Battery Propulsion System Problems in popular cars
Battery Propulsion System problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Battery Propulsion System problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Battery Propulsion System problem of Chevrolet Volt
The car was a 2011 Chevrolet Volt. There was crash involved with this problem. The car has proceeded to have multiple issues, with the most predominant and life threatening issue being an airbag failure. . . Twice. Other issues: radio, door locks, and park assist engage/disengage on their own. Brakes not catching causing car to roll. Power failure and won't start. April 2013, the vehicle was t-boned at a rate of speed over 45mph. The airbags failed to deploy; caused personal injury. Gm sent out an inspector, and pulled the data. Response back was “no event recorded” and was dismissed. Obviously something happened, especially considering the car was in the body shop for 6 months being repaired. January 2014 while driving down the highway the car loses power, and won't accelerate over 19mph, the check engine light engaged and “reduced propulsion” message flashing. Onstar diagnosed the vehicle instantly, and said the vehicle may be unsafe to drive due to the transmission and engine fault. We reached out to classic Chevrolet grapevine, and they would not assist us, even though the vehicle is under warranty. January 2014, a second collision, a truck clipped the front of the car speed was over 35mph, the tire blew, and sudden deceleration, resulting in $14,000+ in damages airbags failed to deploy, and causing re-injury. Gm sent out it's third party company to inspect, and an event was recorded this time, however was a “non-event” event. Gm states a event was recorded, but could not explain why the air bags did not deploy. In February 2014 we reached out to gm directly, asking for clarification, and assistance regarding our flawed 2011 Chevrolet Volt, and were told they “researched and evaluated our concern, and fulfilled its obligation” to us. However, they did nothing. Answered no questions, offered no resolution or fix. Gm has a history of not investigating fatal flaws, and covering up its negligence. This battery propulsion system issue occurred Sat., Apr. 13, 2013.
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Battery Propulsion System problem of Chevrolet Volt
The car was a 2014 Chevrolet Volt. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 1G1RH6E43E_. I received the chevy Volt 2/20/14 at around 10:45 am. My partner and I had a very important meeting at 12:30 p. M. In jersey city, NJ so we left directly from the dealership in the brand new Volt, 7 miles on the odometer. At approximately 12:00 p. M. The car alarmed with two messages: 1. Engine not available and 2. Propulsion power reduced. The alarms/engine failure came at the most inopportune time---while on the new jersey turnpike in a construction zone and no available shoulder. With semi-trucks bearing down on us, we luckily made it to a construction pull off area and called on star. On star informed us the turnpike is a restricted zone so they could not send anyone, they were helpful and got in touch with the turnpike authority which sent a tow truck. While I was on the phone with on star my partner called the dealership where we got the car. They were helpful and contacted the dealership where the car would be towed—malouf Chevrolet. After waiting over 30 min for a tow truck to arrive, all the while fearing I was going to be mowed down by a semi-truck on the shoulder, the brand new Volt, my partner and I were off the turnpike. Upon arrival to malouf we were greeted by a member of their service team, he asked me how many miles were on the car. I said”66”, he asked “6600”, I responded “no! 66, the car only ran for a little over an hour after delivery!” we now have a loaner from malouf and have not heard anything about what caused this catastrophic failure of the brand new Chevrolet Volt. The failure date was Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014.
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Battery Propulsion System problem of Ford Fusion
The car is a 2006 Ford Fusion. Vehicle losses propulsion at very inconvenient times ( I. E. Driving down the interstate, stopped at a stop light, and pulling out into traffic). I have attempt two fix the problem because mechanic said that it was my throttle body. I even called Ford, and they said "if the wrench light is on it was the throttle body. " I just want this problem to stop happing because I have done everything to fix it. Changed the spark plugs, battery, throttle body (twice), and even did the oil. Nothing works. Please help me find out about this recall because Ford is asking me for large amounts of money which I don't have. I bought this car brand new and has been well maintained. It was Friday, May 10, 2013 when this battery propulsion system issue occurred.
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Battery Propulsion System problem of Ford Escape Hybrid
The car was a 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. While driving on the interstate, the vehicle lost propulsion and required the driver to pull off to the side of the road and restart the vehicle twice in a distance of five (5) miles. After speaking with a service technician at our local Ford dealership, he indicated that the issue is a problem with the throttle body. Apparently, this is an continual issue on this model and I was also informed this part (throttle body) is currently on a "national" back order. I would think that if this specific part is on a 'national" backorder, Ford should issue a recall because it is obvious there is a problem. The failure date was June 2, 2013.
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Battery Propulsion System problem of GMC Yukon
2008 GMC Yukon denali experienced complete system shutdown to include instant loss of all electrical, propulsion, braking, and steering systems on 3 separate occasions, one in which the vehicle was traveling 35 miles an hour and twice at 60. Went into shop 3 times before fixed. My wife, who was driving on all 3 occasions, refuses to ever drive it again. This battery propulsion system problem happened on Aug. 16, 2012.
