Latest Investigation News
Investigations news & other fine automotive happenings.
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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.
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Honda Idle Stop Problems Cause Expanded Investigation
Acura and Honda owners complain their engines don't restart when using the Idle Stop systems.
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Another Ford F-150 Downshift Recall May Be Necessary
Investigation opened into Ford F-150 trucks that suddenly downshift and lock the rear wheels.
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Ram Truck HCU Recall Closes Hydraulic Control Unit Investigation
Ram truck owners said ABS warning lights activated and numerous features stopped working.
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Chevy Volt Battery Energy Control Module Failures
Government closes investigation into Volt BECM failures after GM issued warranty extension.
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Honda Ridgeline Backup Camera Investigation Upgraded
Opening and closing the tailgates can damage the Ridgeline rearview camera wire harnesses.
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Honda Sticky Steering Recall Shuts Down Investigation
Honda drivers complained sticky steering wheels caused at least 23 crashes.
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Investigation Closed Into 2013 Ford Escape Engine Problems
Feds and Ford spend years investigating why 2013 Ford Escape engines were stalling.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E BlueCruise Investigation Upgraded
BlueCruise, part of Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0, involved in Ford Mustang Mach-E crash fatalities.
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Honda Automatic Emergency Braking Problems: Feds Look For Answers
Honda Insight and Honda Passport vehicles suddenly brake without warning when they shouldn't.