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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
20–25K
825–50K
1050–75K
775–100K
8100–150K
5150K+
40 reports with mileage · 101 unknown
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 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
29 crash reports5 fire reports16 injury reports
What owners actually said
141 reports
Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN IT WAS TIME TO DO THE BRAKE INSPECTION ON THE FRONT BRAKES, SO I HAD MY DAD A MECHANIC INSPECT THEM. THE SQUEAKER ON THE DRIVERS SIDE JUST STARTED TO MAKE NOISE ABOUT 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE INSPECTION. ON THE DAY BEFORE I TOOK IT TO MY DAD TO BE INSPECTED THE BRAKE PETAL SANK TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING US TO…
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WHEN IT WAS TIME TO DO THE BRAKE INSPECTION ON THE FRONT BRAKES, SO I HAD MY DAD A MECHANIC INSPECT THEM. THE SQUEAKER ON THE DRIVERS SIDE JUST STARTED TO MAKE NOISE ABOUT 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE INSPECTION. ON THE DAY BEFORE I TOOK IT TO MY DAD TO BE INSPECTED THE BRAKE PETAL SANK TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING US TO SKID & SLIDE TO THE RIGHT ALMOST HITTING ANOTHE VEHICLE,WHILE WE HAD MY CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE. WHEN MY DAD TOOK THE LEFT TIRE OFF TO INSPECT THE BRAKES HE DISCOVERED THAT THE CALIPER WAS STUCK AND IT CAUSED THE ROTOR TO BE COMPLETLEY DAMAGED (EVEN THE COOLING FINS ON THE BACK OF THE ROTOR WERE ALMOST GONE.THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT BRAKE WAS ONLY ABOUT 70% WORN THE SQUEAKER WASN'T EVEN SQUEAKING YET. I HAVE RESEARCHE THE HISTORY OF CALIPERS AND I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THE ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST FOREVER UNLESS IT IS DEFECTIVE. PEOPLES CHRYSLER IN FOLSOM,CA HAS INSPECTED CAR AND SAID CALIPER IS SHOT. I KNOW THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS RECALLED, I HAVE RESEARCHED A COUPLE OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM THROUGHT NHTSA. I HAVE TO PAY $300.00 FOR THE REPAIR OF CAR BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE CALIPER. PLEASE INVESTIGATE SO OTHERS WONT HAVE TO PUT IN SAME SITUATION. I HAD TO USE MY RENT MONEY FOR THE REPAIRS JUST SO I COULD GET TO MY JOB. *AK
NHTSA ODI #762951
Mileage unknown · Jun 7, 2002
Power Train
TRANSMISSION CAN SLIDE BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8011281
Mileage unknown · May 9, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMERS ARE WRITING ON THE BEHALF OF THEIR SON AARON LEE MAYANRD, CONSUMER STATES WHILE THEIR SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT WENT OUT OF CONTROL, HIT A DIRT BANK AND FLIPPED OVER, THE DRIVER WAS KILLED IN THIS ACCIDENT, THERE WAS NEVER A CAUSE FOR THE ACCIDENT, HOWEVER CONSUMER JUST RECEIVED RECALL 01V154 AND QUESTIONS THAT M…
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CONSUMERS ARE WRITING ON THE BEHALF OF THEIR SON AARON LEE MAYANRD, CONSUMER STATES WHILE THEIR SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT WENT OUT OF CONTROL, HIT A DIRT BANK AND FLIPPED OVER, THE DRIVER WAS KILLED IN THIS ACCIDENT, THERE WAS NEVER A CAUSE FOR THE ACCIDENT, HOWEVER CONSUMER JUST RECEIVED RECALL 01V154 AND QUESTIONS THAT MAYBE THIS COULD HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #565721
Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 2002
Structure
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY THERE IS A KNOCKING AND VIBRATION UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8007196
Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
DRIVING VEHICLE AWAY FROM STOP SIGN, ENGINE MOUNT GAVE AND ENGINE FELL ONTO THE FRONT AXLE, CRUSHING IT. PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED DUE TO LOUD SOUNDS WHEN BACKING UP AND PUTTING CAR INTO GEAR. DEALER GAVE CAR BACK SAYING IT WAS "FINE". IF THIS HAD HAPPENED GOING 65 MPH I'D BE DEAD RIGHT NOW. PLEASE BRING INSIST ON SERVICE IF YOU HEAR…
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DRIVING VEHICLE AWAY FROM STOP SIGN, ENGINE MOUNT GAVE AND ENGINE FELL ONTO THE FRONT AXLE, CRUSHING IT. PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED DUE TO LOUD SOUNDS WHEN BACKING UP AND PUTTING CAR INTO GEAR. DEALER GAVE CAR BACK SAYING IT WAS "FINE". IF THIS HAD HAPPENED GOING 65 MPH I'D BE DEAD RIGHT NOW. PLEASE BRING INSIST ON SERVICE IF YOU HEAR ANY SOUNDS WHEN YOU BACK UP OR START OFF IN GEAR...THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER. DEALER REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFECT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #759370
Mileage unknown · Jan 30, 2002
Structure
THERE IS LEAKAGE OF WATER IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE AFTER IT RAINS OR AFTER A CAR WASH. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8003233
Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 2002
Exterior Lighting
I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL LEVER. MY TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARDS ARE NOT WORKING AND THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I CONTACTED WILLIAM CHRYSLER SERVICE DEPT AND SPOKE WITH KEN THE END OF DECEMBER 2000 AND HE STATES THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE FOR THIS. I DON'T THINK THERE SHOULD BE A CHARGE DUE …
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I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL LEVER. MY TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARDS ARE NOT WORKING AND THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I CONTACTED WILLIAM CHRYSLER SERVICE DEPT AND SPOKE WITH KEN THE END OF DECEMBER 2000 AND HE STATES THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE FOR THIS. I DON'T THINK THERE SHOULD BE A CHARGE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS PROBLEM IS WITHIN. IT IS NOT THE FUSES OR BULBS BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. I WANT TO GET THIS FIXED RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE SOMEONE TO RUN INTO THE BACK OF MY VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #757489
Mileage unknown · Jan 23, 2002
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed ControlCrash
CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AND APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE STARTED SPEEDING UP. HE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER MOTORIST. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.AK
NHTSA ODI #8002742
Mileage unknown · Jan 23, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES EXTREMELY HARD AND RESISTANCE OCCURS, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8002700
Mileage unknown · Jan 20, 2002
Air BagsCrashInjury
I WISH THE AIR BAG WOULD HAVE WORKED. IT WOULD HAVE SAVE MY DAUGHTER GETTING 30 STICHES IN HER MOUTH. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU WILL CHECK INTO THIS. *AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 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 CARS. VAPORS FROM THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM CAN CONDENSE AND FREEZE INSIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONTAL (PASSENGER SIDE) AIR BAGS MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
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NHTSA investigations
2
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.
RQ99010 · Control Arm Welds
Opened Jun 1, 1999 · Closed Feb 5, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
There is no summary currently available
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