Defect. CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VANS. WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE HITCH MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK AT THE BEND LOCATION WHERE THE MAIN BODY OF THE HITCH MEETS THE HITCH MUFFLER STRAP.
Risk. IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy. CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE THE HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG AT 1-715-831-8713.
Defect. CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
Risk. LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy. AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
Filed Nov 2, 2004238,000 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation
Defect. ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DROP THROUGH VENT HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE RADIO AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT SUBSEQUENTLY SENDS DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS.
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL ADD A SPECIAL TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF WATER INTRUSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections04V386000
Filed Aug 5, 2004681,000 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation
Defect. ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.
Risk. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Filed Oct 24, 200368,563 vehiclesWix Filteration Products Division
Defect. CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LEAK.
Risk. A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy. WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WIX AT 704-864-6711.
Filed Sep 26, 200345,870 vehiclesIntercontinental Auto Parts
Defect. AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, AND JANUARY 20, 2003, SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER MAY EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION OF THE QUICK CONNECTOR EITHER BLOCKING FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE OR CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS.
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE COULD STALL. ALSO, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy. AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 SHORT WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18232 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, OR 0252. REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 LONG WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18230 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, 0251, OR 0304. REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 2001-2004 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 28871 AND DATE CODE 0249. THESE PART NUMBERS AND DATE CODES APPEAR ON THE GOLD-TONE FILTER. DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO ISOLATE AND RETURN AFFECTED INVENTORY. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE FUEL FILTER SERVICED ON ONE OF THE APPLICABLE VEHICLES AFTER SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 SHOULD RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE FACILITY TO BE INSPECTED TO SEE IF THE FUEL FILTER THAT WAS INSTALLED IS ONE THAT IS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. IF SO, THE OWNERS SHOULD HAVE THE FILTER REPLACED. TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND PLUS THE COST OF POSTAGE, OWNERS SHOULD CUT THE CONNECTORS FROM THE HOSES, RINSE THE CONNECTORS AND RETURN THEM TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR, TO INTERCONTINENTAL AT INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS, INC., P.O. BOX 861, MAHWAH, NJ 07430, ATTN: FUEL FILTER RECALL. INTERCONTINENTAL WILL MAIL A FULL REFUND TO THE OWNER.
Filed Oct 4, 200152,649 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation
Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THESE VEHICLES DO NOT INDICATE WHICH SEATING POSITIONS ARE EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES AND CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Risk. 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 THE NECESSARY CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INFORMATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INFORMATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Electrical System
Filed Feb 8, 2023NY
Purchased vehicle as second owner with 20k miles. Vehicle can go on FIRE. UNFIXABLE. Fuel rail leaking gas. Part recalled in 2002. No part in US OR CANADA.CANNOT PASS INSPECTION Electrical system goes crazy, dials hi to low Shifts out of gear UNDERCARRIAGE ROT THROUGH TO BRAKE, BUSHELS AND BARING PROBLEMS. ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS ON LARGE EVAP LEAK, SM EVAP LEAK- WONT PASS INSPECTION. LEFT AT MECHANIC 3 MONTHS. TOO DANGEROUS TO FIX. ONLY PUT 48, 000MILES FCA ILLEGALLY VOIDED WARRANTY, HAVE LETTER STATING NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLE. NOT NORTH AMERICAN. PURCHASED IN NEWBURGH NY FOR, "DISABLED MOMMY VAN. 3SEPERATE TIMES WHILE DRIVING BRAKE LINES BROKE - ALMOST GOT KILLED GAS FUMES INTOXICATING CANT USE ANYTHING WITH VENTS. TRIED TO SELL MECHANIC TOOK VIN SAID, ' FLOOD VEHICLE. " HAD TO JUNK VEHICLE WITH LESS THEN 50,000 MILES. SENIOR COMPLEX WORRIES SMELL OF GAS AND LEAKING FLUID WILL CAUSE FIRE. CANT PARK IN HANDICAPPED OR IN COMPLEX. AIRBAG LIGHT ALWAYS ON . ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS ON. VEHICLE SHIFTS GEAR WHILE YOUR DRIVING ON HWY SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL - ALMOST FLEW OUT OF WINDSHIELD FCA WONT HONOR 10 YEAR, 100, 000 MILE WARRANTY HAVE PROOF OF ALL , MECHANICS, EMAILS EITH FCA, COMPLEX,...
