On Approx. July 15 2026, I was driving down the highway 65 mph and my power steering locked up, I could no longer drive I finally got the truck to turn a little bit so I can get off the highway and pull over and I had to be towed the rest of the way home. . After this incident it became sporadic sometimes it would start to lock up and sometimes it wouldn't there's a loud noise when I turn the steering wheel either way.
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Steering is stiff and fails to return to center. Problem is slowly getting worse.
The car stopped suddenly (few yards before the destination) in the middle of a three lines street in Beverly Hills and as a consequence I had to get out from the car and put myself in danger when I had to cross the street.
The transmission hesitates and momentarily loses propulsion when accelerating out a low speed right hand turn, creating a risk of a rear - end collision. It also shudders at low speeds when accelerating up hill, or when passing vehicles on the highway. After the transmission has reached operating temperature and has been driven for a while, it starts to shift harsh and erratically in the lower gears, at lower speeds. There is a service bulletin out for this issue on my vehicle and the first step of the bulletin was...
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performed and has failed. It has been in the shop several times for this intermittent and ongoing issue. The service bulletin # is: 23-NA-072. I have repair invoices for each time it was in the shop. It is currently back in the shop and has been for almost 2 weeks. The problem was reproduced the first time at the time of the initial start of repairs, but they haven't duplicated it since. There has never been any warning lights, messages or codes that have appeared in my vehicle when this issue arises. The issue first appeared within 4 days of me purchasing it in July of this year, 2026 and was communicated promptly.
When driving home my usual 5 miles from work, the car gave me a signal that it overheated and I should pull over immediately. This happened one other time during the week. The check engine light came on a few days later. When I brought it into The Ford dealership, they reported that the head gasket had blown, the engine had cracked, and it was leaking coolant into other areas of the car. It also affected several coils. They said it was unsafe to drive and quoted me $10,000 for a new engine and replacement. The car...
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has only 90,000 miles on it, and I bought it used from a reputable dealer only 10 months ago. I have put <5,000 miles on it and kept it in good shape during this time. I was told this is a common issue for this car.
Safety Complaint Details: The vehicle is a 2023 Subaru WRX experiencing recurring, severe powertrain and engine management failures that present an immediate life-safety hazard on active roadways. The vehicle has a documented history of chronic transmission system component failures, requiring a complete clutch assembly replacement early in its service history at 6,600 miles. Following a subsequent major transmission disassembly by an authorized retailer, the service department failed to perform a mandatory...
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post-repair quality control test drive, releasing an improperly reassembled and dangerous vehicle into commerce. Within 48 hours of retrieval, the vehicle suffered severe high-speed throttle response loss, engine hesitation, and stalling behavior on active highway corridors. On [redacted], while navigating mountain grades under absolute medical duress for a critical specialist appointment, a major engine turbocharger/vacuum hose clamp completely disconnected under load due to the dealership's reassembly negligence. This resulted in an emergency roadside breakdown in [[redacted]], accompanied by visible smoke, a severe burning rubber odor inside the cabin, and intense thermal heat transfer through the firewall directly into the driver's footwell pedals. The vehicle continues to suffer from a dangerous unmetered air leak, gasping for air, engine power loss while climbing inclines, and physical gear shifter mechanism binding. The manufacturer (Subaru of America Case #[redacted]) has been formally notified of these structural and mechanical hazards but has failed to safely retrieve the vehicle, which currently remains grounded at my residence. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The engine locked up and stalled out while driving. GM replaced engine but still experiencing issues. Dealer has admitted that they will likely recall my model year since it is an ongoing and same issues as recalled trucks. I have a vehicle I am not confident in nor safe it since it stalled while driving.
Transmission is making a whining noise, took it to the dealer and they confirmed the transmission needs to be replaced. Looked online and there appear to be thousands of these cases with the transmission going out on Toyota Highlanders between 2017-2021
Subject: Recurring SRS Warning and Driver's Knee-Airbag Fault - 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 I am reporting a potential safety concern involving the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in my 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220. The vehicle developed a recurring SRS/airbag warning. Mercedes-Benz identified diagnostic trouble code B000411, described as a driver's knee-airbag squib short circuit to ground. During the initial visit, the dealership inspected and reinstalled the component. The warning subsequently returned. The...
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dealership later recommended replacing the driver's knee airbag, with an estimated repair cost of approximately $3,600. I am concerned that a recurring fault in the airbag system could affect the vehicle's ability to provide intended occupant protection in a crash. I have contacted Mercedes-Benz Customer Care and filed a complaint with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair. I respectfully request that NHTSA review this reported safety issue and determine whether it may indicate a safety-related defect affecting other vehicles. Vehicle: 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 Diagnostic code: B000411 Repair estimate: Approximately $3,600 I can provide dealership records, diagnostic information, and correspondence upon request.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle struck a deer head-on. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed during the crash. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt became inoperable. The contact stated that the plastic covering detached, the seat belt fell apart and slipped, and the seat belt failed to retract. The contact sought medical attention at a local emergency room one day after the crash for back and neck injuries. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a service center for repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the air bag or seat belt failures. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact's daughter owns a 2026 Nissan Leaf. While the owner was driving 70 MPH with the ProPILOT Assist engaged, a semi-truck merged into the lane and crashed into the vehicle. Following the impact and the deployment of the front air bags, the driver was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the side of the highway. The button to engage the parking brake was activated, the vehicle was shifted in park(P) and turned off. However, after exiting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to shut off and the electronic...
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parking brake failed to hold as intended, and the vehicle rolled back onto the highway and crashed with two other vehicles. The vehicle had damages to the hood, front bumper, windshield, and the front bumper reinforcement bar was bent. A Police report was filed. The owner sustained injuries to the face, neck, and shoulder due to the force of the seat belt and air bag deployment. The driver was currently receiving physical therapy for the injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.
I own a 2025 Ford Explorer Active, purchased new in April 2025. In approximately early October 2026, I noticed a significant and unexplained brightness difference between the rear taillights. The driver's-side taillight is noticeably brighter than the passenger-side taillight when the exterior lights are illuminated. On October 19, 2026, I brought the vehicle to Ford Country in Henderson, Nevada, for diagnosis. My service advisor personally observed the difference in brightness. The technicians scanned the...
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vehicle's electronic systems and reportedly found no diagnostic trouble codes explaining the condition. According to the shop foreman, technicians also installed taillight assemblies from other Ford Explorers for comparison. The driver's-side taillight remained brighter, suggesting that replacing the lamp assemblies did not correct the condition. The dealership discovered professionally installed aftermarket emergency lighting and two previously disconnected factory liftgate lighting connectors. These modifications were performed in 2025, and the remaining factory taillights appeared to operate normally for more than a year afterward. The shop foreman explained that the dealership would not continue electrical diagnostics because its technicians do not work on modified emergency-vehicle electrical systems. He did not establish that the aftermarket equipment caused the brightness difference. The vehicle is being returned without a confirmed diagnosis or repair. I am concerned that the unexplained difference in rear lighting brightness could affect the visibility or interpretation of the vehicle's rear lighting by other motorists. The vehicle previously received an inspection under Ford recall 25C42 involving the Body Control Module C, which reportedly passed. I do not know whether that recall is related to the current condition. I am submitting this complaint to document a potential exterior lighting safety issue and request that NHTSA review whether similar
While driving, acceleration was greatly reduced followed by a blinking check engine light and loud clanking and knocking sound
Car randomly decelerates at any given speed at random times, car will flash D for drive gear on the dash then resume to normal. RPM will drop then return to normal. Presented issue to Land Rover Jacksonville multiple instances . No issues detected. Car getting stuck in gear. Car jerks for a moment. Car flashes in D and R gear and jerks.
The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while 5 MPH and making a turn at an intersection on three separate occasions, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off and restarted independently after several seconds. Additionally, the check engine warning light and a sensor warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that an Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) distance sensor malfunction might have caused the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 249,000.
2017 Dodge Durango, rear racetrack lights went out due to widely publicized problem of water getting in and shorting the lights out, also took out my license plate lights. I had to get it replaced so I didnt get fined for the license plate lights being out. Dodge just announced a program for 2018-2024 years, this issued started in 2014-2015. All other years need included also. It cost me $2100 to get my required license plate lights back on.
My vehicle is under safety recall NHTSA 26V590 (Volkswagen 48LG / 48VT). The steering rack mounting bolt can corrode and break, which can cause a loss of steering control. I was notified of this recall about a month ago. As of October 21, 2026, there is still no remedy available, and I am told owner letters may not go out until around November 10 - nearly two months after the recall was announced - with no date for when a repair will actually exist. This is my only vehicle, and I have to commute to work in it every...
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day. On October 21, 2026, I contacted Volkswagen customer care and asked for a loaner or alternative transportation until the remedy is available. I was offered nothing - only told to keep driving the vehicle and wait. I do not think it is acceptable for owners to be told to keep driving a car with a known steering defect, with no repair available and no alternative transportation offered. I am asking NHTSA to press Volkswagen on the remedy timeline and on providing interim transportation for owners who have no other vehicle.
The subframe in the Audi Q5 has plastic that is connected to the bottom of the subframe which traps salt, water and dirt which can lead to premature rusting and failure. Because this is where a lot of the suspension and other components are attached to, when this fails during operation of the vehicle, it can lead to loss of control and increase the chance of an accident.
Evaporator on the AC system has failed repeatedly Honda is aware this is a reoccurring issue as they offered a goodwill discount once but I've had to replace more than once. This is a major visibility issue as the moisture from the faulty evaporator fogs my windshield making it dangerous to drive and the defogger is much less effective
I have spent two months trying to get my keys re-programmed to the system and the dealership informed me that the system has been "bypassed" somehow with no solution. This is after my account had been taken over and at one point the vehicle was being remotely controlled. I am out $500.00 for keys that cant work and this is a safety issue as I cant remotely lock or unlock my own vehicle or use the panic button. There have been people who gained access to the vehicle because somehow they have access to it remotely where I do not. This allowed them to brick the infotainment center and navigation. This is also an issue as this means they cant be utilized.