1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING Problems & Recalls
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I was driving my car & listening to music. All of a sudden my passenger side dash speaker started smoking, then was shooting fire. I had a Bubbler drink & splashed it across the dash onto the speaker. It was scary, as I thought my engine might blow up. I took it to the shop, but they were so bus...
I was driving my car & listening to music. All of a sudden my passenger side dash speaker started smoking, then was shooting fire. I had a Bubbler drink & splashed it across the dash onto the speaker. It was scary, as I thought my engine might blow up. I took it to the shop, but they were so bus...
I was driving my car & listening to music. All of a sudden my passenger side dash speaker started smoking, then was shooting fire. I had a Bubbler drink & splashed it across the dash onto the speaker. It was scary, as I thought my engine might blow up. I took it to the shop, but they were so bus...
I was driving on the highway; all of a sudden my right dash speaker started on fire. I had a Bubbler in my vehicle, so I used that to put it out. Since then, my radio no longer works, nor does mileage show & gas gauge fluctuates, & cannot tell when it is actually empty.
AIR BAG COMES ON AND THE ALL DIALS ON THE DASHBOARD GO BLANK.
Mileage: 99,500
AIR BAG COMES ON AND THE ALL DIALS ON THE DASHBOARD GO BLANK.
Mileage: 99,500
AIR BAG LIGHT GOES OFF AND ON WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING THEN THE GAGES ON THE DASHBOARD STOP WORKING. SOMETIMES JUST THE RED AIR BAG LIGHT GOES AND THE DIALS STILL WORK. WHEN THE RED AIR BAG LIGHT GOES OFF USUALLY THE DIALS COME BACK WITHIN 10 MINITES OR 5 MILES.
Mileage: 49,000
I TOOK MY CAR TO GET DIAGNOSTIC FOR SMOG. THE SHOP I TOOK IT TO SMOG SMART EXPLAIN THEY HAVE DISMATELED MY CAR CLAIMING ENGINE, COOLANT, AND TIMING BELT. THEY HAVE REMOVED PARTS AND CLAIM THEY CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND ITS COMPANY STATES ITS REPAIRS IS NOT WORTH THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE CLAIM, THE ...
Mileage: 168,000
I TOOK MY CAR TO GET DIAGNOSTIC FOR SMOG. THE SHOP I TOOK IT TO SMOG SMART EXPLAIN THEY HAVE DISMATELED MY CAR CLAIMING ENGINE, COOLANT, AND TIMING BELT. THEY HAVE REMOVED PARTS AND CLAIM THEY CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND ITS COMPANY STATES ITS REPAIRS IS NOT WORTH THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE CLAIM, THE ...
Mileage: 168,000
I TOOK MY CAR TO GET DIAGNOSTIC FOR SMOG. THE SHOP I TOOK IT TO SMOG SMART EXPLAIN THEY HAVE DISMATELED MY CAR CLAIMING ENGINE, COOLANT, AND TIMING BELT. THEY HAVE REMOVED PARTS AND CLAIM THEY CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND ITS COMPANY STATES ITS REPAIRS IS NOT WORTH THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE CLAIM, THE ...
Mileage: 168,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROU...
Mileage: 30,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPAIRED THE BRAKE CHAMBER, BOTH REAR BRAKE LINES, AND TH...
TRANS CABLE BROKE CAUSED THE CAR NOT TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR AT ALL. *TR
Mileage: 175,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT. SHE FINALLY GOT IT STOPPED BY PUTTING IT IN PARK, USING THE BRAKES HAD NO EFFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL ON HER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE A...
Mileage: 200,000
1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. WHILE THE DRIVER PULLED OFF TO THE RIGHT BERM, THE WHEEL CROSSED THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. *KB ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE LUG NUTS SHEARED OFF. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0734-90.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE CONTACT WAS TRAPPED IN HER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS RELEASED DEBRIS THAT BEGAN BURNING HER FACE. THERE WAS ALSO A LARGE CLO...
Mileage: 140,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE VEHICLE THEN IMMEDIATELY STALLED. SEVERAL MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR AND THE BATTERY. THE...
Mileage: 167,000
MY 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE ALMOST CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE DASH STEREO SPEAKERS MID 10/05 .. SCREECHING NOISES CAME FROM MY SPEAKERS AND THEN SMOKE BEGAN TO COME OUT OF THEM. I TURNED OFF THE STEREO AND SOON AFTER WENT TO MY MECHANIC. WHEN THEY TURNED MY STEREO ON SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE DASH S...
Mileage: 118,000
LOWER LATERAL ARM BROKE ON OUR 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING. DEALER AND CHRYSLER HAVE REFUSED TO FIX THE CAR UNDER RECALL. THIS IS THE 3RD MAJOR FAILURE AND INCONVENIENCE OF THIS PART. THE LAST FAILURE WAS 8 MOTHS AGO. THERE IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE HERE AS WELL AS A MECHANICAL DEFECT. *JB
Mileage: 90,000
LOWER LATERAL ARM BROKE ON OUR 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING. DEALER AND CHRYSLER HAVE REFUSED TO FIX THE CAR UNDER RECALL. THIS IS THE 3RD MAJOR FAILURE AND INCONVENIENCE OF THIS PART. THE LAST FAILURE WAS 8 MOTHS AGO. THERE IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE HERE AS WELL AS A MECHANICAL DEFECT. *JB
Mileage: 90,000
MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT PERIODICALLY COMES ON FOR APPROX 30 SECONDS AND THEN GOES OFF. ON 10/12/06 I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT CAME ON AND OFF AND THEN REMAINED ON. I IMMEDIATELY TELEPHONED THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP (LIVONIA CHRYSLER JEEP, MICHIGAN) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE IN. THE LIGHT WAS ON AND...
Mileage: 18,396
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE FLIPPED SIDEWAYS, THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT SHEERED OFF THE OIL FILTER AND KNOCKED IT FROM THE MANIFOLD. THIS OCCURRED ON AN ICY ROAD DURING NORMAL BRAKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE DEALERSHIP A...
Mileage: 107,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE FLIPPED SIDEWAYS, THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT SHEERED OFF THE OIL FILTER AND KNOCKED IT FROM THE MANIFOLD. THIS OCCURRED ON AN ICY ROAD DURING NORMAL BRAKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE DEALERSHIP A...
Mileage: 107,000
DT: JUNE 30 2005 THE LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 35 MPH. THERE WAS A NOISE, SPARKS WERE FLYING, AND THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL AND BOUNCED OFF A CURVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY INSPECTED IN MAY AND NO PROBL...
Mileage: 70,000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN 00V421002; DAIMLER CHRYSLER ISSUED A LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 55 MILES PER HOUR WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN HE HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE COM...
Mileage: 76,000
1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING HAS PROBLEMS WITH ROOF LEAKING, FRONT PASSENGER TIRE SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSAXLES FLOOR SHIFTER/PARK INTERLOCK WHICH CAUSED DRIVER TO HIT NINE CARS AND BE EJECTED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE PARK /NEUTRAL STA...
1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING HAS PROBLEMS WITH ROOF LEAKING, FRONT PASSENGER TIRE SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSAXLES FLOOR SHIFTER/PARK INTERLOCK WHICH CAUSED DRIVER TO HIT NINE CARS AND BE EJECTED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE PARK /NEUTRAL STA...
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN 1999. NHTSA'S RECALL # 99V066003. WHEN TAKEN TO GET SERVICED, THEY DID NOT SERVICE THE VEHICLE, THEY ONLY INSPECTED IT. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINTS WHERE FINE. RECENTLY, THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN INCIDENT WHERE HE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWA...
THE VEHICLE'S RH TIE ROD WAS EXTREMELY RUSTED AND PITTED. AS A RESULT THE TIE ROD FAILED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. *NM THE CONSUMER HAD BOTH TIE RODS REPLACED. *TC *JB
Mileage: 71,800
PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS ON 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED IN DEC 1997 AND THE DEALER STATED THEY WERE ONLY REQUIRED TO VISUALLY INSPECT THE FRONT BALL JOINTS AND ELECTED TO REPLACE THE LEFT SIDE ONLY UNDER RECALL #750. IN NOV 2002 THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FELL APAR...
THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRUNK LID OPENED AND DROPPED ON HIS HEAD AND CAUSED MINOR INJURIES. *AK THE TRUNK LID WOULD NOT STAY OPEN AT ALL. *SC *JB
Mileage: 53,901
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAILED. THE SEAT BELTS WOULD RETRACT BACK INTO THE SEAT AND FAILED TO COME BACK OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE THE SEAT BELTS IN ORDER TO CLICK THEM IN TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER, AND THE DEALER INFORMED THE ...
Mileage: 50,000
WHILE DRIVING THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. THIS INDICATES A FAILURE IN THE AIR BAG THAT COULD RESULT IN PREMATURE OR NONE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *NM
Mileage: 91,400
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS UNRAVELING AT THE SEAMS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *NM *NM
Mileage: 80,000
WHILE TURNING, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP'S MECHANIC REPAIRED THE PROBLEM ONCE, BUT THE CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCED HAVING PROBLEMS. RECALL NUMBER 97V-201-000. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *LA
Mileage: 18,000
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED FACE, HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. *AK
Mileage: 50,000
1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING...NON DEPLOYING AIRBAG IN FRONT END COLLISION. *JB
WHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM BEFORE THE CURRENT CONSUMER OWNED THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
Mileage: 102,000
2.4 HEAD GASKET. EXHAUST MANIFOLD. MILEAGE ILLUMINATION. POPPING NOISE FRONT SUSPENSION. RATTLE REAR SUSPENSION, POPING WHEN LFT DOOR GLASS WINDOW PUT UP.LOW FUEL LITE . CAR ONLY HAS 46805 MILES WHEN YOU CAN READ MILEAGE
Mileage: 46,805
2.4 HEAD GASKET. EXHAUST MANIFOLD. MILEAGE ILLUMINATION. POPPING NOISE FRONT SUSPENSION. RATTLE REAR SUSPENSION, POPING WHEN LFT DOOR GLASS WINDOW PUT UP.LOW FUEL LITE . CAR ONLY HAS 46805 MILES WHEN YOU CAN READ MILEAGE
Mileage: 46,805
2.4 HEAD GASKET. EXHAUST MANIFOLD. MILEAGE ILLUMINATION. POPPING NOISE FRONT SUSPENSION. RATTLE REAR SUSPENSION, POPING WHEN LFT DOOR GLASS WINDOW PUT UP.LOW FUEL LITE . CAR ONLY HAS 46805 MILES WHEN YOU CAN READ MILEAGE
Mileage: 46,805
2.4 HEAD GASKET. EXHAUST MANIFOLD. MILEAGE ILLUMINATION. POPPING NOISE FRONT SUSPENSION. RATTLE REAR SUSPENSION, POPING WHEN LFT DOOR GLASS WINDOW PUT UP.LOW FUEL LITE . CAR ONLY HAS 46805 MILES WHEN YOU CAN READ MILEAGE
Mileage: 46,805
ON THE ENGINE I HAD THE PULLEY ON THE TIMING BELT COME APART AND JUST LAST MONTH I HAD THE HEAD GASKET START TO LEAK FROM THE BACK. TIMING BELT 28,000 HEAD GASKET 37,500. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES THAT WHERE ON THE CAR. ALL BY 29,000 MILES--SOME EARLIER AND THEN LATER. THE BRAKES WERE ...
Mileage: 28,000
ON THE ENGINE I HAD THE PULLEY ON THE TIMING BELT COME APART AND JUST LAST MONTH I HAD THE HEAD GASKET START TO LEAK FROM THE BACK. TIMING BELT 28,000 HEAD GASKET 37,500. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES THAT WHERE ON THE CAR. ALL BY 29,000 MILES--SOME EARLIER AND THEN LATER. THE BRAKES WERE ...
