Airbag light is on/horn, and cruise control stopped working. Dealer stated clockspring assembly needed to be replaced.*ak driver's side rear wheel cylinder had to be replaced.
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While driving would step on brakes pedal, and at the time of activation, will makes a loud noise. Had contacted dealer. Please provide more information.
Intermittently ABS light will stay illuminated while driving. Delaer has not bene able to duplicate problem. Please provide additional information.
Body control module failure occurred during a move from maryland to georgia, resulting in failure of windshield wipers during rainstorm. Arrived at dealer only 451 miles after expiration of 75k warranty. However, neither the dealer nor chrysler would assist in repair costs. Have submitted two lengthy voq's today as I am finally fed up with this chrysler product and the failure of chrysler and the federal safety agency to enact additional forced recalls of these vehicles. The transmission, fuel tank, body control module, clock spring (which resulted in inoperative airbags), and suspension parts all failed long before they should have. Additionally, a cursory search of both the federal safety agency and other web sites reveals that these parts have a high failure rate. Despite being replaced by a dealer only two years ago, the steering rack on my minivan is already failing again. I am extremely unimpressed with both the quality of this vehicle and the lack of support from chrysler in addressing repeated failures.
Battery cracked and leaked acid into wiring cover and air cleaner housing causing vehicle not to start, battery was replaced and began to leak again approximately four months later, seven months later the battery had to be boosted to start vehicle, again dealer replaced the battery, battery was replaced a fourth time along with a faulty starter.
Brakes don't respond and brake well enough. Also, front end pads/rotors and calipers need replacing. Dealer stated they passed inspection with no problem, and it was just wear and tear.
Slider door locks failure-left does not lock even manually; right will not unlock except manually. A/c compressor failed - always smelled antifreeze until failure. Dodge will do nothing to help defray major cost. Wipers come on/off whenever they want especially when cold. Can put into drive/reverse w/o braking. Numerous other misc problems-brakes, transmission, front end.
Dealer said they just wear out and charged $325.00 to replace it. I saw on the local news last night that this has happened to thousands of others, so I just wanted to get mine on the record.
Automatic door locks failed.
Transmission went out while consumer was driving at about 60-65 MPH. When checked fluids were all bubbling up, and transmission was burned up. Contacted dealer. *ak consumer states torque converter was also replaced, also brake pads and rotors had to be replaced.
When applying brakes pedal went to floor and driver heard a popping sound. Dealer inspected vehicle, and determined that brake pads had come apart.
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Minivan's dashlight warnings for airbags/ABS(and related equip:horn/cruise control-inoperative) appeared. Took auto to chrysler dealer for diagnosis. Dealer service dept.stated defective item: clockspring device, and not a warranty covered part/service part, therefore customer liable for repair..
Brakes failed at 20-25 MPH, pedal went to floor, and consumer heard a loud pop before that. Dealer found that booster broke off from master cylinder.
On the cruise control, it accelerated on it's own. Had a very hard time getting pulled over safely in heavy high speed traffic. Burned up brakes/rotor. Wrote chrysler.nothing. Airbag clock recently failed and saw article in paper about your investigation. Thank you.
Hydraulic proportioning valve leaking, resulting in little to no braking capacity. Dodge dealer in houghton, mi said he has recently had to replace 4 or 5 proportioning valve for the same problem.
Right before vehicle shifts into overdrive there is a jerky motion. Dealer cannot find problem, at 40 -45 MPH. Also, transmission has to be rebuilt, and airbag light stays on. Dealer says it's due to an open circuit, brakes replaced twice, rotors replaced. *ak the consumer had transmission problems numerous times. Noise in engine while driving due to serpentin belt and tensioner failure.
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Brake rotors are warped, causing a loss of brakes. These are the same rotors that are on the jeep that have been recalled. Dealer has been contacted.
Consumer is requesting reimbursement which was denied for recall repair (00v‑136).
Fuel line that goes into fuel injector tube, was leaking. This can cause a fire. Also, front brake pads broke off inside of brake holder, and consumer has no front brakes.
When driving at low rate of speed and upon depressing brake pedal to make a gradual stop, ABS system kicked in, causing poor braking performance, and resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. *ak
Automatic lock motor doesn't shut off right away when opened from keyless remote or during autolock when driving, struts are leaking oil at less than 50000 miles, windshield wipers lock up during cold weather, transmission slips out of gear during cold weather, front brakes vibrate and chatter: pads and rotors have been replaced twice in the last 6 months, grinding noise from steering column, whinning noise during accelleration. Are there any recalls regarding these issues. The car is falling apart after 4 years.
Brake chatter/vibration problems with front brakes pads and rotors replaced problem recurring
Anti locking brake system releases the brakes on slow approach to a stop sign or stop light. They do not release when braking hard, only after initial braking and slowing for a stop. They release as if sensing a slippage at one to the wheels. There is no snow or water on the highway, conditions are dry and excellent, however they still release for 2-3 seconds before holdings (grabbing) again.
Abs light stays illuminated while the vehicle is in motion, rendering ABS system inoperable. Dealer has repaired vehicle several times, and the problem still exists.
Front rotors warped or flawed. Heavy steering wheel and front end vibration during downgrade slow braking. Fuel tank is collapsed which will hold only about 13 gallons. Wipers coming on intermittently and gets worse when climate gets hot. Belt tensioner failed which can hit and break the main crankshaft pulley.
Belt tensioner failed and hit the main pulley which was damaged and replaced. Brakes pulsated at around 30k miles. They were maintained by turning the rotors, but the problem came back after a month. All of these problems where paid out of my pocket after I was told it is not covered under the extended warranty.
I have purchased this vehicle new and have had nothing but continual problems with it. I have had problems with the brakes since it hit 24,000 miles. I was told by a chrysler shop that there was a rock in the rotor the first time. They replaced the rotor and pad on the left front the first time. Then 11,000 miles later I had similar problems with the brakes and had to have both left and right rotors turned . I was told that they were warped. Again I have had more problems. At 49,000 miles I had no front brakes at all, they were metal to metal. I brought the van to my local mechanic because it was not under warranty. He inspected the brakes and told me that the rotors and the pads had to be replaced, that there was no front brakes at all. He did the work and replaced the brakes and rotors. My mechanic knows of the problems that I have had with the brakes on the vehicle and says that it is crazy for me to have to replace these brakes as many times as I have. He feels that the problems are in the ABS and that it is malfuncting. I recently had my snow tires put on my vehicle and asked the mechanic to check my brakes for me. I was told that my left front has half of the pads gone and that there is some wear on the right front. Since I have had the brakes replaced in june 1999, every 3,000 miles when I have my oil changed I have my brakes checked. I am looking at replacing these pads again, they have approximately 6,000 miles on them and I can't afford to have my family and friend ride in this vehicle. In regards to my other complaints, I have had continual problems with the electrical system. I have reported to dave smith the problems I have with my windshield wipers, they wipe when ever they want to especially when it is cold and damp outside. I turn them on the first click on the interminent and they wipe 5-6-3-4 times and then shut off on the side of my windshield. There is nothing normal about them. They could not find anything wrong with.
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