Battery Problems in popular cars
Battery problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Battery problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Battery problem of Chevrolet HHR
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 3GNBABDB3A_. Tl- the vehicle involved is a 2010 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while parked she was unable to remove the key from the ignition because it was stuck in the on position. The contact mentioned that in order to temporarily remedy the failure she had to remove the fuel fuse and disconnect the battery. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000. Pmb. This battery issue occurred 10/15/2012.
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Battery problem of Chevrolet Equinox
Vehicle identification number (VIN): 2CNDL13F67_. Tl- the vehicle was a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while stopped the battery light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was found that the tcm fuse failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred several times after the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure and current mileage was 76,176. Pmb. This battery problem happened on Thu., Sep. 20, 2012.
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Battery problem of Chrysler 300
The vehicle involved is a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the began jerking violently. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that battery acid was leaking from the battery housing unit and could cause a potential failure with the coolant unit. The contact was advised that the battery housing unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 40000. It was Mon., Feb. 24, 2014 when this battery issue occurred.
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Battery problem of Chrysler Pt Cruiser
The vehicle is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The problem I am having started about 2 months ago, my battery was suddenly drained and I had no idea why. I had to buy a new battery for about $125. When my fog light indicator began to flicker on and off on its own. I'd just press the end of turn signal arm inward towards the steering column and the indicator light went off. Gradually, the pressing process did not work anymore and I discovered that shutting off the car with the left hand turn signal pressed down, at least temporarily solved the problem (so I could do some research on its solution). Not knowing what to do, I brought it into the dealer and for $65 they diagnosed it at a need to replace the multifunction switch which they said required the pulling of steering wheel and over $600 more to fix. I opted out on that, since car has 112,000 miles on it. Then, with a week of very hot 90 degree temperatures, , I found that brand new battery totally drained and began reading the internet posts of the possibility of pulling the fuse. Of course being a USA car, the manual didn't identify the fuse for the fog lamps in the "under the hood" fuse box. It seems that the heat allows the fog lamps to still turn on when the left hand signal arm is pressed downwards. Going further, I found that fuse #8 in the interior dashboard fuse box could be pulled and should solve the problem without further repair. I find it very interesting that Chrysler does not even show you a sketch of the interior fuse box in their owners manual. This approach does mean that the manufacturer of the vehicle is not allowing the buyer (me) to fully enjoy all the features of the vehicle! seems to me that Chrysler corporation has not recalled the defective cars on purpose and needs to have a debacle like Toyota had before they will do the right thing and fix a bad design. . This problem occurred on Friday, August 10, 2012.
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Battery problem of Dodge Charger
The vehicle involved is a 2006 Dodge Charger. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 2B3KA43GX6_. I turned my key over and the battery exploded. Both caps were blown against the fiberglass lid in the trunk. Battery was split across the front and side. Battery acid covered the underside of the trunk area. White odorless smoke came out of the trunk area. This issue happened on Oct. 16, 2012.
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Battery problem of Dodge Ram 2500
Tl- the reporting person owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to lose power and the electronic control warning light illuminated. The vehicle then stalled with the illumination of the check engine and the overdrive warning lights. The contact disconnected and re-attached the battery. The vehicle was restarted and was able to be driven. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The failure and current mileages were 93,000. Kmj. It was Sep. 25, 2012 when this battery issue happened.
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Battery problem of Ford Escape
The vehicle was a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the wrench warning icon illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,500 and the current mileage was 68,771. Updated 12/30/cn the consumer stated the battery exploded. Updated 01/14/14. This problem occurred on November 1, 2013.
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Battery problem of Ford Taurus
I own a 2006 Ford Taurus sel 12v, I was driving when all of the sudden, all of the lights on the dashboard (like abs, brake light,) lighted up like a christmas tree and then I lost all power to the engine. I hit the gas pedal several times with no response but in about 5-8 seconds later, the car started up by itself with an abrupt and violent jerk forward. It was almost as if I turned the key in the ignition to the off position and then quickly back on . . While I was sitting at a red light, I noticed a whole lot of weird stuff going on. The headlights were dimming in and out, the light on the radio (that green light that lights up the controls) was also dimming in and out, and the odometer needle was jumping up and down between 0mph and 5mph, the radio would make a noise like it was shorting out this was due to car about to shut off suddenly, the car shut off with all the dashboard lights lighting up again and then quickly shut off. I replaced the battery, cleaned all batteries terminal and all grounds in car chassis any suggestions, thanks,. This problem occurred on Jul. 3, 2012.