Mileage: 28,000
ON THE ENGINE I HAD THE PULLEY ON THE TIMING BELT COME APART AND JUST LAST MONTH I HAD THE HEAD GASKET START TO LEAK FROM THE BACK. TIMING BELT 28,000 HEAD GASKET 37,500. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES THAT WHERE ON THE CAR. ALL BY 29,000 MILES--SOME EARLIER AND THEN LATER. THE BRAKES WERE ...
Mileage: 28,000
AFTER BUYING A NEW TIRE AND PLACING IT IN THE TRUNK THE TIRE TREAD EXPLODED. THE EXPLOSION CAUSED THE REAR WINDOW TO SHATTER, AND BLEW A HOLE IN THE REAR SEAT. DEALERSHIP HAD BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. FUTURE, SIZE 20565R15.*AK
Mileage: 90,000
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP AND THE ODOMETER/ TACHOMETER WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER BUMP AND THEY CAME BACK ON. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *PH *JB
PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING. IT GOES THRO TONS OF OIL, I KEEP HAVING TO ADD OIL TO THE CAR, EVERYTHING HAS BEEN BREAKING ON IT. NOW IT PERIODICALLY STALLS OUT NON STOP. THERE IS ONLY 85K MILES ON THE CAR AND IT SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THESE PROBLEMS. I HAVE PUT IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN...
Mileage: 29,000
DEALERSHIP IS NOT PERFORMING RECALL OOV421002 FOR THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME.*AK
Mileage: 100,000
CONSUMER STATED BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP, AND THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO PULL THEM OUT OF THE HOUSING. *TS *TT *JB
HEADLIGHT COVER BECAME VERY CLOUDY, WHICH REDUCED THE ILLUMINATION OF THE HEADLIGHT, AND RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY.*AK *TT *JB
Mileage: 109,008
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE FRONT END. THE BALL JOINT FELL TOTALLY OUT OF THE CONTROL ARM CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNDER CARRIAGE AND PANELS. *NLM
Mileage: 98,000
VEHICLE HAS HAD TEN WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENTS SINCE TIME OF PURCHASE. *MR *NM
THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED FOR THE TENTH TIME. *NLM *AK THIS WAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM AND THE MECHANIC STATED THE VEHICLE WAS A LEMON. CHRYSLER HAS NOT AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM. *SCC *JB
Mileage: 62,451
RIGHT/LEFT BALL JOINTS FELL OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOBILE. *AK
Mileage: 60,141
RIGHT/LEFT BALL JOINTS FELL OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOBILE. *AK
Mileage: 60,141
THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A 96 CHRYSLER SEBRING IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR, AND WAS TOLD BY THE PRIVATE OWNER, FROM WHOM HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE ODOMETER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. BUT SINCE HE HAD THE VEHICLE, HE LEARNED THE WHOLE DASH BOARD DID NOT PROPERLY WORK. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE D...
THE FAILURE OF THE GEAR SHIFT INTERLOCK MECHANISM WAS FIXED UNDER CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL FOR THE SECOND TIME, THE FAILED COMPONET CAUSED THE PASSENGER DOOR TO BE INOPERATIVE. *AK *JB
OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN STOPPED, AND WENT OUT WHEN IN MOTION. THE DEALER SERVICED VEHICLE ,BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. THE NEXT DAY CONSUMER HEARD A "SCREECHING" NOISE WHEN DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL,THEN VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE ...
Mileage: 50,565
CONSUMER WILL DESCRIBE VEHICLE PROBLEMS. *JB
THE THROTTLE CABLE FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AT A HIGH SPEED.*JB
CONSUMER LOSS THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A WALL.*JB
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK AS STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 98 V 183 000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.*JB
Mileage: 69,000
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT AT 40 MPH, VEHICLE VIBRATES, VEHICLE SWERVES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GETS HARD. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER STATED THERE IS A SHORT IN THE LEFT FRONT SOLENOID CIRCUIT. TS
Mileage: 77,700
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE LEFT REAR WHEEL FELL OFF. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
CONSUMER STATED THE THROTTLE STICKS, THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS FRAYED AND THE THROTTLE CABLE/BODY GASKET WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT, AND FEELS THAT HE WAS GIVEN WRONG INFORMATION FROM THE DEALER. *SCC
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S HEATER/DEFROST AND A/C ONLY BLOWS ON THE FLOOR. *SCC
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRUNK SUPPORT ON PASSENGER SIDE IS GONE. *SCC *SCC
CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS AFTER RECALL HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. RECALL#00V421002 LOWER BALL JOINT. PLEASE PROVIDE THE DEALER NAME, ADDRESS AND NUMBER. MR
DEALER TAKING TO LONG TO PERFORM RECALL. RECALL#02V186000 THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE. BROCKMEN AUTOMOTIVE 2730 LAURENS RD GREENSVILLE, SC 29607 864-281-1500. *MR
DEALERSHIP COULD NOT PERFORM RECALL 97V201 FOR BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT DUE TO LACK OF PARTS AND TOOLS THAT WERE STOLEN. ANOTHER DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH DETERIORATED BALL JOINTS AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BOTH BALL JOINTS WERE COMPLETELY DETERIORATED AND WAS HAZARDOUS. *TT *DT
COMPUTER SYSTEM IS REGISTERING FALSE READINGS, MAKING THE SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATE. A MECHANIC HAS INSPECTED ITEMS THEATCOMPUTER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED AS A FAILURE, BUT NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
TRUNK STRUTS RUSTED AND BROKE AND FELL ON CONSUMER, HITING HIS HEAD. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
CONSUMERS SON AND GRAND DAUGHTER WERE TRAVELLING APRROX. 60 MPH. THE ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED BUT THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT 60 MPH. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE ONLY SLOWED TO 55 MILES PER HOUR. UPON RELEASING THE BRAKE THE CAR SPED TO 65 MPH WITH NO MECHANICAL ACCELERATION. BRAKES WOULD N...
CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE TIRE FROM VEHICLE BECAUSWE LUGS AND NUTS CORRODED AND OVERLOCKED THEMESELVES.*AK
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT UNBUCKLE INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER HAS TO CLIMB OF OUT VEHICLE WITHOUT REMOVING BELT. ALSO, BELT WILL SOMETIMES UNLATCH WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING.*AK
THIS PROBLEM HAS ALMOST COST ME AND MY PASSENGER OUR LIVES. IT IS NOT SOMETHING THAT IS REPRODUCABLE ON DEMAND, BUT I HAVE WITNESSES ON THE HAPPENINGS. IT HAPPENS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, DIFFERENT TIMINGS, BUT THE AMOUNT OF RAIN SEEMS TO BE A FACTOR. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO RESOLVE THIS AT THE D...
HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 02V186000 FOR THROTTLE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND SET UP AN APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS ON THROTTLE CABLE. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC AFTER ARRIVING, THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. PARTS FOR THROTTLE CABLE WERE ON BACK ORDER. DELUCKA CHRYSLER/PLYMOUTH, BEDFO...
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 00V421002 REGARDING BALL JOINT DEFECTS. CONSUMER HAD THE PROBLEM THE RECALL IS DEPICTING THREE MONTHS EARLIER. BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND WENT OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW IF CHRYSLER IS LIABLE FOR THE DAMAGES. ...
CONSUMER STATES THAT CHRYSLER ADMITTED TO THE ORIGINAL DESIGN OF THE TRUNK BEING DEFECTIVE, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER REQUIRED NEW HINGES BE INSTALLED. *SLC
WHILE TRAVELING ON A SIDE STREET HEARD A NOISE. WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AXLE BROKE, AND VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. *AK
FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO SHIFT VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR WHILE PARKED AND TURNED OFF. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
GRILL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE IS TOO LOW TO THE GROUND, AND VEHICLE WILL ALWAYS HIT THE GROUND. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
CONSUMER STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN WHEN AIR BAG EXPLODED WITH OUT STRIKING AN OBJECT OR BEING HIT. PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE IS STILL UNKNOWN. *JG
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING AND SHAKING. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, BUT SHE WAS ABLE TO VEER OFF TO THE SHOULDERS. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, THE LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE, PULLING OUT AXLE, AND DAMAGING FENDER. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. *AK.*MJ
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, MOSTLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND USING ELECTRICAL PART, SUCH AS POWER WINDOWS. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP, BUT IT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, MOSTLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND USING ELECTRICAL PART, SUCH AS POWER WINDOWS. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP, BUT IT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, MOSTLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND USING ELECTRICAL PART, SUCH AS POWER WINDOWS. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP, BUT IT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE TOTALLED, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED.*AK*JG
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 30 MPH, AND NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY REAR WINDOW WAS LOSE, AND SEAM ON CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS COMING APART. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY REAR WINDOW WAS LOSE, AND SEAM ON CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS COMING APART. *AK
ENGINE BLEWOUT AND VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SMELLED OIL BURNING WHICH SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK. CONSUMER STATED OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE HEAD GASKET.*JB
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT CAME COMPLETELY OUT OF ITS SOCKET, CAUSING THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE TO TURN SIDE WAYS, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY REPRESENATIVE FROM THE CORPORATE RECALL 800# THAT CONSUMER WAS ENTITLED TO A REFUND, CONSUMER IS NOW REQUESTING PAYMENT IN FULL.*JB
CONSUMER STATED SHE IS HAVING TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS EVERY 25,000 MILES, PADS HAVE BEEN CHANGED 3 TIMES.*JB
CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH TIRES, SHE IS NOW ON HER FOURTH SET.*JB
CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH TIRES, SHE IS NOW ON HER FOURTH SET.*JB
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURY TO DRIVER. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
THIS IS THE FIFTH ENGINE IN THE RALEIGH AREA THAT HAS HAD THIS FAILURE BETWEEN 60000 AND 80000 MILES, IT IS SIMILAR TO THE FAILURE NOTED WITH THE SIMILAR NEON ENGINE, AND A TECHNICAL BULLETIN HAS BEEN RELEASED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING LOWER CONTROL ARM/ BALL JOINT SEPARATED CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH RESUTLED IN THE VEHICLE HIITTING A EMBANKMENT. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 97V201000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
WHILE DRIVING, THERE WOULD BE A "CLUNKING" NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED, SWAY BAR END LINKS WERE DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE NOTE: PARTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN THE TIRE CAME OFF, INSPECTION OF VEHICLE DETERMINED THERE WAS ONE LUG NUT LEFT IN THE HUB, THE OTHERS WERE SHEARED OFF.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-89-370) *JG
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN THE TIRE CAME OFF, INSPECTION OF VEHICLE DETERMINED THERE WAS ONE LUG NUT LEFT IN THE HUB, THE OTHERS WERE SHEARED OFF.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-89-370) *JG
VEHICLE WAS LEFT RUNNING IN PARK. A SMALL CHILD WAS SITTING IN PASSENGER SEAT WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS WHILE STILL IN PARK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT END WILL VIBRATE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
WHILE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN PARK IT ROLLED REARWARD. WHEN CHECKED SHIFT LEVER WAS STILL IN PARK POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
CABLE CONNECTING GAS PEDAL TO ENGINE FRAYED AND STUCK AT FULL THROTTLE. BRAKES DID NOT WORK. WAS TRAVELING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AT FULL SPEED TWO TIMES. THE FIRST TIME REPEATED STOMPING ON THE GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL AND THROWING THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL UNJAMMED IT AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THE ...
CABLE CONNECTING GAS PEDAL TO ENGINE FRAYED AND STUCK AT FULL THROTTLE. BRAKES DID NOT WORK. WAS TRAVELING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AT FULL SPEED TWO TIMES. THE FIRST TIME REPEATED STOMPING ON THE GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL AND THROWING THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL UNJAMMED IT AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THE ...
LOSS OF CONTROL/STEERING ON CAR. FIRST INCIDENT WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY APPROX. 45 MPH AND NEEDED TO BREAK SUDDENLY. CAR LOST CONTROL AND BEGAN TO FISHTAIL. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL. SECOND INSTANCE WAS TRAVELING APPROX. 65MPH WENT TO MERGE INTO RIGHT LANE AND NOTICED A VEHICLE THERE. ...
I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. THE CAR LOOKS VERY NICE ON THE OUTSIDE BUT HAS MANY ISSUES ON THE INSIDE. THIS CAR HAS COST ME A FORTUNE SINCE MY WARRANTY WENT OUT AT 75,000 MILES. I HAVE REPLACED BRAKES, ROTORS, AND DRUMS ALMOST EVERY YEAR. THIS IS VERY COSTLY (OVER $350 EVERY TIME)....
I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. THE CAR LOOKS VERY NICE ON THE OUTSIDE BUT HAS MANY ISSUES ON THE INSIDE. THIS CAR HAS COST ME A FORTUNE SINCE MY WARRANTY WENT OUT AT 75,000 MILES. I HAVE REPLACED BRAKES, ROTORS, AND DRUMS ALMOST EVERY YEAR. THIS IS VERY COSTLY (OVER $350 EVERY TIME)....
AT ANY SPEED THERE'S A LOUD HOLLOW SOUND. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING NEEDED REPLACING. *AK *JB
ACCELERATOR STUCK AT 60 MPH AND IT WAS DUE TO A FRAYED CABLE. CHRYSLER DEALER SAID THAT IT HAPPENED TO MOST OF THE SEBRING CONV. THE CURRENT CABLE IS DISCONTINUED FROM CHRYSLER AND A NEW THROTTLE BODY MUST BE PURCHASED FOR THE NEW CABLE TO BE INSTALLED. DEALER SAID THAT A NEW AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT...
WHEEL LUGS: STUDS ARE OF DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, THERE HAVE BEEN 6 FAILURES WHERE THE LUGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE LUGS AND NUTS SIEZE AND CANNOT BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITHOUT AN AIR WRENCH. THESE REPLACEMENTS ARE DOCUMENTED. THE "MERCHANTS TIRE" DEALER SAYS IT IS WIDESPREAD ...
RADIATOR: THE WHOLE INSIDE OF THE PIPES; HOSES; RADIATOR IS RUSTED. EVERY TIME I GET AN OIL CHANGE I MUST GET MY RADIATOR FLUSHED AND THE COOLANT IS COMPLETELY RUST COLOR. IT TAKES ABOUT 6 FLUSHES FOR IT TO BE CLEAR AGAIN. THIS IS ABNORMAL FOR A CAR WITH ONLY 86000 MILES ON IT. I WANT ALL THE H...
THE VEHICLES DISTRIBUTOR WAS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY HESITATE. NLM
THE VEHICLES DISTRIBUTOR WAS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY HESITATE. NLM
ACCORDING TO THE SHOP WHO IS WORKING ON MY AIRCONDITIONING, THE HOSE IS ON BACKORDER NATIONWIDE. THEY SAID THE DEALER SAID IT IS ALMOST A RECALL BECAUSE THE AIR COND HOSES ARE FAILING SO OFTEN THAT THEY CAN'T GET THEM IN STOCK.
THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN RIGHT AND THE CAR MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN HELPFUL NOR WILL THEY ACKNOWLEDGE FAILED PARTS OR DISCUSS THE PROBLEM. BEGNAL MOTORS HAS BEEN HOSTILE AND HAS CLAIMED THE VEHICLE RIDES AS IT SHOULD, THE STEERING SHAKING IS NORMAL, ETC.
THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN RIGHT AND THE CAR MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN HELPFUL NOR WILL THEY ACKNOWLEDGE FAILED PARTS OR DISCUSS THE PROBLEM. BEGNAL MOTORS HAS BEEN HOSTILE AND HAS CLAIMED THE VEHICLE RIDES AS IT SHOULD, THE STEERING SHAKING IS NORMAL, ETC.
THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN RIGHT AND THE CAR MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN HELPFUL NOR WILL THEY ACKNOWLEDGE FAILED PARTS OR DISCUSS THE PROBLEM. BEGNAL MOTORS HAS BEEN HOSTILE AND HAS CLAIMED THE VEHICLE RIDES AS IT SHOULD, THE STEERING SHAKING IS NORMAL, ETC.
THE BALL JOINT AND LOWER LATERAL ARMS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-066, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER FOR REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED(ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM
VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED AND AT ANY TIME. VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER'S 20 TIMES. CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK
I HAD THE VEHICLE IN 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO 7/9/01 FOR REGULAR SERVICE AND A RECALL ON THE BOOTS, THE RIGHT BEING WORSE THAN THE LEFT SIDE. I ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT THE REAR END SWAYING WHEN I DRIVE OVER A ROUGH ROAD. THERE WAS NO EVEN FLOW. IT TURNED OUT THE INNER TIE ROD ENDS HAD TO BE REPLACED. WITH...
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 35-40 MPH AND TOOK FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN, ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK, AND VEHICLE KEPT MOVING. CONSUMER WENT THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, AND WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS NOT INJURED. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 5422.00. CHRYSLER INVESTIGATOR WILL LOO...
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 35-40 MPH AND TOOK FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN, ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK, AND VEHICLE KEPT MOVING. CONSUMER WENT THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, AND WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS NOT INJURED. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 5422.00. CHRYSLER INVESTIGATOR WILL LOO...
LAP AND SHOULDER BELT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE LOCKS UP. WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF MOVEMENT BELT LOCKS UP. SEATBELT HAS TO BE UNLOCKED, AND ROLLED ALL THE WAY BACK TO CORRECT PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. THIS CAUSES PASSENGER TO REPEAT THE PROCESS OVER AND OVER. ALSO, BELT MAKES A REELING SOUND BEFORE IT STARTS T...
FRONT DISC ROTORS WARP WITHIN 3,000 MILES OF REPAIR CAUSING POOR BRAKING CONTROL AT 40+ MPH. CAUSED BY BAD BRAKE DESIGN. ALSO ABS MODULE FAILED AT 90,000 MILES , LEAVING NO ABS IMPLEMENTATION ON VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH COULD FEEL BUMPING IN FRONT WHILE MAKING A LEFT. THEN, VEHICLE WILL GO TO RIGHT.*AK
THE VEHICLE BALL JOINT AND LATERAL CONTROL ARM HAD FAILED AND THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSMENT OF REPAIR COST. *YH
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE AFTER RECALL 00V421002 HAD BEEN PERFORMED TO CORRECT A DEFECT IN VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 00V421002. CONTACTED DEALER AND TOOK VEHICLE IN. WAS KEPT FOR OVER 3 WEEKS. VEHICLE HAD AN EXTRA 480 MILES ON IN AND 1/4 FUEL TANK. HAD CHECKED MILEAGE AFTER FILLING FUEL TANK. MECHANIC REFUSED TO REPAIR AS ACCORDING TO RECALL. FAILED TO CLEAN AND PUT SPECIAL SEALANT ON BALL ...
THE CLIPS WHICH HOLD THE DRIVERS SIDE OUTER PANEL FAILED CAUSING THE PANEL TO FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING. NLM
THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. NLM
THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. NLM
THE POWER WINDOWS DON NOT WORK PROPERLY. NLM
THE SUNROOF INNER SHIELD CAME OFF ITS TRACK. NLM
THE WINDOWS FOG UP WITH LITTLE MOISTURE OR WEATHER CHANGE THEN WHEN THE DEFOGGER IS TURNED ON THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE, THE DRIVER HAS TO PULL OVER. NLM
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR QUIT WORKING AT 86,000 MILES. I AM UNABLE TO READ THE MILEAGE ON THE CAR . THE ODOMETER IS NOT LIT UP. THE TACHOMETER IS NOT WORKING EITHER.*AK
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR QUIT WORKING AT 86,000 MILES. I AM UNABLE TO READ THE MILEAGE ON THE CAR . THE ODOMETER IS NOT LIT UP. THE TACHOMETER IS NOT WORKING EITHER.*AK
CHECKED FOR RECALL, GIVEN OK. AT 55 MPH WITHOUT WARNING BOLT "BROKE OR FELL OUT" CAUSING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM CAR, ARM DROPPED, RESULTING IN SEVERE BODY AND MECHANICAL DAMAGE. *AK
AFTER DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR PREVIOUS SUSPENSION RECALLS AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG ON VEHICLE IN 1999, CONSUMER WAS STARTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN AND TURNING RIGHT. FRONT RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE, AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL KICKED OUT FROM VEHICLE ALSO, T...
AFTER DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR PREVIOUS SUSPENSION RECALLS AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG ON VEHICLE IN 1999, CONSUMER WAS STARTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN AND TURNING RIGHT. FRONT RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE, AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL KICKED OUT FROM VEHICLE ALSO, T...
AFTER DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR PREVIOUS SUSPENSION RECALLS AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG ON VEHICLE IN 1999, CONSUMER WAS STARTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN AND TURNING RIGHT. FRONT RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE, AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL KICKED OUT FROM VEHICLE ALSO, T...
THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIR 99V-215 BECAUSE THE FRONT END WAS MAKING NOISE, THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE RECALL BECAUSE HE HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. NLM
THE DEALER HAD NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE RECALL 99V-066.
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING , ODOMETER, TACOMETER ARE ALSO NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *AK
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING , ODOMETER, TACOMETER ARE ALSO NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *AK
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING , ODOMETER, TACOMETER ARE ALSO NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *AK
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING , ODOMETER, TACOMETER ARE ALSO NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *AK
WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AFTER COMING TO A STOP,VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. *AK LEAKING FROM BELLHOUSING DUE TO TORQCONVERTOR FAILURE. *YH
WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AFTER COMING TO A STOP,VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. *AK LEAKING FROM BELLHOUSING DUE TO TORQCONVERTOR FAILURE. *YH
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A SCRAPING SOUND FROM FRONT END, THEN A NOISE. FRONT AXLE HAD BROKEN. *AK PRIOR TO RECALL 97V-201 THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS FAILED. CONSUMER NOT SURE HOW THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AXLE. HOWEVER, CONSUMER QUESTION WH...
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A SCRAPING SOUND FROM FRONT END, THEN A NOISE. FRONT AXLE HAD BROKEN. *AK PRIOR TO RECALL 97V-201 THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS FAILED. CONSUMER NOT SURE HOW THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AXLE. HOWEVER, CONSUMER QUESTION WH...
I HAVE HEARD OF QUITE A FEW SEBRING OWNERS HAVING THIS PROBLEM......ANY RECALLS? NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED.
A FRAME BENT UNABLE TO GET AN ALIGNMENT. *AK
FRONT SUSPENSION WOULD WEAROUT EXCESSIVELY. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, LOWER LEFT BALL JOINT/ OUTER TIE ROD END/ SWAY BAR LINK, AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED BY MECHANIC. IN ADDITION, HEAD GASKETS WERE LEAKING WATER AND OIL, AND THEY WERE REPLACED.*AK *SLC
FRONT SUSPENSION WOULD WEAROUT EXCESSIVELY. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, LOWER LEFT BALL JOINT/ OUTER TIE ROD END/ SWAY BAR LINK, AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED BY MECHANIC. IN ADDITION, HEAD GASKETS WERE LEAKING WATER AND OIL, AND THEY WERE REPLACED.*AK *SLC
FRONT SUSPENSION WOULD WEAROUT EXCESSIVELY. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, LOWER LEFT BALL JOINT/ OUTER TIE ROD END/ SWAY BAR LINK, AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED BY MECHANIC. IN ADDITION, HEAD GASKETS WERE LEAKING WATER AND OIL, AND THEY WERE REPLACED.*AK *SLC
FRONT SUSPENSION WOULD WEAROUT EXCESSIVELY. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, LOWER LEFT BALL JOINT/ OUTER TIE ROD END/ SWAY BAR LINK, AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED BY MECHANIC. IN ADDITION, HEAD GASKETS WERE LEAKING WATER AND OIL, AND THEY WERE REPLACED.*AK *SLC
FRONT SUSPENSION WOULD WEAROUT EXCESSIVELY. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, LOWER LEFT BALL JOINT/ OUTER TIE ROD END/ SWAY BAR LINK, AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED BY MECHANIC. IN ADDITION, HEAD GASKETS WERE LEAKING WATER AND OIL, AND THEY WERE REPLACED.*AK *SLC
FRONT SUSPENSION WOULD WEAROUT EXCESSIVELY. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, LOWER LEFT BALL JOINT/ OUTER TIE ROD END/ SWAY BAR LINK, AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED BY MECHANIC. IN ADDITION, HEAD GASKETS WERE LEAKING WATER AND OIL, AND THEY WERE REPLACED.*AK *SLC
3RD BRAKE LIGHT ON SPOILER STOPPED WORKING, SPOILER COVERS OTHER BRAKE LIGHT ON VEHICLE. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. CONSUMER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PASS VEHICLE INSPECTION WITHOUT LIGHT WORKING. *AK
RECALL 00 V 421 000 CNCERNING LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. HOWEVER, REPLACEMENT PART FAILED. BOOT WAS DAMAGED, AND JOINTS WERE DRY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
TRUNK LID /ASSEMBLY HAS WORN OUT, AND WILL NOT REMAIN OPEN. COULD COME DOWN ON AN INDIVIDUAL, CAUSING INJURY. *AK THE MANUFACTURER CHANGED THE TRUNK LID DESIGN POSSIBLY DUE TO DEFECTIVE PART AND SHOULD BE ON RECALL. *YH
WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION ENGINE WOULD STALL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED. TECHNICIAN STATED DISTRIBUTOR CAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK THE MANUFACTURER'S TECHNICAL BULTEN STATES THAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE DUE TO EXCESS SOLDER BETWEEN THE COIL OUT PUT TERMINAL AND COIL COVER PLATE. *Y...
WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH FRONT RIGHT END HIT A WALL, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WHEEL BUCKLED UNDER DUE TO A BROKEN AXLE. DEALER SAID IT NEEDED A NEW AXLE AND CONTROL ARM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WHEEL BUCKLED UNDER DUE TO A BROKEN AXLE. DEALER SAID IT NEEDED A NEW AXLE AND CONTROL ARM. *AK
WHEN SHIFTING GEAR INTO PARK KEY WILL NOT TURN WHICH PREVENTS VEHICLE FROM BEING SHIFTED INTO PARK POSITION. ALSO, RECALL NUMBER 98V183000/ANUFACTURER'S RECALL 789 DEALT WITH SAME ISSUE; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR RECALL 99V-066 OF THE FRONT BALL JOINTS, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT NO PROBLEM EXISTED, 21 DAYS LATER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE UPPER BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WIT...
CONSUMER HAS TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE RECALL # 97V201000 REPAIRED, BUT DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR RECALL. *AK
WHILE RETURNING FROM LAS VEGAS, I THUMPING SOUND BEGAN IN THE RIGHT FRONT SECTION OF THE CAR. I LOOKED BUT COULD FIND NO IMMEDIATE PROBLEM. UPON RETURNING HOME, I MADE A CLOSER SEARCH FOR WHAT WAS CAUSING THE CLUNKING SOUND. AS I LOOKED ABOVE THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE, I COULD SEE THAT THE WELDING FOR TH...
THERE'S A HORRIBLE NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END, SIMILAR TO RECALL ON SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM. *AK ANOTHER DEALER REPLACED THE LATERAL ARMS AND THE PROBLEM WAS SOLVED. THE CUSTOMER WAS SATISFIED BY THE DEALER'S PERFORMANCE. *YH
SEATBELT RELAY MALFUNCTONED, CAUSING RESTRAINT TO LOCK UP AND OCCUPANTS TO BE UNRESTRAINED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
VEHICLE HAS SAME PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 98V183000, INGITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK, CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL.*AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR RECALL BECAUSE IDENTICAL PROBLEMS THAT HAD BEEN RECALLED ...
OXYGEN SENSOR FAILURE, SECOND REPLACEMENT NEEDED WITHIN A YEAR. REPAIRS BEING MADE AT DEALER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
WHENEVER IT RAINS OR GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH ROOF LEAKS RIGHT AT TOP OF WINDOW. *AK
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM REAR AT 30 MPH AND IT CAUSED VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED . PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURES AT 75,000 MILES. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK
ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURES AT 75,000 MILES. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK
WATER WOULD GET INSIDE OF VEHICLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEN IT WAS RAINING OR VEHICLE BEING WASHED. ALSO, HORN & CD PLAYER FAILED TO WORK DUE TO POSSIBLE MOISTURE INSIDE OF APPARATUS. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER & HORN/AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. *AK
WATER WOULD GET INSIDE OF VEHICLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEN IT WAS RAINING OR VEHICLE BEING WASHED. ALSO, HORN & CD PLAYER FAILED TO WORK DUE TO POSSIBLE MOISTURE INSIDE OF APPARATUS. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER & HORN/AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. *AK
WATER WOULD GET INSIDE OF VEHICLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEN IT WAS RAINING OR VEHICLE BEING WASHED. ALSO, HORN & CD PLAYER FAILED TO WORK DUE TO POSSIBLE MOISTURE INSIDE OF APPARATUS. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER & HORN/AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. *AK
WATER WOULD GET INSIDE OF VEHICLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEN IT WAS RAINING OR VEHICLE BEING WASHED. ALSO, HORN & CD PLAYER FAILED TO WORK DUE TO POSSIBLE MOISTURE INSIDE OF APPARATUS. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER & HORN/AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN HEARD A LOUD POP. ANOTHER MOTORIST TOLD CONSUMER THAT AXLE WAS BROKEN. *AK
PLASTIC MECHANSIM WITHIN REAR SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY BREAKS, CAUSING SEAT BELTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK THE REAR SEAT BELTS KEEP BREAKING APART. THE PLASTIC OVER THE LATCH FELL OFF AND THE SPRINGS WERE LOST. *YH
ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ABS MODULATOR 2 TIMES AND IT HAS ONLY LASTED FOR 2 YEARS. *SLC
CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. BRAKES DO NOT WORK, THEY GRIND AND THE PADS KEEP WEARING AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED, DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CALIPERS. WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE DUE TO SUNROOF BEING CUT TOO SHORT DURING RECALL 99I004, CONSUMER FEELS THERE MIGHT H...
CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. BRAKES DO NOT WORK, THEY GRIND AND THE PADS KEEP WEARING AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED, DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CALIPERS. WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE DUE TO SUNROOF BEING CUT TOO SHORT DURING RECALL 99I004, CONSUMER FEELS THERE MIGHT H...
CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. BRAKES DO NOT WORK, THEY GRIND AND THE PADS KEEP WEARING AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED, DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CALIPERS. WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE DUE TO SUNROOF BEING CUT TOO SHORT DURING RECALL 99I004, CONSUMER FEELS THERE MIGHT H...
CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. BRAKES DO NOT WORK, THEY GRIND AND THE PADS KEEP WEARING AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED, DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CALIPERS. WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE DUE TO SUNROOF BEING CUT TOO SHORT DURING RECALL 99I004, CONSUMER FEELS THERE MIGHT H...
CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. BRAKES DO NOT WORK, THEY GRIND AND THE PADS KEEP WEARING AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED, DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CALIPERS. WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE DUE TO SUNROOF BEING CUT TOO SHORT DURING RECALL 99I004, CONSUMER FEELS THERE MIGHT H...
CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. BRAKES DO NOT WORK, THEY GRIND AND THE PADS KEEP WEARING AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED, DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CALIPERS. WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE DUE TO SUNROOF BEING CUT TOO SHORT DURING RECALL 99I004, CONSUMER FEELS THERE MIGHT H...
CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. BRAKES DO NOT WORK, THEY GRIND AND THE PADS KEEP WEARING AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED, DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CALIPERS. WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE DUE TO SUNROOF BEING CUT TOO SHORT DURING RECALL 99I004, CONSUMER FEELS THERE MIGHT H...
CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. BRAKES DO NOT WORK, THEY GRIND AND THE PADS KEEP WEARING AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED, DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CALIPERS. WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE DUE TO SUNROOF BEING CUT TOO SHORT DURING RECALL 99I004, CONSUMER FEELS THERE MIGHT H...
CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. BRAKES DO NOT WORK, THEY GRIND AND THE PADS KEEP WEARING AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED, DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CALIPERS. WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE DUE TO SUNROOF BEING CUT TOO SHORT DURING RECALL 99I004, CONSUMER FEELS THERE MIGHT H...
TRANMISSION. SELF DESTRUCTED WHEN A PIN CAME LOOSE, CONV. TOP STICHING IS EXTREMELY WEAK AND BROKEN ALL OVER THE TOP.*AK
WAS DRIVING 60MPH WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. SPEED INCREASED UPHILL. TURNED VEHICLE OFF. CHECKED THROTTLE CABLE WHICH WAS FRAZED. INSIDE HOUSING WIRES WERE TOGETHER. CLIPPED WIRES & PIECES & ABLE TO CONTINUE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC REPLACED CABLES. WAS INFORMED THROTTLE ...
THE FUSE WHICH BLEW CAUSED THE AC TO QUIT PRODUCING COLD AIR BUT ALSO CAUSED THE COOLANT SYSTEMS FANS TO STOP WORKING (ACCORDING TO THE REPAIRMAN) WHICH IS WHY MY CAR OVERHEATED COMPLETELY
DOOR'S EXTERIOR PANEL DOESN'T STAY ON. PANEL HAS BEEN REPLACED BEFORE, BUT PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES, I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT SHOPS AND IT STILL MAKES A METALLIC SOUND LIKE SOMETHING IS GRINDING WHEN YOU STEP ON THE BRAKES, THE ODOMETER AND RPM GAUGE WORK INTERMITTANTLY AT BEST PROBABLY SOME KIND OF A SHORT IN THE SYSTEM, WHEN YOU START UP THE ...
THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES, I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT SHOPS AND IT STILL MAKES A METALLIC SOUND LIKE SOMETHING IS GRINDING WHEN YOU STEP ON THE BRAKES, THE ODOMETER AND RPM GAUGE WORK INTERMITTANTLY AT BEST PROBABLY SOME KIND OF A SHORT IN THE SYSTEM, WHEN YOU START UP THE ...
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT 97V201 PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER HAS NOT RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SLC
NO SUMMARY
ROTORS FOR THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE WORN TO THE POINT BELOW SPECIFICATIONS AT ONLY 20,000 MILES. PADS ARE NORMAL. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS. A MIDUS BRAKE SHOP COMMENTED THAT CHRYSLER MAKES ROTORS THIN TO BEGIN WITH ,AND ITS NOT UNCOMMON FOR PREMATURE FAILUR...
VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT AT 40 MPH, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
2 CATISTOPHIC FLATS DUE TO SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS( DOT NUMBER: )
CONVERTIBLE TOP SEPARATING. WATER GETS INSIDE VEHICLE AND DOOR WON'T SHUT COMPLETELY DUE TO TOP .ALONG WIRE HANGING FROM THE TOP KEEPING DOOR FROM CLOSING COMPLETELY
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (99V-066) PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *MJS
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 99V066003/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 827. DEALER STATED RECALL WORK NEEDED NO CORRECTION. CONSUMER STATED WHEN DRIVING AT 5 MPH AND UPON MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF THE AXLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING MADE A TURN AND BALL JOINT FAILED TO OPERATE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
CAR WAS A DEMO, IN SHOP APPROXIMATELY 22 TIMES FROM 96-00, MAJOR EXPENSES INCURRED THAT HAVE REDUCED THE VALUE OF THE CAR. COMPUTER STILL NEEDS REPLACED PER DEALER. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
CAR WAS A DEMO, IN SHOP APPROXIMATELY 22 TIMES FROM 96-00, MAJOR EXPENSES INCURRED THAT HAVE REDUCED THE VALUE OF THE CAR. COMPUTER STILL NEEDS REPLACED PER DEALER. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
WINDOW PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE (LEASE), WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT STILL LEAK. PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCK DOES NOT WORK, MUST BE MANUALLY OPERATED 50% OF THE TIME, DEALER COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM, TOP MOTOR AND HYDRAULIC PUMPS WENT OUT AFTER PUTTING THE TOP DOWN FOR...
WINDOW PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE (LEASE), WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT STILL LEAK. PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCK DOES NOT WORK, MUST BE MANUALLY OPERATED 50% OF THE TIME, DEALER COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM, TOP MOTOR AND HYDRAULIC PUMPS WENT OUT AFTER PUTTING THE TOP DOWN FOR...
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (99V-066) PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *MJS
WHILE ACCELERATING TO PASS A VEHICLE AT 60 MPH ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING WITHOUT APPLICATION. WHEN BRAKING WAS NOT EFFECTED, DRIVER DOWN SHIFTED TO THE LOWEST GEAR, SHIFTED VEHCLE IN PARK AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. THROTTLE CABLE WAS FRAYED. THIS WAS DIS...
WHILE ACCELERATING TO PASS A VEHICLE AT 60 MPH ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING WITHOUT APPLICATION. WHEN BRAKING WAS NOT EFFECTED, DRIVER DOWN SHIFTED TO THE LOWEST GEAR, SHIFTED VEHCLE IN PARK AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. THROTTLE CABLE WAS FRAYED. THIS WAS DIS...
DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP LINE WHICH SHORTED OUT AND CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO BURN, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING UNEXPECTEDLY, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF ROTORS AND PADS WITHIN EVERY THREE MONTHS. ROTORS WOULD BE TURNED OR REPLACED, ALONGS WITH REPLACING BRAKES PADS. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. DEALER REPLACED/REPAIRED ROTORS AND PADS ON THE FRIST TWO OCCASIONS. ALL EXPENSES WENT TO THE CONSUMER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE F...
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF ROTORS AND PADS WITHIN EVERY THREE MONTHS. ROTORS WOULD BE TURNED OR REPLACED, ALONGS WITH REPLACING BRAKES PADS. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. DEALER REPLACED/REPAIRED ROTORS AND PADS ON THE FRIST TWO OCCASIONS. ALL EXPENSES WENT TO THE CONSUMER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE F...
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT IS DEFECTIVE. SEVERAL TIMES, INCLUDING RECENTLY, THE SEATBELT SHOULDER HARNESS LOCKS-UP PREVENTING IT FROM BEING WORN. THE SEATBELT HOUSING IS CONTAINED IN THE SEAT AND IS NOT ANCHORED TO THE CAR. THE SEATBELT SEEMS TO CATCH AND WON'T PROVIDE ANY SLACK. THE SEATBELT, W...
ONGOING OIL LEAKAGE; VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
CONVERTIBLE TOP HAS FAILED, ALLOWING RAIN WATER TO ENTER INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION WTHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY IS BAD. CONSUMER CAN JIGGLE IT ALL OVER THE PLACE THIS IS VERY UNSAFE FOR FAMILY WHILE RIDING IN THE CAR. *AK
BRAKES MAKE NOISE WHEN APPLYING AND SHIFTING GEAR. YH
FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HAS SCRATCES. YH
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER CONCERNING LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE. CONSUMER REPLACED IT AT HIS OWN EXPENSE, AND HAS BEEN CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER FOR REIMBURSEMENT. MANUFACTURER HAS NO PLANS, AS OF YET, TO REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER. *AK
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT STAY FASTENED AND SNAPS LOOSE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHICH CAUSES A NO START. THERE IS RECALL 98V183000. BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT DEALS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER NEEDS TO REPLACE IGNITION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
TRANSMISSION GEARS DO NOT CHANGE, AND THERE IS NO POWER WHEN ACCELERATING. *AK
THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. CHRYSLER HAS MADE AN UPGRADE KIT, THEY WON'T PAY FOR ANY COSTS, NEW PART HAS BROKEN TWICE MORE.
RECEIVED NOTICE #99V066003/ LOWER BALL JOINTS AND CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC CHECKED VEHICLE & FOUND IT OKAY. 3 MONTHS LATER, THE WHEEL FELL OFF. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER. SERVICE MANAGER INDICATED BALL JOINTS & PARTS HAD RUSTED OUT & NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *ML
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO NOTIFICATION, DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS DUE TO DEFECT. (99V-066) *MJS
CARRIED MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL LEAK--WAS TOLD BY TWO DIFFERENT MECHANIC S@TWO DIFFERENT SHOPS-- OIL WAS LEAKING THROUGH HEAD GASKET--BOTH TOLD ME THEY HAD SEEN A LOT OF THE SAME DESIGNED CARS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM--THE CAR HAS NEVER RAN HOT--ONE GUY HAD THE SAME MODEL AS MINE COME INTO HIS SHOP ON TH...
KNOCKING IN FRONT RIGHT/ MECHANIC SAID IT WAS BALL JOINT/THAT WAS REPAIRED /KNOCK IS STILL THERE/ NOW HE SAYS IT IS THE STRUT. *AK
KNOCKING IN FRONT RIGHT/ MECHANIC SAID IT WAS BALL JOINT/THAT WAS REPAIRED /KNOCK IS STILL THERE/ NOW HE SAYS IT IS THE STRUT. *AK
WHEN DRIVER GOT INSIDE AND STARTED VEHICLE HE TURN ON THE RADIO, BUT THE RADIO WAS NOT WORKING. THEN WHEN HE TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, HE RECEIVED A VERY STRONG ELECTRICAL SHOCK. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THE WATER LEAKED FROM AREAS RELATED TO 6TSB'S FOR THE VEHICLE. WATER SETTLED UNDER THE CARPET G...
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF RECALL COMPONENT (99V-066003) WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, HOWEVER DENIED RECALL WORK DUE TO VIN #. *MJS
ENGINE LEAKING OIL DUE TO FAULTY CYLINDER HEAD, ONE YEAR LATER THE LEAK REDEVELOPED. NLM
TRANSMISSION LEAKING FLUID. NLM
VEHICLE STALLED ON THE ROAD AND THEN WOULDN'T RESTART. NLM
WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH, FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE DUE TO LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK
AFTER REPLACING HEAD GASKET, I NOW HAVE RUST DEPOSITS IN THE RADIATOR FLUID. THE WINDOW IN BACK FALLS WITH A THUMP WHEN PUT DOWN, AND THE BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAK. MY DEALER TOLD ME THERE WAS A NATIONAL BACK ORDER ON HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND THAT HE HAD A WHOLE PARKING LOT WAITING TO BE ...
AFTER REPLACING HEAD GASKET, I NOW HAVE RUST DEPOSITS IN THE RADIATOR FLUID. THE WINDOW IN BACK FALLS WITH A THUMP WHEN PUT DOWN, AND THE BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAK. MY DEALER TOLD ME THERE WAS A NATIONAL BACK ORDER ON HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND THAT HE HAD A WHOLE PARKING LOT WAITING TO BE ...
AFTER REPLACING HEAD GASKET, I NOW HAVE RUST DEPOSITS IN THE RADIATOR FLUID. THE WINDOW IN BACK FALLS WITH A THUMP WHEN PUT DOWN, AND THE BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAK. MY DEALER TOLD ME THERE WAS A NATIONAL BACK ORDER ON HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND THAT HE HAD A WHOLE PARKING LOT WAITING TO BE ...
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN HILL THROTTLE CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO NOT RETURN TO IDLE AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE DRIVER HAD TO DOWNSHIFT INTO LOW GEAR AND USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. DEALER HAS VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN HILL THROTTLE CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO NOT RETURN TO IDLE AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE DRIVER HAD TO DOWNSHIFT INTO LOW GEAR AND USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. DEALER HAS VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE HEAD GASKET STARTED LEAKING. SURPRISED TO FIND OUT THAT THE DEALER COULD NOT FIX THE CAR RIGHT AWAY AS THE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT AVAILABLE BECAUSE IT WAS BEING RE-DESIGNED. FOUND SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM PLUS THE NTSA SITE REPORTS THAT CHRYSLER HAS DESIGNED A MULTIPLE LAYER HE...
PROBLEMS WITH THE LEFT FRONT LOCKING DEVICE OF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. THREADS OF HOLD DOWN BOLT STRIPPED, CAUSING THE TOP TO COME LOOSE. REPLACEMENT UNIT PURCHASE FROM CHRYSLER LOOKED A LOT STURDIER THAN THE ORIGINAL, SO THEY MUST HAVE EXPERIENCED MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS DEVICE. *AK
EMISSION COMPLAINT RELATED TO POSSIBLE O2(OXYGEN )SENSOR: DEFECT:MY VEHICLE HAS RECENTLY BEEN EMITTING A SULPHUR SMELL FROM THE EXHAUST AND THE 'CHECK ENGINE LIGHT' HAS REMAINED ON. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP(TO CORRECT RECALL NOTIFICATION 827) THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED I NEEDED...
EMISSION COMPLAINT RELATED TO POSSIBLE O2(OXYGEN )SENSOR: DEFECT:MY VEHICLE HAS RECENTLY BEEN EMITTING A SULPHUR SMELL FROM THE EXHAUST AND THE 'CHECK ENGINE LIGHT' HAS REMAINED ON. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP(TO CORRECT RECALL NOTIFICATION 827) THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED I NEEDED...
HEAD GASKET BETWEEN HEAD & ENGINE BLOCK LEAKING OIL EXCESSIVELY. MECHANIC SAYS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR CHRYSLERS DUE TO ALUMINUM HEAD, BAD DESIGN & CAST IRON ENGINE, (THESE 2 METALS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE). FEELS CHRYSLER SHOULD RECALL THIS BECAUSE DEALERSHIPS KNOW OF THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE SERVICE MANAGE...
WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE CABLE FELL APART, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK, WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE CABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGES TO VEHICLE DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL. (97V-201) (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGES TO VEHICLE DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL. (97V-201) (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGES TO VEHICLE DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL. (97V-201) (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING FELL OUT WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, CAUSING BOTTOM STRUT PIN TO SNAP OFF. *AK
LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING FELL OUT WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, CAUSING BOTTOM STRUT PIN TO SNAP OFF. *AK
TOP COMING APART AROUND THE EDGES OF CONVERTIBLE TOP. NOTIFED DEALER AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WARRANTY COVERS ONLY 3 YRS. OR 36,000 MILES. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW FROM NHTSA VIEW ON THIS MATTER. *AK
ENGINE STALLS AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR A WHILE. DEALER CANT FIND THE CAUSE. *AK
THE VEHICLE HAD REMAINED STUCK ON CRUISE CONTROL. IT KEPT ON ACCELERATING. HAD APPLIED BRAKES; VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. RELAXED ON BRAKES & VEHICLE ACCELERATED AGAIN. HAD WORN BRAKES OUT. AT SIDE OF ROAD & TURNED VEHICLE OFF & DISENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL. RESTARTED VEHICLE & HAD NO BRAKES. USED EME...
THE VEHICLE HAD REMAINED STUCK ON CRUISE CONTROL. IT KEPT ON ACCELERATING. HAD APPLIED BRAKES; VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. RELAXED ON BRAKES & VEHICLE ACCELERATED AGAIN. HAD WORN BRAKES OUT. AT SIDE OF ROAD & TURNED VEHICLE OFF & DISENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL. RESTARTED VEHICLE & HAD NO BRAKES. USED EME...
BLOWN HEAD GASKET AFTER ONLY AROUND 54,000 MILES - MECHANIC SAID THAT THE CAR SHOULDN'T SUFFER FROM SUCH PROBLEMS AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. CHRYSLER CORPORATION NOTIFIED BUT REFUSED TO HELP SAYING THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. IN ADDITION, THE CAR SUFFERS FROM SIGNIFICANT ENGINE NOISE WHEN IDLING AND THE ...
BLOWN HEAD GASKET AFTER ONLY AROUND 54,000 MILES - MECHANIC SAID THAT THE CAR SHOULDN'T SUFFER FROM SUCH PROBLEMS AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. CHRYSLER CORPORATION NOTIFIED BUT REFUSED TO HELP SAYING THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. IN ADDITION, THE CAR SUFFERS FROM SIGNIFICANT ENGINE NOISE WHEN IDLING AND THE ...
WHILE PULLING INTO A PRAKING SPACE AT 5 MPH THERE WAS SOME KNOCKING NOISE AND CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL CAME APART FROM THE BALL JOINT. *AK
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DURING 55 MPH FRONT END COLLISON WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL PROPERTY DAMAGE. *YC
THE BRAKES WOULD KEEP LOCKING UP WHENEVER THEY ARE APPLIED. VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. BEEN TO DEALER & ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. ONE MONTH LATER, PROBLEM HAD STARTED OVER AGAIN. *AK
THE BRAKES WOULD KEEP LOCKING UP WHENEVER THEY ARE APPLIED. VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. BEEN TO DEALER & ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. ONE MONTH LATER, PROBLEM HAD STARTED OVER AGAIN. *AK
UPON RECEIPT OF A RECALL NOTICE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OKAY. SINCE THAT INSPECTION, BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE IS STALLING AND CUTTING OFF, AND THE VEHICLE ISN'T SHIFTING PROPERLY. *AK
HILE DRIVNG AT 65 MPH AN D WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING FRONT END FELL DOWN ONTO THE TIRE DUE TO BROKEN LOWER BALL JOINT. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED DRIVER HIT A TRACTOR TRAILER , AND DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING HEAD INJURIES EVEN WITH SEATBELT ON. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE FRONT END FRAME FELL DOWN ONTO THE TIRES. *AK
FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT BOOTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE(99V-066). NLM
RADIO MAKING CRACKLING NOISE ON FM AND CUTS OFF WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. RADIO HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE BEFORE. NLM
ROTORS KEEP WRAPPING ABOUT EVERY 5,000 TO 6,000 MILES
WHEN CAR IS TURNED ON DASHBOARD ONLY WORKS 1/2 TIME WHEN CAR IS ON. DEALER NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM. NO WARRANTY. REPAIRWORK NOT DONE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
ABS BRAKES AREN'T WORKING. *AK
LOWER COLUMN SHAFT DESIGN DOES NOT HAVE A COVER OVER OPENING IN FLOOR BOARD AND AS A RESULT THE CARPET GOT STUCK IN OPENING, LOCKING STEERING AND CONSUMER HIT A TREE. NLM
THE CONVERTIBLE TOP FLEW OFF VEHICLE DUE TO DESIGN OF THE VELCRO FASTENER (NOT SUFFICIENT). MJS
WHEN WINDOWS ARE ROLLED UP, EITHER FRONT OR BACK WINDOW WILL GET CAUGHT BEHIND THE OTHER, NOT ALLOWING THE OCCUPANTS TO EXIT. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK WINDOWS LEAK, BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE THEY CATCH, ELECTRIC MIRRORS INOPERATIVE, WATER STANDING IN THE DRIVERS REAR ...
WHEN WINDOWS ARE ROLLED UP, EITHER FRONT OR BACK WINDOW WILL GET CAUGHT BEHIND THE OTHER, NOT ALLOWING THE OCCUPANTS TO EXIT. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK WINDOWS LEAK, BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE THEY CATCH, ELECTRIC MIRRORS INOPERATIVE, WATER STANDING IN THE DRIVERS REAR ...
WHEN WINDOWS ARE ROLLED UP, EITHER FRONT OR BACK WINDOW WILL GET CAUGHT BEHIND THE OTHER, NOT ALLOWING THE OCCUPANTS TO EXIT. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK WINDOWS LEAK, BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE THEY CATCH, ELECTRIC MIRRORS INOPERATIVE, WATER STANDING IN THE DRIVERS REAR ...
WHEN WINDOWS ARE ROLLED UP, EITHER FRONT OR BACK WINDOW WILL GET CAUGHT BEHIND THE OTHER, NOT ALLOWING THE OCCUPANTS TO EXIT. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK WINDOWS LEAK, BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE THEY CATCH, ELECTRIC MIRRORS INOPERATIVE, WATER STANDING IN THE DRIVERS REAR ...
WHEN WINDOWS ARE ROLLED UP, EITHER FRONT OR BACK WINDOW WILL GET CAUGHT BEHIND THE OTHER, NOT ALLOWING THE OCCUPANTS TO EXIT. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK WINDOWS LEAK, BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE THEY CATCH, ELECTRIC MIRRORS INOPERATIVE, WATER STANDING IN THE DRIVERS REAR ...
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED PREMATURELY. DEALER HAS PUT 7 SETS OF ROTORS ON VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
DIGITAL MILEAGE & GEAR SHIFT SCREEN + RPM GAUGE INTERMITTENTLY GOES OFF; BOTH WHILE DRIVING AND AT START UP.
DIGITAL MILEAGE & GEAR SHIFT SCREEN + RPM GAUGE INTERMITTENTLY GOES OFF; BOTH WHILE DRIVING AND AT START UP.
DIGITAL MILEAGE & GEAR SHIFT SCREEN + RPM GAUGE INTERMITTANTLY GOES OFF; BOTH WHILE DRIVING AND AT START UP. *AK
DIGITAL MILEAGE & GEAR SHIFT SCREEN + RPM GAUGE INTERMITTANTLY GOES OFF; BOTH WHILE DRIVING AND AT START UP. *AK
WHEN VEHICLE IS SHIFTED INTO GEAR IT MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE, AND WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR. ALSO AND OIL IS LEAKING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHEN VEHICLE IS SHIFTED INTO GEAR IT MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE, AND WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR. ALSO AND OIL IS LEAKING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE,CAUSING THE WHEEL TO COME OFF PRIOR TO RECALL 97V201. ALSO, BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE,CAUSING THE WHEEL TO COME OFF PRIOR TO RECALL 97V201. ALSO, BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. *AK
FRONT BALL JOINTS BROKE WHILE DRIVING CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
HEAD GASKET FAILED. MJS
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT RESTRAINT WILL NOT RELEASE. THERE IS NO WAY TO RELEASE THE BELT TO RETRACT. CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP REPORTS THAT I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT WHICH IS NOT COVERED UNDER OPTIONAL EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACT THAT WAS PURCHASED.
LETTER SENT TO CHRYSLER WITH ALL DETAILS (FILE NUMBER 5441396)(COPY AVAILABLE ON REQUEST). I BRAKED, CAR STOPPED MOMENTARILY, THEN STARTED TO SLIDE AS THOUGH ON ICE. BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT GO DOWN ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR & I WAS STILL APPLYING PRESSURE AS THE CAR CONTINUED FORWARD. FIRST TIME JUST WEN...
I'VE WENT TO SEVRAL DEALERS ABOUT THE PROBLEM INCLUDING THE DEALER SHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM.THEY ALL SAY I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE PROBLEM SINCE THER IS NO RECALL ON THE ITEM.WHAT HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE PROBLEM STARTED IS MY DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT HAVE RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT THEY APPEAR BROWN.NOW I KN...
PULLED ONTO EXPRESSWAY @ 45MPH. CAR SEIZED AS IF HIT SOMETHING; DEAD STOP; ENGINE DIED. TRANSMISSION FLUID POURING OUT. DIFFERENTIAL EXPLODED; TOTAL TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. REPAIR SHOP SAID NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPEN IN 30 YEARS.
PULLED ONTO EXPRESSWAY @ 45MPH. CAR SEIZED AS IF HIT SOMETHING; DEAD STOP; ENGINE DIED. TRANSMISSION FLUID POURING OUT. DIFFERENTIAL EXPLODED; TOTAL TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. REPAIR SHOP SAID NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPEN IN 30 YEARS.
REAR LEFT WHEEL CORRODED MAKING IT HARD TO CHANGE FLAT TIRE.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 35 MPH THE FRONT SUSPENSION/ LOWER CONTROL ARM COLLAPSED. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED. *AK
CAR WON'T RUN OR IDLE AT LOW SPEED OR AT A STOP IN GEAR. REPLACED CAP, ROTOR, PLUGS, NO CHANGE. DEALER TROUBLESHOT FOR SEVEN HOURS AND REPLACED THE AIS MOTOR AND CLEANED HEAVY CARBON OUT OF THE INTAKE. DEALER TOLD US TO DRIVE THE CAR AROUND TO ALLOW THE CLEANER TO REMOVE THE CARBON IN THE INTAKE....
TOOK CAR IN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS TO HAVE THEM FIX WATER LEAKS & AIR WHISTLING AND NONE COULD FIX IT. THEY SAID THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN OF THE TOP. THEY TRIED SPRAYING FOAM ON EDGE, ADDING AN ELASTIC STRAP (#8894 PART), TRIED ADJUSTING TOP - NONE OF THESE EXERCISES WORKED. NOW YET ANOTHER...
TOOK CAR IN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS TO HAVE THEM FIX WATER LEAKS & AIR WHISTLING AND NONE COULD FIX IT. THEY SAID THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN OF THE TOP. THEY TRIED SPRAYING FOAM ON EDGE, ADDING AN ELASTIC STRAP (#8894 PART), TRIED ADJUSTING TOP - NONE OF THESE EXERCISES WORKED. NOW YET ANOTHER...
TOOK CAR IN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS TO HAVE THEM FIX WATER LEAKS & AIR WHISTLING AND NONE COULD FIX IT. THEY SAID THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN OF THE TOP. THEY TRIED SPRAYING FOAM ON EDGE, ADDING AN ELASTIC STRAP (#8894 PART), TRIED ADJUSTING TOP - NONE OF THESE EXERCISES WORKED. NOW YET ANOTHER...
RUSTED BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED AND BRAKE PADS DUE TO BRAKE NOISE/REDUCTION OF BRAKE RESPONSIVENESS. BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER CONSUMERS VIN NOT INCLUDED. (98V-005)
RUSTED BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED AND BRAKE PADS DUE TO BRAKE NOISE/REDUCTION OF BRAKE RESPONSIVENESS. BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER CONSUMERS VIN NOT INCLUDED. (98V-005)
ENGINE HEAD GASKETS FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK. DEALER CONTACTED AND REMEDIED PROBLEM. ALSO, WHEN OIL IS CHANGED AND FILLED , THE DIP STICK SHOWS 1 QUART OF OIL LESS THAN THE ACTUAL AMOUNT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO BE UNAWARE OF EXACT AMOUNT OF OIL IN THE GAS TANK. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHE...
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, BRAKES ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO REPAIR SHOP FIVE TIMES FOR BRAKE SERVICE, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ROTORS WARP SEVERAL TIMES.
WHEN PARKING VEHICLE AND TRYING TO GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE KEY WON'T COME OUT UNTIL THE TRANMISSION GOES INTO PARK, THEN VEHICLE WILL JUMP INTO DRIVE AND WILL MOVE. THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA HAS BEEN KEPT APPRISED OF MY LACK OF PROGRESS THUS FAR WITH THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE IN MICHIGAN VIA COPIES OF MY LETTERS TO THEM. MAROONE HAD ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL THIS RECALL 5 TIMES BUT STILL BEING UNSUCCESSFUL HAVE NOW JUST BLAMED THE PROBLEM ON ME AND OTHER DRIVERS. AS FAR ...
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT STAY ON THE UPPER CHEST REGION. IT CONTINOUSLY SLIPS BELOW THE BREAST AREA, CUTTING ACROSS THE ARM. THE SEAT BACK HAS TO BE PLACED COMPLETELY ERECT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN PROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SHOULDER HARNESS. IT IS UNEFFECTIVE FOR SOMEONE WHO IS TALL AND...
THERE WAS NOISE IN FRONT END WHENEVER TURNING STEERING WHEEL AT ANY SPEED OR NO SPEED. THIS ALSO CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. SOUNDED LIKE METAL ON METAL. ALSO, WHEN KEY IS IN IGNITION, IT CAN NOT BE REMOVED AS PER RECALLS 97V201000/ 98V183000. *AK
THERE WAS NOISE IN FRONT END WHENEVER TURNING STEERING WHEEL AT ANY SPEED OR NO SPEED. THIS ALSO CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. SOUNDED LIKE METAL ON METAL. ALSO, WHEN KEY IS IN IGNITION, IT CAN NOT BE REMOVED AS PER RECALLS 97V201000/ 98V183000. *AK
WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH & HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AFTER IT PULLED IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. VEHICLE WAS NOT ENTIRELY TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH CONSUMER HIT A PARKED VEHICLE HEAD-ON, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING HEAD/NECK INJURIES. *AK
THE DIGITAL MILEAGE AND GEAR SHIFT SCREEN AND THE RPM GAGE KEEP GOING OFF PERIODICALLY, SOMETIMES WHEN YOU START THE VEHICHLE AND SOMETIMES JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT WILL GO OUT AND THEN BACK ON AT ANYTIME. NO RYME OR REASON.
FRONT ROTORS REQUIRE RESURFACING EVERY 3000 TO 5000 MILES. CAR WAS PURCHASED USED WITH 24,000 MILES. FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE RESURFACED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE AND AGAIN 4000 MILE LATER. LOCAL DEALER (NOT ONE LISTED ABOVE) WAS QUESTIONED ON CAUSE AND IF ANY RECALLS WERE IN EFFECT. DEALER HAD NO CA...
CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WHEN LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE APART. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER THAT RECALL. *AK
VEHICLE COLLISION DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE.
WHILE DRIVING APPLIED BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED, VEHICLE WENT INTO A SPIN, HIT A STONE WALL. POLICE REPORT STATED VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. FLUIDS CHECKED OKAY. DEALER CONTACTED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INCIDENT. *AK ML
WHILE DRIVING AND PUTTING VEHICLE IN PARK, THE KEY WOULDN'T COME OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. CONSUMER HAD TO PLAY AROUND WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES UNTIL THE KEY CAME OUT. *AK
IN AUGUST OF 1998 I BEGAN TO DETECT A CREAKING NOISE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL (EVEN AT A FULL STOP). I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE LOWER RIGHT BALL JOINT HAD LOST IT'S LUBRICATION. THE SERVICE MANAGER INDICATED THAT SINCE THERE W...
IN AUGUST OF 1998 I BEGAN TO DETECT A CREAKING NOISE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL (EVEN AT A FULL STOP). I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE LOWER RIGHT BALL JOINT HAD LOST IT'S LUBRICATION. THE SERVICE MANAGER INDICATED THAT SINCE THERE W...
IN AUGUST OF 1998 I BEGAN TO DETECT A CREAKING NOISE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL (EVEN AT A FULL STOP). I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE LOWER RIGHT BALL JOINT HAD LOST IT'S LUBRICATION. THE SERVICE MANAGER INDICATED THAT SINCE THERE W...
DURING FRONTAL IMPACT ACCIDENT NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS.
VEHICLE HAS BEEN LEAKING OIL FOR MORE THAN A YEAR. DEALER TOLD THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS A LEAK. ALSO, THE BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS ARE BEING CHANGED EVERY FIVE MONTHS, THERE IS NO WARNING SIGNS THE BRAKES WOULD SUDDENLY BEGIN TO GRIND. IN ADDITION, THE CONVERTABLE TOP HAS BEEN FLYING OFF, AND NOW LE...
VEHICLE HAS BEEN LEAKING OIL FOR MORE THAN A YEAR. DEALER TOLD THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS A LEAK. ALSO, THE BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS ARE BEING CHANGED EVERY FIVE MONTHS, THERE IS NO WARNING SIGNS THE BRAKES WOULD SUDDENLY BEGIN TO GRIND. IN ADDITION, THE CONVERTABLE TOP HAS BEEN FLYING OFF, AND NOW LE...
VEHICLE HAS BEEN LEAKING OIL FOR MORE THAN A YEAR. DEALER TOLD THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS A LEAK. ALSO, THE BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS ARE BEING CHANGED EVERY FIVE MONTHS, THERE IS NO WARNING SIGNS THE BRAKES WOULD SUDDENLY BEGIN TO GRIND. IN ADDITION, THE CONVERTABLE TOP HAS BEEN FLYING OFF, AND NOW LE...
CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON AT LEAST 30-35 MPH , DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES. *AK
BEFORE I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN MARCH 97, THE DEALER PROMISED TO FIX THE BRAKE PROBLEM (WARPED ROTOR-MADE THE CAR COME TO A PULSATING STOP). THEY GROUND THE ROTORS DOWN BEFORE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. THEN IN MAY 97, THE ROTORS WARPED AGAIN AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS. THEN IN JAN 98, THE ROTORS WA...
THERE IS A LEAK THAT LETS RAIN IN THE VEHICLE AND CAUSES MOISTURE INSIDE THE VEHICLE THAT FOGS UP FRONT WINDSHIELD. WHEN DEFOGGER IS ACTIVATED IT GETS WORSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
THERE IS A LEAK THAT LETS RAIN IN THE VEHICLE AND CAUSES MOISTURE INSIDE THE VEHICLE THAT FOGS UP FRONT WINDSHIELD. WHEN DEFOGGER IS ACTIVATED IT GETS WORSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
WHEN DRIVING 30-35 MPH FRONTAL IMPACT OCCURRED, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED,.DEALER CONTACTED, SENT A REPRESENTATIVE THAT STATED NO PROBLEM WITH AIR BAGS. INVESTIGATION PENDING. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING SPACE WHEN BALL JOINTS ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD SEPARATED AND SNAPPED. VEHICLE NOT UNDER RECALL #97V201000. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BRAKE ROTORS TO WARP/MORE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPERS. DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKES 7 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH WATER LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER IT WAS NORMAL FOR THIS CONDITION TO HAPPEN WHENEVER THE DRAIN GETS CLOGGED UP, CAUSING THE WATER TO LEAK INTO VEHICLE. *AK
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE KEY IS TRAPPED IN THE IGNITION. CONSUMER, THEREFORE, HAS TO PLAY WITH THE KEY UNTIL NOTICING A CLICKING SOUND BEFOR KEY IS REMOVED. CONSUMER ALSO NOTED THERE IS A RECALL DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM, RECALL NUMBER 98V183000. MANUFACTURE ST...
GEAR SHIFT JUMPED OUT OF PARK CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL AND BACK INTO POLE.
WATER IS LEAKING THROUGH WHERE THE CONVERTIBLE MEETS THE WINDSHIELD, WINDOWS DO NOT HAVE TIGHT FIT, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK ONTO CONTROLS ON PANELS. *AK *ML
1. STRUCTURE/FRAME/BODY -- WATER GETS INTO THE CAR AND COLLECTS UNDER THE BACK SEAT CUSHION AND ON THE FLOOR. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER AND ATTEMPTS TO FIX HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE WATER GETS IN AT NUMEROUS LOCATIONS AND HAS BEEN OBSERVED RUNNING OVER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND SWITCHE...
1. STRUCTURE/FRAME/BODY -- WATER GETS INTO THE CAR AND COLLECTS UNDER THE BACK SEAT CUSHION AND ON THE FLOOR. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER AND ATTEMPTS TO FIX HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE WATER GETS IN AT NUMEROUS LOCATIONS AND HAS BEEN OBSERVED RUNNING OVER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND SWITCHE...
1. STRUCTURE/FRAME/BODY -- WATER GETS INTO THE CAR AND COLLECTS UNDER THE BACK SEAT CUSHION AND ON THE FLOOR. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER AND ATTEMPTS TO FIX HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE WATER GETS IN AT NUMEROUS LOCATIONS AND HAS BEEN OBSERVED RUNNING OVER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND SWITCHE...
WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY ARE SOFT BUT THE BRAKES MAKE A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE FOURTEEN TIMES. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AND DECREASING POWER, THE VEHICLEE WILL STALL AND DIE OUT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED 6 TIMES. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND THE VEHI...
WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY ARE SOFT BUT THE BRAKES MAKE A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE FOURTEEN TIMES. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AND DECREASING POWER, THE VEHICLEE WILL STALL AND DIE OUT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED 6 TIMES. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND THE VEHI...
HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL (#97V01500), MANUFACTURER'S RECALL (3717). CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP. AFTER ARRIVING, DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL (97V201000). HAD CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOR APPOINTMENT. WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP & THEY REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL. *AK
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE GEAR SHIFT IN "PARK". DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE TRUNK WHEN THE VEHICLE "JUMPED OUT OF GEAR", HIT AND PINNED THE DRIVER, ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY WHILE DRAGGING THE DRIVER AND STRUCK A TREE.
WHEN TRYING TO PRESS ON THE HORN ABOUT 90% OF THE TIME IT DOES NOT BLOW, REPAIRED THREE TIMES IN ONE YEAR AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
BRAKES FAILED 7 MONTHS AFTER DEALER INSTALLED NEW BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE AS RESULT OF A CHYRSLER RECALL. WHEN BRAKES FAILED FRONT BUMPER STRUCK THE REAR BUMPER OF A JEEP. WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX. 10 MPH, THE JEEP ONLY EXPERIENCED MINOR DAMAGE. WITHIN SECONDS OF COLLISION, THE ENGINE OF MY VE...
EA98014, WHILE THE KEY IS OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE CAN BE MOVED FROM DIFFERENT POSITIONS, SUCH AS REVERSE/NEUTRAL, ETC., WHICH CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLLAWAY, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA RECALL 97V015000 MANUFACTURER RECALL 717; CAR WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT FIRE OUT. CUT ALL THE WIRES, TO MAKE SURE NO OTHER FIRE STARTED. SPECIALIST DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF FIRE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED TO INVESTIGATE PROBLEM. *AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WHEN VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE.
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TOOK FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK
CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT APPLIED BRAKES WHEN THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. TWENTY SECONDS AFTER THE COLLISION THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE OF THE FIRE UNDETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT APPLIED BRAKES WHEN THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. TWENTY SECONDS AFTER THE COLLISION THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE OF THE FIRE UNDETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE REAR MAIN OIL SEAL FAILED. ALSO REAR TRAILING ARM FAILED.
ENGINE REAR MAIN OIL SEAL FAILED. ALSO REAR TRAILING ARM FAILED.
WRONG ANTI-FREEZE INSTALLED AT FACTORY, SYSTEM FLUSHED, HOWEVER CONSUMER HAS CONCERNS OVER FUTURE HEATER CORE CORROSION.
WHILE DRIVING, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, CAUSED VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER.
BRAKE PROBLEMS; INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE KEEPS TRAVELING AT 35 MPH. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING, UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS, ON REGULAR ROAD SURFACE, AND NO INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE BRAKES PADS W...
BRAKE PROBLEMS; INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE KEEPS TRAVELING AT 35 MPH. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING, UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS, ON REGULAR ROAD SURFACE, AND NO INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE BRAKES PADS W...
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 55 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, THERE IS A VERY LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE NOISE CONTINUES. DEALER STATED THAT A LETTER WAS RECEIVED FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATING THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE CORRE...
KEY CAN COME OUT OF IGNITION WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN ALL GEAR POSITION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF IT IS PARKED ON ANY TYPE OF INCLINE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE COMES OPEN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROLBEM. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
BRAKE ROTORS ARE OUT OF ROUND AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES PRIOR TO TODAY . THE ROTORS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
VEHICLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TOO LOW TO THE GROUND. WHEN PARKING IN PARKING LOTS WHERE THERE IS THE FRONT PARKING STOPPERS, THE SPOILER GETS PAST THE STOPPER AND GETS HOOKES. WHEN BACKING UP THE SPOILER GETS STUCK AND MORE OFTEN THAN NOT WILL TEAR. *AK
GEARSHIFT LOCK FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL UNCONTROLLABLY.
AT 55 MPH THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN OR STALLS CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALERS CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
BATTERY FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
EA97025, CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER DISENGAGEMENT; WHILE DRIVNG ABOUT 70 MPH THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER FLEW OFF. THE TOP COVER HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. *AK
CONVERTIBLE TOP RELEASES FROM THE LATCHES WHICH WERE STILL ENGAGED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD AND STARTED SEEING SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE PLASTIC OF THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR. PULLED VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIREMAN SAID IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE CONSOLE AREA. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
TRANSMISSION UNDER DRIVE SNAP RING FAILED.
TRANSMISSION UNDER DRIVE SNAP RING FAILED.
DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT 40 MPH, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE FOR NORMAL MOTION.
