Owners have filed 78 complaints
about the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid with NHTSA between 2008 and 2022.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 9 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 77
Against the median year of the Lexus RX Hybrid. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
48.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 58
34% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2008 compares with every other Lexus RX Hybrid
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
57.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
1522.1%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
811.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1319.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1927.9%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
57.4%
150,000+ miles
34.4%
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.
Sep 2008peak 13Jun 2022
NHTSA investigations into the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP22005Opened 27 Jan 2023Closed 7 Aug 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after Marc...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 87,000 milesIrvine, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND FAILED TO PROPERLY BREAK WHICH THEREFORE ENDED HITTING AN OLDER MODEL BMW AT APPROX 45MPH. THE AIRBAGS INFLATED SENDING SOME TYPE OF METAL SHARDS TO MY RIGHT LOWER ABDOMEN THAT RESULTED IN MASSIVE BLEEDING. *TT
NHTSA complaint #11082305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 87,000 milesIrvine, CACrash1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND FAILED TO PROPERLY BREAK WHICH THEREFORE ENDED HITTING AN OLDER MODEL BMW AT APPROX 45MPH. THE AIRBAGS INFLATED SENDING SOME TYPE OF METAL SHARDS TO MY RIGHT LOWER ABDOMEN THAT RESULTED IN MASSIVE BLEEDING. *TT
NHTSA complaint #11082305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 87,000 milesIrvine, CACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND FAILED TO PROPERLY BREAK WHICH THEREFORE ENDED HITTING AN OLDER MODEL BMW AT APPROX 45MPH. THE AIRBAGS INFLATED SENDING SOME TYPE OF METAL SHARDS TO MY RIGHT LOWER ABDOMEN THAT RESULTED IN MASSIVE BLEEDING. *TT
NHTSA complaint #11082305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesFontana, CACrash3 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
IT WAS FRIDAY MORNING ABOUT 10AM. I HAD A PULLED SLOWLY INTO QUEST DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY PARKING SPACE. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS STOPPED I WAS PUTTING THE CAR INTO THE PARK POSITION WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AT THE HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE CAR WENT OVER THE CEMENT BLOCK AND PAVEMENT AND THRU THE DOUBLE DOORS AND INSIDE THE BUILDING FINALLY STOPPING WHEN I HIT THE RECEPTIONIST COUNTER.
NHTSA complaint #10840420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 56,000 milesHenderson, NVCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE, ACCELERATOR STUCK IN DOWN POSITION, BRAKES LOCKED UP, ENGINE ACCELERATED TO VERY FAST RATE, STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND RESULTING IN MY CAR SLAMMING INTO FRONT END OF CAR PARKED BEHIND ME AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. MY CAR THEN ACCELERATED FORWARD CONTINUING AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED ACROSS PARKING LOT AND HITTING ANOTHER CAR BROADSIDE WHICH FINALLY STOPPED MY CAR. MY CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS AS DEEMED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY.
NHTSA complaint #10825201 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 56,000 milesHenderson, NVCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE, ACCELERATOR STUCK IN DOWN POSITION, BRAKES LOCKED UP, ENGINE ACCELERATED TO VERY FAST RATE, STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND RESULTING IN MY CAR SLAMMING INTO FRONT END OF CAR PARKED BEHIND ME AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. MY CAR THEN ACCELERATED FORWARD CONTINUING AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED ACROSS PARKING LOT AND HITTING ANOTHER CAR BROADSIDE WHICH FINALLY STOPPED MY CAR. MY CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS AS DEEMED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY.
NHTSA complaint #10825201 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 138,140 milesPhiladelphia, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound with the VSC message displayed and the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle made the same abnormal sound for 15 minutes after the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS accumulator pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the extended warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,140. Consumer stated extended warranty program for the defective part but that program expired in 2018. When the ABS actuator pump fails, it stops regulating and maintaining hydraulic pressure in the brake lines which can lead to brake failure. No recall was ever issued despite the fact that a failure of the braking system.
NHTSA complaint #11468955 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,140 milesPhiladelphia, PA
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound with the VSC message displayed and the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle made the same abnormal sound for 15 minutes after the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS accumulator pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the extended warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,140. Consumer stated extended warranty program for the defective part but that program expired in 2018. When the ABS actuator pump fails, it stops regulating and maintaining hydraulic pressure in the brake lines which can lead to brake failure. No recall was ever issued despite the fact that a failure of the braking system.
NHTSA complaint #11468955 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,320 milesPepperell, MA
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the check engine and the Hybrid system maintenance warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to her destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and where the vehicle was being serviced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,320.
NHTSA complaint #11455880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,320 milesPepperell, MA
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the check engine and the Hybrid system maintenance warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to her destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and where the vehicle was being serviced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,320.
