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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
50–25K
2325–50K
3850–75K
1775–100K
28100–150K
5150K+
116 reports with mileage · 70 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 41 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
8 crash reports2 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
186 reports
34,583 miles · May 7, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
I AM NOT SURE IF THIS SITE PERTAINS TO THIS TYPE OF COMPLAINT. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO ZEISER DODGE ON 04-19-03 WITH A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. ON 04-21-2003 THEY CALLED TO TELL ME THEY WERE NOT GOING TO FIX IT DUE TO OIL SLUDGE AND THAT THE CAR HAD NOT HAD PROPER OIL CHANGES. I PROVIDED ALL OIL CHANGE RECEIPTS AND THEY ARE STILL REFU…
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I AM NOT SURE IF THIS SITE PERTAINS TO THIS TYPE OF COMPLAINT. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO ZEISER DODGE ON 04-19-03 WITH A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. ON 04-21-2003 THEY CALLED TO TELL ME THEY WERE NOT GOING TO FIX IT DUE TO OIL SLUDGE AND THAT THE CAR HAD NOT HAD PROPER OIL CHANGES. I PROVIDED ALL OIL CHANGE RECEIPTS AND THEY ARE STILL REFUSING TO FIX THE VEHICLE. ITS STILL UNDER THE 36,000 MILE-3 YR WARRANTY. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND THAT THE 2.7 LITER IN THESE CARS ARE FAULTY FOR OIL SLUDGE. I FEEL MY CAR SHOULD BE REPAIRED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10018395
Mileage unknown · Mar 21, 2003
Tires
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. WHEN SHE PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRES BLEWOUT. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10012251
Mileage unknown · Mar 21, 2003
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10012250
Mileage unknown · Feb 3, 2003
Suspension
THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE, ALMOST RESULTING IN A COLLISION. THE WHEEL WAS DAMAGED. PH
NHTSA ODI #10006218
Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2003
Power Train
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE SHIFT GEARS WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
NHTSA ODI #10001905
Mileage unknown · Dec 2, 2002
Air Bags
WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT SUDDENLY CAME TO A STOP. VEHICLE FRONT END WAS DAMAGED. NONE OF THE VEHICLES AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
NHTSA ODI #8023544
Mileage unknown · Nov 11, 2002
SteeringSuspension
THIS SHOULD BE HANDLED AS A TOP PRIORITY INVESTIGATION. THE FRONT AXLES BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES ON RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT. THE FRONT BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE ALL COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BY MANUFACTURER. AXLE BEARING FAILURE OCCURED AT 21,000 MILES VEHICLE WAS 6 MONTHS OLD. THEN AGAIN 6 MONTH…
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THIS SHOULD BE HANDLED AS A TOP PRIORITY INVESTIGATION. THE FRONT AXLES BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES ON RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT. THE FRONT BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE ALL COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BY MANUFACTURER. AXLE BEARING FAILURE OCCURED AT 21,000 MILES VEHICLE WAS 6 MONTHS OLD. THEN AGAIN 6 MONTHS LATER WITH 38,000 MILES ON IT , AT THAT TIME IT WAS DISCOVERED THE BALL JOINTS ON THE UPPER AND LOWER ON BOTH SIDES WERE WORN OUT, MANUFACTURER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. RECENTLY A POWER STEERING LINE WHICH RUNS FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO THE POWER STEERING RESEVOIR STARTED LEAKING, UPON INSPECTION I FOUND IT HAD BEEN LEAKING FOR A WHILE BUT FINALLY OPENED UP. THE CASUE IS THE DESIGN OF THE POWER STEERING LINE, IT RUBS AGAINST THE A/C LINE WHICH IS METAL AND WORE A HOLE IN THE LINE. I PURCHASED THE LINE FRONT THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER. THE LINE HAS BEEN SUPERCEEDED 3 TIMES, A OBVIOUS DESIGN PROBLEM. I AM ASE CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN, THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS I LISTED ARE VERY SERIOUS AND DODGE IS AWARE OF THEM. COMMENT TO ME WAS THE AXLE BEARINGS AND BALL JOINTS ARE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, THIS CAME FROM THE DEALER IT SELF. THE DEALERS ALSO CAN NOT KEEP THE POWER STEERING LINES IN STOCK. POTENTIAL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THIS FAILURES ARE AS FOLLOWS, BALL JOINT AND AXLE BEARING FAILURE SHOULD THEY BREAK WHILE OPERATING ON THE HIGHWAY CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING LINE WHEN IT FINALLY RUPTURES AFTER IT HAS WORN THROUGH CAN CAUSE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND ALSO LOSS OF POWER STEERING. ALTHOUGH MY VEHICLE HAS 64,000 MILES ON IT, IT IS ONLY 15 MONTHS OLD AND IS DRIVEN EXCLUSIVELY ON THE HIGHWAY. THESE FAILURES ARE NOT NORMAL ON ANY VEHICLE WITH THE MILEAGE I LISTED AND SHOULD PROMPT AN INVESTIGATION BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED. THE SUPERCEEDED POWER STEERING LINE CAN BE CONFIRMED AT ANY DODGE OR CHRYSLER DEALER. THANK YOU KEVIN GILMORE DT
NHTSA ODI #769552
Mileage unknown · Nov 4, 2002
Wheels
THESE WHEELS BEND TOO EASY. AFTER HAVING REPLACED 2 WHEELS ALREADY, AND NOW NEEDING TO REPLACE ANOTHER TWO (DUE TO BENDING FROM SMALL POTHOLES MOST LIKELY). THESE ARE MADE AS "SPUN ALUMINUM" AND HAVE LITTLE TO NO STRENGTH. (NOTE: WHEELS ARE MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURED, STRATUS R/T IS SIMILAR TO THE ECLIPSE. NOTE THE WHEEL PROBLEMS …
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THESE WHEELS BEND TOO EASY. AFTER HAVING REPLACED 2 WHEELS ALREADY, AND NOW NEEDING TO REPLACE ANOTHER TWO (DUE TO BENDING FROM SMALL POTHOLES MOST LIKELY). THESE ARE MADE AS "SPUN ALUMINUM" AND HAVE LITTLE TO NO STRENGTH. (NOTE: WHEELS ARE MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURED, STRATUS R/T IS SIMILAR TO THE ECLIPSE. NOTE THE WHEEL PROBLEMS LISTED THERE ARE VERY SIMILAR.) DT
NHTSA ODI #769271
Mileage unknown · Oct 30, 2002
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
CAR HAS BEEN IN 19 TIMES IN 18 MONTHS FOR 15 SEPARATE ISSUES. MOTOR SEEMS TO HAVE FINALLY BLOWN. TOOK 4 TRIES TO PASS STATE INSPECTION. CHRYSLER KEEPS IGNORING ME, MY DEALERSHIP KEEPS IGNORING ME VISIT MY SITE AT HTTP://MEMBERS.TRIPOD.COM/~GO_GRL/DODGE.HTML FOR FULL STORY. NO RETURN CALLS FROM CHRYSLER THRU TODAY 10/30/2002 B…
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CAR HAS BEEN IN 19 TIMES IN 18 MONTHS FOR 15 SEPARATE ISSUES. MOTOR SEEMS TO HAVE FINALLY BLOWN. TOOK 4 TRIES TO PASS STATE INSPECTION. CHRYSLER KEEPS IGNORING ME, MY DEALERSHIP KEEPS IGNORING ME VISIT MY SITE AT HTTP://MEMBERS.TRIPOD.COM/~GO_GRL/DODGE.HTML FOR FULL STORY. NO RETURN CALLS FROM CHRYSLER THRU TODAY 10/30/2002 BILL DAY, GENERAL MANAGER AT DEALERSHIP IGNORING ISSUE LONG ENOUGH. NOW NO CAR WE'LL SEE WHAT THEY DO TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE. DT
NHTSA ODI #769083
Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 2002
Visibility
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WINDOW ON THE SUN ROOF OF THE VEHICLE SHATTERED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND SOME OF THE PIECES CUT THE CONSUMER AND RUIN SMALL PARTS OF THE SEATS. CONTACTED DEALER. MR
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE MANUFACTURING PROCESS ALLOWED THE REINFORCEMENT YARD TO BREACH THE INNER LAYER OF SOME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HOSES WEAKENING THE INNER WALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BOLTS MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS HOSE IS CONSIDERED TO BE INADEQUATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. PASSENGER AIR BAGS WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SECTIONS WHICH MAY NOT RETAIN THE AIR BAG DOOR DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT EVENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A SEPARATED AIR BAG DOOR COULD INJURE A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THROUGH DEGRADATION OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE SILENCER PAD AND A SHEET METAL PANEL (QUARTER INNER UPPER), THE PAD MAY FALL ONTO THE MAP LIGHT LOCATED IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (LH AND RH). THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE PAD TO MELT, CREATING A HOT SMELL AND/OR SMOKE DURING LONG PERIODS OF ILLUMINATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SMOKE INHALATION COULD BE HARMFUL TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION PAD FROM BEHIND BOTH REAR MAP LIGHTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.
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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.
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