10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 20,188 miles
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Sudden acceleration of car in a parking lot when put in gear. Totalled 2 cars.
- Hummelstown, PA, USA
While driving, the brakes and the gas felt like they were accelerating, it accelerated so bad the consumer ran a stop sign. The brakes would not stop vehicle. Had to put it in park, and the engine revved up over 100 mph, and the car was full of gas fumes. The brakes would not work, and consumer didn't touch the gas pedal. It kept accelerating. Consumer had no control of vehicle. It slowed down, but it wouldn't stop. The consumer had to pull the key out of the ignition to get the car to come to a stop. The consumer stated while driving, she experienced unwanted acceleration. The consumer continuously stepped on the brake, but could not get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle would slow down for a moment and then continued to pick up speed. It felt like the brake and accelerator pedal were being applied simultaneously. The consumer finally managed to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, however the next day the consumer was informed they could not duplicate the problem.
- Redbank, NJ, USA
When the consumer placed her foot on brake, to place the gear into reverse, the motor started revving up. Then all of a sudden it just jumped into reverse, car spun in a complete circle hitting another car.
- Hot Springs National Park, AR, USA
While driving about 25 to 30 mph driver approached a red light, took foot off the accelerator, and applied the brakes, then put foot back on the accelerator, and vehicle stalled.. all dashboard lights came on as an indication that the vehicle had shut down/stalled. Vehicle stalled.
- Beaverton, OR, USA
Engine surges unexpectedly while driving. If car is placed in neutral during surge, engine returns to idle after a few seconds. Dealer is unable to diagnose issue since no trouble codes have been recorded.
- Cookeville, TN, USA
The vehicle suddenly accelerated when the consumer attempted to park the vehicle which resulted in a crash. Upon impact the air bags failed to deploy.
- Jonesboro, GA, USA
Vehicle suddenly accelerated after applying brakes, after shifting from reverse to drive vehicle took off and ran into several trees/ a concrete wall, and two other trees before stopping. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Consumer stated vehicle was totalled, also airbags did not deploy.
- Jonesboro, GA, USA
When the vehicle stopped engine will suddenly accelerate. Defect has occurred more than on two different occasions. Dealer was unable to duplicate.
- Vancouver, WA, USA
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, vehicle went from 0-70 mph before consumer was able to get the vehicle under control. Nlm
- East Bruns, NJ, USA
Vehicle experiences sudden acceleration.
- East Brunswick, NJ, USA
Intermittently while at a stop and about to accelerate vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 70 rpms. Operator had to place vehicle in neutral position and rpms went back down, almost causing a crash. Manufacturer and dealer could not determine cause, and were not willing to assist consumer.
- East Brunswick, NJ, USA
Car accelerated on its own. I had to hit a tree to stop the car. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. Tires continued spinning after impact until I turned off ignition. More detailed report was sent to NHTSA web master.
- Palmyra, PA, USA
While in heavy traffic vehicle surges and may cause a frontal impact. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. However, dealer replaced engine components. Transmission changed, surge still continues.
- Westbury, NY, USA
Wiper motor arm makes contact with throttle cable during operation. The throttle cable is routed to near the wiper arm and contact is made when the wipers are turned on. The wiper arm damaged the throttle cable cover and could have caused the throttle to hang. This could be an accident waiting to happen
- Mc Calla, AL, USA
- Hummelstown, PA, USA