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.
While driving consumer noticed that speedometer was not registering the correct speed. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic could not determine the cause of the problem.
Continuous problems with engine & electrical system. Car has accelerated by itself, at one point we had to pull over and shut it off to regain control/speed. Newest problem is engine shuts off/stalls while driving, causing loss of ability to steer and brake, caused accident.
Had head gasket replaced in July 1998. Currently, leaking again. Dealer told consumer first time, dealer had to use faulty part. Dodge paid for repair first time. Currently, they refuse. Also, had to have air conditioner and cruise control replaced. The A/C failed for the second time. Brakes make loud noise.
- Madison, WI, USA
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While driving at highway speeds vehicle will suddenly have a burst of speed, and then it slows down on its own, jerking very hard. Dealer has been contacted.
While driving the throttle sticks, causing the vehicle to increase speed, will not decrease speed until consumer pulls emergency parking brake or shuts ignitiion off.
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- North Troy, VT, USA