1993 DODGE VIPER User Comment / Complaint

Trunk support failed twice.  view

Loud clunking noise in front of car. had it looked at and i was told it was the tie rod and the control arm.  view

Loud clunking noise in front of car. had it looked at and i was told it was the tie rod and the control arm.  view

Air conditioning - after 100,000 miles i had to replace my air conditioning system due to leaks. now i am having problem with water leaking into my car. the replacement parts for the air conditioning are not properly made (in my opinion). there is no drain hose to the evaporator - just a lip - that is suppose to drain out onto the ground. the lip is not long enough to allow the water to dip properly. therefore, i kept getting water in my backseat floorboard.  view

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph and lower, the steering was difficult. there was also a popping noise in the steering column while turning either right or left. the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the rack and pinion needed replacing. there is a nhtsa recall # 02v286000. the vehicle was not included due to the vin.  view

I had a heavy pulsating of the steering column and brake pedal during routine braking i informed my dealer of this at 8500 miles and was informed this is normal. at 9,000 miles i was insistent that they look at my truck and they had to replace the front brake rotors, pads, torque member, replaced rear brake pads and machine the rear rotors, i was informed that this would need to be done about every 6,000 to 9,000 miles because the braking system is too small for a truck this size.  view

Check engine warning light would illuminate during normal vehicle operation and subsequent mechanical inspections could not detect the following impending problem. my family and i were returning from a weekend vacation in arizona on our way home. while driving through the middle of the desert just past the california/arizona state line i heard a loud "pop" and our vehicle lost power. we were towed back into needles, ca and it was determined that the fuel pump had failed. we were forced to stay the night in a local hotel as a new pump had to be installed in the gas tank. i have been informed that there have been numerous problems with suburban fuel pumps and some recalls have resulted from this situation. i would like to know if there is an avenue i can pursue for repair compensation as this was a costly replacement. sincerely, steve rodriguez.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the plastic blades on the fan fractured and detached from the engine puncturing the radiator. there is a nhtsa campaign id # 06v199000 pertaining to the engine and engine cooling system; fan. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. there was also an unnecessary delayed in acceleration. there was a grinding noise and smoking coming from the brakes. the dealership determined the brakes were rubbing against the discs causing friction which caused the brakes to overheat. the caliper was also leaking. the brake calipers, brake shoes and pads were replaced.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the plastic blades on the fan fractured and detached from the engine puncturing the radiator. there is a nhtsa campaign id # 06v199000 pertaining to the engine and engine cooling system; fan. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. there was also an unnecessary delayed in acceleration. there was a grinding noise and smoking coming from the brakes. the dealership determined the brakes were rubbing against the discs causing friction which caused the brakes to overheat. the caliper was also leaking. the brake calipers, brake shoes and pads were replaced.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the plastic blades on the fan fractured and detached from the engine puncturing the radiator. there is a nhtsa campaign id # 06v199000 pertaining to the engine and engine cooling system; fan. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. there was also an unnecessary delayed in acceleration. there was a grinding noise and smoking coming from the brakes. the dealership determined the brakes were rubbing against the discs causing friction which caused the brakes to overheat. the caliper was also leaking. the brake calipers, brake shoes and pads were replaced.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the plastic blades on the fan fractured and detached from the engine puncturing the radiator. there is a nhtsa campaign id # 06v199000 pertaining to the engine and engine cooling system; fan. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. there was also an unnecessary delayed in acceleration. there was a grinding noise and smoking coming from the brakes. the dealership determined the brakes were rubbing against the discs causing friction which caused the brakes to overheat. the caliper was also leaking. the brake calipers, brake shoes and pads were replaced.  view

Valve cover gasket failed,causing oil leak.  view

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the cruise control light illuminated, followed by unwarranted acceleration. the brake pedal was tapped, and the engine stalled. the stalling was accompanied by all the dashboard warning lights illuminating. the vehicle was towed to a private repair shop, where there were no immediate repairs made.  view

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 50 mph making on a major highway the left rear passenger peg detached releasing the passenger; a 12 year old child. the passenger was secured by the contact while traveling. the vehicle was taken to the dealers who determined that the frame and brake line was rusted due to exposure to air. the dealer also expressed that the broken frame could have been part of a manufacturer recall and notified the manufacturer. the manufacturer scheduled a investigator to examine the vehicle.  view

Uncontrollable handling ( in the front end) when going an excess speed of 45 miles or more and hit any kind /size bump in road. found out it was the stabilizer bar. when i first took my car in (months ago) they told me ( chrysler) it was my rotors. didn't understand how my rotors could do that since i wasn't braking at the time the shaking was happening. i ended up taking it to a mechanic and they figured out what it was. the guys at chrysler have a nickname for it; "sudden death". not once did i get a recall letter about this problem. they must of been worried about it because it only took them about 2 hours to fix it. they went and bought an after market stabilizer bar. i have had oil changes from the same place that have taken longer. i had the car for about a year when i first noticed the shaking but i heard about other wranglers having the same problem. someone needs to let other jeep owners about this problem . it's very dangerous.  view

