A recall by American Honda Motor Company addresses a faulty hood latch issue affecting some 724,826 SUVs and pickup trucks. Specifically, the recall includes certain 2019 Passport, 2016 to 2019 Pilot and 2017 to 2020 Ridgeline vehicles. More than 100 owners of these vehicles have reported their hood suddenly opened while driving. The problem could lead to a collision. Apparently, … Read More
2022 Ford Escape, Bronco Sport, Recall for Brake Issue
Ford Motor Co. announced a recall today for roughly 115,000 small SUVs under the Ford Escape and Ford Bronco Sport brands due to a dangerous brake issue. Ford intends to repair the defect that may eventually lead to a sudden loss of braking power. Specifically, the December recall applies to certain 2021-2022 Ford Escape and Ford Bronco Sport SUVs. However, … Read More
Buick Encore, Encore GX Problems, Complaints and California Lemon Law
Owners of the Buick Encore and Encore GX may skip the encore after dealing with performance issues and problems. Since its release, the compact SUV has dealt with some safety issues. Complaints include service brakes, engine problems and a defective fuel system. Indeed, General Motors released its first Buick Encore subcompact crossover SUV in the category for the 2013 model … Read More
Mazda Recall Fuel Pump Problem, Engine Stalling 121,000 Vehicles
A Mazda recall due to fuel pump problems in certain 2018 to 2020 vehicles identifies more than 121,000 cars and SUVs affected. Should the fuel pump fail on any of these vehicles, the owner may experience engine stalling while moving. The vehicles may also fail to start. The Mazda vehicles subject to the recall model-year 2019 Mazda CX-3 SUVs; model-year … Read More
2021 Cadillac Escalade Problems and Complaints in First Year on the Road
Owners of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade typically purchase the luxury SUV for its impressive size, impeccable interior and superior performance. Indeed, the Cadillac Escalade has become both the king of luxury SUVs and a symbol of American success. Since General Motors introduced it back in 1999, rappers and pop stars like Pink, croon about cruising in the luxury SUV. So … Read More
Tesla Recalls 2,791 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles due suspensions separating
Tesla is recalling roughly 2,800 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles in the United States due to a potential suspension separating problem that could increase crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall on Monday, Oct. 25th, 2021. Specifically, the problem stems from the fasteners or lateral link used on the front suspension could separate from … Read More
Jeep Compass SUV Top Complains, Problems, but is it a Lemon?
The latest 2021 Jeep Compass models are legendary — or so its advertising tells us — but unfortunately, it’s for all the wrong reasons. Top complaints about the compact crossover SUV include its defective powertrain and shoddy structure. Not what you would expect for a product manufactured by an iconic American brand. Indeed, this 80-year-old Jeep brand became somewhat of … Read More
Chrysler 300 Transmission, Electrical Defects and Recalls
Owners of the Chrysler 300 cars seek out the iconic luxury sedan for its powerful engine and classic looks, not transmission defects or other problems. However, over the years, various model years of Chrysler 300 vehicles have experienced a many issues under the hood ranging from electrical problems to transmission failures. Recalls for Chrysler 300 Models Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has … Read More
2021, 2020 Chrysler Pacifica NHTSA Complaints About Dangerous Stalling
Owners of certain 2021 and 2020 Chrysler Pacifica minivans report the vehicle has a dangerous stalling issue that suddenly left them without power or the ability to steer while at full speed on freeways and roads. Indeed, a car that suddenly turns off in the middle of the road — without warning — is not safe to be on the … Read More
2020, 2021 Chevrolet Malibu Top Problems and Complaints
Owners of 2020 Chevrolet Malibu report a variety of problems and complaints they’ve experienced over the past two years, but perhaps the most troublesome is an issue involving its ability to accelerate and frequent stalling. Meanwhile, the newer 2021 Chevrolet Malibu has a few issues of its own. Named after the California coastal city of Malibu, a celebrity playground known … Read More
Auto Recalls for Dangerous Vehicles May Come too Late for Some Motorists
Auto recalls for dangerous vehicles: One week after actor Anton Yelchin, 27, was run over and killed by his own Jeep Grand Cherokee in June 2016, he received a recall notice in his mailbox. Fiat Chrysler notified him about the very same safety defect that killed him, but they were too late. The auto manufacturer recalled 1.1 million vehicles in … Read More
Is your Chevrolet Silverado Pickup Truck a Lemon? Don’t Ask Walter
A new 2021 Chevrolet Silverado commercial featuring Walter the cat promotes General Motor’s popular American pickup truck, but don’t let the cat distract you from the merits of the vehicle. While it may be cute to see a cat act like a dog, there’s nothing cute about a pickup truck potentially becoming a lemon. Certainly, the commercial wants to lure … Read More