Was told by an automotive repair shop that my car's check engine light codes are P0302/P0316. Current intrusion into the cylinder directly through the head gasket. The technician looked into this issue and found that 2019 Ford Escapes assembled in [[redacted]] in 2019 have these issues. I was not aware of this manufacturing error, and no recall/repair notices were issued. I'm putting [redacted] as my date of incident, even though the manufacturing error was done upon creation. I'm also selecting WA where the incident occurred, but my vehicle was assembled in [[redacted]]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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My 2024 Mazda CX-90 was purchased brand new with four original Toyo Open Country A51 tires, size 265/55R19. After only 24,291 miles, all four tires developed severe and uneven outer-edge tread wear, despite regular tire rotations approximately every 4,500 miles. On [redacted], DeMontrond Mazda in [[redacted]], inspected the vehicle and officially documented abnormal outer-edge wear on all four tires. The tread measurements were 3/32 inch on the right front tire and 4/32 inch on the other three tires. The...
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dealership recommended replacing all four tires and performing a complete wheel alignment. Photographs also show visible cracking on the worn tread area. I am concerned about loss of traction, especially on wet roads, and the safety of the vehicle and its passengers. I contacted Toyo Tires and Mazda Customer Service, but neither agreed to provide warranty coverage or replacement assistance. I am requesting a safety investigation to determine whether the premature and uneven wear is related to a tire defect or a vehicle-related issue. The cause has not yet been determined. I have the dealership inspection report, photographs, and maintenance records available. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I experienced the red turtle light on a trip to [[redacted]] two weeks ago. It was intermittent, it would come on and go off within about 5 seconds total. I realized the fire hazard risk recall had not been completed. Upon returning home I took my vehicle to the dealer. At that point I did not have a cel illuminated just the red turtle light intermittently. They had returned the van to my possession saying it was fixed. I drove the vehicle for about an hour and once again got the red turtle light and no Cel. I...
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immediately texted the service manager at the dealership with a video of what it was doing. No Cel light only intermittent red turtle. Now fast forward to today. The dealership says the van needs a HV battery heater to the tune of over $2,000. It now has the red turtle and and the cel illuminated. This battery heater has been an extremely common issue for the pacificas and the jeeps with the hybrid drivetrain (essentially the same). There needs to be some sort of recall for this issue as the problem is common among pacifica and jeep owners with the hybrid drivetrain. P0E15 code is active currently. I have attached pictures showing the red turtle and no cel. Service manager says the cel is currently active on the vehicle along with the red turtle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Radiator leaking coolant requiring replacement at 60k miles. Mazda updated the part which means they know it's bad, should be fixed for free for all affected owners.
Low beam headlights becoming more and more dim over time. The cause is alleged to be degradation of the bulb reflector surface.
I leased a brand-new 2027 QX60 on 09/25/2026. Shortly after delivery, upon setting up the vehicle's connected smartphone app (MyINFINITI) following my first payment statement, I received an immediate system warning notification stating that the airbags may fail to deploy in a collision. Upon closer inspection of the physical dashboard, my spouse and I discovered that the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) / airbag icon light in the lower right-hand corner of the instrument cluster was active. Crucially, the...
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vehicle's main digital driver displays provided absolutely no text warning, no "Service" prompt, and no clear notification informing the driver that a critical safety system was compromised. The vehicle apparently bypassed a proper Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) by the dealership, as the defect was present at delivery. The service department discovered that the connection in the safety harness was damaged and that the vehicle needed a new safety harness and other components. The vehicle needs to display clear warnings because the average car buyer would not know that the red light was a warning. In the past vehicles had an airbag light to indicate if the airbag was turned on for passengers in the front seat because they could be turned off for younger passengers who could sit in the front seat but could be injured by an airbag. We drive this car for almost three weeks not knowing that we had a faulty safety harness. I found a video that was sent to me from the dealership prior to purchasing the vehicle and noticed the light was on prior to delivery.
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the EPS, steering, and engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was scheduled to be diagnosed and repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The vehicle experienced a total electrical blackout, refused to start for hours, and threw a U0115 (Lost Communication with ECM/PCM B) network code. I consider this an extreme safety hazard because a communication failure of this specific kind risks causing an unexpected engine shutdown or total loss of motive power while driving. This car only has 8,500 miles on it, so a problem this severe this early is extremely concerning!
[[redacted]] [[redacted]]" I have a 2020 Tesla Model Y. Slippery roads from rain after a dry spell here in [[redacted]], when regenerative braking kicks in around a corner vehicle loses traction and 4 wheel slides, much like on ice or snow. This has happened 6 times in the last two years since the tires were purchased at Les Schwab in [[redacted]]. I was able to recover control of the car and avoid a crash, but in my opinion these tires are UNSAFE on this vehicle. I purchased Michelin tires today because of my concern for my own and others safety. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 26V189000 (Air Bags); however, the remedy parts were not yet available to complete the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide a remedy for the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle failed to turn right and drove straight to the other side of the road. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle briefly failed to stop immediately. When the vehicle finally came to a complete stop, the steering warning light illuminated. The contact waited, restarted the vehicle, and was able to move the steering wheel, but the failure later reoccurred. The...
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contact stated that the engine was remanufactured and was not related to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that an unknown part needed to be reset, but no diagnostic trouble code was retrieved. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Action Number: RQ23003 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 306,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving, the brakes and lane assist feature were independently activated, causing the vehicle to come to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that the message "Consider Taking a Break" was displayed after several minutes of driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions; however, the dealer failed to diagnose or duplicate the failure. Additionally, the rear-view camera was blank while in reverse(R). The instrument panel and...
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other features were blank before returning to normal operation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
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A film develops on the back of the windshield making it difficult to see through the windshield especially when the sun is low on the horizon (Fall and Spring) I undedrstand this is due to "Outgassing" of gasses from vinals and adhesives.
My Kia experienced catastrophic engine failure while I was driving on the freeway, creating an extremely frightening and dangerous situation. The sudden loss of engine power put my safety and the safety of surrounding motorists at risk, as I was traveling at freeway speeds when the engine gave out. Leading up to the failure, my vehicle experienced excessive oil consumption despite regular maintenance. I was repeatedly adding oil between scheduled oil changes. Previous repairs, including replacement of spark plugs...
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and a thermostat, did not resolve the underlying issue. Following the engine failure, a Kia dealership reported a cracked engine valve and multiple severely damaged or melted spark plugs, including spark plugs that had recently been replaced. These findings raise serious concerns about progressive internal engine damage and a potentially defective engine. Despite my concerns regarding known Kia engine defects and possible connecting rod bearing issues, the dealership stated it could not perform the bearing clearance test due to the condition of the valves. My case was never submitted to Kia Techline for further investigation. I was initially instructed to provide oil change and maintenance records for consideration of engine replacement assistance, only to later be told that excessive oil consumption was not relevant to my claim. I am extremely concerned that a potentially defective engine experienced progressive damage before suddenly failing on the freeway, placing my life and others at risk. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this failure and determine whether it is related to known Kia engine defects or an unresolved safety issue affecting other vehicles.
The driver side, rear passenger seat buckle, and the middle rear seat buckle, due to work/latch. Tesla is refusing to repair under warranty and charging $160 per seat buckle.
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The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 26V290000 (Power Train). The 4WD service light was illuminated while driving 45 MPH. There was a dinging sound coming from the vehicle. There was a clunking and grinding sound while driving during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the failure was confirmed, but the part to repair the vehicle was on back order. The manufacturer was contacted and declined to provide a loaner vehicle. The contact continued driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
2026 Ram 1500 Rebel equipped with 3.0L Hurricane I-6. When Auto Start/Stop shuts the engine off at a stoplight, the engine restarts but on two occasions the vehicle has not responded to accelerator input. I have rotated the gear selector from drive to park and back to drive and the vehicle responded to throttle input. The condition has not occurred when Auto Start/Stop is manually disabled. Dealer inspected vehicle after first occasion but could not duplicate the condition and found no diagnostic trouble codes. Loss of acceleration after restart presents a safety concern when pulling into or crossing traffic.