NHTSA ID Number: 11718936
Complaint Date: 2026-02-18
Fail Date: 2026-01-23
Manufacturer Name: Kia America, Inc.
Vehicle Make: KIA
Vehicle Model: SPORTAGE PHEV
Model Year: 2025
Summary
While driving the vehicle at 55 mph, it suddenly lost the ability to accelerate even when I pressed down on the accelerator. The RPMs went up to 4 or 5 but I could not go over 30-35 mph. Fortunately, I was able to move into a left turn lane to get away from the flow of traffic and avoid an accident. A semi-truck was behind us when I was unable to accelerate. We had to have the vehicle towed to a local dealership in the area. I had been driving the vehicle for about 2 hours when this occurred. The service department at the dealer was able to recreate the issue. My vehicle has been out of service and remains at the dealership. They told me that a new transmission would be installed due to loss of transmission fluid. They had a difficult time identifying the issue because there were no warning lights or codes registered.
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11718935
Complaint Date: 2026-02-18
Fail Date: 2026-02-13
Manufacturer Name: Kia America, Inc.
Vehicle Make: KIA
Vehicle Model: SOUL
Model Year: 2021
Summary
Description of Incident: On February 13, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM, I was driving my 2021 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX] ) on Calvine Road in Elk Grove, CA. A vehicle suddenly merged into my path. I immediately attempted to apply the brakes, but the pedal failed to depress or engage normally. Despite the imminent collision, the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) failed to provide any alert, and the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system did not activate. To avoid a high-speed rear-end collision, I was forced to perform an emergency steering maneuver toward the curb and into roadside bushes to stop the vehicle. This maneuver resulted in severe mechanical failure, including a broken driver-side axle, damaged rims, and broken brake pads. The dealership (Elk Grove Kia) has provided an estimate of $9,461.67 for these repairs but has failed to explain why the primary safety systems and service brakes failed to function as designed during this emergency. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11718934
Complaint Date: 2026-02-18
Fail Date: 2026-02-18
Manufacturer Name: Ford Motor Company
Vehicle Make: FORD
Vehicle Model: EXPEDITION
Model Year: 2018
Summary
The vehicle often feels like it is slipping when it is changing gears at lower speeds. When trying to accelerate quickly getting on the highway, it fails to increase speed. The gas pedal is pressed and the engine revs and it does not increase speed. This has happened more than once and has caused me to nearly be in accidents because I cannot enter the highway as I should. I took it to a dealer initially in 2023 and they repaired the transmission cooler. Was told it was operating as designed after that. Then in 2024 I took it in for the same issue and was told I needed an engine replacement. I paid for an entire engine replacement and was told the issue was fixed. I am now having the same issue and will be taking it back for a 3rd time. My local shop (not the dealer) told me it is the timing belt which is part of the engine. I feel unsafe in my vehicle and do not feel my $16,000 repair fixed the problem.
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11718933
Complaint Date: 2026-02-18
Fail Date: 2025-10-18
Manufacturer Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicle Make: RAM
Vehicle Model: 1500
Model Year: 2016
Summary
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed after the vehicle was picked up from the dealer, the engine warning light illuminated. While driving a short distance later, two unknown warning lights illuminated, and the message “Exhaust Filter 100% FULL - Safely Drive at Highway Speeds” was displayed. After exiting the freeway, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the left engine manifold, catalytic converter, and the air intake had failed. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). The contact stated that since the remedy was not available when the recall was issued, the delay created additional damages to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the recall repairs were already completed. No assistance was provided. However, a claim was filed with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 204,000.
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11718932
Complaint Date: 2026-02-18
Fail Date: 2026-02-14
Manufacturer Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicle Make: JEEP
Vehicle Model: WRANGLER
Model Year: 2015
Summary
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the clutch started slipping, causing the vehicle to accelerate independently. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was an oil leak from the oil filter housing, causing the clutch failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11718931
Complaint Date: 2026-02-18
Fail Date: 2026-02-17
Manufacturer Name: General Motors, LLC
Vehicle Make: CHEVROLET
Vehicle Model: SILVERADO 1500
Model Year: 2016
Summary
Entire Transmission failed and needs to be replaced.
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11718930
Complaint Date: 2026-02-18
Fail Date: 2026-02-10
Manufacturer Name: General Motors, LLC
Vehicle Make: CHEVROLET
Vehicle Model: TRAVERSE
Model Year: 2025
Summary
Purchased the traverse January 10, 2026 with almost 26k miles on it. Approximately one month later, only 1200 miles or so into owning it, the shark fin antenna cover came off and is missing. It’s not the entire antenna that is hooked into the car, it’s only the plastic cover that covers up the electronics. This plastic piece randomly flying off the car put other motorists at risk, due to the plastic cover potentially striking another vehicles windshield distracting them from keeping their eyes on the roadway, striking another motorists vehicle causing damage to said vehicle, or even striking a person walking down the street potentially resulting in physical harm! I have talked with GM dealerships about this issues along with reading that numerous people have had the same issue, and they have yet to fix the problem.
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11718929
Complaint Date: 2026-02-18
Fail Date: 2026-02-16
Manufacturer Name: Ford Motor Company
Vehicle Make: FORD
Vehicle Model: EDGE
Model Year: 2022
Summary
Airbag System Failure Warning - Dealer is unable to diagnose The ford pass app alerted me that my airbag system was not functioning and instructed me to not drive the vehicle and to have it towed to a dealership. This too me seemed like a very serious alert. I immediately called the dealer and brought the vehicle in to have it looked at. During the call the dealership technician confirmed for me that the problem had persisted for a couple of days prior and was concerned that I just found out about it. Naturally the day I took it in the light went off. The technician looked at it for over a day and ultimately said they could not determine the cause. They then advised me to continue driving the vehicle and only return when the warning appears again. I called Ford to get their take on this problem and to ask for help, and I got the same response, that there is nothing that the dealer can do unless the light is actively on. This contradicts fords own safety warning and leaves me driving a vehicle that may have a non-functional airbag system. I am reporting this because it appears to be a potential safety defect, and the dealership was unable to repair it. I am not sure if this is a defect of the airbag system itself, or the system that monitors the safety of the vehicle. If there is a couple days of specific warnings that ford and the dealer has access too, I wouldn't think that they would need the light to be actively on for diagnosis. I have attached a screenshot the warning in the ford pass app, however it will no longer let me view details that I had before, just the occurrence and warning name.
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11718928
Complaint Date: 2026-02-18
Fail Date: 2026-02-13
Manufacturer Name: General Motors, LLC
Vehicle Make: CHEVROLET
Vehicle Model: MALIBU
Model Year: 2020
Summary
Several things have been going wrong with this car. I have only had it for about 7 months. Minimal driving. Got the car with 84,000 miles and it now has 88,000 miles. About 2 months ago the check engine light came on. Got it into a shop and they said an oil change may possibly help with this. Got the oil change, cleared the code, drove it around and check engine light came back on. Brought it back to the shop and now the entire valve cover needs replaced. It’s been about 2 weeks since then haven’t had it fixed due to low funds. A couple days ago I was driving with two [XXX] olds in the car and was at a stop light. After about a minute the cars engine turned completely off lost all power including the center screen that displays your settings and radio, all lights, and the screen behind the wheel all with my foot on the break at a stop light. Due to this situation I was unable to turn my hazards on to alert the cars coming up being me at a green light absolutely panicked that we were going to get into an accident. A little while after the car turned back on, but unfortunately when trying to push down on the gas pedal nothing was happening. No revving sound and no movement of the car. Car still in drive. A police officer pulled up behind me to check if we were okay. He stayed to keep us safe until people came to push the car off to the side. During the push the wheel was almost completely locked up as well as the breaks. This is not the first time the breaks have locked up on me. Next day we got the car to a safe area to be parked. A couple days later went to try and turn the car on and immediately the car is shaking violently and making horrible noises. The car is unsafe for me to drive and unsafe for people on the road. This car is completely unable to be driven now also due to the horrible shaking. No recalls were found under my VIN, but all of these signs seem to be a problem for other people. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Read More...NHTSA ID Number: 11718927
Complaint Date: 2026-02-18
Fail Date: 2026-02-14
Manufacturer Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicle Make: JEEP
Vehicle Model: GRAND CHEROKEE
Model Year: 2023
Summary
I turned the vehicle on and put it in reverse. The check engine light came on and it would not exceed 2mph. I hoped it was a short error but when switching to drive it also would not exceed 2mph. I immediately parked it and called a tow truck. Upon the tow arrival the vehicle would not longer change gears and showed both a check engine light and a service charging system warning. The emergency release to change the vehicle from park to neutral had to be used. It was pulled onto the tow truck and has been 6 days at the dealer with no remedy. The dealer escalated to Stellantis for additional assistance in possible repair options.
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