10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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There were 3 problems relating to automatic transmission; 1) while stopping at an intersection and then proceding to cross, the car wouldn't go forward. The transmission line had come off and all the transmission fluid had sprayed across the driver's side of the car. The transmission line was fixed at a Dodge dealership. 2) two weeks later, while driving 65mph on a highway, the car started to shake and the engine was racing out of control. The transmission kept surging in and out of gear and we pulled the car off the shoulder right before the car wouldn't shift at all. Again the transmission line had come off and all the transmission fluid had spilled out. We had another Dodge dealership install a new transmission line. 3) a week later, the transmission would not shift into reverse unless the car was shifted into drive then back to reverse several times. While driving the car, it would shug along in and out of gear until it decided to shift into the correct gear. We ended up getting the transmission rebuilt. Several transmission shops that we went to for estimates said that they see an unusually high number of Chrysler products (even 1998 models) that required the transmission to be rebuilt. We spent $1,500 in having the transmission rebuilt and in time and $ lost to fixing the first two transmission problems. We have taken excellent care of this car and believe that the transmission should last the life of the car. This problem should be investigated, as there are design engineering problems in the Chrysler transmissions.
- New Carlisle, OH, USA
Stopped at light upon pushing gas peddle it went to the floor, to avoid hitting other cars in front of me swerverd into a parking lot, hit curb blew out both LH tires. Shut car off throttle released and would not repeat problem. I had the throttle boby cleaned and the linkeaged checked by a independent garage. They could find no problems
- Folsom, PA, USA
Vehicle experiencing episodes of sudden acceleration.
- Apo San Fr, CA, USA
No summary listed for this vehicle.
- Gainesville, GA, USA
When first starting vehicle it hesitates going into reverse. The vehicle chatters when going through gears and speeds up to 15 mph. Dealer was contacted and repaired the valve body, and reprogrammed the transmission control. Dealer now states that the front seal needs to be replaced. Will out of good gesture pay for the parts only. Consumer must pay $920 in labor. Warranty expired 5 months ago. Dealer was still unable to duplicate the problem, consumer suspects negligence with the dealer.
- North Kingstown, RI, USA
The vehicle was in reverse and the vehicle surged backwards while the driver's foot was on the brake pedal. Once more pressure was applied to the brake the vehicle died.
- Billerica, MA, USA
Car accelerated at high rate of speed, causing an accident.
- Highland, IN, USA
Consumer state when traveling about 45 mph the vehicle will surge forward. Also the vehicle will not change gears becoming a hazard when driving on the freeway.
- Arlington Heights, IL, USA
Sudden acceleration.
- Apo San Fr, CA, USA
While driving, experienced intermittent low to high speed engine stalling when engine suddenly shut down, no prior warning, rendering inoperative power assist, to restart, must place foot on brake and accelerator pedal, dealer can't duplicate failure on computer.
- Lancaster, OH, USA
While driving the vehicle, put ignition on and the vehicle started to accelerate, applied the brakes and the vehicle acted like it did not want to stop.
- Bushkill, PA, USA
Tried to start the vehicle after being parked and it would not work, took the key out of the ignition and tried again, vehicle started and accelerated and hit a tree and the air bags did not deploy.
- Athol, MA, USA
Cruise control does not maintain speed. 8ak
- Salem, NH, USA
Cruise control does not maintain speed.
- Salem, NH, USA
There is a noise when pressing on the gas. Tt dealer replaced both outer cv joints.
- Palm Bay, FL, USA
The vehicle has been reported to accelerate uncontrollably and possibly caused the accident.
- Silver Sprin, MD, USA
Vehicle went into open throttle position while driving, to stop vehicle pulled over and turned ignition off.
- Crosslake , MN, USA
- Perkasie, PA, USA