The contact owned a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 65 MPH on a curvy highway road, the vehicle started skidding to the right and crashed into a barrier, causing the vehicle to slide to the left and to strike another barrier. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the neck, back, and right shoulder, requiring medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
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Vehicle Component: Solid Rear Axle Assembly / Rear Suspension GeometryDefect Summary: The vehicle exhibits a factory manufacturing defect causing severe rear axle misalignment. At approximately 350 miles from new, an official dealership Hunter alignment report documented out-of-spec rear alignment parameters (-0.16° rear total toe) on a non-adjustable, factory solid rear axle assembly. Safety Risk & Impact: A misaligned solid rear axle compromises vehicle stability, introduces rear thrust angle deviation, and...
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impairs predictable vehicle tracking and emergency evasive handling at highway speeds. Because a solid rear axle has no factory adjustment points, this indicates a bent or improperly manufactured axle housing or mounting structure. Due to this ongoing uncorrected factory alignment defect, the vehicle has required close to 10 alignments and is already on its 4th set of tires due to severe, premature tire wear and scrub. Verification & Status: The defect was documented on official dealership alignment equipment at 350 miles. The vehicle and all supporting alignment/service records are available for inspection upon request. The manufacturer executive offices have been formally notified but have refused to dispatch a Field Technical Specialist (FTS) to inspect or rectify the structural factory defect.
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V047000 (Air Bags, Electrical System); however, the recall repair failed to prevent the failure from occurring shortly after. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became stiff, the speedometer failed to display the accurate velocity, the fog lights would not deactivate, and several other electrical features failed. The check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
NHTSA recall number 24V-896 was marked as completed on my vehicle but I'm telling you the work was never done. It was marked as complete on 27 September (that's a Sunday) of this year. I called Stellantis recall department and they just say it's complete but can't tell me who actually did the work or who completed it, just totally stonewalled me, so I'm contacting you. I haven't even been to a dealership in about 10 months for anything. This was either accidentally marked complete or fraudulent, I don't know, but this recall should still be listed as open for my truck. What do I do?
Driving on two lane road, approximatly 45-55 mph, collision warning on dash and audiable message to avoid impending accident. There was no obstruction in the road. Has happened two times in the past 4 months. Once in daylight with clear weather, once nighttime and light rain. Both times temperature was 60-70 deg F. Concerned it could also apply the brakes accourding to Fords information. I have not had the problem diagnosed since it happens so infrequently.
For approximately two years, my Ford Escape's rearview camera has been inoperative, displaying "Camera Not Available. Please Contact Ford Dealership." I subsequently discovered an outstanding safety recall addressing rearview camera defects. Approximately one year after the recall was issued, Ford still has not made an official remedy available for my vehicle. I contacted Ford Customer Support multiple times to request a repair timeline. Ford suggested that I pay a dealership to replace the camera now and seek...
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reimbursement once the official recall remedy becomes available. Local Ford dealerships quoted $643-$978 for this repair. Ford did not provide a definite timeline for either the remedy or reimbursement. I am concerned that Ford is shifting the upfront cost of addressing a recognized safety issue onto vehicle owners. Some owners may be unable to afford the repair; others may lose receipts, sell their vehicles, or miss the opportunity to request reimbursement after an extended delay. If a replacement camera can restore functionality, Ford should explain why it cannot fund that interim repair directly. An inoperative rearview camera reduces visibility of pedestrians, children, vehicles, and obstacles while reversing. It may also reduce the vehicle's resale value while the recall remains unresolved. My camera has already been unusable for approximately two years, and the recall has remained without an available remedy for about a year. I request that NHTSA review Ford's delay, its customer-paid interim repair proposal, and whether affected owners should receive free temporary replacements while awaiting a permanent remedy. I also ask NHTSA to assess whether further oversight is warranted to ensure a timely, effective, no-cost recall repair.
Transmission failure that toyota has already recognized in some vehicles. They have not covered all vehicles that are showing the same issues as the ones covered in the service program.
