2025

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a federal investigation into potential engine failures in Chevrolet trucks and SUVs built between 2019 and 2024. The issue, which affects vehicles equipped with the 6.2-liter L87 V8 engine, may be linked to connecting rod bearing failures, which can cause severe engine…

A Georgia federal jury has ordered Ford Motor Co. to pay a staggering $2.5 billion in punitive damages in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a fatal roof collapse in a Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup truck. The lawsuit was filed by the sons of Debra and Herman Mills, who…

Ford has been under scrutiny due to widespread engine failures in its 2.7-liter and 3.0-liter EcoBoost engines, prompting an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Reports surfaced of intake valves breaking and dropping into the combustion chamber, causing catastrophic engine damage and leaving drivers stranded with non-functioning…

Honda has announced a massive recall affecting approximately 1.7 million Honda and Acura vehicles in the U.S. due to a potentially defective steering gearbox component. This defect, found in multiple 2022–2025 models, could lead to increased steering effort and difficulty, raising the risk of a crash or injury. For Honda…

Los Angeles is the land of dreams. For many, that dream includes driving a luxury automobile. Whether it’s a Rolls Royce, “Benz,” Jaguar, Lexus, or BMW, it’s one way to say you’ve arrived. But when that dream ride turns out to be plagued with problems, it can become an expensive…

If a recall requiring a repair has been issued for your vehicle in California, it is important to promptly get suggested repairs to ensure it is safe to drive. If a car is subject to a total recall, the manufacturer will mail you a recall notice that explains the specific…

Transmission problems have become a recurring issue for General Motors (GM) vehicles, affecting models equipped with 6-speed, 8-speed, and even the newer 10-speed transmissions. These issues range from rough shifting and delayed acceleration to dangerous shuddering and lurching, leaving many drivers frustrated and concerned for their safety. Despite GM’s attempts…

Your car is back in the shop—again. You’ve lost count of how many times you’ve had to take it in, and the issue still isn’t fixed. At this point, you’re wondering: How many times does the manufacturer get to try before my car is officially considered a lemon? Under California’s…

The Chevrolet Bolt EV, General Motors’ flagship electric vehicle, is once again under scrutiny due to serious fire risks. On November 7, 2024, Chevrolet issued a recall affecting Bolt EVs from model years 2020–2022 due to a defective diagnostic software issue that increases the risk of battery fires when the vehicle…

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is recalling over 154,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs, including the 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, due to a risk of the vehicles catching fire while parked or driving. Until a solution is provided, Jeep has advised owners to park their vehicles outdoors,…