IN DRIVE-THROUGH; VEHICLE IDLING & IN PARK; SHIFTED INTO GEAR & HEARD ENGINE REV UP; VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED & HIT PARKED SEMI TRUCK. NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ENGINE PUSHED TO FIREWALL & DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S DOORS DAMAGED SEVERELY. VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK
IN DRIVE-THROUGH; VEHICLE IDLING & IN PARK; SHIFTED INTO GEAR & HEARD ENGINE REV UP; VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED & HIT PARKED SEMI TRUCK. NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ENGINE PUSHED TO FIREWALL & DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S DOORS DAMAGED SEVERELY. VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK
FRONT PASSENGER SHOULDER FAILURE. IF PASSENGER LEANS FORWARD BELT WILL LOCK AND CONTINUE TO TIGHTEN.
THE BOOT (CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER) BLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING.
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 70MPH AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP POPPED OPEN ON ONE SIDE AND THE ROOF STARTED COMING OPEN. *AK
A PART WAS NOT MOUNTED SECURELY TO THE FIREWALL RESULTING IN FIREWALL/PART STRIKING THE ENGINE.
BRAKE CABLE FAILED.
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
WINDOWS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
REPLACED WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS. IN ADDITION, REAR MAIN SEAL MALFUNCTIONED/VC BOOT COVER FLEW OFF/ FUEL INJECTIONS DIRTY AND MIRROR SWITCH FAILED. *AK
REPLACED WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS. IN ADDITION, REAR MAIN SEAL MALFUNCTIONED/VC BOOT COVER FLEW OFF/ FUEL INJECTIONS DIRTY AND MIRROR SWITCH FAILED. *AK
REPLACED WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS. IN ADDITION, REAR MAIN SEAL MALFUNCTIONED/VC BOOT COVER FLEW OFF/ FUEL INJECTIONS DIRTY AND MIRROR SWITCH FAILED. *AK
REPLACED WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS. IN ADDITION, REAR MAIN SEAL MALFUNCTIONED/VC BOOT COVER FLEW OFF/ FUEL INJECTIONS DIRTY AND MIRROR SWITCH FAILED. *AK
REPLACED WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS. IN ADDITION, REAR MAIN SEAL MALFUNCTIONED/VC BOOT COVER FLEW OFF/ FUEL INJECTIONS DIRTY AND MIRROR SWITCH FAILED. *AK
CONSUMER SAYS WHEN ELECTRICAL SHORT HAPPENS ALL GAUGES RETURN TO (0), AND THE POWER WINDOWS QUIT WORKING. THE CRUISE CONTROL AND REAR DEFROSTERS ALSO QUIT WORKING. *AK
CONSUMER SAYS WHEN ELECTRICAL SHORT HAPPENS ALL GAUGES RETURN TO (0), AND THE POWER WINDOWS QUIT WORKING. THE CRUISE CONTROL AND REAR DEFROSTERS ALSO QUIT WORKING. *AK
CONSUMER SAYS WHEN ELECTRICAL SHORT HAPPENS ALL GAUGES RETURN TO (0), AND THE POWER WINDOWS QUIT WORKING. THE CRUISE CONTROL AND REAR DEFROSTERS ALSO QUIT WORKING. *AK
CONSUMER SAYS WHEN ELECTRICAL SHORT HAPPENS ALL GAUGES RETURN TO (0), AND THE POWER WINDOWS QUIT WORKING. THE CRUISE CONTROL AND REAR DEFROSTERS ALSO QUIT WORKING. *AK
A/C FAILED.
PE97-029, WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE DEFECTIVE TOP CONVERTIBLE COVER DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK
THE SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM FAILED.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER CAR IN THE REAR AND TOTALED THE VEIHCLE AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE BODY SENSOR HAD BEEN PUSHED BACK 2-21/2 FEET.A LSO THE DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS NO AIR CODE IN THE COMPUTER SYSTEM.*AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER CAR IN THE REAR AND TOTALED THE VEIHCLE AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE BODY SENSOR HAD BEEN PUSHED BACK 2-21/2 FEET.A LSO THE DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS NO AIR CODE IN THE COMPUTER SYSTEM.*AK
DOING HWY SPEED (60-65MPH) WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED OUT. LET VEHICLE SIT FOR A WHILE & WOULD BE ABLE TO RESTART. TOOK TO DEALER & COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. *AK DEALER AT FIRST DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE WAS LOW POSSIBLY DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP, HOWEVER LATER DEALER STATED THAT DIRT ...
DOING HWY SPEED (60-65MPH) WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED OUT. LET VEHICLE SIT FOR A WHILE & WOULD BE ABLE TO RESTART. TOOK TO DEALER & COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. *AK DEALER AT FIRST DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE WAS LOW POSSIBLY DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP, HOWEVER LATER DEALER STATED THAT DIRT ...
WEATHER WAS RAINY & ROAD WET, DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH; STARTED APPLYING BRAKES & PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR; HAPPENS ON DRY ROADS ALSO. TOOK TO DEALER & SAID BRAKES FINE; COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. MANUFACTURER SAID TO TRY ANOTHER DEALER. *AK
THE RIGHT DOOR PANEL IN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. AN INVESTIGATOR DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL. CHRYSLER WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *AK
BRAKE PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND DESTROYS THE ROTORS. WHEN IT RAINS THE BRAKES ARE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND ROTORS "SCREAM", METAL AGAINST METAL.
VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN FOR NO REASON AND POWER ACCESSORIES ARE NOT WORKING. DEALER JUST KEEPS REPAIRING PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE CAUSE IS UNCERTAIN. *AK
BECAUSE THE SHIFTER WAS BROKEN AT HOUSING FOR INTERLOCK, THE DRIVER IS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION BEFORE IT IS PUT INTO THE PARK POSITION. THIS WILL BE REPAIRED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED BUT ROLLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND CROSSED THE STREET. *YH
FRONT RIGHT BRAKE PADS WEAR UNEVENLY. THE INSIDE PAD IS GRINDING INTO THE ROTOR WHILE THE OUTSIDE IS THICK ON THE LEADING EDGE AND THIN ON THE TRAILING EDGE.
DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 35MPH & STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES; HEARD LOUD POPPING NOISE; AFTER LEAVING TOLL BOOTH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT OFF SEBRING; HIT BRAKES HARD, HEARD POPPING SOUND; BRAKES DIDN'T CATCH; WENT INTO SPIN & HIT RETAINER WALL, FRONT END CAME UP & SMASHED WINDSHIELD; SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED...
DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 35MPH & STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES; HEARD LOUD POPPING NOISE; AFTER LEAVING TOLL BOOTH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT OFF SEBRING; HIT BRAKES HARD, HEARD POPPING SOUND; BRAKES DIDN'T CATCH; WENT INTO SPIN & HIT RETAINER WALL, FRONT END CAME UP & SMASHED WINDSHIELD; SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED...
DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 35MPH & STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES; HEARD LOUD POPPING NOISE; AFTER LEAVING TOLL BOOTH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT OFF SEBRING; HIT BRAKES HARD, HEARD POPPING SOUND; BRAKES DIDN'T CATCH; WENT INTO SPIN & HIT RETAINER WALL, FRONT END CAME UP & SMASHED WINDSHIELD; SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED...
BOOT COVER FELL OFF OF VEHICLE HITTING VEHICLE BEHIND.
WHILE DRIVING THE CONVERTABLE TOP PLASTIC BOOT FLEW OFF FROM THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED IT 3 TIMES. DEALER STILL CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON THREE SEPERATE OCCASIONS ON OR ABOUT 15 MPH, TRYING TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BRAKES FAILED . MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THERE WAS AN INSPECTION ON THE VEHICLE, THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT THE CONNECTION WAS TIGHTENED. *AK
RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED.
TIE RODS FAILED.
ANTI LOCK BRAKES BEFORE/AFTER RECALL REPAIR.
PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN.
REAR DEFROST FAILED.
FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED.
ROTORS FAILED.
SERPENTINE BELT FAILED CAUSING NOISE ON ACCELERATION.
THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKS UP WHEN THERE IS ANY TYPE OF MOVEMENT, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO BE TRAPPED IN THE SEAT BELT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SEAT BELT ON TWO OCCASIONS, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AKCHRYSLER NOTIFIED THE DEALER THAT IF YOU EXTEND THE SEAT...
VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
OWNER STATES THAT THE BOOT THAT HOLDS THE CONVERTIBLE TOP FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING.OWNER HAS CONCERNS FOR SAFETY. *AK
OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 60 MPH THE BOOT THAT HAOLD CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN FLEW OFF AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. OWNER HAS CONCERNS FOR SAFETY. *AK
TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM; WHEN KEY IS PUT INTO THE IGNITION AND VEHICLE IS IN GEAR, KEY COMES OUT OF IGNITION, AND VEHICLE CAN ROLL BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS. *AK
THE FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCKED AND CANNOT BE PULLED ACROSS THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S CHEST.
SEAT BELTS INOPERABLE, UNABLE TO REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
RECALL #97V015000, CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL SWITCH WAS REPLACED BECAUSE WATER IS STILL LEAKING INTO THE SWITCH. *AK
BRAKES FAILED.
WINDOW MOTOR REPLACED.
WINDOW MOTOR INOPERATIVE.
RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE BROKE, CAUSING RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO BENT/FLAT TIRE/VEHICLE ROLLED OVER/INJURY.
RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE BROKE, CAUSING RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO BENT/FLAT TIRE/VEHICLE ROLLED OVER/INJURY.
RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE BROKE, CAUSING RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO BENT/FLAT TIRE/VEHICLE ROLLED OVER/INJURY.
DRIVING VEHICLE, HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE; TOOK INTO DEALERSHIP, WAS INFORMED HOLD DOWN SPRING HAD BROKEN OFF. *AK
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY DIES WHEN PUT INTO GEAR. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OCCURRING ALSO BETWEEN RPM GUAGE AND MILEAGE LIGHT. *AK
DRIVING THE VEHCILE AT 60MPH, VEHCILE LOST ALL FUEL WHILE DRIVING , HAD NO FUEL GOING INTO ENGINE. *AK
ROOF LIFTER LEAKS.
FRONT END DESIGN IS VERY POOR, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY (LOW TO THE GROUND) ALSO RUBBING AGAINST THE STOPS.
WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR STALLS, TOOK TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, CAN'T FIND PROBLEM . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
SPINDLE BROKE, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.
FAILURE ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
CONVERTIBLE TOP FLEW OFF DUE TO LACK OF "BOOT CLIP"..
LEFT SIDE VIEW MIRROR RUBBER COMING OFF.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE COMING OFF, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
WINDOWS INOPERATIVE.
REAR COMPARTMENT OF VEHICLE MISALIGNED.
CAR BOOT COVER FLEW OFF OF VEHICLE, DUE TO DESIGN WITH VELCRO FASTENERS WHICH FAILED TO HOLD PROPERLY.
CRUISE CONTROL ONCE DISENGAGED AND RESUMED, VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE HIGHLY, KICKING INTO SECOND GEAR. TWO AREA DEALERSHIPS CAN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK
GAS LEAK.
PURCHASED CAR NEW, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS SOMETIMES WORK. *AK *SLC
THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE RECALL IS NOT CORRECTED BECAUSE OF UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS.
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT DO THE RECALL REPAIR WORK UNTIL THE END OF THE MONTH. RECALL#96V123000
DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED 45MPH, FRONTAL IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED 45MPH, FRONTAL IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONVERTIBLE TOP FLEW OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION, VEHICLE STOPPED, REARENDED, THROWN INTO STOPPED VEHICLE IN FRONT, ENTIRE FRONT END SMASHED. *AK
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM IS JAMMING, CANNOT GET KEY OUT OF IGNITION. *AK
ROD IN TRANSMISSION IS BREAKING.
FRONT OUTER TIE ROD BROKE. *DH
BRAKE FLUID LEAK RESULTED IN BRAKE FAILURE..(1ST VEHICLE ON 601569) *SD
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK