When buying a new car, reliability remains one of the biggest deciding factors. No one wants to spend their time shuttling between repair shops and dealing with warranty claims, especially when coverage expires and repair costs start to mount. For many buyers, long-term reliability may even be more important than performance or technology. That’s why […]
The Dodge Dart shift cable bushing recall covers 2013-2016 Dart vehicles. December 16, 2025 – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a recall of the Dodge Dart shift cables failed to fix the cars the first time, but a second recall completed the job. In June, NHTSA opened a federal investigation into an August […]
Buying a used car may be cheaper than a new one, but there are risks involved. Some cars just aren’t as reliable as others, and once the new car smell wears off, there are certain brands you should avoid altogether if you want the best ownership experience. At the bottom the last one Consumer Reports […]
Recall of Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks ends investigation into steering failures caused by drag links. December 2, 2025 – Complaints about the Ram 2500’s steering convinced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to open an investigation in December 2018 that has now been closed seven years later. The federal investigation began with 2015-2016 Ram […]
The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Once upon a time, R&D leaders focused solely on scientific discovery. But those times have changed radically. Insights into what drives innovation show that science, business and leadership go hand in hand. Today’s most effective innovation leaders combine technical depth with strategic foresight. sustainability awareness and […]
The federal investigation was closed after Ford agreed to replace all fuel injectors in certain models. November 7, 2025 – A federal investigation into cracked Ford fuel injectors has been closed about 18 months after it opened. In April 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into the repairs made during the […]
Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Maverick 12V battery recall closes federal investigation. November 2, 2025 — A Ford 12V battery recall has concluded a federal investigation opened following complaints of battery failure. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened its initial investigation after complaints from drivers of the 2021 Ford Bronco Sports. Those drivers complained […]
Complaints from Honda Pilot say rear seat belt warning systems give false positives and false negatives. November 2, 2025 – Honda Pilot rear seat belt warning systems are under investigation after 2023-2024 Honda Pilot owners complained about false warnings. More than 142,500 Honda pilots are involved in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s investigation after […]
The FBI opens a defect investigation after Honda dealers have trouble pinpointing the cause. November 1, 2025 – Model year 2020–2022 Honda CR-V Hybrids lose power while driving and federal regulators want to know why. Dozens of Honda CR-V Hybrid drivers have complained about SUVs losing power out of nowhere while driving. The indicator lights […]
The FBI opens an investigation into 232,000 Jeeps after owners complained about faulty instrument panels. October 26, 2025 – The failure of the instrument panels on the Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler has convinced the government to open an investigation into complaints about the instrument panels filed by owners of 2020 model year Jeeps. More […]