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I purchased this Toyota Highlander two years ago, and I am extremely disappointed and frustrated that it now requires a transmission replacement costing approximately $10,000. I understand that vehicles can require maintenance and repairs, but a major mechanical failure of this magnitude is a significant financial burden. I have reached out multiple times seeking assistance and a reasonable resolution, but I have been unable to get anyone to take responsibility or offer meaningful help. I should not be left to...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.

Vacuum pump for brakes failed and damaged the whole engine to be replaced because of faulty vacuum pump design

The ABS module stopped working. This is causing the brakes to skid, and the tires to spin when turning and wet. My daughter has run off the road one time on a slippery road because the tires were spinning too fast. There are three warning lights on dash - ABS, Skid, BRAKE. There is also a OBD II diagnostic code - C2200

In February 2023 we noticed coolant on our garage floor. Car was taken to GM dealership was told radiator seams were leaking. Replaced radiator February 14th 2023 and car had 14,597 miles cost covered by GM warranty. On October 8, 2026 vehicle taken to second GM dealership for driver assist not working be careful. The cooling fan loud when car was turned off. Dealership told us the radiator was again leaking on the seams and will need third radiator (original plus two replacements). The car had 44,328 miles. Cost...

The contact owns a 2026 Mazda CX-90. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a strong gasoline odor inside and outside the vehicle. The odor was strong enough that the contact and other passengers were often nauseated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was confirmed and associated with the EVAP system. The contact was informed that a service case needed to be opened, and the contact was referred to the dealer for additional assistance. The part was scheduled to be ordered but was on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by email, and a case was opened.

While operating the vehicle, the engine experienced a loss of power accompanied by a strong burning oil odor. Inspection revealed engine oil leaking from the camshaft cover assembly and onto the exhaust system, creating a potential fire hazard. Mechanical diagnosis determined that cylinder #4 had lost compression, resulting in excessive blow-by and crankcase pressurization. Due to the engine's turbocharged (forced-induction) design, the increased crankcase pressure contributed to oil leakage from the camshaft cover assembly. The observed failure mode is consistent with Ford TSB 19-2346.

There is a known issue with this vehicle and the fix by KIA is not safe nor fair to the consumer. Kia's knock sensor recall centers on the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software update for Theta II GDI engines. The update listens for rod bearing wear, triggers a check engine light and limp mode via Code P1326, and extends the engine warranty up to a lifetime or 15 years/150,000 miles. My problem is that we had to car in on May of 2026 after in went into limp mode. They updated the software. The car again...

The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that during a scheduled routine maintenance, the independent mechanic informed the contact that front driver's side CV axle was fractured and leaking grease and needed to be replaced. However, the part was on a national backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

I am writing to formally escalate an ongoing and serious safety issue involving my 2019 Dodge Durango R/T, VIN [[redacted]], which was originally transported from Canada and is now registered in New York, United States. I have experienced repeated incidents involving sudden loss of engine power, multiple dashboard warning lights, and extensive ABS-related fault codes. Despite multiple visits to my local dealership and substantial diagnostic expenses, the underlying issue remains unresolved. My vehicle is now...

My 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV received the steering gear remedy for Recall 24V022 (Mazda 6524A), at about 10,000 miles. Around three weeks ago, the same condition the recall was meant to fix came back. While driving, the steering suddenly and without warning becomes heavy and hard to turn, requiring much more effort to steer. This now occurs basically any time the vehicle is moving, including almost the entire drive to the dealership this morning. It is most impactful when on a curve or turn especially on the highway,...

Known GMC problem of a coolant leak which could cause an on-highway failure.

My vehicle has been held indefinitely for 1 full year now because the manufacturer launched a safety recall on the transmission bushing cable for a second time since the 2019 recall without a viable engineering solution this time. I've been doing what I can without my vehicle for a whole year now but now I'm getting more anxiety on having reliable transportation.

on 10/22/2026 at approximately 4:40pm the vehicle started beeping and came to an abrupt stop, there was nothing in front of vehicle to solicit this response. The vehicle suffered a critical safety failure involving un-commanded phantom braking that nearly caused a severe rear-end collision. This caused the other vehicle that almost hit me to become enraged, insult and cuss me out and chase me down up the road. This was not operator error, and had an accident occured, it would have looked like the operator was at fault for coming to an abrupt stop.

While driving my 2019 Ford Expedition uphill with my wife and children in the vehicle, the transmission unexpectedly dropped into a lower gear and the vehicle's normal drivability was disrupted. The event occurred suddenly and created a dangerous situation because the vehicle did not shift or respond the way I expected while actively traveling on the roadway. I had received no indication that such a sudden transmission malfunction was about to occur. I am concerned about the potential for a crash if this occurs...

truck and light truck category vehicles are increasingly being sold with larger and larger tires along with LED headlights. This causes a huge safety issue as the profile of these category vehicle now sits higher and causes the LED lights to be level with the driver's head. The increased lumen count from the headlights causes night blindness and is greatly exacerbated when the oncoming vehicle high beams are switched on.

I am currently dealing with the coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 of the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. In the beginning of [redacted] at about 134K miles, the check engine light came on. I was at a stop light (.2 miles from my home) and I got a warning message telling me the coolant temp was high and engine power was reduced. When I got home, I saw that the coolant was low, but there has not been any leaks noticed in driveway, refilled and was fine for 2 weeks. During those 2 weeks, I was having a rough idle at start up,...

2023 Fisker Ocean, VIN [[redacted]]. Open recalls 24V499 (water pump) and 24V466 (door handles). I first requested recall service [redacted] from [[redacted]]; only an automatic logging reply followed. I followed up [redacted] and [redacted], and again [redacted], asking when/where the work could be scheduled or whether Fisker would send the parts so I could perform the work myself. No scheduling contact has been received in five months. The door-handle defect is now progressing - the white part is starting to...

There have been intermittent failures of numerous vehicle systems over the last 4 months. Some of these systems have impacted the cars safety systems including but not limited to steering, braking, collision avoidance, inability to enter vehicle in an unfamiliar location and stranding owner hundreds of miles from home.

-Flickering head lights -Driver window loose -Windshield wipers did not work on the passenger side (I don't know how it passed inspection) -When shifted into 4th gear the stick was making odd movements and jumping -Mechanical noises like cranking coming from the engine or under the car