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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
61 reportsClear category filter59,500 miles · May 29, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
DRIVE BELT/SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE BECAUSE IT DOES NOT LINE UP WITH THE PULLEYS.TENSIONER PULLEY FAILED ALSO.FAILED THE FIRST TIME FEB 9 2003 AND FAILED AGAIN MAY 27 2003.ASE CERTIFIED MECH. WITH FIRESTONE TOLD US THAT WAS ALL HE COULD DO WITH IT UNTIL CHRYSLER FIGURES OUT WHAT TO DO WITH IT.FIRESTONE WORKED ON IT BOTH TIMES WI…
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DRIVE BELT/SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE BECAUSE IT DOES NOT LINE UP WITH THE PULLEYS.TENSIONER PULLEY FAILED ALSO.FAILED THE FIRST TIME FEB 9 2003 AND FAILED AGAIN MAY 27 2003.ASE CERTIFIED MECH. WITH FIRESTONE TOLD US THAT WAS ALL HE COULD DO WITH IT UNTIL CHRYSLER FIGURES OUT WHAT TO DO WITH IT.FIRESTONE WORKED ON IT BOTH TIMES WITH A DODGE TECHNITION PRESENT MAY 27 2003.
NHTSA ODI #10020686
Mileage unknown · Feb 26, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE VEHICLE RAN ROUGH.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10009471
Mileage unknown · Dec 20, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE'S OIL IS LEAKING FROM HEAD GASKET OVER MANIFOLD. CONCERNED COULD START A FIRE. TS
NHTSA ODI #10001344
Mileage unknown · Oct 28, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALL, PULL OUT OF THE ROAD TOOK TO THE DEALER AND WILL REPLACE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
NHTSA ODI #8021753
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING THE MAIN TENSIONER BELT SEIZED WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, THE MAIN BELT FELL OFF AND THE TENSIONER DID ALSO. *YH
NHTSA ODI #8019941
Mileage unknown · May 10, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AT 40 MPH, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, NO BRAKING ACTION. CONSUMER SHIFTED TO PARK TO STOP VEHICLE, ENGINE STALLED. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE. ON 2 MAY 2001, REAR DRUMS WERE FOUND TO BE OUT OF ROUND AND WERE RESURFACED. ON 31 JAN 2002 DEALER CHECKED BRAKES DUE TO VIBRATION AND STATED BRAKES HAD 50 PERCE…
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CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AT 40 MPH, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, NO BRAKING ACTION. CONSUMER SHIFTED TO PARK TO STOP VEHICLE, ENGINE STALLED. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE. ON 2 MAY 2001, REAR DRUMS WERE FOUND TO BE OUT OF ROUND AND WERE RESURFACED. ON 31 JAN 2002 DEALER CHECKED BRAKES DUE TO VIBRATION AND STATED BRAKES HAD 50 PERCENT LEFT. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED BOTH REAR DRUMS AND ALSO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE BRAKE SHOES NEEDED REPLACED, THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AND REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE THROWN INTO PARK WHILE DRIVING, DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #8009595
Mileage unknown · Feb 13, 2002
Air BagsEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment
CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEN TURNING HARD AND WHEN TURNING AND NOT MOVING, CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINED THAT THERE IS VIBRATION IN THE STEEING, DEALER BALANCED FRONT TIRES FROM A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT ABOUT THE STEERING.*JB
NHTSA ODI #564273
Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipment
WHILE PARKING VEHICLE HEARD A BANGING NOISE FROM ENGINE. THEN, FELT THAT ENGINE DID NOT WORK, TOWED VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, WHO FOUND OUT THAT RETAINER BOLT OF PULLEY, TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE BELT WERE BROKEN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8003614
Mileage unknown · Mar 5, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE SMELLED LIKE CARBON MONOXIDE. CONSUMER HAS BEEN ILL FOR MONTHS. DODGE FINALLY SENT INVESTIGATOR. SAID VEHICLE REGISTERED 13 FOR CARBON MONOXIDE. DODGE REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, AND DENIED ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #882096
Mileage unknown · Aug 28, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
RUST UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. ALL FOUR AXLES/BRAKE CALIPER,BRAKE DRUMS/STABALIZER/ EXHAUST PIPE AND LEAF SPRING BRACKET.ALSO, ON TIRES AND INSIDE OF THE RIMS WERE RUSTED. CONSUMER STATED NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP.*AK CUSTOMER ARBITRATION BOARD DINIED CUSTOMER'S REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT VEHICLE SAYING THAT THE RUST IS NOT A MAN…
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RUST UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. ALL FOUR AXLES/BRAKE CALIPER,BRAKE DRUMS/STABALIZER/ EXHAUST PIPE AND LEAF SPRING BRACKET.ALSO, ON TIRES AND INSIDE OF THE RIMS WERE RUSTED. CONSUMER STATED NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP.*AK CUSTOMER ARBITRATION BOARD DINIED CUSTOMER'S REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT VEHICLE SAYING THAT THE RUST IS NOT A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *YH
NHTSA ODI #868963
Official recalls
4Oct 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.
Dec 10, 2003
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND 4X2 PICKUP TRUCKS, THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR) THAT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IMPROPERLY LOADING YOUR VEHICLE CAN CAUSE TIRE FAILURE AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL OVERLAYS CONTAINING CORRECTED INFORMATION RELATIVE TO VEHICLE GAWR AND TIRE SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
Mar 7, 2003
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. 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 SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
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.
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NHTSA investigations
3EA04013 · 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.
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
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