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Battery Propulsion System problem of GMC Yukon Hybrid
The vehicle having this issue was a 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid. The VIN of this Yukon Hybrid is 1GKFK13589_. 11/25/2012 - hybrid shut down with no warning at 65mph on I-80 going west near ohio border - thus lost power steering and propulsion. I got to shoulder safely; towed to GMC dealer - result hybrid fault code but no cause determined. Connector greased with dielectric grease, and fault could not be replicated. 12/24/2012 - hybrid failure after parked for 2 hours. Towed to GMC dealer; cascade of hybrid fault codes, and transmission harness cable replaced. No explanation given as to why harness cable failed. No component of hybrid system ever replaced. Back-up re service hx. Mailed to odi under this tcn. It was Sun., Nov. 25, 2012 when this battery propulsion system issue happened.
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Battery Propulsion System problem of Honda Accord
The vehicle having this issue was a 2005 Honda Accord. Driving on the highway, there was a pop and the car lost all propulsion. An original factory installed spark plug had blown out of its hole, damaging the cylinder head and destroying several coils, rendering the car undriveable and leaving me with a $4,000 repair job. From internet Honda chat boards, it is apparent that this problem has occurred in as many as 1 in 600 Honda Accords, generally with the number 5 spark plug on the v6 models. It was Monday, May. 13, 2013 when this battery propulsion system issue happened.
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Battery Propulsion System problem of Honda Civic
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is JHMFA36228_. 2008 Honda Civic hybrid. Consumer writes in regards to poor performance of the hybrid battery the consumer stated since the software battery upgrade was performed by the dealer on August 9, 2010 the vehicle has been unresponsive, especially when the a/c was running. On hot days, the hybrid battery level fell to one bar, at that time there was no engine assist from the hybrid system, and virtually no power. This battery propulsion system issue occurred 08/09/2010.
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Battery Propulsion System problem of Hyundai Sonata
The vehicle involved was a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving, a warning alert suddenly sounded with a display advising "check charging system. " the power system in the car failed. The air conditioning cut off. The acceleration system failed completely and the car cut off all propulsion. I pulled over and had to turn off the ignition. I pushed the start button again and the car appeared to work. I have read online that this is happening to all Sonata hybrids. It was 09/25/11 when this battery propulsion system issue occurred.
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Battery Propulsion System problem of Jeep Patriot
My Jeep Patriot cuts off and to this date, I haven't received an answer on the cause of this problem. I purchased a new alternator and a battery and that did not solve that issue. On November 29, 2013, I drove the car from stamford, CT to bridgeport, CT. I was driving at a speed of 50 mph and all of a sudden, the car started making a noise as if something was clogged in the fuel system. The car would not drive over a speed over 15 mph. The very next day, I had the car checked and there is a computer malfunction in the fuel injection system. He stated that only a Jeep dealer would be able to assist me. The second incident happened on January 14, 2014 and the car did the same exact issue with the noise (clogged) and the car began to jerk. At the time, I was in new rochelle, NY and I drove straight to advance auto located on main street. The technician assisted me and hooked the car up to the scanner and it gave me a code of p2017. I purchased some fuel injection cleaner to see if that could help me out. I drove approximately 4-5 miles and the car died. I called my insurance company to see if I can get the car towed to stamford, CT. I was told by the technician and mechanic that Jeep Patriot have a recall on the fuel/propulsion system. I've also had suspension issues on several occasions. It began in July of 2013. The car has poor steering and I have to constantly get wheel alignments and change the front tires. I researched online and found that the Jeep Patriot have a ton of safety recalls on the 2008 model. I have a scheduled tow to have the car serviced at the Jeep dealer. I would like the recall issue to be honored. I have never received notification on any recalls by the manufacture. This is a major concern for me and my family. I do want to incur any injuries or fatalities. I am paying a car note on this vehicle and I feel as I've been robbed!. This battery propulsion system issue occurred 11/30/2013.
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Battery Propulsion System problem of Mercury Mariner Hybrid
The car involved is a 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. This would be the second un-warned total loss of power on a freeway. Having coasted out of traffic on the first unwarned engine / propulsion system shut-down in fast-moving freeway traffic, managed to find wide-enough section of outside shoulder to come to a stop. But being stuck in 10pm darkness on a narrow shoulder was too dangerous to consider remaining there. Once stopped, I shifted the transmission to park, cycled ignition off then to start ? engine restarted, dash warning lamps came on- then cycled off normally, engine ran smoothly. Note: the only way to attempt to restart the hybrid drivetrain is to shift the transmission into park . . It doesn't work in neutral . . And there was no way I was going to try to put the trans in park in 72-75 mph freeway traffic in 10pm darkness. Accelerated moderately into merging lane, entering gap in n/b traffic to re-enter I-5 traffic ? hoping to get past sr-2 to more-familiar exit ? within 2 minutes, and at speed ~ 55 mph ? drive train died again (same warning tone and light. . . And same "too little too late" stop now warning text). Again had to hunt for a wide-enough section of outside shoulder to stop and take stock of dangerous situation. Shut off engine, moved trans into park tried restart - again, engine started and settled to normal operation - no warning lights remained on. Able to re-enter traffic and transition off I-5 fwy . . But only escape was to another freeway (sr-2). Kept speed below 45mph on that freeway until able to exit freeway. This was the second un-warned total loss of power on a freeway. The failure date was 09/29/12.
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Battery Propulsion System problem of Mercury Mariner Hybrid
The car involved was a 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. On-freeway gas engine/electric motor shut-down. Driving in morning rush-hour traffic approximately 15 minutes after cold start in 60-degree weather, both the gasoline engine and the electric motor propulsion systems shut-down together without prior warning while the vehicle was in motion - "stop safely now" was the `too-little-too-late' info on the instrument panel. Neither power mode would restart with trans in neutral (I refused to try cycling ignition key to off, and risk steering lock). Fortunate to coast onto shoulder, where I had to move gear selector to park, turn ignition key full-off and then back to start, at which time normal operation resumed. Total loss of both power sources while in-use on a freeway and unable to re-activate without shifting transmission into park is absolutely inexcusable and unacceptable!. The failure date was Mon., May. 17, 2010.
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Battery Propulsion System problem of Subaru Forester
The car was a 2014 Subaru Forester. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is JF2SJGMCXE_. This vehicle is a Forester xt turbo. I was operating on cruise control at 78 mph, approximately 900 miles from home, when a sudden loss of propulsion occurred. Dashboard had multiple warning lights. Engine was still operating, though at very low rpm so I was able to maintain steering and braking control. After maneuvering to the side of the road, I noticed the tachometer was fluctuating between 500-800 rpm. I turned off the engine and was able to restart. The following warning lights were still illuminated: check engine, hill control, cruise control, and operating mode. Operating mode was stuck in "sport" mode. I was able to drive vehicle at normal speed to nearest dealer approximately 10 miles away. The service technician stated I had an error code of p0606. This is a voltage issue on the engine control module, (ecm). The corrective action is to re-flash the ecm computer chip. This is a restricted action, requiring a field service engineer to come to the dealer to do the procedure. The technician stated they had already experienced this with a vehicle they sold but the problem with the module usually occurs on engine start. The technician cleared the error codes and I continued on my trip. Upon returning to my home, I took the vehicle to my dealer to be serviced. My dealer stated they were one of the first to experience this issue. I am wondering why there has been no recall/notice to owners of this problem since it has been known for a while. It is frightening to lose power when cruising at highway speed. This issue happened on 03/14/2014.
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Battery Propulsion System problem of Toyota Prius
The vehicle is a 2011 Toyota Prius. VIN of the vehicle was JTDKN3DU2B_. Nhtsa 14v053000/hybrid propulsion system. . . I did not receive a recall notice in the mail. My daughter owns a new Prius and she did not receive any notice either. My car engine did not shut off but my daughter's engine has shut off. You should ask Toyota to show proof of its recall mailings. I'll bet the farm that they can't. This issue happened on Tue., Mar. 18, 2014.
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Battery Propulsion System problem of Toyota Prius
Vehicle identification number (VIN): JTDKB20U79_. 2009 Toyota Prius. Consumer writes in regards to hybrid electric water pump recall notice. The consumer stated two weeks after the hybrid water pump was fixed, a red triangle lamp appeared on the dashboard and the vehicle began to overheat. The consumer went back to the dealer and was charged 4202/16 for the diagnosis and informed him the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The consumer went to his personal mechanic, where the hybrid electric pump was replaced and the codes were cleared. This battery propulsion system issue occurred Nov. 4, 2013.
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Battery Propulsion System problem of BMW 545
The car involved is a 2004 BMW 545i. Main problem: vehicle exhibits highly unsafe tendencies of turning off randomly, leaving the driver with no power, no functioning gauges, no functioning lights, and more. Cause: faulty alternator and voltage regulator. Scenario: on 12/21/2012, a 2004 BMW 545i vehicle with approximately 29,000 miles on its odometer is traveling on a highway driving 70mph, highway is flat and speed is constant with very light traffic. Without warning, car completely turns off, all gauges (speed, tachometer, and fuel) revert to "0" position, radio turns off, lights turn off, car immediately slows and has no propulsion power nor speed control at all. Brake pedal was not depressed, steering reverted to a very firm feeling. About 10 seconds of coasting later, the vehicle's electronics resume operation. Multiple incidents were to occur between 12/21/2012 and 1/29/2013 to varying degrees of severity. On 1/29/2013, the vehicle failed in a similar capacity three times on a 21 mile journey. On 1/30/2013, vehicle failed twice. On 1/31/2013, the BMW 545i vehicle is at an authorized BMW dealer. It is determined the alternator and voltage regulator are defective. Electrical power was not consistently being generated nor allocated to vital vehicle computers. These interruptions in power supplies, which last approximately 7-10 seconds, are referred to as brown-outs and they vary in degree of severity. The major cases incapacitated the entire vehicle, shutting down all gauges, lights, and critical safety systems. On 2/1/2013, the BMW 545i was delivered back to the owner with the alternator and voltage regulator replaced. The mileage of the vehicle at the time of repair was only 33,426. Note: BMW dealer noted this was a common problem on many of the 5-series models in the 2004 and up year range. The failure date was 12/21/12.
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