FaultScore

FaultScore report

1995 Chrysler NEW Yorker problems

Owners have filed 74 complaints about the 1995 Chrysler NEW Yorker with NHTSA between 1995 and 2017. The largest single group is the steering. Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 4 worst.

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FaultScore 41/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Chrysler NEW Yorker.

How this is worked out

The numbers

74

Complaints

5

Crashes reported

1

Fires reported

4

Injuries reported

73,486 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

14%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 31 vs 50 Severity 70 vs 50 Early failure 24 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 31
Against the median year of the Chrysler NEW Yorker. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 70
13.5% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 24
14% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 1995 compares with every other Chrysler NEW Yorker

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 1995 Chrysler NEW Yorker

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Steering 16 21.6%

Median failure at 83,713 miles

Median failure at 123,800 miles

Brakes 10 13.5%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 64,000 mi

Transmission & Drivetrain 7 9.5%
Engine & Cooling 6 8.1%
Suspension 5 6.8%

Median failure at 198,000 miles

Electrical System 5 6.8%

0 crashes, 1 fires

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 3 4.1%

Median failure at 64,000 miles

Lights 3 4.1%

Median failure at 73,486 miles

Airbags 3 4.1%

3 crashes, 0 fires

Equipment & Accessories 2 2.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control 2 2.7%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Tires 1 1.4%
Body & Structure 1 1.4%

Exactly what failed

NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.

Automatic Transmission 7 20.0%
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 6 17.1%
Fuel Injection System 5 14.3%
Linkages 5 14.3%
TIE ROD Assembly 3 8.6%
Rack AND Pinion 3 8.6%
Hydraulic Power Assist System 3 8.6%
Frontal 3 8.6%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

25,000 – 49,999 miles 1 14.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 3 42.9%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 2 28.6%
150,000+ miles 1 14.3%

NHTSA crash tests

The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own photographs and star ratings.

These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.

Configuration Overall Front Side Rollover
1995 Chrysler New Yorker 4-DR.

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Sep 1995 peak 5 Feb 2017

NHTSA investigations into the 1995 Chrysler NEW Yorker

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

DP04007 Opened 13 Oct 2004 Closed 27 Oct 2004 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2004, MR. ROBERT GALENTY OF ISELIN, NJ, PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS OF CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1993-1997 VEHICLES PRODUCED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.HIS PETITION IDENTIFIED THREE ISSUES OF CONCERN: 1) FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL INJECTOR RAILS; 2) BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE; AND 3) SUSCEPTIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE FRAME TO DAMAGE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED.MR. GALANTY ALLEGED THAT HIS 1996 DODGE INTREPID HAD EACH OF THESE THREE PROBLEMS.CONCERNING FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE, DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMENCED A RECALL (98V-184) OF APPRO...

DP03002 Opened 7 May 2003 Closed 22 Jul 2003 STEERING:COLUMN

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 ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENT...

EA99031 Opened 29 Oct 1999 Closed 13 Sep 2001 STEERING

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

PE99044 Opened 28 Jun 1999 Closed 29 Oct 1999 STEERING

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

SINCE OPENING THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE), ODI HAS RECEIVED 6 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS.DURING THE PE IT WAS DETERMINED MULTIPLE FAILURE MODES ARE INVOLVED IN THIS MATTER.THE WARRANTY CLAIM RATE IS HIGH FOR A STEERING SYSTEM CONCERN.THE ISSUES REPORTED INVOLVE PREMATURE WEAR OUT AT THE RACK AND PINION INTERFACE WITH THE INNER TIE ROD END(S), BINDING AND STICKING OF THE STEERING GEAR, CRACKED OR BROKEN TIE ROD ENDS, SHEARED RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY BOLTS, AND WEAR OUT OF THE RACK AND PINION MOUNT BUSHINGS.MANY OF THE COMPLAINANTS MENTION STEERING WONDER AND LOOSE STEERING.THREE OF THE MOST RECE...

