While traveling on interstate and without prior warning, vehicle shutdown and there was no power. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak dealer replaced a bad isc motor to remedy stalling problem. Faulty cranksensor and cam sensor caused a no start condition. Vehicle shakes and runs rough, dealer replaced powertrain control module.
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There is a very foul smell inside vehicle whenever consumer started up vehicle.also, air conditioner does not work. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
This is a followup on odi 757303 voq submitted 01/24/2002 by owner for original gas tank vent assembly leak. A certified dodge service agent had replaced my original gas tank and vent assembly with new gas tank and vent assembly, as the original vent assembly is no longer manufactured; hence a new gas tank was required for a replacement part. This part system contained a redesigned vent assembly and gas tank. After tank/vent assembly replacment was completed on 01/24/2002, car was returned to owner. On 01/27/2002, the owner's wife proceeded to "fill up" the gas tank. Owner's wife reported strong raw gasoline fumes. Visual inspection of the undercarriage noted visible gasoline leaking from the newly replaced gas tank at the vent assemby. This is extremely dangerous, as the owner measured a clearance distance of only nine (9) inches from the hot surface of the rear muffler assembly with no thermal shielding. The owner has immediately notifed the service agent. The owner questions the appropriateness, "design" and location of the present vent assembly on the gas tank, in light of this leak. A potentially hazardous or explosive situation could exist..
While driving, consumer was flagged down by a passing motorist and was informed that vehicle was on fire, flames were coming out from underneath the vehicle, the fan belt caused the fire, claim 17-9113-989.
Vehicle was parked on the side of the road when it caught on fire, claim 04-1215-889.
Consumer took children to school and could smell gas, consumer had received a recall regarding the fuel pump, however after speaking with the dealer he did not believe this problem had to do with the recall, after package, vehicle went into house, neighbor called her and stated her vehicle was on fire and was totaled, claim 20-5211-880.
Vehicle caught fire in carport in the engine compartment, claim 03-3171-084.
Consumer was dropping off niece and noticed smoke coming from under the hood, consumer lifted up the hood and thought it was okay, after driving past 4-5 houses, consumer saw orange and stopped, vehicle was on fire, consumer had heard that there was a recall on the fuel line, claim 49-3238-941.
Consumers daughter informed her that vehicle was smoking, consumer walked out to see vehicle smoking and in flames, prior to the fire the consumer had complained that vehicle idled fast and dealer could not find cause, claim 52-2509-400.
While driving, consumer smelled gasoline, he pulled over and heard a funny noise, then smoke came out of the hood, claim 35-w757-894.
Consumer started the vehicle and the engine caught on fire, claim 33-0270-578.
This car is a lemon and has continuous problems. The engine gaskets are now bad and leaking oil all over the engine. I have been told by the dealer (moser dodge) that this is affect and a continuous problem with this 3.0 engine. This also creates a serious fire hazard. However dodge said there is nothing they will do with me to repair this or share this cost. I am sick and tired of dodge and will never buy another one.
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One year after the van was purchased it started to stall. The stall occurred and continues to occur when the air conditioner is on in hot weather. The van will stall while driving at low speeds. I have taken it two dealerships with not success. Serramonte dodge had me put a co-pilot on my car which was to record the incident. When I returned the co-pilot with they said they lost the data when they tried to download the information. They wouldn't put the co-pilot back on. They will not check the PCM computer to see if it is failing. According to the dealer the PCM should record an error message when the van fails, but the PCM module never records anything. This is why we asked them to check the PCM module. If it was working right it would record the failure. 5 years later I still have the problem. My car will stall on the freeway when there is bumper to bumper traffic. Chrysler dosen't seem to think this is a safety issue. I think it is. What if it causes an accident.
In october of 1999, our van was overheating and we had to have the radiator fan relay replaced. Two weeks later we received a recall notice and were reimbursed by daimler chrysler. In february 2001 our airbag indicator light came on and the horn stopped working. We replaced the clock spring. In june 2001 we had to replace our fuel tank because it was cracked. We continued to smell gas and had to have our fuel rail replaced because it was leaking fuel onto the engine. We were told not to drive it because it could catch on fire.
The engine is riuned due to a 'domino' effect of damages beginning with the A/C compressor locking up.
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.
Consumr was backing out and noticed an oil spot on the ground. Oil was leaking. Manufacturer agreed to pay for 1/2 .consumer for financial reasons was not able to have repairs done. Dealer stated that no damage would be done to vehicle if consumer continued to drive it while the problem existed. Consumer returned to dealer, and was told that lower half of engine cylinder and seals needed to be repaired.
Engine coolant began to leak at fwd cylinder head to block after climing a steep hill and parking at shopping mall. Just looked under van seen coolant, was able to get home and van is at shop for head gasket replacement.
I have had my serpentine belt and tensioner replaced twice, once at 32000 (under warranty) and once at 73000 miles. The dealer charged me the full $200 for the repair in spite of the fact that I'd had it replaced at 32000m and it is a known problem with a service bullitin. The failure causes the power steering to cease opperating. I also had a broken gear tooth in my transmission at 73,000m. The dealer was going to charge me $2100 for a new transmission, but I decided to take it elsewhere and have yet to have it fixed.
Serpentine belt tensioner shaft sheared as a result of no lubrication. Instantaneous loss of power steering and vehicle control resulted in a very close call. I believe the non-lubricated shaft permitted corrossion and subsequent seizure and shearing of the assembly shaft. It is a design deficiency, in my opinion of course.
Could not find any recalls. No safety defect mentioned.
Vehicle stalls at slow speeds and when coming to stop. Took vehicle to dealer numerous times, cannot remedy problem.
Consumer had to put excessive amounts of antifreeze into vehicle. Consumer took vehicle into a private mechanic that looked at engine and found a hole, pin sized near cylinders of the engine which is where antifreeze is leaking. Mechanic stated this could have been a factory defect because appeared to be in molding of engine. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Engine belt tensioner failure while driving with associated loss of steering control second incident first incident occured at 33071 miles 01/11/1999.
The windshield has a stress crack. Nlm
Vehicle is leaking fuel. Dodge dealership informed consumer that there was a defective fuel rail in vehicle. Consumer was informed vehicle was not part of any current recalls. There was a fuel smell when consumer was inside vehicle,. Also, a small fire began from overheating of manifold. *ak
Air bag light illuminates on dash and horn is inoperable. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noticed spring in steering column broke, causing problem. Spring is on back order. *ak serpentine belt replaced.
Windshield wipers come on by themselves, engine stalls when braking, sliding power door locks replaced 4x.
Two issues to discuss. First windshield wipers appear to work independently on instructions when on intermittment setting. You never know when or where they will stop. Second issue is the tensioner and water pump within the cooling system. I have had to replace them each twice in the last year. It appears to be a chronic problem.
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