Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 180100 | 02/04/2000 | 609988 | Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| 083298 | 07/02/1998 | 602316 | New vehicle prep procedures - compass calibration / hvac operation. *yc | 11/15/1999 | |
| 090899 | 09/17/1999 | 090598 | 607916 | Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures. *tt | 10/18/1999 |
| 980605090398 | 08/12/1998 | 601585 | Vehicle experiencing broken valve springs. *yc | 08/12/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 090997 | 12/19/1997 | 6088858 | Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 250298 | 10/23/1998 | 602881 | Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/15/2005 | 194000 | 1 | |
| Dt: the contact stated the harmonic balancer in the engine fell apart while driving. there were no warnings prior to the smoke he saw coming from underneath the hood. he drove the vehicle home where he has done the necessary repairs.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/02/2001 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket was leaking oil, contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak consumer is concerned of a fire starting. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 03/04/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2098 | |
| Timing belt tensioner bolt snapped. resultant timing belt failure bent the intake valves. this required the head to be rebuilt. timing belt had been replaced at 61,000 miles in november of 2001 as part of scheduled 60,000 mile maintenance. this automobile is a sister vehicle of the mitsubishi eclipse and this problem has been previously reported there (odi id 745661 - another possible report is made on odi id 884276). based on conversation with mechanic i believe this problem has occurred significantly more often than has been reported to the nhtsa. also heard, but cannot confirm, that this part has been reengineered as there is a superceding part number for the tensioner. contacted chrysler customer assistance for reimbursement of repair and was told that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and there were no outstanding recalls for this problem. nlm | |||
| 03/04/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2098 | |
| Timing belt tensioner bolt snapped. resultant timing belt failure bent the intake valves. this required the head to be rebuilt. timing belt had been replaced at 61,000 miles in november of 2001 as part of scheduled 60,000 mile maintenance. this automobile is a sister vehicle of the mitsubishi eclipse and this problem has been previously reported there (odi id 745661 - another possible report is made on odi id 884276). based on conversation with mechanic i believe this problem has occurred significantly more often than has been reported to the nhtsa. also heard, but cannot confirm, that this part has been reengineered as there is a superceding part number for the tensioner. contacted chrysler customer assistance for reimbursement of repair and was told that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and there were no outstanding recalls for this problem. | |||