Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 0006 | 02/18/2000 | 613419 | Information regarding extended warranty for refrigerant leaks in the a/c evaporator coil on subject vehicles. *tt | 07/13/2000 | |
| 241197 | 07/11/1997 | 6089311 | Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *nlm | 01/19/2000 | |
| 240997 | 05/09/1997 | 6089126 | This bulletin involves evaporator leaks. *nlm | 01/13/2000 | |
| CH240695A | 05/01/1995 | 43051 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| CH240895 | 05/01/1995 | 44048 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 081698 | 04/17/1998 | 600862 | Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak | 11/12/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| The way the cup holders are placed the drink can easily spill. please describe. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| I was in parking garage at jfk airport. when i started car and put it into gear, the car shot forward and crashed into concrete barrier and pillar. the airbags never deployed and the braking did not slow it down. the car was totalled and the travelers insurance has offered $2275 less the $500 deductible. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| Consumer states that the air conditioning in their vehicle doesn't work, and hasn't worked since the year they purchased the vehicle. consumer also states the dealer will not repair the work done under warranty due to the service contract expiration. ph | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated the entire air conditioning system failed.*jb | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Engine check light is on constantly, vehicle has not been examined by dealer yet.*ak consumer states the vehicle would not shift, also evaporator coil, compressor and condenser were replaced at 30000-40000 miles. *yd | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 3 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Air conditioner has failed for third time in 3 years, 2 new compressors and now control module for $800. *ak | |||
| 01/28/2000 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Transmission froze at 55 mph 1998 replaced still problems???, electronic control module went while in drive at 35mph, front tie rods replaced 2 times within a year, airconditioner went within 4 years, cooling system replaced within 4 years from manufactured date, abs module failed during driving on highway and again in city limits after dealer stressed that nothing was wrong with anti lock brakes i have had this car in the shop for major not minor repairs since the manufactured date at least 15 times and can prove each time. i am appauled that america can manufactur such a vehicle with all the major issues at hand, transmission, suspension,electrical,braking systems,fuel,airbags,structural, i wish there was someone who could address these issues with the manufacturer and get us all restitution. if it means legally or consumer agencies i am interested. i drive with 2 children and during the transmission, electrical and the abs failures they were in the car. i would like some type of a reply from them if at all possible. thank you for the website and the opportunity to be heard. | |||
| 2 | |||
| Evaporator has been replaced 2 times and only lasts for about year. cause is unknown.*ak the evaporator to be replaced again because of leaks. *yh | |||
| 08/21/1998 | 3 | 08/01/1998 | |
| The passenger side airbag cover is coming up from the console i am afraid it will not deploy right and the ac has to be refilled every two months and they say it has no leaks. *ak | |||
| 09/18/1996 | 2 | 04/01/1994 | |
| Transmission failures (2) since 1994, rebuilt in 1996. air conditioner failures (2) since 1994 compressor replaced 1999. engine removed so the firewall crack(s) could be welded from defective original welding, apparently was affecting the rack n pinion steering. | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Transmission needed to be completely replaced; power steering pump has been replaced twice, steering column has been replaced as well as chips in computer system that relate to steering, abs light will not turn off even though equipment has been thoroughly inspected; when car is started, a buzz comes from passenger area that lasts for 10 seconds; if vent is truned completely off, the buzzing returns; air conditioner compressor failed and all the hoses and vlaves need replaced; | |||
| 04/10/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving water will evaporate at all times. consumer has to keep putting water into the radiator to avoid overheating. also, there is an electrical short when the vehicle is put into reverse. motor and transmission have been repaired. gas smell present when air conditioner is turned on. *ak | |||
| 08/14/1999 | |||
| While driving on highway abs light came on and stayed on. abs light stays on everytime when starting vehicle up. contacted a local mechanic. mechanic ran an analysis, and determined that the main computer was bad. freon leaked out of air conditioner at 92,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Transmission replacement, fuel rail leak, control arm, hard start, moisture in lamps, body noise, musty a/c evaporator odor, front hub click/clunk, rt. isolator squawks, .. . will never purchase another dodge ! ! ! ! | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 5 | 09/11/1994 | |
| Airbag console is sitting up to high, the airbag is covered . check engine light remains on often, radio does not play fm stations, short in wiring harness, rear tail light does not operate properly, car stalls while in motion, right tie rod makes a loud noise when turning, leakage near o-rings, a/c leaks freon--coils are defective. *ak *ml | |||
| 12/20/1999 | 10/01/1998 | ||
| The climate control turns on and off when it wants too. *ak | |||
| 10/02/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Air conditioning blowing hot air. needed to replace freon. air conditioner works for 2 months and now is blowing hot air again! transmission is jerking when coming to a stop and then quickly accelerating. i replaced the head gaskets at a cost of $700 on a car that had only 48,000 miles on it. the gaskets were completely rotted. | |||
| 01/10/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Transmission failed - continually went into limp mode - after repair the shifting is sluggish and unable to be repaired by dealer after three visits. dealer keeps referring to driveability problems suggesting that spark plug wires, spark plugs, catalytic converter, and sensors be replaced. all these items were replaced at considerable expense and the car still shifts poorly with poor acceleration. this is on a car that has been literaly babied with only having 70,000 miles on it in 6 years. transmission problems on the intrepids, concordes, and eagle talons are well known. why haven't these been recalled?!! there are numerous technical service bulletins concerning the poor transmission quality and problems. also a review of dodge's service records would show the high rate of failures on transmissions in these cars. | |||
| 06/12/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Have had lots of problems car is not as reliable as i thought. | |||
| 07/10/1998 | |||
| Automatic transmission failure - car would not shif into 2nd gear. transmission had to be replaced due to an internal leak. ac has been very unreliable. i have had two compressors, 2 evaporators and numerous o-rings replaced. *ak | |||
| 10/30/1996 | 1 | 12/31/1994 | |
| Air conditioner compressor failed. | |||
| 01/09/1997 | 1 | 12/31/1994 | |
| Air conditioner evaporator failed. | |||
| 11/20/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Transmission failure requiring replacement of torque convertor and valve body with up-dated valve body assembly | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 3 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Fuel rail is leaking fuel unto the engine manifold which could result in a fire. took vehicle to dealer, and whole system had to be replaced because of corrosion. a/c evaporator and timing belt also had to be replaced--a/c would bot hold a freon r134a charge, and the belt was torn by the water pump. *ak *ml | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 02/01/1995 | ||
| Feon leaks and the air conditioning compressor fails. | |||
| 07/21/1998 | 01/06/1997 | ||
| Air conditioning malfunctioned. | |||
| 1 | 10/30/1993 | ||
| A/c evaporator failed. | |||
| 3 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| A/c failed. | |||
| 2 | |||
| The antilock brake system failed, and the a/c did not blow out cold air due to a defective evaporator. the evaporator was replaced. scc | |||
| 1 | |||
| The air conditioner evaporator failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Control switch failed, causing compressor to burn. | |||
| 1 | |||
| A/c evaporator leaked. | |||
| 1 | |||
| A/c condenser failed. | |||
| 08/22/1994 | 2 | ||
| A/c cooling system replaced. | |||
| 12/05/1993 | 5 | ||
| A/c blows hot and cold air intermittently when used on automatic mode. *sd | |||
| 04/19/1995 | 9 | ||
| Blend air door/air inlet actuator body controller failed. *skd | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1993 | ||
| Radio failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Cassette player failed. | |||