NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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343 reportsMileage unknown · Apr 7, 1999
EquipmentPower TrainStructure
TOOK CAR IN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS TO HAVE THEM FIX WATER LEAKS & AIR WHISTLING AND NONE COULD FIX IT. THEY SAID THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN OF THE TOP. THEY TRIED SPRAYING FOAM ON EDGE, ADDING AN ELASTIC STRAP (#8894 PART), TRIED ADJUSTING TOP - NONE OF THESE EXERCISES WORKED. NOW YET ANOTHER DEALER IN JOPLIN TOO TELLS US…
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TOOK CAR IN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS TO HAVE THEM FIX WATER LEAKS & AIR WHISTLING AND NONE COULD FIX IT. THEY SAID THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN OF THE TOP. THEY TRIED SPRAYING FOAM ON EDGE, ADDING AN ELASTIC STRAP (#8894 PART), TRIED ADJUSTING TOP - NONE OF THESE EXERCISES WORKED. NOW YET ANOTHER DEALER IN JOPLIN TOO TELLS US THERE'S NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE AS IT'S A FLAW IN THE DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION. THERE IS ALSO A WHISTLING IN THE A/C SYSTEM OR VENTS WHEN A/C IS ON AND DRIVING 40+ MILES AN HOUR. SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN "D" THE TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT OUT OF LOW GEAR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #705384
Mileage unknown · Mar 26, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
RUSTED BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED AND BRAKE PADS DUE TO BRAKE NOISE/REDUCTION OF BRAKE RESPONSIVENESS. BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER CONSUMERS VIN NOT INCLUDED. (98V-005)
NHTSA ODI #544694
Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE HEAD GASKETS FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK. DEALER CONTACTED AND REMEDIED PROBLEM. ALSO, WHEN OIL IS CHANGED AND FILLED , THE DIP STICK SHOWS 1 QUART OF OIL LESS THAN THE ACTUAL AMOUNT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO BE UNAWARE OF EXACT AMOUNT OF OIL IN THE GAS TANK. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #836080
Mileage unknown · Mar 17, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, BRAKES ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO REPAIR SHOP FIVE TIMES FOR BRAKE SERVICE, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #835916
Mileage unknown · Mar 10, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ROTORS WARP SEVERAL TIMES.
NHTSA ODI #544446
Mileage unknown · Mar 9, 1999
Power Train
WHEN PARKING VEHICLE AND TRYING TO GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE KEY WON'T COME OUT UNTIL THE TRANMISSION GOES INTO PARK, THEN VEHICLE WILL JUMP INTO DRIVE AND WILL MOVE. THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #835605
Mileage unknown · Mar 9, 1999
Unknown Or Other
NHTSA HAS BEEN KEPT APPRISED OF MY LACK OF PROGRESS THUS FAR WITH THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE IN MICHIGAN VIA COPIES OF MY LETTERS TO THEM. MAROONE HAD ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL THIS RECALL 5 TIMES BUT STILL BEING UNSUCCESSFUL HAVE NOW JUST BLAMED THE PROBLEM ON ME AND OTHER DRIVERS. AS FAR AS I KNOW, THEY ARE "THROUGH W…
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NHTSA HAS BEEN KEPT APPRISED OF MY LACK OF PROGRESS THUS FAR WITH THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE IN MICHIGAN VIA COPIES OF MY LETTERS TO THEM. MAROONE HAD ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL THIS RECALL 5 TIMES BUT STILL BEING UNSUCCESSFUL HAVE NOW JUST BLAMED THE PROBLEM ON ME AND OTHER DRIVERS. AS FAR AS I KNOW, THEY ARE "THROUGH WITH IT.". THIS, OF COURSE, MIGHT LEAVE MY VEHICLE IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION. COPIES OF MY LETTERS SHOULD BE IN YOUR FILES AND I WILL COOPERATE IN ANY WAY. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH QUESTIONS. JOHN WATTER.
NHTSA ODI #704220
Mileage unknown · Mar 7, 1999
Seat Belts
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT STAY ON THE UPPER CHEST REGION. IT CONTINOUSLY SLIPS BELOW THE BREAST AREA, CUTTING ACROSS THE ARM. THE SEAT BACK HAS TO BE PLACED COMPLETELY ERECT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN PROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SHOULDER HARNESS. IT IS UNEFFECTIVE FOR SOMEONE WHO IS TALL AND MUST HAVE THE SEAT PARTIALLY …
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THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT STAY ON THE UPPER CHEST REGION. IT CONTINOUSLY SLIPS BELOW THE BREAST AREA, CUTTING ACROSS THE ARM. THE SEAT BACK HAS TO BE PLACED COMPLETELY ERECT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN PROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SHOULDER HARNESS. IT IS UNEFFECTIVE FOR SOMEONE WHO IS TALL AND MUST HAVE THE SEAT PARTIALLY RECLINED AS IT DOES NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER.
NHTSA ODI #704141
Mileage unknown · Mar 1, 1999
Electrical SystemSuspension
THERE WAS NOISE IN FRONT END WHENEVER TURNING STEERING WHEEL AT ANY SPEED OR NO SPEED. THIS ALSO CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. SOUNDED LIKE METAL ON METAL. ALSO, WHEN KEY IS IN IGNITION, IT CAN NOT BE REMOVED AS PER RECALLS 97V201000/ 98V183000. *AK
NHTSA ODI #835388
Mileage unknown · Feb 17, 1999
Air BagsCrash
WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH & HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AFTER IT PULLED IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. VEHICLE WAS NOT ENTIRELY TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #834935
Official recalls
7Jul 8, 2002
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.
Dec 18, 2000
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.
Apr 5, 1999
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.
Aug 6, 1998
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.
Nov 13, 1997
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.
Feb 10, 1997
THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH CAN ACCUMULATE ROAD SALT DUE TO WATER ENTERING INTO THE SWITCH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
Jul 2, 1996
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
5PE02082 · 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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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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