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Battery problem of GMC Yukon
The vehicle involved is a 2011 GMC Yukon denali. 2011 GMC denali. Consumer writes in regards to problems with vehicle engine and battery. The consumer stated as he was driving, the vehicle slowed down to roughly 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where a diagnosis revealed a failed battery. However, the battery had just been replaced one year earlier. It was January 20, 2013 when this battery issue happened.
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Battery problem of GMC Envoy
The car was a 2006 GMC Envoy. The tailgate will occasionally not open. The actuator has already been replaced. The electrical system seems to also "act"up when this happens. The remote takes several times to open the doors. We have replaced the battery several times, the dome light does not come on anymore, the stereo turns off immediately when you turn the engine off, instead of staying on until you open one of the doors. It was 05/11/12 when this battery issue occurred.
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Battery problem of Acura TSX
VIN of the vehicle was JH4CL969X6_. This 06 Acura Tsx car has a problem with the interior lighting above the rear view mirror, not working properly. Lights will not work most of the time but will come on, on their own uncommaneded and drain your car battery. This push for on lights cannot be determined if they are commanded on or off. I know two more cars years 04 to 06 with this same problem. This problem occurred on 05/31/2009.
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Battery problem of Acura TL
The vehicle was a 2005 Acura Tl. Vehicle identification number (VIN): 19UUA66255_. The hands free link (hfl) modules have been failing resulting in a 200ma current drain. This results in the module shorting out and may subsequently result in a fire. I discovered this as a result of the battery draining to 5 volts overnight as well as a much high than normal temperature of the plastic cover under the hfl module. I removed the module according to
Acura service bulletin 05-020 dated September 23, 2005. It was Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2012 when this battery issue happened.
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Battery problem of Honda Civic Hybrid
The vehicle involved was a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. On sept 15, '12, I was taking my son and his friend over to his coach's house for a football party. I attempted to drive up the coach's driveway but at approximately the halfway point, my Honda Civic Hybrid stopped moving forward although the accelerator was pushed to the floor. I had the two nine year old kids exit the vehicle but it still did not move forward. I slowly backed down the driveway and attempted to accelerate up the driveway again, this time with a running start. Again, my Honda Civic Hybrid did not make it up the driveway. I estimate the driveway to be at a 30% angle, not steep but definitely not flat. Again I slowly backed down the driveway after having the cars behind me move out of my way. I parked at the bottom of the driveway and walked up the hill, not something you expect to do when you spend a lot of money for a vehicle. On October 3, 2012, I had a certified Honda dealership examine the car as I susected the ima battery was faulty. The dealer stated I did need a new 12 volt battery and I had the battery replaced. The dealer stated that while the ima battery is not giving out full power it is at an acceptable level. The dealer stated that Honda refuses to replace any ima battery unless it completely fails and they have seen several Civic Hybrids with the same problem. My concern is the acceleration and loss of power becomes a major safety issue on the highways and hills. I have three young kids and do not feel safe with them in the car. I have all service documentation and am willing to let investigators examine and drive my vehicle. Also, I can provide the address of the driveway, the vehicle was unable to make it up. Please look into this issue as this loss of power creates a safety issue for my family. It was Sep. 15, 2012 when this battery issue happened.
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Battery problem of Honda Pilot
The vehicle involved was a 2005 Honda Pilot. The first incident occurred while traveling at highway speeds. The car violently jerked forward 3 times and came to a complete sudden stop on the interstate. Luckily no one was following too close or we would have been rear ended. My foot was on the accelerator maintaining a steady speed, and it was like I stomped on the break rapidly three times and then the car came to a complete stop. We took the car to the Honda dealership and they could not repeat the issue but said that the battery wasn't putting out the proper amount of amps and was likely resulting in the computer sending faulty messages. They replaced the battery. The car seemed to be fixed when the battery was replaced, but then the issue recurred about two months later at the end of February 2012. While accelerating at about 30 mph, the car violently came to a sudden stop in the middle of the road. Again, we were lucky to not be not rear ended. We took the car to another auto shop, but they weren't able to duplicate the issue. They assessed the computer and noted a faulty egr valve and replaced it. The car drove fine for two weeks after that, then the issue recurred for a third time, again at about 30 mph. The same thing occurred; the car came to a sudden stop in the middle of the road after the sensation of stomping on the breaks several times. The car is in the shop again, and they can't recreate the problem. Their assessment is leading them to believe there is a faulty abs switch or brake booster. After several failed repair attempts, we aren't confident that anyone knows what the problem is. However, if you read the forums online, this is a problem that has been reported by dozens of people with my year, make/model and at the approximate mileage as my car. If we continue driving the car, we are scared we may injure ourselves or others. This problem occurred on Dec. 18, 2011.
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Battery problem of Hyundai Sonata
The vehicle having this issue was a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. There was crash involved with this Hyundai Sonata. The vehicle looses power while driving on the road and all the electronics shut down. I lost power steering and power brakes and could not stop the vehicle. The vehicle has an electrical problem that the service technicians can not see on the computer or figure out. First the service tech said it was a fuse not plugged in all the way then they say it was the battery. . I fear for my life in this car and will never drive it again. If I were in a cross walk I would have hit a pedestrian or I could have hit another vehicle. Luckily I was not on a high speed road or going through a toll booth or there would have been serious injuries. I cannot believe that the manufacturer feels I should drive this car. They told me it was ok before and I ended up having an accident. This car has an electronic defect. They do not put any value on lives. This problem occurred on Oct. 5, 2012.
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Battery problem of Hyundai Sonata
The vehicle having this issue was a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The VIN of the car is KMHWF35H72_. All three rear brakes lights on when ignition is shut off and smell electrical wire burn. Every day need to remove negative terminal from battery to shut off the three rear brakes lights. This issue happened on Sun., Aug. 21, 2011.
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Battery problem of Infiniti G35
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is JNKCV51E93_. The owner has a 2003 Infiniti G35 sedan. The contact stated that the radio would fail intermittently and was draining the battery constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the failure nor repaired. There were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 195,000. This battery issue occurred Thursday, April 29, 2010.
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Battery problem of Infiniti G35
The vehicle involved was a 2003 Infiniti G35 sedan. The VIN of this G35 is JNKCV51E43_. First, the cd player stopped working. Then the control panels to the radio and thermostat stopped working. Then the defroster for the windshield stopped working. Now the battery is not functional - the engine has to be jumped so the car can be started. This problem occurred on Monday, November 28, 2011.
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Battery problem of Jeep Commander
The vehicle involved is a 2006 Jeep Commander. I purchased this vehichle in Aug of 2012 and have been having electrical issues that have caused my vehichle to shut of while driving. I have also had issues with starting because the electrical system is failing. I have researched this issue and there are already many complaints on this vehichle with the same issues I'm having. I am very disappointed in this vehichle after spending the money to purchase it with 44,000 miles on it and have had nothing but issues with the electrical system, dash lights, and battery. This issue happened on August 15, 2012.
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Battery problem of Jeep Wrangler
The VIN of this vehicle was 1J8GA39108_. My 2008 Jeep Wrangler unlimited began to have an electrical malfunction with 50,441 miles on it. The alarm sounded, wipers and fluid went crazy, lights flashing, power steering failed, and the car would not stop running even with the key removed. I had to disconnect the battery and tow it to dealership. After $130 they said it was a key fob battery. I reluctantly drove away certain that the issue was not a key fob issue. Sure enough, the next day the same thing happed while sitting in the parking lot at work. I disconnected the battery and about an hour later reconnected and it started. I promptly drove to a more reliable dealership, who diagnosed the tipm module. $607 bucks later it is repaired. Chrysler of course has done nothing but deny any issue with tipm modules, when clearly they have a widespread issue with this part (just google search it). This should be a class action case, if Chrysler will not recall. This battery issue occurred Monday, August 20, 2012.
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Battery problem of Land Rover Range Rover
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Land Rover Range Rover is SALPM16431_. The vehicle involved is a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that the door locks jam and the vehicle doors are unable to be opened. There were no warning indicators and the failure occurred intermittently. The dealer diagnosed the cause of failure as the driver's door cam kit. The dealer replaced the part, however, the failure continues to occur intermittently. The purchase date, engine size, and current mileage were unknown. The failure mileage was 100. The speakers were fuzzy, the battery would disconnect, the radio was replaced, the air suspension failed, the front and left air bags were leaking, the heater core o-rings were leaking, the radiator failed, valve cover gaskets were leaking, the drive belt had worn out, the water pump was leaking. Updated 07/15/07. This problem occurred on 09/11/2002.
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Battery problem of Land Rover Range Rover
The car involved was a 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. Manufacturer: Land Rover
model: Range Rover 4. 0se
year: 1999
location: new york city
due to a high radio frequency signal in my neighborhood from building/commercial antennas, my vehicle's becm (computer) has been receiving/attracting signals erroneously while parked inside a garage. As a result, the computer is kept active the entire time it is parked thus draining the battery. In addition, the signal has caused both left and right side doors to short and malfunction. Since the vehicle's battery is fully drained, it had to be towed to the local dealership. Both front and right side door latches plus battery had to be replaced. Finally, a switch had to be installed in order to manually turn the computer on and off. Total parts and labor plus towing costs have totaled to approx. $3,000. Finally, another Range Rover in my garage has experienced the same problem and will have to undergo the same type of repairs and incur the same costs. It was January 1, 2006 when this battery issue happened.
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Battery problem of Lexus ES
The vehicle involved was a 2005 Lexus Es. The VIN of the car is JTHBA30G65_. The end of July 2011 I had noticed a dashboard light go on. Warning that the air bag was not active. I had a sickness in the family and could not bring this vehicle in to edison Lexus untill 8/23/2011 to have it looked at and fixed. Lexus of edison said if I replace the original battery Es 330 it would solve the problem with the passenger airbag seat sensor. I did that for about $160. 00 this did not fix the problem ! Lexus of edison said that sensor is part of the seat frame and it would have to be replaced and it would cost to me of $ 3,359. 50 . I called Lexus directly and they said they would help pay half . I said to Lexus that this is a safety issue and this part should never fail. This should be the manufacturers responsibility to fix this safety issue Lexus federal safety components us warranty for 96 months and 80,000 miles,and restraint systems is 72 months and 70,000 miles . And when I had taken the Es330 to them it was in the aove timeframe. I had only approximately 56,224 miles on this vehicle. This issue happened on Jul. 20, 2011.
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Battery problem of Lexus Rx400h
The vehicle was a 2008 Lexus Rx400h. While driving 25 mph and applying the brakes the lack of electricity in the battery caused the contact to apply excessive pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. Within minutes the brakes began to function normally since the battery recharged by pumping the brakes. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer twice for a diagnostic test and both times the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact is concerned that the failure could in the braking system could cause a crash to occur. The failure mileage was 22,000. It was Wednesday, October 21, 2009 when this battery issue occurred.
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Battery problem of Lincoln Navigator
The vehicle involved is a 2006 Lincoln Navigator. During normal driving conditions, the car gave in rapid succession a number of warnings and the car began to run rough and shift erratically. One related to the stability control system and the other was a "etc engine failsafe mode". After restarting the car the stability control error persisted. The dealer replaced sensor assembly 6l2z*3c187 for ~ $1000 for the part and labor + the battery and indicated no other codes were stored relating to the fail safe warning. The fail safe warning returned a few weeks later and the dealer was unable to replicate or capture any codes over a 2 day period. This battery problem happened on 07/12/2012.
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Battery problem of Lincoln Town Car
The car involved is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The VIN of the problem Town Car is 1LNLM82W8V_. Consumer states the battery was replaced. The failure date was Thursday, September 20, 2001.
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Battery problem of Mazda MAZDA3
The vehicle is a 2010 Mazda Mazda3. Vehicle identification number (VIN): JM1BL1S5XA_. 2010 Mazda 3. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tires, softness of the brake and resurfacing rotors. The consumer stated a visual inspection revealed the transmission fluid needed to be replaced, the tires were wearing unevenly, and the vehicle pulled to the left. Also, the battery was replaced. It was Dec. 2, 2013 when this battery issue happened.
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Battery problem of Mazda Tribute
The vehicle involved is a 2003 Mazda Tribute. Every time it rains really hard or there's flooding in the streets the car starts showing the battery light like it is going to die on me and as a precaution I try to pull out of the street to any place and while turning the steering wheel the car looses power and the wheels won't turn. Driving no more than 5mph while slowing down from a normal 35mph without warning my engine shut off and I lost power to my steering wheel and brakes. I was able to get the car to off the road after applying all my weight to the brakes and steering wheel. I missed an oncoming car and a tree by an inch. I decided to do some online research and it seems I am not the only one with this problem with a Mazda Tribute 2003. I am very worried becasue it it hurricane season here in FL and the rain is not something I can predict, besides it seems absurd that I would even have to watch the weather to see if I should or not drive the car. This is an accident waiting to happen!! I drive my 2 year old every day and it is not right that Mazda would have cars with this issues out in the street. If feels like by signing a purchase contract on it. I had signed a death with it. Please do something. I havent found that there is a recall for this issue. The failure date was Tuesday, August 28, 2012.
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Battery problem of Mercedes Benz CL550
The vehicle involved was a 2007 Mercedes Benz Cl550. Car made noise & stopped suddenly in the middle of the road, oil leakage happened before 30,000 milage ,driveway full of oil leakage ,took to the dealer, initially could not find any defect ,after insisting that there is definitely a problem, they called me & said there is some tube needs to be changed ,stopped again in the middle of the road ,stopped again in the middle of the road without any warning sign, stopped again ,mercedes roadside assistance came & changed the batteries ,again stopped in the middle of the road within 3months of changing the battery. Total 4 times car stopped without any warning . I feel it is very dangerous & it can cause major accident & I am afraid now to drive the car because it can stop again & any car can hit me from behind. . I am afraid it is unsafe to drive . I called mercedes customer service on 9/6/12 & made a complaint regarding this matter & also told them that they sold me a lemon car. Every time it was towed to mercedes service center & I paid lots of money every time it got fixed ,almost I paid $ 9227. 25 ,within 55,000 miles since I bought the car as a new in 2007 . I been telling the service people there is definitely major problems in the car otherwise why should it breakdown on me before even 50,000miles . I told them that they sold me a lemon car . But they keep giving me excuse . Finally I could not take it anymore since it broke down again after changing the battery in may 14th, I called the customer service & made a complaint . I told them that every time I take the car to service with this problems they gave me excuses & fix some parts & the receipts does not say anything about my complaints . Car stopped suddenly 4 times without any warning sign before even it reached 50,000 milage . I have bought 4 Mercedes Benz before from the same dealer ,never had any problems . This battery problem happened on September 18, 2009.
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Battery problem of Mercedes Benz C230
The car involved is a 2002 Mercedes Benz C230. The VIN of this C230 is WDBRF64J32_. Both front power seat modules drain battery when car is off. It was Thu., Dec. 15, 2011 when this battery issue happened.
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Battery problem of Mercury Grand Marquis
The vehicle is a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. My mother-in-law has a 2004 Grand Marquis & last night when she started the car to go home after visiting us, the headlights would not come on at all. . . . Additionally, the interior lights have come on all by themselves intermittently, and consequently, the battery is drained each time it happens. The interior problem may or may not fix itself by starting/shutting off/opening/closing door. All I did was type "2004 Mercury Grand Marquis" in yahoo search & a multitude of similar problems came up in the results: all stating a defective light control module (lcm). I am going to take the one out of her car today & take it apart & inspect it for cracked ("cold solder") solder joints as almost anything with a pc board ( (made in the last 25 years especially) tends to develop cracked solder because they are made cheaply by using as little solder possible to hold the joint together (when new, anyways) . Yet another cheap, modern junk electronic item pumped out in bulk by the thousands that the manufacturer will not support, unless it fails within the warranty period! I cannot believe Ford motor company won't issue a recall for this problem as it is not an isolated problem, according to my research! maybe once someone dies in a car wreck from the lights going out while they're going down a freeway @ 70mph, someone will get a good lawyer and sue the pants off of Ford motor company!! class action lawsuit, anybody?. This battery problem happened on July 28, 2012.
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Battery problem of Mercury Mountaineer
The reporting person owns a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the driver seat would move backward and the interior lights remained illuminated while driving. The failure continued numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the battery, but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 51,000. Updated 04/23/12. The failure date was 11/01/2011.
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Battery problem of Mitsubishi Galant
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Mitsubishi Galant is 4A3AA46L7X_. The vehicle was a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated the turn signal and hazard lights failed. The dealer stated the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 99v333001, electrical system: battery: cables recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000. The current mileage was 106,000. This problem occurred on March 1, 2011.
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Battery problem of Mitsubishi Raider
Crash happened when the problem occurred. While driving 2007 Mitsubishi Raider on June 3rd, 2010 the vehicle lost all power while driving, resulting in no control of vehicle. The vehicle was serviced on June 1st 2010 and the battery was checked good. When taken to Mitsubishi dealer they said the only thing they could find was a dead battery. $5000 worth of damage was done to vehicle as it hit the center median wall, luckily no one was hurt though. There was no warning before hand that anything was about to happen. We were driving and then the truck just died, the engine quit, lights went out everything went black. We started drifting into the lane next to us almost coming in contact with another vehicle. The steering wheel was turned hard to the left to avoid hitting other vehicles when we went left hard and hit the median. I had my wife and 3 kids in the car and to this day we wonder if the same thing will happen again. I don`t want another family to go through what we went through in fear of someone getting seriously hurt or killed. If the median wall was not there and it was just grass, there would have been a very good chance that the truck would have flipped. As stated earlier the battery was just checked 3 days prior and should not have been bad, even though the vehicle should not have died while driving as a result of a dead battery. The recent Toyota recall is for the same problem that I have encountered. I know they are different companies and manufacturer's but could there be a coincidence between the two. It is an experience to lose all power of a vehicle and hoping to avoid hurting anyone. Thank-you. The failure date was Thursday, June 3, 2010.
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Battery problem of Nissan Leaf
Tl- consumer owns a 2011 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated while driving 60 mph the battery capacity bars disappeared and the rapid range capacity making it difficult to decipher how much further the vehicle can accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but the dealer stated they were not allowed to diagnose, repair, or admit their was an issue due to company policy. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that his request had been denied. The failure mileage was 14,232 and the current mileages were 17,025. Dt. It was Jun. 21, 2012 when this battery issue occurred.
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Battery problem of Nissan Leaf
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is JN1AZ0CP5B_. I am filing a complaint about the main battery in my 2011 Nissan Leaf. According to Nissan, I should have expected about a 20% battery capacity loss after five years of ownership. I have had the car for 14. 5 months. As of 8/29/2012, the battery has lost 3 bars of capacity (approximately 27. 5% capacity loss). This rate of capacity loss is far beyond what Nissan expected and possibly modeled/engineered. Please help insure there will not be any safety issues with the battery as the capacity deteriorates. This battery issue occurred 08/29/12.
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Battery problem of SAAB 95
The car is a 2005 SAAB 9-5. The VIN of this vehicle was YS3ED45E61_. Running lights will not turn off, even after the car is stopped and the key is out of the ignition, causing the battery to run down. This issue happened on May 14, 2012.
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Battery problem of SAAB 95
The car involved is a 2001 SAAB 9-5. On two occasions our 2001saab,9. 5 6 cylinder transmission cassette failed. Leaving my husband and my self stranded with a smoldering car. On oct 19th 05 we were able to get off the hwy in the nick of time, heavy smoke had begun to pour out from under the hood. The fire was contained but the ignition cassette,the cause of the fire, the wire harness, battery and,spark plugs were destroyed and had to be replaced. At the time of this incidence we were driving in the southern sierras in a seasonal dry forest area. It was fortunate that a we were able to pull off the road in a safe spot. On Aug. 15th, 08. The replacement part failed again and as before the spark plugs, installed several months previously had to be replaced the continued failure of this part in an intrinsic manufacturing defect. Specific VIN numbers of this part has been recalled, but SAAB/ g. M needs to be made to recall all of these auto's and replace the flawed ignition cassette. Neither of the two ignition cassettes installed in our car have had the VIN numbers recalled. This battery issue occurred 08/05/08.
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Battery problem of Saturn ION
The car is a 2004 Saturn Ion. The ignition would not engage could not start the car and replaced the entire system at 400. 00 cost. Less than a year later, the key now will not come out of the ignition and the car will not turn off. I disconnected the battery and it still would not turn off. After more than 30 minutes, and the engine overheating we were able to pull enough fuses to shut the engine off. They say I have to replace the same system again. I have heard that this is a recurring problem with this car and I can't get any answers from gm. I can not afford to replace this system again at a cost of 400. 00 please help me with. It was Tue., Mar. 15, 2011 when this battery issue occurred.
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Battery problem of Saturn ION
The vehicle having this issue was a 2006 Saturn Ion. In 2008 my key was stuck in the ignition not allowing my car to shut off. After several hours in the blazing son with my son, a tow truck came and had to disconnect my battery and take out the ignition relay just to get my car to stop running. My car almost over heated and ran out most my gas. The ignition cylinder and switch was replaced costing over seven hundred dollars. Now in 2012 the same thing has happened again. I was quoted another six hundred and eighty dollars to replace it again. Since I do not have the funds to replace such a costly unexpected repair I am forced to live with a car that I can not drive. My key is stuck in the ignition not allowing me to lock my doors which leaves my car open for anyone to destroy it or rob it. Since you can only access the battery by the truck and the trunk can only be opened by key or automatic key ring. I can no longer access my battery to hook it back up. This is because the only other way to get to open the trunk is by having the seats down in the back and climbing through the trunk to open it. Even if someone else does open the trunk. Connecting the battery and disconnecting the battery in hundred degree weather is not acceptable. Since being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder I can no longer due such thing. If connected I can start my vehicle. Actually after replacing the ignition relay it starts itself. I see online that the ignition or its parts is an ongoing problem with my vehicle. When is it going to become a recall?. The failure date was Tuesday, June 10, 2008.
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Battery problem of Subaru Outback
There was crash involved with this problem. 2011 Subaru Outback. Consumer states vehicle rolled down the street without the key in ignition and engine off the consumer stated the vehicle finally came to rest in his neighbor's yard. The consumer then noticed the gear shift was in drive. The consumer stated according to the manual, the key was not supposed to come out of the ignition, unless the gear shift was in park and the engine was off. The consumer stated on August 6, 2011, when he returned to his vehicle, he attempted to start the vehicle, but the engine would not turn over. The consumer contacted Subaru. The Subaru employee stated there may have been a problem the key or the security system. The vehicle was towed and a couple of days later, the consumer was informed the battery had been replaced and the vehicle was ready to be picked up. About two months later, the consumer experienced a similar problem, but after three attempts, the vehicle started. The consumer also stated the headlights would not go out, unless the key was removed from the ignition. It was Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011 when this battery issue occurred.
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Battery problem of Subaru Outback
The vehicle was a 2005 Subaru Outback. It started with the dome light sometimes working and other times not,then the remote to open doors. I changed battery and fuse, did not help. So everything is locked and unlocked manually. Next it was the seat belt bell. It will go on when your driving when belt is on. Now it won't chime at all just the light flashes. Next it was the head lamps. Changed one, then immediately the other went out. The head lamps are not equal in positioning. And now the stereo only has the right side working (not sure if that's connected to electrical) it's been a nightmare. Today the dome light decided to work. I would never buy another Subaru again and want to spruce this one up an get rid of it. The failure date was Thursday, May 1, 2008.
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Battery problem of Suzuki Forenza
The vehicle involved is a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is KL5JD56277_. I am sick and tired of replacing my transmission range sensor!!!!!!!!!! and now after doing so, once again. My car wont start, battery is fine. I think that this needs to be a recall!!!! I have one more year left to pay off this car. I cant afford to keep replacing this problem. Had to replace this problem in 2009, and now again. Someone fix this!!!!. It was Mar. 7, 2009 when this battery issue happened.
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Battery problem of Suzuki Forenza
The car was a 2006 Suzuki Forenza. Today my wife noticed that the battery indicator and brake indicator lights illuminated on the cluster panel this morning while driving to work, as well as the speedo needle bouncing around when coming to a stop. I picked up the car and drove it to auto zone to see if there were not any obd ii codes stored. I too noticed the brake/battery lights, as well as the speedo needle would jump when I used my turn signals. I got it to auto zone and there were no codes stored. It was after the code scanner was hooked up my real problems began. When putting the car in gear (either d or r) it would slam into gear, the speedo didn't work and to top it all off, the car had no acceleration. I had this issue before, and it turned out it was the transmission range selector. Well, that was replaced no less than 10k miles ago. Please, someone place this car on the lemon list so I can recoup my losses. When there is next to no acceleration, it can cause an accident because the car can not move fast enough to avoid getting clipped (or worse). The failure date was Monday, June 25, 2012.
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Battery problem of Toyota Prius
Consumer has a 2008 Toyota Prius. The contact sated that while driving less than 10 mph on a wet road surface, the brakes failed to respond when engaged and went straight to the floor. In addition, the brake pedal became stuck to the floorboard when depressed. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder where the brake pedal was released. The vehicle resumed normally and was later taken to the dealer, who advised that the battery failed and caused the brake actuator to fail. The dealer replaced the battery. The failure and current mileage was 61,000. Updated 02/11/2014 the consumer stated there was no resistance and the pedal did not get stuck, but it had no effect in stopping the vehicle. After several seconds, the consumer coasted to the shoulder at which time, the brakes started to work. Also, the battery was replaced. A month after the incident, the instrument cluster failed again, with no warning lights and it had to be replaced. It was Nov. 15, 2013 when this battery issue occurred.
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Battery problem of Toyota Camry
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 4T4BE46K59_. Tl- the vehicle involved is a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while parked, the front end of the vehicle caught on fire without warning. The contact was able to safely exit the vehicle without injury. The vehicle was destroyed by the fire and a police report was filed. The vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer and it was determined that the battery had caused the fire. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 40,000. Kmj. This problem occurred on 08/21/13.
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Battery problem of Volkswagen Passat
The owner has a 2009 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure was experienced several times and the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the battery. The dealer replaced the battery, fuel pump and the fuel pump control module but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to stall sporadically. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 61,000. Updated 07/11/lj. This issue happened on Saturday, May 26, 2012.
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Battery problem of Volkswagen New Beetle
The car was a 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle. The VIN of the problem New Beetle is 3VWCK21C23_. My fuse panel has burnt out four times in a year and a half at a cost of $100. 00 each time plus all the other parts it ruined when it burned. I had to get a new a/c compressor a new battery. I know from looking online trying to find out info about this problem that its happening to alot of people and this should have been a recall a long time ago. This battery issue occurred October 11, 2011.
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Battery problem of Volvo XC90
The vehicle involved was a 2003 Volvo Xc90. While driving home from school the windshield wipers automatically came on and about the same time the battery light and electrical warning side came on. It also affected the power steering and air condition. Had to pull over on a busy street which was not easy. Had the battery tested and it was good, replaced it 15 months ago. Car is still sitting in the garage!. This issue happened on Friday, July 20, 2012.
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Battery problem of Volvo XC90
The car was a 2004 Volvo Xc90. While driving on the highway at night, all electrical indicators on dashboard including the turn signals stop working then the vehicle started slowing down. After stoping I was unable to open gas tank and tailgate where the battery is located. I took the vehicle to the Volvo dealer and they were unable to duplicate the incident. Now this has happen 7 more times. I am a single parent with minor children in my vehicle. Please assist. Someone inform me the problem might be with the central electrical module. I purchase this vehicle used and it is out of warranty. I have seen lots of complaints about this vehicle why is there not a recall on the central electrical module? please do something before there are fatialties. This problem occurred on October 28, 2010.
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Battery problem of Audi TT
The vehicle was a 2009 Audi Tt. 2009 Tt roadster Audi engine caught fire while driving. The consumer stated he heard a pop in the engine compartment and immediately saw thick dark smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. He pulled over and within 30 seconds the engine area was engulfed in flames. In 30 minutes the vehicle was completely destroyed. The consumer suspected the battery coil pack failed. This issue happened on Thursday, March 22, 2012.
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Battery problem of Audi A6
The vehicle is a 2007 Audi A6. The contact was driving 30 mph when the headlights, tail lights and fog lights failed to illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer but the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact believed that the failure was caused by the computer system. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000. Updated 05/15/lj
the consumer stated the new battery made all light failure alarms cease. Updated 05/22/12. This battery problem happened on 06/15/11.
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Battery problem of BMW M3
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was WBSWL93548_. The owner has a 2008 BMW M3. The contact stated that the doors failed to unlock, the vehicle failed to start, and all the electrical components failed to function. The contact also stated that the battery was tested and was in working condition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000. Updated 3/28/cn the consumer stated the battery was replaced. This issue happened on Monday, December 30, 2013.
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Battery problem of BMW 530
The vehicle is a 2004 BMW 530i. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is WBANA73504_. Car was going to be purchased on 8/24/2012 was told to drive for the weekend. On 8/27/2012 around 3:00 in the morning (after filling with fuel the prior evening) we heard a loud explosion, then followed by firetrucks and ambulances. Upon inspection the BMW in the parking garage was engulfed in flames, windows had blown out. According to fire marshall fire started at battery in trunk and was ignited by gasoline vapors. Caused major fire damage to car parked next to it as well. This problem occurred on Aug. 27, 2012.
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Battery problem of Buick Lesabre
The vehicle having this issue was a 2000 Buick Lesabre. Tl- the vehicle involved is a 2000 Buick lasabre. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over and restarted it and it functioned properly. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that there was a dead cell in the battery and the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and they stated she needed to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was 139,386. Ap. It was Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012 when this battery issue occurred.
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Battery problem of Buick Rainier
The car involved was a 2005 Buick Rainier. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 5GADT13S95_. The speedometer began sticking appx 70,000mi. In summer 2011. I contacted my local dealer an they stated the panel needs replaced @ a cost $450. 00 and only 5 to 10mph off at the time. I let it go at that time. Since then the alt. Gauge started jumping(changed battery) still jumping. Now the oil pressure gage bottomed out and I was out of town. Had this checked out and the panel needs replaced now. Since the oil pressure went out this is now a safety issue! do I trust the elec. Panel? (no!). Since numerous complaints, it's time for the manufacture to fix this problem! this is a costly repair and I'll have to have it fix now. It was Monday, Aug. 1, 2011 when this battery issue happened.
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Battery problem of Cadillac DTS
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 1G6KD57Y98_. The vehicle involved is a 2008 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that ignition failed and as a result, he was unable to remove the key out of the ignition. The contact mentioned that he left the key in the ignition over night which caused the battery to be completely drained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the shifter switch mechanism fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance and referred him to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 30,000. It was Sunday, August 12, 2012 when this battery issue happened.
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Battery problem of Cadillac STS
The car is a 1999 Cadillac Sts. Having problems with car keep charge, something is pulling or draining the battery, battery been replaced
3 times and still the same problems sometimes you get in the car and it start other time it won't. I commute 1 hour away from home and this is a problem. I have to keep calling allstate to give me a jump this is ridiculous. Something must be done. This battery problem happened on May 4, 2009.
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Battery problem of Jaguar S-type
The car was a 2003 Jaguar S-type. The VIN of the problem S-type is SAJEA01U43_. 2003 s type Jaguar. Consumer states problem with electrical system, transmission slipping, drive shaft, and rear-end differential
the consumer stated the vehicle was serviced 12 more times after he received a recall notice regarding the transmission and the problems were never corrected. Also, the windshield wipers did not work properly. The dealer replaced the wiper blades. The battery had to be jumped twice, the radiator and heater valve hoses were leaking and had to be replaced. The head lights fogged up and the bulb had to be replaced, the driver's seat rocked back and forth, the exterior driver's side mirror was not working due to a sticking switch. This issue happened on Thursday, May 19, 2011.
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Battery problem of Jaguar XK8
The car is a 2003 Jaguar Xk8. Consumer had considerable problems with a dead battery. It was January 1, 1901 when this battery issue occurred.
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