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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
785 reportsClear category filter67,000 miles · Nov 20, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON A CITY STREET, THE OIL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS EXCESSIVE OIL SLUDGE, AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTU…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON A CITY STREET, THE OIL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS EXCESSIVE OIL SLUDGE, AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED.
NHTSA ODI #10173874
94,000 miles · Nov 16, 2006
Engine And Engine CoolingVehicle Speed Control
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED; THE ENGINE WAS CHUGGING AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE NEAREST REPAIR SHOP. AFTER SIX WEEKS, DIAGNOSTICS AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION SHOWED A VALVE PART MAY HAVE FALLEN INTO THE MOTOR CAUSING DAMAGE AND THERE WAS A SEVERE …
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED; THE ENGINE WAS CHUGGING AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE NEAREST REPAIR SHOP. AFTER SIX WEEKS, DIAGNOSTICS AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION SHOWED A VALVE PART MAY HAVE FALLEN INTO THE MOTOR CAUSING DAMAGE AND THERE WAS A SEVERE SLUDGE PROBLEM REQUIRING THE ENGINE TO BE REPLACED. THE SERVICE DEALER BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED.
NHTSA ODI #10173671
80,531 miles · Nov 14, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
CHECK ENGINE AND OIL LIGHT CAME ON CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, GOT OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD. CAR WOULD NOT RE-START. TOWED BACK TO DEALER SAID NOTHING WRONG. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10173516
134,000 miles · Nov 12, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
TEMPERATURE GAUGE TOPPED OUT, CAME DOWN, THEN BLEW FLUID ON ENGINE. DEALER SAID ENGINE WAS GONE. I STILL OWE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF MONEY AND DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO GET A NEW MOTOR. AND THE DEALER IS AFRAID I WILL NOT GET A LOAN FOR A NEW VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT STILL OWED. I STILL HAVE NO SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM. CAR…
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TEMPERATURE GAUGE TOPPED OUT, CAME DOWN, THEN BLEW FLUID ON ENGINE. DEALER SAID ENGINE WAS GONE. I STILL OWE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF MONEY AND DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO GET A NEW MOTOR. AND THE DEALER IS AFRAID I WILL NOT GET A LOAN FOR A NEW VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT STILL OWED. I STILL HAVE NO SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM. CAR IS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10173296
83,000 miles · Nov 2, 2006
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE THEN SPUTTERED AND NEARLY STALLED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIMI…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE THEN SPUTTERED AND NEARLY STALLED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAD PUNCHED A HOLE THROUGH THE TOP OF THE VALVE COVER, WHICH LEAKED OIL OVER THE ENGINE AND ONTO THE EXHAUST, STARTING A SMALL FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.
NHTSA ODI #10172462
Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
TIMING CHAIN OF 2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID BROKE WHILE TRAVILING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON M84 BETWEEN SAGINAW AND BAY CITY. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10172444
44,000 miles · Oct 24, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE DIED DUE TO ENGINE SLUDGE. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE DID NOT RECEIVE REGULAR MAINTENANCE, HOWEVER THE CONTACT DISPUTED THIS ASSESSMENT AND HAD RECEIPTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW ENGINE.
NHTSA ODI #10171762
100,000 miles · Oct 23, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE HAD AN OIL FLOW PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DIE. THE SERVICE DEALER PREVIOUSLY REPLACED THE OIL FLOW SENSOR AND NOW THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW ENGINE.
NHTSA ODI #10171667
57,000 miles · Oct 23, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
WITHOUT ANY WARNING, OIL LIGHT ETC, MY 2000 DODGE INTREPID WOULD NOT START. ALL WAS FINE BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. SERVICE STATION INFORMED ME OF TIMING CHAIN PROBLEM AND OIL SLUDGE BUILD-UP DUE TO IMPERFECT 2.7 MOTOR. I WAS ALSO ADVISED TO NOT FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THIS MOTOR IS A PIECE OF JUNK. CAR ONLY HAS 57,000 MILES. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10171585
80,837 miles · Oct 19, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE TICKING NOISE RESULTING IN REPLACING ENGINE. ALL EXPENSE WAS OUT OF MY POCKET EVEN AFTER CONTACTING CHRYSLER. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10171306
Official recalls
7Feb 5, 2003
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.
Aug 2, 2001
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.
Nov 9, 2000
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.
Jul 10, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS IN THE APPLIED POSITION, THE FLUID COMPENSATION PORTS ARE CLOSED WHICH RESULTS IN A BRAKE DRAG CONDITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Feb 4, 2000
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.
Feb 4, 2000
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.
Dec 2, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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