in this car as they put in the base cts model, which has significantly less torque) upon taking the car to the gm dealer, they said they would have to replace the differential, but would have to await parts to do so. they are to call me when they get the parts in stock. they also said the clutch has been updated and have ordered a new clutch also.  view

I have a 2005 cadillac cts-v with 17800 miles. it has developed a whine in the rear differential. upon investigating further, i found this has not been unusual for this model. (gm has used the same differential in this car as they put in the base cts model, which has significantly less torque) upon taking the car to the gm dealer, they said they would have to replace the differential, but would have to await parts to do so. they are to call me when they get the parts in stock. they also said the clutch has been updated and have ordered a new clutch also.  view

Clear coating on the right front wheel rim base is blistering.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle cruise control was deactivated in accordance with a recall letter that was received. the nhtsa recall, #05v388000 on the vehicle regarding the vehicle seed control. the parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. the manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available.  view

I have a 2005 chevrolet monte carlo, supercharged ss, tony stewart signature series. the vehicle has active onstar, xm radio, sun roof and the rest of the bells and whistles connected with the vehicle. the problem is with the xm radio and onstar system. the antenna for all the radio systems are located on the rear roof, behind the sun roof. the problem occurs whenever you open the sunroof. the sunroof tilts up and covers the antenna. this causes the xm radio to lose signal. the main purpose of this complain is that the onstar also loses signal. this defeats the safety feature of the onstar system, because if you were in an accident, the onstar emergency personnel would not be notified and this would lead to severe injury and possibly death. i have taken the vehicle to ron anderson chevrolet in fernandina beach, fl. they contacted their gm complaint desk and the reply was "that's just the way it is. close the sunroof part way and that will help reception for the xm radio". there was some type of communication that i have a copy of that indicated the above, but said nothing about the onstar. with the sunroof open, the onstar cellular phone does not work, not i am almost postive that the emergency portion of the onstar is not working either. the vin # is :2g1wz121559255681. chevrolet's postion indicated to me that they would not do anything to rectify this situation or even that they cared. the safety issue is what really concerns me, because the main reason that i purchased onstar waas the fact that you had communications, and if emergency care was needed, it was there. this is an obvious safety issue and general motors, in my opion, could care less. thanks for listening to me and i look forward to hearing from you or general motors. sincerely.  view

The 2002 was in need of front hubs since they were not replaced when they should have been at the time the front differential was rebuilt. this caused the truck to have excessive front wheel friction, and compromised the braking characteristics of the truck. it was difficult to drive, especially in snow, and the front wheel friction would vary based on changes in speed, road contour, temperature, steering input, throttle input, and brake input. while braking the truck would often pitch severely to one side or the other, the abs would activate on dry pavement. on one occasion the abs activated when my foot was off the brake. the truck would also sway from side to side at highway speed as the friction varied from side to side. when the truck was returned to me once from culligan gmc, the power steering effort had increased greatly. the characteristics of the rear locking differential had been changed. the truck was back to the dealer, david cadillac, many times for the same concern with the front differential. on one occasion the truck was returned to me gushing gear lube from the front axle, on another it was returned to me with the front differential empty. i was charged for a 4 wheel alignment when only 2 wheels can be aligned on this truck. the wrong oil filter was installed, the truck was driven abusively by a dealer employee (it was run beyond mechanical limits while cold as i stood in the parking lot), and when i called the service adviser after the truck had been in his shop for over a week without my hearing what it's status was, the service person screamed at me on the phone "when it is finished i will call you!!!", and he slammed the phone down.  view

The 2002 was in need of front hubs since they were not replaced when they should have been at the time the front differential was rebuilt. this caused the truck to have excessive front wheel friction, and compromised the braking characteristics of the truck. it was difficult to drive, especially in snow, and the front wheel friction would vary based on changes in speed, road contour, temperature, steering input, throttle input, and brake input. while braking the truck would often pitch severely to one side or the other, the abs would activate on dry pavement. on one occasion the abs activated when my foot was off the brake. the truck would also sway from side to side at highway speed as the friction varied from side to side. when the truck was returned to me once from culligan gmc, the power steering effort had increased greatly. the characteristics of the rear locking differential had been changed. the truck was back to the dealer, david cadillac, many times for the same concern with the front differential. on one occasion the truck was returned to me gushing gear lube from the front axle, on another it was returned to me with the front differential empty. i was charged for a 4 wheel alignment when only 2 wheels can be aligned on this truck. the wrong oil filter was installed, the truck was driven abusively by a dealer employee (it was run beyond mechanical limits while cold as i stood in the parking lot), and when i called the service adviser after the truck had been in his shop for over a week without my hearing what it's status was, the service person screamed at me on the phone "when it is finished i will call you!!!", and he slammed the phone down.  view

