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

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

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Feb 4, 2015 Wheels 167,000 mi

R&R FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING FIX, HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY TOTAL COST $214.55 CLEAN ENGINE TOTAL COST $83.46 ENGINE OIL LEAK, TRIED OIL STOP LEAK & SEEMS TO BE WORKING FOR THE TIME BEING. RADIATOR/ANTIFREEZE LEAK, I'M SPENDING $150 MONTH FOR ANTIFREEZE. PUTTING IN 1-2 BOTTLES A DAY. PROBABLY WILL H...

Feb 4, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 167,000 mi

R&R FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING FIX, HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY TOTAL COST $214.55 CLEAN ENGINE TOTAL COST $83.46 ENGINE OIL LEAK, TRIED OIL STOP LEAK & SEEMS TO BE WORKING FOR THE TIME BEING. RADIATOR/ANTIFREEZE LEAK, I'M SPENDING $150 MONTH FOR ANTIFREEZE. PUTTING IN 1-2 BOTTLES A DAY. PROBABLY WILL H...

Feb 4, 2015 Visibility/wiper 167,000 mi

R&R FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING FIX, HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY TOTAL COST $214.55 CLEAN ENGINE TOTAL COST $83.46 ENGINE OIL LEAK, TRIED OIL STOP LEAK & SEEMS TO BE WORKING FOR THE TIME BEING. RADIATOR/ANTIFREEZE LEAK, I'M SPENDING $150 MONTH FOR ANTIFREEZE. PUTTING IN 1-2 BOTTLES A DAY. PROBABLY WILL H...

Feb 4, 2015 Wheels 167,000 mi

R&R FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING FIX, HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY TOTAL COST $214.55 CLEAN ENGINE TOTAL COST $83.46 ENGINE OIL LEAK, TRIED OIL STOP LEAK & SEEMS TO BE WORKING FOR THE TIME BEING. RADIATOR/ANTIFREEZE LEAK, I'M SPENDING $150 MONTH FOR ANTIFREEZE. PUTTING IN 1-2 BOTTLES A DAY. PROBABLY WILL H...

Feb 4, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 167,000 mi

R&R FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING FIX, HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY TOTAL COST $214.55 CLEAN ENGINE TOTAL COST $83.46 ENGINE OIL LEAK, TRIED OIL STOP LEAK & SEEMS TO BE WORKING FOR THE TIME BEING. RADIATOR/ANTIFREEZE LEAK, I'M SPENDING $150 MONTH FOR ANTIFREEZE. PUTTING IN 1-2 BOTTLES A DAY. PROBABLY WILL H...

Feb 4, 2015 Visibility/wiper 167,000 mi

R&R FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING FIX, HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY TOTAL COST $214.55 CLEAN ENGINE TOTAL COST $83.46 ENGINE OIL LEAK, TRIED OIL STOP LEAK & SEEMS TO BE WORKING FOR THE TIME BEING. RADIATOR/ANTIFREEZE LEAK, I'M SPENDING $150 MONTH FOR ANTIFREEZE. PUTTING IN 1-2 BOTTLES A DAY. PROBABLY WILL H...

Jun 12, 2014 Tires

GENERAL TIRE ALTIMAX RT SIZE 195/70R14 BULGE ON SIDEWALL WHEN INSTALLED A BRAND NEW TIRE. AFTER INSTALLATION OBSERVED ONE OF FOUR TIRES WITH A BULGE ON SIDEWALL OF TIRE. BULGE NOT AN INDENTATION. VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEN AND NO OBVIOUS INSTALLATION OR BEAD DAMAGE FROM THE OUTSIDE. INSTALLER SAID SMA...

Jun 12, 2014 Tires

GENERAL TIRE ALTIMAX RT SIZE 195/70R14 BULGE ON SIDEWALL WHEN INSTALLED A BRAND NEW TIRE. AFTER INSTALLATION OBSERVED ONE OF FOUR TIRES WITH A BULGE ON SIDEWALL OF TIRE. BULGE NOT AN INDENTATION. VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEN AND NO OBVIOUS INSTALLATION OR BEAD DAMAGE FROM THE OUTSIDE. INSTALLER SAID SMA...

Jan 2, 2013 Suspension Crash 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, STRUCK THE CURVE AND TRAVELED INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VE...

Jan 2, 2013 Suspension Crash 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, STRUCK THE CURVE AND TRAVELED INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VE...

Jan 2, 2013 Suspension Crash 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, STRUCK THE CURVE AND TRAVELED INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VE...

Jan 2, 2013 Suspension Crash 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, STRUCK THE CURVE AND TRAVELED INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VE...

Mar 26, 2012 Electrical System Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ENGULFED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES, WHICH ORIGINATED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND REMAINED AT THE ...

Mar 26, 2012 Electrical System Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ENGULFED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES, WHICH ORIGINATED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND REMAINED AT THE ...

Jul 21, 2011 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD ACTIVATE WITHOUT COMMAND AT ANYTIME AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE...

Jul 21, 2011 Steering 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD ACTIVATE WITHOUT COMMAND AT ANYTIME AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE...

Jul 21, 2011 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD ACTIVATE WITHOUT COMMAND AT ANYTIME AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE...

Jul 21, 2011 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD ACTIVATE WITHOUT COMMAND AT ANYTIME AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE...

Jul 21, 2011 Steering 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD ACTIVATE WITHOUT COMMAND AT ANYTIME AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE...

Jul 21, 2011 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD ACTIVATE WITHOUT COMMAND AT ANYTIME AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE...

Jun 11, 2011 Unknown Or Other 155,008 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND IT HAS MUTIPLE PROBLEMS. THE MAIN THING IS IT STALLS AND DIES WHILE YOUR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH MORE THAN ONCE. IT HAS RECALLS AND IAM GOING TO TAKE IT TO HAVE IT FIXED. IT ALSO HAS OTHER PROBLEMS LIKE WITH THE DOOR LOCKS,THE HOOD A...

Jun 11, 2011 Unknown Or Other 155,008 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND IT HAS MUTIPLE PROBLEMS. THE MAIN THING IS IT STALLS AND DIES WHILE YOUR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH MORE THAN ONCE. IT HAS RECALLS AND IAM GOING TO TAKE IT TO HAVE IT FIXED. IT ALSO HAS OTHER PROBLEMS LIKE WITH THE DOOR LOCKS,THE HOOD A...

Oct 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED AND A FEW OTHER THINGS ON IT. BUT I CAN SMELL BURNING OIL FROM SOME WERE AND THE LIGHT IS ON FOR THE OIL. I ONLY DRIVE SHORT DISTANCES BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF A FIRE. NOT ONLY THAT IT WELL MAYBE ONLY GO ABOUT 2 MILES BEFORE IT SHUTS DOWN. THEN I HAVE TO WAIT FOR IT...

Oct 19, 2009 Equipment

MY CAR HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED AND A FEW OTHER THINGS ON IT. BUT I CAN SMELL BURNING OIL FROM SOME WERE AND THE LIGHT IS ON FOR THE OIL. I ONLY DRIVE SHORT DISTANCES BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF A FIRE. NOT ONLY THAT IT WELL MAYBE ONLY GO ABOUT 2 MILES BEFORE IT SHUTS DOWN. THEN I HAVE TO WAIT FOR IT...

Oct 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED AND A FEW OTHER THINGS ON IT. BUT I CAN SMELL BURNING OIL FROM SOME WERE AND THE LIGHT IS ON FOR THE OIL. I ONLY DRIVE SHORT DISTANCES BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF A FIRE. NOT ONLY THAT IT WELL MAYBE ONLY GO ABOUT 2 MILES BEFORE IT SHUTS DOWN. THEN I HAVE TO WAIT FOR IT...

Oct 19, 2009 Equipment

MY CAR HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED AND A FEW OTHER THINGS ON IT. BUT I CAN SMELL BURNING OIL FROM SOME WERE AND THE LIGHT IS ON FOR THE OIL. I ONLY DRIVE SHORT DISTANCES BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF A FIRE. NOT ONLY THAT IT WELL MAYBE ONLY GO ABOUT 2 MILES BEFORE IT SHUTS DOWN. THEN I HAVE TO WAIT FOR IT...

Jun 19, 2009 Power Train Fire 193,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A GAS STATION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. SHE WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SUFFERED A MELT DOWN. A REPORT WAS...

Jun 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 193,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A GAS STATION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. SHE WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SUFFERED A MELT DOWN. A REPORT WAS...

Jun 19, 2009 Power Train Fire 193,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A GAS STATION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. SHE WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SUFFERED A MELT DOWN. A REPORT WAS...

Jun 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 193,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A GAS STATION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. SHE WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SUFFERED A MELT DOWN. A REPORT WAS...

May 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE MOTOR WAS NOT MOUNTED DOWN AND WAS MISSING TWO SCREWS. THE MOTOR JERKS BACK AND FORTH SO SEVERELY THAT IT SEEMS AS IF THE ENGINE WILL FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE TIMING CHAIN, FUEL PUMP,...

May 4, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE MOTOR WAS NOT MOUNTED DOWN AND WAS MISSING TWO SCREWS. THE MOTOR JERKS BACK AND FORTH SO SEVERELY THAT IT SEEMS AS IF THE ENGINE WILL FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE TIMING CHAIN, FUEL PUMP,...

May 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE MOTOR WAS NOT MOUNTED DOWN AND WAS MISSING TWO SCREWS. THE MOTOR JERKS BACK AND FORTH SO SEVERELY THAT IT SEEMS AS IF THE ENGINE WILL FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE TIMING CHAIN, FUEL PUMP,...

May 4, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE MOTOR WAS NOT MOUNTED DOWN AND WAS MISSING TWO SCREWS. THE MOTOR JERKS BACK AND FORTH SO SEVERELY THAT IT SEEMS AS IF THE ENGINE WILL FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE TIMING CHAIN, FUEL PUMP,...

Oct 13, 2008 Unknown Or Other 150,000 mi

I'M NOT SURE WHAT LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE. I HAVE A BAD OIL LEAK I WAS TOLD IT WAS A REAR SEAL AND THAT IT SHOULDN'T GO BAD I'M CHECKING WITH YOU BECAUSE I DON'T THESE THINGS I KNOW I LOVE THAT CAR I HAVE A PAID OUT 100'S OF DOLLARS TO GET THE BRAKES FIXED NOW THIS. ARE THERE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS. I ...

Oct 13, 2008 Unknown Or Other 150,000 mi

I'M NOT SURE WHAT LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE. I HAVE A BAD OIL LEAK I WAS TOLD IT WAS A REAR SEAL AND THAT IT SHOULDN'T GO BAD I'M CHECKING WITH YOU BECAUSE I DON'T THESE THINGS I KNOW I LOVE THAT CAR I HAVE A PAID OUT 100'S OF DOLLARS TO GET THE BRAKES FIXED NOW THIS. ARE THERE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS. I ...

Jan 25, 2008 Power Train

WON'T SHIFT OUT OF SECOND TO THIRD, THE MOTOR JUST REVS UP AND YOU HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO UNDER 30 MPH BEFORE IT STOPS. *TR

Jan 25, 2008 Power Train

WON'T SHIFT OUT OF SECOND TO THIRD, THE MOTOR JUST REVS UP AND YOU HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO UNDER 30 MPH BEFORE IT STOPS. *TR

Oct 23, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

WHEN MY FUEL GOES BELOW 3/4 OF A TANK, IT DIES ON ME. IT STARTS TO JERK LIKE ITS SHIFTING HARD, THEN LOOSES POWER. WHEN I TRY TO START IT BACK UP, IT TURNS OVER BUT DOESN'T ACT LIKE ITS GETTING ANY FUEL. THEN THE BATTERY GOES DEAD. IF I GET GAS AND FILL IT BACK UP IT RUNS FINE. I HAVE SPENT MANY HRS...

Oct 23, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

WHEN MY FUEL GOES BELOW 3/4 OF A TANK, IT DIES ON ME. IT STARTS TO JERK LIKE ITS SHIFTING HARD, THEN LOOSES POWER. WHEN I TRY TO START IT BACK UP, IT TURNS OVER BUT DOESN'T ACT LIKE ITS GETTING ANY FUEL. THEN THE BATTERY GOES DEAD. IF I GET GAS AND FILL IT BACK UP IT RUNS FINE. I HAVE SPENT MANY HRS...

Jan 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND THE HEAD GASKET LEAKS LIKE CRAZY. I ASKED THE DEALER TO TAKE A LOOK AT THIS AND THEY SAID IT WAS A DEFAULT IN DESIGN FROM DAIMLER CHRYSLER. I ASKED IF THEY COULD GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION ON A RECALL OR HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO REPAIR IT. THE DEALER QUOTED ME $2500!! U...

Jan 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND THE HEAD GASKET LEAKS LIKE CRAZY. I ASKED THE DEALER TO TAKE A LOOK AT THIS AND THEY SAID IT WAS A DEFAULT IN DESIGN FROM DAIMLER CHRYSLER. I ASKED IF THEY COULD GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION ON A RECALL OR HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO REPAIR IT. THE DEALER QUOTED ME $2500!! U...

Oct 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,232 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUGS NEEDED TO PLUGGED IN OR REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE D...

Oct 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,232 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUGS NEEDED TO PLUGGED IN OR REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE D...

Oct 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

ONE OF THE OIL GALLEY PLUGS ON THE 2.4L ENGINE OF OUR DAUGHTER'S 1996 DODGE STRATUS CAME OUT, AND THE CAR SPEWED MOST OF ITS OIL OUT INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CHRYSLER HAD A RECALL (#671) ON THESE BACK IN 1995 AS SEVERAL FIRES OCCURRED. OUR VIN FELL WITHIN THE RANGE OF VINS AFFECTED, BUT WE WER...

Oct 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

ONE OF THE OIL GALLEY PLUGS ON THE 2.4L ENGINE OF OUR DAUGHTER'S 1996 DODGE STRATUS CAME OUT, AND THE CAR SPEWED MOST OF ITS OIL OUT INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CHRYSLER HAD A RECALL (#671) ON THESE BACK IN 1995 AS SEVERAL FIRES OCCURRED. OUR VIN FELL WITHIN THE RANGE OF VINS AFFECTED, BUT WE WER...

Nov 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 167,000 mi

I OWN A 96 DODGE STRATUS, I PURCHASED IT YEAR OF 97. I RECEIVED NUMEROUS RECALLS ON THIS VECHICLE SINCE THE DAY OF PURCHASED. I FOLLOWED UP ON EACH RECALL THAT I RECEIVED. AS TIME WENT ON I HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. OVER THE YEARS I AWAYS BELIEVE IN CHRYSLER PRODUCTS TO BE SAFE AND...

Nov 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 167,000 mi

I OWN A 96 DODGE STRATUS, I PURCHASED IT YEAR OF 97. I RECEIVED NUMEROUS RECALLS ON THIS VECHICLE SINCE THE DAY OF PURCHASED. I FOLLOWED UP ON EACH RECALL THAT I RECEIVED. AS TIME WENT ON I HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. OVER THE YEARS I AWAYS BELIEVE IN CHRYSLER PRODUCTS TO BE SAFE AND...

Oct 30, 2005 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING FORWARD AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH, THE STEERING LOCKED TO THE RIGHT, RIGHT SIDE FELL DOWN AND PULLED CAR SEVERELY TO THE RIGHT. THERE WAS NO STEERING, NO CONTROL. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, PULLED CAR UP A CURB INTO A FIRE HYDRANT THEN ANOTHER 25 FEET INTO A POLE. CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. THE FRONT E...

Oct 30, 2005 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING FORWARD AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH, THE STEERING LOCKED TO THE RIGHT, RIGHT SIDE FELL DOWN AND PULLED CAR SEVERELY TO THE RIGHT. THERE WAS NO STEERING, NO CONTROL. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, PULLED CAR UP A CURB INTO A FIRE HYDRANT THEN ANOTHER 25 FEET INTO A POLE. CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. THE FRONT E...

Oct 11, 2005 Suspension 132,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP, I NOTICED A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. I INSPECTED THE AREA AND FOUND THAT THE BRACKET WHICH SECURES THE TRAILING ARM LINK HAD DISINTEGRATED FROM RUST. THE TRAILING ARM LINK WAS "FLOATING" AT THE FRAME END. IT SERVES TO PROVIDE STABILITY FOR THE ENTIRE REAR SUSPENSION....

Oct 11, 2005 Suspension 132,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP, I NOTICED A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. I INSPECTED THE AREA AND FOUND THAT THE BRACKET WHICH SECURES THE TRAILING ARM LINK HAD DISINTEGRATED FROM RUST. THE TRAILING ARM LINK WAS "FLOATING" AT THE FRAME END. IT SERVES TO PROVIDE STABILITY FOR THE ENTIRE REAR SUSPENSION....

Sep 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 110,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED ON MY SONS '96 DODGE STRATUS. HE WENT OVER APPROXIMATELY A 20 FOOT EMBANKMENT AND LANDED IN A CREEK. LUCKILY HE ONLY RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. I SEARCHED THE WEB AND FOUND YOUR SITE ON RECALLS AND THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE BRAKES WERE RECALLED FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE, HOWEVER,...

Sep 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 110,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED ON MY SONS '96 DODGE STRATUS. HE WENT OVER APPROXIMATELY A 20 FOOT EMBANKMENT AND LANDED IN A CREEK. LUCKILY HE ONLY RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. I SEARCHED THE WEB AND FOUND YOUR SITE ON RECALLS AND THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE BRAKES WERE RECALLED FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE, HOWEVER,...

Sep 15, 2005 Suspension 136,778 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILURE ON 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC REFERRED THE CONSUMER TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE CAR WAS REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT T...

Sep 15, 2005 Suspension 136,778 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILURE ON 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC REFERRED THE CONSUMER TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE CAR WAS REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT T...

Aug 12, 2005 Air Bags Crash 168,000 mi

DT: 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH HIT A DEER AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED WHIPLASH. THE PASSENGER FRONT, BY THE HEADLIGHT AND HOOD, ACTUALLY HIT THE DEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THIS OCCURRED ON JU...

Aug 12, 2005 Air Bags Crash 168,000 mi

DT: 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH HIT A DEER AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED WHIPLASH. THE PASSENGER FRONT, BY THE HEADLIGHT AND HOOD, ACTUALLY HIT THE DEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THIS OCCURRED ON JU...

Aug 10, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ABOUT 3 OR 4 MONTHS AGO. SHE FORGFOT ABOUT IT AND FOUND IT ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. SHE MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE. TTHEY WERE NOT REPAIRING THE VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER. SHE TALKED TO DEALER ON 7-5-05 AND THEY STILL HAD NOT FIXED IT. SHE...

Aug 10, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ABOUT 3 OR 4 MONTHS AGO. SHE FORGFOT ABOUT IT AND FOUND IT ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. SHE MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE. TTHEY WERE NOT REPAIRING THE VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER. SHE TALKED TO DEALER ON 7-5-05 AND THEY STILL HAD NOT FIXED IT. SHE...

Jul 13, 2005 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS HAVING THE RECALL FOR THE TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK CHECKED OUT ON HER 1996 DODGE STRATUS.*MR THE DEALER EXPLAINED THAT THEY DID NOT MAKE APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL CHECKS. WHEN THE CONSUMER JUST SHOWED UP AT THE DEALER THEY WERE ALWAYS TOO BUSY TO ...

Jul 13, 2005 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS HAVING THE RECALL FOR THE TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK CHECKED OUT ON HER 1996 DODGE STRATUS.*MR THE DEALER EXPLAINED THAT THEY DID NOT MAKE APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL CHECKS. WHEN THE CONSUMER JUST SHOWED UP AT THE DEALER THEY WERE ALWAYS TOO BUSY TO ...

Mar 16, 2005 Electrical System

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V021000 CONCERNING FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED THE PROBLEM RECURRED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE. *AK

Mar 16, 2005 Electrical System

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V021000 CONCERNING FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED THE PROBLEM RECURRED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE. *AK

Mar 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

HEAD GASKET LEAKING AT 58,000 MILES. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO FIX EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW. I HAVE SEEN OVER 100 POSTS ONLINE ABOUT OTHER THAT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

HEAD GASKET LEAKING AT 58,000 MILES. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO FIX EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW. I HAVE SEEN OVER 100 POSTS ONLINE ABOUT OTHER THAT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. *JB

Feb 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ON 12/18/1997 I PURCHASED A 1996 DODGE STRATUS AT A BUY HERE PAY HERE LOT THAT WENT OUT OF BUSINESS. WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE I WAS BACKING OUT OF A SLOPED DRIVEWAY. I FELT A BUMP AND KEPT DRIVING. BEFORE I COULD REACH THE END OF THE STREET MY OIL LAMP CAME ON. I STOPPED AT THE GAS S...

Feb 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ON 12/18/1997 I PURCHASED A 1996 DODGE STRATUS AT A BUY HERE PAY HERE LOT THAT WENT OUT OF BUSINESS. WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE I WAS BACKING OUT OF A SLOPED DRIVEWAY. I FELT A BUMP AND KEPT DRIVING. BEFORE I COULD REACH THE END OF THE STREET MY OIL LAMP CAME ON. I STOPPED AT THE GAS S...

Jan 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,840 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 96V006000. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ...

Jan 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,840 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 96V006000. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ...

Dec 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE TENDED TO SHUTDOWN UNEXPECTEDLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF BRAKES AND STEERING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE TENDED TO SHUTDOWN UNEXPECTEDLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF BRAKES AND STEERING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Power Train

RECALL 04V021000 CONCERNING FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION INTERLOCK. CONSUMER WAS WAITING OVER 60 DAYS FOR PARTS THAT WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Power Train

RECALL 04V021000 CONCERNING FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION INTERLOCK. CONSUMER WAS WAITING OVER 60 DAYS FOR PARTS THAT WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Nov 3, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 115,000 mi

DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER INDICATED THIS WAS A USED VEHICLE, AND HAS THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVWAY WHEN THE BACK DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CAME UNLATCHED AND OPENED. VEHICLE DOORS USUALLY UNLATCH WH...

Nov 3, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 115,000 mi

DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER INDICATED THIS WAS A USED VEHICLE, AND HAS THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVWAY WHEN THE BACK DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CAME UNLATCHED AND OPENED. VEHICLE DOORS USUALLY UNLATCH WH...

Aug 2, 2004 Suspension 104,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 97 V 201 000 CONCERNING LOWER CONTROL ARM. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE RIGHT WHEEL COLLAPSED DUE TO LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 2, 2004 Suspension 104,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 97 V 201 000 CONCERNING LOWER CONTROL ARM. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE RIGHT WHEEL COLLAPSED DUE TO LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO OVERHEAT. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO OVERHEAT. *AK

Jun 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING THE CAR AND HEARING KNOCKING COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND VIBRATION COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *AK

Jun 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING THE CAR AND HEARING KNOCKING COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND VIBRATION COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *AK

May 3, 2004 Electrical System 92,880 mi

MY MECHANIC STATED THAT MY ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL FROM PRETTY MUCH EVERYWERE, I HAVE TO ADD A QUART OF OIL EVERY 4 - 5 DAYS. I HAVE NO INTERIOR LIGHTS, MY ODOMETER AND TACHOMETER DO NOT FUNCTION AND DISPLAY. MY RADIO DOES NOT WORK, AND NOW MY BRAKE LIGHTS AREN'T FUNCTIONING. I CHECKED AND ALL OF MY...

May 3, 2004 Electrical System 92,880 mi

MY MECHANIC STATED THAT MY ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL FROM PRETTY MUCH EVERYWERE, I HAVE TO ADD A QUART OF OIL EVERY 4 - 5 DAYS. I HAVE NO INTERIOR LIGHTS, MY ODOMETER AND TACHOMETER DO NOT FUNCTION AND DISPLAY. MY RADIO DOES NOT WORK, AND NOW MY BRAKE LIGHTS AREN'T FUNCTIONING. I CHECKED AND ALL OF MY...

May 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,880 mi

MY MECHANIC STATED THAT MY ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL FROM PRETTY MUCH EVERYWERE, I HAVE TO ADD A QUART OF OIL EVERY 4 - 5 DAYS. I HAVE NO INTERIOR LIGHTS, MY ODOMETER AND TACHOMETER DO NOT FUNCTION AND DISPLAY. MY RADIO DOES NOT WORK, AND NOW MY BRAKE LIGHTS AREN'T FUNCTIONING. I CHECKED AND ALL OF MY...

May 3, 2004 Electrical System 92,880 mi

MY MECHANIC STATED THAT MY ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL FROM PRETTY MUCH EVERYWERE, I HAVE TO ADD A QUART OF OIL EVERY 4 - 5 DAYS. I HAVE NO INTERIOR LIGHTS, MY ODOMETER AND TACHOMETER DO NOT FUNCTION AND DISPLAY. MY RADIO DOES NOT WORK, AND NOW MY BRAKE LIGHTS AREN'T FUNCTIONING. I CHECKED AND ALL OF MY...

May 3, 2004 Electrical System 92,880 mi

MY MECHANIC STATED THAT MY ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL FROM PRETTY MUCH EVERYWERE, I HAVE TO ADD A QUART OF OIL EVERY 4 - 5 DAYS. I HAVE NO INTERIOR LIGHTS, MY ODOMETER AND TACHOMETER DO NOT FUNCTION AND DISPLAY. MY RADIO DOES NOT WORK, AND NOW MY BRAKE LIGHTS AREN'T FUNCTIONING. I CHECKED AND ALL OF MY...

May 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,880 mi

MY MECHANIC STATED THAT MY ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL FROM PRETTY MUCH EVERYWERE, I HAVE TO ADD A QUART OF OIL EVERY 4 - 5 DAYS. I HAVE NO INTERIOR LIGHTS, MY ODOMETER AND TACHOMETER DO NOT FUNCTION AND DISPLAY. MY RADIO DOES NOT WORK, AND NOW MY BRAKE LIGHTS AREN'T FUNCTIONING. I CHECKED AND ALL OF MY...

Apr 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF WHICH BELONGED TO THE CONSUMER'S SON. *PH (MARY FRANCIS ON BEHALF OF ALEX FRANCIS) THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A FAULTY ENGINE PLUG. RECALL#96V006000. OTHER CONSUMER CONTACT INFO: ALEX FRANCIS 754-235-8335 *SC *JB

Apr 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF WHICH BELONGED TO THE CONSUMER'S SON. *PH (MARY FRANCIS ON BEHALF OF ALEX FRANCIS) THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A FAULTY ENGINE PLUG. RECALL#96V006000. OTHER CONSUMER CONTACT INFO: ALEX FRANCIS 754-235-8335 *SC *JB

Apr 23, 2004 Electrical System 80,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN VEHICLE STARTED ODOMETER AND THE RPM READER DID NOT WORK. CONSUMER DETERMINED THAT THE SOLDERED CONNECTIONS BEHIND THE MECHANISMS NEEDED TO BE REDONE. *AK

Apr 23, 2004 Electrical System 80,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN VEHICLE STARTED ODOMETER AND THE RPM READER DID NOT WORK. CONSUMER DETERMINED THAT THE SOLDERED CONNECTIONS BEHIND THE MECHANISMS NEEDED TO BE REDONE. *AK

Apr 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE DRIVER NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND. TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE GASKETS, SEALS, ETC., NEED REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM

Apr 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE DRIVER NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND. TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE GASKETS, SEALS, ETC., NEED REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM

Apr 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

CURRENTLY OWN A 1996 DODGE STRATUS 4 CYLINDER, AND IT IS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY AND I AM UNABLE TO USE IT, AS THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT OF IT, AND WILL COST OVER $1500 DO REPLACE(AND SO I HEAR EVEN IF YOU DO REPLACE IT, THE HEAD GASKET WILL BLOW AGAIN SHORTLY AFTER DUE TO THE IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE E...

Apr 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

CURRENTLY OWN A 1996 DODGE STRATUS 4 CYLINDER, AND IT IS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY AND I AM UNABLE TO USE IT, AS THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT OF IT, AND WILL COST OVER $1500 DO REPLACE(AND SO I HEAR EVEN IF YOU DO REPLACE IT, THE HEAD GASKET WILL BLOW AGAIN SHORTLY AFTER DUE TO THE IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE E...

Mar 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

MY DODGE STRATUS 1996 LEAKS OIL LIKE A SIVA. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A GLOBAL ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THE V6 ENGINE USED IN IT. I HAVE CARED FOR THIS CARE VERY WELL AND IT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED BETTER THAN RECOMMENDED BY DODGE. *AK

Mar 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

MY DODGE STRATUS 1996 LEAKS OIL LIKE A SIVA. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A GLOBAL ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THE V6 ENGINE USED IN IT. I HAVE CARED FOR THIS CARE VERY WELL AND IT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED BETTER THAN RECOMMENDED BY DODGE. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS IN THE SUMMER OF 1996 AND SO FAR I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS VEHICLE, ONE HEAD GASKET REPAIR THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP AT A COST OF $1600, ONE TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $600 AND NOW AGAIN ANOTHER HEAD GASKET LEAK. IN THE YEAR 2000 THIS CAR SAT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 58,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS IN THE SUMMER OF 1996 AND SO FAR I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS VEHICLE, ONE HEAD GASKET REPAIR THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP AT A COST OF $1600, ONE TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $600 AND NOW AGAIN ANOTHER HEAD GASKET LEAK. IN THE YEAR 2000 THIS CAR SAT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 58,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS IN THE SUMMER OF 1996 AND SO FAR I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS VEHICLE, ONE HEAD GASKET REPAIR THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP AT A COST OF $1600, ONE TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $600 AND NOW AGAIN ANOTHER HEAD GASKET LEAK. IN THE YEAR 2000 THIS CAR SAT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS IN THE SUMMER OF 1996 AND SO FAR I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS VEHICLE, ONE HEAD GASKET REPAIR THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP AT A COST OF $1600, ONE TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $600 AND NOW AGAIN ANOTHER HEAD GASKET LEAK. IN THE YEAR 2000 THIS CAR SAT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 58,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS IN THE SUMMER OF 1996 AND SO FAR I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS VEHICLE, ONE HEAD GASKET REPAIR THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP AT A COST OF $1600, ONE TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $600 AND NOW AGAIN ANOTHER HEAD GASKET LEAK. IN THE YEAR 2000 THIS CAR SAT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 58,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS IN THE SUMMER OF 1996 AND SO FAR I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS VEHICLE, ONE HEAD GASKET REPAIR THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP AT A COST OF $1600, ONE TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $600 AND NOW AGAIN ANOTHER HEAD GASKET LEAK. IN THE YEAR 2000 THIS CAR SAT ...

Jan 6, 2004 Unknown Or Other

INFORMATION REQUEST REGARDING 1996 DODGE STRATUS RECALLS.*MR THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED MANY PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE VEHICLE HAS ANY RECALLS, IF SO WERE THEY COMPLETED. THE CONSUMER WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW IF SHE IS DUE REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY COMPONENTS SHE HAD REPLACED T...

Jan 6, 2004 Unknown Or Other

INFORMATION REQUEST REGARDING 1996 DODGE STRATUS RECALLS.*MR THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED MANY PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE VEHICLE HAS ANY RECALLS, IF SO WERE THEY COMPLETED. THE CONSUMER WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW IF SHE IS DUE REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY COMPONENTS SHE HAD REPLACED T...

Dec 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Steering

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Visibility

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Equipment

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Suspension

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Unknown Or Other

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Electrical System

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Power Train

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Steering

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Visibility

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Equipment

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Suspension

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Unknown Or Other

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Electrical System

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 29, 2003 Power Train

2ND REQUEST FAX FWD EMAIL FM BEHALF OF [XXX] (TX) RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN#[XXX]). *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS, AND POOR DRIVEABILITY. THERE WAS STEERING OSCILLATION WHEN DRIVEN...

Dec 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (71,000 MILES) WITH A SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM THE HEAD GASKET. IT IS A 2.4L ENGINE AND LIKE ALL OTHERS IF HAS FAILED. CHRYSTLER KNOWS THEY HAVE A POOR PRODUCT AND A FAILURE OF A DESIGN, BUT THEY DO NOT WANT TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR MISTAKE. THIS CAR HAS BEEN D...

Dec 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE STRATUS (71,000 MILES) WITH A SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM THE HEAD GASKET. IT IS A 2.4L ENGINE AND LIKE ALL OTHERS IF HAS FAILED. CHRYSTLER KNOWS THEY HAVE A POOR PRODUCT AND A FAILURE OF A DESIGN, BUT THEY DO NOT WANT TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR MISTAKE. THIS CAR HAS BEEN D...

Nov 17, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 78,050 mi

CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED UP. WAS NOT ABLE TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL. DEALER STATED CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WAS INOPERATIVE. *AK

Nov 17, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 78,050 mi

CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED UP. WAS NOT ABLE TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL. DEALER STATED CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WAS INOPERATIVE. *AK

Nov 14, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 78,035 mi

I HAD MY CRUISE CONTROL ON WHILE COMING HOME LAST NIGHT AROUND 8:00 PM. WHEN I APPLIED MY BREAKS WHEN I ENTERED A TOWN MY CAR ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK. I TURNED OFF MY CRUISE CONTROL AND I IT WAS STILL STUCK. I TOOK THE COUNTRY ROUTE HOME. WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVE AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK IT MAX ...

Nov 14, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 78,035 mi

I HAD MY CRUISE CONTROL ON WHILE COMING HOME LAST NIGHT AROUND 8:00 PM. WHEN I APPLIED MY BREAKS WHEN I ENTERED A TOWN MY CAR ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK. I TURNED OFF MY CRUISE CONTROL AND I IT WAS STILL STUCK. I TOOK THE COUNTRY ROUTE HOME. WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVE AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK IT MAX ...

