Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
75,000 – 99,999 miles
133.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
133.3%
150,000+ miles
133.3%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 1996peak 9Jul 2014
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
SAN Anselmo, CAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FRON UNDER THE HOOD,WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE PROBLEM, FLAMES OF FIRE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT WA SA GASOLINE FUEL INJECTION FIRE. ALSO AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #851633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Anselmo, CAFire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FRON UNDER THE HOOD,WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE PROBLEM, FLAMES OF FIRE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT WA SA GASOLINE FUEL INJECTION FIRE. ALSO AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #851633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 107,000 milesSAN Juan Capisprano, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JEEP LAREDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED ABNORMALLY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE ABS PUMP, THE ABS MOTOR HYDRAULIC CONTROL ASSEMBLY, AND THE HYDRAULIC UNIT ANTI LOCK BRAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.
NHTSA complaint #10615384 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 205,000 milesTucson, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS, HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES WITH EXCESSIVELY AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE FAILURE STARTED ON AUGUST 4, 2010. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO LOCAL MECHANICS WHO REFERRED THEM TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE RECALL WORK HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JULY 23, 2010. THE CONTACT WAS NOT THE FIRST OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. SHE REFERENCED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V260000, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ANTILOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 205,000.
NHTSA complaint #10348871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesNEW Fairfield, CT
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ALL OF THE BOLT HOLES HOLDING THE ROOF RACK DOWN ARE LEAKING, BODY SHOP PERSON KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITHOUT EVEN GOING TO HIM BECAUSE ALL OF THEM ARE DOING THAT. I LATER TOOK IT TO HIM AND AFTER DROPPING THE HEADLINER HE CONFIRMED WHAT HE ALREADY KNEW.
NHTSA complaint #10008129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gloversville, NY
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
WHEN TURNING VEHICLE TO LEFT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM TRANSFER CASE. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. ANOTHER MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT NOISE WAS COMING FROM TRANSFER CASE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #890035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Volcano, HI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS LIGHT CAME ON, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR , AND VEHICLE STOPPED.
NHTSA complaint #876684 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Honesdale, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE STOPS AND THEN JUMPS AHEAD, ALMOST CAUSING COLLISIONS. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #553654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Keybiscayne, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM HAS HAD 6 SEPARATE INCIDENTS WITH 2 TOTAL FAILURES. *AK
NHTSA complaint #858533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Anselmo, CAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FRON UNDER THE HOOD,WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE PROBLEM, FLAMES OF FIRE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT WA SA GASOLINE FUEL INJECTION FIRE. ALSO AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #851633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Anselmo, CAFire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FRON UNDER THE HOOD,WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE PROBLEM, FLAMES OF FIRE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT WA SA GASOLINE FUEL INJECTION FIRE. ALSO AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #851633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Cove, NY
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WIPER BLADES REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #543632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Cove, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
FRONT BRAKES REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #543632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Cove, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DISTRIBUTOR CAP/ROTOR REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #543632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Cove, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #543632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Cove, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
HOSE CLAMP ON RADIATOR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #543632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Cove, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MUFFLER REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #543632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Cove, NY
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
COLD/STIFF POWER STEERING.
NHTSA complaint #543632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Cove, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS REPLACED DUE TO LEAKAGE, CAUSING BRAKES TO SQUEAL.
NHTSA complaint #543632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Cove, NY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH
FOG LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #543632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VIBRATION PULLEY SHIFTED OFF ITS RUBBER MOUNTING CAUSING SERPENTINE BELT TO SHRED, STOPPING FANS, WATER PUMP , ALTERNATOR , POWER STEERING AND A/C UNIT.
NHTSA complaint #543260 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
DESIGN FLAW OF THE COOLING SYSTEM DOES NOT CONTAIN A SAFETY RELIEF VALVE, WHICH MAY ALLOW FOR THE FILL BOTTLE TO EXPLODED WHEN OVERHEATING OCCURS.
NHTSA complaint #543260 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Colts Neck, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
WHILE DRIVING FRONT BRAKE ROTOR BROKE PRIOR TO RECALL CAUSING THE FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK UP.
NHTSA complaint #534675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reading, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #520445 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Flushing, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
EA97-001, FRONT LEFT DISC ROTOR HUB SEPARATION WHEN DRIVING .
NHTSA complaint #807893 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Throop, PA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP CAME OFF, CAUSING LEAKAGE. TT
NHTSA complaint #501080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.