LOTUS LOTUS User Comment / Complaint

2001 ford focus z3 cooling low speed fan system resistor failure, hot lead wire in plastic shielding melted , insulation melted from socket to source socket. contacts overheated/melted, circuit's fuse did not blow. high speed fan continues to operate when air conditioner is turned on. car overheats in traffic because low fan motors do not come on, never noticed problem as air conditioner usually on all the time. has been ongoing for past 6 months. just now checked resistor and found burned wiring. no fire, no injuries but given different circumstances could be a fire problem. the fuse should have protected the circuit but hasn't.  view

Parking brake does not release when release handle is pulled. releases after vehicle placed in drive and moved forward slightly or placed in reverse and moved back slightly.  view

Dt*: the contact stated there was nhtsa recall campaign 98v184000 for the fuel system. the recall indicated the dealer would replace the fuel rail o-rings, and reinforce the outlet on passenger's side fuel rail. also, it indicated that if the vehicle showed signs of fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail the upper and lower injector o-rings would need to be replaced. the recall lead the contact to believe that the outlet fuel rail, the upper and lower injector o-rings would be replaced as part of the recall remedy if necessary. she was informed by both the dealer and manufacturer that this was not true. the recall remedy was completed according to the dealer and manufacturer guidelines. additionally, the upper and lower injector o-rings were replaced. the head gasket was replaced. updated 01/25/06.  view

My wife was driving a 2005 honda crv and the car starting smoking and leaking oil. the honda dealer stated that an oil change was improperly done. however, i have heard that this has been occurring to other people and wanted to report it so it was on file at the nhtsa..  view

My wife was driving a 2005 honda crv and the car starting smoking and leaking oil. the honda dealer stated that an oil change was improperly done. however, i have heard that this has been occurring to other people and wanted to report it so it was on file at the nhtsa..  view

1999 maxima 72000 miles. engine began running rough. paid for a $65 diagnostic and mechanic recommended replacing the coils. had to replace all six ignition coils. $1000 for sealer repair. i did the repair myself for $390 in parts and 3 hours of time.  view

In july/august 2005 i began experiencing activation of the abs at very low speeds of 5-10 mph in 1997 chevrolet suburban. i took the car to repair shop and found out that the front brake units, calipers, etc., were corroded and needed to be replaced. i did this. also ,found out that the abs units were not reading the speed correctly and this was causing the abs bumping at low speeds. advised they should be replaced at cost of $1200! in january 2006 i read about the suburban recall for malfunctioning abs and unusual corrosion of brakes. unfortunately, the recall started for 1999 models. i believe my 1997 vehicle has the same problem. i contacted the local chevrolet dealer where i bought the vehicle, but was told it was not covered by the recall and they recommended the abs units be cleaned and that they will function properly. the other repair shop (who did the brake repairs) recommended against cleaning"and said in their experience this doesn't work. suburban has only 61,000 miles, so it has not been over used. i put about 6,000 miles a year on it, mostly for pulling a horse trailer and for this i am very concerned about safe braking. i believe that this 1997 suburban has the same problem as the 199s. i've spent about $500 on the brake repairs so far and the abs will cost me another $1200. for a vehicle that gets so little use by me, this is a lot of money. i would like the 1997 to be included in the recall. i am upset by the expense of repairing these apparent manufacturing flaws.  view

Turned into a parking spotand heard something pop in steering wheel area. now the air bag light is staying on, horn does not work and cruise control not working.i have not repaired the problem at this time.  view

Dt: the contact stated there was major vibration in the front end of the vehicle due to rotor warpage. when depressing the brake pedal from any speed over 20 mph the front end of the vehicle shimmied,and it was very difficult to hold the vehicle on the road. the vehicle has been to the dealership on four occasions. the brake rotors, calipers, and pads were repaired every four to five months. the manufacturer was contacted. there were no recalls. updatd 01/25/06.  view

Pedal stuck on 2003 cobra. it happened in 2nd gear. i did not realize pedal was stuck and applied the brake and the car spun out of control slamming into some parked cars.  view