I am very upset with kawasaki's klr 650's idler shaft assembly everyone i talk to has or will have to replace it. that is unacceptable from a company as big as kawasaki. it should have been recalled a long time ago. i too, will be spending the $200 to fix soon. something must be done. thank,you. i hope you will do something.  view

I started my car and put it in reverse. accelerator stuck and with both feet on the brake i could not stop the car from moving or reduce its speed. with both feet on the brake and not the accelerator i ran across two lanes of the highway and slammed into a tree. apparently i have a totaled vehicle/malibu 2000. trooper did not believe the accelerator was stuck.  view

I just got this car at a used car lot about two weeks ago and it rained one night and the front windshield became foggy so i tried to put on the defroster and it would not work no matter where i moved the switch it would only blow the air forward so i had to pull over every little while and wipe it off just so i could get home. the next morning i took it to a mechanic and he looked at it and said the cable that controls the flow of air was broken and he tried to get one from the junk yard and said 3 out of 5 cavaliers of around the same year 2003 had the same cable broken the same way and he told me the flap that the cable controls was sticking and causing it to break so i told him to leave the same cable on the car and he put the flap to the defrost position manually in case it rains again it seems very dangerous if you cant see where you are going this is in the summer time that i am having this problem i don't even want to think about what might happen in the winter time.  view

Dt*: the contact stated, while driving during light rain, at 50 mph., the power steering belt detached causing the steering to be difficult. the independent service mechanic replaced the component. the power steering belt detached again under the same circumstances. the independent service mechanic alerted the contact that there was a recall on similar issue for other models of the same manufacturer.  view

The clutch on my 2006 vw jetta tdi has started to fail. the car has 43,000 highway miles on it. i have read several complaints on the clutch failing on 2006's due to not being built heavy enough to withstand the additional torque of the new tdi engine. lujak's vw in davenport, ia told me the repair would cost $1300 to $2500 and that generally speaking vw will not warranty this problem after 12,000 miles.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the brake light has darkened and it is not related to the bulb. the electrical system has become defective causing the vehicle left rear brake to darkened. there is a similar recall on the mercedes 170, but not on the slk series.  view

In nov. of 2005 i purchased a chevrolet silverado, i have had nothing but problems with it. i have had the rear brakes and rotors replaced 3 times and the front once, also the fuel system had a problem, now they tell me that i need all tires replaced because the compound is bad. my truck only has a little over 7,000 miles on it!  view

Belt tensioner failed.  view

In nov. of 2005 i purchased a chevrolet silverado, i have had nothing but problems with it. i have had the rear brakes and rotors replaced 3 times and the front once, also the fuel system had a problem, now they tell me that i need all tires replaced because the compound is bad. my truck only has a little over 7,000 miles on it!  view

In nov. of 2005 i purchased a chevrolet silverado, i have had nothing but problems with it. i have had the rear brakes and rotors replaced 3 times and the front once, also the fuel system had a problem, now they tell me that i need all tires replaced because the compound is bad. my truck only has a little over 7,000 miles on it!  view

I own a 2002 vw jetta. recently, the brake light has become inoperative at times and remains on even while the vehicle is not running. i have completed several searches online and have learned that there have been multiple safety recalls for 2002 jetta's exhibiting the same problem, with the potential number of units affected to be 377,130 in 2004 and 362,000 earlier this year. when i contacted the vw dealership in my area to make an appointment to have this looked at i was told that the repair would be completed free of charge as a result of the recent recall. when i arrived at the dealership on the day of the scheduled appointment i was told otherwise. the gentleman at the dealership mentioned that my vehicle did not fall in the vin range of the recall. i then called vw of america and was told on two separate occasions that indeed the repair would be covered free of charge. i then called the dealership to reschedule the appointment and was again told that i would have to pay for diagnostics to be completed on my vehicle as well as covering the charges for parts and labor. the issue remains that my brake light is malfunctioning, there has been a recall which impacts 2002 jetta's but i seem to get conflicting information from different sources. can someone help?  view

Dt*: the contact stated the recall letter was received 7-21-06 concerning recall # 06v067000; windshield wiper motor. the contact is not experiencing problems with the vehicle at this time. the parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. the manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on a normal road conditions the front driver side wheel detached from the axel. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the castle nut rod spindle was missing. the contact expressed concern about the defect on a new vehicle with only 176 miles.  view

