10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 42 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 20 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 17,309 miles
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Brakes constantly went out. While driving consumer would press the brake pedal to slowdown, but automobile would continue to move as if brakes were not pressed at all. After brakes were pressed a couple of times, then automobile would stop. Automobile has been taken to the dealer and held for 3 weeks. One day after the consumer picked up the automobile, brakes went out again. This could cause consumer to have a serious accident.
- Fremont, CA, USA
Brakes get hard, then suddenly give and lock up. Several near misses due to increased stopping distance. Clunking noise in front end that can be felt in steering wheel.
- Milan, IN, USA
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
- Broaddus, TX, USA
I am planning on turning this vehicle in on the lemon law. No safety defect listed witin summary.
- Puyallup, WA, USA
While driving about 30 mph consumer stepped on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, but ABS did not respond, loss of braking system.
- Redford, MI, USA
When driving vehicle and coming to a stop hit a bump, and brakes dropped down close to the floor, reducing braking power as it dropped. Consumer feels it is unsafe if vehicle won't stop at the distance where consumer is trying to stop. Took to dealer, and they said it was normal with those type of brakes.
- Sayville, NY, USA
Vehicles brakes do not release they stick frequently wearing brake pads out. The vehicle has been in service 7 times for brake problems and dealer state they cannot find anything wrong. However they have replaced the brake pads 3 times due to irregular brake ware on the pad. The brakes will pull servely to the left at any given time causing vehicle to pull to the left into other lane of traffic.
- Arcola, TX, USA
While driving at low speed consumer could step on the brakes, and the brakes will feel hard. But vehicle would not stop, resulting in extended stopping distance.
- Deliort, WI, USA
When brake pedal is applied brakes began to grind, and there was extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted.
- Avon, MA, USA
Anti-lock brakes experienced failure on several occasions. One incident during rainy weather brakes locked up, causing collision due to loss of control, no deployment of airbags, resulted in injuries.
- Austin, TX, USA
Rear suspension design permits rear wheels to become airborne when driving over small bumps. This causes momentary loss of control and erratic performance of the anti-lock braking system. I was unable to stop after going over a small bump and nearly hit the vehicle in front of me.
- Mansfield, OH, USA
Consum had replace brakes first. Then, when he applied the brakes, pedal went to the floor. A technician told consumer the problem was with the brake rear seals.
- Simpsonville, SC, USA
Will return vehicle to dealer for repairs. No safety defect listed in the summary.
- Pineville, LA, USA
No summary listed for above vehicle.
- Dallas, TX, USA
Whenever ABS brakes are applied vehicle fails to stop right away. Brake pedal goes to floor. Would have no prior warning. The problem is intermittent. Also, vehicle would shake and rattle. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic replaced springs & rear shocks. Ordering new front hubs & headliner for brakes.
- Locust Grove, OK, USA
Anti-lock failed to engage. All four wheels locked up resulting in loss of steering control and crashed into ditch. The brakes have performed erratically since it was purchased. Problems include anti-lock engaging on dry roads at low speeds, mushy pedal, pedal oozing to floor at stop lights, and continually poor stopping ability. Problems reported to dealer immediately after purchase and several times after. There very competant staff believe the unit performs like all the others they have seen.
- Jamestown, NY, USA
When consumer puts foot on the brakes truck pulls to the right, and it makes a loud squealing noise. Also, they grab as if they are stopping too fast. Dealer can't find the cause of the problem. Consumer indicated if it was raining it would be a problem with the brakes.
- Riverdale, NJ, USA
While making a sudden stop vehicle would continue to travel. Dealer has been contacted, and can't duplicate the problem.
- Fairfax, VA, USA
When the brakes are applied pedal becomes hard, a popping noise is heard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle, but has not been able to duplicate the problem. Manufacturer has been notified.
- Cameron, LA, USA
- Ramona, CA, USA