NHTSA complaint #11455880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesMoon Township, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS warning light would illuminate, and a grinding noise was present while depressing the brake pedal. On multiple occasions while driving at very slow speeds the vehicle abruptly stopped. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ABS actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #11439047 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 268,000 milesAthens, GA
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while reversing out a parking space at a low rate of speed, the vehicle stalled as the hybrid system warning message illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to walk to an automotive parts store and purchased a new battery which he replaced in his vehicle. The contact was able to drive to a gas station and soon after leaving the gas station, the vehicle stalled again as the same warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after multiple attempts and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V396000 (Hybrid Propulsion System) and referred him to a local dealer. The contact called a dealer and was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 268,000
NHTSA complaint #11430096 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
STARTED NOTICING "BURPING" NOISE WHEN I PRESSED ON BRAKES FROM ENGINE BAY, THEN LATER I NOTICED CONTINUOUS CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT PASSENGER ENGINE BAY AFTER I WOULD TURN OFF ENGINE COMPLETELY. AS LATER TIME WENT BY THE CLICKING SOUND WOULD GET LONGER AND CONSISTENT. I ALSO EXPERIENCED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD "LUNGE" FORWARD WHEN I WOULD START THE ENGINE AND INITIALLY SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE POSITION AND HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO COMPLETELY STOP. THATS WHEN UPON FURTHER RESEARCH ONLINE I FOUND A "WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT" FROM TOYOTA REGARDING BRAKE ACTUATOR BEING REPLACED. BUT TOYOTA PUT A 10-YEAR EXPIRATION ON THE WARRANTY SO MY VEHICLE DIDN'T QUALIFY BY 6 MONTHS! TOYOTA NEVER MADE AWARE OR REACHED OUT TO THEIR REGISTERED CLIENTS OF THIS DANGEROUS RECALL THAT IS $3,000.00 TO REPLACE. I WAS INFORMED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE ACTUATOR COMPLETELY GOES BAD THAT STOPPING THE CAR WILL BE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP FOR THE AVERAGE DRIVER AS THE BRAKE ACTUATOR APPLIES NEEDED BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE TO ALL FOUR BRAKE CALIPERS TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11209029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 111,000 milesAtlanta, GA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT FELT AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND ADDITIONAL DISTANCE WAS NEEDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RICK HENDRICK TOYOTA SANDY SPRINGS (LOCATED AT 6475 ROSWELL RD, ATLANTA, GA 30328, (404) 476-3921) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THE ABS, BUT IT EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.
NHTSA complaint #11197208 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,068 milesDallas, TX
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ABS, BRAKE SYSTEM, AND SLIP WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARMAX (3100 SPUR 482, IRVING, TX 75062, (972) 721-0500) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO IGNORE THE FAILURE AND TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK IN IF THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,068.
NHTSA complaint #11133120 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,068 milesDallas, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ABS, BRAKE SYSTEM, AND SLIP WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARMAX (3100 SPUR 482, IRVING, TX 75062, (972) 721-0500) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO IGNORE THE FAILURE AND TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK IN IF THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,068.
NHTSA complaint #11133120 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 87,000 milesIrvine, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND FAILED TO PROPERLY BREAK WHICH THEREFORE ENDED HITTING AN OLDER MODEL BMW AT APPROX 45MPH. THE AIRBAGS INFLATED SENDING SOME TYPE OF METAL SHARDS TO MY RIGHT LOWER ABDOMEN THAT RESULTED IN MASSIVE BLEEDING. *TT
NHTSA complaint #11082305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 87,000 milesIrvine, CACrash1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND FAILED TO PROPERLY BREAK WHICH THEREFORE ENDED HITTING AN OLDER MODEL BMW AT APPROX 45MPH. THE AIRBAGS INFLATED SENDING SOME TYPE OF METAL SHARDS TO MY RIGHT LOWER ABDOMEN THAT RESULTED IN MASSIVE BLEEDING. *TT
NHTSA complaint #11082305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 87,000 milesIrvine, CACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND FAILED TO PROPERLY BREAK WHICH THEREFORE ENDED HITTING AN OLDER MODEL BMW AT APPROX 45MPH. THE AIRBAGS INFLATED SENDING SOME TYPE OF METAL SHARDS TO MY RIGHT LOWER ABDOMEN THAT RESULTED IN MASSIVE BLEEDING. *TT
NHTSA complaint #11082305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 239,995 milesArcadia, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS RX400 HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO FULLY DEPRESS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 239,995.
NHTSA complaint #11067251 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mamaroneck, NY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHILE DRIVING I GOT A MESSAGE TO CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM - THEN THE CAR DIED
NHTSA complaint #10992307 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mamaroneck, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING I GOT A MESSAGE TO CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM - THEN THE CAR DIED
NHTSA complaint #10992307 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 127,000 milesSpring Lake, NC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONDENSATION BUILDUP IN HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY CONSTANTLY.
NHTSA complaint #10982958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesAtlanta, GA
STRUCTURE:BODY
RUBBER COVER ON REAR DOOR LATCH HAS DISINTEGRATED/MELTED.
NHTSA complaint #10910821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesFontana, CACrash3 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
IT WAS FRIDAY MORNING ABOUT 10AM. I HAD A PULLED SLOWLY INTO QUEST DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY PARKING SPACE. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS STOPPED I WAS PUTTING THE CAR INTO THE PARK POSITION WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AT THE HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE CAR WENT OVER THE CEMENT BLOCK AND PAVEMENT AND THRU THE DOUBLE DOORS AND INSIDE THE BUILDING FINALLY STOPPING WHEN I HIT THE RECEPTIONIST COUNTER.
NHTSA complaint #10840420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 56,000 milesHenderson, NVCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE, ACCELERATOR STUCK IN DOWN POSITION, BRAKES LOCKED UP, ENGINE ACCELERATED TO VERY FAST RATE, STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND RESULTING IN MY CAR SLAMMING INTO FRONT END OF CAR PARKED BEHIND ME AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. MY CAR THEN ACCELERATED FORWARD CONTINUING AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED ACROSS PARKING LOT AND HITTING ANOTHER CAR BROADSIDE WHICH FINALLY STOPPED MY CAR. MY CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS AS DEEMED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY.
NHTSA complaint #10825201 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 56,000 milesHenderson, NVCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE, ACCELERATOR STUCK IN DOWN POSITION, BRAKES LOCKED UP, ENGINE ACCELERATED TO VERY FAST RATE, STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND RESULTING IN MY CAR SLAMMING INTO FRONT END OF CAR PARKED BEHIND ME AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. MY CAR THEN ACCELERATED FORWARD CONTINUING AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED ACROSS PARKING LOT AND HITTING ANOTHER CAR BROADSIDE WHICH FINALLY STOPPED MY CAR. MY CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS AS DEEMED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY.
NHTSA complaint #10825201 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 56,000 milesHenderson, NVCrash1 injured
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE, ACCELERATOR STUCK IN DOWN POSITION, BRAKES LOCKED UP, ENGINE ACCELERATED TO VERY FAST RATE, STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND RESULTING IN MY CAR SLAMMING INTO FRONT END OF CAR PARKED BEHIND ME AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. MY CAR THEN ACCELERATED FORWARD CONTINUING AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED ACROSS PARKING LOT AND HITTING ANOTHER CAR BROADSIDE WHICH FINALLY STOPPED MY CAR. MY CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS AS DEEMED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY.
NHTSA complaint #10825201 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,650 milesProsper, TX
STEERING
WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, I LOST POWER STEERING COMPLETELY. P/S AND BRAKE DASH LIGHTS CAME ON ALONG WITH "SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM" AND "SERVICE AWD SYSTEM". AFTER A FEW MORE MILES THE VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE PROPULSION POWER AND I WAS FORCED TO PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED FINE WITH NO POWER STEERING. I MADE THE NEXT MILE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED THE ECU THAT HAD SHORTED OUT DUE TO A BAD STEERING RACK. I AM NOT SURE WHY THE ELECTRONIC STEERING MECHANISM WOULD CAUSE COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER FROM THE ENGINE/HYBRID SYSTEM?
NHTSA complaint #10808077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesWest Hollywood, CA
WHEELS
THE SPARE TIRE CAME LOOSE, DRAGGED AND ULTIMATELY DISENGAGED FROM THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF MY CAR WHILE DRIVING ON A FOUR-LANE HWY. THANKFULLY, IT DID NOT KILL ANYONE. ALSO, THANK GOODNESS IT DIDN'T GET CAUGHT UNDER MY REAR TIRE CAUSING ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #10788801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 87,160 milesMoline, IL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I HAVE NOTICED THIS ISSUE A COUPLE OF TIMES OVER THE 7 YEARS I HAVE HAD THE CAR (SINCE IT WAS NEW), MOST RECENTLY YESTERDAY: WHEN I AM TRAVELING AT MEDIUM SPEEDS, SAY 30-45 MPH, AND I HIT A BUMP IT FEELS LIKE I GET A LITTLE "PUSH IN THE BUTT". SORT OF LIKE A FORWARD SKID. SO THEN I APPLY THE BRAKES A BIT. DON'T KNOW HOW ELSE TO DESCRIBE THIS. MY HUSBAND SAYS THAT HE CAN'T FEEL IT WHEN HE IS A PASSENGER.
NHTSA complaint #10788154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.