This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Recall repair regarding the ball joints was complete on vehicle, however the wheel came loose while driving, also the ball joint fell apart and now consumer has to pay for the suspension and body damages.
Defective nuts came off the bolts on the ball joints on the driver's side lower control arm which caused ball joint to cease which may have caused a crash. Previously, this vehicle was part of the lower ball joint recall.
While driving at any speed therewas a loud under carriage noise coming from the ball joints. The noise was mild at first, but then the noise really became loud. Consumer was shown a printout by dealership which did not include this vehicle in recall 99V066003 daimler/Chrysler/lower ball joint boot.
- Niles, IL, USA
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Consumer is not satisfied with recall repair/inspection of the (99V-066) recall, inspection completed with no indication of cut/torn boots, however potential is still present for failure. Mjs
Upon receipt if recall 99V066, ball joint ball joint failure, the dealer was notified. Dealer inspected the vehicle and concluded that the vehicle was not affected by the recall. After that inspection, the tire separated from the vehicle, resulting in major damage to the vehicle. The vehicle has been towed to the dealer. Manufacturer will be notified.
Consumer has experienced following problems; 1.) both lower ball joints wear out excessively; 2.) head gasket leaks; and 3.) cruise control would shut itself off while driving without foot pressing on brake pedal.
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- West Des Moines, IA, USA