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Jan 22, 2008 117,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V421001 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT). THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 117,000.

Jan 22, 2008 117,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V421001 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT). THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 117,000.

Aug 14, 2006 122,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW THE TIRE WAS BUCKLED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE LEFT BALL JOINT HAD PULLED OUT OF THE SOCKET WHICH PULLED THE AXLE APART. THERE WAS A RECALL, NHTSA RECALL, # 99V066002 PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE IN 2001 CONCERNING, THE SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER BALL JOINT FOR THE RIGHT SIDE. THIS COMPLAINT WAS REGARDING THE LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 09/15/06. *JB

Aug 14, 2006 122,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW THE TIRE WAS BUCKLED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE LEFT BALL JOINT HAD PULLED OUT OF THE SOCKET WHICH PULLED THE AXLE APART. THERE WAS A RECALL, NHTSA RECALL, # 99V066002 PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE IN 2001 CONCERNING, THE SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER BALL JOINT FOR THE RIGHT SIDE. THIS COMPLAINT WAS REGARDING THE LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 09/15/06. *JB

Jul 23, 2006

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE FRONT END WAS MAKING VERY LOUD NOISES WHICH BECAME WORSE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS. I HAD ONE TIE ROD REPLACED A FEW YEARS AGO BUT THE NOISE WAS ONLY SLIGHTLY BETTER AND NO ONE COULD FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING IT. THE NOISE GOT SEVERE AND I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND I HAD TO HAVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS, THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE STABILIZER BARS AND THE DRIVER SIDE UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CAR IN APPROXIMATELY 2000 AT WHICH TIME I BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY SUPPOSEDLY INSPECTED IT AND SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG AND NO PARTS WERE REPLACED. I AM NOW HAVING THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR THAT ALL SEEM TO BE RELATED TO THE RECALL REGARDING THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING WHICH NOW NEEDS TO BE FIXED. AND ON RAINY DAYS IT HAS BECOME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE THE FRONT WINDOW DEFOGGER DOES NOT SEEM TO WORK PROPERLY AND THE INSIDE OF THE CAR FOGS UP SEVERELY CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. *NM

Jul 23, 2006

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE FRONT END WAS MAKING VERY LOUD NOISES WHICH BECAME WORSE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS. I HAD ONE TIE ROD REPLACED A FEW YEARS AGO BUT THE NOISE WAS ONLY SLIGHTLY BETTER AND NO ONE COULD FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING IT. THE NOISE GOT SEVERE AND I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND I HAD TO HAVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS, THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE STABILIZER BARS AND THE DRIVER SIDE UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CAR IN APPROXIMATELY 2000 AT WHICH TIME I BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY SUPPOSEDLY INSPECTED IT AND SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG AND NO PARTS WERE REPLACED. I AM NOW HAVING THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR THAT ALL SEEM TO BE RELATED TO THE RECALL REGARDING THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING WHICH NOW NEEDS TO BE FIXED. AND ON RAINY DAYS IT HAS BECOME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE THE FRONT WINDOW DEFOGGER DOES NOT SEEM TO WORK PROPERLY AND THE INSIDE OF THE CAR FOGS UP SEVERELY CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. *NM

Aug 4, 2004

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN OUT OF THE PARKING LOT VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 4, 2004

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN OUT OF THE PARKING LOT VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 23, 2004 61,889 mi

THE BALL JOINTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING.*MR AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED ONTO THE GROUND ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, JAMMING THE DRIVER'S DOOR SHUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT SIDE BALL JOINT HAD SEPARATED AND BROKE THE AXLE OF THE CAR. ONE MONTH LATER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WHICH REFERENCED A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE DEALER INSPECT/INSTALL THE BALL JOINTS. THE CONSUMER WAS ALSO TOLD TO GIVE THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT TO THE DEALER TO BE REIMBURSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT HE DEALER WHERE THEY APPROVED THE WORK DONE ON 2/14/04 AND REPLACED THE RIGHT BALL JOINT. HOWEVER THEY DID NOT REPAIR THE DENT ON THE FRAME. THE CONSUMER STILL HASN'T RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE BALL JOINT. *NM

Jul 23, 2004 61,889 mi

THE BALL JOINTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING.*MR AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED ONTO THE GROUND ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, JAMMING THE DRIVER'S DOOR SHUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT SIDE BALL JOINT HAD SEPARATED AND BROKE THE AXLE OF THE CAR. ONE MONTH LATER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WHICH REFERENCED A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE DEALER INSPECT/INSTALL THE BALL JOINTS. THE CONSUMER WAS ALSO TOLD TO GIVE THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT TO THE DEALER TO BE REIMBURSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT HE DEALER WHERE THEY APPROVED THE WORK DONE ON 2/14/04 AND REPLACED THE RIGHT BALL JOINT. HOWEVER THEY DID NOT REPAIR THE DENT ON THE FRAME. THE CONSUMER STILL HASN'T RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE BALL JOINT. *NM