RQ98018 Opened 7 Oct 1998 Closed 8 Jul 2002 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK

EA98007 Opened 10 Mar 1998 Closed 1 Feb 1999 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE

NITRILE RUBBER SEALS USED IN THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AT THE SUPPLY, RETURN, AND CROSSOVER TUBE FITTINGS, AND AT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR FAIL, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.ALSO, THE OUTLET (RIGHT) FUEL RAIL MAY LEAK FROM CRACKS AT CERTAIN MOLD GATES IN THE THERMOSET RAIL MATERIAL.CHRYSLER WILL RECALL THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND STATED THAT IT INTENDS TO REPLACE THE O-RINGS WITH FLUOROCARBON O-RING HAVING GREATER HEAT RESISTANCE CAPABILITY AND ATTACH REINFORCEMENTS TO THE RAIL IN THE AREAS WHERE THE CRACKING CONCERN HAS BEEN KNOWN TO OCCUR MOST FREQUEN...

EA95028 Opened 22 Sep 1995 Closed 24 Feb 1997 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKS

A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WAARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSSING REPORT IS INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC FILE.

Recalls on the 1995 Chrysler NEW Yorker

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

United States — NHTSA

99V215000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.

Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.

98V184000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.

Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 1999159 68,248 units in Canada

Suspension

On certain vehicles, the lower control arm attaching brackets may crack due to fatigue and cause the lower control arm to separate from the engine cradle. If this occurs, the transmission half-shaft may pull out of the transaxle and result in a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a motor vehicle accident. Correction: Engine cradle will be reinforced at the point of attachment to the lower control arm.

Recall 1995017 7,569 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 210.1 - TETHER ANCHORAGES FOR CHILD RESTRAINTS. NO PROVISION FOR TETHER ANCHORAGE AT OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS. CORRECTION: BOTH OUTBOARD TETHER ANCHORAGE LOCATIONS WILL BE REWORKED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

Kernsville, CA 1 injured

TIRES

VEHICLE WAS GOING 20-30MPH AND CONSUMER HEARD A BANG, AND STARTED LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. WHILE LOSING CONTROL, VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER A FEW TIMES, LANDING UPSIDE. TIRES WERE PURCHASED 7-3-2001, SIZE P22560R16.*AK CONSUMER FEELS THAT A BLOWOUT WAS THE REASON FOR THE ACCIDENT, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT, FIRESTONE, DOT NUMBER EJA6CLH3600, P225/60R16. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #896911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rock Island, IL Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH THERE WAS SOME POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE CONSUMER SAW FUMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD.

NHTSA complaint #845649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUN Lake, AZ Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

HAD ACCIDENT WHILE GOING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID.

NHTSA complaint #828401 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Indianapolis, IN Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER CAR STOPPED DIDN'T DEPLOY ON IMPACT . TT

NHTSA complaint #977153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Indianapolis, IN Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER CAR STOPPED DIDN'T DEPLOY ON IMPACT . TT

NHTSA complaint #977153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Belleville, IL Crash

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT.

NHTSA complaint #488210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 123,800 miles Bismarck, ND

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE (OCTOBER 2016) FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER WHO HAD IT UP UNTIL NOW. WE SMELLED GAS COMING IN THE VENTS WHEN IDLING AND WARMING UP. WE SAW VAPORS COMING OUT FROM THE HOOD AND THE STRONG GAS SMELL WAS CLEARLY INJECTOR LEAKING SOMEWHERE ON THE ENGINE AND COMING INTO THE CAB. WE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL AUTO DEALER AND THEY AGREED IMMEDIATELY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND EXPLAIN IT WAS FAULTY FUEL LINE BY CHRYSLER.

