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There are 2 reoccurring problems that shows up to the Subaru Crosstrek hybrid 2021. First, it is the battery of the car, it would constantly die out or refuses to start. Second, the other issue that also constantly shows up is the flashing warning lights on the car's dashboard. It would show up multiple times every week and goes away randomly. Whenever, the warning lights do shows up it would disable Subaru's Eyesight which has majority of the car safety feature connected to it. We have brought up these concerns to...
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the Subaru dealership multiple times in the past, but they have only "look at it" and said there is nothing wrong with the car. Both of these problems show up constantly after only driven the vehicle for about 30k miles more or less.
This county road has several rolling hills and enough oncoming traffic to force the automatic high beam to switch to low beam. The view from the driver's seat during the low beam has a "pulled shade" effect which causes a significant blind spot when looking forward. I understand the dealer can adjust this.
Once foot of the gas it stalled/brake by it self. Engine oil consumption
Once foot of the gas it stalled/brake by it self. Engine oil consumption
After Safety Recall 25SC4 (battery software update) was performed on September 22, 2026 at Gaudin Ford in Las Vegas (RO #602440, 12,767 miles), my 2025 Ford Escape PHEV permanently lost a large share of its electric driving range. Before the recall, a full charge took about 11 kWh and gave about 46 miles of electric range. Since the recall, a full charge takes only about 8.9-9.4 kWh, and real electric range measured on logged trips has dropped to about 28-33 miles per full charge, roughly a 30% loss. I drive in EV...
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Now mode and charge on the same home charger, so conditions are consistent. I have 14 logged charging sessions and 8 logged trips with dated FordPass and dashboard screenshots. On November 3-4, 2026, Ford Country in Henderson, NV (RO #658683, 13,435 miles) inspected the vehicle. They found no fault codes, recorded 88% battery health, and stated the system is "operating as designed." No repair was performed. Their road test reported about 80 mpg, which measures gas efficiency, not electric-only range. No full-charge EV range test was performed. Ford denied my buyback request on November 10, 2026 (cases CXH09822071-H6G4P6 and CXH09821573-Y3B9M5). The recall remedy itself caused a permanent loss of the vehicle's electric range, and Ford has offered no fix. I am asking NHTSA to review whether Recall 25SC4 reduces usable battery capacity and range in affected vehicles.
My 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid experienced repeated electrical system failures that rendered the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle would not enter READY mode or shift into gear, displayed a "Service Charging System" warning, and stopped displaying the high-voltage battery's state of charge. The vehicle also reported diagnostic trouble codes U0111 (lost communication with the battery control module) and U0412 (invalid data received from the battery control module). The repeated failures left the vehicle...
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unable to provide propulsion despite the high-voltage battery having sufficient charge. The problem was not resolved simply by replacing the 12V battery. I brought the vehicle to an Chrysler dealership, where technicians performed an HCP/AHCP (Hybrid Control Processor/Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor) software update associated with a Chrysler Technical Service Bulletin. I was charged $80 for this update because the vehicle was outside its warranty period and the repair was not classified as a recall. I am concerned that a fault involving the hybrid control system and its software can repeatedly disable the vehicle without adequate warning, leaving the driver stranded and unable to operate the vehicle. Because the issue involves critical hybrid control modules and communication with the high-voltage battery managem
Paint delamination due to insufficient bond to primer/metal. SWP paint code
Car started making humming noise when I would put my foot on the gas. When I take my foot off the gas it stops making the noise. Called Toyota, they said there's no active recall. Upon further investigation (on my own) it is likely the transmission. Will take car in tomorrow for service. There is a known service bulliteb from Toyota for this issue. My car is 5 years old 73k miles. Serviced only at the dealer and on time. This is ridiculous and should be an official recall.
