FaultScore

FaultScore report

1992 Dodge RAM 2500 problems

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the 1992 Dodge RAM 2500 with NHTSA between 1995 and 2018. The largest single group is the brakes.

Not graded

Too few complaints, or too short a model run, to compare fairly.

How this is worked out

The numbers

43

Complaints

6

Crashes reported

2

Fires reported

1

Injuries reported

118,000 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

0%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

How 1992 compares with every other Dodge RAM 2500

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 1992 Dodge RAM 2500

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

Brakes 11 25.6%

2 crashes, 0 fires

Fuel & Propulsion 7 16.3%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 118,000 mi

Steering 5 11.6%

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 75,568 mi

Electrical System 5 11.6%

0 crashes, 1 fires

Transmission & Drivetrain 4 9.3%
Engine & Cooling 4 9.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control 3 7.0%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 118,000 mi

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 1 2.3%
Suspension 1 2.3%
Body & Structure 1 2.3%
Airbags 1 2.3%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 118,000 mi

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.

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 7 35.0%
Engine 3 15.0%
Foundation Components 3 15.0%
Steering Wheel/Handle BAR 2 10.0%
Automatic Transmission 2 10.0%
Tank Assembly 1 5.0%
Drum 1 5.0%
Upper ARM 1 5.0%

When it fails

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

75,000 – 99,999 miles 1 14.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 5 71.4%
150,000+ miles 1 14.3%

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.

Jan 1995 peak 4 Jan 2018

NHTSA investigations into the 1992 Dodge RAM 2500

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.

PE93054 Opened 27 May 1993 Closed 29 Dec 1993 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE

EA92045 Opened 29 Dec 1992 Closed 9 Nov 1993 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE

PE92072 Opened 26 Aug 1992 Closed 29 Dec 1992 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE

Complaints that involved harm

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

at 114,000 miles Sunset Beach, NC Crash 1 injured

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93E034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A SAFETY BARRIER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK PAIN THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (VICTORY DODGE, SHALLOTTE, NC, 910-550-3289) AND STATED THAT THE RECALL PART WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND OFFERED A $2,000 SETTLEMENT PLUS REIMBURSEMENT OF REPAIR EXPENSES THAT THE CONTACT INCURRED. THE CONTACT REFUSED THE OFFER AND STATED THAT THE OFFER WAS TOO LOW. THE CONTACT WANTED THE RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #11002814 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 118,000 miles Sunset Beach, NC Crash

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93E034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VICTORY CHRYSLER IN SHALLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL, BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO PART INAVAILABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS DETAINED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY TO 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE MEDIAN AND THE REAR TIRES WERE DESTROYED DUE TO THE IMPACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10994089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 118,000 miles Sunset Beach, NC Crash

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93E034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VICTORY CHRYSLER IN SHALLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL, BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO PART INAVAILABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS DETAINED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY TO 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE MEDIAN AND THE REAR TIRES WERE DESTROYED DUE TO THE IMPACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10994089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 118,000 miles Sunset Beach, NC Crash

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93E034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VICTORY CHRYSLER IN SHALLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL, BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO PART INAVAILABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS DETAINED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY TO 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE MEDIAN AND THE REAR TIRES WERE DESTROYED DUE TO THE IMPACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10994089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Summerville, TX Fire

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE STEERING COLUMN, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO BURN AND THE VEH CAUGHT FIRE.

NHTSA complaint #985583 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Atkinson, IL Crash

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

FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA complaint #978152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

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

Sherlock, CA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93E034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING, THE THROTTLE WAS RELEASED, BUT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT CALLED TURLOCK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM AT (209) 250-5800 (LOCATED AT 1600 AUTO MALL DR, TURLOCK, CA 95380) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE TOO EXPENSIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #11064871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 114,000 miles Sunset Beach, NC Crash 1 injured

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93E034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A SAFETY BARRIER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK PAIN THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (VICTORY DODGE, SHALLOTTE, NC, 910-550-3289) AND STATED THAT THE RECALL PART WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND OFFERED A $2,000 SETTLEMENT PLUS REIMBURSEMENT OF REPAIR EXPENSES THAT THE CONTACT INCURRED. THE CONTACT REFUSED THE OFFER AND STATED THAT THE OFFER WAS TOO LOW. THE CONTACT WANTED THE RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #11002814 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 118,000 miles Sunset Beach, NC Crash

