NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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276 reportsMileage unknown · Jan 17, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
I HAVE SMELLED GAS SMELL ABOUT A YEAR AFTER I GOT IT WHEN I WOULD START IT. THEY REPLACE A LEAKING FUEL INJECTOR IN 2001 AND ANOTHER IN 2002.WHEN I CALLED THEY TOLD ME THEY KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THIS MAKES NO SENSE BECAUSE THEY ADMIT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THEM LEAKING GAS. THIS SEEMS …
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I HAVE SMELLED GAS SMELL ABOUT A YEAR AFTER I GOT IT WHEN I WOULD START IT. THEY REPLACE A LEAKING FUEL INJECTOR IN 2001 AND ANOTHER IN 2002.WHEN I CALLED THEY TOLD ME THEY KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THIS MAKES NO SENSE BECAUSE THEY ADMIT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THEM LEAKING GAS. THIS SEEMS DANGEROUS TO ME. WE WERE NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM YET THEY KNOW ABOUT IT. WHY ARE PEOPLE NOT BEING TOLD.*AK
NHTSA ODI #757014
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND WAS PUT OUT BY FIRE DEPARTMENT, THE ADJUSTER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF FIRE AT THIS TIME (CLAIM # 14-1313-773). *YD
NHTSA ODI #6901033
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER AND PARKED, THE VEHICLE IGNITED IN THE ENGINE AREA AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT FIRE (CLAIM # 25-5404-238). *YD
NHTSA ODI #6901032
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2002
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFire
CONSUMER NOTICED LIQUID DRIPPING ON THE GARAGE FLOOR AND PLACED A RAG UNDER THE VEHICLE, WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE THE RAG ATTACHED TO THE AXEL AND CONSUMER NOTICED THAT HE DID NOT HAVE BRAKES AND WAS NOTIFIED BY PASSERS-BY THAT HIS CAR WAS ON FIRE, COMMENTS FROM THE ADJUSTER IS ENGINE WIRING HARNESS DAMAGED HEAVILY AND BRA…
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CONSUMER NOTICED LIQUID DRIPPING ON THE GARAGE FLOOR AND PLACED A RAG UNDER THE VEHICLE, WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE THE RAG ATTACHED TO THE AXEL AND CONSUMER NOTICED THAT HE DID NOT HAVE BRAKES AND WAS NOTIFIED BY PASSERS-BY THAT HIS CAR WAS ON FIRE, COMMENTS FROM THE ADJUSTER IS ENGINE WIRING HARNESS DAMAGED HEAVILY AND BRAKE SENSOR WIRE BURNED UP, NO SIGNS OF A RAG OR ANYTHING (CLAIM # 42-1330-502). *YD
NHTSA ODI #6901031
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT THE FIRE (CLAIM # 16-N184-274). *YD
NHTSA ODI #6901030
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, WHEN CONSUMER STOPPED AND RAISED THE HOOD FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE MOTOR (CLAIM # 46-0533-441). *YD
NHTSA ODI #6901029
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 2002
Visibility
THE REAR HEATER DAMPER ACTUATOR FAILED TO OPERATE THE DAMPER, MELTED DOWN, THEN DUE TO THIS MELTDOWN, IT RUINED THE MAIN CONTROL BOX IN THE DASH BOARD ON THE HEATER CONTROLS......EVIDENTLY SHORTED OUT. THE REAR ACTUATOR-MODE CONTROL, PART 4734026,(COST $45.60) AND THE AE CONTROL- A/C AND HEATER CONTROLS, PART # 467761AE, (COST …
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THE REAR HEATER DAMPER ACTUATOR FAILED TO OPERATE THE DAMPER, MELTED DOWN, THEN DUE TO THIS MELTDOWN, IT RUINED THE MAIN CONTROL BOX IN THE DASH BOARD ON THE HEATER CONTROLS......EVIDENTLY SHORTED OUT. THE REAR ACTUATOR-MODE CONTROL, PART 4734026,(COST $45.60) AND THE AE CONTROL- A/C AND HEATER CONTROLS, PART # 467761AE, (COST $375), WITH $150 LABOR. TOTAL COST, $570. QUESTIONS: IS THIS A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD? SHOULD NOT A FUSIBLE LINK, OR FUSE BE INSTALLED IN THE SYSTEM TO KEEP ACTUATOR FROM BEING MELTED DOWN AND CONTROL BOX OVERLOAD PROTECTION? THIS WOULD BE A SIMPLE FIX TO KEEP EQUIPMENT FROM HAVING FAILURE AND MELTDOWN. PLUS SEEMINGLY HIGH PARTS COST, AND ONE WEEK TRYING TO GET THE PARTS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #756687
Mileage unknown · Jan 10, 2002
Power Train
TRANSMISSION CAN BE ENGAGED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON/OFF OR WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. AK
NHTSA ODI #8001905
Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2002
Air BagsElectrical SystemVehicle Speed Control
AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS ILLUMINATED AND WILL NOT GO OFF. CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE FAILS TO OPERATE, AND HORN DOES NOT WORK. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY IN THE STEERING COLUMN HAS FAILED, AND WAS CAUSING THESE PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENT…
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AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS ILLUMINATED AND WILL NOT GO OFF. CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE FAILS TO OPERATE, AND HORN DOES NOT WORK. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY IN THE STEERING COLUMN HAS FAILED, AND WAS CAUSING THESE PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8001458
Mileage unknown · Dec 30, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
WHILE DRIVING SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THE DRIVER STOPPED AND RAISED THE HOOD AND THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE, CLAIM # 46-0533-441. NLM
NHTSA ODI #6900697
Official recalls
4Oct 6, 2004
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY BECOME DISABLED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
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 COVERED VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. FOR THOSE VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 70,000 MILES, DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL OFFER AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY UNDER WHICH IT WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING AT NO CHARGE IF IT FAILS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Nov 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.
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.
Dec 15, 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT WEBBING WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED AROUND THE METAL REINFORCEMENT BAR ON THESE SEATS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING AND ANY FOUND INCORRECT WILL BE PROPERLY ROUTED.
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NHTSA investigations
6EA04013 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Opened Jun 4, 2004 · Closed May 25, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
THE DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING CAN DEVELOP AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CONDITION RESULTING IN NONFUNCTIONAL DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED), AND/OR STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).IN ITS OCTOBER 5, 2004 LETTER TO NHTSA, DAIMLERCHRYSLER STATED THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL AND REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL MY 1998.5-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS, BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 1998 AND AUGUST 2000, WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS.IT WILL ALSO PROVIDE A LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR THIS COMPONENT ON MY 1998.5-2000 MINIVANS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE.THE DETAILS OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION ARE DESCRIBED IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S LETTER (SEE RECALL NO. 04V-480).THE AGENCY BELIEVES THAT FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS WITH RESPECT TO THOSE VEHICLES COVERED ONLY BY THE LIFETIME WARRANTY.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE PAGE 2 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
RQ04001 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Opened Jan 28, 2004 · Closed Jun 4, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
COMPLAINTS REPORT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND THIS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A NON-FUNCTIONING HORN AND/OR CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).THIS IS INDICATIVE OF AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CLOCKSPRING FAILURE (RESULTS IN NON-FUNCTIONING DRIVER'S AIR BAG), SIMILAR TO THE FAILURE CONDITION THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S RECALL OF MODEL YEAR 1996-1998.5 MINIVANS (RECALL NO. 02V-293).THIS RECALL QUERY HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-013).
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
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