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0REPORT: NHTSA investigating if 2002-05 Ford Explorers/Mercury Mountaineers can slip out of park 1241112600
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has begun looking at Ford Explorers and Mercury Mountaineers from the 2002-2005 model years. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, out of some 1.4 million SUVs produced, more than 200 complaints have been filed with the government agency ...
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Toyota recalling nearly 40k Highlanders fitted with... optional stainless exhaust tip?! 1240954020
Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are announcing an equipment safety recall on the Japanese automaker's 2008 Highlanders and Highlander Hybrid models. On the 2008 model year crossover, the optional stainless steel exhaust tip retention clamp apparently has a ...
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25,000+ 2010 Mazda3s recalled over potential wiring harness fault 1240233900
2010 Mazda3 - Click above for a hi-res galleryThe hotly-awaited Mazda3 is only now filtering into U.S. dealerships after hitting other markets, but there's already a snag – more than 25,000 units are being recalled. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the safety ... -
Jeep recalling more than 47,000 Liberty, Commander, Grand Cherokee, and Wrangler models 1239712320
Chrysler is recalling over 47,000 models, including the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander, and Wrangler four-door that may have reversed wiring on the driver's airbag controller, a defect that may inhibit the airbag's deployment. Additionally, the 2002 and 2003 Jeep Libertys sold in New England ...
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Dodge recalling 72,000 Rams and nearly 17,000 Journeys from 2008-09 1237838340
The 2008 and 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Dodge Journey are being recalled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, each for a different reason. The Ram's windshield wiper motor isn't adequately protected from water, so it could fail completely due to water intrusion. Initial numbers ...
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Mitsubishi recalls 2008-2009 Lancers and Outlanders over faulty brakes 1237292820
If you have a 2008-'09 Mitsubishi Lancer or Outlander equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission, listen up – your car may be facing a recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is working with the Japanese automaker to recall some 39,711 vehicles that may have problems ...
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Toyota recalls 1.3M Yaris models, which begs the question: What's the plural of Yaris? 1233169140
Click above for high-res image gallery of the Toyota YarisThe 2006 and 2007 model Toyota Yaris is being recalled over a seat belt problem. In severe frontal crashes, a foam pad could reportedly ignite. The recall affects 1.3 million Yaris units (Yarises? Yarii?) worldwide, with 134,900 of those ... -
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione being recalled over ball joints 1232915760
Turns out the Alfa Romeo 8C - or the U.S. verson of it, at least - isn't perfect after all. Due to an incorrect torque setting on the front and rear suspension upper and lower ball joint nuts, Maserati is recalling 7,912 vehicles in the U.S. They include the 8Cs that have made it over here (thought ...
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Honda issues TSB for third-gear issue, fix is free 1209680820
Honda has finally issued a TSB on the third gear issue that's been plaguing everything from the Civic Si to the Acura TL. According to affected owners, when the manual transmission was in third gear, it would occasionally pop into neutral and occasionally grind into place. Honda originally didn't ...
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Scion xB spontaneously combusts during dealer service 1207657980
Click above for more pics of the Scion xB post-fire damageAn auto dealer service center is a lot like a doctor's office for your car. When something is wrong or your ride needs a check-up, a technician can set things right. Of course sometimes doctors make mistakes like taking off your left foot ...