Service Brakes
Filed Jan 17, 2023NY
I had over 40 Complaints with NHTSA. FUEL LEAK - vehicle can go on fire,fumes intoxicating in vehicle through vents..Every mechanic," VEHICLE CAN GO ON FIRE." 2.Electrical- All gages would go crazy while driving - had no idea what speed I was going. 3.3X All Brake fluid leaked out while driving - no brakes 4.FAILED INSPECTION REPEATEDLY - ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS ON AND AIRBAG LIGHT 5. LARGE EVAP Leak, Small EVAP leak 6. Vehicle slipped out of Gear 7. Brakes - hydraulic, bushels, bearings Every imaginable problem. Purchased vehicle with 20,00 miles ONLY GOT TO PUT 50,000.Repairs cost more then price of vehicle.I am disabled, was to be mommy van. Can't tell you how many," Recall Request,," numbers were given. NO ONE DID A THING TO HELP. FCA voided Warranty without telling me. Told me to sell vehicle to someone else despite reporting with proof can go on fire. Fuel Rail unrepairable due to Recall.Meaning I was sold vehicle with Recalled part. Followed Warranty booklet, protocols. SO MUCH RUST MORE THEN UNDERCARRIAGE THROUGH VEHICLE. MECHANIC wrote," TOO DANGEROUS TOO REPAIR." DANGEROUS VEHICLE All I used it for was to get to medical appointments. You would think Happy to take my Disability money but do not care if I burn death in vehicle or child. Now just Stranded. Will never trust anything with Chrysler name on it. Basically, purchased a moving Trauma. Have all proof, so do they and NHTSA. 03/10/2023 - SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED JUNK TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED DISMANTLED TITLE
Service Brakes
Filed May 3, 2022NY
This vehicle was purchased with 20,000 miles for $9,000, along with an extended warranty from Mopar for 10 years or 100,000 miles. This vehicle failed INSPECTION numerous years due too engine light being on. Large EVAP Leak and Small EVAP leak. 2. Fuel pump leaking gas. Told not to drive can go on fire.NO PARTS due too Recall before I purchased the vehicle. None in the U.S. AND CANADA. 3.3x while driving had no BRAKES. 4. AIR BAG LIGHT ALWAYS ON. Told it wont deploy fixed it back on. 5. Dials on dashboard go crazy, low to hi over and over. No idea what speed or gears as the gears get a square around them and move back and fourth. 6.lights- barely visible, go on and off 7. Child car seat belt does not work properly. Had to create a makeshift one. Parts replaced to date: Catalytic Converter Part infront of Catalytic converter Hydraulic master brake cylinder. bearings2x Now car in drive way with NO BRAKES COMPUTER ELECTRICAL GAS CAP SERPENTINE BELT MELTED STARTER WINDSHIELD WIPERS 5X KEEPS DETACHING Cant use DEFOG, HEAT OR A/C- gas fumes come in through vents , intoxicating and makes you lightheaded So much more..... All in all I haven't put 50,000 miles on this vehicle. MANUFACTURER claims the Warranty for Fuel Pump expired before I owned the vehicle. MANUFACTURER CANCELLED my Warranty without telling me. Yet knew how to contact me in 2016 for Speaker Fire Recall. 2 tires blew out. Replaced all 4. 2 X muffler Enormous RUST NO ACCIDENTS, MIRACULOUSLY. Have been putting in endles
Service Brakes
Filed Apr 24, 2022NY
I was driving to Florida, NY and suddenly had no BRAKES. This is 3rd time. The vehicle only has 74,000 miles on it. I HAVE PUT A MULTITUDE OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 20 RECEIPTS FOR NOW 3X NO BRAKES. FUEL RAIL LEAK. UNFIXABLE. NO PARTS IN U.S. AND CANADA DUE TO PART RECALL THE YEAR I BAUGHT VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER, ILLEGALLY CANCELLED WARRANTY WITHOUT TELLING ME. HAVE LETTER FROM THEM. REPORTED TO ORIGINAL WARRANTY BOOKLET INSTRUCTIONS. THEY DID NOTHING. DISABLED WOMAN SOLD A LEMON. FAILED INSPECTION FOR YEARS DUE TOO GAS LEAK. TOLD CAN GO ON FIRE. REPAIRED ALL OUT OF MY POCKET. NO BRAKES AGAIN WHILE DRIVING??? Car will be Towed tomorrow. Will have info to upload. You have all my receipts already.
