NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
33 reportsClear category filter94,000 miles · Dec 10, 2003
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
THE ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH. THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD, THEN SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE DID THIS FOR ABOUT A MILE, AFTERWARDS, IT STALLED. THIS WAS DUE TO AN OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A DESIGN FLAW. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD A VARIETY OF ELECTRICAL …
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THE ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH. THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD, THEN SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE DID THIS FOR ABOUT A MILE, AFTERWARDS, IT STALLED. THIS WAS DUE TO AN OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A DESIGN FLAW. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD A VARIETY OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THROUGHTOUT THREE YEARS. *SC
NHTSA ODI #10047870
65,000 miles · Oct 1, 2003
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Other
PURCHASED A 2000 DODGE INTREPID FROM DADELAND DODGE IN MIAMI, FL. THE CAR IS QUALIFIED FOR THE LEMON LAW 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, BUT UNAWARE OF SUCH A LAW AND NEVER FILED. NOW IT IS TOO LATE. IT IS NOW I DECIDED TO TAKE ACTION SINCE THE ENGINE BLEW ON 04/12/03. MY BROTHER IN LAW WAS DRIVING AND THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED WITHO…
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PURCHASED A 2000 DODGE INTREPID FROM DADELAND DODGE IN MIAMI, FL. THE CAR IS QUALIFIED FOR THE LEMON LAW 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, BUT UNAWARE OF SUCH A LAW AND NEVER FILED. NOW IT IS TOO LATE. IT IS NOW I DECIDED TO TAKE ACTION SINCE THE ENGINE BLEW ON 04/12/03. MY BROTHER IN LAW WAS DRIVING AND THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. I CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CAR HAS ABOUT 65,000 MILES, AND THE EXTENDED WARRANTY SHOULD HAVE COVERED THE REPAIRS; HOWEVER, THE DEALER DECLINED. I ENDED UP PAYING $2,714.87 TO GET THE ENGINE REBUILT. IN ADDITION, I ALSO DON'T HAVE A CAR FOR 2 MONTHS, AND DISPUTED WITH THE DEALER AND EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY DURING THAT SPAN. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10041044
75,000 miles · Aug 18, 2003
Electrical SystemFireInjury
2000 DODGE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED TO THE GROUND. DODGE SENT AN INVESTIGATOR WHO CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT DODGE WAS AT FAULT DUE TO FAULTY FUSE PANEL UNDER THE HOOD AND DODGE WOULD NOT REPLACE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALY DESTROYED AND THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THEY ARE AWAIR OF THIS PR…
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2000 DODGE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED TO THE GROUND. DODGE SENT AN INVESTIGATOR WHO CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT DODGE WAS AT FAULT DUE TO FAULTY FUSE PANEL UNDER THE HOOD AND DODGE WOULD NOT REPLACE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALY DESTROYED AND THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THEY ARE AWAIR OF THIS PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT UNTIL SOMEONE HAS ENOUGH MONEY TO FIGHT THEM IN COURT AND WIN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10033021
Mileage unknown · Aug 15, 2003
Electrical System
DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK MANUALLY OR WITH THE ALARM KEYPAD.*MR. THE CONSUMER STATED REAR OCCUPANTS HAD TO GO THROUGH THE FRONT DOORS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10034451
48,200 miles · Jun 16, 2003
Electrical System
INTERMITTENT FLICKERING OF ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS. PROBLEM WILL OCCUR ANYTIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT. CAUSES A DISTRACTION THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10023199
6,300 miles · Mar 13, 2003
Electrical System
FRONT AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS/SWITCHES SPONTANEOUSLY AND INTERMITTENTLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING, AND CREATED INABILITY TO EVEN MANUALLY UNLOCK OR OPEN DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS, TRAPPING DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER IN CAR (INCLUDING MECHANIC WHO TEST-DROVE CAR TO DETERMINE SOURCE OF PROBLEM) ELECTRONIC POWER SOURCE TO LOCKS ULTIMATELY HAD…
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FRONT AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS/SWITCHES SPONTANEOUSLY AND INTERMITTENTLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING, AND CREATED INABILITY TO EVEN MANUALLY UNLOCK OR OPEN DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS, TRAPPING DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER IN CAR (INCLUDING MECHANIC WHO TEST-DROVE CAR TO DETERMINE SOURCE OF PROBLEM) ELECTRONIC POWER SOURCE TO LOCKS ULTIMATELY HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED FOR SAFETY.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10010396
Mileage unknown · Apr 24, 2002
Electrical SystemFire
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE . DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8008570
Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2001
Air BagsElectrical SystemService Brakes, HydraulicCrashFireInjury
UPON HITTING A DEER T ELECTRICAL BOX SPLIT OPEN, AND CAUSED A FIRE, BURNING ENTIRE CAR. AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF, AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP FOR AT LEAST 6 FEET .*AK
NHTSA ODI #755361
Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 2001
Electrical SystemInterior LightingLatches/locks/linkages
INTERIOR ELECTRICAL LIGHT SYSTEM HAS FAILED COMPLETELY. THIS EFFECTED DOME LIGHT,/SUNROOF SWITCH/ VANITY MIRROR LIGHT, AND DASHBOARD. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES. HAVE BEEN TO DEALERSHIP EACH TIME, AND MECHANIC INDICATED THAT IT WAS ELECTRICAL MOBILE THAT WAS DEFECTIVE. WOULD HAVE IT REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM WOULD ALWAYS …
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INTERIOR ELECTRICAL LIGHT SYSTEM HAS FAILED COMPLETELY. THIS EFFECTED DOME LIGHT,/SUNROOF SWITCH/ VANITY MIRROR LIGHT, AND DASHBOARD. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES. HAVE BEEN TO DEALERSHIP EACH TIME, AND MECHANIC INDICATED THAT IT WAS ELECTRICAL MOBILE THAT WAS DEFECTIVE. WOULD HAVE IT REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM WOULD ALWAYS REAPPEAR.*AK
NHTSA ODI #891377
Mileage unknown · Mar 28, 2001
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingUnknown Or Other
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER REWIRED IGNITION COIL. SINCE THEN, VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE. DEALER COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #884427
Official recalls
7Feb 5, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Aug 2, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. 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.
Nov 9, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Jul 10, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS IN THE APPLIED POSITION, THE FLUID COMPENSATION PORTS ARE CLOSED WHICH RESULTS IN A BRAKE DRAG CONDITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
Dec 2, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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