NHTSA ID Number: 11719057
Complaint Date: 2026-02-19
Fail Date: 2026-02-19
Manufacturer Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicle Make: RAM
Vehicle Model: 3500
Model Year: 2018
Summary
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light unexpectedly illuminated with a chiming sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the cruise control and 4WD became inoperable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was placed on a waiting list for when parts became available. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000.
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11719056
Complaint Date: 2026-02-19
Fail Date: 2025-02-13
Manufacturer Name: Graco Children's Products, Inc.
Vehicle Make: GRACO
Vehicle Model: GOMAX
Model Year: 9999
Summary
Car seat was purchased for CPST certification course, it was stored in the box it was shipped in 2/10/26. Upon using the seat on 2/13/26, it was noticed that the entire recline indicator moved within the shell of the seat (a video can be provided, unable to upload here). Because of this movement, an accurate reading of the indicator cannot be achieved. Upon closer inspection, we realized the plastic recline indicator holder on the underside of the shell, had broken at one of the screws holding it in place, leading to the one side dropping down and giving the incorrect recline reading (attached picture). The seat is available for inspection upon request. An inaccurate recline indicator can cause the car seat and thus the child to be either too reclined or too upright while sitting in the vehicle which can lead to separate safety issues. Too upright and cause breathing capability concerns, while too reclined can cause the car seat to not respond in the event of a crash as it should. The car seat was inspected by several Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructors (CPST-I) to verify they issue. No other inspections were conducted. Graco Go Max Model #: 2216355 DOM:07/25/2025
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11719055
Complaint Date: 2026-02-19
Fail Date: 2026-02-08
Manufacturer Name: Kia America, Inc.
Vehicle Make: KIA
Vehicle Model: SOUL
Model Year: 2015
Summary
My 2015 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced sudden catastrophic engine failure: loud pop, knocking, and immediate loss of power. The engine has a hole in piston #2 and a hole in valve #3. This is a known safety defect included in the Hyundai/Kia Theta II engine settlement. My vehicle has KSDS update installed, but Kia and the dealership are denying warranty repair unless a specific code (P1326) or rod-bearing damage is found. The engine failure occurred without warning and placed me in danger. Kia's refusal to cover a known safety defect leaves an unsafe vehicle unrepaired. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11719054
Complaint Date: 2026-02-19
Fail Date: 2026-02-05
Manufacturer Name: Ford Motor Company
Vehicle Make: FORD
Vehicle Model: F-150
Model Year: 2014
Summary
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (POWER TRAIN) as possibly related to the failure. The vehicle was driven to a local dealer for a recall repair. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven back to the residence, but the failure worsened. The vehicle was driven back to the dealer. The dealer denied the repair and stated that there were no issues with the vehicle. The contact stated that the additional issues were associated with the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 264,711.
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11719053
Complaint Date: 2026-02-19
Fail Date: 2026-02-19
Manufacturer Name: General Motors, LLC
Vehicle Make: BUICK
Vehicle Model: ENCLAVE
Model Year: 2020
Summary
Dear NHTSA Safety Team, I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding my 2020 Buick Enclave (VIN: [XXX] ). My vehicle has experienced repeated engine shutdowns while driving, creating a serious safety hazard. Vehicle & Incident Details: * Make/Model/Year: 2020 Buick Enclave * VIN: [XXX] * Mileage: ~116,834 miles (purchased at ~62,000 miles, used) * Purchase Date: [Insert Month/Year] * Dealer: Kyle Durrence Claxton Dealership Repair History: * First repair attempt: TPMS system * Second repair attempt: Connector assembly block * Total out-of-pocket spent: $4,000+ * Despite these repairs, the vehicle continues to shut off unexpectedly while driving. Safety Impact: * Engine shuts off while the vehicle is in motion, creating a risk of collision. * Vehicle is my only mode of transportation. * Dealership has not provided a loaner vehicle. Additional Concerns: * I have discovered forged signatures on my original finance/loan paperwork from the dealership, which I previously reported to the dealership General Manager without response. Requested Action: I request that NHTSA record this safety issue, investigate the repeated engine shutdowns, and consider whether this defect warrants a recall or further manufacturer action. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11719052
Complaint Date: 2026-02-19
Fail Date: 2026-01-22
Manufacturer Name: General Motors, LLC
Vehicle Make: CHEVROLET
Vehicle Model: TAHOE
Model Year: 2023
Summary
Since 15,394 miles vehicle has experience multiple system failures upon vehicle startup. 2/24, 2/25, 12/25, 1/26. In all of these 4 instances the brakes become spongy/hard, steering wheel locks, and I am not able to control vehicle. Dash lights up; "Brake system failure - 43mph top speed", "Fwd collision system unavailable", "Service traction control", "Service ESC", "Service steering column lock", "Service brake pad monitor". Dealership has replaced, Telematic control module, Electronic brake control module (EBCM), Serial data gateway module, Park assist module and most recently they replaced the battery and cleared the codes to "fix" the same intermittent but recurring condition. In 11/24 Recall N242447990 was performed, reprogramming of Brake system control module and Serial Data Gateway Module, the exact same issue happened before and after the recall.
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11719051
Complaint Date: 2026-02-19
Fail Date: 2026-01-11
Manufacturer Name: General Motors, LLC
Vehicle Make: GMC
Vehicle Model: YUKON XL
Model Year: 2016
Summary
I was test driving the vehicle after some and as I was test, driving it, the steering lot up on me. Luckily, I was entering a residential area when it occurred down the street from my residency; in which I was able to drive it to my residency, during that short ride, you could smell a burning smell coming out along with some crackling noises. I had to get the vehicle towed a week later to the mechanic shop where they fix one of my engine problems and verified that I needed a new power steering unit and gave me a quote, I couldn’t afford the word and started doing research and came across the recall for the power steering within my vehicle year, make and model. I replaced the power steering unit, but I’m having a difficult time celebrating the system..
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11719050
Complaint Date: 2026-02-19
Fail Date: 2025-10-01
Manufacturer Name: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Vehicle Make: LAND ROVER
Vehicle Model: RANGE ROVER SPORT
Model Year: 2012
Summary
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). After the recall repair, the vehicle unexpectedly ran out of fuel even though the instrument panel indicated approximately 90 miles to empty. The contact added fuel and resumed driving; however, the vehicle ran out of fuel while the display showed approximately 50 miles to empty. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer again. Upon inspection, the local dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to a coolant line leak. The mechanic reported that there were no diagnostic trouble codes retrieved, and that the vehicle failed to remain running. The manufacturer was contacted, and informed that a specialist would inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 143,764.
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11719049
Complaint Date: 2026-02-19
Fail Date: 2025-12-25
Manufacturer Name: Ford Motor Company
Vehicle Make: FORD
Vehicle Model: F-150
Model Year: 2016
Summary
I was driving down the road with the cruise set at 60 mph when I came over the top of a hill and I started to decend down the hill if felt like my truck had down shifted and the back tires locked up and screeched a little bit then a big bang happened and had no more drive gear as I hit the gas it just reved the motor up and didn’t move. Upon further inspection I pulled the rear differential cover off and my spider gears and the shaft holding the gears in place was snapped in 2 different places, chips in the gears. My transfer case chain was snapped in half and my transmission had hard shift from first to second gear and a loud buzzing noise. . I took the truck to my mechanic and hooked a scanner up to it and took it for a test run. As it was driving a sensor was telling the truck to shift into park as it was shifting from first to second or second to third causing a hard shift and buzzing noise and eventually losing all connectivity to the transmission and internals as well. I have sense replaced the whole rear axel, transfer case myself with used parts and is currently in the shop swapping transmissions as I needed my vehicle to continue working. Safety of myself and or others was definitely at risk when my rear tires locked up the rear end could have slid out cause me to wreck and possibly wreck into someone else. There was also no warning lights or anything on my dash before this incident occurred.
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11719048
Complaint Date: 2026-02-19
Fail Date: 2022-11-02
Manufacturer Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicle Make: RAM
Vehicle Model: 2500
Model Year: 2018
Summary
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated, and the vehicle made an abnormal dinging sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and determined that the brake hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the dealer informed the contact that the remedy was not available and asked the contact to retrieve the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 22,320.
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