South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor, and its sister company Kia Motors Corp., are together the world’s fifth-largest vehicle manufacturer with global sales projected at 8.2 million vehicles in 2017 Sales in the United States account for roughly 760,000 vehicles. One of the reasons buyers choose Hyundai or Kia brands is because of the manufacturer’s impressive 10 year/100,000 mile warranty. This … Read More
BMW Expands 2016 Driveshaft Recall by 134,000 SUVs
BMW has announced it will recall an additional 134,000 SUVs due to a defective driveshaft joint, expanding on an earlier 2016 recall of 21,000 vehicles for the same issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The German automaker states that the driveshaft’s failure can cause the vehicles to stop moving due to excessive wear and tear caused by … Read More
Lamborghini Veneno, Roadsters and Aventadors Recalled Engine Fire Risk
Owners of certain Lamborghini vehicles may reconsider revving their engines after they learn it may cause an engine fire. If you are one of the 12 people who own a $4 million Lamborghini Veneno supercar you should know the vehicle has been recalled due to a potential fire risk and revving the engine at idle may set off a fire. … Read More
1 Million Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Recalled by Daimler AG Due to Fire Risk
After 51 fires due to a faulty fuse in newer Mercedes-Benz vehicles, Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE) has announced it will recall roughly one million vehicles worldwide including 307,629 vehicles here in the United States. The recall involves newer vehicles such as the 2017 models. While there are no reported injuries or deaths associated with the problem, Mercedes dealerships will not sell … Read More
Defective, Dangerous Takata Airbags Were No Surprise to Automakers Lawsuit Says
Automakers including Ford, Honda, Nissan, BMW and Toyota allegedly knew the Takata airbags they installed in their vehicles were capable of violently rupturing, but ignored the potentially lethal problem to save money, according to allegations stated in court documents by plaintiff’s attorneys for victims who were hurt by the dangerous airbags. Contrary to previous claims that the automakers were unaware … Read More
32,000 Ford Vehicles Recalled Over Different Takata Airbag Problem
The problems with Takata airbags continue as Ford recalls thousands of vehicles due to a new problem involving under inflated airbags. Roughly 32,000 vehicles in North America are being recalled due to this dangerous new issue. The vehicles subject to the recall including the 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX as well as the 2017 Lincoln Continental. These are vehicles … Read More
Unhappy with your GM 2015 or 2016 SUV? You are not Alone
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