Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, raises the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
open safety recalls on record
broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, raises the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
If the engine shuts off while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The vehicle may gradually accelerate due to the throttle chamber reopening.
broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied.
2012 · 2013
Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.
Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.