Purchased 2024 carrera S used (1 other owner) no car fax from Porsche down town LA in Dec. in January with around 10k miles. Car is driven just on weekends and now has 12k miles. Two days ago smelled strong raw gas smell and immediately took to Porsche Hawthorne and they confirmed leak in fuel line which as I am reading seem more common and very concerning due to risk of fire - appears a know thing amongst Porsche yet they don't do anything preventatively about it. They also found front axel lift broken and need to replace cylinder - all on a 2 yr old car with very low mileage.
I was sitting at the lights. Light turned green. One car is in front of me. The driveway is fifty feet away from the light, and. The car in front of me was turning the same direction as I was, and no brakes, was hard to push down had to pump it and avoid rearending car in front of me. I barely stopped, checked the fluids oreillys put it on the scanner and, brake booster - general signal failure.
Severe safety incident and property damage caused by a manufacturer defect. NHTSA Recall 26V-366 (tire repair kit recall; Honda campaign D0V) - the exact failure described in the recall has already occurred on this vehicle, and the recall remains INCOMPLETE on this vehicle. The tire repair kit sealant bottle pressurized and exploded in the trunk. The explosion covered the cargo area and the back of the seats in chemical sealant. Unaware of the recall at the time and needing to prevent permanent damage to the...
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interior of the brand-new vehicle (purchased approximately 3 months prior), the owner undertook the hazardous task of cleaning the chemical spill personally. During this process the pressurized sealant spilled onto the owner and ruined his clothing. No injuries and no medical treatment (chemical sealant contact only). Property damage: cargo area, rear seat backs, and clothing. Incident occurred in [redacted]; the exact day is UNKNOWN. The vehicle had approximately 3,600 miles at the time of the incident; the current odometer reading is 7,000 miles. Honda case #[redacted] (Recalls/Campaigns) was opened in July 2026 - no resolution to date. Request: complete the recall remedy and address the resulting property damage and clothing loss. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
COMPONENT: Engine oil pressure sending unit/switch (part 94751-3C000, per Kia repair shop) or the oil pressure system on my 2017 Kia Cadenza 3.3L V6, about 95,500 miles. The car and any removed part are available for inspection on request. SYMPTOM/WARNING: The oil pressure warning light first appeared in October 2026 and comes on intermittently when the engine is warm and the car is stopped or idling, then goes off once moving. It is becoming more frequent. No other lamps, messages, noises, or leaks. The engine...
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runs quietly, confirmed by Kia repair shop. No crash, fire, or injury. SAFETY RISK: I cannot tell whether the sensor is faulty or oil pressure is truly low. If pressure is low, the engine could be damaged or fail while driving in traffic. If the sensor is faulty, the light is unreliable. CONFIRMATION: Dipstick level has been normal. Oil was changed 06/13/2026 and 10/06/2026; the light lessened, then returned. A Kia dealer inspected the car and recommended replacing the sending unit, quoted at $3,060.72 since the intake manifold must be removed. The dealer has NOT measured oil pressure and says it can only do so during that repair. An independent shop has not measured it either. MANUFACTURER: Kia declined warranty coverage through the dealer, saying the part is not covered. Kia's warranty extension TSB ENG237/WTY026 covers oil pressure switch problems on 2014-2016 Cadenzas built through 01/07/2016 (part 94750-37100). My car uses 94751-3C000 and was built later. I do not know if the new part is a revision or if the same failure occurs in later 3.3L models. I ask NHTSA to review this in 2017+ Kia 3.3L vehicles.
Battery died multiple times. A DMC module went bad.
The airbag warning light on my 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 has come on repeatedly since shortly after delivery. The authorized VW dealer has confirmed the same fault code, B101B29, on every visit. The code indicates an implausible or intermittent signal from the passenger side front crash sensor, which the airbag system uses to decide when to deploy the front airbags. First occurrence (September 2025, 322 miles): The dealer confirmed the fault code, tested the wiring, found no fault at that time, and cleared the code. No...
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parts were replaced. Second occurrence (July 2026, about 7,250 miles): The same fault code was confirmed. The dealer tested the wiring and connectors between the airbag control module and the sensor, then replaced the passenger front crash sensor and cleared the code. Third occurrence (September 2026, about 8,300 miles): The airbag warning light returned after the sensor replacement. The vehicle has been at the dealer since September 14, 2026, and the cause and repair are still UNKNOWN. Safety risk: With this fault active, the front airbags, especially on the passenger side, may not deploy correctly in a crash, putting the driver and front passenger at risk of serious injury. Because the fault is intermittent and has recurred after the sensor was replaced, the root cause may be wiring, a connector, or the airbag control module rather than the sensor alone. The fault has been reproduced and confirmed by the authorized dealer on all three visits, and the repair orders are available. The vehicle is currently at the dealer and available for inspection on request. Whether the manufacturer has inspected the vehicle is UNKNOWN. There has been no crash and no police or insurance involvement.
The central display of this 2024 VW Id.4 on random drives will refuse to light up. The following features are no longer able to be used: parking sensors (they don't show up when put into reverse), ac controls (no way to manage fan speed or turn on and off, no defrost), ADAS systems (no way to change any settings), no warnings prior to entry or exiting the vehicle (no chime). Dealership says they were unable to replicate the issue and the car issued no codes. Since then there are 5 different records showing with time stamp video showing the vehicle exhibiting the exact same faults. The car completed all safety recalls and there are no messages or warnings on the dash.
Steering wheel getting stuck at highway speeds when I make micro adjustments.
Turned car on and no air blowing from any vents on any setting.
Vehicle Information: * Year/Make/Model: 2018 Ram 2500 Power Wagon * Affected Component: Electronic Stability Control / Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Electrical System * Associated Recall: FCA Recall C4B / NHTSA Campaign 24V-896 Description of the Safety Problem: The vehicle is completely disabled and non-running due to a high-current internal electrical short-to-ground within the ABS/Stability Control architecture. Attempting to turn over the engine instantly blows the heavy 30-amp Fuse F26. Diagnostics isolated...
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the issue exclusively to the ABS module: when the main ABS electrical connector is unplugged, a fresh fuse does not blow, confirming a direct short within the module assembly. Because this is a Ram Power Wagon, the system failure also cascades into the disabling of vital off-road, safety, and stability control systems. Description of Manufacturer/Dealer Non-Compliance: According to the VIN registry, the manufacturer's authorized dealership marked FCA Safety Recall C4B (NHTSA 24V-896) as "Completed" on this vehicle. However, a physical inspection reveals that the required engineering remedy was never properly executed. The vehicle is still running the original, factory-defective components. The electronic ABS module physically installed on the truck bears part number 68351453AA. This "AA" suffix indicates the original, defective component architecture that is prone to internal failure and explicitly named in the manufacturer's initial safety report. Per official recall remedy instructions, a complete replacement of the HCU assembly with updated brush materials (such as part 68143491AB) is required. The dealership failed to install the authorized engineering remedy part, leaving the defective component in place while reporting the safety recall as closed to federal regulators. Because this component failure triggers a high-current short-to-ground, it presents an active vehicle fire hazard and has left the vehicle completely stranded.
A franchise dealership performed a federally mandated safety recall service (ECM Software Update) and a knock sensor replacement on this 2015 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L Turbo. To perform these specific repairs, the technician had to work directly around the intake and turbocharger assembly workspace. Immediately after picking up the vehicle, it suffered a sudden and dangerous loss of power and refused to accelerate normally on the highway, creating a severe traffic hazard. Upon an immediate emergency inspection by the...
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same service center 5 days later, the dealership documented in writing that the turbocharger intercooler hose clamps were completely off/unfastened. Because the technician left the clamps disconnected, the turbo lost sealed pressure, failed completely, and began dumping high-pressure engine oil backward through the air filter intake box. The service center is now refusing to take responsibility for the mechanical safety failure directly caused by their technician's recall repair negligence.
G37 2011 Infiniti got mold, because of the sunroof. Mold on the whole passenger side and the back seats.
Vehicle has 130k miles. Engine light for Intake Camshaft Retarded code occurred while driving. Clicking of valves hitting pistons can be heard. Car now requires engine replacement, with quotes for repair between $4-6,000 dollars for install, and rebuilt engines costing $2,000. The Nissan dealership quoted $10-$12,000 for them to repair. I purchased the car just over a year ago at 118K miles.