Nov 3, 2003 Steering 80,000 mi

HEAD GASKET OIL LEAK, TIE RODS BAD, TIRES REPLACED, BRAKES GOING BAD, ENGINE LIGHT ON. *LA

Nov 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

HEAD GASKET OIL LEAK, TIE RODS BAD, TIRES REPLACED, BRAKES GOING BAD, ENGINE LIGHT ON. *LA

Nov 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

HEAD GASKET OIL LEAK, TIE RODS BAD, TIRES REPLACED, BRAKES GOING BAD, ENGINE LIGHT ON. *LA

Nov 3, 2003 Steering 80,000 mi

HEAD GASKET OIL LEAK, TIE RODS BAD, TIRES REPLACED, BRAKES GOING BAD, ENGINE LIGHT ON. *LA

Nov 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

HEAD GASKET OIL LEAK, TIE RODS BAD, TIRES REPLACED, BRAKES GOING BAD, ENGINE LIGHT ON. *LA

Nov 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

HEAD GASKET OIL LEAK, TIE RODS BAD, TIRES REPLACED, BRAKES GOING BAD, ENGINE LIGHT ON. *LA

Oct 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE CONSUMER' S VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING TOWARDS CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, GOING 100 MPH, LOST CONTROL AND HIT IT HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE CONSUMER' S VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING TOWARDS CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, GOING 100 MPH, LOST CONTROL AND HIT IT HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 16, 2003 Electrical System

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Visibility

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Power Train

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Suspension

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Steering

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Tires

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Electrical System

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Visibility

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Power Train

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Suspension

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Steering

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Sep 16, 2003 Tires

LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, H...

Aug 27, 2003 Power Train 11,565 mi

THREE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE AFTER ONE YEAR OF PURCHASE. THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN WITHOUT THE VEHICLE EVERY OTHER MONTH. THE VEHICLE HAD A PERPETUAL OIL LEAK AND SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, SHE HAD TO SE...

Aug 27, 2003 Electrical System 11,565 mi

THREE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE AFTER ONE YEAR OF PURCHASE. THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN WITHOUT THE VEHICLE EVERY OTHER MONTH. THE VEHICLE HAD A PERPETUAL OIL LEAK AND SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, SHE HAD TO SE...

Aug 27, 2003 Equipment 11,565 mi

THREE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE AFTER ONE YEAR OF PURCHASE. THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN WITHOUT THE VEHICLE EVERY OTHER MONTH. THE VEHICLE HAD A PERPETUAL OIL LEAK AND SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, SHE HAD TO SE...

Aug 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,565 mi

THREE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE AFTER ONE YEAR OF PURCHASE. THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN WITHOUT THE VEHICLE EVERY OTHER MONTH. THE VEHICLE HAD A PERPETUAL OIL LEAK AND SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, SHE HAD TO SE...

Aug 27, 2003 Power Train 11,565 mi

THREE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE AFTER ONE YEAR OF PURCHASE. THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN WITHOUT THE VEHICLE EVERY OTHER MONTH. THE VEHICLE HAD A PERPETUAL OIL LEAK AND SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, SHE HAD TO SE...

Aug 27, 2003 Electrical System 11,565 mi

THREE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE AFTER ONE YEAR OF PURCHASE. THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN WITHOUT THE VEHICLE EVERY OTHER MONTH. THE VEHICLE HAD A PERPETUAL OIL LEAK AND SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, SHE HAD TO SE...

Aug 27, 2003 Equipment 11,565 mi

THREE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE AFTER ONE YEAR OF PURCHASE. THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN WITHOUT THE VEHICLE EVERY OTHER MONTH. THE VEHICLE HAD A PERPETUAL OIL LEAK AND SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, SHE HAD TO SE...

Aug 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,565 mi

THREE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE AFTER ONE YEAR OF PURCHASE. THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN WITHOUT THE VEHICLE EVERY OTHER MONTH. THE VEHICLE HAD A PERPETUAL OIL LEAK AND SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, SHE HAD TO SE...

Aug 25, 2003 Interior Lighting

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Power Train

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Electrical System

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Equipment

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Tires

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Interior Lighting

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Power Train

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Electrical System

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Equipment

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 25, 2003 Tires

MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A TWENTY-FOUR YEAR OLD FATHER OF THREE WHO IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TODAY BECAUSE I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS (VIN# [XXX]). THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING CONSISTS OF AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS, ELECTRICA...

Aug 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE, WHEN APPLYING GAS VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES BRAKES DO NOT GRAB, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE, WHEN APPLYING GAS VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES BRAKES DO NOT GRAB, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 25, 2003 Exterior Lighting

VISIBILITY PROBLEM. HEAD LAMP COVERS HAVE BECOME FOGGED AND DISCOLORED ,NOT ALLOWING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF ROAD AT NIGHT. THE HEADLAMP COVERS CAN ONLY BE REPLACED AS AN ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. A MORE DURABLE OR A REPLACABLE COVER WOULD ALLOW THE CONSUMER TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD.*AK

Jul 25, 2003 Exterior Lighting

VISIBILITY PROBLEM. HEAD LAMP COVERS HAVE BECOME FOGGED AND DISCOLORED ,NOT ALLOWING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF ROAD AT NIGHT. THE HEADLAMP COVERS CAN ONLY BE REPLACED AS AN ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. A MORE DURABLE OR A REPLACABLE COVER WOULD ALLOW THE CONSUMER TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD.*AK

Jul 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY DEALER, TECHNICIAN NOTICED ENGINE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Jul 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES MANIFOLD HAS CRACKED, CAUSING FUMES TO SEEP INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY DEALER, TECHNICIAN NOTICED ENGINE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Jul 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES MANIFOLD HAS CRACKED, CAUSING FUMES TO SEEP INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Power Train 63,000 mi

OWNER OF 1996 DODGE STRATUS, A CERTIFIED LEMON WITH REPEATED HEAD-GASKET LEAKS/TRANSMISSION LEAKS. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE REPAIRED TWICE FOR HEAD GASKET LEAKAGE AND TWICE FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

OWNER OF 1996 DODGE STRATUS, A CERTIFIED LEMON WITH REPEATED HEAD-GASKET LEAKS/TRANSMISSION LEAKS. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE REPAIRED TWICE FOR HEAD GASKET LEAKAGE AND TWICE FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Power Train 63,000 mi

OWNER OF 1996 DODGE STRATUS, A CERTIFIED LEMON WITH REPEATED HEAD-GASKET LEAKS/TRANSMISSION LEAKS. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE REPAIRED TWICE FOR HEAD GASKET LEAKAGE AND TWICE FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

OWNER OF 1996 DODGE STRATUS, A CERTIFIED LEMON WITH REPEATED HEAD-GASKET LEAKS/TRANSMISSION LEAKS. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE REPAIRED TWICE FOR HEAD GASKET LEAKAGE AND TWICE FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK

Apr 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALL (96V006000) BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALL (96V006000) BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG. *NLM

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK, IT WAS SOON DISCOVERED THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK, IT WAS SOON DISCOVERED THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 1, 2003 Suspension

MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS HAS 37,000 MILES. IN FEBRUARY 2002 I TOOK IT TO SEARS FOR AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO ASKING THEM TO SEE WHERE OIL WAS LEAKING (NOTICED OIL ON CONCRETE IN GARAGE). THEY SAID VALVE COVER GASKET SO I GOT THAT FIXED FOR ABOUT $72.00 ALL ALONG THINKING THAT THERE WERE NOT THAT MANY MILES...

Mar 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS HAS 37,000 MILES. IN FEBRUARY 2002 I TOOK IT TO SEARS FOR AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO ASKING THEM TO SEE WHERE OIL WAS LEAKING (NOTICED OIL ON CONCRETE IN GARAGE). THEY SAID VALVE COVER GASKET SO I GOT THAT FIXED FOR ABOUT $72.00 ALL ALONG THINKING THAT THERE WERE NOT THAT MANY MILES...

Mar 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS HAS 37,000 MILES. IN FEBRUARY 2002 I TOOK IT TO SEARS FOR AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO ASKING THEM TO SEE WHERE OIL WAS LEAKING (NOTICED OIL ON CONCRETE IN GARAGE). THEY SAID VALVE COVER GASKET SO I GOT THAT FIXED FOR ABOUT $72.00 ALL ALONG THINKING THAT THERE WERE NOT THAT MANY MILES...

Mar 1, 2003 Suspension

MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS HAS 37,000 MILES. IN FEBRUARY 2002 I TOOK IT TO SEARS FOR AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO ASKING THEM TO SEE WHERE OIL WAS LEAKING (NOTICED OIL ON CONCRETE IN GARAGE). THEY SAID VALVE COVER GASKET SO I GOT THAT FIXED FOR ABOUT $72.00 ALL ALONG THINKING THAT THERE WERE NOT THAT MANY MILES...

Mar 1, 2003 Suspension

MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS HAS 37,000 MILES. IN FEBRUARY 2002 I TOOK IT TO SEARS FOR AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO ASKING THEM TO SEE WHERE OIL WAS LEAKING (NOTICED OIL ON CONCRETE IN GARAGE). THEY SAID VALVE COVER GASKET SO I GOT THAT FIXED FOR ABOUT $72.00 ALL ALONG THINKING THAT THERE WERE NOT THAT MANY MILES...

Mar 1, 2003 Steering

MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS HAS 37,000 MILES. IN FEBRUARY 2002 I TOOK IT TO SEARS FOR AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO ASKING THEM TO SEE WHERE OIL WAS LEAKING (NOTICED OIL ON CONCRETE IN GARAGE). THEY SAID VALVE COVER GASKET SO I GOT THAT FIXED FOR ABOUT $72.00 ALL ALONG THINKING THAT THERE WERE NOT THAT MANY MILES...

Mar 1, 2003 Suspension

MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS HAS 37,000 MILES. IN FEBRUARY 2002 I TOOK IT TO SEARS FOR AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO ASKING THEM TO SEE WHERE OIL WAS LEAKING (NOTICED OIL ON CONCRETE IN GARAGE). THEY SAID VALVE COVER GASKET SO I GOT THAT FIXED FOR ABOUT $72.00 ALL ALONG THINKING THAT THERE WERE NOT THAT MANY MILES...

Mar 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS HAS 37,000 MILES. IN FEBRUARY 2002 I TOOK IT TO SEARS FOR AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO ASKING THEM TO SEE WHERE OIL WAS LEAKING (NOTICED OIL ON CONCRETE IN GARAGE). THEY SAID VALVE COVER GASKET SO I GOT THAT FIXED FOR ABOUT $72.00 ALL ALONG THINKING THAT THERE WERE NOT THAT MANY MILES...

Mar 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS HAS 37,000 MILES. IN FEBRUARY 2002 I TOOK IT TO SEARS FOR AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO ASKING THEM TO SEE WHERE OIL WAS LEAKING (NOTICED OIL ON CONCRETE IN GARAGE). THEY SAID VALVE COVER GASKET SO I GOT THAT FIXED FOR ABOUT $72.00 ALL ALONG THINKING THAT THERE WERE NOT THAT MANY MILES...

Mar 1, 2003 Suspension

MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS HAS 37,000 MILES. IN FEBRUARY 2002 I TOOK IT TO SEARS FOR AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO ASKING THEM TO SEE WHERE OIL WAS LEAKING (NOTICED OIL ON CONCRETE IN GARAGE). THEY SAID VALVE COVER GASKET SO I GOT THAT FIXED FOR ABOUT $72.00 ALL ALONG THINKING THAT THERE WERE NOT THAT MANY MILES...

Mar 1, 2003 Suspension

MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS HAS 37,000 MILES. IN FEBRUARY 2002 I TOOK IT TO SEARS FOR AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO ASKING THEM TO SEE WHERE OIL WAS LEAKING (NOTICED OIL ON CONCRETE IN GARAGE). THEY SAID VALVE COVER GASKET SO I GOT THAT FIXED FOR ABOUT $72.00 ALL ALONG THINKING THAT THERE WERE NOT THAT MANY MILES...

Mar 1, 2003 Steering

MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS HAS 37,000 MILES. IN FEBRUARY 2002 I TOOK IT TO SEARS FOR AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO ASKING THEM TO SEE WHERE OIL WAS LEAKING (NOTICED OIL ON CONCRETE IN GARAGE). THEY SAID VALVE COVER GASKET SO I GOT THAT FIXED FOR ABOUT $72.00 ALL ALONG THINKING THAT THERE WERE NOT THAT MANY MILES...

Feb 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

THE HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *PH *JB

Feb 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

THE HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *PH *JB

Jan 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, TWICE, MASSIVE OIL LEAK

Jan 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, TWICE, MASSIVE OIL LEAK

Jan 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING OIL WOULD LEAK FROM VEHICLE, AND CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO REFILL OIL SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Jan 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING OIL WOULD LEAK FROM VEHICLE, AND CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO REFILL OIL SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Jan 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE'S PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BEGAN TO FILL WITH SMOKE AND THE WARNING LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH. WHILE TRYING TO COME TO A STOP, CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING WERE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE FIRE BEGAN IN THE ENGINE COMPART...

Jan 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE'S PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BEGAN TO FILL WITH SMOKE AND THE WARNING LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH. WHILE TRYING TO COME TO A STOP, CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING WERE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE FIRE BEGAN IN THE ENGINE COMPART...

Jan 3, 2003 Steering Fire 123,521 mi

RUPTURE IN POWER STEERING HOSE CAUSED POWER STEERING FLUID TO TO CONTACT HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN A FIRE THAT MELTED IGNITION WIRES, DISTRIBUTOR, AND POWER STEERING RETURN FLUID LINE. TS

Jan 3, 2003 Steering Fire 123,521 mi

RUPTURE IN POWER STEERING HOSE CAUSED POWER STEERING FLUID TO TO CONTACT HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN A FIRE THAT MELTED IGNITION WIRES, DISTRIBUTOR, AND POWER STEERING RETURN FLUID LINE. TS

Jan 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 96,908 mi

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DIAGNOSED FIRE WAS RESULT OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD PLUG BEING LOOSE. THIS CAUSED OIL TO LEAK WHICH RESULTED IN ENGINE FIRE. RELATED RECALL 96V006000, CONSUMER'S V.I.N. NOT INCLUDED. TS

Jan 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 96,908 mi

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DIAGNOSED FIRE WAS RESULT OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD PLUG BEING LOOSE. THIS CAUSED OIL TO LEAK WHICH RESULTED IN ENGINE FIRE. RELATED RECALL 96V006000, CONSUMER'S V.I.N. NOT INCLUDED. TS

Dec 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,566 mi

IT ALL BEGAN WHEN WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 1996 DODGE STRATUS IN OCT 1995. THE CAR GAVE US LITTLE IF ANY TROUBLE THE FIRST YEAR. THE SECOND YEAR AND EVERY YEAR SINCE IT HAS BEEN A#1 HEADACHE. THE SECOND YEAR ALONE THE CAR WAS IN THE SHOP 17 TIMES. THE REPAIRS WERE MAJOR ONES AS WELL AS MINOR ONES IN...

Dec 30, 2002 Equipment 11,566 mi

IT ALL BEGAN WHEN WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 1996 DODGE STRATUS IN OCT 1995. THE CAR GAVE US LITTLE IF ANY TROUBLE THE FIRST YEAR. THE SECOND YEAR AND EVERY YEAR SINCE IT HAS BEEN A#1 HEADACHE. THE SECOND YEAR ALONE THE CAR WAS IN THE SHOP 17 TIMES. THE REPAIRS WERE MAJOR ONES AS WELL AS MINOR ONES IN...

Dec 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,566 mi

IT ALL BEGAN WHEN WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 1996 DODGE STRATUS IN OCT 1995. THE CAR GAVE US LITTLE IF ANY TROUBLE THE FIRST YEAR. THE SECOND YEAR AND EVERY YEAR SINCE IT HAS BEEN A#1 HEADACHE. THE SECOND YEAR ALONE THE CAR WAS IN THE SHOP 17 TIMES. THE REPAIRS WERE MAJOR ONES AS WELL AS MINOR ONES IN...

Dec 30, 2002 Equipment 11,566 mi

IT ALL BEGAN WHEN WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 1996 DODGE STRATUS IN OCT 1995. THE CAR GAVE US LITTLE IF ANY TROUBLE THE FIRST YEAR. THE SECOND YEAR AND EVERY YEAR SINCE IT HAS BEEN A#1 HEADACHE. THE SECOND YEAR ALONE THE CAR WAS IN THE SHOP 17 TIMES. THE REPAIRS WERE MAJOR ONES AS WELL AS MINOR ONES IN...

Dec 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FROM ALL THE PEOPLE I'VE READ ABOUT HAVING SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THEIR DODGE STRATUS. I BELIEVE SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. WE HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED IN 1998 AND NOW IT IS FAILING AGAIN. THE ENGINE SMELLS LIKE IT COULD START ON FIRE FROM ALL THE OIL THIS CAR LEAKS. CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT THIS...

Dec 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FROM ALL THE PEOPLE I'VE READ ABOUT HAVING SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THEIR DODGE STRATUS. I BELIEVE SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. WE HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED IN 1998 AND NOW IT IS FAILING AGAIN. THE ENGINE SMELLS LIKE IT COULD START ON FIRE FROM ALL THE OIL THIS CAR LEAKS. CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT THIS...

Nov 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRIED CONTACTING DODGE AND EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THEY KNOW OF IT THEY SAID TOUGH. DT

Nov 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRIED CONTACTING DODGE AND EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THEY KNOW OF IT THEY SAID TOUGH. DT

Oct 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER IS CONCERN HE RECEIVE A CAMPAIGN BULLENTIN NUMBER #96V07500 FOR THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE. THE WORK WAS DONE THREE TO FOUR YEARS AGO. WHILE THE CONSUMER IS APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL SWAY TO THE LEFT. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Oct 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER IS CONCERN HE RECEIVE A CAMPAIGN BULLENTIN NUMBER #96V07500 FOR THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE. THE WORK WAS DONE THREE TO FOUR YEARS AGO. WHILE THE CONSUMER IS APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL SWAY TO THE LEFT. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Oct 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DISCOVERED A SEVERE OIL LEAK AT THE HEAD GASKET DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. THE COOLANT WAS HEAVILY CONTAMINATED WITH OIL AS WELL. EVERYONE I'VE SPOKEN TO ABOUT THIS SAYS EVERYONE KNOWS IT'S A PROBLEM WITH DODGE STRATUS 4CYL'S AND NEON 4CYL'S, BUT NO RECALL HAS HAPPENED FOR THIS. IT WAS RECOMMENDED...

Oct 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DISCOVERED A SEVERE OIL LEAK AT THE HEAD GASKET DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. THE COOLANT WAS HEAVILY CONTAMINATED WITH OIL AS WELL. EVERYONE I'VE SPOKEN TO ABOUT THIS SAYS EVERYONE KNOWS IT'S A PROBLEM WITH DODGE STRATUS 4CYL'S AND NEON 4CYL'S, BUT NO RECALL HAS HAPPENED FOR THIS. IT WAS RECOMMENDED...

Sep 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MFR# 671 & NHTSA# 96 V 0006 000/ENGINE: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKING OIL FROM THE GALLEY PLUG SEAL. DEALER CONTACTED AND INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE VIN# WAS NOT COVER UNDER THAT RECALL. NLM

Sep 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MFR# 671 & NHTSA# 96 V 0006 000/ENGINE: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKING OIL FROM THE GALLEY PLUG SEAL. DEALER CONTACTED AND INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE VIN# WAS NOT COVER UNDER THAT RECALL. NLM

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR

Sep 9, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING FRONT TIRES LOCKED UP. CONTACTED DEALER. TIE ROD CAME UNDONE. THIS WAS COMMON PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANT-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE STARTED TO SMOKE WHERE BRAKE PADS WERE LOCATED.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANT-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE STARTED TO SMOKE WHERE BRAKE PADS WERE LOCATED.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING FRONT TIRES LOCKED UP. CONTACTED DEALER. TIE ROD CAME UNDONE. THIS WAS COMMON PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANT-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE STARTED TO SMOKE WHERE BRAKE PADS WERE LOCATED.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANT-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE STARTED TO SMOKE WHERE BRAKE PADS WERE LOCATED.*AK

Jul 21, 2002 Steering

MY WIFE CALLED ME TO REPORT THAT SHE WAS EXPERIENCING SOME BINDING IN THE STEERING AS SHE WAS LEAVING THE PARKING LOT OF A SHOPPING MALL, AND HAD DECIDED TO RETURN TO THE PARKING LOT. I WENT TO THE LOT TO INVESTIGATE THE MATTER AND DROVE THE CAR IN THE LOT, TURNING BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FREQUENTLY, A...

Jul 21, 2002 Steering

MY WIFE CALLED ME TO REPORT THAT SHE WAS EXPERIENCING SOME BINDING IN THE STEERING AS SHE WAS LEAVING THE PARKING LOT OF A SHOPPING MALL, AND HAD DECIDED TO RETURN TO THE PARKING LOT. I WENT TO THE LOT TO INVESTIGATE THE MATTER AND DROVE THE CAR IN THE LOT, TURNING BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FREQUENTLY, A...

Jul 11, 2002 Steering

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT OUTER TIE ROD BROKE AND FELL OFF CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT REFUSED TO DO ANTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM.*AK *NLM

Jul 11, 2002 Steering

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT OUTER TIE ROD BROKE AND FELL OFF CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT REFUSED TO DO ANTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM.*AK *NLM

Jul 9, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE 2 OUTER TIE ROD PINS FELL OUT, ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF STEERING.*AK

Jul 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRIED TO GET DODGE OF BELLEVUE TO FIX PROBLEM BUT WERE NO HELP!!. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jul 9, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE 2 OUTER TIE ROD PINS FELL OUT, ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF STEERING.*AK

Jul 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRIED TO GET DODGE OF BELLEVUE TO FIX PROBLEM BUT WERE NO HELP!!. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jun 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKS DOWN ENGINE AND WHEN DRIVING ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM...FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Jun 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKS DOWN ENGINE AND WHEN DRIVING ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM...FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Jun 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT OF SERVICES RENDERED TO HIS VEHICLE FOR A DEFECTIVE VALVE COVER ON THE GASKETS. THERE IS A RECALL (96V006)OUT FOR THE SAME MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR AS CONSUMERS VEHICLE. *JG

Jun 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT OF SERVICES RENDERED TO HIS VEHICLE FOR A DEFECTIVE VALVE COVER ON THE GASKETS. THERE IS A RECALL (96V006)OUT FOR THE SAME MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR AS CONSUMERS VEHICLE. *JG

Jun 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD SEVERELY BRITTLE WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER AND INFORMED OF BODY AND RACK MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATON.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD SEVERELY BRITTLE WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER AND INFORMED OF BODY AND RACK MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATON.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED PULLING INTO AN INTERSECTION INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ANDWITHOUT WARNING INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, AND DRIVER'S SAFETY BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED PULLING INTO AN INTERSECTION INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ANDWITHOUT WARNING INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, AND DRIVER'S SAFETY BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES.*AK

Jun 6, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OIL LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, ENGINE OIL WAS ALL OVER EXHAUST. DEALER DETERMINED OIL GALLEY PLUG CAME OUT. THERE WAS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OIL LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, ENGINE OIL WAS ALL OVER EXHAUST. DEALER DETERMINED OIL GALLEY PLUG CAME OUT. THERE WAS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 6, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OIL LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, ENGINE OIL WAS ALL OVER EXHAUST. DEALER DETERMINED OIL GALLEY PLUG CAME OUT. THERE WAS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OIL LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, ENGINE OIL WAS ALL OVER EXHAUST. DEALER DETERMINED OIL GALLEY PLUG CAME OUT. THERE WAS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK

May 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANUFACTURER CLAIMS TO NOT HAVE A SILENT RECALL ON THE 2.4 L ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. *AK

May 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANUFACTURER CLAIMS TO NOT HAVE A SILENT RECALL ON THE 2.4 L ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. *AK

Apr 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT BETWEEN TWO CYLINDERS. OIL WAS LEAKING FROM BETWEEN THE HEAD AND ENGINE BLOCK. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK.*JB

Apr 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL PROFUSELY OUT OF THE PRESSURE GALLEY HOLE WHERE OIL IS DELIVERED TO THE CYLINDER HEAD, THE OIL CONTINUED TO DRIP ONTO THE TRANSAXLE AND EXHAUST CAUSING A BURNING SMELL. CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT THE GASKET HAS A DESIGN FLAW, BUT WAS REDESIGNED DUE TO SO MANY FAILURES TO THE G...

Apr 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL PROFUSELY OUT OF THE PRESSURE GALLEY HOLE WHERE OIL IS DELIVERED TO THE CYLINDER HEAD, THE OIL CONTINUED TO DRIP ONTO THE TRANSAXLE AND EXHAUST CAUSING A BURNING SMELL. CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT THE GASKET HAS A DESIGN FLAW, BUT WAS REDESIGNED DUE TO SO MANY FAILURES TO THE G...

Apr 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT BETWEEN TWO CYLINDERS. OIL WAS LEAKING FROM BETWEEN THE HEAD AND ENGINE BLOCK. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK.*JB

Apr 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL PROFUSELY OUT OF THE PRESSURE GALLEY HOLE WHERE OIL IS DELIVERED TO THE CYLINDER HEAD, THE OIL CONTINUED TO DRIP ONTO THE TRANSAXLE AND EXHAUST CAUSING A BURNING SMELL. CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT THE GASKET HAS A DESIGN FLAW, BUT WAS REDESIGNED DUE TO SO MANY FAILURES TO THE G...

Apr 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL PROFUSELY OUT OF THE PRESSURE GALLEY HOLE WHERE OIL IS DELIVERED TO THE CYLINDER HEAD, THE OIL CONTINUED TO DRIP ONTO THE TRANSAXLE AND EXHAUST CAUSING A BURNING SMELL. CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT THE GASKET HAS A DESIGN FLAW, BUT WAS REDESIGNED DUE TO SO MANY FAILURES TO THE G...

Apr 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 22, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

IN A FRONT END COLLISION SEAT BELT UNHOOKED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE THROWN OUT THE VEHICLE.CAR TOTALLED. *AK

Apr 22, 2002 Seats Crash

IN A FRONT END COLLISION SEAT CAME OFF THE ANCHOR AND FLEW OUT VEHICLE WITH DRIVER INSIDE. VEHICLE TOTALLED.*AK

Apr 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT IN A FRONT END COLLISION AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. VEHICLE TOTALLED.*AK

Apr 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKAGES WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER AND INFORMED OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 22, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

IN A FRONT END COLLISION SEAT BELT UNHOOKED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE THROWN OUT THE VEHICLE.CAR TOTALLED. *AK

Apr 22, 2002 Seats Crash

IN A FRONT END COLLISION SEAT CAME OFF THE ANCHOR AND FLEW OUT VEHICLE WITH DRIVER INSIDE. VEHICLE TOTALLED.*AK

Apr 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT IN A FRONT END COLLISION AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. VEHICLE TOTALLED.*AK

Apr 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKAGES WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER AND INFORMED OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER CHECKED ENGINE, AND NOTICED THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM HEAD GASKET ABOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. DODGE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER CHECKED ENGINE, AND NOTICED THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM HEAD GASKET ABOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. DODGE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 18, 2002 Seat Belts

REAR LAP BELT BUCKLE AND REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE PLASTIC COVER KEEP FALLING OFF/APART ON LATCH SIDE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT MIDDLE REAR BELT IS COMING APART ALSO, AND WON'T STAY TOGETHER. *TT

Mar 18, 2002 Seat Belts

REAR LAP BELT BUCKLE AND REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE PLASTIC COVER KEEP FALLING OFF/APART ON LATCH SIDE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT MIDDLE REAR BELT IS COMING APART ALSO, AND WON'T STAY TOGETHER. *TT

Mar 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET REPLACED @57000. NEED ANOTHER REPLACEMENT @ 120000. *AK

Mar 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET REPLACED @57000. NEED ANOTHER REPLACEMENT @ 120000. *AK

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES, ALSO THE TIMING COVER WAS REPLACED.*JB

Mar 12, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATED THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE NOT LUBRICATED.*JB

Mar 12, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THE BALL JOINTS WERE NOT LUBRICATED.*JB

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES, ALSO THE TIMING COVER WAS REPLACED.*JB

Mar 12, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATED THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE NOT LUBRICATED.*JB

Mar 12, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THE BALL JOINTS WERE NOT LUBRICATED.*JB

Mar 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY OF 1996. SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE THE HEADGASKET ON THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING A THIRD REPLACEMENT. THE FIRST HEADGASKET REPLACEMENT WAS AT THE COST OF THE CUSTOMER, THE SECOND AT THE COST OF THE DEALER UNDER A SERVICE BUL...

Mar 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY OF 1996. SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE THE HEADGASKET ON THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING A THIRD REPLACEMENT. THE FIRST HEADGASKET REPLACEMENT WAS AT THE COST OF THE CUSTOMER, THE SECOND AT THE COST OF THE DEALER UNDER A SERVICE BUL...

Feb 26, 2002 Power Train Fire

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY PULLED OUT AND REBUILT TRANSMISSION. THEN, REINSTALLED IT. NEXT DAY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DRIVER HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE UNDER CAR. DRIVER PULLED OVER AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Feb 26, 2002 Electrical System Fire

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY PULLED OUT AND REBUILT TRANSMISSION. THEN, REINSTALLED IT. NEXT DAY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DRIVER HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE UNDER CAR. DRIVER PULLED OVER AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Feb 26, 2002 Power Train Fire

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY PULLED OUT AND REBUILT TRANSMISSION. THEN, REINSTALLED IT. NEXT DAY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DRIVER HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE UNDER CAR. DRIVER PULLED OVER AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Feb 26, 2002 Electrical System Fire

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY PULLED OUT AND REBUILT TRANSMISSION. THEN, REINSTALLED IT. NEXT DAY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DRIVER HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE UNDER CAR. DRIVER PULLED OVER AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Feb 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS REGISTERING HOT. VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS REGISTERING HOT. VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS REGISTERING HOT. VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS REGISTERING HOT. VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING HEAD GASKET LEAKS AND THE OIL RUNS INTO RADIATOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Steering

WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT, NOTICE DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. TIE ROD BROKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, THERE WAS NO GREASE FITTING ON THE PART, THE STUD WAS MISSING, RUBBER BOOT DESTORYED AFTER STUD FELL OUT, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE.

Feb 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING HEAD GASKET LEAKS AND THE OIL RUNS INTO RADIATOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Steering

WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT, NOTICE DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. TIE ROD BROKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, THERE WAS NO GREASE FITTING ON THE PART, THE STUD WAS MISSING, RUBBER BOOT DESTORYED AFTER STUD FELL OUT, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE.

Feb 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEAKS 1QT/DAY AT START NOW IT HAS INCREASED TO 3QT/DAY AND OIL IS NOW LEAKING INTO RADIATOR. *AK

Feb 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEAKS 1QT/DAY AT START NOW IT HAS INCREASED TO 3QT/DAY AND OIL IS NOW LEAKING INTO RADIATOR. *AK

Feb 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

DURING THE END OF SUMMER MY CAR ENGINE REPEATEDLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS (USUALLY @20 - 40MPH). I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALER BECAUSE MY CAR REPEATEDLY SHUTS OFF WHEN I TURN CORNERS OR DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OF 30 OR LESS IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I HAVE MY 3...

Feb 7, 2002 Electrical System Crash

DURING THE END OF SUMMER MY CAR ENGINE REPEATEDLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS (USUALLY @20 - 40MPH). I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALER BECAUSE MY CAR REPEATEDLY SHUTS OFF WHEN I TURN CORNERS OR DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OF 30 OR LESS IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I HAVE MY 3...

Feb 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

DURING THE END OF SUMMER MY CAR ENGINE REPEATEDLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS (USUALLY @20 - 40MPH). I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALER BECAUSE MY CAR REPEATEDLY SHUTS OFF WHEN I TURN CORNERS OR DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OF 30 OR LESS IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I HAVE MY 3...

Feb 7, 2002 Electrical System Crash

DURING THE END OF SUMMER MY CAR ENGINE REPEATEDLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS (USUALLY @20 - 40MPH). I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALER BECAUSE MY CAR REPEATEDLY SHUTS OFF WHEN I TURN CORNERS OR DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OF 30 OR LESS IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I HAVE MY 3...

Feb 5, 2002 Power Train Crash

I OWN TWO DODGE STRATUS. ONE TRANSMISSION JUST FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP DAID IT WAS BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION LINES TO THE RADIATOR HAD LOOSENED UP. THE CAR HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. NOW MY OTHER STRATUS HAS DEVELOPED A TRANSMISSION LEAK. SAME PROBLEM!! I HAVE TO BELIEVE THERE IS...

Feb 5, 2002 Power Train Crash

I OWN TWO DODGE STRATUS. ONE TRANSMISSION JUST FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP DAID IT WAS BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION LINES TO THE RADIATOR HAD LOOSENED UP. THE CAR HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. NOW MY OTHER STRATUS HAS DEVELOPED A TRANSMISSION LEAK. SAME PROBLEM!! I HAVE TO BELIEVE THERE IS...

Feb 4, 2002 Steering

SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE IT HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP 9 TIMES. SEVERAL OF THESE REPAIRS HAVE BEEN REPEAT REPAIRS. THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION STARTED GIVING US PROBLEMS ON 10/18/1999. IT TOOK THEM UNTIL 08/28/2001 TO REPAIR IT. THEN WE HAD TO BRING IT BACK ON 10/22/2001 BECAUSE A SEAL WAS LE...

Feb 4, 2002 Power Train

SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE IT HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP 9 TIMES. SEVERAL OF THESE REPAIRS HAVE BEEN REPEAT REPAIRS. THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION STARTED GIVING US PROBLEMS ON 10/18/1999. IT TOOK THEM UNTIL 08/28/2001 TO REPAIR IT. THEN WE HAD TO BRING IT BACK ON 10/22/2001 BECAUSE A SEAL WAS LE...

Feb 4, 2002 Steering

SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE IT HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP 9 TIMES. SEVERAL OF THESE REPAIRS HAVE BEEN REPEAT REPAIRS. THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION STARTED GIVING US PROBLEMS ON 10/18/1999. IT TOOK THEM UNTIL 08/28/2001 TO REPAIR IT. THEN WE HAD TO BRING IT BACK ON 10/22/2001 BECAUSE A SEAL WAS LE...

