recalls
Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Outlander Plug-in Recalled in Japan
Mitsubishi has officially announced a recall for its i-MiEV and plug-in hybrid Outlander SUV in Japan where the majority of those vehicles have been sold so far. A recall in the U.S. may follow.
Chrysler Refuses to Recall 2.7 Million Jeep SUVs
Chrysler said today that it does not intend to call-back roughly 2.7 million vehicles to make repairs despite the government requesting a recall.
Automakers, Dealers Oppose Bill on Rental Recalls
Automakers and auto dealerships are opposing a bill that would require rental car companies to prohibit renting of recalled vehicles until they are repaired.
2013 Subaru Outback, Legacy Recalled for Steering Loss
Japanese automaker Subaru is recalling almost 5,400 model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles because the steering column might disengage.
Reintroduced Bill Aims to End Renting of Recalled Cars
A bill that would require vehicles under safety recalls to be grounded from rental fleet use is being introduced again by a group of senators.
Ford Rethinks Product Launches After Quality Concerns
There comes a time when apologizing isn’t enough, and for Ford that time is now.
Ford, Mercury Vans Under NHTSA Watch for Rust Issues
Roughly 100,000 Ford and Mercury minivans might be added to a recall announced earlier this year.
Mercedes Recalls GL SUVs for Loose Seat Belt Bolts
Improperly torqued bolts anchoring second-row seat belts in a total of 272 Mercedes-Benz GL SUVs are cause for a new recall.
RAM Trucks Recalled for Parking Brake, Engine Cover
Chrysler is recalling roughly 9,300 Ram 1500 pickup trucks because the parking brakes might be insufficient. The brand is also recalling 7,000 heavy-duty pickups to replace their engine covers.
Buick Encore Recalled: Steering Wheel Might Come Off
The Buick Encore has only been available since the start of the year and it’s already falling under a recall because the steering wheel could detach.
Complaining About Your Car… There’s an App for That
Lodging official complaints about your car just got easier.
Acura TSX Recalled in Snowy Areas: 93,000 Affected
Acura TSX owners in snowy states beware, the brand is recalling almost 93,000 units in North America because of a flaw that could lead to a damaged electronic control unit (ECU).
Mercedes E-Class Under Investigation for Fuel Leak
After fielding 533 complaints, Mercedes-Benz and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are looking into a possible fuel leak in roughly 250,000 E-Class luxury cars.
Honda, Acura Recalling 250,000 Vehicles for Self-Braking Glitch
Honda has announced a recall of roughly 250,000 vehicles globally for an electronics glitch that could cause the brakes to be applied even when the the pedal has not been pressed.
Nissan Recalls Five 2013 Models Over Malfunctioning Air Bags
An undetermined number of Nissan Altimas, LEAFs, Pathfinders, Sentras, as well as the Infiniti JX35 built in 2013 are being recalled over a defect which can cause the airbag to not go off in the case of an accident.
2012 Hyundai Veloster Recalled for Shattering Sunroof… Again
Don’t worry if you look up at the panoramic sunroof in your Hyundai Veloster and it cracks — you’re (probably) not that ugly.
Lotus Recalls 546 Cars for Loose Oil Line
Lotus is recalling 546 of its sports cars in North America because of a problem with an oil cooler line that could become detached.
Subaru Recalls 2,813 Cars With Remote Start Key Fobs
Don’t get too excited if you’ve been walking by your new or recent model year Subaru to find it starting itself. You haven’t discovered KITT’s younger cousin.
Porsche 911 Carrera Recalled for Cracking Exhaust Pipe
Porsche is recalling 111 of its 911 Carrera and Carrara 4 sports cars from the 2013 model year because the exhaust tailpipe can fracture and fall off the muffler.
Dodge Viper Recalled for Airbag Flaw: 4,278 Affected
Chrysler is announcing today that it will add 4,278 Dodge Vipers ranging from the 2003 to 2004 model year to a previous recall affecting the Jeep Liberty and Grand Cherokee.
Are American Cars Reliable, And Does it Even Matter?
It’s 2013, but stereotypes of American vehicles from the ‘70s still linger in the automotive industry, with buyers wondering if domestic cars can ever be as reliable as imports.
GM Announces Recall on Five Models: 12K Units Affected
General Motors announced two recalls on today for roughly 12,000 vehicles, one regarding faulty airbags, and the other for suspension issues.
Toyota Recalling 3,235 Units for Faulty Occupant Sensing System
Toyota announced a recall today that affects 3,235 units, and concerns the occupant sensing system in the passenger seats.
17.8 Million Recalls Issued in 2012 by NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today that automakers filed more than 650 recall campaigns in 2012, affecting over 17.8 million vehicles, vehicle equipment and child-safety seats.
