Steering wheel is binding, pulling and getting stuck when turning left and making clicking noises. Car makes a burning smell when accelerating aggressively. Think the fuel pump is defective.
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Check engine light came on and vehicle would not accelerate or was having problems with acceleration. Safety was put at risk in a way that did not know if the car was going to go tor completely stop vehicle felt like it was stalling Check engine light on
The rear window has self imploded twice now, completely shattering itself, both times while parked and not in use. Available for inspection, photos available as well. The vehicle no longer has a rear window in its entirety for the second time. Glass debris everywhere as well, dangerous additionally. It has not been inspected yet, I contacted Ford directly who told me there was no recall and there was absolutely nothing that they could do for me apart from repair it at full cost to me out of pocket. There were no warnings, parked car not in use, rear window implosions, twice.
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-25 MPH, the automatic emergency braking system engaged, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly. The contact's upper body moved back and forth violently. The contact stated that there was no obstacle or other vehicle in front of the vehicle at the time of the failure. The contact sustained back pain. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera failed to function as intended. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was offered the option to pay out of pocket for the repair and be reimbursed by the manufacturer when the parts became available. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Was involved in a front end collision while driving my truck. Driver coming the opposite direction lost control of their vehicle and slid sideways into my lane. I locked up the brakes and tried to avoid the other car but it hit my entire front end. Estimated to be doing 40-50mph when this occured. The trucks damage pushed the front bumper in far enought to make contact with both front tires making the vehicle non operational after the accident. All headlights, fog lights, grille, bumper, hood and fenders were affected in this collision. No airbags were deployed in my vehicle and the collision was a total front end not a glancing hit.
I originally took my car to Reedman toll in 2021 due to frequent issues with the batteries needing to be replaced and the car not starting. At the time I was told it was related to a recall, and they fixed it. However, over the last year I have continued to have various problems with the car. The batteries were replaced numerous times. The check engine light and stop start unavailable light going on randomly. The car also started having electrical issues like the radio would just turn off on its own, or the...
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automatic car doors would not open. The car also started feeling jumpy and shaky upon starting, and when the car is off there is a thumping noise. This thumping noise is still heard when the car has been off and parked for hours. The car will be off and I will get in it and hear the thumping before the car starts. Over the summer the problems became more frequent, and on August 31st it would not start, and I had to have it towed to Reedman. Reedman said my started was bad and also the fuse box shorted. They had my car for 10 days, and during this time I paid $500 out of pocket for a rental. I paid $2000 to Reedman for these repairs. I got the car back, and immediately (same day) experienced the exact same problems, and then my car would not start again. When I did get it started I kept getting warnings that the engine might overheat. I got it back to Reedman and they then said it was a bad alternator and some wires were bad as well. They had my car for 2 months. I picked it up 9/30/26 and within less than 6 hours the check engine light and start stop unavailable light came on. The car started feeling jumpy again upon starting, and the thumping noise returned. This car was purchased brand new in 2018 and only has about 51,000 miles on it. I do not understand why this is all happening to a car that has such low mileage. My 2014 Nissan has never had a single problem.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering gear box assembly caused excessive friction, and the vehicle became difficult to steer. Additionally, the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted and stated that the recall was previously satisfied. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
The transmission failed without any warning. It makes a whining sound and the car does not move. It expells a burning odor. I understand thay there is a wide class action lawsuit against Toyota for this issue. Apparently there are many other vehicles whose owners experienced the same issue. At this time, Toyota is not willing to do anything about this issue after speaking with a Toyota advocate representative.
The same problem cited in 16V-244 has occurred again in my 2014 QX60 (L50) Infiniti and the Infiniti dealership are refusing to replace the defective airbag control unit
Date of Incident: October 30, 2026 Time: Approximately 4:30 PM Issue: Sudden Brake System Failure and Loss of Braking Ability On October 30, 2026, at approximately 4:30 PM, while driving my 2025 GMC Hummer EV, I experienced a sudden and extremely dangerous brake-system failure as I approached a stop sign at an intersection with oncoming traffic. When I pressed the brake pedal, it went completely to the floor, and the vehicle failed to stop as expected. I immediately attempted to pump the brakes multiple times,...