2021 vehicle, 39.000 miles, 5 year/60.000 warranted expired 83 days prior to diagnosing transmission needs to be replaced at a cost of $11,000. Toyota gas issued a technical service bulletin, unclear how long ago, I get different answers. They know about this problem. It is widespread and in Canada as well. I was not notified that I have a vehicle that has this problem. Had Toyota let me know I would have asked it to be checked prior to my regular maintenance for oil change etc ( and BEFORE my warranty expired. they should pay for the transmission, they are hiding behind a technical service bulletin rather than issue a recall.
On October 31, 2026, at approximately 7PM the brakes failed on my 2024 Kia Sorento hybrid. It was raining and I was moving to the left turn lane at a red light and could not stop. Due to the rain and darkness I was driving slowly but did lightly hit a car that was stopped at the light. No one was injured and the damage was minimal. We turned the corner to get out of the intersection and again the car would not stop. I was 30 yards past the other car before I could get to the curb and stop. Police did arrive...
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at the scene but with minimal damage and no injuries no police report was made. The deputy sheriff remained on the scene until a tow truck arrived. The dealership and Kia have been looking at the car for 8 days and find nothing wrong. However, they refuse to test the brakes wet which is the condition under which they failed. My wife and I have really enjoyed this car but we are honestly afraid to drive it again until we know what happened. I see online that we are not the first to report this problem but Kia seems unresponsive. The slight damage caused to each car could have been avoided if the emergency brake was easier to find an engage. A button on the console isn't easy to find in two seconds in the dark.
I was driving down the highway when my sunroof suddenly exploded. i did not see or hear any rocks hitting my car and was not in an accident, it was a normal morning on my way to work when this happened. had it towed to the dealership where they dismissed it as a piece of gravel hitting it but a piece of gravel should not cause a whole sunroof to shatter. i believe there is a fault in the company's product as this has been an ongoing issue for years im seeing online, specifically with VW sunroofs.
i havent had a engine failure yet. but i have had an ongoing engine issue that has yet to be found. i have been experiencing clunking/pinging sound from the engine. can not pin point where the issues is coming from. everytime i rev it or even at idle. it makes the sound. when i rev it its very noticable. i took it to the dealership for a diagnosis and they couldnt replicate it. but once the car had been warmed up to operating temp with a fair amount of load on it, it started to make the sound. young kia in layton,...
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UT said they can hear it but they cant do anything about it since their is no engine codes they told me that since these kind of cars are sensitive and smart enough it will throw a code oncer the car detects it. but nothing. i then took it to master auto tech in downtown salt lake city, UT, they said they can hear it but can not find the issue. since i have at 98,800 or so miles and im at the near end of the warranty, i am very concerned that worse case scenario that i will have a even bigger issue.
Navigation system failed when I tried to use it on a trip. Lucikly I had a TomTom handheld portable GPS that I used. GPS Navigation System failed because I did not subscribe to OnStar services, a message on the screen let me know. I knew that Onstar was required for custom navigation plans from them, but I did not know it was required for the system to operate.
i have experienced a steering issue. with the steering wheel clicking to either side when parking or turning the wheel completely and then does a aggressive click. have had the issue diagnosed at car pros of renton, WA while living there at the time. they confirmed the noise and had the steering column replaced. it took 3 weeks for it to get approved. meantime i am stuck in a rental provided by the dealership. once rhey replaced it the problem had came back again only have 2 weeks. i had it diagnosed as a 2nd...
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opiniion by young kia in layton, UT since i had moved here i had to have it taken somewhere else. again,,they confirmed it and since this is the 2mmd time. they advised me to make a claim to KIA. i have yet to hear back from them, the dealership said since this is the 2nd time they would want me to push the issue to them to take it to the next level. i have not heard from them dealership said nothing they can do, they say everything looks good and just says that the clicking sound will be just annoying.
When driving on a blacktop road on a curve, the airbags suddenly deployed on their own. Both side curtain airbags as well as the pretensioner fired. There was no impact, damage or anything that would explain the unexpected deployment.
