10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 10,081 miles
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When my wife depressed the accelerator in reverse, the pedal went to the floorboard with no engine reaction. Approxiamtely 3-4 seconds later, the car violently took off backwards, ramming another car in our driveway. This action was repeatable for months and it was documented by the insurance adjuster as a major mechanical malfunction. Dodge did not address that there was a problem and every time said there are no problems. We have found others with the same problem on the internet. This cost our insurance compnay several thousand dollars. Also, the factory tires had very premature tire wear. I had to replace them at 18,000 miles. Dodge did replace suspension parts under warranty prior to the premature tire wear. Again, Dodge said there was no problems with the car attributable to the tire wear.
- Durham, NC, USA
Right front tire has viberation and slapping noise. Abnormal wear on outside. 1st time--cnd. 2nd time--cnd. 3rd time--rotated tires. 4th time balanced tires. Dealer said I was making too many long trips, driving on curvy roads. Recommended rotation every 3K miles. After three visits for the same problem, dealer rotated tires sending the problem tire to the rear of the car. On the 4th visit I insisted they remove the wheel and check for balance. The tire was out of balance. Balanced tires and fixed the viberation, but the slapping noise is still there. I now have to fight the tire company, which in most cases, the company wins.
- Shawnee, OK, USA
Vibration while driving at highway speeds. Can hear slapping noise on highway found out of balance tires. Balanced tires. (cust note)still hear slapping noise, but vibration gone. Tire is now worn to the point the slapping noise will not go away. Five complaints, same problem.1
- Shawnee, OK, USA
1 sounds like a tire is bouncing 2 tires wearing funny 1 checked alignment--alignment good. 2 recommended setting tire rotation to 3000 miles
- Shawnee, OK, USA
Noisy right front tire. Cnd
- Shawnee, OK, USA
Headlights and dash lights make substantial flicker/pulse while driving after the vehicle sits for several hours (all day at work or overnight). The flicker/pulse is noticeable enough that two vehicles I was following have pulled over to let me pass and I get many strange looks from other drivers. Vehicle was examined at selling dealer on 2/15/05, work order states "vehicle appears to be operating within design spec's at this time." This safety defect still exists. Also, tires flat spot after same time as stated above. For the first 3-4 miles, at speeds greater than 45 mph, tires make thumping noise and car shakes. Shaking is felt through seat and steering wheel. After 3-4 miles, thump and shake gradually disappear. Tire dealer has not answered questions regarding replacement through Continental after one visit and later phone call.
- Avon, OH, USA
Premature tire wear due to feathering.
- Rural Hall, NC, USA
Driver's side front tire blew out completely at 70 mph. Consumer did not lose control of vehicle since it had traction control. This occurred without no warning considering that the tire only had 700 miles. Manufacturer was notified, but the cause was undetermined.
- Short Hills, NJ, USA
- St. Charles, MO, USA