4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,200 miles

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problem #5

Aug 082020

Element

  • miles
A failed modulator. Service advisory A52 mushy brakes.

- Pocono Lake, PA, USA

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problem #4

Feb 012020

Element

  • miles
Brake pedal too soft. Changed fluid, still the same.

- Pocono Lake, PA, USA

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problem #3

Mar 212012

Element

  • 20,000 miles
Spongy brake pedal goes almost to floor. Have new rotors & pads and just had the system flushed and bled. No change in operation. Still spongy and travel almost to floor. Symptoms have existed for years.

- Saint Augustine, FL, USA

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problem #2

Jan 012014

Element

  • 40,000 miles
The brake pedal is very soft and the brakes wear unevenly and clappers lock up even after replacement of pads roters, clappers, hoses, and bleeding brake system

- Orchard Park, NY, USA

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problem #1

Sep 162015

Element

  • 81,000 miles
Brake pedal is soft and goes to the floor when the engine is running. When the engine is off the pedal is hard and does not go to the floor.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

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