1993 DODGE SHADOW

1 recalls — 50 complaints

99V212000 Aug 6, 1999
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH.
227,283 vehicles affected
SEATS Apr 11, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE SHADOW. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE EXITING A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, THE DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARD INTO THE REAR SEATS. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TOP BOLT WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE EXACT SAME FAILURE SIX YEARS PRIOR UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V212000 (SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 196,700.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Nov 9, 2007
HI WHAT I HAVE IS A QUESTION REGARDING A LOOSE VACUUM HOSE ON A 1993 DODGE SHADOW. I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD HAVE SUFFERED CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING FROM IT HAVING BEEN DISCONNECTED (INTENTIONALLY) AND ME DRIVING THE CAR ON AND OFF FOR 2 YEARS? *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Oct 14, 2005
DT: THE VEHCILE IS A 1993 DODGE SHADOW ES. THE PROBLEM STARTED SOMETIME IN MARCH 2001. THE CONTACT HAD JUST PULLED INTO A FUEL STATION AND PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, WHEN SHE NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD IN HE STEERING WHEEL AREA. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD MELTED THE WIRING HARNESS. THEY REPLACED THE WIRE TO THE PARKING SWITCH AND THE PROPORTIANAL VALVE, IGNITION SWITCH, AND WIRING CONNECTOR TO THE SWITCH. THEY REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION ALSO, BECAUSE IT WAS SLIPPING THEY ADDED NEW CLUTCHES. IN MARCH OF 2005 THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AND IT STILL WOULD NOT START. SHE HAD TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE INLINE FUSES. THEN ON JULY 8, 2005 AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN OFF FOR ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES IT WAS STILL HOT. THEY TOOK IT HOME AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. ABOUT AN HOUR OR MORE LATER IT WOULD NOT START. THE DOME LIGHT, HEAD LIGHTS, AND ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WERE ON. THE NOISE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR WAS STILL ON. ALL THE NEEDLES ON THE GAUGES WERE GOING IN CIRCLES. THEN IT WENT DEAD. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC AND IT IS STILL THERE. THEY CAN NOT FIND WHY IT KEEPS BLOWING FUSES.*AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 14, 2005
DT: THE VEHCILE IS A 1993 DODGE SHADOW ES. THE PROBLEM STARTED SOMETIME IN MARCH 2001. THE CONTACT HAD JUST PULLED INTO A FUEL STATION AND PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, WHEN SHE NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD IN HE STEERING WHEEL AREA. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD MELTED THE WIRING HARNESS. THEY REPLACED THE WIRE TO THE PARKING SWITCH AND THE PROPORTIANAL VALVE, IGNITION SWITCH, AND WIRING CONNECTOR TO THE SWITCH. THEY REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION ALSO, BECAUSE IT WAS SLIPPING THEY ADDED NEW CLUTCHES. IN MARCH OF 2005 THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AND IT STILL WOULD NOT START. SHE HAD TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE INLINE FUSES. THEN ON JULY 8, 2005 AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN OFF FOR ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES IT WAS STILL HOT. THEY TOOK IT HOME AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. ABOUT AN HOUR OR MORE LATER IT WOULD NOT START. THE DOME LIGHT, HEAD LIGHTS, AND ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WERE ON. THE NOISE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR WAS STILL ON. ALL THE NEEDLES ON THE GAUGES WERE GOING IN CIRCLES. THEN IT WENT DEAD. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC AND IT IS STILL THERE. THEY CAN NOT FIND WHY IT KEEPS BLOWING FUSES.*AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Oct 14, 2005
DT: THE VEHCILE IS A 1993 DODGE SHADOW ES. THE PROBLEM STARTED SOMETIME IN MARCH 2001. THE CONTACT HAD JUST PULLED INTO A FUEL STATION AND PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, WHEN SHE NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD IN HE STEERING WHEEL AREA. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD MELTED THE WIRING HARNESS. THEY REPLACED THE WIRE TO THE PARKING SWITCH AND THE PROPORTIANAL VALVE, IGNITION SWITCH, AND WIRING CONNECTOR TO THE SWITCH. THEY REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION ALSO, BECAUSE IT WAS SLIPPING THEY ADDED NEW CLUTCHES. IN MARCH OF 2005 THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AND IT STILL WOULD NOT START. SHE HAD TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE INLINE FUSES. THEN ON JULY 8, 2005 AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN OFF FOR ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES IT WAS STILL HOT. THEY TOOK IT HOME AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. ABOUT AN HOUR OR MORE LATER IT WOULD NOT START. THE DOME LIGHT, HEAD LIGHTS, AND ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WERE ON. THE NOISE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR WAS STILL ON. ALL THE NEEDLES ON THE GAUGES WERE GOING IN CIRCLES. THEN IT WENT DEAD. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC AND IT IS STILL THERE. THEY CAN NOT FIND WHY IT KEEPS BLOWING FUSES.*AK
Fire
INTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 14, 2005
DT: THE VEHCILE IS A 1993 DODGE SHADOW ES. THE PROBLEM STARTED SOMETIME IN MARCH 2001. THE CONTACT HAD JUST PULLED INTO A FUEL STATION AND PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, WHEN SHE NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD IN HE STEERING WHEEL AREA. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD MELTED THE WIRING HARNESS. THEY REPLACED THE WIRE TO THE PARKING SWITCH AND THE PROPORTIANAL VALVE, IGNITION SWITCH, AND WIRING CONNECTOR TO THE SWITCH. THEY REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION ALSO, BECAUSE IT WAS SLIPPING THEY ADDED NEW CLUTCHES. IN MARCH OF 2005 THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AND IT STILL WOULD NOT START. SHE HAD TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE INLINE FUSES. THEN ON JULY 8, 2005 AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN OFF FOR ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES IT WAS STILL HOT. THEY TOOK IT HOME AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. ABOUT AN HOUR OR MORE LATER IT WOULD NOT START. THE DOME LIGHT, HEAD LIGHTS, AND ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WERE ON. THE NOISE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR WAS STILL ON. ALL THE NEEDLES ON THE GAUGES WERE GOING IN CIRCLES. THEN IT WENT DEAD. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC AND IT IS STILL THERE. THEY CAN NOT FIND WHY IT KEEPS BLOWING FUSES.*AK
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Oct 14, 2005
DT: THE VEHCILE IS A 1993 DODGE SHADOW ES. THE PROBLEM STARTED SOMETIME IN MARCH 2001. THE CONTACT HAD JUST PULLED INTO A FUEL STATION AND PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, WHEN SHE NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD IN HE STEERING WHEEL AREA. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD MELTED THE WIRING HARNESS. THEY REPLACED THE WIRE TO THE PARKING SWITCH AND THE PROPORTIANAL VALVE, IGNITION SWITCH, AND WIRING CONNECTOR TO THE SWITCH. THEY REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION ALSO, BECAUSE IT WAS SLIPPING THEY ADDED NEW CLUTCHES. IN MARCH OF 2005 THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AND IT STILL WOULD NOT START. SHE HAD TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE INLINE FUSES. THEN ON JULY 8, 2005 AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN OFF FOR ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES IT WAS STILL HOT. THEY TOOK IT HOME AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. ABOUT AN HOUR OR MORE LATER IT WOULD NOT START. THE DOME LIGHT, HEAD LIGHTS, AND ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WERE ON. THE NOISE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR WAS STILL ON. ALL THE NEEDLES ON THE GAUGES WERE GOING IN CIRCLES. THEN IT WENT DEAD. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC AND IT IS STILL THERE. THEY CAN NOT FIND WHY IT KEEPS BLOWING FUSES.*AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Oct 14, 2005
DT: THE VEHCILE IS A 1993 DODGE SHADOW ES. THE PROBLEM STARTED SOMETIME IN MARCH 2001. THE CONTACT HAD JUST PULLED INTO A FUEL STATION AND PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, WHEN SHE NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD IN HE STEERING WHEEL AREA. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD MELTED THE WIRING HARNESS. THEY REPLACED THE WIRE TO THE PARKING SWITCH AND THE PROPORTIANAL VALVE, IGNITION SWITCH, AND WIRING CONNECTOR TO THE SWITCH. THEY REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION ALSO, BECAUSE IT WAS SLIPPING THEY ADDED NEW CLUTCHES. IN MARCH OF 2005 THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AND IT STILL WOULD NOT START. SHE HAD TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE INLINE FUSES. THEN ON JULY 8, 2005 AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN OFF FOR ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES IT WAS STILL HOT. THEY TOOK IT HOME AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. ABOUT AN HOUR OR MORE LATER IT WOULD NOT START. THE DOME LIGHT, HEAD LIGHTS, AND ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WERE ON. THE NOISE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR WAS STILL ON. ALL THE NEEDLES ON THE GAUGES WERE GOING IN CIRCLES. THEN IT WENT DEAD. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC AND IT IS STILL THERE. THEY CAN NOT FIND WHY IT KEEPS BLOWING FUSES.*AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Jun 13, 2005
DT: CALLER'S -HUSBAND PURCHASED DAUGHTER A USED CAR. THE WIRING ON THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND THE FUMES AND THE SMOKE ALMOST KILLED HER. SHE HAD THE CAR FOR 1 MONTH WHEN THE PLASTIC STARTED BUBBLING AND MELTING WHILE DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. THIS HAPPENED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Fire
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Sep 30, 2003
WHILE AT A STOP ANOTHER VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND SLAMMED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT CAME OFF OF THE FRAME. *AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 1, 2003
ENGINE OVER POWERS MOTOR MOUNTS AND CONTINUOUSLY RIPS THEM APART. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****765219
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 13, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AT WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 17, 2002
THROTTLE STUCK OPEN, ATTEMPTED TO STOP VEHICLE. A TREE STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV HIGH. BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE AS A RESULT OF TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK
Crash Fire 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Jul 17, 2002
THROTTLE STUCK OPEN, ATTEMPTED TO STOP VEHICLE. A TREE STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV HIGH. BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE AS A RESULT OF TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK
Crash Fire 1 injured
SUSPENSION:REAR Nov 27, 2001
RATTLING IN REAR END WITH SWAYING THAT SEEMED TO INDICATE REAR SHOCK FAILURE, ONCE A GARAGE INSPECTED IT, THE CRACKED REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY WAS DISCOVERED. DEALERSHIP DOES NOT DENY IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM. NICE TO KNOW THE REAR END IN A DODGE IS GOOD FOR LESS THAN 50000 MILES.*AK
SUSPENSION:REAR Oct 30, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING HEARD A HARD NOISE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND TECHNICIAN STATED REAR SWAY BAR HAD BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *ET
SUSPENSION:FRONT Sep 13, 2001
REPORTED GROANING AND KNOCKING NOICES TO TIRE /FRONT END SHOP AND THEY DID NOT CATCH THE PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Jun 8, 2001
FUEL LEAKAGE CAUSED BY RIGHT BRAKE LINE BRACKET THAT WAS SHOVED INTO BRAKE LINE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CHRYSLER DEALER INFORMED HER THAT A ROLL OF TUBING WOULD NEED TO BE PURCHASED AND THEN MOLDED TO FIT THE AREA. *SLC
SUSPENSION:REAR May 29, 2001
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN DRIVER HEARD A LOUD SOUND FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REAR SWAY BAR WAS BROKEN. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Mar 15, 2001
REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SEAT BACK FAILURE. *AK
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Jan 2, 2001
VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE IN DASHBOARD. CONSUMER LIFTED UP PANEL AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Oct 19, 2000
CONSUMER HAD PULLED INSIDE OF DRIVEWAY AND TURNED VEHICLE OFF. IT STARTED SMOKING FROM THE DASHBOARD, ELECTRICAL FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE. THERE WERE NO HEADLIGHTS AT ALL.*AK
Fire
SEATS Oct 6, 2000
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE RECLINER MACHANISM TO DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, AND SEAT FELL ALL THE WAY BACK, DRIVER WAS IN A LYING POSITION,.CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND LANDED IN A DITCH.*AK
Crash 2 injured
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Sep 15, 2000
AXLE BROKE ON DRIVER SIDE DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S FAULT WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED REAR WHEEL TO FALL. NEW AXLE HAS BEEN REDISIGNED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 5, 2000
TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE REPLACED BY DODGE LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET A RECALL???????
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK Aug 24, 2000
ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THINGS STARTES HAPPENING,IT WAS USED WITH NO WARRANTY,MY FAULT BUT I CAN'T AFORD TO FIX DODGE'S MISTAKES. WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE I WAS GOING TO WORK AND WAS LATE BESIDES ALMOST WRECKING. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. I WANT TO TRADE IT IN AND GET SOMETHING ELSE BUT NO ONE WILL TAKE THIS CAR. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Aug 24, 2000
ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THINGS STARTES HAPPENING,IT WAS USED WITH NO WARRANTY,MY FAULT BUT I CAN'T AFORD TO FIX DODGE'S MISTAKES. WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE I WAS GOING TO WORK AND WAS LATE BESIDES ALMOST WRECKING. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. I WANT TO TRADE IT IN AND GET SOMETHING ELSE BUT NO ONE WILL TAKE THIS CAR. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 24, 2000
ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THINGS STARTES HAPPENING,IT WAS USED WITH NO WARRANTY,MY FAULT BUT I CAN'T AFORD TO FIX DODGE'S MISTAKES. WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE I WAS GOING TO WORK AND WAS LATE BESIDES ALMOST WRECKING. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. I WANT TO TRADE IT IN AND GET SOMETHING ELSE BUT NO ONE WILL TAKE THIS CAR. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 24, 2000
ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THINGS STARTES HAPPENING,IT WAS USED WITH NO WARRANTY,MY FAULT BUT I CAN'T AFORD TO FIX DODGE'S MISTAKES. WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE I WAS GOING TO WORK AND WAS LATE BESIDES ALMOST WRECKING. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. I WANT TO TRADE IT IN AND GET SOMETHING ELSE BUT NO ONE WILL TAKE THIS CAR. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Aug 24, 2000
ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THINGS STARTES HAPPENING,IT WAS USED WITH NO WARRANTY,MY FAULT BUT I CAN'T AFORD TO FIX DODGE'S MISTAKES. WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE I WAS GOING TO WORK AND WAS LATE BESIDES ALMOST WRECKING. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. I WANT TO TRADE IT IN AND GET SOMETHING ELSE BUT NO ONE WILL TAKE THIS CAR. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 23, 2000
THE PAINT IS PEELING ON THE ENTIRE CAR, BUT ESPECIALLY ON THE HOOD. AS THE PAINT PEELS IT FLIES OFF OF THE CAR AND THE PAINT CHIPS CAUSE AN OBSTRUCTED DRIVING VIEW. I HAVE SEEN DOZENS OF OTHER DODGE CARS IN MY TOWN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS May 25, 2000
DOORS PINS IN THE HINGES ARE RUSTING OUT, AND CAUSING THE DOOR TO DROP. CONSUMER UNABLE TO CLOSE / LATCH PROPERLY. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY May 18, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 -35 MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE'S REAR DROPPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. *AK *ML
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH May 16, 2000
WHILE DRIVING A BURST OF FLAMES IGNITED BEHIND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO PUT FIRE OUT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 12, 2000
PAINT OFF WHITE DODGE SHADOW PEELING OFF;HAVE SEEN MANY SHODOWS'WITH SAME PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Mar 2, 2000
WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON 395 AND TRAVELLING 45MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL, AND SLAMMED BACKWARDS INTO A GUARDRAIL. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT BACK DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR, AND THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED CAUSING INJERY TO CONSUMER'S BACK . *AK.ET.
Crash 1 injured
SEATS Mar 2, 2000
WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON 395 AND TRAVELLING 45MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL, AND SLAMMED BACKWARDS INTO A GUARDRAIL. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT BACK DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR, AND THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED CAUSING INJERY TO CONSUMER'S BACK . *AK.ET.
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jan 31, 2000
BRAKES FAILED. MJS
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Jan 31, 2000
REAR AXLE CONTINUALLY BREAKS. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 24, 2000
I HAVE CONFIRMED THIS PROBLEM WITH OTHER DRIVERS OF THE SAME CAR. THE TORQUE IS TOO MUCH FOR THE ENGINE MOUNTS TO HANDLE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Nov 29, 1999
RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO NOTICE (99V-212). MJS
SEATS Nov 9, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BOLT BROKE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Oct 5, 1999
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD SMOKE FILLED THE VEHICLE. STOPPED AND NOTICED SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF REAR SEAT BETWEEN THE PLASTIC AND METAL FROM THE SIDE WINDOW. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 3, 1999
PAINT ON THE FRONT HOOD HAS WORN AWAY IN 6 DIFFERENT SPOTS.
INTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 28, 1999
DOME LIGHT WIRING WHICH WAS BARE SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING A FIRE BY THE DRIVER'S FEET. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK FOUND PROBLEM WAS WHERE THE DOME LIGHTS CAME TOGETHER, ONCE SOTTERED IT WAS NO LONGER A PROBLEM. JN
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Sep 27, 1999
THE DOORS JAM WITH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ENGAGED/DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE AT ALL.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 26, 1999
FOUND MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON VARIOUS OTHER INTERNET SITES. I DON'T WANT TO NOR CAN I AFFORD ANOTHER TRANSMISSION OR ANOTHER CAR FOR THAT MATTER. I WANT THIS PROBLEM SOLVED AS CHEAPLY AS POSSIBLE.I AM NOT ABLE TO CONTACT CHRYSLER VIA INTERNET.NEED A WAY TO CONTACT THEM TO HAVE THEM PAY FOR THIS PROBLEM.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 26, 1999
I NOTICED THAT MANY OTHER CARS OF THE SAME MODEL ARE HAVING THE PAINT PEALING PROBLEM JUST LIKE MINE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Sep 14, 1999
NO SUMMARY
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Sep 7, 1999
PASSENGER'S SEAT FALLS FOWARD WHENEVER COMING TO A STOP, IT WILL NOT STAY IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK