Hot Off The Press
Below is a list of the most recently reported car problems & complaints.
- 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: paint flakes off (9 complaints) I bought this truck new, and I was concerned about GM paint on their trucks the dealer told me that GM had fixed the problem because in the past the paint would fad and peel. This is my third gm truck. I keep my truck hand washed and waxed and show room condition. I am very disappointed in GM. The paint needs to be ... read more »
- 2022 Ford Maverick: front axle drive shafts fail (1 complaints) Front axle drive shafts fail just after the warranty expired. The vehicle started shaking during acceleration, around the 40 mph mark and was very noticeable. It felt like the wheels were falling off. The front axle drive shafts are corroded and they are the problem. The dealer fixed the issue within 2 days. Apparently they have many of these parts on stock to fix the problem. Ford has a service alert for it but guess what? My vehicle manufacture build date falls just outside by 1 week. They are not looking at ... read more »
- 2025 Toyota Tacoma: rear seat rattle (1 complaints) Constant rattle inside rear of cab traveling over rough city roads. Cause was found to be loose fitting latch when rear seats are stowed in the upright position. A couple wraps of electrical tape over the horseshoe shaped bracket closes then gap enough so that when the rear seat is stored upright it does not rattle. Eventually the tape will wear through and need to be reapplied. A permanent fix would include a rubber or plastic tube with a split that can be placed over the bracket like foam insulation over a ... read more »
- 2018 Chevrolet Traverse: transmission jerking while shifting low gears (2 complaints) Purchased brand new 6 miles. Love my traverse until recently I had noticed it having problems shifting from 1-2-3. bucking and clear up for a little while. Next few days got worst and neighbor did an oil change and transmissions fluid check. Took for ride and he felt it still too. Called the dealer after research that others have this problem but recall was for 2017 and 2019 not anywhere in 2018. Why? Called dealer and took over there and now they are saying it the torque converter talking circles around me of ... read more »
- 2021 Ford Escape: brakes grind when backing up (2 complaints) Screeches loud when backing up. Not all the time though but it’s loud as if you don’t have break pads at all! read more »
- 2024 Toyota Camry: roof won't open (1 complaints) Roof won't open, can't afford to fix it. just over warranty Good afternoon, I hope this email ends up in the hands of the CFO CEO or someone close to those titles that can truly help me, a single mom and Mental Health therapist who works with inmates inside a few different jails to help them get into treatment for addiction and or mental health. I drive a lot to these different jails and wanted a dependable car. Let me start by saying I LOVE MY CAMRY. I decided to get a Camry a few years back when I had ... read more »
- 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: windshield makes horrific cracking noises at higher speeds (1 complaints) The windshield has made this scary crackling noises ever since I bought the truck with 50000 miles on it. I had a new windshield put in in 2021 due to a rock crack, and it still continues to make this creepy noise at speeds over 50 mph. Sounds like its going to come loose and blow off or something. Now the truck is at over 80,000. miles and still sounds like that. Its very nerve rattling on the freeway for ... read more »
- 2017 Lincoln MKZ: coolant runs into engine (2 complaints) Issue started after an oil change. It started running rough and idling loud. Took 3 trips to my mechanic before they could get a diagnosis. This was after the engine light first came on. Diagnosed with a crack in the engine wall and coolant fluid leaking into engine. Contacted Lincoln. They referred me to a Ford dealer for another diagnosis before they could put it on file. Ford dealer sent me to Lincoln dealer. Engine light kept coming on and off, so cancelled a couple appointments since I was told hard to ... read more »
- 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: interior is falling apart...literally (1 complaints) The driver door handle fell off. The plastic interior is basically coming loose all over. Especially on the door armrests...the buttons part is popping up and out...in the front seats and the rear seats. Not to mention the trim on the outside of the truck is almost all missing...(I will have to make another complaint for that category). Just REALLY cheaply made...so ... read more »
- 2006 Acura MDX: parasitic battery draw (1 complaints) Well I am on my third battery and its to the point it wont hold a charge for even 3 days. MY battery jumper wont even start it...I had to call AAA now to jump it so I can take it back to the mechanic again. I see that there are numerous complaints for this exact problem, but only with the 2007 models...well mine is a 2006 so BEWARE! I will update this complaint when I find the solution. BTW my car is now OVER 200,000. miles. Runs great once you can get it ... read more »
- 2020 Acura MDX: dead battery (2 complaints) Dealer Service Complaint: Overcharge & Poor Repair Dealer: Acura of Bay Shore — 1930 Sunrise Hwy, Bay Shore, NY 11706 I’d like to share my recent experience with Acura of Bay Shore where I took my MDX for a routine oil change — and ended up with disappointment and unnecessary charges. When I explained the engine idle issue and airbag (SRS) warning light, the service advisor immediately said “starter motor replacement” — without even performing a diagnostic check! That suggests they already know this ... read more »
- 2023 Honda Passport: parasitic battery drain causes vehicle to not start (1 complaints) Repeated parasitic leak in electrical system causes battery to die and car unable to start. This has happened 6 times in the four mouths I have owned the car. Purchased with 15K miles, Certified one owner vehicle from Honda of Cleveland TN. I have had it to two different dealers on four occasions. They keep the car, run all their tests, then tell me they could not find anything wrong. Of course it is under warranty and there is no charge. So much for my Honda warranty. I have joined and read the forums and see ... read more »
- 2015 Toyota Tundra: goes into numerous gears far to early, skips gears (1 complaints) It really pisses me off that though I only have 33,000 mi on the truck, I have owned it for 9 years and have never once been notified by Toyota of any recalls at all. read more »
- 2015 Toyota Tundra: interior lights can hardly be read in the daytime (1 complaints) Love the truck, not the pathetic mileage for a 4.6 6 speed automatic. Piss poor backup camera lighting as well as the rest of the dash lights, can't hardly see dash lighting, (whats on whats not) and I even have excellent tinting. read more »
- 2018 Ford Escape: coolant in engine oil (2 complaints) Our 2018 ford escape with a 1.5lt eco-boost started having rough idle condition, but no light. On or about Sept. 6 the engine light came on. The car has 63,500 miles on it, we have owned it since it was new. We took it to our local auto repair 1/2 mile from our house. He read the engine code and the code is that there is low coolant and a crack in cylinder. The fix for this is a new short block and head gasket. Ford refused to help with repair even though they know full well about this problem with the 1.5Lt in ... read more »
- 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: truck vibrates on shifting (1 complaints) I bought this vehicle new in Texas back in 2021. I had noticed the rocky shifting, but was told it was normal for trucks. Since the truck was new and this was my first truck, I didn't give it much thought. I use the truck as a daily driver and have all the records of servicing. I never haul anything with the truck and keep it clean. It never had any codes or anything. Recently, I began working at Enterprise Car Rentals and had the opportunity to drive the new Chevy trucks, which had no issues. They changed so ... read more »
- 2018 Mazda CX-5: engine head defective (4 complaints) 2018 Mazda CX-5, 2.5L NA Has been diagnosed with leak in the cylinder head cover, which has resulted in engine oil leaking directly onto the exhaust manifold. This leak produces significant smoke and a strong burning oil smell while the vehicle is running. There are numerous reports on Mazda owner forums describing the same issue occurring in Mazda CX-5 models. Some owners even reported instances of minor fires or active burning under the hood due to oil contacting hot components. Mazda released Technical ... read more »
- 2015 Chrysler Town & Country: permanent obd code p0128, won't clear 600 mi & 42 cold (1 complaints) Permanent Obd code p0128, (Latent ECM Software Issue) 2015 Town & Country 3.6l v6, Thermostat replaced code cleared, No MIL since repair, drove it for 150 miles, all monitors ready & good, then went to have it smog'ed in California. Smog guy didn't pre-scan it, They told me it passed & I paid them all fees. Then I went on-line to pay the registration & Calif took the money but after the transaction said to go back to the smog tester. I call them & find out the only problem is the Permanent Code, other than that It ... read more »
- 2016 Volvo XC60: deployed on low impaact (1 complaints) I was stopped at a green light and slightly moved forward to inch up behind left turners in front of me. Sensor didn't warn me and I hit car causing barley no damage to my vehicle and none to the other persons. The airbag deployed and was deemed a total loss. No car, no money now. The airbag did not need to deploy and had the sensor worked I would have known I was too ... read more »
- 2019 Hyundai Kona: excessive oil consumption (3 complaints) My 2019 Hyundai Kona started burning oil around 80,000 miles, and the problem has gotten worse over time. I now have to add about 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles just to keep it running safely. During a family road trip, I had to add roughly 8 quarts of oil total to prevent engine damage. I took it to a Hyundai dealership for an official oil consumption test, and they confirmed the rate of oil loss. However, Hyundai Motor America told me that this is “within factory specifications” and refused to offer any ... read more »