dodge srt-4 Problems
dodge srt-4 2005 Complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
i was driving south at around 30 mph in my 2005 dodge grand caravan. the other vehicle traveling north turned left in front of me, and i was not able to stop. the airbag did not deploy, and the owner of the automobile shop that fixed it noticed that the wire to the airbag seemed to have been ripped off in the course of the crash. *jb
Reported in: HUNTINGTON STATION NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2D4GP44LX5R
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
my 2005 dodge grand caravan would not start one evening. i called a tow truck after several attempts to start the van. the van had less than 15000 miles on it. i had it delivered to landers dodge located in southaven, ms. this was on a sunday, so i went up there on the following monday to see what was wrong with my van. i was told nothing was wrong with it, and one of the employees said they watched the van while it was driven off of the tow truck, which was not the truth. my husband helped the tow truck driver push it off the day before. they claimed it started right up, and nothing was wrong with it. so i took it home. a week later it did the same thing, so i waited ten minutes and tried to start it again. it was reluctant, but it did finally start. *ak
Reported in: SOUTHAVEN MS || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
my name is shannon bragg, i am writing today in hope that your organization can assist me with resolving an issue i am having with daimlerchrysler. basically i purchased a brand new dodge magnum 2005 in june of 2004. the day i took it home it had a weird burning smell. i have contacted everyone possible about this matter including the president of daimlerchrysler. no help the dealer decided to ban me of the property, stating they could no longer assist me. the problem is intermittent but has been identified by the dealers management staff and resolved by several different solutions but none have resolved the issue (still burning) i am stuck without any other option but to pay for a beautiful lemon and the lemon law has many loop holes, and is not as free & clear when it comes to intermittent problems. i have all the documentation to support my claims & am desperate for help. i just don't want to end up paying thirty thousand dollars for a car, which could burst into flames at any time. i really just want my car replaced with one that runs properly, nothing more. please help. *ak
Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4FV48V55H
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
i bought my 2005 dodge ram 2500 4x4 quad cab with the cummins engine in febuary 2005since then the vehicle has been in the shop 6 times for a high pitched squiking sound from the engine, at first the belt tensiner was replaced, proglem persisted, second time the serpertine belt was replaced, still persisted, third time the water pump was replaced, problem still exists, fourth time the cam shaft was replased, no avail,fith the harmonic balace was changed but its still there, so on the six atempt the dealer gave it back to me and said "we cant fix it, file for lemmon law" this hasbeen a nightmear for me the manufacturer has not been cooperative and we went to arbitration and the representarive of the manufacturer admited al my complaints but wanted to dismiss the charges on a technicality that the lemmon law form was e- mailed to the wrong address which was provided by a customer service rep of dodge, as to say the problem persists, the case was extended to a final repair and now the truck is miss firering and the check engine light is on..... a new problem on a truck that only has 6000 miles.
Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3D7KS28C65G
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 dodge durango slt 2wd on 4/11/2005 while driving with my 2 yr old son the vehicle stalled while accelerating through a busy intersection. i was almost hit by 2 vehicles. the vehicle was towed to jack caruso¿¿s regency dodge. it took the dealership 2 days and several fuses before coming to the conclusion that it the wiring at the back of the right side cylinder head needed to be repair and a capacitor needed to be replaced. on 6/15/2005 while driving with my 2 yr old son the vehicle stalled again while accelerating through a busy intersection. again, i was almost hit by on coming traffic. the vehicle was towed, again, to jack caruso¿¿s regency dodge. when i called the dealer 6/16/2005 i was advised that it was the same problem but they were performing additional diagnostic¿¿s to see if anything else was wrong. at this point i advised i no longer feel safe driving this truck. this is my only means of transportation for my son and myself. i do not want to have worry every time i get to an intersection if they vehicle is going to stall. i asked the dealer about replacing the vehicle; i was instructed to call chrysler corporate head quarters. after speaking with a service representative i was informed that repurchasing the vehicle was not an option based on the information gathered from my service representative and myself, under florida lemon law you must have 3 problems with in 24 months. i have experienced 2 problems with in 66 days. unacceptable. my concern is that someone will have to be seriously injured before chrysler rectifies the situation.
Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4HD38K05F
TIRES
i was driving home from work when the front right tire appeared to blowout causing the car to skid in the curb. my husband came and put the little spare on and i was to take it a dodge dealer the next morning for them to inspect the tire for abnormalities, etc. about a half block from the original blowout the car suddenly swerved into the center lane and the front end appeared to drop and i gained control of the car and got it to the right lane and the car stopped without me putting it in park. i then put it in park and got out to see what it was and found that the spare tire had broken off the axel and was pushed into the wheel well and the front end of the car was actually sitting on the ground with all the fluids draining out into the street. i heard and felt a loud crunch sound thinking someone had either hit me or i hit somebody else. unfortunately, that was not the case. i had the car towed and it will arrive at the dealership in the morning for them to assess the damage to the engine, transmission, frame and and wheel axels. i have had no other complaint with my car except for the radio/cd player which was replaced with a new player.....the radio however is still not working right. i was not hurt during either incident, but, i do believe seeing the damage to the car was some kind of defect in order to create that sort of damage. i would appreciate any help that someone may be able to offer or at least investigate the car. thank you very much for timely attention into this matter.
Reported in: MESQUITE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1B3EL46X85N
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
i was driving home from work when the front right tire appeared to blowout causing the car to skid in the curb. my husband came and put the little spare on and i was to take it a dodge dealer the next morning for them to inspect the tire for abnormalities, etc. about a half block from the original blowout the car suddenly swerved into the center lane and the front end appeared to drop and i gained control of the car and got it to the right lane and the car stopped without me putting it in park. i then put it in park and got out to see what it was and found that the spare tire had broken off the axel and was pushed into the wheel well and the front end of the car was actually sitting on the ground with all the fluids draining out into the street. i heard and felt a loud crunch sound thinking someone had either hit me or i hit somebody else. unfortunately, that was not the case. i had the car towed and it will arrive at the dealership in the morning for them to assess the damage to the engine, transmission, frame and and wheel axels. i have had no other complaint with my car except for the radio/cd player which was replaced with a new player.....the radio however is still not working right. i was not hurt during either incident, but, i do believe seeing the damage to the car was some kind of defect in order to create that sort of damage. i would appreciate any help that someone may be able to offer or at least investigate the car. thank you very much for timely attention into this matter.
Reported in: MESQUITE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1B3EL46X85N
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 dodge ram 3500 st reg cab 4x2 (this make not available under vehicle information) truck jumped out of gear into reverse while in park at a gas station and hit a pole by the gas pump causing damage to the rear bumper and tailgate. it then shifted gear into drive and went forward hitting a pole by the front door of the store damaging the front bumper, hood, and air conditioner compressor. the park light now does not light up when in the park position. the truck was brought to the dealership for inspection, but was told there was nothing wrong with the truck, it was in drivable condition, and that i must file a claim with my insurance company to get the damages repaired. complaints filed with the manufacturer and other related parties. *nm
Reported in: MAUREPAS LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 3D7MR46C25G
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
navigation system problems seen pictures in file at dealership color of truck before special order cust recvd scratches all over truck looked vandalized and covered up front end problems now needs new u joints brand new truck possible wrecked during delivery from back east. *nm
Reported in: SALEM OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 3D7KS28C15G
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
navigation system problems seen pictures in file at dealership color of truck before special order cust recvd scratches all over truck looked vandalized and covered up front end problems now needs new u joints brand new truck possible wrecked during delivery from back east. *nm
Reported in: SALEM OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 3D7KS28C15G
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
since december of 2004, when i purchased my dream truck, it has a multitude of electrical/mechanical problems. loss of power;ignition failure;engine shut down; windows opening; no dash lights; radio doesn't work; tail lights staying on. no down shifting up hills; dash board is hot to the touch. *jb
Reported in: DANA POINT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D7HA16D55J
EQUIPMENT