Jul 9, 2004

WHILE DRIVING BALL JOINTS SEPARATED AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED.*MR THIS FAILURE OCCURRED PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE SR-04-001. THE LETTER INDICATED THAT A PRIOR NOTICE WAS SENT IN APRIL 2001, UNFORTUNATELY THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED THAT NOTICE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED UNTIL JULY 2002. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT HAS NOT RECEIVED IT YET. *NM

Jul 9, 2004

WHILE DRIVING BALL JOINTS SEPARATED AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED.*MR THIS FAILURE OCCURRED PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE SR-04-001. THE LETTER INDICATED THAT A PRIOR NOTICE WAS SENT IN APRIL 2001, UNFORTUNATELY THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED THAT NOTICE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED UNTIL JULY 2002. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT HAS NOT RECEIVED IT YET. *NM

Jun 9, 2003

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 DIFFERENT LOWER CONTROLL ARM BALL JOINT FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING IN 10/02, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL "CAVED IN" CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. 2ND FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON 06/08/03 THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL "CAVED IN". *AK

Jun 9, 2003

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 DIFFERENT LOWER CONTROLL ARM BALL JOINT FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING IN 10/02, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL "CAVED IN" CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. 2ND FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON 06/08/03 THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL "CAVED IN". *AK

Jul 17, 2002

COMPLETED RECALL ON FRONT BALL JOINT ON 7/3/01. SINCE THEN, HAVE HAD TO REPLACE LOWER LATERAL CONTROL ARM (9/17/01 - $297) AND UPPER CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT (1/10/02 - $253). I FEEL, BASED ON SO MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS, THAT THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT, AND THAT REPAIRS SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED.*AK

Jul 17, 2002

COMPLETED RECALL ON FRONT BALL JOINT ON 7/3/01. SINCE THEN, HAVE HAD TO REPLACE LOWER LATERAL CONTROL ARM (9/17/01 - $297) AND UPPER CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT (1/10/02 - $253). I FEEL, BASED ON SO MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS, THAT THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT, AND THAT REPAIRS SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED.*AK

Mar 18, 2002

VERY DANGEROUS DEFECT--BALL JOINT SEPARATION,IT NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND IT COST ME A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT FOR REPAIRS.. *AK

Mar 18, 2002

VERY DANGEROUS DEFECT--BALL JOINT SEPARATION,IT NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND IT COST ME A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT FOR REPAIRS.. *AK

Mar 12, 2002

THE VEHICLE HAS NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL OF VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 12, 2002

THE VEHICLE HAS NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL OF VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 7, 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 7, 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 18, 2001

WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT END COLLASPED, AND VEHICLE SLID 30 FEET. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY REPLACED CV JOINT/ NEW BALL JOINTS, AND A NEW TIRE. UPON RECIEVING VEHICLE BACK FROM DEALER GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. VEHICLE WOULD NOT DOWNSHIFT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHE INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 18, 2001

WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT END COLLASPED, AND VEHICLE SLID 30 FEET. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY REPLACED CV JOINT/ NEW BALL JOINTS, AND A NEW TIRE. UPON RECIEVING VEHICLE BACK FROM DEALER GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. VEHICLE WOULD NOT DOWNSHIFT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHE INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 4, 2001

CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND FOR REPAIR WORK RELATED TO RECALL 00V421001. *SLC

Sep 4, 2001

CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND FOR REPAIR WORK RELATED TO RECALL 00V421001. *SLC

Sep 4, 2001

CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND FOR REPAIR WORK RELATED TO RECALL 00V421001. *SLC

Sep 4, 2001

CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND FOR REPAIR WORK RELATED TO RECALL 00V421001. *SLC

Jul 17, 2001

RECALL 00 V 421 001/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT: DEALER GENE MESSER MITSUBISHI, AMARILLO,TX; PHONE# 806/358-8888 CHARGED CONSUMER FOR RECALL PART, KNOWING THAT VEHICLE WAS COVERED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND ADVISED CONSUMER TO CALL NHTSA TO REPORT THE DEALER. ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 17, 2001

RECALL 00 V 421 001/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT: DEALER GENE MESSER MITSUBISHI, AMARILLO,TX; PHONE# 806/358-8888 CHARGED CONSUMER FOR RECALL PART, KNOWING THAT VEHICLE WAS COVERED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND ADVISED CONSUMER TO CALL NHTSA TO REPORT THE DEALER. ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 11, 2001

NHTSA RECALL#00V421001/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR01-007. DEALER WAS CONTACTED FOR RECALL REPAIRS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE WORK BECAUSE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 11, 2001

NHTSA RECALL#00V421001/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR01-007. DEALER WAS CONTACTED FOR RECALL REPAIRS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE WORK BECAUSE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 29, 2001

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 00V421001/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR01-007. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 29, 2001

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 00V421001/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR01-007. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 22, 2001

PRIOR TO RECALL (00V-421) THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FAILED AND CAUSED THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO COME OFF. ET

Jun 22, 2001

PRIOR TO RECALL (00V-421) THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FAILED AND CAUSED THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO COME OFF. ET

Jun 8, 2001

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V421007/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR99-002. CONSUMER HAS PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH RIGHT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS. DEALER REFUSES REPAIRS. THEY WILL KEEP STATING IT DOESN'T LOOK TOO BAD. DEALER IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING RECALL. *AK

Jun 8, 2001

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V421007/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR99-002. CONSUMER HAS PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH RIGHT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS. DEALER REFUSES REPAIRS. THEY WILL KEEP STATING IT DOESN'T LOOK TOO BAD. DEALER IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING RECALL. *AK

May 21, 2001

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V421001/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR99-0002. CONSUMER CALLED DEALER AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT, HAD A 4 HOUR DRIVE TO DEALERSHIP. MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED TO GO TO A LOCALL MECHANIC BEFORE TRAVELING 4 HOURS. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. THEN, CONSUMER TRAVELED 4 HOURS TO OTHER DEALER, APPLEWAY MOTORS ON SPRAGUE AVE. SPOKEHAN, WA. PHONE 509-924-1150, AND THEY NEVER MOVED VEHICLE. BUT, STATED THAT BALL JOINTS WERE UP TO SPECIFICATIONS. UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE GOING TO NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE WEAR. CONSUMER DROVE BACK, WENT TO THE MECHANIC, AND VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A LIFT TO SEE THAT LOWER BALL JOINTS MOVED A 1/4 INCH OUT OF JOINT. *AK

May 21, 2001

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V421001/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR99-0002. CONSUMER CALLED DEALER AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT, HAD A 4 HOUR DRIVE TO DEALERSHIP. MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED TO GO TO A LOCALL MECHANIC BEFORE TRAVELING 4 HOURS. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. THEN, CONSUMER TRAVELED 4 HOURS TO OTHER DEALER, APPLEWAY MOTORS ON SPRAGUE AVE. SPOKEHAN, WA. PHONE 509-924-1150, AND THEY NEVER MOVED VEHICLE. BUT, STATED THAT BALL JOINTS WERE UP TO SPECIFICATIONS. UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE GOING TO NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE WEAR. CONSUMER DROVE BACK, WENT TO THE MECHANIC, AND VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A LIFT TO SEE THAT LOWER BALL JOINTS MOVED A 1/4 INCH OUT OF JOINT. *AK

May 14, 2001

AFTER CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER TO HAVE RECALL 00V421001/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR99-02 TAKEN CARE OFF, PREMIUM MITSUBSHI IN NEW ROCHELLE,NY 914-576-2280, INSISTED THEY DIDN'T HAVE TIME FOR CONSUMER TO BRING VEHICLE IN. *AK *JB

May 14, 2001

AFTER CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER TO HAVE RECALL 00V421001/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR99-02 TAKEN CARE OFF, PREMIUM MITSUBSHI IN NEW ROCHELLE,NY 914-576-2280, INSISTED THEY DIDN'T HAVE TIME FOR CONSUMER TO BRING VEHICLE IN. *AK *JB

Apr 9, 2001

THE CONSUMER HAD BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-421 BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED LOOSE. NLM

Apr 9, 2001

THE CONSUMER HAD BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-421 BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED LOOSE. NLM

Mar 26, 2001

LOWER CONTROL ARM FOR BALL JOINT CAME LOOSE AND BROKE AXLE. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00V421001 DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAS SAME DEFECT. *AK

Mar 26, 2001

LOWER CONTROL ARM FOR BALL JOINT CAME LOOSE AND BROKE AXLE. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00V421001 DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAS SAME DEFECT. *AK

Feb 23, 2001

VEHICLE SWAYS FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP. *AK

Feb 23, 2001

VEHICLE SWAYS FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP. *AK

Jan 18, 2001

CONSUMER WAS ENTERING INSIDE OF PARKING LOT AND TURNED LEFT, BUT LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF IN STREET. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED BY RECALL 00V421001 LAST YEAR. BUT CURRENTLY THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED BY RECALL. *AK

Jan 18, 2001

CONSUMER WAS ENTERING INSIDE OF PARKING LOT AND TURNED LEFT, BUT LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF IN STREET. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED BY RECALL 00V421001 LAST YEAR. BUT CURRENTLY THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED BY RECALL. *AK