Structure › Body
Filed Dec 29, 20195 milesNY
SECOND TIME NO BRAKES. FIXED LAST YEAR. BRAKE FLUID LEAKS OUT GAS STILL LEAKING FROM CIRCULAR PIECE , NOT FIXABLE. PIECE WAS RECALLED ..MECHANIC SAYS CAR CAN CATCH ON FIRE. ONE TIRE WHICH HAS TO DO WITH BRAKE ISN'T TURNING BUT WEIGHT OF CAR CAN DRAG IT. WANTS TO BREAK BALL JOINTS, BEARINGS ...TO SEE PROBLEM.. RELATED TO BREAK FLUID LEAKING OUT. MECHANIC MADE A MAKESHIFT PIECE AND WELDED TO TRY AND STOP LEAK. CAN'T USE DEFOG, AIR, A/C OR CAR REEKS OF GAS. COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS LAST YEAR AS WELL. GEARS SHIFT BY THEMSELVES, VERY SCARY. YOU GO TO PUT IN PARK MOVES TO REVERSE.. I AM DISABLED. BARELY USE CAR. ONLY FOR NEARBY APPOINTMENTS. HAVE HAD GAS LEAK 8 YEARS AND ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALWAYS ON REPLACED ALMOST PART TO FIGURE OUT PROBLEM CHRYSLER LIED STATING,"I IMPROPERLY EXPORTED VEHICLE SO CANCELLED ENTIRE WARRANTY, WITHOUT TELLING ME THE YEAR I BAUGHT IT. SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN SOLD. GAS GAGE LEAK WAS RECALLED, WHICH IS WHY PREVIOUS OWNER SOLD IT. NEVER EXPORTED CAR. SENT PROOF. THEY ARE LYING ABOUT EVERYTHING. HAVE PROOF. CAR IS A 2002 HAD 24,000, MILES. NOW 2019, ONLY HAVE 72,000. MILES. SPENT AS MUCH REPLACING PARTS WHICH DOESN'T MATTER BECAUSE RUST IS EATING THROUGH CAR. BODY WILL GO BEFORE NEW PARTS. CAR WAS PARKED. PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOT AFTER NOT USING FOR MANY DAYS, BRAKES FELT NOT RIGHT. HAD TO PRESS ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR. WENT FEW FEET TO MECHANIC. VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH YOUR SERVICES. REPORTED TO YOU SO MANY TIMES. VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS ACCORDING TO NUMEROUS MECHANI
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 injured
Filed Dec 4, 201843,000 milesNY
1. LEAKING GAS, FUMES MAKE YOU LIGHTHEADED, IF YOU CLOSE VENTS, OUTSIDE OF CAR REEKS OF GAS. 2. BRAKES, ALL FLUID LEAKED OUT. NO BRAKES WHILE DRIVING 3. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION. ALL DIALS ON DASHBOARD GO CRAZY DIO NOT KNOW WHAT SPEED I AM DOING, VEHICLE SHUTS OFF 4. CANNOT USE DEFOG, HEAT, AC VENTS, OR GAS FUMES MAKE YOUR EYES TEAR, SLEEPY, GROGGY 5. WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTION AND LOCK INTO EACH OTHER 6. POWER STEERING, LOSS OF CONTROL AND FEELS LIKE NO POWER STEERING 7. SMELLS LIKE BURNING IF I USE CONTROLS OTHER THAN RADIO 8. HAVE TO DRIVE WINDOWS OPEN, ALL VENTS CLOSED. CANNOT USE HEAT, AC, DEFOG... 9. GEARS CHANGE BY ITSELF. PUT IN DRIVE, SWITCHES BY ITSELF 10. BRAKES,PROBLEM WITH SUSPENSION, ROTORS, CALIPERS 11. SERPENTINE BELT MELTED 12.EVAP LEAKS EVERY YEAR. SAME CODES, FAILED INSPECTION EVERY YEAR 13.AIRBAG LIGHT ALWAYS ON 14. LIGHTS, GO ON AND OFF. BULB BROKE NO ACCIDENTS, POLICE PULLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES 15.SEATBELT FOR CHILD SEAT OPENS BY ITSELF, ANCHORAGE NOT KEEPING IN PLACE 16. MANUFACTURER CANCELLED 10 YEAR IR 80,000 MILE WARRANTY THE YEAR I BAUGHT VEHICLE 2004 17. PREVIOUS OWNER HAD PROBLEMS WITH FUEL FILTER 18. FUEL LEAK CANNOT BE FIX3D. MOPAR DID SEARCH FOR FUEL RAIL, CENTER PIECE LEAKING, STOPPED MAKING PART. CAN GO ON FIRE , MECHANUC, JEFFS AUTO REPAIR MOPAR HAS GIVEN ME 3 DIFFERENTS DATES FOR WARRANTY FCA TOLD ME TO JUNK CAR, WITH 43,000 MILES OR SELL IF HAS GAS LEAK TIRES, HAD TO CHANGE ALL 4, REPLACED WITH FIRESTONE HAD TO CHANGE
Air Bags
Filed Nov 20, 201828,000 milesNY
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. I WAS TOLD IT WAS SENSORS. HAD IT REPAIRED BUT ALWAYS COMES BACK ON AND THE MINUTE I START THE CAR IT STAYS ON UNTIL I SHUT OFF CAR. HAVE OTHER COMPLAINT IN BUT FORGOT TO ADD THIS. DO NOT KNOW WHAT TYPE OF AIRBAGS THEY ARE. HOW DO I FIND OUT IF TAKATA?