wheel wells are cut to high letting water and road grime into my engine and electric. i have taken my durango back to the dealer every other week since i bought it,for steering,tv screen,valve stems,and once for i don't know, it just sat in back for one and a half hours. this last time it was for knocking in the front end. i have only had the durango for 8 weeks!!!the rack and pinion steering is out. *nm
Reported in: ANZA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D8HB48D25F
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
wheel wells are cut to high letting water and road grime into my engine and electric. i have taken my durango back to the dealer every other week since i bought it,for steering,tv screen,valve stems,and once for i don't know, it just sat in back for one and a half hours. this last time it was for knocking in the front end. i have only had the durango for 8 weeks!!!the rack and pinion steering is out. *nm
Reported in: ANZA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D8HB48D25F
TIRES:VALVE
wheel wells are cut to high letting water and road grime into my engine and electric. i have taken my durango back to the dealer every other week since i bought it,for steering,tv screen,valve stems,and once for i don't know, it just sat in back for one and a half hours. this last time it was for knocking in the front end. i have only had the durango for 8 weeks!!!the rack and pinion steering is out. *nm
Reported in: ANZA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D8HB48D25F
STRUCTURE
wheel wells are cut to high letting water and road grime into my engine and electric. i have taken my durango back to the dealer every other week since i bought it,for steering,tv screen,valve stems,and once for i don't know, it just sat in back for one and a half hours. this last time it was for knocking in the front end. i have only had the durango for 8 weeks!!!the rack and pinion steering is out. *nm
Reported in: ANZA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D8HB48D25F
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
brought a new 2005 jeep on 9/19/05 on 9/21/05 had trouble with it they said it had water in the transmission after looking on the net i found they had trouble with these kind of jeeps i wanted a new ride or my old car back they refused saying when it tore up they would replace the transmission i feel i was sold a dangerous ride that i could catch on fire and they knew this problem existed. *nm
Reported in: SELMER TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J4G548K55C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
***model is incorrect because true model, 3500 pickup, is not offered as selection*** back up lights would only work when shifter was held in reverse. back up lights eventually became inoperative diagnosed by mechanic as bad transmission switch. not replaced yet. grab handle broke while in use by elderly gentleman. handle was replaced and mount reinforced with metal backing. cd player/ radio fails to work. nothing done at this time. door seals torn by upper door hinge. looks to be designed incorrectly and interferes with lip of door resulting in tearing, air and water leakage. nothing done at this time. *nm
Reported in: EL CAJON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3D3MU48C14G
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
***model is incorrect because true model, 3500 pickup, is not offered as selection*** back up lights would only work when shifter was held in reverse. back up lights eventually became inoperative diagnosed by mechanic as bad transmission switch. not replaced yet. grab handle broke while in use by elderly gentleman. handle was replaced and mount reinforced with metal backing. cd player/ radio fails to work. nothing done at this time. door seals torn by upper door hinge. looks to be designed incorrectly and interferes with lip of door resulting in tearing, air and water leakage. nothing done at this time. *nm
Reported in: EL CAJON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3D3MU48C14G
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
***model is incorrect because true model, 3500 pickup, is not offered as selection*** back up lights would only work when shifter was held in reverse. back up lights eventually became inoperative diagnosed by mechanic as bad transmission switch. not replaced yet. grab handle broke while in use by elderly gentleman. handle was replaced and mount reinforced with metal backing. cd player/ radio fails to work. nothing done at this time. door seals torn by upper door hinge. looks to be designed incorrectly and interferes with lip of door resulting in tearing, air and water leakage. nothing done at this time. *nm
Reported in: EL CAJON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3D3MU48C14G
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
while driving our 2005 dodge ram 1500 pick up this last week, the truck engine choked and then began to stall. we had just attempted to make a left hand turn on to hwy 101 when the engine power began to fail for the fourth time. we were almost hit by on coming traffic due to the engine failure to exceed and choke. *nm
Reported in: ROYAL OAKS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D7HU18D85S
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 suv dodge durango w hemi engine stalled making a turn at low speed. engine died and all systems shutdown. loss of power steering made it a scary 10 seconds. vehicle put in park and re-started again. based on prior complaints this is not the first time. dodge needs to investigate and produce a recall before a fatality occurs. *jb
Reported in: FORT MEADE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
my 2005 dodge srt-4 with 6800 miles was stored all winter and i took it out because my other vehicle broke down. i pulled out of my driveway and shifted from first to second and then i shifted to third it felt like my clutch was slipping so i lift off the gas and i heard a big boom. well come to find out the flywheel exploded. they pulled the transmission and found the block of the motor was cracked so right now it is in the shop getting fixed so far the estimated price is around $5000.*jb
Reported in: GRAFTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1B3ES66S85D
SUSPENSION:FRONT
front suspension problem-when at highway speeds sometimes hit a bump and the front tire bounces out of control until i slow to 20 mph-dodge dealer replace tie rods and center link but the problem continues. *nm
Reported in: MIDDLEBURY CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 3D7KS28C25G
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
when using cruise control on my 2005 dodge caravan the cruise control sometimes will not disengage by touching the brake when under full acceleration going up a hill. this is extremely dangerous, especially when a car in front hits its brake. it requires full force pressure on the brake to disengage the cruise control. *nm
Reported in: SIMSBURY CT || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES:BEAD
my 2005 dodge neon with 11k miles was purchased exactly one year ago new by me. the car came equipped with bf goodrich g-force t/a kdw 225/45zr16 tires. in moderately heavy traffic on rt 495n in haverhill, ma this afternoon, commuting home from my business, the car started shuddering and shimmying on the right hand front side. thinking i had a flat, i pulled off at the next exit and examined the tire. while still inflated, the tire bead had separated from tire itself as if almost delaminating. there was no observable damage to the rim, tire or any foreign object penetrations. i checked the tire pressure hot and it was 38 psi, (now 34.5 psi cold), well within manufacturer's specification. had this tire deflated at highway speed, i would have likely been injured if not killed and incurred significant property damage. i believe this tire has a manufacturing defect that needs to be investigated. i have taken several digital photos of the damage that i can submit. i have attempted to contact bfg and their website was unable to process my complaint due to a "server" error. *nm
Reported in: HAMPSTEAD NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1B3AS66S25D
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
2005 dodge sprinter 2500 van with front and rear air conditioner. when air conditioners are running, the engine will inadvertently stop running. while driving the van at highway speeds of 70 mph with air conditioners on, the engine dies. we pull the car over, turn off all the air conditioners, put the car back to park and restart the van. engine failure happens randomly. we need air conditioner on because of heatwave here in california where temperatures are 112 degrees! *nm
Reported in: LOS ALTOS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WD8PD644755
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
lost power, someone hit from behind. *nm
Reported in: CHINO HILLS CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1B3ES66S05D
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
i have been "locked-out" of gear in my 2005 srt-4 multiple times. even with the clutch pedal is fully and properly pressed, the transmission refuses to shift and engage a gear. this has happened to me in first, second, and third gear. when it occurs, i am stuck in neutral, unable to accelerate. this has happened in traffic many times. just today i was unable to engage third gear while going down an on-ramp, so i was stuck coasting down into rapidly moving traffic. though i was eventually able to get into gear, it was quite harrowing. dodge needs to perform a recall on this transmission before it does cause someone to become seriously injured in an accident. *nm
Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1B3ES66S65D
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
blinking computerized dash. dash goes blank , no tac , or speedometer , or fuel/heat gauges, esp/bas. *nm
Reported in: GREELY 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4FV48V05H
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
in october of 2005 i was at a red light and when the light turned green i took my foot of the brake and onto the gas and the truck was dead. i had to put it in neutral and it started back up. about a week went by and i again had the vehicle and was at the grocery store and it would not start at all. we called the dealership and stated to them truck doesnt start stalls in drive. we dropped off the vehicle on 11/22/05. they had it for a day and told us that they could not find anything wrong with it it wasnt "throwing and codes" so there was nothing they could do. brought truck back again on 11/28/05 same problem they hooked it up to computer no codes couldnt fix anything it started fine for them, since its not ever single time you start the truck. drove truck for sometime no problems in the beginning of the year. had some more times it didnt start talked to service manager in november of 2006 stated that vehicle had been stalling and not starting again over the past month. we brought the vehicle to dealership on november 14th, 2006 and told them to keep the vehicle til they find something wrong with it. the service manager stated he would drive vehicle as if it was his own. upon entering vehicle the truck did not start for service manager. he stated it still didnt throw any codes but they would keep til they could find something wrong with it. they replaced the pcm and stated this should hopefully fix the problem. we got the vehicle back on nov 30th, 2006. friday december 1st the truck did not start for us in the morning. we contacted dealership on monday decemeber 4th and was told that they would have to keep the vehicle til it didnt start so they could connect it back to computer but thats all they can do. since we have already been inconvenieced at this point for over a year and a half now we are opting to keep the truck and contact the manufacturer with a letter of notice of final opportunity and contacted the attorney general to file complaint. *nm
Reported in: WEST SPRINGFIELD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D7HU18D75S
STEERING
i placed a complaint in may 05, 3 months after i purchased my 05 durango because it was making a popping noise when i turn. the dealership has replaced the intermediate shaft, swaybar links, and the rack and pinion and yet i still have a popping noise when i turn. i am now out of my factory warrany and am into my extended warranty. i think that its wrong that i am now having to pay $50 for the dealership to change parts that do not fix the problem that they should have fixed prior to my factory warranty running out. *jb
Reported in: LAPORTE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
please no: i live in florida and driving in summer i go to north carolina. that is where i am now and can be contacted at 828-733-0884. mail address is: 1114 land harbor, newland, nc 28657. good morning. i did not know if this was a proper complaint. however, i had 18000 miles on the 2005 dodge grand caravan. at about 15000 miles i began to notice that when thevehicle reached a sustained 60 mph or higher the accelerator pedal would momentarily stick if i released the pedal & then reapplied the pedal for more speed. it progressively got worse. i was concerned that i might be on a highway at high speed and have the throttle fail, so i went to the dealer thinking that this was something under warranty. i was advised that i needed a new air filter , i did as it was dirty. also, the throttle housing where the butterfly was located was carboned up, and that at high speed the metal heated up and expanded and the carbon around the butterfly would cause it to stick. i was told that the carbon was into the engine and needed to be cleaned along with the fuel injectors. i asked if this was a warranty item, and i was told it was not as it comes under regular maintainance with this advise i had them do the work for a cost of $328.37. i was told that i could expect this to happen about every 15000 miles. i didn't feel that this is a thing that should be happening nor do i feel that it should be a regular maintainance problem. i will appreciate if you would look into this problem and advise me of your findings. *ak sincerely, jack small jsmall12msn.com
Reported in: SPRING HILL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03E22S
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
please no: i live in florida and driving in summer i go to north carolina. that is where i am now and can be contacted at 828-733-0884. mail address is: 1114 land harbor, newland, nc 28657. good morning. i did not know if this was a proper complaint. however, i had 18000 miles on the 2005 dodge grand caravan. at about 15000 miles i began to notice that when thevehicle reached a sustained 60 mph or higher the accelerator pedal would momentarily stick if i released the pedal & then reapplied the pedal for more speed. it progressively got worse. i was concerned that i might be on a highway at high speed and have the throttle fail, so i went to the dealer thinking that this was something under warranty. i was advised that i needed a new air filter , i did as it was dirty. also, the throttle housing where the butterfly was located was carboned up, and that at high speed the metal heated up and expanded and the carbon around the butterfly would cause it to stick. i was told that the carbon was into the engine and needed to be cleaned along with the fuel injectors. i asked if this was a warranty item, and i was told it was not as it comes under regular maintainance with this advise i had them do the work for a cost of $328.37. i was told that i could expect this to happen about every 15000 miles. i didn't feel that this is a thing that should be happening nor do i feel that it should be a regular maintainance problem. i will appreciate if you would look into this problem and advise me of your findings. *ak sincerely, jack small jsmall12msn.com
Reported in: SPRING HILL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03E22S
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
bought car new and i am having the gears get stuck and it uses or leaks about a quart of oil between oil changes and car only has 29,500 miles and the dealership refuses to make it right they say this is normal if so it should have been put on the sticker of the car.i would not have bought it it requires full synthetic oil which runs about 5.50 a quart. i am close to warranty to run out and need some help asap!!!!
Reported in: GREER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1B3ES66S55D
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
bought car new and i am having the gears get stuck and it uses or leaks about a quart of oil between oil changes and car only has 29,500 miles and the dealership refuses to make it right they say this is normal if so it should have been put on the sticker of the car.i would not have bought it it requires full synthetic oil which runs about 5.50 a quart. i am close to warranty to run out and need some help asap!!!!
Reported in: GREER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1B3ES66S55D
SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)
my 18 year old son bought a new dodge srt-4 and 3 weeks later lost his life in an accident while driving this vehicle. it is a very fast and unsafe car. the car was not made well enough for such high speed that it was capable off. it should have never been made ,and especially sold to such a young person. everyone needs to be informed about this vehicle and the terrible consequences that occur when driving it the way dodge presented it to the public. our lives have been ruined due to this, and we do not want anyone else to have to go through what we did. i contacted the dodge corporation and spoke to an attorney, and asked them how many people had lost their lives in this particular vehicle, and she answered, we have no way of knowing that. i know that was not true. *ak
Reported in: UNICOI TN || Crash: Y || VIN #:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
i own a 2005 dodge ram 1500 pick up quad cab 4x4 with the 5.7 ltr. hemi engine. i have had numerous problems with the front rotors getting too hot and warping dodges solution to the problem has only to turn the rotors to get me out of their hair this is the 3rd time they have not corrected the problem there is something causing the rotors to heat up and if you hit a rain storm they warp i was recently on a vacation the last time it happened and it almost caused me to have an accident my warranty expired during this vacation and now dodge will not fix the problem. can you help me please? im so sick of dealers only putting bandaids on problems instead of investigating the problems and resolving them i love my truck but im fed up with the dealer not being honest and fixing the problem correctly thank you william welling
Reported in: FRONT ROYAL VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D7HU18D75S
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
brakes have been replace twice, brake pads, bushings, shift gear, and still rolls on hills to where your not careful will hit someone behind you, i have to be a left foot driver at these times,and they have to rotate the brake axel,never had been disappointed in a new vehicle as are dodge carvan sit-n-stow, we had a nissan van and never had problems and it was a used one at that and a 2000 and had it for 5 years and never had to do anything to it, and had a honda civic for 4years and never had problems either,this is ridiculous for a new van and have had problems since the first oil and lube job that they did on it and have file a lemon law and took other reactions with gov nixon and they have fix it, but still having brake and brake pads issues and getting tired of it,and have asked for this to be taken care of from the dealership and the headquarters and nothing is being done.
Reported in: COLUMBIA MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 2D4GP24R15R
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
please refer to complaint ticket #10193720. on 7/21/07 i took my vehicle back to the dealership. they told me that they had fixed the problem and that i should not encounter any more problems. on 8/17/07 i took my vehicle in to have the gas tank repaired. there is a recall on the fuel system. the gas pump will not hold so that the gas can go into the tank. i went to the gas station after picking up my vehicle and i still have the same problem. on 8/17/07 at about 7pm in the evening as we were driving through the lincoln tunnel my car stopped. luckily, the car started up and i was able to drive through the tunnel. the car idles very hard. currently, 8/18/07 i am working with the dealer to have my car repaired before someone gets killed. this is a hugh problem. i purchased a new car and i can not go anywhere without it stopping. i am afraid to drive this vehicle. it is very unsafe. please help!!! this vehicle was purchased at autoland, 170 route 22, springfield, nj 07081...973-467-6244
Reported in: IRVINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4HB38N85F
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
please refer to complaint ticket #10193720. on 7/21/07 i took my vehicle back to the dealership. they told me that they had fixed the problem and that i should not encounter any more problems. on 8/17/07 i took my vehicle in to have the gas tank repaired. there is a recall on the fuel system. the gas pump will not hold so that the gas can go into the tank. i went to the gas station after picking up my vehicle and i still have the same problem. on 8/17/07 at about 7pm in the evening as we were driving through the lincoln tunnel my car stopped. luckily, the car started up and i was able to drive through the tunnel. the car idles very hard. currently, 8/18/07 i am working with the dealer to have my car repaired before someone gets killed. this is a hugh problem. i purchased a new car and i can not go anywhere without it stopping. i am afraid to drive this vehicle. it is very unsafe. please help!!! this vehicle was purchased at autoland, 170 route 22, springfield, nj 07081...973-467-6244
Reported in: IRVINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4HB38N85F
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
please refer to complaint ticket #10193720. on 7/21/07 i took my vehicle back to the dealership. they told me that they had fixed the problem and that i should not encounter any more problems. on 8/17/07 i took my vehicle in to have the gas tank repaired. there is a recall on the fuel system. the gas pump will not hold so that the gas can go into the tank. i went to the gas station after picking up my vehicle and i still have the same problem. on 8/17/07 at about 7pm in the evening as we were driving through the lincoln tunnel my car stopped. luckily, the car started up and i was able to drive through the tunnel. the car idles very hard. currently, 8/18/07 i am working with the dealer to have my car repaired before someone gets killed. this is a hugh problem. i purchased a new car and i can not go anywhere without it stopping. i am afraid to drive this vehicle. it is very unsafe. please help!!! this vehicle was purchased at autoland, 170 route 22, springfield, nj 07081...973-467-6244
Reported in: IRVINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4HB38N85F
SEATS
please refer to complaint ticket #10193720. on 7/21/07 i took my vehicle back to the dealership. they told me that they had fixed the problem and that i should not encounter any more problems. on 8/17/07 i took my vehicle in to have the gas tank repaired. there is a recall on the fuel system. the gas pump will not hold so that the gas can go into the tank. i went to the gas station after picking up my vehicle and i still have the same problem. on 8/17/07 at about 7pm in the evening as we were driving through the lincoln tunnel my car stopped. luckily, the car started up and i was able to drive through the tunnel. the car idles very hard. currently, 8/18/07 i am working with the dealer to have my car repaired before someone gets killed. this is a hugh problem. i purchased a new car and i can not go anywhere without it stopping. i am afraid to drive this vehicle. it is very unsafe. please help!!! this vehicle was purchased at autoland, 170 route 22, springfield, nj 07081...973-467-6244
Reported in: IRVINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4HB38N85F
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
please refer to complaint ticket #10193720. on 7/21/07 i took my vehicle back to the dealership. they told me that they had fixed the problem and that i should not encounter any more problems. on 8/17/07 i took my vehicle in to have the gas tank repaired. there is a recall on the fuel system. the gas pump will not hold so that the gas can go into the tank. i went to the gas station after picking up my vehicle and i still have the same problem. on 8/17/07 at about 7pm in the evening as we were driving through the lincoln tunnel my car stopped. luckily, the car started up and i was able to drive through the tunnel. the car idles very hard. currently, 8/18/07 i am working with the dealer to have my car repaired before someone gets killed. this is a hugh problem. i purchased a new car and i can not go anywhere without it stopping. i am afraid to drive this vehicle. it is very unsafe. please help!!! this vehicle was purchased at autoland, 170 route 22, springfield, nj 07081...973-467-6244
Reported in: IRVINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4HB38N85F
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
the van can be driven with the doors left open, no warnings given that doors are open. this allows people or packages to fall out of the side or rear doors without the driver knowing packages/people have fallen out of the van. if the side door is open and one makes a left turn, packages/cargo could slide out the side door and strike someone standing on a sidewalk.
Reported in: NEWBERRY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: WD2PD744455
STEERING
when car is at a stop and turning steering wheel sharp to proceed forward with a turn car stalls.
Reported in: PALM COAST FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1D4HB48N25F
POWER TRAIN
i own a 2005 dodge neon srt4. its well known that 3rd gear shift selector bends over time and makes 3rd gear grind or pop out. i have experienced this problem since i have 25k on my car and its now at 49k. i've taken it to a few local dealer ships but none resolved the problem.
Reported in: CHESTER VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1B3ES66S65D
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
our 2005 neon srt/4 is a high performance car with a manual transmission. they made 8,000 in 2005. 5,000 cars came equipped with the t-304 manual transmission. the third gear in this transmission locked up while driving in traffic. the car revved to 8,000rpm and stalled, breaking parts. a definite safety issue. online, ( i'll include the info) out of 1,544 2005 srt/4 owners polled, 1,195 had issues with this 3rd gear. they included: it does not go into gear first try, it goes but grinds( damages clutch), it tries to kick out of gear, it grinds under wot shifting, can't shift into 3rd when wot(wide open throttle). it appears all these transmission are defective & dangerous to the public. i was a former tool engineer for gm truck steering, etc., for american axle. i asked for my old parts from the $2,200.00 repair when i picked up our car on 7/29/09. upon examining the broken /damaged parts, the forks appeared to be made of a soft brass! the northtown dodge service manager& mechanic mentioned that the replacement parts had been upgraded( the bearings and forks). when i asked if it was steel replacement parts they would not answer. i then explained to them that dodge would not spend $100,000's to upgrade parts for no reason. i got no where. when i called dodge, some idiots in india answered the phone. these are defective parts that should be recalled. my son had taken the car to transitown dodge about 3 months before to have this problem checked, and they could not find anything.
Reported in: BUFFALO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1B3ES66S55D