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10E059000 Dec 27, 2010 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL...

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Jul 12, 2012 Seat Belts 125,000 mi

SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT "PULL OUT". AT FIRST IT ONLY HAPPENED SPORADICALLY AND FOR SHORT DURATION. PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE OFTEN UNTIL BELTS HAVE NOT WORKED AT ALL FOR PAST 2-3 WEEKS. *TR

Jul 12, 2012 Seat Belts 125,000 mi

SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT "PULL OUT". AT FIRST IT ONLY HAPPENED SPORADICALLY AND FOR SHORT DURATION. PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE OFTEN UNTIL BELTS HAVE NOT WORKED AT ALL FOR PAST 2-3 WEEKS. *TR

Oct 26, 2011 Suspension 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT DETACHED FROM THE SOCKET WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAM...

Oct 26, 2011 Suspension 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT DETACHED FROM THE SOCKET WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAM...

Sep 13, 2011 Seat Belts 111,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT REMAINED STUCK IN THE RETRACTED POSITION AND HE WAS UNABLE TO USE THE SEATBELT. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER...

Sep 13, 2011 Seat Belts 111,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT REMAINED STUCK IN THE RETRACTED POSITION AND HE WAS UNABLE TO USE THE SEATBELT. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER...

Jun 27, 2011 Seat Belts

I HAVE A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI CONVERTIBLE, THAT THE SEATBELT ARE GENERALLY USELESS. BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT BELTS LOCK AND WILL NOT RETRACK, THEREFORE YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO USE THEM. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD ESPECIALLY IN A CONVERTIBLE. I LIVE IN A STATE WHERE SEATBELTS ARE REQUIRES...

Jun 27, 2011 Seat Belts

I HAVE A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI CONVERTIBLE, THAT THE SEATBELT ARE GENERALLY USELESS. BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT BELTS LOCK AND WILL NOT RETRACK, THEREFORE YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO USE THEM. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD ESPECIALLY IN A CONVERTIBLE. I LIVE IN A STATE WHERE SEATBELTS ARE REQUIRES...

Feb 5, 2011 Suspension 15,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A FRIENDS DRIVEWAY IN MY 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND A GRINDING SOUND. WHEN I GOT OUT TO LOOK, IT TURNS OUT THAT THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY BROKE IN HALF BY THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY. I THEN CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO HAVE M...

Feb 5, 2011 Suspension 15,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A FRIENDS DRIVEWAY IN MY 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND A GRINDING SOUND. WHEN I GOT OUT TO LOOK, IT TURNS OUT THAT THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY BROKE IN HALF BY THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY. I THEN CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO HAVE M...

Oct 3, 2010 Electrical System

MY 1997 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAIN DURING RUSH HOUR. AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT AT A MAJOR HIGHWAY INTERSECTION, MY CAR DIED MIDWAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. MY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR WIRING IS THE CAUSE FOR MY FUEL PUMP TO CUT OFF AS A SAFETY MEASURE ...

Oct 3, 2010 Electrical System

MY 1997 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAIN DURING RUSH HOUR. AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT AT A MAJOR HIGHWAY INTERSECTION, MY CAR DIED MIDWAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. MY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR WIRING IS THE CAUSE FOR MY FUEL PUMP TO CUT OFF AS A SAFETY MEASURE ...

Jul 13, 2010 Suspension Crash 172,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A1997 CHRYS. SEBRING CONVERTIBLE ACROSS A BRIDGE OVER A LAKE, THE LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. I ALMOST DIDN'T STOP BEFORE GOING IN THE WATER. CAR BLOCKED THE HIGHWAY AND A PATROLMAN STAYED WITH ME UNTIL WRECKER ARRIVED . IT DID MAJOR DAMAGE TO FRONT FEND...

Jul 13, 2010 Suspension Crash 172,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A1997 CHRYS. SEBRING CONVERTIBLE ACROSS A BRIDGE OVER A LAKE, THE LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. I ALMOST DIDN'T STOP BEFORE GOING IN THE WATER. CAR BLOCKED THE HIGHWAY AND A PATROLMAN STAYED WITH ME UNTIL WRECKER ARRIVED . IT DID MAJOR DAMAGE TO FRONT FEND...

May 13, 2010 Electrical System 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER AND GEAR LIGHTING INDICATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A LOOSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CAUSED THE ODOMETER AND GEAR LIGHT INDICATOR TO FAIL. THE VEHI...

May 13, 2010 Electrical System 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER AND GEAR LIGHTING INDICATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A LOOSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CAUSED THE ODOMETER AND GEAR LIGHT INDICATOR TO FAIL. THE VEHI...

Oct 23, 2009 Electrical System 130,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. COMPUTER WILL NO LONGER "GO TO SLEEP" AND DRAINS THE BATTERY. THE CAR MUST NOW BE JUMP STARTED WITH A PORTABLE BOOSER PACK THAT I CARRY IN THE CAR. DEALER CLAIMS THE COMPUTER MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,000 PLUS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 23, 2009 Electrical System 130,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. COMPUTER WILL NO LONGER "GO TO SLEEP" AND DRAINS THE BATTERY. THE CAR MUST NOW BE JUMP STARTED WITH A PORTABLE BOOSER PACK THAT I CARRY IN THE CAR. DEALER CLAIMS THE COMPUTER MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,000 PLUS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 25, 2008 Unknown Or Other Fire 91,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, A POLICE OFFICER INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE JUST AS IT BECAME COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT BOTH A POLICE ...

Nov 25, 2008 Unknown Or Other Fire 91,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, A POLICE OFFICER INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE JUST AS IT BECAME COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT BOTH A POLICE ...

Aug 17, 2008 Electrical System 24,000 mi

PURCHASED 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. IN 1998 THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STARTED TO FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE TACHOMETER, AND ODOMETER FADE IN AND OUT, OUT MOSTLY. CANT SEE MILEAGE, SO CANT SELL CAR. DEALER SAYS COST IS ABOUT $600 TO FIX. AND IS COMMON PROBLEM. IF ITS SO COMMON, IT SHOULD BE A ...

Aug 17, 2008 Electrical System 24,000 mi

PURCHASED 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. IN 1998 THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STARTED TO FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE TACHOMETER, AND ODOMETER FADE IN AND OUT, OUT MOSTLY. CANT SEE MILEAGE, SO CANT SELL CAR. DEALER SAYS COST IS ABOUT $600 TO FIX. AND IS COMMON PROBLEM. IF ITS SO COMMON, IT SHOULD BE A ...

Aug 6, 2008 Electrical System 56,877 mi

ELECTRONIC ODOMETER AND TACHOMETER DISPLAY WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER EXPLAINS THAT IT IS COMMON WITH THIS CAR MODEL. DIFFICULT TO TRACK SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO WILL BE DIFFICULT TO SELL WITH OUT FIX WHICH WILL BE OVER $500 FOR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND COULD INVOLVE INDIVIDUAL GAUGES WHICH WILL ...

Aug 6, 2008 Electrical System 56,877 mi

ELECTRONIC ODOMETER AND TACHOMETER DISPLAY WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER EXPLAINS THAT IT IS COMMON WITH THIS CAR MODEL. DIFFICULT TO TRACK SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO WILL BE DIFFICULT TO SELL WITH OUT FIX WHICH WILL BE OVER $500 FOR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND COULD INVOLVE INDIVIDUAL GAUGES WHICH WILL ...

Jul 2, 2008 Structure

SEBRING CONVERTIBLE INTERIOR FLOODS EVERY TIME IT RAINS THE CARPET BECOMES COMPLETELY SOAKED AND TAKES DAYS TO DRY OUT IN THE MEAN TIME CAUSING A CONCERN ABOUT ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS UNDER THE SEATS. *TR

Jul 2, 2008 Structure

SEBRING CONVERTIBLE INTERIOR FLOODS EVERY TIME IT RAINS THE CARPET BECOMES COMPLETELY SOAKED AND TAKES DAYS TO DRY OUT IN THE MEAN TIME CAUSING A CONCERN ABOUT ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS UNDER THE SEATS. *TR

Jun 21, 2008 Electrical System 117,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH DASH CLUSTER SPEEDO AND TACH QUIT WORKING DEALER SAID THEY SEE IT ALL THE TIME ON THIS CAR. *TR

Jun 21, 2008 Electrical System 117,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH DASH CLUSTER SPEEDO AND TACH QUIT WORKING DEALER SAID THEY SEE IT ALL THE TIME ON THIS CAR. *TR

Apr 19, 2008 Seat Belts

OCCASIONALLY, THE SEATBELT ON ON MY 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING LOCKS UP. WHEN IT DOES, IT CANNOT BE EXTENDED/PULLED OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. WHEN IT HAPPENS, BOTH SEATBELTS FREEZE, LEADING TO THE CONCLUSION THAT IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. SOMETIMES, AFTER WAITING A HALF HOUR OR SO, TH...

Apr 19, 2008 Seat Belts

OCCASIONALLY, THE SEATBELT ON ON MY 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING LOCKS UP. WHEN IT DOES, IT CANNOT BE EXTENDED/PULLED OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. WHEN IT HAPPENS, BOTH SEATBELTS FREEZE, LEADING TO THE CONCLUSION THAT IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. SOMETIMES, AFTER WAITING A HALF HOUR OR SO, TH...

Aug 7, 2007 Steering 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. HE NOTICED A CONSTANT LEAK ON THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOLD. A MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 117,000.

Aug 7, 2007 Steering 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. HE NOTICED A CONSTANT LEAK ON THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOLD. A MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 117,000.

Jul 11, 2007 Suspension 135,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. ON JULY 9, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTROL ARM DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE AXLE TO FALL OFF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTROL ARM AND AXLE WERE REPLACED ON JULY 11...

Jul 11, 2007 Suspension 135,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. ON JULY 9, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTROL ARM DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE AXLE TO FALL OFF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTROL ARM AND AXLE WERE REPLACED ON JULY 11...

Nov 21, 2006 Air Bags

1997 SEBRING PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED. *TS *JB

Nov 21, 2006 Air Bags

1997 SEBRING PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED. *TS *JB

Apr 12, 2006 Electrical System

ODOMETER FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY. THIS IS A KNOWN, COMMON PROBLEM, BUT CHRYSLER HAS NOT RECALLED. IT CAUSES PROBLEMS WHENEVER YOU NEED TO PURCHASE ANYTHING FOR YOUR VEHICLE (TIRES, OIL CHANGE, PARTS ETC). PLEASE RECALL AND FIX THIS ISSUE! *NM

Apr 12, 2006 Electrical System

ODOMETER FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY. THIS IS A KNOWN, COMMON PROBLEM, BUT CHRYSLER HAS NOT RECALLED. IT CAUSES PROBLEMS WHENEVER YOU NEED TO PURCHASE ANYTHING FOR YOUR VEHICLE (TIRES, OIL CHANGE, PARTS ETC). PLEASE RECALL AND FIX THIS ISSUE! *NM

Oct 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 140,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE FUEL PIPE WAS CORRODED AND DRIPPED GASOLINE, AND WAS LESS THAT ONE FOOT FROM THE MUFFLER. WHEN THE CONTACT WENT TO PURCHASE THE PART FOR CAR THE SALESMAN SAID HE WAS ABOUT THE 15 PERSON TO BUY THE PART. THE CONSUMER CALLED CHRYSLER, ...

Oct 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 140,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE FUEL PIPE WAS CORRODED AND DRIPPED GASOLINE, AND WAS LESS THAT ONE FOOT FROM THE MUFFLER. WHEN THE CONTACT WENT TO PURCHASE THE PART FOR CAR THE SALESMAN SAID HE WAS ABOUT THE 15 PERSON TO BUY THE PART. THE CONSUMER CALLED CHRYSLER, ...

Sep 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,522 mi

KNOWN ENGINE PROBLEMS WITH CHRYSLERS 2.4L - 4 CYLINDER ENGINES - DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS. WE PURCHASED A NEW 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING JX W/ 2.4L DOHC 4 CYLINDER ENGINE IN MARCH OF 1998. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND MAINTAINED BY NALLEY CHRYSLER IN ROSWELL. VEHICLE HAS A LITTLE OVER 19,000 ACTUAL MI...

Sep 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,522 mi

KNOWN ENGINE PROBLEMS WITH CHRYSLERS 2.4L - 4 CYLINDER ENGINES - DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS. WE PURCHASED A NEW 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING JX W/ 2.4L DOHC 4 CYLINDER ENGINE IN MARCH OF 1998. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND MAINTAINED BY NALLEY CHRYSLER IN ROSWELL. VEHICLE HAS A LITTLE OVER 19,000 ACTUAL MI...

Aug 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire 48,000 mi

1) THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE SECURELY (DOORS AND WINDOWS CLOSED PROPERLY, TOP CLOSED PROPERLY, IGNITION LOCKED AND NO KEYS IN THE CAR). 2) AFTER A RAIN, I HAPPENED TO WALK BY THE CAR AND HEARD IT MAKING LOUD STRANGE NOISES THAT SOUNDED LIKE SPEAKER AMPLIFIED ELECTRICAL ARCING. THE NOISE SEEME...

Aug 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire 48,000 mi

1) THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE SECURELY (DOORS AND WINDOWS CLOSED PROPERLY, TOP CLOSED PROPERLY, IGNITION LOCKED AND NO KEYS IN THE CAR). 2) AFTER A RAIN, I HAPPENED TO WALK BY THE CAR AND HEARD IT MAKING LOUD STRANGE NOISES THAT SOUNDED LIKE SPEAKER AMPLIFIED ELECTRICAL ARCING. THE NOISE SEEME...

Aug 12, 2005 Power Train Crash 83,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON 3-15-05 CONCERNING THE TRANS AXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK SHE CALLED AT THE END OF MARCH OR THE BEGINNING OF APRIL AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE VEHICLE CHECKED. ON 5-7-05, BEFORE THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT, THE VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF ...

Aug 12, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 83,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON 3-15-05 CONCERNING THE TRANS AXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK SHE CALLED AT THE END OF MARCH OR THE BEGINNING OF APRIL AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE VEHICLE CHECKED. ON 5-7-05, BEFORE THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT, THE VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF ...

Aug 12, 2005 Air Bags Crash 83,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON 3-15-05 CONCERNING THE TRANS AXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK SHE CALLED AT THE END OF MARCH OR THE BEGINNING OF APRIL AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE VEHICLE CHECKED. ON 5-7-05, BEFORE THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT, THE VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF ...

Aug 12, 2005 Power Train Crash 83,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON 3-15-05 CONCERNING THE TRANS AXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK SHE CALLED AT THE END OF MARCH OR THE BEGINNING OF APRIL AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE VEHICLE CHECKED. ON 5-7-05, BEFORE THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT, THE VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF ...

Aug 12, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 83,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON 3-15-05 CONCERNING THE TRANS AXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK SHE CALLED AT THE END OF MARCH OR THE BEGINNING OF APRIL AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE VEHICLE CHECKED. ON 5-7-05, BEFORE THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT, THE VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF ...

