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.
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Consumer stated the engine indication light flashes while driving, the oil pump needed to be replaced.. consumer was also informed by dealer that the engine needed to be relaced.
Engine check guage light came on. Checked gauges no change. Within 5 minutes, clicking started. Pulled off road, car shut off. Aaa towed to nearest Dodge dealer. Fixed.(?) shut off same way after fix. Went back to dealer, stated different problem, ABS sensor added additional charges. Went to 2nd Dodge dealer fix sensor for several hundred dollars less. Shut off again 2nd dealer refused to work behind original dealers work. Had aaa tow to auto clinic, clinic stated that parts originally stated by 1st dealer as good were infact damaged. (head gaskets, bad pistons and valves. Help!
Followed manufacturers maint. Schedule. Oil pressure problem developed at approx 31K miles. Dealer replaced oil sending unit. Oil pressure problem returned at approx 34.5K miles. Dealer changed oil and filter, replaced oil sending unit again, and completed tsb 180600. At approx. 35.5K mileage, while at cruise speed (65-70 mph), rapid tapping followed by immediate loss of oil pressure and total engine power loss. Towed to dealer, but dealer closed and will have to wait until 9/10/2001 for explanation/repair.
One day after purchase, rear axle went bad. 3 days after purchase, oil gauge started acting up, we had it checked with 2 different garages, both said this vehicle shows signs of abuse and neglect in the engine, crankshaft is scored and engine contaminated. It needs to be replaced. One estimate is of 5,500 and the other is $3,500. Dealer says "tough luck" how is this fair?
- Adamstown, PA, USA
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Consumer was traveling 50mph and oil pressure gauge went out. Vehicle stopped accelerating, pulled to side of road. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Oil pump had to be replaced, costing $1400. Dealer was never available to talk to consumer to explain why this happened so soon. Mechanic is suggesting that engine be replaced, so problem won't happened again.
Oil and engine light came on. Pulled over to check oil, and oil was very low. Had just changed oil two weeks ago. Consumer noticed a loud noise coming from under engine when accelerating, but not at all times. Another time while driving on parkway vehicle died, consumer came close to having an accident. Dealer said ignition coil went bad. The engine light came on because oil and filter were not changed regularly. The catalytic convertor was damaged but the dealer could not fix it due to national back order.
I'd like to provide more information via E-mail, crystler is not taking this seriously and I feel I need to be heard. I don't feel safe at all in that vehicle. Please respond to josh@bibliostat.com and I will send you my full description of the accident and pictures promptly. Thanks. No, safety defect listed in the summary.
Water stain on headliner, 3 of the 4 windows have all been stuck in the up position a total of 5 times, the back of the vechicle slides out of control in wet conditions, brakes pads already had to be replaced in under 10000 miles.
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- Detroit, MI, USA