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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 15 of 196 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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.
Suspension. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
23 crash reports3 fire reports11 injury reports
What owners actually said
196 reports
Mileage unknown · Jun 18, 1998
Service Brakes, Air
BRAKE ROTORS HAD TO BE CHANGED WITH SAME PROBLEM REPEATING AFTER 2 MONTHS. NUMEROUS FAILURES INCLUDING ANTI-THEFT ALARM OCCASSIONALLY SOUNDING, PULSATING BRAKES, KNOCKING NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, BUZZING SOUND WHILE SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE, PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALLOWS NO MOVEMENT OF PASSENGER, AND VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN …
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BRAKE ROTORS HAD TO BE CHANGED WITH SAME PROBLEM REPEATING AFTER 2 MONTHS. NUMEROUS FAILURES INCLUDING ANTI-THEFT ALARM OCCASSIONALLY SOUNDING, PULSATING BRAKES, KNOCKING NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, BUZZING SOUND WHILE SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE, PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALLOWS NO MOVEMENT OF PASSENGER, AND VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN REPAIR SHOP DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF THE EMMISSION SYSTEM. PROBLEMS BEGAN ON THE DAY OF DELIVERY OF VEHICLE TO GERMANY. NO WARRANTY ON VEHICLE, IT EXPIRED ONCE SHIPPED TO GERMANY.
NHTSA ODI #537103
Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 1998
Air BagsCrashInjury
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50MPH ON H-1 FREE WAY, WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH FROM CENTER LANE TO OUTER LANE. THE VEHICLE IN FRONT ALSO DECIDED TO CHANGE LANES, RESULTING IN A CRASH. CONSUMER REARENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT AT 50MPH, AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #823936
Mileage unknown · May 27, 1998
Suspension
NO UNUSUAL CONDITIONS OR WEIGHT EXIST. DEALER SUSPECTS THAT ALL 3 SETS OF REAR STRUTS THAT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED SO FAR ARE DEFECTIVE, INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL SET. NO OTHER EXPLANATION PROVIDED. FOURTH SET TO BE INSTALLED WHEN RECEIVED BY DEALER.
NHTSA ODI #536065
Mileage unknown · Apr 14, 1998
SteeringSuspension
FRONT END RATTLES. ALSO REPLACED TIED ROD END.
NHTSA ODI #534239
Mileage unknown · Apr 13, 1998
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF, GIVING OWNER NO INDICATION . THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BATTERY AND VEHICLE STILL SHUTS OFF. *AK
NHTSA ODI #822372
Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 1998
Air BagsCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVNG VEHICLE AT 30-40MPH, OWNER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'SS OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. ALSO AUTOMATIC LOCKING SEATBELTS ON DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT RESTRAIN OCCUPANT, CAUSING MORE INJURIES. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FOUND. DUP OF 542455. *AK
NHTSA ODI #821912
Mileage unknown · Feb 24, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES,ONE INCIDENT RESULTED IN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA ODI #531116
Mileage unknown · Feb 2, 1998
Suspension
FRONT SUSPENSION FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #529488
Mileage unknown · Jan 16, 1998
Seats
DRIVER'S SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AROUND THE BRACE CRACKED, CAUSING SEAT TO LOOSEN.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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NHTSA investigations
3
DP03002 · Steering Column Separation
Opened May 7, 2003 · Closed Jul 22, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:column
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR DETAILS, SEE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE VOLUME 68, NO. 130, JULY 8, 2003.
RQ00015 · Lower Contrtol Arm Ball Joint
Opened Aug 2, 2000 · Closed Apr 20, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
There is no summary currently available
Additional source detail variants (3)
Suspension
There is no summary currently available
Suspension
There is no summary currently available
Suspension
There is no summary currently available
PE99008 · Ball Joint
Opened Feb 1, 1999 · Closed Apr 13, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
allege failure of front ball joints may cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle as the front suspension collapses on one side.this loss of control increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Suspension
allege failure of front ball joints may cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle as the front suspension collapses on one side.this loss of control increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Suspension
allege failure of front ball joints may cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle as the front suspension collapses on one side.this loss of control increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Suspension
allege failure of front ball joints may cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle as the front suspension collapses on one side.this loss of control increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Suspension
allege failure of front ball joints may cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle as the front suspension collapses on one side.this loss of control increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
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