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.
Engine head gaskets has blown out twice, resulting in an oil leakage. Dealer has been notified. Timing belt was changed at 61,524 miles. Switch for oil indicator burned out causing oil leakage (5-11-98).
The consumer has been experiencing problems with engine head gaskets. Oil light stays illuminated and the oil leaks. The manufacturer has been contacted.
When driving at 70 mph the engine check light came on and the vehicle shut down. As the consumer was driving, and when the consumer tried to start the vehicle back up, the vehicle wouldn't start. The consumer stated the water pump/ timing belt and the pinion ring and gear failed also.
This car has been a nightmare since I'll purchased it, I had to have my transmission replaced, my engine light keep going on, my radio keeps going out. If it's not one thing it's another. I will never buy another Chrysler product. My mother has always owned Chrysler but she's change her mind. My dealer only cares about the sale of the car, not the service after you sign on the dotted line. Thanks, nicole
Steering problem- when going through puddles, loss of steering experienced for a few seconds and sometimes total loss. Car had to be shut off to gain control back. Power steering belt was tightened by local mechanic because dealership said nothing was wrong. There's something wrong with this picture. Transmission- when put into reverse, tranny hesitated, took a couple of seconds to engage. Told nothing was wrong. Took vehicle in a second time at a different dealership. Service bulletin found. Transmission servo replaced after 4 days of being in the dealership due to incompetence of mechanics. Problem was eventually fixed. Cruise control failure- cruise control failed to keep a constant speed. Turned into dealership. Told nothing was wrong. Turned in a second time to a different dealership. Replaced speed sensor. Problem was solved. Oil leak- oil was found on the underside of the engine compartment. Oil pressure switch was replaced. Problem solved. Check engine light- check engin light came on. Took into dealership. Oxygen sensor was replaced. Problem solved. Check engine light- check engine light came on again. Took into dealership. Engine light was off. Next day it was back on again. Turned in a second time. Turned off. Came back on within a couple of hours. Took in a third time. Computer needed to be reprogrammed. Problem solved. Oil leak- oil found all over the underside of engine compartment. Checked by a neighborhood mechanic. Found the head gasket leaking at just 45000 miles. Oil has been changed every 3000 miles.
Going 60mph when engine check light came on. Vehicle started shaking. Went to parking lot & lifted hood. Smoke come from cooling bottle. Engine light dimmed. Towed to dealer & was told head gasket blew. Also ABS brakes failed to work when depressed quickly & vehicle skidded forward on dry pavement.
Engine check light comes on & stays; then vehicle would overheat & had no water. Took to dealer & mechanic said the head gasket had a leak & needed to be replaced.
While driving the engine check light is constantly on, and the vehicle cuts off. The owner has replaced the battery and has had the starter checked. Owner is trying to contact the M anufacturer.
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- Pottstown, PA, USA