CarComplaints.com Notes: Carrying the not-so-proud traditions of its 2002 predecessor, the 2003 has a handful of instrument panel malfunctions that can leave you guessing your speed, engine temperature or how much gas is left in the tank.
Alternator went out without warning...as with other complaint about alternator, we too had a battery that was less that 6 months old. My brother helped me replace it but just the cost of the alternator was $300. Now apparently there is a recall on that alternator that can cause a fire when the engine is off!!!! Great! Here we go again.
Well here I am with another complaint. Last week the alternator went out on me. My battery kept being drained so I took it into the shop and had them replaced the part. They charged me $550 to fix and replaced the alternator. I also had to replace the battery because of all the problems with the alternator and the brake switch basically drained and killed my 1 year old battery.
- pg2000,
Washington, DC, US
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Alternator went out without warning...as with other complaint about alternator, we too had a battery that was less that 6 months old. My brother helped me replace it but just the cost of the alternator was $300. Now apparently there is a recall on that alternator that can cause a fire when the engine is off!!!! Great! Here we go again.
- kwil1980, Chatsworth, GA, US