Automatic Stability Control (asc) Problems in popular cars
Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Automatic Stability Control (asc) problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Chevrolet Uplander
The vehicle involved is a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. Our 2006 chevy Uplander first starting having problems at about 20,000 miles when our tires (continental brand that came installed on brand new vehicle from dealer) needed to be replaced due to severe cupping on all 4 tires. We were told it was an alignment issue, so we had the tires replaced and had a 4 wheel alignment. Tires needed to be replaced again at 45,000 miles due to same cupping issue. Again, another 4 wheel alignment was performed. Fuel sensor was reading empty on a full tank of gas and the float was replaced at 16,000 miles. Now at 50,000 miles, sensor reads consistently empty again on a full tank of gas. Severe rattling/vibration from under the vehicle at highway speeds that resonates from between the front driver and passenger seats. (possibly e-brake cable or heat shield?) both front and rear shocks and struts needed to be replaced at 54,000 miles. There is a severe issue concerning the steering. When turning either left or right steering has some slop. The rack and pinion need to be replaced. The electronic stability control sensor, abs sensor, and traction control sensor all illuminate at random times while normal driving is occurring. It was Thursday, May. 6, 2010 when this automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Chevrolet Tracker
The car was a 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. Poor stability while driving under windy conditions. Feels as though the vehicle is being blown off the road and that a correction could lead to an "over-correction". Even a light wind (10 kph) causes this feeling. This issue happened on Feb. 6, 2004.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Dodge Avenger
The car is a 2011 Dodge Avenger. Rear shifts side ways when going over any bump or expansion joint on road. Driving in snow or ice is very dangerous because rear is always sliding back and forth had car checked and Dodge dealership found nothing wrong with the car. Aside from giving me a panic attack every time this happens, I'm afraid I'm going to kill myself or someone else in a terrible accident from this problem. Thought it was something with the rear sway bar being mounted in the wrong place or something with the electronic stability control malfunctioning. Also I thought it was the tires so I had all new tires put on and that obviously wasn't the problem. I'm scared to death to drive this car but it is my only option. The failure date was Jan. 1, 2014.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Dodge Srt-4
Crash happened when the problem occurred. My 18 year old son bought a new Dodge Srt-4 and 3 weeks later lost his life in an accident while driving this vehicle. It is a very fast and unsafe car. The car was not made well enough for such high speed that it was capable off. It should have never been made ,and especially sold to such a young person. Everyone needs to be informed about this vehicle and the terrible consequences that occur when driving it the way Dodge presented it to the public. Our lives have been ruined due to this, and we do not want anyone else to have to go through what we did. I contacted the Dodge corporation and spoke to an attorney, and asked them how many people had lost their lives in this particular vehicle, and she answered, we have no way of knowing that. I know that was not true. It was Tuesday, July 19, 2005 when this automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Ford F-350
The car was a 2001 Ford F-350. Vehicle wanders to the right while driving. In one instance vehicle was passing a truck, and almost hit the truck because it began to wander to the right. Dealer informed the consumer that this was a known problem, but there was no solution for the problem.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Ford F-250
The vehicle is a 2004 Ford F-250. While driving vehicle wandered from side to side, and had almost hit a guard rail. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that vehicle 0was in normal operation. Vehicle was taken to a vehicle specialist, who made a minor adjustment to the steering system, but suggested that vehicle was very dangerous and should not be driven.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of GMC Acadia
I bought my GMC Acadia in February and have had it at the dealership I know 15+ times. Everything is wrong with it. It started off that it was the stability track and stability control censors, then it went to both rear wheel bearings replace, bypassing the wiring (because gm) told the dealership to bypass the factory wiring and build a new harness for the wiring, several other things wrong, and now the transmission!!!! what will happen next!!! so many people are having major issues with the Acadia. Not dependable nor safe for me nor my family!!!!!. It was July 25, 2012 when this automatic stability control (asc) issue happened.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of GMC Yukon