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Nov 20, 201835,000 milesNY
I AM ADDING PROOF TO PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Nov 16, 201835 milesNY
WANT CAR INSPECTED FOR DEFECTS. FUEL RAIL LEAKING GAS ONTO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE. GAS FUMES COME IN THROUGH VENTS, INTOXICATING CANNOT USE VEHICLE. MECHANIC STATED,"CAN GO ON FIRE!" CAN CATCH ON FIRE OR IGNITE FROM CIGARETTE OR MATCH OUTSIDE VEHICLE CANNOT FIX . NO FUEL RAILS MADE SINCE 2017. DUE TO FIRE HAZARD CANNOT USE ONE FROM J7NKYARD OR SCRAPYARD, WONT SELL DUE TO PREVIOUS FIRE HAZARD. CAR ONLY HAD 65, 000 ORIGINAL MILES VEHICLE DOES NOT STAY IN GEAR DIALS GO CRAZY, CANNOT CONTROL CAR BREAK FLUID LEAKED OUT NO BRAKES WHILE DRIVING, GOT VERY LUCKY SERPENTINE BELT MELTED, NO STEERING ABILITY WHILE DRIVING HAD TO CHANGE ALL 4 TIRES, BLOW OUT PROBLEM WITH ROTORS AND BRAKES SUSPENSION TROUBLE OPENNING SIDE DOORS, STICK ENGINE LIGHT ON SINCE CAR PURCHASE LARGE EVAP LEAK PFO3, PFO4 SMALL EVAP LEAKS. TEMPORARILY GOES OFF COMES BACK. FAILED INSPECTION EVERY SINGLE YEAR, CHRYSLER WILL NOT RESPECT WARRANTY, 10 YEARS, 80,000. MILES CHRYSLER TELLS ME WARRANTY ENDED THE SANE YEAR I BAUGHT THE CAR WARRANTY DEPT., MOPAR, STATE TEN YEARS, 80,000 MILES STEPANI, WARRANTY DEPT, SAID, THAT IS STRANGE ON COMPUTER STAES TERMINATED EFFECTIVE TODAY, WAS SUPPOSED TO SEND NEVER DID. WINDSHIELD WIOER DEFECTIVE, LOCKS TOGETHER, AND BREAKS. ALWAYS CANNIT SEE, CANIT USE DEFOG, WW WIPERS, IR INTOXICATED BY GAS, EYES BURN, DRIP, START TO GET GROGGY AND SLEEPY BEHIND WHEEL. HAD 4 PEOPLE HAVE TO GET OUT TO AIR OUT GAS FUMES IF CLOSE VENTS, WHEN I OPEN DOOR WAVE OF GAS FUMES, INTOXICATING AND D
Service Brakes
Filed Nov 12, 201825,000 milesNY
FUEL RAIL LEAKING GAS. FUMES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE, MAKES YOU VER LIGHTHEADED AND GROGGY, AFRAID IF SOMEONE LIGHTS MATCH WILL IGNITE. HAVE TO GET OUT AND AIR OUT CAR;CANNOT USE DEFOG, HEAT, OR KEEP VENTS OPEN , GAS FUMES GET WORSE. BLINDED BY NOT BEING ABLE TO USE DEFOG, WINDSHIELD GETS FOGGY 2. ALL DIALS GOING FROM LOW TO HIGH REPEATEDLY, LOSS OF CONTROL OF CAR VERY SCARY. DO NOT KNOW HOW FAST YOUR DRIVING, LIKE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL EVENT. HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER BY POLICE 2X NO BRAKES WHILE DRIVING ***ENGINE LIGHT ON SINCE FEW MONTHS AFTER I BAUGHT CAR FOR $9,000 WITH 24,000. MILES AND TEN YEAR WARRANTY. ***FAILED INSPECTION EVERY SINGLE YEAR MANUFACTURER WOULD NIT HONOR WARRANTY. BAUGHT IN 2004, WITH 10 YEARS OR 80,000. MILES. CHRYSLER SAID WARRANTY TERMINATED 2004??? EVERY TIME YOU CALL WARRANTY DEPARTMENT THEY GIVE ME DIFFERENT YEAR ONE EMPLOYEE, STEPHANI SAID," STRANGE, COMPUTER SHOWS WARRANTY TERMINATED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY!! OF COUSE, AFTER I CALL WITH PROBLEM. THEY NEVER LET ME SPEAK TO HER AGAIN. SUPPOSED TO E MAIL IT TO ME. CAR SEAR FIE BABY DOES NOT STAY LOCKED IN. SEAT GOING SIDE TO SIDE, DANGEROUS, BABY THREW UP NO STEERING SUDDENLY, SMELLS LIKW SMOK,SERPENTINE BELT MELTED VEHICLE SLIPS OUT OF GEAR, VERY SCARY U PUT IN DRIVE SUDDENLY IN REVERSE KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION THEN WHEEL LOCKS, CANT GET KEY IN OR OUT LIGHTS FOGGY, NOT BRIGHT AT NIGHT LIGHT BULB BROKE INSIDE LIGHT PANEL, NO ACCIDENTS VEHICLE HARDLY DRIVEN, 67,000 MILES TO DATE LOST BACK SEAT.!!! CA
Service Brakes
Filed Sep 7, 201860,000 milesNY
