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.
I had the rear brakes for the 1995 Dodge Stratus replaced on 3/01/2007 becouse brakes were worn out, and have since then had them replace 3 different times. Mechanic shop could not figure out why. They replaced everything and back brakes were still locking. I bought this car used to do my mail route on 8/03/2006 from a used car dealer, and did not know of any recalls. Also, the car swerved when hitting the brakes. Replaced brake lines, brake shoes, cylenders, drums and springs.
The car was stopping normally on clean dry pavement from 35 mph and when slowed to about 25 mph the brake pedal dropped approximatly.25 inches a whirring noise came from under the hood and the brakes seemed to totally free wheel. I pumped the brakes to no avail and stepped on the brake pedal as hard as I could and the car continued to roll with no apparent braking. I looked at the dash and no warning lights were lit. After I carefully limped home with one hand on the parking brake I checked the fluid and it was normal.
With steady pressure on the brake pedal at stop light, the pedal will slowly sink to the floorboard and brakes will go away and car will roll as if there were no brakes applied. I have not contacted dealer service center yet.
1. A/C past 3 tears has failed. Control mode failure. A/C repaired 2X in warrenty. 2. ABS sensor failed at 42000. 3.distributor failed at 90000 3. transmission-front pump seal started leaking at 90000. 4. spark plug ring seals(6) failed at 90000.
Engine head gasket would leak & cause engine to smoke. Would refill the oil at least 3-4 times a week. Took to dealer & was informed nothing was wrong. Also, ABS light kept coming on. Was informed that sensor needed to be shut off.
While driving on highway came to a traffic light on wet pavement, applied brakes and the wheels locked up. Also, when applying brakes pedal would either go straight to the floor or slow down, which might be due to a master cylinder leak.
Vehicle has been to 2 different dealerships. The first was freedom Dodge of lexington and the replaced the ABS modular. The problem we were having with the car is that we could be traveling at 55 mph or 5 mph and the car would stop running. Resulting no power. Freedom could not find the problem, so we took it to superior Dodge and the did a software update to the computer and still same problems happened. Installed a co-Pilot and found the dist. Cap sensor was bad. Replaced, picked the car up and within 24 hours the car stalled 5 times. This vehicle has been in the shop now 9 times, going on 10. I need to know the next steps to take. This is a saftey issue. I could kill someone, or be killed in the vehicle.
In October of 99' our car stopped running when brakes applied on I75 during a construction zone. It then stopped running 5 more times that day (10/02/99). We took the vehicle in to find the problem. But we informed that nothing showed on the diginostics. This has been a repeated problem for 4 months. 2 of those months our car sat at freedom Dodge of lexington with people telling us the could not get it to duplicate. I have paid for parts that need not be replaced, because I would get the car back and once again I would get about 2 miles from where I picked it up, and it would stop running on me. This happens when I hit the brakes. I lose power steering and power brakes.
Upon exiting a major intersteate, had to apply brakes in order to slow down on ramp. The brake pedal was rock hard and could not be pushed down. Had to apply the emergency brake and skid for about 300 feet. Luckily we did not hit anything before we came to a stop. Brakes worked immediately after this, but we were afraid to drive. Had a tow truck bring car to our local mechanic who could not find anything wrong with car. Test drove for three days and could not duplicate the problem. He then took the car to a Chrysler dealer who put the car on the diagnostic computer. Car could not be diagnosed due to an electronic problem in the car. Both the ABS and the brake lights were on.and have not turned off since.
When applying ABS brakes, pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. The ABS system activates in normal braking conditions. Also, the accelerator vibrates and panel control have been lost a few times. Dealer cannot identify the problem.
ABS light illuminated, brake failure followed. Brakes work intermittently. Dealer is aware of the problem. ABS computer controller replaced and no problems found on diagnostics..et.
The consumer experienced problems wit anti-lock brakes. While the consumer was driving, applied brakes and foot went to the floorboard. As a result, the consumer rear-ended another vehicle. The manufacturer has been contacted. The defects described relate to recall number 96V075000.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. When the consumer applies their brakes, the vehicle doesn't stop immediately. It takes longer for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The manufacturer has been contacted.
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- Swanville, MN, USA