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Jan 21, 2009 Tires 220,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 PLYMOUTH LASER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HUBCAPS ON THE VEHICLE BEGAN SPINNING AND INEVITABLY CUT THE VALVE STEM OFF OF HIS TIRE. SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR DURING THE FAILURE. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOST AND THE RISK OF A SERIOUS CRASH WAS INCREASED. PEP BOYS...

Jan 21, 2009 Tires 220,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 PLYMOUTH LASER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HUBCAPS ON THE VEHICLE BEGAN SPINNING AND INEVITABLY CUT THE VALVE STEM OFF OF HIS TIRE. SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR DURING THE FAILURE. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOST AND THE RISK OF A SERIOUS CRASH WAS INCREASED. PEP BOYS...

May 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I SEE QUITE A FEW LASERS,ECLIPSES,AND TALONS THAT HAVE THE TELLTALE BLUE SMOKE TRAIL BEHIND THEM.BUT MINE ALSO SEEMS TO BE BUILDING UP EXHAUST, AND EMITTING A LARGE CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE UPON RESTARTING

May 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I SEE QUITE A FEW LASERS,ECLIPSES,AND TALONS THAT HAVE THE TELLTALE BLUE SMOKE TRAIL BEHIND THEM.BUT MINE ALSO SEEMS TO BE BUILDING UP EXHAUST, AND EMITTING A LARGE CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE UPON RESTARTING

Feb 4, 2002 Suspension Crash

MECHANICAL (SUSPENSION, R.F.) REPAIRED W/USED/REMAN. PARTS. LOCAL PLYMOUTH DEALER'SSERVICE MANAGER WAS OF NO HELP CONCERNING POSSIBLE UNANNOUNCED RECALL.ALSO, I CHECKAD PLYMOUTH/MITSUBISHI (DSM MOTORS) WEBSITE FOR ANY RECALL INFO (NONE). MY VEHICLE ALSO SUSTAINED MODERATE SHEETMETAL (BODY) DAMAGE.

Feb 4, 2002 Suspension Crash

MECHANICAL (SUSPENSION, R.F.) REPAIRED W/USED/REMAN. PARTS. LOCAL PLYMOUTH DEALER'SSERVICE MANAGER WAS OF NO HELP CONCERNING POSSIBLE UNANNOUNCED RECALL.ALSO, I CHECKAD PLYMOUTH/MITSUBISHI (DSM MOTORS) WEBSITE FOR ANY RECALL INFO (NONE). MY VEHICLE ALSO SUSTAINED MODERATE SHEETMETAL (BODY) DAMAGE.

Apr 2, 2001 Structure

THE HATCHBACK SUPPORT RODS FAIL TO HOLD THE LIFTGAGE IN THE RAISED POSITION. *MJS

Apr 2, 2001 Interior Lighting

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED ON OCCASIONS. *MJS

Apr 2, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK. *MJS

Apr 2, 2001 Electrical System

A SHORT IN THE FUSE BOX CAUSES THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER TO NOT WORK. *MJS

Apr 2, 2001 Seats

THE DRIVERS SEAT DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. *MJS

Apr 2, 2001 Structure

THE HATCHBACK SUPPORT RODS FAIL TO HOLD THE LIFTGAGE IN THE RAISED POSITION. *MJS

Apr 2, 2001 Interior Lighting

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED ON OCCASIONS. *MJS

Apr 2, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK. *MJS

Apr 2, 2001 Electrical System

A SHORT IN THE FUSE BOX CAUSES THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER TO NOT WORK. *MJS

Apr 2, 2001 Seats

THE DRIVERS SEAT DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. *MJS

Aug 23, 2000 Power Train

THIS AUTO HAS A MITSUBISHI ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN WITH WHICH I HAVE HAD DIFFICULTIES SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE

Aug 23, 2000 Power Train

THIS AUTO HAS A MITSUBISHI ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN WITH WHICH I HAVE HAD DIFFICULTIES SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE

Jul 29, 1999 Structure

WHILE PULLING INTO THE GAS STATION THE CROSSMEMBER BROKE AND SNAPPED OFF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Structure

WHILE PULLING INTO THE GAS STATION THE CROSSMEMBER BROKE AND SNAPPED OFF THE VEHICLE. *AK

May 4, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT MOTOR PROBLEM CAUSES THE SHOULDER BELT TO LATCH, TO GO BACK AND FORTH IN ITS TRACK FROM THE MOST REAR POSITION TO ABOUT 5 INCHES FORWARD.

May 4, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT MOTOR PROBLEM CAUSES THE SHOULDER BELT TO LATCH, TO GO BACK AND FORTH IN ITS TRACK FROM THE MOST REAR POSITION TO ABOUT 5 INCHES FORWARD.

Apr 21, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN HOOD UNLATCHED UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING THE HOOD TO SMASH INTO THE WINDSHIELD AND HIT THE ROOF OF VEHICLE, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURIES. *AK

Apr 21, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN HOOD UNLATCHED UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING THE HOOD TO SMASH INTO THE WINDSHIELD AND HIT THE ROOF OF VEHICLE, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURIES. *AK

Feb 3, 1998 Electrical System

TURBO-CHARGER FAILED TWICE. ALSO ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Feb 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TURBO-CHARGER FAILED TWICE. ALSO ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Feb 3, 1998 Electrical System

TURBO-CHARGER FAILED TWICE. ALSO ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Feb 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TURBO-CHARGER FAILED TWICE. ALSO ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Seat Belts

RECALL WORK NOT COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS,SEAT BELT REPAIR.

Oct 14, 1997 Seat Belts

RECALL WORK NOT COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS,SEAT BELT REPAIR.

Jul 8, 1997 Seat Belts

BRODLIEB MOTORS CHRYSLER 653. DEALER CLAIMS PARTS HAVE NEVER BEEN ORDERED AND WRONG PARTS RECEIVED IN SHIPMENT FROM MMNUFACTURING CO. *AK

Jul 8, 1997 Seat Belts

BRODLIEB MOTORS CHRYSLER 653. DEALER CLAIMS PARTS HAVE NEVER BEEN ORDERED AND WRONG PARTS RECEIVED IN SHIPMENT FROM MMNUFACTURING CO. *AK

Jun 9, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD FLEW OPEN, SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD AND DAMAGING THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Jun 9, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD FLEW OPEN, SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD AND DAMAGING THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Jan 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING CONDITION. SERVICE CONTRACT WAS STILL IN EFFECT WHEN PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT IT AND THE CONTRACT HAS SINCE EXPIRED. OWNER WANTS TO KNOW IF CHRYSLER IS STILL OBLIGATED TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

Jan 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING CONDITION. SERVICE CONTRACT WAS STILL IN EFFECT WHEN PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT IT AND THE CONTRACT HAS SINCE EXPIRED. OWNER WANTS TO KNOW IF CHRYSLER IS STILL OBLIGATED TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

Jan 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Jan 10, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Jan 10, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FAILED.

Jan 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Jan 10, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Jan 10, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FAILED.

Dec 16, 1996 Electrical System

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, VEHICLE STALLS, ECM FAILURE.

Dec 16, 1996 Electrical System

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THEN CAR STALLS. FIXED A FAILED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MUDULE BUT STALLING CONTINUED.

Dec 16, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THEN CAR STALLS. FIXED A FAILED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MUDULE BUT STALLING CONTINUED.

Dec 16, 1996 Electrical System

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, VEHICLE STALLS, ECM FAILURE.

Dec 16, 1996 Electrical System

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THEN CAR STALLS. FIXED A FAILED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MUDULE BUT STALLING CONTINUED.

Dec 16, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THEN CAR STALLS. FIXED A FAILED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MUDULE BUT STALLING CONTINUED.

Dec 5, 1996 Suspension

THE SWAY BAR BODY BRACKET WHICH CONTROLS THE REAR SUSPENSION AND HOLDS THE UNDERCARRIAGE ON THE CENTER LINE HAS BROKEN FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THIS IS A NON-REPLACEABLE PART, MUST BE REPAIRED. *AK

Dec 5, 1996 Suspension

THE SWAY BAR BODY BRACKET WHICH CONTROLS THE REAR SUSPENSION AND HOLDS THE UNDERCARRIAGE ON THE CENTER LINE HAS BROKEN FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THIS IS A NON-REPLACEABLE PART, MUST BE REPAIRED. *AK

Oct 23, 1996 Seat Belts

THE CONSUMER'S CAR HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR SEVEN DAYS UNDER THE RECALL(OCT. 15-23,1996) AND THE WORK WAS NOT PREFORMED . (WESTBORN CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DEALERSHIP; RECALL 95V103003). *AK CONSUMER STATES THE BELT WIRES WERE CUT AND TAPED THAT THE RECALL HAD NOT BEEN DONE CORRECTLY. TECHNICIAN ST...

Oct 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER'S CAR HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR SEVEN DAYS UNDER THE RECALL(OCT. 15-23,1996) AND THE WORK WAS NOT PREFORMED . (WESTBORN CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DEALERSHIP; RECALL 95V103003). *AK CONSUMER STATES THE BELT WIRES WERE CUT AND TAPED THAT THE RECALL HAD NOT BEEN DONE CORRECTLY. TECHNICIAN ST...

