Latest Investigation News
Investigations news & other fine automotive happenings.
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Honda Pilot Rear Seat Belt Warning Recall Unnecessary

Honda Pilot owners complain about false positive and false negative seat belt warning indicators.
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Ford Explorer Airbags Are Burning Front Seat Occupants

Federal investigation seeks to determine why Ford Explorer side airbags are causing serious burns.
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Feds Close 9-Year Volkswagen Clock Spring Recall Investigation

VW clock springs were failing due to long hair, causing a recall 11 years ago.
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Ford Maverick Backup Camera Recall Investigated

The Connected Touch Radios can cause the rearview camera images to freeze.
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Honda Ridgeline Backup Camera Failures Finally Repaired: NHTSA

Honda Ridgeline truck tailgates were destroying the rearview camera wire harnesses.
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Petition Seeks BMW Driveshaft and Rear Differential Investigation

A week after the petition date BMW issued a driveshaft/rear differential recall.
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Government Questions Avride Crash Reports About Injuries

Driverless car company is already being investigated about its automated driving systems.
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Nissan Cube Airbag Recall Closes Federal Investigation

2009-2010 Nissan Cube airbag modules could detach from the steering wheels.
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Ford Edge Coolant Leaking Into Engines, Alleges Petition

More than 1,500 complaints about 2015-2018 Ford Edge engine problems.
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Petition: Ford Maverick Hybrids Have Braking Problems

Ford Maverick Hybrid owner claims the trucks crash from brake failures.
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Petition: Toyota Grand Highlander Front Grill Complaints

Toyota Grand Highlander and Grand Highlander Hybrid front grills allow radiator damage.
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GM Hard Brake Pedals Investigated in 1,164,820 Vehicles

Original Cadillac LYRIQ probe greatly expanded for eBoost braking problems.
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No Nissan Rogue Tie Rod Recall Necessary, Says Government

Investigation takes 2 years, but most 2021 Nissan Rogue bent tie rod incidents caused by impacts.
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GM Engine Failure Investigation Includes Nearly 1 Million Vehicles

Owners continue to complain about GM L87 engine failures after vehicles were recalled and repaired.
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Acura TLX and Acura MDX Vehicles Won't Be Investigated

Safety defect petition says vehicles can lose all-wheel-drive capabilities.