NHTSA complaint #10957435 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tracy City, TN

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

MY CAR HAD A RECALL ON IT, AND WHEN I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND ASKED THEM TO LOOK UP MY VIN NUMBER TO SEE IF MY CAR HAD BEEN PROPERLY SERVICED, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE VIN I PROVIDED DID NOT HAVE A RECALL ON IT. I TOOK IT AS IF THEY WERE SAYING THE RECALL HAD BEEN PROPERLY HANDLED, BUT WHEN QUESTIONED FURTHER I WAS TOLD THAT MY SPECIFIC CAR DID NOT HAVE A RECALL AT ALL. I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT I HAD SEEN WHERE THE 95 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER HAD A FUEL SYSTEM RECALL. THEY PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT I WAS CORRECT BUT MY CAR DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THAT RECALL. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND AND WOULD LIKE FURTHER EXPLANATION.

NHTSA complaint #10585105 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 135,000 miles Ellaville, GA

STEERING

COMPLETE STEERING FAILURE ON 1995 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER.

NHTSA complaint #10249348 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 198,000 miles Brooksville, FL

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V215000 REGARDING THE SUSPENSION. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.

NHTSA complaint #10146230 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Palm Springs, CA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

WHILE DRIVING, A FUEL ODOR SMELL WOULD COME IN FROM THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FUEL RAIL HAD A CRACK INSIDE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL.

NHTSA complaint #10096675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 73,486 miles Sumner, IL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

THE HEADLIGHTS ASSEMBLY DOESN'T ADJUST UP FAR ENOUGH TO PROJECT THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATION FULLY. THE LIGHT DOESN'T ILLUMINATE THE ROAD BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SEE TO DRIVER. HIGH BEAMS HAVE TO BE ENGAGED. DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM THEY WOULD HAVE TO INSTALLED HEADLIGHTS FROM THE 1996/1997 MODEL. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-033-95A WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA complaint #10073974 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 64,000 miles BAY Minette, AL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL STOP. ALSO, ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN IT DOES THE DEFROSTER COMES ON AUTOMATICALLY.

NHTSA complaint #10054012 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 64,000 miles BAY Minette, AL

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL STOP. ALSO, ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN IT DOES THE DEFROSTER COMES ON AUTOMATICALLY.

NHTSA complaint #10054012 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Johnston, PA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A GAS SMELL IN THE CAB. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THERE WAS A HAIRLINE BREAK IN THE FUEL RAIL. CAUSE UNKNOWN.

NHTSA complaint #10027098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 32,427 miles Grandada Hills, CA

STEERING

WHILE TRAVELING AT NORMAL SPEED, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED OUT OF CONTROL. THE STEERING WAS VERY LOOSE.

NHTSA complaint #10017595 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Baton Rouge, LA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING HAD NO BRAKES HAD VEHICLE SERVICED. THE AIR CONDITIONER WATER DRAINS ONTO THE BRAKE LINES WHICH OVER A PERIOD OF TIME CAUSES THE LINES TO RUST AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAK. MR

NHTSA complaint #8020686 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lake Winnebago, MO

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CRUISE LIGHT COMES ON; ENGINE SHUTS DOWN; DURING HIGHWAY DRIVE.

NHTSA complaint #766793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lake Winnebago, MO

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CRUISE LIGHT COMES ON; ENGINE SHUTS DOWN; DURING HIGHWAY DRIVE.

NHTSA complaint #766793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sierra Vista, AZ

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

BUSHING WORN OUT CAUSING THE STEERING TO BE LOOSE AND RESULTING IN TIRE WEAR. NLM

NHTSA complaint #564842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Budge City, AZ

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION COULD BE IN PARK GEAR AND WILL JUMP TO REVERSE OR TO DRIVE, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. HAD HAPPENED FREQUENLY, AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.

NHTSA complaint #8002252 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Budge City, AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH COULD GO OVER A ROCK, THEN STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT WILL BE HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT WA SCAUSING THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.

NHTSA complaint #8002251 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Budge City, AZ

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

WHILE DRIVING, COULD NOTICE CHANGE OF TUNE IN THE ENGINE, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE TIMING BELT WAS COMING APART.*AK

NHTSA complaint #8002253 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Kernsville, CA 1 injured

TIRES

VEHICLE WAS GOING 20-30MPH AND CONSUMER HEARD A BANG, AND STARTED LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. WHILE LOSING CONTROL, VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER A FEW TIMES, LANDING UPSIDE. TIRES WERE PURCHASED 7-3-2001, SIZE P22560R16.*AK CONSUMER FEELS THAT A BLOWOUT WAS THE REASON FOR THE ACCIDENT, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT, FIRESTONE, DOT NUMBER EJA6CLH3600, P225/60R16. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #896911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Laaramie, WY

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

IN COLD WEATHER HOOD PISTON ARM WHEN OPENED WILL NOT HOLD HOOD. AS A RESULT, IT COULD FALL ON TOP OF A PERSON. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD NOTICED THAT PISTON ARM WILL NOT HOLD PISTON SOMETIMES IN A WARM WEATHER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.

NHTSA complaint #896363 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SAN Antonio, TX

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

BOTH INNER TIE ROD BUSHINGS AND ATTACHED RODS HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE RIGHT SIDE HAD FAILED AND FALLEN OUT(RUBBER BUSHING), THE LEFT SIDE BUSHING WAS FRACTURED AND WORN OUT CAUSING PLAY IN THE RIGHT SIDE WHEEL STEERING, BOTH ITEMS WERE REPLACED AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT DONE.

NHTSA complaint #562686 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cincinnati, OH

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING PLACE THE TWO BOLTS THAT HOLD THE SHORT RACK TO THE FRAME SHEERED OFF AT THE FRAME CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. THE NEW BOLTS OBTAINED FROM CHRYSLER WERE GOLD IN COLOR INSTEAD OF BLACK LIKE THE ORIGINALS WHICH INDICATED TO MY MECHANIC THAT THE NEW ONES HAD A DIFFERENT HEAT TREATING PROCESS. I HAVE THE BOLTS AND PIECES PLUS PICTURES OF SAME AND WILL PROVIDE EITHER UPON REQUEST. HAD I NOT BEEN IN A PARKING LOT THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DESASTER. WHILE I HAVE RECEIVED OTHER RECALL NOTICES FOR THIS CAR I NEVER RECEIVED ONE ON THIS.

NHTSA complaint #750984 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rimrock, AZ

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

STEERING NOISE WHEN TURNING WHEEL LEFT TO RIGHT, BUSHINGS ARE BAD AND RACK AND PINION NEEDS REPLACEING ACCORDING TO MECHANIC SAID SUCH WEAR IS UNUSUALLY FOR CAR WITH SUCH LOW MILES - DEALER, MAKER AWARE OF PROBLEM SAID IT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING UNLESS A RECALL IS FORCED ON THEM - LOSE OF STEERING IS A SAFETY ISSUE

NHTSA complaint #747556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rimrock, AZ

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

STEERING NOISE WHEN TURNING WHEEL LEFT TO RIGHT, BUSHINGS ARE BAD AND RACK AND PINION NEEDS REPLACEING ACCORDING TO MECHANIC SAID SUCH WEAR IS UNUSUALLY FOR CAR WITH SUCH LOW MILES - DEALER, MAKER AWARE OF PROBLEM SAID IT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING UNLESS A RECALL IS FORCED ON THEM - LOSE OF STEERING IS A SAFETY ISSUE

NHTSA complaint #747556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Raleigh, NC

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

STEERING FAILURE BECAUSE BOLTS HAVE SHEARED OFF. CONSUMER STATED THAT TIE RODS HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT.

NHTSA complaint #889411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Raleigh, NC

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

STEERING FAILURE BECAUSE BOLTS HAVE SHEARED OFF. CONSUMER STATED THAT TIE RODS HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT.

NHTSA complaint #889411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.