Latest Investigation News
Investigations news & other fine automotive happenings.
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Investigation: Ford Flex B-Pillar Trim is Detaching
B-pillar trim pieces falling off 2016-2019 Ford Flex SUVs. Government investigating the complaints.
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Kia Piston Oil Ring Recall Investigated by Feds
More than 137,000 Kia Seltos and Soul vehicles were recalled for 2.0-liter engine problems.
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Waymo Crash Report Investigation Closed by Safety Regulators
Government finds 109 crash reports involving Waymo's 5th Generation automated driving systems.
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Ford Expedition Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall Closes Investigation
Ford Expedition drivers complained of loud explosions as the seat belts tightened.
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Nissan VC-Turbo Engine Recall Closes Federal Investigation
Nissan VC-Turbo engine failures reported in Nissan Rogue, Altima and Infiniti QX50 vehicles.
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Ram Truck Transmission Problems Investigated After 6 Injuries
More than 1.1 million Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500 and Ram 5500 trucks involved.
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport Steering Knuckle Failures Investigated
About 92,000 Range Rover Sports investigated after aluminum front steering knuckles fractured.
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Nissan Titan XD Diesel Truck Crankshaft Investigation Ends
Nissan Titan XD diesel crankshafts were breaking in the trucks equipped with Cummins engines.
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Dodge Dart Shift Cable Bushing Recall Investigated
Dodge Dart recall was issued in 2019 for gear shift bushings that failed, allowed cables to detach.
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Chrysler Crankshaft and Camshaft Sensor Investigation Closed
Jeep Compass, Dodge Journey and Jeep Patriot recall in 2016 caused federal investigation.
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No Recall For Nissan Rear Lower Control Arm Corrosion
Government closes investigation more than 6 years after complaints about Nissan Altimas.
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Feds Investigate 2009 Nissan Cubes After Airbag Rupture
Driver's front airbag deployed abnormally in 2009 Nissan Cube. NHTSA suspects inflator weld problem.
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Enel X Way JuiceBox Charger Fire Investigation Closed
Enel X Way JuiceBox EV charger allegedly burned down house, torched a separate vehicle.
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Kia EV9 Windshield Wiper Problems Lead to Investigation
Drivers of 2024-2025 Kia EV9 SUVs complain the windshield wipers fail from snow, ice and slush.
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Honda Accord, HR-V Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall Good Enough
Federal investigators close investigation into Honda Accord and HR-V seat belt pretensioner rivets.