Cluster panel for instrument panel fire under hood.  view

The power steering stops working at low speed or parked. i have contacted gm several times regarding this and they say there is no fix at this time. dealership has witnessed and documented the problem. i feel this is becoming a safety issue, as it gets worse..ie. make common, every day.  view

I have had two flat tires on my mini van in the last two months. the van is 4.5 years old and i replaced the tires with the manufactures recommended tires a little over a year ago. in both of the cases my tires had rim leaks which i have now discovered occur on many chrysler/dodge vehicles. these leaks are a result of corrosion on the rim (and in this last case my rim was cracked) this defect in the rim design is serious as it leads to under inflated tires which the driver may be unaware of. because the leakage is slow in nature and there is no warning in the handbook that rims need to be replaced/inspected regularly there may be little or no warning. many of these vehicles are mini vans and carry many children to and from places. when i brought this to chryslers attention they told me it was not a manufacturers defect. i believe that it is. they offered no assistance with the issue other than to sell me a new set of rims for over $2000. this vehicle is less than 5 years old and should not need new rims...and more importantly there are thousand/millions of these vehicles on the roads that may have corroding rims and under inflated tires. can you help? given what we learned in the ford explorer investigation i believe it would be wise to take a look at this.  view

While driving on the highway the car started to shimmy violently and all four tired went flat. road service reinflated the tires and when driving off the highway a blowout occurred. the other tires showed large bubbles in the sidewalls. the type was uniroyal tiger paw 215/r55 16. this could have been catastrophic.  view

2005 gmc sierra slt vin #1gtek19b25z238042 i drove the truck 237 miles home and noticed it was not operating properly. i called gmc to resolve the problems. the truck has binding in the front axles, brakes, or differential. this causes the truck to understeer heavily as the truck works to turn the front wheels over the road surface. this also makes the truck difficult to steer, u turns are especially a problem, the truck has sluggish acceleration and stays longer in the lower gears. the rear tires are prone to lose traction due to the increased rolling resistance from the front wheels, braking performance is compromised, the truck will sway back and forth at highway speeds as the rolling resistance of the front wheels varies from side to side. the truck tends to pull to the left, and the suspension is always preloaded from the additional stress. the engine labors to maintain speed on level ground with the vehicle unloaded. on occasion the front wheels will hop off the pavement as it is easier for them to compress the suspension/torsion bars than be turned over the road. it is difficult to maintain a straight line with the truck since the front wheels tend to follow the contours of the road. the front wheel assemblies make a low frequency sound when driving. the transmission, engine, and drivetrain components are always loaded and driving on snow or ice would be treacherous since the front wheels would stop turning on the low friction surface. driving in the rain is bad enough and the rear wheels tend to break loose. the transmission has behaved strangely, stuttering on occasion as it tried to find the proper gear, it has slipped or freewheeled as i went to accelerate from a stop. the wrong oil filter was installed, the air cleaner is loose and rattles in the engine compartment. the power steering provides little or no assist and requires more effort than i have ever experienced from a vehicle that is supposed to have power steering.  view

2005 grand caravan electrical system has been serviced on five different occasions. door lock and air bag indicator malfunctions. *****  view

Two of b.f. goodrich tires loae pressure, one at an alarming rate.  view

1995 taurus fire started under the hood. the consumer was driving the vehicle when black smoke started emitting from under the hood. the consumer managed to pull over before the vehicle became totally engulfed in flames. the consumer searched the internet and found out that her vehicle had been recalled for a faulty cooling fan which could result in a fire. the consumer contacted the manufacturer and was informed that her vehicle was included in the recall. the consumer was never notified of the recall. the manufacturer inspected the vehicle to see if the fire was caused by the cooling fan. the dealer was unable to determine the cause because the engine compartment was so badly damaged therefore they provided the consumer with no assistance.  view