Nov 28, 2000

LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-421. NLM

Nov 28, 2000

LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-421. NLM

Nov 27, 2000

RECALL 00V237000, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN JULY 2000 FOR RECALL. WAS TOLD BOOT DID NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, WHEEL STARTED COMING OFF. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THIS WAS DUE TO BOOT NOT BEING REPLACED IN JULY UNDER RECALL. DEALER TOLD HER THAT IS WHY WHEEL WAS COMING OFF. *AK THE RECALL STATED THAT THE CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH. THAT IS THE DEFECTIVE PART INCREASE THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH AND THE DEALER SHOULD REPLACED IT. *YH

Nov 27, 2000

RECALL 00V237000, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN JULY 2000 FOR RECALL. WAS TOLD BOOT DID NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, WHEEL STARTED COMING OFF. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THIS WAS DUE TO BOOT NOT BEING REPLACED IN JULY UNDER RECALL. DEALER TOLD HER THAT IS WHY WHEEL WAS COMING OFF. *AK THE RECALL STATED THAT THE CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH. THAT IS THE DEFECTIVE PART INCREASE THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH AND THE DEALER SHOULD REPLACED IT. *YH

Nov 21, 2000

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE FOR RECALL # 99V066002 REPAIRS, AND DEALER REFUSED TO FIX PROBLEM. ON HER WAY OUT, RECALL PART FELL FROM UNDER THE CAR, AND CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP.*AK

Nov 21, 2000

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE FOR RECALL # 99V066002 REPAIRS, AND DEALER REFUSED TO FIX PROBLEM. ON HER WAY OUT, RECALL PART FELL FROM UNDER THE CAR, AND CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP.*AK

Oct 26, 2000

WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING LOWER BALL JOINTS BROKE, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS EXPIERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN ODI RECALL 99V066002. BUT, THE MANFACUTURER HAS ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Oct 26, 2000

8/9/33 TOKE CAR IN FOR RECALL ON LOWER BALL JOINT INSPECTION . DEALER NO DAMAGE SEEN. BUT NOTICED THE LOWER BALL NEEDED TO REPLACE WE TRUSTED THEM .BUT WE STARTED TO HERE CLUNKING NOISE ON LEFT FRONT TOKE IT BACK ON 10/06/99 THEY CLAIMED THEY TEST DROVE THE CAR AND CHECKED THE SUPS ALL LOOKED GOOD AT TIME. ON 10/25/00 AFTER A 1000 MILE TRIP I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR TIRE ROTATION BAL. THAY CAME BACK AND TOLD ME MY BOLT ON MY LET CONTROL ARM WAS LOOSE THEY TIGHTENED IT FOR ME. BUT IAMM WORRIED WITH 15000 MILES SINCE WE HAD THIS DONE THERE IS SOME WARE. THE DEALER SAID THEY WILL LOOK AT IT . BUT THEYWILL SAY IT NEEDS TO REPLACED. THE THEN THAT BOTHER ME IS THAT THE CONTROL ARM COULD OF DROPED AND CAUSED INJURY OR DEATH. THANKS FOR LISTENING CHARLIEF. *AK

Oct 26, 2000

WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING LOWER BALL JOINTS BROKE, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS EXPIERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN ODI RECALL 99V066002. BUT, THE MANFACUTURER HAS ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Oct 26, 2000

8/9/33 TOKE CAR IN FOR RECALL ON LOWER BALL JOINT INSPECTION . DEALER NO DAMAGE SEEN. BUT NOTICED THE LOWER BALL NEEDED TO REPLACE WE TRUSTED THEM .BUT WE STARTED TO HERE CLUNKING NOISE ON LEFT FRONT TOKE IT BACK ON 10/06/99 THEY CLAIMED THEY TEST DROVE THE CAR AND CHECKED THE SUPS ALL LOOKED GOOD AT TIME. ON 10/25/00 AFTER A 1000 MILE TRIP I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR TIRE ROTATION BAL. THAY CAME BACK AND TOLD ME MY BOLT ON MY LET CONTROL ARM WAS LOOSE THEY TIGHTENED IT FOR ME. BUT IAMM WORRIED WITH 15000 MILES SINCE WE HAD THIS DONE THERE IS SOME WARE. THE DEALER SAID THEY WILL LOOK AT IT . BUT THEYWILL SAY IT NEEDS TO REPLACED. THE THEN THAT BOTHER ME IS THAT THE CONTROL ARM COULD OF DROPED AND CAUSED INJURY OR DEATH. THANKS FOR LISTENING CHARLIEF. *AK

Oct 4, 2000

CONSUMER RECIEVED RECALL 99V066002, UPON INSPECTION OF RECALL, DEALER FOUND DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER BALL JOINT BUT WOULD NOT REPAIR THIS PART BECAUSE THE BOOT WAS NOT CUT, CONSUMER WANTS DEALER TO DO THE REPAIR AT NO COST. *SLC

