Owners of full-size SUVs made by General Motors are not happy with unexplained vibrations and wind buffeting in their 2015 and 2016 SUVs such as the Chevrolet Tahoe, Silverado and Subrubans, GMC Yukon and Sierra, and the Cadillac Escalade. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and other online car forums have been inundated with complaints from owners of these … Read More
Volkswagen Recalls Some 2017 Passat Due to Brake Fluid Leak
Some 2017 Passat vehicles made by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. are being recalled due to a slow leak of brake fluid from some faulty brake line connections. The brake fluid leak results in low levels in brake lines that could increase the crash risk of affected vehicles. Volkswagen is expected to begin the recall in March 2017. Owners who … Read More
Driving Matters, Just Ask Mazda Owners Who Got Lemons
Mazda’s slogan “driving matters” may sting a little if you are one of the unlucky owners who got stuck with a lemon. Some of the issues Mazda owners have complained about include engine problems, stalling, steering issues and electrical system failure. Typically a problematic vehicle isn’t labeled a lemon unless problems are unfixable, at least four attempts to repair them … Read More
Mazda Recalls 174,000 Vehicles to Repair Seat Defect
DETROIT, Michigan (February 14, 2017) — About 174,000 small vehicles made by Mazda are under recall due to due faulty seats that impose a safety risk to occupants. The recall affects the 2011 Mazda 2 subcompact and the 2010 and 2011 Mazda 3 and Mazdaspeed 3 compact cars. The vehicles are having a problem that involves the seat height adjustment … Read More
Toyota Prius Lemons, Complaints and Problems
Since its worldwide debut in 2000, the Toyota Prius was the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle and has been sold in more than 90 markets including its largest in the United States and Japan. This popular vehicle comes in various size models ranging from the smallest Prius C and Prius to the Prius Prime hybrid and Prius, a larger capacity version. … Read More
2015, 2016 Hyundai Elantra Steering Wheel Problems and Complaints
One of the most basic things you expect your new Hyundai Elantra to do is drive straight down the road, but there are numerous owners who complain that the car not only doesn’t drive straight, but the steering wheel can lock up and they can’t turn at all. Indeed, the worst problem with the 2015 and 2016 Hyundai Elantra cars … Read More
2016 Kia Sorento Problems and Complaints
The 2016 Kia Sorento SUV may be “bred for adventure,” but owners say they didn’t count on problems such as runaway cruise control, brakes and steering wheel issues. Indeed, despite the mid-sized SUV’s overall good looks and functionality, the 2016 Kia Sorento has had some missteps since its introduction that are frustrating to new car owners. 2016 Kia Sorento Complaints … Read More