2006 pontiac g6 gtp rental car with approx 2,200 miles driving 25-35 mph for approx 30 min., lost power steering. pulled off road, smoke from grille, opened hood to find fire between fire wall and engine. due to loss of power steering, i presume power steering connection broke or hose split sending fluid on hot engine causing fire. fire was put out before it got big by passerby's soda. car was still drivable (engine had cooled - fire out), but had rental company pick it up just in case the fluid had not evaporated/burned off.  view

1. rear passenger side repeat rattling thumping noise in suspension at speeds below 40 mph causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers 2. rear passenger side droning-humming echo noise more noticeable over 40 mph and at steady maintained speed causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers 3. sloshing noise of gasoline in gas tank after the gas tank is filled and a grinding noise when the brakes are depressed in and around the gas tank area after the gas tank is filled causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers.  view

1. rear passenger side repeat rattling thumping noise in suspension at speeds below 40 mph causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers 2. rear passenger side droning-humming echo noise more noticeable over 40 mph and at steady maintained speed causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers 3. sloshing noise of gasoline in gas tank after the gas tank is filled and a grinding noise when the brakes are depressed in and around the gas tank area after the gas tank is filled causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while inspecting the brakes on the vehicle corrosion was noticed on the rotors. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. upon inspection, the dealership determined the rotors needed to be replaced. the contact replaced the rotors and notified the manufacturer.  view

Britax decathlon child car seat, housing surrounding the seat belt adjustor and strap.  view

1998 lesabre burned a hole in the intake manifold causing vehicle not to start. ** the consumer inspected the vehicle and determined that the egr valve was located in such a position that the hot exhaust gases were vented to closely to the intake manifold.  view

Dt*: the contact stated without warning the brakes and steering failed, while driving 5-10 mph. the vehicle ran into a brick wall and there was damage to the front end of the vehicle. there was a police report taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. also, at 14,000 miles while driving 15 mph the vehicle stopped. the engine was still on, but the vehicle would not move. the dealership determined the transmission needed to be replaced. this happened again at 40,000 miles and the transmission was replaced by the dealership. at 55,000 miles the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for the same problem and the transmission was rebuilt. the transmission was rebuilt a final time at 65,000 miles. there have been no further problems with the transmission.  view

Dt*: the contact stated without warning the brakes and steering failed, while driving 5-10 mph. the vehicle ran into a brick wall and there was damage to the front end of the vehicle. there was a police report taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. also, at 14,000 miles while driving 15 mph the vehicle stopped. the engine was still on, but the vehicle would not move. the dealership determined the transmission needed to be replaced. this happened again at 40,000 miles and the transmission was replaced by the dealership. at 55,000 miles the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for the same problem and the transmission was rebuilt. the transmission was rebuilt a final time at 65,000 miles. there have been no further problems with the transmission.  view

Ltr fm (ca) re a defective plastic timing chain tensioner installed in their 1999 jaguar xj8. the consumer stated the vehicle was not properly maintained prior to purchasing it. the consumer was told there was oil sludge build up in the engine.  view

When the brakes are applied they resisted, would not stop vehicle, oncecausing the vehicle to go air born over a curve, resulting in a crash/injury.  view

2005 honda civic gear position switch was defective and had to be replaced. * ts  view

2004 ford thunderbird accelerator has a 12 to 1 second or more delay in engine response (drive by wire) when either starting from a dead stop or when passing or changing lanes. ford claims it is by design and will not address the delay. the lincoln ls is identical in engine and drive chain and has no delay. this delay is extremely unsafe when pulling out from a stop street or even on the highway when going to pass or changing lanes. the dealer has been helpful but must wait for ford to respond with a computer change to rectify the problem but none has come in two years. this problem existed from date of purchase.  view

Fuel leak on h2o drain valve at fuel filter on 1999 7.3 power stroke ford truck. this is a wide sread problem as the dealership is selling 3 to 4 of these valves per week.  view

The front brake rotors became warped and needed to be replaced at only 23000 miles. the rotors warped because of heat build up during braking,and the dealer replaced them with vented rotors to avoid this in the future. pads and all other brake components were fine. i have learned of several other jeep gr cher owners who experienced the same problem, and i believe that a car of this size should have had vented rotors installed at the time it was assembled.  view

Dt*: the contact stated when starting the vehicle, the accelerator pedal must be depressed. the engine also stops when decreasing the speed. the dealership replaced the throttle body and ignition sensor, as well as, reprogrammed the computer. the problem persists. the dealership is going to replace the fuel pump next.  view

Driver's seat frame broke, causing the seat to wobble and make the vehicle difficult to operate safely. cost to repair was $750.  view

The driver door on 2002 nissan sentra gxe will not open unless i let down the window and open the door from the outside. it must be in the electrical system.  view

Fuel gauge does not read full when filled with gas at the fueling station. my understanding is the fuel sending units need replacing.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the brakes lock up and have to be pumped to work properly. when the rear wheels were removed, the brakes fell apart. the front brake pads and shoes have been replaced twice. the rear brake pads, shoes, and drums have been replaced once. these components must be replaced every 20,000 miles. the dealership determined this is how the brakes were manufactured.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's speedometer has inadequate lighting. while driving in the day time the lighting in the dash is not adequate enough to light the speedometer making it difficult for the consumer to see the speed the vehicle is traveling. the vehicle was taken to the dealership. updated 2/27/2006 -  view

When driving at highway speed at about 60mph, the vehicle began to wonder all over the road, it also does this in windy conditions. on two occasions lost control of vehicle, vehicle went into other lane.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the highway at 40 mph in snow, the vehicle slides side to side when 4-wheel drive is in use. the tires seem to be the wrong size for the vehicle. the vehicle is regularly serviced at the dealership.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the highway, another vehicle entered and started spinning. the contact moved the vehicle to the far lane, but the other vehicle still hit the passenger side door. when this occurred, none of the airbags deployed. there was a police report taken at the scene. both occupants were wearing seatbelts, but the passenger sustained minor injuries including a broken finger. the vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's speedometer has inadequate lighting. while driving in the day time the lighting in the dash is not adequate enough to light the speedometer making it difficult for the consumer to see the speed the vehicle is traveling. the vehicle was taken to the dealership. updated 2/27/2006 -  view

Dt*: the contact stated the abs engaged at speeds of 7 mph and below. the stopping distance was increased as a result. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the abs system. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was not taken to a local dealership for repairs. updated 2/27/2006 -  view

Dt*: the contact stated while in a stopped position the vehicle was rear ended and pushed into the vehicle ahead. the air bags did not deploy. although seat belts were in use there were injuries sustained. a police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to the dealer.  view

I have a 2005 nissan frontier with 4,200 miles on it. about a week ago the truck died in the middle of the road. it was still running, but it would not accelerate. this happened one day after the engine check light came on. according to the dealer and the owner's manual,this shouldn't have been a big deal. anyway, it turned out that i had a crack and small hole in driver's side tail light. the hole was the size of a ball. it had been raining for a few days, and apparently water was getting into this hole. the dealer told me, after 3 days with my truck, that water getting in through the tail light was the cause of my truck breaking down. the only thing done to correct this problem was replacing the tail light. they didn't check for other leaks, or other faults with the vehicle. it just seems absurd to me that a modern vehicle can be disabled by such a minor thing, and had this happened on the freeway there could have been a major accident. what they are basically saying is that driving this vehicle in the rain could cause a breakdown, and all they did was fix my tail light.  view

I purchased a 2000 chevrolet suburban new in july of 2000. within 2 years of purchase the emergency brake would not hold very well. living in houston, texas. this seemed odd since the emergency brake was rarely used. i noticed it gradually getting worse. in august of 2005 we moved to a part of texas with hills and needed the parking brake, but it would not hold even if fully depressed. repairs at the chevrolet dealer totaled $485 plus tax. how could the lining, rotors, shoes, and retainers of the parking brake need replacing if the brake just holds the vehicle in place when and if used? this seems like a defect to me.  view

Dt*: the contact stated after driving over a bump, the vehicle has been hard to control. there is a nhtsa recall, # 00v359001, regarding the lower ball joint. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the accelerator pedal must be depressed. the engine also fails while decreasing speed. the dealership replaced the throttle body and ignition sensor, as well as, reprogramed the computer. the problem persists and the dealership is going to replace the fuel pump next.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the highway, another vehicle entered and started spinning. the contact moved the vehicle to the far lane, but the other vehicle still hit the passenger side door. when this occurred, none of the airbags deployed. there was a police report taken at the scene. both occupants were wearing seatbelts, but the passenger sustained minor injuries including a broken finger. the vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company.  view