Aug 12, 2005 Air Bags Crash 83,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON 3-15-05 CONCERNING THE TRANS AXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK SHE CALLED AT THE END OF MARCH OR THE BEGINNING OF APRIL AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE VEHICLE CHECKED. ON 5-7-05, BEFORE THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT, THE VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF ...

Jul 22, 2005 Seat Belts 87,000 mi

DT: THE SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER SEAT RETRACTED AND WILL NOT COME OUT, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE PASSENGER TO BUCKLE THE BELT. THIS OCCURRED ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY THE DEALER, AND THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER FOR THIS REPAIR. *AK *JB

Jul 22, 2005 Seat Belts 87,000 mi

DT: THE SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER SEAT RETRACTED AND WILL NOT COME OUT, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE PASSENGER TO BUCKLE THE BELT. THIS OCCURRED ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY THE DEALER, AND THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER FOR THIS REPAIR. *AK *JB

Jul 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DT: CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V021000, ON MARCH 15, 2005. SHE HAD CALLED DEALER TO ARRANGE FOR REPAIRS, BUT THEY TOLD HER TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN AT HER CONVENIENCE. THE RECALL WORK WAS NEVER PERFORMED. ON MAY 7, 2005 SHE WAS PICKING HER DAUGHTER AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK IT WENT DOWN...

Jul 19, 2005 Air Bags Crash

DT: CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V021000, ON MARCH 15, 2005. SHE HAD CALLED DEALER TO ARRANGE FOR REPAIRS, BUT THEY TOLD HER TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN AT HER CONVENIENCE. THE RECALL WORK WAS NEVER PERFORMED. ON MAY 7, 2005 SHE WAS PICKING HER DAUGHTER AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK IT WENT DOWN...

Jul 19, 2005 Seat Belts Crash

DT: CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V021000, ON MARCH 15, 2005. SHE HAD CALLED DEALER TO ARRANGE FOR REPAIRS, BUT THEY TOLD HER TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN AT HER CONVENIENCE. THE RECALL WORK WAS NEVER PERFORMED. ON MAY 7, 2005 SHE WAS PICKING HER DAUGHTER AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK IT WENT DOWN...

Jul 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DT: CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V021000, ON MARCH 15, 2005. SHE HAD CALLED DEALER TO ARRANGE FOR REPAIRS, BUT THEY TOLD HER TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN AT HER CONVENIENCE. THE RECALL WORK WAS NEVER PERFORMED. ON MAY 7, 2005 SHE WAS PICKING HER DAUGHTER AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK IT WENT DOWN...

Jul 19, 2005 Air Bags Crash

DT: CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V021000, ON MARCH 15, 2005. SHE HAD CALLED DEALER TO ARRANGE FOR REPAIRS, BUT THEY TOLD HER TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN AT HER CONVENIENCE. THE RECALL WORK WAS NEVER PERFORMED. ON MAY 7, 2005 SHE WAS PICKING HER DAUGHTER AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK IT WENT DOWN...

Jul 19, 2005 Seat Belts Crash

DT: CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V021000, ON MARCH 15, 2005. SHE HAD CALLED DEALER TO ARRANGE FOR REPAIRS, BUT THEY TOLD HER TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN AT HER CONVENIENCE. THE RECALL WORK WAS NEVER PERFORMED. ON MAY 7, 2005 SHE WAS PICKING HER DAUGHTER AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK IT WENT DOWN...

Jul 15, 2005 Air Bags Crash 85,000 mi

DT: WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND PULLED IN FRONT OF A BOWLING ALLEY TO PICK UP ANOTHER PASSENGER. TURNED THE ENGINE OFF WITH KEY IN IGNITION, WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD. THE CAR GAINED SPEED AND WAS TOO QUICK BEFORE THE CONSUMER COULD GAIN CONTROL. THE VEH...

Jul 15, 2005 Power Train Crash 85,000 mi

DT: WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND PULLED IN FRONT OF A BOWLING ALLEY TO PICK UP ANOTHER PASSENGER. TURNED THE ENGINE OFF WITH KEY IN IGNITION, WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD. THE CAR GAINED SPEED AND WAS TOO QUICK BEFORE THE CONSUMER COULD GAIN CONTROL. THE VEH...

Jul 15, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 85,000 mi

DT: WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND PULLED IN FRONT OF A BOWLING ALLEY TO PICK UP ANOTHER PASSENGER. TURNED THE ENGINE OFF WITH KEY IN IGNITION, WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD. THE CAR GAINED SPEED AND WAS TOO QUICK BEFORE THE CONSUMER COULD GAIN CONTROL. THE VEH...

Jul 15, 2005 Air Bags Crash 85,000 mi

DT: WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND PULLED IN FRONT OF A BOWLING ALLEY TO PICK UP ANOTHER PASSENGER. TURNED THE ENGINE OFF WITH KEY IN IGNITION, WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD. THE CAR GAINED SPEED AND WAS TOO QUICK BEFORE THE CONSUMER COULD GAIN CONTROL. THE VEH...

Jul 15, 2005 Power Train Crash 85,000 mi

DT: WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND PULLED IN FRONT OF A BOWLING ALLEY TO PICK UP ANOTHER PASSENGER. TURNED THE ENGINE OFF WITH KEY IN IGNITION, WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD. THE CAR GAINED SPEED AND WAS TOO QUICK BEFORE THE CONSUMER COULD GAIN CONTROL. THE VEH...

Jul 15, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 85,000 mi

DT: WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND PULLED IN FRONT OF A BOWLING ALLEY TO PICK UP ANOTHER PASSENGER. TURNED THE ENGINE OFF WITH KEY IN IGNITION, WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD. THE CAR GAINED SPEED AND WAS TOO QUICK BEFORE THE CONSUMER COULD GAIN CONTROL. THE VEH...

Jul 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 115,000 mi

DT: WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND CONSEQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER MOTORIST. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO JUMPING OUT OF GEAR DUE TO THE RECALL ON THE TRANS AXLE FLOOR SHIFTER/IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. *JB

Jul 13, 2005 Power Train Crash 115,000 mi

DT: WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND CONSEQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER MOTORIST. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO JUMPING OUT OF GEAR DUE TO THE RECALL ON THE TRANS AXLE FLOOR SHIFTER/IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. *JB

Jul 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 115,000 mi

DT: WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND CONSEQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER MOTORIST. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO JUMPING OUT OF GEAR DUE TO THE RECALL ON THE TRANS AXLE FLOOR SHIFTER/IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. *JB

Jul 13, 2005 Power Train Crash 115,000 mi

DT: WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND CONSEQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER MOTORIST. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO JUMPING OUT OF GEAR DUE TO THE RECALL ON THE TRANS AXLE FLOOR SHIFTER/IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. *JB

Jul 11, 2005 Suspension 150,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT FRACTURED AND RIPPED OUT THE DRIVE SHAFT FROM THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. A NEW LOWER CONTROL ARM AND DRIVE SHAFT WAS INSTALLED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Jul 11, 2005 Suspension 150,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT FRACTURED AND RIPPED OUT THE DRIVE SHAFT FROM THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. A NEW LOWER CONTROL ARM AND DRIVE SHAFT WAS INSTALLED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Jul 1, 2005 Suspension

IT'S A CONSTANT RATTLE NOISY AT THE FRONT OF THE CAR, WHEN WE BOUGTH THE CAR AND START DRIVING IT WE NOTICE THE NOISY WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T FOUND ANYTHING, DIDN'T DROVE THE CAR FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS, MOVE TO DC, START DRIVING THE CAR AGAIN AND THE RATTLE GETTING WO...

Jul 1, 2005 Suspension

IT'S A CONSTANT RATTLE NOISY AT THE FRONT OF THE CAR, WHEN WE BOUGTH THE CAR AND START DRIVING IT WE NOTICE THE NOISY WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T FOUND ANYTHING, DIDN'T DROVE THE CAR FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS, MOVE TO DC, START DRIVING THE CAR AGAIN AND THE RATTLE GETTING WO...

Jun 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM. BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK, VEHICLE REVVED, AND DID NOT STOP, VEHICLE OVER ACCELERATED, CAUSING IT TO RAM INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. AK

Jun 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM. BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK, VEHICLE REVVED, AND DID NOT STOP, VEHICLE OVER ACCELERATED, CAUSING IT TO RAM INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. AK

Jun 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM. BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK, VEHICLE REVVED, AND DID NOT STOP, VEHICLE OVER ACCELERATED, CAUSING IT TO RAM INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. AK

Jun 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM. BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK, VEHICLE REVVED, AND DID NOT STOP, VEHICLE OVER ACCELERATED, CAUSING IT TO RAM INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. AK

Jun 2, 2005 Electrical System Crash 78,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH FOR THE TRANSAXLES FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. CONSUMER TRIED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE DEALERSHIP. THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY THE CAR POPPED OUT OF GEAR AND HIT A POLE. THE WHOLE FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT D...

Jun 2, 2005 Electrical System Crash 78,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH FOR THE TRANSAXLES FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. CONSUMER TRIED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE DEALERSHIP. THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY THE CAR POPPED OUT OF GEAR AND HIT A POLE. THE WHOLE FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT D...

Jun 1, 2005 Electrical System 50,000 mi

ODOMETER AND TACHOMETER STOP AND START FUNCTIONING INTERMITTENTLY. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A KNOWN AND COMMON PROBELM WITH THIS YEAR/MODEL.

Jun 1, 2005 Electrical System 50,000 mi

ODOMETER AND TACHOMETER STOP AND START FUNCTIONING INTERMITTENTLY. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A KNOWN AND COMMON PROBELM WITH THIS YEAR/MODEL.

May 26, 2005 Electrical System 44,175 mi

PURCHASED CAR ON EBAY THREE YEARS AGO. NO RECORD OF ACCIDENT BUT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. PROBLEM BEGAN AFTER A HEAVY RAIN WHEN CAR PARKED OUTSIDE. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR STARTS AND DIES SEVERAL TIMES, THEN WONT'T START FOR ANYWHERE FROM AN HOUR TO A DAY OR TWO. NO DEALER AB...

May 26, 2005 Electrical System 44,175 mi

PURCHASED CAR ON EBAY THREE YEARS AGO. NO RECORD OF ACCIDENT BUT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. PROBLEM BEGAN AFTER A HEAVY RAIN WHEN CAR PARKED OUTSIDE. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR STARTS AND DIES SEVERAL TIMES, THEN WONT'T START FOR ANYWHERE FROM AN HOUR TO A DAY OR TWO. NO DEALER AB...

Apr 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODORS CAME INTO VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS DOWN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK.....PAINT ON VEHICLE WAS FADING-TURNING BLACK TO WHITE. FROM INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR C...

Apr 1, 2005 Structure 50,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODORS CAME INTO VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS DOWN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK.....PAINT ON VEHICLE WAS FADING-TURNING BLACK TO WHITE. FROM INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR C...

Apr 1, 2005 Visibility 50,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODORS CAME INTO VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS DOWN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK.....PAINT ON VEHICLE WAS FADING-TURNING BLACK TO WHITE. FROM INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR C...

Apr 1, 2005 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODORS CAME INTO VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS DOWN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK.....PAINT ON VEHICLE WAS FADING-TURNING BLACK TO WHITE. FROM INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR C...

Apr 1, 2005 Seats 50,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODORS CAME INTO VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS DOWN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK.....PAINT ON VEHICLE WAS FADING-TURNING BLACK TO WHITE. FROM INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR C...

Apr 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODORS CAME INTO VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS DOWN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK.....PAINT ON VEHICLE WAS FADING-TURNING BLACK TO WHITE. FROM INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR C...

Apr 1, 2005 Structure 50,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODORS CAME INTO VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS DOWN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK.....PAINT ON VEHICLE WAS FADING-TURNING BLACK TO WHITE. FROM INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR C...

Apr 1, 2005 Visibility 50,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODORS CAME INTO VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS DOWN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK.....PAINT ON VEHICLE WAS FADING-TURNING BLACK TO WHITE. FROM INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR C...

Apr 1, 2005 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODORS CAME INTO VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS DOWN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK.....PAINT ON VEHICLE WAS FADING-TURNING BLACK TO WHITE. FROM INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR C...

Apr 1, 2005 Seats 50,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODORS CAME INTO VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS DOWN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK.....PAINT ON VEHICLE WAS FADING-TURNING BLACK TO WHITE. FROM INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR C...

Mar 31, 2005 Electrical System 76,800 mi

ODOMETER AND TACHOMETER STOP AND START FUNCTIONING INTERMITTENTLY. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A KNOWN AND COMMON PROBELM WITH THIS YEAR/MODEL. WHY WON'T CHRYSLER RECALL AND REPAIR THIS OBVIOUS DEFECT IN THE CAR?

Mar 31, 2005 Electrical System 76,800 mi

ODOMETER AND TACHOMETER STOP AND START FUNCTIONING INTERMITTENTLY. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A KNOWN AND COMMON PROBELM WITH THIS YEAR/MODEL. WHY WON'T CHRYSLER RECALL AND REPAIR THIS OBVIOUS DEFECT IN THE CAR?

Mar 21, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 77 mi

DRIVER & VEHICLE LEAVING TOLL PLAZA ON THE DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY, HEADED SOUTH TOWARDS I-635, ABOUT 6 PM ON INCIDENT DATE. DRIVER ACCELERATED OUT OF THE TOLL BOOTH, UP TO ABOUT 40-45 MPH, AND FELT A SURGE IN ACCELERATION. ATTEMPTED TO REDUCE SPEED BY TAKING FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL, BUT THERE WAS NO ...

Mar 21, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 77 mi

DRIVER & VEHICLE LEAVING TOLL PLAZA ON THE DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY, HEADED SOUTH TOWARDS I-635, ABOUT 6 PM ON INCIDENT DATE. DRIVER ACCELERATED OUT OF THE TOLL BOOTH, UP TO ABOUT 40-45 MPH, AND FELT A SURGE IN ACCELERATION. ATTEMPTED TO REDUCE SPEED BY TAKING FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL, BUT THERE WAS NO ...

Feb 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 138,490 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. OWNER WAS DRIVING TO AN INTERSECTION. UPON APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION, DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. ALTHOUGH, THE DRIVER HAD THERE FOOT ON THE BRAKE. *AK

Feb 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 138,490 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. OWNER WAS DRIVING TO AN INTERSECTION. UPON APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION, DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. ALTHOUGH, THE DRIVER HAD THERE FOOT ON THE BRAKE. *AK

Dec 10, 2004 Suspension 56,000 mi

MAKING LEFT HAND TURN DRIVER SIDE WHEEL COLLAPSED. *AK

Dec 10, 2004 Suspension 70,000 mi

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Dec 10, 2004 Suspension 56,000 mi

MAKING LEFT HAND TURN DRIVER SIDE WHEEL COLLAPSED. *AK

Dec 10, 2004 Suspension 70,000 mi

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Sep 9, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING HORN FAILED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON JUNE 2004. DEALERSHIP FIXED IT, BUT THREE DAYS LATER HORN FAILED AGAIN. TECHNICIAN DISCONNECTED THE HORN, AND STATED THERE WAS SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE FRONT AIR BAGS. TO FIX THE HORN DEALER NEEDED TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG MEC...

Sep 9, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING HORN FAILED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON JUNE 2004. DEALERSHIP FIXED IT, BUT THREE DAYS LATER HORN FAILED AGAIN. TECHNICIAN DISCONNECTED THE HORN, AND STATED THERE WAS SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE FRONT AIR BAGS. TO FIX THE HORN DEALER NEEDED TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG MEC...

Sep 9, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING HORN FAILED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON JUNE 2004. DEALERSHIP FIXED IT, BUT THREE DAYS LATER HORN FAILED AGAIN. TECHNICIAN DISCONNECTED THE HORN, AND STATED THERE WAS SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE FRONT AIR BAGS. TO FIX THE HORN DEALER NEEDED TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG MEC...

Sep 9, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING HORN FAILED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON JUNE 2004. DEALERSHIP FIXED IT, BUT THREE DAYS LATER HORN FAILED AGAIN. TECHNICIAN DISCONNECTED THE HORN, AND STATED THERE WAS SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE FRONT AIR BAGS. TO FIX THE HORN DEALER NEEDED TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG MEC...

Jul 19, 2004 Steering 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE'S FLOOR MAT GOT TANGLED INTO THE STEERING MECHANISM BECAUSE THERE IS NO COVER FOR THAT PART. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING MECHANISM FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *LA

Jul 19, 2004 Steering 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE'S FLOOR MAT GOT TANGLED INTO THE STEERING MECHANISM BECAUSE THERE IS NO COVER FOR THAT PART. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING MECHANISM FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *LA

Jul 11, 2004 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC GEAR SELECTION INDICATOR, ELECTRONIC ODOMETER, AND TACH. GUAGE DO NOT WORK. HAVE TO GUESS WHAT GEAR VEHILE IS IN. NEVER WORKS WHEN CAR IS STARTED, BUT ABOUT 50% OF TIME IT WILL START WORKING AFTER DRIVING FOR 10-15 MINUTES. *AK

Jul 11, 2004 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC GEAR SELECTION INDICATOR, ELECTRONIC ODOMETER, AND TACH. GUAGE DO NOT WORK. HAVE TO GUESS WHAT GEAR VEHILE IS IN. NEVER WORKS WHEN CAR IS STARTED, BUT ABOUT 50% OF TIME IT WILL START WORKING AFTER DRIVING FOR 10-15 MINUTES. *AK

Jun 22, 2004 Unknown Or Other 820,000 mi

SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE THE STITCHING AROUND THE CONVERTABLE WINDOW HAS COME UNDONE. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND GOT NO RESPONSE. *NM *NM

Jun 22, 2004 Unknown Or Other 820,000 mi

SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE THE STITCHING AROUND THE CONVERTABLE WINDOW HAS COME UNDONE. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND GOT NO RESPONSE. *NM *NM

May 29, 2004 Seats

I HAVE A 97 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JX. RECENTLY THE THREADING HAD BEEN PEELING AWAY AROUND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. I SUBMITTED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE NET, LOCAL NEWS STATION, AND WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER. IN THOSE COMPLAINTS I HAD MENTIONED CONCERN OF MY BACK WINDOW POSSIBLY FLYING OUT THE BACK OR...

May 29, 2004 Seats

I HAVE A 97 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JX. RECENTLY THE THREADING HAD BEEN PEELING AWAY AROUND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. I SUBMITTED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE NET, LOCAL NEWS STATION, AND WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER. IN THOSE COMPLAINTS I HAD MENTIONED CONCERN OF MY BACK WINDOW POSSIBLY FLYING OUT THE BACK OR...

May 18, 2004 Visibility

THE THREDDING AROUND MY 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE TOP IS SLOWLY COMING LOOSE WICH WILL THEN RELEASE MY BACK WINDOW WHICH COULD CAUSE A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD INVOLVING INNOCENT DRIVERS. THE POTENTIAL LOOSE BACK WINDOW COULD NOT ONLY FLY OUT AT ANY GIVIN MOMENT IT ALSO COULD FALL I...

May 18, 2004 Visibility

THE THREDDING AROUND MY 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE TOP IS SLOWLY COMING LOOSE WICH WILL THEN RELEASE MY BACK WINDOW WHICH COULD CAUSE A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD INVOLVING INNOCENT DRIVERS. THE POTENTIAL LOOSE BACK WINDOW COULD NOT ONLY FLY OUT AT ANY GIVIN MOMENT IT ALSO COULD FALL I...

May 12, 2004 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE FROM THE RETRACTING POSITION, SO THE BUCKLE COULD NOT BE FASTENED. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE RETRACTOR. DEALERSHIP HAD TO TAKE APART THE ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE SEAT TO INSPECT THE RETRACTOR.*AK

May 12, 2004 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE FROM THE RETRACTING POSITION, SO THE BUCKLE COULD NOT BE FASTENED. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE RETRACTOR. DEALERSHIP HAD TO TAKE APART THE ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE SEAT TO INSPECT THE RETRACTOR.*AK

Apr 15, 2004 Power Train 114,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25 TO 30 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. TOWED VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THE NEED FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION OR REBUILT THE OLD TRANSMISSION.*AK

Apr 15, 2004 Power Train 114,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25 TO 30 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. TOWED VEHICLE TO THE INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. *AK

Apr 15, 2004 Power Train 114,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25 TO 30 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. TOWED VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THE NEED FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION OR REBUILT THE OLD TRANSMISSION.*AK

Apr 15, 2004 Power Train 114,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25 TO 30 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. TOWED VEHICLE TO THE INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. *AK

Apr 3, 2004 Visibility 97,000 mi

DESIGN DEFECT - REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER - THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON MY 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING STOPPED WORKING. THE WIRE ATTACHING THE DEFOGGER TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BECOME DETACHED. IT HAD BEEN REATTACHED BY THE DEALER TWICE, BUT ON THE THIRD OCCASION THE DEALER ADVISED ...

Apr 3, 2004 Structure

THE CONVERIBLE ROOF IS UNRAVELLING AT THE SEAMS, MAKING IT UNSIGHTLY AND DANGEROUS. I HAD WATER IN MY FOOR IN THE BACK SEATS AND AN UPHOLSTERY SHOP DISCOVER A DEFECT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE BODY CAUSING THE LEAK. IT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY FIXED. BUT THE SOFT TOP ROOF TO BE REPLACED WOULD COST $1250...

Apr 3, 2004 Visibility 97,000 mi

DESIGN DEFECT - REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER - THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON MY 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING STOPPED WORKING. THE WIRE ATTACHING THE DEFOGGER TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BECOME DETACHED. IT HAD BEEN REATTACHED BY THE DEALER TWICE, BUT ON THE THIRD OCCASION THE DEALER ADVISED ...

Apr 3, 2004 Structure

THE CONVERIBLE ROOF IS UNRAVELLING AT THE SEAMS, MAKING IT UNSIGHTLY AND DANGEROUS. I HAD WATER IN MY FOOR IN THE BACK SEATS AND AN UPHOLSTERY SHOP DISCOVER A DEFECT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE BODY CAUSING THE LEAK. IT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY FIXED. BUT THE SOFT TOP ROOF TO BE REPLACED WOULD COST $1250...

Nov 23, 2003 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN CAR HAS TOTALLY FAILED. NOTHING ON THE DASHBOARD WORKS PROPERLY ANYMORE. THE BOARD HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AT A COST OF $300 PLUS OVER $6,000 IN VARIOUS REPAIRS. *LA

Nov 23, 2003 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN CAR HAS TOTALLY FAILED. NOTHING ON THE DASHBOARD WORKS PROPERLY ANYMORE. THE BOARD HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AT A COST OF $300 PLUS OVER $6,000 IN VARIOUS REPAIRS. *LA

Oct 15, 2003 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CONSUMER'S SON KICKED THE GEAR SHIFT AND VEHICLE WENT INTO DRIVE, RESULTING IN A FRONT END COLLISION, VEHICLE HIT A TREE.*AK

Oct 15, 2003 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CONSUMER'S SON KICKED THE GEAR SHIFT AND VEHICLE WENT INTO DRIVE, RESULTING IN A FRONT END COLLISION, VEHICLE HIT A TREE.*AK

Sep 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NAR 9-10-03. GAS PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING VERY FAST. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL THE CONSUMER COULD APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *CB

Sep 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NAR 9-10-03. GAS PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING VERY FAST. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL THE CONSUMER COULD APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *CB

Aug 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PART HAD NOT ARRIVED AND WHEN IT DID ARRIVE THE CONSUMER WOULD GET A CALL, THE CONSUMER HAD TO CALL THE DEALER BACK AND FOUND OUT THE PART HAD ARRIVED, BUT ...

Aug 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PART HAD NOT ARRIVED AND WHEN IT DID ARRIVE THE CONSUMER WOULD GET A CALL, THE CONSUMER HAD TO CALL THE DEALER BACK AND FOUND OUT THE PART HAD ARRIVED, BUT ...

Aug 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 80,857 mi

CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE CAR. HAD TO SWERVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND TURN THE CAR OFF. TRIED TO TURN CAR BACK ON, AND THE CAR WAS STILL ACCELERATING. NOTE: LUCKILY HAD NOT GOT ON THE MAJOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FREEWAY. CAR WAS TOWED...

Aug 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 80,857 mi

CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE CAR. HAD TO SWERVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND TURN THE CAR OFF. TRIED TO TURN CAR BACK ON, AND THE CAR WAS STILL ACCELERATING. NOTE: LUCKILY HAD NOT GOT ON THE MAJOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FREEWAY. CAR WAS TOWED...

Aug 15, 2003 Visibility 28,000 mi

THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR IMAGE WERE COMPLETELY DISTORTED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO VIEW ANY OBJECTS THROUGH IT. *AK THE TRUNK LID HAD FALLEN ON THE CONSUMERS HEAD, THE LEATHER SEATS CRACKED, AND THE STITCHING ON THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAD COME UNDONE. *SCC *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Structure 28,000 mi

THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR IMAGE WERE COMPLETELY DISTORTED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO VIEW ANY OBJECTS THROUGH IT. *AK THE TRUNK LID HAD FALLEN ON THE CONSUMERS HEAD, THE LEATHER SEATS CRACKED, AND THE STITCHING ON THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAD COME UNDONE. *SCC *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Seats 28,000 mi

THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR IMAGE WERE COMPLETELY DISTORTED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO VIEW ANY OBJECTS THROUGH IT. *AK THE TRUNK LID HAD FALLEN ON THE CONSUMERS HEAD, THE LEATHER SEATS CRACKED, AND THE STITCHING ON THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAD COME UNDONE. *SCC *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Visibility 28,000 mi

THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR IMAGE WERE COMPLETELY DISTORTED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO VIEW ANY OBJECTS THROUGH IT. *AK THE TRUNK LID HAD FALLEN ON THE CONSUMERS HEAD, THE LEATHER SEATS CRACKED, AND THE STITCHING ON THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAD COME UNDONE. *SCC *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Structure 28,000 mi

THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR IMAGE WERE COMPLETELY DISTORTED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO VIEW ANY OBJECTS THROUGH IT. *AK THE TRUNK LID HAD FALLEN ON THE CONSUMERS HEAD, THE LEATHER SEATS CRACKED, AND THE STITCHING ON THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAD COME UNDONE. *SCC *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Seats 28,000 mi

THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR IMAGE WERE COMPLETELY DISTORTED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO VIEW ANY OBJECTS THROUGH IT. *AK THE TRUNK LID HAD FALLEN ON THE CONSUMERS HEAD, THE LEATHER SEATS CRACKED, AND THE STITCHING ON THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAD COME UNDONE. *SCC *JB

Jul 22, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRUNK LID DOES NOT LOCK SECURELY IN THE UP POSITION WHEN OPENED. CONSUMER OPENED LID TO RETRIEVE ITEMS FROM TRUNK, BUT THE LID FELL DOWN HITTING CONSUMER ON THE HEAD.

Jul 22, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRUNK LID DOES NOT LOCK SECURELY IN THE UP POSITION WHEN OPENED. CONSUMER OPENED LID TO RETRIEVE ITEMS FROM TRUNK, BUT THE LID FELL DOWN HITTING CONSUMER ON THE HEAD.

Jun 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,500 mi

IN SHORT, MY '97 SEBRING CONVT. (86,000 MI) IS ON ITS 3RD STARTER, NEEDS A NEW FUEL GAUGE & SWITCH TO LIGHT FOG LAMPS (PROBLEM FOR VA. SAFETY INSP.). ALSO TACH, SPEEDOMETER, & OTHER GAUGES HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING TEMPORAILY WHILE CAR IS MOVING. *JB

Jun 24, 2003 Electrical System 75,500 mi

IN SHORT, MY '97 SEBRING CONVT. (86,000 MI) IS ON ITS 3RD STARTER, NEEDS A NEW FUEL GAUGE & SWITCH TO LIGHT FOG LAMPS (PROBLEM FOR VA. SAFETY INSP.). ALSO TACH, SPEEDOMETER, & OTHER GAUGES HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING TEMPORAILY WHILE CAR IS MOVING. *JB

Jun 24, 2003 Electrical System 75,500 mi

IN SHORT, MY '97 SEBRING CONVT. (86,000 MI) IS ON ITS 3RD STARTER, NEEDS A NEW FUEL GAUGE & SWITCH TO LIGHT FOG LAMPS (PROBLEM FOR VA. SAFETY INSP.). ALSO TACH, SPEEDOMETER, & OTHER GAUGES HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING TEMPORAILY WHILE CAR IS MOVING. *JB

Jun 24, 2003 Exterior Lighting 75,500 mi

IN SHORT, MY '97 SEBRING CONVT. (86,000 MI) IS ON ITS 3RD STARTER, NEEDS A NEW FUEL GAUGE & SWITCH TO LIGHT FOG LAMPS (PROBLEM FOR VA. SAFETY INSP.). ALSO TACH, SPEEDOMETER, & OTHER GAUGES HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING TEMPORAILY WHILE CAR IS MOVING. *JB

Jun 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,500 mi

IN SHORT, MY '97 SEBRING CONVT. (86,000 MI) IS ON ITS 3RD STARTER, NEEDS A NEW FUEL GAUGE & SWITCH TO LIGHT FOG LAMPS (PROBLEM FOR VA. SAFETY INSP.). ALSO TACH, SPEEDOMETER, & OTHER GAUGES HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING TEMPORAILY WHILE CAR IS MOVING. *JB

Jun 24, 2003 Electrical System 75,500 mi

IN SHORT, MY '97 SEBRING CONVT. (86,000 MI) IS ON ITS 3RD STARTER, NEEDS A NEW FUEL GAUGE & SWITCH TO LIGHT FOG LAMPS (PROBLEM FOR VA. SAFETY INSP.). ALSO TACH, SPEEDOMETER, & OTHER GAUGES HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING TEMPORAILY WHILE CAR IS MOVING. *JB

Jun 24, 2003 Electrical System 75,500 mi

IN SHORT, MY '97 SEBRING CONVT. (86,000 MI) IS ON ITS 3RD STARTER, NEEDS A NEW FUEL GAUGE & SWITCH TO LIGHT FOG LAMPS (PROBLEM FOR VA. SAFETY INSP.). ALSO TACH, SPEEDOMETER, & OTHER GAUGES HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING TEMPORAILY WHILE CAR IS MOVING. *JB

Jun 24, 2003 Exterior Lighting 75,500 mi

IN SHORT, MY '97 SEBRING CONVT. (86,000 MI) IS ON ITS 3RD STARTER, NEEDS A NEW FUEL GAUGE & SWITCH TO LIGHT FOG LAMPS (PROBLEM FOR VA. SAFETY INSP.). ALSO TACH, SPEEDOMETER, & OTHER GAUGES HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING TEMPORAILY WHILE CAR IS MOVING. *JB

Jun 3, 2003 Electrical System 42,300 mi

"ELECTRONIC" ODOMETER AND OTHER DASHBOARED COMPONENTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FAILED, AND ADVISED IT WAS A COMMON OCCURRENCE.*AK

Jun 3, 2003 Electrical System 42,300 mi

"ELECTRONIC" ODOMETER AND OTHER DASHBOARED COMPONENTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FAILED, AND ADVISED IT WAS A COMMON OCCURRENCE.*AK

May 14, 2003 Electrical System 50,000 mi

THIS CAR IS GARBAGE! I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE FABRIC INTERIOR! THE BATTERY LIGHT NOW REFUSES TO GO OFF ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 4 BATTERIES IN A YEAR, HAVE REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AND I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. NOT ONE SHOP, ALONG WITH A DEALER, CAN UNDE...

May 14, 2003 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

THIS CAR IS GARBAGE! I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE FABRIC INTERIOR! THE BATTERY LIGHT NOW REFUSES TO GO OFF ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 4 BATTERIES IN A YEAR, HAVE REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AND I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. NOT ONE SHOP, ALONG WITH A DEALER, CAN UNDE...

May 14, 2003 Structure 50,000 mi

THIS CAR IS GARBAGE! I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE FABRIC INTERIOR! THE BATTERY LIGHT NOW REFUSES TO GO OFF ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 4 BATTERIES IN A YEAR, HAVE REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AND I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. NOT ONE SHOP, ALONG WITH A DEALER, CAN UNDE...

May 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

THIS CAR IS GARBAGE! I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE FABRIC INTERIOR! THE BATTERY LIGHT NOW REFUSES TO GO OFF ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 4 BATTERIES IN A YEAR, HAVE REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AND I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. NOT ONE SHOP, ALONG WITH A DEALER, CAN UNDE...

May 14, 2003 Electrical System 50,000 mi

THIS CAR IS GARBAGE! I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE FABRIC INTERIOR! THE BATTERY LIGHT NOW REFUSES TO GO OFF ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 4 BATTERIES IN A YEAR, HAVE REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AND I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. NOT ONE SHOP, ALONG WITH A DEALER, CAN UNDE...

May 14, 2003 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

THIS CAR IS GARBAGE! I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE FABRIC INTERIOR! THE BATTERY LIGHT NOW REFUSES TO GO OFF ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 4 BATTERIES IN A YEAR, HAVE REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AND I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. NOT ONE SHOP, ALONG WITH A DEALER, CAN UNDE...

May 14, 2003 Structure 50,000 mi

THIS CAR IS GARBAGE! I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE FABRIC INTERIOR! THE BATTERY LIGHT NOW REFUSES TO GO OFF ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 4 BATTERIES IN A YEAR, HAVE REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AND I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. NOT ONE SHOP, ALONG WITH A DEALER, CAN UNDE...

May 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

THIS CAR IS GARBAGE! I HAVE HAD WATER LEAKS, HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE FABRIC INTERIOR! THE BATTERY LIGHT NOW REFUSES TO GO OFF ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 4 BATTERIES IN A YEAR, HAVE REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AND I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. NOT ONE SHOP, ALONG WITH A DEALER, CAN UNDE...

Mar 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENSES DETERIORATED, WHICH CAUSED THE THEM TO EXCESSIVELY FOGGED. CONSUMER HAD TO UTILIZE THE HIGH BEAMS IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD WAY AT NIGHT. *JB

Mar 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENSES DETERIORATED, WHICH CAUSED THE THEM TO EXCESSIVELY FOGGED. CONSUMER HAD TO UTILIZE THE HIGH BEAMS IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD WAY AT NIGHT. *JB

Feb 7, 2003 Seat Belts 34,950 mi

SEAT BELT FAILURE. PH

Feb 7, 2003 Steering 11,741 mi

THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS IN THE FRONT END STEERING SYSTEM (RECALL #750 ON CHRYSLER DEALER INVOICE) WERE REPLACED AND STEERING BECAME DEFECTIVE. PH

Feb 7, 2003 Seat Belts 34,950 mi

SEAT BELT FAILURE. PH

Feb 7, 2003 Steering 11,741 mi

THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS IN THE FRONT END STEERING SYSTEM (RECALL #750 ON CHRYSLER DEALER INVOICE) WERE REPLACED AND STEERING BECAME DEFECTIVE. PH

Jan 19, 2003 Visibility 53,500 mi

REAR DEFOGGER INOPERABLE. THE WIRING THROUGH THE CAR TO THE BACK WINDOW HAS DETACHED ITSELF. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THE SECOND TIME THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. WHEN I ASKED THE DEALER IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS F...

Jan 19, 2003 Visibility 53,500 mi

REAR DEFOGGER INOPERABLE. THE WIRING THROUGH THE CAR TO THE BACK WINDOW HAS DETACHED ITSELF. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THE SECOND TIME THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. WHEN I ASKED THE DEALER IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS F...

Dec 8, 2002 Steering

VERY, VERY LOUD SQUEEKING AND RUBBING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL OR WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THIS HAPPENS WHILE IN PARK, DRIVING AT LOW OR HIGHER SPEEDS, AND IN REVERSE. AS SOON AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED, THE LOUD NOISE STARTS....

Dec 8, 2002 Steering

VERY, VERY LOUD SQUEEKING AND RUBBING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL OR WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THIS HAPPENS WHILE IN PARK, DRIVING AT LOW OR HIGHER SPEEDS, AND IN REVERSE. AS SOON AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED, THE LOUD NOISE STARTS....

Nov 18, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THE WINDSHIELD SEAL IS LEAKING WATER AND DAMAGE RADIO, CD AND CARPET. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 18, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THE WINDSHIELD SEAL IS LEAKING WATER AND DAMAGE RADIO, CD AND CARPET. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 7, 2002 Steering

DRIVING AT APPROX. 15 MPH THE STEERING SYSTEM FAILED/LOCKED ON MY CAR. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER ON 10/28/02, AND WAS INITIALLY DIAGNOSED A "FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP". THE DEALER REPLACED THE PUMP, AND DURING THE MECHANIC TESTING FOUND THAT THE NEWLY REPLACED PUMP ALSO IMMEDIATELY F...

Nov 7, 2002 Steering

DRIVING AT APPROX. 15 MPH THE STEERING SYSTEM FAILED/LOCKED ON MY CAR. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER ON 10/28/02, AND WAS INITIALLY DIAGNOSED A "FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP". THE DEALER REPLACED THE PUMP, AND DURING THE MECHANIC TESTING FOUND THAT THE NEWLY REPLACED PUMP ALSO IMMEDIATELY F...

Oct 9, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES AFTER A HARD RAIN THE PASSENGER SIDE CONSUMES WATER WHICH COULD CAUSE RUST TO THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE IS NO DRAINAGE TO SHOW WHERE THE WATER MAYBE COMING FROM. DEAELR IS NOT AWARE.*MR CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS DANGEROUS AS IT COULD CAUSE SEVERE RUST DAMAGE. *JG

Oct 9, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES AFTER A HARD RAIN THE PASSENGER SIDE CONSUMES WATER WHICH COULD CAUSE RUST TO THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE IS NO DRAINAGE TO SHOW WHERE THE WATER MAYBE COMING FROM. DEAELR IS NOT AWARE.*MR CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS DANGEROUS AS IT COULD CAUSE SEVERE RUST DAMAGE. *JG

Sep 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER JUST HAD THE CENTER MOTOR MOUNT REPLACED. CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS TOO EARLY FOR THE MOTOR MOUNT TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS AN UNFAMILIAR RATTLE, WHICH ALERTED CONSUMER. *JG

Sep 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER JUST HAD THE CENTER MOTOR MOUNT REPLACED. CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS TOO EARLY FOR THE MOTOR MOUNT TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS AN UNFAMILIAR RATTLE, WHICH ALERTED CONSUMER. *JG

Sep 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

MANUFACTURER'S RECALL B22/THROTTLE CABLE: DEALER, DESERT DODGE IN LAS VEGA, NV. PHONE# 702/221-000 IS UNABLE TO HONOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO NO PARTS BEING AVAILABLE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

MANUFACTURER'S RECALL B22/THROTTLE CABLE: DEALER, DESERT DODGE IN LAS VEGA, NV. PHONE# 702/221-000 IS UNABLE TO HONOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO NO PARTS BEING AVAILABLE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTS HALFWAY BACK TO THE SPOOL. SEAT BELT IS MALFUCTIONING WHICH CAN CAUSE BELT TO LOOSEN TENSION OR LOCK UP AND NOT RETRACT TO SECURE PASSENGER. DEALER IS AWARE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS TWISTED IN FABRIC AND WILL NOT RETRACT OUTWARD. SEAT CAN'T BE OCCUPIED UNTIL FIXED. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE BELT WAS LOOSE AND DOES NOT FULLY RETRACT. THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL ON FULL THROTTLE CABLE HOWEVER, CONSUMER DID NOT MENTIO...

Aug 13, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTS HALFWAY BACK TO THE SPOOL. SEAT BELT IS MALFUCTIONING WHICH CAN CAUSE BELT TO LOOSEN TENSION OR LOCK UP AND NOT RETRACT TO SECURE PASSENGER. DEALER IS AWARE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS TWISTED IN FABRIC AND WILL NOT RETRACT OUTWARD. SEAT CAN'T BE OCCUPIED UNTIL FIXED. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE BELT WAS LOOSE AND DOES NOT FULLY RETRACT. THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL ON FULL THROTTLE CABLE HOWEVER, CONSUMER DID NOT MENTIO...

Aug 6, 2002 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'SAND FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT WILL NOT RELEASEI TOOK MY CAR TO A CHRYSLER DEALER TO SEE HOW MUCH IT WOULD BE TO FIX THEM I WAS TOLD OVER $600.00 TO FIX THEM BOTH I BROUGHT MY CAR USED AND THE EXTENDED COVERAGE HAS EXPIRED I LIVE IN ILL WHERE SEATBELT ARE MANDATORY I DO NOT HAVE THE KIND O...

Aug 6, 2002 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'SAND FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT WILL NOT RELEASEI TOOK MY CAR TO A CHRYSLER DEALER TO SEE HOW MUCH IT WOULD BE TO FIX THEM I WAS TOLD OVER $600.00 TO FIX THEM BOTH I BROUGHT MY CAR USED AND THE EXTENDED COVERAGE HAS EXPIRED I LIVE IN ILL WHERE SEATBELT ARE MANDATORY I DO NOT HAVE THE KIND O...

Mar 12, 2002 Steering

RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD END BROKE COMPLETELY AWAY AND RIGHT WHEEL PIVOTED NEARLY PERPENDICULAR TO LEFT WHEEL. ONLY TRAVELING 5 MPH AT TIME OF INCIDENT . A HIGHER NORMAL SPEED COULD HAVE RESULTED IN DAMMAGE OR INJURY OR FATALITY. CAR HAS ONLY 34,400 MILES AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. REPAIR WAS MADE B...

Mar 12, 2002 Steering

RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD END BROKE COMPLETELY AWAY AND RIGHT WHEEL PIVOTED NEARLY PERPENDICULAR TO LEFT WHEEL. ONLY TRAVELING 5 MPH AT TIME OF INCIDENT . A HIGHER NORMAL SPEED COULD HAVE RESULTED IN DAMMAGE OR INJURY OR FATALITY. CAR HAS ONLY 34,400 MILES AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. REPAIR WAS MADE B...

Jun 18, 2001 Structure

REAR SEATING AREA IS FILLED WITH WATER. CONSUMER'S WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE RAINY FOR A ENTIRE WEEK. INSIDE SEAT, AND AROUND THE FLOORBOARD CONSUMER CAN HEAR WATER SWOOSHING AROUND. MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THAT CONSUMER GO TO DEALER, TO HAVE IT TAKEN CARE OFF. ONCE DEALER TOOK A LOOK, THE...

Jun 18, 2001 Structure

REAR SEATING AREA IS FILLED WITH WATER. CONSUMER'S WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE RAINY FOR A ENTIRE WEEK. INSIDE SEAT, AND AROUND THE FLOORBOARD CONSUMER CAN HEAR WATER SWOOSHING AROUND. MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THAT CONSUMER GO TO DEALER, TO HAVE IT TAKEN CARE OFF. ONCE DEALER TOOK A LOOK, THE...

Nov 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL APPLICATION DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY FOLLOW THE COMANDS AS DESCRIBED ON PAGE 66 OF THE OWNERS MANUAL. (1) THE CRUISE WILL NOT REGULARLY SET A DESIRED SPEED, UNLESS THE CANCEL BUTTON IS PRESSED FOLLOWING THE ON/OFF BUTTON. (2) AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DE-ACTIVATE A S...

Nov 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL APPLICATION DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY FOLLOW THE COMANDS AS DESCRIBED ON PAGE 66 OF THE OWNERS MANUAL. (1) THE CRUISE WILL NOT REGULARLY SET A DESIRED SPEED, UNLESS THE CANCEL BUTTON IS PRESSED FOLLOWING THE ON/OFF BUTTON. (2) AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DE-ACTIVATE A S...

Jul 31, 2000 Electrical System

MY LOCAL DEALER REPLACED THE SUBJECT COMPUTER AT A COST TO ME OF $300. THIS WAS THE RESULT OF A "GOOD WILL" EXTENSION OF THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTEE. SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS OF THESE CARS HAVE HAD THIS COMPUTER FAIL. *AK

Jul 31, 2000 Electrical System

MY LOCAL DEALER REPLACED THE SUBJECT COMPUTER AT A COST TO ME OF $300. THIS WAS THE RESULT OF A "GOOD WILL" EXTENSION OF THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTEE. SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS OF THESE CARS HAVE HAD THIS COMPUTER FAIL. *AK