Electrical system complaints make up the largest share of owner reports, with several owners describing sudden, unintended vehicle movement at low speeds without driver input. Engine and steering complaints follow, with owners noting intermittent hesitation under acceleration and handling difficulties in cold weather. Brake-related reports frequently describe loss of power steering assist accompanied by a dashboard warning light, suggesting an overlap between the steering and electrical concerns.

Most reported areas

Electrical System safety 39%
Owners report the vehicle lunging forward on its own at very low speed while attempting to park, without intentional driver input. · 4 fire · 5 crash · 8 injured
Engine safety 18%
Owners report intermittent hesitation where pressing the accelerator at low speed produces no immediate response, followed by unexpected forward surge when the pedal is pressed further. · 2 fire · 2 crash · 5 injured
Steering safety 14%
Owners report the leather-wrapped steering wheel becoming extremely slick and difficult to grip firmly during severe cold weather, even without gloves. · 1 fire · 13 crash · 10 injured
Service Brakes safety 12%
Owners report the vehicle suddenly becoming difficult to steer while driving, accompanied by the electric power steering warning light illuminating on the instrument panel. · 1 fire · 8 crash · 1 injured
Power Train safety 7%
63 reports (7%) · 2 crash · 4 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 968 complaints

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