WHILE DRIVING SUDDENLY BRAKES FAILED TO WORK. HOSE BROKE ALL FLUID LEAKED OUT. COULD NOT STOP CAR. SMELLING STRONG ODOR,ESPECIALLY WHEN USING DEFOG, VENTS, MAKING ME VERY GROGGY, DIZZY, SLEEPY,EYES WATERING:FUEL RAIL LEAKING GAS ONTO MANIFOLD.CAR CAN GO ON FIRE. NO PARTS MADE, DISCONTINUED. CHRYSLER SAID TO SELL TO SOMEONE ELSE EXPORT RESTRICTION, NULLIFIED WARRANTY??? ASSAULTED WITH BABY. CAR TOWED AND GARAGED, VEHICLE TAKEN BACK TO NY WHERE I RESIDED??? DIALS OUT OF CONTROL AND GEARS WOULD CHANGE, NO CONTROL VERY SCARY. POOR VISIBILITY WITH LIGHTS AT NIGHT LARGE EVAP LEAK, FAIL INSPECTION EVERY YEAR ENORMOUS RUST, NO ACCIDENTS. PURCHASED CAR WITH 22,000. MILES. HAS 65,000 NOW. SHOULD HAVE BEEN LEMON. REPLACED: COMPUTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, STARTER, BRAKES, ROTORS, BRAKE LINE,MUFFLER, FILTERS, HOSES, ... PAID AS MUCH AS NEW CAR. COMPANY HORRIBLE. AIR BAG LIGHT ALWAYS ON, ENGINE LIGHT YEARS OF PROBLEMS. STRANDED, DISABLED, LYING ABOUT WARRANTY. DID NOT GET TO USE FOR MORE THAN 45,000. SPENT OVER 20,000. CANT FIND USED OR NEW PART.FUEL RAIL . WHAT KIND OF COMPANY TELLS U TO SELL CAR TO SOMEONE ELSE KNOWING IT CAN GO ON FIRE? EXPORTING VEHICLE NULLIFIES WARRANTY??? IS THAT LEGAL???? *DT *TR NO VIN PROVIDED UPDATED 10/3/18*JB*DT*DT *TR*DT ALL BRAKE FLUID LEAKS OUT AGAIN GAS LEAKING. ONLY PASSING INSPECTION TO PARK. THEY CANCELLED THE WARRANTY THE YEAR CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT TELLING THE CONSUMER.
Air Bags
Filed Apr 30, 2018TX
TAKATA RECALL I OWN A 2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER MINIVAN. AT ABOUT 85,000 MILES I NOTICED THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD WAS COMING ON SPORADICALLY. EVENTUALLY IT STARTED REMAINING ON ALL THE TIME FROM THE MOMENT I STARTED THE IGNITION. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER TO HAVE IT INSPECTED. THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CLOCK SPRING AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WOULD COST ME ABOUT $350. EARLIER REPRODUCTIONS OF THIS MODEL HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR PROBLEMS WITH CLOCK SPRINGS BUT MINE IS NOT BECAUSE IT WAS MANUFACTURED TWO YEARS TOO LATE.
Service Brakes
Filed Jan 15, 2016153,000 milesCA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE SEAL FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE BRAKES NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 28, 2015150,000 milesWI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL FUMES IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL RAIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE /AILURE. /THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. UPDATED 01/27/16*LJ
Tires
Filed Sep 21, 2015NY
FROM COLD TIRES THE VEHICLE TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES AT VARYING SPEEDS (30 - 60 MPH). AT THAT POINT THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WITH TWO (2) VERTICAL SEPARATIONS IN THE SIDE WALL FROM THE BEAD TO THE TREAD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE, AND THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDE WALL FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX (6) INCHES ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. ALL THREE (3) SEPARATIONS WERE COMPLETELY THROUGH THE TIRE.
Tires
Filed Jul 30, 201270,000 milesFL
TREAD SEPARATION FROM TIRE TRAVELING AT 20 MPH. FIRESTONE SUPREME SI P215/70R15. *TR
Electrical System
Filed Sep 21, 2011166,000 milesWI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN AND SHIFT ANTI-LOCK WERE DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 189,000.