Oct 23, 1996 Seat Belts

THE CONSUMER'S CAR HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR SEVEN DAYS UNDER THE RECALL(OCT. 15-23,1996) AND THE WORK WAS NOT PREFORMED . (WESTBORN CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DEALERSHIP; RECALL 95V103003). *AK CONSUMER STATES THE BELT WIRES WERE CUT AND TAPED THAT THE RECALL HAD NOT BEEN DONE CORRECTLY. TECHNICIAN ST...

Oct 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER'S CAR HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR SEVEN DAYS UNDER THE RECALL(OCT. 15-23,1996) AND THE WORK WAS NOT PREFORMED . (WESTBORN CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DEALERSHIP; RECALL 95V103003). *AK CONSUMER STATES THE BELT WIRES WERE CUT AND TAPED THAT THE RECALL HAD NOT BEEN DONE CORRECTLY. TECHNICIAN ST...

Oct 8, 1996 Structure

HATCHBACK SUPPORTS FAIL TO HOLD LIFTGATE IN RAISED POSITION.

Oct 8, 1996 Structure

HATCHBACK SUPPORTS FAIL TO HOLD LIFTGATE IN RAISED POSITION.

Sep 9, 1996 Suspension

HDURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE TORSION BAR FRAME MEMBER CRACKED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL.*AK *SLC

Sep 9, 1996 Suspension

HDURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE TORSION BAR FRAME MEMBER CRACKED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL.*AK *SLC

Jun 4, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD SAFETY LATCH CAME LOOSE WHICH CAUSED THE HOOD TO POP UP AND HIT AND BREAK THE WINDSHIELD. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 4, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD SAFETY LATCH CAME LOOSE WHICH CAUSED THE HOOD TO POP UP AND HIT AND BREAK THE WINDSHIELD. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 28, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SOMTIMES STOPS WORKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 28, 1996 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SOMTIMES STOPS WORKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 8, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE PASSIVE RESTRAINT ENGAGED TOO TIGHTLY, CHOKING CHILD AT THE THROAT W/EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 8, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE PASSIVE RESTRAINT ENGAGED TOO TIGHTLY, CHOKING CHILD AT THE THROAT W/EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 8, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE PASSIVE RESTRAINT ENGAGED TOO TIGHTLY, CHOKING CHILD AT THE THROAT W/EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 8, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE PASSIVE RESTRAINT ENGAGED TOO TIGHTLY, CHOKING CHILD AT THE THROAT W/EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jan 29, 1996 Seats

DRIVER SEAT CAME LOOSE AT THE ANCHORS. TT

Jan 29, 1996 Seats

DRIVER SEAT CAME LOOSE AT THE ANCHORS. TT

Jan 18, 1996 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SHOULDER/LAP BELT IS INOPERATIVE, MALE WON'T GO INTO FEMALE, DUE TO CHIPPED PLASTIC PARTICLES FALLING INTO LATCH MECHANISM. TT

Jan 18, 1996 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SHOULDER/LAP BELT IS INOPERATIVE, MALE WON'T GO INTO FEMALE, DUE TO CHIPPED PLASTIC PARTICLES FALLING INTO LATCH MECHANISM. TT

Dec 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE VERY LOUD. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. TT

Dec 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE VERY LOUD. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. TT

Oct 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR LEAKS. *DSH

Oct 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR LEAKS. *DSH

Jul 12, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WHEN SIT ITV WOULDN'T STAY IN, WOULD DROP 20 TO 30 MILES, THEN JERK *AK

Jul 12, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WHEN SIT ITV WOULDN'T STAY IN, WOULD DROP 20 TO 30 MILES, THEN JERK *AK

Jul 11, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TIMING BELT WAS RECALLED ON THIS VEHICLE AND REPLACED MAR. 31, 1994. NOW 20,000 MILES LATER IT HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. IT WAS A SERVICE RECALL. *AK

Jul 11, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TIMING BELT WAS RECALLED ON THIS VEHICLE AND REPLACED MAR. 31, 1994. NOW 20,000 MILES LATER IT HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. IT WAS A SERVICE RECALL. *AK

Jun 1, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER S SIDE SEAT BELST FAILED, CAUSING INJURIES

Jun 1, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER S SIDE SEAT BELST FAILED, CAUSING INJURIES

Feb 15, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT AND REAR SEATBELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETAIN CARSEAT ALLOWING TOO MUCH SLACK IN SEATBELTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Feb 15, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT AND REAR SEATBELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETAIN CARSEAT ALLOWING TOO MUCH SLACK IN SEATBELTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT