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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
67 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Mar 20, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE REAR CYLINDER HEAD AND ITS EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHORTLY AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THERE IS ALSO A NOISE. DEALER ADVISED THAT HEAT HAD WARPED THE ORIGINAL EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THAT THE NOISE WAS DUE TO THE EXHAUST LEAKING. THE REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS R…
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CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE REAR CYLINDER HEAD AND ITS EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHORTLY AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THERE IS ALSO A NOISE. DEALER ADVISED THAT HEAT HAD WARPED THE ORIGINAL EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THAT THE NOISE WAS DUE TO THE EXHAUST LEAKING. THE REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #564785
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
INSURED STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. CLAIM NUMBER 40-2277-070. *YH
NHTSA ODI #6901053
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
INSURED STATED THAT AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CLAIM NUMBER 13-7057-975. *YH
NHTSA ODI #6901052
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
THE INSURED STATES THAT VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED, THE OIL HAD JUST BEEN CHANGED. CLAIM NUMBER 43-R525-857. *YH
NHTSA ODI #6901050
Mileage unknown · Jan 16, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingParking Brake
WHEN CONSUMER PUTS VEHICLE IN PARK AND TURNS VEHICLE OFF WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASES BY ITSELF, THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE BELT TENSIONER AND WATER PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED.*JG
NHTSA ODI #8002332
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 2002
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING/ POWER BRAKES AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FAN BELT SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8002031
Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE DRIVER SMELL SMOKE AND NOTICED THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER OPEN THE HOOD AND THE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE, CLAIM# 43-R798-089. NLM
NHTSA ODI #6901296
Mileage unknown · Jul 2, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS WHERE THE ENGINE'S SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF THE PULLEYS. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER OPTIONS AND BECOMES DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. IN ADDITION THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN ONLY A FEW MILES WITHOUT OVERHEATING. I BELIVE THAT SINCE THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, THEY SHOULD REIMB…
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I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS WHERE THE ENGINE'S SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF THE PULLEYS. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER OPTIONS AND BECOMES DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. IN ADDITION THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN ONLY A FEW MILES WITHOUT OVERHEATING. I BELIVE THAT SINCE THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, THEY SHOULD REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE BEEN FORCED TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION. THEY SHOULD ALSO BE PROACTIVE ABOUT CORRECTING THOSE VEHICLES THAT STILL REPRESENT A LIABILITY TO THEIR OWNERS. THIS IS ULTIMATELY A SAFETY ISSUE TO PREVENT LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND BECOMING STRANDED ALONG THE HIGHWAY.
NHTSA ODI #747696
Mileage unknown · Mar 19, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
SERPENTINE BELT WOULD ALWAYS COME OFF WHEN VEHICLE GOES THROUGH PUDDLES OR WHEN ROAD IS WET. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC REPLACED BELT AND PULLEY. THIS IS WAS 7TH TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #883415
Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AT A REST STOP WHILE PARKED, CLAIM # 40-2277-070. NLM
NHTSA ODI #6901298
Official recalls
5Oct 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.
Mar 8, 2002
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SOME TRIM MATERIAL CAN LOOSEN AND DROP INTO THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRIM WITH FOAM BLOCKERS AND INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL 3RD ROW SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 3, 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.
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
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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