Structure
Filed Jan 14, 2011110,000 milesOH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE A TIRE WHEN HE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST AND CORROSION. THE FAILURE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000. UPDATED 02/23/11*LJ UPDATED 03/09/11
Air Bags
Filed Dec 22, 2008CA
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON 90% OF THE TIME. MAY BE OFF FOR A COUPLE DAYS THEN COMES BACK ON. *TR
Air Bags
Filed Oct 14, 200848,000 milesNJ
AIRBAG LIT STAYS LIGHT AL THE TIME,WAS TOLD IT WAS A BAD SENSOR,THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL FOR IT. YOU WOULD THINK THERE WOULD BE SINCE ITS A SAFETY FEATURE 'AIR BAG LIGHT'. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS LIT TOO, THAT HAS BEEN ON SINCE MY CAR HAD A TUNEUP DONE WAS ALSO TOLD THAT WAS A BAD SENSOR . THE DEALER SHOULD RECALL THESE FEATURES I'VE HEARD THERE WAS ALOT OF THE SAME PROBLEM OTHER PEOPLE WERE HAVING TOO. *TR
Air Bags
Filed Sep 15, 2008MI
THE CLOCK SPRING IN MY VOYAGER IS FAILING. THE HORN NO LONGER WORKS AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. CHRYSLER HAS RECALLED THIS MINIVAN BEFORE BUT DID NOT EXTEND THE RECALL TO THE 2002 YEAR. I AM CONCERNED THAT I COULD BE IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed Jul 30, 200873,000 milesMO
HAD VEHICLE 3 WKS,1ST PROBLEM TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER IN PITTSBURGH, KS. THE SWAY BAR BUSHING WAS WORE OUT. 2ND PROBLEM WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, STOPPED MOVING COMPLETELY. TOOK TO DEALER AGAIN. WARRANTY RAN OUT ON TRANSMISSION AT 70,000, THERE WERE ONLY 73,000 MILES, WOULD FIX FOR 3,200. TOOK TO MECHANIC, IN STOCKTON, MO. FIXED FOR 1,000. THE PLANETARIUM WELD HAD BUSTED, HE INFORMED ME THAT IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. 3RD PROBLEM TOOK NEPHEW HOME WHEN I WENT TO UNBUCKLE HIS SEAT BEAT, THE LATCH AND ALL COME UP OUT OF SEAT,, VERY SCARY, COULD HAVE BEEN IS ACCIDENT..HAD NOT YET TOOK TO DEALER. JUST HAPPENED ONE DAY AGO. *TR
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Jun 25, 200835,000 milesIL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKE SYSTEM SPONTANEOUSLY FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY TREMENDOUS PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE BRAKES TO FUNCTION. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY CLEANED THE BRAKE PADS WITH THE AIR LINE BLOWER, ADDED SWAY BAR LINKS, AND REPLACED THE BRAKE SHOES AND DRUMS. SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE, THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER FAILURE WAS AN ISOLATED ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E022000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Steering
Filed May 9, 2008PA
2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER RACK & PINION DEFECT. *TR
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed Oct 25, 200777,000 milesCA
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. SOON AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE OR FOUR TIMES REGARDING THIS FAILURE. AFTER REGULARLY SERVICING HER VEHICLE, SHE HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES AT 20,000 AND 40,000 MILES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AT 70,000 MILES. TWO WEEKS AFTER HER VEHICLE HAD BEEN INSPECTED AND WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SNAPPED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUSHED OFF THE ROAD AND THEN TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND STATED THAT ANY PART THAT WAS CONTAMINATED BY THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY WITH THE MECHANIC AND REPAIRS CURRENTLY TOTAL $1,400. THE CONTACT IS SCHEDULED TO HAVE ARBITRATION WITH THE DMV. THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 77,000.
Seats › Mid/Rear AssemblyCrash1 injured
Filed Aug 30, 2007125,000 milesFL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT. THE IMPACT PUSHED HER VEHICLE FORWARD AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT STRUCK THE CONTACT IN THE BACK OF HER NECK. SHE SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE ENTIRE REAR SEAT WAS DAMAGED, BUT REPAIRABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE SPEED AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 125,000.
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module
Filed Aug 22, 200746,000 milesOH
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY, BUT NOW REMAINS LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SENSOR SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE INTERCONNECTED, WHICH MEANS WHEN ONE IS NOT WORKING, THE OTHER ALSO DOES NOT WORK. THE ENTIRE AIR BAG UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS FOR THE REPAIR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module
Filed Jul 17, 200740,000 milesMN
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MECHANIC AT THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 44,435 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed Jul 7, 2007AR
