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Driver heard a squeaking noise coming from the front. Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. The front bumper fell off at the dealership, and mechanic informed the driver that front bumper needed to be replaced.
Dealership service dept found that the left front frame was totally broken and the right front side was cracked and almost totally broken in same area. They say that it can possibly be welded but no guarantee would hold. We ask that they contact chrsyler to see if anything could be done about it, because we feel that this is not something that should happen. They said chrsyler refused to do anything about it, and said since it was 6 years old, and had that many miles on it that they wouldn't do anything. Well, we feel that they should be responsible for it because they are the manufacturer that built the truck and the frame is suppose to last, one would think longer than 6 years. We have never had this problem with any other vehicle we have owned or anyone we know has never. We also have a 1987 Chevrolet truck and it has no problems with its frame. After looking at the problem closer, it appears to be where the frame was welded together is where it broke and cracked. If I had not taken it in to get it aligned, who knows what would have happened if it would have totaly broken on the other side when driving down the highway at 70 miles per hour. The service dept said the engine was about to fall out the bottom and I was very lucky. They couldn't explain what would have caused it to break other than saying it was from stress. It has never been in an accident, and has always been maintained as long as I have owned it. I feel that something should be done to help, because I had no plans to purchase a new vehicle and now I have no choice unfortunatly. This will put a very big financial hardship on myself and my family. Please help as soon as possible.
While driving approximately five mph and pulling into a driveway A-frame weld broke, causing frame to disconnect and drop to ground. Dealership is in possession of vehicle, and no determination has been made for reason of this problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Water leaks through seams in truck.has been back to dealership 6 times. Water still leaks in truck to the point of pouring out passenger side door when opened.
- West Milford, NJ, USA
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While truck was getting an oil change the mechanic noticed an old fracture through an improper weld of the left front suspension lower a frame member. It was old. There was no bright metal. This probably was an improper weld during construction. Fortunately this was found and welded. This could easily have led to a complete failure with vehicle loss of control. I have taken photos of the fractured weld.
Engine completely fell apart and was replaced by northe star Dodge in san antonio. Air conditioner has relay problems. Transmission found to have clutch pieces in it by independant used car tester. All windows and doors have air leaks and rain leaks. Vehicle leaks water up throught he floor board when driving in rain. Vehicle also shudders dramatically when going over 40 mph. Carberator has choke problems and is hard to start. Most if not all of these problems were reported to Dodge within 10,000 miles of purchase but due to stalling techiches by fiesta Dodge nothing has ever been remedied.
Owner states that when entering vehicle after it rains his floor is wet, owner is concerned that this may lead to his floor falling through while driving, also notes that dealer found leak around back glass and fixed it but vehicle still leaks.
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- Fairview, PA, USA