Feb 4, 2002 Power Train

SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE IT HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP 9 TIMES. SEVERAL OF THESE REPAIRS HAVE BEEN REPEAT REPAIRS. THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION STARTED GIVING US PROBLEMS ON 10/18/1999. IT TOOK THEM UNTIL 08/28/2001 TO REPAIR IT. THEN WE HAD TO BRING IT BACK ON 10/22/2001 BECAUSE A SEAL WAS LE...

Dec 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE COMPARABLE TO RECALL DATED 1/22/96, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #96V006000. PER DAIMLER CHRYSLER, MY VEHICLE'S VIN DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS RECALL. I BELIEVE THAT MY CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF THIS RECALL AS IT IS SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR AS VEHICLES UNDER THIS RECALL. WHAT CAN I DO?*AK

Dec 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE COMPARABLE TO RECALL DATED 1/22/96, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #96V006000. PER DAIMLER CHRYSLER, MY VEHICLE'S VIN DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS RECALL. I BELIEVE THAT MY CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF THIS RECALL AS IT IS SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR AS VEHICLES UNDER THIS RECALL. WHAT CAN I DO?*AK

Nov 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. RECALL 96 V 006 000 ON ENGINE DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT DEALT WITH SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. RECALL 96 V 006 000 ON ENGINE DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT DEALT WITH SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL ON GROUND. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD WAS LEAKING. GALLEY PLUG FAILED TO SEAL PROPERLY. HAD ENGINE HEAD GALLEY PLUG REPAIRED.*AK

Nov 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL ON GROUND. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD WAS LEAKING. GALLEY PLUG FAILED TO SEAL PROPERLY. HAD ENGINE HEAD GALLEY PLUG REPAIRED.*AK

Nov 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Nov 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Nov 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWO COMPLAINTS: FIRST - NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE # 671 ISSUED ON 4/1996 OF WHICH THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED (BUILT THROUGH 10/13/1995) THIS CAR WAS BUILT ON 10/13/1995. AT STATE INSPECTION THIS PAST MARCH NOTICED IT WAS STARTING TO LEAK OIL AND NOW IS LEAKING ABOUT 2 TO 3 QTS A WEE...

Nov 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWO COMPLAINTS: FIRST - NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE # 671 ISSUED ON 4/1996 OF WHICH THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED (BUILT THROUGH 10/13/1995) THIS CAR WAS BUILT ON 10/13/1995. AT STATE INSPECTION THIS PAST MARCH NOTICED IT WAS STARTING TO LEAK OIL AND NOW IS LEAKING ABOUT 2 TO 3 QTS A WEE...

Oct 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE. BUT THEY WERE UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.*AK

Oct 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE. BUT THEY WERE UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.*AK

Oct 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 15 MPH APPLIED PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL IN AN EFFORT TO SLOW VEHICLE, AND BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN, RESULTING IN A CRASH, WHERE IT REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT OR INJURIES. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT MADE A DETERMINATION FOR ...

Oct 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 15 MPH APPLIED PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL IN AN EFFORT TO SLOW VEHICLE, AND BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN, RESULTING IN A CRASH, WHERE IT REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT OR INJURIES. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT MADE A DETERMINATION FOR ...

Oct 10, 2001 Steering

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY CONTROLING VEHICLE. A PRIVATE MECHANIC AT A TIRE SHOP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT LEFT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE IN HALF. PART IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS. *AK

Oct 10, 2001 Steering

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY CONTROLING VEHICLE. A PRIVATE MECHANIC AT A TIRE SHOP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT LEFT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE IN HALF. PART IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS. *AK

Oct 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL 96 V 006 000/ENGINE: UNABLE TO GET DEALER; SAHARA MOTORS; DELTA, UT; PHONE # 435-864-7756 TO HONOR RECALL; SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR 3 MONTHS DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE PARTS. *JB

Oct 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL 96 V 006 000/ENGINE: UNABLE TO GET DEALER; SAHARA MOTORS; DELTA, UT; PHONE # 435-864-7756 TO HONOR RECALL; SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR 3 MONTHS DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE PARTS. *JB

Sep 19, 2001 Suspension

BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR THE FRONT LEFT TIE-ROD END BROKE. THE CAR IS SERVICED & MAINTAINED THROUGH DODGE. IT ONLY HAD 43,875 MILES ON IT. NO GREASE FITTINGS ON THESE TIE-ROD ENDS, SO THEY CANNOT BE SERVICED. THE DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS A LIFETIME PART THAT NEEDS NO SE...

Sep 19, 2001 Suspension

BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR THE FRONT LEFT TIE-ROD END BROKE. THE CAR IS SERVICED & MAINTAINED THROUGH DODGE. IT ONLY HAD 43,875 MILES ON IT. NO GREASE FITTINGS ON THESE TIE-ROD ENDS, SO THEY CANNOT BE SERVICED. THE DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS A LIFETIME PART THAT NEEDS NO SE...

Aug 28, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD. THE TIMING BELT HAD BROKEN N.IT TOOK THE DEALER 3 WEEKS TO FIX IT. WITH THE HEAD GASKET, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A SERVICE STATION 3 SEPARATE TIMES TO FIND OUT WHY IT WAS RUNNIN...

Aug 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD. THE TIMING BELT HAD BROKEN N.IT TOOK THE DEALER 3 WEEKS TO FIX IT. WITH THE HEAD GASKET, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A SERVICE STATION 3 SEPARATE TIMES TO FIND OUT WHY IT WAS RUNNIN...

Aug 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD. THE TIMING BELT HAD BROKEN N.IT TOOK THE DEALER 3 WEEKS TO FIX IT. WITH THE HEAD GASKET, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A SERVICE STATION 3 SEPARATE TIMES TO FIND OUT WHY IT WAS RUNNIN...

Aug 28, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD. THE TIMING BELT HAD BROKEN N.IT TOOK THE DEALER 3 WEEKS TO FIX IT. WITH THE HEAD GASKET, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A SERVICE STATION 3 SEPARATE TIMES TO FIND OUT WHY IT WAS RUNNIN...

Aug 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD. THE TIMING BELT HAD BROKEN N.IT TOOK THE DEALER 3 WEEKS TO FIX IT. WITH THE HEAD GASKET, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A SERVICE STATION 3 SEPARATE TIMES TO FIND OUT WHY IT WAS RUNNIN...

Aug 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD. THE TIMING BELT HAD BROKEN N.IT TOOK THE DEALER 3 WEEKS TO FIX IT. WITH THE HEAD GASKET, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A SERVICE STATION 3 SEPARATE TIMES TO FIND OUT WHY IT WAS RUNNIN...

Aug 12, 2001 Suspension

AS OF NOW, WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS. BOTH FRONT BEARINGS WERE REPLACED AT APPROX. 51,000 MILES; THE RIGHT REAR BEARING WAS REPLACED AT 64,200 MILES; THE LEFT REAR BEARING WAS JUST REPLACED AT APPROX. 67,800 MILES. TODAY, WE BROUGHT THE CAR BACK IN TO THE DEALER WITH WHAT WE...

Aug 12, 2001 Suspension

AS OF NOW, WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS. BOTH FRONT BEARINGS WERE REPLACED AT APPROX. 51,000 MILES; THE RIGHT REAR BEARING WAS REPLACED AT 64,200 MILES; THE LEFT REAR BEARING WAS JUST REPLACED AT APPROX. 67,800 MILES. TODAY, WE BROUGHT THE CAR BACK IN TO THE DEALER WITH WHAT WE...

Jul 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 30, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 30, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE WHICH CAUSES OIL LEAK THAT IS REPORTED AS A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.

Jul 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE WHICH CAUSES OIL LEAK THAT IS REPORTED AS A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

A LOSS OF OIL WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED OF A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

A LOSS OF OIL WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED OF A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jul 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THERE IS RECALL 96V006000, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jul 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THERE IS RECALL 96V006000, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jul 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE ENGINE WILL STALL WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT COMPUTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TWICE. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN, AND DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DETERMINE SOURCE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADD...

Jul 5, 2001 Electrical System

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE ENGINE WILL STALL WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT COMPUTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TWICE. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN, AND DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DETERMINE SOURCE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADD...

Jul 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE ENGINE WILL STALL WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT COMPUTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TWICE. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN, AND DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DETERMINE SOURCE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADD...

Jul 5, 2001 Electrical System

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE ENGINE WILL STALL WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT COMPUTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TWICE. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN, AND DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DETERMINE SOURCE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADD...

Jun 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 59 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 59 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE ONTO COOLING SYSTEM. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE ONTO COOLING SYSTEM. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 14, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO BACK IN GARAGE, HEARD A HIGH PITCHED SOUND AS ENGINE STARTED, BACKED VEHICLE IN GARAGE, AND PUT IN PARK. THEN, WANTED TO PULL VEHICLE FORWARD. CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON BRAKE, TOOK VEHICLE OUT OF PARK, AND IT SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD/ENGINE REVVED. CONSUMER PRESSED HAR...

Jun 14, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO BACK IN GARAGE, HEARD A HIGH PITCHED SOUND AS ENGINE STARTED, BACKED VEHICLE IN GARAGE, AND PUT IN PARK. THEN, WANTED TO PULL VEHICLE FORWARD. CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON BRAKE, TOOK VEHICLE OUT OF PARK, AND IT SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD/ENGINE REVVED. CONSUMER PRESSED HAR...

Jun 12, 2001 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 12, 2001 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 8, 2001 Electrical System

THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN FRONT PARKING LIGHT WHICH CAUSED A FIRE.*AK

Jun 8, 2001 Electrical System

THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN FRONT PARKING LIGHT WHICH CAUSED A FIRE.*AK

Jun 1, 2001 Seat Belts

2 REAR SEATBELTS HAVE A PLASTIC PIECE THATS USED TO TENSION ON SEATBELT HAVE FALLEN OFF. CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO TIGHTLY SECURE CHILD SEAT. *AK *SLC

Jun 1, 2001 Seat Belts

2 REAR SEATBELTS HAVE A PLASTIC PIECE THATS USED TO TENSION ON SEATBELT HAVE FALLEN OFF. CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO TIGHTLY SECURE CHILD SEAT. *AK *SLC

Jun 1, 2001 Seat Belts

2 REAR SEATBELTS HAVE A PLASTIC PIECE THATS USED TO TENSION ON SEATBELT HAVE FALLEN OFF. CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO TIGHTLY SECURE CHILD SEAT. *AK *SLC

Jun 1, 2001 Seat Belts

2 REAR SEATBELTS HAVE A PLASTIC PIECE THATS USED TO TENSION ON SEATBELT HAVE FALLEN OFF. CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO TIGHTLY SECURE CHILD SEAT. *AK *SLC

May 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN OCT 1999, HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED AT 35900 MILES. WENT BACK 2 WEEKS LATER COMPLAINING OF OIL STILL LEAKING ON MY DRIVEWAY. THEY TIGHTENED ONE VALVE COVER BOLT WHICH WAS LOOSE. IN FEBRUARY, 2000, WITH 39500 MILES, COMPLAINING THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS AN OIL LEAK. THEY USED AN ENGINE DYE ...

May 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN OCT 1999, HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED AT 35900 MILES. WENT BACK 2 WEEKS LATER COMPLAINING OF OIL STILL LEAKING ON MY DRIVEWAY. THEY TIGHTENED ONE VALVE COVER BOLT WHICH WAS LOOSE. IN FEBRUARY, 2000, WITH 39500 MILES, COMPLAINING THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS AN OIL LEAK. THEY USED AN ENGINE DYE ...

May 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED TWICE: ONCE AT 43000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 94000 MILES. *AK

May 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED TWICE: ONCE AT 43000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 94000 MILES. *AK

May 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET FAILURE SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY IF THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES.0,000 MILES. *AK

May 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET FAILURE SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY IF THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES.0,000 MILES. *AK

May 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED A LITTLE LEAK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS ENGINE HEAD GASKET.*AK

May 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED A LITTLE LEAK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS ENGINE HEAD GASKET.*AK

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE HAS CRACKED . DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER STATES CRACK IS ON FLEXIBLE PART OF EXHAUST PIPE, MECHANIC ADVISED CONSUMER THAT CRACKED SHOULD HAVE NEVER OCCURED, AND THE ORIGINAL PIPE WAS PROBABLY DEFECTIVE.*JB

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE HAS CRACKED . DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER STATES CRACK IS ON FLEXIBLE PART OF EXHAUST PIPE, MECHANIC ADVISED CONSUMER THAT CRACKED SHOULD HAVE NEVER OCCURED, AND THE ORIGINAL PIPE WAS PROBABLY DEFECTIVE.*JB

May 21, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER REARENDED A PICKUP TRUCK AND FRONT AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. REAR BRAKES DIDN'T GRAB. FRONT END DIPPED DOWN. DEALER GAVE CONSUMER AN ESTIMATE FOR REPAIRS, AND THEY STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE CENTER. VEHICLE HAD TO HIT AT AN ANGLE TO DEPLOY. *AK

May 21, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER REARENDED A PICKUP TRUCK AND FRONT AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. REAR BRAKES DIDN'T GRAB. FRONT END DIPPED DOWN. DEALER GAVE CONSUMER AN ESTIMATE FOR REPAIRS, AND THEY STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE CENTER. VEHICLE HAD TO HIT AT AN ANGLE TO DEPLOY. *AK

May 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND REAR ENDED A PICK UP TRUCK. APPROXIMATELY $5000+ DAMAGE DONE TO FRONT END OF VEHICLE. ALSO, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK CONSUMER STATES REAR BRAKES DID NOT SEEM TO WORK. *JB

May 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND REAR ENDED A PICK UP TRUCK. APPROXIMATELY $5000+ DAMAGE DONE TO FRONT END OF VEHICLE. ALSO, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK CONSUMER STATES REAR BRAKES DID NOT SEEM TO WORK. *JB

May 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND REAR ENDED A PICK UP TRUCK. APPROXIMATELY $5000+ DAMAGE DONE TO FRONT END OF VEHICLE. ALSO, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK CONSUMER STATES REAR BRAKES DID NOT SEEM TO WORK. *JB

May 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND REAR ENDED A PICK UP TRUCK. APPROXIMATELY $5000+ DAMAGE DONE TO FRONT END OF VEHICLE. ALSO, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK CONSUMER STATES REAR BRAKES DID NOT SEEM TO WORK. *JB

May 4, 2001 Steering

TIE-ROD FAILED NO STEERING,2 HEADGASKET FAILURES IN PAST 5 YEARS,BRAKE ROTORS FAIL EVERY 2 YEARS....

May 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIE-ROD FAILED NO STEERING,2 HEADGASKET FAILURES IN PAST 5 YEARS,BRAKE ROTORS FAIL EVERY 2 YEARS....

May 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TIE-ROD FAILED NO STEERING,2 HEADGASKET FAILURES IN PAST 5 YEARS,BRAKE ROTORS FAIL EVERY 2 YEARS....

May 4, 2001 Steering

TIE-ROD FAILED NO STEERING,2 HEADGASKET FAILURES IN PAST 5 YEARS,BRAKE ROTORS FAIL EVERY 2 YEARS....

May 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIE-ROD FAILED NO STEERING,2 HEADGASKET FAILURES IN PAST 5 YEARS,BRAKE ROTORS FAIL EVERY 2 YEARS....

May 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TIE-ROD FAILED NO STEERING,2 HEADGASKET FAILURES IN PAST 5 YEARS,BRAKE ROTORS FAIL EVERY 2 YEARS....

Apr 28, 2001 Suspension

WHEN ON INTERSTATE(60+MPH)CAR CUTS OFF, NOT ABLE TO STEER, ALL POWER GOES OUT. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE ON INTERSTATE, I ALMOST HAD A CAR SLAM INTO ME, HE DIDN'T KNOW MY CAR LOST POWER& I HAD A HARD TIME GETTING OVER INTO AN EMERGENCY LANE W/ NO STEERING. THE CAR DOES NOT ALWAYS START RIGHT AWAY. ALL THE ...

Apr 28, 2001 Suspension

WHEN ON INTERSTATE(60+MPH)CAR CUTS OFF, NOT ABLE TO STEER, ALL POWER GOES OUT. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE ON INTERSTATE, I ALMOST HAD A CAR SLAM INTO ME, HE DIDN'T KNOW MY CAR LOST POWER& I HAD A HARD TIME GETTING OVER INTO AN EMERGENCY LANE W/ NO STEERING. THE CAR DOES NOT ALWAYS START RIGHT AWAY. ALL THE ...

Apr 28, 2001 Suspension

WHEN ON INTERSTATE(60+MPH)CAR CUTS OFF, NOT ABLE TO STEER, ALL POWER GOES OUT. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE ON INTERSTATE, I ALMOST HAD A CAR SLAM INTO ME, HE DIDN'T KNOW MY CAR LOST POWER& I HAD A HARD TIME GETTING OVER INTO AN EMERGENCY LANE W/ NO STEERING. THE CAR DOES NOT ALWAYS START RIGHT AWAY. ALL THE ...

Apr 28, 2001 Suspension

WHEN ON INTERSTATE(60+MPH)CAR CUTS OFF, NOT ABLE TO STEER, ALL POWER GOES OUT. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE ON INTERSTATE, I ALMOST HAD A CAR SLAM INTO ME, HE DIDN'T KNOW MY CAR LOST POWER& I HAD A HARD TIME GETTING OVER INTO AN EMERGENCY LANE W/ NO STEERING. THE CAR DOES NOT ALWAYS START RIGHT AWAY. ALL THE ...

Apr 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD FOUND COOLANT ALL OVER ENGINE. THEN, HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHERE THEY FOUND OUT THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAD CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, BUT DID NOT CATCH ON FIRE.*AK

Apr 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD FOUND COOLANT ALL OVER ENGINE. THEN, HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHERE THEY FOUND OUT THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAD CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, BUT DID NOT CATCH ON FIRE.*AK

Apr 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD FOUND COOLANT ALL OVER ENGINE. THEN, HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHERE THEY FOUND OUT THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAD CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, BUT DID NOT CATCH ON FIRE.*AK

Apr 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD FOUND COOLANT ALL OVER ENGINE. THEN, HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHERE THEY FOUND OUT THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAD CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, BUT DID NOT CATCH ON FIRE.*AK

Apr 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL AND IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE UNDER RECALL 96V006000 FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL AND IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE UNDER RECALL 96V006000 FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS TO PUT A QUART OF OIL A DAY. SEAL ISN'T HOLDING FLUID. DEALER HAS REALLY EXPLAINED TOO MUCH OF PROBLEM OR WHAT CAUSE WAS.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS TO PUT A QUART OF OIL A DAY. SEAL ISN'T HOLDING FLUID. DEALER HAS REALLY EXPLAINED TOO MUCH OF PROBLEM OR WHAT CAUSE WAS.*AK

Apr 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO ENGINE.*AK

Apr 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO ENGINE.*AK

Mar 29, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER HEARD NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN SLOWING DOWN. MECHANIC FOUND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER STATES DIFFERENTIAL PIN BROKE, CHRYSLER AGREED TO PAY 2/3 OF COST. *SLC.

Mar 29, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER HEARD NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN SLOWING DOWN. MECHANIC FOUND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER STATES DIFFERENTIAL PIN BROKE, CHRYSLER AGREED TO PAY 2/3 OF COST. *SLC.

Mar 29, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER HEARD NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN SLOWING DOWN. MECHANIC FOUND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER STATES DIFFERENTIAL PIN BROKE, CHRYSLER AGREED TO PAY 2/3 OF COST. *SLC.

Mar 29, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER HEARD NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN SLOWING DOWN. MECHANIC FOUND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER STATES DIFFERENTIAL PIN BROKE, CHRYSLER AGREED TO PAY 2/3 OF COST. *SLC.

Mar 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THEY ARE HAVING A GREAT DEAL OF ENGINES OF MY TYP COME IN FOR THERE HEAD GASKET. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT DODGE WAS RECALLING AND PAYING FOR THE REPAIR FOR A WHILE BUT STOPPED. THIS CAR STARTED LEAKING A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF OIL BEFORE THE WARRENTY WENT OUT BUT I DIDN...

Mar 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN WE BOUGHT THIS CAR, 1999, THE HEAD GASKET WAS SUPPOSIVELY FIXED BY ROBERT HUTSONS, NOW 2 YEARS IT HAS DONE IT AGAIN, AND ROBERT HUTSONS, AND CHRYSLER SAID BECAUSE OF MILES THEY AREN'T RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THIS AGAIN.*AK

Mar 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THEY ARE HAVING A GREAT DEAL OF ENGINES OF MY TYP COME IN FOR THERE HEAD GASKET. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT DODGE WAS RECALLING AND PAYING FOR THE REPAIR FOR A WHILE BUT STOPPED. THIS CAR STARTED LEAKING A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF OIL BEFORE THE WARRENTY WENT OUT BUT I DIDN...

Mar 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN WE BOUGHT THIS CAR, 1999, THE HEAD GASKET WAS SUPPOSIVELY FIXED BY ROBERT HUTSONS, NOW 2 YEARS IT HAS DONE IT AGAIN, AND ROBERT HUTSONS, AND CHRYSLER SAID BECAUSE OF MILES THEY AREN'T RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THIS AGAIN.*AK

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

RECALL 96 V 006 000. VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL FROM GALLEY PLUG. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED.*AK ENGINE HAD MASSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL LEAKING, ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND CONSUMER BURNED HER HAND, THERE WAS $2800 WORTH OF DAMAGE, MECAHNIC REPLACED GULLY PLUG A...

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

RECALL 96 V 006 000. VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL FROM GALLEY PLUG. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED.*AK ENGINE HAD MASSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL LEAKING, ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND CONSUMER BURNED HER HAND, THERE WAS $2800 WORTH OF DAMAGE, MECAHNIC REPLACED GULLY PLUG A...

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

RECALL 96 V 006 000. VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL FROM GALLEY PLUG. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED.*AK ENGINE HAD MASSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL LEAKING, ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND CONSUMER BURNED HER HAND, THERE WAS $2800 WORTH OF DAMAGE, MECAHNIC REPLACED GULLY PLUG A...

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

RECALL 96 V 006 000. VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL FROM GALLEY PLUG. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED.*AK ENGINE HAD MASSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL LEAKING, ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND CONSUMER BURNED HER HAND, THERE WAS $2800 WORTH OF DAMAGE, MECAHNIC REPLACED GULLY PLUG A...

Mar 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Mar 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR WAS SOLD TO ME DEFECTIVE AND NOW NEITHER THE WARRANTY COMPANY OR THE DEALSHIP WANTS TO HANDLE IT.*AK

Mar 23, 2001 Power Train

THIS CAR WAS SOLD TO ME DEFECTIVE AND NOW NEITHER THE WARRANTY COMPANY OR THE DEALSHIP WANTS TO HANDLE IT.*AK

Mar 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR WAS SOLD TO ME DEFECTIVE AND NOW NEITHER THE WARRANTY COMPANY OR THE DEALSHIP WANTS TO HANDLE IT.*AK

Mar 23, 2001 Power Train

THIS CAR WAS SOLD TO ME DEFECTIVE AND NOW NEITHER THE WARRANTY COMPANY OR THE DEALSHIP WANTS TO HANDLE IT.*AK

Mar 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

JUNE 2000 - FREEZE PLUG POPPED OUT OF RADIATOR, CAUSED THE CAR TO OVERHEAT, OCTOBER 2000 - PROBLEMS ACCELERATING, DECEMBER 2000 - LEARNED THAT NEEDED THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED. *AK

Mar 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

JUNE 2000 - FREEZE PLUG POPPED OUT OF RADIATOR, CAUSED THE CAR TO OVERHEAT, OCTOBER 2000 - PROBLEMS ACCELERATING, DECEMBER 2000 - LEARNED THAT NEEDED THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED. *AK

Mar 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

JUNE 2000 - FREEZE PLUG POPPED OUT OF RADIATOR, CAUSED THE CAR TO OVERHEAT, OCTOBER 2000 - PROBLEMS ACCELERATING, DECEMBER 2000 - LEARNED THAT NEEDED THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED. *AK

Mar 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

JUNE 2000 - FREEZE PLUG POPPED OUT OF RADIATOR, CAUSED THE CAR TO OVERHEAT, OCTOBER 2000 - PROBLEMS ACCELERATING, DECEMBER 2000 - LEARNED THAT NEEDED THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED. *AK

Mar 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANUFACTURE KNOWS OF PROBLEM AND WILL NOT PUT A RECALL ON AN ITEM THAT HAS AN IMPACT ON THE ENVIROMENT. WHAT KIND OF COMPANY SELLS ITEMS THAT FAILAND NOT FIX IT RIGHT? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANUFACTURE KNOWS OF PROBLEM AND WILL NOT PUT A RECALL ON AN ITEM THAT HAS AN IMPACT ON THE ENVIROMENT. WHAT KIND OF COMPANY SELLS ITEMS THAT FAILAND NOT FIX IT RIGHT? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT, CAUSING OIL LEAKAGE. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD AN OIL LEAK TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY ADVISE ME MY HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN WHICH I ALWAYS HAD AN OIL CHANGE EVERY THREE MONTHS. *AK

Mar 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT, CAUSING OIL LEAKAGE. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD AN OIL LEAK TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY ADVISE ME MY HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN WHICH I ALWAYS HAD AN OIL CHANGE EVERY THREE MONTHS. *AK

Mar 15, 2001 Power Train

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT INTO GEAR PROPERLY. BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THEN, TRANSMISSION FELL OUT OF VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT INTO GEAR PROPERLY. BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THEN, TRANSMISSION FELL OUT OF VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 15, 2001 Power Train

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT INTO GEAR PROPERLY. BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THEN, TRANSMISSION FELL OUT OF VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT INTO GEAR PROPERLY. BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THEN, TRANSMISSION FELL OUT OF VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

GALLEY PLUGS IN ENGINE WOULD LEAK OIL. WOULD NEED TO CONTINUOUSLY PUT OIL IN VEHICLE. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS , ANDWAS INFORMED THAT COULD NOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. REPAIRS WILL NOT BE DONE.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

GALLEY PLUGS IN ENGINE WOULD LEAK OIL. WOULD NEED TO CONTINUOUSLY PUT OIL IN VEHICLE. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS , ANDWAS INFORMED THAT COULD NOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. REPAIRS WILL NOT BE DONE.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN UNDER HOOD FIRE WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65-70 MPH. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 13, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING CONSUMER'S WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING VEHICLE. A VEHICLE CROSSED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. DRIVER'S AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP IN REGARD TO RECALL NOTICE 96V00600 CONCERNING ENGINE. DEALERSHIP TATED THAT THEY HAD NO INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN UNDER HOOD FIRE WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65-70 MPH. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 13, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING CONSUMER'S WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING VEHICLE. A VEHICLE CROSSED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. DRIVER'S AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP IN REGARD TO RECALL NOTICE 96V00600 CONCERNING ENGINE. DEALERSHIP TATED THAT THEY HAD NO INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IS LEAKING FROM OIL CYLINDER HEAD, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Mar 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IS LEAKING FROM OIL CYLINDER HEAD, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Mar 7, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT TIGHTENS TOO TIGHT WHEN BRAKE IS PRESSED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. *AK

Mar 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHCILE WILL STALL AND/OR DIE. THEN, VEHICLE WILL RESTART. *AK

Mar 7, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT TIGHTENS TOO TIGHT WHEN BRAKE IS PRESSED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. *AK

Mar 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHCILE WILL STALL AND/OR DIE. THEN, VEHICLE WILL RESTART. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING WHEN THE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. VEHICLE WAS PARKED , AND NOTICED OIL LEAKING OUT AFTER MOVING VEHICLE. HAD OIL IN THE WATER. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSTED AS HEAD GASKET LEAKING. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIR, CITING CONDITION OF VEHICLE DESPITE LOW MILEAGE ON ENGINE AND COMMON NATURE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS BEEN NOTELY REPAIRED AND UNSUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED.. PART NOW ON BACK CALL BY DODGE AROUND THE COUNTRY.. THIS VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS STATED BY SEVERAL MECHANICS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING WHEN THE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. VEHICLE WAS PARKED , AND NOTICED OIL LEAKING OUT AFTER MOVING VEHICLE. HAD OIL IN THE WATER. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSTED AS HEAD GASKET LEAKING. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIR, CITING CONDITION OF VEHICLE DESPITE LOW MILEAGE ON ENGINE AND COMMON NATURE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS BEEN NOTELY REPAIRED AND UNSUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED.. PART NOW ON BACK CALL BY DODGE AROUND THE COUNTRY.. THIS VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS STATED BY SEVERAL MECHANICS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS LEAKING HEAD GASKET , AND WAS TOLD THAT GASKET WAS TOO SMALL WHICH COULD BE CAUSING LEAK. CONSUMER MUST KEEP CHECKING OIL LEVEL BEFORE IT CAN DAMAGE ENGINE. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

HAVE REPLACED BEARINGS, BALL JOINTS, HEAD GASKETS AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION ON 1996 STRATUS.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Suspension

HAVE REPLACED BEARINGS, BALL JOINTS, HEAD GASKETS AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION ON 1996 STRATUS.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

HAVE REPLACED BEARINGS, BALL JOINTS, HEAD GASKETS AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION ON 1996 STRATUS.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS LEAKING HEAD GASKET , AND WAS TOLD THAT GASKET WAS TOO SMALL WHICH COULD BE CAUSING LEAK. CONSUMER MUST KEEP CHECKING OIL LEVEL BEFORE IT CAN DAMAGE ENGINE. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

HAVE REPLACED BEARINGS, BALL JOINTS, HEAD GASKETS AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION ON 1996 STRATUS.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Suspension

HAVE REPLACED BEARINGS, BALL JOINTS, HEAD GASKETS AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION ON 1996 STRATUS.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

HAVE REPLACED BEARINGS, BALL JOINTS, HEAD GASKETS AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION ON 1996 STRATUS.*AK

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE STALLING AND NOT STARTING. WHEN VEHICLE STALLS, IT LOSES STEERING & BRAKES. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN IT TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS, WHO COULDN'T FIND A REMEDY. CRANKSHAFT WAS REPLACED, BUT DIDN'T REMEDY PROBLEM. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DIDN'T GIVE A READING. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE STALLING AND NOT STARTING. WHEN VEHICLE STALLS, IT LOSES STEERING & BRAKES. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN IT TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS, WHO COULDN'T FIND A REMEDY. CRANKSHAFT WAS REPLACED, BUT DIDN'T REMEDY PROBLEM. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DIDN'T GIVE A READING. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE STALLING AND NOT STARTING. WHEN VEHICLE STALLS, IT LOSES STEERING & BRAKES. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN IT TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS, WHO COULDN'T FIND A REMEDY. CRANKSHAFT WAS REPLACED, BUT DIDN'T REMEDY PROBLEM. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DIDN'T GIVE A READING. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE STALLING AND NOT STARTING. WHEN VEHICLE STALLS, IT LOSES STEERING & BRAKES. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN IT TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS, WHO COULDN'T FIND A REMEDY. CRANKSHAFT WAS REPLACED, BUT DIDN'T REMEDY PROBLEM. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DIDN'T GIVE A READING. *AK

Feb 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 24, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 24, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 24, 2001 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 24, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 24, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 24, 2001 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT ON VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROLON VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN CRUISE CONTROL OFF, BUT WOULD NOT TURN OFF. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES HARD. FINALLY WAS ABLE TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. TOOK OUT OF GEAR, AND ENGINE WAS REVVING, SHIFTED BACK AND FORTH FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL TO DISENG...

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY HEAD GASKET CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LEAK OIL, THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS ALSO FAULTY, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY HEAD GASKET CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LEAK OIL, THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS ALSO FAULTY, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT ON VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROLON VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN CRUISE CONTROL OFF, BUT WOULD NOT TURN OFF. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES HARD. FINALLY WAS ABLE TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. TOOK OUT OF GEAR, AND ENGINE WAS REVVING, SHIFTED BACK AND FORTH FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL TO DISENG...