OWNED 2002CHRYSLER MINI VAN..HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE EXTRA HARD FOR IT TO ENGAGE IN PARK AND IF I'M IN A HURRY AND DIDN'T STEP ON THE BRAKE EXTRA HARD IT WON'T STAY IN PARK. IN FACT ALL OF THE LETTERS WILL HAVE SQUARES AROUND THEM INDICATING IT'S NOT IN PARK. A COUPLE OF TIMES IT STARTED MOVING ON IT'S OWN. LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE BY AND CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE CHRYSLER SERVICE PERSON THAT SERVICES MY CAR, AND I'M TOLD THAT'S THE WAY IT IS. WELL I DON'T THINK SO, IT'S VERY SCARY TO THINK YOUR CAR IS IN PARK AND IT ISN'T. I DON"T KNOW WHAT "OEM" MEANS SO I INDICATED NO. *AK
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Filed Jul 6, 200786,543 milesTX
LATCH ON REAR DOOR OF A 2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER STOPPED OPERATING PROPERLY. IT DOES NOT STAYED LATCHED. THE CAR WAS NOT HIT NOR DAMAGED. IT SIMPLY DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. THE RISK OF IT OPENING WHILE BREAKING IT IS TOO HIGH FOR IT TO FAIL WITHOUT APPARENT REASON. IT MAY LEAD TO INJURIES OR ACCIDENTS IN CARS COMING BEHIND IF SOMETHING FALLS OUT OF THE VAN. *TR
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Jun 21, 200766,000 milesNY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S LOCKS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK WHEN DRIVING OVER 20 MPH. HOWEVER, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT LOCK. THE OTHER LOCKS FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CYLINOID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE PART IS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 68,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
Suspension › Front › Stabilizer Bar
Filed Apr 21, 2007PA
CLUNKING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AND DECREASE IN VEHICLE STABILITY. DIAGNOSED AS FAILURE OF SWAY BAR BUSING. *TR
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System
Filed Mar 30, 200760,000 milesMN
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. THERE WAS SAFETY RECALL 04V386000 FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THIS RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE VIN. HE BELIEVED THAT BECAUSE IT WAS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT FAILED IN THIS VEHICLE AND THE RECALL SHOULD APPLY. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL IT MADE A GROWLING NOISE, AND HE NOTICED THAT IT HAPPENED MOSTLY AT LOWER SPEEDS. WHEN HE ACCELERATED A LITTLE THE NOISE STOPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS AN EVERYDAY OCCURRENCE OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS. THE NOISE WAS NOTICEABLY WORSE DURING THE WINTER. HE HEARD THIS SOUND AT 0-5 MPH AND 5-10 MPH. AT THE END OF JANUARY OR FEBRUARY 2007 HE HAD THE SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS DONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000, AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,700. *AK THE CONSUMER PROVIDED COPY OF INVOICE. UPDATE 4/25/07 *TR
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module
Filed Mar 27, 2007MI
I HAVE 2 ISSUES WITH MY 2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. THE FIRST IS THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF. I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND INFORMED THEM THAT I WAS AWARE OF THE RECALLS ON THE EARLY MODELS. THEY SAID THAT IT WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND THAT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED AND ON MY WAY HOME FROM THE DEALER IT STARTED AGAIN. I TOOK IT BACK THE NEXT DAY AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS WHAT I SUSPECTED BUT IT WOULD COST ME MORE MONEY.(NOW MIND YOU I HAD TOLD THEM WHAT I THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS). THEREFORE IT IS NOT FIXED AND I WAS TOLD THAT AS LONG AS THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS OFF IT WOULD DEPLOY IF IT IS ON IT WILL NOT. THE SECOND ISSUE IS THE RUST! THERE IS A HUGE RUST SPOT ON THE REAR HATCH AND MORE BUBBLES FORMING. THE HOOD IS RUSTING ALSO! *JB
Suspension › Front › Stabilizer Bar
Filed Oct 3, 200651,000 milesNY
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON ROUGH ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A BANGING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION BY A DEALER, IT WAS DETERMINED THE STABILIZER SWAY BAR LINKS AND BUSHINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. UPDATED 11/9/2006 - *NM
Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner
Filed Sep 18, 200665,000 milesMD
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A WARNING LETTER RECEIVED NOTIFYING THAT MOISTURE FROM THE A/C DUCTS MIGHT ENTER INTO THE RADIO CAUSING A POSSIBLE LEFT REAR SPEAKER FIRE. THE SERVICE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REMEDY THE SITUATION, BUT A SHORT DISABLED THE RADIO AND CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER 4 TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed May 11, 200663,207 milesFL
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND THEN STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND REQUIRES FURTHER INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.