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93E034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VICTORY CHRYSLER IN SHALLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL, BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO PART INAVAILABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS DETAINED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY TO 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE MEDIAN AND THE REAR TIRES WERE DESTROYED DUE TO THE IMPACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10994089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 118,000 miles Sunset Beach, NC Crash

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93E034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VICTORY CHRYSLER IN SHALLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL, BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO PART INAVAILABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS DETAINED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY TO 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE MEDIAN AND THE REAR TIRES WERE DESTROYED DUE TO THE IMPACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10994089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 118,000 miles Sunset Beach, NC Crash

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93E034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VICTORY CHRYSLER IN SHALLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL, BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO PART INAVAILABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS DETAINED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY TO 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE MEDIAN AND THE REAR TIRES WERE DESTROYED DUE TO THE IMPACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10994089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 250,000 miles Brunswick, GA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I OWN A 1992 DODGE D-250 WITH A 5.9L CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. I WAS DRIVING ON I-95 ONE DAY UNDER LOAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY TRUCK TRIED TO TAKE OFF. THE INJECTION PUMP FAILED AND GAVE IT FULL THROTTLE. IT WAS SCARY AS HELL AND I AM LUCKY TRAFFIC WASN'T BAD AND I WAS ABLE TO GET IT INTO NEUTRAL AVOIDING A CRASH. I LATER FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT PUMP (RECALL #605). MY TRUCK HAS THE FAULTY PUMP.... IS STAMPED #169.... WAS NEVER REPLACED.... YET DODGE SAYS THERE WERE NEVER ANY RECALLS FOR MY TRUCK. NONE AT ALL. EVER. DO I HAVE THE BEST AND SAFEST VEHICLE EVER TO BE MANUFACTURED THAT IS NEVER NEEDED ANYTHING SERVICED, OR IS DODGE LYING AS THEY ARE ABOUT THE JEEP LIBERTY RECALLS... WHICH I ALSO OWN, BUT HAS BEEN FIXED. THIS RECALL #605 WAS A SAFETY RECALL AND SHOULD BE HONORED FOREVER. I WANT A SAFE INJECTION PUMP. BOTTOM LINE.

NHTSA complaint #10762184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 75,568 miles Vineland, NJ

STEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE RAM 250B. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TOO MUCH PLAY IN IT. THE STEERING BOX AND DRAG LINK WAS REPLACED BY THE CONTACT AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ALIGNMENT WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,568.

NHTSA complaint #10432297 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 118,000 miles Mooresville, IN

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH FUEL TANKS STRAPS SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED THE TANK TO DROP AND FUEL TO LEAK. CONSUMER CONTINUED TO DRIVE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK... FUEL TANK STRAPS BROKE AT POINT OF ATTACHMENT TO FRAME OF TRUCK, WEIGHT OF FUEL DROPPED TANK DOWN, CAUSING FUEL FILLER TUBE TO BE JERKED FROM SIDE OF TANK, CAUSING EXTREME SPILL ONTO HIGHWAY. THE FUEL TANK STRAPS BROKE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE AT POINT OF STRESS, AND BECAUSE OF MANUFACTURING DESIGN IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO EXAMINE UNLESS THE STRAPS WERE COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #10117033 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Blairsville, PA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE AND SWITCHING AIR CONDITIONER ON, KEY IGNITION SWITCH THAT HOLDS KEY WILL GET EXTREMELY HOT, CAUSING FUSES TO BLOWOUT. *AK CONSUMER VERY SELDOM USES THE AIR BECAUSE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO TOLERATE THE COLD. ON UNBEARABLE DAYS CONSUMER DOES USE THE AIR CONDITIONER. THIS IS HOW CONSUMER CAME ACROOS THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER PUT IN A NEW SWITCH. IT STILL GETS HOT. THE NEW FUSE LINKS THE CONNECTOR WIRE TO THE SWITCH WHICH SOMEWHAT MELTED. THE LINK STOPPED IT FROM CATCHING ON FIRE.

NHTSA complaint #8013022 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Blairsville, PA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE AND SWITCHING AIR CONDITIONER ON, KEY IGNITION SWITCH THAT HOLDS KEY WILL GET EXTREMELY HOT, CAUSING FUSES TO BLOWOUT. *AK CONSUMER VERY SELDOM USES THE AIR BECAUSE OF NOT BEING ABLE TO TOLERATE THE COLD. ON UNBEARABLE DAYS CONSUMER DOES USE THE AIR CONDITIONER. THIS IS HOW CONSUMER CAME ACROOS THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER PUT IN A NEW SWITCH. IT STILL GETS HOT. THE NEW FUSE LINKS THE CONNECTOR WIRE TO THE SWITCH WHICH SOMEWHAT MELTED. THE LINK STOPPED IT FROM CATCHING ON FIRE.

NHTSA complaint #8013022 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sudan, TX

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

WHILE AT REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC NOTICED FRAME ON FRONT LEFT OF VEHICLE WAS CRACKING.

NHTSA complaint #8012674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Flourtown, PA

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FUEL INJECTORS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, VEHICLE STARTED REVVING AND HAD TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL WHEN DRIVING TO KEEP IT FROM HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD JUST GO FORWARD AND HAD TO APPLY BRAKES TO STOP. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER OF A RECALL REGARDING THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMPS, HOWEVER CONSUMERS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED, CONSUMER FEELS HIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE TPS SWITCH HAS GONE BAD AND BEEN REPLACED, HOWEVER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED THAT THIS TOO WAS A RECALL COMPONENT THAT NEEDED REPLACED, CONSUMER THINKS THAT MAYBE SINCE THESE TWO COMPONENTS WORK TOGETHER, MAYBE THAT HAS BEEN THE PROBLEM ALL ALONG. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #896997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Flourtown, PA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

FUEL INJECTORS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, VEHICLE STARTED REVVING AND HAD TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL WHEN DRIVING TO KEEP IT FROM HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD JUST GO FORWARD AND HAD TO APPLY BRAKES TO STOP. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER OF A RECALL REGARDING THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMPS, HOWEVER CONSUMERS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED, CONSUMER FEELS HIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE TPS SWITCH HAS GONE BAD AND BEEN REPLACED, HOWEVER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED THAT THIS TOO WAS A RECALL COMPONENT THAT NEEDED REPLACED, CONSUMER THINKS THAT MAYBE SINCE THESE TWO COMPONENTS WORK TOGETHER, MAYBE THAT HAS BEEN THE PROBLEM ALL ALONG. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #896997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Middletown, OH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, TRAVELING 35MPH HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE. PULLED OVER AND TURNED VEHICLE OFF. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A GARAGE, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FLYWHEEL COMPLETELY BROKE OFF. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED THAT VEHICLE HAD HIGH MILEAGE, AND WERE NOT ABLE TO HELP. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD UPPER CONTROL ARM CRACKED, AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL .

NHTSA complaint #859640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Middletown, OH

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, TRAVELING 35MPH HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE. PULLED OVER AND TURNED VEHICLE OFF. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A GARAGE, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FLYWHEEL COMPLETELY BROKE OFF. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED THAT VEHICLE HAD HIGH MILEAGE, AND WERE NOT ABLE TO HELP. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD UPPER CONTROL ARM CRACKED, AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL .

NHTSA complaint #859640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Astoria, OR

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

RIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROR FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #516735 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Annville, PA

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN UPPERS STEERING COLUMN DUE TO BEARING FAILURE.

NHTSA complaint #519362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

MT Clemens, MI

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

FAN MOTOR SWITCH HEATS UP, CAUSING WIRING TO MELT, COULD CAUSE FIRE.

NHTSA complaint #804049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Summerville, TX Fire

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE STEERING COLUMN, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO BURN AND THE VEH CAUGHT FIRE.

NHTSA complaint #985583 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cheehalis, WA

POWER TRAIN

THE SPEEDOMETER READS 25 MILES SLOWER THEN THE ACTUAL SPEED THAT YOU ARE GOING. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

NHTSA complaint #985229 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Saint Peterb, FL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THE FLYWHEEL IS CRACKED, DEALER SAYS IT HAS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

NHTSA complaint #979874 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Saint Peterb, FL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THE FLYWHEEL IS CRACKED, DEALER SAYS IT HAS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

NHTSA complaint #979874 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Atkinson, IL Crash

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

FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA complaint #978152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Atkinson, IL Crash

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

FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA complaint #978152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rich Woods, MO

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

VEHICLES DIESEL FUEL PUMP IS LEAKING PREMATURELY. TT

NHTSA complaint #978001 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.