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY HEAD GASKET CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LEAK OIL, THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS ALSO FAULTY, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY HEAD GASKET CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LEAK OIL, THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS ALSO FAULTY, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Feb 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAKING; WORSE AS TIME GOES ON. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAKING; WORSE AS TIME GOES ON. *AK

Feb 14, 2001 Suspension

LOST CONTROL OF STEERING BECAUSE TIE-ROD BALLJOINT SEPARATED FROM THE CONTROL ARM, NEARLY CAUSING A CRASH, VEHICLE INSPECTED UNDER RECALL 97V-201 1/7/98, NO PROBLEM FOUND, OWNER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF RIGHT AND LEFT TIE ROD ENDS. CJ

Feb 14, 2001 Suspension

LOST CONTROL OF STEERING BECAUSE TIE-ROD BALLJOINT SEPARATED FROM THE CONTROL ARM, NEARLY CAUSING A CRASH, VEHICLE INSPECTED UNDER RECALL 97V-201 1/7/98, NO PROBLEM FOUND, OWNER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF RIGHT AND LEFT TIE ROD ENDS. CJ

Feb 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL, AND CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. MECHANIC STATED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. PROBLEM WAS REMEDIED BY MECHANIC. *AK THE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING. *YH

Feb 12, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL, AND CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. MECHANIC STATED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. PROBLEM WAS REMEDIED BY MECHANIC. *AK THE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING. *YH

Feb 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL, AND CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. MECHANIC STATED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. PROBLEM WAS REMEDIED BY MECHANIC. *AK THE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING. *YH

Feb 12, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL, AND CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. MECHANIC STATED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. PROBLEM WAS REMEDIED BY MECHANIC. *AK THE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING. *YH

Feb 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEWOUT SINCE PURCHASE. ALSO, CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER, POWER STEERING PUMP, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND VALVE COVER GASKET. *AK *SLC

Feb 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEWOUT SINCE PURCHASE. ALSO, CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER, POWER STEERING PUMP, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND VALVE COVER GASKET. *AK *SLC

Feb 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HEADGASKET BLEWOUT SINCE PURCHASE. ALSO, CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER, POWER STEERING PUMP, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND VALVE COVER GASKET. *AK *SLC

Feb 6, 2001 Steering

HEADGASKET BLEWOUT SINCE PURCHASE. ALSO, CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER, POWER STEERING PUMP, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND VALVE COVER GASKET. *AK *SLC

Feb 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEAL OF ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD IS NOT SEALED PROPERLY CAUSING GASOLINE TO LEAK ALL OVER ROAD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX DUE TO OUT OF WARRANTY. *SLC

Feb 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEWOUT SINCE PURCHASE. ALSO, CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER, POWER STEERING PUMP, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND VALVE COVER GASKET. *AK *SLC

Feb 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEWOUT SINCE PURCHASE. ALSO, CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER, POWER STEERING PUMP, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND VALVE COVER GASKET. *AK *SLC

Feb 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HEADGASKET BLEWOUT SINCE PURCHASE. ALSO, CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER, POWER STEERING PUMP, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND VALVE COVER GASKET. *AK *SLC

Feb 6, 2001 Steering

HEADGASKET BLEWOUT SINCE PURCHASE. ALSO, CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER, POWER STEERING PUMP, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND VALVE COVER GASKET. *AK *SLC

Feb 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEAL OF ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD IS NOT SEALED PROPERLY CAUSING GASOLINE TO LEAK ALL OVER ROAD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX DUE TO OUT OF WARRANTY. *SLC

Feb 5, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. THEN, STOPPED ON SIDE, OPENED HOOD, AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM ENGINE. AFTER EXTINGUISHING FIRE SAW THAT ALL WIRES WERE BURNED. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. THEN, STOPPED ON SIDE, OPENED HOOD, AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM ENGINE. AFTER EXTINGUISHING FIRE SAW THAT ALL WIRES WERE BURNED. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT FIRE OUT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT FIRE OUT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL ONTO BACK SIDE OF ENGINE, POSSIBLY FIRE HAZARD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK - STARTED 2 YEARS AGO, NOW MAJOR PROBLEM. "CLUNKING" SOUND - DEALER CHECKED SUSPENSION RECALL AND STATED VEHICLE WAS OK. *AK

Jan 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL ONTO BACK SIDE OF ENGINE, POSSIBLY FIRE HAZARD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK - STARTED 2 YEARS AGO, NOW MAJOR PROBLEM. "CLUNKING" SOUND - DEALER CHECKED SUSPENSION RECALL AND STATED VEHICLE WAS OK. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKAGE DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKAGE DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Jan 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LEAKS OIL. DEALER SAID THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET NEEDS REPLACING. *AK

Jan 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LEAKS OIL. DEALER SAID THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET NEEDS REPLACING. *AK

Jan 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LEAK. DEALER MECHANIC DIGNOSED HEAD GASKET. LEAK GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. NOW HAVE OIL MIXED IN WITH COOLANT IN RADIATOR. ASSUME COOLANT IN OIL PAN. PREVIOUSLY COMPLIED WITH RECALL 96V006, BUT UNSURE IF THIS PROBLEM COULD BE RELATED.*AK

Jan 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LEAK. DEALER MECHANIC DIGNOSED HEAD GASKET. LEAK GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. NOW HAVE OIL MIXED IN WITH COOLANT IN RADIATOR. ASSUME COOLANT IN OIL PAN. PREVIOUSLY COMPLIED WITH RECALL 96V006, BUT UNSURE IF THIS PROBLEM COULD BE RELATED.*AK

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING AND SPRAYING OIL OVER THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. I HEARD OF OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS REPAIRED AND 6 MO LATER, HAD THE SAME PROPLEM. SOUNDS LIKE POOR DESIGN AND I AM CONCERNED OF FIRE UNDER THE ENGINE.*AK

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING AND SPRAYING OIL OVER THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. I HEARD OF OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS REPAIRED AND 6 MO LATER, HAD THE SAME PROPLEM. SOUNDS LIKE POOR DESIGN AND I AM CONCERNED OF FIRE UNDER THE ENGINE.*AK

Jan 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE LEARNED THAT NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME PROBLEM AND FOR SOME, CHRYSLER HAS REIMBURSED THEM FOR REPAIRS. OUR LOCAL NEWS DID A REPORT ON SECRET WARRANTIES FOR THE DODGE STRATUS HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER IN JANUARY, 1999 AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE AND THEY ...

Jan 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT IS LEAKING OIL FROM HEAD GASKET. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG HE INFORM ME THAT THEY HAVE HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS MODEL AND HE HAS HAD TO REPLACE SEVERAL HEAD GASKET FROM OTHERS. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE BELIEVES IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND THE MAKER SHOULD RECALL THE ...

Jan 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE LEARNED THAT NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME PROBLEM AND FOR SOME, CHRYSLER HAS REIMBURSED THEM FOR REPAIRS. OUR LOCAL NEWS DID A REPORT ON SECRET WARRANTIES FOR THE DODGE STRATUS HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER IN JANUARY, 1999 AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE AND THEY ...

Jan 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT IS LEAKING OIL FROM HEAD GASKET. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG HE INFORM ME THAT THEY HAVE HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS MODEL AND HE HAS HAD TO REPLACE SEVERAL HEAD GASKET FROM OTHERS. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE BELIEVES IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND THE MAKER SHOULD RECALL THE ...

Jan 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUME R NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. NGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON THE PANEL. *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUME R NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. NGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON THE PANEL. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR STOPPED ON ME ON THE HIGHWAY, 12/21/00, THE CAR CONSTANTLY LEAKS OIL, AND I PUT OIL IN IT EVERY THREE WEEKS. THE CARS MOTOR IS KNOCKING, NOW IT STARTS UP BUT STOPS ANYWHERE ON THE STREET. IT JUST CUTS OFF, I CALLED CRYSLER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT ON RECALL FOR THE ENGINE. BUT I FOUND OUT IT ...

Jan 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR STOPPED ON ME ON THE HIGHWAY, 12/21/00, THE CAR CONSTANTLY LEAKS OIL, AND I PUT OIL IN IT EVERY THREE WEEKS. THE CARS MOTOR IS KNOCKING, NOW IT STARTS UP BUT STOPS ANYWHERE ON THE STREET. IT JUST CUTS OFF, I CALLED CRYSLER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT ON RECALL FOR THE ENGINE. BUT I FOUND OUT IT ...

Dec 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 48,000 MILES. CAR IS DRIVING FINE BUT LEAKING ABOUT TWO QUARTS OF OIL PER DAY. HEAD GASKETS SHOULD NOT FAIL AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE. I ALSO HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON 1995-1999 DODGE STRATUS, DODGE NEON, AND PLYMOUTH BREEZE.*...

Dec 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 48,000 MILES. CAR IS DRIVING FINE BUT LEAKING ABOUT TWO QUARTS OF OIL PER DAY. HEAD GASKETS SHOULD NOT FAIL AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE. I ALSO HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON 1995-1999 DODGE STRATUS, DODGE NEON, AND PLYMOUTH BREEZE.*...

Dec 6, 2000 Unknown Or Other

MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND CHRSYLER NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND OWN UP TO THIS DEFECT.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Unknown Or Other

MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND CHRSYLER NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND OWN UP TO THIS DEFECT.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Nov 30, 2000 Electrical System

COMPUTER CONTROLLER,IDLER ARM AND PULLEY,TIMING BELT,AND BOTTOM CRANK GEAR ALL WENT OUT AT SAME TIME.HEAD GASKET WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE WHILE IN SHOP FOR TIMING BELT REPAIRS.CHRYSLER HAS AGREED TO PAY FOR 500 OF THE 725 DOLLARS IT WOULD COST TO FIX HEAD GASKET,BUT NOTHING ON ALL THE TIMING BELT R...

Nov 30, 2000 Steering

COMPUTER CONTROLLER,IDLER ARM AND PULLEY,TIMING BELT,AND BOTTOM CRANK GEAR ALL WENT OUT AT SAME TIME.HEAD GASKET WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE WHILE IN SHOP FOR TIMING BELT REPAIRS.CHRYSLER HAS AGREED TO PAY FOR 500 OF THE 725 DOLLARS IT WOULD COST TO FIX HEAD GASKET,BUT NOTHING ON ALL THE TIMING BELT R...

Nov 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMPUTER CONTROLLER,IDLER ARM AND PULLEY,TIMING BELT,AND BOTTOM CRANK GEAR ALL WENT OUT AT SAME TIME.HEAD GASKET WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE WHILE IN SHOP FOR TIMING BELT REPAIRS.CHRYSLER HAS AGREED TO PAY FOR 500 OF THE 725 DOLLARS IT WOULD COST TO FIX HEAD GASKET,BUT NOTHING ON ALL THE TIMING BELT R...

Nov 30, 2000 Electrical System

COMPUTER CONTROLLER,IDLER ARM AND PULLEY,TIMING BELT,AND BOTTOM CRANK GEAR ALL WENT OUT AT SAME TIME.HEAD GASKET WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE WHILE IN SHOP FOR TIMING BELT REPAIRS.CHRYSLER HAS AGREED TO PAY FOR 500 OF THE 725 DOLLARS IT WOULD COST TO FIX HEAD GASKET,BUT NOTHING ON ALL THE TIMING BELT R...

Nov 30, 2000 Steering

COMPUTER CONTROLLER,IDLER ARM AND PULLEY,TIMING BELT,AND BOTTOM CRANK GEAR ALL WENT OUT AT SAME TIME.HEAD GASKET WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE WHILE IN SHOP FOR TIMING BELT REPAIRS.CHRYSLER HAS AGREED TO PAY FOR 500 OF THE 725 DOLLARS IT WOULD COST TO FIX HEAD GASKET,BUT NOTHING ON ALL THE TIMING BELT R...

Nov 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMPUTER CONTROLLER,IDLER ARM AND PULLEY,TIMING BELT,AND BOTTOM CRANK GEAR ALL WENT OUT AT SAME TIME.HEAD GASKET WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE WHILE IN SHOP FOR TIMING BELT REPAIRS.CHRYSLER HAS AGREED TO PAY FOR 500 OF THE 725 DOLLARS IT WOULD COST TO FIX HEAD GASKET,BUT NOTHING ON ALL THE TIMING BELT R...

Nov 28, 2000 Suspension

RECALL 97V201000/ LOWER CONTROL ARM REPAIRS WERE DONE BY A MECHANIC. DEALER INSPECTED RECALL WORK PARTS THAT WERE NOT REPLACED. PROBLEM REOCCURRED ONE YEAR LATER, RESULTING IN A NEAR ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING 4-5 MPH, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. .*AK

Nov 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE, SEVERE OIL LEAK. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Suspension

RECALL 97V201000/ LOWER CONTROL ARM REPAIRS WERE DONE BY A MECHANIC. DEALER INSPECTED RECALL WORK PARTS THAT WERE NOT REPLACED. PROBLEM REOCCURRED ONE YEAR LATER, RESULTING IN A NEAR ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING 4-5 MPH, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. .*AK

Nov 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE, SEVERE OIL LEAK. *AK

Nov 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER LOCATED RECALL 96V006000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 671 FOR ENGINE. RECALL DIDN'T APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND A LEAKY HEAD GASKET. VEHICLE WAS LOSING 3 QUARTS OF OIL AT LESS THAT 3,000 MILES. *AK

Nov 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER LOCATED RECALL 96V006000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 671 FOR ENGINE. RECALL DIDN'T APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND A LEAKY HEAD GASKET. VEHICLE WAS LOSING 3 QUARTS OF OIL AT LESS THAT 3,000 MILES. *AK

Nov 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET REPLACED AT 54500 MILES, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AFTER ONLY DRIVING 32,700 MILES. DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ME $650.00 AGAIN TO REPLACE. DEALER ALSO REPLACED GASKET WITH OLD MODEL# AND NOT NEW MODEL#, BUT CHARGED ME TO REPLACE CAM SEALS WHICH WAS PART OF NEW TSB BULLETIN CHANGES. *AK

Nov 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET REPLACED AT 54500 MILES, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AFTER ONLY DRIVING 32,700 MILES. DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ME $650.00 AGAIN TO REPLACE. DEALER ALSO REPLACED GASKET WITH OLD MODEL# AND NOT NEW MODEL#, BUT CHARGED ME TO REPLACE CAM SEALS WHICH WAS PART OF NEW TSB BULLETIN CHANGES. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS A HEAD GASKET LEAK WITH ONLY 59000 MILES ON THE CAR. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR THIS PROBLEM AND CHRYSLER HAS NOT MADE ANY RECALLS.*AK

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF ENGINE. HAVE READ OF MANY OTHER FAILURES, MUST BE A COMMON PROBLEM. HAVE READ OF A "SECRET WARRANTY" WHERE CHRYSLER WILL FIX FOR $100 (CONSTANT COMPLAINING REQUIRED). OBVIOUSLY CHRYSLER KNOWS OF A PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT ADMIT ONE. SAFETY HAZARD OF CATCHING...

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET OIL LEAK AT 45000 MILES,DEALER REPLACED HEAD GASKET.HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL AGAIN AT 102000 MILES. HAS CHRYSLER ISSUED A RECALL? PLEASE HELP. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS A HEAD GASKET LEAK WITH ONLY 59000 MILES ON THE CAR. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR THIS PROBLEM AND CHRYSLER HAS NOT MADE ANY RECALLS.*AK

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF ENGINE. HAVE READ OF MANY OTHER FAILURES, MUST BE A COMMON PROBLEM. HAVE READ OF A "SECRET WARRANTY" WHERE CHRYSLER WILL FIX FOR $100 (CONSTANT COMPLAINING REQUIRED). OBVIOUSLY CHRYSLER KNOWS OF A PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT ADMIT ONE. SAFETY HAZARD OF CATCHING...

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET OIL LEAK AT 45000 MILES,DEALER REPLACED HEAD GASKET.HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL AGAIN AT 102000 MILES. HAS CHRYSLER ISSUED A RECALL? PLEASE HELP. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKS OIL BADLY & IS GETTING WORSE. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT HAS NO REMEDY.*AK

Nov 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKS OIL BADLY & IS GETTING WORSE. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT HAS NO REMEDY.*AK

Nov 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR EXIBITS THE SAME PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THE RECAL 671 FOR THE 1996 DODGE STRATUS OIL LEAKING ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD EMITTING A HORRIBLE SMELL COULD CAUSE UNDER HOOD FIRE. *AK

Nov 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR EXIBITS THE SAME PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THE RECAL 671 FOR THE 1996 DODGE STRATUS OIL LEAKING ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD EMITTING A HORRIBLE SMELL COULD CAUSE UNDER HOOD FIRE. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FRO ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FRO ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FRO ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FRO ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FRO ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FRO ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Oct 20, 2000 Steering

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR IN THE SHORT 7 MONTHS THAT I'VE HAD IT. CHRYSLER HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT.

Oct 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR IN THE SHORT 7 MONTHS THAT I'VE HAD IT. CHRYSLER HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT.

Oct 20, 2000 Steering

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR IN THE SHORT 7 MONTHS THAT I'VE HAD IT. CHRYSLER HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT.

Oct 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR IN THE SHORT 7 MONTHS THAT I'VE HAD IT. CHRYSLER HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT.

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE HEARD OTHER REPORTS OF HEAD GASKETS FAILING ON THIS MODEL, APPARANTLY IS A BIG PROBLEM.

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE HEARD OTHER REPORTS OF HEAD GASKETS FAILING ON THIS MODEL, APPARANTLY IS A BIG PROBLEM.

Oct 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR ENGINE OIL LEAK,DEALERSHIP FOUND BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET,COST 679.00 TO REPAIR, IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS THAT I'M UNAWARE OF????

Oct 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR ENGINE OIL LEAK,DEALERSHIP FOUND BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET,COST 679.00 TO REPAIR, IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS THAT I'M UNAWARE OF????

Oct 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUDDEN MASSIVE OIL LEAK DETECTED AT 3000 MI OIL CHG. GASKET REPLACED APPROX $800 AT CARLIN DODGE, COLO SPGS CO INV DOCS229243

Oct 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUDDEN MASSIVE OIL LEAK DETECTED AT 3000 MI OIL CHG. GASKET REPLACED APPROX $800 AT CARLIN DODGE, COLO SPGS CO INV DOCS229243

Oct 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKING HEAD GASKET. THE ENGINE LEAKS OIL PROFUSELY AND HAS FOR AT LEAST A YEAR. THIS WEEK I FOUND THE DIPSTICK DRY. MY SERVICE STATION SAYS THE PROBLEM IS COMMON WITH THE DODGE STRATUS. *AK

Oct 6, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN LEAKING FLUID FOR THE PAST YEAR. MY SERVICE STATION CAN'T LOCATE THE LEAK. *AK

Oct 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKING HEAD GASKET. THE ENGINE LEAKS OIL PROFUSELY AND HAS FOR AT LEAST A YEAR. THIS WEEK I FOUND THE DIPSTICK DRY. MY SERVICE STATION SAYS THE PROBLEM IS COMMON WITH THE DODGE STRATUS. *AK

Oct 6, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN LEAKING FLUID FOR THE PAST YEAR. MY SERVICE STATION CAN'T LOCATE THE LEAK. *AK

Oct 5, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILED. NLM

Oct 5, 2000 Visibility

HEATER FAILED. NLM

Oct 5, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. NLM

Oct 5, 2000 Fuel System, Other

THE FUEL INDICATOR IS INOPERATIVE. NLM

Oct 5, 2000 Suspension

WHEELS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND RIGHT BEARING WENT OUT, THIS CAUSED WEAR ON THE TIRES. NLM

Oct 5, 2000 Suspension

WHEELS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND RIGHT BEARING WENT OUT, THIS CAUSED WEAR ON THE TIRES. NLM

Oct 5, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILED. NLM

Oct 5, 2000 Visibility

HEATER FAILED. NLM

Oct 5, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. NLM

Oct 5, 2000 Fuel System, Other

THE FUEL INDICATOR IS INOPERATIVE. NLM

Oct 5, 2000 Suspension

WHEELS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND RIGHT BEARING WENT OUT, THIS CAUSED WEAR ON THE TIRES. NLM

Oct 5, 2000 Suspension

WHEELS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND RIGHT BEARING WENT OUT, THIS CAUSED WEAR ON THE TIRES. NLM

Oct 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. LEAK WAS COMING FROM OIL PLUG. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS WAITING FOR THE PART. *AK

Oct 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. LEAK WAS COMING FROM OIL PLUG. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS WAITING FOR THE PART. *AK

Oct 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NEVER WENT UP, NOR DID THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK IN THE ENGINE. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO GO TO THE SHOP ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 TO HAVE THE ENGINE LOOKED AT. THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE THE SATURDAY BEFOR...

Oct 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NEVER WENT UP, NOR DID THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK IN THE ENGINE. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO GO TO THE SHOP ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 TO HAVE THE ENGINE LOOKED AT. THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE THE SATURDAY BEFOR...

Sep 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TWO HEAD GASKET FAILURES; FIRST OCCURRED AT 37,000 MILES. BOTH REPLACEMENTS WERE DONE BY TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, AND HEAD GASKETS STILL LEAKING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TWO HEAD GASKET FAILURES; FIRST OCCURRED AT 37,000 MILES. BOTH REPLACEMENTS WERE DONE BY TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, AND HEAD GASKETS STILL LEAKING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMPLETE HEAD GASKET FAILURE- ENGINE SIEZED- CHRYLER DENIES ANY PROB

Sep 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMPLETE HEAD GASKET FAILURE- ENGINE SIEZED- CHRYLER DENIES ANY PROB

Sep 20, 2000 Steering

TIE ROD FAILURE RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. FRONT WHEELS WERE ORIENTED AT 90 DEGREES RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER. LIKELY FATAL ACCIDENT AVOIDED ONLY THROUGH CIRCUMSTANCE OF PART FAILING AT LOW SPEED IN A PARKING LOT. *AK

Sep 20, 2000 Steering

TIE ROD FAILURE RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. FRONT WHEELS WERE ORIENTED AT 90 DEGREES RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER. LIKELY FATAL ACCIDENT AVOIDED ONLY THROUGH CIRCUMSTANCE OF PART FAILING AT LOW SPEED IN A PARKING LOT. *AK

Sep 18, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY

Sep 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Sep 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Sep 18, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Sep 18, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY

Sep 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Sep 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Sep 18, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Sep 12, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY FLOOR MAT BECAME ENTANGLED WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR BECAUSE THIER WAS NO PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. *AK HEAD GASKET AND TIMING BELT FAILED ALSO. *YH

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY FLOOR MAT BECAME ENTANGLED WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR BECAUSE THIER WAS NO PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. *AK HEAD GASKET AND TIMING BELT FAILED ALSO. *YH

Aug 31, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY FLOOR MAT BECAME ENTANGLED WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR BECAUSE THIER WAS NO PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. *AK HEAD GASKET AND TIMING BELT FAILED ALSO. *YH

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY FLOOR MAT BECAME ENTANGLED WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR BECAUSE THIER WAS NO PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. *AK HEAD GASKET AND TIMING BELT FAILED ALSO. *YH

Aug 23, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAD BEEN LEAKING FUEL. DEALER SAID THAT THIS VEHICLE WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL 96V006000. DEALER GAVE NO OTHER EXPLANATION , BU TINDICATED THAT CONSUMER WAS ON HIS OWN TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 23, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAD BEEN LEAKING FUEL. DEALER SAID THAT THIS VEHICLE WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL 96V006000. DEALER GAVE NO OTHER EXPLANATION , BU TINDICATED THAT CONSUMER WAS ON HIS OWN TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BOUGHT A 1996 DODGE STRATUS IN FEBRUARY 1997. IT HAD 16,000MILES ON IT AND IS CONSIDERED USED. DUE TO NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THROUGH MY CREDIT UNION TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM ONGOING REPAIRS. SINCE THAT WARRANTY HAS TAKEN EFFECT, THEY HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY...

Aug 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BOUGHT A 1996 DODGE STRATUS IN FEBRUARY 1997. IT HAD 16,000MILES ON IT AND IS CONSIDERED USED. DUE TO NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THROUGH MY CREDIT UNION TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM ONGOING REPAIRS. SINCE THAT WARRANTY HAS TAKEN EFFECT, THEY HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY...

Aug 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

1) TRANSMISSION LEAK DUE TO CRACK IN CASE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED AS CRACK DUE TO DAMAGED DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER. DESCRIBED AS MOUNTING PIN BROKE OR WORKED LOOSE, ALLOWING PLAY IN DIFFERENTIAL, BANGING AGAINST CASE. 2) FAULTY STARTER MOTOR CAUSED REPEATED FAILURE OF FUSE. FUSE WOULD BLOW IMMEDIATELY UPON ...

Aug 11, 2000 Power Train

1) TRANSMISSION LEAK DUE TO CRACK IN CASE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED AS CRACK DUE TO DAMAGED DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER. DESCRIBED AS MOUNTING PIN BROKE OR WORKED LOOSE, ALLOWING PLAY IN DIFFERENTIAL, BANGING AGAINST CASE. 2) FAULTY STARTER MOTOR CAUSED REPEATED FAILURE OF FUSE. FUSE WOULD BLOW IMMEDIATELY UPON ...

Aug 11, 2000 Electrical System

1) TRANSMISSION LEAK DUE TO CRACK IN CASE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED AS CRACK DUE TO DAMAGED DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER. DESCRIBED AS MOUNTING PIN BROKE OR WORKED LOOSE, ALLOWING PLAY IN DIFFERENTIAL, BANGING AGAINST CASE. 2) FAULTY STARTER MOTOR CAUSED REPEATED FAILURE OF FUSE. FUSE WOULD BLOW IMMEDIATELY UPON ...

Aug 11, 2000 Structure

1) TRANSMISSION LEAK DUE TO CRACK IN CASE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED AS CRACK DUE TO DAMAGED DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER. DESCRIBED AS MOUNTING PIN BROKE OR WORKED LOOSE, ALLOWING PLAY IN DIFFERENTIAL, BANGING AGAINST CASE. 2) FAULTY STARTER MOTOR CAUSED REPEATED FAILURE OF FUSE. FUSE WOULD BLOW IMMEDIATELY UPON ...

Aug 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

1) TRANSMISSION LEAK DUE TO CRACK IN CASE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED AS CRACK DUE TO DAMAGED DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER. DESCRIBED AS MOUNTING PIN BROKE OR WORKED LOOSE, ALLOWING PLAY IN DIFFERENTIAL, BANGING AGAINST CASE. 2) FAULTY STARTER MOTOR CAUSED REPEATED FAILURE OF FUSE. FUSE WOULD BLOW IMMEDIATELY UPON ...

Aug 11, 2000 Power Train

1) TRANSMISSION LEAK DUE TO CRACK IN CASE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED AS CRACK DUE TO DAMAGED DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER. DESCRIBED AS MOUNTING PIN BROKE OR WORKED LOOSE, ALLOWING PLAY IN DIFFERENTIAL, BANGING AGAINST CASE. 2) FAULTY STARTER MOTOR CAUSED REPEATED FAILURE OF FUSE. FUSE WOULD BLOW IMMEDIATELY UPON ...

Aug 11, 2000 Electrical System

1) TRANSMISSION LEAK DUE TO CRACK IN CASE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED AS CRACK DUE TO DAMAGED DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER. DESCRIBED AS MOUNTING PIN BROKE OR WORKED LOOSE, ALLOWING PLAY IN DIFFERENTIAL, BANGING AGAINST CASE. 2) FAULTY STARTER MOTOR CAUSED REPEATED FAILURE OF FUSE. FUSE WOULD BLOW IMMEDIATELY UPON ...

Aug 11, 2000 Structure

1) TRANSMISSION LEAK DUE TO CRACK IN CASE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED AS CRACK DUE TO DAMAGED DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER. DESCRIBED AS MOUNTING PIN BROKE OR WORKED LOOSE, ALLOWING PLAY IN DIFFERENTIAL, BANGING AGAINST CASE. 2) FAULTY STARTER MOTOR CAUSED REPEATED FAILURE OF FUSE. FUSE WOULD BLOW IMMEDIATELY UPON ...

Aug 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE WERE DRIVING ON I-69 IN TULSA, OK ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1999, TRAVELLING ABOUT 75 MPH IN THE LEFT LANE OF TRAFFIC WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING DOWNSHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR. FORTUNATELY, THE TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY AND WE WERE ABLE TO GET OFF WITHOUT INCIDENT. AT THAT TIME, WE ...

Aug 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE WERE DRIVING ON I-69 IN TULSA, OK ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1999, TRAVELLING ABOUT 75 MPH IN THE LEFT LANE OF TRAFFIC WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING DOWNSHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR. FORTUNATELY, THE TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY AND WE WERE ABLE TO GET OFF WITHOUT INCIDENT. AT THAT TIME, WE ...

Jul 21, 2000 Power Train

CAR JERKS WHEN PUTTING IN PARK AND STEERING COLUMN MAKES A POPPING SOUND. CONSUMER STATED IT HAS BEEN TWO YEARS, AND DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED PART FOR VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED REAR END ACCIDENT.*ET

Jul 21, 2000 Power Train

CAR JERKS WHEN PUTTING IN PARK AND STEERING COLUMN MAKES A POPPING SOUND. CONSUMER STATED IT HAS BEEN TWO YEARS, AND DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED PART FOR VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED REAR END ACCIDENT.*ET

Jul 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. YH

Jul 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT FAILED. YH

Jul 18, 2000 Structure

THE FLOOR MAT WAS DAMAGED BY STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE THERE IS NO PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE STEERING COLUMN ON THE FLOOR. YH

Jul 18, 2000 Steering

CLUNK IN THE LEFT FRONT REVEALED FAILED TIE ROD END. UPON REMOVAL IS WAS FOUND THAT THE LEFT TIE ROD END HAD SEPARATED AT THE BALL STUD. THE BALL STUD WAS ONLY BEING HELD IN PLACE BY THE RUBBER BOOT. WE ALSO REPLACED THE RIGHT TIE ROD END AND FOUND THAT IT TOO WAS FAILING. IT WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF BI...

Jul 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. YH

Jul 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT FAILED. YH

Jul 18, 2000 Structure

THE FLOOR MAT WAS DAMAGED BY STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE THERE IS NO PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE STEERING COLUMN ON THE FLOOR. YH

Jul 18, 2000 Steering

CLUNK IN THE LEFT FRONT REVEALED FAILED TIE ROD END. UPON REMOVAL IS WAS FOUND THAT THE LEFT TIE ROD END HAD SEPARATED AT THE BALL STUD. THE BALL STUD WAS ONLY BEING HELD IN PLACE BY THE RUBBER BOOT. WE ALSO REPLACED THE RIGHT TIE ROD END AND FOUND THAT IT TOO WAS FAILING. IT WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF BI...

Jul 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING. GASKET HAS BEEN LEAKING FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING. GASKET HAS BEEN LEAKING FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF SUDDEN VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. CONTACTED THE DEALER NO WARRANTY.*AK

Jul 6, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMED IN MAY 1999. SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE IS SLOW TO DECELLERATE.. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND SAYS IT OPERATES NORMALLY.

Jul 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LEAKING OIL. DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET SUSPECTED AS PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF SUDDEN VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. CONTACTED THE DEALER NO WARRANTY.*AK

Jul 6, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMED IN MAY 1999. SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE IS SLOW TO DECELLERATE.. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND SAYS IT OPERATES NORMALLY.

Jul 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LEAKING OIL. DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET SUSPECTED AS PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 4, 2000 Power Train

CAR MADE NOCKING NOISE WHEN BROUGHT INTO THE MECHANIC SAID THAT IT WAS NOTHING. SPOKE TO THE OWNER AND HE SAID HE WOULD NOT LOOK AT THE ENGINE OR TAKE IT OUT IN FEAR THAT IT WOULD BE THE TRANSMISSION. HE WROTE A NOTE AND SAID THAT IF THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVEABLE THAT HE WOULD REPAIR THE CAR IF IT WAS ...

Jul 4, 2000 Power Train

CAR MADE NOCKING NOISE WHEN BROUGHT INTO THE MECHANIC SAID THAT IT WAS NOTHING. SPOKE TO THE OWNER AND HE SAID HE WOULD NOT LOOK AT THE ENGINE OR TAKE IT OUT IN FEAR THAT IT WOULD BE THE TRANSMISSION. HE WROTE A NOTE AND SAID THAT IF THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVEABLE THAT HE WOULD REPAIR THE CAR IF IT WAS ...

Jun 21, 2000 Suspension

4 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THIS CAR, I STARTED HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT. I'VE HAD TO PAY $830 FOR A HEAD GASKET AT 82,000 MILES, $318 FOR SUSPENSION + ALIGNMENT BECAUSE MY TIERODS BUSTED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 92,000 MILES. I STILL CANNOT GET THE FUEL INJECTION PROBLEM FIXED, BECAUSE I'M OU...

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

4 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THIS CAR, I STARTED HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT. I'VE HAD TO PAY $830 FOR A HEAD GASKET AT 82,000 MILES, $318 FOR SUSPENSION + ALIGNMENT BECAUSE MY TIERODS BUSTED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 92,000 MILES. I STILL CANNOT GET THE FUEL INJECTION PROBLEM FIXED, BECAUSE I'M OU...

Jun 21, 2000 Steering

4 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THIS CAR, I STARTED HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT. I'VE HAD TO PAY $830 FOR A HEAD GASKET AT 82,000 MILES, $318 FOR SUSPENSION + ALIGNMENT BECAUSE MY TIERODS BUSTED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 92,000 MILES. I STILL CANNOT GET THE FUEL INJECTION PROBLEM FIXED, BECAUSE I'M OU...

Jun 21, 2000 Suspension

4 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THIS CAR, I STARTED HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT. I'VE HAD TO PAY $830 FOR A HEAD GASKET AT 82,000 MILES, $318 FOR SUSPENSION + ALIGNMENT BECAUSE MY TIERODS BUSTED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 92,000 MILES. I STILL CANNOT GET THE FUEL INJECTION PROBLEM FIXED, BECAUSE I'M OU...

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

4 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THIS CAR, I STARTED HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT. I'VE HAD TO PAY $830 FOR A HEAD GASKET AT 82,000 MILES, $318 FOR SUSPENSION + ALIGNMENT BECAUSE MY TIERODS BUSTED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 92,000 MILES. I STILL CANNOT GET THE FUEL INJECTION PROBLEM FIXED, BECAUSE I'M OU...

Jun 21, 2000 Steering

4 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THIS CAR, I STARTED HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT. I'VE HAD TO PAY $830 FOR A HEAD GASKET AT 82,000 MILES, $318 FOR SUSPENSION + ALIGNMENT BECAUSE MY TIERODS BUSTED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 92,000 MILES. I STILL CANNOT GET THE FUEL INJECTION PROBLEM FIXED, BECAUSE I'M OU...

Jun 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD STARTED TO LEAK OIL ONTO THE ENGINE. TOOK TO MECHANIC & INFORMED VEHICLE NEEDED TO GO TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. MECHANIC AT DEALER'S INDICATED THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD WAS LEAKING OIL FROM THE GALLEY PLUG. IT CAUSED A LITTLE SMOKE TO APPEAR. VEHICLE NOT ON RECALL. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD STARTED TO LEAK OIL ONTO THE ENGINE. TOOK TO MECHANIC & INFORMED VEHICLE NEEDED TO GO TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. MECHANIC AT DEALER'S INDICATED THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD WAS LEAKING OIL FROM THE GALLEY PLUG. IT CAUSED A LITTLE SMOKE TO APPEAR. VEHICLE NOT ON RECALL. *AK

Jun 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL. CONSUMER HAS TO PUT TWO TO THREE QUARTS OF OIL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL. CONSUMER HAS TO PUT TWO TO THREE QUARTS OF OIL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS HAS EXPERIENCED HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND A CAM SEAL LEAK. THE FIRST TIME, MY VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. FOR THIS TO HAPPEN TWICE ON A CAR THAT NOT EVEN FIVE YEARS OLD AND WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT IS ODD. I WONDERED IF OTHER CONSUM...

Jun 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT MY 1996 DODGE STRATUS HAS EXPERIENCED HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND A CAM SEAL LEAK. THE FIRST TIME, MY VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. FOR THIS TO HAPPEN TWICE ON A CAR THAT NOT EVEN FIVE YEARS OLD AND WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT IS ODD. I WONDERED IF OTHER CONSUM...

May 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAD DEVELOPED A CRACK & WAS LEAKING FLUIDS. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC & THE HEAD GASKET WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. CHECKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH WAS NEXT TO FIREWALL. THE FUMES WOULD ENTER THE VENTS & THE HEATER. THE OIL LEAKING FROM HEAD GASKET BLEW ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE, CAUSIN...

May 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAK, OIL WENT INTO COOLENT SYSTEM CAUSES DEFECTS IN SYSTEM. *AK

May 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAD DEVELOPED A CRACK & WAS LEAKING FLUIDS. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC & THE HEAD GASKET WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. CHECKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH WAS NEXT TO FIREWALL. THE FUMES WOULD ENTER THE VENTS & THE HEATER. THE OIL LEAKING FROM HEAD GASKET BLEW ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE, CAUSIN...

May 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAK, OIL WENT INTO COOLENT SYSTEM CAUSES DEFECTS IN SYSTEM. *AK

May 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM ALSO TOLD THAT I HAVE A BAD HEAD GASKET AND I DONT KNOW IF THE RECALL FOR IT WAS DONE ON THE VEHICLE. HOW DO I CHECK TO MAKE SURE I'M NOT BEING LIED TO. THE RECALL I BELEIVE FOR AN OIL PLUG. *AK

May 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM ALSO TOLD THAT I HAVE A BAD HEAD GASKET AND I DONT KNOW IF THE RECALL FOR IT WAS DONE ON THE VEHICLE. HOW DO I CHECK TO MAKE SURE I'M NOT BEING LIED TO. THE RECALL I BELEIVE FOR AN OIL PLUG. *AK

May 22, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROUTE 80 HEARD A LOUD BREAKING NOISE, CAR WAS SMOKING. PULLED OVER, WENT TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, AND VEHICLE WON'T HOLD IN PARK. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL BROKE. TOLD THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION HAS BE...

May 22, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROUTE 80 HEARD A LOUD BREAKING NOISE, CAR WAS SMOKING. PULLED OVER, WENT TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, AND VEHICLE WON'T HOLD IN PARK. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL BROKE. TOLD THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION HAS BE...

May 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE OCCURS FROM HEAD GASKET - HAD TO REPLACE WITH MLS GK. *AK

May 22, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROUTE 80 HEARD A LOUD BREAKING NOISE, CAR WAS SMOKING. PULLED OVER, WENT TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, AND VEHICLE WON'T HOLD IN PARK. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL BROKE. TOLD THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION HAS BE...

May 22, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROUTE 80 HEARD A LOUD BREAKING NOISE, CAR WAS SMOKING. PULLED OVER, WENT TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, AND VEHICLE WON'T HOLD IN PARK. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL BROKE. TOLD THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION HAS BE...

May 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE OCCURS FROM HEAD GASKET - HAD TO REPLACE WITH MLS GK. *AK

May 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

May 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. *AK

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEGE THEIR FAULTY HEAD GASKET PROBLEM AND EXPECTS CONSUMER TO PAY FOR NEW ENGINE.*AK

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. *AK

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEGE THEIR FAULTY HEAD GASKET PROBLEM AND EXPECTS CONSUMER TO PAY FOR NEW ENGINE.*AK

May 15, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING OUT OF DRIVEWAY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE DUE TO BROKEN TIE ROD END. *AK

May 15, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING OUT OF DRIVEWAY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE DUE TO BROKEN TIE ROD END. *AK

May 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SECOND SET OF ROTORS TO FAILED DUE TO CORROSION IN 4 YEARS, DEALER REPLACED ORINGINALS, IN BOTH CASES PADS WERE FINE. *AK

May 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SECOND SET OF ROTORS TO FAILED DUE TO CORROSION IN 4 YEARS, DEALER REPLACED ORINGINALS, IN BOTH CASES PADS WERE FINE. *AK

May 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SECOND FAILURE OF BRAKE ROTORS IN 4 YEARS DUE TO CORROSION, BRAKE PADS STILL GOOD. CHRYSLER HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM IN NE BEFORE. *AK

May 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SECOND FAILURE OF BRAKE ROTORS IN 4 YEARS DUE TO CORROSION, BRAKE PADS STILL GOOD. CHRYSLER HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM IN NE BEFORE. *AK

May 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ON ENGINE. LEAK WAS SEVERE AND COULD HAVE CAUSED FIRE. MECHANIC SAID THIS IS NOT AN UNUSUAL FAILURE WITH THESE ENGINES. COST TO REPAIR IS $500+. *AK

May 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ON ENGINE. LEAK WAS SEVERE AND COULD HAVE CAUSED FIRE. MECHANIC SAID THIS IS NOT AN UNUSUAL FAILURE WITH THESE ENGINES. COST TO REPAIR IS $500+. *AK

Apr 27, 2000 Wheels

FRONT WHEEL HUBS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE CRACKING. THIS COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO FALL OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Apr 27, 2000 Wheels

FRONT WHEEL HUBS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE CRACKING. THIS COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO FALL OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED OIL LEAKS. TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS INFORMED OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED OIL LEAKS. TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS INFORMED OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Air Bags Crash

I WAS GOING 60 MPH WHEN I HIT A DEER IT SMASHED THE THE FRONT END OF MY CAR AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Air Bags Crash

I WAS GOING 60 MPH WHEN I HIT A DEER IT SMASHED THE THE FRONT END OF MY CAR AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THROUGH LASSEN COUNTY PARK IN CALIFORNIA, THE HEAD GASKET BLEW INTERNALLY AND I LOST ALL POWER, ULTIMATELY THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FAILED TO GIVE ME ANY NOTICE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE, MY FIRST NOTICE WAS THE VECHILE ACTUALLY LOSING ALL PO...

Apr 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THROUGH LASSEN COUNTY PARK IN CALIFORNIA, THE HEAD GASKET BLEW INTERNALLY AND I LOST ALL POWER, ULTIMATELY THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FAILED TO GIVE ME ANY NOTICE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE, MY FIRST NOTICE WAS THE VECHILE ACTUALLY LOSING ALL PO...

Apr 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD PROBLEM WITH TIMING BELT WHEN FIRST PURCHASED. NOW HAVING PROBLEM WITH HEAD GASKET LEAKAGE AND STALLING OF VEHICLE IN OPERATION. JUST PAID 790.42 FOR HEAD GASKET REPAIR ON APRIL 11, 2000 NAD WORK IS STILL NOT SOLVING PROBLEM. IT STALLED ON ME 3 TIMES IN TRAFFIC AND STILL LEAKS OIL. A RECALL NEED...

Apr 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD PROBLEM WITH TIMING BELT WHEN FIRST PURCHASED. NOW HAVING PROBLEM WITH HEAD GASKET LEAKAGE AND STALLING OF VEHICLE IN OPERATION. JUST PAID 790.42 FOR HEAD GASKET REPAIR ON APRIL 11, 2000 NAD WORK IS STILL NOT SOLVING PROBLEM. IT STALLED ON ME 3 TIMES IN TRAFFIC AND STILL LEAKS OIL. A RECALL NEED...

Apr 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO REPAIR SHOP FOR OIL LEAK, AND FOUND OUT FROM MECHANIC THAT VEHICLE WAS RECALLED. HOWEVER, CHRYSLER CONFIRMED THAT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL 96V006000/ ENGINE DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAD THE SAME DEFECTIVE PART. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Seats

WHILE TRYING TO MOVE DRIVER'S SEATBACK FORWARD CONSUMER HAS TO PUSH VERY HARD TO MOVE . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO REPAIR SHOP FOR OIL LEAK, AND FOUND OUT FROM MECHANIC THAT VEHICLE WAS RECALLED. HOWEVER, CHRYSLER CONFIRMED THAT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL 96V006000/ ENGINE DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAD THE SAME DEFECTIVE PART. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Seats

WHILE TRYING TO MOVE DRIVER'S SEATBACK FORWARD CONSUMER HAS TO PUSH VERY HARD TO MOVE . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS ENGINE LEAKS 2 TO 3 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK AT HEAD GASKET, AND HAS SINCE LAST OCTOBER (1999). *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS ENGINE LEAKS 2 TO 3 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK AT HEAD GASKET, AND HAS SINCE LAST OCTOBER (1999). *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE HAS A HISTORY OF STALLING WHILE DRIVING, AND MORE FREQUENTLY OF NOT STARTING ON OCCASION REGARDLESS AS TO WHETHER IT SAT OVERNIGHT OR ONLY A FEW MINUTES. THREE VISITS TO EITHER JAY CHEVROLET OR AL SERRA DODGE, HAS RESULTED IN ONLY THE TIMING CHAIN BEING FIXED. HOWEVER THIS SOLVED ONL...

Apr 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE HAS A HISTORY OF STALLING WHILE DRIVING, AND MORE FREQUENTLY OF NOT STARTING ON OCCASION REGARDLESS AS TO WHETHER IT SAT OVERNIGHT OR ONLY A FEW MINUTES. THREE VISITS TO EITHER JAY CHEVROLET OR AL SERRA DODGE, HAS RESULTED IN ONLY THE TIMING CHAIN BEING FIXED. HOWEVER THIS SOLVED ONL...

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR ONE YEAR AND I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT FOR A 1996 DODGE STRATUS I HAVE ALREADY HAD A HEAD GASKET ($600.00) AND A TRANSMISSION REPLACED. NEED HELP WITH ANY RECALLS ON THESE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Power Train

I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR ONE YEAR AND I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT FOR A 1996 DODGE STRATUS I HAVE ALREADY HAD A HEAD GASKET ($600.00) AND A TRANSMISSION REPLACED. NEED HELP WITH ANY RECALLS ON THESE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VALVE COVER GASKET HAS DEVELOPED A SEVERE LEAK. MY RESEARCH INDICATES THAT A NUMBER OF OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM AS WELL. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR ONE YEAR AND I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT FOR A 1996 DODGE STRATUS I HAVE ALREADY HAD A HEAD GASKET ($600.00) AND A TRANSMISSION REPLACED. NEED HELP WITH ANY RECALLS ON THESE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Power Train

I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR ONE YEAR AND I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT FOR A 1996 DODGE STRATUS I HAVE ALREADY HAD A HEAD GASKET ($600.00) AND A TRANSMISSION REPLACED. NEED HELP WITH ANY RECALLS ON THESE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VALVE COVER GASKET HAS DEVELOPED A SEVERE LEAK. MY RESEARCH INDICATES THAT A NUMBER OF OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM AS WELL. *AK

Apr 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR WAS LEAKING OIL SO I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND WAS TOLD THE HEAD GASKET WAS 'PUMPING OIL' AND THE ESTIMATE TO FIX IT WAS $600. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME TO CHECK WITH CHRYSLER TO SEE IF THEY WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR ME, EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY ANYMORE. I DECIDED TO SEARCH THE INTERN...

Apr 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR WAS LEAKING OIL SO I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND WAS TOLD THE HEAD GASKET WAS 'PUMPING OIL' AND THE ESTIMATE TO FIX IT WAS $600. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME TO CHECK WITH CHRYSLER TO SEE IF THEY WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR ME, EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY ANYMORE. I DECIDED TO SEARCH THE INTERN...

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

OWNER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL FOR THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG (96V006000) CAUSING THE ENGINE TO CATCH ON FIRE. NLM

Mar 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

OWNER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL FOR THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG (96V006000) CAUSING THE ENGINE TO CATCH ON FIRE. NLM

Mar 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET PROBLEM

Mar 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET PROBLEM

Mar 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OVERHEAD GASKET FAILED AGAIN,I WAS TOLD THAT THIS PROBLEM AND BEEN FIXED,BUT WHILE CHECKING MY OIL LEVEL NOTICED THAT THE DIP STICK WAS BONE DRY,AND THAT OIL HAD BEEN LEAKING FROM THE HEAD GASKET,THIS IS THE SECOND TIME SO I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN FIXED,WELL I'...

Mar 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OVERHEAD GASKET FAILED AGAIN,I WAS TOLD THAT THIS PROBLEM AND BEEN FIXED,BUT WHILE CHECKING MY OIL LEVEL NOTICED THAT THE DIP STICK WAS BONE DRY,AND THAT OIL HAD BEEN LEAKING FROM THE HEAD GASKET,THIS IS THE SECOND TIME SO I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN FIXED,WELL I'...

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED TWICE WITHIN 44,000 MILES. LEAKED OIL REPRESENTED A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD. POTENTIAL FATAL HAZARD IF OIL/WATER IS GONE AND THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED. *AK

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED TWICE WITHIN 44,000 MILES. LEAKED OIL REPRESENTED A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD. POTENTIAL FATAL HAZARD IF OIL/WATER IS GONE AND THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 35MPH AND HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE. PULLED OVER, CHECKED OIL, NOTHING SHOWED ON THE DIP STICK, AND IT WAS ONLY ENOUGH FOR THE OIL FILTER. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHARGES. CONSUMER PICKED IT UP THE NEXT DAY. DEALER TOLD...

Mar 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 35MPH AND HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE. PULLED OVER, CHECKED OIL, NOTHING SHOWED ON THE DIP STICK, AND IT WAS ONLY ENOUGH FOR THE OIL FILTER. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHARGES. CONSUMER PICKED IT UP THE NEXT DAY. DEALER TOLD...

Mar 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 50MPH OVER A BRIDGE DRIVER IN THECAR IN FRONT PUT ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE JUMPED TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE WOULDN'T PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. WHEN SHE APLLIED THE BRAKES A SECOND TIME, VEHICLE WENT DOWN AN ENBANKMENT INTO THE WATER AND FLIPPED T...

Mar 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 35MPH AND HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE. PULLED OVER, CHECKED OIL, NOTHING SHOWED ON THE DIP STICK, AND IT WAS ONLY ENOUGH FOR THE OIL FILTER. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHARGES. CONSUMER PICKED IT UP THE NEXT DAY. DEALER TOLD...

Mar 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 35MPH AND HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE. PULLED OVER, CHECKED OIL, NOTHING SHOWED ON THE DIP STICK, AND IT WAS ONLY ENOUGH FOR THE OIL FILTER. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHARGES. CONSUMER PICKED IT UP THE NEXT DAY. DEALER TOLD...

Mar 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 50MPH OVER A BRIDGE DRIVER IN THECAR IN FRONT PUT ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE JUMPED TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE WOULDN'T PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. WHEN SHE APLLIED THE BRAKES A SECOND TIME, VEHICLE WENT DOWN AN ENBANKMENT INTO THE WATER AND FLIPPED T...

Mar 10, 2000 Steering Crash

DRIVERS SIDE TIE ROD SEPARATED OUT OF SOCKET, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF ALL STEERING CONTROL, THE CAR IS TOO NEW TO HAVE THIS FAILURE, DEALER INSPECTED CAR TWO MONTHS PRIOR AND SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE WEAR ON BOTH TIE ROD JOINTS.*AK

Mar 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LEAKING FROM THE O-RING GASKET ON THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK, FIRE & SAFETY PROBLEM, DEFECTIVE FROM THE FACTORY BUT CHRYSLER REFUSES TO INCLUDE THIS PART UNTER THEIR EXTENDED WARRANTY

Mar 10, 2000 Steering Crash

DRIVERS SIDE TIE ROD SEPARATED OUT OF SOCKET, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF ALL STEERING CONTROL, THE CAR IS TOO NEW TO HAVE THIS FAILURE, DEALER INSPECTED CAR TWO MONTHS PRIOR AND SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE WEAR ON BOTH TIE ROD JOINTS.*AK

Mar 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LEAKING FROM THE O-RING GASKET ON THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK, FIRE & SAFETY PROBLEM, DEFECTIVE FROM THE FACTORY BUT CHRYSLER REFUSES TO INCLUDE THIS PART UNTER THEIR EXTENDED WARRANTY

Mar 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

RECALL 96V006, ENGINE HEAD GASKET. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO AN OIL LEAK. THERE WAS A RECALL, AND DEALER DID FIX THE PROBLEM AT MANSSAS CHRYSLER JEEP, 8100 CENTERVILLE ROAD, MANSSAS, VA 703-368-5300, BUT THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG TREADS AREN'T THERE. DEALER WILL NOT FIX IT UNDER A RECALL. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

RECALL 96V006, ENGINE HEAD GASKET. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO AN OIL LEAK. THERE WAS A RECALL, AND DEALER DID FIX THE PROBLEM AT MANSSAS CHRYSLER JEEP, 8100 CENTERVILLE ROAD, MANSSAS, VA 703-368-5300, BUT THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG TREADS AREN'T THERE. DEALER WILL NOT FIX IT UNDER A RECALL. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE LEAKING OIL WHILE TRAVELING. HAS TO REPLACE 1-2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE LEAKING OIL WHILE TRAVELING. HAS TO REPLACE 1-2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 29, 2000 Suspension

CAR HAD BEEN TAKEN IN LAST YEAR AT VAN ANDEL DEALERSHIP IN GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN FOR RECALL WORK. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAS HAD A KNOCK OR CREEK IN IT FOR ABOUT A YEAR TO YEAR AND A HALF. I HAD ASKED THEM ABOUT THIS WHEN THE CAR WAS BEING FIXED FOR RECALL WORK. THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG ...

Feb 29, 2000 Suspension

CAR HAD BEEN TAKEN IN LAST YEAR AT VAN ANDEL DEALERSHIP IN GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN FOR RECALL WORK. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAS HAD A KNOCK OR CREEK IN IT FOR ABOUT A YEAR TO YEAR AND A HALF. I HAD ASKED THEM ABOUT THIS WHEN THE CAR WAS BEING FIXED FOR RECALL WORK. THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG ...

Feb 28, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE SHE SAW SMOKE. THEN WHEN OPENED THE HOOD, ENGINE WAS ON FIRE, VEHICLE WAS NOT TOTALED. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE SHE SAW SMOKE. THEN WHEN OPENED THE HOOD, ENGINE WAS ON FIRE, VEHICLE WAS NOT TOTALED. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER SEEING OIL UNDER THE VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A MECHANIC. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LEAKAGE WAS DUE TO THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETFAILURE. ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER SEEING OIL UNDER THE VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A MECHANIC. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LEAKAGE WAS DUE TO THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETFAILURE. ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEAKING OIL. HAD TO REPLACE OIL 1-2 TIMES A WEEK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FRUTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEAKING OIL. HAD TO REPLACE OIL 1-2 TIMES A WEEK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FRUTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS AN OIL LEAK AT THE CYLINDER HEAD AND OIL GALLEY PLUG, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. ALSO, THERE IS RECALL 96V006000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 671. BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, PARTS HAS YET TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS AN OIL LEAK AT THE CYLINDER HEAD AND OIL GALLEY PLUG, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. ALSO, THERE IS RECALL 96V006000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 671. BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, PARTS HAS YET TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HUGE PROBLEM WITH THIS, CAR DIES IN MIDDLE OF BUSY ROAD DUE TO THIS DEFECT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HUGE PROBLEM WITH THIS, CAR DIES IN MIDDLE OF BUSY ROAD DUE TO THIS DEFECT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 13, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 13, 2000 Power Train

SHIFTER CABLES STRETCHED, ADVISED IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL. HEADGASKET IS ALSO A COMMON FAILURE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT STILL NO RECALL/WITH A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD

Feb 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHIFTER CABLES STRETCHED, ADVISED IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL. HEADGASKET IS ALSO A COMMON FAILURE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT STILL NO RECALL/WITH A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD

Feb 13, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 13, 2000 Power Train

SHIFTER CABLES STRETCHED, ADVISED IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL. HEADGASKET IS ALSO A COMMON FAILURE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT STILL NO RECALL/WITH A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD

Feb 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHIFTER CABLES STRETCHED, ADVISED IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL. HEADGASKET IS ALSO A COMMON FAILURE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT STILL NO RECALL/WITH A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD

Feb 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAJOR OIL LEAK ON THE DRIVER SIDE NEAR THE FIREWALL. DEALER DIAGNOSED A HEAD GASKET FAILURE, ALLOWING OIL TO PUMP OUT OF THE ENGINE NEAR THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. RECOMMENDED FIXING TO AVOID FIRE, BUT WOULD NOT OFFER ANY HELP. REVIEWED UP TO CUSTOMER REL. MGR. AT ZONE OFFICE, SAID DUE TO MILEAGE, NO ...

Feb 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAJOR OIL LEAK ON THE DRIVER SIDE NEAR THE FIREWALL. DEALER DIAGNOSED A HEAD GASKET FAILURE, ALLOWING OIL TO PUMP OUT OF THE ENGINE NEAR THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. RECOMMENDED FIXING TO AVOID FIRE, BUT WOULD NOT OFFER ANY HELP. REVIEWED UP TO CUSTOMER REL. MGR. AT ZONE OFFICE, SAID DUE TO MILEAGE, NO ...

Feb 9, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING CONSUMER BLACKED OUT, HIT A TELPHONE POLE, AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *ML

Feb 9, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING CONSUMER BLACKED OUT, HIT A TELPHONE POLE, AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *ML

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 40,000 MILES, CAUSING LOSS OF OIL.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 40,000 MILES, CAUSING LOSS OF OIL.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH CAR STARTED JERKING, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THEN IT LOCKED UP, AND CONSUMER HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO A MECHANIC, MECHANIC SAID CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH CAR STARTED JERKING, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THEN IT LOCKED UP, AND CONSUMER HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO A MECHANIC, MECHANIC SAID CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH CAR STARTED JERKING, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THEN IT LOCKED UP, AND CONSUMER HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO A MECHANIC, MECHANIC SAID CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH CAR STARTED JERKING, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THEN IT LOCKED UP, AND CONSUMER HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO A MECHANIC, MECHANIC SAID CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH CAR STARTED JERKING, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THEN IT LOCKED UP, AND CONSUMER HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO A MECHANIC, MECHANIC SAID CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH CAR STARTED JERKING, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THEN IT LOCKED UP, AND CONSUMER HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO A MECHANIC, MECHANIC SAID CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. *AK

Feb 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Feb 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING RESULTED IN BEING STRANDED ON CAPITOL BELTWAY. REPLACEMENT PERIOD IS 100,000 MILES. ACTUAL FAILURE AT 45000. FAILURE CAUSE REPORTED MECHANICAL WITH TENSIONER BEARINGS. *AK

Feb 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *AK

Feb 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Feb 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING RESULTED IN BEING STRANDED ON CAPITOL BELTWAY. REPLACEMENT PERIOD IS 100,000 MILES. ACTUAL FAILURE AT 45000. FAILURE CAUSE REPORTED MECHANICAL WITH TENSIONER BEARINGS. *AK

Feb 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL FROM THE SIDES. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK *ML

Feb 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL FROM THE SIDES. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK *ML

Feb 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOTICED A POOL OF OIL IN THE DRIVEWAY. LEAKING 3 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY TWO DAYS COMING FROM THE BACK SIDE OF THE MOTOR. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A FAULTY PLUG. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOTICED A POOL OF OIL IN THE DRIVEWAY. LEAKING 3 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY TWO DAYS COMING FROM THE BACK SIDE OF THE MOTOR. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A FAULTY PLUG. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE HAD A MINOR OIL LEAK WHEN SHE PURCHASED VEHICLE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER SEARCHED FOR A PLACE TO TO FIND AN ENGINE. SHE FOUND AN ENGINE, AND IT HAD THE SAME DEFECT, AN OIL LEAK. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE HAD A MINOR OIL LEAK WHEN SHE PURCHASED VEHICLE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER SEARCHED FOR A PLACE TO TO FIND AN ENGINE. SHE FOUND AN ENGINE, AND IT HAD THE SAME DEFECT, AN OIL LEAK. *AK

Jan 28, 2000 Power Train

THE SMALL PIN THAT HOLDS THE LARGER PIN FOR THE SPIDER GEAR ASSEMBLY FAILED ALLOWING THE LARGER PIN TO COME OUT OF THE HOUSING AND PUT A HOLE INTO THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING.

Jan 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALER AFTER IMMEDIATELY FINDING OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I AM FINANCING THIS CAR AND HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY STATED THAT IT IS COVERED, BUT THAT THEY WON'T FIX IT DO TO ME NOT KEEPING OIL IN THE CAR. I HAVE HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE/OIL CHANGES ON THIS CAR AND THIS I...

Jan 28, 2000 Power Train

THE SMALL PIN THAT HOLDS THE LARGER PIN FOR THE SPIDER GEAR ASSEMBLY FAILED ALLOWING THE LARGER PIN TO COME OUT OF THE HOUSING AND PUT A HOLE INTO THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING.

Jan 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALER AFTER IMMEDIATELY FINDING OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I AM FINANCING THIS CAR AND HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY STATED THAT IT IS COVERED, BUT THAT THEY WON'T FIX IT DO TO ME NOT KEEPING OIL IN THE CAR. I HAVE HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE/OIL CHANGES ON THIS CAR AND THIS I...

Jan 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHCLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V00600, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY, AND THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHCLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V00600, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY, AND THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEAKED APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART PER 1,000 MILES FROM DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. REPAIR SHOP INDICATED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN COMMON PROBLEM WITH BOTH THE 2.0 AND 2.4L ENGINES, BUT CHRYLSER CORPORATION HAS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND ISSUE RECALL. *AK

Jan 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEAKED APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART PER 1,000 MILES FROM DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. REPAIR SHOP INDICATED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN COMMON PROBLEM WITH BOTH THE 2.0 AND 2.4L ENGINES, BUT CHRYLSER CORPORATION HAS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND ISSUE RECALL. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAJOR OIL LEAK IS COMING FROM CYLINDER HEAD GASKET, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK FROM CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA AND REAR CAMSHAFT SENSOR SEAL WAS DETECTED. I AM LODGING A COMPLAINT BECAUSE UPON SEARCHING COMPLAINTS SITE OF NTSA, I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE MORE THAN JUST A FEW COMPLAINTS. I ORIGINALLY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP OTHER THAN A DODGE DEALER AND WAS...

Jan 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAJOR OIL LEAK IS COMING FROM CYLINDER HEAD GASKET, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK FROM CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA AND REAR CAMSHAFT SENSOR SEAL WAS DETECTED. I AM LODGING A COMPLAINT BECAUSE UPON SEARCHING COMPLAINTS SITE OF NTSA, I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE MORE THAN JUST A FEW COMPLAINTS. I ORIGINALLY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP OTHER THAN A DODGE DEALER AND WAS...

Jan 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE PARKED. LEFT VEHICLE & FEW MINUTES. LATER WAS INFORMED VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. CONTACTED FIRE & POLICE DEPARTMENTS WHO REFUSED TO COME OUT, INDICATING VEHICLE WAS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. PRIOR TO FIRE, VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR LEAKAGE IN "O" RINGS WHICH WAS REPLACED. VEHICLE'S ENGINE WAS CLEANED...

Jan 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE PARKED. LEFT VEHICLE & FEW MINUTES. LATER WAS INFORMED VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. CONTACTED FIRE & POLICE DEPARTMENTS WHO REFUSED TO COME OUT, INDICATING VEHICLE WAS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. PRIOR TO FIRE, VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR LEAKAGE IN "O" RINGS WHICH WAS REPLACED. VEHICLE'S ENGINE WAS CLEANED...

Jan 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE PARKED. LEFT VEHICLE & FEW MINUTES. LATER WAS INFORMED VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. CONTACTED FIRE & POLICE DEPARTMENTS WHO REFUSED TO COME OUT, INDICATING VEHICLE WAS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. PRIOR TO FIRE, VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR LEAKAGE IN "O" RINGS WHICH WAS REPLACED. VEHICLE'S ENGINE WAS CLEANED...

Jan 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE PARKED. LEFT VEHICLE & FEW MINUTES. LATER WAS INFORMED VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. CONTACTED FIRE & POLICE DEPARTMENTS WHO REFUSED TO COME OUT, INDICATING VEHICLE WAS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. PRIOR TO FIRE, VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR LEAKAGE IN "O" RINGS WHICH WAS REPLACED. VEHICLE'S ENGINE WAS CLEANED...

Jan 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM, LEAKS OIL. *AK

Jan 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM, LEAKS OIL. *AK

Jan 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAS SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET, POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Jan 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAS SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET, POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Jan 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I NOTICED A LEAK, THOUGHT IT WAS THE VALVE COVER, BUT WAS TIPPED OFF THAT IT WOULD PROBABLY BE THE CAM SENSOR. BUT FOUND OUT THAT IT IS THE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Jan 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I NOTICED A LEAK, THOUGHT IT WAS THE VALVE COVER, BUT WAS TIPPED OFF THAT IT WOULD PROBABLY BE THE CAM SENSOR. BUT FOUND OUT THAT IT IS THE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Jan 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKS MAY START FIRE. BLOWN HEAD GASKETS COMMON ON STRATUS AND NEON MODELS DUE TO DEFECTIVE GASKET MATERIAL USED DURING MANUFACTURE OF ENGINE. *AK

Jan 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKS MAY START FIRE. BLOWN HEAD GASKETS COMMON ON STRATUS AND NEON MODELS DUE TO DEFECTIVE GASKET MATERIAL USED DURING MANUFACTURE OF ENGINE. *AK

Jan 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE IN 40K MILES. FEAR FIRE MAY START. *AK

Jan 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE IN 40K MILES. FEAR FIRE MAY START. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGIN EHEAD GASKET LEAKS. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGIN EHEAD GASKET LEAKS. *AK

Dec 31, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE HEAD GASKET CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAY CHRYSLER AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE NEON HAS BEEN RECALLED, BUT NOT THE STRATUS ALTHOUGHTHEY HAVE THE SAME ENGINE PLUS THE GASKET ONLY LEAKS WHEN COLD WHEN CAR WARMS UP. ALSO, ENGINE SEALS ARE A PROBLEM HERE, AND WE KE...

Dec 31, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE HEAD GASKET CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAY CHRYSLER AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE NEON HAS BEEN RECALLED, BUT NOT THE STRATUS ALTHOUGHTHEY HAVE THE SAME ENGINE PLUS THE GASKET ONLY LEAKS WHEN COLD WHEN CAR WARMS UP. ALSO, ENGINE SEALS ARE A PROBLEM HERE, AND WE KE...

Dec 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKET AT 58,000 MILE, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVE HEAT DUE TO WATER/COOLANT LEAKAGES. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 96V006000 CHRYSLER/ENGINE, AND COULD NOT BE SERVICED FREE OF CHARGE. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY...

Dec 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKET AT 58,000 MILE, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVE HEAT DUE TO WATER/COOLANT LEAKAGES. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 96V006000 CHRYSLER/ENGINE, AND COULD NOT BE SERVICED FREE OF CHARGE. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY...

Dec 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE CONTACTED CHRYSLER LAST MONTH REGARDING THE LEAKING ENGINE HEAD GASKET ON OUR 1996 DODGE STRATUS WITH 57003 MILES. WE WERE TOLD THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS REPORTED ABOUT LEAKING HEAD GASKETS. BUT, TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY MAY OR MAY NOT COVER THE REPLACEMENT. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD US IT WOULD ...

Dec 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE EVERY RECALL, CONSUMER PAID COST OF FAILED ENGINE HEAD GASKET, ENGINE SEIZED DUE TO IMPROPER TIMING BELT INSTALLATION. CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT 50MPH ON INTERSTATE, TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL, PULLED OFF TO SHOULDER, TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO PARK TRANSMISSION BLEW UP AND CAR...

Dec 23, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE EVERY RECALL, CONSUMER PAID COST OF FAILED ENGINE HEAD GASKET, ENGINE SEIZED DUE TO IMPROPER TIMING BELT INSTALLATION. CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT 50MPH ON INTERSTATE, TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL, PULLED OFF TO SHOULDER, TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO PARK TRANSMISSION BLEW UP AND CAR...

Dec 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE CONTACTED CHRYSLER LAST MONTH REGARDING THE LEAKING ENGINE HEAD GASKET ON OUR 1996 DODGE STRATUS WITH 57003 MILES. WE WERE TOLD THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS REPORTED ABOUT LEAKING HEAD GASKETS. BUT, TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY MAY OR MAY NOT COVER THE REPLACEMENT. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD US IT WOULD ...

Dec 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE EVERY RECALL, CONSUMER PAID COST OF FAILED ENGINE HEAD GASKET, ENGINE SEIZED DUE TO IMPROPER TIMING BELT INSTALLATION. CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT 50MPH ON INTERSTATE, TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL, PULLED OFF TO SHOULDER, TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO PARK TRANSMISSION BLEW UP AND CAR...

Dec 23, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE EVERY RECALL, CONSUMER PAID COST OF FAILED ENGINE HEAD GASKET, ENGINE SEIZED DUE TO IMPROPER TIMING BELT INSTALLATION. CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT 50MPH ON INTERSTATE, TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL, PULLED OFF TO SHOULDER, TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO PARK TRANSMISSION BLEW UP AND CAR...

Dec 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE. MJS

Dec 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE. MJS

Dec 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT HIGH BEAM HEAD LIGHT CONTINUALLY REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, THE FAILURE UNKNOWN. *MJS

Dec 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEY FAILED. *MJS

Dec 1, 1999 Structure

HOOD LATCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, OPENED WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE (97V-095). *MJS

Dec 1, 1999 Seats

HEADREST REPLACED WHEN FULLY EXTENDED UNIT FELL OUT OF SEAT. *MJS

Dec 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT HIGH BEAM HEAD LIGHT CONTINUALLY REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, THE FAILURE UNKNOWN. *MJS

Dec 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEY FAILED. *MJS

Dec 1, 1999 Structure

HOOD LATCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, OPENED WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE (97V-095). *MJS

Dec 1, 1999 Seats

HEADREST REPLACED WHEN FULLY EXTENDED UNIT FELL OUT OF SEAT. *MJS

Nov 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SENDS OUT LIGHT SMOKE DUE TO A LIGHT SMOKE. THIS SMOKE HAS RADIATOR FLUID IN IT, COULD BE DANGEROUS IF INHALED TOO LONG. DEALER CHARGED CONSUMER TO LOOK AT ENGINE. THEN THEY SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SENDS OUT LIGHT SMOKE DUE TO A LIGHT SMOKE. THIS SMOKE HAS RADIATOR FLUID IN IT, COULD BE DANGEROUS IF INHALED TOO LONG. DEALER CHARGED CONSUMER TO LOOK AT ENGINE. THEN THEY SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET ON LOTS OF STRATUS/CIRRUS/BREEZE HAS BEEN LEAKING. I WAS TOLD BY 4 MECHANICS THAT THEY HAVE HAD LOTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS. I HOPE BY TELING YOU THIS IT WILL MAKE CHRYSLER PAY FOR MY REPAIR AND ALSO OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HOPE YOUR INTENT IS TO MAKE SURE PEOPLE ARE SAFE...

Nov 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET ON LOTS OF STRATUS/CIRRUS/BREEZE HAS BEEN LEAKING. I WAS TOLD BY 4 MECHANICS THAT THEY HAVE HAD LOTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS. I HOPE BY TELING YOU THIS IT WILL MAKE CHRYSLER PAY FOR MY REPAIR AND ALSO OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HOPE YOUR INTENT IS TO MAKE SURE PEOPLE ARE SAFE...

Nov 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

A WATER PUMP FAILURE AT 87,000 MILESOF WEAR; BELEIVED THIS WAS A FAULTY PART AT 87,000 MILES. *AK

Nov 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

A WATER PUMP FAILURE AT 87,000 MILESOF WEAR; BELEIVED THIS WAS A FAULTY PART AT 87,000 MILES. *AK

Nov 20, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 20, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

PARKED IN GARAGE NOTICED MASSIVE OIL LEAKS. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL MECHANIC. HE DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ENGINE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT THE MATERIAL THE GASKET WAS MADE FROM WARPED AND IT POPPED THE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

PARKED IN GARAGE NOTICED MASSIVE OIL LEAKS. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL MECHANIC. HE DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ENGINE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT THE MATERIAL THE GASKET WAS MADE FROM WARPED AND IT POPPED THE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Nov 14, 1999 Electrical System

ON WEEK OF 10/18/99 CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE A TUNE-UP DONE ON VEHICLE. I WAS INFORMED THAT THEY DO NOT DO TUNE-UPS ON VEHICLES WITH AS LOW MILEAGE AS MINE. BUT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER, CHANGE THE OIL, REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY, FLUSHED THE RADIATOR AND DID A 26 POINT CHECK. ...

Nov 14, 1999 Electrical System

ON WEEK OF 10/18/99 CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE A TUNE-UP DONE ON VEHICLE. I WAS INFORMED THAT THEY DO NOT DO TUNE-UPS ON VEHICLES WITH AS LOW MILEAGE AS MINE. BUT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER, CHANGE THE OIL, REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY, FLUSHED THE RADIATOR AND DID A 26 POINT CHECK. ...

Nov 11, 1999 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 11, 1999 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL DUE TO A BLOWN OUT HEAD GASKET. DEALER SAID ENGINE HEAD GASKET NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL DUE TO A BLOWN OUT HEAD GASKET. DEALER SAID ENGINE HEAD GASKET NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER WAS CONTACTED MULTIPLE TIMES DURING WARRANTY OF OIL USAGE, EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE AWARE OF HEAD GASKET PROBLEM WITH THESE 2.4L ENGINES THEY DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. HEAD GASKET IS NOW LEAKING OIL ALL OVER THE PLACE. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL WITH THE NUMBER OF PROBLEMS THEY ARE HA...

Nov 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER WAS CONTACTED MULTIPLE TIMES DURING WARRANTY OF OIL USAGE, EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE AWARE OF HEAD GASKET PROBLEM WITH THESE 2.4L ENGINES THEY DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. HEAD GASKET IS NOW LEAKING OIL ALL OVER THE PLACE. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL WITH THE NUMBER OF PROBLEMS THEY ARE HA...

Nov 1, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A CHATTERING NOISE. EVENTUALLY CONSUMER LOSES DRIVE GEAR. CONSUMER FEELS THIS WOULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF THE CAR WAS SUDDENLY TO LOSE POWER WHILE ON A FREEWAY. *AK

Nov 1, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A CHATTERING NOISE. EVENTUALLY CONSUMER LOSES DRIVE GEAR. CONSUMER FEELS THIS WOULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF THE CAR WAS SUDDENLY TO LOSE POWER WHILE ON A FREEWAY. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS AN OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET. ALSO, ENGINE BLOCK IS LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. WHEN DRIVING THE OIL IS BLOWING ALL OVER THE PLACE. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS AN OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET. ALSO, ENGINE BLOCK IS LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. WHEN DRIVING THE OIL IS BLOWING ALL OVER THE PLACE. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ALL THE SUDDEN OIL LIGHT CAME ON. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO HELP. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TIMING BELT/TENSIONER, MY CAR WAS BUILT OUTSIDE OF THE BUILD DATE FOR RECALL. CHRYSLER HAS CHANGED THE PARTS FOR THE GASKETS SEVERAL TIMES, THEY KNOW THIS PROBLEM EXISTS, BUT THEY WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE WITH IT. SOUNDS LIKE A CLASS ACTION SUIT IS IN ORDER!

Oct 27, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ALL THE SUDDEN OIL LIGHT CAME ON. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO HELP. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TIMING BELT/TENSIONER, MY CAR WAS BUILT OUTSIDE OF THE BUILD DATE FOR RECALL. CHRYSLER HAS CHANGED THE PARTS FOR THE GASKETS SEVERAL TIMES, THEY KNOW THIS PROBLEM EXISTS, BUT THEY WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE WITH IT. SOUNDS LIKE A CLASS ACTION SUIT IS IN ORDER!

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKAGE FROM HEAD GASKET.

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKAGE FROM HEAD GASKET.

Oct 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM VERY UNSATISFIED WITH THE DODGE STRATUS. I THINK IT IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS THAT I HAVE TO PAY $610 OUT OF MY POCKET FOR A PART THAT THE CHRYSLER MECHANICS THEMSELVES ADMIT TO BE A COMMON FAILURE. I THINK CHRYSLER SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT A LITTLE MORE AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE GASK...

Oct 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM VERY UNSATISFIED WITH THE DODGE STRATUS. I THINK IT IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS THAT I HAVE TO PAY $610 OUT OF MY POCKET FOR A PART THAT THE CHRYSLER MECHANICS THEMSELVES ADMIT TO BE A COMMON FAILURE. I THINK CHRYSLER SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT A LITTLE MORE AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE GASK...

Oct 22, 1999 Structure

WATER LEAKAGE ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR ONLY WHEN IT RAINS WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF ANYTHING WRONG BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS ALSO AN OIL LEAKAGE ONLY NOTICED AFTER AN OIL CHANGE THEY SAY ITS A PROBLEM WITH AN INFERIOR GASKET AND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT PROBLEM IN THE PAST

Oct 22, 1999 Structure

WATER LEAKAGE ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR ONLY WHEN IT RAINS WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF ANYTHING WRONG BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS ALSO AN OIL LEAKAGE ONLY NOTICED AFTER AN OIL CHANGE THEY SAY ITS A PROBLEM WITH AN INFERIOR GASKET AND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT PROBLEM IN THE PAST

Oct 19, 1999 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION HAS FAILED TWICE. I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER OF A BUZZING AND/OR GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN AT LEAST 2 OTHER TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND AM GOING TO TAKE IT IN THIS THURSDAY (10/21/99) AGAIN FOR THE SAME BUZZING NOISE. EACH T...

Oct 19, 1999 Electrical System

THE RACK AND PINION HAS FAILED TWICE. I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER OF A BUZZING AND/OR GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN AT LEAST 2 OTHER TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND AM GOING TO TAKE IT IN THIS THURSDAY (10/21/99) AGAIN FOR THE SAME BUZZING NOISE. EACH T...

Oct 19, 1999 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION HAS FAILED TWICE. I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER OF A BUZZING AND/OR GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN AT LEAST 2 OTHER TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND AM GOING TO TAKE IT IN THIS THURSDAY (10/21/99) AGAIN FOR THE SAME BUZZING NOISE. EACH T...

Oct 19, 1999 Electrical System

THE RACK AND PINION HAS FAILED TWICE. I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER OF A BUZZING AND/OR GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN AT LEAST 2 OTHER TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND AM GOING TO TAKE IT IN THIS THURSDAY (10/21/99) AGAIN FOR THE SAME BUZZING NOISE. EACH T...

Oct 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE RESOLVED. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE RESOLVED. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SUDDENLY LEAKS OIL AFTER DRIVING ONLY 5 MILES ON HIGHWAY...STRONG ODOR OF OIL FROM ENGINE...HAD TO REPLACE ONE AND ONE HALF QUARTS...GARAGE MECHANIC WARNED OF POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE IF NOT FIXED...REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER, CITING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 96V006000 FOR REFERENCE AS IT DESCRIBES THE...

Oct 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SUDDENLY LEAKS OIL AFTER DRIVING ONLY 5 MILES ON HIGHWAY...STRONG ODOR OF OIL FROM ENGINE...HAD TO REPLACE ONE AND ONE HALF QUARTS...GARAGE MECHANIC WARNED OF POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE IF NOT FIXED...REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER, CITING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 96V006000 FOR REFERENCE AS IT DESCRIBES THE...

Oct 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR IS PRESENTLY AT CROWN DODGE@ PHONE # IS 281-556-6400 ROBERT

Oct 13, 1999 Power Train

CAR IS PRESENTLY AT CROWN DODGE@ PHONE # IS 281-556-6400 ROBERT

Oct 13, 1999 Equipment

CAR IS PRESENTLY AT CROWN DODGE@ PHONE # IS 281-556-6400 ROBERT

Oct 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR IS PRESENTLY AT CROWN DODGE@ PHONE # IS 281-556-6400 ROBERT

Oct 13, 1999 Power Train

CAR IS PRESENTLY AT CROWN DODGE@ PHONE # IS 281-556-6400 ROBERT

Oct 13, 1999 Equipment

CAR IS PRESENTLY AT CROWN DODGE@ PHONE # IS 281-556-6400 ROBERT

Oct 7, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MODULE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MODULE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & IT STARTED LEAKING OIL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC LEAK CAME FROM TOP OF ENGINE TO WIRES. HAD IT REPAIRED. STARTED LEAKING AGAIN. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHEN ENGINE BLEW OUT. AT DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER THAT ENGINE HEAD GALLEY PL...

Oct 6, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER, CONSUMER HAS HAD IT REPLACED ONCE, AND THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSING OIL LEAK

Oct 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & IT STARTED LEAKING OIL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC LEAK CAME FROM TOP OF ENGINE TO WIRES. HAD IT REPAIRED. STARTED LEAKING AGAIN. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHEN ENGINE BLEW OUT. AT DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER THAT ENGINE HEAD GALLEY PL...

Oct 6, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER, CONSUMER HAS HAD IT REPLACED ONCE, AND THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSING OIL LEAK

Oct 5, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE HIT A GUARDRAIL HEAD-ON AT ABOUT 45 TO 50MPH, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE HIT A GUARDRAIL HEAD-ON AT ABOUT 45 TO 50MPH, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Oct 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT CERRITOS DODGE, 18827 STUDEBAKER ROAD, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703, PHONE 562-402-5335, SERVICE 562-924-8275. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS "BLOWN" AND LEAKING "BADLY" OVER THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH IS A FIRE HAZARD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I WAS ALSO...

Oct 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT CERRITOS DODGE, 18827 STUDEBAKER ROAD, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703, PHONE 562-402-5335, SERVICE 562-924-8275. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS "BLOWN" AND LEAKING "BADLY" OVER THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH IS A FIRE HAZARD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I WAS ALSO...

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. THE CAR HAS ALWAYS SEEMED TO HAVE SOME FORM OF OIL LEAK SINCE PURCHASING OR IT HAS ALWAYS CONSUMED THE OIL. I HAD TO PAY THE ENTIRE COST THE FIRST TIME FOR THE REPAIRS AND WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF THE COMPANY WOULD TAKE CARE OF SOME IF NOT ALL OF THE COSTS THIS TIME. IF ...

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED THE FIRST TIME NOT EVEN 20.000 MILES LATER I AM GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. I WOULD APPRECIATE THE CHRYSLER/DODGE CORP. HELPING TO PAY SOME IF NOT ALL OF THE COSTS THIS TIME. IF THEY DO NOT I WILL NOT EVER OWN ANOTHER DODGE OR CHRYSLER PRODUCT AGAIN. I AM VER...

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. THE CAR HAS ALWAYS SEEMED TO HAVE SOME FORM OF OIL LEAK SINCE PURCHASING OR IT HAS ALWAYS CONSUMED THE OIL. I HAD TO PAY THE ENTIRE COST THE FIRST TIME FOR THE REPAIRS AND WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF THE COMPANY WOULD TAKE CARE OF SOME IF NOT ALL OF THE COSTS THIS TIME. IF ...

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED THE FIRST TIME NOT EVEN 20.000 MILES LATER I AM GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. I WOULD APPRECIATE THE CHRYSLER/DODGE CORP. HELPING TO PAY SOME IF NOT ALL OF THE COSTS THIS TIME. IF THEY DO NOT I WILL NOT EVER OWN ANOTHER DODGE OR CHRYSLER PRODUCT AGAIN. I AM VER...

Sep 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT CREATING FIRE HAZARD.

Sep 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT CREATING FIRE HAZARD.

Sep 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE HEAD GASKET TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES NOW. I AM TAKING IT IN AGAIN FOR THE 5TH TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ALL THE DEALER KEEPS DOING IS PUTTING ANOTHER HEAD GASKET ON AND CHARGING ME MY $50 DEDUCTABLE. THIS IS GETTING VERY TIRING. MY BRAKES WENT OUT COMPLETELY IN 1997...

Sep 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE HEAD GASKET TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES NOW. I AM TAKING IT IN AGAIN FOR THE 5TH TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ALL THE DEALER KEEPS DOING IS PUTTING ANOTHER HEAD GASKET ON AND CHARGING ME MY $50 DEDUCTABLE. THIS IS GETTING VERY TIRING. MY BRAKES WENT OUT COMPLETELY IN 1997...

Sep 23, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE HEAD GASKET TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES NOW. I AM TAKING IT IN AGAIN FOR THE 5TH TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ALL THE DEALER KEEPS DOING IS PUTTING ANOTHER HEAD GASKET ON AND CHARGING ME MY $50 DEDUCTABLE. THIS IS GETTING VERY TIRING. MY BRAKES WENT OUT COMPLETELY IN 1997...

Sep 23, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE HEAD GASKET TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES NOW. I AM TAKING IT IN AGAIN FOR THE 5TH TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ALL THE DEALER KEEPS DOING IS PUTTING ANOTHER HEAD GASKET ON AND CHARGING ME MY $50 DEDUCTABLE. THIS IS GETTING VERY TIRING. MY BRAKES WENT OUT COMPLETELY IN 1997...

Sep 23, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE HEAD GASKET TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES NOW. I AM TAKING IT IN AGAIN FOR THE 5TH TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ALL THE DEALER KEEPS DOING IS PUTTING ANOTHER HEAD GASKET ON AND CHARGING ME MY $50 DEDUCTABLE. THIS IS GETTING VERY TIRING. MY BRAKES WENT OUT COMPLETELY IN 1997...

Sep 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE HEAD GASKET TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES NOW. I AM TAKING IT IN AGAIN FOR THE 5TH TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ALL THE DEALER KEEPS DOING IS PUTTING ANOTHER HEAD GASKET ON AND CHARGING ME MY $50 DEDUCTABLE. THIS IS GETTING VERY TIRING. MY BRAKES WENT OUT COMPLETELY IN 1997...

Sep 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE HEAD GASKET TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES NOW. I AM TAKING IT IN AGAIN FOR THE 5TH TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ALL THE DEALER KEEPS DOING IS PUTTING ANOTHER HEAD GASKET ON AND CHARGING ME MY $50 DEDUCTABLE. THIS IS GETTING VERY TIRING. MY BRAKES WENT OUT COMPLETELY IN 1997...

Sep 23, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE HEAD GASKET TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES NOW. I AM TAKING IT IN AGAIN FOR THE 5TH TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ALL THE DEALER KEEPS DOING IS PUTTING ANOTHER HEAD GASKET ON AND CHARGING ME MY $50 DEDUCTABLE. THIS IS GETTING VERY TIRING. MY BRAKES WENT OUT COMPLETELY IN 1997...

Sep 23, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE HEAD GASKET TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES NOW. I AM TAKING IT IN AGAIN FOR THE 5TH TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ALL THE DEALER KEEPS DOING IS PUTTING ANOTHER HEAD GASKET ON AND CHARGING ME MY $50 DEDUCTABLE. THIS IS GETTING VERY TIRING. MY BRAKES WENT OUT COMPLETELY IN 1997...

Sep 23, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE HEAD GASKET TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES NOW. I AM TAKING IT IN AGAIN FOR THE 5TH TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ALL THE DEALER KEEPS DOING IS PUTTING ANOTHER HEAD GASKET ON AND CHARGING ME MY $50 DEDUCTABLE. THIS IS GETTING VERY TIRING. MY BRAKES WENT OUT COMPLETELY IN 1997...

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AIR CONDITIONER/ BRAKES AND ENGINE ARE NOT WORKING. CONSUMER WII LATER DESCRIBE THE PROBLEMS AND DEFECTS OF VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR CONDITIONER/ BRAKES AND ENGINE ARE NOT WORKING. CONSUMER WII LATER DESCRIBE THE PROBLEMS AND DEFECTS OF VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER/ BRAKES AND ENGINE ARE NOT WORKING. CONSUMER WII LATER DESCRIBE THE PROBLEMS AND DEFECTS OF VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AIR CONDITIONER/ BRAKES AND ENGINE ARE NOT WORKING. CONSUMER WII LATER DESCRIBE THE PROBLEMS AND DEFECTS OF VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR CONDITIONER/ BRAKES AND ENGINE ARE NOT WORKING. CONSUMER WII LATER DESCRIBE THE PROBLEMS AND DEFECTS OF VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER/ BRAKES AND ENGINE ARE NOT WORKING. CONSUMER WII LATER DESCRIBE THE PROBLEMS AND DEFECTS OF VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE DRIVER IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE DRIVER IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Suspension

DEALER SAYS NEED U & L (ALL) BALL JOINTS + RACK AND ALL BUSHINGS REPLACED TO CURE SQUEAK $1100 !!! OR SO

Sep 3, 1999 Suspension

DEALER SAYS NEED U & L (ALL) BALL JOINTS + RACK AND ALL BUSHINGS REPLACED TO CURE SQUEAK $1100 !!! OR SO

Sep 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP FAILED RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. MJS

Sep 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP FAILED RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. MJS

Aug 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES FOR SAME FAILURE.

Aug 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES FOR SAME FAILURE.

Aug 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE ROD BLEW, CRACKING THE CYLINDER WALL, AND RESULTING IN A FIRE. DEALER AND MANUFACURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE ROD BLEW, CRACKING THE CYLINDER WALL, AND RESULTING IN A FIRE. DEALER AND MANUFACURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET FAILURE - MASSIVE LOSS OF ENGINE OIL.

Aug 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET FAILURE - MASSIVE LOSS OF ENGINE OIL.

Aug 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE HAS BEEN CONTINOUS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR.

Aug 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. *ET

Aug 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE HAS BEEN CONTINOUS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR.

Aug 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. *ET

Aug 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAULTY CAUSING FRONT END PROBLEMS. NLM

Aug 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAULTY CAUSING FRONT END PROBLEMS. NLM

Aug 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAULTY CAUSING FRONT END PROBLEMS. NLM

Aug 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAULTY CAUSING FRONT END PROBLEMS. NLM

Aug 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAULTY CAUSING FRONT END PROBLEMS. NLM

Aug 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAULTY CAUSING FRONT END PROBLEMS. NLM

Aug 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAULTY CAUSING FRONT END PROBLEMS. NLM

Aug 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAULTY CAUSING FRONT END PROBLEMS. NLM

Jul 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPYLING THE ABS BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGING LIGHT &AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE GAUGAES STO WORKING THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPEN THE DEALER STATED THERE WAINTING ON A PHONE CALL FROM TE CRYSTLER COPERATION TO BE ABLE TO FIX PROBLEM THIS WIRING DEFECT IS A MAJOR PROBLEM MIGHT NEED TO BE CHECKED INTO FOR RECALLS INSTRUMENT ...

Jul 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPYLING THE ABS BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGING LIGHT &AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE GAUGAES STO WORKING THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPEN THE DEALER STATED THERE WAINTING ON A PHONE CALL FROM TE CRYSTLER COPERATION TO BE ABLE TO FIX PROBLEM THIS WIRING DEFECT IS A MAJOR PROBLEM MIGHT NEED TO BE CHECKED INTO FOR RECALLS INSTRUMENT ...

Jul 29, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE MAKES LOUD NOISES AS IT SWITCHES GEARS. THE SOUND IS GETTING LOUDER AS VEHICLE GETS OLDER. DEALER CANT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE MAKES LOUD NOISES AS IT SWITCHES GEARS. THE SOUND IS GETTING LOUDER AS VEHICLE GETS OLDER. DEALER CANT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 26, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR RECALL REPAIR (98V-183) ON TWO OCCASIONS, HOWEVER ON EACH OCCASION THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. MJS

Jul 26, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR RECALL REPAIR (98V-183) ON TWO OCCASIONS, HOWEVER ON EACH OCCASION THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. MJS

Jul 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL ON TOP OF ENGINE,CAUSING A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. *AK *ML

Jul 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL ON TOP OF ENGINE,CAUSING A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. *AK *ML

Jul 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT MADE A LOUD NOISE . ALSO, BRAKES GAVE IN AND ENGINE BLEW UP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALED. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT MADE A LOUD NOISE . ALSO, BRAKES GAVE IN AND ENGINE BLEW UP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALED. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT MADE A LOUD NOISE . ALSO, BRAKES GAVE IN AND ENGINE BLEW UP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALED. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT MADE A LOUD NOISE . ALSO, BRAKES GAVE IN AND ENGINE BLEW UP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALED. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCING CONTINUED MALFUNTION OF HEADGASKET. CALLED DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND SENT CERTIFIED LETTER...NEVER RECEIVED ANY RESPONSE. CURRENTLY ADDING 2-3 QUARTS OF OIL PER WEEK SO AS NOT TO DAMAGE ENGINE. HAVE HAD SERVICE EMPLOYEE SAY HE'S SEEN SEVERAL OF THEM...BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN CONFIRMED....

Jul 19, 1999 Steering

STEERING COLUMN HAS BEEN REPAIRED FIVE TIMES AND STILL EXHIBITS NOISE PROBLEMS. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Jul 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM IN FOR REPAIRS ON FOUR OCCASIONS. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Jul 19, 1999 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL COMPLETELY FELL OUT DUE TO LOOSE CLIPS. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Jul 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT AND IDLER PULLEY TENSIONER FAILED. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Jul 19, 1999 Interior Lighting

TRUNK LIGHT CONTINUALLY STAYED ON, BURNING ITEM IN TRUNK DUE TO . MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Jul 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY PROBLEMS. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Jul 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXPERIENCING CONTINUED MALFUNTION OF HEADGASKET. CALLED DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND SENT CERTIFIED LETTER...NEVER RECEIVED ANY RESPONSE. CURRENTLY ADDING 2-3 QUARTS OF OIL PER WEEK SO AS NOT TO DAMAGE ENGINE. HAVE HAD SERVICE EMPLOYEE SAY HE'S SEEN SEVERAL OF THEM...BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN CONFIRMED....

Jul 19, 1999 Steering

STEERING COLUMN HAS BEEN REPAIRED FIVE TIMES AND STILL EXHIBITS NOISE PROBLEMS. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Jul 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM IN FOR REPAIRS ON FOUR OCCASIONS. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Jul 19, 1999 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL COMPLETELY FELL OUT DUE TO LOOSE CLIPS. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Jul 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT AND IDLER PULLEY TENSIONER FAILED. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Jul 19, 1999 Interior Lighting

TRUNK LIGHT CONTINUALLY STAYED ON, BURNING ITEM IN TRUNK DUE TO . MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Jul 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY PROBLEMS. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Jul 18, 1999 Suspension

TRANSMISSION: AUTO WAS PARKED, BUT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. AUTO WOULD HAVE TO BE STOPPED AND RESTATRED TO PROCEDD A FEW HUNDRED FEET. CALLED FOR TOW. CYL. HEAD: AUTO LEAKED OIL, WENT TO DEALER. DEALER SAID IT WAS CYL. HEAD, BUT I NEVER SAW THE PROBLEM. TIE RODS: NOISE IN FRONT END. TIE RODS...

Jul 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION: AUTO WAS PARKED, BUT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. AUTO WOULD HAVE TO BE STOPPED AND RESTATRED TO PROCEDD A FEW HUNDRED FEET. CALLED FOR TOW. CYL. HEAD: AUTO LEAKED OIL, WENT TO DEALER. DEALER SAID IT WAS CYL. HEAD, BUT I NEVER SAW THE PROBLEM. TIE RODS: NOISE IN FRONT END. TIE RODS...

Jul 18, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION: AUTO WAS PARKED, BUT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. AUTO WOULD HAVE TO BE STOPPED AND RESTATRED TO PROCEDD A FEW HUNDRED FEET. CALLED FOR TOW. CYL. HEAD: AUTO LEAKED OIL, WENT TO DEALER. DEALER SAID IT WAS CYL. HEAD, BUT I NEVER SAW THE PROBLEM. TIE RODS: NOISE IN FRONT END. TIE RODS...

Jul 18, 1999 Steering

TRANSMISSION: AUTO WAS PARKED, BUT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. AUTO WOULD HAVE TO BE STOPPED AND RESTATRED TO PROCEDD A FEW HUNDRED FEET. CALLED FOR TOW. CYL. HEAD: AUTO LEAKED OIL, WENT TO DEALER. DEALER SAID IT WAS CYL. HEAD, BUT I NEVER SAW THE PROBLEM. TIE RODS: NOISE IN FRONT END. TIE RODS...

Jul 18, 1999 Suspension

TRANSMISSION: AUTO WAS PARKED, BUT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. AUTO WOULD HAVE TO BE STOPPED AND RESTATRED TO PROCEDD A FEW HUNDRED FEET. CALLED FOR TOW. CYL. HEAD: AUTO LEAKED OIL, WENT TO DEALER. DEALER SAID IT WAS CYL. HEAD, BUT I NEVER SAW THE PROBLEM. TIE RODS: NOISE IN FRONT END. TIE RODS...

Jul 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION: AUTO WAS PARKED, BUT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. AUTO WOULD HAVE TO BE STOPPED AND RESTATRED TO PROCEDD A FEW HUNDRED FEET. CALLED FOR TOW. CYL. HEAD: AUTO LEAKED OIL, WENT TO DEALER. DEALER SAID IT WAS CYL. HEAD, BUT I NEVER SAW THE PROBLEM. TIE RODS: NOISE IN FRONT END. TIE RODS...

Jul 18, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION: AUTO WAS PARKED, BUT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. AUTO WOULD HAVE TO BE STOPPED AND RESTATRED TO PROCEDD A FEW HUNDRED FEET. CALLED FOR TOW. CYL. HEAD: AUTO LEAKED OIL, WENT TO DEALER. DEALER SAID IT WAS CYL. HEAD, BUT I NEVER SAW THE PROBLEM. TIE RODS: NOISE IN FRONT END. TIE RODS...

Jul 18, 1999 Steering

TRANSMISSION: AUTO WAS PARKED, BUT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. AUTO WOULD HAVE TO BE STOPPED AND RESTATRED TO PROCEDD A FEW HUNDRED FEET. CALLED FOR TOW. CYL. HEAD: AUTO LEAKED OIL, WENT TO DEALER. DEALER SAID IT WAS CYL. HEAD, BUT I NEVER SAW THE PROBLEM. TIE RODS: NOISE IN FRONT END. TIE RODS...

Jul 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD/OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY,CAUSING DAMAGE TO HEAD GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD . VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL # 96V00600 .

Jul 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD/OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY,CAUSING DAMAGE TO HEAD GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD . VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL # 96V00600 .

Jul 12, 1999 Electrical System

THEY HAVE TRIED TO FIX THE RECALL ITEM TWO TIMES NOW WITH NO SUCCESS. THE IGNITION LOCKS UP NUMEROUS TIMES, THE GEAR SHIFTER IS ABLE TO BE MOVED WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF INTO GEAR, NEUTRAL, ETC. IT HAS CAUSED A COUPLE NEAR SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. I AM WONDERING WHAT KIND OF HELP YOUR ORGINIZATION CA...

Jul 12, 1999 Electrical System

THEY HAVE TRIED TO FIX THE RECALL ITEM TWO TIMES NOW WITH NO SUCCESS. THE IGNITION LOCKS UP NUMEROUS TIMES, THE GEAR SHIFTER IS ABLE TO BE MOVED WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF INTO GEAR, NEUTRAL, ETC. IT HAS CAUSED A COUPLE NEAR SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. I AM WONDERING WHAT KIND OF HELP YOUR ORGINIZATION CA...

Jul 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD\VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD\VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN OUT. DEALER AND MAUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN OUT. DEALER AND MAUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Interior Lighting

TRUNK CARGO LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DOOR IS CLOSED. LIGHT WAS SO HOT THAT IT BURNED THROUGH A CAMPING BAG. ALSO LIGHT IS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELD. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER.*AK

Jun 23, 1999 Interior Lighting

TRUNK CARGO LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DOOR IS CLOSED. LIGHT WAS SO HOT THAT IT BURNED THROUGH A CAMPING BAG. ALSO LIGHT IS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELD. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER.*AK

Jun 22, 1999 Suspension

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SITTING STILL AND IN DRIVE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER WAS SITTING INSIDE HIS HOME WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Suspension

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SITTING STILL AND IN DRIVE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER WAS SITTING INSIDE HIS HOME WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jun 20, 1999 Suspension

ALSO NOTICE THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN TURNED. *AK

Jun 20, 1999 Suspension

ALSO NOTICE THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN TURNED. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Suspension

VENDOR PART UNAVAILABLE FOR 2 1/2 WEEKS. CAUSES CAR TO PULL SEVERELY TO SIDE. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE RESULTING IN LEAKAGE DUE TO POSSIBLE RECALL RELATED FAILURE (96V-006). MJS

Jun 9, 1999 Suspension

VENDOR PART UNAVAILABLE FOR 2 1/2 WEEKS. CAUSES CAR TO PULL SEVERELY TO SIDE. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE RESULTING IN LEAKAGE DUE TO POSSIBLE RECALL RELATED FAILURE (96V-006). MJS

Jun 6, 1999 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 6, 1999 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 28, 1999 Electrical System Fire

A FIRE IN THE ENGINE, CAUSED TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SUSPECTED AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK

May 28, 1999 Electrical System Fire

A FIRE IN THE ENGINE, CAUSED TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SUSPECTED AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 21, 1999 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONING KNOB GETS STUCK AND ALL THE AIR CONDITIONING GETS OUT AT THE WINDSHIELD OUTLET WHICH MAKES IT CLOUDY FROM THE INTERIOR AND REDUCES VISIBILITY TO ALMOST 20%. YOU HAVE TO TURN THE AIR CONDITIONING OFF IN ORDER TO DRIVE. *AK

May 21, 1999 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONING KNOB GETS STUCK AND ALL THE AIR CONDITIONING GETS OUT AT THE WINDSHIELD OUTLET WHICH MAKES IT CLOUDY FROM THE INTERIOR AND REDUCES VISIBILITY TO ALMOST 20%. YOU HAVE TO TURN THE AIR CONDITIONING OFF IN ORDER TO DRIVE. *AK

May 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

May 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD IT CHECKED. INFORMED OXYGEN SENSOR WAS CAUSING LIGHT TO COME ON. OIL HAD STARTED LEAKING OUT OF ENGINE. THE HEAD GASKETS, WHICH COVERED OXYGEN SENSOR, HAD BURNED THE OIL. CAN SMELL IT WHEN VEHICLE WAS BEING PARKED. THE MECHANIC DID ALL THE REP...

May 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD IT CHECKED. INFORMED OXYGEN SENSOR WAS CAUSING LIGHT TO COME ON. OIL HAD STARTED LEAKING OUT OF ENGINE. THE HEAD GASKETS, WHICH COVERED OXYGEN SENSOR, HAD BURNED THE OIL. CAN SMELL IT WHEN VEHICLE WAS BEING PARKED. THE MECHANIC DID ALL THE REP...

May 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

May 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD IT CHECKED. INFORMED OXYGEN SENSOR WAS CAUSING LIGHT TO COME ON. OIL HAD STARTED LEAKING OUT OF ENGINE. THE HEAD GASKETS, WHICH COVERED OXYGEN SENSOR, HAD BURNED THE OIL. CAN SMELL IT WHEN VEHICLE WAS BEING PARKED. THE MECHANIC DID ALL THE REP...

May 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD IT CHECKED. INFORMED OXYGEN SENSOR WAS CAUSING LIGHT TO COME ON. OIL HAD STARTED LEAKING OUT OF ENGINE. THE HEAD GASKETS, WHICH COVERED OXYGEN SENSOR, HAD BURNED THE OIL. CAN SMELL IT WHEN VEHICLE WAS BEING PARKED. THE MECHANIC DID ALL THE REP...

May 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTERD FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTERD FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET SEAL WAS BROKEN AND WAS LEAKING OIL. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

May 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET SEAL WAS BROKEN AND WAS LEAKING OIL. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

May 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE REAR OF THE ENGINE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE REAR OF THE ENGINE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 6, 1999 Steering

WHENEVER AIR CONDITIONER IS ON OR THE WEATHER IS COLD, STEERING WHEEL WOULD MAKE A HUMMING SOUND. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME STIFF & NOT ABLE TO TURN AS FREELY. *AK

May 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM HAS ROTTEN EGG SMELL AS IT IS TURNED ON AND CAUSES SNEEZING AND TEARING OF EYES. CAT WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND CAUSE NOT FOUND. DEALER SAID THEY HAD HEAR OF THIS FROM OTHER OWNERS BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHAT PROBLEM WAS. CONCERNED THERE MAY BE A LEAK SOMEWHERE THAT COULD BE CAUSING THI...