Transmission has started to make grinding a noise and the car has 100,000 mile. We went to a certified mechanic and they told us the transmission bearing is having issues. Overall. The issue is with the transmission
•Affected Components: Fuel/Propulsion System / Evaporative Emissions System / Engine What happened? (Describe what occurred): I purchased a brand-new 2027 Honda HR-V just two weeks ago. Within this short period, the Check Engine light came on and the engine experienced severe misfiring accompanied by loud noises while driving. I took the vehicle to two separate authorized Honda dealerships for diagnostic inspections (Honda of South Miami - RO #48601 and Braman Honda - RO #639070). How was your safety or the safety...
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of others put at risk? The vehicle experienced engine misfires and loss of smooth acceleration while operating on active roadways, creating an unexpected risk of stalling in traffic and potential rear-end collisions. Furthermore, the EVAP system component failures can lead to fuel vapor leaks and drivability issues on a brand-new vehicle with under 1,800 miles. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by an independent dealer or service center? Yes, confirmed by two authorized Honda dealerships: 1.Honda of South Miami scanned DTC P0446-73 (EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve malfunction) and reported water inside the CVS valve and EVAP canister. 2.Braman Honda diagnosed fuel saturation within the EVAP canister, damaging the CVS valve and FTP sensor, quoting over $2,400 in repairs on a two-week-old car. Were there warning lights, messages or other symptoms? Yes, the Check Engine light illuminated on the dashboard, accompanied by engine hesitation and loud misfire noises.
On two occasions during the week before October 23, 2026, while driving on a freeway at approximately 50-60 mph, pressing the accelerator produced no normal acceleration and the vehicle slowed down. The dealer work order recorded speed dropping from about 50 to 35 mph despite the accelerator being fully pressed. This created a risk of being struck by faster traffic. The vehicle was presented to the servicing dealer on October 23, 2026, at 49,879 miles. The acceleration concern remains unresolved after an extended...
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dealer test drive. Exact incident dates and the failed component are unknown. The incident date entered, October 20, 2026, is an estimate within that week, not a known exact date. Warning-light status is unknown. No crash, fire, injury, death or police report occurred. Separately, the steering became abnormally heavy and difficult to turn. Three dealer repair visits were needed before the steering concern was finally corrected. Dealer records reference steering repair orders dated June 23 and July 15, 2026. A later repair record describes binding front strut mounts and steering column, prior steering rack replacement, and eventual steering column replacement resolving the concern. An engine mount leak was also repaired. There have been approximately five or six service visits total. The vehicle is now at home. I request investigation of the unresolved loss of accelerator response and the repeated steering repairs.
Vehicle: 2026 Honda CR-V EX - Suspected Electronic Safety Defect Since purchasing my 2026 Honda CR-V EX in March 2026, I have experienced repeated electronic system malfunctions while driving. The infotainment display intermittently freezes or turns completely black, including during nighttime driving. When this occurs, the left portion of the driver information center also becomes unresponsive, and steering wheel controls used to navigate vehicle information stop functioning. I cannot access certain vehicle...
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status information, including tire pressure and oil-related information, through the affected controls. The vehicle has been inspected by an authorized Honda dealership multiple times. Honda authorized replacement of the infotainment screen after reviewing video evidence of the malfunction. However, the problem continued after replacement. I have supplied videos documenting the malfunction, including the black infotainment screen and my attempts to operate the unresponsive steering wheel controls. I have also reported intermittent HVAC fan-speed changes associated with these electronic problems. I requested that American Honda explain whether the simultaneous failure of the infotainment system and driver information center presents a safety concern. I have not received a definitive technical safety assessment. Honda Service Bulletin A26-024, dated September 25, 2026, describes certain wireless Apple CarPlay software freezing problems affecting 2026 Honda CR-V vehicles. I do not know whether that bulletin addresses the simultaneous driver information center malfunction. During arbitration on November 5, 2026, the arbitrator subsequently found that my vehicle had a nonconformity but denied my requested repurchase. I am requesting that NHTSA evaluate whether these recurring simultaneous electronic failures represent a potential vehicle safety defect, including whether they could interfere with access to vehicle information or driver controls during operatio