Oct 4, 2000

CONSUMER RECIEVED RECALL 99V066002, UPON INSPECTION OF RECALL, DEALER FOUND DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER BALL JOINT BUT WOULD NOT REPAIR THIS PART BECAUSE THE BOOT WAS NOT CUT, CONSUMER WANTS DEALER TO DO THE REPAIR AT NO COST. *SLC

Sep 19, 2000

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 40 MPH STEERING WHEEL AND WHEELS BEGAN TO SHAKE VERY HARD. DELAER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Sep 19, 2000

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 40 MPH STEERING WHEEL AND WHEELS BEGAN TO SHAKE VERY HARD. DELAER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Sep 11, 2000

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V066001 AND TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE DUST BOOT COVERS ON VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE COVERED BY RECALL, CONSUMER FEELS THIS SHOULD BE COVERED IN RECALL. *SLC

Sep 11, 2000

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V066001 AND TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE DUST BOOT COVERS ON VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE COVERED BY RECALL, CONSUMER FEELS THIS SHOULD BE COVERED IN RECALL. *SLC

Aug 25, 2000

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN LOWER BALL JOINT RIGHT FRONT CAME OFF, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM AXLE, WHEEL ROLLED UNDER THE CAR, CAUSING CAR TO BECOME INOPERABLE. VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN THE BALL JOINT RECALL 99V066001, VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, BOTH DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO CORRECTTHE RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 25, 2000

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN LOWER BALL JOINT RIGHT FRONT CAME OFF, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM AXLE, WHEEL ROLLED UNDER THE CAR, CAUSING CAR TO BECOME INOPERABLE. VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN THE BALL JOINT RECALL 99V066001, VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, BOTH DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO CORRECTTHE RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 3, 2000

CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 99V066002. DEALER REFUSED TO DO REPAIR WORK, STATING THAT BOOT WAS NOT DAMAGED, AND WANTED TO CHARGE FOR FIXING THE CONTROL ARM. *AK

Aug 3, 2000

CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 99V066002. DEALER REFUSED TO DO REPAIR WORK, STATING THAT BOOT WAS NOT DAMAGED, AND WANTED TO CHARGE FOR FIXING THE CONTROL ARM. *AK

Jul 26, 2000

RECALLL 99V066002 LOWER CONTROL ARM: BALL JOINTS. DEALER IS REFUSING TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS BECAUSE BOOT IS NOT CUT, BUT CONTROL ARM IS DAMAGED. THEY WILL FIX IT FOR A PRICE. *AK

Jul 26, 2000

RECALLL 99V066002 LOWER CONTROL ARM: BALL JOINTS. DEALER IS REFUSING TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS BECAUSE BOOT IS NOT CUT, BUT CONTROL ARM IS DAMAGED. THEY WILL FIX IT FOR A PRICE. *AK

Jul 20, 2000

RECALL 99V066002/LOWER BALL JOINS: DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL. INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE HAD TOO MANY MILES. NOTIFIED MANUFACTURER, AND INFORMED THAT THE LETTER WAS A MISPRINT AND SOULD HAVE THE MILAGES LIMITATION ON IT. ASK NHTSA'S HELP IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 20, 2000

RECALL 99V066002/LOWER BALL JOINS: DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL. INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE HAD TOO MANY MILES. NOTIFIED MANUFACTURER, AND INFORMED THAT THE LETTER WAS A MISPRINT AND SOULD HAVE THE MILAGES LIMITATION ON IT. ASK NHTSA'S HELP IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 17, 2000

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (99V-066) PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL. *MJS

Jul 17, 2000

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (99V-066) PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL. *MJS

Jul 10, 2000

BALL JOINTS SEPERATED FROM VEHICLE AS INDICATED IN RECALL NOTICE, RESULTING INTHE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE DESTRUCTION OF THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE.

Jul 10, 2000

BALL JOINTS SEPERATED FROM VEHICLE AS INDICATED IN RECALL NOTICE, RESULTING INTHE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE DESTRUCTION OF THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE.

Apr 27, 2000

CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF RECALL 99V-066 OF THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT WHICH RESULTED IN THE LEFT WHEEL COMING OFF WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Apr 27, 2000

CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF RECALL 99V-066 OF THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT WHICH RESULTED IN THE LEFT WHEEL COMING OFF WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Apr 27, 2000

CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF RECALL 99V-066 OF THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT WHICH RESULTED IN THE LEFT WHEEL COMING OFF WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Apr 27, 2000

CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF RECALL 99V-066 OF THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT WHICH RESULTED IN THE LEFT WHEEL COMING OFF WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Mar 10, 2000