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but the vehicle continued moving without responding properly to my braking attempts. During the incident, the vehicle displayed warning messages indicating "System Brake Failure" and "Service ESC" (Electronic Stability Control). I was forced to maneuver the vehicle onto a grassy area to avoid entering the intersection and potentially colliding with oncoming traffic. This was an extremely frightening experience that placed my life and the lives of other motorists at serious risk. What makes this incident even more disturbing is that I am a father of three children, all of whom had been passengers in this exact vehicle just the previous weekend. I cannot stop thinking about what could have happened if this catastrophic braking failure had occurred while my children were inside the vehicle. Had this happened at highway speeds or in heavy traffic with my children present, the consequences could have been devastating or fatal. Following the incident, I contacted OnStar, which documented diagnostic fault information and subsequently emailed me information regarding the vehicle's error codes. I later moved the vehicle a short distance back into my driveway at very low speed and arranged for it to be towed to an authorized GMC dealership for inspection. My primary concern is that this vehicle experienced a sudden and severe loss of braking capability without adequate warning before the failure. A vehicle of this size and weight losing its ability to stop presen
When I was driving on the highway, the car braked really hard like brake checked. It seemed like it was part of the safety system because a light was flashing on the dash like I was gonna hit something but no car was there. Now my car keeps jolting and breaking fast even when I accelerate it will brake for half a second when I am driving. in my car keeps overheating. The mechanics tell me it's related to something pinching off oil lines and the transmission possibly and that the recalls are possibly related to this...
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issues. it's not safe and it's messing up my transmission and my car keeps stopping and starting in the middle of traffic. I have a family I LOVE my vehicle but it's not safe and I can't afford to fix it.
I have two Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Tesla-specific tires, size 275/35ZR20, that have developed nearly identical extensive splitting and separation along the inner shoulder where the tread meets the sidewall. (I believe I had the same issue with the other 2 on the front since they were leaking and were replaced about 4 weeks ago. The tires were disposed of by the tire shop) Both tires were manufactured in 2021 (DOT date code 4221, and 3321) and have under 15,000 miles of use. The separation follows the circumference...
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of the inner shoulder, with both tires exhibiting significant rubber separation and what appears to be exposed reinforcing material. These are summer-only tires that are removed from the vehicle during the colder months and stored indoors, wrapped, and inflated to approximately 10 PSI while off the vehicle. I am concerned that two tires with the same manufacturing date have experienced nearly identical failures in the same structural area despite relatively low mileage and seasonal use. This condition presents a significant safety concern because continued separation could potentially result in sudden tire failure or loss of pressure while driving, particularly at highway speeds and it is not visible Both damaged tires have been photographed and are available for inspection. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether these failures are associated with a potential tire manufacturing or construction defect.
This is a known issue that should be a recall. The radiator on models made between 2019-2022 have poorly made radiators that break, there is a TSB and it lists it online as an "extremely common" issue but there isn't a recall or a warranty extension.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact received a recall for the transmission shifter cable. While attempting to park the vehicle, the contact released the brake pedal, and the vehicle rolled while in park(P). The contact immediately engaged the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact notified the local Dodge dealer about recall and the failure. However, the dealer was unable to provide an estimated date for the recall repair. The contact was...
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concerned about the risk associated with the shifter cable, and the possibility of the vehicle rolling away and causing a crash or an injury. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
Vehicle will drain it's battery over-night occasionally (approximately 2-3 times monthly for me). I park in the garage of my home and will sometimes walk out the truck displaying an error regarding the parking brake. When I go to start the vehicle, it does not and then requires I jump start it. After getting it started, the dashboard lights up with every error under the sun: showing proximity sensor system failures, engine malfunctions, 4WD failures, etc. It typically takes 1-2 drives for the system to fully reset itself and clear the errors.
Sudden engine misfire and stall in major metropolitan area in high traffic. Diagnosis from my mechanic was failed valve and complete loss of compression to 2nd cylinder. Symptomatic of repeat catalytic converter issues leading to engine damage. Catalytic converter has been replaced twice-- once out of pocked and once under extended warranting for SC176/NHTSA 19V-120000 at a kia dealership. Engine light turned on just minutes before failure. I am now beyond the extended 150,000 warranty-- engine failed at 167,000.
Screen went black on vehicle entertainment console and SOS emergency system failure being reported by vehicle dashboard indicators. Rear-view camera is unreliable and video feed freezes or fails to display. No power delivery to charging ports. Mobile Wifi Access point paid service is inaccessible. Already taken vehicle into dealership who alerted me of a backorder for a necessary replacement of the f5 module to remedy the issue with vehicle. I am a lessee with a warranty on this vehicle. Dealership says I just have to wait. Is this car now unsafe to drive?
The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop after striking a deer, and it was determined that the ECM system had malfunctioned. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced sudden unintended acceleration. The contact stated that after the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle stopped as intended; however, when the brake pedal was released, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated....
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The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the failure was associated with a tire. The contact stated that replacing the tires failed to correct the failure. The contact stated that the insurance company had inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Our vehicle's horn beeped and a message on the dash said vehicle not in park. I copied the following from your web site and am requesting an update: General Motors has acknowledged the "Shift to Park" issue through several Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). While there hasn't been a formal safety recall for this specific shifter issue as of early 2026, a class-action lawsuit has been filed alleging one is needed.