Air Bags
Filed Apr 5, 200639,700 milesNY
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM, BUT REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT IN AN ATTEMPT TO REPAIR. A WEEK LATER, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Mar 27, 200664,993 milesNY
2002 VOYAGER REAR BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF PARKING LOT AND HEARD A LOUD BANG, CONSUMER THEN FELT LOSS OF CONTROL AND BRAKING DIFFICULTIES. *TS TWO DAYS LATER THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REBUILT BY REPLACING THE PLATE - REAR DRUM BRAKE (2), SHOE KIT, CYLINDER, FLUID AND DRUM. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM BECAUSE THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE MANUFACTURER KNEW OF THE PROBLEM BUT FAILED TO NOTIFY HIM. THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM 05-003-05. *NM
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (prndl)
Filed Feb 13, 2006121,642 milesPA
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION THE VEHICLE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD SHIFT TO ANY GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE ONGOING PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Jan 17, 200664,900 milesNY
THE REAR BRAKES (BOTH) OF MY 2002 VOYAGER FAILED - WAS MAKING LOUD MECHANICAL NOISE, WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED IT DID NOT RELEASE THE BRAKE (THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE FOR FEW MINUTES), MAKE LOUD NOISE WHILE BRAKING. THE DEALER TOLD ME ICE AND WATER GOT INSIDE THE BRAKE DRUMS AND FROZEN THE PADS, EVENTUALLY THE WHOLE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THERE IS SERVICE BULLETIN #05-003-05 WHICH EXACTLY DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM AND HOW TO FIX IT. THE PLATE-REAR DRUM BRAKE (2), SHOE KIT, CYLINDER, FLUID, AND DRUMS WERE REPLACED AT A COST OF $627.16 INCLUDING LABOR AND TAXES. I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE CONSIDERED SERIOUS AND BE A 'RECALL' SO THAT THE PROBLEM IS FIXED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER. I CALLED CHRYSLER AT 800 992 1997 TO CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR WORK. THE CHRYSLER AGENT TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY FOR A LONG TIME THERE WILL NOT BE ANY ASSISTANCE. *JB
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module
Filed Sep 26, 200546,680 milesPA
THE "CLOCK SPRING" (PART OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM), HAS FAILED TWICE IN 46,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT, OR SUSTAINED ANY TYPE OF DAMAGE (IE, WATER RELATED DAMAGE). THE FIRST FAILURE WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND REPAIR THE DEALER CHARGED FOR. AS THIS IS A SAFETY FUNCTION, AND THE OCCUPANTS ARE EXPOSED TO RISK DURING FAILURE, I BELIEVE TWO FAILURES IN 46,000 MILES IS UNACCEPTABLE AND IS A DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I REQUEST THAT THE NHTSA INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION, AND IF THIS DEFECT IS PREVALENT, ISSUE A RECALL NOTICE. *JB
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed Aug 15, 200555,725 milesPA
VAN MADE RATTLING NOISE WHEN IN GEAR. VAN LATER MADE WHINING NOISE. DEALER REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER AND FLEX PLATE. AFTER LOSING USE OF VAN FOR 4 DAYS, THE NEXT DAY, THE WHINING NOISE RECURRED. THE SECOND DAY AFTER I HAD IT BACK, IN ADDITION TO WHINING NOISE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. IT ONLY MOVED THROUGH FIRST, SECOND, MAYBE THIRD GEAR. ENGINE REVS WHEN IT'S TRYING TO SHIFT GEARS. *JB
Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
Filed Aug 12, 2005NC
2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER TIE ROD FELL OFF OF THE RACK AND PINION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *MR THE TIE ROD FELL OFF AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *SC
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed Jun 20, 200548,000 milesFL
DT: WHEN BRAKING OR MAKING A TURN VEHICLE WILL LUNGE FORWARD WITH THE TRANSMISSION ,AND WHEN BACKING OUT OR DRIVEING FORWARD IT WILL LOSS POWER AT A HIGHER SPEED LIKE MERGING TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY. THE FIRST TIME REPLACED PARTS, AND SECOND TIME REPLACED TRANS AXLE. BUT STILL HAVING SAME PROBLEMS. DID SOME DIGNOSTIC ON IT THE THIRD TIME. VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP AGAIN. *AK
Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights
Filed May 6, 200556,100 milesFL
CONSUMERS STATES: LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BACK ON DRIVER'S SIDE HAS BEEN ON, HOWEVER,BOTH BACK TAIL LIGHTS KEEP FALLING OUT, HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING BACK IN.*AK
TiresCrash1 injured
Filed Mar 10, 2005PA
CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2002, FAILURE OF AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. *BF THE CONSUMERS WIFE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN SHE SLID ON A SLICK ROAD SURFACE AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER HAVING THE TIRES ROTATED ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE BASIS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE TIRES WERE BALD WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO SKID SUCH FAR DISTANCE. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT ALMOST EVERY MONTH THE TIRES WORE DOWN VERY QUICKLY AND CONSTANTLY NEEDED AIR. *JB
Electrical System
Filed Mar 8, 200586,000 milesOH
THE FRONT HEADLIGHT WAS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE PARKED IN A PARKING LOT (VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIP WITH AN ALARM SYSTEM). CONSUMER REMOVED THE NEGATIVE CABLE FROM THE BATTERY POST. THE CONSUMER RECONNECTED THE NEGATIVE CABLE WITHIN 5 MINUTES THE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT AND WORK NORMAL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *JB *TC
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed Mar 8, 200527,600 milesTX
WHILE AT A STOP TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK FORWARD. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module
Filed Mar 8, 200562,000 milesMO
THE AIR BAG INDICATOR IS LIT ON MY DASH BOARD. THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM SHOULD BE PROBLEM FREE FOR THE LIFE OF THE AUTO. THE DEALER SAYS HE IS NOT SURE OF THE FAILURE WITH OUT DISMANTLING THE DASH BOARD AT GREAT COSTS. THIS IS LIKE A SEAT BELT FAILING.*AK
Complaints 1-50 of 89, newest first, reproduced as filed.
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
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Most recent recall on file: Aug 10, 2010. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.