5 common problems with new car models
When spending hundreds of millions or billions of dong to buy a new car, everyone naturally hopes it will be perfect for the first few years. However, that's not always the case; for example, new cars can have unavoidable defects.
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According to the website Which (compiled from customer reviews in the UK), these flaws render new cars unreliable and unsafe.
1. Fault in the emissions control system (5% of vehicles affected)
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| The fault lies in the emissions control system. |
The main function of an emissions control system is to reduce the emission of harmful gases such as NO.x(Nitrogen oxides). This issue has always been a top priority, especially after the Volkswagen emissions scandal.
Which surveyed numerous vehicles with emissions control system faults, and they found that it wasn't a matter of long-term wear and tear. A faulty emissions control system would cause the fault indicator light on the instrument cluster to illuminate. Many drivers also reported their vehicles losing power and producing thick smoke when this fault occurred.
2. Fault in the satellite navigation system (4% of vehicles affected)
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| The error is in the satellite navigation system. |
A significant number of cars less than three years old are affected by this defect. While it's not necessarily a dangerous flaw, it can be quite inconvenient, especially since you paid extra for this feature beforehand.
3. Battery malfunction (affects 3% of vehicles)
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| Three percent of new cars have faulty batteries. |
Battery problems are more common in older cars, but a survey by Which indicates that up to 3% of new cars also experience this issue. The cause is likely due to driving habits rather than a faulty battery.
These habits include, for example, frequently driving short distances, leaving lights on all day, and not unplugging devices that drain the battery.
4. Faults in the mechanical braking system (3% of vehicles affected)
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| The problem lies in the mechanical braking system. |
Mechanical brake malfunctions can have serious and dangerous consequences if not detected early. Symptoms include: a squeaking sound when braking, the vehicle spinning in one direction and vibrating when you press the brake pedal, and slow acceleration, which can also be caused by brake sticking.
5. Faults in suspension system components (affects 2% of vehicles)
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| New cars can also have faults in parts of the suspension system. |
The main components of a suspension system are the leaf springs, shock absorbers, and tie rods. If any of these components fail, it can affect the vehicle's performance and make it very dangerous to drive, especially at high speeds.
Similar to brake system malfunctions, if the car pulls excessively to one side and provides poor feedback to the steering system, then the car definitely has a problem.