BMW announced it will recall 154,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada due to a wiring issue that connects to the fuel pump that could cause a car or SUV to stall. Certain 5-Series and X5 models as well as 6-Series and X6 models made between 2007 and 2012 are subject to the recall. The auto maker filed documents … Read More
Subaru Recalls 100,000 Legacy, Outback, Impreza, Forester Faulty Air Pump Fire Risk
More than 100,000 Subaru vehicles have been recalled by the auto maker due to a malfunctioning turbocharger air pump that may overheat and cause a fire. Some of Subaru Motors America‘s top-selling vehicles are subject to the recall including some 2007 to 2009 Legacy and Outback cars, certain 2008 to 2014 Imprezas and 2009 to 2013 Foresters. The vehicles affected … Read More
Chrysler 200 Gets Low Reliability Score on 2016 Consumer Reports List
The Chrysler 200 mid-sized sedan is one of 10 vehicles on the Consumer Reports least reliable cars of 2016 list, calling it a mediocre car with the lowest overall road test score in its class. The Chrysler 200 also received the worst score in the magazine’s Predicted Reliability Rating. Some of the top complaints are the transmission, rough shifting and … Read More
2016 Ford Fiesta Gets Low Reliability Score by Consumer Reports
Owners of 2016 Ford Fiestas told Consumer Reports magazine recently that although their cars are fun to ride, they were not happy with the subcompact’s rough shifting, clutch problems, noises, leaks and power equipment failures, according to Consumer Reports 2016 Annual Auto Survey Drivers of the six-speed automated manual transmission complained the car stumbles in heavy traffic where it’s a … Read More
Delia Robles Death 11th in United States Linked to Defective Takata Airbags
A 50-year-old Corona woman died in a collision in Riverside on Sept. 30, but now her death is being linked to a faulty Takata airbag, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports. The NHTSA confirmed Thursday that a ruptured air bag inflator was the reason for Delia Robles’ death last month. Her death is the 11th in the United States … Read More
Acura TLX Problems, Lemons and Class Action Lawsuits
Honda Motors Inc., the parent company of the Acura brand, has been grappling with widespread problems involving its Acura TLX‘s transmission and other issues. Indeed, the transmission problem was serious enough to prompt a class action lawsuit in federal court complaining that the vehicle was a dangerous road hazard. Among the many complaints about the car is the transmission jerking … Read More
Certain Chrysler Vehicles are Problematic Lemon Law Lawyer Says
Over the years, Johnson Attorneys Group has handled lemon law cases on behalf our our clients due to problems with their Chrysler vehicles including the Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler Aspen, Chrysler Crossfire, Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler Town & Country. These vehicles have had many types of issues that were problematic for the owners such as engine stalling, … Read More
Hyundai Sonata Sunroof May Detach Leading to Recall of 62,811 Cars
Korean auto manufacturer Hyundai announced it will voluntarily recall 62,811 2015 and 2016 Hyundai Sonata cars because the vehicle’s sunroof may fly off on the roadway and hit other motorists. The automaker is not responding to reports of any actual incidents involving injuries, however, they have received reports about the panoramic sunroof detaching and recognize the potentially harmful situation that … Read More
Recall of 224,000 Jeep Wrangler SUVs by Fiat Chrysler Due to Faulty Airbag Wiring
More than 224,000 2016 and 2017 Jeep Wrangler SUVs in the United States and the world are being recalled due to a wiring issue that could prevent airbags from deploying during a crash, according to the Associated Press. Fiat Chrysler stated that wiring may loosen during a collision and if that happens the airbags may not inflate and seat belts … Read More
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 74,833 Ram and Dodge Pickup Trucks Due to Fire Risk and Stalling
A recall by Fiat Chrysler in the United States asks 74,833 owners of Ram and Dodge pickup trucks to replace faulty alternators due to a potential fire risk or engine stalling. The auto manufacturer stated come alternator may have issues with the diodes and this could potentially cause a short circuit in the part that may cause the vehicle to … Read More
Tesla Model S Performs Great, but are they Reliable or a Lemon?
Sure every rose has its thorn. Just ask Tesla Model S owners who say the electric car has great performance, but it’s not reliable. “This car has all the looks, but may not have the guts to back it up long term,” said Lemon Law Attorney James Johnson. The luxury plug-in car, the Palo Alto-based automaker’s first built with completely … Read More
Ford Fiesta Transmission Problems — No Party for Disgruntled Owners
The Ford Fiesta may be fun to drive, but the party is pretty much over when you find yourself back at the dealership with repeated transmission problems that can’t be fixed. But like most parties, you are not alone because there have been hundreds of complaints about the 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. Many owners are also being told by the mechanic … Read More