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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
200–25K
3825–50K
2650–75K
3075–100K
19100–150K
6150K+
139 reports with mileage · 71 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 48 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 37 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
17 crash reports4 fire reports11 injury reports
What owners actually said
210 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 11, 2002
Air Bags
AFTER TEN DAYS OF PURCHASE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON EVEN AFTER DEALERSHIP REPLACED AIR BAG LIGHT MODULE. THIS PART WASN'T AVAILABLE FOR TWO MONTHS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE WAS FINE EVEN THOUGH AIR BAG LIGHT WAS STILL ON. DEALERSHIP STILL HAS VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.…
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AFTER TEN DAYS OF PURCHASE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON EVEN AFTER DEALERSHIP REPLACED AIR BAG LIGHT MODULE. THIS PART WASN'T AVAILABLE FOR TWO MONTHS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE WAS FINE EVEN THOUGH AIR BAG LIGHT WAS STILL ON. DEALERSHIP STILL HAS VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8018387
Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 2002
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
ENTERPRISE RENTAL, MOUNT KISCO, NY. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AT 25 MPH AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NO BRAKING ACTION, AND VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. AMOUNT OF DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8012790
Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 2002
Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, ENGINE REVS UP REALLY HIGH. CONSUMER CAN BARELY CONTROL CAR, EVEN WITH FOOT ON BRAKES. *AK DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *TT
NHTSA ODI #8010936
Mileage unknown · May 28, 2002
Equipment
VEHICLE HAS A FOG HORN SOUND DUE TO BUILD UP IN AIR CONDITIONER'S EXPANSION VALVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8010571
Mileage unknown · Apr 15, 2002
Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 45MPH VEHICLE FAILS TO KICK IN. VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE SEVERELY. WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM BRAKES, VEHICLE WOULD STOP SHAKING.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8007576
Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 2002
Power Train
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE BETWEEN 50-60MPH AND TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED ON ITS OWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS INFORMED "SMART CAR" HAS TO LEARN DRIVING HABITS OF OWNER.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8007539
Mileage unknown · Apr 8, 2002
Equipment
THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE SOUND SYSTEM. SPECIFICALLY, THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE RELATED TO THE BASS SOUND. WHENEVER THE RADIO OR CD IS ON, THERE IS A HORRIBLE BUZZING/DRONING NOISE ACCOMPANIED BY A VIBRATION IN THE SPEAKER PANEL ON THE DOORS. IT IS UNBEARABLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #760422
Mileage unknown · Mar 18, 2002
Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE ROARS UP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK *TT
NHTSA ODI #8005820
Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 2002
Power Train
AT BROTHERS GRADUATION IN LANSING WHEN THE PROBLEM CAME UP. CALLED HOME DEALERSHIP WHO SAID IT WAS TOO FAR AWAY TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER, WHERE IT TOOK A MONTH TO GET IT FIXED. CHRYSLER SAID THEY WOULD ONLY FIX IT AND WOULD DO NOTHING ELSE UNTIL IT HAPPENED AGAIN. NO SAFETY DEFEC TMENTIONE…
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AT BROTHERS GRADUATION IN LANSING WHEN THE PROBLEM CAME UP. CALLED HOME DEALERSHIP WHO SAID IT WAS TOO FAR AWAY TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER, WHERE IT TOOK A MONTH TO GET IT FIXED. CHRYSLER SAID THEY WOULD ONLY FIX IT AND WOULD DO NOTHING ELSE UNTIL IT HAPPENED AGAIN. NO SAFETY DEFEC TMENTIONED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #756644
Mileage unknown · Jan 8, 2002
Visibility
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE, TEMPERATURE IN GARAGE WAS ABOUT 60 DEGREES WHEN DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WINDOW EXPLODED.*AK *SLC
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1
PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
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