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Showing 76,359 complaints — component: SERVICE BRAKES

FORD EXPEDITION (2016) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 2, 2025
Incident date: Dec 2, 2025
When merging on the highway in the rain the vehicle locked up on me and almost killed me. I could have been seriously injured I could not stop the car and it slid along the highway at high speeds . Luckily was able to get to the shoulder
FORD EXPEDITION (2024) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 2, 2025
Incident date: Jun 2, 2025
I own a 2024 Ford Expedition XLT. The vehicle repeatedly loses multiple federally mandated safety systems including Blind Spot Monitoring, Cross-Traffic Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, and camera systems. Alerts include: ‘Cross-Traffic System Fault,’ ‘Blind Spot System Fault,’ ‘Pre-Collision Assist Not Available,’ ‘Front Camera Fault,’ and ‘Check Pa... Read more
RAM 2500 (2017) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 2, 2025
Incident date: Jun 1, 2024
I have code C0020-01-ABS Pump motor control on in my 2017 Ram 2500 for almost two years. I bought it used at a dealership in Maryland in June 2022 and each time I check with them, the part to fix it is backordered or not available. According to a Star online publication dated 4/28/20 from FCA, when this code is on the HCU and the ECU should be tested and replaced, but the abs module is on parts ... Read more
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER (2024) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 2, 2025
Incident date: Dec 2, 2025
I was driving my vehicle, the roads were snowy so was traveling slowly. I attempted to slow down a little more, when I pushed on the brake there was absolutely no response, usually you can feel and even hear the brakes (abs) functioning, there was nothing. I also tried to steer, again, no response, the vehicle continued straight, we went into a ditch and rolled on our side. I tried to put down ... Read more
Crash 2 injured
KIA SOUL (2014) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 2, 2025
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
Brakes failed my husband (primary driver of the KIA vehicle) came home from work on 8/19/2024. He pulled off at the local mechanic. Brakes were rusty and there was rust in the brake line so we had to replace. Rusty brakeline became a voluntary recall because it was not just our car that had this problem. We have been going back and forth with Kia since June notice (their case #XXX) and they are b... Read more
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE (2025) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 2, 2025
Incident date: Jul 16, 2025
On July 16, 2025, with 4,514 miles on the odometer, the dashboard displayed warning messages for “Service ECS” and “Service Brake Assist,” along with illuminated indicators for BRAKE, ABS, and Traction Control. At 4,598 miles, the master cylinder was replaced. However, after installing a new brake master cylinder, power brake booster, and Electronic Brake Control Module, the brakes failed... Read more
RAM 2500 (2018) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 2, 2025
Incident date: Nov 11, 2024
Traction Control and ABS not working properly. ABS light on dashboard is on called dealer several times and am told that the parts are unavailable. However, they said if I want to pay for the parts they could fix it. We called mopar and were told that the parts are available and can even be purchased on [XXX] . Called and explained this to the dealer and they said they had 1 in stock and made an... Read more
HONDA CR-V (2025) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 2, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
Driving with no other cars in sight the crv randomly slammed the brakes on and showed break in the info center. This happened twice last night.
CHRYSLER PACIFICA (2017) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 2, 2025
Incident date: Dec 2, 2025
Brake booster and vacuum failing due to cracked diaphragm
CHEVROLET TAHOE (2022) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 2, 2025
Incident date: Oct 15, 2024
driving on highway at 65MPH truck suddenly locks up (brakes or shifts into park) and does not release.vehicle swerves while coming to stop. Occurred 2 times sent to dealership and could not duplicate issue. 3 weeks later same thing happened Both incidences happened while having cruise control on.
HYUNDAI PALISADE (2023) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 2, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
Under normal braking pressures, crossing uneven surfaces, even as normal as markings painted on the road surfaces will result in the abs intervening to a degree beyond what is necessary or safe. No warning lamps or indicators are illuminated, but when this happens, you can hear and feel exaggerated feedback through the brake pedal. The problem has not been able to be replicated by a dealer, but th... Read more
GMC YUKON (2017) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 2, 2025
Incident date: Oct 3, 2025
At parking lot speeds, there have been many incedents of brake failure, when pressing pedal to stop pedal pulsates and becomes very hard to stop the yukon. there seems to be a vacume or booster issue. Yukon will be fine for days then reaccure when slowing at stop sign or waitng at red light and moving foward in slow traffic to sign or llight and then in happens again. scary and unreliable when usi... Read more
CHEVROLET EQUINOX (2025) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
While driving today at about 21 mph, when a warning came on that my car had brake assist failure. It said the speed would be limited and to break hard to enable the car to stop.. I was able to get to a parking lot safely, but my car did not break at the stoplight and went straight through. Luckily there was no one coming.. my car is at the dealership now and they are finding no issue and nothin... Read more
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN (2023) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
Car shows ESC error message not detecting brake pads, and locking the wheel.
FORD EXPLORER (2015) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Nov 17, 2025
After dealer-performed repair to the ABS braking system, the vehicle was returned with a malfunctioning ABS control module and a loose brake line near the ABS unit. An independent licensed repair facility confirmed that the ABS control module was never programmed with required vehicle configuration data and would not accept programming attempts. The module is internally corrupted and requires repl... Read more
DODGE DART (2014) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Mar 1, 2024
After parking, I try to put the car into park and it will not go all the way to park. The key fob will not come out of the ignition, so the battery is still being used with the dashboard lights on. No alert or alarm lights show an issue. This has occurred MANY times. Finally, after waiting from 5-45 minutes, you can hear a click in the front area (gear area) and then I can turn the switch complete... Read more
CHEVROLET MALIBU (2018) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Nov 24, 2025
The brake booster unit, vacuum pump , brake light switch failed and malfunctioned and it is available. My safety and others on the road was at risk due to brakes being stiff and hard as a brick. Possibly nearly hit an other vehicles on the road. No warning lamps or other symptoms prior to the failure.
Crash 1 injured
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (2019) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
Wheel speed sensor. Circuit current out of range
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE (2024) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
Break pads wear unevenly after only 20 thousand miles and need to be replaced.
HYUNDAI ELANTRA (2013) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The brake hydraulic system failed due to a rusted and leaking brake line running from the front to the rear of the vehicle. The damaged brake line is still on the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The brake line lea... Read more
KIA SOUL (2014) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Nov 29, 2025
Upon backing the Kia out of my driveway the brakes failed completly. Upon removing the brake line shield I found extensive corrosion of the brake line resulting in a massive fluid loss. There is a Voluntary Service Campaign by Kia Motors for this issue. But, it only pertains to automobiles driven in high road salt usage states. I live on the coast of Alabama where the air is laden with salt. In fa... Read more
JEEP WRANGLER (2022) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Sep 4, 2023
I have been leasing this vehicle for approximately 3 years and have experienced constant engine problems; knocking and jolting forward. There have been four safety recalls and I mentioned the engine issues at the dealership. I was told not use the electric engine and keep the car in gas mode. This has not fixed the problem; it jolts forward randomly which is very scary. I only have this one ve... Read more
CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV (2017) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Nov 22, 2025
Incident date: 2025-11-22 Location: I-70 (while taking an exit) Dealership: Jim Coleman Cadillac (vehicle purchased and routinely serviced here) I am reporting a sudden and severe brake system failure that created an immediate risk to vehicle occupants. On 2025-11-22 my wife was driving our Escalade with our two children when, while taking an exit on I-70, she felt the brakes go completely limp ... Read more
CHEVROLET TRAX (2020) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
The manual parking brake system (hand lever) failed to adequately restrain the vehicle when fully engaged. The component is available for inspection upon request. My safety was put at risk because the vehicle failed to remain securely parked with the parking brake fully engaged. If parked on an incline, this defect creates a risk of the vehicle rolling and causing an accident. Additionally, a full... Read more
HYUNDAI SANTA FE (2022) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Oct 24, 2025
Ever since I bought by car in 2022 brand new the car has been shaking when I press on the brakes going around 70 mph. I took the car multiple times to the dealership and all they do is resurface the rotos. One time they refused to even look at the car so I called corporate and they got the dealership to do the same thing as before. But still the car shakes. I called corporate and they said to take... Read more
BMW X1 (2023) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
Dealer says the needed parts are on back order. It has been over 1 year, and I have been unable to get the needed repairs.
KIA SOUL (2012) — SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Oct 26, 2025
I bought the car 2 yrs ago come April and it's had nothing but issues. I've had one recall did which was the knock sensor however now the check engine is on and it's smelling like rubber my brakes are wearing like an eraser and my engine just feels sluggish. The code is p0420 which from what I understand is a catlic converter and I read online there is a recall for that with kia . I've spent a lot... Read more
RAM 1500 (2015) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Nov 10, 2025
My 2015 ram ecodiesel is getting a brake light for ABS, traction control, emergency brake all not working. Dealership wants $4000 to fix it with a part that’s back ordered 2yr. I’m having a hard time understanding if so many people online are having this issue why it’s not a SAFETY RECALL. The stock part failed at no fault of the customers.
ACURA MDX (2022) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Nov 26, 2025
As I was turning right (slowly accelerating from a complete stop) into a shopping center parking lot, I was entering into the lane behind a vehicle that had just passed in front of me (and was headed in the same direction I was going to turn). My 2022 Acura MDX Low Speed Braking Control system engaged for no reason. The breaks slammed hard bringing the car to a hard, sudden stop, and I thought I h... Read more
HYUNDAI ELANTRA (2008) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Nov 29, 2025
The car was being driven nomore than 1hr. It began to smoke under the hood. The ABS EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE Then the EPS lights were on. The vehicle was pulled over and stopped. Fire was then observed falling from under the car. The hood was then popped to see the engine mainly on the driver side was totally catching fire. Then it spread. The engine needle never showed over heated. The... Read more
HONDA PILOT (2025) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Mar 7, 2025
They sold me a vehicle with a recall. They failed to notify me or to repair. I need a replacement car
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN (2021) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Nov 23, 2025
The vehicle caught on fire in our garage The Vehicle had been parked outside than moved into the garage nothing smelled like smoke after it was parked other than the exhaust after I got out of my suburban I have a good idea what caused this but until its done being ispected I happened to look back and saw a flame in the Suburban coming from the center area of the dash on the right hand side of t... Read more
Fire 4 injured
KIA TELLURIDE (2020) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Nov 30, 2025
The brakes are very spongy all of the sudden, making it very difficult to stop quickly. This is a major concern considering how many people are having this issue.
JEEP WRANGLER (2015) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Sep 9, 2024
My ABS control modual went out 14 months ago and no replacement part has been available at any jeep dealership. They state that this part is on extended back order. I have spent months trying to get this replacement. I believe it should be a recall. It not safe to have thousands of jeeps from year 2012 to 2020 on the road with non functioning ABS control moduals.
FORD ESCAPE (2024) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Nov 29, 2025
There is no low fuel light on the dash. I just found this out because it is the first time I ran the gas that low. Brakes- When braking the transmission jumps. It makes the car hop. These are both safety concerns because you won’t know you have low fuel unless you shut the car off and turn it back on. With the brakes, no component should be making a car jump when you hit the brakes
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE (2024) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Mar 1, 2024
Grinding/ squeaky brakes. Worse after sitting for a while, like first drive of the day. Seem better after warming upm
GMC TERRAIN (2020) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Nov 28, 2025
While driving on a main road at around 45mph the vacuum pump that supplies brake fluid to the brakes failed. The car was unable to be stopped and had it not been late in the night I could have crashed into other vehicles on the road or hit someone walking. There was not indication prior to the malfunction and was very sudden. This issue has been observed by the dealer as well as multiple other ind... Read more
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS (2024) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Jun 3, 2024
volkswagen atlas 2024 brake noise with maneuver braking function currently not available light coming on after first couple stops. I have recording and everything and showed to vw dealership they said this is normal. I used to work on brakes this is not normal. It is so bad every looks at it and this is a new car. It happens ever morning. Cold wet or not just doesn't brake well from start of the d... Read more
NISSAN LEAF (2022) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
The high-voltage battery on my 2022 Nissan Leaf is subject to Recall 25V655. The recall notice states that the battery cells can develop excessive lithium deposits, which increases electrical resistance and can cause rapid battery heating during Level 3 fast charging. Nissan instructs owners not to use Level 3 charging at all until a “remedy” is available. The issue is that the remedy describ... Read more
MAZDA CX-30 (2020) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Apr 5, 2025
The front camera didn't operate properly The brakes have an elongated stopping distance
Crash
RAM 3500 (2018) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 29, 2025
Incident date: Nov 29, 2025
Almost got into a wreck because my ABS failed. I was going down the interstate with my cruise control on and my abs and traction light came on. My cruise control.immediately stopped working and I was almost rear ended. I called the Ram dealership and they said they have no time frame of when they will have parts in to fix it under the recall. Does someone have to die before Ram will start fixing t... Read more
TOYOTA RAV4 (2024) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 29, 2025
Incident date: Jul 5, 2025
Front Brake Squeal/Squaek Noise when light or moderate braking. Started around 10000 miles.
HONDA CR-V (2025) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 29, 2025
Incident date: Nov 29, 2025
Brake lights did not turn on while stopping using automatic braking until the vehicle was completely stopped, leading to a rear-end collision
Crash
HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID (2017) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 29, 2025
Incident date: Nov 26, 2025
While traveling 40 mph, car flashes a warning, "Check Hybrid System", and then the car shuts off. No power steering and brakes are difficult. The warning is only 3-5 seconds before everything shuts down. This is definitely a hazard to myself and others. If in traffic at higher speeds, there would certainly be an accident with devastating results.
TESLA MODEL Y (2023) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 29, 2025
Incident date: Nov 29, 2025
When driving on slippery surfaces, if I release the accelerator pedal—even slightly—the vehicle automatically activates regenerative braking to recapture energy. On ice, this sudden deceleration mimics applying the brakes, which can cause an immediate loss of traction and control. This happened to me recently while driving in snowy and icy conditions. As soon as I eased off the accelerator, t... Read more
TOYOTA AVALON (2022) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 29, 2025
Incident date: Nov 27, 2025
On 11/27/25 around 11:30 am , I went to stop at a stop sign before approaching the main road. I went to stop at the stop sign and hit the brakes as I proceded to turn left on to the main Road there was a car coming on the main road and I hit my brakes to stop from causing me to run into him when I hit the brakes to avoid hitting the other car , the brakes locked and would not stop the car. Causing... Read more
RAM 2500 (2018) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 29, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2024
Recall #24 V896000, C4B was issued in December of 2024 . Recall was to replace the HCU unit that controls the braking system. I have called every month, no parts are available to fix the problem. Warning lights and sounds are now going on and off on the vehicle. It does not seem reasonable that parts are not available to fix a safety recall for one year. Please contact the manufacturer to force th... Read more
HONDA CIVIC TYPE R (2023) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 29, 2025
Incident date: Nov 29, 2025
The engine is making a knocking noise, but there’s no code or check engine light. The noise is more pronounced when the vehicle is idling and when you apply and release the brakes. Start the car, let it warm up on idle, open the oil cap, apply the brakes, and then release them. The noise becomes louder. It could be the vacuum pump, but Honda has never addressed this issue.
TOYOTA PRIUS (2015) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 29, 2025
Incident date: Nov 27, 2025
The brake accumulator went out thanksgiving day on my way home nearly causing an accident. I also missed dinner due to the issue creating a clearly unsafe driving condition where I was barely able to use my brakes. This is a known issue by Toyota, whom extended the warranty to 10 years. Of course, my warranty was 3 days past the 10 years even though it is under the mileage requirement. This shoul... Read more
HYUNDAI SONATA (2012) — SERVICE BRAKES Nov 29, 2025
Incident date: Oct 5, 2025
Based on what I experienced, the fire appears to have resulted from an internal mechanical or electrical failure that occurred without warning while the vehicle was in motion. No prior issues or dashboard alerts were present at the time, and there was no external impact or damage that could explain the fire.
Fire
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