Nissan has identified a breaking issue in certain Nissan and Infiniti sport utility vehicle’s (SUV’s) and are asking customers to bring in their automobiles to have their Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) reprogrammed. The vehicles experiencing this problem include Infiniti’s 2013 JX35 and 2014 QX60 as well as Nissan’s 2013-2014 Pathfinder. Approximately 152,000 vehicles could be affected. (NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V-445) Continue reading
Category Archives: Lemon Alert
What Is The California Lemon Law?
Is your vehicle spending too much time at the repair shop? Has a technician tried to repeatedly fix the problem only to have it resurface or a different problem occur? It sounds like your vehicle could be a lemon and you could qualify for protection under the California Lemon Law. Continue reading
Defective Transmission Results In 2011 Dodge Durango Buyback
Will Chrysler buy back my 2011 Dodge Durango if I have a problem with the transmission? That was the question that a caller from Murietta, California asked when he called our offices recently. In reviewing his repair orders we found that the vehicle’s transmission would frequently hunt for gears, and could not downshift to 3rd gear. At times the vehicle would slow down by itself and go into “limp mode”, which could result in a highly dangerous situation. Continue reading
Airbag Warning Lights On Toyota Sedans
Drivers of certain 2012-2013 Toyota sedans could experience unexpected airbag warning lights and the possible loss of power steering assist function, due to water from the air conditioning condenser unit leaking onto the vehicles airbag control module. According to an announcement on Toyota’s website, approximately 803,000 vehicles could be affected by this problem. Continue reading
Is Your Jeep Experiencing Transmission Problems?
It has been over three months since Chrysler’s new 2014 Jeep Cherokee crossover vehicle went into production, but if you are looking to purchase one, you will not find it at any of your local Jeep dealerships. According to the automobile manufacturer, technicians are still trying to resolve transmission problems with the programming of the new nine speed system. The company said they will not be shipping any Cherokee’s until they are fully satisfied that the vehicle will meet customer’s expectations for performance and quality. Continue reading
Toyota Sedan Faulty Wiper Switches
Toyota will be recalling approximately ten thousand 2013 and 2014 model sedans for faulty windshield wiper switches that could short and leave drivers without windshield wipers. Continue reading
GM Pickup Truck Seat Failure
General Motors is recalling almost twenty thousand 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra full size pickup trucks because the front seats may not meet the federal safety standards for seat protection. Continue reading
2014 Chevy Sonic Fuel Tank Problem
General Motors will be recalling certain 2013-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles for a problem with the gas tank mounting straps that could lead to the fuel tank separating from the vehicle. There have been no accidents, fires, or injuries related to the issue. Approximately 1,600 vehicles are affected by this problem. Continue reading
