Dodge Cirrus 2000

Model Cirrus made in 2000 by Dodge got 2 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 25 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, power train. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, steering. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
06E088000TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC E (Equipment)3924310/06/2006MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC10/23/200610/26/2006
Defect SummaryCertain tigas fuel pump modules manufactured between june 1 and september 24, 2006, sold under various brand names and p/nos. these fuel pump modules are sold as aftermarket for use in certain daimlerchrysler vehicles listed above. silicone material used in manufacture of the flapper valve was out-of-specification, leading to excess swell of the flapper valve restricting the flow of fuel to the fuel pump module.
Consequence SummaryFuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryTi automotive will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. the recall began on october 6, 2006. owners may contact ti automotive toll-free at 1-877-461-1834.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket fuel pump modules and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles by daimlerchrysler.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
08270009/29/20006092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt12/04/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
080100105/25/2001620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt07/10/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
19020003/03/2000610631Brief information regarding ignition lock cylinder service. *tt05/09/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
08060002/25/2000609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt04/12/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
070307/01/200310003807Incorrect cylinder head cover torque specification. *tt10/31/2003
09060003/10/2000610630Subject pertains to changes to the timing belt tensioner components. *tt05/09/2000
18010002/04/2000609988Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt04/12/2000
09079909/17/1999607914Information regarding 2.5l v-6 head gasket application. *tt10/18/1999
09089909/17/1999090598607916Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures. *tt10/18/1999
EQUIPMENT
180120105/25/2001620066Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles. *tt07/11/2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
260100010/01/2000615694Information regarding updates to the fuel system service procedures. *tt01/28/2001
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK
23020002/04/2000232099610007Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offering internal emergency trunk releases for selection vehicles. *tt04/13/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
080300608/25/20060803006A10021239Powertrain control module initialization. *kb03/23/2007
210599A09/03/1999210599607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt10/19/1999
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
03010002/04/2000610021Subject pertaining to driveshaft removal information. *tt04/14/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
232099A08/13/1999232099608371Daimler chrysler is now offering internal emergency trunk releases for selected vehicles. *tt11/23/1999
23209906/25/1999606174Diamler chrysler corporation is now offering internal emergency trunk releases for selected vehicles. *tt08/11/1999
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
180200206/24/2002183298634272Flash programming failure recovery. *slc09/28/2002
260090109/01/2001631781Subject regarding service/diagnostic manual revisions. *slc06/20/2002
260070107/01/2001623255Information regarding service/diagnostic manual revisions. *slc10/26/2001
260120012/01/2000618413Information on service publication updates. *jb04/12/2001
08120004/07/2000612602Concerns with the instrument cluster gauge pointers on wrong side of pointer stops. *tt06/09/2000
23309908/06/1999608370Subject pertaining to a missing rear cup holder slide clip. *tt11/23/1999
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
230150204/01/20022302701634077Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc09/27/2002
230270109/21/20012303400625650Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt11/30/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA05019CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/07/200501/12/2006POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES
 Odi has received 29 reports of engine compartment fires that appear to be related to power steering hose leakage in model year (my) 1999 and 2000 chrysler cirrus, dodge stratus and plymouth breeze vehicles (ja-cars) equipped with 2.4l engines.these reports indicate that the fire resulted from a power steering hose leak or that it occurred after an extended drive and shortly after being parked - conditions consistent with ignition of power steering fluid on a hot engine or exhaust surface during the vehicle hot soak period. on january 6, 2006, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) notified nhtsa of a safety defect on my 1999 and 2000 ja-cars built from july 1, 1998 to july 31, 2000 and equipped with 2.4l engines (recall 06v-001).the notification stated that
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
PE05036CHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/29/200511/07/2005ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES06V001000
 On june 29, 2005, odi opened preliminary evaluation pe05-036 to investigate complaints of engine compartment fires in model year (my) 1999-2000 chrysler cirrus, dodge stratus and plymouth breeze passenger cars (ja cars). the ja cars were introduced in my 1995 and ended with my 2000.they were produced with 2.0l, 2.4l and 2.5l engines.the incident data in the failure report summary of this resume are for subject vehicle engine compartment fires for all causes. according to daimlerchrysler, evidence collected from field inspections of fire incident vehicles indicate that fluid leakage from the high pressure power steering hose is the most likely cause of the fires in the subject vehicles.the subject high pressure power steering hose is used in ja cars with both the 2.4l and 2.0l engines in my 1995 through 2000.the fire incident rate in the my 1999 through 2000 ja vehicles with 2.4l engines is significantly higher than in the prior model year vehicles using that engine and in any of the vehicles with the 2.0l or 2.5l engines.daimlerchrysler is continuing its investigation of the issue and has provided periodic updates to odi. an engineering analysis (ea05-019) has been opened to further assess the scope and frequency of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
EA05019CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/07/200501/12/2006POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES
 Odi has received 29 reports of engine compartment fires that appear to be related to power steering hose leakage in model year (my) 1999 and 2000 chrysler cirrus, dodge stratus and plymouth breeze vehicles (ja-cars) equipped with 2.4l engines.these reports indicate that the fire resulted from a power steering hose leak or that it occurred after an extended drive and shortly after being parked - conditions consistent with ignition of power steering fluid on a hot engine or exhaust surface during the vehicle hot soak period. on january 6, 2006, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) notified nhtsa of a safety defect on my 1999 and 2000 ja-cars built from july 1, 1998 to july 31, 2000 and equipped with 2.4l engines (recall 06v-001).the notification stated that

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
05/05/2007821103/01/2000
 While driving 2000 dodge stratus i experienced a fuel pump failure. upon inspection of the fuel pump it clearly shows a short of the four wire electrical wire connection that is housed within the fuel tank. this failure did not result in an explosion or fire however if conditions were right this could have caused fire or an explosion of the fuel cell potentially resulting in loss of property and life. i have the part and photographs which are available upon request.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
05/01/200555000102/28/2000
 Dt: 5/1/changed gears which are slipping. transmission has had problems for the last week which are getting worse. transmission was serviced in 2000 due to transmission failure.*ak

Car dealers selling


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CATUSTINTUTTLE CLICK DODGE
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