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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 34 of 343 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Suspension. Review the 70 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 52 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 47 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
41 crash reports10 fire reports24 injury reports
What owners actually said
343 reports
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 1999
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
THE VEHICLE HAD REMAINED STUCK ON CRUISE CONTROL. IT KEPT ON ACCELERATING. HAD APPLIED BRAKES; VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. RELAXED ON BRAKES & VEHICLE ACCELERATED AGAIN. HAD WORN BRAKES OUT. AT SIDE OF ROAD & TURNED VEHICLE OFF & DISENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL. RESTARTED VEHICLE & HAD NO BRAKES. USED EMERGENCY BRAKES. HAD VEHICLE TOW…
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THE VEHICLE HAD REMAINED STUCK ON CRUISE CONTROL. IT KEPT ON ACCELERATING. HAD APPLIED BRAKES; VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. RELAXED ON BRAKES & VEHICLE ACCELERATED AGAIN. HAD WORN BRAKES OUT. AT SIDE OF ROAD & TURNED VEHICLE OFF & DISENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL. RESTARTED VEHICLE & HAD NO BRAKES. USED EMERGENCY BRAKES. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #849750
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipment
BLOWN HEAD GASKET AFTER ONLY AROUND 54,000 MILES - MECHANIC SAID THAT THE CAR SHOULDN'T SUFFER FROM SUCH PROBLEMS AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. CHRYSLER CORPORATION NOTIFIED BUT REFUSED TO HELP SAYING THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. IN ADDITION, THE CAR SUFFERS FROM SIGNIFICANT ENGINE NOISE WHEN IDLING AND THE AIR CONDITIONER JUST WENT OUT.…
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BLOWN HEAD GASKET AFTER ONLY AROUND 54,000 MILES - MECHANIC SAID THAT THE CAR SHOULDN'T SUFFER FROM SUCH PROBLEMS AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. CHRYSLER CORPORATION NOTIFIED BUT REFUSED TO HELP SAYING THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. IN ADDITION, THE CAR SUFFERS FROM SIGNIFICANT ENGINE NOISE WHEN IDLING AND THE AIR CONDITIONER JUST WENT OUT. WHILE I UNDERSTAND THAT THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY, I AM VERY DISAPOINTED IN THE QUALITY OF CHRYSLER'S PRODUCT AND THE COMPANY'S UNWILLINGNESS TO STAND BY THEIR AUTOMOBILES.
NHTSA ODI #712807
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 1999
Suspension
WHILE PULLING INTO A PRAKING SPACE AT 5 MPH THERE WAS SOME KNOCKING NOISE AND CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL CAME APART FROM THE BALL JOINT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #849095
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 1999
Air Bags
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DURING 55 MPH FRONT END COLLISON WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL PROPERTY DAMAGE. *YC
NHTSA ODI #548678
Mileage unknown · Sep 21, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE BRAKES WOULD KEEP LOCKING UP WHENEVER THEY ARE APPLIED. VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. BEEN TO DEALER & ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. ONE MONTH LATER, PROBLEM HAD STARTED OVER AGAIN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #848285
Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 1999
Suspension
UPON RECEIPT OF A RECALL NOTICE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OKAY. SINCE THAT INSPECTION, BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #847592
Mileage unknown · Sep 7, 1999
Power Train
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE IS STALLING AND CUTTING OFF, AND THE VEHICLE ISN'T SHIFTING PROPERLY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #847019
Mileage unknown · Sep 2, 1999
Air BagsCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED DRIVER HIT A TRACTOR TRAILER , AND DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING HEAD INJURIES EVEN WITH SEATBELT ON. *AK
NHTSA ODI #846604
Mileage unknown · Sep 2, 1999
Suspension
HILE DRIVNG AT 65 MPH AN D WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING FRONT END FELL DOWN ONTO THE TIRE DUE TO BROKEN LOWER BALL JOINT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #846483
Mileage unknown · Aug 24, 1999
Structure
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE FRONT END FRAME FELL DOWN ONTO THE TIRES. *AK
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L V6 ENGINES, THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE CAN FRAY CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 5, 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM TO THE IGNITION KEY CAN CAUSE A TRAPPED KEY CONDITION WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOW FORCE REQUIRED TO DEPRESS THE SHIFT BUTTON. A COMBINATION OF APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED RELEASE BUTTON WITH A LOW FORCE ATTEMPT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCKED POSITION, CAN BREAK THE CONNECTING PIN IN THE SHIFTER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM. ANY VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL AFTER THE INSPECTION WILL HAVE THE SHIFT MECHANISM AND CABLE REPLACED WITH A "SELF-ADJUSTING" DESIGN.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BALL JOINT END HOUSING COVER SEAL FOR LEAKAGE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE AIR TESTER AND THE RUBBER BOOT WILL BE VISUALLY INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE. IF THE COVER SEAL LEAKS OR THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL BE REPLACED.
THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM NIPPLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DISCONNECTED VACUUM HOSE CAUSES AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND LOSS OF POWER ASSIST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL FULLY INSTALL THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM HOSE TO THE VACUUM NIPPLE ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
RQ00015 · Lower Contrtol Arm Ball Joint
Opened Aug 2, 2000 · Closed Apr 20, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
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Additional source detail variants (3)
Suspension
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Suspension
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EA98014 · Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock
Opened May 29, 1998 · Closed Sep 14, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
ALLEGED FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM THAT EITHER ALLOWS THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION AND THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR TO BE SHIFTED WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS REMOVED OR PREVENTS THEIGNITION KEY FROM BEING REMOVED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR IS IN THE PARK, OR ANY OTHER, POSITION.
EA97025 · Convertible Top Cover Disengagement
Opened Nov 24, 1997 · Closed Nov 17, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
ALLEGED THAT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHILE DRIVING.
PE97029 · Convertible Top Cover Disengagement
Opened Jun 17, 1997 · Closed Nov 24, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
ODI HAS RECEIVED THREE REPORTS ALLEGING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER FROM THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHILE DRIVING.
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