PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR 2.5 MONTHS. DEALER HAS HAD CAR FOR OVER A MONTH AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOS OR CURE THE PROBLEM. I'VE SPENT HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON FIXES THAT THEY HAVE RECOMMENDED. NONE HAVE WORKED AND THEIR CORPORATE HAS NOT GIVEN ME ANY SUPPORT IN THIS MATTER. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS THE CAR'S ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITH NO WARNING. POWER STEERING AND BRAKES GO OUT RENDERING THE VEHICLE A HAZARD TO MYSELF AND ALL OTHER DRIVERS AROUND MY ON BUSY HWYS. IF THERE IS ANY ASSISTANCE THAT YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN PROVIDE ME I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT! TKS FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION.
NHTSA complaint #753065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Willowbrook, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 BRAND NEW BATTERIES WHICH WERE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, BECAUSE THEY WERE TOTALLY DRAINED. I BELIEVE THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THERE IS NOTHING THAT I HAVE DONE THAT SHOULD HAVE CAUSED THE BATTERIES TO DIE. THE BLOWER ON THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT DOESN'T WORK AND THE DEALER STATES THAT THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE COVER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS PRYING UP FROM THE DASHBOARD. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACE 2 TIMES ALL READY AND NOW ALL THE ROTORS ARE WARPED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. I THINK THIS VEHICLE MAKE HAS VERY SERIOUS DEFECTS AND AFTER REVIEWING OTHER CONSUMERS PROBLEMS. I'M VERY GLAD THAT I PLAN TO SELL MINE VERY SHORTLY.
NHTSA complaint #732353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plymouth, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS NON-FUNCTIONING, BRAKES WORK OK BUT LOCK, DEALER QUOTED $3000 FOR REPAIR!!
NHTSA complaint #730367 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plymouth, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS NON-FUNCTIONING, BRAKES WORK OK BUT LOCK, DEALER QUOTED $3000 FOR REPAIR!!
NHTSA complaint #730367 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Odenville, AL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED AT 75000 MILES. RECORDS KEPT AND MAITAINED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER. THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT. I HAD TO 1300+ TO GET IT FIXED. NOW I HAVE BEEN TOLD I NEED A NEW HEAD GASKET AND I KNOW IT HAD BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. I AM HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD 2 NEW SETS OF ROTORS PUT ON, ROTORS TURNED NUMEROUS TIMES AND IT STILL SHAKES BADLY. NEED TO HAVE THEM RECALL THIS PROBLEMS, CAUSE EVERYONE I HAVE TALKED TO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #723179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fountain INN, SC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUNROOF DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY BY MOTOR, AND NEED ALLAN WRENCH TO CLOSE IT; POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK; WINDOW GLASS RATTLES AND IS LOOSE AT WEATHERSTRIP; FUEL VAPORS SMELLED PERIODICALLY, PARTICULARLY ON HOT DAYS; HORN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY; A/C COMPRESSOR BEARING FAILED; BURNS OIL (MECHANIC SAID NEEDS VALVE JOB); BRAKE ROTORS OVERHEAT CONSTANTLY, CAUSING VIBRATION DURING BRAKING. HAVE HAD THEM RESURFACED NUMEROUS TIMES AND REPLACED ONCE.
NHTSA complaint #721573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fountain INN, SC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUNROOF DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY BY MOTOR, AND NEED ALLAN WRENCH TO CLOSE IT; POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK; WINDOW GLASS RATTLES AND IS LOOSE AT WEATHERSTRIP; FUEL VAPORS SMELLED PERIODICALLY, PARTICULARLY ON HOT DAYS; HORN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY; A/C COMPRESSOR BEARING FAILED; BURNS OIL (MECHANIC SAID NEEDS VALVE JOB); BRAKE ROTORS OVERHEAT CONSTANTLY, CAUSING VIBRATION DURING BRAKING. HAVE HAD THEM RESURFACED NUMEROUS TIMES AND REPLACED ONCE.
NHTSA complaint #721573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Middletown, DE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN HE APPLIES BRAKES AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 4OMPH.
NHTSA complaint #855649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marietta, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT 11298, 22344, 30612, AND 45700
NHTSA complaint #706449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edina, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO DEFECTIVE CONTROLLER. DEALER WANTS 0VR$1300 TO REPLACE CONTROLLER.
NHTSA complaint #820058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Myers, FLCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED UNDER EXTREME BRAKING CONDITION TO AVOID A ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO STOP DUE TO FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #700941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edina, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS LIGHT CONTINUALLY IS ON DUE TO FAILURE OF THE CONTROL UNIT.
NHTSA complaint #525865 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Canton, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
CHECK BRAKE PULSATION, CAUSING WARPED, RESURFACED ONCE AND REPLACED TWICE ON A AVERAGE OF EVERY SIX WEEKS.
NHTSA complaint #512015 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Loui, MO
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE VIBRATE AND PULSATE DUE TO WARPED ROTORS.
NHTSA complaint #530041 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Newark, DE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED/REPLACED. ALSO, BATTERY FAILURE AND FUEL LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #526328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edina, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS SYSTEM FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #522417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Herndon, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE/VIBRATE VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKING FROM SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH. ALMOST LOST CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #520805 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grayson, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
REPLACED WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS.
NHTSA complaint #518115 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlanta, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PADS FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION WHEN APPLIED.
NHTSA complaint #514778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlanta, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FRONT CALIPER SEIZED, CAUSING VIBRATION.
NHTSA complaint #514778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlanta, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
BRAKE PEDAL ROD SWITCH AT MASTER CYLINDER WAS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #514778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baltimore, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED AND REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #516850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baltimore, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PADS FAILED AND REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #516850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Largo, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE LIKE METAL TOUCHING METAL. THE VEHICLE ALSO SHAKES. BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED (4) TIMES ON ONE SIDE WITHIN THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF.
NHTSA complaint #811756 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Green Castle, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ONE CAN HEAR A NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. FEELS LIKE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE HOPS UP AND DOWN.
NHTSA complaint #811034 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Revere, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ROTORS ON THE VECHILE CONTINUE TO WARP BECAUSE THE BRAKES ARE OVERHEATING. ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST (6) OR (7) TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE ON 7/8/95. CALIPERS, ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED ON 2/21/96 AT 34,000 MILES.
NHTSA complaint #809255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Revere, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ROTORS ON THE VECHILE CONTINUE TO WARP BECAUSE THE BRAKES ARE OVERHEATING. ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST (6) OR (7) TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE ON 7/8/95. CALIPERS, ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED ON 2/21/96 AT 34,000 MILES.
NHTSA complaint #809255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Revere, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ROTORS ON THE VECHILE CONTINUE TO WARP BECAUSE THE BRAKES ARE OVERHEATING. ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST (6) OR (7) TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE ON 7/8/95. CALIPERS, ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED ON 2/21/96 AT 34,000 MILES.
NHTSA complaint #809255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plaquemine, LACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
OWNER STATES THAT SHE HAD WORK DONE ON HER BRAKES 5 TIMES UNTIL SHE HAD TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. SHE IS UNAWARE OF THE TYPE OF BRAKING SYSTEM SHE HAS, BUT SHE NOTES THAT VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP.
NHTSA complaint #808674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tujunga, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
EVERY 4,000 MILES THE BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS ARE WEARING OUT, NEED TO BE REPLACED .
NHTSA complaint #808257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.