Category: Car Diagnostics

Acura ILX drivers complain the brake pedals fall to the floorboards, leaving the cars brakeless. October 28, 2025 — Acura ILX brake system problems have convinced federal safety regulators to open an investigation into why the brake pedals fall to the floorboards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the 2019-2020 Acura ILX cars suddenly…

General Motors 6.2L L87 engine failures have continued even after a GM L87 engine recall. October 27, 2025 — A GM L87 engine recall may not have included all the vehicles equipped with defective with 6.2-liter engine bearings. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a federal investigation in January following more than 1,100 complaints…

Millions of FCA vehicles are allegedly defective because criminals can break windows and steal cars. October 27, 2025 — A Fiat Chrysler key fob programming tool lawsuit will continue after a federal judge denied Chrysler’s motion to compel arbitration. In addition, the judge denied FCA’s motion to dismiss the theft class action lawsuit. According to…

Appeals court agrees with district court by ruling there is no case against Fiat Chrysler. October 26, 2025 — A new vehicle destination charge lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler remains dismissed after an appeals court agreed with the lower court dismissal. The Chrysler new vehicle destination charge is listed on every window sticker, called a Monroney…

Feds open investigation into 232,000 Jeeps after owners complained of failed instrument clusters. October 26, 2025 — Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler instrument panel failures have convinced the government to open an investigation into instrument panel complaints filed by owners of model year 2020 Jeeps. More than 232,000 Jeep Gladiators and Jeep Wranglers are included…

Chevy Malibu airbag exploded and killed Destiny Marie Byassee, 22, of Florida. October 26, 2025 — Exploding airbags manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System of China recently caused U.S. safety regulators to open a federal investigation following six fatalities. One of those deaths involved Destiny Marie Byassee, 22, who was driving a 2020…

Recall includes 21-inch all-season Continental tires for partial or full tread detachment. October 25, 2025 — General Motors has issued a Continental Tire recall if the recalled tires are installed on certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Optiq and 2025–2026 Chevrolet Equinox electric vehicles. More than 31,000 of the recalled vehicles are equipped with one or more 21-inch…

Class action alleges Nissan Pathfinder rear brake pads and replacements are expensive. October 25, 2025 — Nissan Pathfinder rear brake problems have caused an owner to file a class action lawsuit which alleges the brake pads and rear braking systems are defective. The lawsuit says Pathfinder owners are stuck replacing the brake pads with equally…

U.S. government investigating illegally imported Chinese airbag inflators that killed 6, injured 2. October 24, 2025 — Exploding airbags have killed six drivers, seriously injured two more, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has found evidence that ties the ruptured airbag inflators to a Chinese company called Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co.,…

Tesla recalls more than 66,000 Cybertrucks over the parking lights, which have already been fixed. October 23, 2025 — Tesla Cybertruck parking lights may be too bright and interfere with oncoming drivers. That’s the reason Tesla has recalled more than 66,000 of the electric trucks. The recalled 2024-2026 Tesla Cybertrucks have operating software prior to…