May 6, 1999 Steering

WHENEVER AIR CONDITIONER IS ON OR THE WEATHER IS COLD, STEERING WHEEL WOULD MAKE A HUMMING SOUND. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME STIFF & NOT ABLE TO TURN AS FREELY. *AK

May 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM HAS ROTTEN EGG SMELL AS IT IS TURNED ON AND CAUSES SNEEZING AND TEARING OF EYES. CAT WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND CAUSE NOT FOUND. DEALER SAID THEY HAD HEAR OF THIS FROM OTHER OWNERS BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHAT PROBLEM WAS. CONCERNED THERE MAY BE A LEAK SOMEWHERE THAT COULD BE CAUSING THI...

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MAIN HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL UNTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE AND ENGINE PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL HAS LEAKED SINCE FEB '99. IT CANNOT BE FOUND WHERE OIL LEAKAGE IS COMING FROM. ALSO MANIFOLD GASKET IS NOT FUNCTIONING-LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE FROM SPEED OF 5MPH OR MORE. MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL HAS LEAKED SINCE FEB '99. IT CANNOT BE FOUND WHERE OIL LEAKAGE IS COMING FROM. ALSO MANIFOLD GASKET IS NOT FUNCTIONING-LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE FROM SPEED OF 5MPH OR MORE. MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE, REPLACEMENT FAILED ALSO RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET REPLACED, REPLACEMENT FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MAIN HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL UNTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE AND ENGINE PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL HAS LEAKED SINCE FEB '99. IT CANNOT BE FOUND WHERE OIL LEAKAGE IS COMING FROM. ALSO MANIFOLD GASKET IS NOT FUNCTIONING-LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE FROM SPEED OF 5MPH OR MORE. MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL HAS LEAKED SINCE FEB '99. IT CANNOT BE FOUND WHERE OIL LEAKAGE IS COMING FROM. ALSO MANIFOLD GASKET IS NOT FUNCTIONING-LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE FROM SPEED OF 5MPH OR MORE. MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE, REPLACEMENT FAILED ALSO RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET REPLACED, REPLACEMENT FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS

Apr 20, 1999 Power Train

WHILE SHIFT LEVER IN PARK THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLL BACKWARD AND INTO AN INBANKMENT, RESULTING IN INJURY TO CONSUMER, RECALL ON SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM FOLLOWING INCIDENT (98V-183).

Apr 20, 1999 Power Train

WHILE SHIFT LEVER IN PARK THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLL BACKWARD AND INTO AN INBANKMENT, RESULTING IN INJURY TO CONSUMER, RECALL ON SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM FOLLOWING INCIDENT (98V-183).

Apr 16, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT INITIALLY ENGAGE WHEN STARTING CAR IN THE MORNING. TRANSMISIION WOULD SLIP AND EVENTUALLY KICK INTO GEAR. CAR OUT OF 3 YEAR WARRANTY. DEALER STATED THAT TORQUE CONVERTER WAS BAD , INTERIOR SEALS WERE LEAKING. TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY REBUILT. MANUFACTURER PICKED UP 70 % OF COST...

Apr 16, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT INITIALLY ENGAGE WHEN STARTING CAR IN THE MORNING. TRANSMISIION WOULD SLIP AND EVENTUALLY KICK INTO GEAR. CAR OUT OF 3 YEAR WARRANTY. DEALER STATED THAT TORQUE CONVERTER WAS BAD , INTERIOR SEALS WERE LEAKING. TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY REBUILT. MANUFACTURER PICKED UP 70 % OF COST...

Apr 13, 1999 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE.

Apr 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKS OIL, EMITS A BURNING SMELL FROM OIL FALLING ONTO HOT ENGINE.

Apr 13, 1999 Steering

TIE RODS FAILED.

Apr 13, 1999 Steering

STEERING KNUCKLES FAILED.

Apr 13, 1999 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE.

Apr 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKS OIL, EMITS A BURNING SMELL FROM OIL FALLING ONTO HOT ENGINE.

Apr 13, 1999 Steering

TIE RODS FAILED.

Apr 13, 1999 Steering

STEERING KNUCKLES FAILED.

Apr 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS LEAK OIL IN PUDDLES. DEALER /MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, NO RECALL ESTABLISHED, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS LEAK OIL IN PUDDLES. DEALER /MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, NO RECALL ESTABLISHED, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEVERE OIL LEAK. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS HEAD GASKET FAILURE, BUT WANTS TO CHARGE ME FOR REPAIRS. LEAKING 1-2 QUARTS PER 250 MILES. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEVERE OIL LEAK. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS HEAD GASKET FAILURE, BUT WANTS TO CHARGE ME FOR REPAIRS. LEAKING 1-2 QUARTS PER 250 MILES. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK;-TOOK TO DEALER. NEEDED HEAD GASKET REPLACED. STILL LEAKING OIL WHEN I PICKED IT UP. TOOK BACK TO DEALER. REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING OIL. MANY OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE MAKE CHRYSLER RECALL THESE ITEM.

Mar 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK;-TOOK TO DEALER. NEEDED HEAD GASKET REPLACED. STILL LEAKING OIL WHEN I PICKED IT UP. TOOK BACK TO DEALER. REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING OIL. MANY OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE MAKE CHRYSLER RECALL THESE ITEM.

Mar 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK;-TOOK TO DEALER. NEEDED HEAD GASKET REPLACED. STILL LEAKING OIL WHEN I PICKED IT UP. TOOK BACK TO DEALER. REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING OIL. MANY OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE MAKE CHRYSLER RECALL THESE ITEM.

Mar 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK;-TOOK TO DEALER. NEEDED HEAD GASKET REPLACED. STILL LEAKING OIL WHEN I PICKED IT UP. TOOK BACK TO DEALER. REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING OIL. MANY OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE MAKE CHRYSLER RECALL THESE ITEM.

Mar 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPORTED OIL LEAK, LEAK IN ENGINE HEAD GASKET, DISSASSEMBLY OF ENGINE ALSO REVEALED CRACK IN THE SHOCK BLOCK ( BOTTOM HALF OF ENGINE BLOCK NEAR CYLINDER #3). *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPORTED OIL LEAK, LEAK IN ENGINE HEAD GASKET, DISSASSEMBLY OF ENGINE ALSO REVEALED CRACK IN THE SHOCK BLOCK ( BOTTOM HALF OF ENGINE BLOCK NEAR CYLINDER #3). *AK

Mar 21, 1999 Steering

RACK & PINION REPLACED ONCE, POWER STEERING NOT WORKING WHEN COLD. ALSO, OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE

Mar 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RACK & PINION REPLACED ONCE, POWER STEERING NOT WORKING WHEN COLD. ALSO, OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE

Mar 21, 1999 Visibility

DEFROSTER LACKS ADEQUATE POWER TO DEFROST REAR WINDOW. *AK

Mar 21, 1999 Steering

RACK & PINION REPLACED ONCE, POWER STEERING NOT WORKING WHEN COLD. ALSO, OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE

Mar 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RACK & PINION REPLACED ONCE, POWER STEERING NOT WORKING WHEN COLD. ALSO, OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE

Mar 21, 1999 Visibility

DEFROSTER LACKS ADEQUATE POWER TO DEFROST REAR WINDOW. *AK

Mar 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPORTED A OIL LEAK TO DEALER AND HAD INSPECTED BY THEM,WAS TOLD IT WAS A HEAD GASKET,INFORMED DEALER TO GO AHEAD AND FIX BUT WAS TOLD THEY CANNOT GET PARTS.CALLED CHRYSLER CORP. INFORMED THEM OF TROUBLE AND THEY SAID THEY DON'T HAVE PART,THEY ARE HAVING VENDOR PROBLEMS.ASKED WHEN A POSSIBLE SOLUTIO...

Mar 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPORTED A OIL LEAK TO DEALER AND HAD INSPECTED BY THEM,WAS TOLD IT WAS A HEAD GASKET,INFORMED DEALER TO GO AHEAD AND FIX BUT WAS TOLD THEY CANNOT GET PARTS.CALLED CHRYSLER CORP. INFORMED THEM OF TROUBLE AND THEY SAID THEY DON'T HAVE PART,THEY ARE HAVING VENDOR PROBLEMS.ASKED WHEN A POSSIBLE SOLUTIO...

Mar 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Mar 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Mar 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD BEEN DROPING OIL, UP TO A QUATER EVERY OTHER DAY. A MECHANIC HAD TOLD CONSUMER THAT AN OIL LEAK CAME FROM THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD GALLERY PLUG BECAUSE IT WA S NOT SEALED PROPERLY. *AK

Mar 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD BEEN DROPING OIL, UP TO A QUATER EVERY OTHER DAY. A MECHANIC HAD TOLD CONSUMER THAT AN OIL LEAK CAME FROM THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD GALLERY PLUG BECAUSE IT WA S NOT SEALED PROPERLY. *AK

Mar 4, 1999 Unknown Or Other

BOTH FAILURES SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED ON A VEHICLE 3 YEARS OLD WITH 45-50,000 MILES

Mar 4, 1999 Unknown Or Other

BOTH FAILURES SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED ON A VEHICLE 3 YEARS OLD WITH 45-50,000 MILES

Mar 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Mar 2, 1999 Suspension

RIGHT WHEEL BEARING FAILED.

Mar 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Mar 2, 1999 Suspension

RIGHT WHEEL BEARING FAILED.

Feb 23, 1999 Air Bags Crash

TRAVELING AT 20 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT WHERE NEITHER AIRBAG, DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S, DEPLOYED. TWO SHOULDER INJURIES OCCURRED TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER. DEALER CONTACTED AND WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. EFFECTIVE CURRENT. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 23, 1999 Air Bags Crash

TRAVELING AT 20 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT WHERE NEITHER AIRBAG, DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S, DEPLOYED. TWO SHOULDER INJURIES OCCURRED TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER. DEALER CONTACTED AND WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. EFFECTIVE CURRENT. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 19, 1999 Power Train

WHILE ENGINE WAS ON, FOOT OFF THE BRAKES, CHILD WHO WAS IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT MOVED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITHOUT DRIVER'S FOOT ON THE BRAKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACK WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Feb 19, 1999 Power Train

WHILE ENGINE WAS ON, FOOT OFF THE BRAKES, CHILD WHO WAS IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT MOVED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITHOUT DRIVER'S FOOT ON THE BRAKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACK WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Feb 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

REAR RATTLE DUE TO BAFFLE IN GAS TANK BEING LOOSE AND MAKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. ALSO, ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL.

Feb 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR RATTLE DUE TO BAFFLE IN GAS TANK BEING LOOSE AND MAKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. ALSO, ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL.

Feb 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

REAR RATTLE DUE TO BAFFLE IN GAS TANK BEING LOOSE AND MAKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. ALSO, ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL.

Feb 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR RATTLE DUE TO BAFFLE IN GAS TANK BEING LOOSE AND MAKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. ALSO, ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL.

Feb 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD OVER 8 DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR IN THE LAST 2YRS, HAVE BRAKES REPLACED TWICE, TIRES REPLACED TWICE, ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FIXED AND STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY, HIGH PITCHED NOISE WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS, MECHANICS COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM, AND I HAVE WRITTEN TO CHRYLSER TO NO AVAIL. ...

Feb 14, 1999 Tires

I HAVE HAD OVER 8 DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR IN THE LAST 2YRS, HAVE BRAKES REPLACED TWICE, TIRES REPLACED TWICE, ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FIXED AND STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY, HIGH PITCHED NOISE WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS, MECHANICS COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM, AND I HAVE WRITTEN TO CHRYLSER TO NO AVAIL. ...

Feb 14, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE HAD OVER 8 DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR IN THE LAST 2YRS, HAVE BRAKES REPLACED TWICE, TIRES REPLACED TWICE, ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FIXED AND STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY, HIGH PITCHED NOISE WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS, MECHANICS COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM, AND I HAVE WRITTEN TO CHRYLSER TO NO AVAIL. ...

Feb 14, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE HAD OVER 8 DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR IN THE LAST 2YRS, HAVE BRAKES REPLACED TWICE, TIRES REPLACED TWICE, ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FIXED AND STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY, HIGH PITCHED NOISE WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS, MECHANICS COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM, AND I HAVE WRITTEN TO CHRYLSER TO NO AVAIL. ...

Feb 14, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION STARTED LEAKING OIL FROM THE FRONT SEAL OF THE TRANNY. I TOOK THE CAR INTO A DODGE DEALERSHIP'S GARAGE IN ENGLAND (WHERE I LIVE WORKING FOR THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE) AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT SEAL NEEDED TO BE CHANGED AND THAT I HAD TO PAY FOR PARTS (THE SEAL) AND LABOR. ...

Feb 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD OVER 8 DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR IN THE LAST 2YRS, HAVE BRAKES REPLACED TWICE, TIRES REPLACED TWICE, ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FIXED AND STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY, HIGH PITCHED NOISE WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS, MECHANICS COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM, AND I HAVE WRITTEN TO CHRYLSER TO NO AVAIL. ...

Feb 14, 1999 Tires

I HAVE HAD OVER 8 DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR IN THE LAST 2YRS, HAVE BRAKES REPLACED TWICE, TIRES REPLACED TWICE, ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FIXED AND STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY, HIGH PITCHED NOISE WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS, MECHANICS COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM, AND I HAVE WRITTEN TO CHRYLSER TO NO AVAIL. ...

Feb 14, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE HAD OVER 8 DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR IN THE LAST 2YRS, HAVE BRAKES REPLACED TWICE, TIRES REPLACED TWICE, ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FIXED AND STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY, HIGH PITCHED NOISE WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS, MECHANICS COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM, AND I HAVE WRITTEN TO CHRYLSER TO NO AVAIL. ...

Feb 14, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE HAD OVER 8 DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR IN THE LAST 2YRS, HAVE BRAKES REPLACED TWICE, TIRES REPLACED TWICE, ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FIXED AND STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY, HIGH PITCHED NOISE WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS, MECHANICS COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM, AND I HAVE WRITTEN TO CHRYLSER TO NO AVAIL. ...

Feb 14, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION STARTED LEAKING OIL FROM THE FRONT SEAL OF THE TRANNY. I TOOK THE CAR INTO A DODGE DEALERSHIP'S GARAGE IN ENGLAND (WHERE I LIVE WORKING FOR THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE) AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT SEAL NEEDED TO BE CHANGED AND THAT I HAD TO PAY FOR PARTS (THE SEAL) AND LABOR. ...

Feb 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THEN THREW A ROD. UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION FOUND A HOLE IN ENGINE BLOCK THE SIZE OF A BASKETBALL.

Feb 9, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

Feb 9, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN LIGHTS TURNED ON THE WIPERS WOULD GO ON ALSO.

Feb 9, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DESIGN/ANGLE RESULTING IN REFLECTION FROM DASHBOARD CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Feb 9, 1999 Structure

HOOD DESIGN/SLOPE CREATES POOR VISIBILITY IN PARKING, DRIVER CAN NOT SEE THE FRONT END DUE TO DESIGN.

Feb 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THEN THREW A ROD. UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION FOUND A HOLE IN ENGINE BLOCK THE SIZE OF A BASKETBALL.

Feb 9, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

Feb 9, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN LIGHTS TURNED ON THE WIPERS WOULD GO ON ALSO.

Feb 9, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DESIGN/ANGLE RESULTING IN REFLECTION FROM DASHBOARD CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Feb 9, 1999 Structure

HOOD DESIGN/SLOPE CREATES POOR VISIBILITY IN PARKING, DRIVER CAN NOT SEE THE FRONT END DUE TO DESIGN.

Feb 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN BOTH REPORTED PROBLEMS (HEAD GASKET AND CAM SEAL) NEARLY ALL OF THE ENGINE OIL IN THE VEHICLE LEAKED ONTO OTHER PARTS OF THE ENGINE/ROAD OR THE GARAGE FLOOR. THE CAM SEAL PROBLEMS OCCURRED WHILE THE AUTOMOBILE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET DID NOT. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD TR...

Feb 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN BOTH REPORTED PROBLEMS (HEAD GASKET AND CAM SEAL) NEARLY ALL OF THE ENGINE OIL IN THE VEHICLE LEAKED ONTO OTHER PARTS OF THE ENGINE/ROAD OR THE GARAGE FLOOR. THE CAM SEAL PROBLEMS OCCURRED WHILE THE AUTOMOBILE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET DID NOT. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD TR...

Jan 29, 1999 Steering

NO SUMMARY FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Power Train

AT 42000 MILES RIGHT WHEEL BEARING FAILED DEALER WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRENTY . AT 66500 MILES LEFT WHEEL BEARING GOING WILL HAVE TO COVER ALL COST AGAIN. MUST BE A PROBLEM FOR MANUFACTURER. DOEST SEEM AS I SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK CAUSE BY DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKET. NOT ENOUGH MILE ON THE CAR FOR IT TO BECOME DISABLED. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Steering

NO SUMMARY FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Power Train

AT 42000 MILES RIGHT WHEEL BEARING FAILED DEALER WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRENTY . AT 66500 MILES LEFT WHEEL BEARING GOING WILL HAVE TO COVER ALL COST AGAIN. MUST BE A PROBLEM FOR MANUFACTURER. DOEST SEEM AS I SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK CAUSE BY DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKET. NOT ENOUGH MILE ON THE CAR FOR IT TO BECOME DISABLED. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Suspension

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT AND WHEN APPLYING THE GAS TO PULL OFF AGAIN, THE VEHICLE JERKS VERY HARD LIKE SOME ONE HIT THE VEHICLE IN THE BACK. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Suspension

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT AND WHEN APPLYING THE GAS TO PULL OFF AGAIN, THE VEHICLE JERKS VERY HARD LIKE SOME ONE HIT THE VEHICLE IN THE BACK. *AK

Jan 20, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISE, AND WOULD NOT MOVE FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jan 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK, DEALER CONFIRMED HEAD GASKET, SAID CHRYSLER KNOWS OF PROBLEM AND OFFERING TO COVER WITH A $100 DEDUCTIBLE, PLUS I HAVE TO PAY THEM FOR A RENTAL CAR. THEN THE CAM SENSOR GOES OUT, ANOTHER $185.00 TO DEALER. I FEEL THE FAILURE OF THE HEAD GASKET AND OIL LEAK COULD HAVE CAUSED THE CAM SENSO...

Jan 20, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISE, AND WOULD NOT MOVE FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jan 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK, DEALER CONFIRMED HEAD GASKET, SAID CHRYSLER KNOWS OF PROBLEM AND OFFERING TO COVER WITH A $100 DEDUCTIBLE, PLUS I HAVE TO PAY THEM FOR A RENTAL CAR. THEN THE CAM SENSOR GOES OUT, ANOTHER $185.00 TO DEALER. I FEEL THE FAILURE OF THE HEAD GASKET AND OIL LEAK COULD HAVE CAUSED THE CAM SENSO...

Jan 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LEAK WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. HAS NOT BEEN TO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LEAK WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. HAS NOT BEEN TO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL. CHRYSLER SAID THAT THEY WOULD PAY FOR HALF OF THE REPAIR COSTS, BUT CONSUMER FEELS THEY SHOULD COVER ALL OF IT. DEALER SAID NEW GASKET WAS BEING DESIGNED BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Jan 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL. CHRYSLER SAID THAT THEY WOULD PAY FOR HALF OF THE REPAIR COSTS, BUT CONSUMER FEELS THEY SHOULD COVER ALL OF IT. DEALER SAID NEW GASKET WAS BEING DESIGNED BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE. DISCOVERED AT 33K MILES ON CAR. LEAK ISOLATED DOWN TO HEAD GASKET. HEAD GASKET REPLACED AT NO CHARGE( UNDER WARRANTY). NOTED OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH SIMILAR FAILURES IN THE SAME PRODUCT LINE. DEALER MENTIONED TO ME THAT THERE IS A KNOW DEFICIENCY IN THE HEAD GASKETS THAT ...

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE. DISCOVERED AT 33K MILES ON CAR. LEAK ISOLATED DOWN TO HEAD GASKET. HEAD GASKET REPLACED AT NO CHARGE( UNDER WARRANTY). NOTED OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH SIMILAR FAILURES IN THE SAME PRODUCT LINE. DEALER MENTIONED TO ME THAT THERE IS A KNOW DEFICIENCY IN THE HEAD GASKETS THAT ...

Jan 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

INCREASING ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE EVIDENT FROM BETWEEN THE ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION JUNCTION BUT DOES NOT APPEAR TO ORIGINATE FROM THE HEAD ASSEMBLY (I.E. VALVE COVER), POSSIBLY THE MAIN BEARING OR ?OIL GALLEY PLUG?

Jan 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

INCREASING ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE EVIDENT FROM BETWEEN THE ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION JUNCTION BUT DOES NOT APPEAR TO ORIGINATE FROM THE HEAD ASSEMBLY (I.E. VALVE COVER), POSSIBLY THE MAIN BEARING OR ?OIL GALLEY PLUG?

Jan 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEVERE OIL LEAK ON BACKSIDE OF ENGINE NEAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD. WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT THE RECALLED OIL GALLEY PLUG IN THE HEAD BUT THE HEAD GASKET WAS BAD. HAD TO HAVE HEAD GASKET REPLACED, CAM SEALS, CAM SENSOR AND VARIOUS OTHER GASKETS. WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER CHRYSLER DEALER THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBL...

Jan 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

SEVERE OIL LEAK ON BACKSIDE OF ENGINE NEAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD. WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT THE RECALLED OIL GALLEY PLUG IN THE HEAD BUT THE HEAD GASKET WAS BAD. HAD TO HAVE HEAD GASKET REPLACED, CAM SEALS, CAM SENSOR AND VARIOUS OTHER GASKETS. WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER CHRYSLER DEALER THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBL...

Jan 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEVERE OIL LEAK ON BACKSIDE OF ENGINE NEAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD. WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT THE RECALLED OIL GALLEY PLUG IN THE HEAD BUT THE HEAD GASKET WAS BAD. HAD TO HAVE HEAD GASKET REPLACED, CAM SEALS, CAM SENSOR AND VARIOUS OTHER GASKETS. WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER CHRYSLER DEALER THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBL...

Jan 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

SEVERE OIL LEAK ON BACKSIDE OF ENGINE NEAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD. WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT THE RECALLED OIL GALLEY PLUG IN THE HEAD BUT THE HEAD GASKET WAS BAD. HAD TO HAVE HEAD GASKET REPLACED, CAM SEALS, CAM SENSOR AND VARIOUS OTHER GASKETS. WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER CHRYSLER DEALER THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBL...

Jan 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE ENGINE MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. GASKET IS ON BACKORDER FOR OVER A MONTH. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKS FROM LEFT REAR ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD. PREVIOUSLY REPLACED LEAKING CAMSHAFT.

Jan 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE ENGINE MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. GASKET IS ON BACKORDER FOR OVER A MONTH. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKS FROM LEFT REAR ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD. PREVIOUSLY REPLACED LEAKING CAMSHAFT.

Jan 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ON GOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR; REASON UNKNOWN. CAUSED VEHICLE TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF CONSUMER. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK *ML

Jan 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ON GOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR; REASON UNKNOWN. CAUSED VEHICLE TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF CONSUMER. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK *ML

Jan 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LIGHT CAME ON DURING RIGHT TURNS. FOUND OIL TANK TO BE DRY. NOTICED OIL BEING SPRAYED OUT OF ENGINE BLOCK. PERSONAL MECHANIC FOUND NO KNOWN CAUSE. DEALER FOUND FAULTY HEADGASKET. REPLACED HEADGASKET 12/23/98. PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AS OF 1/4/99. PLEASE EXPLAIN. BULLETIN NOTICED FOR 2.4 ENG...

Jan 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LIGHT CAME ON DURING RIGHT TURNS. FOUND OIL TANK TO BE DRY. NOTICED OIL BEING SPRAYED OUT OF ENGINE BLOCK. PERSONAL MECHANIC FOUND NO KNOWN CAUSE. DEALER FOUND FAULTY HEADGASKET. REPLACED HEADGASKET 12/23/98. PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AS OF 1/4/99. PLEASE EXPLAIN. BULLETIN NOTICED FOR 2.4 ENG...

Dec 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WOULD SCREAM WHEN APPLIED. REPAIR WORK DONE IN 4/98. PROBLEM REOCCURRED IN 11/98. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND STATED NORMAL MECHANICALLY. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WOULD SCREAM WHEN APPLIED. REPAIR WORK DONE IN 4/98. PROBLEM REOCCURRED IN 11/98. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND STATED NORMAL MECHANICALLY. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER AND PULLEY FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO TOTALLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING.

Dec 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER AND PULLEY FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO TOTALLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING.

Dec 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKING ENGINE HEAD GASKET SEAL COULD CAUSE CONSUMER TO BLOW THE ENGINE. *AK

Dec 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKING ENGINE HEAD GASKET SEAL COULD CAUSE CONSUMER TO BLOW THE ENGINE. *AK

Dec 14, 1998 Fuel System, Other

FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY IN THE DASHBOARD...

Dec 14, 1998 Fuel System, Other

FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY IN THE DASHBOARD...

Dec 8, 1998 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T READ CORRECTLY..FULL TANK OF GAS READS EMPTY (E)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 195/R70/14 )

Dec 8, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY. *AK

Dec 8, 1998 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T READ CORRECTLY..FULL TANK OF GAS READS EMPTY (E)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 195/R70/14 )

Dec 8, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY. *AK

Dec 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

INFORMED OF HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL WHILE IT WAS IN FOR ONE OF THE MANY RECALLS ON THIS CAR. AT THE TIME THE OIL LEAK WAS NOT NOTICEABLE UNDER THE CAR, BUT SINCE THEN HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY WORSE. THIS COULD EASILY CAUSE A FIRE ON MY CAR AS WELL AS ANY OF THE NUMEROUS OTHER CARS I HAVE READ COMPLAI...

Dec 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

INFORMED OF HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL WHILE IT WAS IN FOR ONE OF THE MANY RECALLS ON THIS CAR. AT THE TIME THE OIL LEAK WAS NOT NOTICEABLE UNDER THE CAR, BUT SINCE THEN HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY WORSE. THIS COULD EASILY CAUSE A FIRE ON MY CAR AS WELL AS ANY OF THE NUMEROUS OTHER CARS I HAVE READ COMPLAI...

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WENT TO GET AN OIL CHANGE. I WAS INFORMED THAT I HAD AN OIL LEAK. I THAN WENT TO MY LOCAL GARAGE TO MAKE AN APPOINTTMENT. I THAN DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS LEAKING DUE TO THE HEAD GASKET. THIS ALSO MEANS THAT THE TIMING BELT NEEDS TO BE DONE. I CALLED PETER KOTCH (WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR) AND ...

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WENT TO GET AN OIL CHANGE. I WAS INFORMED THAT I HAD AN OIL LEAK. I THAN WENT TO MY LOCAL GARAGE TO MAKE AN APPOINTTMENT. I THAN DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS LEAKING DUE TO THE HEAD GASKET. THIS ALSO MEANS THAT THE TIMING BELT NEEDS TO BE DONE. I CALLED PETER KOTCH (WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR) AND ...

Dec 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT 46,000 MILES OF WEAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED . *AK

Dec 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT 46,000 MILES OF WEAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED . *AK

Nov 27, 1998 Power Train

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 27, 1998 Power Train

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE FAULTY BEARINGS IN THE PULLEY, CAUSED THE TIMING BELT TO MELT THROUGH THE TIMING COVER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE FAULTY BEARINGS IN THE PULLEY, CAUSED THE TIMING BELT TO MELT THROUGH THE TIMING COVER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

Nov 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

Nov 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

Nov 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

Nov 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Air Crash

ACCIDENT OCCURRED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE BRAKES. WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON KNIGHTS ROAD IN BENSALEM, A CAR (2 CARS AHEAD OF ME)SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN. THE MINI-VAN THAT WAS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME ALSO STOPPED SUDDENLY. AS I APPROACHED, I SLOWED DOWN TO A STOP. THE MIN...

Nov 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Air Crash

ACCIDENT OCCURRED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE BRAKES. WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON KNIGHTS ROAD IN BENSALEM, A CAR (2 CARS AHEAD OF ME)SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN. THE MINI-VAN THAT WAS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME ALSO STOPPED SUDDENLY. AS I APPROACHED, I SLOWED DOWN TO A STOP. THE MIN...

Nov 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY, IN ONE INSTANCE THE BRAKE PADS WERE BROKEN.

Nov 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY, IN ONE INSTANCE THE BRAKE PADS WERE BROKEN.

Nov 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLOW OUT, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK FROM THE MOTOR. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLOW OUT, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK FROM THE MOTOR. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 26, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS CHANGING THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE AND WHEN THE CONSUMER PUT OIL IN THE VEHICLE, THE OIL KEPT GOING DOWN DUE TO A LEAK. WHEN DRIVING THE OIL WILL LEAK OUT OF THE ENGINE. *AK

Oct 26, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS CHANGING THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE AND WHEN THE CONSUMER PUT OIL IN THE VEHICLE, THE OIL KEPT GOING DOWN DUE TO A LEAK. WHEN DRIVING THE OIL WILL LEAK OUT OF THE ENGINE. *AK

Oct 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH OIL PAN LEAKING OIL, THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE OIL IN HIS VEHICLE LEAKS DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE OIL PLUGS. *AK

Oct 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH OIL PAN LEAKING OIL, THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE OIL IN HIS VEHICLE LEAKS DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE OIL PLUGS. *AK

Oct 16, 1998 Steering

VEHICLE LOST CONTROL ON TWO OCCASIONS RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS.

Oct 16, 1998 Steering

VEHICLE LOST CONTROL ON TWO OCCASIONS RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS.

Oct 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY LEAKING OIL, REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY HEAD GASKET DID NOT REMEDY LEAKS.

Oct 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY LEAKING OIL, REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY HEAD GASKET DID NOT REMEDY LEAKS.

Oct 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUALLY NOISY, REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY BRAKES DID NOT REMEDY NOISE.

Oct 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY LEAKING OIL, REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY HEAD GASKET DID NOT REMEDY LEAKS.

Oct 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY LEAKING OIL, REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY HEAD GASKET DID NOT REMEDY LEAKS.

Oct 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUALLY NOISY, REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY BRAKES DID NOT REMEDY NOISE.

Oct 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE OIL GALLEY PLUG WHICH IS LOCATED AROUND CYLINDER HEAD IS CAUSING EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKAGE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED*AK

Oct 9, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND HAD THE FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN, BUT IT SPEEDS UP WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BEEN DEALER , DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE OIL GALLEY PLUG WHICH IS LOCATED AROUND CYLINDER HEAD IS CAUSING EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKAGE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED*AK

Oct 9, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND HAD THE FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN, BUT IT SPEEDS UP WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BEEN DEALER , DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRYING TO START UP THE VEHICLE, THERE IS LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, AND THE VEHICLE USES ALOT OF OIL. THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY COULD'NT FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRYING TO START UP THE VEHICLE, THERE IS LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, AND THE VEHICLE USES ALOT OF OIL. THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY COULD'NT FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CAR WAS CHECKED FOR OIL, OIL WAS LEAKING, OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. OIL WAS CHANGED IN JUNE, DEALER CONTACTED, AND MANUFACTURER WILL ASSIST IN REPAIR WORK FUNDS, ASSUMED THE HEAD GASKETS WER E LEAKING. *AK

Oct 2, 1998 Unknown Or Other

WHEN CAR WAS CHECKED FOR OIL, OIL WAS LEAKING, OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. OIL WAS CHANGED IN JUNE, DEALER CONTACTED, AND MANUFACTURER WILL ASSIST IN REPAIR WORK FUNDS, ASSUMED THE HEAD GASKETS WER E LEAKING. *AK

Oct 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CAR WAS CHECKED FOR OIL, OIL WAS LEAKING, OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. OIL WAS CHANGED IN JUNE, DEALER CONTACTED, AND MANUFACTURER WILL ASSIST IN REPAIR WORK FUNDS, ASSUMED THE HEAD GASKETS WER E LEAKING. *AK

Oct 2, 1998 Unknown Or Other

WHEN CAR WAS CHECKED FOR OIL, OIL WAS LEAKING, OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. OIL WAS CHANGED IN JUNE, DEALER CONTACTED, AND MANUFACTURER WILL ASSIST IN REPAIR WORK FUNDS, ASSUMED THE HEAD GASKETS WER E LEAKING. *AK

Sep 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

FRONT DISC 15" ROTOR WAS REPLACED IN 1997 WITH A 14" ROTOR BECAUSE THE THEY HAVE THE SAME PART NUMBER. #4616935. AFTER THE 14" ROTOR WAS INSTALLED, THE BRAKES WORE OUT QUICKLY.

Sep 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

FRONT DISC 15" ROTOR WAS REPLACED IN 1997 WITH A 14" ROTOR BECAUSE THE THEY HAVE THE SAME PART NUMBER. #4616935. AFTER THE 14" ROTOR WAS INSTALLED, THE BRAKES WORE OUT QUICKLY.

Sep 22, 1998 Steering

WHILE COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH THE STEERING INNER TIE ROD CAME APART AND STEERING WAS LOST. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Sep 22, 1998 Steering

WHILE COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH THE STEERING INNER TIE ROD CAME APART AND STEERING WAS LOST. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Sep 2, 1998 Power Train

THERE WAS A SHUDDER TYPE SOUND AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, THE CAR LOST POWER, BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AND LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR LOCKED IN DRIVE AND COULD NOT BE PUT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. THE DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WAS FORCED INTO GEA...

Sep 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE WAS A SHUDDER TYPE SOUND AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, THE CAR LOST POWER, BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AND LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR LOCKED IN DRIVE AND COULD NOT BE PUT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. THE DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WAS FORCED INTO GEA...

Sep 2, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THERE WAS A SHUDDER TYPE SOUND AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, THE CAR LOST POWER, BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AND LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR LOCKED IN DRIVE AND COULD NOT BE PUT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. THE DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WAS FORCED INTO GEA...

Sep 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL REACHES THE HALF TANK LEVEL THE GAUGE ACTS AS IF IT HAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND INDICATES EMPTY. THE FUEL GAUGE BOTTOMS OUT AND THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR TURNS ON. WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL THE GAUGE WILL SOMETIMES INDICATE ONLY 3/4.

Sep 2, 1998 Power Train

THERE WAS A SHUDDER TYPE SOUND AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, THE CAR LOST POWER, BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AND LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR LOCKED IN DRIVE AND COULD NOT BE PUT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. THE DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WAS FORCED INTO GEA...

Sep 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE WAS A SHUDDER TYPE SOUND AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, THE CAR LOST POWER, BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AND LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR LOCKED IN DRIVE AND COULD NOT BE PUT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. THE DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WAS FORCED INTO GEA...

Sep 2, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THERE WAS A SHUDDER TYPE SOUND AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, THE CAR LOST POWER, BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AND LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR LOCKED IN DRIVE AND COULD NOT BE PUT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. THE DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WAS FORCED INTO GEA...

Sep 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL REACHES THE HALF TANK LEVEL THE GAUGE ACTS AS IF IT HAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND INDICATES EMPTY. THE FUEL GAUGE BOTTOMS OUT AND THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR TURNS ON. WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL THE GAUGE WILL SOMETIMES INDICATE ONLY 3/4.

Aug 27, 1998 Structure

DASHBOARD ASSEMBLY LOOSE, FIRST REPAIR FAILED AND WAS REPLACED AGAIN.

Aug 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN RECALLED, HOWEVER FAILED.

Aug 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NOISE AND ROUGHNESS AT IDLE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF TIMING CHAIN DURING RECALL REPAIR.

Aug 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE NOISE AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IN HOT WEATHER.

Aug 27, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Aug 27, 1998 Electrical System

DEFECTED ELECTRICAL SWITCH CAUSED TRANSMISSION NOT TO SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR.

Aug 27, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

DESIGN FLAW IN CABLE TO THROTTLE BODY CAUSE ENGINE TO STICK AT FULL THROTTLE.

Aug 27, 1998 Structure

REAR DOOR LOCK MOTOR FAILED CAUSING THE LOCKS TO WORK INTERMITTANTLT.

Aug 27, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING ON THE ROAD.

Aug 27, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DIFUSES LIGHT MAKING NIGHT DRIVING DIFFICULT.

Aug 27, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIED WIPER DO NOT RUN FAST ENOUGH TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD IN A HEAVY RAIN.

Aug 27, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING FAILS TO COOL VEHICLE UNLESS TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS.

Aug 27, 1998 Visibility

HEAT IS UNEVENLY DISTRIBUTED CAUSING FRONT PASSENGERS TO BE COLD AND REAR PASSENGERS TO BE COLD.

Aug 27, 1998 Equipment

FRONT SPEAKERS ARE TOO WEAK SO BALANCE FOR RADIO CANNOT BE ACHIEVED.

Aug 27, 1998 Structure

DOOR HANDLE DESIGN CAUSES PINCHED FINGERS.

Aug 27, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

DUE TO AN OIL LEAK ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, HEAD GASKET CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE INSURANCE COMPANY, NO ACTION TAKEN. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER, WHERE THEY COMPLETED WORK ON THE VEHICLE. BUT THE CONSUMER STATED THA...

Aug 27, 1998 Structure

DASHBOARD ASSEMBLY LOOSE, FIRST REPAIR FAILED AND WAS REPLACED AGAIN.

Aug 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN RECALLED, HOWEVER FAILED.

Aug 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NOISE AND ROUGHNESS AT IDLE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF TIMING CHAIN DURING RECALL REPAIR.

Aug 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE NOISE AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IN HOT WEATHER.

Aug 27, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Aug 27, 1998 Electrical System

DEFECTED ELECTRICAL SWITCH CAUSED TRANSMISSION NOT TO SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR.

Aug 27, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

DESIGN FLAW IN CABLE TO THROTTLE BODY CAUSE ENGINE TO STICK AT FULL THROTTLE.

Aug 27, 1998 Structure

REAR DOOR LOCK MOTOR FAILED CAUSING THE LOCKS TO WORK INTERMITTANTLT.

Aug 27, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING ON THE ROAD.

Aug 27, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DIFUSES LIGHT MAKING NIGHT DRIVING DIFFICULT.

Aug 27, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIED WIPER DO NOT RUN FAST ENOUGH TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD IN A HEAVY RAIN.

Aug 27, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING FAILS TO COOL VEHICLE UNLESS TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS.

Aug 27, 1998 Visibility

HEAT IS UNEVENLY DISTRIBUTED CAUSING FRONT PASSENGERS TO BE COLD AND REAR PASSENGERS TO BE COLD.

Aug 27, 1998 Equipment

FRONT SPEAKERS ARE TOO WEAK SO BALANCE FOR RADIO CANNOT BE ACHIEVED.

Aug 27, 1998 Structure

DOOR HANDLE DESIGN CAUSES PINCHED FINGERS.

Aug 27, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

DUE TO AN OIL LEAK ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, HEAD GASKET CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE INSURANCE COMPANY, NO ACTION TAKEN. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER, WHERE THEY COMPLETED WORK ON THE VEHICLE. BUT THE CONSUMER STATED THA...

Aug 25, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE TRANSMISSION EXPLODED INTERNALLY. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR UNLESS COST IS TO CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE TRANSMISSION EXPLODED INTERNALLY. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR UNLESS COST IS TO CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. INSURANCE COMPANY THINKS ITS DUE TO A RECALL. *AK

Aug 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. INSURANCE COMPANY THINKS ITS DUE TO A RECALL. *AK

Aug 11, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE AND STUCK THERE WHEN PASSING GEAR IS ENGAGED AT ANY SPEED. DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL TO REGAIN CONTROL. *SLC

Aug 11, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE AND STUCK THERE WHEN PASSING GEAR IS ENGAGED AT ANY SPEED. DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL TO REGAIN CONTROL. *SLC

Aug 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. *AK

Aug 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. *AK

Jul 31, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE IN WET WEATHER.

Jul 31, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE IN WET WEATHER.

Jul 27, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNED RECALL NOTICE # 97 V 201/ 6NOV.97, LOWER CONTROL ARM ,WHICH THE DEALER SHOP HAS HONORED, BUT WILL NOT REPAIR AFFECTED PART. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNED RECALL NOTICE # 97 V 201/ 6NOV.97, LOWER CONTROL ARM ,WHICH THE DEALER SHOP HAS HONORED, BUT WILL NOT REPAIR AFFECTED PART. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Jul 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING SEVERE OIL LEAKAGE .

Jul 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING SEVERE OIL LEAKAGE .

Jul 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEAKS OIL.

Jul 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEAKS OIL.

Jul 13, 1998 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION LEAKS OIL.

Jul 13, 1998 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION LEAKS OIL.

Jul 7, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING BAD. *AK

Jul 7, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING BAD. *AK

Jul 1, 1998 Structure

DOOR HINGES BIND UP CAUSING DIFFICULTY CLOSING.

Jul 1, 1998 Structure

TRUNK LID CAME DOWN ON DRIVER'S HEAD, CAUSING A MILD CONCUSSION. ALSO,REPLACED WARPED BRAKE ROTORS/STEERING RACK AND POWER STEERING AND EGR VALVE. IN ADDITION, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. *MJS

Jul 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRUNK LID CAME DOWN ON DRIVER'S HEAD, CAUSING A MILD CONCUSSION. ALSO,REPLACED WARPED BRAKE ROTORS/STEERING RACK AND POWER STEERING AND EGR VALVE. IN ADDITION, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. *MJS

Jul 1, 1998 Steering

TRUNK LID CAME DOWN ON DRIVER'S HEAD, CAUSING A MILD CONCUSSION. ALSO,REPLACED WARPED BRAKE ROTORS/STEERING RACK AND POWER STEERING AND EGR VALVE. IN ADDITION, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. *MJS

Jul 1, 1998 Steering

TRUNK LID CAME DOWN ON DRIVER'S HEAD, CAUSING A MILD CONCUSSION. ALSO,REPLACED WARPED BRAKE ROTORS/STEERING RACK AND POWER STEERING AND EGR VALVE. IN ADDITION, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. *MJS

Jul 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRUNK LID CAME DOWN ON DRIVER'S HEAD, CAUSING A MILD CONCUSSION. ALSO,REPLACED WARPED BRAKE ROTORS/STEERING RACK AND POWER STEERING AND EGR VALVE. IN ADDITION, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. *MJS

Jul 1, 1998 Structure

DOOR HINGES BIND UP CAUSING DIFFICULTY CLOSING.

Jul 1, 1998 Structure

TRUNK LID CAME DOWN ON DRIVER'S HEAD, CAUSING A MILD CONCUSSION. ALSO,REPLACED WARPED BRAKE ROTORS/STEERING RACK AND POWER STEERING AND EGR VALVE. IN ADDITION, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. *MJS

Jul 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRUNK LID CAME DOWN ON DRIVER'S HEAD, CAUSING A MILD CONCUSSION. ALSO,REPLACED WARPED BRAKE ROTORS/STEERING RACK AND POWER STEERING AND EGR VALVE. IN ADDITION, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. *MJS

Jul 1, 1998 Steering

TRUNK LID CAME DOWN ON DRIVER'S HEAD, CAUSING A MILD CONCUSSION. ALSO,REPLACED WARPED BRAKE ROTORS/STEERING RACK AND POWER STEERING AND EGR VALVE. IN ADDITION, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. *MJS

Jul 1, 1998 Steering

TRUNK LID CAME DOWN ON DRIVER'S HEAD, CAUSING A MILD CONCUSSION. ALSO,REPLACED WARPED BRAKE ROTORS/STEERING RACK AND POWER STEERING AND EGR VALVE. IN ADDITION, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. *MJS

Jul 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRUNK LID CAME DOWN ON DRIVER'S HEAD, CAUSING A MILD CONCUSSION. ALSO,REPLACED WARPED BRAKE ROTORS/STEERING RACK AND POWER STEERING AND EGR VALVE. IN ADDITION, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. *MJS

Jun 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL IS LEAKING ON TO MANIFOLD FROM HEAD GASKET, CREATING AN OIL SMELL. OWNER IS CONCERNED OF VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE. *AK

Jun 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL IS LEAKING ON TO MANIFOLD FROM HEAD GASKET, CREATING AN OIL SMELL. OWNER IS CONCERNED OF VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE. *AK

Jun 22, 1998 Steering

WHEN IT'S COLD IT'S HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALER HAS SEEN. *AK

Jun 22, 1998 Steering

WHEN IT'S COLD IT'S HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALER HAS SEEN. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Jun 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Apr 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Apr 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Apr 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD IS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THIS PROBLEM IS UNDER RECALL # 96V00600, CHRYSLER/ENGINE. WHEN OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK

Apr 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD IS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THIS PROBLEM IS UNDER RECALL # 96V00600, CHRYSLER/ENGINE. WHEN OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK

Mar 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR.

Mar 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR.

Mar 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS CRACKED, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE MOTOR. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS CRACKED, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE MOTOR. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON MAKING A SUDDEN OR GRADUAL STOP, WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOORBOARD. REAR WHEELS LOCK UP, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON MAKING A SUDDEN OR GRADUAL STOP, WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOORBOARD. REAR WHEELS LOCK UP, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 13, 1998 Suspension

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V20100) IN THE MAIL. CALLED DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT. SERVICE MANAGER SAID NO PARTS AVAILABLE & DOES NOT KNOW WHEN OR IF THEY WOULD BE AVAILABLE. *AK

Mar 13, 1998 Suspension

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V20100) IN THE MAIL. CALLED DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT. SERVICE MANAGER SAID NO PARTS AVAILABLE & DOES NOT KNOW WHEN OR IF THEY WOULD BE AVAILABLE. *AK

Mar 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION.

Mar 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION.

Mar 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING FIRE.

Mar 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING FIRE.

Feb 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Feb 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LEAKS DUE TO A HEAD GASKET FAILURE.

Feb 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Feb 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LEAKS DUE TO A HEAD GASKET FAILURE.

Feb 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF OIL WITHIN 3 WEEKS BECAUSE OF THE HOLE IN THE HEAD GASKETS. DEALER SAID THIS WOULD CAUSE A FIRE IF OIL GETS ON MANIFOLD. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DESIGN ILLUMINATES DASHBOARD ONTO GLASS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Feb 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF OIL WITHIN 3 WEEKS BECAUSE OF THE HOLE IN THE HEAD GASKETS. DEALER SAID THIS WOULD CAUSE A FIRE IF OIL GETS ON MANIFOLD. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DESIGN ILLUMINATES DASHBOARD ONTO GLASS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Feb 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED.

Feb 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED.

Jan 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Power Train

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING LEAKS WITHIN SYSTEM AND ERRATIC IDLING.

Jan 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE LOUD NOISE AND WEAR PREMATURELY.

Jan 13, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER FOR ANOTHER SUBJECT RECALL. *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Power Train

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING LEAKS WITHIN SYSTEM AND ERRATIC IDLING.

Jan 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE LOUD NOISE AND WEAR PREMATURELY.

Jan 13, 1998 Seat Belts

CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER FOR ANOTHER SUBJECT RECALL. *AK

Jan 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED/LEAKING.

Jan 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED/LEAKING.

Jan 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DURING TRAVEL OR FAILURES TO START.

Jan 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DURING TRAVEL OR FAILURES TO START.

Dec 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH VEHICLE HIT A HORSE, AND THE AIRBAG S DID NOT DEPLOY. THE OWNER HAS BEEN TRYING TO REACH THE DEALER. *AK

Dec 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH VEHICLE HIT A HORSE, AND THE AIRBAG S DID NOT DEPLOY. THE OWNER HAS BEEN TRYING TO REACH THE DEALER. *AK

Dec 23, 1997 Seats

WHEN DRIVER ENTERED VEHICLE & SAT IN SEAT, DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE FROM THE FRAME & ANCHOR. WILL WOBBLE SEVERELY TO AND FROM. *AK

Dec 23, 1997 Seats

WHEN DRIVER ENTERED VEHICLE & SAT IN SEAT, DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE FROM THE FRAME & ANCHOR. WILL WOBBLE SEVERELY TO AND FROM. *AK

Dec 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS AND QUICKLY ACCELERATES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM OR FIND CAUSE. *AK

Dec 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS AND QUICKLY ACCELERATES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM OR FIND CAUSE. *AK

Dec 2, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Dec 2, 1997 Exterior Lighting

REAR BACK LIGHTS FAILED AND BRAKE SWITCH FAILED.

Dec 2, 1997 Exterior Lighting

REAR BACK LIGHTS FAILED AND BRAKE SWITCH FAILED.

Dec 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED ALMOST RESULTING IN ACCIDENT.

Dec 2, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR OVERHEATED.

Dec 2, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Dec 2, 1997 Exterior Lighting

REAR BACK LIGHTS FAILED AND BRAKE SWITCH FAILED.

Dec 2, 1997 Exterior Lighting

REAR BACK LIGHTS FAILED AND BRAKE SWITCH FAILED.

Dec 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED ALMOST RESULTING IN ACCIDENT.

Dec 2, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR OVERHEATED.

Nov 25, 1997 Steering

DESIGN OF THE STEERING COLUMN ALLOWS DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT TO GET SUCKED OR WEDGED DOWN INTO STEERING COLUMN. THEN THE STEERING LOCKS UP.

Nov 25, 1997 Steering

DESIGN OF THE STEERING COLUMN ALLOWS DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT TO GET SUCKED OR WEDGED DOWN INTO STEERING COLUMN. THEN THE STEERING LOCKS UP.

Nov 20, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED AND BURNED.

Nov 20, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED AND BURNED.

Nov 12, 1997 Electrical System

ECAN INSERT KEY INTO IGNITION TO START VEHICLE, KEY WOULD WORK OKAY; BUT WHEN VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF, KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION. *AK

Nov 12, 1997 Electrical System

ECAN INSERT KEY INTO IGNITION TO START VEHICLE, KEY WOULD WORK OKAY; BUT WHEN VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF, KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Oct 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED.

Oct 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE SYSTEM DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE PEDAL COLLASPED TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HIT THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 1, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING COLLISION NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG.

Oct 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE SYSTEM DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE PEDAL COLLASPED TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HIT THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 1, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING COLLISION NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG.

Sep 12, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS (ICING), THE CONSUMER WAS IN COLLISION DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY.

Sep 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Unknown Or Other

OIL LEAK.

Sep 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

Sep 12, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS (ICING), THE CONSUMER WAS IN COLLISION DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY.

Sep 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Unknown Or Other

OIL LEAK.

Sep 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

Sep 8, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Visibility

HEATER FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Visibility

HEATER FAILED.

Aug 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE.

Aug 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE.

Jul 22, 1997 Steering

HAD A RECALL REMEDIED FOR THE TIMING BELT ON 5/6/97. ON 5/9/97, THE STEERING LOCKED UP ON THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO RUN OFF THE ROAD. *AK

Jul 22, 1997 Steering

HAD A RECALL REMEDIED FOR THE TIMING BELT ON 5/6/97. ON 5/9/97, THE STEERING LOCKED UP ON THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO RUN OFF THE ROAD. *AK

Jul 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED.

Jul 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED.

Jul 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE & TURNING OFF LIGHTS & IGNITION, SECURITY LIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE, 90 SEC. DELAY; TAKEN TO DEALER TO CHECK & FOUND NOTHING WRONG. *AK *SLC

Jul 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE & TURNING OFF LIGHTS & IGNITION, SECURITY LIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE, 90 SEC. DELAY; TAKEN TO DEALER TO CHECK & FOUND NOTHING WRONG. *AK *SLC

Jul 8, 1997 Power Train Fire

CONSUMER STATES THAT CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TOLD OWNER THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT AN INVESTIGATOR DOWN. THE OUTCOME OF THAT INVESTIGATION WAS THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE POWER TRAIN. MANUFACTURER. RAPLACED VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 8, 1997 Power Train Fire

CONSUMER STATES THAT CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TOLD OWNER THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT AN INVESTIGATOR DOWN. THE OUTCOME OF THAT INVESTIGATION WAS THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE POWER TRAIN. MANUFACTURER. RAPLACED VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Jun 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Jun 16, 1997 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS CAUSED SWOLLEN WRIST/HAND, LACERATION TO EYE, BRUISES, AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH.

Jun 16, 1997 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS CAUSED SWOLLEN WRIST/HAND, LACERATION TO EYE, BRUISES, AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH.

Jun 4, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

SON WAS DRIVING, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. OTHER DRIVERS NOTICED FLAMES UNDER VEHICLE. PULLED OFF THOROUGHFARE & PARKED VEHICLE; GOT OUT OF VEHICLE; VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. FIRE DEPT ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT. INSURANCE ADJUSTOR SAID IT WAS GAS LINE RUPTURE. VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK

Jun 4, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

SON WAS DRIVING, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. OTHER DRIVERS NOTICED FLAMES UNDER VEHICLE. PULLED OFF THOROUGHFARE & PARKED VEHICLE; GOT OUT OF VEHICLE; VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. FIRE DEPT ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT. INSURANCE ADJUSTOR SAID IT WAS GAS LINE RUPTURE. VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK

Jun 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL GALLEY PLUGS FAILED.

Jun 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Jun 3, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING LINE LEAKS.

Jun 3, 1997 Power Train

FRONT PUMP SEAL LEAKING IN TRANSMISSION.

Jun 3, 1997 Steering

STRUT LINKS WORN.

Jun 3, 1997 Steering

STEERING KNUCKLE WORN.

Jun 3, 1997 Wheels

WHEEL BEARING WORN AND OUT OF ROUND.

Jun 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES FAILED.

Jun 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS FAILED.

Jun 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL GALLEY PLUGS FAILED.

Jun 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Jun 3, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING LINE LEAKS.

Jun 3, 1997 Power Train

FRONT PUMP SEAL LEAKING IN TRANSMISSION.

Jun 3, 1997 Steering

STRUT LINKS WORN.

Jun 3, 1997 Steering

STEERING KNUCKLE WORN.

Jun 3, 1997 Wheels

WHEEL BEARING WORN AND OUT OF ROUND.

Jun 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES FAILED.

Jun 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS FAILED.

May 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIR FOR ENGINE OIL GALLEY PLUGS AND MASTER CYLINDER PRIM. PISTON IN A TIMELY MANNER. YH

May 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIR FOR ENGINE OIL GALLEY PLUGS AND MASTER CYLINDER PRIM. PISTON IN A TIMELY MANNER. YH

May 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIR FOR ENGINE OIL GALLEY PLUGS AND MASTER CYLINDER PRIM. PISTON IN A TIMELY MANNER. YH

May 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIR FOR ENGINE OIL GALLEY PLUGS AND MASTER CYLINDER PRIM. PISTON IN A TIMELY MANNER. YH

May 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIR FOR ENGINE OIL GALLEY PLUGS AND MASTER CYLINDER PRIM. PISTON IN A TIMELY MANNER. YH

May 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIR FOR ENGINE OIL GALLEY PLUGS AND MASTER CYLINDER PRIM. PISTON IN A TIMELY MANNER. YH

May 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MALFUNCTIONS. YH

May 30, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE USES EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GAS. ($50.00 PER WEEK) YH

May 30, 1997 Wheels

METAL ON METAL NOISE HEARD FROM THE WHEELS. YH

May 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIR FOR ENGINE OIL GALLEY PLUGS AND MASTER CYLINDER PRIM. PISTON IN A TIMELY MANNER. YH

May 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIR FOR ENGINE OIL GALLEY PLUGS AND MASTER CYLINDER PRIM. PISTON IN A TIMELY MANNER. YH

May 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIR FOR ENGINE OIL GALLEY PLUGS AND MASTER CYLINDER PRIM. PISTON IN A TIMELY MANNER. YH

May 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIR FOR ENGINE OIL GALLEY PLUGS AND MASTER CYLINDER PRIM. PISTON IN A TIMELY MANNER. YH

May 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIR FOR ENGINE OIL GALLEY PLUGS AND MASTER CYLINDER PRIM. PISTON IN A TIMELY MANNER. YH

May 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIR FOR ENGINE OIL GALLEY PLUGS AND MASTER CYLINDER PRIM. PISTON IN A TIMELY MANNER. YH

May 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MALFUNCTIONS. YH

May 30, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE USES EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GAS. ($50.00 PER WEEK) YH

May 30, 1997 Wheels

METAL ON METAL NOISE HEARD FROM THE WHEELS. YH

May 29, 1997 Steering

HAS DIFFICULTY WITH STEERING, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. DEALERS HAVE TRIED ALIGNMENT, BUT THAT DID NOT WORK.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. *AK

May 29, 1997 Steering

HAS DIFFICULTY WITH STEERING, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. DEALERS HAVE TRIED ALIGNMENT, BUT THAT DID NOT WORK.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. *AK

May 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 4 TIMES.

May 13, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF 3RD GEAR.

May 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 4 TIMES.

May 13, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF 3RD GEAR.

May 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDALTRAVELS TO THE FLOOR. ALSO A VIBRATING AND GRINDING NOISE OCCURS, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER RESURFACED THE ROTORS WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDALTRAVELS TO THE FLOOR. ALSO A VIBRATING AND GRINDING NOISE OCCURS, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER RESURFACED THE ROTORS WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDALTRAVELS TO THE FLOOR. ALSO A VIBRATING AND GRINDING NOISE OCCURS, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER RESURFACED THE ROTORS WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDALTRAVELS TO THE FLOOR. ALSO A VIBRATING AND GRINDING NOISE OCCURS, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER RESURFACED THE ROTORS WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 8, 1997 Steering

RACK AND PINION REPLACED.

May 8, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL NOISE.

May 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAK.

May 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED.

May 8, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

May 8, 1997 Structure

REAR POWER LOCK NOISE.

May 8, 1997 Steering

RACK AND PINION REPLACED.

May 8, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL NOISE.

May 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAK.

May 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED.

May 8, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

May 8, 1997 Structure

REAR POWER LOCK NOISE.

May 1, 1997 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE CAR LOST POWER .

May 1, 1997 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE CAR LOST POWER .

Apr 29, 1997 Visibility Crash

DEFROGGER DOES NOT ADEQUATELY DEFROST ALL SIDE WINDOWS, INCLUDING UPPER PORTION OF WINDSHIELD, IMPAIRS DRIVER'S VISION, NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. ACCORDING TO DEALER, NORMAL PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 29, 1997 Visibility Crash

DEFROGGER DOES NOT ADEQUATELY DEFROST ALL SIDE WINDOWS, INCLUDING UPPER PORTION OF WINDSHIELD, IMPAIRS DRIVER'S VISION, NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. ACCORDING TO DEALER, NORMAL PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 22, 1997 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TO ENGAGE INTO ANY GEAR DIRECTLY UPON STARTING VEHICLE. AT OTHER TIMES, TRANSMISSION WON'T UPSHIFT INTO 3RD AND 4TH GEARS. *AK

Apr 22, 1997 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TO ENGAGE INTO ANY GEAR DIRECTLY UPON STARTING VEHICLE. AT OTHER TIMES, TRANSMISSION WON'T UPSHIFT INTO 3RD AND 4TH GEARS. *AK

Apr 14, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HIGH BEAM/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH FAILED.

Apr 14, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END IS TO LOW.

Apr 14, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HIGH BEAM/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH FAILED.

Apr 14, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END IS TO LOW.

Apr 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD FROM A STOPPED POSITION, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

Apr 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD FROM A STOPPED POSITION, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

Apr 4, 1997 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND FRONT SEAT BACKS BROKE. *AK

Apr 4, 1997 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND FRONT SEAT BACKS BROKE. *AK

Mar 5, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, AND SOMETIMES IN CLOSE POSITION WHERE THE PEDAL LOCKED AND WILL NOT MOVE. IN FOR REPAIR , THROTTLE CABLE COULD BE STICKING. *AK

Mar 5, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, AND SOMETIMES IN CLOSE POSITION WHERE THE PEDAL LOCKED AND WILL NOT MOVE. IN FOR REPAIR , THROTTLE CABLE COULD BE STICKING. *AK

Mar 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON STARTUP HAD TO PUMP GAS TO START VEHICLE, VEHICLE IS FUEL INJECTED. *AK

Mar 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON STARTUP HAD TO PUMP GAS TO START VEHICLE, VEHICLE IS FUEL INJECTED. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Electrical System

MAIN COMPUTER FAILED 7 TIMES.

Feb 20, 1997 Wheels

WHEEL RIM BENT, CAUSING TIRE WEAR.

Feb 20, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLING TO THE LEFT.

Feb 20, 1997 Electrical System

MAIN COMPUTER FAILED 7 TIMES.

Feb 20, 1997 Wheels

WHEEL RIM BENT, CAUSING TIRE WEAR.

Feb 20, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLING TO THE LEFT.

Feb 18, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.

Feb 18, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.

Feb 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WAS DRIVING AND APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP, TOOK TO DEALER WHO SAID THE THE BRAKE CALIPER LINING HAS CORRODED. *AK

Feb 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WAS DRIVING AND APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP, TOOK TO DEALER WHO SAID THE THE BRAKE CALIPER LINING HAS CORRODED. *AK

Jan 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jan 10, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE RESULTED IN COMPLETE LOSS OF FLUID. MJS

Jan 10, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE RESULTED IN COMPLETE LOSS OF FLUID. MJS

Jan 10, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE RESULTED IN COMPLETE LOSS OF FLUID. MJS

Jan 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jan 10, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE RESULTED IN COMPLETE LOSS OF FLUID. MJS

Jan 10, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE RESULTED IN COMPLETE LOSS OF FLUID. MJS

Jan 10, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE RESULTED IN COMPLETE LOSS OF FLUID. MJS

Dec 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SEVEN TIMES BECAUSE OF A NOISE IN THE(ABS) BRAKES, WHEN AT LOW SPEEDS THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN COMING TO A STOP, PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SEVEN TIMES BECAUSE OF A NOISE IN THE(ABS) BRAKES, WHEN AT LOW SPEEDS THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN COMING TO A STOP, PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE THE WORK WAS NOT PERFORMED UNDER THE RECALL AFTER THREE TIMES OF TAKING IT IN TO BE REPAIRED. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE THE WORK WAS NOT PERFORMED UNDER THE RECALL AFTER THREE TIMES OF TAKING IT IN TO BE REPAIRED. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL. *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.

Nov 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.

Nov 13, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE DUE TO OIL LEAK.

Nov 13, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE DUE TO OIL LEAK.

Nov 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

96V074, RECALL RELATED, RECEIVED NOTIFICATION LETTER AUGUST 16,1996, PARTS ARE ON ORDER AND AS OF OCT 4, 1996, STILL NOT RECEIVED PARTS. *AK

Nov 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

96V074, RECALL RELATED, RECEIVED NOTIFICATION LETTER AUGUST 16,1996, PARTS ARE ON ORDER AND AS OF OCT 4, 1996, STILL NOT RECEIVED PARTS. *AK

Oct 29, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

RECALLED RELATED, ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, PEDAL WENT FLOOR , LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 20MPH, IN FOR REPAIR 3 TIMES. 96V074000. *AK *JB

Oct 29, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

RECALLED RELATED, ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, PEDAL WENT FLOOR , LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 20MPH, IN FOR REPAIR 3 TIMES. 96V074000. *AK *JB

Oct 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILURE ON THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK DEALER STATED IT WAS NOTHING MAJOR, JUST A LOOSE SCREW, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Oct 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILURE ON THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK DEALER STATED IT WAS NOTHING MAJOR, JUST A LOOSE SCREW, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Oct 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING (70) MPH ON INTERSTATE VEHICLE CUT DOWN AND PICKED BACK UP, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND SMOKE AND THE CAR JUST DIED. THE TIMING BELT ON THE VEHICLE BROKE. *AK

Oct 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING (70) MPH ON INTERSTATE VEHICLE CUT DOWN AND PICKED BACK UP, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND SMOKE AND THE CAR JUST DIED. THE TIMING BELT ON THE VEHICLE BROKE. *AK

Oct 22, 1996 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, STOPPED AT A LIGHT, WENT TO SHIFT TO FIRST GEAR FROMM THIRD AND SHIFTER HANDLE CAME OFF. *AK

Oct 22, 1996 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, STOPPED AT A LIGHT, WENT TO SHIFT TO FIRST GEAR FROMM THIRD AND SHIFTER HANDLE CAME OFF. *AK

Sep 24, 1996 Seat Belts

PLASTIC ON SEAT BELT CLINCH BAR IS BREAKING UP.

Sep 24, 1996 Seat Belts

PLASTIC ON SEAT BELT CLINCH BAR IS BREAKING UP.

Sep 10, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VIRGINIA BEACH DODGE 96V006. UPON COMPLETION OF RECALL PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 10, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VIRGINIA BEACH DODGE 96V006. UPON COMPLETION OF RECALL PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 30, 1996 Structure

TRUNK LID CLOSES ON ITS OWN IF NOT OPENED COMPLETELY. *DH

Jul 30, 1996 Structure

TRUNK LID CLOSES ON ITS OWN IF NOT OPENED COMPLETELY. *DH

Jul 22, 1996 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT GETS STUCK IN THE BUCKLE AND WILL NOT COME UNDONE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 22, 1996 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT GETS STUCK IN THE BUCKLE AND WILL NOT COME UNDONE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 16, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DURING ACCIDENT.

Jul 16, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DURING ACCIDENT.

Jul 8, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE DIM, CAUSING VISION PROBLEMS, LIGHTS BECOME VERY DIM. *AK

Jul 8, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE DIM, CAUSING VISION PROBLEMS, LIGHTS BECOME VERY DIM. *AK

Jun 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUGS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jun 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *DH

Jun 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUGS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jun 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *DH

Jun 10, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, OR IDLING ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON, DLRS REPLACED BODY CONTROL MODULE, AFTER REPAIR PROBLEM REOCCURRED 10 MILES LATER. *AK

Jun 10, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, OR IDLING ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON, DLRS REPLACED BODY CONTROL MODULE, AFTER REPAIR PROBLEM REOCCURRED 10 MILES LATER. *AK

May 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK

May 23, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK

May 15, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING FOR NIGHT DRIVING. *DH

May 15, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING FOR NIGHT DRIVING. *DH

May 8, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING ON HWY 80, VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE, PULLED OVER, WENT TO NEXT EXIT, CHECKED UNDER HOOD, FLAMES ENGULFED VEHICLE. *AK

May 8, 1996 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING ON HWY 80, VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE, PULLED OVER, WENT TO NEXT EXIT, CHECKED UNDER HOOD, FLAMES ENGULFED VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 2, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT AUTO TRANS. MALFUNCTION, WHEN CHANGING GEAR ABRUPTLY, DECELERATING FROM 60-20MPH, NO PRIOR WARNING. TT

Jan 2, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT AUTO TRANS. MALFUNCTION, WHEN CHANGING GEAR ABRUPTLY, DECELERATING FROM 60-20MPH, NO PRIOR WARNING. TT

Dec 28, 1995 Structure

TRUNK HINGES CONTINUE TO FALL WHEN LIFTED, SPRING WILL NOT HOLD TRUNK IN PLACE. TT

Dec 28, 1995 Structure

TRUNK HINGES CONTINUE TO FALL WHEN LIFTED, SPRING WILL NOT HOLD TRUNK IN PLACE. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Structure

ARM BRACE GETS CAUGHT ON INSIDE DOOR HANDLE, LOCKED DOOR CAME OPEN. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Structure

ARM BRACE GETS CAUGHT ON INSIDE DOOR HANDLE, LOCKED DOOR CAME OPEN. TT