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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
123 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Oct 1, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicVisibility
CAMSHAFT BROKE IN HALF AT 59,000 MILES, NECESSITATING ENGINE REPLACEMENT. SERVICE MGR. & TECHNICIAN BOTH INISTSTED THIS WAS VERY UNUSUAL IN ANY ENGINE, ESPECIALLY ONE WITH THIS LOW MILEAGE. DODGE REFUSED TO HELP WITH REPAIRS AS CAR WAS "OUT OF WARRANTY". THE WIPERS TURN ON BY THEMSELVES EVERY NOW AND THEN, SOMETIMES WHEN JUST…
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CAMSHAFT BROKE IN HALF AT 59,000 MILES, NECESSITATING ENGINE REPLACEMENT. SERVICE MGR. & TECHNICIAN BOTH INISTSTED THIS WAS VERY UNUSUAL IN ANY ENGINE, ESPECIALLY ONE WITH THIS LOW MILEAGE. DODGE REFUSED TO HELP WITH REPAIRS AS CAR WAS "OUT OF WARRANTY". THE WIPERS TURN ON BY THEMSELVES EVERY NOW AND THEN, SOMETIMES WHEN JUST OPENING THE DOORS. THE WHOLE BRAKE SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 43,000 MILES AS IT HAD NEVER BEEN PROPERLY LOOKED AT, EVEN THOUGH SERVICE RECORDS SHOWED INSPECTION AT THREE OCCASIONS BEFORE BREAKING DOWN. ORIGINAL DEALER WAS DUTCHESS DODGE, 614 SOUTH ROAD, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 (914) 462-7700. THEY NEVER RESPONDED TO CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THE BRAKES & WIPERS. THE ENGINE WAS REPAIRED AT HYDE PARK MOTORS. I'VE CONTACTED DODGE (DAIMLER/CHRYSLER) AND THE DISTRICT MGR. (PHIL FORNABAIO) BUT THEY REFUSE TO HELP WITH THE ENGINE AND WOULDN'T EVEN MEET WITH ME.
NHTSA ODI #712627
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
HAVING A HARD TIME FOR DEALER TO REPAIR PROBLEM. ALWAYS DELAYING TACTICS, BECAUSE WARRANTY IS ALMOST OVER.
NHTSA ODI #712610
Mileage unknown · Sep 30, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE HEADS CRACKED, CAUSING ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE OIL PAN, THE ENGINE SMOKES VEY BAD BECAUSE OF THIS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #849435
Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingStructure
TENSION PULLEY BELT THATS CONTROLS THE POWER STEERING AND BATTERY WAS VERY LOW. THE BATTERY/ THERMOSTAT WENT INTO A HOT MODE. ALSO, THAT THERE IS WATER UNDERNEATH THE CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT SOUNDS LIKE A BOAT. THE WATER UNDERNEATH COMES FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHEN RIDING THE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #848132
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING AT 67 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY ENGINE PULLEY BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #846155
Mileage unknown · Aug 10, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF STALLING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #844802
Mileage unknown · Aug 5, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
NHTSA ODI #844412
Mileage unknown · Aug 2, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN ENGINE DIES.HAS TO PUT THE VEHCILE IN PARK IN ORDER TO START CAR AGAIN. CUSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER . *AK
NHTSA ODI #844022
Mileage unknown · Jul 14, 1999
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingLatches/locks/linkages
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES HESITATION, BUCKING AND MISFIRES CONTINUALLY, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS TO SEVERAL COMPONENTS HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE SYMPTONS. MJS
NHTSA ODI #547233
Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLE WAS IN ROUTE ON A 12 HOUR ROAD TRIP. ABOUT 2 HOURS BEFORE OUR DESTINATION, THE VAN STARTED MAKING NOISES (WHEN I APPLIED PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES THEY MADE A GRINDING NOISE). WE ARRIVED AT OUR DESTINATION, AND THE NEXT DAY THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO "LOCK UP". I CALLED A DODGE DEALER, BUT I WAS AF…
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THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLE WAS IN ROUTE ON A 12 HOUR ROAD TRIP. ABOUT 2 HOURS BEFORE OUR DESTINATION, THE VAN STARTED MAKING NOISES (WHEN I APPLIED PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES THEY MADE A GRINDING NOISE). WE ARRIVED AT OUR DESTINATION, AND THE NEXT DAY THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO "LOCK UP". I CALLED A DODGE DEALER, BUT I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT THAT FAR, SO I DROVE TO THE CLOSEST FULL SERVICE GARAGE. THE MECHANIC GOT BEHIND THE WHEEL, AND BEFORE HE GOT IT OUT OF THE LOT, HE PULLED BACK IN AND SAID HE THOUGHT HE KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG. HE RAISED THE VAN UP, AND I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THE ENGINE FALLING OUT. HE SAID TO STAY OUT OF THE VAN THAT IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS. I IMMEDIATELY HAD IT TOWED TO THE DODGE DEALER. THEY VERIFIED THE ENGINE WAS FALLING OUT AND KEPT THE VAN A FEW DAYS TO INSTALL TWO BOLTS THAT THEY SAID WERE MISSING. I ASKED THEM IF IT WAS A FACTORY ERROR AND HE SAID NO - THE BOLTS WERE IN AT ONE TIME AND SOMEHOW FELL OUT. P.S. WE HAD TO RENT A CAR FOR 6 DAYS WHILE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER SAID HE NEVER SAW THIS HAPPEN BEFORE - TRUE OR NOT?
NHTSA ODI #707967
Official recalls
7Nov 7, 2002
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON THIS COMPONENT FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. 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.
Mar 8, 2002
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SOME TRIM MATERIAL CAN LOOSEN AND DROP INTO THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRIM WITH FOAM BLOCKERS AND INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL 3RD ROW SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 3, 2002. 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.
Sep 13, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 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.
Aug 6, 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED.
Nov 13, 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH P215/65R15 GOODYEAR CONQUEST TIRES MOUNTED ON STEEL WHEEL. THE TIRES CAN EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN AIR PRESSURE LOSS WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRES THAT WERE MOUNTED ON STEEL WHEELS.
Apr 28, 1997
THE STEEL ROAD WHEELS WERE DAMAGED BY THE EQUIPMENT USED TO MATCH MOUNT THE WHEEL TO THE TIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A SCORE MARK WAS MADE ON THE WHEEL, AFFECTING THE DURABILITY OF THE WHEEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL ROAD WHEELS (AND FULL SIZE SPARE TIRES) WITH NEW WHEELS.
Oct 29, 1996
THE MASTER CYLINDER REAR SEAL, BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC FLUID AND THE VACUUM RESERVOIR, MAY NOT SEAL ADEQUATELY ALLOWING HYDRAULIC FLUID TO BE DRAWN INTO THE POWER ASSIST VACUUM RESERVOIR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AS THE HYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR DECREASES, THE LEVEL SENSOR WILL DETECT THE LOSS OF FLUID AND ILLUMINATE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE WARNING LAMP. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED CAN RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. ADDENDUM (4-14-97): VEHICLES INSPECTED PER CHRYSLER RECALL NO. 707 AND FOUND TO BE OUTSIDE THE LISTED SUSPECT MASTER CYLINDER DATE CODE RANGE, MUST NOW HAVE THE MASTER CYLINDER PRIMARY PISTON REPLACED (CHRYSLER RECALL NO. 714).
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NHTSA investigations
7PE02004 · Rear Seat Belt Malfunction
Opened Jan 16, 2002 · Closed Mar 11, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:rear/other
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED JANUARY 16, 2002, BASED ON SEVEN REPORTS ALLEGING THE THIRD ROW SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED ON CERTAIN 1997 AND 1998 MODEL YEAR CARAVAN AND VOYAGER VEHICLES.THE REPORTS INDICATED A TAR LIKE SUBSTANCE ENTERED THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM, THUS CAUSING THE RETRACTOR TO JAM OR BIND.IN THIS CONDITION THE SEAT BELT IS RENDERED INOPERABLE, AS THE WEBBING CANNOT RETRACT OR BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE RETRACTORS FOR USE.RECALL SCOPE:THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE 1997 THROUGH 1999 DODGE CARAVAN, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & CONTRY BUILT ON A SHORT WHEEL BASE CHASSIS.THE INCLUSIVE DATES OF PRODUCTION ARE JUNE 1996 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1999.RECALL REMEDY: DAIMLERCHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTIC SOUND BARRIER PATCHES WITH FOAM BLOCKERS, AS WELL AS, INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL THIRD ROW REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES CONTAMINATED BY THE MASTIC PATCH.
EA01007 · Air Bag Clockspring
Opened Feb 21, 2001 · Closed Nov 22, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
RQ00008 · Dc Minivan Fuel Injector Rail Leak
Opened Mar 9, 2000 · Closed Mar 18, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA99013 · Post Collision Fuel System
Opened Jun 11, 1999 · Closed Aug 10, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
No summary supplied.
PE99010 · POST-COLLISION Fuel System Integrity
Opened Feb 3, 1999 · Closed Jun 11, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
There is no summary currently available
EA97003 · Integrated Child Seat Belt Lockup
Opened Jan 31, 1997 · Closed Aug 19, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Child Seat
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Child Seat
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.
Child Seat
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.
SQ96016 · Integrated Child Seat Belt Lockup
Opened Sep 18, 1996 · Closed Feb 4, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:integrated Child Seat
ODI CONTINUES TO RECEIVE COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LATCHING/RETRACTOR MECHANISM PROBLEMS.CHRYSLER'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PROBLEM INDICATES THAT OWNERS OF THE VEHICLES ARE NOT ADHERING TO THE CLEANING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SEAT.THE SEAT APPEARS TO MALFUNCTION IF CRUMBS OF FOOD OR BEVERAGE RESIDUE ACCUMULATES ON THE LATCHING TONGUE IN THEWELL LOCATED BETWEEN THE CHILD'S LEGS.ODI HAS 19 COMPLAINTS OF RETRACT LOCKUP.SEVEN OF THESE COMPLAINTS REPORT CUTTING THE STRAPS TO REMOVE THE CHILD.TWO OF THE SEVEN CONSUMERS ALLEGE THE CHILD WAS CHOKING.CHRYSLER REPORTS 60 OWNER/FIELD REPORTS WHICH INDICATED 19 HARNESSES WERE CUT TO REMOVE THE CHILDREN.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY ASSESS THE SAFETY CONSEQUENCE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT AND TO EVALUATE THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION'S RATIONAL FOR NOT CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN.
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