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1993 BMW 740 User Comment / Complaint

1993 BMW 740 User Comment / Complaint

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1995-01-05 00:00:00 New York, NY

Transmission vibration and noise when you get up to 55 mph.

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1995-01-05 New York, NY
Transmission vibration and noise when you get up to 55 mph.  view
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2006-08-14 San Jose, CA
2002 dodge durango slt 2wd: ball joints were replaced after recall was issued, however about 6 months after they were replaced, the exact same noises began occurring again. took car to dealer with the complaint and they denied the new ball joints were worn. upon getting new front tires installed at sears (about 3 months after the dealership inspected the joints) they inspected the car without being asked (it is part of their service) and on the report they issued, it said the ball joints were indeed worn. the recall notices i have read about the replacement of the original ball joints state that if the joints fail you can lose control of the vehicle, so obviously i am in fear that my car can fail at any given time. i am writing this to make it aware that i have already had the recall replacement, but fear that the replacements are also defective as indicated by an independent, unsolicited inspection.  view
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2006-07-18 Whitehouse, TX
Dt*: the contact stated, the instrument panel does not have enough illumination to clearly see the readings in daylight hours. the lack of illumination in the instrument panel defers concentration from the road, when viewing displayed information. the dealer was informed of the problem who determined the only solution was to turn up the brightness on the instrument panel to full, which had already done. the dealer offered no other solution. updated 08/01/06.  view
2006-07-18 Winter Harbor, ME
Dt*: the contact stated the defroster no longer defrosts the window on the driver's side. the dealer was alerted who determined there is a current technical service bulletin on this issue. this vehicle has not been taken to the dealer however the contact expressed that this problem was identified by the dealer as an ongoing issue. 08/01/06 updated.  view
2006-08-14 Houston, TX
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2006-08-14 Houston, TX
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2006-08-14 Minooka, IL
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2006-08-14 Corona, CA
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2006-08-14 Cumming, GA
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2006-08-14 Cordova, TN
1. have had brakes replaced and rotors recalibrated twice and still have vibration upon braking. dealership says i'm not braking properly and causing brakes to overheat, which causing rotors to warp. i've been braking the same way for 35 years and never had this problem. 2. air conditioner still does not cool properly and has been in shop several times. dealership says there is a leak in the a/c coolant, but they cannot find it. 3. car continually stutters at high speeds, dealership has replaced numerous parts, but problem persists. 4. engine began making clacking noise about 2 months ago. dealership said bad gas was cause, but high-grade gasoline has not fixed problem. dealership said i needed a tune-up, but that did not fix problem. dealership says they cannot hear noise, but noise is clearly audible when accelerated and climbing hills (2-4 rpms). dealership still says they don't hear a problem and cannot find anything wrong. this is of major concern to me, as i'm afraid the engine will blow up while on a major highway. 5. airbag light came on about a month ago, and won't go off, although nothing is wrong is airbags. 6. radio has a short that causes radio to go on and off intermittently. if a cd is put in the cd player and left there while radio is in use, the radio works fine. 7. this car has been in the shop so many times since it was purchased in december of 2001, i can't fit the repair and workorder sheets in the glove compartment any more, and the service technicians know me by name and sight.  view
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2006-08-14 Mckees Rocks, PA
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2006-07-31 Carencro, LA
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2006-08-14 Cordova, TN
1. have had brakes replaced and rotors recalibrated twice and still have vibration upon braking. dealership says i'm not braking properly and causing brakes to overheat, which causing rotors to warp. i've been braking the same way for 35 years and never had this problem. 2. air conditioner still does not cool properly and has been in shop several times. dealership says there is a leak in the a/c coolant, but they cannot find it. 3. car continually stutters at high speeds, dealership has replaced numerous parts, but problem persists. 4. engine began making clacking noise about 2 months ago. dealership said bad gas was cause, but high-grade gasoline has not fixed problem. dealership said i needed a tune-up, but that did not fix problem. dealership says they cannot hear noise, but noise is clearly audible when accelerated and climbing hills (2-4 rpms). dealership still says they don't hear a problem and cannot find anything wrong. this is of major concern to me, as i'm afraid the engine will blow up while on a major highway. 5. airbag light came on about a month ago, and won't go off, although nothing is wrong is airbags. 6. radio has a short that causes radio to go on and off intermittently. if a cd is put in the cd player and left there while radio is in use, the radio works fine. 7. this car has been in the shop so many times since it was purchased in december of 2001, i can't fit the repair and workorder sheets in the glove compartment any more, and the service technicians know me by name and sight.  view
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2006-08-02 Hartsville, SC
Throttle lag. when turning into traffic, sometimes the car lurches forward instead of easing forward. the throttle should be adjusted so that softly pressing the pedal moves the car instead of having to press the pedal hard (which leads to the dangerous lurching).  view
2006-08-02 Sherwood, OR
Abs control module on my 2003 vw passat failed. this appears to be a common failure that disables the abs.  view
2006-08-02 Marietta, GA
Roof panel separated from frame in several places.  view
2006-08-02 Myrtle Beach, SC
The vehicle has a chronic failure in the rear brakes, they have been replaced 3 times since october 2005. the vehicle is a 2005 ford focus wagon. the rear brakes do not engage, the car skids, and they squeal. i have had the car in the shop over a half a dozen times.  view
2006-08-02 Atlanta, GA
Abs system failure.  view
2006-08-02 Unknown, DC
Consumer requests information about general motors vehicles. consumer would like to know if these vehicle are more likely to catch on fire in a crash. a friend of the consumer has a 2002 tahoe which caught on fire minutes after a slight front end collision caused the gas line to rupture. the consuemr also owns a 2002 tahoe.  view
2006-08-02 Livonia, MI
2002 mercury sable left rear coil spring broke. the spring appeared to have been corroded.  view
2006-08-02 Battleboro, NC
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's transmission would not shift into park. there was an nhtsa recall, # 98v131000 regarding the power train: automatic transmission. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view
1997-12-18 Perrysburg, OH
Vehicle lunges forward before the vehicle comes to a complete stop.  view
2006-08-02 Cincinnati, OH
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not accelerate more than 10 mph when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle was towed to the service dealer for repair but could not duplicate the problem. a diagnostics test was performed and displayed no problems with the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted, but no solution was available.  view
2006-08-02 Rutland, MA
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2006-08-02 Hilton, NY
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2006-08-02 Corvallis, OR
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2006-08-02 Jonesboro, AR
Driver side mirror fell off while we where on a road trip. it was still hanging by the wires but the screw brackets cracked.  view
2006-08-02 Jackman, ME
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2006-08-02 Blenheim, SC
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's ignition would not start. the security light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was towed to the dealership and the fuel pump was replaced. the problem reoccurred three weeks later and the vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the problem reoccurred three weeks later and the dealership replaced the ignition switch.  view
2006-08-02 Snellville, GA
I purchased my k1200lt last monday (24 july 2006) from a resident in ohio. drove the bike home to georgia. i felt a slight vibration over the last 100 miles or so. i thought it might be the road. t he next day i took the bike out, vibration and a rubbing sound was coming from the rear end. when i got the bike home i notice oil leaking from what i thought was the rear brake. took bike to bmw they said it was final drive failure. bike is still in the shop. i only owned the bike for two days and already a major problem.  view
2006-08-02 Fort Lauderdale, FL
2006 corvette coupe, roof delaminating problem.  view
1997-12-18 Upper Marlboro, MD
Vehicle jerks after you put foot on pedal.  view
2006-08-02 Pasadena, CA
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2006-08-02 Pass Christian, MS
I have had to replace my ignition switch twice in the last year and a half. and now it has stopped working again. i think ford should resolve this issue at no cost to the consumer. the cost of repairs is approaching $900.  view
2006-08-02 Chesterfield Township, MI
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2006-08-02 Madison, WI
Ford crown victoria police interceptor stalling and lacking power. failure during criminal pursuit. plugged fuel pump pickup sock/filter. third pump on this vehicle in less than 2 weeks. manufacture warranty, but out of service for repair. have replaced, or had replaced by dealer over 100 pumps on 2003,2004, and 2005 model year crown vic's.  view
2006-08-02 French Lick, IN
Engine light comes on while driving, stop light goes off, if i drive about 10 miles it comes back on. dealer has tried numerous corrections. none worked.  view
2006-08-02 Landover, MD
Dt*: the contact stated the dealership refused to perform the recall repairs after the contact received a recall letter and arranged to have the work done. the letter was for nhtsa recall # 06v001000; regarding the steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections.  view
2006-08-26 Sicklerville, NJ
April 28, 2006 american suzuki motor corporation automotive division p.o. box 1100 brea, ca 92822-1100 to whom it may concern: i believe that my passenger vehicle is a lemon under the new jersey lemon law (n.j.s.a. 56:12-29 to 56:12-49). i am hereby making a written demand for relief under the new jersey lemon law. i purchased a suzuki, verona 2005, on march 4, 2006 from matt blatt imports located at 2445 south delsea drive, vineland, nj 08360. since i bought the vehicle, i have had to return the vehicle to a suzuki authorized dealership for repairs a total of 2 times. my vehicle has been out of service for repairs for a total of 29 calendar days and counting. the current mileage on my vehicle is 10876. my vehicle has been in for repair on the following date for the following repair of the following defects: march 15, 2006 and out the same day. this time was due to the engine service light coming on and staying on suzuki was unable to repair the problem. my vehicle is currently with suzuki since the following date for the following repair of the following defects: april 1, 2006 and remains there at this time. moving my driver seat forward caused the wires to get caught in the seat motor, which resulted in melting the power system or fuse box under the hood of the vehicle. since these problems substantially have impaired the use, value, safety and confidence of my vehicle as well as in suzuki, and suzuki products and its ability repair. i am hereby allowing you one final opportunity to repair my vehicle.  view
2006-08-26 Rochester, NY
Multiple problems with this vehicle with only 40,000 miles on it! power window assembly broke and repaired twice on the same door, inoperable climate control unit, front dashboard gets extremely hot at all times, brakes squeal all the time (dealer could not figure it out and was remedied with ceramic brake pads after multiple attempts), transmission has poor shifting pattern (bulletin provided a new shift program for the transmission and the dealer installed but is right back to it's original problem after 3 months).  view
2006-08-26 Rochester, NY
Multiple problems with this vehicle with only 40,000 miles on it! power window assembly broke and repaired twice on the same door, inoperable climate control unit, front dashboard gets extremely hot at all times, brakes squeal all the time (dealer could not figure it out and was remedied with ceramic brake pads after multiple attempts), transmission has poor shifting pattern (bulletin provided a new shift program for the transmission and the dealer installed but is right back to it's original problem after 3 months).  view
1997-03-25 Atascadero, CA
Instrument panel fuse blew.  view
2006-08-26 Cape May Court House, NJ
Jeep liberty pulls to right, will stop dead in its tracks while in drive, hard to control, thumping noise, metal to metal grinding from front end, seat belts do not work properly, hard to start, front seat covers rippled, paint peeled on hood, tailgate, breaks only work some of the time, shakes and hard to control on speed above 35 mph, all interior weather stripping came off. same complaints from 1/7/03 ball joints replaced on recall on 1/10/03 still had pulling to right problems, shaking,. weather stripping all fell off on interior of car, acts like wheels are binding. 3/4/03 same complaints pulling to right, stops dead in its track, hard to control, wheels bind, dealer could not duplicate complaints (did not write up work order) 3/27/03 dealer installed interior weather stripping, same complaints as 1/10/03,3/4/03. again on 6/2/03 took jeep liberty to dealer took a test drive could not verify complaints. did not write up a work order. 1/16/04 jeep liberty hard to start, pulls to right, jeep shakes & vibrates hard to control, seat belts do not work, seat rippling, car stops dead it its tracks, dealer fixed lower ball joints again on 2/13/04 at 23,850 miles. 2-13-04 picked up car from dealer still had same problems" dealer stated " this is how jeeps drive" they are nuts! 11-04 dealer took test drive was still having problems claimed everything okay. did not right up a work order. 5/27/05 had massive problems brakes would go to the floor, sometime would work and other time not. took to nearest brake place pads, okay, but wheel cylinder leaked. claim it could be a intermittent failure of master cylinder, called dealer ship no part available. 7/5/05 took to dealer again with same problems,r they had not even looked at it. removed jeep and took to private auto placed,ut with intermittent problems you could replace most of the parts on the car & you may not cure the problems.  view
2006-08-15 Washington, DC
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2006-08-14 Goodyear, AZ
Report of bridgestone tire failure (tread separation) on 1999 honda crv. while driving on interstate highway noticed vehicle vibration, and unable to determine if caused by road surface or vehicle. after about 200 miles vibration became bad enough to determine vehicle was at fault. driver conducted visual (on vehicle) inspection of tires with no defect noted. after another 50 miles, vibration worsened to the point that it was evident below 50 mph. removed right rear tire and discovered near failure tread separation. tire is several years old and may have 40,000 miles wear. this is the second failure of this type tire on this vehicle in the past few years. first failure resulted in very low speed blow-out. latest tire is available for inspection.  view
2006-08-14 Goodyear, AZ
Report of bridgestone tire failure (tread separation) on 1999 honda crv. while driving on interstate highway noticed vehicle vibration, and unable to determine if caused by road surface or vehicle. after about 200 miles vibration became bad enough to determine vehicle was at fault. driver conducted visual (on vehicle) inspection of tires with no defect noted. after another 50 miles, vibration worsened to the point that it was evident below 50 mph. removed right rear tire and discovered near failure tread separation. tire is several years old and may have 40,000 miles wear. this is the second failure of this type tire on this vehicle in the past few years. first failure resulted in very low speed blow-out. latest tire is available for inspection.  view
2006-08-15 Newark, NY
2004 toyota sienna rear hatch hydraulics no longer hold up the hatch. the cost to replace these is $167.71 each!! i have had numerous other problems already with the vehicle in the two years i have owned it....crack in radiator, failed motor on automatic window, drive shaft had to be replaced...wand with wipers etc..had to be replaced. i am beginning to think i got a lemon. but the hydraulics on the hatch...after only two years. found an article that this was being investigated by you guys involving approximately 400,000 vehicles. has there been any resolution to this?  view
2006-08-14 Monterey Park, CA
Failure # 1, driver & passenger seat recliner lever attachment broke, not the handle part but where the handle attaches. failure # 2, consistent water pump, oil leaks on the vortec v6 engine. failure # 3, 3rd brake light leds burn out within a year or two. vehicle has less than 80,000 miles and has been well maintained.  view
2006-08-14 Monterey Park, CA
Failure # 1, driver & passenger seat recliner lever attachment broke, not the handle part but where the handle attaches. failure # 2, consistent water pump, oil leaks on the vortec v6 engine. failure # 3, 3rd brake light leds burn out within a year or two. vehicle has less than 80,000 miles and has been well maintained.  view
2006-08-14 Garner, NC
2000 chevy malibu passlock anti theft system- continues to activate with original keys will not allow the car to be started for 10 minutes sometimes longer. happens 5-6 times a month.  view
2006-08-14 Allen, TX
My 2001 ford f-250 was destroyed on 8/11/06 and approximately 75 acres of range land was burned when the truck caught on fire. contents valued at $1800 were also destroyed. no one was injured. the fire started in the engine compartment when the engine was off and the key was not in the ignition.  view
2006-08-14 Allen, TX
My 2001 ford f-250 was destroyed on 8/11/06 and approximately 75 acres of range land was burned when the truck caught on fire. contents valued at $1800 were also destroyed. no one was injured. the fire started in the engine compartment when the engine was off and the key was not in the ignition.  view
1997-03-25 Laguna Hills, CA
Seat frame failed twice.  view
2006-08-14 Annapolis, MD
Bulge in tire due to tread separation. firestone steeltex radial a/t bsw - lt265/75r16 load range e. this is an oem tire installed on a 1999 ford f-250 super duty pickup truck. the tire will have to be replaced, but has not yet been done.  view
2006-08-14 Annapolis, MD
Bulge in tire due to tread separation. firestone steeltex radial a/t bsw - lt265/75r16 load range e. this is an oem tire installed on a 1999 ford f-250 super duty pickup truck. the tire will have to be replaced, but has not yet been done.  view
2006-08-14 Mechanicsburg, PA
Dt*: the contact stated while pulling a camper, the casing detached from the passenger side rear tire while traveling 55 mph. the dealership was contacted.  view
2006-08-14 Mechanicsburg, PA
Dt*: the contact stated while pulling a camper, the casing detached from the passenger side rear tire while traveling 55 mph. the dealership was contacted.  view
2006-08-15 Knoxville, TN
I have noticed a "squeak" in the console between the 2 seats, and a huge leak on the driver's side (entire floor carpet was soaked from the front to underneath the driver's seat) of our new miata ms-5 (less than 5,000 miles).  view
2006-08-14 Capitol Heights, MD
I purchased a 2006 impala gt in january. around august 3, 2006, my fob key stopped working. i called the dealer and set an appointment for sat. aug 5. they fixed my key and as i was leaving an employee informed me that she had to get her key fixed approx. 6 times. monday, august 7, 2006 as i was walking to my car i tried to unlock my doors and i couldn't; my keys failed only 2 days after having it fixed. i called the dealer to see if i could bring it in. i was informed i had to make an appt. i made one for saturday because they refused to let me bring my car in after i came home from work even though they closed at 7:00 pm. i took my car in saturday and a customer service rep tried to fix it himself. he couldn't, so they took it to the back. as i am waiting for my car, a man bought in his chevy cobalt for the same reason, his keys would not work. once my car was ready the rep gave me a receipt and told me that they usually didn't fix keys on the weekends...i had them fixed the week before and no one said anything, plus i had an appointment.  view
2006-08-14 Randallstown, MD
Dt*: the contact stated the brake lines from the front to the rear of the vehicle rusted causing brake fluid to pour from the tubes. as a result, the brakes failed without warning. the brake pedal went to the floor while traveling at 25 mph on a dry highway. upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed pit holes in the tubes located in the fuel lines where the rust appeared. the vehicle was towed to a dealership to have the brakes repaired.  view
2006-08-14 Storrs Mansfield, CT
Clutch slave cylinder failed, slave cylinder is inside the bell housing. if this had happened in traffic it could have caused an accident.  view
2006-08-15 Atlanta, GA
Dt*: the contact stated the power windows, horn and turn signals failed intermittently. the fuses were replaced by the contact and the windows, horn and turn signals resumed proper function. when the ignition was engaged, smoke emitted from under the dash board and from under the hood. a service dealer inspected the vehicle. the manufacturer was not contacted.  view
2006-08-15 Levittown, PA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph the motor home stalled suddenly without warning. the motor home could not be towed due to the size. after contacting workhorse, the contact was told to agitate the wires on the steering column. the vehicle started long enough to get the contact to the camp grounds. while leaving, the vehicle stalled again. the vehicle was then towed to the nearest dealership. previously the motor home was difficult to start but, progressively worsened to the point were it was shutting down on the highway. there have been a total of 25 ignition fuses replaced but the problem persisted.  view
1997-03-25 Bridgeport, WA
Seats protrude out too far in the back area, preventing passenger's from sitting back, also causes headrest too sit back too far.  view
2006-08-15 Gulfport, MS
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle caught fire while parked. the fire was localized under the hood. the vehicle was not taken in for service. a police report was taken. there was a nhtsa recall # 06v286000 which pertained to the vehicle speed control. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view
2006-08-15 Senatobia, MS
While driving children to school my car started losing speed and the rpms were way high. pulled over to side of highway and was not able to go in any gear. luckily i pulled over when i did. car was towed to transmission shop and was told they see so many mazda vehicles come in because mazda put in a ford transmission made for a smaller vehicle. therefore the transmission burns out. was told my transmission needed rebuilt and to add this cooling unit $2,100.00. thank you mazda for keeping your customers informed of this. if i had known that it needed this cooling unit or my transmission would burn up, i would have spent the $140.00 for the unit. but mazda did not feel that their customers were privy to this information. never will by mazda again!!!!!  view
2006-08-15 Johnson City, NY
For the second time my 1999 chevy s-10 pickup has been taken to the transmission shop because i have lost second gear and reverse. this is a costly repair, the first time it cost me $1,600.00 to replace a $44.00 part because the whole transmission had to be overhauled. the transmission in the chevy is made with inferior parts and should be recalled to have all the gears replaced. i have also had to replace both front wheel hubs and a motor. the s1-s of this era need to be investigated and the consumer should be protected!!  view
2006-08-15 Butler, PA
I took the car in to have the brakes checked at about 9,000 miles in may. there was a hot smell and a lot of brake dust around the rim and tires. the suzuki dealer service dept. said there was no problems just needed brake fluid added. at that time the pads were at half way. but this was dismissed. on august 3rd i began to hear squealing especially when i would put the car in reverse. i took it in to another tire place to have the tire repaired, the men said the brakes sounded bad. there was no indication that there was a brake problem other than the noise. i feel that the brakes feel very tight when i am in reverse almost like the emergency brake is on. i was sent to the dealer since i only had 14,100 miles on the car and it was six months old. the man at the dealership said they would check the history. it was over the 12,000 mile warranty. the service manager later called me to tell me that the brake pads were worn completely on the front and she would order the pads for me. i asked if it would be covered under warranty especially since i had it in at 9,000 miles. i was told no, that brakes wear differently on different cars and basically i was rough on my brakes. there was no offer to investigate, or concede that is was unusual for brakes to wear that quickly. my husband did research on the internet and found many issues with brake problems on the same car. after refusing repeatedly to accept this as my financial responsibility, the service manager was able to get a "one time good will" replacement of my brakes. it has been 12 days and i am still waiting to have the brakes repaired. i feel that there is a problem somewhere in the braking system that leads to the pads being worn down so quickly. i would like to see and investigation into this matter especially after reading so many other similar and more severe complaints. the most common opinion i am finding is that the calipers are too big and too tight on the brake pads.  view
2006-08-15 Gordon, KY
The drivers seat goes forward by itself it cannot be stopped by control switches. this has happened several times, twice while the car was being driven, once injuries were inflicted to the driver,the car has been taken in for repairs 3 times the service dept. at the dealership kept the car 20+ days for this problem the second time it was taken in, we picked it up on friday and the last incident happened on the following sunday evening.  view
2006-08-16 Saint Louis, MO
Dt*: the contact stated in order for the headlights to illuminate, the contact had to turn the bright lights on and off. when the turn signal was turned right or left, the headlights shut off. the dealership was contacted.  view
2006-08-16 Easton, PA
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was at an idle or at various speeds, acceleration occurred on its own. the vehicle was taken to the dealership twice but was unable to locate the problem which persisted.  view
2006-08-18 Mountain Top, PA
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was parked at an independent repair shop for inspection of the brakes due to a previous failure of the master cylinder and brake fluid leakage, when a fire erupted from the front under hood area and spread from the vehicle to the repair shop. no injuries were sustained. extensive damage was sustained to the vehicle and the repair shop. a police report was not taken. the fire department was alerted and extinguished the fire. the fire department inspected the vehicle and determined the fire originated from the master cylinder. the vehicle was awaiting further inspection by a manufacturer representative. there was a nhtsa recall, #05v388000, regarding the vehicle speed control. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 9/15/2006 -  view
2006-08-16 Brick, NJ
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the highway at 10 mph, the vehicle coasted to a stop at a toll booth. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop who determined the rear bearing failed. the problem led to an axle shaft fracture which caused the vehicle to lose drive function. there was a nhtsa recall, # 04v328000, regarding the suspension: rear. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view
2006-08-16 Woodstock, NY
Dt*: the contact stated the keyless entry was intermittently inoperable, then completely failed. afterwards, the locks on the driver side door failed, and the driver side door no longer unlocks and cannot be opened. an independent repair shop determined the entire lock assembly on the driver side door needed to be replaced. updated 09/15/06.  view
1997-03-25 Oklahoma C, OK
Master cylinder leak.  view
2006-08-18 Hart, MI
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph in heavy traffic, the vehicle lost power. the vehicle went into limp home mode and was later driven to the dealer who replaced the resonator in the turbo. updated 09/15/06.  view
2006-08-16 Mount Vernon, NY
2002 dodge caravan's fuel pump is defective. the battery also failed.  view
2006-08-16 Mount Vernon, NY
2002 dodge caravan's fuel pump is defective. the battery also failed.  view
2006-08-18 Mountain Top, PA
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was parked at an independent repair shop for inspection of the brakes due to a previous failure of the master cylinder and brake fluid leakage, when a fire erupted from the front under hood area and spread from the vehicle to the repair shop. no injuries were sustained. extensive damage was sustained to the vehicle and the repair shop. a police report was not taken. the fire department was alerted and extinguished the fire. the fire department inspected the vehicle and determined the fire originated from the master cylinder. the vehicle was awaiting further inspection by a manufacturer representative. there was a nhtsa recall, #05v388000, regarding the vehicle speed control. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 9/15/2006 -  view
2006-08-16 Madisonville, TX
Complaint regarding two accidents involving mack truck cv713 where both flipped onto the passenger side and caught fire. lawyer writing in on behalf of consumer. the lawyer stated it was his belief that there was a design defect in the turbo charger assembly which allowed oil to escape from the engine and ignite on a hot surface of the engine, possibly the turbo charger or manifold exhaust system. the lawyer also stated he was concerned with the fuel system which was not designed with a safety check valve to prevent the flow of diesel fuel from the tank which possibly accelerated the oil fire.  view
2006-08-16 Madisonville, TX
Complaint regarding two accidents involving mack truck cv713 where both flipped onto the passenger side and caught fire. lawyer writing in on behalf of consumer. the lawyer stated it was his belief that there was a design defect in the turbo charger assembly which allowed oil to escape from the engine and ignite on a hot surface of the engine, possibly the turbo charger or manifold exhaust system. the lawyer also stated he was concerned with the fuel system which was not designed with a safety check valve to prevent the flow of diesel fuel from the tank which possibly accelerated the oil fire.  view
2006-08-16 Bayside, NY
2006 nissan altima was sold to consumer while on hold for a recall. consumer wanted to exchange the vehicle for a problem free vehicle. the consumer contacted the dealer but they have not return the consumer's call.  view
2006-08-16 Bayside, NY
2006 nissan altima was sold to consumer while on hold for a recall. consumer wanted to exchange the vehicle for a problem free vehicle. the consumer contacted the dealer but they have not return the consumer's call.  view
2006-08-16 Roslyn, NY
2005 ford e-350 egr valve problems, check engine light illuminated.  view
2006-08-16 Fountain, FL
2004 sterling dump truck fuel lines rubbed together causing a leak. mechanic replaced. recall repair was done before recall was issued. the consumer also pointed out to the mechanic that the other line was rubbing, however the mechanic stated he couldn't fix it because it was not leaking. the air condition lines were rubbing on the fuel filter and the accelerator was rubbing on the 1/ 1/2 braided line to the turbo. the mechanic told the consumer he couldn't fix that either because it was not broken. the mechanic told the consumer he didn't replace the fuel line under warranty because the piece the mechanic needed, the consumer had cut it when he made the repairs himself. the consumer went to another mechanic and the work was performed. the consumer was told it was free of charge, however several days later, the consumer received a bill in the mail.  view
1995-10-24 Beltsville, MD
Brakes rotors and pads were glazed and uneffective.  view
1997-12-19 Waukesha, WI
Driving at any various speed headlights will turn off and on, causing the consumer to drive sometimes without headlight unexpectedly,which may result in an accident.dealer has replaced headlights 4 times, but defect is still occurring.  view
2006-08-16 Enola, PA
Consumer would like information for recalls regarding 1996 chevrolet corsica.  view
2006-08-16 Cabot, AR
While driving in the early morning or evenngs i notice that the abs light and battery light glow on. they come on and go off. last evening the car was sitting in my driveway with the doors locked and windows up. the dome light came on and went off several times. i looked into the car and found that the oil light and the door ajar light were on when the dome light was off. also, when the door ajar and oil light are on, the wireless remotes do not work. i have taken the vehicle in for the abs and battery light 2 times with no resolve. i took the vehicle in for service today with video of the dome light, oil light, and the door ajar light.  view
2006-08-17 Palm Harbor, FL
Transmission of 2002 honda odyssey van fails to shift gears while accelerating causing near rear-end collisions in traffic. honda representative and dealer claim that there is an internal memo from honda to their dealers about this problem being caused to these specific transmissions by typical transmission service (flush). if true, and i was shown part of the document, the public is being kept unaware of what appears to me to be a manufacturing defect that is endangering lives. in addition, by blaming the vehicle owner for having transmission service performed outside of the honda dealership, honda is avoiding responsibility for the problem.  view
2006-08-17 Willowbrook, IL
Transmission failure.  view
2006-08-17 Riverhead, NY
Dt*: the contact stated while braking at various speeds in the rain, the brake pedal has to be pumped to stop the vehicle. the dealership sent a service man to the contact's residence, who determined the brakes are locked. the vehicle has not been inspected at the dealership.  view
2006-07-19 Holden, LA
Dt*: the contact stated that when applying the brakes the accelerator systematically depressed as well. on the first occasion while traveling 55 mph and the vehicle almost crashed into a train. there have been other incidents where the vehicle could have hit pedestrians and caused other major accidents. these incidences occurred under normal driving conditions. the vehicle was test driven by the dealer however they could not determine the cause of the problem. however the dealer indicated that the problem may be related to the recall pertaining to the speed control switch disconnecting. 08/02/06 contact stated on several occasions, due to the location of the break pedal and the accelerator pedal, contact has mashed both pedals at the same time while trying to stop.  view
2006-07-19 Holden, LA
Dt*: the contact stated that when applying the brakes the accelerator systematically depressed as well. on the first occasion while traveling 55 mph and the vehicle almost crashed into a train. there have been other incidents where the vehicle could have hit pedestrians and caused other major accidents. these incidences occurred under normal driving conditions. the vehicle was test driven by the dealer however they could not determine the cause of the problem. however the dealer indicated that the problem may be related to the recall pertaining to the speed control switch disconnecting. 08/02/06 contact stated on several occasions, due to the location of the break pedal and the accelerator pedal, contact has mashed both pedals at the same time while trying to stop.  view
2006-07-19 Menasha, WI
Dt*: the contact stated the fuel tank fell out due to rusted straps. the vehicle is not garaged. the contact expressed the that the tank should not have rusted out. updated 08/01/06.  view
2006-07-21 New Port Richey, FL
2001 coachmen sport coach left front tire blew out. the blowout caused damage to the vehicles undercarriage.  view
2006-08-03 Toledo, OH
Had 2 sets of ball joints go bad. lots of squeaking when go over bumps. also hear "bang" sound when turn corners to the right going slowly.  view
1997-12-19 Plantersville, AL
For no apparent reason while driving about 20 mph both air bags deployed. the passenger's side air bag broke the window when it deployed. the driver had minor injuries. the vehicle is at a dealership. consumer states vehicle has been at dealer for 18 days and he still has not had any response from them.  view
2006-08-03 Las Vegas, NV
Driver's side power seat will move upright but it will not recline back. every once in a while it will recline backward which makes me believe there is a short in it. nissan says my extended warranty does not cover the power seat mechanism and they estimated that it would cost $2,000 to repair.  view
2006-08-03 Cary, NC
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled on three occasions. all incidents occurred during acceleration while traveling 35 mph. there were no warnings prior to the incidents and the vehicle had no problems restarting. the dealer could not duplicate or resolve the problem.  view
2006-07-21 Cleveland, OH
The left front tire on the 1995 peterbilt conventional blewout. the blowout caused damage to the vehicle's left fender, front grill, left running board and possible engine compartment damage. updated 07/20/06.  view
2006-07-21 Rosedale, MD
2000 prizm left front tire blew out. the blowout caused damage to the left front of the vehicle. updated 07/20/06  view
2006-07-21 Saginaw, MI
1998 harley davidson flh rear tire blew out. the motorcycle overturned while pulling over onto the berm. both occupants were ejected off of the motorcycle which then struck a sign. updated 07/20/06  view
2006-07-21 Gouldsboro, PA
Thed left rear trailer tire on the 1999 polar tanker trailer blew out. the blowout caused damage to the trailer. updated  view
2006-05-05 South Russell, OH
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph depressing the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated. this occurred four times. the first 3 times the vehicle was stopped with excessive pressure to the brake pedal. the last time the vehicle struck a pole. there was a police report taken at the scene of the accident. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for body repairs caused by the crash. when the vehicle was inspected the first three times diagnostic testing did not identify any codes. also, while carrying 125 pounds of bird seed in the trunk, the vehicle began to veer to the left on a slushy road. when the bird seed was moved to the front passenger seat the vehicle operated normally. the manufacturer was alerted. updated 7/11/2006 - the consumer reported these incidents to the dealer but they told the consumer that nothing was wrong.  view
2006-07-31 Columbia, MD
Red sticker copy of disappointment that nhtsa did not return his call. the consumer stated the spare tire cable failed, which caused the tire to fall onto the road and subsequently, the tire bounced high into the air and crashed onto the roof of another vehicle. the consumer stated after the part was replaced, it failed again one year later.  view
2006-07-31 Bellevue, NE
Auto in generally very good condition, with 110000 miles on odometer. i bought from chrysler dealer in 2004 with 90000 miles on odometer. i noted a fairly sudden "friction" in the steering (i.e. slow to return to center after a turn). entered a parking lot to inspect, stopped, then turned the wheel to enter a parking space and the left ball joint broke (was not moving). repair shop (not the dealership) replaced the "permanently lubricated" original joint with after-market part which includes a grease fitting for future lubrication. the shop found that the other ball joint had a grease point, indicative of previous replacement, and lubricated that joint. in my judgment, this is a very critical failure; it could easily have resulted in injury or death. the car is too new and the mileage is too low to justify this as normal wear, and the shop foreman said "we see these all the time". i believe chrysler should look at this and a recall or improvement may be in order.  view
2006-07-31 Knoxville, TN
At around 43,000 miles, the srs light came on in our 2000 honda accord. i called the local honda dealer and they said that i would have to pay $60 for a diagnostic test, then a charge for fixing the defective part. i asked what would be the cost to replace the air bag, if that was the problem, and they said that they would not tell me the cost.  view
1997-12-19 Plantersville, AL
For no apparent reason while driving about 20 mph both air bags deployed. the passenger's side air bag broke the window when it deployed. the driver had minor injuries. the vehicle is at a dealership. consumer states vehicle has been at dealer for 18 days and he still has not had any response from them.  view
2006-07-31 University Park, TX
I have a 2001 porsche 911 turbo. on it, i have ps2 tires from michelin. both of my rear tires have split on the inner sidewall, necessitating replacement. the tires obviously would hold no air when this happened. fortunately, i was not driving fast when either tire failed, but this is most definitely a safety issue. the tire sizes are 315/19/25 zr rated and cost almost $500 each. from my reading and posting on 6speedonline.com, i know that this is not a problem that has happened just to me.  view
2006-08-03 New Orleans, LA
Intake manifold burned at egr passage adjacent to throttle body coolant passage(all plastic- original design was probably cast aluminum). subsequent coolant loss into engine air intake causes erratic operation and probable engine damage. replaced manifold with new one at a cost of $500 parts plus 5 hour. labor complained to gm but to no avail.  view
2006-08-03 Marion, IA
Dt*: the contact stated the computer module went out which caused the security system to lock the vehicle. the vehicle was disabled from starting and the horn and the alarm would continuously activate. the incident occurred 4 times and the module was replaced everytime.  view
2006-08-03 Woodland, MI
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 10mph, there was an increased stopping distance. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the manufacturer was contacted.  view
2006-07-31 Carencro, LA
(1) vehicle emissions system indicator light appeared on display (2) vehicle hesitates (jerks slightly) at speeds up to 60 mph, cars also kills randomly while the car is in motion (3) i have not done any repairs yet ( i have been searching for recall information) i have viewed many forums online on defective coil packs on these vehicles.  view
2006-07-31 Letcher, KY
The engine light came on in my 2002 dodge intrepid and i had it analyzed and serviced. the computer analysis indicated that the car needed 4 oxygen sensors. i had these replaced at the cost of about $600.00 and the engine light came on again. this time the car was running rough and acting like it was going to cut off. the computer indicated that i need a map sensor. but on further inspection the mechanic discovered that i need 4 fuel injectors. the car is only 4 years old and it is falling apart. it has almost stalled on me pulling out into traffic and across roadways. since the repairs are not complete i do not know what will happen next.  view
2006-07-31 Bethlehem, PA
Tailgate cable broke on r/s and cable is ready to break on the l/s. i just purchased new ones after i was told by a parts man at faulkner chevrolet bethlehem pa that the s-10's are not on a recall to have these cables/latches replaced. my cost for the parts was $98.83.  view
2006-07-31 Asheboro, NC
During a hard rain shower, the serpentine belt which drives the alternator, a/c, power steering and water pump jumped off of the pulleys resulting in the loss of the power steering and the engine overheating. had vehicle towed to a repair shop for repairs. repair shop could not find any reason for the belt to jump off. belt was examined and found to be in good condition. this first occurrence occurred on 12/16/2005. the second occurrence occurred on 7/28/2006 under the same wet weather conditions. the vehicle was taken to the same repair shop and checked out by the owner of the business. the belt was examined again and found not to have any sign of damage. the owner of the business replaced the belt with a new one as he could find no reason for the belt to jump off. steering of the vehicle was next to impossible due to the loss of the power steering. i checked with the service manager at the local chrysler dealership and he said he had not had any service bulletins from chrysler on this problem.  view
2006-07-31 Oceanside, CA
Car skidded out of control. no one got hurt. abs instrument panel warning light came on. leakage occurs on the abs modulator which probably got on left tire to cause skid.  view
2006-08-03 Red Boiling Springs, TN
I was on vacation in smoky mountains in gatlinburg, tn and went to a picnic area within the park. i had to make a 45-degree turn to get into the parking space, so at that angle one would almost have to stop. i got into the parking space fine, got straightened up fine, had my foot on the brake, then my car accelerated on its own, rpms revving faster and faster. my cousin told me to put my foot on the brake, and i told her i was but it just kept revving. my ford explorer stopped after plowing out of the ground a metal charcoal grill set in at least 1 foot of concrete, a picnic table, and a concrete parking barrier. my front seat passenger and i had to crawl out the back of the explorer, and the back seat passenger got out her door on a man's shoulders. i still do not have my explorer back, so i do not know what has been done to correct it yet.  view
1997-12-19 El Segundo, CA
The plastic mounting of the seat belt fro second row of seats, passengers side closest to the door, is quite long. it is approximately 9"-12" and hits the head of every passenger who attempts to board the van to get to rear seats; but more importantly, whoever sits in that seat has the plastic mounting digging into shoulder.  view
2006-08-02 Newark, DE
Serious hesitation problem in my 2006 toyota rav4. i've reported to toyota, but they indicate it's normal. problem has happened seriously 3-4 times. when slowing to a near stop or from a stop, accelerating, i get nothing when i push on accelerator. this is beyond hesitation. the first 2 times i panicked since i was merging in traffic, floored the pedal and after perhaps 1/2 to 1 second (might not sound long, but imagine no response to pushing you pedal with oncoming traffic doing 60-70)....it kicked in/downshifted or whatever. really scary. again, i noted this to toyota. i noted a post on edmunds site today with a 2005 article on past hesitation problems with toyota/lexus. and other complaints as well on this serious safety issue. i've posted a date of june 30 for incident, but actually 3-4 separate times in past 4 months.  view
2006-08-02 Stratham, NH
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not start due to a defective fuel pump. the vehicle was towed to the service dealer who determined the fuel pump was the cause of the problem. the fuel pump was replaced due to recall # m7 (nhtsa # 06v017000). the pump was replaced three times by the service dealer who determined the first two to be defective and the third pump failure due to ethanol mixture in the fuel. the manufacturer suggested several gas stations to be used that had been tested for ethanol content.  view
2006-08-02 Princeville, IL
Windshield will not clear off with defrost on, either on cold or hot. it looks like clouds or vapor crossing the windshield when defrost is on and the windshield seems to be coated with something. took to dealer with complaint and they said it was just the humidity.  view
2006-08-03 Grand Rapids, MI
Turn signals work when they want to all the time. this is the exact problem that 670740 other 2001 malibus have and they can be fixed with a recall. mine is not covered in the recall when my car has the exact same issues. why? no crash yet...but soon.  view
2006-08-03 Virginia Beach, VA
The front struts failed and slung oil all over the brakes of my 2006 pontiac gto with less than 400 miles on it. i was lucky that i didn't lose control of the car. i even asked the salesman when i bought the car if he had heard of this problem, as i had read of other owner's having this problem, and he said not to worry about it. i am taking my car in to the dealership tomorrow.  view
2006-08-03 Lovelock, NV
My under warranty 2004 dodge ram with a hemi engine has loud lifters and runs rough. the lifter may seize causing the engine to suck a valve and seize the engine yet the dealer nor dodge will do anything and claims it's normal. i have 2 other older dodge's and i'm no fool. the engine has 29,000 miles and when i first complained it had 20,000. please guide me to finding help.  view
2006-08-03 Austin, TX
Dt*: the contact stated the wiper arm linkage disengaged without warning, while the windshield washer/wipers were activated. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. there was a nhtsa recall, # 98v093000, regarding the windshield washer/wiper arm linkage. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the manufacturer was contacted.  view
2006-08-03 San Bernardino, CA
When i first brought the car and drove it, the lights became dim in the inside and the headlights. the radio turned off and on, took it to dealer 4-5 times for problem and they could find nothing wrong. the car doesn't pick up spend when going over hills not even little ones. the gas needle does not read full even when the tank is practically overflowing with gas. reading a full tank of gas happens every once in a while. check engine light comes on . have taken to shop and was told that my spend sensor is going out and that is why the car is going from 1st to 3rd gear and skips 2nd altogether i've only had the car for one year the warrinty is gone and i was never offered the extended warrinty and really didn't think of it since the car was only 4 yr old. back brakes have also gone out at least i think so they started grinding with no warning 2 days ago i'm going to have them checked this weekend. air (never used befoe this summer)doesn't get cold like it should. door lock making a crazy sound on drivers side, believe the motor is going out on power locks they also tend to not want to unlock sometimes. atenna broke.air bag light came on and won't turn off. also how can i find out if any recall items have been fixed on my car or not or if they still need to be replaced.  view
2006-08-03 San Bernardino, CA
When i first brought the car and drove it, the lights became dim in the inside and the headlights. the radio turned off and on, took it to dealer 4-5 times for problem and they could find nothing wrong. the car doesn't pick up spend when going over hills not even little ones. the gas needle does not read full even when the tank is practically overflowing with gas. reading a full tank of gas happens every once in a while. check engine light comes on . have taken to shop and was told that my spend sensor is going out and that is why the car is going from 1st to 3rd gear and skips 2nd altogether i've only had the car for one year the warrinty is gone and i was never offered the extended warrinty and really didn't think of it since the car was only 4 yr old. back brakes have also gone out at least i think so they started grinding with no warning 2 days ago i'm going to have them checked this weekend. air (never used befoe this summer)doesn't get cold like it should. door lock making a crazy sound on drivers side, believe the motor is going out on power locks they also tend to not want to unlock sometimes. atenna broke.air bag light came on and won't turn off. also how can i find out if any recall items have been fixed on my car or not or if they still need to be replaced.  view
2006-08-03 Clinton, TN
We purchased a 2000 chevy s-10 in july 2002. immediately, the "check engine" light would come on during drives of more than 20 minutes. we had transmission work done in the fall. by december 2002, on a 4-hour trip home for christmas, the transmission blew out. we put in a brand new transmission on, but the same problems occur. if we drive more than 20 minutes, the light will come on and we will have hard shifts. parking the truck and letting it cool fixes the hard shift. but for 4 years we have owned a truck that we cannot drive for more than 20 miles. we have been back to the transmission shop, to no avail. the problem doesn't seem to be the transmission, itself.  view
1997-12-19 Roseville, MI
An electrical short in the wiring harness under the limbar seat, caused the wires to overheat/melt, resulting in a fire prior to recall (96v-064).  view
2006-08-03 San Bernardino, CA
When i first brought the car and drove it, the lights became dim in the inside and the headlights. the radio turned off and on, took it to dealer 4-5 times for problem and they could find nothing wrong. the car doesn't pick up spend when going over hills not even little ones. the gas needle does not read full even when the tank is practically overflowing with gas. reading a full tank of gas happens every once in a while. check engine light comes on . have taken to shop and was told that my spend sensor is going out and that is why the car is going from 1st to 3rd gear and skips 2nd altogether i've only had the car for one year the warrinty is gone and i was never offered the extended warrinty and really didn't think of it since the car was only 4 yr old. back brakes have also gone out at least i think so they started grinding with no warning 2 days ago i'm going to have them checked this weekend. air (never used befoe this summer)doesn't get cold like it should. door lock making a crazy sound on drivers side, believe the motor is going out on power locks they also tend to not want to unlock sometimes. atenna broke.air bag light came on and won't turn off. also how can i find out if any recall items have been fixed on my car or not or if they still need to be replaced.  view
2006-08-03 San Bernardino, CA
When i first brought the car and drove it, the lights became dim in the inside and the headlights. the radio turned off and on, took it to dealer 4-5 times for problem and they could find nothing wrong. the car doesn't pick up spend when going over hills not even little ones. the gas needle does not read full even when the tank is practically overflowing with gas. reading a full tank of gas happens every once in a while. check engine light comes on . have taken to shop and was told that my spend sensor is going out and that is why the car is going from 1st to 3rd gear and skips 2nd altogether i've only had the car for one year the warrinty is gone and i was never offered the extended warrinty and really didn't think of it since the car was only 4 yr old. back brakes have also gone out at least i think so they started grinding with no warning 2 days ago i'm going to have them checked this weekend. air (never used befoe this summer)doesn't get cold like it should. door lock making a crazy sound on drivers side, believe the motor is going out on power locks they also tend to not want to unlock sometimes. atenna broke.air bag light came on and won't turn off. also how can i find out if any recall items have been fixed on my car or not or if they still need to be replaced.  view
2006-08-03 San Bernardino, CA
When i first brought the car and drove it, the lights became dim in the inside and the headlights. the radio turned off and on, took it to dealer 4-5 times for problem and they could find nothing wrong. the car doesn't pick up spend when going over hills not even little ones. the gas needle does not read full even when the tank is practically overflowing with gas. reading a full tank of gas happens every once in a while. check engine light comes on . have taken to shop and was told that my spend sensor is going out and that is why the car is going from 1st to 3rd gear and skips 2nd altogether i've only had the car for one year the warrinty is gone and i was never offered the extended warrinty and really didn't think of it since the car was only 4 yr old. back brakes have also gone out at least i think so they started grinding with no warning 2 days ago i'm going to have them checked this weekend. air (never used befoe this summer)doesn't get cold like it should. door lock making a crazy sound on drivers side, believe the motor is going out on power locks they also tend to not want to unlock sometimes. atenna broke.air bag light came on and won't turn off. also how can i find out if any recall items have been fixed on my car or not or if they still need to be replaced.  view
2006-08-03 Sacramento, CA
2006 rav4 sports v6 269 hp plastic fume canister located underneath vehicle on drivers side is easily damaged. the plastic canister is exposed to road debris including rain puddles that will displace and knock the canister off the vehicle. the resulting damage includes unplugged and exposed gas fume hoses and emission control hoses that create a fire and explosive hazard. the part is not readily available from toyota and drivers may be tempted to drive the vehicle with out the proper repairs. continued operations without the canister may also result in further engine damage and release of pollutants into the air.  view
2006-08-03 Hillsbror, OR
On approximately 03.01.06 the following problems arose: rattling from the passenger seat, near the armrest cracking/popping/buzzing from the front drivers door speaker/window switch area (acura service bulletin 04-024) at highway speeds, rattling from both door mounted seat belt adjusters squeaky brakes mildew smell from climate control with a/c off felt tape became exposed on dash an appointment was made for 05.15.06 at ron tonkin acura. upon picking up the vehicle on 05.19.06, all the issues had not been fixed, as well as the following additional problems: 3 inch scratch on drivers seat large grease stains on headliner new squeak coming from drivers seat when turning left or right a second appointment is setup for 05.25.06. upon picking up the car the dealer has fixed the drivers and passengers squeaks as well as removed the grease stains and exposed felt tape and silenced the rattles from the seat belt adjusters by replacing them. all other problems remain. a third appointment is setup for 06.12.06. between appointments (06.05.06) the seat belt adjusters begin rattling again. after picking up the car for the third time, the dealer finally fixes the scratch on the seat and re-replaces the seat belt adjusters. again, all other problems remain. on approximately 07.15.06, the drivers and passengers seats began squeaking again, and now i must take the car to the dealer a fourth time.  view
2006-08-03 Hillsbror, OR
On approximately 03.01.06 the following problems arose: rattling from the passenger seat, near the armrest cracking/popping/buzzing from the front drivers door speaker/window switch area (acura service bulletin 04-024) at highway speeds, rattling from both door mounted seat belt adjusters squeaky brakes mildew smell from climate control with a/c off felt tape became exposed on dash an appointment was made for 05.15.06 at ron tonkin acura. upon picking up the vehicle on 05.19.06, all the issues had not been fixed, as well as the following additional problems: 3 inch scratch on drivers seat large grease stains on headliner new squeak coming from drivers seat when turning left or right a second appointment is setup for 05.25.06. upon picking up the car the dealer has fixed the drivers and passengers squeaks as well as removed the grease stains and exposed felt tape and silenced the rattles from the seat belt adjusters by replacing them. all other problems remain. a third appointment is setup for 06.12.06. between appointments (06.05.06) the seat belt adjusters begin rattling again. after picking up the car for the third time, the dealer finally fixes the scratch on the seat and re-replaces the seat belt adjusters. again, all other problems remain. on approximately 07.15.06, the drivers and passengers seats began squeaking again, and now i must take the car to the dealer a fourth time.  view
2006-08-03 Trussville, AL
Dt*: the contact stated that the power sliding door module was defective on the vehicle and was a different component than what was recalled(01v264000). the dealer offered to fix the recalled component, but stated the sliding door would not function properly unless the contact had the power sliding door module replaced.  view
2006-08-03 Gainesville, VA
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's sunroof shattered while driving 55 mph on normal road conditions. a loud bang noise was heard prior to the incident. the contact suffered bruises and cuts and pulled off to the shoulder. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who notified the contact of an internal memo from the manufacturer which entailed a sun roof defect. the manufacturer was contacted to confirm that recall #05v483000 regarding visibility: sun roof assembly pertained to the affected vehicle. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. pictures of the vehicle were taken.  view
2006-08-03 Tacoma, WA
Purchased new 2006 scion tc in october of 05. since that time i have noticed chips, scratches and paint generally coming off the car all over the place. i drive on paved streets and in a moderate climate area (seattle). i feel cheated that a car less than one year old is having paint failure issues.  view
2006-08-03 San Bernardino, CA
When i first brought the car and drove it, the lights became dim in the inside and the headlights. the radio turned off and on, took it to dealer 4-5 times for problem and they could find nothing wrong. the car doesn't pick up spend when going over hills not even little ones. the gas needle does not read full even when the tank is practically overflowing with gas. reading a full tank of gas happens every once in a while. check engine light comes on . have taken to shop and was told that my spend sensor is going out and that is why the car is going from 1st to 3rd gear and skips 2nd altogether i've only had the car for one year the warrinty is gone and i was never offered the extended warrinty and really didn't think of it since the car was only 4 yr old. back brakes have also gone out at least i think so they started grinding with no warning 2 days ago i'm going to have them checked this weekend. air (never used befoe this summer)doesn't get cold like it should. door lock making a crazy sound on drivers side, believe the motor is going out on power locks they also tend to not want to unlock sometimes. atenna broke.air bag light came on and won't turn off. also how can i find out if any recall items have been fixed on my car or not or if they still need to be replaced.  view
1997-03-26 Marne, MI
When clutch is pulled in sometimes bike jumps into gear without prior warning.  view
2006-08-15 Fenton, MI
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on normal road conditions a gasoline smell was noticed. upon the arrival to the contact home, gas was observed to be leaking out of the hose from the gas tank. when the manufacturer was contacted recall # 04v028000 was identified and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the nearest dealership which was located 60 miles away. the vehicle was inoperable therefore the contact expressed it was unfair to be required to pay for towing services to the dealership.  view
2006-08-15 Harlem, GA
At times the engine speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal is depressed. such as when i stop at a red light and then try to accelerate when the light turns green and at times when i try to pass another vehicle and i cannot increase speed or when i slow down and then try to accelerate the vehicle does not accelerate as it should.  view
2006-08-15 Harlem, GA
At times the engine speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal is depressed. such as when i stop at a red light and then try to accelerate when the light turns green and at times when i try to pass another vehicle and i cannot increase speed or when i slow down and then try to accelerate the vehicle does not accelerate as it should.  view
2006-08-15 Cleveland, OH
Purchased a 2005 taurus in december 2004. at 1000 miles over the 36000 mile bumper to bumper warranty the transmission went out. returned car to the dealership and was treated very poorly. told different information on repair cost, but ford will not fix the car without us paying a huge portion of the 2000.00 repair.  view
2006-08-15 Lakeland, FL
Dt*: the contact stated the passenger side front airbag did not deploy in a collision at 30 mph. the collision occurred at an intersection. all occupants were wearing seat belts. the contact did not know if the airbag warning light was illuminated or not.  view
2006-08-15 Trujillo Alto, PR
Enclosed are some picture of a recent accident were my son almost lost his life in a frontal collision and the airbags did not deploy, as far as he can recall and the impact injuries.  view
2006-08-15 Naperville, IL
Dt*: the contact stated at speeds below 5 mph the abs activated while braking. the vehicle was not taken to the dealership for inspection.  view
2006-08-15 Juana Diaz, PR
I bought this vehicle on nov 2, 2005. two months later the car was out of alignment so i took it to the shop to get that rectified. exactly 7 days later it was out of alignment again so i took it to the dealership i bought it from and after i explained the situation their response was that this is not covered by the manufacturers warranty. i paid over $50 to get the car aligned again. in june and just today (aug 15, 06) i took it to sears for alignment again. this is the fourth time in 10 months i had to take this car back for alignment. the tires are wearing excessively. the front brakes vibrate at 40 mph and of course, i was told by the dealership that this problem is also not covered by the warranty. even without even test driving the car. amazing. to fix it, it will cost me another $160 because the brake pads alone, supposedly cost $120. let me tell you this, i came back to suzuki because i was the proud owner of a chevy sprint rs 1985 made by suzuki and i had it for 10 year with no problems whatsoever. maybe that was too much luck but 4 alignments in 10 months is defenitly not the quality i was expecting from suzuki. i will get rid of this car as soon as i can and guess what, i'm passing the word about the aereo's deficiencies to.  view
2006-08-15 Bozeman, MT
2003 vw jetta clutch and flywheel out at 47,962 miles. i am an experienced manual transmission driver. this is not my fault, and this is very premature for a clutch failure. the dealership wants $2088.00 plus tax for parts and labor. my dealership quoted me at $1400 back home, but im stuck in colorado waiting for the customer care to get back to me. every independent mechanic i have talked to including vw certified; but not affiliated have told me that even the worst clutch -rider(which i am not) would have clutch failure at about 100,000 miles. vw is too cheap to submit a recall for the clutch assemblies on their 2000-2004 vehicles. with the volume of complaints all over the web and even on this site, there is no doubt in my mind that there is a serious problem that needs to be addressed, and im not just speaking about the extremely outrageous replacement and repair costs. plus! they now use non- re-surface flywheels...  view
2006-08-15 Holmes, NY
While traveling on the highway at 60 mph on flat ground, with the cruise control engaged, my truck floored the gas pedal. i had to jam on the brakes to avoid hitting the car in front of me. the truck just took off, like it had a mind of its own. since then i have not, and will not use the cruise control. i will not use the cruise control again. it was very shocking, and took the wind out of me. it could have easily caused an accident. i missed the car in front me by inches. i will never use the cruise control on my truck again.  view
1997-03-26 Piedmont, OK
Vehicles abs braking system intermittently experiences soft pedal and extended stopping distances, feels like air is in the lines.(ea95-026).  view
2006-08-15 Tampa, FL
1) driving, sub-frame weld separation (seam and spot welds) and differential mount crack. 3) one failed attempt at re-weld by body shop.  view
2006-08-15 Tampa, FL
1) driving, sub-frame weld separation (seam and spot welds) and differential mount crack. 3) one failed attempt at re-weld by body shop.  view
2006-08-15 Colorado Springs, CO
I own a 2003 chevy trailblazer. a month after we purchased it we found out the vehicle leaks fuel when on a driveway incline. the check engine light came on and i took the vehicle to a mechanic. they said it was code on p0440 -evap leak small. when they checked it out they found a crack around filler neck of gas tank. they said there was already a tech service bulletin that said a small crack occurs above fluid level. gas tank needs to be replaced. i called a dealership and apparently these gas tanks are hard to come by because they are back ordered due to this being so common on this vehicle.  view
2006-08-15 Chandler, AZ
I have had my 2006 hyundai sonata gls since november of 2005. from the beginning i have had a problem with the passenger side air bag light. the sensor will not detect my wife over half of the time. i am on a hyundai forum and this problem is being experienced by many many other sonata owners. we have all complained to our dealers and are being told that it has to do with the occupant's position in the seat. moving around doesn't help at all. hyundai is well aware of this safety problem and refuses to issue a recall or to even acknowledge the existence of the problem.  view
2006-08-15 Sacramento, CA
Lexus has had no response to this inquiry in over one month, except "we got your mail": i'm concerned for others in this situation. while driving on a steep loose gravel road which turned, my vehicle started sliding out toward the edge next to a rather long drop off. i stopped my vehicle to see the progress and select a route. the seat belt would not let me re-connect it. i had to drive the most dangerous part of the road without a seat belt. this is extremely dangerous! is there some way to get the belt to release? none was found in the manual. after a little digging and a couple of tries, we got out o.k., but had no seat belt protection in the process.  view
2006-08-15 Ontario, CA
I have a complaint to file on the 2005 honda odyssey ex model. for the past several months, we have noticed that whenever we pressed on the brakes, there is a loud creaking sound, a sound of metal creaking as if it is about to snap. it happens whenever we have to brake suddenly or do a hard stop. and when we do a hard stop, the creaking sound is accompanied by a sensation of hesitation coming from the brakes, as if the brakes have skipped or slipped and they had to tighten again to stop. as a result, our braking distance is quite tight and we have to give ourselves even greater distance to brake safely. but in hard and sudden stops, we don't have that luxury and thus far we have been lucky that we have not hit anyone or anything. but we have had close calls. i have contacted honda several times regarding this issue and gone to several dealers to get this issue resolved. each time i have been told that honda is aware of this issue but they are still working on a fix for this problem. in the meantime, i am forced to drive a van in which i have lost confidence in its braking system.  view
2006-08-15 Woonsocket, RI
On 3 different occasions the carlisle trailer tires (st205 75r15) blew out on the highway. they totally shredded and the steel belts were protruding . these tires were on a 2001 5th wheel trailer and had a minimal number of miles on them, approximately 2000 miles. they appeared to be in great condition and were properly inflated at the time of the blow outs. each time we replaced the tire with a new and different brand trailer tire. the 3 blowouts happened within a month of each other.  view
2006-07-26 Memphis, TN
Dt: the contact stated turning left into a drive or a private lot that has an incline the vehicle stalls. the vehicle restarts each time. the dealership installed a co-pilot and determined the fuel pump was losing power. the fuel pump was replaced. the problem continued and the dealership was unable to determine the problem. the left turn signal failed, the abs light illuminated, which resulted in the replacement of the wheel speed sensor, the left real tail light and battery were replaced. updated 08/14/06.  view
2006-08-15 Martinez, CA
My wife and i were traveling in our 2003 ford f-250 super duty long-bed pickup with 4 firestone steeltex r4s tires filled to about 70psi (cold). the truck was carrying a light 8.5' pop-up truck-camper (2500lbs) and pulling a small 18' open-bow ski boat (2300lbs) on a single-axle trailer (850lbs - measured tongue weight of boat & trailer = 260 lbs. we began from an rv park in red bluff, california, at approximately 10:30 am, northbound on interstate 5. traffic moderate and weather was clear, dry approximately 95 deg f. thirty minutes later, we were about 1 mile south of redding, california, driving approximately 58 mph in the right lane, when the truck suddenly began to shudder. seconds later there was a loud thud, and all indications of a right rear blowout. i was able to safely pull onto the shoulder and stop. investigation revealed a right rear tire failure. the tread was separated from the sidewall and all but wrapped around the axle. the mud flap and well lining was gone. the chrome wheel-well trim was mangled, the bed side-panel support arm was ripped away from the bed body, and the outside wall of the truck bed was folded under and bent around the exhaust pipe. there were numerous scratches and black marks all over the outside bed body and bumper. later inspection revealed that the right rear shock mount was out of alignment and the shock jammed closed. after removing the ripped tread, blown tire and other broken pieces, i installed the spare. we were able to safely proceed to a nearby les schwab tire store a few miles away. i decided that i could not trust the remaining tires, so i purchased four new tires, new rear shocks and had the shock mount repaired at a total cost of $1000. i asked several technicians as well as the tire store manager to inspect the failed tire. they all agreed that the blown tire appeared to fail as a result of tread separation, rather than a puncture or sidewall failure.  view
2006-08-15 Ambridge, PA
For the past several months i have noticed an electrical (burning) odor while operating my vehicle. the multi-function turn signal switch is very hot all the time and when i remove the key from the ignition, it too is very hot, to the point of it burning my leg through my pants pocket. i took the vehicle to the saturn dealership that i purchase it from for its annual inspection and advised the service tech of this. he later called to advised me that the turn signals had malfunctioned and the switch was smoking during their test. he advised me that the switch need replaced to the tune of $117. the vehicle is only 5 years old with 59,000 miles on it. i feel that this presents a safety/fire hazard and that these multi-function switches are defective and wear prematurely.  view
1997-03-26 Norfolk, VA
While sitting in the driver's side seat, the seat anchor broke, causing the seat fall backwards into the rear seat.  view
2006-08-15 Gilboa, NY
My harley davidson motorcycle stalled out on two separate occasions. the later being the date of indicant. the stall was caused by the separation of the lining on the inside the fuel tank. small pieces of this lining got into the carburetor and cut off the fuel supply from getting through the primary and scenery jets.  view
2006-08-15 Roswell, GA
Transmission failure on this automobile at 90,000, and again at 140,000 miles.  view
2006-08-15 Queen Creek, AZ
The speedometer and tachometer gauges on the dash don't work. the get stuck at say 50 mph and 7000 rpms. so you don't know how fast you are going or what the true rpm's are. than it takes about a week and your dash will start working again. my mechanic had 4 other trailblazers at his shop with the same issue. it cost 400.00 to fix and you are with out a car for two days.  view
2006-08-15 Moline, IL
1994 olds 88 has to be sold for salvage due to the frame rusting and cracks have been formed in the frame. the car has been stored inside a garage 10 out of the 12 years of ownership (2 owners)  view
2006-08-15 Chattanooga, TN
4 items 1 - have owned the 2003 ford explorer for 7 months. while test driving, i noticed a hum noise coming from rear tires. was told it was tread noise. we took it for oil change at very well respected national automotive service shop. i was informed i needed to replace the rear hub assembly that is was critically broken. waiting to contact local ford dealer for resolution based on tsb research i have done. 2 - whining noise from air conditioner when accelerating. don't really know what is going on. saw this also on tsb. contacting local ford dealership. 3 - abs light randomly comes on. don't know why and no pattern to when. contacting local ford dealership. 4 - cruise control not working. i was driving down the road this weekend, using cruise control. stopped quickly for a car in front of me. when i started going again, the cruise control wouldn't work and hasn't worked since then. i don't know if it has to do with the brakes. i noticed ford recalled some cruise control mechanisms in other vehicles but not in the 2003 explorer.  view
2006-08-15 Chattanooga, TN
4 items 1 - have owned the 2003 ford explorer for 7 months. while test driving, i noticed a hum noise coming from rear tires. was told it was tread noise. we took it for oil change at very well respected national automotive service shop. i was informed i needed to replace the rear hub assembly that is was critically broken. waiting to contact local ford dealer for resolution based on tsb research i have done. 2 - whining noise from air conditioner when accelerating. don't really know what is going on. saw this also on tsb. contacting local ford dealership. 3 - abs light randomly comes on. don't know why and no pattern to when. contacting local ford dealership. 4 - cruise control not working. i was driving down the road this weekend, using cruise control. stopped quickly for a car in front of me. when i started going again, the cruise control wouldn't work and hasn't worked since then. i don't know if it has to do with the brakes. i noticed ford recalled some cruise control mechanisms in other vehicles but not in the 2003 explorer.  view
2006-08-15 Mt Pleasant, SC
Since we purchased our pontiac grand am in april 2002 we have had several items fail that i feel should not have. the fuel pump and fuel relay? failed at 6,000 miles, the window sash channels and relays have failed 3 times. twice on the driver side and 1 time on the passenger side. the dash is peeling up at the base of the windshield close to the vin# plate. the dome light bracket failed and the light no longer is on the interior roof. cheap plastic bracket that will cost several hundred dollars to fix. the driver power seat has failed leaving the seat in the up position. the worst thing about all of this is that it has cost me several thousand dollars to have these items fixed and the car only has 41,000 miles on it.  view
2006-08-15 Mt Pleasant, SC
Since we purchased our pontiac grand am in april 2002 we have had several items fail that i feel should not have. the fuel pump and fuel relay? failed at 6,000 miles, the window sash channels and relays have failed 3 times. twice on the driver side and 1 time on the passenger side. the dash is peeling up at the base of the windshield close to the vin# plate. the dome light bracket failed and the light no longer is on the interior roof. cheap plastic bracket that will cost several hundred dollars to fix. the driver power seat has failed leaving the seat in the up position. the worst thing about all of this is that it has cost me several thousand dollars to have these items fixed and the car only has 41,000 miles on it.  view
2006-08-16 Roslyn, NY
2005 ford e-350 valve assembly modulator problems, check engine light illuminated.  view
2006-08-16 Flint, MI
Unfixable front end vibration. vibration is severe 8-12 mhz @ .27g's. over 10 attempts to fix with no results. 4 sets of tires, drag link, panhard bar, 4 turbo down pipes, front rotors and hubs, may other components. whole body vibration , arm-hand vibration for over 3,000 hrs in one year.  view
1997-12-18 Baton Rouge, LA
Alternator failed.  view
2006-08-16 Toccoa, GA
I own a honda civic 2002 model. at around 50,000 miles, the srs light came on and it stays on. i was told that my airbags will not deploy in this condition.  view
2006-08-16 Wilton, CT
Crankshaft pulley broke off. lost belts, lost power steering and alternator power . repair shop says engine must be replaced.  view
2006-08-17 Elkton, MD
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph on dry roads, the instrument panel gauges raised up to the highest readings, then dropped down to the lowest and subsequently did not function. also, while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle surged forward without warning while the brake pedal was depressed. finally, even though the vehicle has a continuous transmission, there was still a moderate shift shock between gears. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the cause of the problems were unable to be determined. the manufacturer was also notified.  view
2006-08-17 Elkton, MD
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph on dry roads, the instrument panel gauges raised up to the highest readings, then dropped down to the lowest and subsequently did not function. also, while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle surged forward without warning while the brake pedal was depressed. finally, even though the vehicle has a continuous transmission, there was still a moderate shift shock between gears. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the cause of the problems were unable to be determined. the manufacturer was also notified.  view
2006-08-17 Elkton, MD
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph on dry roads, the instrument panel gauges raised up to the highest readings, then dropped down to the lowest and subsequently did not function. also, while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle surged forward without warning while the brake pedal was depressed. finally, even though the vehicle has a continuous transmission, there was still a moderate shift shock between gears. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the cause of the problems were unable to be determined. the manufacturer was also notified.  view
2006-08-17 Alexandria, VA
Dt*: the contact stated the engine had difficulties starting and the check engine light illuminated while driving various speeds. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who replaced the crankcase position sensor. afterwards, the check engine continued to illuminate. there was a nhtsa recall, # 03v455000, regarding the engine and engine cooling. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the manufacturer was alerted.  view
2006-08-17 Houston, TX
2002 honda crv ex 4wd: at 45000 miles the oxygen sensor went out; one week later the entire a/c compressor body had 1 inch long crack and leaked. unbelievable.  view
2006-10-02 Livermore, CA
Failure of the ignition switch on my 2003 ford focus se. key switch just stopped turning. replacement of switch: part $89, towing: $60, labor $250...getting the steering wheel fixed later, after it was not installed properly: $100. i have done a search on this failure...there are many hundreds of complaints on the ford focus enthusiasts sites.  view
2006-08-17 Weirton, WV
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning and would not restart. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the ignition harness needed replaced. after the ignition harness replacement, the problem persisted. the vehicle is currently awaiting further inspection by the dealer. the manufacturer was alerted.  view
2006-08-16 Berwyn, PA
Dt*: the contact stated while approaching a stop sign at 15 mph, the vehicle's brakes failed. the dealership would not accept the vehicle because the service department could not offer an immediate appointment. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined the plastic protection of the brake fluid line was not completely covering the line resulting in a rusted line due to condensation. brake fluid leaked from the line causing the brake failure. the brake line had severe rust. updated 10/02/06.  view
1997-12-18 Baton Rouge, LA
Battery failed.  view
2006-08-17 Austin, TX
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle vibrated and the steering was erratic. the contact noticed unusual hydroplaning in small puddles of water on the highway. the contact noticed chunks on the outside rim of the passenger side tire. a local repair shop determined there was unusual wear on the tires. the dealership determined the alignment was bad on the vehicle that was the problem with the tires. the tire manufacturer was michelin. model: energy. size: 195/60/r15.  view
2006-10-02 Redlands, CA
Front and rear brakes have had to be changed prematurely. rear brakes had to be replaced at 20k miles. front brakes changed at 60k miles. calipers sticking and causing noise and uneven wear on new brake pads. gm dealership advises that this is not a defect.  view
2006-08-16 Kingwood, TX
This actually involves firestone tires. i put 4 firestone lemans touring brand new tires on my car and then just recently last month my front passenger side tire's tread separated while i was exiting the freeway causing minimal damage to my car, firestone replaced the tire and instructed me to file a claim for the damage to my car, in order to do so i had to get two estimates for the damage and submit them along with the tire. so while gathering all of that information my front driver's side tired did the same thing while driving home from work last night, only this time i was driving 70 mph down the freeway and it is a miracle my baby or i weren't killed. needless to say it did much more damage to my car. i contacted a paralegal at firestone and she finally agreed to pay for the replacement tire, however i still have two of the same tires on the back and they only replaced the front tires with the exact brand that was on there. i feel like there needs to be a recall on these tires because i also found out researching that there have been many other people have the same problem with the same tires.  view
2006-08-17 Shoreview, MN
Vehicle blew out the #3 passenger side spark plug. repair option is to replace cylinder head $3500 or use helicoil repair to the individual cylinder. blown spark plugs on th 5.4 trition is a very well known problem and i'm shocked that ford is not covering this problem. i too believe that they have covered up this problem by a re-design that corrected the design flaw in later vehicles.  view
2006-08-17 Chesterfield Twp., MI
Windshield leaks water and air. found on your website that their was a recall for the same problem but my vehicle was not included in it.  view
2006-08-17 Vernon Hills, IL
Police officer on a traffic stop. left rear tire suddenly went flat while stopped. flat tire changed by local service station roadside assistance. wheel/tire taken to public works garage for repair. examination of wheel/tire by mechanic finds a crack in steel wheel. further examination of wheel with tire removed reveals crack is 17" long and approximately 1/8" wide along weld area. cracked wheel is still in the possession of the vernon hills public works department.  view
2006-08-17 Flagstaff, AZ
1993 plymouth voyager brakes engaged while accelerating causing brakes to burn and get really hot. upon inspection mechanic determined the master brake cylinder needed to be replaced. the consumer independent mechanic could not get a replacement master cylinder because the part had been recalled. the consumer could only have the replacement made at the dealer. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician there said the recall was on the pressure piston not the master cylinder. any part damaged by the recalled part was the responsibility of the consumer. the dealer replaced the boost pressure transducer and actuator. they also replaced some recalled parts. when the vehicle was returned to the consumer she noticed that the vehicle mpg was reduced and that the brakes felt different. the vehicle was returned to the dealer several times for brake problems. eventually the dealer replaced the master cylinder and everything was fine for a while. the brakes light illuminated an the consumer had to apply excessive for to tthe brake pedal to get the vehicle to stop. to avoid the hassel withthe dealer the consuerm purchased another vehicle.  view
2006-08-03 Clarkston, MI
Car purchased 8/24/05 1/9/06 = abs/traction control service lights illuminating; part repaired 3/31/06 = high speed braking vibration/pulsation; part repaired 7/24/06 = high speed braking vibration/pulsation; part repaired 8/2/06 = high speed braking vibration/pulsation; part replaced 8/2/06 = abs/traction control service lights illuminating; part repaired/replaced.  view
2006-08-03 Downey, CA
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's key can only open a locked door from the outside, and a passenger would be locked inside if no key was available. the contact was afraid if the key was locked inside and a child was still in the vehicle, there would be no way for the child to exit the vehicle.  view
2006-08-03 Farmerville, LA
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated while driving at 60 mph. the light had illuminated on 3 separate occasions. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with complete engine failure. there was metal floating in the oil pan. the manufacturer was not contacted.  view
1995-10-24 Beltsville, MD
Brakes rotors and pads were glazed and uneffective.  view
1997-12-18 Baton Rouge, LA
Starter failed.  view
2006-08-03 King George, VA
Complaint involves a 2000 chrysler town & country ltd awd minvan 3.8l engine. during its annual safety inspection, my mechanic discovered the flywheel was cracked. i had brought the vehicle in to a) have it inspected b) check a metallic noise the engine had when the a/c was on. vehicle passed the safety inspection, however he informed me the flywheel was cracked and should not be driven until fixed. it was my understanding that if it failed completely it could cause an explosion with the transmission case being blown apart - not a good thing when this vehicle is used primarily by my wife with our children as the main cargo. i had the vehicle repaired which cost approxiamately $560.  view
2006-08-04 Boulder, CO
In may of 2004 my idler arm was loose, and i had it replaced. i started to notice excessive and uneven wear on my front tires by october 2004. around thanksgiving i was driving up my street, and lost control of my truck as i drove around a curve and almost hit oncoming traffic. i did not crash, but i had the lower ball joints and the idler arm replaced again, and then new tires put on the truck. over the past few months i have noticed a popping sound in the front end, and uneven wear on the front tires again. the steering is loose, and around curves it seems to slip, and i feel as though i am about to loose control.  view
2006-08-04 Stamford, CT
Dt*: the contact stated there was a vibration in the steering while driving 20mph or while in reversing. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the vibration. the manufacturer was alerted.  view
2006-08-03 Gaithersburg, MD
Dt*: the contact stated a recall repair could not be performed because a required tool was unavailable. the dealer did not want to schedule an appointment until the tool was available. a recall letter was received in february and the vehicle did not have any problems prior to receiving the letter on the manufacturers recall # 06c11 concerning the electrical system.  view
2006-08-03 Cortland, NY
Plymouth 1998/99 3.8l expresso gr voyager the strut towers have been rusting for several years and are now near the point of failure. there is no other significant rust on the vehicle.  view
2006-08-03 Cortland, NY
Plymouth 1998/99 3.8l expresso gr voyager the strut towers have been rusting for several years and are now near the point of failure. there is no other significant rust on the vehicle.  view
2006-08-03 San Diego, CA
1992 mercedes 400e with about 140,000 mi. has a defective wiring harness which has been involved in several hundred complaints already posted and many engine fires. the wires in the harness have no protection against heat and lay right above the engine. the harness contains several wires, all of which show direct metal to metal contact that could easily cause a fire. after calling ed at the mercedes direct help line, he denied any knowledge or responsibility of this obvious engineering defect. all owners of vehicles with this wiring harness should be notified of this dangerous defect. an adequately insulated replacement part is needed.  view
2006-08-03 Lawrence, KS
Dt*: the contact stated the interior lighting of the instrument panel illuminated intermittently. the contact believed the cause was an electrical malfunction. a recall was found on the manufacturer's website that matched the same problems the vehicle had. the manufacturer was contacted and determined that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view
2006-08-03 Murfreesboro, TN
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle experienced extended stopping distances when the abs was activated on rough road conditions. the brakes grinded when they were applied on rough roads but worked fine on smooth pavements. there was a nhtsa recall, # 99i006000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view
2006-08-03 Reno, NV
At 51,000 miles i had the catalytic converter replaced on my audi under warranty due to a broken pipe flange. i now have 102,000 on the audi and the same part is broken. audi usa will not replace or repair this part. i feel it must be a defect in the workmanship or materials since a catalytic converter should not be replaced until it is worn out and not before then. this is part of the emissions system and the epa should also know about this.  view
1997-03-25 Marina Del Rey, CA
Front end misaligned, causing front end to shimmy at 52 mph.  view
2006-08-03 Denver, CO
Dt*: the contact stated there was a clunking noise coming from the front end. the steering wheel shimmied at low speeds. there was a nhtsa recall, # 95v053000, regarding the steering: linkages: tie rod assembly. the dealership was not contacted. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view
2006-08-03 Spring Valley, OH
2001 dodge ram quad cab all four (4) doors rusting out vehicle had 32,000 miles when first noticed but was out of factory warranty dealer said it would cost about $6-9,000 to repair contacted manufacturer they said dealer has a good faith repair account, dealer said no now one year later truck looks like its 25 years old and the dealer can't understand why i won't buy another.  view
2006-08-03 Presque Isle, WI
Dt*: the contact stated the tires leaked air and needed to be filled every day. the dealership replaced the valve stem, but the problem persisted. the alloy wheels were pitting which caused the air to leak.  view
2006-08-03 Brooklyn, NY
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's head gasket blew out while traveling 50 mph and caused the vehicle's check engine light to illuminate. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced. the dealer and the manufacturer were contacted and determined the vehicle had to be taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test.  view
2006-08-03 Munford, AL
My car every time i turned to the left or right my tires would make a squealing sound, so my husband thought i needed my tires rotated, i took it down to get an oil change and to get the tires rotated but he (sales person) told me that my tires were fine. well i was going to work at 6:00 a.m my car started pulling to the right so i went off the road and tried to get my car back on the road but my tires locked up or something b/c my car started to spin in circles, i tried to get control of my car but before i knew i hit a tree. what scared me the most was that my airbags didn't deployed, i had frontal and side damage. i really don't know if it was a defective airbag or what but i've been having trouble getting another car because i didn't have gap insurance. i would have gotten it if my sales person would have mentioned it to me. now i have to pay 3000.00 to pay the rest of a car that is not drivable before i can get another vehicle. it was a scary situation i don't want pity i just wanted to let other drivers know about the problem.  view
2006-08-04 Cheryy Hill, NJ
I just purchased a 2007 yukon xl denali. it is supposed to have 2 tether anchors in the third passenger row - it only has 1. i was told before purchasing during my comparisons that is was listed as having 2. my owners manual said it has 2 and even has a picture of their locations. there is only one. i contacted gmc they said it must of been a misprint and is illegal to retrofit a tether. i have child seats in the 3rd row that require tethers. i need at least 2. they basically said too bad.  view
2006-08-03 Rochester, NY
Front strut failure - oil leaks from strut, resulting in loss of suspension damping on vehicle, as well as oil coating the front brake rotor and caliper. failure occurs with no warning. to date, vehicle is out-of-service and is with the selling dealer. no corrective action has been taken. awaiting replacement strut for vehicle.  view
2006-08-03 Lynchburg, VA
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's transmission came out of the park position and began rolling while at the top of a driveway. a child in the front passenger seat attempted to exit the vehicle during the incident which resulted in the vehicle running over the child. the child was taken to the hospital and suffered contusions. the vehicle hit a tree and the incident was reported to the contact's insurance company who advised the contact there was a recall, nhtsa campaign id # 04v408000 regarding the power train:manual transmission:column shift assembly. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view
2006-08-03 Davis, CA
I am writing because my car has lost power without warning. i have experienced this several times, fortunately none in life threatening situations like pulling onto a busy road or freeway. the dealer reloaded the software, but the ets light came back on within a few days. i took it back to the dealer, they kept it a week, test drove it for some time and said there was nothing else they could do. i asked the volvo service manager, greg, at turner volvo in sacramento whether volvo knows what the root cause of the problem and whether this software fixes it. he said that it fixes the problem in 95% of the cases. he refused to answer whether the specific problem that causes the loss of power has been addressed by the software they recently loaded and whether it is corrected in my particular vehicle. since i have driven this car over 180,000 miles with only recent problems, this is indeed a rare occurrence. my concern is that neither greg at turner volvo (916)488-2400. or frank at volvo customer care 800-458-1552 x 1981, seems to be willing to state that the defect that causes the power loss problem has been eliminated from my car. i asked frank whether volvo was willing to put in writing that the root cause of the problem has been identified and eliminated from my vehicle, and frank said he did not know whether volvo is willing to do that. i have opened a formal complaint with volvo and am awaiting their response.  view
2006-08-03 Baton Rouge, LA
Dt*: the contact stated an object was dragging under the vehicle. an independent repair shop determined three of the four plastic clips that held on the heat shield were missing. the repair shop made a temporary fix with plastic ties. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who replaced the heat shield and fuel tank.  view
1997-03-25 Visalia, CA
Front seat spring hinge snapped.  view
2006-08-03 Hartsdale, NY
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 30 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle's abs wheels locked up which resulted in lost power. the brakes started to pulsate and the contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer who performed a diagnostic test and replaced the c-f brake disc on both sides of the brake. the esp light was checked and was replaced. recall campaign # 50b035r1 performed recall campaign id as required #922 campaign perform recall 068 esp-hecu reprograming 51b003r0  view
2006-08-03 Middle Village, NY
Dt*: the contact stated the dashboard lights darkened while driving 60 mph under normal road conditions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer six times, however the problem persisted. the manufacturer was contacted and determined that the vehicle needed to be taken back to the dealer.  view
2006-08-04 Norwalk, CT
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated. the dealership determined the problem could be the cam shaft position sensor, but informed the contact that because the vehicle was not exhibiting serious problems, there was no need to be concerned. an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined the timing belt would need to be changed at 60,000 miles; however the timing belt failed before the 60,000 miles. the vehicle was towed to the dealership where the dealership determined the engine needed to be replaced assuring the contact the new engine would take care of the timing belt and the cam shaft position sensor. the engine was replaced the second week in may 2006. on august 2, 2006 while driving the vehicle 35-40 mph, the contact heard a vibrating noise. after pulling off of the road, the contact observed smoke coming from underneath the hood. eventually, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. the fire department was called. the vehicle was totaled. since this incident, the contact located a recall, nhtsa campaign id # 04v357000; engine and engine cooling on the internet regarding the cam shaft position sensor. updated 11/21/2006 -  view
2006-11-24 Los Angeles, CA
1. loss of acceleration and sometimes stalling during freeway transition from on ramp to freeway and or during left turning against traffic. 2. the car failed to accelerate and the action of pushing the accelerator caused the transmission to down shift causing the extreme slowing and sometimes stalling. the consequences were that traffic was going considerably faster and had to take evasive action to avoid hitting the slowing car. 3. today the media reported a potential recall of volvo's due to this problem and i believe it should be extended to 1997 model 850 glt.  view
2006-08-04 St. Petersburg, FL
Toward the end of july, 2006, i started having difficulty being able to turn my key in the ignition. i would have to jiggle it a little for it to turn. on august 1st my key would not turn at all and have not been able to drive my car since.  view
2006-06-07 Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dt*: the contact stated the headlight lenses are fogged. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was determined the lenses need to be replaced. the fogging occurred shortly after the factory warranty expired. the extended warranty did not cover the problem. updated 08/03/06.  view
2006-03-28 Westminster, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph and below, the steering allowed too much play and maneuvered loosely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the steering shaft. however, the problem still exists. the rack and pinion had a slight leak. the consumer has had numerous componets replace on the vehicle such as wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends, control arms, steering gear, shocks, steering linkages, coils springs, wheel hubs steering column and the power steering gear. the intermediate shaft was replaced three times and lubricated the last time. the consumer was told the steering design was flawed, which contains a looseness that can't seem to be corrected. the transmission hesitated at times. the dealer stated the clutches were burnt and glazed. the tires were exhibiting premature wear. updated 08/02/06.  view
2006-03-28 Westminster, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph and below, the steering allowed too much play and maneuvered loosely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the steering shaft. however, the problem still exists. the rack and pinion had a slight leak. the consumer has had numerous componets replace on the vehicle such as wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends, control arms, steering gear, shocks, steering linkages, coils springs, wheel hubs steering column and the power steering gear. the intermediate shaft was replaced three times and lubricated the last time. the consumer was told the steering design was flawed, which contains a looseness that can't seem to be corrected. the transmission hesitated at times. the dealer stated the clutches were burnt and glazed. the tires were exhibiting premature wear. updated 08/02/06.  view
2006-03-28 Westminster, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph and below, the steering allowed too much play and maneuvered loosely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the steering shaft. however, the problem still exists. the rack and pinion had a slight leak. the consumer has had numerous componets replace on the vehicle such as wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends, control arms, steering gear, shocks, steering linkages, coils springs, wheel hubs steering column and the power steering gear. the intermediate shaft was replaced three times and lubricated the last time. the consumer was told the steering design was flawed, which contains a looseness that can't seem to be corrected. the transmission hesitated at times. the dealer stated the clutches were burnt and glazed. the tires were exhibiting premature wear. updated 08/02/06.  view
2006-03-28 Westminster, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph and below, the steering allowed too much play and maneuvered loosely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the steering shaft. however, the problem still exists. the rack and pinion had a slight leak. the consumer has had numerous componets replace on the vehicle such as wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends, control arms, steering gear, shocks, steering linkages, coils springs, wheel hubs steering column and the power steering gear. the intermediate shaft was replaced three times and lubricated the last time. the consumer was told the steering design was flawed, which contains a looseness that can't seem to be corrected. the transmission hesitated at times. the dealer stated the clutches were burnt and glazed. the tires were exhibiting premature wear. updated 08/02/06.  view
1997-03-25 Pomona, CA
Speed sensor failed.  view
2006-07-05 Mountain Grove, MO
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 40 mph all power to the vehicle diminished and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to an independent service station, where it was determined the timing belt failed and seized the engine which made a repair impossible. the diagnosis was confirmed with a second opinion from another independent service station. updated 08/02/06.  view
2006-07-07 Williamsburg, VA
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked at home the rear lift gate window exploded. during the incident the temperature out doors was about 70f. last year, the vehicle was taken to the dealership who replaced the gates defective hinges, according to recall # 04v442000 instructions. the contact expressed concern about the incident because it could have caused a serious accident. the consumer was told poor quality glass may have used to perform the recall work. the consumer had the window repaired at his expense, however days later he heard a noise and upon inspection, the consumer discovered the inside panel of the liftgate was very loose and it looked as though it was about to fall off. updated 08/02/06.  view
2006-07-20 Suffern, NY
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at night the headlights aim too low causing limited visibility. the dealer raised the aiming point to correct the problem with no success. the consumer stated while driving, the lights move up and down. updated 08/03/06.  view
2006-08-03 Corpus Christi, TX
Car engine dies when using left or right turn signal! upon attempting to restart engine... battery power surges starter, dash indicator lamps, radio, a/c, in pulses almost keeping speed with the pulses of cars emergency flashers! wife was almost hit by on coming eighteen wheeler when she attempted to cross an intersection and make a left turn! car will not restart unless emergency flashers or headlamps are manually turned on! of course by the time this will be figured out by most.... they will have already been run over by their eighteen wheeler!  view
2006-08-03 Moorpark, CA
2005 chevrolet malibu. door stop mechanism does not work. doors swing closed with little or no resistance causing leg injuries and fall risk. dealer and manufacturer have no solutions. problem is continuous since we have had the car.  view
2006-08-03 Moorpark, CA
2005 chevrolet malibu. door stop mechanism does not work. doors swing closed with little or no resistance causing leg injuries and fall risk. dealer and manufacturer have no solutions. problem is continuous since we have had the car.  view
2006-08-03 Mechanicsburg, PA
Classic rear differential. humming at speeds between 55 to 65 mph under load and leaking seals and my vehicle has 57k miles on it. it is a ford defect.  view
2006-08-03 Stockton, CA
Saturn has ongoing problem with transmissions that they are refusing to recognize. my wife's vue suddenly lost power today in traffic when the transmission failed and almost got in to a wreck. i am tired of them failing to take notice of this; the complaints about this are all over the internet.  view
2006-08-03 Hill Afb, UT
Seat belts continue to fail on '02 solara convertible. the seat belts fail to retract. have taken the vehicle to the dealership 3 times while under warranty and the seat belts have been replaced. happened again while out of warranty and dealer would not replace. it is a concern because my children ride in the back seat and with a convertible...you need your seat belts to work correctly at all times.  view
2006-08-03 Laguna Hills, CA
Radiator cooling fan disintegrated and destroyed radiator.  view
1997-03-25 Pomona, CA
Power lumbar support failed.  view
2006-08-03 Bolingbrook, IL
2k miles on new 2006 pontiac gto, feb 2006 build date. both front struts leaking causing oil seepage and loud clunking over terrain. oil all over inner wheel well causing factory under coating to melt. potential for oil to leak on to brake pads with brake failure to result. fire hazard due to extreme heat generated by brakes and proximity to exhaust manifolds. premature failure of sway bar linkage and stabilizer bushings caused from corrosive oil from leaking struts being sprayed over those critical suspension components. potential for serious injury or fatality.  view
2006-08-03 Arlington, VA
Airbags did not deploy during a head-on collision with another vehicle. at about 70 mph impact, you think there would be some kind of protection.  view
2006-08-03 Dorchester, MA
Turbo resonator in 2005 dodge sprinter developed a leak, prompting "limp home mode." "limp home mode" reduced speed significantly--35 mph on highway--which is unsafe.  view
2006-08-03 York, PA
(1) air bags deflated as i was pulling out of parking lot at storage facility. (2) the coach dropped down on the tires and the wheel well and the tire were damaged. (3) travel supreme denied the claim for damage and still haven't fixed the problem.  view
2006-08-03 Marietta, GA
While trying to open the driver's side door of my chevrolet ssr, the door handle broke. the only way to get out of the car is to roll down the window, reach outside and use the exterior handle to exit the car. called the dealer, who said there is at least 1 month's backorder on this part due to the numerous instances of this defect. to date, gm has not offered a recall on this defect.  view
2006-08-03 Rolling Meadows, IL
Passenger window regulator failed. two months later, the driver's side failed. costs of over $400 & over $500. between these dates the transmission went with only 60,000 miles. cost to repair was $2400. called pontiac on it. they had the dealer send a $400 "good faith" check. no more general malfunction vehicles.  view
2006-07-24 Thousand Oaks, CA
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled suddenly at various speeds. the dealership replaced either one or two unknown parts to the computer of the vehicle or the entire computer. the contact was unsure of the details of the repair. within 50 miles from the dealer, the vehicle stalled again. the reduced engine power light illuminated on the dash prior to each incident. after sitting for a while, the vehicle restarted. however, the vehicle was towed to the dealership after both incidents because the contact was unsure of the safety of the vehicle. updated 8/7/2006 -  view
2006-07-25 Oklahoma City, OK
Dt*: the contact stated, the anti-theft device malfunctioned, keeping the vehicle from restarting until the device was resets which usually takes 10 minutes or more. an independent mechanic replaced the pass lock cylinder, to correct the failure. however, the malfunction continued. the manufacturer was contacted and refused to reimburse, or replace the affected part because an unauthorized service mechanic had performed work on the device. the consumer wants the device disconnected. updated 08/14/06.  view
2006-07-26 Saginaw, MI
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle does not accelerate smoothly and makes a loud noise during the first 3 minutes of driving. the accelerator pedal must be depressed all the way to the floor for the vehicle to move, and then normal acceleration begins after driving 3 minutes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 05/02/06 who could not duplicate the problem. the dealer representative inspected the vehicle on 07/20/06 and determined that the clutch fan that cools the engine created the noise but could not determine the cause for the acceleration problem. the manufacturer was alerted on numerous occasions who finally identified that it is normal for the vehicle's acceleration to perform in the documented manner. updated 08/15/06. 8jb  view
2006-07-26 Saginaw, MI
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle does not accelerate smoothly and makes a loud noise during the first 3 minutes of driving. the accelerator pedal must be depressed all the way to the floor for the vehicle to move, and then normal acceleration begins after driving 3 minutes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 05/02/06 who could not duplicate the problem. the dealer representative inspected the vehicle on 07/20/06 and determined that the clutch fan that cools the engine created the noise but could not determine the cause for the acceleration problem. the manufacturer was alerted on numerous occasions who finally identified that it is normal for the vehicle's acceleration to perform in the documented manner. updated 08/15/06. 8jb  view
1997-03-25 Waynesboro, VA
Tape deck will not accept tapes, replaced, replacement cracks/pops.  view
2006-07-26 Saginaw, MI
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle does not accelerate smoothly and makes a loud noise during the first 3 minutes of driving. the accelerator pedal must be depressed all the way to the floor for the vehicle to move, and then normal acceleration begins after driving 3 minutes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 05/02/06 who could not duplicate the problem. the dealer representative inspected the vehicle on 07/20/06 and determined that the clutch fan that cools the engine created the noise but could not determine the cause for the acceleration problem. the manufacturer was alerted on numerous occasions who finally identified that it is normal for the vehicle's acceleration to perform in the documented manner. updated 08/15/06. 8jb  view
2006-08-16 Bennington, NE
2003 h2 hummer, transmission fluid leaking into the coolant system that requires removal of all hoses and radiator flushing and cleaning and possibly removing the transmission because of contamination. extremely expensive and i believe to be a defect in workmanship.  view
2006-07-26 Deerfield Beach, FL
Dt*: the contact stated that the placement of the rearview mirror creates a blindspot in the forward viewing area of the windshield. the configuration of the vehicle windshield, rearview mirror, and front seats make it difficult to view obstacles in front of the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted on 02/11/06 and determined that the vehicle was built according to manufacturer specifications and that this is not a safety issue. updated 08/14/06.  view
2006-07-26 Helena, MT
Dad*: the contact stated the steering wheel was tight and very difficult to turn either to the right or left. the dealership replaced two power steering pumps and the problem still persists. updated 08/14/06.  view
2006-07-26 Memphis, TN
Dt: the contact stated turning left into a drive or a private lot that has an incline the vehicle stalls. the vehicle restarts each time. the dealership installed a co-pilot and determined the fuel pump was losing power. the fuel pump was replaced. the problem continued and the dealership was unable to determine the problem. the left turn signal failed, the abs light illuminated, which resulted in the replacement of the wheel speed sensor, the left real tail light and battery were replaced. updated 08/14/06.  view
2006-07-26 Memphis, TN
Dt: the contact stated turning left into a drive or a private lot that has an incline the vehicle stalls. the vehicle restarts each time. the dealership installed a co-pilot and determined the fuel pump was losing power. the fuel pump was replaced. the problem continued and the dealership was unable to determine the problem. the left turn signal failed, the abs light illuminated, which resulted in the replacement of the wheel speed sensor, the left real tail light and battery were replaced. updated 08/14/06.  view
2006-07-26 Memphis, TN
Dt: the contact stated turning left into a drive or a private lot that has an incline the vehicle stalls. the vehicle restarts each time. the dealership installed a co-pilot and determined the fuel pump was losing power. the fuel pump was replaced. the problem continued and the dealership was unable to determine the problem. the left turn signal failed, the abs light illuminated, which resulted in the replacement of the wheel speed sensor, the left real tail light and battery were replaced. updated 08/14/06.  view
2006-07-26 Memphis, TN
Dt: the contact stated turning left into a drive or a private lot that has an incline the vehicle stalls. the vehicle restarts each time. the dealership installed a co-pilot and determined the fuel pump was losing power. the fuel pump was replaced. the problem continued and the dealership was unable to determine the problem. the left turn signal failed, the abs light illuminated, which resulted in the replacement of the wheel speed sensor, the left real tail light and battery were replaced. updated 08/14/06.  view
2006-08-16 Chandler, AZ
Purchased a 2006 pontiac gto on 8-13-06. both front struts leaked oil and totally failed by 8-15-06. less than 100 miles on vehicle.  view
2006-07-28 Waldorf, MD
Dt*: the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle vibrated, while traveling 70 mph. the service mechanic inspected the vehicle and recommended the rotors be replaced as they were warped. the manufacturer was alerted who the referred the contact back to the dealer. updated 08/14/06.  view
1997-03-25 Laguna Niguel, CA
Air conditioner compressor failed 3 times.  view
2006-07-28 Oscoda, MI
Dt*: the contact stated there are four thermo-pane windows in the motor home located in the driver's compartment. three of these windows have developed a leak, causing the windows to fog reducing the drivers vision. the dealership has been informed. updated 08/14/06.  view
2006-07-28 Oscoda, MI
Dt*: the contact stated there are four thermo-pane windows in the motor home located in the driver's compartment. three of these windows have developed a leak, causing the windows to fog reducing the drivers vision. the dealership has been informed. updated 08/14/06.  view
2006-07-28 Cary, NC
Dt*: the contact stated the seam on the fuel tank was leaking around the fuel spout spilling gas out the back of the vehicle. the dealership has been informed. updated 08/14/06.  view
2006-07-28 Los Angeles, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at various speeds, the vehicle stalls after being driven over a bump. an independent repair shop determined the transfer case sensor needs to be replaced. updated 8/14/2006 -  view
2006-08-02 Weymouth, MA
Dt*: the contact stated the fuel tank corroded which caused the fuel to leak. the dealership was contacted and determined this was a common problem with this vehicle. updated 8/15/2006 -  view
2006-08-16 Danbury, CT
The brakes boost/vacuum assist line check valve cracks apart into two pieces. this causes the total loss of the power assisted brake system in the car and subsequently makes it very hard to stop the vehicle. there is no warning about the pending loss of brakes. one second you have brakes the next it feels like you are trying to push a brick thru the floor of the vehicle trying to get it to stop.  view
2006-08-16 Fort Knox, KY
Multiple leaks with rear axle seals putting different fluid on rear brakes.  view
2006-08-15 Clifton, NJ
I bought my first 2006 nissan altima 2.5 s in may of 2006. just after a 2 weeks of having this car, i received a letter from nissan motors that your car can use excessive amount of oil and as a result can blow up. and they are telling me to check the oil every 700 miles to make sure it doesn't blow up. after all i didn't spent $20,000 to check oil every 700 miles and hoping it doesn't blow up while i am driving. i have also researched and found that lots of owners have complaint like this. i contacted nissan motors on the 800 number that was on the letter and they notified me that they will notify me with the outcome of this problem within 60 days. i received this letter on june 9, 2006 and today is august 15, 2006. it has been more then 60 days and i still don't have any reply back from nissan motors. i strongly think that as a result of this problem nissan should not only replace the engine or fix whatever the problem is. but, they should give 100% refund including the fees like destination charge of $605. this is not a small problem, no one should spend $20,000 and still have to hope if they won't blow up with car while driving.  view
2006-08-15 Edmond, OK
Gas flies out of gas tank when filling empty tank at cooler temperatures. even at low flows the gas splashes out of the gas tank 2-3 feet in a projectile manner spilling gas onto the vehicle , pavement and person pumping the gas. vehicle is a 2004 nissan titan crew cab 2wd truck.  view
2006-08-15 Mt Pleasant, SC
Since we purchased our pontiac grand am in april 2002 we have had several items fail that i feel should not have. the fuel pump and fuel relay? failed at 6,000 miles, the window sash channels and relays have failed 3 times. twice on the driver side and 1 time on the passenger side. the dash is peeling up at the base of the windshield close to the vin# plate. the dome light bracket failed and the light no longer is on the interior roof. cheap plastic bracket that will cost several hundred dollars to fix. the driver power seat has failed leaving the seat in the up position. the worst thing about all of this is that it has cost me several thousand dollars to have these items fixed and the car only has 41,000 miles on it.  view
1997-03-25 Orange, CA
Wheel rims defective.  view
2006-08-15 Mt Pleasant, SC
Since we purchased our pontiac grand am in april 2002 we have had several items fail that i feel should not have. the fuel pump and fuel relay? failed at 6,000 miles, the window sash channels and relays have failed 3 times. twice on the driver side and 1 time on the passenger side. the dash is peeling up at the base of the windshield close to the vin# plate. the dome light bracket failed and the light no longer is on the interior roof. cheap plastic bracket that will cost several hundred dollars to fix. the driver power seat has failed leaving the seat in the up position. the worst thing about all of this is that it has cost me several thousand dollars to have these items fixed and the car only has 41,000 miles on it.  view
2006-08-15 Mt Pleasant, SC
Since we purchased our pontiac grand am in april 2002 we have had several items fail that i feel should not have. the fuel pump and fuel relay? failed at 6,000 miles, the window sash channels and relays have failed 3 times. twice on the driver side and 1 time on the passenger side. the dash is peeling up at the base of the windshield close to the vin# plate. the dome light bracket failed and the light no longer is on the interior roof. cheap plastic bracket that will cost several hundred dollars to fix. the driver power seat has failed leaving the seat in the up position. the worst thing about all of this is that it has cost me several thousand dollars to have these items fixed and the car only has 41,000 miles on it.  view
2006-08-16 Naples, FL
2004 mercury marquis rear shocks went bad. consumer would like reimbursement for repair work done. the consumer noticed a slight bounce coming from the rear of the vehicle. the consumer was informed the shocks were leaking oil.  view
2006-08-16 Jeannette, PA
Consumer requesting information on recalls for a 2002 buick regal.  view
2006-08-16 Mesquite, TX
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle hesitated and stalled. the vehicle was maneuvered off the road and restarted. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who replaced the two coil assemblies and one valve assembly.  view
2006-08-16 Saint Louis, MO
Dt*: the contact stated in order for the headlights to illuminate, the contact had to turn the bright lights on and off. when the turn signal was turned right or left, the headlights shut off. the dealership was contacted.  view
2006-08-17 Mt Airy, MD
Hydraulic brake system. vehicle was sitting in driveway without use for a few weeks. when used brakes were very spongy, long pedal travel before reaction then extended stopping distance. fluid level ok, clear appeared normal, no apparent leaks, normal temperature. drove to dealer carefully, service manager when moving vehicle said he almost ran through the back otf the building. vehicle not in any accidents, service maintenance conducted at normal intervals according to service recommendations. approximately 27000 miles on vehicle. driven by myself 50 years old and my wife 47 years old safe drivers speed limit speeds large amount of stopping distance for braking not jamming on brakes at last minute. i scheduled vehicle for service at win kelly chevrolet where purchased for brake check and 30,000 mile checkup. while there they advised it was interior failure of master cylinder and they replaced it under warranty. the brakes feel a little better but the pedal still moves approximately 4" before applying any pressure. i feel this is still a problem and will be taking it back to the dealer again. i believe they have a problem with the system like they had on previous s10 models in late 90's with the slow speed braking recall. just want to send a complaint for you to be aware of in case you receive more complaints. i emailed a letter to gm while it was in the shop with the same comments and the reference to the previous for the smaller versions in the late 90's and have yet to receive a response. if this is the same problem then they may have a valve design, operation or part assemble/install defect with the system.  view
2006-08-17 Louisville, KY
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag warning light only worked intermittently, while driving at any speed. the vehicle was not taken in for service.  view
2006-08-17 Abingdon, MD
New 2006 pontiac gto delivered 7/21/06. noticed front end making clunking noise over small bumps 8/5/06. took to dealer on 8/8/06 with 360 miles on car and told front struts and sway bar bushings had failed. still waiting for parts and repairs.  view
2006-08-17 Greer, SC
When starting my 1999 lexus rx 300 after work, i noticed a "whining" sound coming from the engine. my commute home is about 15 miles. i noticed when driving that it would "jerk" when trying to change gears. it made me think back to a couple of months back when i was in a parking space and put the car into reverse and started to ease out of the parking space when it felt like someone has hit me or i had hit something. i got out, but nothing? i then got back into the car and started to leave and the car would go into reverse, but when applying the gas the car would not move. i tried again and the car finally "caught" into gear and made a terrible sound. i noticed in the weeks leading up to the day of failure that the car would have a hard time changing into second gear. it would "wind out" before catching. now, the day of the failure, i was leaving work and i noticed a "whining" sound in the engine and in my commute home it got worse. the car started jumping back and forth and the rpms were randomly jumping. even while coasting down a hill the rmps would jump and accelerate and slow down the car making it jerk. at times it would act as if it was in neutral and i was traveling at 45 miles per hour. when this would happen, the rmps wouldn't move? my car has approximately 78k miles on it. i immediately told my husband, we called lexus and took it straight to them. i had to get a rental car. i got a call the next day to tell me that the pump failed and the transmission fluid was black and the transmission was gone. it's going to cost $4,600.00 to repair. there are many other cases exactly like mine. this should be a recall!  view
1997-03-25 Orange, CA
Vehicle misaligned.  view
2006-08-17 Ogden, IA
Dt*: the contact stated when the motor home was exposed to hot weather there were strong fumes present believed to be formaldehyde. the fumes were very irritating to the eyes of all occupants. the contact's spouse was hospitalized for five days due to respiratory problems, asthma, pneumonia and a collapsed lung. the contact expressed that there were other similar complaints about this were posted on the internet. the dealership and the manufacturer informed the contact that the smell would get better after the vehicle got older.  view
2006-08-17 Riverbank, CA
Front end problems with m 2003 dodge durango. have had steering rack replaced, inner & outer ball joints replaced as well as both upper control arms. steering went out on my wife while making a right hand turn. both inner tie-rod ends snapped out and car lost complete steering control. car ran into parked car causing substantial damage to both vehicles. because of the low speed no injuries occurred, had this happened at highway speed. i could have been killed along with others on the highway. what are you waiting for? for a fatality? does it take the life of human being to save money to have this problem solved? please do something, i will never never buy a dodge automobile again and if i see someone making this mistake or looking at dodge i will advise them of all the problems that dodge has and are not willing to back their product. buy a foreign car!!!!  view
2006-08-17 Sykesville, MD
2004 ford explorer when shifted into park will show it is in park but is really still in reverse. this is a major safety issue which has not been recalled. in addition there was a recall for improper transmission additive being used and now the transmission solenoid on these models are going bad causing the transmission to shift erratically.  view
2006-08-18 Elkton, VA
Dt*: the contact stated the key became stuck in the ignition on several occasions. the key was able to be turned, however it was not removable. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer on several occasions, where the ignition switch was replaced twice. the problem was not corrected, and the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the defect.  view
2006-08-17 West Hartford, CT
The victim sustained serious back injuries from a loading ramp attached to a budget rental truck (navistar chassis). on september 11, 2005, the victim was using the rental truck to move items from storage. the victim decided to use the attached ramp (manufactured by demco) to ease the loading and unloading of items. the victim began sliding the ramp out from beneath the undercarriage of the utility body (manufactured by utilimaster) where it was attached. while pulling the ramp out, the ramp became stuck. the victim tugged at the ramp to extend the remaining length of the ramp. when the victim tugged at the ramp, the ramp sprung out rapidly and unexpectedly. as a result, the ramp fell on the victim and pinned her to the ground. as a result of the ramp forcing the victim to the ground, the victim suffered many injuries, including a burst fracture of her lumbar spine. the victims injuries required surgery to fuse her vertebrate.  view
2006-08-17 Mesa, AZ
I have had two instances where there was tread separation on bridgestone dueler h/t 684 205 70r 15 95s. the first instance 2 years ago was catastrophic and caused $2300 in damage to the left rear of the car. last week the car suddenly started vibrating. inspection of the tires showed a large bubble under the tread of the right front tire. one of the defective tires was original equipment and the other tire was purchased as one of 4 replacement tires. the tires had 40-50,000 miles on them but still had plenty of tread remaining. there was no uneven wear on the tread. according to the information molded onto the tires, the tires were made a couple of years apart. this would lead me to believe that either their is a design defect in the tire or there is a manufacturing problem. i have been driving for over 45 years and this is the only tire i have ever had a problem with. in the first instance, a bridgestone tire dealer told me i had to report it to the manufacturer and provided a phone number. after two weeks of calling the given phone number that was never answered, i gave up. thus, i am notifying you.  view
2006-08-17 Mesa, AZ
I have had two instances where there was tread separation on bridgestone dueler h/t 684 205 70r 15 95s. the first instance 2 years ago was catastrophic and caused $2300 in damage to the left rear of the car. last week the car suddenly started vibrating. inspection of the tires showed a large bubble under the tread of the right front tire. one of the defective tires was original equipment and the other tire was purchased as one of 4 replacement tires. the tires had 40-50,000 miles on them but still had plenty of tread remaining. there was no uneven wear on the tread. according to the information molded onto the tires, the tires were made a couple of years apart. this would lead me to believe that either their is a design defect in the tire or there is a manufacturing problem. i have been driving for over 45 years and this is the only tire i have ever had a problem with. in the first instance, a bridgestone tire dealer told me i had to report it to the manufacturer and provided a phone number. after two weeks of calling the given phone number that was never answered, i gave up. thus, i am notifying you.  view
2006-08-17 Sylvania, OH
Surging - unintended acceleration.  view
2006-08-17 Ocala, FL
Seats belts in dodge durango are very hard to get off they stick don't want to unlatch worried about problems in instance of collision. there are children that use these seat belts every day, in addition to their mother!  view
2006-08-03 Little Rock, AR
Sephia kia dash board ....warranty,is only 36,000 miles the seams are torn out on the dash board in front of the mileage odometer and making me sick,the dashboard on the passenger side is buffed up with the air vent buffered up toward the window, keeping me from getting any air. i have taken the car too dr.vinlyn.. the only person that fixes dash boards in my state, and to an upholstery shop, neither one would fix it..they state, kia manufacturer is not making the dashboards the same and there only made out of plastic now, no use in fixing it, might as well buy a new dashboard, cause kia doesn't make great dashboards for cars any longer, and the dashboards are only plastic.. i was also told, a lot of kia's cars have been buffered up, and nothing but plastic. i was told i would be better off, if i could find a better dashboard than what i have now,cause it would just come a loose again by the heat,if it is still plastic.. kia cars of america...claims my warranty is only 36,000 miles warranty,but i need my car fixed by kia cars of america,my dash board is made out of plastic,and i fault kia motors for building this car like this, i have breathing problems, and unless kia wants to give me another car, i want them to fix this car,this is not the way i brought this car and it is torn up inside, busted up by heat. thank you for e-mailing me back, at my email above. i am very disappointed in kia cars, i wanted to stick with kia cars, but after this ,i don't know, i just know, i need kia cars of america to fix this car. the smell in this car with the seams busted is making me sick.  view
1997-03-25 Yucaipa, CA
Brakes failed.  view
2006-08-03 Greensboro, NC
At 8:00 pm this evening, i went to dinner. everything was working normally on my car. at 8:20 pm, twenty minutes later, i start my car and it enters "limp-home" mode with a blinking check engine light, indicating misfire. given the way the car was acting, the timing belt has broken. in my research, i have found this motor is a gm l81 motor, 3.0l v6. this motor has also been used in the saturn vue and cadillac catera. according to the nhtsa records, there was a recall on timing belts for the 97-2002 cateras. as stated earlier, this is the same motor in my 2001 saab 9-5 se v6 3.0l.  view
2006-08-03 Cameron Park, CA
I purchased this vehicle brand new on june 28th, 2006. on july 7th, i noticed a substantial amount of oil on my right boot. mileage at that time was 269 miles. i was still in the manufacturers recommended break-in period, so i had not taken the vehicle above 5000 rpm's at all. i took the vehicle to the dealership on july 11th, 2006. the mechanic diagnosed the problem as a head gasket leak/blown head gasket. today is august 3, 2006 and the bike is still in the shop.  view
2006-08-04 Stamford, CT
Dt*: the contact stated the steering wheel vibrates at low speeds of 0-20 mph. the dealership has been informed.  view
2006-08-04 Blue Bell, PA
Dt*: the contact stated while exiting the drive way the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. there was a crash with an oncoming vehicle before it stalled in the yard across the street. a police report was filed and there was property damage. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who repaired the damages to the body of the vehicle. the dealer has not been alerted.  view
2006-08-04 Moreno Valley, CA
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle hesitated while reversing. when the gear finally engaged, there was a jolt felt. the dealership replaced the solenoid in may 2004 but the problem persisted.  view
2006-08-03 Nevada, IA
I have owned my 2005 chevrolet colorado 4 door 4x4 since nov. 2004 i have had tires that puckered, 3 radios installed,blower motor switch replaced 1 time and is now out again, a leak in the fire wall that has been in 2 times to be fixed and still leaks in hard rains, a defective brake light switch. and the worst gas mileage of any vehicle i have owned in the past 30 years. my 71 monte carlo with a 400 big block and 3:73 rear end gears got better gas mileage. chevrolet said to wait till it had about 10,000 miles well it has 52,000 and still can't get past 16.5 mpg. and only 11 if towing anything. the radio has been fixed and the brake switch replaced i still have leaking fire wall and very poor gas mileage. i drive a nice straight shot 71 miles one way with only 2 stop signs between start and finish of my drive each day for a total of 140 miles of pure open interstate driving in a rural area! shame on you chevrolet!  view
2006-08-03 Rochester Hills, MI
Vehicle brakes and steering stopped responding while vehicle was in motion. this lead to crash with a steel gate in an elementary school. chrysler replaced a defective fuel pump but denies any problem with brakes/steering or any correlation between fuel pump problem and failure of brakes/steering. this is an update on my earlier odi 10152826 to include repair details and manufacturer/dealer response on this critical safety issue.  view
2006-08-04 Houston, TX
On the 2005 and 2006 diesel jeep liberty (4x4) the oil filtered is exposed to damage when off roading. currently, there is no skid plate available for the oil filter. while off road a rock hit the oil filter and opened a hole which drained all oil and caused vehicle to turn off.  view
2006-08-04 East Islip, NY
Dt*: the contact stated there were problems with the ball joints. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic shop for repair on the upper front right ball joints. a recall letter was received pertaining to the ball joints and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer repaired the upper front left ball joints under the recall and informed the contact to send the manufacturer copies of the prior repair work performed on the ball joints. after sending the manufacturer a letter with invoice, a letter was received from the manufacturer denying reimbursement for the costs of the previous repairs.  view
2006-08-04 St. Paul, MN
I was making a left turn in a parking lot at approx 5 mph when the driver's side lower ball joint separated. at this point i was unable to steer the vehicle, and was forced to stop in the lot entrance. the vehicle was towed to a chrysler dealership and repaired. the vehicle had previously had the ball joint recall work performed.  view
1995-10-24 Sarasota, FL
Driver seat belt retractor allowed the seatbelt to be pulled out to its full extent, would not retract back. tt the dealer replaced the seat belt at no cost, but with oem unit that would fail at any time.  view
1997-03-25 Blythe, CA
Firestone tire blew out.  view
2006-08-04 La Porte, TX
I bought a 2001 toyota tundra in july of 2004. the truck had 64,000 miles. i have replace my brakes and had my rotors turned many time. the truck continually warps the rotors and has severe shaking when i brake. toyota sent out a tsb only to cover the warranty vehicles. they know they have a problem but refuse to fix them. i have done my research and there are thousands of people out there with the same problem. the only fix is to install oversized rotors and calipers and new brake lines at the cost of $2,000.00 plus. toyota knows there is a problem and will do nothing about it. please help!  view
2006-08-04 Albany, NY
The direct ignition failed on my 1999 saab 93. it is not covered under the recall. the "service engine soon" light came on which alerted us to the problem. my authorized saab mechanic informed me that it was the wisest course to replace this faulty part before it failed completely. the cost to do so $500 out of my own pocket to replace this inherently faulty part.  view
2006-08-04 North Haven, CT
Leaking front struts which could cause major failure while driving.  view
2006-08-04 Naples, FL
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle overheated while traveling uphill 35 mph. it was taken to a service dealer and test driven to recreate the overheating. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. an independent service mechanic installed gauges to monitor the engine's heat more closely. the vehicle overheated on 8 occasions, under similar circumstances. the manufacturer was not contacted.  view
2006-08-03 Mckinney, TX
Started to notice grinding noises and excessive wear to rear pads and rotors. took car into local dealer for inspection. was told that yes, the rear needed new pads and rotors and since it was normal wear (approximately. 40k miles) it was not covered under vehicle extended warranty. took vehicle to ind. repair shop for repair. front brakes have been trouble free so far.  view
2006-08-04 Omaha, NE
2006-toyota highlander-3.3v-6 with 5-speed automatic transmission erratic shifting and hesitation at slow speed when letting off accelerator and then reapplying transmission. vehicle stays in between gears and hesitates. once it gets into gear the vehicle lunges forward, making it necessary to apply the brakes hard. this is particularly dangerous in stop and go traffic. i get nervous when trying to merge into highway traffic because i don't know how the accelerator will respond at any given moment. it is an accident waiting to happen. i notified toyota and they told me to work through the dealer. i notified the dealer and they are going to take a look at it. after reading the many posts on the internet about the same problem, it seems toyota and the dealer service departments are telling customers that the vehicle was designed to act this way. the dealerships that try to reprogram the chip that controls acceleration are not having any luck fixing the problem. the problem returns sometimes worse than it was before. at present there is no recall and no tsb. the 'fix' seems to be based on experimentation not fact. i will give the dealer a chance but i have been down this road before. since there is no fix and toyota is not willing to admit to defect, i fear i will be facing many visits to the dealer getting a lot of lip service without any action. i am surprised that toyota, the beacon of quality, is ignoring this potentially serious safety problem. lets not wait for the accident to spurn a recall or investigation. how about car companies get proactive for a change.  view
2006-08-04 Kennesaw, GA
Bought a 2006 honda odyssey in may 2006. less than a month later, on a very hot day, air conditioner stopped working. took to dealer. it was determined that a "rock or something" hit and pierced the condenser while driving the vehicle. since it was not a manufacturing defect, it was not covered by warranty. have read several other reports on internet of this same thing happening. obviously, this is a design defect that could be fixed by a grill cover. yet, honda refuses to do so, and charges customer for repair.  view
2006-08-04 Willard, MO
Ltr re defective shift lever for 2004 dodge 2500 quad cab, concerned that a safety recall service notice for an out of park alarm system for 2003-2005 attempts to fix transmission or shift lever problem in his vehicle. the consumer stated he placed the gear into park with the motor running, the consumer returned to the front of the vehicle, when all of a sudden the vehicle started to roll backwards. the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, but slid off due to ice and the door knocked him to the ground, while the vehicle continued to roll backwards. the consumer requested that the recall be completed on his vehicle, however he stated the manufacturer refused to install the necessary equipment to complete the recall. the seat belt didn't retract fully.  view
2006-08-04 Newark, NJ
The intrepid has a history of transmission failure, this can be deadly at any given time. once i was driving on route 22 and the vehicle was just trying to cut off in the middle of stepping on the gas. that's a tragedy waiting to happen. car is currently in dealer waiting for the transmission to be repaired.  view
2006-08-03 Apple Valley, CA
My 2005 jeep liberty was running rough, so i pulled over to investigate. i opened the hood, but couldn't see much in the dark. i went around to the passenger side to retrieve a flashlight and as i opened the glove box, i saw flames from under the vehicle. i reached to shut the hood and then called 911 for the fire department. unknown reason for the start of the fire. other notes: i had previously filled the tank earlier in the day. in july the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine service and a factory recall on the emissions system. months earlier the car had been taken to the dealer for routine service and i complained of a fuel odor, which they were unable to identify.  view
1997-03-25 Fallon, NV
While vehicle was in accident, the driver's side shoulder belt came apart from it's mounting, also the seat slid forward/failed.  view
2006-08-04 Spartanburg, SC
Vehicle: 1996 ford explorer failure: the driver side seat belt buckle spring failed, and will not latch properly, resulting in release of the seat belt under very light pull. cannot comply with seat belt usage laws due to the failure of the part.  view
2006-08-04 Edgewood, MD
I have a 2001 dodge ram with 61000 miles. check engine light came on and dealer says i have an issue with my transmission. i late find out that daimlerchrysler issued a technical bulletin in 10/02/2000 that this model has a defect in the transmission pressure boost valve...bulletin 21-11-00. since my failure occurred after my warranty expired they are telling me i am responsible for the repair. i think this should have been a recall since the manufacturer knew they had a defect in the transmission in 2000 and still allowed cars to be sold with the defect.  view
2006-08-04 Grapevine, TX
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on dry pavement approaching a red light a, the brakes locked up. the brake pedal went completely to the floor. there were no lights illuminated on the dash to indicate a problem with the brakes. after kicking the brake pedal hard a couple of times, the pedal released enough to slowly drive the vehicle to the dealership. the dealership has not determined the problem.  view
2006-08-04 Sandy, OR
Engine appears to be overheating during slow speed operation. temperature gauge enters the red danger zone during "parade mode riding" (heavy traffic). cooling fan operation and brake (light) operation have dramatic impact on gauge indication when the engine is warm. according to honda's records the heating system recall has been performed on this motorcycle. local dealer is not aware of this problem or its solution.  view
2006-08-04 Pikeville, NC
While driving, my caravan looses all engine power and almost stalls. took it to the dealer, but since there is no check engine light or code in the system they cant find the fault. this has been going on for over three months. it's sporadic and puts me in a dangerous situation because i lose all steering and brake control ,i travel on main roads @55mph. also, sometimes when i start it up it will idle for a few minutes then either surge to a higher rpm or choke to the point of stalling.  view
2006-11-24 Brighton, CO
1999 ford f-350. parked in driveway. fire in the engine compartment. source appears to be just behind the air filter box in the area of the master cylinder. most of the electrical harness destroyed. driver side battery melted down. denver fire had to respond to put out the fire. i was never notified of a recall and this vehicle has been serviced at least twice by the local ford dealership.  view
2006-08-04 Corvallis, OR
Subaru 2001 forester, 71,440 miles, one owner, purchased 04/2000. while driving, grinding noise from rear of vehicle. talked with subaru and two independent garages, and all with same conclusion - defective wheel bearing. all stated this was/is a known problem with this vehicle because part was not strong enough. subaru mechanic diagnosed right rear wheel bearing is problem and it was replaced. asked for and received replaced part.  view
2006-08-04 Canton, MI
When i was driving on the highway going to work in the am, the car started sputtering and i had to pull over to see what was wrong. it seemed to be ok after that. then later that evening, i was driving on a 70 mph freeway and the car suddenly and completely lost power this time and i had to make an emergency pull off to the side of the road, and i almost caused a major accident. i had the vehicle checked and it was determined to be engine failure and that i would have to replace the engine at a cost of about $3200. i have not had the repair done yet so the car is sitting in my driveway until i decide what to do.  view
2006-08-04 Shelby Township, MI
Dt*: the contact stated the airbags did not deploy in a side impact accident where the vehicle was traveling at 45 mph.  view
2006-08-04 Phoenix, AZ
Dt*: the contact stated nhtsa recall letter, #06v201000 was received regarding the master cylinder. the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. the manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available. the vehicle has not exhibited problems relating to the recall defect.  view
1997-03-25 Fallon, NV
While vehicle was in accident, the driver's side shoulder belt came apart from it's mounting, also the seat slid forward/failed.  view
2006-03-28 Westminster, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph and below, the steering allowed too much play and maneuvered loosely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the steering shaft. however, the problem still exists. the rack and pinion had a slight leak. the consumer has had numerous componets replace on the vehicle such as wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends, control arms, steering gear, shocks, steering linkages, coils springs, wheel hubs steering column and the power steering gear. the intermediate shaft was replaced three times and lubricated the last time. the consumer was told the steering design was flawed, which contains a looseness that can't seem to be corrected. the transmission hesitated at times. the dealer stated the clutches were burnt and glazed. the tires were exhibiting premature wear. updated 08/02/06.  view
2006-08-04 Las Vegas, NV
Poor drivability. vehicle "jumps" or "bucks" under moderate throttle. condition destroyed several o2 sensors, then progressed to major fuel usage and finally engine detonation. not detected early enough. could not fix immediately during our cross-country trip. central fuel injection system leak caused engine detonation. this is a fire safety hazard! towed vehicle to the shop. they removed most of the upper engine. found fuel regulator had leaked inside the manifold. the repair part cost $600.00 (part not sold separately). shop says that blown up engines are common to this vehicle. shop says replacing the components does not guarantee a fix! this problem can (and has been known to recur) several times per vehicle. this dangerous explosive potential can cause catastrophic engine damage and death/injury!!! how long has chevy been aware of this? how long has the nhtsa known about it? when will this be recalled? ps- when we tried to make an emergency stop, we found that the abs system computer module does not work! i will look for this recall also!  view
2006-08-04 South Hadley, MA
2000 dodge stratus hose was replaced due to rupture. 08/02/06 ruptured hose was leaking oil onto exhaust and smoked badly.  view
2006-08-04 Lynchburg, VA
Dt*: the contact stated on several occasions the power windows failed. the driver side window had the motor and regulator replaced, the passenger side front window had the regulator replaced, and the rear passenger had the cable, motor and regulator replaced. and now the rear driver side window malfunctioned but has not been seen by the dealer.  view
2006-08-04 Boonville, IN
I am in charge of a police department fleet in warrick county indiana, we have had three 2004 ford crown victoria's (police interceptors) develop axle problems in the last six months. it seems as if these axles are wearing out prematurely, i have had to replace the axles on cars with 40000, this is unheard of in a police car. the problem seems to start with a noise coming from the rear of the car.  view
2006-08-04 Scotia, NY
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was at an independent repair shop for a short circuit with the ignition switch, the contact was informed of an existing recall for this defect. there was a nhtsa recall #96v071000, regarding the electrical system:ignition. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view
2006-08-04 Charlotte, NC
Purchased a new 2006 yamaha fjr1300 motorcycle. the throttle action is extremely quick and stiff, so much so that applying throttle in turns can cause over acceleration and possible loss of control. it is also a problem in traffic and starting out, but turns present the largest danger. yamaha states in their ads that they "improved the throttle action" in 2006 but they have made it very dangerous for anyone and particularly a new rider who may not be as smooth. i have owned 12 motorcycles and have been riding for 30 years. i feel this is a gross oversight on yamaha's part.  view
2006-08-04 Sumter, SC
This is a supplement to an earlier complaint, odi #10161327. there is a whine in the drive train at 53 to 63 mph. above or below that speed range there is no whine. the dealer acknowledges there is a whine, but says all regular cab tacomas with a manual 5 speed transmission have that whine and that it is not a problem. (they don't have to listen to it!) other tacoma models (with automatic transmissions) do not whine, only those with manual transmissions, according to this dealer. if this is true, there must be a defect somewhere in the drive train. i think they are stonewalling me and feeding me a bunch of bull. they also tell me that if i want a resolution to the problem, i must talk to someone at the regional level. so far, i've been unable to find out how to reach them. i'm still working on that. woe is me! i should have stayed with nissan.  view
2006-08-04 Salem, MA
Multifunction switch on 2002 chevrolet blazer failed vin 1gndt13w62k103694. gm corporate refuses to honor recall (nhtsa campaign id number : 01v364000 ) and refuses to cooperate in rebating $504.31 replacement cost at dealer for services performed on 2/16/05 to replace multifunction switch.  view
2006-08-04 Salem, MA
Multifunction switch on 2002 chevrolet blazer failed vin 1gndt13w62k103694. gm corporate refuses to honor recall (nhtsa campaign id number : 01v364000 ) and refuses to cooperate in rebating $504.31 replacement cost at dealer for services performed on 2/16/05 to replace multifunction switch.  view
1997-03-25 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Power steering leak.  view
2006-08-04 Fremont, CA
1) the srs light keeps coming on. 2) passenger side seat-belt occassionally unclips itself.  view
2006-08-04 Fremont, CA
1) the srs light keeps coming on. 2) passenger side seat-belt occassionally unclips itself.  view
2006-08-04 Corvallis, OR
The most recent failure was when i was driving up a very curvy road (hwy 101) in oregon. the temperature was not overly warm, the car had only been driven 20 miles or so that morning. i was using the air conditioner off and on so as not to have the windows open. we reached the crest and when starting down, the engine died when the gas pedal was released and brakes applied, and the power steering stopped. i managed to break to the side of the road and was towed to town. the next morning when the mechanic's opened, they started the car and it didn't fail after 20 miles of driving the same terrain, and we returned home (90 miles or so) without a problem. this has happened on several previous occasions, intermittently, months may go by, then without warning, usually when removing my foot from the gas, the car loses power and dies. it has always started up again immediately except for the latest incident. the former owner of this car said this also happened to him. he seems to think adding a fuel cleaner to the gas helps prevent occurrences. mechanics say it's impossible to find the cause if it's running. needless to say, i'll be looking for a newer vehicle.  view
2006-08-04 Skowhegan, ME
Chipping and cracking on rear rotors on 2005 chevy impala affecting the quality of abs system.  view
2006-08-04 Homer, MI
Dt*: the contact stated the wheel stud threading backed out and 3 of the 4 wheel studs came out completely on the left side. the rim on the trailer was ruined due to this problem. after this incident was no longer drivable. the trailer is a hauling trailer.  view
2006-08-04 Oakton, VA
On may 5, 2006, when my new 2006 jaguar xj8 was in the garage of my residence, with mileage of 1,634, the automobile experienced a massive fuel leak literally flooding the floor of the garage. the car was taken into the dealership where the service department replaced a flange seal, performed an overnight test drive, and stated that the vehicle "operates as designed". thereafter, on june 4, 2006, with mileage of 2,581, another massive fuel leak occurred and again the automobile was returned to the dealership for service. at this time the flange seal was again found to be leaking and the gas tank was found to be warped. on this occasion the flange was again replaced and the fuel tank was "renewed". when i first contacted jaguar toll-free roadside assistance number and advised them of the problem they stated that the situation was too dangerous for them to handle, and that instead i should contact my local fire department to come to remove and clean from the area any and all signs of gasoline. learning that this would take hours, i opted not to do so although i now recognize that even by starting the vehicle, immersed as it was in gasoline, a destructive explosion (to life and property) could readily have occurred.  view
2006-08-04 Osseo, MN
My car is only 5 years old and both rear struts failed. also the right rear spring broke and punctured the tire. why are the front springs be on recall and the rear springs are not? had to replace both rear spring & struts. $521.00, and tire $124.) i have been told by many if this happen on the hwy, i could have flip my car cause a major accident! now car does not want to start. i took it to four ford dealership, they all said the same thing. first they would have to run diagnostic test,then depending on the results of the test and a tech to drive the car. maybe they can fix it. and to top everything all the ford dealerships sent everybody in the shop home,because they did not have anything too do ?  view
2006-08-04 Osseo, MN
My car is only 5 years old and both rear struts failed. also the right rear spring broke and punctured the tire. why are the front springs be on recall and the rear springs are not? had to replace both rear spring & struts. $521.00, and tire $124.) i have been told by many if this happen on the hwy, i could have flip my car cause a major accident! now car does not want to start. i took it to four ford dealership, they all said the same thing. first they would have to run diagnostic test,then depending on the results of the test and a tech to drive the car. maybe they can fix it. and to top everything all the ford dealerships sent everybody in the shop home,because they did not have anything too do ?  view
2006-08-04 Broad Brook, CT
Within a 2 week period both of my front tires popped. these are the toyo radial open country. i was driving each time on the highway driving at 65 mph when these occurred. the first time it happened a small patch came off of my tire. on the second incident a much larger and more dangerous patch tore, causing me to pull off the road with no control over the suv.  view
2006-08-04 Las Vegas, NV
Poor drivability. vehicle "jumps" or "bucks" under moderate throttle. condition destroyed several o2 sensors, then progressed to major fuel usage and finally engine detonation. not detected early enough. could not fix immediately during our cross-country trip. central fuel injection system leak caused engine detonation. this is a fire safety hazard! towed vehicle to the shop. they removed most of the upper engine. found fuel regulator had leaked inside the manifold. the repair part cost $600.00 (part not sold separately). shop says that blown up engines are common to this vehicle. shop says replacing the components does not guarantee a fix! this problem can (and has been known to recur) several times per vehicle. this dangerous explosive potential can cause catastrophic engine damage and death/injury!!! how long has chevy been aware of this? how long has the nhtsa known about it? when will this be recalled? ps- when we tried to make an emergency stop, we found that the abs system computer module does not work! i will look for this recall also!  view
1997-03-25 Camarillo, CA
Turn signal arm defective.  view
2006-08-04 Greenwood, SC
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on a normal road conditions, the brakes engaged. upon inspection, the rubber cap of the reservoir had not retracted therefore the brake fluid could not go back to the master cylinder. the rubber cap was too swollen to put back into place. the auto parts shop confirmed there was a rubber cap defect.  view
2006-08-04 Greenwood, SC
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on a normal road conditions, the brakes engaged. upon inspection, the rubber cap of the reservoir had not retracted therefore the brake fluid could not go back to the master cylinder. the rubber cap was too swollen to put back into place. the auto parts shop confirmed there was a rubber cap defect.  view
2006-08-16 Flint, MI
Unfixable front end vibration. vibration is severe 8-12 mhz @ .27g's. over 10 attempts to fix with no results. 4 sets of tires, drag link, panhard bar, 4 turbo down pipes, front rotors and hubs, may other components. whole body vibration , arm-hand vibration for over 3,000 hrs in one year.  view
2006-08-16 Flint, MI
Unfixable front end vibration. vibration is severe 8-12 mhz @ .27g's. over 10 attempts to fix with no results. 4 sets of tires, drag link, panhard bar, 4 turbo down pipes, front rotors and hubs, may other components. whole body vibration , arm-hand vibration for over 3,000 hrs in one year.  view
2006-08-16 Flint, MI
Unfixable front end vibration. vibration is severe 8-12 mhz @ .27g's. over 10 attempts to fix with no results. 4 sets of tires, drag link, panhard bar, 4 turbo down pipes, front rotors and hubs, may other components. whole body vibration , arm-hand vibration for over 3,000 hrs in one year.  view
2006-08-16 Flint, MI
Unfixable front end vibration. vibration is severe 8-12 mhz @ .27g's. over 10 attempts to fix with no results. 4 sets of tires, drag link, panhard bar, 4 turbo down pipes, front rotors and hubs, may other components. whole body vibration , arm-hand vibration for over 3,000 hrs in one year.  view
2006-08-16 Flint, MI
Unfixable front end vibration. vibration is severe 8-12 mhz @ .27g's. over 10 attempts to fix with no results. 4 sets of tires, drag link, panhard bar, 4 turbo down pipes, front rotors and hubs, may other components. whole body vibration , arm-hand vibration for over 3,000 hrs in one year.  view
2006-08-16 Destin, FL
Rear axle seal leaking. dealer replaced under "good will".  view
2006-08-16 Flint, MI
Unfixable front end vibration. vibration is severe 8-12 mhz @ .27g's. over 10 attempts to fix with no results. 4 sets of tires, drag link, panhard bar, 4 turbo down pipes, front rotors and hubs, may other components. whole body vibration , arm-hand vibration for over 3,000 hrs in one year.  view
2006-07-25 Silver Spring, MD
Dt*: the contact stated while inside of a public parking garage the vehicle surged forward crashing into three poles and a ticket machine. a police report was filed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem. updated 8/14/2006 - the impact caused whiplash and pain in the consumer's neck. this problem has occurred before and resulted in an accident. the consumer believes the pedals may be too close together causing him to hit them simultaneously while braking. the consume believes the head rest are too low to prevent whiplash.  view
1997-12-18 Paterson, NJ
Air conditioner problems.  view
2006-08-16 Campbell, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while the passenger was seated in the upright position, the airbag activation light illuminated intermittently. the passenger weighed 114 pounds. the dealership could not duplicate the problem, and the manufacturer was contacted.  view
2006-08-16 Portsmouth, RI
False claim of government 5-star crash test rating for rear crashes. in lincoln's town car web site: http://www.lincoln.com/towncar/safetyandsecurity.asp?feature=five-star_safety_rating a claim is made of the vehicle being awarded a star for rear crash safety, but the nhtsa doesn't even perform rear crash tests for this vehicle.  view
2006-08-16 Wesley Chapel, FL
While driving the 2002 acura 3.5 rl approximately 20-25 mph (road was flat and straight with no potholes, bumps, etc.), the left front wheel suddenly twisted outwards, which led to the car skidding to a stop. the car basically dropped onto the left front tire (which was facing outwards - the inside of the wheel was visible while standing in front of car looking towards back of the car). the damage estimate is believed to be greater than $4,000 per the body shop insurance estimator. i had an oil change service done 1 month prior at an acura dealership. there was no history of any accidents and the body shop that currently has vehicle also acknowledged that there are no signs of any previous issues with regards to accidents, repairs, etc. insurance company stated they will not cover the part which failed (lower ball joint) but will cover damages as a result of it (minus $500 deductible, repaired with aftermarket/reconditioned parts at their preferred location to have any sort of warranty on the work done). i have contacted acura and advised them that in the years 1996-1999, there are recalls for the exact same issue. the officer on site and the towing representative also indicated that this could have potentially been a very dangerous accident since we were about to enter the interstate in a few minutes to go back home (we had already driven about 80 miles on the interstate to get to this location). i do not believe the dealer is at fault on this, but more so manufacturer since there are no indications of a possible cause (such as accidents, repairs, aftermarket accessories, etc.). the vehicle ad is still available at http://exotic-motors.ebizautos.com/detail.aspx?iid=1014802 in case it helps to give more detail as to its excellent condition.  view
2006-08-16 San Jose, CA
(1) srs indicator turned on and stays on (2) could indicate problems with the srs system.  view
2006-08-16 Roswell, GA
I have a 2001 nissan xterra that i bought in 2002 while the windows were still working. within two months of my purchase the two rear windows stopped working. it was not but a couple of weeks until the passenger window completely broke and slid down into my door. the drivers side goes down very slowly making a grinding noise and has to be manually rolled up. the warranty is up and it will cost me $1800 to get it fixed. i will not spend that kind of money on a poorly manufactured car after the fact that they will not recall it. i will never buy another nissan again.  view
2006-07-31 Fort Washington, MD
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle shifted into reverse after it was put in to park. there was no accident involved. the contact believes this is a manufacturing defect and not something caused by wear and tear. this was the first occurrence and the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. updated 8/16/2006 -  view
2006-08-16 Maybrrok, NY
I have a 2002 ford explorer xlt, i bought it on nov. 29 2005. after i bought it i noticed that when i would put the transmission in reverse there would be a delay and then a loud bang or clunk. i took it to a transmission place and i was told that they got a lot of explorers with that same problem. so i had it repaired and the total came to $ 3,855.13. the car had a warranty but it didn't cover everything, so i had to pay $ 1,800.00 for the repairs. they had to change the master kit/pistons, filter, o/d drive band, 2nd band, bypass value, solenoid pack, reverse band, o/d servo,2nd serve, sonnax updates, whole case, recondition valve body, rb converter, fluid and flush the cooler system.  view
2006-08-16 Charlottesville, VA
Gas pedal stuck while under acceleration. while accelerating from a stop light the gas pedal stuck wide open. managed to get to parking lot while holding brakes to the floor. after several kicks the pedal came unstuck. took truck to ford dealer where the service department found that the throttle body sticking due to a shifting in the linkage and carbon build up inside of throttle body. dealer replaced part #'s 3l1z9e926 & f65z9e936 and performed flush of upper plenum with bg induction service.  view
2006-08-16 Indianapolis, IN
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicles ignition shuts down and the vehicle can not be shut off. the problem occurred one time and the dealer was unable to resolve.  view
2006-08-16 Kingwood, TX
This actually involves firestone tires. i put 4 firestone lemans touring brand new tires on my car and then just recently last month my front passenger side tire's tread separated while i was exiting the freeway causing minimal damage to my car, firestone replaced the tire and instructed me to file a claim for the damage to my car, in order to do so i had to get two estimates for the damage and submit them along with the tire. so while gathering all of that information my front driver's side tired did the same thing while driving home from work last night, only this time i was driving 70 mph down the freeway and it is a miracle my baby or i weren't killed. needless to say it did much more damage to my car. i contacted a paralegal at firestone and she finally agreed to pay for the replacement tire, however i still have two of the same tires on the back and they only replaced the front tires with the exact brand that was on there. i feel like there needs to be a recall on these tires because i also found out researching that there have been many other people have the same problem with the same tires.  view
1997-12-18 Paterson, NJ
Engine makes noise.  view
2006-08-16 Altadena, CA
I purchased an itasca navion which is built on a 2006 dodge sprinter 3500 chassis. the mercedes engine, i found out after ours failed, has a history of problems with the turbo resonator opening up, resulting in the engine going into a "limp home mode" where the vehicle operates at 200 rpm or less. i was traveling southboung on the 101 highway south of santa barbara which is a hilly 2 lane highway. due to the rpm restriction on the engine, the vehicle would dramatically lose power and speed on the slightest incline. it was on one such incline that i found myself with a large 18 wheeler bearing down on me in the #2 lane. due to the small incline we had just encountered, my speed dropped to below 20 mph. there was heavy traffic in the #1 lane, so neither the 18 wheeler nor i could jump into the #1 lane to avoid an accident. rather than forcing the 18 wheeler to lock up to slow down, i dove into a very narrow shoulder with what appeared to be a steep dropoff. had the should not been wide enough, i do not believe that it was possible to avoid injury or death on this incident. greatly shaken, i was forced to take side streets all the way back to my home in altadena, ca. i had my vehicle taken to a dodge dealership for repair, where the mechanic knew exactly what the problem was without looking at it. the part was replaced with the same non-upgraded part. from the research i have done since this incident, i have found that this problem has been well known for several months, and i have heard of failures on the replacement units as well.  view
2006-08-16 Brownstown, MI
For an unknown reason my 2001 ford e450 abs light came on stayed on after i started my motorhome. the unit was parked for 4 days prior to this problem. the light didn't come one while driving to the location, only after being parked for the four days.  view
2006-08-16 Panama City Beach, FL
Woke up at 3:55 a.m. and my 2000 ford f150 was fully involved in flames. it also caught a vehicle in front of it 1999 dodge durango in flames. it then proceeded to catch my house on fire.  view
2006-08-16 Worcester, MA
It is very simple, it is the well known and well documented defective failure of the 2.7ll v6 engine made by chrysler, we took good care of it, and it died just like the others, engine sludge destroys engine, we were driving 65 mph on rte 90 (mass pike). lost power, made viscous knocking noises, stalled......had to have it towed.  view
2006-08-16 Plano, TX
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had problems with the electrical system while driving 35 mph. the vehicle stopped and could not be restarted after numerous attempts, neither the air conditioner nor the power windows worked. the vehicle was taken to the dealership several times but could not duplicate the problem. the contact expressed that the electrical problem was getting worse because the vehicle was not getting the necessary power and became slower. there was not a regular response when the gas pedal was depressed hard.  view
2006-08-16 Ho-ho-kus, NJ
My complaint is about the lexus autos that i own and owned in the past. it involves the gas cylinder that holds the hood up. after a few years the gas leaks out making the hood a hazard by coming down on your head unexpectedly. if it is a warm day, it stays up a little longer than a cold day. i have to use a paper clamp to hold the hood up. i took this problem up with the lexus company with no interest. so i am taking it up with you people. why don't they use springs like the older cars use. they never come down unexpectedly.  view
2006-08-17 Rochester, MN
Dt: while driving any speed turn signal worked intermittently. hazard switch recall. not taken.  view
2006-08-17 Scottsdale, AZ
Defective brake light switch, multiple failures (4) in gti/golf nhtsa campaign id number : 06v183000 the above recall should include the golf/gti since it is the same part that fails repeatedly.  view
2006-08-17 Scottsdale, AZ
Defective brake light switch, multiple failures (4) in gti/golf nhtsa campaign id number : 06v183000 the above recall should include the golf/gti since it is the same part that fails repeatedly.  view
2006-08-16 Peekskill, NY
I reported a noise during operating my jeep liberty, ltd. 4 wd over bumps and turns. i purchased the vehicle with 5 miles on 8/13/2002. 3/21/2003 at 11638 miles, the service shop made a warranty claim - lubed the bushings. 4/28/2003 at 12932 miles, the service shop made another warranty claim -sleeve & strap was replaced. 2/9/2004, at 25045 miles, the service shop made yet another warranty claim -replaced the sway bar bushings & links. i also had lower ball joints replaced for a recall. 4/16/2004, service shop repositions the ft shield at ft suspension. the noise never went away. at the service shops advice, i needed to bring it in if the noise became worse. yeah right! two other mechanics suggested steering/suspension related. on 4/09/2006, i had my car inspected by the dealership service once again for the worsen noise. the service team replaced the rear center ball joint at a cost of $276.17 and returned my vehicle. with my warranty running out, the service team has supposedly found more serious part changes, of course. on 6/15/2006, the service team replaced the lower ball joint due to wear and repaired a leak in my tire at the cost of $224.05. i also have noticed vehicle pulling to the right. in addition to having paid for services with my warranty still effective, i have further developed other serious car issues. i have a leak in my rear differential and my brake light & abs lights are on. i had to stop at a service station to fill my tire from 10 psi! although the service department would like me to bring back my car, i do not believe they have the experience for a fourth visit. on my last trip to the dealership, i had requested that if there are any parts replaced to please save the old part. upon my pick up of the vehicle, i did not receive these parts. i have purchased an extended warranty end of july for 1,600.00 just in case.  view
1997-12-18 Paterson, NJ
Front end wobbles while driving.  view
2006-08-17 Houston, TX
2002 honda crv ex 4wd: at 45000 miles the oxygen sensor went out; one week later the entire a/c compressor body had 1 inch long crack and leaked. unbelievable.  view
2006-08-17 Pasadena, CA
Ltr fm (ca) request nhtsa to recall defective firestone steeltex tires. request recall of the firestone steeltex r4s, r4sii and a/t tires.  view
2006-08-17 Colfax, WI
2001 ford f-250 weaves on the road. upon inspection mechanic determined the consumer needed new tires and to have the front end realigned. problem resisted. the vehicle was taken to another dealer who indicated that the front end had been changed and that's why the vehicle was wandering.  view
2006-08-17 Madison, NJ
Here is the description of the problem that i posted on swedespeed forums > v70 & v70xc & xc70 (2001-current) regarding sun glare in our new xc70 volvo that is so distracting that i feel it is a hazard: post title: xc70 light interior reflection on driver's window posted by: gretamax at 2:28 pm 7-31-2006 we just bought a 2006 xc70 with a taupe interior. when driving on a sunny day the reflection of the dash on the driver's window is strong enough to be a distraction. wearing good sunglasses helps a lot. volvo customer service says it's the design and is suggesting putting a dark cloth over the dash. anybody else have this problem? any constructive suggestions? here are a few of the responses i received from other volvo owners who are experiencing the same problem: post title: re: xc70 light interior reflection on driver's window (dugums) posted by: kasumi at 8:00 am 8-1-2006 i thought my wife was crazy when she complained about the reflection in our 2004 v70. then i tried to drive - very distracting. its not awful, but on a really bright day, it can definitely affect your view. post title: re: xc70 light interior reflection on driver's window (madeinjapan) posted by: freeworld at 12:26 pm 8-12-2006 ditto, ditto, and ditto! you are not making this up. my s60 has the black over the cowl and that reduces reflection in that area. my wifes xc70 is all light and the glare is huge. my polarized sunglasses help a lot, but i now have to buy her a pair since the xc70 was my idea.  view
2006-08-18 North Augusta, SC
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the stability track control and abs light illuminated during each incident. the radio went off suddenly and the back up camera blacked out suddenly without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealership three times but could not duplicate the problems. each occasion after the vehicle was restarted, the dashboard lights were no longer illuminated and all electrical units operated normally.  view
2006-08-18 Tallahassee, FL
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on the interstate during dry road conditions, the tread separated from the driver's rear tire. the contact heard a vibration in the rear of the vehicle prior to the incident. the dealership was not notified. the tire was a firestone steel tx radial r4s.  view
2006-08-18 Severn, MD
Dt*: the contact stated while shifting gears, the shifter became stuck in park. the dealer replaced the lock shift twice in the last two years and the problem reoccurred.  view
2006-08-18 Lebanon, OH
1999 gmc suburban intake manifold gasket failure on 5.7l engine resulting in leaking antifreeze, and expensive fix. thousands of similar failures, there should be a (forced) recall based on magnuson-moss !  view
2006-08-18 Penngrove, CA
When turning the headlights from the automatic to the manual position the dashboard instrumentation does not light up. this poses a safety hazard on cloudy / foggy days when the automatic sensor sensitivity is set to high to allow for proper lighting of the headlights and dash instrumentation. when the lights are switched to manual this should bypass the automatic sensor and allow for dashboard illumination however this is not the case.  view
2006-08-18 Penngrove, CA
When turning the headlights from the automatic to the manual position the dashboard instrumentation does not light up. this poses a safety hazard on cloudy / foggy days when the automatic sensor sensitivity is set to high to allow for proper lighting of the headlights and dash instrumentation. when the lights are switched to manual this should bypass the automatic sensor and allow for dashboard illumination however this is not the case.  view
1997-12-18 Hemet, CA
Windshield wiper monitor fell off window/wipers were shredded.  view
2006-08-18 Chesapeake, VA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph on a dry highway in a passing situation, a light stating "reduced engine power" illuminated in the vehicle. the vehicle lost a majority of the engine power, and the tachometer would not pass 1200 rpms. the vehicle was not immediately taken in for service.  view
2006-08-18 Markham, IL
It took 3-4 attempts to get the consumer's 2003 kia optima to start and the consumer also had to pump the gas pedal. while driving 45 mph the vehicle accelerated suddenly without warning. while attempting to accelerate from a stop the vehicle would not move. the consumer had to pump the gas pedal in order to get the vehicle to accelerate. these problems have been present since the date of purchase.  view
2006-08-18 Markham, IL
It took 3-4 attempts to get the consumer's 2003 kia optima to start and the consumer also had to pump the gas pedal. while driving 45 mph the vehicle accelerated suddenly without warning. while attempting to accelerate from a stop the vehicle would not move. the consumer had to pump the gas pedal in order to get the vehicle to accelerate. these problems have been present since the date of purchase.  view
2006-08-18 Clifton, NJ
2005 chrysler 300's transmission hesitated when cold. the vehicle continues to hesitate/shudder until it warms up.  view
2006-08-18 Roswell, NM
1986 dodge lancer alternator, tire, and battery problems. the consumer also experienced problems with the vehicle's fuel pump.  view
2006-03-01 Blaine, MN
Dt*: the contact stated there was a puddle under the vehicle. the dealership determined the cooler hose needed to be replaced. there is a nhtsa recall, # 01v011002, regarding the transmission cooler hose. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 8/14/2006 - the wheel bearings were worn.  view
2006-08-04 Corfu, NY
Driving at 65 mph. exhaust suddenly began spewing copious amounts of white smoke, which blinded many other motorists moving at the same speed. engine began running very rough. i pulled over and shut it down. vehicle was towed to mechanic, where it was diagnosed as a blown head gasket. head gaskets were changed, as were all others needed to do this repair. upon re-filling the radiator with antifreeze, it began leaking from unexpected places. upon further investigation, it was determined that this was yet another case of the upper intake tunnel (plastic) having failed. i called the dealer, and was informed that this part has been redesigned, and due to the huge numbers of these needing to be manufactured and sold, the price has been reduced significantly. the old part had to be turned in to the dealer as a 'core' item.  view
2006-08-04 Dallas, TX
Dt*: the contact stated while driving there was a noticeable loss of power. the vehicle was taken the service dealer where a 24 point inspection was preformed and the throttle body was cleaned. while traveling at 35 mph., on the interstate highway, on a clear, dry day, there was loss of all power. the vehicle was towed to the service dealer where the contact was informed the engine suffered a complete engine failure and needed to be rebuilt. the manufacturer offered to cover $2,000.00 of the estimated repair cost however the contact was unable to proceed with the repair work. since then a recall notice (05v399000) was received regarding the ignition discharge module (saab recall # 05087). the contact believed that the recall defect was responsible for the engine failure.  view
2006-08-04 Austin, TX
Both rear passenger windows systems have failed, with no warning, within a month of each other. the window will not open or close, and unless it is secured in the frame, it will slide down into the door and stay there. the window regulator that fails is a ford (plastic) part, that costs over $130 and needs a special tool to replace. every place in town that i called about this says they repair more ford focuses than any other car, as this part is clearly defective. i see many focuses with windows taped up, etc. i'm considering just gluing the second window into place in the frame, as over $200 (parts and labor) to replace a defective part is money i do not have.  view
2006-08-04 Deer Lodge, MT
Dt*: the contact stated without warning the brakes activated and the vehicle came to a stop. this occurred on two occasions, but the dealership was unable to determine a problem.  view
1997-03-25 Miami, FL
The spring that support the seat cushions were cutting through the material around their attachment holes.  view
2006-08-04 Trussville, AL
Key will not turn in the switch , replaced switch one time, the next time i had to have the keys reprogrammed one time and now my pos is sitting across town will not crank because the key will not turn. if i sit in the car and bang around on the key while in the ignition for 3 or 4 hours i might accidentally get the car to crank. now once the vehicle ( i don't know why i call it a vehicle its more like nightmare ) does get started up and as long as i leave the key in the ignition switch it will re-start. this has been an on going problem for 4 years.  view
2006-08-04 St. Petersburg, FL
I was returning to florida from new orleans in mid february, 2006 when my car stalled. it was extremely hot outside and the engine seemed extremely hot, but the temperature gauge showed no problem. i waited a half hour and the car restarted only to stall again after 20 minutes or so of driving. this happened the whole way down to florida. i spent 5 nights in motels and had a ford dealer in north florida supposedly fix the problem for $200.00 only to have it stall again about an hour or two from the dealership. i waited until nightfall when it would be cooler and made it all the way to tampa before it stalled again. i cannot drive my car long distances (100 miles or so) in the florida summer heat.  view
2006-08-04 Oxnard, CA
Dt*: the contact stated that the main concern was that the daewoo would not perform a recall remedy repair #04v357000 at the nearest service dealer where the contact lives. the manufacturer instructed the contact to take the vehicle to oxnard service dealer. the contact refused to take the vehicle to oxnard for the remedy repair due to the distance. . only daewoo sells the parts but would not remedy recall in the contact's vicinity. the dealer will need to repair the engine sensor and replace the in line fuse to the camshaft position sensor wiring.  view
2006-08-04 Rome City, IN
I am experiencing the issue of the seat back reclining unexpectedly. it was serviced at our local dodge dealer, pursuant to the recall of the recliner bolt. however this did not remedy the situation, as the seat back still reclines on it's own, and has occurred several times while driving. the service tech's at our local dealer did a diagnosis prior to my finding out about the recall, and claimed there was a problem with the seat track. i strongly feel that a new recall should be issued, because this issue may still exist with other intrepids that may have already had the recliner bolt serviced.  view
2006-08-05 Easton, MD
I own a 2003 buick rendezvous that just "cuts out" while driving. it has 74,756 miles on it and i bought it new. it has dies 4 times (and of course nothing "power" works - my 3 yr old was in the truck every time - it's dangerous!) i took it to my mechanic 3 times and he couldn't figure out what was wrong with it. he suggested i take it to the dealer. it took them 5 days to figure out what was wrong with it. they said first it was a module shutting everything off, now they're saying i also need a new fuel pump. at 75,000 miles it's ridiculous! i've been reading lots of stories on the web with rendezvous' having the same problems! gm needs to look into this! someone could die having their truck cut out on a major highway and being hit by another vehicle!  view
2006-08-05 Macon, GA
Purchased a 2005 toyota camry le and i am experiencing the exact same transmission problems. at about 24-30 mph it will rev to about 3000-4000 rpms before it switches to 2nd gear. also when slowing down the car will jerk into gear. on the highway when trying to pass cars it will just ignore my request for about 3 seconds. this is a dangerous car!!! took to dealer and they stated it is working as designed. this is not acceptable and toyota needs to do something about it before someone gets killed. jb  view
2006-08-05 Morrisdale, PA
The straps that hold the tail gate in position broke that hold the tailgate in a level position. one broke first and i called gm to see if there was a recall on my truck and was informed no they were thinking about extending it. my son was almost hurt when this happened.  view
2006-08-04 Springfield, GA
Serpentine belt frayed and breaking. difficult to keep properly tensioned. following about two months of this problem the factory bolt holding the mounting frame for the ac compressor broke off at the engine block causing the ac compressor to fall from its mount due to the top bolt having worked loose. this caused a loss of power steering. the compressor bounced around on the hoses freely until the vehicle was stopped and the cause of the loss of power steering and loud noise from the engine compartment could be determined. this bolt broke off due to the top mounting bolt backing out of the mount on the engine head. neither of these bolts need to be loosened to adjust belt tension and should not have broke off or backed out. belt alignment and fraying problem is likely caused by the deformation of the lower bolt prior to it breaking.  view
2006-08-04 Springfield, GA
Serpentine belt frayed and breaking. difficult to keep properly tensioned. following about two months of this problem the factory bolt holding the mounting frame for the ac compressor broke off at the engine block causing the ac compressor to fall from its mount due to the top bolt having worked loose. this caused a loss of power steering. the compressor bounced around on the hoses freely until the vehicle was stopped and the cause of the loss of power steering and loud noise from the engine compartment could be determined. this bolt broke off due to the top mounting bolt backing out of the mount on the engine head. neither of these bolts need to be loosened to adjust belt tension and should not have broke off or backed out. belt alignment and fraying problem is likely caused by the deformation of the lower bolt prior to it breaking.  view
2006-08-04 Southgate, MI
Dt*: the contact stated a puddle was observed under the vehicle. a week later, a small fire occurred under the hood which was extinguished by the contact. there was a nhtsa recall, # 06v286000, regarding the vehicle speed control. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view
1995-10-24 Walla Walla, WA
Plastic parts in the passenger seatbelt buckle chipped off, seatbelt can not be used. tt the latch could not be sold separately and the consumer was forced to buy a complete belt assembly.  view
1997-03-25 Longview, TX
Tires bumped curb twice, causing loss of control/rollover/injury.  view
2006-08-04 Felicity, OH
1. no special events leading to failure 2. both tailgate cables rusted, broke in half while lowering gate, minor bruising to driver and scratches on tailgate finish. 3. cables apparently cannot be replaced, attachment to tailgate latch assembly seems to be permanent.  view
2006-08-04 Tucson, AZ
I took possession of a new jeep grand cherokee on 29 june 2005. that afternoon, when first driven above 60 mph, a front-end vibration (oscillation) was immediately evident. actually the vibration is present at all speeds. i arranged for a service appointment at steve christy chrysler jeep here in tucson. my first warranty visit for the vibration problem was made on 18 july 2005. the diagnosis there was a bad tire, which i had replaced at a goodyear tire shop per instructions from this dealership. it had no effect on the vibration. i have since been in to jim click chrysler jeep in tucson on three occasions for a total of eight full days. the vibration persists. i was informed that i would be unable to have further repair attempts without direction from chrysler engineering. the latest repair attempt resulted in a modification to the drive shaft by adding six weights at positions on the drive shaft. after this activity, which did not fix the vibration, i was told that the remaining vibration was " in the design". i had a local respected automotive shop evaluate the vibration and they concluded it had a problem. i asked three fellow engineers to evaluate the vibration and all concluded there was a problem. (note, one of the engineers has five years experience driving and testing vehicles professionally.) chrysler still claims the vibration is " in the design". the vibration is bad enough that i am afraid to take the vehicle on a road trip or tow a trailer. the vibration is at times violent and i do not know if something could break or if the oscillation could cause loss of control. i was informed by a maintenance supervisor that there were two reasons for chrysler to take the "in the design" position. 1) there are thousands of vehicles that made it out of the factory with this problem and 2) the problem is a chassis alignment flaw and can not be repaired.  view
2006-08-04 West Haven, CT
1997 mitsubishi galant-auto transmission floor shift problems. the transmission was overhauled on 08/03/2006 and cost around 2 grand. i noticed that vehicle's gear shift can be accidentally bumped from drive to neutral because this gear change does not require the brakes to be pressed nor the gear shift button to be pressed. i feel that this is unsafe. i would like to press the button and shift gears by myself. my teenager normally sits in the passenger seat, i am really worried.  view
2006-08-04 Franklin, TN
When i accelerate from a very slow speed (almost stop) my 2005 toyota highlander will surge. i have experience this when try to pass or when slowed to take a turn but with not coming to a complete stop. the dealer has not been able to correct it. i get the feeling that they think it is normal or ok.  view
2006-08-04 Belfair, WA
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway. the fire began without any warning and started in the engine compartment. the contact could not determine whether the fire caused by electrical source or fuel. the engine master cylinder melted. pictures were taken. the manufacturer was contacted who expressed that the legal department would return the call. there was no immediate action taken by the manufacturer. the service dealer was also contact and the dealer determined since there was no immediate action taken by the manufacturer, the dealer would not perform or assist in repairing the vehicle nor offer compensation.  view
2006-08-04 Culver City, CA
I purchased a new 2006 altima 4/17/06. the passenger air bag light illuminates intermittently when my 110 lb daughter is in the passenger seat. we took my car in for a new motor (it's a recalled engine oil problem car) and told the dealer about the problem, they said they tested it and could find no fault. when i picked up my car i showed them what happens when my daughter is in the passenger seat, they said they'd look into it with nissan. 4 weeks later the dealer can only offer 'bring your daughter in to sit in another nissan to see if we can create the same problem'. they will not fix it until i bring myself, my car and my daughter in with the car, even though they identify it is a safety issue. meanwhile, my daughter is not allowed in my car until this issue is resolved fully.  view
2006-08-04 Sacramento, CA
I own a 1998 chrysler town and country minivan and i was getting real sleepy every time i drove it . upon inspection by an auto repair shop. i was informed the expansion joint on the exhaust pipe crossover pipe was cracked and letting fumes enter the passenger compartment. this is a very dangerous situation. the repair part is over $500 which the mechanic said was very much overpriced. this expansion joint is made of stainless steel which gets very brittle with heat and will crack over time with extended use. the part was used on chrysler town & country and voyager minivans. i feel due to the seriousness of this defect, these vans should be recalled and repaired without cost to the vehicle owners.  view
2006-08-04 Streamwood, IL
While having the car serviced at a 'big-box' service department on july 16,2006 ,it was lowered to the floor,with a loud bang...the right front coil spring had snapped , with a part wedging the "new" front tire against the inner panel..the other part of the spring damaged the strut assembly..the service manager told me to contact a towing company --because the car could not be driven.. when my tow truck driver saw the car and dragged it off the lift ..he replied to me that i was lucky it did not happen at 65 mph or i would have been history.. now, even with all--all new parts i don't know if i will ever feel safe driving it..  view
2006-08-04 Las Vegas, NV
Poor drivability. vehicle "jumps" or "bucks" under moderate throttle. condition destroyed several o2 sensors, then progressed to major fuel usage and finally engine detonation. not detected early enough. could not fix immediately during our cross-country trip. central fuel injection system leak caused engine detonation. this is a fire safety hazard! towed vehicle to the shop. they removed most of the upper engine. found fuel regulator had leaked inside the manifold. the repair part cost $600.00 (part not sold separately). shop says that blown up engines are common to this vehicle. shop says replacing the components does not guarantee a fix! this problem can (and has been known to recur) several times per vehicle. this dangerous explosive potential can cause catastrophic engine damage and death/injury!!! how long has chevy been aware of this? how long has the nhtsa known about it? when will this be recalled? ps- when we tried to make an emergency stop, we found that the abs system computer module does not work! i will look for this recall also!  view
2006-08-04 Las Vegas, NV
Poor drivability. vehicle "jumps" or "bucks" under moderate throttle. condition destroyed several o2 sensors, then progressed to major fuel usage and finally engine detonation. not detected early enough. could not fix immediately during our cross-country trip. central fuel injection system leak caused engine detonation. this is a fire safety hazard! towed vehicle to the shop. they removed most of the upper engine. found fuel regulator had leaked inside the manifold. the repair part cost $600.00 (part not sold separately). shop says that blown up engines are common to this vehicle. shop says replacing the components does not guarantee a fix! this problem can (and has been known to recur) several times per vehicle. this dangerous explosive potential can cause catastrophic engine damage and death/injury!!! how long has chevy been aware of this? how long has the nhtsa known about it? when will this be recalled? ps- when we tried to make an emergency stop, we found that the abs system computer module does not work! i will look for this recall also!  view
1997-03-25 Murray, UT
Weight distribution problem.  view
2006-08-04 Detroit, MI
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35mph, the check engine light illuminated and the temperature gauge elevated followed by white steam erupting from underneath the hood. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. additionally, the automatic stability traction control activated which causes the engine to stall. the dealer determined the traction assist cluster sensors needed to be replaced, however the problem persisted.  view
2006-08-04 Detroit, MI
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35mph, the check engine light illuminated and the temperature gauge elevated followed by white steam erupting from underneath the hood. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. additionally, the automatic stability traction control activated which causes the engine to stall. the dealer determined the traction assist cluster sensors needed to be replaced, however the problem persisted.  view
2006-08-04 Crook, CO
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving with the cruise control, a burning odor filtered through the vehicle. the cruise control was switch off which caused the electrical components to malfunction. the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic but the problem persisted. a recall was letter was received #05v388000 pertaining to the cruise control deactivation switch. the vehicle was taken to dealer where the harness was replaced and the contact was directed to call the manufacturer about the prior problems that may be related to the recall. the manufacture was called and determined that they would not repair damages caused by the recall component.  view
2006-08-04 La Quinta, CA
I purchased a new 2005 hyundai tiburon on march 09, 2005 in cincinnati, ohio. at about 9,000 miles i noticed the car was behaving differently. by 16,000 miles even i who am not mechanical could figure out that the clutch was failing. i was amazed that this could be the case with so few miles on it, however. at this time i am living in southern california so i can safely sat that at least 2500 of those miles were accumulated on the interstate moving the car from ohio. the dealer in cathedral city, ca blamed me for the failure implying that i was not capable of driving a manual transmission. i, however, am 39 years old, have had 11 new cars since i began driving and all of them were manual transmissions. the only time i have ever needed to have a clutch assembly replaced was my previous car, a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse gt with 93,000 miles (i have that documentation). i am concerned that this is going to be a recurring issues every 10-20,000 miles at least $1000.00 each time. this should have never failed in the first place and then it certainly should have been covered by the warranty. hyundai agreed to pay 60% as a "good will" gesture. i have the extended warranty and i had never encountered a clutch that failed so early on. the other major issue are the tires which are michelin mxv4 plus. i have had every one replaced once and two replaced twice. they don't seem to be able to stay inflated. i purchased a protection plan after the third replacement but i am worried about one of the tires going flat late at night. this is all ridiculous for a new car.  view
2006-08-04 Pittsburgh, PA
My daughter was traveling on a high speed state highway when a spark plug blew out of the aluminum cylinder head of the 5.4 liter engine of her 99 ford f-150 xlt 4wd pickup. the truck was towed home. after numerous inquiries with ford customer relations i was rudely instructed not to contact them further. her truck had 65,909 miles on it. i had it towed to the local ford dealer and paid them $3600 for the repairs and a new head assembly. i'm a retired auto technician with 50 years in the business, so, i consider myself knowledgeable. i know of 5 incidents with our customers suffering the same fate. one customer had a truck still under warranty that blew all 8 plugs out. all customers affected were towed to ford dealers by us. this condition could present a nasty accident on a super hi-way with possible loss of life.  view
2006-08-04 Colleyville, TX
My 1999 dodge intrepid just quit running in traffic on the freeway. the engine apparently has failed and needs to be replaced. this is after over $1,000 in repairs and routine maintenance on it since june 1, 2006. the engine had approx 80,000 miles.  view
2006-08-04 Kaysville, UT
Last october (05), my automatic transmission, finally went out. not wanting to spend to much money to fix something, when the car isn't worth it. i got a used transmission (not sure how used it was, but the guy that put it in, said it was really clean (little wear) on it. now aug 06 the transmission is going out again. the system can't shift between 2-3 gear. i have yet to get it fixed, but it well probably run me around $1300 like the last one did. when the car itself is worth maybe 2,800? i think mazda needs to take some responsibility for this.  view
2006-08-04 Pulaski, WI
We own a 2001 ford focus. for several years we have been chasing a fuel system or electronic system bug in-which this car for some reason stalls. our ford dealer has been checking the spark, fuel injector and other systems looking for the stalling issue. it seems like it would stall only when you teen drivers were behind the wheel, only happens in the summer and always on crowded highways in rush hour traffic. tuesday we goggled ford focus fuel pump and found that ford won a lawsuit not to recall 2000-2002 focus for stalling issues related to the fuel system. we are shocked that ford would put that many drivers at risk. the focus being a cheap small car is driven by mostly young inexperienced drivers. my kids have had this car stall several times on the busy interstate around milwaukee and green bay. our local dealer replaced the bad parts n/c but the point is that lives were put at risk. if a focus is run over by a semi because of stalling out in traffic, who would know the real issue or be able to recreate the circumstances that lead to the accident. the little car and driver would be crushed.  view
2006-08-04 Williamstown, NJ
Continuous engine check light pointing to failures in the emissions control system. monetary loss is becoming unacceptable.  view
2006-08-04 Mamaroneck, NY
2006 jeep liberty was leased in february 2006. in may, the car lost power steering, power brakes and completely cut off the engine while driving on the road, unable to restart. the dealership could not figure out what was wrong with the car. sent the car home with us after keeping it for 5 days and assured us that the car was fine. august 3, 2006 same exact problem happened while driving the car, no power steering, power brakes and car completely cut off the engine, car would not start again. car is in dealership. they are still trying to figure out what is wrong with it.  view
1997-03-25 Pittsford, VT
Antilock brakes failed.  view
2006-08-04 Strasburg, VA
Purchased vehicle 12/03 since then have replaced: water pump 3 times, radiator, thermostat, left upper ball joint, upper manifold gasket, main real seal. over the past 6-8 months i have noticed the braking issue several times (more than 10.) luckily none were emergency stops, however when braking due to traffic light change or stopping while going downhill, the brakes "chatter," an audible whine is produced, and it is necessary to pump the brakes before it will regain pressure and stop.  view
2006-08-04 Strasburg, VA
Purchased vehicle 12/03 since then have replaced: water pump 3 times, radiator, thermostat, left upper ball joint, upper manifold gasket, main real seal. over the past 6-8 months i have noticed the braking issue several times (more than 10.) luckily none were emergency stops, however when braking due to traffic light change or stopping while going downhill, the brakes "chatter," an audible whine is produced, and it is necessary to pump the brakes before it will regain pressure and stop.  view
2006-08-04 Strasburg, VA
Purchased vehicle 12/03 since then have replaced: water pump 3 times, radiator, thermostat, left upper ball joint, upper manifold gasket, main real seal. over the past 6-8 months i have noticed the braking issue several times (more than 10.) luckily none were emergency stops, however when braking due to traffic light change or stopping while going downhill, the brakes "chatter," an audible whine is produced, and it is necessary to pump the brakes before it will regain pressure and stop.  view
2006-08-04 Lena, IL
The engine seized and quit on our 1999 chrysler concord as i pulled into a local macdonalds. the vehicle was towed to our mechanic and we were informed that the engine needed to be replaced. thankfully, this did not happen the day before while i was in 65 mile an hour traffic. we had been experiencing oil burning for the previous two months. but the car seemed to be running fine. i had just had the oil changed 12 days prior to this incident. because our mechanic is having trouble locating a used engine, i began searching and found that we are not the only consumers of this product to have this happen to.  view
2006-08-05 Memphis, TN
Headlights, taillights and all interior dash lights flash off for periods of up to 30-45 seconds at a time while driving. lighting control module has been replaced twice at substantial cost. light switch replaced twice. this is a safety hazard at any speed. ford is non cooperative. i am a police officer, this is a personally owned police interceptor vehicle.  view
2006-08-05 Memphis, TN
I see all of the recalls on the ford explorer date 1997 but i own a ford explorer 1997 and the only recall notice that i received is the one for the tires back in 2000. i never received the others and i know the ford company is aware of me owning this vehicle for i get notices in the mail constantly about selling it back to ford. why are not my suspension lines or gas lines being repaired like the other fords with the 4.0 liter engine?  view
2006-08-05 Memphis, TN
I see all of the recalls on the ford explorer date 1997 but i own a ford explorer 1997 and the only recall notice that i received is the one for the tires back in 2000. i never received the others and i know the ford company is aware of me owning this vehicle for i get notices in the mail constantly about selling it back to ford. why are not my suspension lines or gas lines being repaired like the other fords with the 4.0 liter engine?  view
2006-08-05 Saint Cloud, MN
Very poor headlights, causing an unsafe driving condition while only being able to see a short distance in front of your car at night.  view
2006-08-05 Parkville, MO
1) rough idle, white smoke from exhaust pipe, failure of both catalytic converters, unexplained loss of engine coolant. 2) hydro-locked engine, un-repairable engine damage. 3) quoted $3500 for rebuilt engine, no action yet taken.  view
2006-08-05 Parkville, MO
1) rough idle, white smoke from exhaust pipe, failure of both catalytic converters, unexplained loss of engine coolant. 2) hydro-locked engine, un-repairable engine damage. 3) quoted $3500 for rebuilt engine, no action yet taken.  view
1997-03-25 Pittsford, VT
Weld on the upper hinge of the sliding door broke, causing door to open up.  view
2006-08-05 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
The driver information center panel of my chevrolet 2005 malibu is not readable whenever sunlight is present. the panel is too dimly lit to be read by the driver until you shade the panel with your hand or a map and place your face directly in front of it. this cannot be done while driving. the seventeen warning messages that can be generated by the vehicle computer can only be provided to the driver by the dic panel display. five of these warnings are critical to safety. after sundown, the vehicle sensor activates the headlights and activates a rheostat on the dash which allows the driver to set dic panel light intensity anywhere he or she wishes so readability is no longer a problem.  view
2006-08-05 Mansfield, TX
Bought a volkswagen jetta gls in 2003. several things have had to be replaced. for example the glove box cover, wheel bearing. my mechanic told me that on most newer vehicles that wheel bearings do not require maintenance. my car has 74,000 miles. last week i was driving and my malfunction indicator light started flashing and the car if going over 30 mph cut out. there was a rotten egg smell. it immediately went to the dealership and they said the catalytic converter and 2 coils were faulty. they replaced the catalytic converter and ignition coils for cylinders 1&3 and cleared fault codes. the catalytic converter was replaced under warranty. but said volkswagen feels the ignition coils are a regular maintenance issue. i have done some research and am finding that volkswagen has numerous complaints on the coils. in my research i found that vw had a customer satisfaction letter that was sent out to vw owners to bring car into dealership to replace the coils. vw representative in michigan told me that they stopped doing that in 2005. i believe that i should have not had to pay to replace the ignition coils. vw knows that they have had numerous problems with this. i love my vw but i have had problems this car that i have never had in any other vehicle. i trade vehicles every 3-4 years but will not purchase another volkswagen. not because i have had so many things go wrong because the strange problems i have had with the car and volkswagen doesn't take care of their drivers.  view
2006-08-05 Mansfield, TX
Bought a volkswagen jetta gls in 2003. several things have had to be replaced. for example the glove box cover, wheel bearing. my mechanic told me that on most newer vehicles that wheel bearings do not require maintenance. my car has 74,000 miles. last week i was driving and my malfunction indicator light started flashing and the car if going over 30 mph cut out. there was a rotten egg smell. it immediately went to the dealership and they said the catalytic converter and 2 coils were faulty. they replaced the catalytic converter and ignition coils for cylinders 1&3 and cleared fault codes. the catalytic converter was replaced under warranty. but said volkswagen feels the ignition coils are a regular maintenance issue. i have done some research and am finding that volkswagen has numerous complaints on the coils. in my research i found that vw had a customer satisfaction letter that was sent out to vw owners to bring car into dealership to replace the coils. vw representative in michigan told me that they stopped doing that in 2005. i believe that i should have not had to pay to replace the ignition coils. vw knows that they have had numerous problems with this. i love my vw but i have had problems this car that i have never had in any other vehicle. i trade vehicles every 3-4 years but will not purchase another volkswagen. not because i have had so many things go wrong because the strange problems i have had with the car and volkswagen doesn't take care of their drivers.  view
2006-08-06 Concord, CA
Side impact air bags failed to deploy, despite significant damage to driver's side front and rear doors from a direct impact. also damaged was the "b" post, along with 12" intrusion into passenger space.  view
2006-07-25 Payson, AZ
Dt*: the contact stated that light reflects onto the dashboard, resulting in visibility issue with the speedometer. the dealership has been alerted. updated 8/16/2006 - the problem is not primarily a glare problem. the gauges are recessed which may also be a cause of the visibility issue.  view
2006-07-25 Payson, AZ
Dt*: the contact stated that light reflects onto the dashboard, resulting in visibility issue with the speedometer. the dealership has been alerted. updated 8/16/2006 - the problem is not primarily a glare problem. the gauges are recessed which may also be a cause of the visibility issue.  view
2006-07-26 West Valley City, UT
Dt*: the contact stated that the 5th wheel trailer's front and rear axles fractured. the vehicle was traveling 60 mph when a bump was felt, and the driver side wheel was observed to be detached from the front axle. upon inspection, the front axle was observed to be damaged. there was no warning prior to the failure which occurred under normal driving condition. the manufacturer was contacted on 06/26/06 who determined that the vehicle would need a new front axle which was offered at no charge. an independent service company hired by the manufacturer, brought the new axle on 06/29/06 and replaced the front axle. on 07/21/06, the vehicle was pulling out of a parking lot when the rear driver side wheel was observed to be detach from the rear axle. the manufacturer was contacted on 07/21/06 who sent a replacement under warranty on 07/22/06. the vehicle is a 2007 heartland big horn 3055 rl. updated 8/16/2006 -  view
2006-07-27 East Canton, OH
Dt*: the contact stated, on 12/05/05, all forms and receipts were turned in to the manufacturer for reimbursement of a defect repair performed prior to the recall. the component for the recall was the speed sensor. the customer service department of the manufacturer was scheduled to follow up with instruction for the reimbursement process in two business days. there has been no follow up from the manufacturer and the contact has made 5 attempts to obtain the status of the reimbursement on the recall remedy repair prior to the campaign. updated 8/16/2006 - the consumer has received reimbursement.  view
2006-07-27 Clifton, NJ
Dt*: the contact stated the transmission shudders and hesitates when the weather is cold. the dealership determined these are the characteristics of this particular transmission. updated 8/14/2006 -  view
2006-07-31 Arundel, ME
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's abs activates at low speeds of 5-10 mph. the abs light was not illuminated in the vehicle. updated 8/16/2006 -  view
1997-03-25 Bakersfield, CA
Brake noise when weather is damp.  view
2006-08-17 Kissimmee, FL
Dt*: the contact stated while backing up from a parking spot, no power was noticed until the engine reached 4000 rpm. the same problem was observed while driving forward for the next two miles. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the ecu was missing the software; cs and tcbs which were updated, but dtc was not performed. the problem was fixed after the repairs.  view
2006-08-02 Silver Spring, MD
Dt*: the contact stated the lug nut wrench did not fit the lug nuts on the wheels which made it impossible to take the wheels off. the dealership suggested the contact buy new lug nuts. updated 8/16/2006 -  view
2006-08-15 Streator, IL
Dt*: the contact stated the roof developed a leak and flooded the camper. there was mold and mildew in the camper. the dealership determined a crack in the caulking seam on top of the trailer 4 ft long caused the leak. the travel trailer was a 2007, fleetwood, nitrous hyperlite.  view
2006-08-16 Warsaw, IN
Several rear end differential failures. 1 at 4000 miles, the second at 8000 miles. and the third is loud and makes noises from the day i got it back. gm tried to void and not cover the rear end so i had to take it to another state for them to fix it for me. they just start out quiet and then get louder and louder and louder. the last one died with my family in the vehicle at 40 mph durring regular driving. rear locked up then broke up in half. it killed the driveshaft and several other parts when it locked up. i have had 20+ gm cars in my lifetime and this one is the worst built rear end ever. if i tried, i bet i could kill it in one full throttle launch. but, of coarse wont try that cause it will break.... also, needed a wheel alignment, clutch update, and several other things done. the radio acts funny and paint on one button is comming off, and my head liner lights dont work. also i have had to replace all 4 tires 2 times already with factory replacements and i only have 10,000 miles on mine???  view
2006-08-16 Warsaw, IN
Several rear end differential failures. 1 at 4000 miles, the second at 8000 miles. and the third is loud and makes noises from the day i got it back. gm tried to void and not cover the rear end so i had to take it to another state for them to fix it for me. they just start out quiet and then get louder and louder and louder. the last one died with my family in the vehicle at 40 mph durring regular driving. rear locked up then broke up in half. it killed the driveshaft and several other parts when it locked up. i have had 20+ gm cars in my lifetime and this one is the worst built rear end ever. if i tried, i bet i could kill it in one full throttle launch. but, of coarse wont try that cause it will break.... also, needed a wheel alignment, clutch update, and several other things done. the radio acts funny and paint on one button is comming off, and my head liner lights dont work. also i have had to replace all 4 tires 2 times already with factory replacements and i only have 10,000 miles on mine???  view
2006-08-16 Warsaw, IN
Several rear end differential failures. 1 at 4000 miles, the second at 8000 miles. and the third is loud and makes noises from the day i got it back. gm tried to void and not cover the rear end so i had to take it to another state for them to fix it for me. they just start out quiet and then get louder and louder and louder. the last one died with my family in the vehicle at 40 mph durring regular driving. rear locked up then broke up in half. it killed the driveshaft and several other parts when it locked up. i have had 20+ gm cars in my lifetime and this one is the worst built rear end ever. if i tried, i bet i could kill it in one full throttle launch. but, of coarse wont try that cause it will break.... also, needed a wheel alignment, clutch update, and several other things done. the radio acts funny and paint on one button is comming off, and my head liner lights dont work. also i have had to replace all 4 tires 2 times already with factory replacements and i only have 10,000 miles on mine???  view
2006-08-17 Burlingame, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front left tire was observed to be flat. the vehicle was taken to the tire dealer who determined there was a leak in the welding in the middle of the rim. the dealer expressed the warranty was for three years and offered to cover the welding line with silicone. the repair stopped the leak for a few days however the leak reoccurred creating a serious safety risk.  view
2006-08-16 Baton Rouge, LA
At 53,000 miles, fuel pump went out at an absurd price of $771.00 after being stuck on the road i had to call a tow  view
2006-08-16 Funkstown, MD
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated in the vehicle. a recall letter was received on 9-04. the dealer and manufacturer were contacted and agreed the vehicle was included in nhtsa recall, # 04v357000, concerning engine and engine cooling. however, both refused to repair the vehicle without charge.  view
2006-08-16 Grabill, IN
When stopping the vehicle and sitting still for a few seconds, there is a loud thumping sound (occurring three or four times) from the rear of the vehicle (sounds similar to a loose fuel tank baffle). the dealer stated they weren't aware of any fix for this problem, though they tried a couple of ideas. while i've found this on several websites online, nobody seems to know the cause. everyone seems to live with the problem. it's difficult to diagnose as it seems intermittant, but happens on average once per day. being that this seems to be eminating from the fuel system, i think that saturn should take this issue more seriously, and more than likely this is something they can correct by replacing the fuel tank, i feel that they just don't want that expense. also, i would like to take the opportunity to complain about the horn switch, as it is extremely difficult to operate in a panic situation, which is what it is designed to be used in. lastly, i beleive that nhtsa should investigate the awd system on these vehicles. i've done my own tests and i have to say i am surprised about how easily it is to loose control of the vehicle in light snow. when the rear comes on, if the engine is revving high, it can spin the vehicle around like a top.  view
1997-03-25 Bakersfield, CA
Antilock brakes failed.  view
2006-08-17 Madison, NJ
Here is the description of the problem that i posted on swedespeed forums > v70 & v70xc & xc70 (2001-current) regarding sun glare in our new xc70 volvo that is so distracting that i feel it is a hazard: post title: xc70 light interior reflection on driver's window posted by: gretamax at 2:28 pm 7-31-2006 we just bought a 2006 xc70 with a taupe interior. when driving on a sunny day the reflection of the dash on the driver's window is strong enough to be a distraction. wearing good sunglasses helps a lot. volvo customer service says it's the design and is suggesting putting a dark cloth over the dash. anybody else have this problem? any constructive suggestions? here are a few of the responses i received from other volvo owners who are experiencing the same problem: post title: re: xc70 light interior reflection on driver's window (dugums) posted by: kasumi at 8:00 am 8-1-2006 i thought my wife was crazy when she complained about the reflection in our 2004 v70. then i tried to drive - very distracting. its not awful, but on a really bright day, it can definitely affect your view. post title: re: xc70 light interior reflection on driver's window (madeinjapan) posted by: freeworld at 12:26 pm 8-12-2006 ditto, ditto, and ditto! you are not making this up. my s60 has the black over the cowl and that reduces reflection in that area. my wifes xc70 is all light and the glare is huge. my polarized sunglasses help a lot, but i now have to buy her a pair since the xc70 was my idea.  view
2006-08-17 Perkinston, MS
(1) i was in a tight turn. i had just hauled 2 tons of feed from a feed mill 30 miles away. (2) the power steering and brakes both stopped working suddenly and with no warning. i had no control over my vehicle and had to run into a fence post to stop it. had it happened a few minutes earlier while i was on a highway, someone could have been seriously injured or killed. the truck was completely uncontrollable. (3 vehicle was towed to dealer. after two days of testing, no solution has been found.  view
2006-08-16 Grabill, IN
When stopping the vehicle and sitting still for a few seconds, there is a loud thumping sound (occurring three or four times) from the rear of the vehicle (sounds similar to a loose fuel tank baffle). the dealer stated they weren't aware of any fix for this problem, though they tried a couple of ideas. while i've found this on several websites online, nobody seems to know the cause. everyone seems to live with the problem. it's difficult to diagnose as it seems intermittant, but happens on average once per day. being that this seems to be eminating from the fuel system, i think that saturn should take this issue more seriously, and more than likely this is something they can correct by replacing the fuel tank, i feel that they just don't want that expense. also, i would like to take the opportunity to complain about the horn switch, as it is extremely difficult to operate in a panic situation, which is what it is designed to be used in. lastly, i beleive that nhtsa should investigate the awd system on these vehicles. i've done my own tests and i have to say i am surprised about how easily it is to loose control of the vehicle in light snow. when the rear comes on, if the engine is revving high, it can spin the vehicle around like a top.  view
2006-08-17 Chicago, IL
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had brake problems for all four wheels. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer on 13 occasions. on the 9th visit, the manufacturer authorized a 72,000-mile warranty. on 8/14/2006, while driving 15 mph, the left rear sliding door fell off the roller track. the vehicle was being repaired at an authorized body shop. the manufacturer was notified.  view
2006-08-17 Chicago, IL
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had brake problems for all four wheels. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer on 13 occasions. on the 9th visit, the manufacturer authorized a 72,000-mile warranty. on 8/14/2006, while driving 15 mph, the left rear sliding door fell off the roller track. the vehicle was being repaired at an authorized body shop. the manufacturer was notified.  view
2006-08-17 Apex, NC
Shutter of the transmission/torque converter when traveling around 45 mph. problem first reported on the vehicle around 30,000 miles at which time the dealer flushed the transmission fluid per tech assistance ref. 272101. dealer determined "no problem found" when the shutter was reported again at 48,000 miles. when the problem was reported at 51,000 miles, dealer again flushed the transmission and reflashed the pcm. the problem occurred again at 56,000 miles at which time the dealer determined the transmssion needed to be replaced. transmission was replaced at 58,500 miles. problem discovered again around 88,000 miles; again, dealer flushed the transmission. problem occurred again at 98,500 miles at which time the dealer replaced the torque converter.  view
2006-08-17 Dallas, OR
Consumer would like reimbursement for recall repairs done on a 2000 saab 9-5. while driving the vehicle stalled in traffic. in sept 2004 the vehicle's ignition discharge module (idm) was replaced at a charge of over $500. in april 2006 the consumer received a recall notice from saab for the idm. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who explained that the idm had already been replaced. the records did not indicate where the work had been done. the consumer would like to request reimbursement but cannot find the invoice.  view
2006-08-17 Danville, CA
Consumer would like reimbursement for ball joint repairs on a 1998 dodge durango. the consumer was aware of dodge durango ball joint recall and believes that the manufacturer was going expand the scope of the recall to include his vehicle. that did not occur and the consumer was force to pay for upper ball joint replacement.  view
2006-08-17 Owings Mills, MD
The clutch on my 2003 hyundai santa fe (58,000 miles)went out on the nj turnpike at the start of a week long family vacation. maxon hyundai in union, nj claimed that my driving had burned the clutch out (i have been driving stick for 12 years and my previous car- a saturn- had over 100,000 miles on it and the original clutch when i sold it) and when the clutch went it damaged the fly wheel. they claimed that the fly wheel, though part of the power train supposedly covered under their warranty, was not covered since it was my fault that it was damaged. they further indicated that replacing the clutch and putting the old fly wheel on would just cause me to burn out another clutch leading me to believe that the fly wheel is what caused the clutch to go in the first place. anyway, i did pay for the clutch to be replaced but not the flywheel and then i traded it in on a new saturn vue. i was outraged at the way i was treated by both the dealer and by hyundai corporate when i called them. i would really appreciate any advice you could give me as i got a whole $4,500 for the vehicle that i paid $17,000 for just 3 years ago and this was after i had to pay a repair bill of $1600 and pay $500 for a rental car so that our vacation was not ruined.  view
2006-08-17 Columbus, OH
I bought a new 2006 acura mdx and from the first time i drove it home, i couldn't drive over 55 mph without the steering wheel shaking so bad i could barely hold it. since then, within the last month and half it has been in lindsey acuras repair shop 3 times and they still cannot repair the problem. is there a lemon law for this problem were we could replace the vehicle. it is not safe to drive on the freeway. maybe you could help me please. thank you.  view
1997-03-25 Bakersfield, CA
Speedometer inoperative.  view
2006-08-17 Ft Myers, FL
After reading almost all complaints with other 2002 jeep grand cherokees, i have to put in my two cents worth. i can relate to almost every complaint that there is. i just had both my front left and right window regulators replaced a month and a half apart, one just today at $327.00 with my employee discount. (i work for a car dealership) last month, i have had almost $500.00 worth of repairs for my power steering pump problems. i have had my brake rotors turned and resurfaced and am in need of doing it again. then on the other hand, i have experienced problems with my dual control panel not working correctly which i have not have repaired yet because i don't have the money for that one and didn't know at the time that it was a problem. then when my jeep was under warranty i have had the air conditioner compressor replaced, new battery(for hard or no starting), amongst other repairs that i can't think of at the moment. i have also been experiencing hard starts with my truck and also the transmission not engaging or jumping (accelerating) while switching gears that the jeep dealer has not been able to recognize as a problem. i feel that those new chrysler commercials are not up to par as american and german engineering. those germans know how to build vehicles in the first place and help repair them as the problem seem necessary.  view
2006-08-17 Ft Myers, FL
After reading almost all complaints with other 2002 jeep grand cherokees, i have to put in my two cents worth. i can relate to almost every complaint that there is. i just had both my front left and right window regulators replaced a month and a half apart, one just today at $327.00 with my employee discount. (i work for a car dealership) last month, i have had almost $500.00 worth of repairs for my power steering pump problems. i have had my brake rotors turned and resurfaced and am in need of doing it again. then on the other hand, i have experienced problems with my dual control panel not working correctly which i have not have repaired yet because i don't have the money for that one and didn't know at the time that it was a problem. then when my jeep was under warranty i have had the air conditioner compressor replaced, new battery(for hard or no starting), amongst other repairs that i can't think of at the moment. i have also been experiencing hard starts with my truck and also the transmission not engaging or jumping (accelerating) while switching gears that the jeep dealer has not been able to recognize as a problem. i feel that those new chrysler commercials are not up to par as american and german engineering. those germans know how to build vehicles in the first place and help repair them as the problem seem necessary.  view
2006-08-18 Napa, CA
Ignition cylinder ford focus lx 2001 93,980 miles like so many other complaints i have read on the internet. insert key - ignition locksup you're stranded and have to call a tow truck. cost for repair by ford dealership $489.20. when we first started noticing ignition problem - we called ford to get a price on the part as my husband was going to replace himself. was told by parts gal that he could not perform this himself - it's not like the old days - there are now special instructions regarding the wiring and insulation it has to be done by ford. about a week later the ignition was completely locked we had no choice but to call tow truck and take to ford. tow truck driver informs us this is common defect with all 2001-2006 ford focus and tempos. before we had it towed my husband thought maybe the key was just worn out - ford said the key did look worn and the key did need replacing but it had to be done special because key contains a chip and it takes special programming - key cost $35.00 p/key labor would cost $50.00 - we decided to go ahead and have it towed in case this wasn't the problem. (don't want to be throwing away money) next day i confronted ford mechanic about this being a known cylinder defect and asked why it wasn't a recall - mechanic says he agrees it should be a recall - but instead it was a tsb telling techs how to fix and to my horror fix it with another identical faulty part. i asked if there was special pricing since it was ford's fault. answer no. asked if new keys were included in price - answer no. i asked if problem could reappear. answer yes. imagine if my daughter or i were out in the middle of no where or on a road trip - what could have happened or the expense for towing. i am scared to drive it out of town now and i am horrified that i had to pay out of pocket $489.20 for a known defect that will more than likely happen again and again. why is ford fixing the problem with another faulty part -rip off scam?  view
2006-08-18 Mountain View, CA
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle caught fire and burned while parked. a fire department report was taken. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that the fire started due to an overheated speed control deactivation switch. there was a nhtsa recall # 05v388000 which pertained to the vehicle speed control. the dealer determined that the vehicle was included in the recall, however the contact stated that there was no recall notice received.  view
2006-08-18 Puyallup, WA
Dt*: the contact stated a humming sound was heard coming from the vehicle's steering, which got progressively louder upon acceleration, turning, and braking. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that the hydroboost unit was faulty. there was a nhtsa recall # 04v045000, regarding the hydraulic service brakes. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view
2006-08-18 Vadnais Heights, MN
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled suddenly without warning while driving at highway speeds. an independent repair shop determined the crank shaft position sensor was bad and needed to be replaced. the contact expressed this incident should be included in the ongoing investigation nhtsa action number: pe06016, regarding the engine and engine cooling.  view
2006-08-18 Blue Jay, CA
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's front suspension ball joint separated while driving 5 mph under normal road conditions. the vehicle drove down a driveway, made a quick right turn, when the right front end suddenly collapsed making a loud metallic sound. the vehicle would not move. a towing service was contacted and the left front end collapsed when the vehicle was put in reverse while attempting to place it on the tow truck. the vehicle was towed to the service dealer who determined that this problem may be related to an upcoming recall that was currently under investigation. prior to the failure, the contact experienced resistance in steering. the nature of the failure was permanent.  view
2006-08-18 League City, TX
Lights come on and flicker by themselves even when the car is off. this occurs when the car is off and the keys are not in the ignition. also, there is the smell of burned rubber present some of the times.  view
2006-08-18 Simi Valley, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds with pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, the automatic transmission was delayed in shifting gears and the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the automatic transmission needed to be replaced. after the replacement, the sluggish transmission problem persisted. the vehicle was returned to the dealer for further inspection. it was determined the automatic transmission was slipping and needed rebuilt. the manufacturer was alerted.  view
2006-09-19 Newnan, GA
Submission of defective 2006 american heritage coach purchased. on three occasions the electrical system failed causing the lights to go out on the coach. on one occasion the only way the owners could get the coach back to the campground was for their son to sit on the front dash shining a flashlight so they could see the road. the consumer rescinded the contract and demanded full refund because the coach did not conform to the requirements of the contract. the navigation system had the incorrect software and would not function. a faulty solenoid caused the coach not to crank. the consumer found three water leaks, two in the front and one on the driver's side near the table. the air bag touchtone went off. the consumer was able to pull over and reset it. the headlight failed during a rain storm. the consumer was able to replace a fuse to get them to function. two rows of interior light blew out while the consumer was using the rotisserie. the rotisserie continued to work but the light would not come back on. the leveling system malfunctioned and started beeping constantly. one rear tire was out of round. the generator surged. the steering wheel periodically locked in place and would not move. the screen door latch needed to be adjusted.  view
1997-03-25 Bakersfield, CA
Transmission housing leak.  view
2006-08-18 Indianapolis, IN
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the throttle and speed control stuck causing the vehicle to surge over 90 mph. the cruise control was not in use at the time. the brakes would not work and the contact stated the constant pressure to the brakes caused them to smoke and almost catch on fire. there were no lights illuminated on the dashboard prior to the incident. the dealership was alerted. there were no problems with the vehicle's cruise control prior to the incident.  view
2006-08-18 Brunswick, NE
I am the owner of a 2004 suzuki verona. within 2 weeks of purchase this car has been in the shop up to at least 20 times. check engine light goes on and off every other day or so. that really did not bother me so much. last winter the car decided to not accept fuel. they fixed the problem after about 2 weeks. for the last 4 or more months this car stalls, it surges, it accelerates above 3000 rpm at stop lights, it almost or does die at intersections, it just decides to not go 60 and slows you down to 40 like the brakes have come on. i carry around my 4 year old everyday in this car i work 60 miles from my home. everyday i do not know what this car will do and it scares me that my son and i will be in an accident or how will it be like on ice and snow this winter. this car takes a big chunk of my paycheck and i feel it would be better if i didn't drive this car. suzuki this car is a joke never again would i ever buy another suzuki anything. i believe this calls for some action on all these people in this situation. make it right suzuki.  view
2006-08-05 Lutz, FL
Purchased a 2002 chevrolet impala used at a local chevy dealer, in less than 8 months i have come across two problems. one, the turn signal starts acting up and affects the system and they tell me it is the multifunction switch ($400.00) and the second, i noticed i had to constantly add coolant/water to the radiator but could not find any leaks, the dealer tells me it is the lower intake gasket and the cost is ($1000). as i am doing my research to find a more reasonable cost to which i can accommodate, i find that these problems are too common in the version of the motors/style of vehicles. so far, that even two of the shops i have taken the vehicle for an estimate have said they are surprised that there has not been a recall, especially in the lower intake problem. where can i turn to, to try to get help and make sure these manufacturers take care of these issues that are very costly and as you can see, in less than 3 to 4 years, the consumer has to pay for them. thank you!!  view
2006-08-05 San Antonio, TX
1998 ford explorer parked in garage had spontaneous fire in engine compartment department put out fire. this was a cruise control deactivation switch fire. it may have been reported to you by police, insurance, or fire dept. if so, just let me know you have the information.  view
2006-08-05 San Antonio, TX
1998 ford explorer parked in garage had spontaneous fire in engine compartment department put out fire. this was a cruise control deactivation switch fire. it may have been reported to you by police, insurance, or fire dept. if so, just let me know you have the information.  view
2006-08-05 Albuquerque, NM
Red air bag light on dash comes on intermittently then stays on. air pressure light comes on and tires are at normal psi. some days both lights come on together. i have taken jeep in four times for same problem in 17 months and its doing it again within 3 months of last service.  view
2006-08-05 Albuquerque, NM
Red air bag light on dash comes on intermittently then stays on. air pressure light comes on and tires are at normal psi. some days both lights come on together. i have taken jeep in four times for same problem in 17 months and its doing it again within 3 months of last service.  view
2006-08-05 Westbrookville, NY
I own a 2003 aerio suzuki sx 5-speed with manual transmission. it's been popping out of 5th gear and into neutral. i brought it to the dealer where purchased. they said they test drove it and could not "duplicate concern". the very rude service advisor told me even if problem was found they do not have equipment to repair it and to take it someplace else. she also made a comment about not needing "free work",leading me to believe because it is under warranty, they did not want to do extensive work for free!! i called suzuki and they said most dealers probably wouldn't test drive it more than 20 miles and it is hard to fix an intermittent problem and to try another dealer. driving at high speeds and having gears pop out should get more attention than an" intermittent problem". other dealers are more than 30 miles away and hard to leave vehicle there. i read about this same problem on line and one of the people 's dealer diagnosed the problem as premature wear in the 5th gear synchro assembly and repaired his vehicle.  view
2006-08-05 Blackstone, MA
Front strut failure on 2006 gto.  view
2006-08-05 Steohentown, NY
I have noticed problems with my abs in the front of my truck in the past year. well my truck is now off the road so i have been driving my mothers truck and hers is starting to do the same thing its makes like a grinding noise in the front we took off the tires and the brakes were fine we can't figure out what else could be wrong and then a friend said its the abs sensors system.  view
1997-03-25 Visalia, CA
Power steering belt failed.  view
2006-08-05 Sun City, AZ
The engine simply stops without warning. i had taken it to dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong. four days later while driving to the dealer it died on a 6 lane street. i was in our other vehicle and towed it to the dealer myself. it has been 6 days and i have not heard from them.  view
2006-08-05 Sun City, AZ
The engine simply stops without warning. i had taken it to dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong. four days later while driving to the dealer it died on a 6 lane street. i was in our other vehicle and towed it to the dealer myself. it has been 6 days and i have not heard from them.  view
2006-08-06 Williamsburg, KY
Vehicle has 1978 miles, 2006 ford explorer, has major hesitation in throttle, after 3 trips to dealer, they say vehicle cannot be repaired". this suv is unsafe to drive due to the hesitation in the throttle, cannot pull into traffic, from stop sign, or from stopped position.  view
2006-08-06 Gary, IN
The car was making a sound. had just previously had an oil change. got ready to get in the car to take to shop to find out what the noise was & the car would not start. had to have the car towed to shop. that's when i was told the engine was gone. 5-6 thousand dollars to repair. cannot afford that when still paying car note.  view
2006-08-06 Crossville, TN
I have a 2006 ford 500 that has a very bad glare on the windshield. when i inquires about the problem, i was told there was 3 such complaints made at that same dealership. i was also told there was nothing that could be done, it was caused by the way the glass was made.  view
2006-08-06 Crossville, TN
I have a 2006 ford 500 that has a very bad glare on the windshield. when i inquires about the problem, i was told there was 3 such complaints made at that same dealership. i was also told there was nothing that could be done, it was caused by the way the glass was made.  view
2006-08-05 Salisbury, NC
I was shopping at the local walmart with my wife, who was driving the vehicle. we were parked in the walmart parking lot. on leaving, she engaged the car in drive and began to ease out of the parking space. the car suddenly surged forward and she was unable to stop it even though she was applying the brakes very hard. this had happened to me several times before but always in a place that was safe and where i could bring the car to a stop. it always happened as i was moving from a parked position. on this occasion, it was not safe, and we crashed into another car. the tribute was damaged at a cost of $5,000 to repair. the other car also had extensive damages. i asked the dealer who repaired the car to examine the cruise control and accelerator pedal for a defect. he only told me that it looked "normal". my wife is afraid to drive this car now and i have a lot of apprehension when i first start the car and begin to drive. i think that there must be a subtle defect in either the cruise control or the accelerator that causes this unexpected surge when first starting from a parked position.  view
2006-08-05 Los Angeles, CA
This is about transmission failure for 2002 landrover/freelander. keeping the car in best shape and maintaining on schedule, still the transmission went bad with less than 40,000 mileage. car warranty is for 50k or 4 years. unfortunately, the warranty was up in january 2006. engine has special noise and car is coming apart. window does not roll up and down, rear seat got stuck and wouldn't get its position. one problem after another, but the main one is the transmission.  view
2006-08-05 Los Angeles, CA
This is about transmission failure for 2002 landrover/freelander. keeping the car in best shape and maintaining on schedule, still the transmission went bad with less than 40,000 mileage. car warranty is for 50k or 4 years. unfortunately, the warranty was up in january 2006. engine has special noise and car is coming apart. window does not roll up and down, rear seat got stuck and wouldn't get its position. one problem after another, but the main one is the transmission.  view
2006-08-05 Oklahoma City, OK
Dangerous condition exists. the 2002 honda odyssey, after driving 40 to 50 miles and when the car is down shifting to go up a hill or to pass another vehicle, it will down shift very violently into i assume 1st gear. it will go from about 2000 rpm to about 7500 rpms in an instant when the gas pedal is pushed down, even gently, in order to maintain highway speeds. this occurred about 10 times the friday prior to july 4, 200 6 and again on friday july 28. 2006 . after the first time we took the car to a honda dealer in tulsa, oklahoma. we told them the problem and they said the car's computer showed there was no problem. they drove the car for about 10 miles and could not make it do it again. i had told them they needed to drive it for 100 miles to make it do it again. after the second event, which was very much like the first, we took the vehicle to bob howard honda in oklahoma city and received almost exactly the same response. if they cannot drive the car and make it do what we are complaining about they say there is nothing they can do. what they do not realize is that it is a very serious condition with possible life threatening consequences. if you are driving down the interstate and come to a slight incline where the car, in order to maintain highway speeds, suddenly and without warning down shifts into first gear and the tachometer goes to 7500 rpms one could be rear ended by a vehicle following too close. i am a 63 year old white male who has been driving since i was 15 and i have never experienced this dangerous situation before.  view
1997-03-25 Newport Beach, CA
Other: airbag warning light illuminated.  view
2006-08-05 Oneonta, NY
Within year rotors had to be replaced, under warranty. was told by service manager at dealership was due to braking excessively during rain on long downhill run. suggested to gear down which i now do. situation did not repeat except that i now intermittently experience similar "pulsating" while braking. was told by another repair service that i would eventually have to replace rotors.  view
2005-08-09 Tucson, AZ
Dt: 1996 ford f150 xlt pick up truck. the wheel assembly and the shaft on the driver side in the back slid out. the truck was being driven on a side road about 35 -40 mph when this happened. the mechanic told the consumer that these vehicles were designed to fail. it was repaired at the cost of $1300.00. also, while trying to back out of the driveway the shifter was flopping around and a bolt fell out at the consumer's feet. the vehicle would not go into any gear. the bolt fell out of the steering column where the two halves meet. of the two bolts one fell out, and the other was very loose. the consumer was able to fix them with a retaining device with lock washers on both bolts. the third problem, was similar to the first problem. while driving someone ran a red light and the truck was hit on the passenger's side. the wheel and shaft disengaged from the rear axle. a police report was filed, and there were no injuries. the vehicle was totaled. updated 08/02/06.  view
2005-08-09 Tucson, AZ
Dt: 1996 ford f150 xlt pick up truck. the wheel assembly and the shaft on the driver side in the back slid out. the truck was being driven on a side road about 35 -40 mph when this happened. the mechanic told the consumer that these vehicles were designed to fail. it was repaired at the cost of $1300.00. also, while trying to back out of the driveway the shifter was flopping around and a bolt fell out at the consumer's feet. the vehicle would not go into any gear. the bolt fell out of the steering column where the two halves meet. of the two bolts one fell out, and the other was very loose. the consumer was able to fix them with a retaining device with lock washers on both bolts. the third problem, was similar to the first problem. while driving someone ran a red light and the truck was hit on the passenger's side. the wheel and shaft disengaged from the rear axle. a police report was filed, and there were no injuries. the vehicle was totaled. updated 08/02/06.  view
2006-08-04 Broadview Hts, OH
Front brake discs severe vibration on steering when applying brakes!  view
2006-08-04 Verona, NY
I owned a 1997 ford explorer. on july 29, 2005 my truck was in my yard and caught on fire. i was not home at the time. my insurance paid a portion of the loan i still had on the vehicle. ford motor has not recalled 1997 explorers but have 1998. the fire report issued claims it was an electrical fire. my vehicle was a total loss.  view
2006-08-04 Cherokee, IA
An abnormal noise noted when driving, so took it in for inspection. front stabilizer bar had cracked through and had to have it replaced - repair cost $319.99. it seems this may be a common problem with this model buick (3800v^) according to mechanic who has had several repairs of this nature in this small community. he feels this is occurring because the bar is hollow and not solid.  view
2008-03-15 Toronto,Canada
I had the same problem with the stabilizer bar. It was cracking at the joint both sides. It seperated where it cracked. Not allowing a weld fix solution. Went to a scrapper got a used replacement with new bushings,fasners approx. Two hundred in cost repair.  view
2006-08-06 Ford City, PA
2002 ford explorer xlt. whining noise from rear differential. whining goes away if pressure is reduced from accelerator. there was some leaking of rear differential fluid around driveshaft pinion seal, it was fixed (ford repair said it would also fix the noise, it didn't!) i have uncovered many other 2002 explorer owners with similar rear differential issues. would seem that since there are many others having the same issue that there is some design/materials flaw in the rear end gearbox causing this issue. this is a definite safety issue and should prompt a safety recall due to potential of the differential locking up.  view
2006-08-04 Killeen, TX
Check engine light and vsc/traction control lights keep coming on. took it to toyota of lewisville, texas on 30 june 06 and again to toyota of killeen, texas on 15 july 06. toyota of lewisville told me it was bad gas and that the problem was fixed. on 13 june 06 the light came on but went off after a couple of miles. on my way to dallas on 14 jun 06 the same thing happened. later that day on my way back from dallas the lights came back on and i took my sequoia to toyota of killeen on 15 july 06. they worked on my sequoia until 25 july 06. i only had my truck for a day when the lights came back on. i took the truck back to the dealer the next day, 27 july 06, and the service department turned off the lights and an hour later told me my sequoia was ready and that if the problem persisted to bring it back. right there in the service bay the light came on and the dealership has had it ever since. i talked to the service rep and he informs me that the computer has been replaced and the problem persist. they checked the fuel and drained the fuel and the problem persist.  view
2006-08-04 Cheryy Hill, NJ
The monitor for the rear entertainment system is obstructing my rear view mirror view. between the monitor and the rear gate window latch i have about 2 inches of mid view that is not caught by the side view mirrors. they said they were sending me a coupon for an oil change - not a good solution in my mind.  view
2006-08-07 Hopewell, VA
Dt*: the contact stated the radiator fan fractured to pieces while traveling 20 mph. a noise was heard prior to the incident. the vehicle was pulled over and inspected. 4 fan blades were fractured and one of the blades had flown into the radiator. the manufacturer was alerted of the incident on 08/07/06.  view
1996-06-28 Lancaster, PA
Sunroof inopertive.  view
1997-12-18 Tonawanda, NY
Brake rotors warped.  view
2006-08-07 Brunswick, GA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at highway speeds, the fuel pump assembly stopped functioning without warning which caused the engine to stall. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for replacement of the fuel pump. there was a nhtsa recall # 06e043000 regarding the fuel system. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the manufacturer was alerted of the incident.  view
2006-08-07 Elk Grove Village, IL
I was driving on the tollway when my car began to overheat. i turned on the heater to maximum and drove at about 55 mph. about one mile from home another car pulled along side to tell me that there were flames coming from underneath my car. i immediately pulled over but could not stop immediately as i lost all power and had no brakes. since the exit was on an incline i was able to coast to a stop and my wife and i exited the car. within less than 10 seconds after we exited the car was engulfed in flames and was totaled.  view
2006-08-07 Houston, TX
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken in for an inspection sticker when the inspector determined that both tail lights bulbs were burned out. a recall was observed in a magazine for the 2002 volkswagen new beetle pertaining to tail lights failure (reference #60253822) and the manufacturer called. the manufacturer determined that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view
2006-08-07 Tewksbury, MA
Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop for maintenance, the mechanic observed that the metal on the rear rotor shields was rusted through. there was a nhtsa recall # 05v379000, pertaining to corrosion of the antilock service brakes. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view
2006-08-06 St. Louis, MO
Ford explorer 1998 date 8-3-06 i have had this car for three years. i have never had any major or minor problems. i have regular required maintenance done (example) fluid changes and brakes. early february. i noticed around november 2005, my cruise control stopped working. i didn't take it to be checked; i didn't think it was a big issue. i noticed when starting my car, the battery sounded weak. i took the car to ntb to have the battery checked. the battery was bad and was replaced with the exide 72 month battery. i had never the battery replaced. ntb installed the new battery on february 5, 2006. i drive this car to and from work regularly, about 12 miles. on february 28, 2006, leaving work heading home, i stopped at the grocery store about 1 mile from my house. i left the store and went home. after turning the engine off approximately 5 minutes later standing on my porch, i noticed heavy white smoke coming from under my hood behind the battery area. i ran to my car and opened the door and released the hood. when i raised the hood, i saw the heavy smoke coming from what appeared to be near the wiring in front of the master cylinder. i ran in the house to call 911 and get a fire extinguisher. when i went back to the car under hood area was fully involved in flames. the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. after hearing and reading the reports about the cruise control switch, i really think this is exactly what happened to my vehicle.  view
2006-08-07 Farmingville, NY
My 2004 jeep liberty was recently checked for severe steering noise at brown's jeep dealership in medford ny and i was advised there was nothing wrong with it. well on 8/5/06 the front passenger side lower ball collapsed while operating the vehicle with my family inside causing the front end to slam down and i lost full steering control. according to the nhtsa site as well as jeep owner internet sites, daimler/chrysler should have know about this potentially catastrophic defect and yet did nothing until a recall that is supposedly being issued in sept 06'. one minute prior and it would've occurred at highway speed as i had just gotten off the palisades pkwy in ny with potentially tragic results to my family. please do not operate your 2002-2006 jeep liberty until you have had this situation corrected immediately!  view
2006-08-07 Springfield, OH
Dt*: the contact stated the dealer and manufacturer were called about a possible recall to be issued; nhtsa action #ea06008 . the manufacturer stated that the recall would not be issued until september. soon afterwards, while backing out of a parking space traveling 3 mph on normal road conditions, the front lower ball joints separated and the connections fell out. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer determined the ball joint would be replaced with the same defective part and recommended that the contact call the manufacturer for further assistance. the manufacturer was contacted however additional assistance was denied.  view
2006-08-07 Riverhead, NY
Dt*: the contact stated a loud whining noise was heard while depressing the accelerator pedal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the rear differential and the front axel bearing needed to be replaced.  view
2006-08-06 Portland, OR
Myself and many other 2001 chevy malibu owners have had to replace all the major engine gaskets in their cars. i am disabled an the car would stall everywhere putting my safety in jepordy. the engine can't maintain compression because of the leaks. gm refuses to even resond to my emails. i urge you to check into this matter. i even had to replace the air conditioner. it's not fair to the consumer to let gm get away with this. it has cost a lot of money not to mention the safety factor. please check the mycarstats.com to see all the other complaints.egr valve also had to be replaced. in the process of filing my complaint with the bbb and the doj the dealer inadvertly provided documentation that tha engine had been leaking before we purchased it.  view
2006-08-07 Portsmouth, VA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on a dry highway at 65 mph, the nuts attaching the left ball joints loosened and fell off. this incident resulted to a fractured ball joint stud. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the nut was recovered and placed back on the vehicle just long enough to be driven to the dealership. there was an nhtsa recall, # 00v359001 regarding the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view
1997-12-18 Cranberry, PA
Parking brake won't release.  view
2006-08-07 Yukon, OK
2005 4 runner v8 had complete break failure at about 23000 miles. vehicle failed to stop at intersection. pulled vehicle into parking lot and the vehicle still did not stop. emergency break had to be applied to slow vehicle down. took vehicle to dealership and tests found that there was a malfunction in master cylinder. this could have been a very disastrous event. there is not warning on the vehicle when such a failure occurs.  view
2006-08-07 Mount Pleasant, MI
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle a loud clanging noise was heard. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined a piston rod was bent due to anti-freeze leaking into the piston cylinder and the engine needed to be replaced.  view
2006-08-07 Edmond, OK
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds in rainy weather, the windshield wiper/washer worked intermittently. the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who replaced the windshield wiper/washer motor. the manufacturer was not alerted of this incident.  view
2006-08-07 New Baltimore, MI
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph a noise was heard and the vehicle was pulled over. a fire was observed coming from the engine compartment. the fire department was contacted who extinguished the fire. the vehicle was towed to a service station. the contact was unsure whether the cause of the fire was electrical or fuel ignited, nor what component was involved.  view
2006-08-06 Cedar Rapids, IA
We own a 1994 chevy astro van. fortunately, it was sitting in our driveway when one of the torsion bars broke, dropping the van down onto the front left tire. if this had happened while we were driving the van with our family, it could have been disastrous. two days later, the other torsion bar broke, again in our driveway. in looking at the way the torsion bar is mounted to the cross member, it appears that a manufacture defect created a problem where snow, salt, rain and dirt accumulated into the cylinder shaped tube that the bar is mounted into, towards the rear of the vehicle. the torsion bar, made of spring steel, rusted and broke in two. the torsion bar is part of the suspension that keeps the front of the van up off of the front tires. after reading several online forums, it appears that this same defect has caused several accidents and near accidents to other astro van owners. whether reported or not reported, the design of the mounting bracket for the torsion bar was most likely used this way so the manufactured could use one size of torsion bar for several vehicles and then modify the mount on each vehicle to accept the same size bar. we have purchased replacement torsion bars (gm parts) for $462.00 and need to also pay to have them installed. the replacement torsion bars are now 3 inches shorter, proving that the manufacture became aware this problem and corrected it with the replacement parts - now without the extra 3 inches of open cylinder to collect salt and snow. i believe this is a very dangerous situation and that these parts should be recalled immediately on all vans with this size of torsion bar. we regularly drive the interstate and had it broke while we were driving it, it would have been like driving on the highway and slamming on your breaks (as the front of the van dropped down onto the tire) and suddenly losing any steering ability or way to control the vehicle. thankfully, we didn't happen to be driving it when it broke.  view
2006-08-07 Brunswick, GA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at highway speeds, the fuel pump assembly stopped functioning without warning which caused the engine to stall. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for replacement of the fuel pump. there was a nhtsa recall # 06e043000 regarding the fuel system. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the manufacturer was alerted of the incident.  view
2006-08-07 Northport, NY
I am the original owner of a 1998 mercury mountaineer, v8, awd, vin 4m2zu55p1wuj30797 with 142,000 miles. i parked the car in my driveway on friday evening, july 14, 2006 where the car remained unused until sunday afternoon, july 16, 2006. on sunday afternoon, july 16, 2006, around 1:00 pm the car caught fire, also catching my house on fire. the car was a total loss and the house sustained major damage in one area. the car was not used between the time it was parked and caught fire.  view
2006-08-07 Pearl, MS
My 2003 nissan altima has the engine install issue.... i have called the headquarters and the dealership and have been told i must wait until the recall notices are mailed to out on 8/21.... i hope i don't have a wreck between now and then!  view
2006-08-06 Niagara Falls, NY
The car would start rocking when waiting for a light. it would loose power at low rpms and eventually the whole head had to be replaced because the saturn service center in clarence did not tell us to check the timing chain. typically i travel on expressways and a blown engine could have caused a multiple car crash.  view
2006-08-07 Newton, KS
Dt*: the contact stated while turning the steering wheel in either direction at various speeds there was a loud whining noise. the vehicle was seen by the dealer on three separate occasions. once the dealer replaced the steering column however the problem persisted.  view
1997-12-18 Clearwater, FL
Brake pedal goes to floor.  view
2006-08-07 Broomfield, CO
June 2005 my wife and i were leaving roswell nm in our 1999 winnebago motor home when we experienced a loud popping noise. i called our roadside assistance carrier and was directed to a repair facility a short distance away. after listening to the noise and looking under the vehicle they determined it must be an exhaust manifold leak. they were unable to locate an exhaust manifold gasket locally and had to order one. we left the motor home with them and proceeded to carlsbad nm in our towed vehicle. upon our return a couple days later the mechanic was just completing the gasket replacement. when he finished, he started the engine only to discover the noise was still there. further investigation revealed the #4 spark plug on the passenger side had blown out and also broke the coil. they were able to get a new spark plug and coil from the local ford dealer. after replacing these parts we were able to return to colorado. on july 6, 2006 we were again leaving town when approximately two miles from home we heard the familiar popping noise. i returned home and discovered the same #4 spark plug had blown out again breaking the coil. i went to the local ford dealer and purchased another spark plug and coil thinking all i needed to do was replace it. i asked the parts personnel what caused this to happen and they told me they hadn't heard of this before and didn't know what caused it. after several attempts at replacing the spark plug i called a mobile repair service to see if they could assist me. the person i talked with told me about the triton v-10 blowing spark plugs and that i would need to replace the cylinder heads at a cost of $2,000. i then called a local garage and explained my problem. they said they could try and put a helicoil in the head to fix the problem for around $220. i took the motor home to them and they were able to do the helicoil for $220 plus the spark plug and coil that i furnished. this second spark occurred at 29,600 miles.  view
2006-08-07 Walkerville, MI
Vehicle spontaneously lost all steering. steering wheel simply rolled around on the steering column while in motion.  view
2006-08-07 Oak Hill, VA
All coils had to be replaced. it seems like a very high number of maximas produced in 1999 had this problem. mine started occurring at 39000 miles. dealer refused to cover repair cost that (including parts) was quoted at $1200.  view
2006-08-07 Santa Rosa, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while getting into the vehicle, the handle used for balancing or securing oneself when exiting or entering the vehicle on the left side detached. the contact fell back slightly, suffering slight back injuries. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem.  view
2006-08-17 Williamsburg, KY
Ford f-150 v-6 4.2l motor coolant caused the motor to throw a rod.  view
2006-08-17 Spokane, WA
Dt*: the contact stated recall (05v270000) regarding electrical system: wiring was performed which resulted the vehicle to stall twice, make different noises and had problems accelerating at 48 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer 8 times for this problem since 10/05 and the dealer was unable to duplicate the issue. also the gas mileage went down from 17 to 12 miles per gallon.  view
2006-08-17 Salt Lake City, UT
The car is a 1998 honda accord lx v-6 coupe w/ auto trans. and now has 65700 miles on it. while driving at low speeds the engine sometimes died. when this happened the steering became difficult and the brakes did not function well. most times after the car came to a complete stop i was able to restart it. other times when i tried to start the car, it would start and then immediately die. i would have to wait 2- 4 hours to start. at still other times trying to start it, it would just crank on the starter motor and not start at all. sometimes i would have to wait overnight to successfully start the car. these problems have been occurring since 2003, but with increasing frequency in the past 2 months. i have taken it to two different honda dealers. the first merely sprayed carp cleaner into the throttle body. the second kept the car for three days and replaced the main relay. last year, i had to have the alternator, which seized up replaced.  view
2006-08-17 Arlington, VA
My wife and i purchased a new 2006 jeep commander lt with a 5.7 liter v8 on july 24, 2006. four days later we went on a road trip from washington dc to boston, ma. just outside new york city, the commander stalled (went dead, no power brakes, steering) in rush hour traffic. scared us both. managed to get to the side of the road. put it in park and turned the ignition and started the commander and continued driving. the commander had less than 800 miles on it. we called the dealer. they said to bring it in when we got back. the next day on our way back home we stopped in a jeep dealership in mystic conn. they ran a diagnostic and came up with 2 codes p1684 and p0884. they cleared the history, tested again and found nothing. we took it in to the dealership on monday july 31. they said that they could not duplicate the problem. the car stalled again on august 15th, 2006. the commander now has 1350 miles and is back in the shop and the dealership doesn't know what the problem is. we called daimler chrysler customer service to lodge a compliant, the customer service advisor said that he had not ever heard that there was a stalling problem with the 2006 commanders. my wife is afraid that the commander will stall again and cause a serious accident and kill someone including us. we believe there is a serious problem with this car and others according to others on jeepforum.com.  view
2006-08-17 Orinda, CA
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's automatic transmission shifted too easily while driving various speeds on normal road conditions. the vehicle also rolled backwards before moving forward during acceleration on a level-driving surface.  view
2006-08-17 Fremont, NE
Squealing noise coming from primary gets louder as it reaches normal operating temperature. dealer says they don't know what is wrong. after manufacturer had the bike for 3 weeks, they said "we gave it our best shot with our best tech, have your attorney call us". one of numerous problems not fixed.  view
1997-12-18 Fairfield, CT
Electronic dashboard went out.  view
2006-08-17 Atlanta, GA
When trying to stop my 1998 lexus ls 400 in my garage this morning, the car surged forward. i slammed the brakes on even harder and the car surged even more forward. the wheels were spinning and i finally got the car totally stopped. i took it to the dealer after the incident and they were unable to find anything wrong.  view
2006-08-17 Richardson, TX
Both rear windows stopped working, getting stuck all the way down, leading to an unsafe environment for small children or animals. rear driver window failed in may 2006 and was repaired by a ford dealership. rear passenger window failed august 17, 2006.  view
2006-08-17 Ozark, MO
I went to put boxes in the rear of my 2005 toyota sienna le and as soon as i lifted the door, it fell on my head. after looking at the door, i noticed what appeared to be oil on my bumper and the ground right below where the struts holding the door were. it worked perfectly fine the previous day, but i am concerned that this really could have injured my children if it were them opening the door. the door will no longer stay up by itself and it is a very heavy door. there was absolutely no indication that there was a problem with the door prior to this. i called the dealership and since i am out of warranty, i will have to pay for the replacement. on top of that, they have replaced the strut so i also will have to pay for new brackets. the 2004 have a tsb on that very part, why not the 2005?? isn't it the same part??  view
2006-08-17 Owings Mills, MD
2000 hyundai elantra has been involved in a rear end crash with suv. air bags never deployed. car is totalled.  view
2006-08-17 Cleveland, TN
Rear seals leaking on nissan titan, fluid getting on brakes.  view
2006-08-18 Melbourne, FL
Dt*: the contact stated the wiper/washer motor there was a recall # 03023 pertaining to intermittent failure of the wipers and a buzz under the dash due to bad solder points which failed 5 times. the service dealer and manufacturer were notified. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view
2006-08-18 Roswell, NM
1986 dodge lancer alternator, tire, and battery problems. the consumer also experienced problems with the vehicle's fuel pump.  view
2006-08-18 Roswell, NM
1986 dodge lancer alternator, tire, and battery problems. the consumer also experienced problems with the vehicle's fuel pump.  view
2006-08-17 Perkinston, MS
(1) i was in a tight turn. i had just hauled 2 tons of feed from a feed mill 30 miles away. (2) the power steering and brakes both stopped working suddenly and with no warning. i had no control over my vehicle and had to run into a fence post to stop it. had it happened a few minutes earlier while i was on a highway, someone could have been seriously injured or killed. the truck was completely uncontrollable. (3 vehicle was towed to dealer. after two days of testing, no solution has been found.  view
2006-08-17 Litchfield Park, AZ
When driving past luke air force base the air bag light on the dash illuminates in my 2005 ford f150. i have been told that this is caused by the radar. i want to know if the air bag system will function normally in the event an accident occurs when the light is on. other people we know are also having this problem with their 2005 ford trucks and suvs.  view
1997-03-25 Shamokin, PA
Spindle failed.  view
2006-08-17 Ft Myers, FL
After reading almost all complaints with other 2002 jeep grand cherokees, i have to put in my two cents worth. i can relate to almost every complaint that there is. i just had both my front left and right window regulators replaced a month and a half apart, one just today at $327.00 with my employee discount. (i work for a car dealership) last month, i have had almost $500.00 worth of repairs for my power steering pump problems. i have had my brake rotors turned and resurfaced and am in need of doing it again. then on the other hand, i have experienced problems with my dual control panel not working correctly which i have not have repaired yet because i don't have the money for that one and didn't know at the time that it was a problem. then when my jeep was under warranty i have had the air conditioner compressor replaced, new battery(for hard or no starting), amongst other repairs that i can't think of at the moment. i have also been experiencing hard starts with my truck and also the transmission not engaging or jumping (accelerating) while switching gears that the jeep dealer has not been able to recognize as a problem. i feel that those new chrysler commercials are not up to par as american and german engineering. those germans know how to build vehicles in the first place and help repair them as the problem seem necessary.  view
2006-08-18 York, PA
2002 honda odyssey accelerator pedal sticks and won't release when brakes are applied. ***** this problem occurs intermittently when the vehicle is coming to a stop. this had been happening sporadically for the past four years. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer and a technician there witnessed the problem. the dealer checked and cleaned the cruise control cable and accelerator cable. the pedal became stuck five days after these components were checked/cleaned . the dealer has been unable to determine the cause of the problem.  view
2006-08-18 Heber, CA
2005 chevrolet silverado 1500 had continuous problems with the brakes. the steering wheel vibrated while braking. the dealer determined that both front rotors were out by 4 thousands of an inch. the dealer resurfaced both front rotors. the brakes continued to be a problem so the dealer replaced the rotors. the consumer still experienced some brake shimmy. the dealer replaced the brake vacuum booster.  view
2006-08-18 South Richmond Hill, NY
The recall repairs failed to resolve the problems with the consumer's 2000 daewoo leganza. after the recall repairs were done the check engine light continued to illuminate.  view
2006-08-17 Ft Myers, FL
After reading almost all complaints with other 2002 jeep grand cherokees, i have to put in my two cents worth. i can relate to almost every complaint that there is. i just had both my front left and right window regulators replaced a month and a half apart, one just today at $327.00 with my employee discount. (i work for a car dealership) last month, i have had almost $500.00 worth of repairs for my power steering pump problems. i have had my brake rotors turned and resurfaced and am in need of doing it again. then on the other hand, i have experienced problems with my dual control panel not working correctly which i have not have repaired yet because i don't have the money for that one and didn't know at the time that it was a problem. then when my jeep was under warranty i have had the air conditioner compressor replaced, new battery(for hard or no starting), amongst other repairs that i can't think of at the moment. i have also been experiencing hard starts with my truck and also the transmission not engaging or jumping (accelerating) while switching gears that the jeep dealer has not been able to recognize as a problem. i feel that those new chrysler commercials are not up to par as american and german engineering. those germans know how to build vehicles in the first place and help repair them as the problem seem necessary.  view
2006-08-17 Ft Myers, FL
After reading almost all complaints with other 2002 jeep grand cherokees, i have to put in my two cents worth. i can relate to almost every complaint that there is. i just had both my front left and right window regulators replaced a month and a half apart, one just today at $327.00 with my employee discount. (i work for a car dealership) last month, i have had almost $500.00 worth of repairs for my power steering pump problems. i have had my brake rotors turned and resurfaced and am in need of doing it again. then on the other hand, i have experienced problems with my dual control panel not working correctly which i have not have repaired yet because i don't have the money for that one and didn't know at the time that it was a problem. then when my jeep was under warranty i have had the air conditioner compressor replaced, new battery(for hard or no starting), amongst other repairs that i can't think of at the moment. i have also been experiencing hard starts with my truck and also the transmission not engaging or jumping (accelerating) while switching gears that the jeep dealer has not been able to recognize as a problem. i feel that those new chrysler commercials are not up to par as american and german engineering. those germans know how to build vehicles in the first place and help repair them as the problem seem necessary.  view
2006-08-17 Holladay, UT
I believe an agent of volkswagen falsified documents pertaining to the recall closing and repair of my father's vw van vin #wv2zb0250hh006065. recall campaign nhtsa #88v-038 and possibly 87v-052. these are presently being fixed by southtowne vw in south jordan utah to the tune of almost 3000.00 at our expense. volkswagon never sent my father, the only owner of the vehicle any recall letters, and it is obvious to me they are now fixing the recalls but charging us. they say the recalls are closed and cannot prove to me they were fixed (because they never were) i and my father were lied to about this right about the time of the recalls, by volkswagen intermountain, the dealer he purchased the vehicle from. we were told not to worry about the leaking gas, that it wasn't dangerous, when we asked them about leaking gas. they also told my father not to go above 30 rpm's which is very strange. i want an investigation done. i want either proof of the vehicle being repaired (which i know it wasn't) for free by the dealer, or our money back for the repairs currently being done. thank you for your help. i would also like to know if there have been any more complaints filed about this.  view
2006-08-18 Bothell, WA
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had a nhtsa recall # 99v066003, regarding the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint that was not performed. the vehicle was at the dealer for 90 days and did not express why the recall was not performed. the manufacturer was aware of the problem.  view
2006-08-18 Ferndale, CA
Nankang tire blew out with less than 1500 miles on it.  view
2006-08-17 Covington, WA
Car will die at highway speed, leading to loss of power steering and power braking. 2001 chevy suburban with 8.1l engine. this sounds the same as open complaint nhtsa action number: pe06016.  view
1997-03-25 Shamokin, PA
Motor mounts, belt pulley, transmission mounts, and tie rod failed.  view
2006-08-17 Ft Myers, FL
After reading almost all complaints with other 2002 jeep grand cherokees, i have to put in my two cents worth. i can relate to almost every complaint that there is. i just had both my front left and right window regulators replaced a month and a half apart, one just today at $327.00 with my employee discount. (i work for a car dealership) last month, i have had almost $500.00 worth of repairs for my power steering pump problems. i have had my brake rotors turned and resurfaced and am in need of doing it again. then on the other hand, i have experienced problems with my dual control panel not working correctly which i have not have repaired yet because i don't have the money for that one and didn't know at the time that it was a problem. then when my jeep was under warranty i have had the air conditioner compressor replaced, new battery(for hard or no starting), amongst other repairs that i can't think of at the moment. i have also been experiencing hard starts with my truck and also the transmission not engaging or jumping (accelerating) while switching gears that the jeep dealer has not been able to recognize as a problem. i feel that those new chrysler commercials are not up to par as american and german engineering. those germans know how to build vehicles in the first place and help repair them as the problem seem necessary.  view
2006-08-18 Pueblo West, CO
2004 cadillac deville. as second owner of this car vibration of front end over 60 mph continued. rotation of tires did not fix the problem. alignment did. new problem: coolant leak, the source of which could not be located after three trips to shop. stop leak added on first trip; not effective. 2nd trip to cadillac dealer, dex added. seems to do the job. for how long? still feels unsafe for long-distance driving. ok for in town.  view
2006-08-18 Longview, TX
My son was turning around our 2006 frontier nismo off road 4wd on a rutted dirt road at a speed of no more than 15 mph when the rollover airbags, on both sides, deployed without warning. nissan of american investigated. below is a portion of nissan's letter to me. i will forward via us mail a complete copy of this letter to nhtsa: "air bags must be made so that they inflate fast enough in a severe accident. the speed at which an air bag inflates and then deflates is similar in all designs. air bags are designed to inflate in less than 1/20 of a second. air bags are predictive. the signal which is sent to the sensor in some underbody impacts is very similar to the signal sent to the sensor in rollover situation. both diagnostic and visual checks confirmed that there was no evidence of a problem with the air bag or seat belt systems in your vehicle." as a result of nissan's design, a side air bag sensor, 2 rollover air bag assemblies, 2 seat belt assemblies, a headliner and plastic trim items were replaced. the old parts, exclusive of the headliner, are available. on the rear quarter panel, the vehicle is labeled "off road" and is clearly intended for that use according to nissan'¿s advertising. nissan's own statement proves that their control system for rollover airbags is defective in that their rollover air bags may deploy because the "signal which is sent to the sensor in some underbody impacts is very similar to the signal sent to the sensor in rollover situation". consumers rely on nissan to design a rollover air bag system that deploys in the event of a rollover, not a defective design which causes an underbody impact to initiate an unnecessary rollover airbag deployment. rollover air bags that operate in a manner unpredictable by the consumer are not safe. nissan should redesign this system on future vehicles and recall current vehicles to make the needed changes, before people are injured by airbags that needlessly deploy. updated.  view
2006-08-19 Somers, CT
Since i've owned my mitsubishi 3000gt at 147,000 miles, the seat belts have not retracted properly in the front two seats. the rear seat belts both work correctly and belts in my truck work correctly as well, which is a 1978 ford f150 with several hundred thousand miles on it.  view
2006-08-19 Corinth, TX
Denton, texas. recently purchased used 1996 ford f 150 truck, sat in work parking lot under a shade tree from 7:30 am-3:15 pm...and engine compartment burst into flames, destroying the truck. i was notified at 3:20 that my truck was on fire which was not able to be put out with hand extinguishers. fire dept was called, broke windows to put out fire inside the cab. truck was totally burned out from cab forward. police were called, but refused to come. fire marshall in did not respond to call. message was left on answering machine. shade tree was burned, but vehicles nearby were moved prior to any involvement. no personal injuries occurred.  view
2006-08-19 Bethlehem, PA
I purchased vehicle new in march 2004. i previously owned a 1994 hyundai excel which i also purchased new. the durability of the excel and the warranty on the elantra were the reason i chose to buy it. at 13,000 miles in april, 2005, the clutch on the elantra began slipping. i took it to the dealer and was told that the clutch is not covered under the 100,000 mile warranty. it is covered only under a 12,000 mile warranty. after negotiation with the management, the dealership agreed to cover 50% of the repair. this was acceptable at that time and the problem appeared to be corrected. it is now august, 2006, and this vehicle has 33,066 miles on it and clutch #2 is wearing out. starting out in low gear is difficult, the clutch slips in the lower gears (2 and 3) and the clutch pedal is extremely stiff. at highway speeds the vehicle performs ok. i am afraid to take the car back to the dealer since they are more than likely going to put the same piece of junk clutch in as a replacement to this one. i have talked to an independent transmission shop and they can use a non-oem part to replace. the only problem with this solution is that the cost is going to be +$1000 versus the $800+ that the dealer will charge and the use of the non-oem part may void the vehicle warranty. i would like to point out a few other facts: the 1994 excel went to 122,000 miles before needing its clutch replaced. the replacement clutch was still in the car when it was traded in at 176,000 miles. my wife and i have been driving standard shift vehicles exclusively since 1990, so i don't want anyone at hyundai suggesting that we don't know how to drive a standard shift vehicle. i currently drive a 1997 plymouth a 5 speed transmission. its clutch was replaced in april 2006 with at 135,000 miles. my wife, who is the primary driver of the hyundai is a professional bus driver.  view
2006-08-19 Gainesville, FL
Ignition switch on my 2001 ford focus locked. unable to put key all the way into ignition switch.  view
2006-08-20 Dallas, TX
1- 2003 honda civic 4 door,17000 miles, unexplained spinning, crash, and subsequent fire burned car to a crisp. driver pulled from car suffering shock and inhalation of fumes.  view
2006-07-24 Phillipsburg, NJ
Dt*: the contact stated the fuel gauge readings were inaccurate. the dealer replaced the fuel pump which corrected the problem. there is a nhtsa recall # 05v155000, concerning the fuel pump. the vin was not included in the recall. updated 8/14/2006 - the fuel pump wiring melted inside the fuel tank.  view
2006-08-20 Ft. Hood, TX
My 99 dodge durango stalls without any warning....i have been to the dealership on numerous occasions but everytime they try to repeat the problem nothing happens sometimes i can drive for 2 -3 days and it don't stall and some days it will stall on me multiple times a day. sometimes the check engine light comes on ..the odometer will flash then reads no bus after i wait about 5-10 minutes it will restart. whenever tested no codes will show...i have stalled on the freeway and in intersections it's getting more and more dangerous...i'm not financially able to buy another vehicle.  view
1997-03-25 Shamokin, PA
Motor mounts, belt pulley, transmission mounts, and tie rod failed.  view
2006-08-19 Babylon, NY
While driving my 2001 jaguar xk-8/ cv. at highway speed with the top down, the hydraulic fluid from the convertible top started leaking from the center lock down mechanism on the windshield frame. at first i thought it was windshield wiper spray from the car in front of us. i wiped my face with my hand and felt an oily substance. i paid closer attention to the windshield and did not see anything on the glass. i slowed the car in an attempt to figure out what was happening. since it was at night, it was difficult to ascertain where the this oily substance was coming from. i planned on getting off at the next exit. before i could reach the next exit my eyes were sprayed by this oily substance. i pulled onto the shoulder with my eyes stinging and barely opened. luckily, my wife had with her my eye drops and managed to flush my eyes out wright away. when i shifted the car into park i felt a drop hit the back of my hand, that is when i noticed the hydraulic fluid leaking from the windshield frame. the cover for the lock mechanism is a mesh metal trim plate, as we drove at speed the oil turned into a fine mist and was spraying in my face. once the car was stopped it pooled on the cover until it dripped onto the center console. needless to say this could have been a severe problem and should be looked into. the vehicle was repaired at jaguar of great neck in roslyn, n.y. i also contacted the manufacturer. i have not heard back from them.  view
2006-08-20 Vacaville, CA
Less than 2 yrs after purchase of a new 2003 ford explorer eddie bower 4x4 v8 from a dealer, the transmission started grinding and slipping. dealer service records documented my concerns and their inability/unwillingness to diagnose the problem due to the lack of a "service warning" light. subsequent visits with the same issue brought similar results from the dealer. warranty expired less than one year before i finally got a warning light and the news from my dealer was that it meant i needed a new transmission for just under $6500. with absolutely no help from any level of ford customer service, i had the transmission replaced for just over $3000 - obviously not by ford.  view
2006-08-20 Reidsville, NC
My husband and i were stopped at a red light when we were hit from behind and knocked at least one car length. we both suffer from whip lash. however my air bag warning light came on and stayed on but my air bags never deployed. what if this had been a head on collision would they have worked then to try and help save our lives.  view
2006-08-20 Burke, VA
I purchased my car(xterra 2006 off road vin 5n1an08w66c508944) from darcars of indianola inc., on november 9, 2005. on the same day (the car had only 10 miles) i noticed the steering had a problem. when i driven over 60 mph is hard to control the car(wiggles). i took the car to different nissan dealer for repairs but the car still the same the car has over 13.000 miles now.  view
2006-08-20 Bristol, RI
Underbody spare tire carrier/winch cable failed causing the spare to fall into the road. i believe that there is a small metal piece pressed onto the end of the cable which broke off. no accident or injury resulted but if the tire had fallen at highway speed it could have killed someone.  view
2006-08-05 Vacaville, CA
Upon receipt of the vehicle from my van pool office it was noticed that the steering was stiff and did not self center after making lane changes. the steering will continue to go in the direction of the lane you moved into. it also has a constant pull to the left when going straight. in 7/06 it was noticed that the side doors made a loud popping sound once each way we drove to/from work. after about two weeks i determined that it was the top latch becoming disengaged. when this happens the door rattles.  view
2006-08-05 Wichita, KS
The dash in my car shortly after i bought it stated coming apart. it has completely separated from the defroster. in addition, all of the vent covers, ect. no longer are secure. the entire dash and components are in horrible condition.. i called the dealer and they said it was not covered in the warranty which was bumper to bumper. in`addition my defroster is horrible. when you have it in floor mode it blows on the windshield and it fogs up constantly. the electrical componets go crazy every once in a while, no power to the car ect. have to turn car on and off and few times and then it will be fine. one of my wipers came loose and i have to keep a wrench in my car at all time is case i need to tighten it in the middle of a rain storm. it will fall right off and the metal will be dragging across my window.  view
2006-08-05 Wichita, KS
The dash in my car shortly after i bought it stated coming apart. it has completely separated from the defroster. in addition, all of the vent covers, ect. no longer are secure. the entire dash and components are in horrible condition.. i called the dealer and they said it was not covered in the warranty which was bumper to bumper. in`addition my defroster is horrible. when you have it in floor mode it blows on the windshield and it fogs up constantly. the electrical componets go crazy every once in a while, no power to the car ect. have to turn car on and off and few times and then it will be fine. one of my wipers came loose and i have to keep a wrench in my car at all time is case i need to tighten it in the middle of a rain storm. it will fall right off and the metal will be dragging across my window.  view
2006-08-05 Wichita, KS
The dash in my car shortly after i bought it stated coming apart. it has completely separated from the defroster. in addition, all of the vent covers, ect. no longer are secure. the entire dash and components are in horrible condition.. i called the dealer and they said it was not covered in the warranty which was bumper to bumper. in`addition my defroster is horrible. when you have it in floor mode it blows on the windshield and it fogs up constantly. the electrical componets go crazy every once in a while, no power to the car ect. have to turn car on and off and few times and then it will be fine. one of my wipers came loose and i have to keep a wrench in my car at all time is case i need to tighten it in the middle of a rain storm. it will fall right off and the metal will be dragging across my window.  view
2006-08-05 Columbus, MS
Brake lights do not work on 1994 chevy z71 pick up.  view
1997-03-26 Lauderhill, FL
Center buckle is placed directly behind the driver's side in order to buckle up in the center of the rear , seatbelts have to be criss-crossed.  view
2006-08-05 Columbus, MS
Brake lights do not work on 1994 chevy z71 pick up.  view
2006-08-05 Waupun, WI
Ignition switch on 2000 ford focus locked up, almost $600 to replace.  view
2006-08-06 Rock Hill, SC
While driving my car, the engine would completely shut off. at first it would happen when i was at a complete stop. however it began to happen while the car was in movement. i tried to crank the car to take it to the shop and it wouldn't crank at all. the problem couldn't be identified on a diagnostic test and it wasn't the spark plugs. i was told to replace the computer to see if that was the problem. the auto shop was not even sure that it was the problem. this computer cost $650 not including labor. now my engine light continually flashes and the car jerks. however when i take it to the auto shop they say that i have gotten bad gas. they can't find another problem. i've changed where i get my gas and it still happens daily. out of 3 hours of driving it may run normally about 1- 1.5 hour.  view
2006-08-06 Rock Hill, SC
While driving my car, the engine would completely shut off. at first it would happen when i was at a complete stop. however it began to happen while the car was in movement. i tried to crank the car to take it to the shop and it wouldn't crank at all. the problem couldn't be identified on a diagnostic test and it wasn't the spark plugs. i was told to replace the computer to see if that was the problem. the auto shop was not even sure that it was the problem. this computer cost $650 not including labor. now my engine light continually flashes and the car jerks. however when i take it to the auto shop they say that i have gotten bad gas. they can't find another problem. i've changed where i get my gas and it still happens daily. out of 3 hours of driving it may run normally about 1- 1.5 hour.  view
2006-08-06 Brooklyn, NY
Transmission shifts hard from first to second gear. dealer says i will need a new one soon. the car was never abused and was always taken care off.  view
2006-08-07 Zillah, WA
Dt*: the contact stated when the turbo started to flutter and the truck either stalled or almost stalled. the vehicle stalled 6 times and on two of the occasions it would not start. this first incident occurred in november 2004 and the most recent occurrence was august 4 2006. this incident occurred only while accelerating. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer 4 times however they were unable to repair the vehicle.  view
2006-08-07 Williamsport, PA
My friends borrowed my vehicle, a 2001 chevy blazer, and went camping in the mountains. the vehicle was parked at a location that could have been very dangerous due to this failure, it was near a creek bank with a drop of approximately 30 feet. when the vehicle was started and put into reverse all it would do is coast forward which could have been very dangerous if they did not react in time as it could have went over a cliff. fortunately they were in an area where there was a pay phone. they were staying at a state park and there are many areas that are very remote and are several miles away from phones or people. i was advised by aamco transmission that they see this transmission problem on a regular basis and it is caused because the reaction sun shell was made of an inferior metal and even in repair technical bulletins it specifies to repair problem by replacing with a "more robust heat treated reaction sun shell". when this occurs, it also affects second and fourth gears. in order to repair this problem the transmission needed completely rebuilt at a price of $2,326.38 plus a towing bill.  view
2006-08-06 Suffern, NY
1.while driving around a snowy corner on xxx road, the vehicle lost complete control when all of its anti-slip, anti-swerve and anti-lock systems all immediately failed a simultaneously. my vehicle is currently experiencing the following safety defects: 2.while driving on the palisades parkway on 8/08/06, under a year from its purchase, we heard a loud band in the engine compartment. there was a loss of control of the vehicle, several warning lights went off on the dashboard, including the oil light. the vehicle then began pouring a thick white smoke that i couldn't see through, out from under the hood and also out of the tailpipe. not only was i unable to see through the front windshield, the potential for an oil fie was tremendous!!!!! this is the second hazardous situation this vehicle put me through. there was a banging noise in the engine compartment with a major loss of power. i performed an emergency stop and pulled into the south bound sunoco station. upon stopping the vehicle i discovered oil streaming form under the front of the vehicle. there was enough oil to completely cover the pavement under the vehicle, i believe it was several quarts. i then contacted subaru roadside service who picked up the vehicle. you can contact jeffs towing service for additional information on the vehicles condition.  view
2006-08-06 Hendersonville, TN
Too much brake lever travel , associated with a decrease in brake responsiveness or 'bite". dealer has bled the brakes of air , respond that it is a known issue with no fix , problem returned shortly after being serviced.  view
2006-08-06 Silverado, CA
Driving along in freeway traffic on the 405 in southern california when there was a horrendous shudder and a sudden loss of power. had to pull over to the shoulder real quick and just narrowly avoided involvement in several accidents. check engine light came on and then the vehicle seemed to drive normally. torque converter and misc. transmission pieces were replaced by the dealer, but there is still a weird shudder below 60 mph and some occasional loss of power.  view
1997-03-26 Melm City, NC
The abs system malfunctions, causing the pedal to almost hit the floor then pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance which can cause an accident.  view
2006-08-06 Dayton, OH
2000 ford expedition parked for more than 3 hours. noticed white smoke coming from under hood. strong smell of 'electrical fire'. we were able to smolder before flames ignited and before fire department arrived. the origin was, very obviously, the scds. it was melted and smoking.  view
2006-08-06 Commerce City, CO
Brakes have excessive travel in the lever for the front brake. braking works but the reaction slows over time.  view
2006-08-06 Juncos, PR
Toyota highlander 2002 driver side visor does remain in position. it falls to full downward position, blocking view to road.  view
2006-08-06 Edison, NJ
Noises from clutch, noises from transmission. since day 1. rough engagement of 2nd gear. clutch makes many creaking noises, transmission whines in every gear. 2nd gear and 3rd gear grind occasionally, and 2nd gear has a very rough engagement at times. nothing has been done to remedy the problem yet.  view
2006-08-06 Castle Rock, CO
Driving uphill on i-70 at the speed limit (55) the car lost all power, the driver steered to the shoulder. the engine compartment began smoking. by the time the fire department arrived the mazda mpv ('97) was consumed in fire.  view
2006-08-06 Graham, NC
My wife's 2003 vw jetta tdi brakes will aggressively lock-up when lightly depressed for slowing down or coming to a slow stop. the problem is intermittent and will occur without warning. when the brakes lock up they can only be released after placing your foot under the pedal and forcing the pedal backwards. in the event another diver follows too close, the failure will result in a rear end collision potentially causing serious injuries to both parties. after experiencing the defect the car was immediately taken to the vw dealer for service and we received a "no fault found report". now the problem has become severe and is a major safety concern for my wife and i. earlier this year, the alternator pulley bearings seized and the pulley was ejected from the alternator causing damage to other engine components in the serpentine system.  view
2006-08-06 Newark, NY
I have developed a problem with anti-lock brakes with my 1999 chevy ex cab 1500 4x4 and i have tried to have the vehicle repaired as per the recall to no avail ( gm claims my truck is not one of the involved vehicles, but it is doing the same thing as the recalled vehicle is doing!!!!! i contacted gm at chevrolet.com and spoke with a mr. brandon christen file # 1-387148116 and was informed of the above then i received an e-mail from a mr. michael goonan and he also told me that it was not covered!!!!!! i feel that this a gm problem and being that it is doing the same thing as the stated 99 through 05 pickups that this should be repaired by gm!!  view
2006-08-07 Ambler, PA
Complete failure of engine wiring harness due to premature deterioration of wire insulation. garaged car would start and run normally for short (ten minute) trips but would not start up to return home. stranded numerous times. check engine light trips periodically. stalling and surging common. independent specialist mechanic discovered crumbling and cracked wire insulation on wiring harness. car will no longer start at all. i have spent much time and money trying to fix what appears now to be a known defect. i am the original owner of this car and i am very upset that such a serious defect has not been satisfactorily addressed by the manufacturer.  view
2006-08-07 Lantana, FL
The seat belts in the car 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.  view
2006-08-07 Silver Spring, MD
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor, and the stopping distance was extended. the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that there was a brake fluid leak. there was a nhtsa recall # 06e022000, pertaining to the hydraulic service brakes. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.  view
1997-12-18 Englewood, NJ
Fuel coming out of tailpipe, overflowing the engine.  view
2006-08-06 Groton, CT
While leaving a parking lot, crossed a speed bump, at 5 mph, heard a loud clunk and the car would not easily move. car was taken to a repair facility on a flatbed. garage determined that the left front coil spring broke and bound up on the left front tire. the left front coil spring was replaced, as well as the left front sway link, which was also damaged by the broken spring. the broken spring is available for inspection.  view
2006-08-07 Laguna Niguel, CA
Mr mullens wife was driving on a busy local street at dusk. passing through a traffic intersection the engine in her car just stalled/died/stopped running. the car was difficult to stop and turn. once the vehicle was stopped the engine restarted with the first turn of the key. she is not sure if this is related but she thinks its possible that the engine stalled when she turned the headlights on.  view
2006-08-07 Macon, GA
I purchased a brand new 2006 honda odyssey from a local dealer. i noticed sometime after the purchase the air conditioning didn't seem to be very cold. i chalked it up to the weather being hotter than normal, and my failure to not read the manual. when all else failed, i read the manual. no real help, i wasn't doing anything wrong. took it to the dealer. i was informed that a rock hit the condenser and therefore the repair wasn't covered under the warranty. i haven't even made the first payment on the van and a $700+ repair bill. i think not. honda has agreed to pay for fixing it as a "one time goodwill gesture." sounds like a load of crap to me. that only addresses the current situation and not the problem. also, come to find out per the dealer, they have had this happen at least twice in the last two years. not to mention a couple of complaints on this site. not a fluke. now i'm stuck with a vehicle that i'm concerned will get another rock in the condenser leading to a huge repair bill. sounds like a big design flaw that honda needs to fix!  view
2006-08-07 Grain Valley, MO
Windshield wipers work intermittently and sometimes not at all. gmc informed me that past recalls do not apply to my vin.  view
2006-08-07 Streamwood, IL
While driving at about 30 mph the engine stalled without any previous warning and car was going to stop suddenly but the driver was luckily able to react in time and depress the clutch pedal and cruise to a safe spot on the side of the road. had the vehicle been at an intersection it could have resulted in a crash. once on the side of the road the driver restarted the vehicle after several tries upon which the service engine light came on and the tachometer was not reading the rpm. the vehicle was slowly (5 mph) driven to a safe location where further diagnosis revealed a trouble code 0335 ( crank position/circuit malfunction). even though there was a previous recall (03v455000) for this issue the dealer refused to acknowledge it and do any repairs at no charge stating that according to the vehicles vin# there were no open recalls on it.  view
2006-08-07 Charlton, MA
Parking brake failure. 2002 z71 chevrolet avalanche brake did not last a year. general brake failure. brakes were never enough to stop car safely. note they really fail when going over bumps. replaced rotors twice and pads 3 times and i'm at 60k!  view
2006-08-07 Concord, NC
To date, we have had numerous problems with our 2003 murano. we have replaced the throttle body, motor mount, battery, tcm and transmission. on july 21, 2006 our murano made a loud noise then quit moving. we had it towed to the dealership where they stated it needed a new tcm. that did not fix the problem so they said we needed a new transmission. we had 64,000 miles. since then we had the car for one day and took it back for yet a new problem with the rear axle.  view
2006-08-07 Concord, NC
To date, we have had numerous problems with our 2003 murano. we have replaced the throttle body, motor mount, battery, tcm and transmission. on july 21, 2006 our murano made a loud noise then quit moving. we had it towed to the dealership where they stated it needed a new tcm. that did not fix the problem so they said we needed a new transmission. we had 64,000 miles. since then we had the car for one day and took it back for yet a new problem with the rear axle.  view
2006-08-07 Concord, NC
To date, we have had numerous problems with our 2003 murano. we have replaced the throttle body, motor mount, battery, tcm and transmission. on july 21, 2006 our murano made a loud noise then quit moving. we had it towed to the dealership where they stated it needed a new tcm. that did not fix the problem so they said we needed a new transmission. we had 64,000 miles. since then we had the car for one day and took it back for yet a new problem with the rear axle.  view
2006-08-07 Concord, NC
To date, we have had numerous problems with our 2003 murano. we have replaced the throttle body, motor mount, battery, tcm and transmission. on july 21, 2006 our murano made a loud noise then quit moving. we had it towed to the dealership where they stated it needed a new tcm. that did not fix the problem so they said we needed a new transmission. we had 64,000 miles. since then we had the car for one day and took it back for yet a new problem with the rear axle.  view
1996-06-28 Lancaster, PA
Wheel bearings noisy.  view
1997-12-18 Chittenang, NY
Window seals failed due to air leak.  view
2006-08-07 Orlando, FL
Dt*: the contact stated the front passenger side tire tread separated from the tire, destroying the front control panel of the vehicle. the tire indicated the recommended psi as 34 and it has been kept to that standard. the tire was approximately one year old when this incident occurred. there was no abnormal bulging and the vehicle had no vibration. there was also no more than 15000 miles on the tire.  view
2006-08-07 Orlando, FL
Dt*: the contact stated the front passenger side tire tread separated from the tire, destroying the front control panel of the vehicle. the tire indicated the recommended psi as 34 and it has been kept to that standard. the tire was approximately one year old when this incident occurred. there was no abnormal bulging and the vehicle had no vibration. there was also no more than 15000 miles on the tire.  view
2006-08-07 Bourbonnais, IL
Soon after purchase (sometime in 2001), check engine light came on. diagnosed as water in air pump and check valve corroded open. brought to dealer several times to have repaired with only the last service successful. forward to present. again, check engine light illuminated. computer scanned, same diagnosis. even after previous failures with air pump and check valve, no longer warranted.  view
2006-08-07 Lynchburg, VA
When i apply brakes the vehicle vibrates and shakes. daimler chrysler manufactured 1999 jeep grand cherokee automobiles with defective brake component, including calipers and rotors. when brake pedal is applied the automobile manifest pulsation and shaking causing me to loose control of the truck. i called daimler chrysler and they gave me a phone number to call which was a claims adm. 1-866-817-6522.  view
2006-08-07 Bradford, VT
Dt*: the contact stated the transmission dropped into first gear when traveling 65 mph which caused the vehicle to stall. this has occurred on 6 occasions. the dealer and manufacturer have been unable to duplicate the problem.  view
2006-08-07 Bristol, TN
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on normal road conditions, there was an accident due to temporarily losing consciousness. the contact and a passenger were both wearing seatbelts. the seatbelts did not restrain the occupants during the accident and the airbags did not deploy. the contact and the passenger both endured moderate injuries; the contact sustained a concussion, and neck problems while the passenger sustained a concussion, cracked breast bone and knee injury. the vehicle was totaled and towed to a service lot. pictures were taken and a police report was filed. the manufacturer was notified who sent out an independent inspector. a report was filed concluding that the seatbelt and airbags were working properly but were in lock mode. the contact express that prior to the accident the airbags were on recall #00v217000 .  view
2006-08-07 Bristol, TN
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on normal road conditions, there was an accident due to temporarily losing consciousness. the contact and a passenger were both wearing seatbelts. the seatbelts did not restrain the occupants during the accident and the airbags did not deploy. the contact and the passenger both endured moderate injuries; the contact sustained a concussion, and neck problems while the passenger sustained a concussion, cracked breast bone and knee injury. the vehicle was totaled and towed to a service lot. pictures were taken and a police report was filed. the manufacturer was notified who sent out an independent inspector. a report was filed concluding that the seatbelt and airbags were working properly but were in lock mode. the contact express that prior to the accident the airbags were on recall #00v217000 .  view
2006-08-07 Sugar Land, TX
The srs light came on indicating that the passenger airbag would not work. i called my honda dealer and they told me that "some" of the 2000 accords were covered in by an extended (10 year, 150k mile) warranty for this system. however, when they ran the vin on my 2000 accord, they informed me that mine was not covered. they could give me no answer as to why some of 2000 were covered but mine, which has this critical safety problem, was not. honda is making a big mistake with this vital safety issue.  view
2006-08-07 Charlton, MA
Parking brake failure. 2002 z71 chevrolet avalanche brake did not last a year. general brake failure. brakes were never enough to stop car safely. note they really fail when going over bumps. replaced rotors twice and pads 3 times and i'm at 60k!  view
2006-08-07 Brooklyn, NY
Dt*: the contact stated the steering locked up on 2 separate occasions. the contact believes the electric steering has lost power and the wheels become locked. both times the dealer has replaced the rack pinion rod, but the contact express that this will happen again and was probably due to a component defect.  view
1997-12-18 Chittenang, NY
Steering belt failed.  view
2006-08-07 Las Vegas, NV
Paint is chipping and fading all over the van especially on the back and the roof. i saw lots of models on the road with the same paint problem.  view
2006-08-07 Acton, CA
I have a 2005 ford explorer sport trac - the fuel delivery system switch seems to shut down all by itself. once about 6 months ago when i was at a stand still in the left hand turn lane of a busy intersection and again last night while driving on the very busy 405 fwy. the truck just "shuts off" no gas, no nothing. i had one passenger injured as we were pulled over, a car went buy at a high rate of speed and knocked my friend