The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, while driving at various undisclosed speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly failed to accelerate and lost power. The contact also stated that the vehicle felt sluggish while driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with chain slippage in the clutch, causing the loss of power. The contact was informed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure via telephone. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
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Side airbags did not deploy during a 45-35mph left turn collision to drivers fender, door, rear door and the auto brake engaged impeding the vehicle to clear the lane. Not positive but the body shop said the seat belt did not engage properly? Injuries sustained to driver was loss of consciousness from head impact breaking door window, whiplash and broken right tibial plateau fracture. Still suffering side effects from severe concussion and fracture
On [redacted], [[redacted]] performed Safety Recall 26C11 on my 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid (R/O [redacted]). Immediately after the procedure, the vehicle's onboard telematics modem became completely non-functional (blank ESN on the SYNC screen), disabling all emergency communication and FordPass vehicle connectivity. When I brought the failure to the dealership's attention under Ford Corporate CaseXXX and case CXH-[redacted], Service Manager [[redacted]] formally refused to inspect or correct the post-recall...
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malfunction unless I paid an upfront $219 diagnostic fee, stating in writing that 'Ford is not paying and the recall is not paying so we are at an impasse.' The dealer is imposing unauthorized diagnostic fees on vehicle owners to inspect safety-recall-induced defects, leaving safety communication disabled. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My first transmission went out at 54,000 miles now my second transmission went out at 148,000 miles. First one was whinnning between 20-40 mph would not shift correctly then second one is doing the same thing.
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus IS equipped with Lexani Tires, Tire Line: LX-Twenty Tires, Tire Size: 225/35/R20, DOT Number: 1TBAFB95C. The contact stated that while driving, the driver's side rear tire experienced a blowout from the inner sidewall. The contact heard a loud boom and pulled into a gas station and became aware of the blowout. The vehicle was subsequently taken to a tire store and the technicians discovered that the rear passenger's side tire could have a blowout as well. The tires were replaced by an...
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independent tire shop. The contact stated that another vehicle equipped with the same tire brands had experienced the same issues. The contact stated that there was visible wear to the front tires. The vehicle failure mileage was 123,000. The tire failure mileage was 12,000.
At approximately 48,000 miles, my vehicle displayed a "Blind Spot Sensor(s) Malfunction" warning message on the dashboard without any prior warnings or symptoms. I contacted the dealership, which recommended having the system inspected by a local body shop, indicating that repairs would likely be less expensive. The body shop diagnosed the issue as a failed driver's side (left) blind spot sensor. However, they recommended replacing both sensors, stating that these components are problematic and prone to failure....
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$3K repair. My concern is that the blind spot monitoring system is an important vehicle safety feature designed to alert drivers to vehicles in adjacent lanes, particularly when changing lanes. Failure of this system eliminates an important safety aid and potentially increases the risk of a collision. It is concerning that a safety-related component would fail at only 48,000 miles, particularly given the body shop's indication that these sensors are known to be problematic. I believe this premature failure warrants investigation to determine whether there is a broader reliability or manufacturing defect affecting the blind spot monitoring system.
The electronic power steering has failed. The system failed on 10/19/26. Also, the truck has stalled while driving on three different occasions in the last two years. It has never shown a code for the stalls.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the rear-view camera was flickering or displayed a blank screen with the message "Contact the Dealer" displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 102,984.
Dealer, upon inspections, found that the cam carrier is starting to leak. Approximately a $3,000 repair. Per the internet, is sounds like this is a known GM issue with this model.
Apparently my 2018 Ford Escape 1.5 liter Ecoboost engine has a known flaw of coolant intrusion into the cylinders. It can be inspected right now as it's at the Ford service center. This problem could have left me on the side of the freeway at night. Ford service has verified the problem and that it needs a new engine. I dont believe the parts have been inspected by anyone other than Ford service and my independent mechanic. There was a check engine light that came on back in April of this year. I brought it into...
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Ford for basic minor service on April 29 and was told to check diagnostics I had to pay $298. I took it elsewhere and they told me it was a code that came up for the smog system. I didn't have any other issues at that time. In July a different light came on that was flashing so I took it to an independent mechanic and he found the misfire code of P0304 in cylinder #4. He proceeded to replace spark plugs and injector #4. Not until September did the sputtering start but no engine light came on. I took it back to my mechanic and he spent 2 weeks trying different things to figure out what was going on. He was unable to so I had to take it to the Ford service center and they verified the coolant intrusion problem. My car is only 8 years old and there was never a recall or service notice to advise me of this problem.
We have been told by two different dealerships that parts are not available for this recall and they won't even schedule a time to get the recall done. Yet they are able to continue selling used cars from this model and year.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the seat belt buckles in the second- and third-row seats failed to latch properly. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available.
The vehicle exhibits a severe, intermittent driving hazard, specifically engine stuttering, sluggishness, hesitation, and sudden power loss while actively operating on public roads at highway speeds. This malfunction creates an immediate safety risk of a rear-end collision by causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lose momentum in moving traffic. The manufacturer's corporate escalation department subsequently acknowledged the potential safety risks and advised against operating the vehicle due to these unresolved...
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mechanical issues. While an authorized dealership has now temporarily provided a standard loaner vehicle while in possession of the car, the service center stated they could not replicate the intermittent engine defect and refused or delayed performing necessary safety repairs, claiming no error codes were actively stored. Meanwhile, the manufacturer's corporate legal department has completely failed to communicate for two solid weeks, maintaining complete radio silence and failing to provide any formal communication or resolution regarding the underlying breach of warranty and the safety deadlock on my vehicle.
I noticed a water sloshing sound behind the dash when first starting out for about a month. I didn't get any warning lights or notice anything leaking under the car but when I checked under the hood the coolant reservoir was empty. I made appointment at GM dealership and they found I had a leak along the side seam of my radiator. The car only has 61k miles! I found online that GM has noted a structural design issue in my XT6. The radiators were engineered with tight thermal break tabs. If they stay locked in place...
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they trap immense physical stress during engine heat cycles and force leaks along the seams. This appears to be what happened. If it had occurred while we were on a trip and totally failed while on a highway, I can imagine the result could have been catastrophic. I have contacted GM.
I am the original owner of a 2016 Kia Sorento and have lived at my original registration address since purchasing the vehicle. The engine suddenly and catastrophically failed/seized due to internal rod bearing failure. The local Kia dealership is denying the recall engine replacement because the KSDS (Knock Sensor Detection System) software update was not performed. However, Kia America failed to mail me a statutory recall notice to my verified address. The dealership is weaponizing Kia's own notification failure to deny coverage for an acknowledged safety defect."
What failed: Front and rear suspension and drive components; the root cause is not resolved. Since at least June 2025, my 2021 Tesla Model Y Dual Motor (110,864 miles) has made a grinding, clunking and knocking noise, loudest at the front on the driver's side. It now happens on almost every drive, including on the highway, and the car sometimes shakes at speed. The vehicle is available for inspection on request. Safety risk: We drive this car with our young family, including on the highway. I am worried a...
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suspension part could fail and cause loss of control. On [redacted] Tesla's technician wrote that the rear knuckles "have play and need to be replaced soon"; they have not been replaced. My car is also in the model years covered by NHTSA's [redacted] preliminary evaluation of front lower lateral link detachment on 2021-2023 Model Y. No crash or injury so far. Confirmed by a service center: Partly, by Tesla Service.[redacted] ([[redacted]]): confirmed front suspension noise and replaced both front lower lateral links and compliance links ($1,620.03); the noise continued. [redacted] [[redacted]]): verified a rear humming noise and a split rear drive unit bushing. [redacted] replaced the rear drive unit, verified front vibration on a test drive, and noted the rear knuckle play. [redacted]: verified front grinding, attributed it to brake wear, and did brake burnishing; no change. SXXX: unable to replicate. I also reported a noise on [redacted] Inspections: Tesla Service only. No police or insurance involvement. Warning lights: None related to this that I have noticed. I sent Tesla written notice on [redacted] THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I was driving very slowly down a residential side street and started to pull over to the right side to park behind a car. This parking spot was on a slight incline and the curb was made up of two slanted cobblestones. After I moved in to position within about 2 ft from the car in front of me, my car quickly accelerated and slammed in to it. While I did not notice it at the time, after noticing the nature of the damage to both cars, it appeared as though the car may have tried to swerve from the curb. I believe the...
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front sensors detected there was something in the way and the car swerved left hitting the parked car in front of me. There were no warnings before the event and I did not notice the warnings on the dashboard when the car collided because I was too upset and got out quickly, but I definitely noticed that the dashboard was lit up. Progressive Insurance, Mercedes Customer Service and Hanover MA Dealership, and Norwell Collision have all since been involved. The car was towed to the body shop immediately after the incident. Mercedes Service at first advised me to keep the car as is until they had a chance to run tests, but then advised us to get the car repaired at the body shop so we didn't wait to long to get it back (I had told them that I would not drive it again unless Mercedes ran full diagnostics and convinced me that it was safe to drive). The body shop made the repairs and then delivered the car to Mercedes Hanover to run tests. They believe the car is fine and are delivering it back to the body shop where we are supposed to pick it up. Progressive has mailed claim checks which we are using to pay the body shop, however this is not an admittance of any wrong doing. I strongly believe that the car was at fault.
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that upon pulling into a parking space, the message "Service 4WD" was displayed prior to shifting into park(P). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a rear differential or PTU failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
The stereo randomly spikes to 100 and says alarm interrupt. It gets VERY loud and is very startling which is scary when driving. It has almost caused a wreck multiple times.
I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding my 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The automatic rear liftgate opens normally but then suddenly drops and slams shut without warning or beeping. This has become a serious safety issue. The liftgate has actually closed on me, trapping me and preventing me from getting out. I am extremely concerned that this could cause serious injuries to myself or someone else. I believe this is an unacceptable safety hazard, and I am requesting that Jeep investigate the problem, determine whether any recalls or known defects apply, and provide assistance with the necessary repairs.