{"id":6471,"date":"2024-05-23T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=6471"},"modified":"2024-05-22T19:20:03","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T02:20:03","slug":"cars-that-had-massive-recalls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Infamous Car Safety Failures That Made History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the vast world of automobiles, cars stand as symbols of freedom, power, innovation, and design. Yet, at times, behind the glossy exteriors and the roar of engines hide unforeseen dangers that can turn these engineering marvels into safety nightmares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/#1971_Ford_Pinto\" title=\"1971 Ford Pinto\">1971 Ford Pinto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/#1981-1983_Toyota_Pickup_Trucks\" title=\"1981-1983 Toyota Pickup Trucks\">1981-1983 Toyota Pickup Trucks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/#1991-2001_Ford_Explorer\" title=\"1991-2001 Ford Explorer\">1991-2001 Ford Explorer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/#2000-2001_Toyota_Tundra\" title=\"2000-2001 Toyota Tundra\">2000-2001 Toyota Tundra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/#2004-2010_Toyota_Prius\" title=\"2004-2010 Toyota Prius\">2004-2010 Toyota Prius<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/#2005-2010_Chevrolet_Cobalt\" title=\"2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt\">2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/#2007-2010_Volkswagen_Tiguan\" title=\"2007-2010 Volkswagen Tiguan\">2007-2010 Volkswagen Tiguan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/#2009-2011_Toyota_Vehicles\" title=\"2009-2011 Toyota Vehicles\">2009-2011 Toyota Vehicles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/#2013-2014_Hyundai_Santa_Fe\" title=\"2013-2014 Hyundai Santa Fe\">2013-2014 Hyundai Santa Fe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/#2014_Jeep_Grand_Cherokee\" title=\"2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee\">2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/#2016-2017_BMW_7_Series\" title=\"2016-2017 BMW 7 Series\">2016-2017 BMW 7 Series<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/#2019_Subaru_Ascent\" title=\"2019 Subaru Ascent\">2019 Subaru Ascent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/#The_13_Most_Influential_Motorcycle_Racers_in_History\" title=\"The 13 Most Influential Motorcycle Racers in History\">The 13 Most Influential Motorcycle Racers in History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/cars-that-had-massive-recalls\/#22_Scenic_Byways_for_Nature_Lovers_and_Photographers\" title=\"22 Scenic Byways for Nature Lovers and Photographers\">22 Scenic Byways for Nature Lovers and Photographers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1971_Ford_Pinto\"><\/span>1971 Ford Pinto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1971-Ford-Pinto-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1971-Ford-Pinto-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1971-Ford-Pinto-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1971-Ford-Pinto-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1971-Ford-Pinto.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Ken Morris \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/moncton-new-brunswick-canada-july-7-1429887725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Ford Pinto is infamous for its recall related to a major design flaw. The car&#8217;s fuel tank was susceptible to rupture in rear-end collisions, potentially causing deadly fires. This design flaw resulted in a massive recall of 1.5 million Pintos and Pinto wagons in 1978.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1981-1983_Toyota_Pickup_Trucks\"><\/span>1981-1983 Toyota Pickup Trucks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1981-1983-Toyota-Pickup-Trucks-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1981-1983-Toyota-Pickup-Trucks-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1981-1983-Toyota-Pickup-Trucks-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1981-1983-Toyota-Pickup-Trucks-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1981-1983-Toyota-Pickup-Trucks.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Wirestock Creators \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/tiglieto-italy-aug-21-2022-toyota-2239310147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Toyota recalled nearly a million pickup trucks manufactured between 1981 and 1983 due to a steering relay rod prone to fatigue and cracking over time. This could result in losing steering control, posing a considerable danger to drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1991-2001_Ford_Explorer\"><\/span>1991-2001 Ford Explorer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1991-2001-Ford-Explorer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1991-2001-Ford-Explorer-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1991-2001-Ford-Explorer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1991-2001-Ford-Explorer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1991-2001-Ford-Explorer.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: DRN Studio \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/osaka-japan-september-18-2017-1993-758212051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Ford Explorer had to be recalled due to tire and vehicle design issues. The SUVs were fitted with Firestone tires, prone to tread separation, and, combined with the vehicle&#8217;s high center of gravity, led to numerous rollovers. The incident led to a recall of over 13 million tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2000-2001_Toyota_Tundra\"><\/span>2000-2001 Toyota Tundra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2000-2001-Toyota-Tundra-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2000-2001-Toyota-Tundra-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2000-2001-Toyota-Tundra-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2000-2001-Toyota-Tundra-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2000-2001-Toyota-Tundra.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Car Spotter \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/novosibirsk-russia-january-14-2018-private-2026755053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These trucks were recalled due to concerns over excessive corrosion that could cause the spare tire to separate from the vehicle, posing a risk to other drivers. The recall eventually involved around 110,000 vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2004-2010_Toyota_Prius\"><\/span>2004-2010 Toyota Prius<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2004-2010-Toyota-Prius-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6480\" style=\"width:840px;height:560px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2004-2010-Toyota-Prius-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2004-2010-Toyota-Prius-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2004-2010-Toyota-Prius-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2004-2010-Toyota-Prius.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Jose Gil \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/angled-view-silver-2007-toyota-prius-6103753\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The hybrid car was recalled in 2014 for an issue with the car&#8217;s software that controlled the hybrid powertrain, which could cause the vehicle to enter a failsafe mode while driving, reducing power and potentially causing a stall. The recall affected approximately 1.9 million Prius cars worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2005-2010_Chevrolet_Cobalt\"><\/span>2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2005-2010-Chevrolet-Cobalt-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2005-2010-Chevrolet-Cobalt-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2005-2010-Chevrolet-Cobalt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2005-2010-Chevrolet-Cobalt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2005-2010-Chevrolet-Cobalt.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: miker \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/minneapolis-march-28-2009-chevrolet-cobalt-27558931?utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_medium=googleimages&amp;utm_source=schema\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>General Motors had to recall more than 2 million vehicles, including the Chevy Cobalt, because faulty ignition switches could shut off the engine during driving, disabling the airbags. This defect was linked to at least 124 deaths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2007-2010_Volkswagen_Tiguan\"><\/span>2007-2010 Volkswagen Tiguan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2007-2010-Volkswagen-Tiguan-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2007-2010-Volkswagen-Tiguan-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2007-2010-Volkswagen-Tiguan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2007-2010-Volkswagen-Tiguan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2007-2010-Volkswagen-Tiguan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Art Konovalov \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/ufa-russia-june-10-german-motor-100191581\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>VW recalled approximately 2.6 million vehicles, including the Tiguan model, due to a defect in the fuel system that could lead to leaks, potentially causing fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2009-2011_Toyota_Vehicles\"><\/span>2009-2011 Toyota Vehicles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2009-2011-Toyota-Vehicles-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2009-2011-Toyota-Vehicles-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2009-2011-Toyota-Vehicles-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2009-2011-Toyota-Vehicles-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2009-2011-Toyota-Vehicles.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Ritu Manoj Jethani \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/phoenix-az-november-25-toyota-camry-66048220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In one of the largest recalls in history, Toyota recalled more than 9 million vehicles after three separate but related recalls. All recalls were due to an issue with unintended acceleration. The problem was linked to floor mats that could entrap the accelerator pedal, causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2013-2014_Hyundai_Santa_Fe\"><\/span>2013-2014 Hyundai Santa Fe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2013-2014-Hyundai-Santa-Fe-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2013-2014-Hyundai-Santa-Fe-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2013-2014-Hyundai-Santa-Fe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2013-2014-Hyundai-Santa-Fe-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2013-2014-Hyundai-Santa-Fe.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Zoran Karapancev \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/torontofebruary-14-hyundai-santa-fe-2013-128366897\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hyundai had to recall more than 1 million cars, including the Santa Fe model, due to a potential issue with the brake light switch, which could fail and cause the automatic transmission to stick in place or the brake lights not to illuminate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2014_Jeep_Grand_Cherokee\"><\/span>2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2014-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2014-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2014-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2014-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2014-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Kev Gregory \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/chatteris-cambridgeshire-uk-november-1-2014-1052990342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jeep recalled about 1.1 million vehicles worldwide, including the 2014 Grand Cherokee, due to a confusing electronic gearshift design that could lead to vehicles rolling away unexpectedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2016-2017_BMW_7_Series\"><\/span>2016-2017 BMW 7 Series<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2016-2017-BMW-7-Series-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2016-2017-BMW-7-Series-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2016-2017-BMW-7-Series-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2016-2017-BMW-7-Series-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2016-2017-BMW-7-Series.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: VanderWolf Images \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/geneva-switzerland-march-1-2016-bmw-385281751?utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_medium=googleimages&amp;utm_source=schema\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>BMW recalled over 45,000 cars due to an issue with the doors, which appeared closed but were unlatched. This presented the risk of doors opening while the car was in motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2019_Subaru_Ascent\"><\/span>2019 Subaru Ascent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2019-Subaru-Ascent-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2019-Subaru-Ascent-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2019-Subaru-Ascent-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2019-Subaru-Ascent-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2019-Subaru-Ascent.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Steve Lagreca \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/los-angeles-causa-november-20-2019-1577986636\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Subaru had to recall nearly 300 of their Ascent SUVs due to a risk that these vehicles may be missing key welds on the B-pillar, which holds the second-row door hinges, presenting a risk in the event of a crash. It was estimated that all but nine of these vehicles would be destroyed due to the severity of the defect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=6471\">MyCarMakesNoise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>13 Most Irritating Car Features According to Drivers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-91.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21407\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-91.png 652w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-91-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Best Auto Photo \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/car-climate-control-turning-on-air-2426122911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While modern cars boast an array of advanced features aimed at enhancing comfort and safety, some of these innovations can inadvertently lead to driver frustration. From intrusive safety alerts to complex control systems, this article explores various car features that often fall short of expectations, highlighting the importance of intuitive design in vehicles. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/buying\/13-most-irritating-car-features-according-to-drivers\/ss-BB1mg4Fa?cvid=48b75cb5487a4ab3a4eb4ab27b31e9d5&amp;ei=64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_13_Most_Influential_Motorcycle_Racers_in_History\"><\/span>The 13 Most Influential Motorcycle Racers in History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-90.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21405\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-90.png 652w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-90-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Rainer Herhaus \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/zeltweg-austria-august-5-2021-italian-2023005611\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Motorcycle racing has seen many legendary racers over the years, each leaving an indelible mark on the sport. Here, we give you the 13 of the greatest motorcycle racers in history. Each racer has shown exceptional skill, bravery, and determination, making them stand out in the high-speed, high-risk world of motorcycle racing. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/motorcycles\/the-13-most-influential-motorcycle-racers-in-history\/ss-BB1jBD4M?cvid=48b75cb5487a4ab3a4eb4ab27b31e9d5&amp;ei=65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Scenic_Byways_for_Nature_Lovers_and_Photographers\"><\/span>22 Scenic Byways for Nature Lovers and Photographers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-92.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21409\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-92.png 652w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-92-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: TLF Images \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/view-natchez-trace-parkway-mississippi-concept-580886548\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Embarking on a journey along scenic byways provides a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility for nature lovers and photographers alike. These routes traverse through some of the most breathtaking landscapes, offering endless opportunities to witness wildlife, soak in panoramic views, and capture stunning photographs. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/travel\/tripideas\/22-scenic-byways-for-nature-lovers-and-photographers\/ss-AA1o69IV?cvid=48b75cb5487a4ab3a4eb4ab27b31e9d5&amp;ei=63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the vast world of automobiles, cars stand as symbols of freedom, power, innovation, and design. 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