Car had had all applicable services and maintenance. out of warranty due to high mileage. no problems prior. noticed noise in front suspension of car. while driving in center lane of freeway on the way to the mechanic, ball joints failed and drivers side front wheel buckled under the car. miraculously, we were able to get car off of freeway with no injury or damage. understand there is an outstanding recall of 775,000 vehicles including sequoia's of our year for this problem. we called toyota who refused to pay for our repairs twice based on the vin number of our vehicle. we appealed through our dealer and were refused again by toyota. today, our mechanic informed us that he had two more sequoias with front noise that he referred to toyota dealerships. both cars had the universal joints repaired by the dealerships free. meanwhile, we had to pay more than $2,000 for repairs and have received no assistance or acknowledgement from toyota. if this problem occurred for 775,000 other vehicles including our make and model, surely our problem should be included.  view

Dt*: the contact stated that there were tears on the inside wall of all 4 tires. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that the vehicle was unsafe to drive with the tires in that condition, however the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem.  view

My 2002 ford explorer with only 40,000 original miles was making noise when it was going up a hill or during acceleration. since it was no longer under warranty i took it to a transmission repair shop. it needed the transfer case to be replaced which cost me over $1600.  view

Emergency brace actuator pedal # f81z-2780-aa.  view

New 2006 honda civic - major issue with the low idle (650) rpm instantly increasing to around 1000 rpm when the steering wheel is slightly turned, causing the car to jump ahead. you must have your foot firmly placed on the brake pedal at all times. if you remove your foot from the brake and turn the wheel, the car lurches forward. i believe this a safety concern and an annoyance. honda factory tech claims this how it is designed. according to dealer, other similar 06 civics have same condition.  view

Front and rear engine mounts failed.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph a loud noise was heard in the engine. the vehicle was driven home and towed to the dealer who determined a rod was blown and the engine needed to be replaced.  view

Went to use the emergency brake. there was no holding of the brake. took it in for repair and it was found that on both wheels the emergency brake linings had fallen off the backing plates. replaced the brake linings in both wheels.  view

While driving my 2005 toyota prius, the rear passenger wheel became so loose it was causing the car to vibrate and shake. i thought it was a flat tire, pulled off of the freeway i was driving on onto the shoulder. there was no flat, pulled off at the next exit into a garage. my husband, whom i called by cell, told me that it was a loose wheel probably. the garage mechanic raised the car in the air and the wheel was ready to fall off. he checked over the wheel, etc, re-tightened the wheel, and found that all of the wheels were loose, but none this badly. the last time the wheels were off was in april and had not been checked after that for tightness. as i looked in the owners manual it says to check them every 1000 miles or so. this is a very dangerous situation. this information should be in bold print and pointed out to every new owner the importance of checking the tightness, if this is a consistent problem. i was lucky! it scared me a lot and i am nervous when driving the car now. if this is a common problem, it needs to be addressed with emphasis!  view

At 65 mph using cruise control, daytime, dry pavement, good weather, brake warning light and abs warning light illuminated with warning chime. at next exit, operator took vehicle to repair shop. technician found right front wheel bearing assembly worn, allowing tire/wheel assembly to be moved 1-2'' from vertical. vehicle had been checked during state inspection less than 400 miles previously and passed. a total failure in traffic at speed might have resulted in a loss of handling/braking that might have caused or worsened an accident. failed part is available. vehicle has also suffered numerous premature failures including: failure of driver heated seat, failure of electric fuel pump, nearly causing accident due to engine stoppage and loss of power steering, failure of instrument cluster, failure of front suspension components, and damage to spare tire due to mis-routed tail pipe. some of these are manufacturer design defects, others are troubleshooting or repair errors at dealer. two events (fuel pump, wheel bearing) might have caused accident with injury/death possible outcome.  view

At 65 mph using cruise control, daytime, dry pavement, good weather, brake warning light and abs warning light illuminated with warning chime. at next exit, operator took vehicle to repair shop. technician found right front wheel bearing assembly worn, allowing tire/wheel assembly to be moved 1-2'' from vertical. vehicle had been checked during state inspection less than 400 miles previously and passed. a total failure in traffic at speed might have resulted in a loss of handling/braking that might have caused or worsened an accident. failed part is available. vehicle has also suffered numerous premature failures including: failure of driver heated seat, failure of electric fuel pump, nearly causing accident due to engine stoppage and loss of power steering, failure of instrument cluster, failure of front suspension components, and damage to spare tire due to mis-routed tail pipe. some of these are manufacturer design defects, others are troubleshooting or repair errors at dealer. two events (fuel pump, wheel bearing) might have caused accident with injury/death possible outcome.  view

My seventeen year old daughter was driving this car on the interstate. she noticed smoke coming from behind the car and pulled off. a fire fighter happened to be behind her and he opened the hood and saw the top of the engine on fire. he cut the battery cables and put out the fire. damage to the car was minimal. the engine wiring and hoses were either completely melted or damaged in some way. the fire burned from center engine and move across to the left rear.  view

At 65 mph using cruise control, daytime, dry pavement, good weather, brake warning light and abs warning light illuminated with warning chime. at next exit, operator took vehicle to repair shop. technician found right front wheel bearing assembly worn, allowing tire/wheel assembly to be moved 1-2'' from vertical. vehicle had been checked during state inspection less than 400 miles previously and passed. a total failure in traffic at speed might have resulted in a loss of handling/braking that might have caused or worsened an accident. failed part is available. vehicle has also suffered numerous premature failures including: failure of driver heated seat, failure of electric fuel pump, nearly causing accident due to engine stoppage and loss of power steering, failure of instrument cluster, failure of front suspension components, and damage to spare tire due to mis-routed tail pipe. some of these are manufacturer design defects, others are troubleshooting or repair errors at dealer. two events (fuel pump, wheel bearing) might have caused accident with injury/death possible outcome.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on the interstate, there was a smell of burning wires. when the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, the recall #04v357000 remedy was denied due to the lot number of the camshaft sensor not being included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified however the contact has not received a return call.  view

At 65 mph using cruise control, daytime, dry pavement, good weather, brake warning light and abs warning light illuminated with warning chime. at next exit, operator took vehicle to repair shop. technician found right front wheel bearing assembly worn, allowing tire/wheel assembly to be moved 1-2'' from vertical. vehicle had been checked during state inspection less than 400 miles previously and passed. a total failure in traffic at speed might have resulted in a loss of handling/braking that might have caused or worsened an accident. failed part is available. vehicle has also suffered numerous premature failures including: failure of driver heated seat, failure of electric fuel pump, nearly causing accident due to engine stoppage and loss of power steering, failure of instrument cluster, failure of front suspension components, and damage to spare tire due to mis-routed tail pipe. some of these are manufacturer design defects, others are troubleshooting or repair errors at dealer. two events (fuel pump, wheel bearing) might have caused accident with injury/death possible outcome.  view

2003 pt crusier bought brand new. head lights, interior lights, and dash lights all flicker hard to pay attention when driving. chrysler is aware of the problem and says no fix. i will never buy another chrysler again, poor customer service. just waiting for all lights to finally go out.  view

Transmission mount failed.  view

Dt*: the contact stated, on two separate occasions there have been multiple times the abs/tcl (traction control) has disengaged without warning. each occurrence was at different speeds. the dealer's service technicians have inspected the vehicle on several occasions. updated 8/9/2006 - the traction control light disengages while at speed with or without cruise control on, the consumer feels that the abs system is also at question. the dealer inspected the vehicle and did a diagnostic check. there were no signs of corrosion, dtc's and all pcm's were ok. the passenger rear door makes noise when opening.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph the vehicle lost power. it was maneuvered off the road and was observed to be out of gear. the contact believes the park button was accidentally depressed causing the vehicle to go out of gear. the dealer has not been alerted. the consumer stated he belives the parking gear is too close to the dashboard. it only takes little pressure to push the park selector. updated 08/08/06.  view

I was struck head on in my 2003 mitsubishi eclipse by a bmw suv who was traveling in the wrong direction on a posted one way street. i was pushed up the block and spun 90 degrees on to a side street. my airbags did not deploy. the front of my car was crushed i was diagnosed with a cervical sprain. my eclipse was declared "a total loss" by my insurance company. i am very concerned since my other car that my wife drives with my 2 young children is also a mitsubishi. when i called mitsubishi for a name and address of someone that i could correspond with, i was transferred to 3 different people and was told to send my letter to their general customer service po box. i have read through my owners manual carefully and it says that the bags should have deployed. the language in the manual is very vague.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating through the intersection from a stop sign at 5 mph, a loud thud was heard and the vehicle jerked forward. the vehicle was driven home the remaining two miles with the hazard lights illuminated. upon inspection of the engine, the fan blades were scattered across the engine compartment, and some were caught in the wiring. the vehicle was towed to a service dealer where the fan was replaced and the damaged wiring to the air conditioning was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified.  view

Both ball joints on my 2004 jeep liberty failed. suv had less than 40000 miles.  view

The left front upper spring perch failed causing the suspension to collapse. this occurred due to poor design of the perch attachment to the frame. the failure occurred in my driveway, luckily not at speed on the road where total loss of control would have occurred. the perch and spring was replaced.  view

Jeep grand cherokee lardeo 2000 electric cooling fan separated & made a loud noise as vehicle was being driven. 130,000 miles cooling fan part # 52079528ab called chrysler corp. at 800-853-1403 referenced bulletin f25 recall but rep. would not support my claim for repair.  view

