WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF OUR PURCHASE OF THIS USED CAR IN 1999, THE PAINT WENT VERY FLAT AND THE CLEAR COAT STARTED FLAKING OFF IN LARGE CHUNKS. THE CAR APPEARS TO HAVE LEPROSY. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT THE DEALER "DETAILED" THE CAR FOR SELLING AS THE PAINT WOULD NOT HAVE FAILED FOR US THAT QUICKLY. IN FACT, IT WA…
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WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF OUR PURCHASE OF THIS USED CAR IN 1999, THE PAINT WENT VERY FLAT AND THE CLEAR COAT STARTED FLAKING OFF IN LARGE CHUNKS. THE CAR APPEARS TO HAVE LEPROSY. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT THE DEALER "DETAILED" THE CAR FOR SELLING AS THE PAINT WOULD NOT HAVE FAILED FOR US THAT QUICKLY. IN FACT, IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT THE TIMING WAS "JUST ABOUT RIGHT" TO SUPPORT "DETAILING" OF THE CAR. WE CONTACTED THE DEALER RIGHT AWAY AND WERE TOLD THAT SINCE WE ARE NOT ORIGINAL OWNERS, THEY COULDN'T HELP US. EVEN IF WE WERE ORIGINAL OWNERS, THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON PAINT OR FINISH. YET, EVERY DODGE SPIRIT THAT WE HAVE SEEN SINCE SUFFERS THE SAME PROBLEM. ANY DEALER SERVICE MANAGER THAT I HAVE CONTACTED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AGREES THAT THEY ALL SUFFER THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT A RECALL. WE CONTINUE TO COMPLAIN TO THIS DATE, BUT HAVE HAD NEGATIVE RESULTS. SO, NOW WE DRIVE AN UGLY CAR THAT ALSO HAS SERIOUS STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL DEFECTS. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10047686
Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingStructure
VEHICLE HAS HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH SEALS ON ENGINE GASKET. THEY WERE LEAKING, AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER HAS REPAIRED THEM 3 OTHER TIMES WITH NO EXPLANATION WHY IT KEPT HAPPENING. OTHER PROBLEM IS WITH PASSENGER DOOR RUSTING ON INSIDE AT HINGES. DOOR IS ABOUT TO COME OFF. DEALER EXPECTED CONSUMER …
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VEHICLE HAS HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH SEALS ON ENGINE GASKET. THEY WERE LEAKING, AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER HAS REPAIRED THEM 3 OTHER TIMES WITH NO EXPLANATION WHY IT KEPT HAPPENING. OTHER PROBLEM IS WITH PASSENGER DOOR RUSTING ON INSIDE AT HINGES. DOOR IS ABOUT TO COME OFF. DEALER EXPECTED CONSUMER TO OIL DOOR PERIODICALLY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #882986
Mileage unknown · May 7, 1998
Structure
PAINT IS CHIPPING AND FLAKING FROM VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #781553
Mileage unknown · Dec 8, 1997
Structure
THE REAR CARRIER THAT CARRIES WHEEL WELL IS BROKEN ON THE END CARRIER. DEALER SAID WILL REPLACE PART ,OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS DEFECT CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK DEALER REPLACED REAR TRAIL AXLE. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #819779
Mileage unknown · May 16, 1995
Engine And Engine CoolingSeat BeltsService Brakes, Hydraulic
PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTS BY ITSELF/ TIGHTENS AROUND PERSON'S NECK. *AK
THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORS (BUCKLE LOCK BARS) DO NOT MEET THE STATIC LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL, EXPOSING THE RESTRAINED OCCUPANTS TO A GREATER RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: THE TRAVELING SAFETY BELT LOCK BAR ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES.
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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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.
PE96008 · Safety Blt Latch Operation
Opened Jan 25, 1996 · Closed Jun 28, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
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