Brakes
Owners describe brake systems that sometimes fail to stop the car or surge forward unexpectedly, along with vibration and warning-light issues. Repairs like new tires, rotor resurfacing, or sensor replacements often did not resolve the problems for good.
- Warning signs:
- Owners report vibration in the steering wheel or seat while braking, warning lights for smart brake or radar sensor systems, firm or unresponsive pedal feel, and sudden lurching or jerking.
- What shops did:
- Dealers replaced wheel bearings and brake switches, resurfaced rotors, balanced and replaced tires, or said the vehicle was operating within design parameters without finding a cause.
“it was the rotors they were warped and they balanced the tires again. The dealership recommended resurfacing the rotors”
“pedal resistance dropped sharply and pedal travel increased substantially. I had to push the pedal several inches farther to get back to comparable deceleration.”