Manual transmission does not go into reverse. the dealership has had three repair attempts to fix the problem and still have not corrected it. also, the interlocking system, which is only supposed to allow the key to be removed in reverse, lets you take the key out in any drive gear.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while reversing the vehicle parked in the garage with the brake applied, it suddenly lurched backwards at high speeds crashing into another vehicle. after the initial crash, the vehicle continued accelerating in reverse across the street and crashed into a neighboring house which brought the vehicle to a stop. the contact was wearing a seat belt, and no injuries were sustained. there was extensive damage to the rear of the vehicle. the police were alerted and a report was taken. a field technical specialist from the manufacturer inspected the vehicle. the representative was unable to determine the cause of the incident.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the air suspension seized because the ball joints were detaching. after the suspension seized the check suspension light illuminated.  view

Engine shut down, causing accident.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15-20 mph on the highway the cooling fan separated ripping the shroud, cracking the radiator and causing other damage to the vehicle. there was an nhtsa recall, # 06v199000, regarding the engine and engine cooling: cooling system; fan. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view

Dt*: the contact stated there was a tread separation on the rear passenger side tire while driving at 70 mph. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the separation, and the tire was replaced.  view

Abs system on my 1998 buick century custom failed while i was driving on local street at about 40 mph. failure caused handling issues. buick dealer inspected the vehicle and said the abs motor power pack and the modulator have gone bad. according to the internet, it's a common problem for this vehicle.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was consistently experiencing transmission problems resulting in a complete transmission failure. the vehicle would switched gears by itself. when the vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, they determined the transmission needed to be replaced immediately. the dealer was contacted to search for recalls by vin who determined that the vin did not match any recalls.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to use the parking brake, the vehicle started rolling. the dealership determined the parking failed due to the friction material on the parking brake being worn away. the parking brake eroded the rotor to the point where the rotor needed to be replaced. there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v161000 regarding the parking brake . the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view

I own a pontiac g6 and have power steering problems. i found your sight on g6 owners club forum. many of the owners have the same problem and gmc won't do anything about it. the power steering keeps locking up and the light stays on. i've taken my car to the local dealership and they said they fixed it but the same problem showed up about three days later. i have also put a complaint into the bbb. i wouldn't be to worried if it was fixable and gmc/pontiac knew how to fix it but they don't. i'm afraid of having a wreck or something. thank you for your time and i would greatly appreciate if you know what i should do. loretta lee.  view

2000 saab 9-3 se convertible. on commute home, was pulled over because of a detected gasoline leak. gasoline was pouring out from under the auto by the gas tank. police had car flat bedded to a local repair shop. the cause was from a "broken clip that attached the fuel line to the fuel pump". costs for repair and to refill tank totaled $1057.58. 2001 vehicles of this same model were already recalled for this same reason (nhtsa campaign id number 04v557000).  view

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where they determined the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. although repair was made, the check engine light illuminated a second time. the vehicle was taken to the dealership this time where they determined the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced therefore causing a need to replace the engine.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the abs activated without effort creating an extended stopping distance. the brakes were hydraulic and the abs light illuminated on occasion. the vehicle has been to a brake shop but not to a dealer.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the hooks on the adjustable foot on the base of the child safety seat bent back during the installation of the seat. the manufacturer was notified, who provided a replacement kit however the problem continued.  view

'cold power steering.'  view

Air conditioning failed twice in honda cr-v. at 37,000 miles, and again at 56,000 miles.  view

Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was taken to a dealership for alignment and tire rotation, the two front tires looked excessively worn. the inside tread of the driver's side showed the steel band and the passenger side presented excessive wear. the contact expressed that the problem with the tires might have been due to the front suspension. the manufacturer offered to cover the cost of new tires if a defective part was found during the alignment process.  view

While driving at night and during day with no warning or events leading up to, the lights and radio shut off and then a few seconds later come back on. while driving anytime any speed car bucks like a bull. car will occasionally stall out after backing up while shifting into drive also while going up hill car engine sounded like it was falling out from under it had gas to floor no motion dealers replaces parts but claims no problem found.  view

2 years ago my cruise control went out on my 2001 ford windstar and shortly after that i noticed brake fluid leaking. one morning my wife started the van and smoke poured out from under the hood and we took it to a shop in alvin texas. they replaced a fried speed control switch. when i contacted ford they said it was not under recall and would not reimburse my losses. at the repair shop they stated it is the same switch that is under recall in the other ford products. i still have the switch and have no idea what to do next. any suggestions from the nhtsa would be greatly helpful.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph through a parking lot, the motorcycle idled roughly, then stalled completely. the motorcycle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that the fuel injectors needed to be adjusted.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on the interstate a loud noise was heard and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was maneuvered off the road and towed to the dealer who determined the crank bearing fractured and the engine needed to be replaced.  view

When the car is turning at low speeds you hear a rubbing noise of some sort, only at low speed going left or right. sound is from the rear end. 2002 mustang gt 5 speed, 42,000 miles.  view

Since purchase of 05 malibu i have had breaking vibration and vibration in turns to the right. have had 2 sets of pads and rotors turned once. i am on the third set of tires with rotations every 6000 miles but still get uneven wear. 43,000+ miles and the dealer says there is nothing wrong with the breaking or wheels. drivers side daytime running light and turn signal has blown 3 times.  view

Since purchase of 05 malibu i have had breaking vibration and vibration in turns to the right. have had 2 sets of pads and rotors turned once. i am on the third set of tires with rotations every 6000 miles but still get uneven wear. 43,000+ miles and the dealer says there is nothing wrong with the breaking or wheels. drivers side daytime running light and turn signal has blown 3 times.  view

A failure of the electrical wiring harness caused an engine fire in my 1991 sentra. quick action i was able to save the car from an entire loss which clearly points to where the fire started. nissan didn't want to even look at unless they charged me 89 dollars for a diagnostic test. they could answer me when asked what value that would add since i have all the wires separated and safely taped from shorting further.  view

Integrated child safety seat would not unlock, when trying to disengage the belt became tighter and choked the child. the consumer had to cut straps to remove child.  view

I purchased my car in january of 2005 (it's a 2004 model, purchased new). i've been driving a standard shift for 8 years. starting in mid july, i began to experience problems accelerating. taking it in to the shop, i was informed the clutch had "burned out", and would need to be completely replaced. i was also informed that i "rode the clutch" which caused the failure. as my previous car, also a hyundai, had gone for more than 50,000 miles over the 6 years i owned it and never had a clutch problem, i am suspicious of this particular reason for my clutch failure.  view

The driver side seat belts fail to retract when the door is opened or closed. the seat belt which is a safety issue should be considered for recall. the driver side seat belts doesn't work and fails to retract when door is opened and makes noise. the automatic safety seat belts fail to fuhction in this car.  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 3 mph in a driveway the passenger side side air bag deployed without warning. the passenger sustained injuries to the arm. the dealer was not contacted.  view

I purchase a 2006 honda civic for my wife in oct. 2005 and from the beginning she has complained of a road noise while driving. the noise started out barely audible and has progressively gotten worse with more miles. we brought the car to two honda dealerships before it had 6000 miles on it and they told us that it was just normal tire noise. after more complaining the local dealership said it was our fault, because we did not rotate the tires frequently enough. when i pointed out to them that they balanced and rotated the tires prior to the required period outlined in the vehicle maintenance records the story changed again. the vehicle now has 19000 miles on it and the noise is horrible and the local honda dealership now says the rear two tires have separated belts due to the fact that we must have hit a pothole or road debris. i don't really understand how i could have hit a pothole or road debris with just two tires, because last time i checked the front tires were followed by the rear tires. i have also brought this car to a bridgestone dealer, which is the make of the tires, and he said the tires were cupped due to the car being out of alignment. i then called the customer support line on the tire warranty pamphlet for bridgestone and was informed that this was a vehicle issue. i am concerned that this is becoming a safety issue even though i have been assured that this will not create a problem other than being noisy. i have received no help from honda or bridgestone in this matter other than a bunch of fingerprinting and the offer to sell me new set of tires at a cost of over $600. everyone agrees that the tires have a problem and are the cause of the noise, but nobody wants to admit responsibility for a defective product.  view

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's interior had an antifreeze odor. there were also puddles of antifreeze in the driveway. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that the intake manifold was slowly leaking antifreeze. there were no repairs immediately performed.  view

Dt*: the contact stated that a recall letter was received in regards to the lower front ball joints. the dealer replaced the part with another defective part. the vehicle soon experienced the same problems when the ball joints failed causing damage to the axle while traveling 40 mph. the manufacturer was contacted and an investigator was sent to examine the vehicle. the investigator determined that the manufacturer would only cover the recall repairs for the ball joints but no damages that were caused by the defect.  view

Dt*: the contact stated the brake lights did not work. there was a nhtsa recall, # 06v183000, regarding the exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin .  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the abs light and both brake lights illuminated. when the vehicle was shut off, there was a noise that sounded like a fan running. a private mechanic was consulted, who informed the contact that the noise was due to the abs pump running continuously, and that the abs module needed to be replaced.  view

Possible root cause: use of a 13 amp circuit breaker (too small) in a line for a part that specifies a 15 amps line. description: intermittent but frequent tripping of the circuit breaker in the 2005 airstream (dodge sprinter westfalia model) electrical line dedicated to sole use by the tappan microwave oven, when the oven first turns on or cycles on (when at power levels less than 10). the problem occurred on several different dates. supply voltage was measured in the airstream on two of these dates and found to be 120 volts ac (within specification). tappan's written requirements specify a 15a line, but the airstream's circuit breaker is rated for only 13 amps. note that airstream supplied the circuit breaker, oven and wiring in the new vehicle. possible explanation: if the microwave oven causes current surges greater than 13 amps when it first turns on and/or cycles on (at power settings less than 10), then the current would exceed the specification for the circuit breaker, causing it to trip.  view

Noticed dash had two cracks running from the windshield to the instrument panel. have used vinyl conditioner since 2001, when new, and have used a inside windshield screen. i called a body shop and the repair could be as much as a $1000. this all on a 2001 dodge 1500 ram pickup with only 54,000 miles.  view

Good year (205/70/14)tire tread split.  view

Valve stem on tire broke, immediate loss of air, it was an inside dually tire which saved me from getting in a wreck. if it would have been a front tire i would have lost control, at the time i was going 50 mph. could have been fatal.  view

Vehicle was plugged in to a charger, charging normally. driver returned to the car, and neglected to remove the charging cable. driver turned the key, and shifted from park to reverse. vehicle rolled away from the charging station and damaged the cable and the charging station, disabling the charging station until it could be repaired (at a cost of $1200 to $1500). vehicle should not be able to shift out of park when connected to a charging station. (date is approximate.)  view

Automatic sliding passenger door will close on anything in it's path. it takes way too much pressure to force the door back when it is closing on something. i've had it close on my hand (very painful) and my 5 yr old got her arm caught in it, she had a very bad bruise across the upper part of her arm. just grateful it wasn't broken. i can't believe this has not been part of a recall. seems to be a whole lot more dangerous than previous recalls. dealership really has no comment or solution when this problem is mentioned to them.  view

I have an 2004 yamaha r1, and when i hit 6k miles the bike started to cut out,and turn off. i took the bike to the dealer and they added coolant. the bike ran fine would only act up here and their. i now have 13500 miles and the bike cuts out and turns off all the time, the actions of this problem has almost caused me to crash many times. i took the bike to the dealer and they say they know nothing of the problem, and said it was bad gas. i have tried over 5 different gas stations and still have the same problem.  view

Paint is chipping, was informed by dealership this is normal ware. i look at other vehicles that drive the same routes that i do and do not see chips on their cars. i would like for this to be investigated. there seem to be many complaints regarding this matter.  view

The seat belts in many of our cars do not function properly. when the seat belt is pulled on it does not retract, leaving enough slack in the belt that if an accident were to occur, it would not serve its purpose as a safety restraint. dodge stealth/3000 gt.  view

I have a 1998 cadillac deville that knocks on cold start and under load.  view

Driving vehicle in rush hour traffic when transmission failed, locking wheels in middle of intersection, stalling vehicle. nearly rear-ended due to sudden lock-up of rear wheels and vehicle without warning. vehicle would not move, had to put automatic transmission in 1st gear and floor accelerator pedal to move at barely 1 mph. required 2 minutes to move vehicle out of intersection and onto roadside to avoid traffic accident.  view

Seat belt malfunction. seat belt does not retract properly even when fed. seat belt often twists in the guider/holder causing it to get stuck making it unusable a majority of the time. this has been this way for 4 years.  view

Intermittent air bag light. appears to be clockspring. also driver side sliding door automatic lock won't work.  view

Left rear unibody is rusted through and is nothing is holding the left rear wheel on vehicle.  view

The srs light continues to come on after being reset. the computer code is 9-4 our mechanic says there is a problem with the sensor in the passenger side seat belt sensor.  view

The srs light continues to come on after being reset. the computer code is 9-4 our mechanic says there is a problem with the sensor in the passenger side seat belt sensor.  view

Vehicles throttle- by- wire system creates unsafe delay in acceleration and an exaggerated lunging effect when unexpected. unsafe in the event of an evasive maneuver, merging, passing and stop and go traffic.  view

Vehicles throttle- by- wire system creates unsafe delay in acceleration and an exaggerated lunging effect when unexpected. unsafe in the event of an evasive maneuver, merging, passing and stop and go traffic.  view

Front tires wear at 8-10,000 miles, first set replaced and given a new alignment however now second set worn as well. volkswagen refuses to remedy even though they know of the numerous complaints involving tire wear.  view

Purchased "new" it took over six hours to deliver the vehicle on site. 1.)the "security system failed returned to jim ellis; "no correction" to date. 2.)several other defects existed: battery failed leaving me stranded at least twice, brakes ware quickly and repeatedly require repairs, heated seats on at "all" times, the temperature remains on "celsius" rather than on than "fereinheight" temperatures, clock won't set to current month,date, year. 3.)the 10 year;100 mile warranty is disregarded/minimized; from 24,000 miles. 4.) while in for defect review; the car has been returned to me from 2 dealerships with "dings" up and down the side; dents on corners(physical damage). in addition repairs weren't made and managers looked the "other way" and failed to return calls or respond to letters. also the "check engine" light became a new issue and defect initiated the evening the vehicle was returned home. was told to anticipate engine trouble to be initiated in the near future despite the oil change date being within limits. was told that excessive oil existed and blamed me. then demanded i pay several hundred dollars "before" they'd release car to me.(needed for work). mgrs were defensive and shut down regarding information. 5.)the "recalls" aren't recognized or corrected on 1st,2nd, or 3rd request-i'm told by the dealership they don't have the computer to do it.  view

Purchased "new" it took over six hours to deliver the vehicle on site. 1.)the "security system failed returned to jim ellis; "no correction" to date. 2.)several other defects existed: battery failed leaving me stranded at least twice, brakes ware quickly and repeatedly require repairs, heated seats on at "all" times, the temperature remains on "celsius" rather than on than "fereinheight" temperatures, clock won't set to current month,date, year. 3.)the 10 year;100 mile warranty is disregarded/minimized; from 24,000 miles. 4.) while in for defect review; the car has been returned to me from 2 dealerships with "dings" up and down the side; dents on corners(physical damage). in addition repairs weren't made and managers looked the "other way" and failed to return calls or respond to letters. also the "check engine" light became a new issue and defect initiated the evening the vehicle was returned home. was told to anticipate engine trouble to be initiated in the near future despite the oil change date being within limits. was told that excessive oil existed and blamed me. then demanded i pay several hundred dollars "before" they'd release car to me.(needed for work). mgrs were defensive and shut down regarding information. 5.)the "recalls" aren't recognized or corrected on 1st,2nd, or 3rd request-i'm told by the dealership they don't have the computer to do it.  view

2006 corvette coupe, roof delaminating, dealer took car and is holding indefinitely, gm won't act any faster, won't issue a glass roof until new roofs come in. i was told i can't have my car until new roof arrives and they don't know when that is.  view

The clutch on my husbands 2006 jetta tdi is going out. it only has 44, 000 miles on it. he has owned six manual transmission cars in the past, never having to replace a clutch in less than 110,000 and even then it was not the clutch worn out but the throw out bearing fell apart. we have done several searches on the internet on vw tdi clutches. one thing we found out is that this is a common problem with 2005.5 and early 2006. vw of europe has issued recalls on the 2006 passat tdi only sold overseas. i believe that the same clutch was used in the early 2006 jettas. audi has issued a recall on there a3 with the tdi engine that was produced from june of 2003 till the end of 2004. on 6/24/2005 the los angeles times reports that vw is recalling 44,000 of its touran vans worldwide to fix a clutch problem. i have found several complaints on www.uk-mkiv.net where the golf and jetta are referred to as mkv or the 5th edition and on www.audi-sport.net for the audi a3 tdi and on www.tdiclub.com and http://forums.vwvortex.com. also there is a reuters news report dated june 29, 2006 that states the passat recall and makes mention of earlier recalls for the golf, golf plus, jetta and touran. vw sells far more tdi diesel cars in europe so it would be advantageous for then to issue a recall there. all of the cars that have problems have the dual mass flywheel and most are tdi diesel cars. volkswagen is blaming the owners because it does not have a large number of the tdi vehicles in the usa and has no 2007 tdi diesel cars due to emissions requirements. when many are experienced manual transmission drivers that have not had clutch problems with other vehicles. while the foreign cars are not exactly the same most share many common parts from the same manufacturers.  view

Purchased "new" it took over six hours to deliver the vehicle on site. 1.)the "security system failed returned to jim ellis; "no correction" to date. 2.)several other defects existed: battery failed leaving me stranded at least twice, brakes ware quickly and repeatedly require repairs, heated seats on at "all" times, the temperature remains on "celsius" rather than on than "fereinheight" temperatures, clock won't set to current month,date, year. 3.)the 10 year;100 mile warranty is disregarded/minimized; from 24,000 miles. 4.) while in for defect review; the car has been returned to me from 2 dealerships with "dings" up and down the side; dents on corners(physical damage). in addition repairs weren't made and managers looked the "other way" and failed to return calls or respond to letters. also the "check engine" light became a new issue and defect initiated the evening the vehicle was returned home. was told to anticipate engine trouble to be initiated in the near future despite the oil change date being within limits. was told that excessive oil existed and blamed me. then demanded i pay several hundred dollars "before" they'd release car to me.(needed for work). mgrs were defensive and shut down regarding information. 5.)the "recalls" aren't recognized or corrected on 1st,2nd, or 3rd request-i'm told by the dealership they don't have the computer to do it.  view