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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 34 of 210 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 30 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
36 crash reports4 fire reports16 injury reports
What owners actually said
210 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 25, 1999
EquipmentFuel System, GasolineStructure
MIRRORS & PLASTIC PARTS OF TRUNK ARE FADED - A GRAY COLOR. THE SUN ROOF VISOR KEEPS COMING OFF TRACK. THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE BACK SEAT. SOUNDS LIKE A HIGH PITCHED WHINE. CD PLAYER STOPPED ACCEPTING CDS. THERE IS A WHISTLING NOISE & LEAK FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW (UP FROM THE MIRR…
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MIRRORS & PLASTIC PARTS OF TRUNK ARE FADED - A GRAY COLOR. THE SUN ROOF VISOR KEEPS COMING OFF TRACK. THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE BACK SEAT. SOUNDS LIKE A HIGH PITCHED WHINE. CD PLAYER STOPPED ACCEPTING CDS. THERE IS A WHISTLING NOISE & LEAK FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW (UP FROM THE MIRROR). *AK
NHTSA ODI #702568
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE OIL LOSS. OIL IS SPRAYING ONTO CATALYTIC CONVERTER. COULD NOT DETERMINE WHERE OIL WAS GOING. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED OIL WAS COMING FROM THE HEAD GASKETS. MANUFACTURER REFERENCE NO. 5380798. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #833265
Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 1998
Steering
FLOOR MAT BECAME JAMMED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN. STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. WAS EXTREMELY DIFFCULT TO REMOVE FLOOR MAT, HAD IT HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY INSTEAD OF THE DRIVEWAY, I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE AT ALL.
NHTSA ODI #701425
Mileage unknown · Dec 16, 1998
Air BagsCrash
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. AK
NHTSA ODI #832379
Mileage unknown · Dec 8, 1998
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicCrash
WAS TRAVELING APPROX. 20-25MPH WHEN TRAFFIC WAS BACKED UP. APPLIED BRAKES WHICH FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE. REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE.AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. SUSTAINED NO INJURIES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #831998
Mileage unknown · Nov 22, 1998
Visibility
INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC CHROMATIC MIRROR. INTERIOR LIQUID LEAKED INTO INTERNAL WORKINGS OF MIRROR WHILE CAR WAS SITTING. INTERIOR SURFACE OF MIRROR FOGGED/DIRTY AND DIFFICULT TO USE DURING DAY. DURING NIGHT THE MIRROR WAS NOT USABLE UNDER ANY CONDITIONS AND THERE WAS NO READ VIEW AT NIGHT EXCEPT FOR GLAR…
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INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC CHROMATIC MIRROR. INTERIOR LIQUID LEAKED INTO INTERNAL WORKINGS OF MIRROR WHILE CAR WAS SITTING. INTERIOR SURFACE OF MIRROR FOGGED/DIRTY AND DIFFICULT TO USE DURING DAY. DURING NIGHT THE MIRROR WAS NOT USABLE UNDER ANY CONDITIONS AND THERE WAS NO READ VIEW AT NIGHT EXCEPT FOR GLARE. THERE IS NO 'MANUAL' MODE ON THIS MIRROR AND HAND ADJUSTMENT WAS USELESS. A SERVICE REP AT HOLLYWOOD-CHRYSLER MENTIONED THAT A 1999 MODEL WITH 1000 MILES ON IT HAS ITS MIRROR REPLACED THAT MORNING (UNDER WARRANTY.)
NHTSA ODI #700814
Mileage unknown · Oct 28, 1998
Air BagsCrash
WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, THE AIR BAGS ON BOTH SIDES DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #829652
Mileage unknown · Oct 23, 1998
Electrical System
FLAGGED SAFETY ISSUE-HI NOTE AND LO NOTE HORNS REPEAT FAILURES AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE AT 40-50MPH IN 2-3 DAYS OF HEAVY RAIN ONE OR BOTH HORN FAIL. DEALER HAS REPLACED HORNS WILLINGLY,NO ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM CHRYSLER.DEALER HAS MOUNTED LEFT HORN TO RIGHT MOUNTING AND MOUNTEDRIGHT HORN TO LEFT MOUNTING.HORN BODIES NOW FACE REARW…
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FLAGGED SAFETY ISSUE-HI NOTE AND LO NOTE HORNS REPEAT FAILURES AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE AT 40-50MPH IN 2-3 DAYS OF HEAVY RAIN ONE OR BOTH HORN FAIL. DEALER HAS REPLACED HORNS WILLINGLY,NO ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM CHRYSLER.DEALER HAS MOUNTED LEFT HORN TO RIGHT MOUNTING AND MOUNTEDRIGHT HORN TO LEFT MOUNTING.HORN BODIES NOW FACE REARWARD OF VEHICLE IN AN ATTEMPT TO PREVENT RAIN WATER BEING JAMMED UP HORN ASSEMBLIES AND RUSTING HORN INTERNAL PARTS. HORN TONE IS REDUCED BY ABOUT 7 PERCENT,BUT BETTER 93PERCENT HORNS THAN NONE,OR NEXT TO NONE.RECOMMEND DESIGNING NEW ARRAIGEMENT FOR THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #700043
Mileage unknown · Oct 11, 1998
Suspension
MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #781131
Mileage unknown · Sep 27, 1998
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE LIGHT CONSISTENTLY AND ARBITRARILY CAME ON. THIS TIME CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN. VEHICLE IS 1 YEAR OLD AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN.
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 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 HEADREST GUIDE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES ONLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE HEADREST SUPPORT BRACKET CAN BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY.
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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.
EA99028 · Steering Shaft Binding
Opened Sep 10, 1999 · Closed Jul 26, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE99030 · Steering Shaft Binding
Opened May 3, 1999 · Closed Sep 10, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
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.
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