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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
150–25K
3725–50K
3750–75K
1975–100K
15100–150K
12150K+
135 reports with mileage · 107 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Steering. Review the 53 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 39 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
16 crash reports5 fire reports14 injury reports
What owners actually said
242 reports
15,000 miles · Jan 16, 2005
Wheels
OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE GO FLAT DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE CHROME PLATED ALUMINUM RIMS THAT CAME ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS INDICATED TO ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL RIMS OF THIS TYPE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CHROME PLATING WHEN PUT ON AN ALUMINUM RIM CAUSES A REACTION THAT CAUSES THE RIMS TO CORRO…
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OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE GO FLAT DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE CHROME PLATED ALUMINUM RIMS THAT CAME ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS INDICATED TO ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL RIMS OF THIS TYPE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CHROME PLATING WHEN PUT ON AN ALUMINUM RIM CAUSES A REACTION THAT CAUSES THE RIMS TO CORRODE FROM THE INSIDE OUT. WHEN THE CORROSION ERUPTS ALONG THE BEAD AREA OF THE TIRE IT BREAKS THE SEAL AND CAUSES THE TIRE TO GO FLAT. I HAVE SPOKEN TO CHRYSLER DIRECTLY AND THEY CLAIM THAT THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY SUCH PROBLEM. HOWEVER THE NEW VEHICLES THAT HAVE THIS TYPE NO LONGER USE CHROME BUT HAVE A PLASTIC CHROME PIECE WHICH IS GLUED ON TO THE ALUMINUM RIM. IF THIS HAD NOT BEEN A DEFECT WHY WOULD THEY HAVE CHANGED THE DESIGN. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10106427
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 2005
Latches/locks/linkages
THE PASSENGER'S REAR DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE LOCK MECHANISM. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE, AND PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10106853
146 miles · Dec 31, 2004
Power Train
SEVERAL YEARS OF RECURRENT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION NOISE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS WITH NO SUCCESS. AT THE FIFTH OR SIXTH COMPLAINT, AND WHEN THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, THE PASSPORT CHRYSLER DEALER ADVISED THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION FOR A 2000 CHRYSLER 300M.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10104832
Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 2004
Latches/locks/linkages
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK BURNED OUT. *TC THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO HIT THE FRONT AUTO LOCK AND THE BUZZER, THEN GO AROUND AND OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY. THERE WERE SEVERAL OTHER MAKES AND MODELS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10103886
58,000 miles · Dec 15, 2004
Structure
THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DASHBOARD WHERE THE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG WILL BE AFFECTED. *AK *NM
NHTSA ODI #10101010
77,100 miles · Dec 10, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY FAILED AND CAUSED THE DRIVE AND V-BELT TO SEPARATE FROM ALL REMAINING PULLEYS. AMONG OTHER THINGS, I LOST POWER STEERING TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. IT WAS FORTUNATE I WAS NOT TRAVELLING ON A CURVY COUNTRY ROAD OR I PROBABLY WOULDN'T BE ALIVE TO WRITE THIS REPORT. AS IT WAS IT TOOK A LOT OF S…
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THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY FAILED AND CAUSED THE DRIVE AND V-BELT TO SEPARATE FROM ALL REMAINING PULLEYS. AMONG OTHER THINGS, I LOST POWER STEERING TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. IT WAS FORTUNATE I WAS NOT TRAVELLING ON A CURVY COUNTRY ROAD OR I PROBABLY WOULDN'T BE ALIVE TO WRITE THIS REPORT. AS IT WAS IT TOOK A LOT OF STRENGTH TO BE ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE CLEAR OF THE ROADWAY. THE PARTS DISTRIBUTOR TOLD MY MECHANIC THEY WERE SHIPPING AN AVERAGE OF 55 REPLACEMENT CRANSHAFT PULLEYS A MONTH.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10102623
62,000 miles · Nov 27, 2004
Latches/locks/linkages
THE REAR DOOR LOCKS FAILED. THE 1ST RIGHT REAR AT 46000 AND THE NEXT LEFT REAR AT 62000. THE FIRST TIME THE LOCK ACTUATOR BECAME VERY NOISY,K AND I HAD IT REPLACED BEFORE TOTAL FAILURE AT A COST OF 220.00 AT THE DEALER, OFF WARRANTY. THE NEXT WAS THIS PAST WEEK AT 62000. THIS TIME THE LOCK COMPLETELY FAILED AND MADE IT IMPOSSI…
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THE REAR DOOR LOCKS FAILED. THE 1ST RIGHT REAR AT 46000 AND THE NEXT LEFT REAR AT 62000. THE FIRST TIME THE LOCK ACTUATOR BECAME VERY NOISY,K AND I HAD IT REPLACED BEFORE TOTAL FAILURE AT A COST OF 220.00 AT THE DEALER, OFF WARRANTY. THE NEXT WAS THIS PAST WEEK AT 62000. THIS TIME THE LOCK COMPLETELY FAILED AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM INSIDE OR OUT. THIS TIME IT COST 340.00 I CONSIDER BOTH FAILURES AT FAIRLY LOW MILEAGE AS A SIGN THAT THIS LOCK MECHANISM IS VERY DEFECT PRONE AND THE FACT THAT THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN IN ANY WAY A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10100615
Mileage unknown · Nov 18, 2004
Equipment
A/C UNIT ON CAR. REPLACE FREON 3 TIMES, O RINGS ONCE , COMPRESSOR ONCE AND NOW THE EVAPORATOR CORE NEEDS TO BE REPLACE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10100148
Mileage unknown · Nov 9, 2004
TiresWheels
TIRES ARE CONSTANTLY BEING DEFLATED BECAUSE OF CORROSION ON WHEELS. HAD THE WHEELS CLEANED BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10098557
Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2004
Structure
TWO LENGTHLY CRACKS IN THE VINYL COVERING OF THE DASH ABOVE THE AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE. *BF *JB
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:cables
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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