The car was a 2005 GMC Yukon xl. I have had my 2005 Yukon in the service department of the dealership that I purchased it from on several occasions. The service 4wd light and stability sys disabled lights keep coming on. They have replaced the first transfer case module and when the problem persisted they replaced the second transfer case module. I asked them to check the stability sys but they said they couldn't just check it without a recall. The lights continued to come on and more problems started occurring. The 4l and the service 4wd light and stability sys disabled lights would rotate flashing and I could not get the 2wd light to stay on and although it said it was in 4l it was still in 2wd and it tried to lock up a few times. Then the neutral red light was on and both warning lights were flashing but was still driving in 2wd. Next none of the 2wd, 4wd or neutral lights were on but both warnings were flashing and the (t/c) icon on the dash was displayed and I couldn't get that to go off but again was still driving in 2wd. Finally, it was literally locked into 4l, was making awful grinding noises, both warnings were flashing and (t/c) icon were all on and I couldn't get it out of 4l no matter what I tried. I was stranded (it was dark and late). I had to have it towed to the dealership. Now they have replaced the encoder motor but I am still very concerned there is still more damage and I am going to continue to have problems with it. If I had been going down the freeway or at a higher speed, I am confident that I could have been in an awful accident and been seriously injured or worse yet dead!I commute to work, have clients with me and always have children with me going to sporting events, field trip, etc. There has been ongoing problems with this vehicle since I purchased it in June 2005 and each time it gets more serious! I am very concerned for my safety and the safety of my passengers!!!could someone please call me regarding this serious issue-I am afraid to drive the vehicle now!!!thank you!. This issue happened on Dec. 1, 2005.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Acura TL
The vehicle is a 2004 Acura Tl. Traveling on the interstate, the car lost traction and began to fish tail down the road as left and right front tires lost grip with the road intermittently back and forth. There was some very minor puddling in the ruts on the highway and it was raining lightly on and off. The onboard vehicle stability systems (abs, vsc) did not activate. The vehicle speed was within speed limits and consistent with other vehicle speeds on the highway at the time. The vehicle is equipped with bridgestone turanza el42 tires. This automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred 04/30/2004.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Honda Civic
The vehicle was a 2007 Honda Civic. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 1HGFA16817_. Excessive noise began to emanate from the rear tires . Stability control from side to side became a problem. Excessive tire wear , specifically excessive inside cupping of rear tires continued. Attempts to rectify the problem over the years by rotating tires, four wheel alignment, checking tire pressures were unsuccessful. Recently installed upper rear control arms as recommended by dealer. Totally solved the problem. All at my expense. A definite safety issue. All owners should be notified to prevent injuries. Survey should be conducted to determine if any have occurred to date. Honda should reimburse all expenses. Updated 05/16/12. This issue happened on Apr. 18, 2007.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Honda Civic
The vehicle having this issue was a 2007 Honda Civic. The VIN of the problem Civic is 1HGFA16817_. Excessive noise began to emanate from the rear tires . Stability control from side to side became a problem. Excessive tire wear , specifically excessive inside cupping of rear tires continued. Attempts to rectify the problem over the years by rotating tires, four wheel alignment, checking tire pressures were unsuccessful. Recently installed upper rear control arms as recommended by dealer. Totally solved the problem. All at my expense. A definite safety issue. All owners should be notified to prevent injuries. Survey should be conducted to determine if any have occurred to date. Honda should reimburse all expenses. Updated 05/16/12. This problem occurred on Wed., Apr. 18, 2007.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Hyundai Sonata
The vehicle was a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle rear end swerved while driving but the contact thought that the failure occurred due to low tire pressure until the electronic stability control light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where a diagnostic test was performed. The failure was located on the rear left and right wheel where the frame was corroded and cracked causing the rear tires to wear prematurely. The vehicle was repaired. The left and right frame, radius arm, lower control arm, and tires were replaced. The approximate failure and current mileage was 159,801. It was October 1, 2012 when this automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Hyundai Santa Fe
The vehicle involved was a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 5NMSH13E67_. I noticed the vehicle made a clinking sound when going over bumps; the dealer claimed it was a cd in the side pocket of the car. Second visit they claimed to inspect suspension and find nothing wrong. Third visit they reinspected suspension and replaced one piece of driver side suspension, fourth visit they inspected and replaced another piece of driver side suspension, fifth visit they realigned and did a wheel balance (which should have happened with repairs 3 and 4). Sixth visit they claimed they could not hear the clunk anymore, I am going into the seventh visit with the car still clunking and now the electronic stability control light turns on and off intermittently in everyday traffic under dry conditions at 20 mph. Each visit they tell me they will repair any damages that may be caused by a failure of a part - yeah right! in a poor economy they would rather I smash my car than have it for years (I only have 58000 miles on a 2007 vehicle). This issue happened on Jun. 3, 2011.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Infiniti G35
Vehicle identification number (VIN): JNKBV61F67_. The vehicle had a crash. 2007 Infiniti G35 with severe problems with steering and acceleration. Consumer states that the vehicle was in two accidents and it would pull right and accelerate with while doing so. The consumer stated in both incidents, the vehicle dynamic control system took over and pulled the vehicle to the right while at the same time causing it to accelerate. This issue happened on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1901.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Infiniti G35
The vehicle was a 2004 Infiniti G35. Crash happened when the problem occurred. While driving our 2004 infinity G35 on the fwy going about 40 mph (the ground was wet) we felt the track control started to shift side to side, a truck cut in fron us us, which made my husband put on brakes, as he putted on brakes, the driver side front brake locked, which caused for the card to turn sideways and hit the center divider full speed. The brakes after they locked, never stopped the car, the only thing that stopped us was the center divider. The airbags never pop, as we hit the wall going 40 miles per hours. I have taken the car to the dealer recently and had the brakes changed (2 times in 11 months) and the last tme I tood the car I informed the dealer that the brakes felt hard, and they were hard to stop they stated that the brakes will get better with use, and that's how it usually felt after the brakes were changed. The car did not drive the same, the traction was not working, the brakes locked and to top it all the bags did not deployed after impact. The failure date was 02/21/2005.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Jeep Wrangler
The car involved was a 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-dr 4x4. The VIN of the car is 1J4GA39117_. While traveling on interstate at posted speeds every rough patch of roadway or going over a bridge (bump entering or exiting bridge) the steering wheel would shake violently. I would let off gas, gently apply brake and pull onto shoulder to get control back of vehicle. Sometimes I would have to come to a complete stop before the shaking would stop other times between 5 to 20 mphs the shaking would stop. This was a 300 mile trip home, I reduced speed to see if this would decrease the effects, it seem to help where roads were smoother but happened nearly just the same. The vehicle is equiped with electronic stability control which never activated. It has happened numerous time since Dec 17 2011. It was 12/17/11 when this automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Jeep Wrangler
The car involved is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-dr 4x4. I can't figure out what causes the problem but sometimes when I hit a bump in the road (sometimes its a tiny bump even) at varying speeds the Jeep will start jumping up and down out of control - its so bad that it will jump me off of the road. The only way to get it to stop jumping is to come to a complete stop and then start driving again. This problem occurred on October 6, 2007.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Land Rover Range Rover
The car was a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. Ongoing problem with the automatic stability control suspension which failed to operate while driving 50 mph. Please provide further information. This automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred 04/08/03.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Land Rover Freelander
The vehicle having this issue was a 2002 Land Rover Freelander. I purchased my 2002 landrover in Aug 02. Since then it has been in the shop for over 30 days for repair work to the stereo, sunroof, throttle assemby, tranction control warning light, passenger window breaking, etc. However, I was most disturbed to learn that landrover is "finding" out, as quoted by two dealerships, that the breaks need to be replaced every 12000 miles becasue the vehicle is too heavy for the pads used during manufacturing. Landrover north America has provided no relief in this matter and maintains that it is my personal driving habits that are responsible and this is a normal wear and tear item. I have owned several other suvs and have never had to replace breaks even up to 70,000 miles driving on moutain roads. I believe landrover na has a personnel responsibility to disclose the additional cost of $300 that each customer has to pay every 12k miles for break in addition to the $350 they have to pay for their scheduled service every 12k miles. I doubt they would sell another vehicle. Even the service manager at the dealership that services my car admitted he wouldn't by one either. This issue happened on July 27, 2003.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Lexus GS300
The reporting person's vehicle is a 1998 Lexus Gs300. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact noticed the check engine and the vsc warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle would not accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic stated the throttle position sensor would have to be replaced. After the repair the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic. The mechanic replaced the front and rear throttle position sensor. The failure continued after the repair. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 98v080000 (suspension:automatic stability control (asc)). The contact was unaware if the vehicle was repaired under the recall by the previous owner. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. . . . Updated 08-15-12 updated 08/21/12. This automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred Saturday, May 19, 2012.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Lexus SC430
The car is a 2003 Lexus Sc430. When driving on uneven pavement steering wheel jerks hard to the left and right when braking, occasionally changing to another lane. The dealer was contacted.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Lincoln Navigator
