1992 DODGE Grand Caravan Problems & Complaints
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SEAT BELTS
56 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE DISLODGED WHICH CAUSED THE RELEASE BUTTON TO STICK INSIDE THE COVER. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE SEAT BELTS: FRONT: BUCKLE ASSEMBLY (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 97V148000) HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 223,087 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jan 03, 2008
MIDDLE ROW ON RIGHT OUTBOARD POSITION LAP AND SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE FAILS TO LOCK IN PLACE. CONSUMER HAD RECALL 97V149OOO WORK PERFORMED, AND REMEDY HAS NOT CORRECTED DEFECT. *AK THE CONSUMER POINTS OUT THAT THE SHOULDER BELT SHOULD LOCK IN PLACE DURING HARD BRAKING. *YH
May 22, 2001
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKS UP, SEAT BELT BECOMES LOOSE, DOES NOT RETRACK TO ITS BASE.*AK
Apr 20, 2001
DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT RETRACT/ WILL NOT LOCK, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. 8AK
Apr 24, 2000
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS NOT RELEASING THE BELT. *AK
Apr 05, 2000
+ 51 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
47 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE GRAND CHEROKEE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN MAKING THE REPAIRS PER RECALL 96V099000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK SINCE SEPTEMBER 25, 2009. SHE WILL CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 172,104.
Nov 19, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 152,513.
Feb 19, 2008
HY BRAKES. *TR
Feb 19, 2008
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, EXTREME PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NEEDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT THAT THE BRAKES WERE FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL # 96V099000 WHICH PERTAINS TO THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER BASED ON THE RECALL, BUT THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED.*AK
Jul 13, 2006
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V099000 CONCERNING ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THE RECALL ONLY OFFERED A PARTIAL REMEDY. IN ORDER TO COMPLETELY REPAIR THE PROBLEM ADDITIONAL PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. ACCORDING TO THE RECALL, AN EXTENDED OR LIFETIME WARRANTY WOULD BE OFFERED ON OTHER ANTI-LOCK COMPONENTS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED CORRECTLY, AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REMAINING EXPENSE. *AK
Dec 22, 2005
+ 42 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
33 complaints
THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN PAST RECALL 730 BY DODGE THAT WAS POORLY HANDLED. THE REAR HATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT WAS THE ITEM ON RECALL. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR IN JULY OF 1997 BECAUSE THE BOLTS HAD BROKEN, AND HAD THEM REPLACED. THEN THEY BROKE AGAIN IN AUGUST OF 1999. ON MAY 1, 2005 ONE OF THEM BROKE AGAIN, AND ALMOST BROKE HIS WIFE'S ARM. ON 5-3-2005, AND THE DEALER SAID THAT THE CAR WAS TOO OLD. THEY WOULDN'T FIX IT UNLESS THE CONSUMER PAID. THE DEALERS RESPONSE WAS INAPPROPRIATE. THE DEALER CHECKED WITH THE DISTRICTS OFFICE AND VALIDATED THAT IT WOULDN'T DO IT. ALSO, THE CONSUMER WAS INAPPROPRIATE. THE THIRD ISSUE WAS THE ADEQUACY OF THE RECALL ITSELF. THE FOURTH ISSUE WAS THAT THE DEALER JUST TOLD HIM THAT HE WOULDN'T FIX BOTH SIDES. *AK THE OIL PAN LEAKED AND THE SERPITINE BELT. RECALL CAMPAIGN#97V079000. *SC
Jun 20, 2005
THE FRONT PASSENGER BOTTOM HINGE THE WELD BROKE FROM THE DOOR AND BROKE THE HINGE IT SELF. CAN NO LONGER USE THE DOOR SAFELY. *NLM
Apr 16, 2003
NHTSA# 97-V-079-000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 730 LIFTGATE SUPPORT BOLTS POPPED OUT AFTER VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR RECALL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WILL BE CHARGED FOR REPAIRS. *AK
Mar 29, 2002
RECALL 97 V 079 000/LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET: TAILGATE HINGES ATTACHMENT TO BODY, METAL IS BEING TORN AND CAUSES TAILGATE NOT TO STAY OPEN. COULD CAUSE HEAD INJURY. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Mar 23, 2001
HINGES ON HATCHBACK HAD BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL IN 1998, CONSUMER HAD HATCHBACK OPEN, SHE WAS UNDER IT, AND IT FELL ON HER. HURT CONSUMER'S BACK, DODGE SAID THEY WOULD REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE.*AK
Jan 29, 2001
+ 28 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
31 complaints
GEAR SHIFT DISENGAGED FROM PARK WHILE VEHICLE IGNITION WAS OFF. PURSE STRAP LOOPED OVER GEAR SHIFT AS OWNER WAS EXITING VEHICLE CAUSING VEHICLE GEAR SHIFT TO MOVE FROM PARK, VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS CAUSING OWNER TO SLIP UNDER LEFT FRONT WHEEL. *AK
Jan 01, 2004
THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION FIRST AT 48,600 MILES (THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT BECAUSE 48000 MILE WARRANTY) NOW AT 129.999 MILES. *AK
Jun 20, 2001
TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. TRANSMISSION JERKS AND HESITATES WHEN CHANGING GEARS. WILL DROP INTO FIRST GEAR WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Mar 26, 2001
VEHICLE FAILS TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE IN COLD WEATHER / GEARS STUCK IN LOW IN COLD WEATHER. *AK
Dec 27, 2000
TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN LOW GEAR 1/7/96 (34440 MILES), REBUILT BY CHRYSLER UNDER WARRANTY; TRANSMISSION BANGED HARD ON HIGHWAY (LOST REVERSE, HAD LOW GEAR ONLY AND HAD CLANGING WHILE DRIVING TO DEALER) ON 12/13/99 (71899 MILES), CHRYSLER REPLACED TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER, I HAD TO PAY HALF; LOCKED IN LOW GEAR 9/7/00 (79419 MILES) DEALER SERVICE SAID IT WAS A WIRING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION INPUT SENSOR AND I PAID TO FIX IT. TRANSMISSION NOW FREQUENTLY MAKES SQUEAKY NOISES WHEN SHIFTING, SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE SOMETHING UNDER CAR IS SLAMMING FORWARD WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE AND MAKES LITTLE BANGS/BUMPS WHEN COASTING LIKE THERE IS A BUMP ON THE ROAD AND THERE ISN'T ANY BUMP.
Oct 06, 2000
+ 26 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
13 complaints
I CONCERNED ABOUT A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR WINDOW ON MY MINI-VAN. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS OR WILL BE A RECALL TO FIX A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR WINDOW SEAL OF THE HATCH FOR THE 1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVANS. THE SEAL IS LOOSE AND CAN CAUSE THE REAR WINDOW TO FALL OUT... IF THE WINDOW DOES FALL OUT, THIS COULD SERIOUSLY INJURE SOMEONE, ESPECIALLY A CHILD. EVEN WORSE, THIS WINDOW COULD FALL OUT ON THE HIGHWAY AND CAUSE SERIOUS AND FATAL ACCIDENTS. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER AND A RECALL SHOULD BE SENT OUT TO HAVE THE REAR WINDOWS RESEALED BEFORE PEOPLE ARE SERIOUSLY INJURED AND/OR KILLED. THIS MATTER IS FAR MORE SERIOUS THAN THE RECALL RECENTLY SENT OUT BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER ABOUT A WIPER MOTOR (#836). THANK YOU.
Dec 20, 2000
CONSUMER CONCERNED ABOUT THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT MAT TAKE TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR 99V-189, DEALER REFUSES TO GIVE CONSUMER LOANER VEHICLE WHILE REPAIRS ARE BEING MADE. NLM
Nov 30, 2000
REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. MOTOR WOULD RUN, BUT WIPERS WOULD NOT MOVE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK
Apr 26, 2000
THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER IS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Apr 06, 2000
WHILE DRIVING REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID DON'T WORRY IT WILL BE A RECALL SOON, THESE VANS HAVE THIS PROBLEM ALL THE TIME. CONSUMER HAS NO REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHICH IMPAIRS DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. ALSO, 94 AND 95 DODGE GRAND CARAVANS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
Apr 06, 2000
+ 8 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11 complaints
I HAVE A 1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN MINI VAN. FRONT WHEEL DRIVE WITH A 3.3 ENGINE. EVERY TIME THE SERPENTINE BELT GETS THE SLIGHTEST AMOUNT OF MOISTURE ON IT...IT COMES OFF! AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH WHICH REQUIRES PAYING A PRO TO REINSTALL IT. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THAT ONE LOSES ALL POWER STEERING NOT MENTION ALL FUNCTIONS CONTROLLED BY THE BELT! THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED TO ME WAS IN RAIN ON A BUSY TWO LANE HIGHWAY AND I ALMOST FLIPPED THE VAN! IT HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND WITH IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. I HAVE RELOCATED THE TENSIONER AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY WITH NO SATISFACTION. THE PROBLEM IS THAT CHRYSLER DESIGNED THESE MINI VANS WITH NO SHIELDS INSTALLED TO TURN MOISTURE FROM THE ENTIRE PULLEY SYSTEM (TOP OR BOTTOM) AND THE PULLEYS HAVE NO 'LIP' TO HOLD THE BELT IN PLACE ALLOWING IT TO SLIDE OFF WHEN WET! IS THERE NO WAY CHRYSLER CAN BE FORCED TO INSTALL AN OEM PRODUCT OR SHIELD TO PREVENT THIS AND SAVE LIVES? THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN ALL CHRYSLER MINI VANS FROM APPRX. 1992-2007. *TR
Feb 24, 2009
MY 1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN LE COOLANT FAN FAILED AND THE RELAY DID NOT INTERUPT WHICH CONTINUED TO FEED POWER BACK TO THE FUSE PANEL WHICH IN RETURN CAUSED MY WIRING HARNESS TO IGNITE INTO FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD RIGHT OVER THE LEFT STRUT ! *AK
Mar 01, 2004
THE BELT COMES OFF WHILE DRIVING IN WET WEATHER. WATER LESS THAN 1/8 INCH DEEP CAN RESULT FROM SPLASH OF PASSING VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED MORE THAN 20 TIMES, AND DEALER REPAIRS ATTEMPTED 3 TIMES. IT OCCURS SO OFTER THAT I HAVE BECOME PROFICIENT IN REPLACING THE BELT. LUCKILY NO ONE HAS BEEN INJURED THUS FAR. MY WIFE AND THREE SONS WERE VERY NEARLY IN COLLISION WITH A TRACTOR TRAILER ON THE INTERSTATE(64) WHEN THE BELT CAME OFF CAUSING HER TO LOOSE POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, CLIMATE CONTROL, AND EVENTUALLY ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. SINCE THEN, SHE IS TERRIFIED OF DRIVING THE VAN WHEN RAIN IS FORCASTED.*AK
Feb 26, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE COULD SHUT OFF, LEAVING VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER. THEN, CONSUMER WILL RESTART, AND ENGINE AND WILL WORK AGAIN.*AK
Jul 20, 2000
WATER PUMP FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
May 13, 1998
+ 6 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
8 complaints
INSURED HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION, INSURED WASN'T WEARING A SEAT BELT, AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. INSURED SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS RIBS AND HAND, CLAIM 13-7256-113. *JG
Jan 17, 2002
INSURED HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION, INSURED WASN'T WEARING A SEAT BELT, AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. INSURED SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS RIBS AND HAND, CLAIM 13-7256-113. *JG
Jan 17, 2002
WHILE REVERSING TO EXIT OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO CONSUMER. VEHICLE WAS NOT STRUCK WITH ANY TYPE OF OBJECT WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOYED. A DODGE REPRESENTATIVE ADVISED CONSUMER THAT BOTTOM OF VEHICLE WAS SCRATCHED WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. HOWEVER, VEHICLE WAS NOT SCRATCHED AT THE TIME OF DEPLOYMENT, BUT AT AN EARLIER OCCASION, AND AIRBAG HAD A LONG DELAY OF DEPLOYMENT. *AK
May 25, 2001
WHILE COMING TO A STOP LIGHT, SOMEONE RAN STOP LIGHT AND HIT CONSUMER AT ABOUT 40 MPH ON DRIVERS SIDE. CAR SPUN 180 DEGREES, AND NONE OF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK *JB
Mar 19, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 15-20 MPH AND ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE AN ILLEGAL LEFT HAND TURN AT LIGHT & HIT FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED & CAUSED TRAUMA TO DRIVER'S LEFT EYE, RESULTING IN A PERMANENT INJURY. DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK
May 09, 2000
+ 3 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
7 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HOOD FLEW UP. AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WAS IMPAIRED. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK
Aug 05, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH HOOD FLEW OPEN. NO ACCIDENT, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 1300.00.*AK
Jul 06, 2001
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S DOOR LATCHES ARE MADE OUT OF TIN WHICH CAUSES THE DOOR NOT TO SHUT PROPERLY, AND "POP OPEN" WHILE IT IS "LOCKED." PASSENGER FELL OUT OF VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
May 01, 2000
RECALL ON REAR LATCH, HARD FOR DEALER TO GET THE PART. ASK THE DEALER TO ORDER THE PART AND GIVE IT TO ME, STILL NO PART.
Apr 18, 2000
REAR HATCHBACK FAILED.
May 13, 1998
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
6 complaints
CONSUMER STATED THAT BRAKE LIGHTS KEPT COMING ON, AND BRAKES FAILED, AND BRAKE PEDAL FELT HARD. THIS LASTED FROM 2-5 MINUTES EACH TIME. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. CONSUMER WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, BUT WAS AFRAID THAT SOMETHING MIGHT HAPPEN.*AK
Jan 28, 2004
TONE WHEEL SPLIT CAUSING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE TO ACTIVATE ALL THE TIME
Oct 12, 1999
PAID DEALERSHIP $600.00 TO REPAIR. THE BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON AND STICKING. MY WIFE HAS TAKEN IT BACK 4 TIMES AND ON OCTOBER 11 WILL HAVE TO TAKE IT BACK AGAIN. I DISCUSSED THIS SITUATION WITH MIKE ANDERSON ON 10/9, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION REPRESENTATIVE FOR DEALERSHIP. I TRIED TO EXPLAIN TO HIM THAT HAVING BRAKE LIGHTS STICKING IN THE ON POSITION IS A SAFETY HAZARD. HE WAS EXTREMELY RUDE TO ME ON THE TELEPHONE. HE SAID THAT AS LONG AS THE BRAKES STOP THE VAN I DON'T HAVE A SAFETY PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VAN IN ITS CURRENT SITUATION, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT IF THE DEALERSHIP WOULD HAVE PROVIDED US WITH A RENTAL CAR FOR THE WEEKEND. I ALSO SEARCHED THE WEBSITE OF DAIMLERCHRYSLER BEFORE I FILLED OUT THIS FORM. I COULD NOT FIND ANYWHERE THAT I COULD SEND DAIMLERCHRYSLER AN E-MAIL ABOUT MY CONCERNS. I WAS WONDERING IF OTHER OWNERS OF SUCH MINIVANS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. THANK YOU!
Oct 09, 1999
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
Apr 14, 1998
PROBLEMS WITH ABS--OWNER RECEIVED NOTICE OF RECALL. AFTER HAVING THE BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED, 2 MORE FAILURES OCCURED.
Mar 18, 1998
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6 complaints
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED SMOKE AND MELTED WIRES ON RIGHT SIDE. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Jan 09, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH NEAR BASE OF STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Aug 30, 2001
ABOUT ONCE A MONTH FOR SEVERAL YEARS, ENGINE RPM GOES WAY BELOW 1000 AND CAR STALLS. CAR RESTARTS BUT CONTINUES STALLING IF PRESSURE IS NOT MAINTAINED ON GAS PEDDLE. CAN BE DRIVEN THIS WAY BUT WILL STALL AGAIN IF GAS PEDDLE IS RELEASED. PROBLEM STARTS TO GO AWAY BY ITSELF AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES DRIVING OR 30 MINUTES PARKED. BROUGHT TO DEALER SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES. THEY COULDN'T FIND/VERIFY PROBLEM SO THEY COULDN'T FIX IT. TUNEUPS DIDN'T HELP. HIGH OCTANE GAS DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. *AK
Oct 06, 2000
DRIVER IS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE VAN IS IN ANY GEAR. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VAN IS RUNNING OR NOT RUNNING. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF PROLBEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
May 12, 1998
WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT COMPUTER MODULE MALFUNCTIONING, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN ON TWO OCCASIONS AT APPROX. 55-60MPH. THEN ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ALSO APPEARED, RENDERING POWER ASSIST INOPERATIVE, ALSO, VEHICLE COULDN'T BE RESTARTED, DLR'S REPLACED COMPUTER SENSOR AND MASTER COMPUTER MODULE, PROBLEM PERSISTS. *AK
Apr 10, 1997
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SEATS
5 complaints
WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT SEATBACK SNAPPED AND THEN COLLAPSED ONTO THE REAR SEAT. THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS SIMPLY REACHING INTO MY FRONT POCKET FOR MY KEYS. I WAS NOT INJURED AND FEEL VERY FORTUNATE THAT MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN THE BACK SEAT AT THE TIME THE SEAT FAILED. I WENT TO WHITE BEAR DODGE AND TALKED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER. HE SAID THAT CHRYSLER DOES NOT SUPPLY PARTS FOR SEATS, AND THAT A NEW SEAT WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR MY VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT THAT THE MANUFACTURER MUST FIX, AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO PROCEED. *AK
Nov 27, 2004
MY HUSBAND WAS REAR-ENDED BY A CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 30MPH IN OUR 1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE BACK OF THE DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED. FORTUNATELY HE WAS NOT HURT, BUT HE COULD EASILY HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, IF OUR 8 YEAR OLD CHILD HAD BEEN WITH HIM, SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN RIDING IN THE SEAT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DRIVER AND COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERLY INJURED.
Dec 13, 2002
THE 2ND & 3RD ROW SEATS ARE SELF RELEASING. SEATS WOULD PIVOT FORWARD. WHEN LATCHED OR LOCKED WOULD RELEASE THE ENTIRE SEAT. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE SEAT TO BE UNSTABLE & THE OCCUPANTS SHIFTING AROUND.*AK
Sep 28, 2000
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT MOUNT BROKE IN TWO PLACES. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO BE DUMPED FORWARD INTO THE STEERING COLUMN. THE BOTTOM POINT OF THE SEAT BELT IS ALSO FASTENED TO THE MOUNTING TOWER THUS IT WILL NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER FROM BEING PROPELLED FORWARD. THE PERSON WHO WELDED THESE BREAKS STATED THAT HE HAD DONE THIS TO SEVERAL OF THESE VEHICLES. THE BREAK WAS, IN ACTUALITY, A STRESS FRACTURE AT TWO POINTS WHERE THE TOWER IS BOLTED TO THE VEHICLE FLOOR. WELDS DID NOT ENTIRELY HO;D AND HAD TO BE RE-WELDED. REPLACING THE TOWER WITH A NEW, UNSTRESSED DESIGN WOULD HAVE BEEN THE BEST SOLUTION BUT CHRYSLER WOULD NOT DO THIS. THEY DID HOWEVER PAY FOR THE WELDING!
Nov 30, 1999
RED RELEASE BUTTON ON SEAT BELT REPLACED TWICE.
Nov 27, 1996
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DESIGN FLAW THAT MAY HAVE FOUND TO BE PRESENT IN MAKE/MODEL/YEAR OF VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY AND NO PROPER FAULT COMPONENTS LISTED. *AK
Mar 01, 2001
NO SUMMARY.
Oct 07, 1999
PEELING AND CHIPPING PAINT SINCE THE FIRST DAY THAT WE BOUGHT THE VAN THE VAN IS IN PERFECT CONDITION OTHER THAN THE PEELING AND FLAKING PAINT WHICH FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH DODGE VANS OF THE SAME YEAR AND COLOR. THE DEALER HAS BEEN ASKED TO CHECK TO SEE IF CHRYSLER TO INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBILITY OF GETTTING A NEW PAINT JOB BECAUSE WE ARE PLEASED WITH THE VAN IT SUITS ALL OUR NEEDS.
Sep 22, 1999
UNSPECIFIED.
Jul 09, 1998
ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASE THIS VAN THE PAINT BEGAN TO CHIP. THE WARRANTY INFO SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED. THE CHRYSTLER PEOPLE SAY IT IS NOT THERE PROBLEM. THE PAINT OBVIOUSLY IS DEFECTIVE. IT JUST CONTIUES TO PEEL OFF IN CHUNKS. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VAN THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED, THE STARTED REPLACED, THE ENGINE REPLACED, THE RADIO REPLACED, AND SPEAKER STOPPED WORKING. NOT TO MENTION NUMEROUS RECALLS. I HAD HEARD THERE MIGHT BE A RECALL ON DEFECTIVE PAINT AND I AM JUST TRYING ALL MY OPTIONS.
Jun 12, 1998
STEERING
5 complaints
STEERING COLUMN DOES NOT LOCK AFTER ENGINE IS OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED ALLOWING STEERING WHEEL TO BE TURNED EVEN WHEN CAR IS PARKED. KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH REGARDLESS OF GEAR,SHIFT POSITION, KEY LOCK POSITION, OR IF CAR IS RUNNING. OCASIONALLY, WHEN IS PARKED AND KEY REMOVED, THE CAR WILL NOT START AGAIN AND APPEAR DEAD UNTIL KEY IS INSERTED AND TRANSMISION HANDLE IS MOVED BACK AND FORTH UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY IN PARK POSITION. KEY REMOVAL PROBLEM IS SIMILAR TO ODI ID:823214
Jun 29, 1998
RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE.
Jun 16, 1998
STEERING COLUMN BROKE DUE TO A WORN OUT PIVOT PIN. *AK
Mar 19, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING GEAR BOX SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
Jan 09, 1998
VEHICLE UNDER RECALL #96V229000; TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES; FIRST 2 TIMES DEALER REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING; THIRD TIME WAS INFORMED THEY HAD NO PARTS. *AK
Feb 06, 1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4 complaints
ON AT LEAST FIVE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED. ONCE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IT COULD BE RESTARTED. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
Sep 15, 2003
VAN WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEEDS. CAUSE OF STALLING IS STILL UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
Sep 17, 2002
FUEL RAIL PIPE THAT JOINS FUEL INJECTORS TO BOTH SIDES OF THE ENGINE STARTED SPRAYING FUEL ON VALVE COVERS. USED PARTS DEALERS IN THE PHOENIX AREA TELL ME THEY RECEIVE 3-4 CALLS PER WEEK FOR THIS PART. IT IS AVAILABLE NEW FROM THE DEALER ONLY AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $500 WITH ALL SEALS. SINCE SO MANY CARAVAN OWNERS SEEM TO BE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM, THE NHTSA SHOULD LAUNCH AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE PROBLEM. *AK
May 10, 1999
FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONED.
May 13, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 complaints
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A "HARD BRAKE PEDAL CONDITION" WHERE EXCESSIVE FORCE HAS TO BE APPLIED TO BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO ACTIVATE BRAKE SYSTEM. ALSO, ABS LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS ILLUMINATED. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. NOTE: VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V099000 IN 1996.*AK ALSO SERPENTINE BELT, AND THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED.*SLC
Jan 22, 2002
PURCHASED VAN 1998; 1ST FAILURE FEB. 26, 1998 ABS BRAKE FAILURE; MILEAGE 65,928; REPLACED PUMP AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY; 2ND BRAKE FAILURE JULY 1998; MILEAGE 75,991; REPLACED ACCURATOR PISTON AND PISTON PACKAGE; 3RD BRAKE FAILURE MAY 25, 1999; MILEAGE 87,880; REPLACED MODULE ABS CONTROL ASSSEMBLY,MODULE ECU; 4TH BRAKE FAILURE SEPT 23, 2000 AND NO REPAIR SO FAR DUE TO BEYOND 100,000 MILE EXTENDED HIDDEN FACTORY WARRANTY AND NO CONFIDENCE IN IT BEING EFFECTIVELY REPAIRED.
Sep 30, 2000
ABS PISTON FAILURE.
Feb 09, 1997
SUSPENSION
3 complaints
REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING BROKE. THERE WAS NOT ANY PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING BROKE ON OCT 14, 2000. IN BOTH INSTANCES, SPRING BROKE AT THE BAND THAT GOES AROUND BOTH LEAVES TO HOLD TOGETHER.*AK
Oct 20, 2000
POOR SUSPENSION CAUSING VIBRATION.
Sep 15, 1998
VEHICLE SHAKES AT TIMES NO MATTER WHAT SPEED. WHEN MAKING TURNS, THE VEHICLE WILL SHAKE AND CONTINUES TO SHAKE UNTIL DECIDES TO STOP. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED, AND PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED BY MECHANICS. *AK
Sep 02, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
MCKENZIE MOTORS CHARGED $1500 FOR THE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. HAVE NOT YET HAD ABS SYSTEM REPLACED. *AK
Sep 06, 2000
MCKENZIE MOTORS CHARGED $1500 FOR THE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. HAVE NOT YET HAD ABS SYSTEM REPLACED. *AK
Sep 06, 2000
BRAKES ARE NOW INTERMITTENT. WARNING LIGHTS COME ON, THEN GO OUT, THEN REPEAT THE SEQUENCE. DURING THE PROBLEM A HIGH PEDAL PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO ACHEIVE BRAKING.
Oct 15, 1999
EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
OUR VAN STARTED SHOWING HOLES IN THE PAINT IN 1993 (VERY SMALL ON THE HOOD). WE TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEMS WITH THE TOUCH UP PAINT PROVIDED. THIS DID NOT WORK. THE PAINT STARTED BUBBLING UP AND "POPPING". EACH TIME IT DID THAT A HOLE WOULD APPEAR THAT GOT BIGGER AND BIGGER. WE LATER NOTICED THE ROOF DOING THE SAME THING. EVERY TIME WE WASHED THE VEHICLE (GENTLY) MORE PAINT CAME OFF. EVERY TIME WE BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICING (AT DEALERS IN RICHARDSON, TX AND PLANO TX DEALERS WE MENTIONED TO THE SERVICE MANAGERS THE PROBLEM AND ASKED IF ANY OTHER VEHICLES WERE HAVING THE SAME PAINT PROBLEMS THEY INDICATED THEY HAD NEVER HEARD NOR SEEN ANY OFHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. THEY ALWAYS INDICATED IT WAS OUR PROBLEM. WE ASKED HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO RE-PAINT THE VAN AND WERE TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST $2,000 OR SO DOLLARS. THEY ALWAYS INDICATED THAT IT WAS OUR PROBLEM AND NO ONE ELSE HAD HAD THE PROBLEM. I HAVE COME TO FIND OUT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH VEHICLES BETWEEN 89-94 AND THAT THE PAINT/PRIMER BOND WAS THE PROBLEM NOT POTENTIAL CUSTOMER NEGLECT. OUR VAN STATRED RUSTING SO WE WENT TO SEVERAL PAINT PLACES TO GET ESTIMATES FOR RE-PAINTING. WE ARE NOW HAVING THE VAN RE-PAINTED FOR APPROX. $800. (NOT $2,000 AS THE DEALER WOULD HAVE CHARGED.) THIS SHOULD NOT BE A "CUSTOMER" PROBLEM. THE PAINT PEELS OFF, GOES INTO SEWERS/GROUND AND POLLUTES. THE RUST WEAKENS THE STRUCTURES OF THE VEHICLES AND MAKES THEM LESS SAFE. FYI I NOTICE LOADS OF VEHICLES IN THE SAME YEARS WITH THE "SAME" PROBLEMS. THE JACK STAND BENT WHEN WE WERE CHANGING A TIME. THE BOTTOM JUST BENT TO THE SIDE. LUCKLY NO ONE WAS HURT AS THE TIRE WAS STILL ATTACHED WHEN IT BENT.
Jan 11, 2000
MY WIFE, TERRIE WAS DRIVING EB ON A LOCAL INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH WHEN THE SPARE TIRE FELL ONTO THE ROADWAY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VAN. THE SPARE WAS ATTACHED TO THE BOTTOM REAR OF THE VAN. SHE DID NOT HIT ANY BUMPS OR DEBRI ON THE ROADWAY. UPON EXAMINATION OF THE DEVICE THAT HELD THE SPARE, IT WAS REVEALED THAT THE CABLE THAT HELD THE SPARE, WAS FRAYED AND BROKEN. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS TRAVELING IMMEDIATELY BEHIND HER, OR THE TIRE MAY HAVE "CRASHED" INTO THEIR VEHICLE OR ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE. *AK
Feb 08, 1999
PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PISTOL PUMP HAD BROKEN OFF.
Dec 18, 1996
TIRES
2 complaints
CONSUMER STATES TREAD ON THE TWO FRONT TIRES SEPARATED ON DIFFERENT OCASSIONS. SIZE P205/70R15 DOT, MK02DHR386 AND DOT, MKM02DHR508, WITH 25,000 MILES. ONE TIRE TREAD WAS COMPLETELY OFF, AND OTHER WAS PARTIALLY OFF. GOODYEAR WAS CONTACTED. *AK.
Mar 05, 2002
PE00020, TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH TREAD ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VAN. THIS WAS A FIRESTONE TIRE, SIZE P20570R15. MILEAGE ON THE TIRE WAS LESS THAN 30,000. FIRESTONE OR THE DEALERSHIP WERE NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM UNTIL LAST WEEK. OWNER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAKE A CLAIM UNLESS THE TIRE WAS MAILED TO FIRESTONE. *AK
Aug 04, 2000
VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
AFTER ARRIVNG FOR SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL CAMPAIGNS(742&836) DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY HAD MANY OTHER SERVICES SCHEDULED AND WERE MORE IMPORTANT. THEY ALSO REFUSED TO MAKE ANY EFFORT TO ORDER ANY PARTS FOR THE RECALL. *CJ
Aug 25, 2000
AFTER ARRIVNG FOR SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL CAMPAIGNS(742&836) DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY HAD MANY OTHER SERVICES SCHEDULED AND WERE MORE IMPORTANT. THEY ALSO REFUSED TO MAKE ANY EFFORT TO ORDER ANY PARTS FOR THE RECALL. *CJ
Aug 25, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ABS BRAKE ACTUATOR MOTOR FAILURE. FOR THE THIRD TIME THE ABS MOTOR HAS FAILED. CHRYSLER CLAIMS THE PART IS NO LONGER SERVICED AND WILL NOT HONOR THE LIFETIME WARRANTEE 96V099000. THE PART IS AVAILABLE IN THE AFTERMARKET FOR ABOUT $350.00 AFTER A NUMBER OF CALLS TO FIAT CHRYSLER THEY WOULD ONLY OFFER TO BUY THE VEHICLE FROM ME FOR $300.00 WHICH IS THE LOWEST VALUE TO BE HAD BY KBB.
Jan 11, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WAS HARD. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, IT SKIDDED, AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND REMAINED ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT A PART OF THE ABS MODULE NEEDED REPLACING. THE PART WAS NOT ON RECALL OR UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
Mar 09, 2004
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
BAD PAINT ITS PEELING FLAKEING THE WOOD GRAIN TOO FAIDING BAD TRANS I JUST PAID A DEALERSHIP OVER 2 GRAND FOR A NEW ONE WARRANTEED FOR ONLY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES. BAD POWER WINDOWS CABLE BROKE=OVER $400.= ME GETTINGSCREWD BAD LUG NUTS LITTLE METAL CAPS OVER LUGNUTS COME OFF AND THEN TIRE TOOL DOSENT FIT SO YOU END UP AT THE DEALERSHIP GETTING THEM CUT OFF. KEEPS STALLING HEADLINER FALLING DOWN HEADLIGHTS ARE TOTALLY YELLOW AT NIGHT YOU CANT SEE MORE THAN 50 FEET ON LOW BEAMS SO YOU HAVE TO HAVE HIGH BEAMS ON JUST TO GET LOW BEAM QUALITY. BREAKS NEW ROTORS, MASTERCILLENDER, HARDWEAR, DRUMS, SHOES, PADS, FLUID, MASTERCILLENDER CAPS, WEEL CILLENDERS,= OVER $500. TO THE DEALER AND ME AND MY FAM STRANDED ON THE ROADSIDE FOR 4 HOURES GETTING RECALLED PARTS FITTED ONLY TAKES AN ACT OF CONGRESS AND ABOUT THREE DAYS WITH OUT A CAR UNLESS THEY GIVE YOU THERE "LOANER" LOANER=CAR NO ONE WOULD BUT TWELVE YEARS AGO. JAMES REYNOLDS SHARON TENN [email protected] OWNER OF A 92 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN LE
Jan 15, 2004
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE HATCHBACK SUPPORT STRUT ON MY CARAVAN FAILED TODAY - THE BOLT THAT SUPPORTS THE STRUT IN THE CAR BODY SHEARED OFF, WHILE THE VEHCILE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. THE STRUT EXPANDED INSIDE THE CAVITY IN THE BODY AS FAR AS IT COULD ONCE THE BOLT SHEARED. I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR THE RECALL (97V079000) IN ABOUT 1997. I KNOW CHRYSLER PERFORMED THE RECALL BECAUSE THE NEW "BIGGER" WASHERS ARE ON THE LIFT SUPPORTS. AS I HAVE NO WAY TO EXAMINE THE BOLTS FOR STRESS CRACKING, THERE IS NO MAINTENANCE I CAN PERFORM TO INSURE THE REAR LIFTGATE WON'T FALL ONTO THE HEAD OF ME OR SOMEONE IN MY FAMILY. WAS THIS SUPPOSED TO BE A ONE-TIME RECALL FOR CHRYSLER? I GOT THE IMPRESSION THAT THIS RECALL WAS SUPPOSED TO "FIX" THE SHEARING BOLT PROBLEM, BUT IT IS SURPRISING TO ME THAT IT HAS RETURNED. I THINK IT IS VERY DANGEROUS.
Dec 31, 2003
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER MADE A RIGHT TURN. THE TURN WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RECOVER, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. DEALER DIAGNOSED FAILURE OF THE SPINDLE AND CONTROL ARM.*AK
Jul 30, 2003
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,INTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT RETRACTOR IS STUCK AND WILL NOT COME APART. ALSO, TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THIS WAS THE SIXTH TRANSMISSION.*AK AFTER TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO STALL. GAS GAUGE FAILED. DASHBOARD LIGHT SHORTENED OUT. SPEEDOMETER FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES. TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. FRONT END VIBRATES ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING. BRAKES ARE GRINDING. REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF. HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT SHORTENED OUT. SIDE WINDOW AND DOOR RATTLING. REAR WIPER FAILED. MUFFLER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. EXHAUST SMELL IN VAN. ENGINE OVERHEATING. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. VEHICLE PULLS. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *TT
Jun 24, 2002
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
THIS INCIDENT WAS REPORTED BY FAMILY OF THE DRIVER. VEHICLE HAD BEEN MODIFIED FOR USE BY A DISABLED PERSON. STEERING SYSTEM WAS CONTROLLED BY AN "ELECTRONIC MOBILITY SYSTEM (MODEL DS2000)". WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH, DRIVER LOST ALL DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WHEN HIS VEHICLE WANDERED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE DRIVER WAS KILLED . PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION / PHOTOGRAPHS.*AK
Jan 11, 2002
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. DRIVER'A AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, AND SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED TO CATCH. CONSUMERS HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD, KNOCKING OUT TWO TEETH, AND ARMS WERE INJURED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK
Jan 04, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
TWICE WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE WON'T STOP, AND PEDAL WOULD NOT WORK. ALSO, EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT ENGAGE.*AK
Jun 22, 2000
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PROCESS OF DRIVING IT SURGES. LIKEWISE, IT IS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR,AND GEARS ARE STUCK. *AK
May 01, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSANGER FRONT DOORS HAVE BROKEN. THE WHOLE INSIDE CASING HAS BROKEN. YOU CANNOT USE THESE DOORS IF POSSIBLE, THEY WILL COME APART AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THEN. THE GUY AT THE AUTO BODY SHOP SAID THAT THIS A VERY WEEK SPOT ON THIS VEHICLE. AT $500.00 EACH TO FIX. THAT IS JUST THE DOOR IT DOES NOT INCLUDE REMOVING THE DENTS THAT WHEN THE DOOR SPRUNG IT CAUSED WITH THE CHIPPED PAINT. THE BRAKING SYSTEM MAKES THIS CLICKING SOUND WHEN YOU ABLE THE BRAKES. *AK
Feb 14, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THE AIR CONDITIONER/ HEADLIGHTS & RADIO FAILED TO WORK DUE TO THE ELECTRICAL HARNES SHORTING OUT. HAD IT REPAIRED AT DEALER. ALSO THE ELECTRIC MIRROR FELL OUT OF THE VISOR ONTO THE DRIVER'S LAP. *AK
Sep 30, 1999
SEATS,CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
HARNESS STRAPS ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SAFETY SEAT NO LONGER FUNCTION. THE LOCKING MECHANISM NO LONGER LOCKS THE HARNESS STRAPS IN PLACE. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT. THE BENCH SEAT WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Apr 12, 1999
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
SINCE CONSUMER HAS OWNED VEHICLE HAS HAD IT IN FOUR TIMES DUE TO NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. WHENEVER VEHICLE IS STILL THERE IS SHUTTERING OF THE ENGINE. *AK
Aug 26, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
VEHICLE HAS HAD FOUR TRANSMISSION FAILURES, TWO ENGINE FAILURES, AND ONE COMPLETE ABS REPLACEMENT.
Feb 09, 1997
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
WHILE STOPPING, VEHICLE WAS REARENDED BY TRUCK, HIT GUARDRAIL, FRONT OCCUPANTS FORCED FORWARD/BACKWARD, BOTH FRONT SEATS SNAPPED LIKE TWIGS, SEATBACKS COLLAPSED COMPLETELY, FELL BACKWARDS WITH OCCUPANTS, ALSO NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG. *AK
Sep 03, 1996
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