Plymouth Duster 1993
Model Duster made in 1993 by Plymouth got 17 consumer complains as well as 1 investigation. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (steering).
Model 1993
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||
| DP03002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/07/2003 | 07/22/2003 | STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION | ||
| Mr. larry a. sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 08/17/1997 | 1 | ||
| No deployment of air bag during collision (head on), seat belts in the rear failed. dup of 532600. *ak | |||
| 08/17/1997 | 1 | 03/11/1996 | |
| No deployment of air bag during accident | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 11/11/1996 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a frontal impact at the driver's side while traveling 35mph and there was no deployment of driver's airbag. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 2 | |||
| The motor mounts was replaced (15) months ago with 43,000 miles on the vehicle. the vehicle now has 57,000 miles and the motor mounts need replacing again. this vehicle is front wheel drive. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/01/1995 | |||
| Excessive oil consumption lee than 50,000 miles on engine | |||
| 01/06/1997 | 0 | 02/04/1993 | |
| Husband driving noticed smoke in glove compartment, opened up & noticed flames, stopped vehicle, opened door and saw real heavy & black smoke, vehicle became engulfed in flames, fire dept arrived & put flames out. was towed. insurance co. notified. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 10 | 01/12/1993 | ||
| Torsion bar shattered; also serpentine belt popped off and rough idle when starting. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/02/1995 | 4 | 11/06/1992 | |
| Automatic transmission failed four times. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 08/17/1997 | 1 | ||
| No deployment of air bag during collision (head on), seat belts in the rear failed. dup of 532600. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 08/17/1997 | 1 | 03/11/1996 | |
| Seat belt broke during accident. 526819 dup 0f 532600; posted on 09-07-1999. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/20/1998 | |||
| Brake pedal went to floor. | |||
| 10/29/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/25/1996 | 0 | ||
| While driving at 35 mph car began to accelerate by itself, the rpms were at 4 and temp gauge went to hot, the braking system would override, but upon release of pedal, vehicle would accelerate atones .this occurred with no prior warning. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 10/15/1995 | |||
| At an incline between 30-35 mph, a severe front end shimmy/vibration is experienced. the vehicle has been to the dealer 6 times and a solution has not been found. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 10 | 01/12/1993 | ||
| Torsion bar shattered; also serpentine belt popped off and rough idle when starting. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/25/1996 | 0 | ||
| While driving at 35 mph car began to accelerate by itself, the rpms were at 4 and temp gauge went to hot, the braking system would override, but upon release of pedal, vehicle would accelerate atones .this occurred with no prior warning. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 10 | 01/12/1993 | ||
| Torsion bar shattered; also serpentine belt popped off and rough idle when starting. *ak | |||