Cars
With modern cars fitted with more and more electronic equipment, it is logical that electrical problems are popping up much more frequently than in past years. According to a Warranty Direct survey in the UK, electrical faults account for 27% of all car malfunctions every year.
- Electrical Fire Risk Sparks 15,000-strong Mazda6 Recall Worldwide
The all-new Mazda6 has been on the market for a few months now, and so far, it has received praise for its style, driving dynamics and efficiency. However, since it is an all-new car, problems were bound to pop up, and the 6 is not without its fair share....
- More Than 280,000 Hyundai Elantras Recalled Over Air-bag Problems
Hyundai has issued two separate recalls for its Elantra sedans over air-bag related problems. The first action covers approximately 95,783 Elantras from the 2007-2008MY manufactured from July 14, 2006, through August 29, 2007. In this case, the air bag...
- Chrysler Town & Country And Dodge Grand Caravan Recalled For Electrical Issues
13,350 Chrysler Town & Countrys and Dodge Grand Caravans from model year 2009 will be recalled, NHTSA says because of unused electrical connectors. "The Blind Spot Detection System may become corroded and could short circuit." Apparently, "if the...
- Further Hyundai Elantra Recall Related To Air Bag Problems In 2001-2002
We've already seen how problems with cupholders in '01 Hyundai Elantras can translate into an airbag Recall seven or eight years later. This secondary Hyundai Recall is more direct. Apparently the side impact air bag wiring harness has too...
- Chrysler Sebring/dodge Avenger Recall
181,000 Chrysler and Dodge products from model years 2007 and 2008 have fallen under a recall that affects electrical components. It starts with connectors for the tire pressure monitoring system. Eventually, there's a danger that corrosion could...
Cars
How Shocking: Electrical Issues Plague Modern Cars
With modern cars fitted with more and more electronic equipment, it is logical that electrical problems are popping up much more frequently than in past years. According to a Warranty Direct survey in the UK, electrical faults account for 27% of all car malfunctions every year.
That’s a 17% rise over just five years ago, with more than four out of 10 cars each year facing breakdowns due to electrical problems that are mostly rather complex, and expensive to fix.
Read more »- Electrical Fire Risk Sparks 15,000-strong Mazda6 Recall Worldwide
The all-new Mazda6 has been on the market for a few months now, and so far, it has received praise for its style, driving dynamics and efficiency. However, since it is an all-new car, problems were bound to pop up, and the 6 is not without its fair share....
- More Than 280,000 Hyundai Elantras Recalled Over Air-bag Problems
Hyundai has issued two separate recalls for its Elantra sedans over air-bag related problems. The first action covers approximately 95,783 Elantras from the 2007-2008MY manufactured from July 14, 2006, through August 29, 2007. In this case, the air bag...
- Chrysler Town & Country And Dodge Grand Caravan Recalled For Electrical Issues
13,350 Chrysler Town & Countrys and Dodge Grand Caravans from model year 2009 will be recalled, NHTSA says because of unused electrical connectors. "The Blind Spot Detection System may become corroded and could short circuit." Apparently, "if the...
- Further Hyundai Elantra Recall Related To Air Bag Problems In 2001-2002
We've already seen how problems with cupholders in '01 Hyundai Elantras can translate into an airbag Recall seven or eight years later. This secondary Hyundai Recall is more direct. Apparently the side impact air bag wiring harness has too...
- Chrysler Sebring/dodge Avenger Recall
181,000 Chrysler and Dodge products from model years 2007 and 2008 have fallen under a recall that affects electrical components. It starts with connectors for the tire pressure monitoring system. Eventually, there's a danger that corrosion could...