Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | ||||||
| DP04007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/13/2004 | 10/27/2004 | FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS | ||
| On september 5, 2004, mr. robert galenty of iselin, nj, petitioned the agency to conduct defect investigations of certain model year (my) 1993-1997 vehicles produced by daimlerchrysler corporation.his petition identified three issues of concern: 1) fuel leaking from the fuel injector rails; 2) brake fluid contamination resulting in brake failure; and 3) susceptibility of the vehicle frame to damage while the vehicle is being towed.mr. galanty alleged that his 1996 dodge intrepid had each of these three problems.concerning fuel rail leakage, daimlerchrysler commenced a recall (98v-184) of approximately 722,600 vehicles to address engine fuel rail leaks that could lead to a fire, including those vehicles cited in the petition and the petitioner's 1996 dodge intrepid.on october 7, 1998, nhtsa opened a recall query investigation (rq98-018) to evaluate the adequacy of the recall remedy.that investigation was closed on july 8, 2002 without requiring further action by daimlerchrysler.very recently, on june 9, 2004, nhtsa denied a petition (rp04-001) to reopen rq98-018 after finding that there was no new information that would indicate any basis for reopening it.this is still the current position of nhtsa on this issue.concerning brake fluid contamination and frame alignment, a review of nhtsa's database shows no other complaints on either one of these issues on the vehicles cited in the petition. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| Defective rotors, ruty blow holes in the rear surface and havd to be replace at 30,000 miles. | |||
| 07/23/1993 | 1 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Front wheel bearings failed and were replaced. | |||
| 02/05/1993 | 2 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Both front rotors were replaced on two separate occasions. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/04/2001 | 120000 | 3 | |
| I purchased a 1993 dodge intrepid from a used car lot. 2 days later the car started smoking when going down a hill. then the brake lights began to stick i have to pull up on the pedal to get them to go off and the steering wheel pops when going around a curve. now the car sits at a repair shop needing a transmission because the drive and reverse gears failed leaving me with a bill of 800-2000 to repair it. i believe if the manufacturers would've done their job right in the beginning alot more people would be proud to own a dodge! *nlm | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| When engaging brakes to stop and putting on gas brake lights are still on and vehcile is still braking while consumer is trying to give it gas. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/16/2001 | 1 | 04/10/2000 | |
| Applied brakes while approaching an intersection, brake pedal went to the floor, and vehicle continued into intersection. luckily, no accident occurred. vehicle taken to an independent repair shop, and informed that the problem was due to brake fluid pouring out of abs pump. *ak *slc | |||
| 2 | 02/27/1993 | ||
| Right brakes will apply themselves or not release and the pedal was depressed. yh | |||
| 10/08/1998 | 3 | ||
| While driving vehicle & hit a bump, the rear suspension shook. also, tire blew out at 25mph & vehicle went into tail spin & hit guardrail. when the brakes were applied, the vehicle shifted left. will be taking vehicle to dealer. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| The consumer is experiencing problems with her anti-lock brakes . the anti-lock light remains illuminated . when applying the brakes they make a loud crunching noise. the dealer said that the spring in the braking lights was the problem. when the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, the mechanic told her that the problem was in the abs pump. the consumer has not been notified about the situation. *ak | |||
| 07/29/1996 | |||
| Abs light came on and dealer said that consumer needed an new abs module. *ak | |||
| 02/22/1996 | |||
| Abs failure. | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| Abs brake failure, when driving at any speed and brakes are applied, abs comes on and causes a thumping noise, pulsates and makes a loud noise, after pumping brakes for period of time, brakes go back to normal. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 5 | 04/25/1993 | |
| Front right abs brake engages when driving at high speed, usually after an hour of driving at about 60-70 mph, vehicle shakes while braking. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Abs , front brake rotors warping and cause loss of brake effectiveness. tt | |||
| 03/01/1995 | |||
| Abs system failure, intermittently the abs indicator light comes on, when backing out of drive way the brakes grab. tt | |||
| Vehicles abs braking system fails upon passing dip on road and turning right. tt | |||
| 06/15/1995 | |||
| Abs system failure, wheels locked up when braking suddenly. tt | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure if driving vehicle over 40 mph applied the brakes vibration of vehicle. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/25/1997 | |||
| Whatever speed consumer drives the engine just quits, causing it to lose the power steering and brakes. also has to coast to a stop because has no brakes to stop the vehicle. consumer has contacted the dealer about the problem. *ak | |||
| 03/26/1996 | |||
| Applied brakes, steering wheel pulled out of drivers hand vehicle veered to the right and hit a tree. dual air bags did deploy. *ak | |||
| 04/27/1994 | |||
| Brake failure twice in one year pedal went to the floor. also pin failure in rear axle causing vehicle to fishtail. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Consumer went through 4 sets of front brake pads and rotors from 40,000 to 72,000 miles. consumer felt there was a manufacturer's defect on the rear calipers and rotors which caused front rotors and calipers to age prematually and crack. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 09/10/1996 | |||
| During vehicle operation noise and shaking/vibration is experienced when the brakes are applied. as a result the front right caliper needs replacement.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake rotors failed due to rusting. | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 5 | ||
| Rotors failed several times. | |||
| 03/01/1994 | |||
| Purchase car new had to take car to dealer for rotor was worn out about four. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Right brake line is vibrating, causing it to rub against frame, making a whole which caused brake fluid to leak, resulting in loss of brakes. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/01/2003 | 139000 | 1 | |
| While working on the vehicle the consumer found that the brake line was severely rusted. the brake line ruptured in several places and was leaking brake fluid. *ak | |||