Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
07039705/09/199707-05-936088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm01/07/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
25029707/25/19956089137Customer may complain of popping/knocking noise in engine compartment. *nlm01/13/2000
09089909/17/1999090598607916Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures. *tt10/18/1999
09079909/17/1999607914Information regarding 2.5l v-6 head gasket application. *tt10/18/1999
09019502/01/199539255Engine damage may occur by incorrect installation of camshaft sprocket after an engine repair. *tw03/31/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
09099712/19/19976088858Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *nlm01/10/2000
CH181795A05/01/199518-17-9543060Unknown11/01/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
7671/767210/01/1998602815Various information pertaining to fuel pressure regulator, aspirator system and reprogram pcm. emissions recalls. *ak01/13/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
06/30/2001106/01/2001
 I noticed after my vehicle warmed up a smell of burning oil from time to time when i would come to a stop. some times smoke would bellow out from under the car at a stop. on 7/14/2001 it did it again, so i decided to take it to my local dodge dealer since the oil leak could potentally start a fire since it was obviously dripping on to my exhaust system. on 7/16/2001 i was contacted by the dealership(i purchased the car from an individual) and told the head gasket was blown out and pumping oil down on my exhaust. i was then told by the dealer representative that this is a common problem and that dodge knew about it, but didn't really care. he also told that they knew about from the beginning of the production run and would (at one time) replace the head gasket at there cost , but since my car has 100000 miles on it then it is my problem. i am a reasonable person and realize that some maintenance problems should paid for by the owner, but a potential fire hazard such as defective/ leaking head gasket(oil) should be addressed by the manufaturer and a solution should be found, before someone gets burned to death because the oil leak catches fire or the car is lost . thank you for your time.*ak
05/24/2001108/01/1995
 Oil leaks $947.56 to replace head gasket @ 13k miles??????. *ak
04/28/2000303/01/1995
 The problem is a faulty head gasket that leaks oil into the engine, causing the sensors to shut the engine down, should have been a recall!
07/04/199807/18/1995
 Transmission failure.
06/03/1995
 Engine gasket malfunction.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
09/09/2002
 Consumer states that the vehicle caught on fire soon after the consumer pulled over the entire vehicle caught on fire. please provide further information.
 While driving and without warning vehicle will shut down becoming inoperable.*ak
08/07/20015005/01/1995
 Car stalls at all speeds. no accident yet. dealer could not figure it out for 9 months. *ak
10/08/2000507/01/2000
 Bad oil leak from motor. it happened 4 times & now it's happened again, in less then 1 year of ownership of car.*ak
09/06/199905/01/1999
 4mths after purchase, the car stalled (without warning) i replaced the computer, & distributor. the car still stalls without warning, also won't start for a day or two, then starts and runs ok. engine runs rough. engine lights don't come on to warn of a problem. when it rains, the car will stall while driving. will not start when raining.
05/08/1999
 Ongoing/ intermittent problem with engine stalling and unable to start. dealer/ manufacturer not notified at this time. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak
12/10/199801/01/1998
 No summary
02/25/1999106/01/1995
 Warped head caused oil to leak and burn off. needed to replace head at a cost of over $1,200.
 While driving, the engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. please provide details. *ak
104/01/1998
 Alarm continually goes off, defroster will not work unless the a/c is activated in the front and rear inadequate defrosting, suspension shaked due to bad bushings. other things have occurred as well - too much to keep track of. *mjs
 While driving the vehicle shuts off, giving owner no indication . the dealer has replaced the battery and vehicle still shuts off. *ak
03/01/1997502/19/1995
 Intermittent stalling. *ak
04/28/19958
 Engine runs rough. *skd