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10E034000 Aug 10, 2010 EQUIPMENT

CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH V...

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Nov 8, 2018 Air Bags 180,000 mi

CRUSE CONT DOES NOT WORK HORN NOT WORKING AND AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. ALL OF THEM WORKED OFF AND ON FOR A TIME BUT NOT NOW06

Nov 8, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 180,000 mi

CRUSE CONT DOES NOT WORK HORN NOT WORKING AND AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. ALL OF THEM WORKED OFF AND ON FOR A TIME BUT NOT NOW06

Nov 8, 2018 Unknown Or Other 180,000 mi

CRUSE CONT DOES NOT WORK HORN NOT WORKING AND AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. ALL OF THEM WORKED OFF AND ON FOR A TIME BUT NOT NOW06

Nov 8, 2018 Air Bags 180,000 mi

CRUSE CONT DOES NOT WORK HORN NOT WORKING AND AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. ALL OF THEM WORKED OFF AND ON FOR A TIME BUT NOT NOW06

Nov 8, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 180,000 mi

CRUSE CONT DOES NOT WORK HORN NOT WORKING AND AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. ALL OF THEM WORKED OFF AND ON FOR A TIME BUT NOT NOW06

Nov 8, 2018 Unknown Or Other 180,000 mi

CRUSE CONT DOES NOT WORK HORN NOT WORKING AND AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. ALL OF THEM WORKED OFF AND ON FOR A TIME BUT NOT NOW06

Aug 18, 2018 Electrical System 174,128 mi

THIS LETTER IS REGARDING A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN THE 2000 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER AND 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS. WE OWN BOTH VEHICLES, AND BOTH HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLES IN WET WEATHER. WHEN IT RAINS AND THE DRIVER GOES THROUGH WATER, THE VEHIC...

Aug 18, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 174,128 mi

THIS LETTER IS REGARDING A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN THE 2000 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER AND 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS. WE OWN BOTH VEHICLES, AND BOTH HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLES IN WET WEATHER. WHEN IT RAINS AND THE DRIVER GOES THROUGH WATER, THE VEHIC...

Aug 18, 2018 Electrical System 174,128 mi

THIS LETTER IS REGARDING A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN THE 2000 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER AND 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS. WE OWN BOTH VEHICLES, AND BOTH HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLES IN WET WEATHER. WHEN IT RAINS AND THE DRIVER GOES THROUGH WATER, THE VEHIC...

Aug 18, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 174,128 mi

THIS LETTER IS REGARDING A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN THE 2000 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER AND 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS. WE OWN BOTH VEHICLES, AND BOTH HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLES IN WET WEATHER. WHEN IT RAINS AND THE DRIVER GOES THROUGH WATER, THE VEHIC...

May 17, 2018 Air Bags Crash 180,000 mi

IN FRONT END COLLISION WITH A POLE ON A CITY STREET -PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY

May 17, 2018 Air Bags Crash 180,000 mi

IN FRONT END COLLISION WITH A POLE ON A CITY STREET -PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY

Dec 29, 2017 Electrical System 140,000 mi

STALLS WHEN DRIVING, WILL NOT START, STALLS WHILE WARMING UP.

Dec 29, 2017 Engine 140,000 mi

STALLS WHEN DRIVING, WILL NOT START, STALLS WHILE WARMING UP.

Dec 29, 2017 Electrical System 140,000 mi

STALLS WHEN DRIVING, WILL NOT START, STALLS WHILE WARMING UP.

Dec 29, 2017 Engine 140,000 mi

STALLS WHEN DRIVING, WILL NOT START, STALLS WHILE WARMING UP.

May 24, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 117,000 mi

MY SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T READ CORRECTLY. IT INDICATES THAT I AM DRIVING SLOWER THAN REALITY BY ABOUT 15MPH.

May 24, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 117,000 mi

MY SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T READ CORRECTLY. IT INDICATES THAT I AM DRIVING SLOWER THAN REALITY BY ABOUT 15MPH.

Aug 8, 2016 Engine 203,912 mi

ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLS WHILE VAN IN MOTION. LOSING POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKING. ONCE VAN COASTS TO A STOP, RESTART WITH NO ISSUES. NORMALLY OCCURS AFTER VAN SITS OVERNIGHT AND ENGINE ISN'T WARMED UP AS YET.

Aug 8, 2016 Engine 203,912 mi

ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLS WHILE VAN IN MOTION. LOSING POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKING. ONCE VAN COASTS TO A STOP, RESTART WITH NO ISSUES. NORMALLY OCCURS AFTER VAN SITS OVERNIGHT AND ENGINE ISN'T WARMED UP AS YET.

Jul 15, 2016 Air Bags 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R...

Jul 15, 2016 Air Bags 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R...

Jul 5, 2016 Electrical System 150,000 mi

ONCE AFTER HITTING WATER PUDDLE AND THEN WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN, BELT SLIPS OFF PULLEYS AND STEERING LOSES POWER. THEN BATTERY DIES QUICKLY WHILE FLASHERS ARE ON. VERY DANGEROUS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN RAIN!

Jul 5, 2016 Steering 150,000 mi

ONCE AFTER HITTING WATER PUDDLE AND THEN WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN, BELT SLIPS OFF PULLEYS AND STEERING LOSES POWER. THEN BATTERY DIES QUICKLY WHILE FLASHERS ARE ON. VERY DANGEROUS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN RAIN!

Jul 5, 2016 Electrical System 150,000 mi

ONCE AFTER HITTING WATER PUDDLE AND THEN WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN, BELT SLIPS OFF PULLEYS AND STEERING LOSES POWER. THEN BATTERY DIES QUICKLY WHILE FLASHERS ARE ON. VERY DANGEROUS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN RAIN!

Jul 5, 2016 Steering 150,000 mi

ONCE AFTER HITTING WATER PUDDLE AND THEN WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN, BELT SLIPS OFF PULLEYS AND STEERING LOSES POWER. THEN BATTERY DIES QUICKLY WHILE FLASHERS ARE ON. VERY DANGEROUS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN RAIN!

Feb 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

Feb 29, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

Feb 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

Feb 29, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

Dec 17, 2015 Electrical System 99,400 mi

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES, OR LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER ON ROADS, THE ALTERNATOR BELT FALLS OFF CAUSING THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, ENGINE OVER HEATING, AND THE BATTERY TO DIE. COULD BE WHILE TURNING OR DRIVING STRAIGHT.

Dec 17, 2015 Electrical System 99,400 mi

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES, OR LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER ON ROADS, THE ALTERNATOR BELT FALLS OFF CAUSING THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, ENGINE OVER HEATING, AND THE BATTERY TO DIE. COULD BE WHILE TURNING OR DRIVING STRAIGHT.

Oct 6, 2015 Electrical System Fire 72,000 mi

FIRE STARTED IN OR NEAR FUSE BOX, VEHICLE WASIN MOTION BUT WHEN STOPPED SMOKE WAS NOTICE OMMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. OPENED THE HOOD AND FLAMES WERE NEAR FUSE BOX AND BATTERY. FUSE LINK BURNED THROUGH. JUST RETTURNED FROM STORE AND WS IN DRIVEWAY.

Oct 6, 2015 Electrical System Fire 72,000 mi

FIRE STARTED IN OR NEAR FUSE BOX, VEHICLE WASIN MOTION BUT WHEN STOPPED SMOKE WAS NOTICE OMMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. OPENED THE HOOD AND FLAMES WERE NEAR FUSE BOX AND BATTERY. FUSE LINK BURNED THROUGH. JUST RETTURNED FROM STORE AND WS IN DRIVEWAY.

Aug 28, 2015 Electrical System 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WHILE DRIVING, THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD FLI...

Aug 28, 2015 Electrical System 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WHILE DRIVING, THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD FLI...

Jul 16, 2015 Suspension 209,108 mi

I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE VAN ANYWHERE, IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR 2 YEARS AND THE STRUT TOWERS ARE RUSTING OUT AT THE TOP.

Jul 16, 2015 Suspension 209,108 mi

I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE VAN ANYWHERE, IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR 2 YEARS AND THE STRUT TOWERS ARE RUSTING OUT AT THE TOP.

Jun 9, 2015 Engine 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILU...

Jun 9, 2015 Engine 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILU...

Mar 2, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON IGNITING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...

Mar 2, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON IGNITING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...

Mar 2, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON IGNITING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...

Mar 2, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON IGNITING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...

Dec 12, 2014 Child Seat

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A GRACO NAUTILUS SAFETY SEAT, MODEL NUMBER 1878678JJ, AND MANUFACTURED JULY 15, 2014. THE CHILD SEAT WAS BEING UTILIZED IN A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY BY THE LATCH SYSTEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE SEAT WAS SECURED IN THE VEHICLE, THE SEAT BEGAN TO MOVE LIBERALLY A...

Dec 12, 2014 Child Seat

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A GRACO NAUTILUS SAFETY SEAT, MODEL NUMBER 1878678JJ, AND MANUFACTURED JULY 15, 2014. THE CHILD SEAT WAS BEING UTILIZED IN A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY BY THE LATCH SYSTEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE SEAT WAS SECURED IN THE VEHICLE, THE SEAT BEGAN TO MOVE LIBERALLY A...

Nov 5, 2014 Air Bags 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIM...

Nov 5, 2014 Air Bags 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIM...

Feb 19, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM,...

Feb 19, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM,...

Feb 18, 2014 Seat Belts Crash 321,040 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS FLAWED SEATBELTS. IT UNHOOKED DURING THE CRASH AND FLEW IN THE AIR, LANDED IN THE SQUAREPANTS FAMILY YARD THEN CAME BACK UP AND LANDED ON A 1995 PLYMOUTH MAGIC WAGON THAT ROLLED AWAY AT PRINCIPAL BROWN'S HOUSE. *TR

Feb 18, 2014 Seat Belts Crash 321,040 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS FLAWED SEATBELTS. IT UNHOOKED DURING THE CRASH AND FLEW IN THE AIR, LANDED IN THE SQUAREPANTS FAMILY YARD THEN CAME BACK UP AND LANDED ON A 1995 PLYMOUTH MAGIC WAGON THAT ROLLED AWAY AT PRINCIPAL BROWN'S HOUSE. *TR

Nov 4, 2013 Engine 235,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE AND VOLTAGE INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE DETACHED SERPENTINE BELT WAS R...

Nov 4, 2013 Engine 235,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE AND VOLTAGE INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE DETACHED SERPENTINE BELT WAS R...

Oct 3, 2013 Equipment

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HITCH ON THE VEHICLE WAS PARTIALLY FRACTURED AND HE WAS CONCERNED THAT THE HITCH COULD BECOME COMPLETELY DETACHED ANY MOMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10E034000 (EQUIPMENT) BUT WAS A...

Oct 3, 2013 Equipment

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HITCH ON THE VEHICLE WAS PARTIALLY FRACTURED AND HE WAS CONCERNED THAT THE HITCH COULD BECOME COMPLETELY DETACHED ANY MOMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10E034000 (EQUIPMENT) BUT WAS A...

Jul 23, 2013 Steering 140,560 mi

WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY SHE DROVE THRU A SMALL PUDDLE AND THE WATER SPLASHED UP ON THE IDLER PULLEY AND CAUSED THE BELT TO SLIP. THIS IN TURN CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER STEERING. SHE ENDED UP IN THE YARD INSTEAD OF THE DRIVEWAY. I HAVE BEEN IN QUALITY SINCE 1985 AND I AM CURR...

Jul 23, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,560 mi

WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY SHE DROVE THRU A SMALL PUDDLE AND THE WATER SPLASHED UP ON THE IDLER PULLEY AND CAUSED THE BELT TO SLIP. THIS IN TURN CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER STEERING. SHE ENDED UP IN THE YARD INSTEAD OF THE DRIVEWAY. I HAVE BEEN IN QUALITY SINCE 1985 AND I AM CURR...

Jul 23, 2013 Steering 140,560 mi

WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY SHE DROVE THRU A SMALL PUDDLE AND THE WATER SPLASHED UP ON THE IDLER PULLEY AND CAUSED THE BELT TO SLIP. THIS IN TURN CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER STEERING. SHE ENDED UP IN THE YARD INSTEAD OF THE DRIVEWAY. I HAVE BEEN IN QUALITY SINCE 1985 AND I AM CURR...

Jul 23, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,560 mi

WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY SHE DROVE THRU A SMALL PUDDLE AND THE WATER SPLASHED UP ON THE IDLER PULLEY AND CAUSED THE BELT TO SLIP. THIS IN TURN CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER STEERING. SHE ENDED UP IN THE YARD INSTEAD OF THE DRIVEWAY. I HAVE BEEN IN QUALITY SINCE 1985 AND I AM CURR...

Mar 11, 2013 Suspension 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER STRUT MOUNT WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ...

Mar 11, 2013 Suspension 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER STRUT MOUNT WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ...

Feb 10, 2013 Service Brakes 320,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND TRIED TO STOP APPLIED BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO VEER TO THE RIGHT TO PREVENT HITTING CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THIS HAPPENED WITH MY DAUGHTER DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE AND SHE DID NOT TELL US. WE PUT NEW BRAKES ON THE CAR AND STILL HAVE THE PROBL...

Feb 10, 2013 Service Brakes 320,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND TRIED TO STOP APPLIED BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO VEER TO THE RIGHT TO PREVENT HITTING CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THIS HAPPENED WITH MY DAUGHTER DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE AND SHE DID NOT TELL US. WE PUT NEW BRAKES ON THE CAR AND STILL HAVE THE PROBL...

Nov 1, 2012 Engine 168,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY NEW FROM A CHRYSLER DEALER IN WI. DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2012, THE CAR IT SUDDENLY STALLED OUT WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. WHILE COASTING I WAS ABLE PUT THE VAN IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART IT. OVER THE COURSE OF VARIOUS TRIPS AT VA...

Nov 1, 2012 Electrical System 168,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY NEW FROM A CHRYSLER DEALER IN WI. DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2012, THE CAR IT SUDDENLY STALLED OUT WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. WHILE COASTING I WAS ABLE PUT THE VAN IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART IT. OVER THE COURSE OF VARIOUS TRIPS AT VA...

Nov 1, 2012 Engine 168,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY NEW FROM A CHRYSLER DEALER IN WI. DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2012, THE CAR IT SUDDENLY STALLED OUT WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. WHILE COASTING I WAS ABLE PUT THE VAN IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART IT. OVER THE COURSE OF VARIOUS TRIPS AT VA...

Nov 1, 2012 Electrical System 168,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY NEW FROM A CHRYSLER DEALER IN WI. DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2012, THE CAR IT SUDDENLY STALLED OUT WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. WHILE COASTING I WAS ABLE PUT THE VAN IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART IT. OVER THE COURSE OF VARIOUS TRIPS AT VA...

Oct 22, 2012 Engine 148,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH DURING RAINY WEATHER, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD BECOME DETACHED. THE VEH...

Oct 22, 2012 Engine 148,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH DURING RAINY WEATHER, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD BECOME DETACHED. THE VEH...

Sep 5, 2012 Air Bags 162,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING IN JANUARY 2012; CRUISE CONTROL & STEREO CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL QUIT WORKING IN JUNE 2012; HORN QUIT WORKING IN JULY 2012. READ ABOUT RECALL ON 1994 - 2000 MODELS FOR FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 162,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING IN JANUARY 2012; CRUISE CONTROL & STEREO CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL QUIT WORKING IN JUNE 2012; HORN QUIT WORKING IN JULY 2012. READ ABOUT RECALL ON 1994 - 2000 MODELS FOR FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Electrical System 162,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING IN JANUARY 2012; CRUISE CONTROL & STEREO CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL QUIT WORKING IN JUNE 2012; HORN QUIT WORKING IN JULY 2012. READ ABOUT RECALL ON 1994 - 2000 MODELS FOR FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Air Bags 162,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING IN JANUARY 2012; CRUISE CONTROL & STEREO CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL QUIT WORKING IN JUNE 2012; HORN QUIT WORKING IN JULY 2012. READ ABOUT RECALL ON 1994 - 2000 MODELS FOR FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 162,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING IN JANUARY 2012; CRUISE CONTROL & STEREO CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL QUIT WORKING IN JUNE 2012; HORN QUIT WORKING IN JULY 2012. READ ABOUT RECALL ON 1994 - 2000 MODELS FOR FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Electrical System 162,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING IN JANUARY 2012; CRUISE CONTROL & STEREO CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL QUIT WORKING IN JUNE 2012; HORN QUIT WORKING IN JULY 2012. READ ABOUT RECALL ON 1994 - 2000 MODELS FOR FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. *TR

May 8, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, HE DROVE OVER A POTHOLE AND THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF OF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE BELT CHANGED, BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED T...

May 8, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, HE DROVE OVER A POTHOLE AND THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF OF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE BELT CHANGED, BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED T...

Jan 25, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED FOLLOWED BY THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SHAFT ...

Jan 25, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED FOLLOWED BY THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SHAFT ...

Jan 24, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL RAIL FOR THE MODEL YEAR VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM,...

Jan 24, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL RAIL FOR THE MODEL YEAR VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM,...

Jan 24, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL RAIL FOR THE MODEL YEAR VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM,...

Jan 24, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL RAIL FOR THE MODEL YEAR VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM,...

Jan 13, 2012 Steering 75,000 mi

SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF SERPENTINE BELT DISENGAGED (SLIPPED OFF PULLEYS) CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING AND OVERHEATED ENGINE. FIRST TIME HAPPENED IN CAR WASH AND THREE TIMES DRIVING THROUGH RAIN PUDDLES. *TR

Jan 13, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF SERPENTINE BELT DISENGAGED (SLIPPED OFF PULLEYS) CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING AND OVERHEATED ENGINE. FIRST TIME HAPPENED IN CAR WASH AND THREE TIMES DRIVING THROUGH RAIN PUDDLES. *TR

Jan 13, 2012 Steering 75,000 mi

SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF SERPENTINE BELT DISENGAGED (SLIPPED OFF PULLEYS) CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING AND OVERHEATED ENGINE. FIRST TIME HAPPENED IN CAR WASH AND THREE TIMES DRIVING THROUGH RAIN PUDDLES. *TR

Jan 13, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF SERPENTINE BELT DISENGAGED (SLIPPED OFF PULLEYS) CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING AND OVERHEATED ENGINE. FIRST TIME HAPPENED IN CAR WASH AND THREE TIMES DRIVING THROUGH RAIN PUDDLES. *TR

Jan 11, 2012 Suspension 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK, SHAKE AND DECELERATE ABNORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MOST OFTEN WHEN DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN WHERE THE TECHNICIAN...

Jan 11, 2012 Suspension 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK, SHAKE AND DECELERATE ABNORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MOST OFTEN WHEN DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN WHERE THE TECHNICIAN...

Dec 21, 2011 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE HEAT WAS ACTIVATED AND THE SMELL OF FUEL ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEYS WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. WHERE THE M...

Dec 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE HEAT WAS ACTIVATED AND THE SMELL OF FUEL ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEYS WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. WHERE THE M...

Dec 21, 2011 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE HEAT WAS ACTIVATED AND THE SMELL OF FUEL ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEYS WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. WHERE THE M...

Dec 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE HEAT WAS ACTIVATED AND THE SMELL OF FUEL ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEYS WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. WHERE THE M...

Dec 8, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 127,000 mi

MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN WHICH I PURCHASED NEW FROM A BRAUN MOBILITY DEALER IN OKLAHOMA HAS SMELLED LIKE GAS FOR A LONG TIME. I ESPECIALLY NOTICED IT AFTER I FILLED UP THE TANK. I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS FROM BEING OVER FILLED. THE SMELL CONTINUED TO GET WORSE SO I FINALLY INVESTIGATED F...

Dec 8, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 127,000 mi

MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN WHICH I PURCHASED NEW FROM A BRAUN MOBILITY DEALER IN OKLAHOMA HAS SMELLED LIKE GAS FOR A LONG TIME. I ESPECIALLY NOTICED IT AFTER I FILLED UP THE TANK. I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS FROM BEING OVER FILLED. THE SMELL CONTINUED TO GET WORSE SO I FINALLY INVESTIGATED F...

Sep 20, 2011 Power Train 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF WHEN A CHILD WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO DRIVE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STANDING IN THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE . THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY. THE CO...

Sep 20, 2011 Power Train 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF WHEN A CHILD WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO DRIVE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STANDING IN THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE . THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY. THE CO...

Sep 13, 2011 Suspension 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STRUT TOWER WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 102,0...

Sep 13, 2011 Suspension 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STRUT TOWER WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 102,0...

Sep 10, 2011 Visibility

I AM ON MY THIRD POWER WINDOW CABLE AND MOTOR. ALL THREE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR

Sep 10, 2011 Visibility

I AM ON MY THIRD POWER WINDOW CABLE AND MOTOR. ALL THREE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR

Jun 2, 2011 Structure

RUSTED LEFT STRUT TOWER CAP ON A CHRYSLER 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VAN JUST CHECK THE BLOGS ON A COMPUTER OR CALL AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM I'M TOLD IF THE PROBLEM WAS NOT DISCOVERED IT'S POSSIBLE THE STRUT COULD FORCE THROUGH THE RUSTED TOWER T...

Jun 2, 2011 Structure

RUSTED LEFT STRUT TOWER CAP ON A CHRYSLER 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VAN JUST CHECK THE BLOGS ON A COMPUTER OR CALL AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM I'M TOLD IF THE PROBLEM WAS NOT DISCOVERED IT'S POSSIBLE THE STRUT COULD FORCE THROUGH THE RUSTED TOWER T...

Jun 1, 2011 Structure

CHRYSLER 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY STRUT TOWER RUST. DRIVERS SIDE OF STRUT TOWER RUSTED SO BAD THAT THE STRUT IS GOING TO RIP THROUGH THE TOP OF THE RUSTED TOWER. THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY ISSUE PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A CALL BACK SAFETY ISSUE. MY VAN IS PARKED IN MY GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USE, S...

Jun 1, 2011 Structure

CHRYSLER 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY STRUT TOWER RUST. DRIVERS SIDE OF STRUT TOWER RUSTED SO BAD THAT THE STRUT IS GOING TO RIP THROUGH THE TOP OF THE RUSTED TOWER. THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY ISSUE PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A CALL BACK SAFETY ISSUE. MY VAN IS PARKED IN MY GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USE, S...

May 28, 2011 Wheels 89,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CHRYSLER T&C FRONT RIGHT WHEEL SHOOK, THEN CAME OFF. BOLTS SHAVED OFF. I SEE MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS, SO THERE IS CLEARLY AN ISSUE HERE. I FEEL SO FORTUNATE THAT I WAS ONLY DRIVING 15 MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND WAS NOT CROSSING A BUSY HIGHWAY WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED! *TR

May 28, 2011 Structure 106,000 mi

NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE HAS LED TO STRUT TOWERS RUSTING AND SEPARATING UNDER THE HOOD, CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME TO REPAIR WITH A "STRUT TOWER REPAIR KIT". THEY THEN EXPLAINED THIS IS A VERY COMMON DEFECT IN CHRYSLER/DODGE MINIVA...

May 28, 2011 Wheels 89,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CHRYSLER T&C FRONT RIGHT WHEEL SHOOK, THEN CAME OFF. BOLTS SHAVED OFF. I SEE MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS, SO THERE IS CLEARLY AN ISSUE HERE. I FEEL SO FORTUNATE THAT I WAS ONLY DRIVING 15 MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND WAS NOT CROSSING A BUSY HIGHWAY WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED! *TR

May 28, 2011 Structure 106,000 mi

NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE HAS LED TO STRUT TOWERS RUSTING AND SEPARATING UNDER THE HOOD, CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME TO REPAIR WITH A "STRUT TOWER REPAIR KIT". THEY THEN EXPLAINED THIS IS A VERY COMMON DEFECT IN CHRYSLER/DODGE MINIVA...

May 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE FAN BELT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE TIMES WHEN IT WAS SNOWING OR RAINING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED THREE OUT OF FIVE TIMES WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHIC...

May 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE FAN BELT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE TIMES WHEN IT WAS SNOWING OR RAINING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED THREE OUT OF FIVE TIMES WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHIC...

Apr 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT SEPARATED FROM THE ALTERNATOR CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR TO FAIL. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICL...

Apr 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT SEPARATED FROM THE ALTERNATOR CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR TO FAIL. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICL...

Apr 2, 2011 Tires 120,000 mi

HANKOOK P215/65R16 96T TIRE BLOW OUT ON A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. TIRE WAS IN GOOD CONDITION, NO DRY ROT LOCATED ON REAR LEFT SIDE. HAVE PHOTOS AVAILABLE SHOWING BLOWOUT, CONDITION OF TIRE, ALMOST A PERFECT CUT FROM RIM TO RIM. CAUSED DAMAGE TO FUEL FILLER NECK AND FILL PORT AS WELL AS DAMAGE...

Apr 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

HANKOOK P215/65R16 96T TIRE BLOW OUT ON A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. TIRE WAS IN GOOD CONDITION, NO DRY ROT LOCATED ON REAR LEFT SIDE. HAVE PHOTOS AVAILABLE SHOWING BLOWOUT, CONDITION OF TIRE, ALMOST A PERFECT CUT FROM RIM TO RIM. CAUSED DAMAGE TO FUEL FILLER NECK AND FILL PORT AS WELL AS DAMAGE...

Apr 2, 2011 Tires 120,000 mi

HANKOOK P215/65R16 96T TIRE BLOW OUT ON A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. TIRE WAS IN GOOD CONDITION, NO DRY ROT LOCATED ON REAR LEFT SIDE. HAVE PHOTOS AVAILABLE SHOWING BLOWOUT, CONDITION OF TIRE, ALMOST A PERFECT CUT FROM RIM TO RIM. CAUSED DAMAGE TO FUEL FILLER NECK AND FILL PORT AS WELL AS DAMAGE...

Apr 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

HANKOOK P215/65R16 96T TIRE BLOW OUT ON A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. TIRE WAS IN GOOD CONDITION, NO DRY ROT LOCATED ON REAR LEFT SIDE. HAVE PHOTOS AVAILABLE SHOWING BLOWOUT, CONDITION OF TIRE, ALMOST A PERFECT CUT FROM RIM TO RIM. CAUSED DAMAGE TO FUEL FILLER NECK AND FILL PORT AS WELL AS DAMAGE...

Dec 26, 2010 Steering Crash

AFTER REPEATED SERPENTINE BELT REPLACEMENT ON 2000 T&C THE BELT HAS SLIPPED OFF DURING A "MINOR" RAIN STORM, THE BELT SLIPPED OFF AGAIN AND CAUSED ME TO LOSE POWER STEERING AND I CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AS WELL AS A BUSINESS. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT EVEN THOUGH THERE HA...

Dec 26, 2010 Steering Crash

AFTER REPEATED SERPENTINE BELT REPLACEMENT ON 2000 T&C THE BELT HAS SLIPPED OFF DURING A "MINOR" RAIN STORM, THE BELT SLIPPED OFF AGAIN AND CAUSED ME TO LOSE POWER STEERING AND I CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AS WELL AS A BUSINESS. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT EVEN THOUGH THERE HA...

Dec 6, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY MINI VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE CONNECTOR FRACTURED AND GASOLINE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER OF ...

Dec 6, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY MINI VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE CONNECTOR FRACTURED AND GASOLINE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER OF ...

Nov 24, 2010 Steering 91,308 mi

AFTER GETTING CAUGHT IN AN EARLY EVENING'S THUNDERSTORM, I ATTEMPTED A REGULAR, RIGHT TURN OFF US 34 TOWARD OUR SUBDIVISION. OUR 2000 CHRYSLER MINI VAN LOST POWER STEERING DURING THE TURN. I WAS UNABLE TO KEEP COMPLETELY WITH IN MY LANE. THANKFULLY, NO ONE WAS IN THE OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANE. A...

Nov 24, 2010 Steering 91,308 mi

AFTER GETTING CAUGHT IN AN EARLY EVENING'S THUNDERSTORM, I ATTEMPTED A REGULAR, RIGHT TURN OFF US 34 TOWARD OUR SUBDIVISION. OUR 2000 CHRYSLER MINI VAN LOST POWER STEERING DURING THE TURN. I WAS UNABLE TO KEEP COMPLETELY WITH IN MY LANE. THANKFULLY, NO ONE WAS IN THE OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANE. A...

Oct 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN, HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT COMING OFF WHILE IT IS RAINING. THIS IS A VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM BECAUSE IT CAUSE THE POWER STEERING TO GO OUT AND THE MOST INOPPORTUNE TIMES. I REALLY WISH SOMEONE WOULD BE ETHICAL ENOUGH FROM CHRYSLER OR...

Oct 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN, HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT COMING OFF WHILE IT IS RAINING. THIS IS A VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM BECAUSE IT CAUSE THE POWER STEERING TO GO OUT AND THE MOST INOPPORTUNE TIMES. I REALLY WISH SOMEONE WOULD BE ETHICAL ENOUGH FROM CHRYSLER OR...

Sep 17, 2010 Structure 165,000 mi

2000 CHRYSLER T&C - STRUT TOWERS RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Sep 17, 2010 Structure 165,000 mi

2000 CHRYSLER T&C - STRUT TOWERS RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Aug 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS DRIVING WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED. THE NEXT DAY, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING INTO A REPAIR SHOP WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC SIGN BUT THE BRAKES FAILED. SHE WAS ABLE TO DETOUR...

Aug 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS DRIVING WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED. THE NEXT DAY, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING INTO A REPAIR SHOP WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC SIGN BUT THE BRAKES FAILED. SHE WAS ABLE TO DETOUR...

Aug 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

AT LEAST 6 TIMES SINCE OWNING A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY, THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF EITHER IN THE RAIN OR SNOW. ONCE CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AS I PULLED OFF THE ROAD WHEN THE CAR OVERHEATED. IT ALSO CAUSED THE HEAD GASKET TO FAIL. GATES HAS A CORRECTION KIT FOR THIS. CHRYSLER SHOULD S...

Aug 23, 2010 Steering 120,000 mi

AT LEAST 6 TIMES SINCE OWNING A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY, THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF EITHER IN THE RAIN OR SNOW. ONCE CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AS I PULLED OFF THE ROAD WHEN THE CAR OVERHEATED. IT ALSO CAUSED THE HEAD GASKET TO FAIL. GATES HAS A CORRECTION KIT FOR THIS. CHRYSLER SHOULD S...

Aug 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

AT LEAST 6 TIMES SINCE OWNING A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY, THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF EITHER IN THE RAIN OR SNOW. ONCE CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AS I PULLED OFF THE ROAD WHEN THE CAR OVERHEATED. IT ALSO CAUSED THE HEAD GASKET TO FAIL. GATES HAS A CORRECTION KIT FOR THIS. CHRYSLER SHOULD S...

Aug 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

AT LEAST 6 TIMES SINCE OWNING A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY, THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF EITHER IN THE RAIN OR SNOW. ONCE CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AS I PULLED OFF THE ROAD WHEN THE CAR OVERHEATED. IT ALSO CAUSED THE HEAD GASKET TO FAIL. GATES HAS A CORRECTION KIT FOR THIS. CHRYSLER SHOULD S...

Aug 23, 2010 Steering 120,000 mi

AT LEAST 6 TIMES SINCE OWNING A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY, THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF EITHER IN THE RAIN OR SNOW. ONCE CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AS I PULLED OFF THE ROAD WHEN THE CAR OVERHEATED. IT ALSO CAUSED THE HEAD GASKET TO FAIL. GATES HAS A CORRECTION KIT FOR THIS. CHRYSLER SHOULD S...

Aug 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

AT LEAST 6 TIMES SINCE OWNING A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY, THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF EITHER IN THE RAIN OR SNOW. ONCE CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AS I PULLED OFF THE ROAD WHEN THE CAR OVERHEATED. IT ALSO CAUSED THE HEAD GASKET TO FAIL. GATES HAS A CORRECTION KIT FOR THIS. CHRYSLER SHOULD S...

Aug 16, 2010 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY FAILED TWICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MEETING POINT OF THE BULB SOCKET AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE MELTING INTO THE PLASTIC. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFAC...

Aug 16, 2010 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY FAILED TWICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MEETING POINT OF THE BULB SOCKET AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE MELTING INTO THE PLASTIC. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFAC...

Jul 9, 2010 Wheels 197,557 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WHEEL FIRST CAME LOOSE BUT THEN QUICKLY CAME OFF COMPLETELY, SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND DAMAGED A FENCE IN A FRONT YARD. THIS EVENT BEGAN WHILE THE VAN WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 30 MPH. THE DRIVER WAS...

Jul 9, 2010 Wheels 197,557 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WHEEL FIRST CAME LOOSE BUT THEN QUICKLY CAME OFF COMPLETELY, SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND DAMAGED A FENCE IN A FRONT YARD. THIS EVENT BEGAN WHILE THE VAN WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 30 MPH. THE DRIVER WAS...

Apr 22, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

DRIVING THROUGH SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER (DRAINAGE FROM WATERHOSE RUN OFF NOT STORM TYPE DRAINAGE). SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNUSABLE. HAPPENS IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. I HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP, THE TENSIONER, THE IDLER PULLEY. I'VE HAD THE ALIGNMENT OF THE PULLEYS CHECKED...

Apr 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

DRIVING THROUGH SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER (DRAINAGE FROM WATERHOSE RUN OFF NOT STORM TYPE DRAINAGE). SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNUSABLE. HAPPENS IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. I HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP, THE TENSIONER, THE IDLER PULLEY. I'VE HAD THE ALIGNMENT OF THE PULLEYS CHECKED...

Apr 22, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

DRIVING THROUGH SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER (DRAINAGE FROM WATERHOSE RUN OFF NOT STORM TYPE DRAINAGE). SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNUSABLE. HAPPENS IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. I HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP, THE TENSIONER, THE IDLER PULLEY. I'VE HAD THE ALIGNMENT OF THE PULLEYS CHECKED...

Apr 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

DRIVING THROUGH SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER (DRAINAGE FROM WATERHOSE RUN OFF NOT STORM TYPE DRAINAGE). SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNUSABLE. HAPPENS IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. I HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP, THE TENSIONER, THE IDLER PULLEY. I'VE HAD THE ALIGNMENT OF THE PULLEYS CHECKED...

Mar 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,270 mi

ON MARCH 10, 2010 MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY HOME WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR! LUCKILY HE WAS ON OUR STREET NEAR OUR HOME THEREFORE HE WASN'T GOING VERY FAST. THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID COMING FROM UNDER THE VAN & THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS E...

Mar 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,270 mi

ON MARCH 10, 2010 MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY HOME WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR! LUCKILY HE WAS ON OUR STREET NEAR OUR HOME THEREFORE HE WASN'T GOING VERY FAST. THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID COMING FROM UNDER THE VAN & THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS E...

Mar 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,819 mi

METAL / BRAIDED BRAKE LINE FROM ABS CONTROL MODULE TO PROPORTIONING VALVE ON MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY RUPTURED AFTER SLIGHT MOVEMENT TO SEPARATE LINE FROM RUBBING ON EACH OTHER. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,819 mi

METAL / BRAIDED BRAKE LINE FROM ABS CONTROL MODULE TO PROPORTIONING VALVE ON MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY RUPTURED AFTER SLIGHT MOVEMENT TO SEPARATE LINE FROM RUBBING ON EACH OTHER. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,818 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. HE NOTICED THAT THE STEEL BRAKE LINES IN THE REAR WERE COVERED WITH RUST AND CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO SPRAY FROM THE BRAKE LINES. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE THE BRAKE LINES IN STOCK; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT RECALLED. ...

Mar 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,818 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. HE NOTICED THAT THE STEEL BRAKE LINES IN THE REAR WERE COVERED WITH RUST AND CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO SPRAY FROM THE BRAKE LINES. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE THE BRAKE LINES IN STOCK; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT RECALLED. ...

Oct 8, 2009 Structure 90,000 mi

1996-2000 CHRYSLER AND DODGE MINI VANS. COULD BE ANY MODEL OF THE VAN WITHIN EACH DIVISIONS LINEUP. NOT EVERY VAN HAS THIS PROBLEM BUT MANY MANY DO AND CHRYSLER HAS DROPPED THE BALL NOT PICKING UP THE TAB FOR THE REPAIRS OF HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF THESE MINI VANS. CHRONIC RUSTING OF THE STRUT TO...

Oct 8, 2009 Structure 90,000 mi

1996-2000 CHRYSLER AND DODGE MINI VANS. COULD BE ANY MODEL OF THE VAN WITHIN EACH DIVISIONS LINEUP. NOT EVERY VAN HAS THIS PROBLEM BUT MANY MANY DO AND CHRYSLER HAS DROPPED THE BALL NOT PICKING UP THE TAB FOR THE REPAIRS OF HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF THESE MINI VANS. CHRONIC RUSTING OF THE STRUT TO...

Jul 17, 2009 Tires 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE VEHICLE HAS SIGMA REGENT TIRES, SIZE 215/65/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, THE REAR PASSENGER TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE CONTACT REPLACED A...

Jul 17, 2009 Tires 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE VEHICLE HAS SIGMA REGENT TIRES, SIZE 215/65/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, THE REAR PASSENGER TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE CONTACT REPLACED A...

Jul 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS SLIPPING OFF AFTER DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN "REPAIRED" 4 TIMES ALREADY AND IS STILL SLIPPING OFF. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PROBLEM AS IT IS NOT ALWAYS IMMEDIATELY KNOWN THAT THE BELT HAS SLIPPED OFF WHICH CAUSE DRIV...

Jul 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS SLIPPING OFF AFTER DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN "REPAIRED" 4 TIMES ALREADY AND IS STILL SLIPPING OFF. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PROBLEM AS IT IS NOT ALWAYS IMMEDIATELY KNOWN THAT THE BELT HAS SLIPPED OFF WHICH CAUSE DRIV...

Jun 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. AFTER INVESTIGATING, FOUND BOTH BRAKE LINES RUPTURED UNDER DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AREA DUE TO CORROSION. *TR

Jun 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. AFTER INVESTIGATING, FOUND BOTH BRAKE LINES RUPTURED UNDER DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AREA DUE TO CORROSION. *TR

Jun 13, 2009 Air Bags 90,000 mi

2000 CHRYSLER MINIVAN " CLOCK SPRING RECALL #D17 " I WOULD LIKE THE NHTSA TO KNOW THAT CHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOT FOLLOWING THROUGH THIS SAFETY RECALL PROPERLY I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO HAVE MY VAN 'S CLOCK SPRING RECALL DONE FOR THE LAST 5 MONTHS AND THE DEALERSHIP KEES TELLING ME THAT THE PARTS ARE O...

Jun 13, 2009 Air Bags 90,000 mi

2000 CHRYSLER MINIVAN " CLOCK SPRING RECALL #D17 " I WOULD LIKE THE NHTSA TO KNOW THAT CHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOT FOLLOWING THROUGH THIS SAFETY RECALL PROPERLY I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO HAVE MY VAN 'S CLOCK SPRING RECALL DONE FOR THE LAST 5 MONTHS AND THE DEALERSHIP KEES TELLING ME THAT THE PARTS ARE O...

Feb 25, 2009 Air Bags

1) DRIVING, AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IS WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE 2)SOMETHING BROKE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. NOW NOTHING WORKS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON, THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE, AND THE HORN NO LONGER WORKS. 3) I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM...

Feb 25, 2009 Air Bags

1) DRIVING, AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IS WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE 2)SOMETHING BROKE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. NOW NOTHING WORKS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON, THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE, AND THE HORN NO LONGER WORKS. 3) I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM...

Feb 8, 2009 Steering 161,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY WITH A 3.8 LITER ENGINE. I'VE HAD THE SERPENTINE BELT FALL OFF NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE PAST STARTING AT 95000 MILES AND THEN AT 131000. I REPLACED THE BELT 3 TIMES ALONG WITH THE TENSIONER AND BELT ALONG WITH THE WATER PUMP TO TRY TO ELIMINATE THIS ISSUE AND IT...

Feb 8, 2009 Steering 161,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY WITH A 3.8 LITER ENGINE. I'VE HAD THE SERPENTINE BELT FALL OFF NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE PAST STARTING AT 95000 MILES AND THEN AT 131000. I REPLACED THE BELT 3 TIMES ALONG WITH THE TENSIONER AND BELT ALONG WITH THE WATER PUMP TO TRY TO ELIMINATE THIS ISSUE AND IT...

Jan 8, 2009 Steering Crash 132,007 mi

DURING RAIN OR SNOWMELT EVENTS, SPLASHING WATER CAUSES THE SERPENTINE BELT ON THE ENGINE SLIP FROM THE ENGINE IDLER PULLEYS. THEY ARE SMOOTH AND ROUNDED IN DESIGN, ALLOWING WATER TO SLIP BENEATH DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN THE BELT SLIPPING FROM THE PULLEYS. THE STEERING ON THESE VANS IS EXTREME...

Jan 8, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 132,007 mi

DURING RAIN OR SNOWMELT EVENTS, SPLASHING WATER CAUSES THE SERPENTINE BELT ON THE ENGINE SLIP FROM THE ENGINE IDLER PULLEYS. THEY ARE SMOOTH AND ROUNDED IN DESIGN, ALLOWING WATER TO SLIP BENEATH DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN THE BELT SLIPPING FROM THE PULLEYS. THE STEERING ON THESE VANS IS EXTREME...

Jan 8, 2009 Steering Crash 132,007 mi

DURING RAIN OR SNOWMELT EVENTS, SPLASHING WATER CAUSES THE SERPENTINE BELT ON THE ENGINE SLIP FROM THE ENGINE IDLER PULLEYS. THEY ARE SMOOTH AND ROUNDED IN DESIGN, ALLOWING WATER TO SLIP BENEATH DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN THE BELT SLIPPING FROM THE PULLEYS. THE STEERING ON THESE VANS IS EXTREME...

Jan 8, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 132,007 mi

DURING RAIN OR SNOWMELT EVENTS, SPLASHING WATER CAUSES THE SERPENTINE BELT ON THE ENGINE SLIP FROM THE ENGINE IDLER PULLEYS. THEY ARE SMOOTH AND ROUNDED IN DESIGN, ALLOWING WATER TO SLIP BENEATH DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN THE BELT SLIPPING FROM THE PULLEYS. THE STEERING ON THESE VANS IS EXTREME...

Dec 15, 2008 Seats

THE HEATED SEATS IN CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY GOT SO HOT THAT IT BURNT MY JACKET. *TR

Dec 15, 2008 Seats

THE HEATED SEATS IN CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY GOT SO HOT THAT IT BURNT MY JACKET. *TR

Dec 5, 2008 Electrical System 143,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY IN JULY 2007 FROM A CHRYSLER DEALER IN NJ. SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR IT SUDDENLY STALLED OUT WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. WHILE COASTING I WAS ABLE PUT THE VAN IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART IT. OVER THE COURSE OF THE TRIP THE ...

Dec 5, 2008 Electrical System 143,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY IN JULY 2007 FROM A CHRYSLER DEALER IN NJ. SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR IT SUDDENLY STALLED OUT WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. WHILE COASTING I WAS ABLE PUT THE VAN IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART IT. OVER THE COURSE OF THE TRIP THE ...

Nov 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 155,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING IN THE RAIN ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN LIGHTS COME ON..MY HUSBAND SAYS THAT THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE AND THE ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON AND THE ENGINE STARTS TO OVERHEAT. IT WAS TERRIFYING. WE FIND AS WE ARE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME O...

Nov 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 155,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING IN THE RAIN ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN LIGHTS COME ON..MY HUSBAND SAYS THAT THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE AND THE ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON AND THE ENGINE STARTS TO OVERHEAT. IT WAS TERRIFYING. WE FIND AS WE ARE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME O...

Nov 10, 2008 Structure

THE L/H STRUT TOWER ON MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY IS RUSTING OUT. I HAVE FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS AND UNDERSTAND THAT CHRYSLER HAS NOT CONSIDERED THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. I AM A MECHANIC AND I BELIEVE IT TO BE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. I WILL BE REPAIRING MY OWN VEHICLE US...

Nov 10, 2008 Structure

THE L/H STRUT TOWER ON MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY IS RUSTING OUT. I HAVE FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS AND UNDERSTAND THAT CHRYSLER HAS NOT CONSIDERED THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. I AM A MECHANIC AND I BELIEVE IT TO BE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. I WILL BE REPAIRING MY OWN VEHICLE US...

Nov 3, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY....

Nov 3, 2008 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY....

Nov 3, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY....

Nov 3, 2008 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY....

Oct 6, 2008 Structure 190,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO USE FORCE IN ORDER TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE. HE STATED THAT THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE GAS STRUTS HAD FAILED AND WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V123000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOS...

Oct 6, 2008 Structure 190,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO USE FORCE IN ORDER TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE. HE STATED THAT THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE GAS STRUTS HAD FAILED AND WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V123000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOS...

Sep 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,404 mi

MY CHRYSLER TOWN&COUNTRY WITH 3.8 ENG.BELT HAS COME OFF WHEN DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN 4 TIMES. LOSING POWERSTEERING AND CAUSING ENGINE TO QUICKLY TO OVERHEAT. DEALERS HAVE NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO DAMAGE MY CAR AND POSSIBLY OTHERS SINCE IT CAME WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I CHECKED TH...

Sep 12, 2008 Equipment 64,404 mi

MY CHRYSLER TOWN&COUNTRY WITH 3.8 ENG.BELT HAS COME OFF WHEN DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN 4 TIMES. LOSING POWERSTEERING AND CAUSING ENGINE TO QUICKLY TO OVERHEAT. DEALERS HAVE NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO DAMAGE MY CAR AND POSSIBLY OTHERS SINCE IT CAME WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I CHECKED TH...

Sep 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,404 mi

MY CHRYSLER TOWN&COUNTRY WITH 3.8 ENG.BELT HAS COME OFF WHEN DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN 4 TIMES. LOSING POWERSTEERING AND CAUSING ENGINE TO QUICKLY TO OVERHEAT. DEALERS HAVE NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO DAMAGE MY CAR AND POSSIBLY OTHERS SINCE IT CAME WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I CHECKED TH...

Sep 12, 2008 Equipment 64,404 mi

MY CHRYSLER TOWN&COUNTRY WITH 3.8 ENG.BELT HAS COME OFF WHEN DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN 4 TIMES. LOSING POWERSTEERING AND CAUSING ENGINE TO QUICKLY TO OVERHEAT. DEALERS HAVE NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO DAMAGE MY CAR AND POSSIBLY OTHERS SINCE IT CAME WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I CHECKED TH...

Aug 24, 2008 Structure 51,572 mi

I HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN WITH RUSTING STRUT TOWERS. THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS MORE THAN THE PASSENGERS SIDE. THE DRIVERS SIDE IS ABOUT TO PUSH THROUGH AND GO INTO THE HOOD. I ASKED MY DEALER ABOUT ANY SAFETY RECALLS OR MODIFICATIONS, THEY SAID NO. I HAVE SEEN THE CHRYSLER SERVICE LETTE...

Aug 24, 2008 Suspension 51,572 mi

I HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN WITH RUSTING STRUT TOWERS. THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS MORE THAN THE PASSENGERS SIDE. THE DRIVERS SIDE IS ABOUT TO PUSH THROUGH AND GO INTO THE HOOD. I ASKED MY DEALER ABOUT ANY SAFETY RECALLS OR MODIFICATIONS, THEY SAID NO. I HAVE SEEN THE CHRYSLER SERVICE LETTE...

Aug 24, 2008 Structure 51,572 mi

I HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN WITH RUSTING STRUT TOWERS. THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS MORE THAN THE PASSENGERS SIDE. THE DRIVERS SIDE IS ABOUT TO PUSH THROUGH AND GO INTO THE HOOD. I ASKED MY DEALER ABOUT ANY SAFETY RECALLS OR MODIFICATIONS, THEY SAID NO. I HAVE SEEN THE CHRYSLER SERVICE LETTE...

Aug 24, 2008 Suspension 51,572 mi

I HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN WITH RUSTING STRUT TOWERS. THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS MORE THAN THE PASSENGERS SIDE. THE DRIVERS SIDE IS ABOUT TO PUSH THROUGH AND GO INTO THE HOOD. I ASKED MY DEALER ABOUT ANY SAFETY RECALLS OR MODIFICATIONS, THEY SAID NO. I HAVE SEEN THE CHRYSLER SERVICE LETTE...

Aug 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HI! THE BRAKE LINE IS RUSTED OUT AND IT LEAKS, THEY ALL HAVE TO BE REPLACE. IT LOOKS LIKE ANY WHERE THAT A BRACKET TO HOLD THE LINES IN PLACE IS RUSTED OUT. I'VE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE, IT'S BAD. I JUST DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS JUST ME OR IT'S HAPPEN TO OTHERS? THANKS RUBEN *TR

Aug 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HI! THE BRAKE LINE IS RUSTED OUT AND IT LEAKS, THEY ALL HAVE TO BE REPLACE. IT LOOKS LIKE ANY WHERE THAT A BRACKET TO HOLD THE LINES IN PLACE IS RUSTED OUT. I'VE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE, IT'S BAD. I JUST DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS JUST ME OR IT'S HAPPEN TO OTHERS? THANKS RUBEN *TR

Jul 28, 2008 Structure 170,000 mi

THE SHOCK TOWER MOUNTING WHICH HOLDS THE STRUT WHEEL AND STEERING ASSEMBLY HAS CORRODED DUE A DESIGN DEFECT AND HAS ALLOWED THE STRUT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO BECOME DISCONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE CAUSING AN UNSAFE /CATASTROPHIC CONDITION TO EXIST. THIS DESIGN DEFECT WAS NOTICED DURING AN UNRELATED INSP...

Jul 28, 2008 Structure 170,000 mi

THE SHOCK TOWER MOUNTING WHICH HOLDS THE STRUT WHEEL AND STEERING ASSEMBLY HAS CORRODED DUE A DESIGN DEFECT AND HAS ALLOWED THE STRUT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO BECOME DISCONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE CAUSING AN UNSAFE /CATASTROPHIC CONDITION TO EXIST. THIS DESIGN DEFECT WAS NOTICED DURING AN UNRELATED INSP...

Jul 18, 2008 Structure 118,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE STRUT TOWER UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS TO THIS DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE STRUT TOWER NEEDED TO BE REPLACE...

Jul 18, 2008 Structure 118,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE STRUT TOWER UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS TO THIS DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE STRUT TOWER NEEDED TO BE REPLACE...

May 22, 2008 Wheels

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE PRIOR TO THE WHEEL COMING OFF. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY. *KB THE LEFT FRONT BUMPER AND LEFT FRONT TIRE AND RIM WERE DAMAGED AND THE LEFT FRONT TIRE LUG ...

May 22, 2008 Wheels

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE PRIOR TO THE WHEEL COMING OFF. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY. *KB THE LEFT FRONT BUMPER AND LEFT FRONT TIRE AND RIM WERE DAMAGED AND THE LEFT FRONT TIRE LUG ...

May 13, 2008 Suspension

NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE HAS LED TO STRUT TOWERS RUSTING AND SEPARATING UNDER THE HOOD, CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD TWO REPAIR SHOPS REPLACE TIE RODS AND STRUTS SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE OF RUSTING OF STRUT TOWER. A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP TOLD ME ...

May 13, 2008 Suspension

NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE HAS LED TO STRUT TOWERS RUSTING AND SEPARATING UNDER THE HOOD, CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD TWO REPAIR SHOPS REPLACE TIE RODS AND STRUTS SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE OF RUSTING OF STRUT TOWER. A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP TOLD ME ...

Mar 29, 2008 Structure 99,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER RUSTED SO BAD THAT A HOLE HAS APPEARED AROUND WHERE THE STRUT MOUNTS TO THE TOWER. *TR

Mar 29, 2008 Structure 99,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER RUSTED SO BAD THAT A HOLE HAS APPEARED AROUND WHERE THE STRUT MOUNTS TO THE TOWER. *TR

Mar 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,611 mi

SERPENTINE BELT FALLS OFF WHEN DRIVEN THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER. THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP I CONTACTED INFORMED ME THAT THIS WAS TYPICAL WITH MY MAKE AND MODEL (2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY). WHEN THE BELT FALLS OFF, THE VAN LOSES POWER STEERING AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *TR

Mar 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,611 mi

SERPENTINE BELT FALLS OFF WHEN DRIVEN THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER. THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP I CONTACTED INFORMED ME THAT THIS WAS TYPICAL WITH MY MAKE AND MODEL (2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY). WHEN THE BELT FALLS OFF, THE VAN LOSES POWER STEERING AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *TR

Mar 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,672 mi

MY SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF 4 TIMES. I HAVE INFORMED THE DEALER OF THIS PROBLEM DURING WARRANTY TIME PERIOD AND NONWARRANTLY TIME PERIOD. THE DEALER AND OTHER MECHANICS KEEP CHARGING ME TO TEMPORARILY FIX A MANUFACTURER "RECALL" PROBLEM. MY WIFE DRIVES THE VAN, NORMALLY WITH CHILDREN WITH HER....

Mar 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,672 mi

MY SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF 4 TIMES. I HAVE INFORMED THE DEALER OF THIS PROBLEM DURING WARRANTY TIME PERIOD AND NONWARRANTLY TIME PERIOD. THE DEALER AND OTHER MECHANICS KEEP CHARGING ME TO TEMPORARILY FIX A MANUFACTURER "RECALL" PROBLEM. MY WIFE DRIVES THE VAN, NORMALLY WITH CHILDREN WITH HER....

Feb 27, 2008 Suspension

CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY SHOCK TOWERS RUSTED-OUT MADE YEAR 2000 I HAVE TALKED TO A BODY SHOP AND THEY SAID THAT IT WILL FULLY RUST OUT WITH IN THE YEAR . THIS SI A HAZARD AND HE SAID HE HAS ALL READY REPLACED A BUCH OF SHOCK TOWERS. ON THIS TYPE OF VAN. SOME HE SAID HE'S SEAN 3 YEARS AFTER THEY W...

Feb 27, 2008 Suspension

CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY SHOCK TOWERS RUSTED-OUT MADE YEAR 2000 I HAVE TALKED TO A BODY SHOP AND THEY SAID THAT IT WILL FULLY RUST OUT WITH IN THE YEAR . THIS SI A HAZARD AND HE SAID HE HAS ALL READY REPLACED A BUCH OF SHOCK TOWERS. ON THIS TYPE OF VAN. SOME HE SAID HE'S SEAN 3 YEARS AFTER THEY W...

Feb 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNDERHOOD STRUT TOWER IS RUSTED. THE DEALER ADVISED HER NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THAT CONDITION BECAUSE A CRASH COULD OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS A KIT TO CORRECT THE DEFECT; HOWEVER, THEY WILL NOT PROVIDE ASSIST...

Feb 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNDERHOOD STRUT TOWER IS RUSTED. THE DEALER ADVISED HER NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THAT CONDITION BECAUSE A CRASH COULD OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS A KIT TO CORRECT THE DEFECT; HOWEVER, THEY WILL NOT PROVIDE ASSIST...

Feb 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 112,767 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE WHERE FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE LINES ATTACH TO STELL SOLID LINES. SOLID LINES ARE CORRODED WHERE THEY MEET. *TR

Feb 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 112,767 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE WHERE FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE LINES ATTACH TO STELL SOLID LINES. SOLID LINES ARE CORRODED WHERE THEY MEET. *TR

Feb 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

IT IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH CHRYSLER MINIVANS - WHENEVER THERE IS A HEAVY RAIN AND THE WATER PUDDLES IN THE STREET, THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPS OFF AND ALL POWER TO THE VEHICLE IS LOST. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME MULTIPLE TIMES. I HAVE SPOKEN TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HE STATED THAT...

Feb 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

IT IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH CHRYSLER MINIVANS - WHENEVER THERE IS A HEAVY RAIN AND THE WATER PUDDLES IN THE STREET, THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPS OFF AND ALL POWER TO THE VEHICLE IS LOST. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME MULTIPLE TIMES. I HAVE SPOKEN TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HE STATED THAT...

Jan 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 111,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AS OF JANUARY 10, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEEL BRAKE LINES FOR THE REAR BRAKES RUSTED WHICH CAUSED BRAKE FLUID ...

Jan 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 111,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AS OF JANUARY 10, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEEL BRAKE LINES FOR THE REAR BRAKES RUSTED WHICH CAUSED BRAKE FLUID ...

Dec 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,703 mi

THE SERPENTINE BELT ON MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY SLIPS OFF WHEN I DRIVE THROUGH PUDDLES RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, COOLING AND ELECTRICAL. THIS EVENT STRANDS US WHERE EVER WE HAPPEN TO BE. *TR

Dec 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,703 mi

THE SERPENTINE BELT ON MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY SLIPS OFF WHEN I DRIVE THROUGH PUDDLES RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, COOLING AND ELECTRICAL. THIS EVENT STRANDS US WHERE EVER WE HAPPEN TO BE. *TR

Dec 11, 2007 Structure 89,042 mi

AS I BACKED OUT OF MY DOWNWARD SLOPING DRIVEWAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND IT WAS NECESSARY TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO THE STREET. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINES REVEALED RUST/CORROSION ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL SEGMENTS WHICH ARE LOCATED...

Dec 11, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,042 mi

AS I BACKED OUT OF MY DOWNWARD SLOPING DRIVEWAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND IT WAS NECESSARY TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO THE STREET. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINES REVEALED RUST/CORROSION ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL SEGMENTS WHICH ARE LOCATED...

Dec 11, 2007 Structure 89,042 mi

AS I BACKED OUT OF MY DOWNWARD SLOPING DRIVEWAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND IT WAS NECESSARY TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO THE STREET. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINES REVEALED RUST/CORROSION ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL SEGMENTS WHICH ARE LOCATED...

Dec 11, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,042 mi

AS I BACKED OUT OF MY DOWNWARD SLOPING DRIVEWAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND IT WAS NECESSARY TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO THE STREET. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINES REVEALED RUST/CORROSION ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL SEGMENTS WHICH ARE LOCATED...

Dec 6, 2007 Seat Belts 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DEPRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, HER CHILD'S SEAT BELT UNBUCKLES. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE HER CHILD DID NOT WEIGH ENOUGH. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT AFTER 50 MPH, THE S...

Dec 6, 2007 Seat Belts 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DEPRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, HER CHILD'S SEAT BELT UNBUCKLES. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE HER CHILD DID NOT WEIGH ENOUGH. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT AFTER 50 MPH, THE S...

Oct 29, 2007 Seats Fire 49,203 mi

IN 2005 A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE FRONT SEAT HEATING ELEMENTS. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT INTO BRANDOW CHRYSLER AND THE ELEMENTS WERE SUPPOSEDLY CHANGED. 9/30/07 THE REPLACEMENT ELEMENTS FAILED AND THE DRIVER FRONT SEAT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO BRANDOW CHRYSLER AND THE HEATING ELEMENTS WERE RE...

Oct 29, 2007 Seats Fire 49,203 mi

IN 2005 A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE FRONT SEAT HEATING ELEMENTS. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT INTO BRANDOW CHRYSLER AND THE ELEMENTS WERE SUPPOSEDLY CHANGED. 9/30/07 THE REPLACEMENT ELEMENTS FAILED AND THE DRIVER FRONT SEAT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO BRANDOW CHRYSLER AND THE HEATING ELEMENTS WERE RE...

Oct 14, 2007 Structure 75,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS HAVING OVER $1000.00 IN UNEXPECTED REPAIRS FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS (SHATTERING DRIVE PLATE, $550.00 EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE) IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH STRUT TOWERS HAVE RUST PERFORATION AND ARE STRUCTURALLY UNSAFE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT ALL CHRYSLER...

Oct 14, 2007 Structure 75,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS HAVING OVER $1000.00 IN UNEXPECTED REPAIRS FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS (SHATTERING DRIVE PLATE, $550.00 EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE) IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH STRUT TOWERS HAVE RUST PERFORATION AND ARE STRUCTURALLY UNSAFE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT ALL CHRYSLER...

Oct 12, 2007 Structure

THE REAR DOOR HANDLES ARE APPARENTLY FAULTY. MY MOTHER TRIED TO OPEN THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF IN HER HAND, THEN APPROX. A MONTH LATER THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE ALSO BROKE OFF AS I WAS TRYING TO PUT MY CHILD IN THE CAR. NO EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS USED, IT APPEARS THAT...

Oct 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

VEHICLE MAKING LOUD WHISTLING NOISE, TWO DEALERS UNABLE TO LOCATE SOUND. WHILE TRANSMISSION WAS OUT FOR ANOTHER REPAIR, DISCOVERED THE EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE IS CRACKED. THIS IS A $550.00 DEALER ITEM ONLY PART. DEALER STATES COMMON PROBLEM, PART IS OFTEN REPLACED. I HAVE TO PAY $550.00 PLUS LABO...

Oct 12, 2007 Power Train 75,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A LOUD BANGING NOISE AT IDLE WHEN THE AC WAS ON. NUMEROUS ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH AC SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW. ASSUMED THE AC COMPRESSOR WAS BAD AGAIN, AND DID NOT USE AC. PROBLEM TURNED OUT TO BE A CRACKED DRIVE PLATE (TORQUE PLATE, FLYWHEEL). VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATI...

Oct 12, 2007 Structure

THE REAR DOOR HANDLES ARE APPARENTLY FAULTY. MY MOTHER TRIED TO OPEN THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF IN HER HAND, THEN APPROX. A MONTH LATER THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE ALSO BROKE OFF AS I WAS TRYING TO PUT MY CHILD IN THE CAR. NO EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS USED, IT APPEARS THAT...

Oct 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

VEHICLE MAKING LOUD WHISTLING NOISE, TWO DEALERS UNABLE TO LOCATE SOUND. WHILE TRANSMISSION WAS OUT FOR ANOTHER REPAIR, DISCOVERED THE EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE IS CRACKED. THIS IS A $550.00 DEALER ITEM ONLY PART. DEALER STATES COMMON PROBLEM, PART IS OFTEN REPLACED. I HAVE TO PAY $550.00 PLUS LABO...

Oct 12, 2007 Power Train 75,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A LOUD BANGING NOISE AT IDLE WHEN THE AC WAS ON. NUMEROUS ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH AC SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW. ASSUMED THE AC COMPRESSOR WAS BAD AGAIN, AND DID NOT USE AC. PROBLEM TURNED OUT TO BE A CRACKED DRIVE PLATE (TORQUE PLATE, FLYWHEEL). VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATI...

Sep 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,189 mi

OUR 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY MINIVAN HAS HAD MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. THE MOST RECENT WAS THE REPEATED FAILURE OF THE SERPENTINE BELT. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER (FEBRUARY 2007). THE BELT SLIPPED OFF THE PULLEYS LEAVING ME TO TRY TO CAREEN IT OVER TO THE SIDE...

Sep 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,189 mi

OUR 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY MINIVAN HAS HAD MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. THE MOST RECENT WAS THE REPEATED FAILURE OF THE SERPENTINE BELT. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER (FEBRUARY 2007). THE BELT SLIPPED OFF THE PULLEYS LEAVING ME TO TRY TO CAREEN IT OVER TO THE SIDE...

Aug 13, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WOULD TAKE TWENTY SECONDS FOR HIS VEHICLE TO START. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED ...

Aug 13, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WOULD TAKE TWENTY SECONDS FOR HIS VEHICLE TO START. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED ...

Jul 31, 2007 Structure 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SHOCK TOWER IS CORRODING, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE THREE BOLTS TO RUST AND BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURREN...

Jul 31, 2007 Suspension 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SHOCK TOWER IS CORRODING, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE THREE BOLTS TO RUST AND BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURREN...

Jul 31, 2007 Structure 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SHOCK TOWER IS CORRODING, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE THREE BOLTS TO RUST AND BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURREN...

Jul 31, 2007 Suspension 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SHOCK TOWER IS CORRODING, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE THREE BOLTS TO RUST AND BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURREN...

Jun 14, 2007 Power Train 91,504 mi

SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF EVERY TIME THAT IS RAINING HARD. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE CHANGE THE TENSIONER AND THE BELT WITHOUT IMPROVEMENT. WHEN THIS COMES OFF THE VEHICLE DIES WHICH WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER IT. SO FAR ME AND MY WIFE ARE BEEN LUCKY. *TR

Jun 14, 2007 Power Train 91,504 mi

SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF EVERY TIME THAT IS RAINING HARD. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE CHANGE THE TENSIONER AND THE BELT WITHOUT IMPROVEMENT. WHEN THIS COMES OFF THE VEHICLE DIES WHICH WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER IT. SO FAR ME AND MY WIFE ARE BEEN LUCKY. *TR

May 13, 2007 Electrical System 109,600 mi

SHORT IN THE HORN SWITCH CAUSES THE HORN TO SOUND ERRATICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE TEMPORARY SOLUTION IS TO PULL THE FUSE, THEREBY OVERIDING THE SAFETY DEVICE. THE PERMANENT SOLUTION IS TO HAVE THE SWITCH REPLACED, WHICH WE ARE TOLD ALSO REQUIRES THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF...

May 13, 2007 Electrical System 109,600 mi

SHORT IN THE HORN SWITCH CAUSES THE HORN TO SOUND ERRATICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE TEMPORARY SOLUTION IS TO PULL THE FUSE, THEREBY OVERIDING THE SAFETY DEVICE. THE PERMANENT SOLUTION IS TO HAVE THE SWITCH REPLACED, WHICH WE ARE TOLD ALSO REQUIRES THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF...

Apr 3, 2007 Air Bags Fire

CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY THAT CAUGHT FIRE BECAUSE OF THE AIR BAGS**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, HE NOTICED THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED AND SOON AFTER ARRIVING HOME, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

Apr 3, 2007 Air Bags Fire

CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY THAT CAUGHT FIRE BECAUSE OF THE AIR BAGS**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, HE NOTICED THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED AND SOON AFTER ARRIVING HOME, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

Mar 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY LXI**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS THE SERPENTINE BELT THAT OPERATES THE POWER STEERING, ENGINE COOLING, AND ALTERNATOR HAS PERIODICALLY JUMP FROM THE PULLEYS DURING HEAVY RAINS ON WELL DRAINED STREETS. *JB

Mar 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY LXI**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS THE SERPENTINE BELT THAT OPERATES THE POWER STEERING, ENGINE COOLING, AND ALTERNATOR HAS PERIODICALLY JUMP FROM THE PULLEYS DURING HEAVY RAINS ON WELL DRAINED STREETS. *JB

Mar 17, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

EXTERIOR HANDLE ON REAR SLIDING DOOS BREAK EASILY. MY DAUGHTER IN LAW PULED ONE SIDE TO OEN AND IT BROE OFF. MY 5 YEAR OLD GRANDSON PULED ON THE HANDLE ON THE OTHER SIDE LATER AND IT TO PROKE OF. THE COST OF THE NEW HANDLE IS 166.00. I APPEARS THE THE QUALITY OF MATERIAL IS OF A POOR QUAILTY AND...

Mar 17, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

EXTERIOR HANDLE ON REAR SLIDING DOOS BREAK EASILY. MY DAUGHTER IN LAW PULED ONE SIDE TO OEN AND IT BROE OFF. MY 5 YEAR OLD GRANDSON PULED ON THE HANDLE ON THE OTHER SIDE LATER AND IT TO PROKE OF. THE COST OF THE NEW HANDLE IS 166.00. I APPEARS THE THE QUALITY OF MATERIAL IS OF A POOR QUAILTY AND...

Mar 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,786 mi

ON SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2007, I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF MY BRAKES UPON STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN AT A FOUR-WAY CONTROLLED INTERSECTION. A PICK-UP TRUCK ON MY RIGHT SIDE HAD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND HAD BEGUN TO PROCEED THROUGH WHEN MY 2000 TOWN & COUNTRY LXI BRAKES FAILED AND WENT THROUGH THE STOP SIGN...

Mar 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,786 mi

ON SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2007, I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF MY BRAKES UPON STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN AT A FOUR-WAY CONTROLLED INTERSECTION. A PICK-UP TRUCK ON MY RIGHT SIDE HAD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND HAD BEGUN TO PROCEED THROUGH WHEN MY 2000 TOWN & COUNTRY LXI BRAKES FAILED AND WENT THROUGH THE STOP SIGN...

Mar 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL IT BEGAN TO TIGHTEN AND THE BRAKE LINE RUPTURED. ALSO, THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE BRAKE LINE RUPTURED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57.000. *AK THE CONS...

Mar 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL IT BEGAN TO TIGHTEN AND THE BRAKE LINE RUPTURED. ALSO, THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE BRAKE LINE RUPTURED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57.000. *AK THE CONS...

Mar 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT POPPING OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED ON FOUR OCCASIONS DURING HEAVY RAIN AND WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH UNDER HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO S...

Mar 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,187 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE V2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT POPPING OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS HAD HAPPENED ON FOUR OCCASION. THERE WAS HEAVY RAIN AND WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH UNDER HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AN...

Mar 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT POPPING OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED ON FOUR OCCASIONS DURING HEAVY RAIN AND WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH UNDER HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO S...

Mar 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,187 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE V2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT POPPING OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS HAD HAPPENED ON FOUR OCCASION. THERE WAS HEAVY RAIN AND WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH UNDER HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AN...

Jan 5, 2007 Exterior Lighting 82,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND STATED THAT THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVER TURNED GRAY AND CLOUDY. THIS INTERFERED WITH THE AMOUNT OF ILLUMINATION IT DISPLAYED. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THEY HAVE HAD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT UNFORTUNATELY THEY...

Jan 5, 2007 Exterior Lighting 82,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND STATED THAT THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVER TURNED GRAY AND CLOUDY. THIS INTERFERED WITH THE AMOUNT OF ILLUMINATION IT DISPLAYED. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THEY HAVE HAD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT UNFORTUNATELY THEY...

Nov 10, 2006 Seat Belts

WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OF THE SEAT BELTS COMING UNLATCHED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, OR SEEMING TO BE LATCHED CORRECTLY AND THEN FINDING OUT MILES LATER THAT IT POPS OUT AND MAYBE WASN'T LATCHED CORRECTLY IN THE FIRST PLACE. I HAVE 4 CHILDREN, RANGING IN AGE 2-11, AND WE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM W...

Nov 10, 2006 Seat Belts

WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OF THE SEAT BELTS COMING UNLATCHED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, OR SEEMING TO BE LATCHED CORRECTLY AND THEN FINDING OUT MILES LATER THAT IT POPS OUT AND MAYBE WASN'T LATCHED CORRECTLY IN THE FIRST PLACE. I HAVE 4 CHILDREN, RANGING IN AGE 2-11, AND WE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM W...

Oct 24, 2006 Seats

AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER SEAT MEMORY SYSTEM(MY SEATS WOULD SWITCH TO A SETTING THAT WAS NOT PROGRAMMED BY MYSELF), I CONTACTED MY DEALER AND ADVISED THEM OF MY SITUATION. THIS UNWANTED ADJUSTMENT COULD BE REPLICATED BY PRESSING THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON MY FOB. I BEGAN UNLOCKING MY ...

Oct 24, 2006 Visibility

AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER SEAT MEMORY SYSTEM(MY SEATS WOULD SWITCH TO A SETTING THAT WAS NOT PROGRAMMED BY MYSELF), I CONTACTED MY DEALER AND ADVISED THEM OF MY SITUATION. THIS UNWANTED ADJUSTMENT COULD BE REPLICATED BY PRESSING THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON MY FOB. I BEGAN UNLOCKING MY ...

Oct 24, 2006 Electrical System

AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER SEAT MEMORY SYSTEM(MY SEATS WOULD SWITCH TO A SETTING THAT WAS NOT PROGRAMMED BY MYSELF), I CONTACTED MY DEALER AND ADVISED THEM OF MY SITUATION. THIS UNWANTED ADJUSTMENT COULD BE REPLICATED BY PRESSING THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON MY FOB. I BEGAN UNLOCKING MY ...

Oct 24, 2006 Seats

AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER SEAT MEMORY SYSTEM(MY SEATS WOULD SWITCH TO A SETTING THAT WAS NOT PROGRAMMED BY MYSELF), I CONTACTED MY DEALER AND ADVISED THEM OF MY SITUATION. THIS UNWANTED ADJUSTMENT COULD BE REPLICATED BY PRESSING THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON MY FOB. I BEGAN UNLOCKING MY ...

Oct 24, 2006 Visibility

AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER SEAT MEMORY SYSTEM(MY SEATS WOULD SWITCH TO A SETTING THAT WAS NOT PROGRAMMED BY MYSELF), I CONTACTED MY DEALER AND ADVISED THEM OF MY SITUATION. THIS UNWANTED ADJUSTMENT COULD BE REPLICATED BY PRESSING THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON MY FOB. I BEGAN UNLOCKING MY ...

Oct 24, 2006 Electrical System

AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER SEAT MEMORY SYSTEM(MY SEATS WOULD SWITCH TO A SETTING THAT WAS NOT PROGRAMMED BY MYSELF), I CONTACTED MY DEALER AND ADVISED THEM OF MY SITUATION. THIS UNWANTED ADJUSTMENT COULD BE REPLICATED BY PRESSING THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON MY FOB. I BEGAN UNLOCKING MY ...

Oct 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,100 mi

THE SERPENTINE BELT ON MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN POPS OFF CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP. VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE TO SAFELY DRIVE TO A STOP WITHOUT POWER STEERING. BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED. TENSIONER HAS BEEN REPLACED. PULLEYS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. DEALERS AND PRIVATE...

Oct 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,100 mi

THE SERPENTINE BELT ON MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN POPS OFF CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP. VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE TO SAFELY DRIVE TO A STOP WITHOUT POWER STEERING. BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED. TENSIONER HAS BEEN REPLACED. PULLEYS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. DEALERS AND PRIVATE...

Oct 4, 2006 Exterior Lighting 86,200 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVER TURNED A GRAY COLOR. THIS INTERFERED WITH THE AMOUNT OF ILLUMINATION. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE COVERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 10/20/06. *JB

Oct 4, 2006 Exterior Lighting 86,200 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVER TURNED A GRAY COLOR. THIS INTERFERED WITH THE AMOUNT OF ILLUMINATION. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE COVERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 10/20/06. *JB

Sep 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,536 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER A LONG TRIP THE DRIVER HAD A HEADACHE. UPON INSPECTING UNDER THE HOOD, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE PIPE THAT RAN FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD TO THE EXHAUST WAS LEAKING. THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THE PIPE WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Sep 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,536 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER A LONG TRIP THE DRIVER HAD A HEADACHE. UPON INSPECTING UNDER THE HOOD, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE PIPE THAT RAN FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD TO THE EXHAUST WAS LEAKING. THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THE PIPE WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 21, 2006 Power Train 69,800 mi

AT 69800 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHUDDER BETWEEN 35 AND 45 MPH. AT FIRST THIS HAPPENED FAIRLY INFREQUENTLY. IT KEPT HAPPENING MORE AND MORE OFTEN. NOW AT 74500 MILES IT OCCURS EVERY TIME WE USE THE VAN. *JB

Aug 21, 2006 Power Train 69,800 mi

AT 69800 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHUDDER BETWEEN 35 AND 45 MPH. AT FIRST THIS HAPPENED FAIRLY INFREQUENTLY. IT KEPT HAPPENING MORE AND MORE OFTEN. NOW AT 74500 MILES IT OCCURS EVERY TIME WE USE THE VAN. *JB

Aug 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 141,500 mi

COMPLAINT INVOLVES A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LTD AWD MINVAN 3.8L ENGINE. DURING ITS ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE FLYWHEEL WAS CRACKED. I HAD BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN TO A) HAVE IT INSPECTED B) CHECK A METALLIC NOISE THE ENGINE HAD WHEN THE A/C WAS ON. VEHICLE PASSED THE...

Aug 3, 2006 Power Train 141,500 mi

COMPLAINT INVOLVES A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LTD AWD MINVAN 3.8L ENGINE. DURING ITS ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE FLYWHEEL WAS CRACKED. I HAD BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN TO A) HAVE IT INSPECTED B) CHECK A METALLIC NOISE THE ENGINE HAD WHEN THE A/C WAS ON. VEHICLE PASSED THE...

Aug 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 141,500 mi

COMPLAINT INVOLVES A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LTD AWD MINVAN 3.8L ENGINE. DURING ITS ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE FLYWHEEL WAS CRACKED. I HAD BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN TO A) HAVE IT INSPECTED B) CHECK A METALLIC NOISE THE ENGINE HAD WHEN THE A/C WAS ON. VEHICLE PASSED THE...

Aug 3, 2006 Power Train 141,500 mi

COMPLAINT INVOLVES A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LTD AWD MINVAN 3.8L ENGINE. DURING ITS ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE FLYWHEEL WAS CRACKED. I HAD BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN TO A) HAVE IT INSPECTED B) CHECK A METALLIC NOISE THE ENGINE HAD WHEN THE A/C WAS ON. VEHICLE PASSED THE...

Aug 2, 2006 Suspension 126,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE STRUT TOWER WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHERE THE TOWER WAS CLEANED AND A PROTECTIVE COATING WAS APPLIED. THE RUST CONTINUED TO FORM AND HOLES WERE NOW PRESENT. *AK UPDATED 9/22/2006 - *NM

Aug 2, 2006 Suspension 126,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE STRUT TOWER WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHERE THE TOWER WAS CLEANED AND A PROTECTIVE COATING WAS APPLIED. THE RUST CONTINUED TO FORM AND HOLES WERE NOW PRESENT. *AK UPDATED 9/22/2006 - *NM

Jul 26, 2006 Steering Crash 163,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS OBSERVED TO BE LEANING INWARD. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT DETE...

Jul 26, 2006 Steering Crash 163,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS OBSERVED TO BE LEANING INWARD. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT DETE...

Jun 20, 2006 Electrical System 27,995 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LXI ALL WHEEL DRIVE: 01/2003 FAILURE AT THE BATTERY, WILL NOT TAKE A CHARGE (BATTERY REPLACED) 06/2005 BATTERY LEAKING ACID AND DAMAGED WIRE HARNESS THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR REPLACED $260.00 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR REPLACED **AGAIN** $72.00 NEW BAT...

Jun 20, 2006 Equipment 27,995 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LXI ALL WHEEL DRIVE: 01/2003 FAILURE AT THE BATTERY, WILL NOT TAKE A CHARGE (BATTERY REPLACED) 06/2005 BATTERY LEAKING ACID AND DAMAGED WIRE HARNESS THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR REPLACED $260.00 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR REPLACED **AGAIN** $72.00 NEW BAT...

Jun 20, 2006 Electrical System 27,995 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LXI ALL WHEEL DRIVE: 01/2003 FAILURE AT THE BATTERY, WILL NOT TAKE A CHARGE (BATTERY REPLACED) 06/2005 BATTERY LEAKING ACID AND DAMAGED WIRE HARNESS THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR REPLACED $260.00 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR REPLACED **AGAIN** $72.00 NEW BAT...

Jun 20, 2006 Equipment 27,995 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LXI ALL WHEEL DRIVE: 01/2003 FAILURE AT THE BATTERY, WILL NOT TAKE A CHARGE (BATTERY REPLACED) 06/2005 BATTERY LEAKING ACID AND DAMAGED WIRE HARNESS THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR REPLACED $260.00 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR REPLACED **AGAIN** $72.00 NEW BAT...

Jun 17, 2006 Air Bags 129,880 mi

I TOOK MY 2000 CHRYSLER MINI VAN TO THE CONYER, GA DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT WHY MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY HORN STOPPED WORKING AND I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MAN THAT I WOULD BE CHARGE $89.00 JUST FOR THEM TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM. I JUST RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH ALL MINI...

Jun 17, 2006 Air Bags 129,880 mi

I TOOK MY 2000 CHRYSLER MINI VAN TO THE CONYER, GA DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT WHY MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY HORN STOPPED WORKING AND I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MAN THAT I WOULD BE CHARGE $89.00 JUST FOR THEM TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM. I JUST RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH ALL MINI...

Jun 15, 2006 Structure

1) NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE LED TO 2) THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER RUSTING AND SEPARATING UNDER THE HOOD, CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 3) I NOTICED THE RUSTING AND SEPARATION AND I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR WITH A "STRUT ...

Jun 15, 2006 Suspension

1) NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE LED TO 2) THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER RUSTING AND SEPARATING UNDER THE HOOD, CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 3) I NOTICED THE RUSTING AND SEPARATION AND I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR WITH A "STRUT ...

Jun 15, 2006 Structure

1) NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE LED TO 2) THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER RUSTING AND SEPARATING UNDER THE HOOD, CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 3) I NOTICED THE RUSTING AND SEPARATION AND I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR WITH A "STRUT ...

Jun 15, 2006 Suspension

1) NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE LED TO 2) THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER RUSTING AND SEPARATING UNDER THE HOOD, CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 3) I NOTICED THE RUSTING AND SEPARATION AND I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR WITH A "STRUT ...

Mar 21, 2006 Suspension 90,000 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING CORROSION PENETRATION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER ON MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY LIMITED MINIVAN. THE BODY OF THE VAN INCLUDING THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUT TOWER IS ABSENT OF ANY CORROSION. I JUST BECAME AWARE OF A SERVICE BULLETIN CHRYSLER ISSUED ON OCTOBER 14, 2002 FOR ...

Mar 21, 2006 Suspension 90,000 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING CORROSION PENETRATION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER ON MY 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY LIMITED MINIVAN. THE BODY OF THE VAN INCLUDING THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUT TOWER IS ABSENT OF ANY CORROSION. I JUST BECAME AWARE OF A SERVICE BULLETIN CHRYSLER ISSUED ON OCTOBER 14, 2002 FOR ...

Feb 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID RESULTED IN ENGINE LIGHT WARNING. INTERNET SEARCHES ON THIS VEHICLE PROVIDED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS 2000 TOWN & COUNTRY VAN. IT HAS 56,000 MILES. ALSO REPORTED LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID AND DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY BRAKE FLUID DRUMS (POTENTIAL SAFETY...

Feb 25, 2006 Visibility 56,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID RESULTED IN ENGINE LIGHT WARNING. INTERNET SEARCHES ON THIS VEHICLE PROVIDED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS 2000 TOWN & COUNTRY VAN. IT HAS 56,000 MILES. ALSO REPORTED LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID AND DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY BRAKE FLUID DRUMS (POTENTIAL SAFETY...

Feb 25, 2006 Power Train 56,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID RESULTED IN ENGINE LIGHT WARNING. INTERNET SEARCHES ON THIS VEHICLE PROVIDED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS 2000 TOWN & COUNTRY VAN. IT HAS 56,000 MILES. ALSO REPORTED LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID AND DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY BRAKE FLUID DRUMS (POTENTIAL SAFETY...

Feb 25, 2006 Equipment 56,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID RESULTED IN ENGINE LIGHT WARNING. INTERNET SEARCHES ON THIS VEHICLE PROVIDED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS 2000 TOWN & COUNTRY VAN. IT HAS 56,000 MILES. ALSO REPORTED LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID AND DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY BRAKE FLUID DRUMS (POTENTIAL SAFETY...

Feb 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID RESULTED IN ENGINE LIGHT WARNING. INTERNET SEARCHES ON THIS VEHICLE PROVIDED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS 2000 TOWN & COUNTRY VAN. IT HAS 56,000 MILES. ALSO REPORTED LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID AND DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY BRAKE FLUID DRUMS (POTENTIAL SAFETY...

Feb 25, 2006 Visibility 56,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID RESULTED IN ENGINE LIGHT WARNING. INTERNET SEARCHES ON THIS VEHICLE PROVIDED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS 2000 TOWN & COUNTRY VAN. IT HAS 56,000 MILES. ALSO REPORTED LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID AND DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY BRAKE FLUID DRUMS (POTENTIAL SAFETY...

Feb 25, 2006 Power Train 56,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID RESULTED IN ENGINE LIGHT WARNING. INTERNET SEARCHES ON THIS VEHICLE PROVIDED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS 2000 TOWN & COUNTRY VAN. IT HAS 56,000 MILES. ALSO REPORTED LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID AND DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY BRAKE FLUID DRUMS (POTENTIAL SAFETY...

Feb 25, 2006 Equipment 56,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID RESULTED IN ENGINE LIGHT WARNING. INTERNET SEARCHES ON THIS VEHICLE PROVIDED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS 2000 TOWN & COUNTRY VAN. IT HAS 56,000 MILES. ALSO REPORTED LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID AND DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY BRAKE FLUID DRUMS (POTENTIAL SAFETY...

Feb 8, 2006 Seats

WE OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY LIMITED MINIVAN. THE MIDDLE ROW OF SEATS ARE REMOVABLE. FROM TIME TO TIME, WE REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE SEATS PER THE DIRECTIONS IN THE MANUAL. AFTER EACH TIME WE REINSTALL THE SEAT, WE ENSURE THAT THE SEAT IS SECURE BY MAKING SURE IT CAN'T DISENGAGE. DESPI...

Feb 8, 2006 Seats

WE OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY LIMITED MINIVAN. THE MIDDLE ROW OF SEATS ARE REMOVABLE. FROM TIME TO TIME, WE REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE SEATS PER THE DIRECTIONS IN THE MANUAL. AFTER EACH TIME WE REINSTALL THE SEAT, WE ENSURE THAT THE SEAT IS SECURE BY MAKING SURE IT CAN'T DISENGAGE. DESPI...

Jan 22, 2006 Suspension

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY THE STRUT TOWER ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS SEVERE RUSTING AND I BELIEVE THAT IF THE STRUT TOWER FAILS, THE VEHICLE WILL BECOME UNSAFE. *NM

Jan 22, 2006 Suspension

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY THE STRUT TOWER ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS SEVERE RUSTING AND I BELIEVE THAT IF THE STRUT TOWER FAILS, THE VEHICLE WILL BECOME UNSAFE. *NM

Jan 12, 2006 Suspension

DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER IS RUSTING OUT. *JB

Jan 12, 2006 Suspension

DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER IS RUSTING OUT. *JB

Jan 10, 2006 Air Bags 56,572 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY HORN AND AIR BAG DOES NOT WORK. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** THE CONSUMER HAD THE CLOCKSPRING REPAIR PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE 04V480000. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *NM

Jan 10, 2006 Air Bags 56,572 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY HORN AND AIR BAG DOES NOT WORK. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** THE CONSUMER HAD THE CLOCKSPRING REPAIR PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE 04V480000. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *NM

Jan 5, 2006 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY CHRYSLER VAN. VAN BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR OF SLIPPING TRANSMISSION 2002 REPLACED TRANSMISSION PUMP HOSE GASKET AND FILTER AND INFORMED NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTINUE TO SLIP IN FREEZING TEMPERATURE UNTIL CAR WARMED UP. NO T...

Jan 5, 2006 Equipment

TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY CHRYSLER VAN. VAN BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR OF SLIPPING TRANSMISSION 2002 REPLACED TRANSMISSION PUMP HOSE GASKET AND FILTER AND INFORMED NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTINUE TO SLIP IN FREEZING TEMPERATURE UNTIL CAR WARMED UP. NO T...

Jan 5, 2006 Seats

DRIVER SEAT WARMER SHOCKING DRIVER THEN BURN HOLE 11/2-2 INCHES INTO LEATHER SEAT. *JB

Jan 5, 2006 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY CHRYSLER VAN. VAN BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR OF SLIPPING TRANSMISSION 2002 REPLACED TRANSMISSION PUMP HOSE GASKET AND FILTER AND INFORMED NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTINUE TO SLIP IN FREEZING TEMPERATURE UNTIL CAR WARMED UP. NO T...

Jan 5, 2006 Equipment

TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY CHRYSLER VAN. VAN BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR OF SLIPPING TRANSMISSION 2002 REPLACED TRANSMISSION PUMP HOSE GASKET AND FILTER AND INFORMED NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTINUE TO SLIP IN FREEZING TEMPERATURE UNTIL CAR WARMED UP. NO T...

Jan 5, 2006 Seats

DRIVER SEAT WARMER SHOCKING DRIVER THEN BURN HOLE 11/2-2 INCHES INTO LEATHER SEAT. *JB

Nov 1, 2005 Wheels 86,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE OF FOUR TIRES WERE LEAKING AIR. THIS AIR LEAKAGE WAS DUE TO DEFECTIVE WHEELS. THERE WERE PITS WHERE BEADS SET IN THE WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE DEALER TIRE ADDED SEALANT TO THE BEAD, AND THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE TIRE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE W...

Nov 1, 2005 Wheels 86,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE OF FOUR TIRES WERE LEAKING AIR. THIS AIR LEAKAGE WAS DUE TO DEFECTIVE WHEELS. THERE WERE PITS WHERE BEADS SET IN THE WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE DEALER TIRE ADDED SEALANT TO THE BEAD, AND THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE TIRE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE W...

Sep 22, 2005 Steering

WHILE NEGOTIATING A CURVE, I LOST ALL CONTROL OF STEERING. MY VAN WENT INTO A DITCH. THE TIE ROD END JUST CAME OUT. THERE IS NO RUST, NO DAMAGE, ETC. IT JUST CAME UNDONE. I HAD TO BUY A NEW ONE AND HAVE IT REPLACED. THE AUTO PARTS DEALER HAS NEVER SEEN ONE THAT JUST CAME APART. *NM

Sep 22, 2005 Steering

WHILE NEGOTIATING A CURVE, I LOST ALL CONTROL OF STEERING. MY VAN WENT INTO A DITCH. THE TIE ROD END JUST CAME OUT. THERE IS NO RUST, NO DAMAGE, ETC. IT JUST CAME UNDONE. I HAD TO BUY A NEW ONE AND HAVE IT REPLACED. THE AUTO PARTS DEALER HAS NEVER SEEN ONE THAT JUST CAME APART. *NM

Jul 19, 2005 Power Train 68,000 mi

(1) I OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY (WITH LESS THAN 70,000 MILES) WHICH I PURCHASED ONLY FIVE MONTHS AGO. WHILE ON VACATION FAR FROM HOME, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED WHINING LOUDLY AND SHIFTING ROUGHLY. (2) I HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS WHO BOTH INFORMED ME THAT THE TRA...

Jul 19, 2005 Power Train 68,000 mi

(1) I OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY (WITH LESS THAN 70,000 MILES) WHICH I PURCHASED ONLY FIVE MONTHS AGO. WHILE ON VACATION FAR FROM HOME, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED WHINING LOUDLY AND SHIFTING ROUGHLY. (2) I HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS WHO BOTH INFORMED ME THAT THE TRA...

Jul 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 51,500 mi

EVENT LEADING TO FAILURE: NONE -(LOW BATTERY) APPARENTLY CAUSES FAILURE (WEAR/TEAR ITEM) MEANING THIS IS GUARANTEED TO HAPPEN EVERY 4-5 YEARS! FAILURE: SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER GUAGES - AFTER WORK WAS PERFORMED DEALER CLAIMED THE PCM MODULE SHUT OFF (DO NOT KNOW WHAT THIS IS...

Jul 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 51,500 mi

EVENT LEADING TO FAILURE: NONE -(LOW BATTERY) APPARENTLY CAUSES FAILURE (WEAR/TEAR ITEM) MEANING THIS IS GUARANTEED TO HAPPEN EVERY 4-5 YEARS! FAILURE: SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER GUAGES - AFTER WORK WAS PERFORMED DEALER CLAIMED THE PCM MODULE SHUT OFF (DO NOT KNOW WHAT THIS IS...

Jun 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS ON OUR 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AWD VAN HAVE FADED TO AN UNSAFE DIM LEVEL OF LIGHT. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WERE TOLD IT WASN'T UNDER WARRANTY. THEY WANTED OVER $1000 TO PUT ALL NEW HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES. WE TRIED NEW BULBS ON OUR OWN, BUT IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM....

Jun 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS ON OUR 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AWD VAN HAVE FADED TO AN UNSAFE DIM LEVEL OF LIGHT. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WERE TOLD IT WASN'T UNDER WARRANTY. THEY WANTED OVER $1000 TO PUT ALL NEW HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES. WE TRIED NEW BULBS ON OUR OWN, BUT IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM....

Apr 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE FAN BELT SLIPS OFF ONLY WHEN RAINING. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE OVERHEATS VERY QUICKLY ,STEERING AND BRAKES MALFUNCTION. *AK STILL WAITING ON A PART, DEALING WITH DEALER.

Apr 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE FAN BELT SLIPS OFF ONLY WHEN RAINING. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE OVERHEATS VERY QUICKLY ,STEERING AND BRAKES MALFUNCTION. *AK STILL WAITING ON A PART, DEALING WITH DEALER.

Apr 13, 2005 Visibility 23,528 mi

WATER CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITION LEAKS INSIDE THE VEHICLE AT THE DRIVER'S FEET . I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE ( CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY MINIVAN) IN APRIL 2000, AND THE LEAK STARTED IN 2002. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED FOUR TIMES TO FIX IT SINCE 2002. NOW THE VAN IS OUT OF WARANTY, AND THE DEALER THINKS THAT T...

Apr 13, 2005 Visibility 23,528 mi

WATER CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITION LEAKS INSIDE THE VEHICLE AT THE DRIVER'S FEET . I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE ( CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY MINIVAN) IN APRIL 2000, AND THE LEAK STARTED IN 2002. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED FOUR TIMES TO FIX IT SINCE 2002. NOW THE VAN IS OUT OF WARANTY, AND THE DEALER THINKS THAT T...

Apr 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE RAN ON WET ROAD THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF THE PULLEY. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND LOSE POWER STEERING CONTROL. VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER.*AK DEALER WAS CONTACTED, THEY WERE FAMILIAR WITH THE PROBLEM AND HAD A SUGGESTION FOR CORRECTION. CONSUMER...

Apr 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE RAN ON WET ROAD THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF THE PULLEY. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND LOSE POWER STEERING CONTROL. VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER.*AK DEALER WAS CONTACTED, THEY WERE FAMILIAR WITH THE PROBLEM AND HAD A SUGGESTION FOR CORRECTION. CONSUMER...

Apr 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF THE PULLEY WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE LOST ENGINE COOLANT, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT INDICATE WHY THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF. THEY JUST REPLACED IT. *AK THE FIRS...

Apr 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF THE PULLEY WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE LOST ENGINE COOLANT, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT INDICATE WHY THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF. THEY JUST REPLACED IT. *AK THE FIRS...

Feb 16, 2005 Exterior Lighting 12,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY THING WRONG.*AK

Feb 16, 2005 Exterior Lighting 12,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY THING WRONG.*AK

Feb 4, 2005 Power Train Crash 60,410 mi

VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF THE PARK AND ROLLED DOWN A HILL HITTING A TREE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 4, 2005 Power Train Crash 60,410 mi

VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF THE PARK AND ROLLED DOWN A HILL HITTING A TREE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 3, 2005 Suspension 100 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TOP STRUT IS COMING THROUGH THE CHASSIS. THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE DRIVER SIDE GETS WET AND THE DRIVER SHOULDER HARNESS IS GETTING WET, AND MOLDING, AND THE ANCHORAGE IS RUSTING. .

Feb 3, 2005 Steering 100 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TOP STRUT IS COMING THROUGH THE CHASSIS. THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE DRIVER SIDE GETS WET AND THE DRIVER SHOULDER HARNESS IS GETTING WET, AND MOLDING, AND THE ANCHORAGE IS RUSTING. .

Feb 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TOP STRUT IS COMING THROUGH THE CHASSIS. THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE DRIVER SIDE GETS WET AND THE DRIVER SHOULDER HARNESS IS GETTING WET, AND MOLDING, AND THE ANCHORAGE IS RUSTING. .

Feb 3, 2005 Suspension 100 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TOP STRUT IS COMING THROUGH THE CHASSIS. THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE DRIVER SIDE GETS WET AND THE DRIVER SHOULDER HARNESS IS GETTING WET, AND MOLDING, AND THE ANCHORAGE IS RUSTING. .

Feb 3, 2005 Steering 100 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TOP STRUT IS COMING THROUGH THE CHASSIS. THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE DRIVER SIDE GETS WET AND THE DRIVER SHOULDER HARNESS IS GETTING WET, AND MOLDING, AND THE ANCHORAGE IS RUSTING. .

Feb 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TOP STRUT IS COMING THROUGH THE CHASSIS. THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE DRIVER SIDE GETS WET AND THE DRIVER SHOULDER HARNESS IS GETTING WET, AND MOLDING, AND THE ANCHORAGE IS RUSTING. .

Jan 22, 2005 Seats Fire 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON, IT SUDDENLY GOT VERY HOT, SO I TURNED THE HEATER OFF. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION I SAW A HOLE ABOUT THE SIZE OF A PENCIL ERASER HAD BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER. I LATER REALIZED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN MY PANTS AND THE BACK OF MY LEG WAS BURNT. WHEN I ...

Jan 22, 2005 Seats Fire 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON, IT SUDDENLY GOT VERY HOT, SO I TURNED THE HEATER OFF. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION I SAW A HOLE ABOUT THE SIZE OF A PENCIL ERASER HAD BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER. I LATER REALIZED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN MY PANTS AND THE BACK OF MY LEG WAS BURNT. WHEN I ...

Jan 19, 2005 Air Bags 58,272 mi

DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING CLOCK SPRING UNLESS THE PART FAILED. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. ROSS CHRYSLER 828-264-3626. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND INQUIRED ABOUT THE RECALL LETTER AND THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR THE ...

Jan 19, 2005 Air Bags 58,272 mi

DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING CLOCK SPRING UNLESS THE PART FAILED. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. ROSS CHRYSLER 828-264-3626. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND INQUIRED ABOUT THE RECALL LETTER AND THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR THE ...

Jan 14, 2005 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE DRIVER NOTICED WHILE PRESSING THE HORN IT HAD NO SOUND. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...

Jan 14, 2005 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE DRIVER NOTICED WHILE PRESSING THE HORN IT HAD NO SOUND. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...

Jan 11, 2005 Equipment 70,100 mi

(1) RAISED VEHICLE UP OFF THE GROUND WITH NEW JACK; (2) WHILE PERSON UNDER CAR, JACK COLAPSED AND ALMOST CRUSHED PERSON; (3) REPORTED PROBLEM TO CHRYSLER, AND THEY STATED TOO BAD, COULDN'T DO ANYTHING. *AK

Jan 11, 2005 Equipment 70,100 mi

(1) RAISED VEHICLE UP OFF THE GROUND WITH NEW JACK; (2) WHILE PERSON UNDER CAR, JACK COLAPSED AND ALMOST CRUSHED PERSON; (3) REPORTED PROBLEM TO CHRYSLER, AND THEY STATED TOO BAD, COULDN'T DO ANYTHING. *AK

Jan 10, 2005 Visibility Fire

THE MIRROR SWITCH WIRE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNEXPECTEDLY. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER, AND USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN ORDER TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK

Jan 10, 2005 Visibility Fire

THE MIRROR SWITCH WIRE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNEXPECTEDLY. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER, AND USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN ORDER TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK

Jan 7, 2005 Seats Fire 45,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A SEAT HEATER. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, THE PASSENGER'S SEAT HEATER CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURNING A HOLE IN THE SEAT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO SAID THEY WOULD REPAIR IT. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER WANTED TO INFORM NHTSA THAT THIS DEFECT OCCURRED, AND WANTED TO ...

Jan 7, 2005 Seats Fire 45,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A SEAT HEATER. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, THE PASSENGER'S SEAT HEATER CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURNING A HOLE IN THE SEAT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO SAID THEY WOULD REPAIR IT. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER WANTED TO INFORM NHTSA THAT THIS DEFECT OCCURRED, AND WANTED TO ...

Jan 5, 2005 Seats 80,000 mi

THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT HAS A BOX UNDER IT THAT GETS HOT WHEN TURNING THE REAR HEATER ON. CONSUMER HAS A CHILD THAT SITS IN THAT SEAT, AND THE SEAT OVERHEATS. THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN THE CHILD DROPPED AN ARTICLE AND THE CONSUMER REACHED TO PICK IT UP .*AK

Jan 5, 2005 Seats 80,000 mi

THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT HAS A BOX UNDER IT THAT GETS HOT WHEN TURNING THE REAR HEATER ON. CONSUMER HAS A CHILD THAT SITS IN THAT SEAT, AND THE SEAT OVERHEATS. THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN THE CHILD DROPPED AN ARTICLE AND THE CONSUMER REACHED TO PICK IT UP .*AK

Dec 27, 2004 Seats Fire

THE HEAT FROM THE SEAT CAUSED PASSENGER'S SEAT TO CATCH ON FIRE. CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Dec 27, 2004 Seats Fire

THE HEAT FROM THE SEAT CAUSED PASSENGER'S SEAT TO CATCH ON FIRE. CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Dec 22, 2004 Seats Fire 52,900 mi

9/4/02 CHRYSLER REPLACED HEATED SEAT ELEMENT DUE TO NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. 12/17/04 HEATED SEAT BURNT HOLE IN SEAT CUSHION CHRYSLER FIRST REFUSED TO COVER DUE TO VEHICLE BEING OVER WARRANTY PERIOD, I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY HAVE OFFERED TO PAY 50%. *JB

Dec 22, 2004 Seats Fire 52,900 mi

9/4/02 CHRYSLER REPLACED HEATED SEAT ELEMENT DUE TO NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. 12/17/04 HEATED SEAT BURNT HOLE IN SEAT CUSHION CHRYSLER FIRST REFUSED TO COVER DUE TO VEHICLE BEING OVER WARRANTY PERIOD, I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY HAVE OFFERED TO PAY 50%. *JB

Dec 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS DEFECTIVE, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE PART. MANUFACTURER STATED IT WILL BE IN AROUND THE END OF DECEMBER. *AK *NM

Dec 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS DEFECTIVE, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE PART. MANUFACTURER STATED IT WILL BE IN AROUND THE END OF DECEMBER. *AK *NM

Dec 13, 2004 Wheels 64,000 mi

AFTER HAVING TO REPLACE THE TIRES THREE TIMES AIR IS STILL LEAKING FROM THE RIMS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 13, 2004 Wheels 64,000 mi

AFTER HAVING TO REPLACE THE TIRES THREE TIMES AIR IS STILL LEAKING FROM THE RIMS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

THE FAN BELT SLIPPED OFF THE VAN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 25 MPH. . POWER STEERING WAS LOST. THIS WAS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE.*AK *TC

Dec 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

THE FAN BELT SLIPPED OFF THE VAN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 25 MPH. . POWER STEERING WAS LOST. THIS WAS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE.*AK *TC

Dec 6, 2004 Air Bags

RECALL FOR CLOCK SPRING WAS ISSUED. VEHICLE HAS MORE THAN 70,000 MILES. *BF RECALL# 04V480000. *SC

Dec 6, 2004 Air Bags

RECALL FOR CLOCK SPRING WAS ISSUED. VEHICLE HAS MORE THAN 70,000 MILES. *BF RECALL# 04V480000. *SC

Dec 4, 2004 Power Train

IT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. THE VAN BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND THE STEERING BEGAN TO LOCK WITHIN ABOUT 10 SECONDS OF THE EXPLOSION SOUND. THE VAN STOPPED AND THE TIRES LOCKED UP. *AK

Dec 4, 2004 Steering

IT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. THE VAN BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND THE STEERING BEGAN TO LOCK WITHIN ABOUT 10 SECONDS OF THE EXPLOSION SOUND. THE VAN STOPPED AND THE TIRES LOCKED UP. *AK

Dec 4, 2004 Power Train

IT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. THE VAN BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND THE STEERING BEGAN TO LOCK WITHIN ABOUT 10 SECONDS OF THE EXPLOSION SOUND. THE VAN STOPPED AND THE TIRES LOCKED UP. *AK

Dec 4, 2004 Steering

IT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. THE VAN BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND THE STEERING BEGAN TO LOCK WITHIN ABOUT 10 SECONDS OF THE EXPLOSION SOUND. THE VAN STOPPED AND THE TIRES LOCKED UP. *AK

Dec 2, 2004 Suspension

THE STRUT TOWERS ARE RUSTING . *AK

Dec 2, 2004 Suspension

THE STRUT TOWERS ARE RUSTING . *AK

Nov 29, 2004 Seats 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING ON THE SEAT WARMER WITHIN FIFTEEN SECONDS CONSUMER'S SKIN BURNED. IT DIDN'T MATTER IF IT WAS ON HIGH OR LOW. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OR A POSSIBLE FIRE. *AK

Nov 29, 2004 Seats 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING ON THE SEAT WARMER WITHIN FIFTEEN SECONDS CONSUMER'S SKIN BURNED. IT DIDN'T MATTER IF IT WAS ON HIGH OR LOW. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OR A POSSIBLE FIRE. *AK

Nov 24, 2004 Suspension 74,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A BODY SHOP, THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT STRUT AND THE STRUT TOWER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *NM

Nov 24, 2004 Suspension 74,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A BODY SHOP, THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT STRUT AND THE STRUT TOWER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *NM

Nov 22, 2004 Seats 100,000 mi

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEATED SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AND STARTED MELTING AND SMOKING. *JB

Nov 22, 2004 Seats 100,000 mi

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEATED SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AND STARTED MELTING AND SMOKING. *JB

Nov 3, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. IT WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS MOVING AT 60 MPH. HOWEVER, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER HAD RECEIVED A LETTER OF RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING THE VERY SAME DAY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES. ON THE SAME DA...

Nov 3, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. IT WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS MOVING AT 60 MPH. HOWEVER, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER HAD RECEIVED A LETTER OF RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING THE VERY SAME DAY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES. ON THE SAME DA...

Oct 16, 2004 Power Train

I HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY MINIVAN. I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT ALL VEHICLES MUST BE MADE SO THAT A CAR CAN NOT BE PUT IN GEAR WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE BRAKE. CURRENTLY, IF MY VEHICLE IS IN PARK I CAN JUST PULL DOWN ON THE GEAR SHIFT AND IT WILL GO INTO GEAR, WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE ...

Oct 16, 2004 Power Train

I HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY MINIVAN. I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT ALL VEHICLES MUST BE MADE SO THAT A CAR CAN NOT BE PUT IN GEAR WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE BRAKE. CURRENTLY, IF MY VEHICLE IS IN PARK I CAN JUST PULL DOWN ON THE GEAR SHIFT AND IT WILL GO INTO GEAR, WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE ...

Oct 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,799 mi

BRAKES HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, INFORMING THE CONSUMER THA BRAKES WERE NEEDED.. THE SERVICE WAS DONE BY A LOCAL MIDAS BOTH TIMES SINCE THE DEALER STATED THE BRAKES WERE OUT OF WARRANTY.*AK

Oct 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,799 mi

BRAKES HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, INFORMING THE CONSUMER THA BRAKES WERE NEEDED.. THE SERVICE WAS DONE BY A LOCAL MIDAS BOTH TIMES SINCE THE DEALER STATED THE BRAKES WERE OUT OF WARRANTY.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Air Bags 116,000 mi

THE CLOCK SPRING LOST THE CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, HORN, AIR BAGS, AND CRUISE CONTROL BECOME INOPERABLE.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Electrical System 116,000 mi

THE CLOCK SPRING LOST THE CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, HORN, AIR BAGS, AND CRUISE CONTROL BECOME INOPERABLE.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

THE CLOCK SPRING LOST THE CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, HORN, AIR BAGS, AND CRUISE CONTROL BECOME INOPERABLE.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Air Bags 116,000 mi

THE CLOCK SPRING LOST THE CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, HORN, AIR BAGS, AND CRUISE CONTROL BECOME INOPERABLE.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Electrical System 116,000 mi

THE CLOCK SPRING LOST THE CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, HORN, AIR BAGS, AND CRUISE CONTROL BECOME INOPERABLE.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

THE CLOCK SPRING LOST THE CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, HORN, AIR BAGS, AND CRUISE CONTROL BECOME INOPERABLE.*AK

Sep 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM, THE CONSUMER DROVE IN A WATER PUDDLE AND THE SERPENTINE BELT BECAME DISENGAGED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE DASH LIGHT ILLUMINATED,. THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THE LIGHTS STARTED TO GO DIM. THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. IT ALSO, OVER HEATED. *JB

Sep 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM, THE CONSUMER DROVE IN A WATER PUDDLE AND THE SERPENTINE BELT BECAME DISENGAGED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE DASH LIGHT ILLUMINATED,. THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THE LIGHTS STARTED TO GO DIM. THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. IT ALSO, OVER HEATED. *JB

Aug 16, 2004 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM THE SIDE AS WELL AS THE FRONT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB

Aug 16, 2004 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM THE SIDE AS WELL AS THE FRONT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB

Jul 29, 2004 Air Bags 94,000 mi

THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE CLOCK SPRING. HOWEVER, THE YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Jul 29, 2004 Power Train 47,000 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY MINIVAN. PURCHASED USED WITH 39000 MILES, 11 MONTHS AND 9K MILES LATER, WITH ONLY 47000 MILES ON THE MINIVAN I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. CHRYSLER REFUSED TO PAY AND STATED IT WAS NOT PART OF ANY RECALL.*AK I HAVE SINCE SOLD THIS MINIVAN, BUT STILL FEEL CHRYSLER H...

Jul 29, 2004 Air Bags 94,000 mi

THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE CLOCK SPRING. HOWEVER, THE YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Jul 29, 2004 Power Train 47,000 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY MINIVAN. PURCHASED USED WITH 39000 MILES, 11 MONTHS AND 9K MILES LATER, WITH ONLY 47000 MILES ON THE MINIVAN I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. CHRYSLER REFUSED TO PAY AND STATED IT WAS NOT PART OF ANY RECALL.*AK I HAVE SINCE SOLD THIS MINIVAN, BUT STILL FEEL CHRYSLER H...

Jul 28, 2004 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jul 28, 2004 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jul 1, 2004 Air Bags 62,305 mi

I HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY LIMITED ALL WHEEL DRIVE MINI VAN. I BROUGHT THE VAN IN FOR SERVICE ON JUNE 30TH BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS STAYING ON , ALSO NOTHING WAS WORKING ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE RADIO CONTROLS, THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE HORN, AND I PRESUME THE AIRBAG. THE DEALER IS...

Jul 1, 2004 Air Bags 62,305 mi

I HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY LIMITED ALL WHEEL DRIVE MINI VAN. I BROUGHT THE VAN IN FOR SERVICE ON JUNE 30TH BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS STAYING ON , ALSO NOTHING WAS WORKING ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE RADIO CONTROLS, THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE HORN, AND I PRESUME THE AIRBAG. THE DEALER IS...

Jun 25, 2004 Electrical System 65,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND HORN, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THIS IS RELATED TO A "CLOCK SPRING" MECHANISM THAT WAS SIMILAR TO PRIOR YEAR RECALLS, BUT NOT INCLUDED IN THE 2000 MY.*AK

Jun 25, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND HORN, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THIS IS RELATED TO A "CLOCK SPRING" MECHANISM THAT WAS SIMILAR TO PRIOR YEAR RECALLS, BUT NOT INCLUDED IN THE 2000 MY.*AK

Jun 25, 2004 Air Bags 65,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND HORN, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THIS IS RELATED TO A "CLOCK SPRING" MECHANISM THAT WAS SIMILAR TO PRIOR YEAR RECALLS, BUT NOT INCLUDED IN THE 2000 MY.*AK

Jun 25, 2004 Electrical System 65,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND HORN, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THIS IS RELATED TO A "CLOCK SPRING" MECHANISM THAT WAS SIMILAR TO PRIOR YEAR RECALLS, BUT NOT INCLUDED IN THE 2000 MY.*AK

Jun 25, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND HORN, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THIS IS RELATED TO A "CLOCK SPRING" MECHANISM THAT WAS SIMILAR TO PRIOR YEAR RECALLS, BUT NOT INCLUDED IN THE 2000 MY.*AK

Jun 25, 2004 Air Bags 65,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND HORN, RADIO AND CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THIS IS RELATED TO A "CLOCK SPRING" MECHANISM THAT WAS SIMILAR TO PRIOR YEAR RECALLS, BUT NOT INCLUDED IN THE 2000 MY.*AK

Jun 24, 2004 Steering

WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jun 24, 2004 Steering

WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jun 15, 2004 Steering

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY BELT PROBLEMS.*MR THE DRIVE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING SLIPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IDLER PULLEY BUT THE BELT HAS SLIPPED OFF TWICE SINCE THEN. *NM

Jun 15, 2004 Steering

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY BELT PROBLEMS.*MR THE DRIVE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING SLIPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IDLER PULLEY BUT THE BELT HAS SLIPPED OFF TWICE SINCE THEN. *NM

Jun 9, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THIS CAUSED THE HORN TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THIS CAUSED THE HORN TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THIS CAUSED THE HORN TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THIS CAUSED THE HORN TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 4, 2004 Tires

ALL FOUR ORIGINAL TIRES HAVE CONTINUOUSLY LEAKED AIR SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED (MICHELIN TIRES, RADIAL X, SIZE 215/65R16, DOT M30D68AX289). *AK *NM

Jun 4, 2004 Tires

ALL FOUR ORIGINAL TIRES HAVE CONTINUOUSLY LEAKED AIR SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED (MICHELIN TIRES, RADIAL X, SIZE 215/65R16, DOT M30D68AX289). *AK *NM

May 18, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 70-75 MPH, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SMOKE FROM UNDERNEATH. THE OWNER PULLED OVER AND NOTICE THAT A TRANSMISSION LINE HAD RUPTURED AND SPRAYED COOLANT. THE VEHICLE IS NOW ON ITS FOURTH REPAIR FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. *JB

May 18, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 70-75 MPH, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SMOKE FROM UNDERNEATH. THE OWNER PULLED OVER AND NOTICE THAT A TRANSMISSION LINE HAD RUPTURED AND SPRAYED COOLANT. THE VEHICLE IS NOW ON ITS FOURTH REPAIR FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. *JB

May 12, 2004 Seats 20,000 mi

WHILE USING THE HEATED DRIVER'S SEAT, SOME SPOTS BECAME VERY HOT. THEN, THE HEATER DID NOT WORK ANYMORE.

May 12, 2004 Seats 20,000 mi

WHILE USING THE HEATED DRIVER'S SEAT, SOME SPOTS BECAME VERY HOT. THEN, THE HEATER DID NOT WORK ANYMORE.

May 11, 2004 Air Bags

CLOCKSPRING HAS FAILED LEAVING ME WITHOUT A HORN AND OPERATIONAL AIR BAG. IN ADDITION THE FUEL PUMP IS ALSO NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. COULD THIS BE RELATED TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM RECALL?

May 11, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CLOCKSPRING HAS FAILED LEAVING ME WITHOUT A HORN AND OPERATIONAL AIR BAG. IN ADDITION THE FUEL PUMP IS ALSO NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. COULD THIS BE RELATED TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM RECALL?

May 11, 2004 Air Bags

CLOCKSPRING HAS FAILED LEAVING ME WITHOUT A HORN AND OPERATIONAL AIR BAG. IN ADDITION THE FUEL PUMP IS ALSO NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. COULD THIS BE RELATED TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM RECALL?

May 11, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CLOCKSPRING HAS FAILED LEAVING ME WITHOUT A HORN AND OPERATIONAL AIR BAG. IN ADDITION THE FUEL PUMP IS ALSO NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. COULD THIS BE RELATED TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM RECALL?

May 6, 2004 Air Bags 51,000 mi

I HAD A CLICKING IN MY STEERING WHEEL WITH AIR BAG LIGHT GOING ON & OFF THEN IT FINAL STAYED ON. I HAD NO HORN OR CRUISE CONTROL OR RADIO CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR.

May 6, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 51,000 mi

I HAD A CLICKING IN MY STEERING WHEEL WITH AIR BAG LIGHT GOING ON & OFF THEN IT FINAL STAYED ON. I HAD NO HORN OR CRUISE CONTROL OR RADIO CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR.

May 6, 2004 Electrical System 51,000 mi

I HAD A CLICKING IN MY STEERING WHEEL WITH AIR BAG LIGHT GOING ON & OFF THEN IT FINAL STAYED ON. I HAD NO HORN OR CRUISE CONTROL OR RADIO CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR.

May 6, 2004 Air Bags 51,000 mi

I HAD A CLICKING IN MY STEERING WHEEL WITH AIR BAG LIGHT GOING ON & OFF THEN IT FINAL STAYED ON. I HAD NO HORN OR CRUISE CONTROL OR RADIO CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR.

May 6, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 51,000 mi

I HAD A CLICKING IN MY STEERING WHEEL WITH AIR BAG LIGHT GOING ON & OFF THEN IT FINAL STAYED ON. I HAD NO HORN OR CRUISE CONTROL OR RADIO CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR.

May 6, 2004 Electrical System 51,000 mi

I HAD A CLICKING IN MY STEERING WHEEL WITH AIR BAG LIGHT GOING ON & OFF THEN IT FINAL STAYED ON. I HAD NO HORN OR CRUISE CONTROL OR RADIO CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR.

May 4, 2004 Air Bags 90,500 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES, AIRBAG CONTROLLER AND CLOCKSPRING FAILED, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE PANEL PROTRUDING OUT, AIR BAG TRYING TO DEPLOY. REPAIRS HAD TO BE MADE BY REPLACING THE CLOCKSPRING AND NEW AIRBAG CONTOLLER INSTALLED. *AK THIS WAS ON A TOWN AND COUNTRY - 2000 - CHRYSLER - VAN

May 4, 2004 Air Bags 90,500 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES, AIRBAG CONTROLLER AND CLOCKSPRING FAILED, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE PANEL PROTRUDING OUT, AIR BAG TRYING TO DEPLOY. REPAIRS HAD TO BE MADE BY REPLACING THE CLOCKSPRING AND NEW AIRBAG CONTOLLER INSTALLED. *AK THIS WAS ON A TOWN AND COUNTRY - 2000 - CHRYSLER - VAN

May 4, 2004 Air Bags 90,500 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES, AIRBAG CONTROLLER AND CLOCKSPRING FAILED, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE PANEL PROTRUDING OUT, AIR BAG TRYING TO DEPLOY. REPAIRS HAD TO BE MADE BY REPLACING THE CLOCKSPRING AND NEW AIRBAG CONTOLLER INSTALLED. *AK THIS WAS ON A TOWN AND COUNTRY - 2000 - CHRYSLER - VAN

May 4, 2004 Air Bags 90,500 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES, AIRBAG CONTROLLER AND CLOCKSPRING FAILED, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE PANEL PROTRUDING OUT, AIR BAG TRYING TO DEPLOY. REPAIRS HAD TO BE MADE BY REPLACING THE CLOCKSPRING AND NEW AIRBAG CONTOLLER INSTALLED. *AK THIS WAS ON A TOWN AND COUNTRY - 2000 - CHRYSLER - VAN

Apr 20, 2004 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITHOUT FOOT ON PEDAL OR KEYS IN IGNITION. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.

Apr 20, 2004 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITHOUT FOOT ON PEDAL OR KEYS IN IGNITION. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.

Apr 14, 2004 Power Train Crash 26,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO DRIVE WITHOUT STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL. ANTI-THEFT DEVICE WAS STILL ENGAGED ON BRAKE PEDAL PREVENTING DRIVER FROM STOPPING AT RED LIGHT AT INTERSECTION. IN A PANIC, TO PREVENT COLLISION WITH OTHER CARS, DRIVER VEERED OFF ROAD AND SIDE SWIPED COMMERCIAL BUILDING TO...

Apr 14, 2004 Power Train Crash 26,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO DRIVE WITHOUT STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL. ANTI-THEFT DEVICE WAS STILL ENGAGED ON BRAKE PEDAL PREVENTING DRIVER FROM STOPPING AT RED LIGHT AT INTERSECTION. IN A PANIC, TO PREVENT COLLISION WITH OTHER CARS, DRIVER VEERED OFF ROAD AND SIDE SWIPED COMMERCIAL BUILDING TO...

Apr 8, 2004 Power Train 81,000 mi

CONSUMER CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION THAT WAS REPAIRED. *PH THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUED TO BE A PROBLEM ESPECIALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COLD. *JB

Apr 8, 2004 Power Train 81,000 mi

CONSUMER CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION THAT WAS REPAIRED. *PH THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUED TO BE A PROBLEM ESPECIALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COLD. *JB

Mar 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Air Crash

BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AT LOW HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AMPLE CAR LENGTH BUT HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND INVOLVED A TOTAL OF FOUR CARS.*AK

Mar 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Air Crash

BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AT LOW HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AMPLE CAR LENGTH BUT HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND INVOLVED A TOTAL OF FOUR CARS.*AK

Mar 17, 2004 Power Train 75,042 mi

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 72,000 MILES. CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 604E TRANSMISSION. *NM

Mar 17, 2004 Power Train 75,042 mi

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 72,000 MILES. CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 604E TRANSMISSION. *NM

Feb 26, 2004 Seats 10 mi

DRIVERS HEATER SEAT TO HOT TO USE. MAY START A FIRE IF LEFT ON.*AK

Feb 26, 2004 Seats 10 mi

DRIVERS HEATER SEAT TO HOT TO USE. MAY START A FIRE IF LEFT ON.*AK

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,200 mi

SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPING OFF FOR THE 6TH TIME DURING A RAINY DAY. CONTROL FOR STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND POWER TO BATTERY LOST. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED: ODI NUMBER: 770436 12/4/02; 10054483 1/20/2004. ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED.*AK

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,200 mi

SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPING OFF FOR THE 6TH TIME DURING A RAINY DAY. CONTROL FOR STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND POWER TO BATTERY LOST. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED: ODI NUMBER: 770436 12/4/02; 10054483 1/20/2004. ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED.*AK

Feb 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,964 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK THAT IS AFFECTING ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND COOLING. BELT TENSIONER, EFFECTING ENGINE PERFORMANCE.*AK

Feb 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,964 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK THAT IS AFFECTING ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND COOLING. BELT TENSIONER, EFFECTING ENGINE PERFORMANCE.*AK

Feb 19, 2004 Seats

THE CONSUMER NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SEAT WARMER WAS ON AND A JACKET WAS IN THE SEAT. WHEN THE CONSUMER REMOVED THE JACKET FROM SEAT SHE SAW BURN HOLES IN THE SEAT AND JACKET. *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Seats

THE CONSUMER NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SEAT WARMER WAS ON AND A JACKET WAS IN THE SEAT. WHEN THE CONSUMER REMOVED THE JACKET FROM SEAT SHE SAW BURN HOLES IN THE SEAT AND JACKET. *NM

Feb 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT SEAT BELTS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE WHICH SECURED CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *AK WHEN THE DRIVER MADE A SUDDEN STOP THE SEAT BELT, WHICH SECURED THE CHILD SEAT POSITIONED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT, BECAME UNLATCHED AND AS A RESULT THE SEAT HIT THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE CHI...

Feb 10, 2004 Structure 40,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT SEAT BELTS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE WHICH SECURED CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *AK WHEN THE DRIVER MADE A SUDDEN STOP THE SEAT BELT, WHICH SECURED THE CHILD SEAT POSITIONED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT, BECAME UNLATCHED AND AS A RESULT THE SEAT HIT THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE CHI...

Feb 10, 2004 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT SEAT BELTS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE WHICH SECURED CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *AK WHEN THE DRIVER MADE A SUDDEN STOP THE SEAT BELT, WHICH SECURED THE CHILD SEAT POSITIONED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT, BECAME UNLATCHED AND AS A RESULT THE SEAT HIT THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE CHI...

Feb 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT SEAT BELTS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE WHICH SECURED CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *AK WHEN THE DRIVER MADE A SUDDEN STOP THE SEAT BELT, WHICH SECURED THE CHILD SEAT POSITIONED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT, BECAME UNLATCHED AND AS A RESULT THE SEAT HIT THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE CHI...

Feb 10, 2004 Structure 40,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT SEAT BELTS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE WHICH SECURED CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *AK WHEN THE DRIVER MADE A SUDDEN STOP THE SEAT BELT, WHICH SECURED THE CHILD SEAT POSITIONED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT, BECAME UNLATCHED AND AS A RESULT THE SEAT HIT THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE CHI...

Feb 10, 2004 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT SEAT BELTS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE WHICH SECURED CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *AK WHEN THE DRIVER MADE A SUDDEN STOP THE SEAT BELT, WHICH SECURED THE CHILD SEAT POSITIONED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT, BECAME UNLATCHED AND AS A RESULT THE SEAT HIT THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE CHI...

Feb 5, 2004 Steering 22,409 mi

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING OVER PUDDLES. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT THEY DON'T THINK IT'S DANGEROUS. THE VAN HAS BEEN SERVICED 5 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE. *NM

Feb 5, 2004 Seats Fire 68,000 mi

THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE OWNER PRESUMED THAT THE WIRING IN THE SEAT WAS DEFECTED. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH HEATED SEATS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Feb 5, 2004 Steering 22,409 mi

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING OVER PUDDLES. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT THEY DON'T THINK IT'S DANGEROUS. THE VAN HAS BEEN SERVICED 5 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE. *NM

Feb 5, 2004 Seats Fire 68,000 mi

THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE OWNER PRESUMED THAT THE WIRING IN THE SEAT WAS DEFECTED. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH HEATED SEATS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 27, 2004 Seat Belts

RECENTLY MY DAUGHTER MOVED FROM A CAR SEAT TO A BOOSTER SEAT. ON THE WAY HOME SHE FELL ASLEEP. WHEN I TURNED THE CORNER, SHE MOVED AROUND LIKE A CRASH TEST DUMMY. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP, SHE FELL FORWARD. I AM VERY CONCERNED, SO I BEGAN CHECKING WITH FRIENDS AND RELATIVES WHO HAVE CHILDREN MY DAU...

Jan 27, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 73,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN TO 50 MPH AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. I THEN PRESSED THE BRAKES ALL I COULD TO SLOW DOWN TO 20 MPH, THE ENGINE WAS SMOKING AND I COULD SMELL BURNT RUBBER. I GLIDED HOME.*JB

Jan 27, 2004 Seat Belts

RECENTLY MY DAUGHTER MOVED FROM A CAR SEAT TO A BOOSTER SEAT. ON THE WAY HOME SHE FELL ASLEEP. WHEN I TURNED THE CORNER, SHE MOVED AROUND LIKE A CRASH TEST DUMMY. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP, SHE FELL FORWARD. I AM VERY CONCERNED, SO I BEGAN CHECKING WITH FRIENDS AND RELATIVES WHO HAVE CHILDREN MY DAU...

Jan 27, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 73,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN TO 50 MPH AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. I THEN PRESSED THE BRAKES ALL I COULD TO SLOW DOWN TO 20 MPH, THE ENGINE WAS SMOKING AND I COULD SMELL BURNT RUBBER. I GLIDED HOME.*JB

Jan 20, 2004 Electrical System

UPDATE TO THE PROBLEM RELATED TO THE SERPENTINE BELT OF A 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY.(ODI NUMBER: 770436 12/4/02). A FIFTH (5TH) OCCURENCE OCCURED ON JAN 17, 2004 . STILL WITHOUT RESOLUTION OTHER THAN TOW THE VAN AND PUT BACK THE SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPDATE TO THE PROBLEM RELATED TO THE SERPENTINE BELT OF A 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY.(ODI NUMBER: 770436 12/4/02). A FIFTH (5TH) OCCURENCE OCCURED ON JAN 17, 2004 . STILL WITHOUT RESOLUTION OTHER THAN TOW THE VAN AND PUT BACK THE SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Steering

UPDATE TO THE PROBLEM RELATED TO THE SERPENTINE BELT OF A 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY.(ODI NUMBER: 770436 12/4/02). A FIFTH (5TH) OCCURENCE OCCURED ON JAN 17, 2004 . STILL WITHOUT RESOLUTION OTHER THAN TOW THE VAN AND PUT BACK THE SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPDATE TO THE PROBLEM RELATED TO THE SERPENTINE BELT OF A 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY.(ODI NUMBER: 770436 12/4/02). A FIFTH (5TH) OCCURENCE OCCURED ON JAN 17, 2004 . STILL WITHOUT RESOLUTION OTHER THAN TOW THE VAN AND PUT BACK THE SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Electrical System

UPDATE TO THE PROBLEM RELATED TO THE SERPENTINE BELT OF A 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY.(ODI NUMBER: 770436 12/4/02). A FIFTH (5TH) OCCURENCE OCCURED ON JAN 17, 2004 . STILL WITHOUT RESOLUTION OTHER THAN TOW THE VAN AND PUT BACK THE SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPDATE TO THE PROBLEM RELATED TO THE SERPENTINE BELT OF A 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY.(ODI NUMBER: 770436 12/4/02). A FIFTH (5TH) OCCURENCE OCCURED ON JAN 17, 2004 . STILL WITHOUT RESOLUTION OTHER THAN TOW THE VAN AND PUT BACK THE SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Steering

UPDATE TO THE PROBLEM RELATED TO THE SERPENTINE BELT OF A 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY.(ODI NUMBER: 770436 12/4/02). A FIFTH (5TH) OCCURENCE OCCURED ON JAN 17, 2004 . STILL WITHOUT RESOLUTION OTHER THAN TOW THE VAN AND PUT BACK THE SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPDATE TO THE PROBLEM RELATED TO THE SERPENTINE BELT OF A 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY.(ODI NUMBER: 770436 12/4/02). A FIFTH (5TH) OCCURENCE OCCURED ON JAN 17, 2004 . STILL WITHOUT RESOLUTION OTHER THAN TOW THE VAN AND PUT BACK THE SERPENTINE BELT. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHENEVER IT RAINED OR THE BELT BECAME WET IN ANY WAY IT SLIPPED OFF THE PULLEY. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPEN TWICE SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE. *AK *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

TRANMISSION COOLER LINE LEAKS IT WAS REPAIRED BY STEVENS OF MILFORD IN FEBRUARY OF 2001 2 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED VECHICLE. THE SECOND TIME WAS NOVEMBER OF 2002 THE DEALER (SCAP MOTORS) SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED AND CHARGED ME $91.20. I CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY REIMBURSED ME. THE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

NOT KNOWING HOW FAST YOUR DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS. I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH MY VAN STARTING WAY BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2001 WITH 13,000 MILES ON IT AND AM STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME, DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKER, THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER A...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

NOT KNOWING HOW FAST YOUR DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS. I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH MY VAN STARTING WAY BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2001 WITH 13,000 MILES ON IT AND AM STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME, DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKER, THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER A...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

NOT KNOWING HOW FAST YOUR DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS. I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH MY VAN STARTING WAY BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2001 WITH 13,000 MILES ON IT AND AM STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME, DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKER, THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER A...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,835 mi

ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON MAY 30 MY BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED AS I WAS LEAVING ONE STOP LIGHT INTERSECTION AND STOPPING FOR ANOTHER. LUCKILY I WAS ONLY TRAVELING AT ABOUT 10 MPH AND BY PUMPING BRAKES, GEARING DOWN AND STEERING, I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. ON INSPECTING MY VEHICLE, UNDER THE DRIVER?S SID...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHENEVER IT RAINED OR THE BELT BECAME WET IN ANY WAY IT SLIPPED OFF THE PULLEY. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPEN TWICE SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE. *AK *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

TRANMISSION COOLER LINE LEAKS IT WAS REPAIRED BY STEVENS OF MILFORD IN FEBRUARY OF 2001 2 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED VECHICLE. THE SECOND TIME WAS NOVEMBER OF 2002 THE DEALER (SCAP MOTORS) SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED AND CHARGED ME $91.20. I CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY REIMBURSED ME. THE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

NOT KNOWING HOW FAST YOUR DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS. I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH MY VAN STARTING WAY BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2001 WITH 13,000 MILES ON IT AND AM STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME, DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKER, THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER A...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

NOT KNOWING HOW FAST YOUR DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS. I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH MY VAN STARTING WAY BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2001 WITH 13,000 MILES ON IT AND AM STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME, DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKER, THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER A...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

NOT KNOWING HOW FAST YOUR DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS. I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH MY VAN STARTING WAY BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2001 WITH 13,000 MILES ON IT AND AM STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME, DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKER, THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER A...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,835 mi

ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON MAY 30 MY BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED AS I WAS LEAVING ONE STOP LIGHT INTERSECTION AND STOPPING FOR ANOTHER. LUCKILY I WAS ONLY TRAVELING AT ABOUT 10 MPH AND BY PUMPING BRAKES, GEARING DOWN AND STEERING, I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. ON INSPECTING MY VEHICLE, UNDER THE DRIVER?S SID...

Jan 12, 2004 Seats 53,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WARMER OVERHEATED AND BURNT THROUGH THE SEAT'S LEATHER AND DRIVER'S CLOTHING. THIS RESULTED IN THE DRIVER'S BACK BEING BURNT. *AK

Jan 12, 2004 Seats 53,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WARMER OVERHEATED AND BURNT THROUGH THE SEAT'S LEATHER AND DRIVER'S CLOTHING. THIS RESULTED IN THE DRIVER'S BACK BEING BURNT. *AK

Jan 11, 2004 Seats

I JUST READ ABOUT THE SEATBELT CONCERNS, AND I WOULD LIKE TO HELP GET THE BELTS RECALLED. I HAVE TWO CHILDREN AND HAVE NOT HAD AN INCIDENT AND WOULD LIKE TO PREVENT ONE ALSO. *AK

Jan 11, 2004 Seats

I JUST READ ABOUT THE SEATBELT CONCERNS, AND I WOULD LIKE TO HELP GET THE BELTS RECALLED. I HAVE TWO CHILDREN AND HAVE NOT HAD AN INCIDENT AND WOULD LIKE TO PREVENT ONE ALSO. *AK

Jan 6, 2004 Seat Belts

WE OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY MINIVAN. I WAS REINSTALLING MY CHILDS BOOSTER SEAT IN THE SECOND ROW. I WAS KNEELING INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE BOOSTER SEAT TO SECURE IT TIGHTLY, I THEN LATCHED THE BUCKLE (AND DOUBLE CHECKED TO MAKE SURE IT HAD INDEED LATCHED). NEXT I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE IT COM...

Jan 6, 2004 Seat Belts

WE OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY MINIVAN. I WAS REINSTALLING MY CHILDS BOOSTER SEAT IN THE SECOND ROW. I WAS KNEELING INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE BOOSTER SEAT TO SECURE IT TIGHTLY, I THEN LATCHED THE BUCKLE (AND DOUBLE CHECKED TO MAKE SURE IT HAD INDEED LATCHED). NEXT I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE IT COM...

Dec 10, 2003 Wheels

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR AND FRONT RIM MEDALLION CHROME COMPLETELY RUSTED AND WAS LEAKING AIR. THE DEALER STATED THEY HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. *AK ON TWO OCCASIONS THE TIRE WAS REPLACED DUE TO THE RIM LEAK, ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE TIRE WAS REPAIRED DUE TO A SLOW LEAK, THEN ONE LAST...

Dec 10, 2003 Wheels

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR AND FRONT RIM MEDALLION CHROME COMPLETELY RUSTED AND WAS LEAKING AIR. THE DEALER STATED THEY HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. *AK ON TWO OCCASIONS THE TIRE WAS REPLACED DUE TO THE RIM LEAK, ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE TIRE WAS REPAIRED DUE TO A SLOW LEAK, THEN ONE LAST...

Nov 25, 2003 Power Train

WHEN BACKING THE VAN UP A SLIGHT INCLINE THE VAN WOULD START BUCKING ABRUPTLY AND FAILED TO MOVE SMOOTHLY. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WHEN BACKING UP A SLIGHT INCLINE. WHILE...

Nov 25, 2003 Power Train

WHEN BACKING THE VAN UP A SLIGHT INCLINE THE VAN WOULD START BUCKING ABRUPTLY AND FAILED TO MOVE SMOOTHLY. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WHEN BACKING UP A SLIGHT INCLINE. WHILE...

Nov 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 60,771 mi

CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY WITH 3.3 LITER ENGINE. THE IDLER PULLEY FREEZES ON THIS ENGINE (SINCE 1992 DODGE DYNASTY SAME MOTOR, SAME PROBLEM) CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF CAUSING A LOST OF POWER STEERING AMONG OTHER EQUIPMENT FAILURES POWERED DRIVE BELT. (I.E. WATER PUMP, ALTERNATER, ECT).*A...

Nov 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 60,771 mi

CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY WITH 3.3 LITER ENGINE. THE IDLER PULLEY FREEZES ON THIS ENGINE (SINCE 1992 DODGE DYNASTY SAME MOTOR, SAME PROBLEM) CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF CAUSING A LOST OF POWER STEERING AMONG OTHER EQUIPMENT FAILURES POWERED DRIVE BELT. (I.E. WATER PUMP, ALTERNATER, ECT).*A...

Nov 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 90,220 mi

DRIVING CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY (2000) AWD IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. CLEAR CONDITIONS. APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. GOOD DISTANCE TO CARS IN FRONT. CAR IN FRONT SLOWS SUDDENLY, I APPLY BRAKES BUT VAN CONTINUES FORWARD AND HITS THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, WHICH THEN HITS ANOTHER. IN ALL, FOUR VEHICLES ARE AFFE...

Nov 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 90,220 mi

DRIVING CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY (2000) AWD IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. CLEAR CONDITIONS. APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. GOOD DISTANCE TO CARS IN FRONT. CAR IN FRONT SLOWS SUDDENLY, I APPLY BRAKES BUT VAN CONTINUES FORWARD AND HITS THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, WHICH THEN HITS ANOTHER. IN ALL, FOUR VEHICLES ARE AFFE...

Nov 13, 2003 Seats Fire 53,000 mi

I HAVE A YEAR 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN THE SEAT HEATER SET FIRE TO THE LEATHER ON THE SEAT. THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE SEAT DUE TO THE VAN BEING UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY NOT THE FACTORY WARRANTY. FROM THE INFORMATION ON THE NET CHRYSLER KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN 1999 AND IT LOOKS LIKE TH...

Nov 13, 2003 Seats Fire 53,000 mi

I HAVE A YEAR 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN THE SEAT HEATER SET FIRE TO THE LEATHER ON THE SEAT. THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE SEAT DUE TO THE VAN BEING UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY NOT THE FACTORY WARRANTY. FROM THE INFORMATION ON THE NET CHRYSLER KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN 1999 AND IT LOOKS LIKE TH...

Nov 5, 2003 Power Train 42,513 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY COVERED UP TO 36000 MILES. *AK THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD, SCREECHED AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT. ALSO, THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR STOPPED WORKING IN THE UP...

Nov 5, 2003 Seats 42,513 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY COVERED UP TO 36000 MILES. *AK THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD, SCREECHED AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT. ALSO, THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR STOPPED WORKING IN THE UP...

Nov 5, 2003 Equipment 42,513 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY COVERED UP TO 36000 MILES. *AK THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD, SCREECHED AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT. ALSO, THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR STOPPED WORKING IN THE UP...

Nov 5, 2003 Visibility 42,513 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY COVERED UP TO 36000 MILES. *AK THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD, SCREECHED AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT. ALSO, THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR STOPPED WORKING IN THE UP...

Nov 5, 2003 Power Train 42,513 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY COVERED UP TO 36000 MILES. *AK THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD, SCREECHED AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT. ALSO, THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR STOPPED WORKING IN THE UP...

Nov 5, 2003 Seats 42,513 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY COVERED UP TO 36000 MILES. *AK THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD, SCREECHED AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT. ALSO, THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR STOPPED WORKING IN THE UP...

Nov 5, 2003 Equipment 42,513 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY COVERED UP TO 36000 MILES. *AK THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD, SCREECHED AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT. ALSO, THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR STOPPED WORKING IN THE UP...

Nov 5, 2003 Visibility 42,513 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY COVERED UP TO 36000 MILES. *AK THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD, SCREECHED AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT. ALSO, THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR STOPPED WORKING IN THE UP...

Oct 30, 2003 Seats Fire

ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2003,WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AROUND TOWN ON ERRANDS WITH OUR FOUR CHILDREN, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. ULTIMATELY, A HOLE BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT AS A RESULT OF A MALFUNCTION/FAILURE IN THE HEATED SEAT SYSTEM. LUCKILY, MY WIFE HAD THE PRESENCE...

Oct 30, 2003 Seats Fire

ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2003,WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AROUND TOWN ON ERRANDS WITH OUR FOUR CHILDREN, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. ULTIMATELY, A HOLE BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT AS A RESULT OF A MALFUNCTION/FAILURE IN THE HEATED SEAT SYSTEM. LUCKILY, MY WIFE HAD THE PRESENCE...

Oct 27, 2003 Power Train 58,700 mi

SEPT. '02, BRAKES REPLACED. JAN. '03, RACK/PINION REPLACED. FEB. '03, HEATER DID NOT WORK ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, NOR REAR DRIVER SIDE. OCT. '03, SPEEDOMETER/POWER FAILED TO OPERATE. STAYED IN LOW GEAR. DEALER SAYS IT'S THE SENSOR. PART FOR HEATER ORDERED FROM DETROIT, TAKES DAYS TO REPAIR DU...

Oct 27, 2003 Power Train 58,700 mi

SEPT. '02, BRAKES REPLACED. JAN. '03, RACK/PINION REPLACED. FEB. '03, HEATER DID NOT WORK ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, NOR REAR DRIVER SIDE. OCT. '03, SPEEDOMETER/POWER FAILED TO OPERATE. STAYED IN LOW GEAR. DEALER SAYS IT'S THE SENSOR. PART FOR HEATER ORDERED FROM DETROIT, TAKES DAYS TO REPAIR DU...

Oct 12, 2003 Wheels

CONSUMER NOTICED A FLAT TIRE DUE TO A SLOW LEAK WHICH CAME FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE ALUMINUM RIM. THE DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE TIRE WAS WATER TESTED AND A SLOW LEAK WAS DETECTED AT THE EDGE OF THE RIM. THE TIRE WAS REMOVED FROM THE RIM AND IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE RIM WAS FLAKING/...

Oct 12, 2003 Wheels

CONSUMER NOTICED A FLAT TIRE DUE TO A SLOW LEAK WHICH CAME FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE ALUMINUM RIM. THE DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE TIRE WAS WATER TESTED AND A SLOW LEAK WAS DETECTED AT THE EDGE OF THE RIM. THE TIRE WAS REMOVED FROM THE RIM AND IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE RIM WAS FLAKING/...

Oct 10, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

VAN SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR DEPRESSED, CLOSING BUTTON AND SLIDING DOOR CLOSED, SMASHING CONSUMER'S FINGERS. *AK

Oct 10, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

VAN SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR DEPRESSED, CLOSING BUTTON AND SLIDING DOOR CLOSED, SMASHING CONSUMER'S FINGERS. *AK

Sep 16, 2003 Steering 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 CHRYSLER T&C IN WET WEATHER, THE DRIVE BELT SLIPPED OFF DURING A LEFT TURN. THE STEERING IMMEDIATELY BECAME VERY HARD DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER. IF MY WIFE HAD BEEN DRIVING THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AS SHE IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEPA...

Sep 16, 2003 Steering 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 CHRYSLER T&C IN WET WEATHER, THE DRIVE BELT SLIPPED OFF DURING A LEFT TURN. THE STEERING IMMEDIATELY BECAME VERY HARD DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER. IF MY WIFE HAD BEEN DRIVING THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AS SHE IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEPA...

Sep 8, 2003 Steering 95,000 mi

UP TO 1999 MODEL TOWN & COUNTRY, BY CHRYSTLER, WE UNDER RECALL FOR A PART IN THE STEERING COLUMN. MY VEHICLE WAS PRODUCED IN 1999, BUT WAS THE 2000 MODEL. RECENTLY, I HAD TO HAVE THE SAME PART REPLACED IN MY VEHICLE THAT WAS UNDER THE RECALL FROM CHRYSTLER, BUT IT IS NOT COVERED. I FEEL THAT THE ...

Sep 8, 2003 Steering 95,000 mi

UP TO 1999 MODEL TOWN & COUNTRY, BY CHRYSTLER, WE UNDER RECALL FOR A PART IN THE STEERING COLUMN. MY VEHICLE WAS PRODUCED IN 1999, BUT WAS THE 2000 MODEL. RECENTLY, I HAD TO HAVE THE SAME PART REPLACED IN MY VEHICLE THAT WAS UNDER THE RECALL FROM CHRYSTLER, BUT IT IS NOT COVERED. I FEEL THAT THE ...

Sep 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,800 mi

WHILE RAINING AND ON VACATION WE DROVE THROUGH A PUDDLE. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY THE RADIATOR LIGHT CAME ON, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READ, "HOT," WE LOST POWER STEERING, AND THEN THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT CAME ON. WE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED ONLY TO LEARN THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF AND WAS DRAGGING ON T...

Sep 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,800 mi

WHILE RAINING AND ON VACATION WE DROVE THROUGH A PUDDLE. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY THE RADIATOR LIGHT CAME ON, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READ, "HOT," WE LOST POWER STEERING, AND THEN THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT CAME ON. WE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED ONLY TO LEARN THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF AND WAS DRAGGING ON T...

Aug 26, 2003 Seat Belts 21,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE, THE PUSH BUTTON IS VERY HARD TO PRESS. PASSENGER IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. *AK

Aug 26, 2003 Seat Belts 21,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE, THE PUSH BUTTON IS VERY HARD TO PRESS. PASSENGER IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. *AK

Aug 16, 2003 Electrical System 60 mi

PREMATURE BATTERY FAILURE (TWICE SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN MAY 2000). *AK

Aug 16, 2003 Electrical System 60 mi

PREMATURE BATTERY FAILURE (TWICE SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN MAY 2000). *AK

Aug 15, 2003 Wheels 19,578 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONSUME HEARD A LOUD HISSING NOISE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THE RIM HAD CORRODED. *AK *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Wheels 19,578 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONSUME HEARD A LOUD HISSING NOISE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THE RIM HAD CORRODED. *AK *JB

Aug 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,000 mi

WHENEVER SERPENTINE BELT GETS WET UNDER ANY CONDITION, RAIN OR RUNNING OVER A PUDDLE, IT TENDS TO SLIPS OFF OF THE PULLEYS, MAKING VEHICLE INOPERABLE.*AK

Aug 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,000 mi

WHENEVER SERPENTINE BELT GETS WET UNDER ANY CONDITION, RAIN OR RUNNING OVER A PUDDLE, IT TENDS TO SLIPS OFF OF THE PULLEYS, MAKING VEHICLE INOPERABLE.*AK

Aug 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,000 mi

VEHICLE LEAF SPRING HAS WEAKENED CAUSING THE REAR OF VEHICLE TO SIT AT AN ANGLE. PROBLEMS WITH FRONT WHEELS AND BRAKES. *MR THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, AND THE ROTORS. THE FRONT WHEELS AND OR BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AGAIN, WHICH MEANT THAT NEW ...

Aug 7, 2003 Suspension 32,000 mi

VEHICLE LEAF SPRING HAS WEAKENED CAUSING THE REAR OF VEHICLE TO SIT AT AN ANGLE. PROBLEMS WITH FRONT WHEELS AND BRAKES. *MR THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, AND THE ROTORS. THE FRONT WHEELS AND OR BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AGAIN, WHICH MEANT THAT NEW ...

Aug 7, 2003 Visibility 32,000 mi

VEHICLE LEAF SPRING HAS WEAKENED CAUSING THE REAR OF VEHICLE TO SIT AT AN ANGLE. PROBLEMS WITH FRONT WHEELS AND BRAKES. *MR THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, AND THE ROTORS. THE FRONT WHEELS AND OR BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AGAIN, WHICH MEANT THAT NEW ...

Aug 7, 2003 Steering 32,000 mi

VEHICLE LEAF SPRING HAS WEAKENED CAUSING THE REAR OF VEHICLE TO SIT AT AN ANGLE. PROBLEMS WITH FRONT WHEELS AND BRAKES. *MR THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, AND THE ROTORS. THE FRONT WHEELS AND OR BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AGAIN, WHICH MEANT THAT NEW ...

Aug 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

VEHICLE LEAF SPRING HAS WEAKENED CAUSING THE REAR OF VEHICLE TO SIT AT AN ANGLE. PROBLEMS WITH FRONT WHEELS AND BRAKES. *MR THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, AND THE ROTORS. THE FRONT WHEELS AND OR BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AGAIN, WHICH MEANT THAT NEW ...

Aug 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,000 mi

VEHICLE LEAF SPRING HAS WEAKENED CAUSING THE REAR OF VEHICLE TO SIT AT AN ANGLE. PROBLEMS WITH FRONT WHEELS AND BRAKES. *MR THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, AND THE ROTORS. THE FRONT WHEELS AND OR BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AGAIN, WHICH MEANT THAT NEW ...

Aug 7, 2003 Suspension 32,000 mi

VEHICLE LEAF SPRING HAS WEAKENED CAUSING THE REAR OF VEHICLE TO SIT AT AN ANGLE. PROBLEMS WITH FRONT WHEELS AND BRAKES. *MR THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, AND THE ROTORS. THE FRONT WHEELS AND OR BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AGAIN, WHICH MEANT THAT NEW ...

Aug 7, 2003 Visibility 32,000 mi

VEHICLE LEAF SPRING HAS WEAKENED CAUSING THE REAR OF VEHICLE TO SIT AT AN ANGLE. PROBLEMS WITH FRONT WHEELS AND BRAKES. *MR THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, AND THE ROTORS. THE FRONT WHEELS AND OR BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AGAIN, WHICH MEANT THAT NEW ...

Aug 7, 2003 Steering 32,000 mi

VEHICLE LEAF SPRING HAS WEAKENED CAUSING THE REAR OF VEHICLE TO SIT AT AN ANGLE. PROBLEMS WITH FRONT WHEELS AND BRAKES. *MR THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, AND THE ROTORS. THE FRONT WHEELS AND OR BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AGAIN, WHICH MEANT THAT NEW ...

Aug 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

VEHICLE LEAF SPRING HAS WEAKENED CAUSING THE REAR OF VEHICLE TO SIT AT AN ANGLE. PROBLEMS WITH FRONT WHEELS AND BRAKES. *MR THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, AND THE ROTORS. THE FRONT WHEELS AND OR BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AGAIN, WHICH MEANT THAT NEW ...

Jul 22, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN THE SWITCH WAS TURNED ON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

Jul 22, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN THE SWITCH WAS TURNED ON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

Jul 15, 2003 Exterior Lighting Crash

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND WOULD NOT TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A DITCH. THE CONSUMER STATED A PIECE OF THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL BROKE OFF AND JAMMED THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Jul 15, 2003 Exterior Lighting Crash

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND WOULD NOT TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A DITCH. THE CONSUMER STATED A PIECE OF THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL BROKE OFF AND JAMMED THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Jul 10, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY WITH 54,000 THE DIFFERENTIAL PIN WENT THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION CASE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ONLY GOING 5 MPH AND ONLY HAD ANOTHER 50 FEET TO DRIVE. I MAINLY DRIVE HIGHWAY WITH MY TODDLER AND I AM FEARFUL OF WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED HAD WE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY DURING OUR N...

Jul 10, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY WITH 54,000 THE DIFFERENTIAL PIN WENT THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION CASE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ONLY GOING 5 MPH AND ONLY HAD ANOTHER 50 FEET TO DRIVE. I MAINLY DRIVE HIGHWAY WITH MY TODDLER AND I AM FEARFUL OF WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED HAD WE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY DURING OUR N...

Jul 10, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY WITH 54,000 THE DIFFERENTIAL PIN WENT THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION CASE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ONLY GOING 5 MPH AND ONLY HAD ANOTHER 50 FEET TO DRIVE. I MAINLY DRIVE HIGHWAY WITH MY TODDLER AND I AM FEARFUL OF WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED HAD WE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY DURING OUR N...

Jul 10, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY WITH 54,000 THE DIFFERENTIAL PIN WENT THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION CASE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ONLY GOING 5 MPH AND ONLY HAD ANOTHER 50 FEET TO DRIVE. I MAINLY DRIVE HIGHWAY WITH MY TODDLER AND I AM FEARFUL OF WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED HAD WE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY DURING OUR N...

Jun 23, 2003 Power Train 49,500 mi

TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR - TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR PREMATURELY FAILED ON VEHICLE. SENSOR MUST BE REPLACED FOR VEHICLE TO BE OPERATED. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES AND LESS THAN 3 YEARS SINCE PURCHASE. *NLM

Jun 23, 2003 Power Train 49,500 mi

TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR - TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR PREMATURELY FAILED ON VEHICLE. SENSOR MUST BE REPLACED FOR VEHICLE TO BE OPERATED. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES AND LESS THAN 3 YEARS SINCE PURCHASE. *NLM

Jun 10, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION BROKE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

FRONT BRAKE ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, WERE A LREADY REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 10, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION BROKE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

FRONT BRAKE ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, WERE A LREADY REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 9, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER'S TWO YEARS OLD SON, ENGAGED THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND DAMAGED A FENCE AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 9, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER'S TWO YEARS OLD SON, ENGAGED THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND DAMAGED A FENCE AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 2, 2003 Visibility

NAR 6-03-2003 *MR ONGOING FAILURE TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE VEHICLES SIDE VIEW MIRROR. *CB

Jun 2, 2003 Visibility

NAR 6-03-2003 *MR ONGOING FAILURE TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE VEHICLES SIDE VIEW MIRROR. *CB

Apr 22, 2003 Seats 57,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE HEATED SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AND BURNED A THROUGH THE LEATHER INTERIOR. *JB

Apr 22, 2003 Seats 57,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE HEATED SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AND BURNED A THROUGH THE LEATHER INTERIOR. *JB

Apr 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,000 mi

THE CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL. THE DEALER DETERMINED FUEL LEAKED FROM THE O- RINGS OR FUEL LINE. THERE WAS A RECALL, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL. THE DEALER DETERMINED FUEL LEAKED FROM THE O- RINGS OR FUEL LINE. THERE WAS A RECALL, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE...

Apr 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,000 mi

THE CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL. THE DEALER DETERMINED FUEL LEAKED FROM THE O- RINGS OR FUEL LINE. THERE WAS A RECALL, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL. THE DEALER DETERMINED FUEL LEAKED FROM THE O- RINGS OR FUEL LINE. THERE WAS A RECALL, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE...

Mar 19, 2003 Seats

THE PASSENGER SEAT HEATER FAILED. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Seats

THE PASSENGER SEAT HEATER FAILED. *JB

Feb 19, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 963 mi

ABOUT A WEEK AFTER WE PICKED UP THE NEW VEHICLE THE ENTIRE REAR LIFTGATE HANDLE ASSEMBLY FELL APART INSIDE THE DOOR. CONSEQUENTLY IT WOULDN'T OPEN AND HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. CHRISLER REPAIRED THE REAR ENTRY MECHANISM BUT THEN THE DEALERSHIP, IN ITS HASTY REPAIR, STRIPPED OUT ALL OF ...

Feb 19, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 963 mi

ABOUT A WEEK AFTER WE PICKED UP THE NEW VEHICLE THE ENTIRE REAR LIFTGATE HANDLE ASSEMBLY FELL APART INSIDE THE DOOR. CONSEQUENTLY IT WOULDN'T OPEN AND HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. CHRISLER REPAIRED THE REAR ENTRY MECHANISM BUT THEN THE DEALERSHIP, IN ITS HASTY REPAIR, STRIPPED OUT ALL OF ...

Jan 30, 2003 Power Train 32,186 mi

THIS 2000 TOWN & COUNTRY HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH ITS DRIVE TRAIN/DRIVE SELECTOR. THE RECENT HAS BEEN THE FOLLOWING CASE THAT HAS OCCURED TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH WITH NO REACTION FROM CHRYSLER DAIMLER DUE TO LOCAL DEALER NOT BEING KNOWLEDGEABLE OF PROCESSES TO REGISTER OCCURANCE. THE VEHICL...

Jan 30, 2003 Power Train 32,186 mi

THIS 2000 TOWN & COUNTRY HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH ITS DRIVE TRAIN/DRIVE SELECTOR. THE RECENT HAS BEEN THE FOLLOWING CASE THAT HAS OCCURED TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH WITH NO REACTION FROM CHRYSLER DAIMLER DUE TO LOCAL DEALER NOT BEING KNOWLEDGEABLE OF PROCESSES TO REGISTER OCCURANCE. THE VEHICL...

Jan 30, 2003 Power Train 32,186 mi

THIS 2000 TOWN & COUNTRY HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH ITS DRIVE TRAIN/DRIVE SELECTOR. THE RECENT HAS BEEN THE FOLLOWING CASE THAT HAS OCCURED TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH WITH NO REACTION FROM CHRYSLER DAIMLER DUE TO LOCAL DEALER NOT BEING KNOWLEDGEABLE OF PROCESSES TO REGISTER OCCURANCE. THE VEHICL...

Jan 30, 2003 Power Train 32,186 mi

THIS 2000 TOWN & COUNTRY HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH ITS DRIVE TRAIN/DRIVE SELECTOR. THE RECENT HAS BEEN THE FOLLOWING CASE THAT HAS OCCURED TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH WITH NO REACTION FROM CHRYSLER DAIMLER DUE TO LOCAL DEALER NOT BEING KNOWLEDGEABLE OF PROCESSES TO REGISTER OCCURANCE. THE VEHICL...

Jan 21, 2003 Seats Fire 57,257 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN& COUNTRY (LIMITED) OWED FOR 2 YEARS 11 MONTHS, 57300 MILES -I WENT TO MY VEHICLE TO RUN AN ERRAND. WHILE SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY, I TURNED ON THE SEAT HEATER TO WARM IT UP DUE TO THE SEVERE COLD. THE SEAT BEGAN TO SMOKE AND BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED O...

Jan 21, 2003 Seats Fire 57,257 mi

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN& COUNTRY (LIMITED) OWED FOR 2 YEARS 11 MONTHS, 57300 MILES -I WENT TO MY VEHICLE TO RUN AN ERRAND. WHILE SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY, I TURNED ON THE SEAT HEATER TO WARM IT UP DUE TO THE SEVERE COLD. THE SEAT BEGAN TO SMOKE AND BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED O...

Jan 6, 2003 Seats

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER STARTED SMELLING BURNING OF WIRERS. SMELL WAS COMING FROM UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH..

Jan 6, 2003 Seats Fire 47,500 mi

SEAT WARMER IN DRIVER SIDE SEAT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED HOLE IN SEAT AND DAMAGED WOMANS COAT.

Jan 6, 2003 Seats

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER STARTED SMELLING BURNING OF WIRERS. SMELL WAS COMING FROM UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH..

Jan 6, 2003 Seats Fire 47,500 mi

SEAT WARMER IN DRIVER SIDE SEAT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED HOLE IN SEAT AND DAMAGED WOMANS COAT.

Dec 4, 2002 Steering

ALL 4 INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON A RAINY DAY (SPRING 1X (WIFE DRIVING AND TURNING FROM A STOP LIGHT 5-10 MPH), FALL 2X IN ONE DAY(30-40MPH), LAST INCIDENT 12/4/02 (30-40MPH)). WHEN BELT SLIPS OFF, POWER STEERING DISABLED, POWER BRAKE DISABLED, ALTERNATOR DISABLED, COOLING SYSTEM DISABLED, ENGINE OVERHEA...

Dec 4, 2002 Electrical System

ALL 4 INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON A RAINY DAY (SPRING 1X (WIFE DRIVING AND TURNING FROM A STOP LIGHT 5-10 MPH), FALL 2X IN ONE DAY(30-40MPH), LAST INCIDENT 12/4/02 (30-40MPH)). WHEN BELT SLIPS OFF, POWER STEERING DISABLED, POWER BRAKE DISABLED, ALTERNATOR DISABLED, COOLING SYSTEM DISABLED, ENGINE OVERHEA...

Dec 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL 4 INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON A RAINY DAY (SPRING 1X (WIFE DRIVING AND TURNING FROM A STOP LIGHT 5-10 MPH), FALL 2X IN ONE DAY(30-40MPH), LAST INCIDENT 12/4/02 (30-40MPH)). WHEN BELT SLIPS OFF, POWER STEERING DISABLED, POWER BRAKE DISABLED, ALTERNATOR DISABLED, COOLING SYSTEM DISABLED, ENGINE OVERHEA...

Dec 4, 2002 Steering

ALL 4 INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON A RAINY DAY (SPRING 1X (WIFE DRIVING AND TURNING FROM A STOP LIGHT 5-10 MPH), FALL 2X IN ONE DAY(30-40MPH), LAST INCIDENT 12/4/02 (30-40MPH)). WHEN BELT SLIPS OFF, POWER STEERING DISABLED, POWER BRAKE DISABLED, ALTERNATOR DISABLED, COOLING SYSTEM DISABLED, ENGINE OVERHEA...

Dec 4, 2002 Electrical System

ALL 4 INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON A RAINY DAY (SPRING 1X (WIFE DRIVING AND TURNING FROM A STOP LIGHT 5-10 MPH), FALL 2X IN ONE DAY(30-40MPH), LAST INCIDENT 12/4/02 (30-40MPH)). WHEN BELT SLIPS OFF, POWER STEERING DISABLED, POWER BRAKE DISABLED, ALTERNATOR DISABLED, COOLING SYSTEM DISABLED, ENGINE OVERHEA...

Dec 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL 4 INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON A RAINY DAY (SPRING 1X (WIFE DRIVING AND TURNING FROM A STOP LIGHT 5-10 MPH), FALL 2X IN ONE DAY(30-40MPH), LAST INCIDENT 12/4/02 (30-40MPH)). WHEN BELT SLIPS OFF, POWER STEERING DISABLED, POWER BRAKE DISABLED, ALTERNATOR DISABLED, COOLING SYSTEM DISABLED, ENGINE OVERHEA...

Nov 29, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. CONSUMER HEARD VEHICLES' ALARM BLOWING, AND WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE WHY. THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHALL INSPECTED VEHICLE AND INDICATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS VEHICLE WAS A DEALERSHIP DEMO AT TIME OF PURCHASE. PLEASE PRO...

Nov 29, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. CONSUMER HEARD VEHICLES' ALARM BLOWING, AND WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE WHY. THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHALL INSPECTED VEHICLE AND INDICATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS VEHICLE WAS A DEALERSHIP DEMO AT TIME OF PURCHASE. PLEASE PRO...

Nov 24, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 24, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 14, 2002 Seats Fire 60,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BURNED. THE SPONTANEOUS IGNITION WAS CAUSED BY THE HEATING ELEMENT IN THE SEAT CUSHION WHICH BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT. NO ONE WAS OCCUPYING THE SEAT AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. *MR *NLM

Nov 14, 2002 Seats Fire

OEM SEAT HEATER CAUSED FIRE AND BURNED HOLE IN THE LEATHER. CAN'T SEEM TO GET CHRYSLER INTERESTED IN THIS POTENTIALLY SERIOUS ISSUE. DT

Nov 14, 2002 Seats Fire 60,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BURNED. THE SPONTANEOUS IGNITION WAS CAUSED BY THE HEATING ELEMENT IN THE SEAT CUSHION WHICH BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT. NO ONE WAS OCCUPYING THE SEAT AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. *MR *NLM

Nov 14, 2002 Seats Fire

OEM SEAT HEATER CAUSED FIRE AND BURNED HOLE IN THE LEATHER. CAN'T SEEM TO GET CHRYSLER INTERESTED IN THIS POTENTIALLY SERIOUS ISSUE. DT

Nov 1, 2002 Power Train 56,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN THE PASSING LANE ON A THRUWAY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULLED OVER SAFELY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. SCC

Nov 1, 2002 Power Train 56,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN THE PASSING LANE ON A THRUWAY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULLED OVER SAFELY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. SCC

Oct 9, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL IN CAB OF CAR. CONSUMER CAN SMELL FUEMS, AND FEELS UNSAFE. DEALER ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THE AIR CONDITION EVAPORATOR NEEDS REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL IN CAB OF CAR. CONSUMER CAN SMELL FUEMS, AND FEELS UNSAFE. DEALER ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THE AIR CONDITION EVAPORATOR NEEDS REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Sep 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEPTEMBER OF 2000 MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN. WE HAVE HAD FAIRLY GOOD SERVICE UNTIL NOW. AT ABOUT 12,000 MILES WE NOTICED WHEN YOU WERE ON THE HIGHWAY AND WOULD START TO EXIT AND PUT ON THE BRAKES IT WOULD VIBRATE A LITTLE, WE SHOULD HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT THEN BUT D...

Sep 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEPTEMBER OF 2000 MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN. WE HAVE HAD FAIRLY GOOD SERVICE UNTIL NOW. AT ABOUT 12,000 MILES WE NOTICED WHEN YOU WERE ON THE HIGHWAY AND WOULD START TO EXIT AND PUT ON THE BRAKES IT WOULD VIBRATE A LITTLE, WE SHOULD HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT THEN BUT D...

Aug 21, 2002 Structure

BUMPER IS TOO LOW AND WILL SCRAPE AGAINST GROUND, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PAY FOR THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE BUMPER WHICH RESULTED FROM THE DESIGN DEFECT. *YH

Aug 21, 2002 Structure

BUMPER IS TOO LOW AND WILL SCRAPE AGAINST GROUND, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PAY FOR THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE BUMPER WHICH RESULTED FROM THE DESIGN DEFECT. *YH

Aug 16, 2002 Steering

WHEN MAKING SLOW TURNS IN WET ROAD CONDITIONS, IN EITHER DIRECTION, POWER STEERING GOES OUT FOR 3-4 SECONDS. AS SOON AS TURN IS COMPLETED POWER STEERING IS BACK ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXAMINED TWICE BY DEALER, COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE.*AK

Aug 16, 2002 Steering

WHEN MAKING SLOW TURNS IN WET ROAD CONDITIONS, IN EITHER DIRECTION, POWER STEERING GOES OUT FOR 3-4 SECONDS. AS SOON AS TURN IS COMPLETED POWER STEERING IS BACK ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXAMINED TWICE BY DEALER, COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE.*AK

Aug 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOUNTING BOLT FOR SERPENTINE BELT IDLER BROKE, COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING -NO ACCIDENT DUE TO LOW SPEED-WOULD HAVE BEEN DISASTER AT HIGHER SPEED. *AK

Aug 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOUNTING BOLT FOR SERPENTINE BELT IDLER BROKE, COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING -NO ACCIDENT DUE TO LOW SPEED-WOULD HAVE BEEN DISASTER AT HIGHER SPEED. *AK

Jul 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. DEALER DETERMINED THAT SERPENTINE BELT HAD BROKEN. MILEAGE WAS 10000.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT HIGHER THAN SECOND GEAR. ENGINE REVVS, BUT VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. DEALER DETERMINED THAT SERPENTINE BELT HAD BROKEN. MILEAGE WAS 10000.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT HIGHER THAN SECOND GEAR. ENGINE REVVS, BUT VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jun 20, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER CAN CHANGE GEARS WITHOUT PRESSING ON BRAKES, AND COULD CAUSE A CHILD TO FLIP IT BACK AND FORTH WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *TT

Jun 20, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER CAN CHANGE GEARS WITHOUT PRESSING ON BRAKES, AND COULD CAUSE A CHILD TO FLIP IT BACK AND FORTH WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *TT

May 31, 2002 Steering

STEERING MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING IN ANY DIRECTION OR ON CERTAIN ROAD SURFACES. PROBLEM PERSISTS AS LONG AS VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. DEALERS AREA REPRESENTATIVE STATED A NEW STEERING COLUMN WAS BEING MADE TO CORRECT THE FROBLEM. *AK THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED TWICE BUT THE PROBLEM WAS N...

May 31, 2002 Steering

STEERING MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING IN ANY DIRECTION OR ON CERTAIN ROAD SURFACES. PROBLEM PERSISTS AS LONG AS VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. DEALERS AREA REPRESENTATIVE STATED A NEW STEERING COLUMN WAS BEING MADE TO CORRECT THE FROBLEM. *AK THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED TWICE BUT THE PROBLEM WAS N...

May 30, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING COLUMN HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND THERE IS STILL A NOISE WHEN MAKING A TURN. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB

May 30, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING COLUMN HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND THERE IS STILL A NOISE WHEN MAKING A TURN. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB

May 29, 2002 Seat Belts

CONCERN ABOUT THE GEN3 BUCKLES IN MY VEHICLE WITH 2 SMALL CHILDREN ACCIDENTALLY BEING UNBUCKLED BY SOME OBJECT INADVERTENTLY THAT CHRYSLER CLAIMS TO BE SAFE FROM BEING UNBUCKLED BY SOMETHING STRIKING IT. *TS *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***762411

May 29, 2002 Seat Belts

CONCERN ABOUT THE GEN3 BUCKLES IN MY VEHICLE WITH 2 SMALL CHILDREN ACCIDENTALLY BEING UNBUCKLED BY SOME OBJECT INADVERTENTLY THAT CHRYSLER CLAIMS TO BE SAFE FROM BEING UNBUCKLED BY SOMETHING STRIKING IT. *TS *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***762411

Apr 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN COMING TO A SUDDEN STOP. CONSUMER HAS TO BRAKE VERY EARLY TO AVOID REAR ENDING ANOTHER CAR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN COMING TO A SUDDEN STOP. CONSUMER HAS TO BRAKE VERY EARLY TO AVOID REAR ENDING ANOTHER CAR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM

Apr 15, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID CLAMPS COME LOOSE REPEATEDLY, TRANSMISSION LEAKS. *AK

Apr 15, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID CLAMPS COME LOOSE REPEATEDLY, TRANSMISSION LEAKS. *AK

Apr 8, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AKCONSUMER ADDS THAT THE TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT WHICH MADE THE VAN OUT OF CONTROL. *TT

Apr 8, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AKCONSUMER ADDS THAT THE TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT WHICH MADE THE VAN OUT OF CONTROL. *TT

Mar 28, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED 20 MONTH OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO TO PULL ON GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTO REVERSE WITHOUT FEET ON BRAKES. VEHICLE BACKED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. NLM

Mar 28, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED 20 MONTH OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO TO PULL ON GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTO REVERSE WITHOUT FEET ON BRAKES. VEHICLE BACKED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. NLM

Mar 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V26800/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE 895. DEALER HAD NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT DEALT WITH GASOLINE. *AK

Mar 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

MANUFACTURER HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR THESE MINIVANS (#895) BUT WILL NOT PAY FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO DEALER. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD INJURE OR KILL PASSENGERS. SHAME ON CHRYSLER!*AK

Mar 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V26800/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE 895. DEALER HAD NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT DEALT WITH GASOLINE. *AK

Mar 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

MANUFACTURER HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR THESE MINIVANS (#895) BUT WILL NOT PAY FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO DEALER. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD INJURE OR KILL PASSENGERS. SHAME ON CHRYSLER!*AK

Mar 19, 2002 Seat Belts

CHILD HIT SEAT BELT AND IT CAME UNLATCHED BY ITSELF. THESE WERE THE GEN-3 SEATBELTS. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 19, 2002 Seat Belts

CHILD HIT SEAT BELT AND IT CAME UNLATCHED BY ITSELF. THESE WERE THE GEN-3 SEATBELTS. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 12, 2002 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, TRANSMISSION WENT FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. SECOND TIME THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 12, 2002 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, TRANSMISSION WENT FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. SECOND TIME THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 9, 2002 Power Train

AT 70 MPH ON OVERTAKING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL......THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ONE WEEK LATER. *AK

Mar 9, 2002 Power Train

AT 70 MPH ON OVERTAKING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL......THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ONE WEEK LATER. *AK

Mar 8, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAD SEEN ON NEWS ABOUT SEAT BELT FAILURE. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT COULD HAPPEN TO THIS VEHICLE,WITH NO CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM YET. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED, AND HAD CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 8, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAD SEEN ON NEWS ABOUT SEAT BELT FAILURE. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT COULD HAPPEN TO THIS VEHICLE,WITH NO CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM YET. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED, AND HAD CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEALING SINCE BRAND NEW/ HAD ROTOR AND PADS REPLACED AND BRAKES STILL SQUEAL. *AK

Feb 7, 2002 Structure

VAN MAKES METAL BENDING NOISE WHEN NOT DRIVING ON SMOOTH SURFACE/ ALREADY HAD TO HAVE THE FLOOR BOARD WELDED TO THE FRAME ON OTHER SIDE OF VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEALING SINCE BRAND NEW/ HAD ROTOR AND PADS REPLACED AND BRAKES STILL SQUEAL. *AK

Feb 7, 2002 Structure

VAN MAKES METAL BENDING NOISE WHEN NOT DRIVING ON SMOOTH SURFACE/ ALREADY HAD TO HAVE THE FLOOR BOARD WELDED TO THE FRAME ON OTHER SIDE OF VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE VIBRATED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS AND CHANGED TIRE PRESSURE, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE. *AK *JB

Jan 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE VIBRATED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS AND CHANGED TIRE PRESSURE, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE. *AK *JB

Dec 17, 2001 Tires

THERE IS VIBRATION IN STEERING. CONTACTED DEALER WHO COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE. DEALER NOTED THAT THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES. CONSUMER PUT ON NEW TIRES. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT AND THE SHIMMY IN THE STEERING HAS DISAPPEARED EVER SINCE THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. ...

Dec 17, 2001 Power Train

THERE IS VIBRATION IN STEERING. CONTACTED DEALER WHO COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE. DEALER NOTED THAT THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES. CONSUMER PUT ON NEW TIRES. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT AND THE SHIMMY IN THE STEERING HAS DISAPPEARED EVER SINCE THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. ...

Dec 17, 2001 Tires

THERE IS VIBRATION IN STEERING. CONTACTED DEALER WHO COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE. DEALER NOTED THAT THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES. CONSUMER PUT ON NEW TIRES. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT AND THE SHIMMY IN THE STEERING HAS DISAPPEARED EVER SINCE THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. ...

Dec 17, 2001 Power Train

THERE IS VIBRATION IN STEERING. CONTACTED DEALER WHO COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE. DEALER NOTED THAT THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES. CONSUMER PUT ON NEW TIRES. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT AND THE SHIMMY IN THE STEERING HAS DISAPPEARED EVER SINCE THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. ...

Nov 8, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL HE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE. 3 DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL THERE WAS SAME GRINDING SOUND AGAIN. *AK

Nov 8, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL HE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE. 3 DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL THERE WAS SAME GRINDING SOUND AGAIN. *AK

Oct 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FIRST FAILURE WAS ON A ROAD AT 20 MPH IN A SCHOOL ZONE ON A RAINY DAY. APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT THE CAR STOPPING. CAR ADVANCED 3-5 FEET BEFORE I REALIZED MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THEY WERE NOT WORKING. I APPLIED PRESSURE TO ...

Oct 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FIRST FAILURE WAS ON A ROAD AT 20 MPH IN A SCHOOL ZONE ON A RAINY DAY. APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT THE CAR STOPPING. CAR ADVANCED 3-5 FEET BEFORE I REALIZED MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THEY WERE NOT WORKING. I APPLIED PRESSURE TO ...

Aug 30, 2001 Power Train Crash

3 YEAR OLD WAS ABLE TO PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE HITTING A PARKED CAR. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 30, 2001 Power Train Crash

3 YEAR OLD WAS ABLE TO PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE HITTING A PARKED CAR. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT HOLD SET SPEED ON HILLS OR WITH LOAD.*AK

Aug 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT HOLD SET SPEED ON HILLS OR WITH LOAD.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE PULLING OUT GEAR SHIFT WILL MOVE BY ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL OR IN REVERSE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER 3 TIMES, AND PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT NO CODES WERE FOUND. VEHICLE CHECKS OUT NORMAL ,COULD NOT DUPLICATE DEFECT. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE IS ON AND AFTER ...

Aug 9, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE PULLING OUT GEAR SHIFT WILL MOVE BY ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL OR IN REVERSE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER 3 TIMES, AND PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT NO CODES WERE FOUND. VEHICLE CHECKS OUT NORMAL ,COULD NOT DUPLICATE DEFECT. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE IS ON AND AFTER ...

Aug 9, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE PULLING OUT GEAR SHIFT WILL MOVE BY ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL OR IN REVERSE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER 3 TIMES, AND PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT NO CODES WERE FOUND. VEHICLE CHECKS OUT NORMAL ,COULD NOT DUPLICATE DEFECT. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE IS ON AND AFTER ...

Aug 9, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE PULLING OUT GEAR SHIFT WILL MOVE BY ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL OR IN REVERSE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER 3 TIMES, AND PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT NO CODES WERE FOUND. VEHICLE CHECKS OUT NORMAL ,COULD NOT DUPLICATE DEFECT. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE IS ON AND AFTER ...

Aug 3, 2001 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON WHEN CONSUMER GOT OUT TO TAKE LUGGAGE FROM TRUNK. 3 YEAR OLD CHILD HOPPED IN FRONT SEAT, PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND ALMOST KILLED 6 CHILDREN STANDING BEHIND VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NO WAY FOR THEM TO ADD A LOCK TO VEHICLE. SAME INCIDENT HAPPENED AGAIN 1...

Aug 3, 2001 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON WHEN CONSUMER GOT OUT TO TAKE LUGGAGE FROM TRUNK. 3 YEAR OLD CHILD HOPPED IN FRONT SEAT, PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND ALMOST KILLED 6 CHILDREN STANDING BEHIND VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NO WAY FOR THEM TO ADD A LOCK TO VEHICLE. SAME INCIDENT HAPPENED AGAIN 1...

Jul 5, 2001 Power Train

GEARS CAN BE CHANGED WITHOUT FOOT ON BRAKE. *SLC

Jul 5, 2001 Power Train

GEARS CAN BE CHANGED WITHOUT FOOT ON BRAKE. *SLC

Jun 21, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE TRAVELING DOORS OPENED ON THEIR OWN. *AK

Jun 21, 2001 Structure

WHILE TEN YEAR OLD CHILD WAS GETTING OUT OF VAN SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR DEPRESSED CLOSE BUTTON AND SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ON CHILD. WITH FORCE CHILD PUSHED DOOR OPEN. *AK *SLC

Jun 21, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE TRAVELING DOORS OPENED ON THEIR OWN. *AK

Jun 21, 2001 Structure

WHILE TEN YEAR OLD CHILD WAS GETTING OUT OF VAN SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR DEPRESSED CLOSE BUTTON AND SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ON CHILD. WITH FORCE CHILD PUSHED DOOR OPEN. *AK *SLC

Jun 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ALL FAILURES OCCURRED WITHIN 2 HOURS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jun 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL FAILURES OCCURRED WITHIN 2 HOURS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jun 9, 2001 Power Train

ALL FAILURES OCCURRED WITHIN 2 HOURS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jun 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ALL FAILURES OCCURRED WITHIN 2 HOURS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jun 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL FAILURES OCCURRED WITHIN 2 HOURS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jun 9, 2001 Power Train

ALL FAILURES OCCURRED WITHIN 2 HOURS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

May 30, 2001 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT LEVER ENGAGES WITHOUT FOOT ON BRAKES. CONSUMER HAD HAND RESTING ON SHIFT LEVER AND FOOT RESTING ON FLOOR, AND WEIGHT OF HIS HAND SLID INTO GEAR, AND RAN INTO THE GARAGE. DEALER ADVISED TO CALL PHONE NUMBER IN BACK OF OWNER'S MANUAL. IT WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO ABOUT IT. *AK

May 30, 2001 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT LEVER ENGAGES WITHOUT FOOT ON BRAKES. CONSUMER HAD HAND RESTING ON SHIFT LEVER AND FOOT RESTING ON FLOOR, AND WEIGHT OF HIS HAND SLID INTO GEAR, AND RAN INTO THE GARAGE. DEALER ADVISED TO CALL PHONE NUMBER IN BACK OF OWNER'S MANUAL. IT WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO ABOUT IT. *AK

May 26, 2001 Visibility Fire

EXITING HIGHWAY AT 30 MPH WHEN RAIN STARTED. ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE ELECTRIC CONTROL BUTTON TO RAISE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW; WINDOW JAMMED ABOUT ONE INCH FROM TOP. PUSHED CONTROL BUTTON AGAIN BUT WINDOW DID NOT MOVE. WITHIN ABOUT 20 TO 30 SECONDS SMOKE BEGAN ENTERING INTERIOR OF CAR FROM UNDER THE CONTROL...

May 26, 2001 Visibility Fire

EXITING HIGHWAY AT 30 MPH WHEN RAIN STARTED. ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE ELECTRIC CONTROL BUTTON TO RAISE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW; WINDOW JAMMED ABOUT ONE INCH FROM TOP. PUSHED CONTROL BUTTON AGAIN BUT WINDOW DID NOT MOVE. WITHIN ABOUT 20 TO 30 SECONDS SMOKE BEGAN ENTERING INTERIOR OF CAR FROM UNDER THE CONTROL...

May 23, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE FAILS TO HAVE A BRAKE LOCK ENTRY WITH KEY IN IGNITION. A 3 YEAR OLD HIT SHIFT LEVER AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. VEHICLE WAS NOT TURNED ON AT THE TIME, BUT KEY WAS IN IGNITION.*AK *SLC

May 23, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE FAILS TO HAVE A BRAKE LOCK ENTRY WITH KEY IN IGNITION. A 3 YEAR OLD HIT SHIFT LEVER AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. VEHICLE WAS NOT TURNED ON AT THE TIME, BUT KEY WAS IN IGNITION.*AK *SLC

May 9, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED POORLY, SHE HAS CONCERNS WITH VEHICLE NOT BEING EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK, HOWEVER THE BRAND NEW MODELS DO CONTAIN THIS FEATURE AND CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE MODEL SHE HAS AS WELL AS OTHERS SHOULD BE RECALLED. *JB

May 9, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED POORLY, SHE HAS CONCERNS WITH VEHICLE NOT BEING EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK, HOWEVER THE BRAND NEW MODELS DO CONTAIN THIS FEATURE AND CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE MODEL SHE HAS AS WELL AS OTHERS SHOULD BE RECALLED. *JB

Apr 24, 2001 Suspension

GREASE IS ALL OVER BODY OF VEHICLE. SOMEONE TOLD CONSUMER IT WAS FRONT WHEEL BEARING. *AK NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS HAD BEEN MADE TO FIX THE GREASE PROBLEM, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO EXIST. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY. *YH

Apr 24, 2001 Suspension

GREASE IS ALL OVER BODY OF VEHICLE. SOMEONE TOLD CONSUMER IT WAS FRONT WHEEL BEARING. *AK NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS HAD BEEN MADE TO FIX THE GREASE PROBLEM, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO EXIST. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY. *YH

Apr 16, 2001 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM WAS NOT MADE WITH 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN, AND CHILD WAS ABLE TO PUT CAR IN DRIVE WITHOUT PRESSING BRAKES DOWN. *AK DEALER REFUSES TO INSTALL THIS FEATURE. *SLC

Apr 16, 2001 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM WAS NOT MADE WITH 2000 TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN, AND CHILD WAS ABLE TO PUT CAR IN DRIVE WITHOUT PRESSING BRAKES DOWN. *AK DEALER REFUSES TO INSTALL THIS FEATURE. *SLC

Apr 12, 2001 Power Train Crash

MOST 2000 VEHICLES COME WITH TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM. WITH THIS SYSTEM, ONLY WAY TO PUT CAR IN GEAR IS TO PRESS BRAKES. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT HIS VEHICLE DIDN'T COME WITH TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM. HIS CHILD PUT CAR IN GEAR, AND CAR ROLLED DOWN DRIVEWAY ON TWO OCCASIONS.*AK F...

Apr 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MOST 2000 VEHICLES COME WITH TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM. WITH THIS SYSTEM, ONLY WAY TO PUT CAR IN GEAR IS TO PRESS BRAKES. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT HIS VEHICLE DIDN'T COME WITH TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM. HIS CHILD PUT CAR IN GEAR, AND CAR ROLLED DOWN DRIVEWAY ON TWO OCCASIONS.*AK F...

Apr 12, 2001 Power Train Crash

MOST 2000 VEHICLES COME WITH TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM. WITH THIS SYSTEM, ONLY WAY TO PUT CAR IN GEAR IS TO PRESS BRAKES. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT HIS VEHICLE DIDN'T COME WITH TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM. HIS CHILD PUT CAR IN GEAR, AND CAR ROLLED DOWN DRIVEWAY ON TWO OCCASIONS.*AK F...

Apr 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MOST 2000 VEHICLES COME WITH TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM. WITH THIS SYSTEM, ONLY WAY TO PUT CAR IN GEAR IS TO PRESS BRAKES. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT HIS VEHICLE DIDN'T COME WITH TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM. HIS CHILD PUT CAR IN GEAR, AND CAR ROLLED DOWN DRIVEWAY ON TWO OCCASIONS.*AK F...

Apr 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY REARWARD AND FORWARD, RESULTING IN COLLISION, AND CAUSING MINOR INJURIES.*AK FRONT BRAKES FAILED AT THE TIME OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SLC

Apr 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY REARWARD AND FORWARD, RESULTING IN COLLISION, AND CAUSING MINOR INJURIES.*AK FRONT BRAKES FAILED AT THE TIME OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SLC

Apr 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY REARWARD AND FORWARD, RESULTING IN COLLISION, AND CAUSING MINOR INJURIES.*AK FRONT BRAKES FAILED AT THE TIME OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SLC

Apr 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY REARWARD AND FORWARD, RESULTING IN COLLISION, AND CAUSING MINOR INJURIES.*AK FRONT BRAKES FAILED AT THE TIME OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SLC

Apr 5, 2001 Power Train

REAR AXLE IS OFF CENTER BY ONE INCH. *AK THE MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE AND THE DEALER AGREED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS OFF THE CENTER, BUT INDICATED THAT IT WAS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN. THE CONSUMER DISAGREES. *YH

Apr 5, 2001 Power Train

REAR AXLE IS OFF CENTER BY ONE INCH. *AK THE MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE AND THE DEALER AGREED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS OFF THE CENTER, BUT INDICATED THAT IT WAS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN. THE CONSUMER DISAGREES. *YH

Apr 4, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS NO INDEPENDENT ADJUSTMENT FOR AERO LIGHTS/ HALOGEN LAMPS. WHEN HIGH BEAM IS ACTIVATED, THEY ALL COME ON, AND SHOULD BE POINTED SLIGHTLY BELOW THE HORIZON. *AK *SLC

Apr 4, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS NO INDEPENDENT ADJUSTMENT FOR AERO LIGHTS/ HALOGEN LAMPS. WHEN HIGH BEAM IS ACTIVATED, THEY ALL COME ON, AND SHOULD BE POINTED SLIGHTLY BELOW THE HORIZON. *AK *SLC

Mar 22, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MAJOR FRONTAL AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. APPROXIMATE SPEED OF VEHICLE WAS AT 25 MPH. CONSUMER SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES. *AK

Mar 22, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MAJOR FRONTAL AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. APPROXIMATE SPEED OF VEHICLE WAS AT 25 MPH. CONSUMER SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash 13,000 mi

HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 35 MPH. BUMPER, HOOD, FENDERS AND STRUTS WERE DESTROYED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****742771

Mar 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash 13,000 mi

HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 35 MPH. BUMPER, HOOD, FENDERS AND STRUTS WERE DESTROYED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****742771

Feb 27, 2001 Power Train

THE AWD DRIVE COMPONENT OF OUR VEHICLE IS CAUSING PROBLEMS, AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE MAY BE A SAFETY ASPECT. THERE IS SQUEALING NOISE AT LOW SPEED, A ROAR AT HIGH SPEED AND POOR GAS MILAGE FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. IT FEELS AS IF SOMETHING IS BOUND UP IN THE TRANSMISSION AND I AM CONCERNED TH...

Feb 27, 2001 Power Train

THE AWD DRIVE COMPONENT OF OUR VEHICLE IS CAUSING PROBLEMS, AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE MAY BE A SAFETY ASPECT. THERE IS SQUEALING NOISE AT LOW SPEED, A ROAR AT HIGH SPEED AND POOR GAS MILAGE FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. IT FEELS AS IF SOMETHING IS BOUND UP IN THE TRANSMISSION AND I AM CONCERNED TH...

Feb 26, 2001 Power Train Crash

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED TRANSMISSION GEAR JUMPED OUT OF PARK, AND VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A GARAGE. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Power Train Crash

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED TRANSMISSION GEAR JUMPED OUT OF PARK, AND VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A GARAGE. *AK

Feb 14, 2001 Power Train

GEARS CAN BE CHANGED WITHOUT DEPRESSING BRAKES, THIS IS A NORMAL CONDITION, AND MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSIST IN MAKING ANY CHANGES. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANY DEVICE TO STOP CHILDREN FROM ENGAGING SHIFTING THE GEAR. THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND POINTED OUT THAT ...

Feb 14, 2001 Power Train

GEARS CAN BE CHANGED WITHOUT DEPRESSING BRAKES, THIS IS A NORMAL CONDITION, AND MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSIST IN MAKING ANY CHANGES. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANY DEVICE TO STOP CHILDREN FROM ENGAGING SHIFTING THE GEAR. THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND POINTED OUT THAT ...

Feb 12, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH MOTOR RUNNING, AND 1 1/2 YEAR OLD CHILD REACHED OVER AND PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND VEHICLE MOVED. CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS NOT ON BRAKE. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH MOTOR RUNNING, AND 1 1/2 YEAR OLD CHILD REACHED OVER AND PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND VEHICLE MOVED. CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS NOT ON BRAKE. *AK

Jan 5, 2001 Seats

WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A SUDDEN STOP REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT, WHICH COULD BE UNLATCHED AND TAKEN OUT BUT IN THIS CASE WAS LATCHED, MOVED FORWARD, HITTING FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT. USUALLY THEIR CHILD WOULD BE SITTING IN THAT SEAT. THIS MIGHT HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WIT...

Jan 5, 2001 Seats

WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A SUDDEN STOP REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT, WHICH COULD BE UNLATCHED AND TAKEN OUT BUT IN THIS CASE WAS LATCHED, MOVED FORWARD, HITTING FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT. USUALLY THEIR CHILD WOULD BE SITTING IN THAT SEAT. THIS MIGHT HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WIT...

Dec 26, 2000 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING FRONT OF VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT, AND THERE WAS ACCESS WIND INSIDE OF VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING FRONT OF VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT, AND THERE WAS ACCESS WIND INSIDE OF VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 25, 2000 Structure

SINCE CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ALWAYS PULLED TO THE RIGHT DUE TO BENT SUBFRAME, POSSIBLY DONE AT ASSEMBLY OR DAMAGED AT DELIVERY.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Structure

SINCE CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ALWAYS PULLED TO THE RIGHT DUE TO BENT SUBFRAME, POSSIBLY DONE AT ASSEMBLY OR DAMAGED AT DELIVERY.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 25, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE IS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR WITH OUT APPLYING THE BRAKE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Sep 25, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE IS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR WITH OUT APPLYING THE BRAKE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Sep 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS CONSUMER EXPIENCED LOSS OF POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 TO 65 MPH. *AK

Sep 18, 2000 Visibility

SUBJECT NEW VEHICLES HAVE A DESIGN FLAW WHEREBY THREE DASHBOARD VENTS AND EDGES OF HIGH CONTRAST ARE POSITIONED MIDWAY DOWN THE DASHBOARD SUCH THAT THEY REFLECT STRONG GRILLE DETAIL IN THE MID WINDSHIELD, SEVERELY OBSCURING DRIVER VISION OF TRAFFIC, PEDESTRIANS, PETS, AND ROAD CONDITIONS IN THE PRE...

Sep 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS CONSUMER EXPIENCED LOSS OF POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 TO 65 MPH. *AK

Sep 18, 2000 Visibility

SUBJECT NEW VEHICLES HAVE A DESIGN FLAW WHEREBY THREE DASHBOARD VENTS AND EDGES OF HIGH CONTRAST ARE POSITIONED MIDWAY DOWN THE DASHBOARD SUCH THAT THEY REFLECT STRONG GRILLE DETAIL IN THE MID WINDSHIELD, SEVERELY OBSCURING DRIVER VISION OF TRAFFIC, PEDESTRIANS, PETS, AND ROAD CONDITIONS IN THE PRE...

Sep 4, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE WHILE IN "PARK". WIFE HAD TWO NEAR MISSES WHEN VEHICLE DRIFTED AWAY WHILE IN "PARK" ONE IN A SCHOOL PARKING LOT. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION AT 131 MILES.

Sep 4, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE WHILE IN "PARK". WIFE HAD TWO NEAR MISSES WHEN VEHICLE DRIFTED AWAY WHILE IN "PARK" ONE IN A SCHOOL PARKING LOT. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION AT 131 MILES.

Sep 4, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE WHILE IN "PARK". WIFE HAD TWO NEAR MISSES WHEN VEHICLE DRIFTED AWAY WHILE IN "PARK" ONE IN A SCHOOL PARKING LOT. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION AT 131 MILES.

Sep 4, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE WHILE IN "PARK". WIFE HAD TWO NEAR MISSES WHEN VEHICLE DRIFTED AWAY WHILE IN "PARK" ONE IN A SCHOOL PARKING LOT. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION AT 131 MILES.

Aug 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

THE ENGINE "REVVED" DIRECTLY AHEAD OF ME WAS A TELEPHONE POLE, HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES AT THAT TIME IT COULD NOT HOLD TO STOP THE CAR.

Aug 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

THE ENGINE "REVVED" DIRECTLY AHEAD OF ME WAS A TELEPHONE POLE, HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES AT THAT TIME IT COULD NOT HOLD TO STOP THE CAR.

Jul 6, 2000 Electrical System

THE HORN BECAME INOPERATIVE AT 3,OOO MILE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE HORN ASSEMBLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 6, 2000 Electrical System

THE HORN BECAME INOPERATIVE AT 3,OOO MILE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE HORN ASSEMBLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 22, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO 3 CHRYSLER DEALERS AND ON OUTSIDE SOURCE. THEY SAID THAT IT WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART IN FRONT BACK AND FORNT RIGHT OF THE CASTER. DEALER PUT SHINS IN. CURRENTLY, THERE IS A WHISTLING NOISE, AND VEHICLE STILL PULL...

Jun 22, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO 3 CHRYSLER DEALERS AND ON OUTSIDE SOURCE. THEY SAID THAT IT WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART IN FRONT BACK AND FORNT RIGHT OF THE CASTER. DEALER PUT SHINS IN. CURRENTLY, THERE IS A WHISTLING NOISE, AND VEHICLE STILL PULL...

Mar 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FLUID SPLASHES OUT OF MASTER CLYLINDER AT FILLER EXTENSION,WHEN VEHICLE MOVES. THIS EXTENSION IS STAMPED #85572. THE "O" RING IS APPARENTLY LETTING THE FLUID BY, AS IT SLOSHES AROUND. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

BRAKE FLUID SPLASHES OUT OF MASTER CLYLINDER AT FILLER EXTENSION,WHEN VEHICLE MOVES. THIS EXTENSION IS STAMPED #85572. THE "O" RING IS APPARENTLY LETTING THE FLUID BY, AS IT SLOSHES AROUND. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FLUID SPLASHES OUT OF MASTER CLYLINDER AT FILLER EXTENSION,WHEN VEHICLE MOVES. THIS EXTENSION IS STAMPED #85572. THE "O" RING IS APPARENTLY LETTING THE FLUID BY, AS IT SLOSHES AROUND. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

BRAKE FLUID SPLASHES OUT OF MASTER CLYLINDER AT FILLER EXTENSION,WHEN VEHICLE MOVES. THIS EXTENSION IS STAMPED #85572. THE "O" RING IS APPARENTLY LETTING THE FLUID BY, AS IT SLOSHES AROUND. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DRIVER TO PLACE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF ENGINE. DRIVER RESTARTED VEHICLE, AND ENGINE WAS IDLING HIGH. THEN DRIVER TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DRIVER TO PLACE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF ENGINE. DRIVER RESTARTED VEHICLE, AND ENGINE WAS IDLING HIGH. THEN DRIVER TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DRIVER TO PLACE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF ENGINE. DRIVER RESTARTED VEHICLE, AND ENGINE WAS IDLING HIGH. THEN DRIVER TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DRIVER TO PLACE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF ENGINE. DRIVER RESTARTED VEHICLE, AND ENGINE WAS IDLING HIGH. THEN DRIVER TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING IN THE CITY VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SUDDENLY. CONSUMER SLAMMED ON BRAKES. UNDERNEATH DASH THERE IS A BOX THAT HAS A COVER WHICH IS PART OF THE CONSOLE ELECTRIC COMPONENT. WHEN THE CONSUMER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUGHT THE EDGE OF THE SOLE. HIS LEFT FOOT WHICH HE WAS BRAC...

Jan 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING IN THE CITY VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SUDDENLY. CONSUMER SLAMMED ON BRAKES. UNDERNEATH DASH THERE IS A BOX THAT HAS A COVER WHICH IS PART OF THE CONSOLE ELECTRIC COMPONENT. WHEN THE CONSUMER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUGHT THE EDGE OF THE SOLE. HIS LEFT FOOT WHICH HE WAS BRAC...

Jan 19, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRAVELLING 30MPH ON ICY ROADS, EMS GOING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, LOST CONTROL AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH COLLIDED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Jan 19, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRAVELLING 30MPH ON ICY ROADS, EMS GOING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, LOST CONTROL AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH COLLIDED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKE IS TAPPED.

Nov 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKE IS TAPPED.

Oct 12, 1999 Steering

THIS VEHICLE HAS VEERED TO THE RIGHT EVER SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY. I CALLED THE DEALER WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF DELIVERY AND RETURNED WITH THE VEHICLE. THEY HAVE WORKED ON IT 4 TIMES NOW REPLACING PARTS AND MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. THEY NOW TELL ME THAT IT IS A CARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE AND THAT I NEED TO G...

Oct 12, 1999 Steering

THIS VEHICLE HAS VEERED TO THE RIGHT EVER SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY. I CALLED THE DEALER WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF DELIVERY AND RETURNED WITH THE VEHICLE. THEY HAVE WORKED ON IT 4 TIMES NOW REPLACING PARTS AND MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. THEY NOW TELL ME THAT IT IS A CARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE AND THAT I NEED TO G...