🚗 Airbag scam: If your airbags go off, shady garages will replace ‘em with cheap ones (or none at all). You won’t know until it’s too late, and those airbags can injure or kill you. If you have a used car or are thinking about buying one, go to Carfax and plug in the vehicle identification number (VIN). They’ll tell you for free if your car’s airbags have ever gone off.
Car recall: 800K Nissan SUVs can shut down while driving
Could anything be more terrifying than your car turning off right in the middle of a busy highway? Over 800,000 Nissan SUVs in the U.S. and Canada have been shown to fail while running under certain conditions.
Read on to see if your Nissan is dangerous to drive and how to solve the problem.
Why Nissan is recalling 800,000 SUVs
According to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report (NHTSA recall number 23V-093), hundreds of thousands of Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport models are not safe to drive and are being recalled. Why?
According to the recall, “The jackknife key may not hold the key blade in the extended ‘open’ position. Over time the internal pivot of the jackknife key may weaken, and the key fob could unlock and rotate downwards.
‘If the vehicle is driven with the key in the collapsed position, contact with the key fob by the driver could inadvertently turn the vehicle off while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.”
Which vehicles are impacted? The key itself is component part number 80561-4BA1B. Nissan models included in the recall are:
- 2017-2022 Nissan Rogue Sport.
- 2014-2020 Nissan Rogue.
Any Rogue or Rogue Sport manufactured after these years should be fine, as the Intelligent Key system bypasses the physical issue of the jackknife. You should still check to see if your vehicle is part of a recall by searching for your vehicle identification number (VIN) on www.nhtsa.gov.
Tap or click here for five ways to determine if your vehicle is part of a recall.
You can find your VIN on documents like your title or registration. It’s also found on the vehicle itself. The inside of the driver-side door, under the spare tire, the rear tire well, the front car frame, your dashboard, or anywhere else the manufacturer has it stamped.
We recommend keeping a photo of your VIN on your phone in case of an emergency.
Over 160K vehicles from Volkswagen and Mercedes have been recalled
When a manufacturer releases a product to the public, they’re responsible for any defects or overlooked issues. These problems can range from a minor inconvenience to a deadly flaw and could affect thousands or even millions of units.
Recall alert: Nearly 155,000 Jeeps, Rams, Audis and VWs could endanger drivers
You can be the most careful driver on the road, but mechanical issues can strip your control and plunge you into danger. That’s why we always blow the whistle when manufacturers recall vehicles that can jeopardize your next ride. You guessed it. There’s a new list of recalled cars to check.
Millions of vehicles are currently recalled - How to check if yours is safe to drive
A whopping 50 million vehicles on the road have open recalls. Thousands of Fords, Nissans, Hyundais and Hondas were recently added to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s list. Tap or click here to check if your model is affected.
Are you in danger? Ford, Toyota and Lexus recall over 1 MILLION cars over mechanical and software issues
Every time you enter your vehicle, you’re taking a risk. If any hidden issues stop your car from operating correctly, you could get into a life-threatening accident. It’s essential to stay updated on the latest auto recalls: They reveal safety issues you might not even know you’re dealing with.
Toyota recalls 500K vehicles over braking software issue - Check your VIN
The “Fast & Furious” movie franchise is infamous for high-speed racing and anxiety-inducing drifting around corners. But those are professional drivers, and you should never attempt to do that on public roads.
Unfortunately, some everyday Toyota and Lexus drivers could inadvertently lose stability control and skid all over the freeway. A problem with software in 460,000 vehicles could disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system, posing a severe risk. Tap or click here for details on a similar problem with Ford vehicles.