- 2005 Chevrolet Aveo: idler pulley broke in half My 2005 Aveo died on the highway at 70 mph- my mechanic told me the idler pulley broke in half, and that she had never seen such a thing happen in any car. She advised me to contact GM, as we only had 60,455 miles on the car, and she thought GM should ... read more »
- 2008 Honda Accord: premature brake wear ATTENTION ALL DC/MD/VA 2008 HONDA ACCORD OWNERS WITH PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR. As time goes on it is now 2009 and Honda STILL has not owned up to having a faulty brake system on the 2008 Honda Accords. There is now over 400 complaints on this site and everyone ... read more »
- 2002 Ford Explorer: cracked panel below the rear window Same issue as the rest, the gap is from top to bottom of the panel and the gap is pretty wide. Seems there was a lot of tension on it. Q: Can someone confirm if there is truly a risk that the panel could fly off? Actions I will take: 1) file complaint ... read more »
- 2008 Honda Accord: premature brake wear At my second oil change (~14,800 miles), the rear brake pads on my Honda were toast according to Honda employees inspecting the vehicle at Gunn Honda located in San Antonio, Texas! I have already had numerous issues with this lemon of a vehicle. Consequently, ... read more »
- 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt: power steering failure This has happened twice now -- I've been parallel parking and the power steering has cut out entirely. No, my tire did not hit and therefore get locked up on the curb. After seeing everyone else's complaints about this I decided to call the Chevy company. ... read more »
- 2008 Honda Accord: bad gas mileage Have you ever considered that maybe your driving is the problem? Pay attention to the fine print on the sticker: "Your mileage may vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle". In fact, the sticker on my new 2008 Accord, below the "HIGHWAY ... read more »
- 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan: premature failure of tie rod ends I can't believe this...2007, only 70000K and already the tie rod ends are shot...and get this...it's a design flaw as much as anything...there's no grease fittings on these things...no way to maintain the upkeep...this is more than implied obsolescence...this ... read more »
- 2008 Honda Accord: premature brake wear I sent this letter to Honda's CEO and several other Honda sources. I went ahead and replaced the brakes (front & rear) myself. I will keep the parts and continue to pursue this with Honda. Here is my letter sent use as needed: Takanobu Ito 2-1-1 ... read more »
- 2003 Honda Accord: transmission failure Well, even though my problem is EXACTLY the same as every single one listed below on this site, I figured I would document the problem anyway. I purchased my 2003 Honda Accord V6 coup (automatic transmission) in June of 2008 from the original owner. ... read more »
- 2008 Honda Accord: premature brake wear I am number 200+ adding to the complaint that the 2008 Honda Accord brake system is defective and unsafe. The rear pads are totally shot at 21,000 miles. The dealer wanted $345 to replace pads and turn rotors. Honda has not established (or at least not ... read more »
- 2001 Honda Civic: transmission failure Like some other folks who have posted here, I began to hear a whining noise when I started the car and when I accelerated for the first few miles. It was much worse when it was cold. We checked drive belts and whatever else we could think of but could ... read more »
- 2002 Buick Rendezvous: lifter knocking After reading about the Buick Rendezvous Class Action Lawsuit: http://www.autobuyguide.com/2002/12-aut/buick/rendezvous/recalls/index.html (long list!!) http://www.dexcoolsettlement.com/index.php3 (details, details, details...) http://www.buckleysautocare.com/gm_dex_cool_settlement_informati.htm ... read more »
- 2002 Toyota RAV4: transmission failure Toyoya knew that there was a problem with their computer module that created a problem with the transmission. I am a single woman trying to make due during tough times and this just wiped out my savings plus i had to borrow to pay for these repairs. The ... read more »
- 2000 Dodge Ram 1500: cracked dashboard My Dodge dealer told me to use plastic epoxy to mend the ever growing crack in my dash. And then told me to buy a dashmat to cover it! What a nut! He even had the gall to tell me he has never had any complaints about the dash in the Dodge Rams! However, ... read more »
- 2007 Honda Civic: uneven tire wear Executive Summary: A roaring noise developed because of uneven tire wear on the rear tires. The uneven tire ware was caused by a bad rear alignment. The original rear fixed upper control arms (NOT-adjustable) on my Honda Civic were too short causing the ... read more »
- 2002 Nissan Altima: excessive knocking Problems I have ran into that have been covered either basic or extended warranty! 1. Wheel Hub & bearing assembly completely destroyed 2. Clutch Master &Slave cylinder defective (manual transmission only) 3. Rack & Pinion assembly 4. Valve Cover ... read more »
- 2001 Honda Civic: transmission failure I am a mechanic. After working on Honda's for several years, I decided to invest our money in our Honda Civic EX. This was our first real new car that my wife and I purchased together. I have maintained this car religiously. Every oil change has been ... read more »
- 2003 Chevrolet Malibu: fuel pump failed Since we know that we are not the only ones to experience this (untimely & post-warranty coincidental) malfunction of our car that has been running perfectly (up until now), I am only going to vent a little. According to what I have read of similar complaints ... read more »
- 1999 Dodge Durango: vehicle shuts down without warning Hello, I am Justin's mom and he and I bought him a 1999 Dodge Durango v-8 with tow package so my grandchildren and daughter in law would have a safe vehicle to get around in. That all seems laughable now. The Durango has a mind of it's own and suffers ... read more »
- 2001 Toyota RAV4: problems shifting This is the 10th or 11th site I've looked at for the RAV4 ECM/transmission problem. Here's what I've deduced after many hours of research: 1. The engine light comes on. 2. The tranny slips and jerks from 1st to 2nd, and sometimes from 2nd to 3rd. 3. ... read more »