The vehicle having this issue was a 2006 Lincoln Navigator. (1) traction control system failure (4) plus times. (2) brakes began to pulsate,
the wheels starts to grip and grind to make a traction adjustment and the engine starts to stall. The traction control system activates during normal driving conditions. (3) dealer service manger reuben fernandez at freeway Lincoln dealership in California has tried to duplicate the condition and has not been successful in doing so. The dealer's service request that I drive the car until the
condition worsens before he can fix the problem. The SUV's computer was adjusted and reset. The failure has accrued twice since then. The dealer currently
has the SUV and iv'e requested the car be replaced by Ford. It was Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005 when this automatic stability control (asc) issue happened.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Lincoln LS
The vehicle is a 2003 Lincoln Ls. : the contact stated while driving 35mph, the check engine light illuminated and the temperature gauge elevated followed by white steam erupting from underneath the hood. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. Additionally, the automatic stability traction control activated which causes the engine to stall. The dealer determined the traction assist cluster sensors needed to be replaced, however the problem persisted. It was Aug. 4, 2006 when this automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Mazda RX8
The vehicle having this issue was a 2004 Mazda Rx8. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is JM1FE17374_. The vehicle fishtailed all the time in inclement weather. The consumer was making a right turn and the vehicle did a ninety degree turn on the road. The traction control was not working properly. The dealer found no defects. This automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred Monday, Feb. 7, 2005.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Mercedes Benz ML320
The car involved is a 2001 Mercedes Benz Ml320. On or about may 14, 2012, while I was driving on the freeway at full freeway speed, the vehicle suddenly self-initiated a continuous brake activation without me pressing on the brakes or taking any other action. The vehicle's sudden, unexpected and sustained braking action resulted in a near-collision with a semi-truck traveling behind me which the truck-driver was fortunately just able to prevent. I steered the vehicle to the freeway shoulder as the un-commanded braking action brought the vehicle to a stop. The incident was extremely frightening for me, and it was only sheer luck that I was not seriously injured or killed. After I had the vehicle towed to Mercedes Benz of laguna niguel, their service department determined that the electronic stability program (?esp?) control module and yaw rate sensor had failed and need to be replaced. The vehicle is presently in an inoperable condition. Reviewing the NHTSA website, this appears to be related to NHTSA (campaign # pe07007). The failure date was 05/14/2012.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Mercedes Benz S Class
The car involved is a 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Mercedes Benz S Class is WDBNG73JX2_. Received recall from Mercedes Benz #2007-060002. Had just had this condition fixed by dealership at my cost. Dealership said that condition was not related and refused to reimburse me for my cost. I asked for replacement part # to be emailed to me. I haven't received it yet. I feel that the condition was related to recall and should be reimbursed by dealer pursuant to law 49 u. S. C chapter 301. It was Tue., Jul. 3, 2007 when this automatic stability control (asc) issue happened.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Mercury Mountaineer
The car was a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. : the contact stated while driving 25 mph, a noise was heard and the automatic stability control light illuminated on the dash and the vehicle pulled to the right. It was maneuvered off the road and restarted however, the dash light continued to illuminate. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who could not identify the problem. This problem occurred on 11/08/06.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Mercury Grand Marquis
Consumer has a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving 60 mph, the tracking control light and the abs light illuminated and the vehicle began shaking. The owners manual indicated that the control tracking button would deactivate it; however, the light remained illuminated. The dealer stated that he could diagnose the failure. The contact is aware of the safety risk. The failure mileage was 39450 and the current mileage was 39500. Updated 10/5/09
updated 10/07/09. This issue happened on Sun., Aug. 16, 2009.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Mitsubishi Lancer
I believe the outer tie rods on 2008-2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (all models) are defective. I had the pass side fail at 20k miles. , which was replaced by dealer. It took over a year of diagnosis, increased noises, and eventual unsafe handling before the second one- drivers side was diagnosed and replaced, this time by an independent shop. I had to personally pay to have the second one replaced because the dealer was unable or unwilling to reproduce and replace after numerous inquiries. I have video of the ball joint upon removal from the idler arm, and the joint is absolutely destroyed. Surprisingly, it does not exhibit much play when mounted, and the ball joint rubber looks ok. It would be very easy for a cursory inspection to come up with nothing, even when the joint is dangerously near failing. Not only do I believe that the part is prone to failure, but I dont think it is safe even when new. I noticed the vehicle had unusual steering since I bought it, that caused it to dog track and drift in and out of lane. I tried a variety of ways to improve, including new tires, sold by dealer, passenger side tie rod replaced. None addressed the steering issues, until I replaced with aftermarket moog outer tie rods after finding the drivers side tie rod defective. I have also inquired with other owners, since I am a member of a Lancer forum. Many also seem to have the same problems. Either they have had them replaced under warranty, or the dealer was unable to identify. It is possible that many of these vehicles are on the road today with tie rods that are damaged or destroyed. Considering that the failure of these parts eventually leads to dramatic understeer, and sliding out of the front end, while stability control doesn't engage, this situation could easily cause an accident. Please contact me if you need a video of the defective part in question. Thanks. This problem occurred on 01/05/2011.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Mitsubishi Lancer
The car involved is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. There was crash involved with this problem. : the contact stated while driving 30 mph on a gravel road with the active center differential stability control engaged, upon entering onto a paved roadway, the vehicle was difficult to control, and crashed into nearby parked farming equipment without warning. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle sustained moderate body damage. The police were not alerted. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not alerted. This automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred November 25, 2006.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Nissan Sentra
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 3N1AB6AP3A_. The owner has a 2010 Nissan Sentra. While making a turn at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle hit a bump in the road, it swerved from the left to the right and the rear wheels came off of the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that they were unable to diagnose the failure. Report 6862586 was filed with the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that he had to talk with the dealer regarding the failure. The contact stated the vehicle was not equipped with stability control. The current and the failure mileages were 1,000. This issue happened on Friday, May 28, 2010.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Nissan Sentra
The vehicle is a 2010 Nissan Sentra. While exiting the highway and turning at approximately 35 mph, the contact drove over a road bump and the rear of the vehicle began excessively swerving from left to right. The rear wheels were lifted from the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer advised there was not a repair to correct the failure. The manufacturer was contacted to report the failure but did not provide any assistance. The contact stated the vehicle was not equipped with stability control. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 1,000. This issue happened on 05/28/10.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of SAAB 9-3
The consumer experienced many problems with 2003 SAAB 9-3 linear as engine failure light appear and ect. There were repeated problems with the sun roof remaining stuck open, stability control problems, low front head beam, getting air to the gas cap, the mud flap was cracked, and on one occasion when driving up a hill the consumer lost control of the steering. This automatic stability control (asc) problem happened on Monday, January 24, 2005.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Saturn ION
Since I purchased 2004 Saturn Ion iii quad coupe in November 2004 I have complained to the dealer that the vehicle drifted to the left. The faster the vehicle was driven the worst it drifted. At highway speeds one must constantly steer the car to the right to keep the vehicle going in a straight line. The dealer maintained the alignment was fine, and that the pull was the result of radial tire drift . Not satisfied , I paid to have the alignment checked by an outside vendor. They corrected a minor problem that had no effect on the drifting problem. Since the tires were not wearing oddly I put up with the drift until recently when I had to change the tires, but the drifting continued. I took the vehicle back to the dealer, who suggested the vehicle needed an alignment. The alignment was out very slightly. After the repair was completed the car still drifted. I complained, and was told the dealer could not replicate the problem. I had the dealer accompany me on a test drive, and they admitted the vehicle still drifted. The regional engineer for Saturn examined the car, and responded at this time they could not repair the car. By design there was a limited amount of adjustment they could make to the car to compensate for the problem. They have reached that limit, and deemed this a manufacturing problem. They took several other Ions out for test drives. Every one they drove behaved in the same manner. So as far as they are concerned my vehicle is operating within normal parameters. I have asked that they put this in writing which they have agreed to do. I am contacting the NHTSA because I believe this is an endemic problem to the vehicle and its design, and represents a serious safety issue. If you become distracted in this vehicle at highway speed you can very easily find yourself in the next lane. Could someone please look into this before some is hurt or killed. By the way Saturn's solution keep a good grip on the steering wheel. This automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred Thu., Mar. 29, 2007.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Subaru Tribeca
The car was a 2006 Subaru b9 Tribeca. Vehicle identification number (VIN): 4S4WX82C36_. Rear right wheel hit washboard payment with gravel. This produced an axle-hop like motion to the outside, right. The front and left wheels received no power until the hop ended,
approx 5-6 seconds. Driver felt that if an unknowing person jerked the steering to left a rollover may well have occurred. 2) before thoughtlessly dismissing this as excessive speed, remember the long delay before the other wheels reacted. Subaru said the reaction was a mille a isecon but, in truth, it was so long that it became dangerous and could produce a wreck. * above remarks pertain to the esc system. 3) no corrective repair. It was 05/23/2007 when this automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Subaru Outback
I own a 2007 Subaru Outback 2. 5i with a manual transmission. This vehicle is an early warning indicator for black ice on the road surface. The Outback vehicle has a stability control problem in certain conditions. While driving at constant speed (constant and low throttle position) on a flat road, the back end of the vehicle tends to oscillate from side to side in icy conditions. The vehicle feels like it is going to spin out, although that hasn’t happened to me yet. Other vehicles on the road at the same time seem to have adequate traction (2wd, awd, 4wd). The problem is not traction while: 1) cornering under slippery conditions, 2) hard acceleration on ice, or 3) braking on ice. Road conditions that I have experienced the oscillation on are very thin ice (black ice). I suspect there is something wrong with the rear suspension design on my 05-09 Outbacks. The problem is more prevalent and pronounced when the vehicle has occupants in the rear seats. The stability of this vehicle seems to be marginal and it only takes certain conditions (road and vehicle parameters) to be on the edge of disaster. Subaru released technical service bulletin 05-36-07 which eliminated the positive side of the original toe tolerance for rear tire alignment. I think the vehicle experiences large rear tire toe in when weight is added. I suspect this large rear tire toe in when weight is added contributes to the stability problem in icy conditions
I have brand new (Jan 2010) hankook ipike w409 studless winter tires. It’s not the tires. Those who have not experienced this situation naturally respond by saying it is ice, what are your expecting, just slow down. I have lived in colorado since 1981 and consider myself a competent driver in all weather conditions. Without a doubt, I would actually feel safer and more in control driving my 2wd minivan (or any other car I have owned) in these conditions. I implore you to recall this vehicle. It is unsafe. This automatic stability control (asc) problem happened on February 5, 2010.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Suzuki Grand Vitara
VIN of the vehicle was JS3TD94346_. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Consumer states concern with the failure of the esp (electronic stability program) module. The consumer stated the replacement unit is $3,000. 00 plus installation and tax. It was 04/15/10 when this automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Suzuki Aerio
The car is a 2003 Suzuki Aerio. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is JS2RD41HX3_. Vehicle tended to shake, making it difficult to control and steer the vehicle . Also, vehicle had a hard time stopping when brakes were applied. Taken for repairs twice, but the cause was still undetermined. This automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred 06/02/2003.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Toyota Tundra
2007 Toyota Tundra. Toyota safety feature malfunction
the consumer stated the brakes failed, the radio was replaced twice, the tire monitoring system was inoperative, and the abs actuator malfunctioned. When the consumer went to have the oil changed, he informed the dealer the vsc light was on. This issue happened on Jan. 1, 1901.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Toyota Tundra
The vehicle involved was a 2002 Toyota Tundra. Crash happened when the problem occurred. The consumer states that she and her husband were traveling on the interstate between 70-75 mph and vehicle was not operating correctly. This was the first time that consumer noticed that the steering was not correct. The owners changed seating arrangements, and the wife took over driving after one hour and a half. The other driver noticed that the truck was pulling her into an 18 wheeler that was traveling besides her. The interstate was flat that they were traveling on. She was trying to apply brake pressure and get away from the 18 wheeler. The steering was uncontrollable before they crashed. The next thing that the owner remembered was that they were going off the road, with one tire in the dirt, and then the vehicle starts flipping. The vehicle was sitting up straight across both lanes that they were traveling. The police and ambulance arrived at the scene. . The owner's husband was killed in this accident, and there were two injuries who were taken by ambulance to the hospital. A police report was issued. The owner had just noticed the problem with the vehicle the day of the accident. The dealer was contacted, and aware of the accident. Dealership reimbursed the owner on the rest of her extra extended warranty. The owner has not talked to Toyota. Also, the owner became aware of NHTSA recall. 05v225000. This automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred 09/30/04.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Volkswagen Passat
The vehicle involved was a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The vehicle experiences excessive "wheel hop" upon starting from a stopped position, especially on a wet roadway and a hill. The tires just cannot get traction and spin. As well once the wheels start to spin the ecs (stability control system) cuts power and applies braking which has lead to dangerous situations especially when pulling into traffic. There is no ecs disable switch as with previous models, so I cannot temporarily disable the system for troubleshooting of the issue. Losing power while pulling out into the flow of traffic and experiencing a power loss is a safety hazard. The car came with hankook optima h426 tires and I switched to yokohoma avid envigor (v rated) tires believing the issue was the tires. I am an experienced driver with 33 years of driving and have tried everything from light acceleration, feathering the accelerator, using the s mode of the tiptonic transmission and using the tiptronic control in d mode to hold the transmission in the lower gear and trying to start in a higher gear to reduce the torque to the wheels, but the tiptronic will not allow upshifting when stopped. I raised this concern with the dealership since the wheel hop causing banging of the suspension system against the travel stops. This thumping and extreme movement of the suspension cannot be good for the longevity of the equipment. The dealership states "it is performing to specs as designed. " well then I think there is a design flaw. This automatic stability control (asc) problem happened on 04/21/12.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Volkswagen Jetta
The car involved is a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta. While accelerating from either a stop or moving, the transmission occasionally will slip while shifting from 1st-2nd gear, regardless of either light or heavy throttle. This problem has proven elusive to duplicate on demand and has occured under various conditions, to include: light & heavy acceleration; moving & from dead stop; dry & wet roads; inclined (uphill) & declined (downhill) and various combinations of listed conditions. This started occuring around 29,000 miles and has continued on/off up to its' current 40,073 miles. Without being able to duplicate it for the dealer it will be a moot point to bring it in for diagnosis/repair, as they will "guess" the cause and charge me accordingly. It was Wed., May. 19, 2004 when this automatic stability control (asc) issue happened.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Volvo V70
The vehicle involved was a 1998 Volvo V70. The abs / traction control unit on these cars fail in unreasonably high numbers. It's such a big business, that mechanics sell thousands of refurbished units on ebay. Volvo charges over $700 for the parts, and is avoiding repairing this item because I'm sure some actuary told them it's cheaper to pay claims and defend lawsuits than to protect their customers. I have not experienced an accident or crash as a result, but I'm sure hundreds of people have. The failure date was Nov. 15, 2005.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Volvo S80
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was YV1TS94D2Y_. 2000 Volvo S80--the automatice stabilizing system and abs braking system failure lights come on intermittently. Our mechanic (Volvo expert, but not employed by a dealership) says this is a common fault in the s-80s when they reach 50,000 miles. The dealership is claiming it is a $1000 repair--because the car has 60,000 miles and is out of warranty. This appears to be a substantial software control design problem that should not be occurring and is quite dangerous unless it is repaired properly. It was Sep. 9, 2003 when this automatic stability control (asc) issue happened.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of BMW 323
The car involved was a 2000 BMW 323i. After having the control arm bushings replaced and a 4 wheel alignment completed at a BMW service dealership in tyler, TX, apparently the steering angle sensor (located at the bottom of the steering column) failed which caused the dynamic stability control (dsc), brake and abs lights to illuminate. When the incident occurred, I was driving 70 mph on a dry highway using the cruise control. When this sensor failed, all three lights illuminated and the cruise control ceased to work. According to the BMW service department, there is no requirement to re-calibrate the steering angle sensor after an alignment is completed. Additionally, per the service manager at the BMW service department, they are replacing steering angle sensors in a variety of BMW automobiles at "3 to 4 per week". Estimated cost to repair is between $500 - $1000. This automatic stability control (asc) problem happened on Jul. 9, 2011.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of BMW Z3
The car involved is a 1998 BMW Z3 roadster. The vehicle had a crash. Accident occurred when rear of car slid left during turn while driving at 30-40 mph. Automatic traction control (atc) did not engage as it was supposed to, allowing slide to continue. Driver properly corrected steering. Car overcorrected with the rear of the car sliding to the right. Driver properly corrected again, but rear of car slid again to the left. Driver could not correct in time to prevent spin, leading to impact with concrete wall. Atc is specifically designed to respond to this type of position but did not. Driver injured. Car damaged, with front and rear suspension in disarray. This issue happened on 12/07/04.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Buick Lucerne
2006 Buick Lucerne. Consumer states problem with stabilitrak system
the consumer stated the stabilitrak problem subsided for almost a year, but has now returned and it is much worse. Previously, there were only erroneous warning lights and beeps. Now, the stabilitrak system is occasionally deciding that there is a dangerous problem and applying the brakes without warning. The light continued to illuminate. This automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred 04/26/2006.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Buick Terraza
The car involved is a 2005 Buick Terraza. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 5GADV33L05_. Yesterday January 8, 2005 we took a trip to a relatives house in pennsylvania. On our way home and luckily for us in the town we live in, our terrazza started make a screeching noise and the brakes locked bringing the car to a grinding stop. It was the scariest thing that has ever happened to us. The car could not be driven even a few feet,the display panel said "stability control active". We were very fortunate that the car behind us was able to swerve out of our way or there would have been a serious accident. I can't help but wonder what would have happened if this incident happened 30 minutes before and we were on the highway traveling at highway speed. I know since I was in the car, I believe we would not be alive to tell you about this incident. We called on-star but they were unable to diagnose anything and called a tow truck to have the car towed to the nearest dealer, freehold pontiac/Buick/GMC. The dealer was able to determine that it was a short in a wire under the dashboard and the car was repaired and ready for pick-up. I refused to pick the car up because I am afraid that if this happens again I might not survive nor will my family. The dealer agreed to keep the car another day and to provide us with further details about the wires tomorrow. This is a major safety issue and many gm models either have or will be equipped with this type of system soon. There is no way to disengage this system. It was January 8, 2006 when this automatic stability control (asc) issue happened.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Cadillac SRX
The vehicle involved was a 2005 Cadillac Srx. Crash happened when the problem occurred. The VIN of this vehicle is 1GYEE63785_. I have had several incidents when my "vehicle stability control" has turned on by itself causing the entire car to violently jerk to the right side. I was coming off of a exit on 8/18/2011 at about 40mph once again the traction control came on for no reason causing the vehicle to jerk violently to the right, I lost control of the vehicle, jumped a curb, hit a light pole and rolled into the trees. Causing me to loose conciousness, miss 6 weeks from work and incure thousands of dollars in repair costs and medical expenses. The airbags did not deploy during the right side frontal crash. The seatbelt caused 3 herniated disks in my neck that I am still being treated for. In addition to that the transfer case chain snapped and I had to pay out of pocket for the repair. The failure date was Thursday, August 18, 2011.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Cadillac STS
The vehicle is a 2007 Cadillac Sts. The VIN of this Sts is 1G6DW67727_. This one seemed to be the most dangerous. On random and unpredictable occasions while making a sharp turn on dry pavement at relatively low speed at approximately 20 mph the stability system active message or traction active message would be displayed on the driver information center and the car would lose power to all 4 wheels and slow almost to a stop even while the gas pedal was depressed - it would seem to stall in the middle of an intersection! on may 26, 2007 r. C. Olsen Cadillac replaced the yaw sensor to correct the problem , but evidently that did not fix the problem which I continued to experience at random, infrequently, and unpredictable occasions. There seems to be a slight looseness in the steering when turned which usually occurs at low speed (less than 5 mph) at the beginning of a sharp turn with pressure applied to the steering wheel (most often occurs when steering wheel is pulled toward the driver). It feels like a 1/8 inch "slip" or "jerk" in the wheel. The occurrence is most noticeable when turning while backing out of a parking space or when making an initial turn after being stopped. It happens in forward and reverse but I seem to notice it more in reverse because that is when I seem to be putting rearward pressure on the steering wheel while turning. I suspect that the problem may be somehow related to the electronic adjustment of the steering wheel. Note however that on my most recent service visit on June 27, 2007, woodward Cadillac of andover, MA found that the front end was severely out of line and subsequently performed an alignment on the car which did not correct the problem but seemed to slightly improve it - that leads me to believe that the problem may be originating from the front end or rack. I have brought the vehicle in for service on this issue 5 times all with the result that the technician could not duplicate the problem and therefore could not fix it. The steering wheel was misaligned , off center. This automatic stability control (asc) problem happened on Wednesday, July 4, 2007.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Jaguar XK8
The vehicle involved is a 2003 Jaguar Xk8. VIN of the vehicle was SAJDA42C23_. The combination of the tires and the new dynamic stability control system produced a situation where if there's low temperature/snow on the ground, the vehicle would only move at a crawl.
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Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem of Jaguar S-type
The car involved is a 2003 Jaguar S-type. The warning 'disc not available' displays intermittently on the display while driving. 'dsc' is the dynamic stability control function. Sometimes the park brake light comes on at the same time. When the park brake light comes on, the car must be immediately stopped and re-started. Re-starting the vehicle resets the messages. This problem is currently being worked on at the dealer. They are planning to replace the instrument cluster. It was Fri., Feb. 20, 2004 when this automatic stability control (asc) issue occurred.
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