Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Transmission Issues Re-Investigated: What You Should Know
An investigation into Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid transmission issues has been reopened due to the risk that recall repairs will leave drivers stranded. A transmission malfunction in 2017-2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electrical vehicles could cause the vehicles to go into limp mode or lose motive power. Specifically, these Pacifica PHEVs lose power because internal transmission […]
Top Lemon Issues in 2019 Ford F-150 Trucks: What to Watch For
The Ford F-150 is both one of Ford’s top-selling trucks and one of the most sold pickup trucks in the United States. However, that does not guarantee that the 2019 Ford F-150 was “built Ford tough.” A quick look at complaints submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal the following common problems in […]
Top Lemon Problems in the 2018 Ford F-150: What Owners Should Know
With 15 recalls, a few lawsuits and over a thousand complaints, the 2018 Ford F-150 pickup truck is at a considerable risk of being a lemon. Whether you use your Ford pickup for at-home projects, hauling supplies for a small business, or merely using it to get around, you should be able to drive it […]
Nissan Versa Manual Transmission Stalling Investigation: What Drivers Should Know
Stalling events in Nissan Versa cars with manual transmissions have prompted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to prompt a federal investigation. The Office of Defects Investigation has received 20 complaints and multiple field reports of 2022–2024 Nissan Versa vehicles with manual transmissions stalling without warning while on freeways or in city traffic. According to […]
Nissan Altima Engine Failures Prompt Complaints: What Owners Should Know
Nissan engine failures have prompted an investigation into 2019–2021 Nissan Altima cars and other Nissan and Infiniti models prone to engine failure, loss of motive power, engine knocking and release of metal chunks into the cars’ oil pans. According to an ODI resume from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these Nissan Altima cars are […]
Honda Denso Fuel Pump Recall: Over Two Million Vehicles Affected
More than 2.5 million Honda and Acura vehicles are recalled for faulty DENSO fuel pumps that may cause engine non-starting and stalling while driving. The fuel pump impellers experience surface cracking that allow for excessive fuel absorption, which allow the impellers to deform over time, strike the body of the fuel pump, and render the […]
Jeep Compass High Coolant Temperature Investigation: What You Need to Know
Update: This investigation has been closed. Jeep Compass SUVs are displaying “high coolant temperature” or “coolant temperature too high” dashboard warnings before immediately shutting down. High coolant temperature and engine shutdown problems have prompted a federal investigation into 2019–2020 Jeep Compass SUVs. NHTSA estimates that nearly 229,000 Jeep Compass SUVs will be covered by the […]
Honda’s 9-Speed Transmission Problems: What You Need to Know
Honda’s 9-speed transmission was first released in 2014 in response to increasing fuel economy standards. However, these ZF 9HP automatic transmissions were hit with harsh criticism the following year, and a new class action lawsuit alleges a good reason: the 9-speed transmission has a defect that causes gear shifting problems that make Honda vehicles unsafe […]
Are You Entitled to a Rental Car or Loaner During Dealership Repairs?
When getting a repair on your car, you may sometimes not know if your car will be in the shop for a matter of hours or a matter of days. Perhaps the repair takes less than a day and you can afford to wait. Alternatively, your car may be in the shop for days or […]
RV Lemon Law: What to Know About Motorhome Defects
Many people buy motor homes or recreational vehicles (RVs) for the benefit of cheaper travel, a lower cost of living, or out of a simple love for the lifestyle. However, motor homes and RVs, like other motor vehicles, can sometimes experience recurring problems that point to potential manufacturing defects. If you bought a motor home […]