REAR SUSPENSION DOES NOT STAY IN ALLIGNMENT AND BOTTOMS OUT. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML

Mar 10, 2000

REAR SUSPENSION DOES NOT STAY IN ALLIGNMENT AND BOTTOMS OUT. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML

Feb 15, 2000

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE VEERED TO LEFT/RIGHT. DLR SAID THEY WOULD TRY TO FIX IT. *AK

Feb 15, 2000

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE VEERED TO LEFT/RIGHT. DLR SAID THEY WOULD TRY TO FIX IT. *AK

Dec 27, 1999

BALL JOINT DAMAGE IS DUE TO BAD BOOTS. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THESE EX-RAYED TO PROVE THEIR INCOMPETANCE TO DO THEIR JOB PROTECTING THE BALL JTS. THE MISALIGNMENT, PINCHING, HAIRLINE CRACKS OR HOLES HAVE CAUSED THE DESTRUCTION ON THE CONTROL ARMS AND BALL JTS. THESE PROBLEMS PUT STRAIN ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM THUS CAUSING ROTORS TO WARP AND WEAR OUT. I WOULD LIKE ALL DOCUMENTATION ON ALL GALANTS WITH THESE PROBLEMS AND THEIR RESULTS (20 SUSP., 25 BRAKE, & 17 POWER TRAIN ON YOUR COMPLAINT ISSUANCE VIA NET). I WOULD LIKE ALL OTHER COMPLAINT DATA VIA TELCONS OR WRITTEN COMPLAINTS IN THESE MATTERS. I KNOW THAT THIS IS AN INJUSTICE TO ME AS A CONSUMER, IN MY HEART AND SOUL I KNOW THAT THIS IS WRONG. CAN YOU ASSIST ME IN OBTAINING RECALL LETTERS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITIED TO #'S 99V0660001 AND 99V066002)PLEASE AND EXPLAIN TO ME HOW A RECALL ON A BOOT CAN BE ESTABLISHED WITHOUT THE COOPERATIVE PARTS AS WELL. PLEASE SEND A COPY O THIS COMPLAINT BACK TO MY HOME ADDRESS AND EMAIL AND INCLUDE PLEASE ALL O THESE NOTES AS A HARD COPY. DO YOU ALSO MAINTAIN ANY RECORDS O SMALL CLAIMS CASES, INDEPENDANT LAW SUITS OR COURT ACTIONS O ANY KIND RELATING TO THIS OR MY PURSUIT O JUSTICE. I AM WILLING TO GO TO ANY LENGTHS TO RESOLVE THIS INJUSTICE INCLUDING CONTACT WITH THE LOCAL DISTRICT ATTY, AND THE STATE ATTY. GENERAL. ALSO, I IMPLORE YOU TO SEND THIS DATA TO YOUR ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR OR SAETY ASSURANCE. I'M SORRY ABOUT THE LACKING LETTER BETWEEN D & G IN MY CORRESPONDENCE TO YOU. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE OR YOUR SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE AND ANY GUIDANCE YOU CAN PROVIDE ME WITH. SINCERELY, VICKI BEAUMONT. *AK

Dec 27, 1999

BALL JOINT DAMAGE IS DUE TO BAD BOOTS. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THESE EX-RAYED TO PROVE THEIR INCOMPETANCE TO DO THEIR JOB PROTECTING THE BALL JTS. THE MISALIGNMENT, PINCHING, HAIRLINE CRACKS OR HOLES HAVE CAUSED THE DESTRUCTION ON THE CONTROL ARMS AND BALL JTS. THESE PROBLEMS PUT STRAIN ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM THUS CAUSING ROTORS TO WARP AND WEAR OUT. I WOULD LIKE ALL DOCUMENTATION ON ALL GALANTS WITH THESE PROBLEMS AND THEIR RESULTS (20 SUSP., 25 BRAKE, & 17 POWER TRAIN ON YOUR COMPLAINT ISSUANCE VIA NET). I WOULD LIKE ALL OTHER COMPLAINT DATA VIA TELCONS OR WRITTEN COMPLAINTS IN THESE MATTERS. I KNOW THAT THIS IS AN INJUSTICE TO ME AS A CONSUMER, IN MY HEART AND SOUL I KNOW THAT THIS IS WRONG. CAN YOU ASSIST ME IN OBTAINING RECALL LETTERS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITIED TO #'S 99V0660001 AND 99V066002)PLEASE AND EXPLAIN TO ME HOW A RECALL ON A BOOT CAN BE ESTABLISHED WITHOUT THE COOPERATIVE PARTS AS WELL. PLEASE SEND A COPY O THIS COMPLAINT BACK TO MY HOME ADDRESS AND EMAIL AND INCLUDE PLEASE ALL O THESE NOTES AS A HARD COPY. DO YOU ALSO MAINTAIN ANY RECORDS O SMALL CLAIMS CASES, INDEPENDANT LAW SUITS OR COURT ACTIONS O ANY KIND RELATING TO THIS OR MY PURSUIT O JUSTICE. I AM WILLING TO GO TO ANY LENGTHS TO RESOLVE THIS INJUSTICE INCLUDING CONTACT WITH THE LOCAL DISTRICT ATTY, AND THE STATE ATTY. GENERAL. ALSO, I IMPLORE YOU TO SEND THIS DATA TO YOUR ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR OR SAETY ASSURANCE. I'M SORRY ABOUT THE LACKING LETTER BETWEEN D & G IN MY CORRESPONDENCE TO YOU. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE OR YOUR SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE AND ANY GUIDANCE YOU CAN PROVIDE ME WITH. SINCERELY, VICKI BEAUMONT. *AK

Dec 14, 1999

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMERS ARM BALL JOINT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-066 RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *NLM

Dec 14, 1999

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMERS ARM BALL JOINT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-066 RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *NLM

Nov 24, 1999

99V066.002/LOWER BALL JOINT: RECALL RECEIVED AND DEALER NOTIFIED. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR RECALL. BUT DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE LATERAL ARM NEEDS TO BE CUT, AND CONSUMER WOULD BE CHARGED FOR THIS BEFORE RECALL WORK COULD BE PERFORMED. NEED NHTSA INPUT ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Nov 24, 1999

99V066.002/LOWER BALL JOINT: RECALL RECEIVED AND DEALER NOTIFIED. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR RECALL. BUT DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE LATERAL ARM NEEDS TO BE CUT, AND CONSUMER WOULD BE CHARGED FOR THIS BEFORE RECALL WORK COULD BE PERFORMED. NEED NHTSA INPUT ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 4, 1999

RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED REPAIR REIMBURSEMENT. (99V-066) MJS

Oct 4, 1999

RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED REPAIR REIMBURSEMENT. (99V-066) MJS

Sep 14, 1999 Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH THE RUBBER BALL JOINT FAILED. ALSO, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND DID A 360 DEGREE TURN. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

Sep 14, 1999 Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH THE RUBBER BALL JOINT FAILED. ALSO, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND DID A 360 DEGREE TURN. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

Sep 8, 1999

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (99V-066) PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING EXTREME LOSS OF CONTROL AND NEAR ACCIDENT. MJS

Sep 8, 1999

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (99V-066) PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING EXTREME LOSS OF CONTROL AND NEAR ACCIDENT. MJS

Aug 27, 1999

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL, THE REAR OF VEHICLE FISHTAILED DUE TO UPPER BALL JOINTS POPPING OUT OF POSITION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 27, 1999

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL, THE REAR OF VEHICLE FISHTAILED DUE TO UPPER BALL JOINTS POPPING OUT OF POSITION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 26, 1999

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE BALL JOINTS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIRS THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE RECALL, AND STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *AK

Aug 26, 1999

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE BALL JOINTS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIRS THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE RECALL, AND STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *AK

Aug 23, 1999

THE BACK END OF THE CAR WOULD SWERVE IF THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 50MPH. DEALER REPLACED LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM. *AL

Aug 23, 1999

THE BACK END OF THE CAR WOULD SWERVE IF THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 50MPH. DEALER REPLACED LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM. *AL

Aug 20, 1999

DURING RECALL REPAIR INSPECTION OF THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS, DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT COMPONENT WAS FINE HOWEVER ADDITIONAL REPAIR OF THE LOWER LATERAL ARMS NEEDED REPLACEMENT (NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL REPAIR).(99V066001) MJS

Aug 20, 1999

STEERING COLUMN EXPERIENCES RATTLE NOISE. MJS

Aug 20, 1999

DURING RECALL REPAIR INSPECTION OF THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS, DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT COMPONENT WAS FINE HOWEVER ADDITIONAL REPAIR OF THE LOWER LATERAL ARMS NEEDED REPLACEMENT (NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL REPAIR).(99V066001) MJS

Aug 20, 1999

STEERING COLUMN EXPERIENCES RATTLE NOISE. MJS

Aug 6, 1999

NHTSA RECALL 99V-066.002/ LOWER BALL JOINT: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER INFORMED, AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 6, 1999

NHTSA RECALL 99V-066.002/ LOWER BALL JOINT: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER INFORMED, AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 5, 1999

RECALL COMPONENT 99V-066001 FAILED PRIOR TO NOTICE. YH

Aug 5, 1999

RECALL COMPONENT 99V-066001 FAILED PRIOR TO NOTICE. YH

Aug 4, 1999

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING LOWER CONTROL ARM/ BALL JOINT FELL OFF. *AK

Aug 4, 1999

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING LOWER CONTROL ARM/ BALL JOINT FELL OFF. *AK

Jul 28, 1999

ROTORS ALWAYS WARPED/CAMSHAFT FAILURE/IGNITION FAILED/WINDOWS FOG

Jul 28, 1999

ROTORS ALWAYS WARPED/CAMSHAFT FAILURE/IGNITION FAILED/WINDOWS FOG

Jul 26, 1999

0 DEALER CLAIMED THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT NECESSARY AND REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 99V0660001. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 26, 1999

0 DEALER CLAIMED THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT NECESSARY AND REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 99V0660001. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 21, 1999

THE GREASE IN THE BALL JOINTS LEAKS OUT,CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BALL JOINTS. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS. *AK

Jul 21, 1999

THE GREASE IN THE BALL JOINTS LEAKS OUT,CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BALL JOINTS. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS. *AK

Jul 20, 1999

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE WEARING OUT FRONT AND REAR TIRES OUT. DEALER SAIS CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE FIXED. *AK

Jul 20, 1999

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE WEARING OUT FRONT AND REAR TIRES OUT. DEALER SAIS CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE FIXED. *AK

Jan 4, 1999

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

Jan 4, 1999

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

Nov 13, 1998

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH REAR SUSPENSION. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE TENDS TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 13, 1998

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH REAR SUSPENSION. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE TENDS TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 30, 1998

DUE TO NUMEROUS ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS, TIRES REPLACED. DRIVING AT NIGHT LIGHTS GET BRIGHTER OR DIMMER. BATTERY WAS REPLACED. HIT BRAKES CAR RADIO WENT OFF, IT LOST POWER, ALSO, POWER ANTENNA WENT DOWN.

Aug 30, 1998

DUE TO NUMEROUS ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS, TIRES REPLACED. DRIVING AT NIGHT LIGHTS GET BRIGHTER OR DIMMER. BATTERY WAS REPLACED. HIT BRAKES CAR RADIO WENT OFF, IT LOST POWER, ALSO, POWER ANTENNA WENT DOWN.

May 17, 1998

IT CAN BE CLEARLY SEEN THAT THE CAR THAT I AM LEASING IS A GENUINE LEMON. IT HAS BEEN FRUSTRATING HAVING THIS CAR THAT I FEEL IS UNSAFE AND HAS CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS THAT A UNRESOLVED SINCE ONLY 600 MILES. (I HAVE ONLY 37,000 MILES ON IT NOW) FROM THIS WEB SITE IT IS APPARENT THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT IS DEALING WITH THE NEGLIGENCE AND UTMOST POOR QUALITY THAT MITSUBISHI CALLS A CAR. FUEL GAUGE, FRONT ROTORS, REAR DRUMS, TRANS COLLER CLAMP, TRANS MOUNT INSULATOR, LOWER CONTROL ARM.

May 17, 1998

IT CAN BE CLEARLY SEEN THAT THE CAR THAT I AM LEASING IS A GENUINE LEMON. IT HAS BEEN FRUSTRATING HAVING THIS CAR THAT I FEEL IS UNSAFE AND HAS CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS THAT A UNRESOLVED SINCE ONLY 600 MILES. (I HAVE ONLY 37,000 MILES ON IT NOW) FROM THIS WEB SITE IT IS APPARENT THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT IS DEALING WITH THE NEGLIGENCE AND UTMOST POOR QUALITY THAT MITSUBISHI CALLS A CAR. FUEL GAUGE, FRONT ROTORS, REAR DRUMS, TRANS COLLER CLAMP, TRANS MOUNT INSULATOR, LOWER CONTROL ARM.

Aug 26, 1995

MISALIGNMENT, RESULTING IN UNBALANCED TIRES/VIBRATION.

Aug 26, 1995

MISALIGNMENT, RESULTING IN UNBALANCED TIRES/VIBRATION.

Aug 10, 1995

RATTLE IN RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION. *AK

Aug 10, 1995

RATTLE IN RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION. *AK

Jul 7, 1995

CONTROL ARM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *AW

Jul 7, 1995

CONTROL ARM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *AW

Mar 10, 1995

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE EXTREME RIGHT, HAVE TRIED TO CORRECT FIVE TIMES.

Mar 10, 1995

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE EXTREME RIGHT, HAVE TRIED TO CORRECT FIVE TIMES. TT

Mar 10, 1995

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE EXTREME RIGHT, HAVE TRIED TO CORRECT FIVE TIMES.

Mar 10, 1995

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE EXTREME RIGHT, HAVE TRIED TO CORRECT FIVE TIMES. TT

Feb 23, 1995

RIGHT FRONT CONTROL ARM FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. TT

Feb 23, 1995

RIGHT FRONT CONTROL ARM FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. TT

Jan 5, 1995

FRONT RIGHT CONTROL ARM HAS FAILED DEVELOPING TO A KNOCKING SOUND. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 5, 1995

FRONT RIGHT CONTROL ARM HAS FAILED DEVELOPING TO A KNOCKING SOUND. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT