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Aug 13, 2019 Engine 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RUBBER TIMING BELT SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, COASTED, AND STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND THEN TOWED TO APPLE DODGE HANOVER (200 EISENHOWER DR, HANOVER, PA 1733...

Aug 13, 2019 Engine 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RUBBER TIMING BELT SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, COASTED, AND STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND THEN TOWED TO APPLE DODGE HANOVER (200 EISENHOWER DR, HANOVER, PA 1733...

Oct 23, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

WHEN EXITING THE INTERSTATE DURING A HEAVY RAIN STORM I HIT A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER AND THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER THE CAR. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND SOLD TO ME 3 YEARS AGO. THIS HAD HAPPENED TO MY MOTHER NUMEROUS TIMES AND TWICE SINCE I'VE OWNED IT. IT ONLY...

Oct 23, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

WHEN EXITING THE INTERSTATE DURING A HEAVY RAIN STORM I HIT A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER AND THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER THE CAR. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND SOLD TO ME 3 YEARS AGO. THIS HAD HAPPENED TO MY MOTHER NUMEROUS TIMES AND TWICE SINCE I'VE OWNED IT. IT ONLY...

Mar 27, 2003 Seats Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS COLLAPSED INTO RECLINING POSITION WHEN HIT IN REAR AND THEN WHEN WE HIT THE CAR IN FRONT WE WERE THROWN FROM A LAYING POSITION UP TO THE DASH. *NLM

Mar 27, 2003 Seats Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS COLLAPSED INTO RECLINING POSITION WHEN HIT IN REAR AND THEN WHEN WE HIT THE CAR IN FRONT WE WERE THROWN FROM A LAYING POSITION UP TO THE DASH. *NLM

May 8, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN SMOKE SUDDENLY STARTED COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. CONSUMER QUICKLY PULLED OVER, AND GOT OUT WHEN IT BURSTED INTO FLAMES, TOTALLING VEHICLE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 8, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN SMOKE SUDDENLY STARTED COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. CONSUMER QUICKLY PULLED OVER, AND GOT OUT WHEN IT BURSTED INTO FLAMES, TOTALLING VEHICLE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 27, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAD FAILURE IN LOW GEAR REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. NLM

Mar 27, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAD FAILURE IN LOW GEAR REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. NLM

Jul 19, 2001 Tires

TIRES CAME APART AT AREA OF BEAD. INFLATION WAS PROPER. *AK (DOT NUMBER: M6RV 27430 TIRESIZE: P185/70R14)

Jul 19, 2001 Tires

TIRES CAME APART AT AREA OF BEAD. INFLATION WAS PROPER. *AK (DOT NUMBER: M6RV 27430 TIRESIZE: P185/70R14)

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSING ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATION, NO HEAT AND EXCESSIVE COOLANT USAGE. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSING ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATION, NO HEAT AND EXCESSIVE COOLANT USAGE. *AK

Sep 19, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SERVICE LANE. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT STRAIGHT UP. THEN, CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE, 4 MINUTES LATER, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM BACK OF CAR AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER STATED CAR WAS T0TALED BECAUS...

Sep 19, 2000 Unknown Or Other Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SERVICE LANE. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT STRAIGHT UP. THEN, CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE, 4 MINUTES LATER, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM BACK OF CAR AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER STATED CAR WAS T0TALED BECAUS...

Sep 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SERVICE LANE. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT STRAIGHT UP. THEN, CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE, 4 MINUTES LATER, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM BACK OF CAR AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER STATED CAR WAS T0TALED BECAUS...

Sep 19, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SERVICE LANE. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT STRAIGHT UP. THEN, CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE, 4 MINUTES LATER, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM BACK OF CAR AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER STATED CAR WAS T0TALED BECAUS...

Sep 19, 2000 Unknown Or Other Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SERVICE LANE. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT STRAIGHT UP. THEN, CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE, 4 MINUTES LATER, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM BACK OF CAR AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER STATED CAR WAS T0TALED BECAUS...

Sep 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SERVICE LANE. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT STRAIGHT UP. THEN, CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE, 4 MINUTES LATER, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM BACK OF CAR AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER STATED CAR WAS T0TALED BECAUS...

Apr 10, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. DRIVER HAS TO TIGHTEN THE PIVOT ARM NUTS BEFORE OPERATION CONTINUED. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK *ML

Apr 10, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. DRIVER HAS TO TIGHTEN THE PIVOT ARM NUTS BEFORE OPERATION CONTINUED. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK *ML

Dec 1, 1998 Suspension

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN OR BACKING UP, DRIVER WOULD HEAR A STRANGE POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR. WHEN OWNER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE, MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE SWAY BAR WAS BROKEN ON THE RIGHT REAR AXLE. THE SWAY BAR HAS BEEN WELDED BACK TOGETHER. *AK

Dec 1, 1998 Suspension

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN OR BACKING UP, DRIVER WOULD HEAR A STRANGE POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR. WHEN OWNER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE, MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE SWAY BAR WAS BROKEN ON THE RIGHT REAR AXLE. THE SWAY BAR HAS BEEN WELDED BACK TOGETHER. *AK

Aug 26, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD END WORN BADLY.

Aug 26, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD END WORN BADLY.

Jul 25, 1998 Suspension

NOTHING

Jul 25, 1998 Suspension

NOTHING

Jul 16, 1998 Suspension

CRACKED REAR TRAILING ARM.

Jul 16, 1998 Suspension

CRACKED REAR TRAILING ARM.

Dec 30, 1997 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR FAILED, CAUSING THE REAR AXLE TO FALL OUT FROM UNDER CAR, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL.

Dec 30, 1997 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR FAILED, CAUSING THE REAR AXLE TO FALL OUT FROM UNDER CAR, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL.

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS PITTED.

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS PITTED.

Apr 14, 1997 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS MALFUNCTIONED. UPON TURNING OFF IGNITION, BELT TIGHTENED EXTREMELY THEN WON'T RELEASE, ALSO WHEN DOOR IS OPENED BELT WON'T RELEASE, MUST BE DONE MANUALLY, UNLATCH OR RESTART VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 14, 1997 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS MALFUNCTIONED. UPON TURNING OFF IGNITION, BELT TIGHTENED EXTREMELY THEN WON'T RELEASE, ALSO WHEN DOOR IS OPENED BELT WON'T RELEASE, MUST BE DONE MANUALLY, UNLATCH OR RESTART VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Structure

THE REAR CROSSMEMBER BAR THAT CONNECTS THE TWO REAR TIRES TOGETHER BROKE. IT WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, MANUFACTURER ONLY PAID HALF OF THE REPAIR COST INSTEAD OF THE TOTAL COST. CONSUME RFELT THA TIT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE PICKED UP ALL THE REPAIR COSTS. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Structure

THE REAR CROSSMEMBER BAR THAT CONNECTS THE TWO REAR TIRES TOGETHER BROKE. IT WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, MANUFACTURER ONLY PAID HALF OF THE REPAIR COST INSTEAD OF THE TOTAL COST. CONSUME RFELT THA TIT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE PICKED UP ALL THE REPAIR COSTS. *AK

Feb 18, 1997 Power Train

AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE WHILE STILL IN THE DRIVE POSITION. *AK

Feb 18, 1997 Power Train

AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE WHILE STILL IN THE DRIVE POSITION. *AK

Feb 6, 1997 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT VERY LOOSE WILL NOT RETRACT. IF IN AN ACCIDENT THE SEAT BELT WOULD SERVE NO PURPOSE BECAUSE IT IS NOT SECURE. HAS NOT HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED BECAUSE OF WARRANTY. *AK

Feb 6, 1997 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT VERY LOOSE WILL NOT RETRACT. IF IN AN ACCIDENT THE SEAT BELT WOULD SERVE NO PURPOSE BECAUSE IT IS NOT SECURE. HAS NOT HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED BECAUSE OF WARRANTY. *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Equipment

WITHOUT WARNING CIGARETTE LIGHTER EJECTED VIOLENTLY FROM ITS DASHBOARD LOCATION AND BOUNCED AND LANDED IN DRIVERS LAP BETWEEN HIS LEGS, ALMOST RESULTING IN CONTROL LOST.

Dec 16, 1996 Equipment

WITHOUT WARNING CIGARETTE LIGHTER EJECTED VIOLENTLY FROM ITS DASHBOARD LOCATION AND BOUNCED AND LANDED IN DRIVERS LAP BETWEEN HIS LEGS, ALMOST RESULTING IN CONTROL LOST.

Oct 4, 1996 Tires

AT 18,000 MILES ALL FOUR MICHELIN TIRES ARE LEAKING (SLOW LEAK MICHELIN P19570R14 XW4 ), TOOK TO TIRES MANUFACTURER, SAID THE TIRES HAVE A SLOW LEAK, CAR MANUFACTURER WANTS TO PUT A TUBE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK DOT NUMBER IS HNHDP, MICHELIN STATED THAT THE ALUMINUM RIMS ARE WHAT IS CAUSING ...

Oct 4, 1996 Tires

AT 18,000 MILES ALL FOUR MICHELIN TIRES ARE LEAKING (SLOW LEAK MICHELIN P19570R14 XW4 ), TOOK TO TIRES MANUFACTURER, SAID THE TIRES HAVE A SLOW LEAK, CAR MANUFACTURER WANTS TO PUT A TUBE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK DOT NUMBER IS HNHDP, MICHELIN STATED THAT THE ALUMINUM RIMS ARE WHAT IS CAUSING ...

Sep 10, 1996 Suspension

FAILURE OF THE REAR SUPENSION, THE REAR SUSPENSION IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TIRES TO WEAR OFTEN.*AK CRUISE WORKING IMPROPERLY, DEALER REPAIRED VACUUM LINE. REAR TRAILIN GARM FAILED, CAUSING NOISE IN FRONT END. *SLC

Sep 10, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

FAILURE OF THE REAR SUPENSION, THE REAR SUSPENSION IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TIRES TO WEAR OFTEN.*AK CRUISE WORKING IMPROPERLY, DEALER REPAIRED VACUUM LINE. REAR TRAILIN GARM FAILED, CAUSING NOISE IN FRONT END. *SLC

Sep 10, 1996 Suspension

FAILURE OF THE REAR SUPENSION, THE REAR SUSPENSION IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TIRES TO WEAR OFTEN.*AK CRUISE WORKING IMPROPERLY, DEALER REPAIRED VACUUM LINE. REAR TRAILIN GARM FAILED, CAUSING NOISE IN FRONT END. *SLC

Sep 10, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

FAILURE OF THE REAR SUPENSION, THE REAR SUSPENSION IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TIRES TO WEAR OFTEN.*AK CRUISE WORKING IMPROPERLY, DEALER REPAIRED VACUUM LINE. REAR TRAILIN GARM FAILED, CAUSING NOISE IN FRONT END. *SLC

Aug 7, 1996 Structure

WHEN TRUNK WAS FILLED WITH LUGGAGE AND UPON CLOSING THE GARMENT BAG JAMMED IN THE TRUNK LATCH, HOWEVER THE TRUNK APPEARED TO BE CLOSED, AFTER ABOUT 100 MILES OF TRAVEL THE LID VIBRATED UP ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE THE LIGHT, THE TRUNK WAS NOT NOTICEABLY OPEN. THE DESIGN FLAW LIES IN THE FACT THAT THE TRUN...

Aug 7, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN TRUNK WAS FILLED WITH LUGGAGE AND UPON CLOSING THE GARMENT BAG JAMMED IN THE TRUNK LATCH, HOWEVER THE TRUNK APPEARED TO BE CLOSED, AFTER ABOUT 100 MILES OF TRAVEL THE LID VIBRATED UP ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE THE LIGHT, THE TRUNK WAS NOT NOTICEABLY OPEN. THE DESIGN FLAW LIES IN THE FACT THAT THE TRUN...

Aug 7, 1996 Structure

WHEN TRUNK WAS FILLED WITH LUGGAGE AND UPON CLOSING THE GARMENT BAG JAMMED IN THE TRUNK LATCH, HOWEVER THE TRUNK APPEARED TO BE CLOSED, AFTER ABOUT 100 MILES OF TRAVEL THE LID VIBRATED UP ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE THE LIGHT, THE TRUNK WAS NOT NOTICEABLY OPEN. THE DESIGN FLAW LIES IN THE FACT THAT THE TRUN...

Aug 7, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN TRUNK WAS FILLED WITH LUGGAGE AND UPON CLOSING THE GARMENT BAG JAMMED IN THE TRUNK LATCH, HOWEVER THE TRUNK APPEARED TO BE CLOSED, AFTER ABOUT 100 MILES OF TRAVEL THE LID VIBRATED UP ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE THE LIGHT, THE TRUNK WAS NOT NOTICEABLY OPEN. THE DESIGN FLAW LIES IN THE FACT THAT THE TRUN...

May 28, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL MUST BE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR FOR GAS TO GO TO CARBURETOR.

May 28, 1996 Visibility

ODOR ENTERING VEHICLE, CAUSING ILLNESS.

May 28, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL MUST BE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR FOR GAS TO GO TO CARBURETOR.

May 28, 1996 Visibility

ODOR ENTERING VEHICLE, CAUSING ILLNESS.

Aug 17, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE JERKS WHILE DRIVING, DEALER CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. TT

Aug 17, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE JERKS WHILE DRIVING, DEALER CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. TT

Jun 20, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TOOK OFF THE VEHICLE OWNERS FINGER TIP. TT

Jun 20, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TOOK OFF THE VEHICLE OWNERS FINGER TIP. TT

Jun 1, 1995 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC RESTRAINT TOOK OFF END OF WIFE'S FINGER ON RIGHT HAND WHILE TURNING TO REAR PASSENGER WHEN IGNITION TURNED ON AND SEAT BELT WENT TO END OF TRACK.*AK

Jun 1, 1995 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC RESTRAINT TOOK OFF END OF WIFE'S FINGER ON RIGHT HAND WHILE TURNING TO REAR PASSENGER WHEN IGNITION TURNED ON AND SEAT BELT WENT TO END OF TRACK.*AK

Mar 21, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED SENSOR/OUTPUT SHAFT FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE HESITATION AND MIL ILLUMINATION. *SKD

Mar 21, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED SENSOR/OUTPUT SHAFT FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE HESITATION AND MIL ILLUMINATION. *SKD

Mar 9, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID FREEZES, DURING COLD CONDITIONS AND COMES OUT CLUMPY AND SMEARS THE WINDSHEILD. TT

Mar 9, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID FREEZES, DURING COLD CONDITIONS AND COMES OUT CLUMPY AND SMEARS THE WINDSHEILD. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. TT