Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
18 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 03A
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with an 8.4 inch radio display, 360 degree surround view camera system, and seat back video screens. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed on the radio after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
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FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: VE2
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: V53
Recall Date: May 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica hybrid vehicles. The right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: V15
Recall Date: Feb 28, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
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FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: U87
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing the shaft from being properly secured to the constant-velocity (CV) joint.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: U80
Recall Date: Jul 26, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: U85
Recall Date: Jul 26, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: U50
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: U49,U59-U65,U68,U73
Recall Date: May 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: T82
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. In certain passenger seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position seat belt buckle could cause the left outboard seat belt to become unlatched.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: T54
Recall Date: Aug 31, 2017
Consumer Complaints
1.1K ComplaintsChrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE ON A CONGESTED HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WITH MY FOOT GENTLY ON THE ACCELERATOR. TRAFFIC STARTED TO MOVE A LITTLE FASTER, I PRESSED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR, TO INCREASE THE SPEED OF THE CAR. INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING THE CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN. I REALIZED THE ENGINE CUT OUT. I STEERED THE CAR TOWARD THE LEFT SHOULDER AND THE CAR GLIDED TO A STOP BARELY ON THE SHOULDER. WITH THE CAR STOPPED, I CHECKED FOR AN INDICATOR LIGHT TO HELP DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE ON. THERE WAS A MESSAGE DISPLAYED THAT DIRECTED ME TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK ( I LEFT EVERYTHING THE WAY IT WAS WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED), PRESS THE BRAKE AND PUSH THE START BUTTON. I CAR RESTARTED NORMALLY. THE REASON THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING IS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. MODEL YEAR 2018. IT IS A GAS DRIVEN MINIVAN, NOT THE HYBRID MODEL. TOTAL MILEAGE 2932. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SERVICED. *TT *TR
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE ON A CONGESTED HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WITH MY FOOT GENTLY ON THE ACCELERATOR. TRAFFIC STARTED TO MOVE A LITTLE FASTER, I PRESSED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR, TO INCREASE THE SPEED OF THE CAR. INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING THE CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN. I REALIZED THE ENGINE CUT OUT. I STEERED THE CAR TOWARD THE LEFT SHOULDER AND THE CAR GLIDED TO A STOP BARELY ON THE SHOULDER. WITH THE CAR STOPPED, I CHECKED FOR AN INDICATOR LIGHT TO HELP DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE ON. THERE WAS A MESSAGE DISPLAYED THAT DIRECTED ME TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK ( I LEFT EVERYTHING THE WAY IT WAS WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED), PRESS THE BRAKE AND PUSH THE START BUTTON. I CAR RESTARTED NORMALLY. THE REASON THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING IS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. MODEL YEAR 2018. IT IS A GAS DRIVEN MINIVAN, NOT THE HYBRID MODEL. TOTAL MILEAGE 2932. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SERVICED. *TT *TR
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE ON A CONGESTED HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WITH MY FOOT GENTLY ON THE ACCELERATOR. TRAFFIC STARTED TO MOVE A LITTLE FASTER, I PRESSED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR, TO INCREASE THE SPEED OF THE CAR. INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING THE CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN. I REALIZED THE ENGINE CUT OUT. I STEERED THE CAR TOWARD THE LEFT SHOULDER AND THE CAR GLIDED TO A STOP BARELY ON THE SHOULDER. WITH THE CAR STOPPED, I CHECKED FOR AN INDICATOR LIGHT TO HELP DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE ON. THERE WAS A MESSAGE DISPLAYED THAT DIRECTED ME TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK ( I LEFT EVERYTHING THE WAY IT WAS WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED), PRESS THE BRAKE AND PUSH THE START BUTTON. I CAR RESTARTED NORMALLY. THE REASON THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING IS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. MODEL YEAR 2018. IT IS A GAS DRIVEN MINIVAN, NOT THE HYBRID MODEL. TOTAL MILEAGE 2932. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SERVICED. *TT *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11091892
Recall Date: May 4, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING IN SERVICE FOR SECOND TIME WITH ONLY 800 MILES ON IT PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW ROLLS DOWN WHILE DRIVING BY ITS SELF PASSENGER AUTO SIDE DOOR WOULD OPEN ONE DAY VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT WITH NO NOTICE OR REASON. *TT *TR
Corrective Action:
POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING IN SERVICE FOR SECOND TIME WITH ONLY 800 MILES ON IT PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW ROLLS DOWN WHILE DRIVING BY ITS SELF PASSENGER AUTO SIDE DOOR WOULD OPEN ONE DAY VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT WITH NO NOTICE OR REASON. *TT *TR
Additional Notes:
POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING IN SERVICE FOR SECOND TIME WITH ONLY 800 MILES ON IT PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW ROLLS DOWN WHILE DRIVING BY ITS SELF PASSENGER AUTO SIDE DOOR WOULD OPEN ONE DAY VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT WITH NO NOTICE OR REASON. *TT *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11091985
Recall Date: May 4, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING IN SERVICE FOR SECOND TIME WITH ONLY 800 MILES ON IT PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW ROLLS DOWN WHILE DRIVING BY ITS SELF PASSENGER AUTO SIDE DOOR WOULD OPEN ONE DAY VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT WITH NO NOTICE OR REASON. *TT *TR
Corrective Action:
POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING IN SERVICE FOR SECOND TIME WITH ONLY 800 MILES ON IT PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW ROLLS DOWN WHILE DRIVING BY ITS SELF PASSENGER AUTO SIDE DOOR WOULD OPEN ONE DAY VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT WITH NO NOTICE OR REASON. *TT *TR
Additional Notes:
POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING IN SERVICE FOR SECOND TIME WITH ONLY 800 MILES ON IT PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW ROLLS DOWN WHILE DRIVING BY ITS SELF PASSENGER AUTO SIDE DOOR WOULD OPEN ONE DAY VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT WITH NO NOTICE OR REASON. *TT *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11091985
Recall Date: May 4, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING IN SERVICE FOR SECOND TIME WITH ONLY 800 MILES ON IT PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW ROLLS DOWN WHILE DRIVING BY ITS SELF PASSENGER AUTO SIDE DOOR WOULD OPEN ONE DAY VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT WITH NO NOTICE OR REASON. *TT *TR
Corrective Action:
POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING IN SERVICE FOR SECOND TIME WITH ONLY 800 MILES ON IT PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW ROLLS DOWN WHILE DRIVING BY ITS SELF PASSENGER AUTO SIDE DOOR WOULD OPEN ONE DAY VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT WITH NO NOTICE OR REASON. *TT *TR
Additional Notes:
POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING IN SERVICE FOR SECOND TIME WITH ONLY 800 MILES ON IT PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW ROLLS DOWN WHILE DRIVING BY ITS SELF PASSENGER AUTO SIDE DOOR WOULD OPEN ONE DAY VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT WITH NO NOTICE OR REASON. *TT *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11091985
Recall Date: May 4, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING THE VEHICLE, THE MINIVAN STALLED AND DIED ON A HIGHWAY (I-80). LUCKILY IT WAS EARLY MORNING (6 AM) AND THERE WASN'T ANYONE BEHIND ME OR NEXT TO ME. SO WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED, BUT NOT ASSURANCE FROM CHRYSLER. DID I GET A LEMON? ARE THERE OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THIS MINIVAN? *TT *JS *TR
Corrective Action:
WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING THE VEHICLE, THE MINIVAN STALLED AND DIED ON A HIGHWAY (I-80). LUCKILY IT WAS EARLY MORNING (6 AM) AND THERE WASN'T ANYONE BEHIND ME OR NEXT TO ME. SO WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED, BUT NOT ASSURANCE FROM CHRYSLER. DID I GET A LEMON? ARE THERE OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THIS MINIVAN? *TT *JS *TR
Additional Notes:
WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING THE VEHICLE, THE MINIVAN STALLED AND DIED ON A HIGHWAY (I-80). LUCKILY IT WAS EARLY MORNING (6 AM) AND THERE WASN'T ANYONE BEHIND ME OR NEXT TO ME. SO WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED, BUT NOT ASSURANCE FROM CHRYSLER. DID I GET A LEMON? ARE THERE OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THIS MINIVAN? *TT *JS *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11090473
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING THE VEHICLE, THE MINIVAN STALLED AND DIED ON A HIGHWAY (I-80). LUCKILY IT WAS EARLY MORNING (6 AM) AND THERE WASN'T ANYONE BEHIND ME OR NEXT TO ME. SO WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED, BUT NOT ASSURANCE FROM CHRYSLER. DID I GET A LEMON? ARE THERE OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THIS MINIVAN? *TT *JS *TR
Corrective Action:
WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING THE VEHICLE, THE MINIVAN STALLED AND DIED ON A HIGHWAY (I-80). LUCKILY IT WAS EARLY MORNING (6 AM) AND THERE WASN'T ANYONE BEHIND ME OR NEXT TO ME. SO WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED, BUT NOT ASSURANCE FROM CHRYSLER. DID I GET A LEMON? ARE THERE OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THIS MINIVAN? *TT *JS *TR
Additional Notes:
WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING THE VEHICLE, THE MINIVAN STALLED AND DIED ON A HIGHWAY (I-80). LUCKILY IT WAS EARLY MORNING (6 AM) AND THERE WASN'T ANYONE BEHIND ME OR NEXT TO ME. SO WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED, BUT NOT ASSURANCE FROM CHRYSLER. DID I GET A LEMON? ARE THERE OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THIS MINIVAN? *TT *JS *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11090473
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING THE VEHICLE, THE MINIVAN STALLED AND DIED ON A HIGHWAY (I-80). LUCKILY IT WAS EARLY MORNING (6 AM) AND THERE WASN'T ANYONE BEHIND ME OR NEXT TO ME. SO WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED, BUT NOT ASSURANCE FROM CHRYSLER. DID I GET A LEMON? ARE THERE OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THIS MINIVAN? *TT *JS *TR
Corrective Action:
WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING THE VEHICLE, THE MINIVAN STALLED AND DIED ON A HIGHWAY (I-80). LUCKILY IT WAS EARLY MORNING (6 AM) AND THERE WASN'T ANYONE BEHIND ME OR NEXT TO ME. SO WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED, BUT NOT ASSURANCE FROM CHRYSLER. DID I GET A LEMON? ARE THERE OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THIS MINIVAN? *TT *JS *TR
Additional Notes:
WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING THE VEHICLE, THE MINIVAN STALLED AND DIED ON A HIGHWAY (I-80). LUCKILY IT WAS EARLY MORNING (6 AM) AND THERE WASN'T ANYONE BEHIND ME OR NEXT TO ME. SO WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED, BUT NOT ASSURANCE FROM CHRYSLER. DID I GET A LEMON? ARE THERE OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THIS MINIVAN? *TT *JS *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11090473
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR RANDOMLY SHIFTS TO WHAT SOUNDS LIKE NEUTRAL AND HAS THE RPMS SKYROCKET WHILE DRIVING AROUND 10-15 MPH. AFTER 2-5 SECONDS OF LOSS OF MOMENTUM THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES AND JERKS THE CAR FORWARD LIKE IT WAS REAR ENDED. THIS HAPPENS 3-4 TIMES A DAY. THE DEALER STATES "NOTHING IS WRONG, WE CANT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM". THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, BUT ITS OUR FAMILY VEHICLE AND IS NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS. *TT *TR
Corrective Action:
THE CAR RANDOMLY SHIFTS TO WHAT SOUNDS LIKE NEUTRAL AND HAS THE RPMS SKYROCKET WHILE DRIVING AROUND 10-15 MPH. AFTER 2-5 SECONDS OF LOSS OF MOMENTUM THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES AND JERKS THE CAR FORWARD LIKE IT WAS REAR ENDED. THIS HAPPENS 3-4 TIMES A DAY. THE DEALER STATES "NOTHING IS WRONG, WE CANT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM". THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, BUT ITS OUR FAMILY VEHICLE AND IS NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS. *TT *TR
Additional Notes:
THE CAR RANDOMLY SHIFTS TO WHAT SOUNDS LIKE NEUTRAL AND HAS THE RPMS SKYROCKET WHILE DRIVING AROUND 10-15 MPH. AFTER 2-5 SECONDS OF LOSS OF MOMENTUM THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES AND JERKS THE CAR FORWARD LIKE IT WAS REAR ENDED. THIS HAPPENS 3-4 TIMES A DAY. THE DEALER STATES "NOTHING IS WRONG, WE CANT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM". THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, BUT ITS OUR FAMILY VEHICLE AND IS NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS. *TT *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11089180
Recall Date: Apr 20, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
BOUGHT VEHICLE ON MARCH 5, 2018, ON THE 2 HR DRIVE HOME THE CARS MAIN FRONT CENTER CONSOLE STARTS REBOOTING AND RESETTING OVER AND OVER, THE CAR THEN YANKS US HARD TO THE RIGHT AND AS I FIGHT THE DRIVER ASSIST MODE TO ACTUALLY STAY ON THE ROAD, MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF WAS PLENTY SCARED. WE GOT THE DRIVER ASSIST DISABLED, THE HEAT WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SO HOT WE HAD TO PUT ON GLOVES, THE SEAT HEAT COULD NOT BE SHUT DOWN, WE WERE WITH WINDOWS OPEN IN THE SNOW, WE HAD NO CHOICE. WE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR, SAME FUNCTIONAL ISSUE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOLLOWING MORNING, INFORMING THEM THEY SAID GET IN IN RIGHT AWAY, WE TOOK TO LOCAL CHRYSLER ON MAY 6TH AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE US EITHER. HAPPENS AGAIN IMMEDIATELY THE DAY AFTER BEING THERE, AGAIN WE TOOK IT IN, THEY WANTED IT TO CONTINUE WHEN WE PULLED IN WE WERE TOLD, I SAID IT KEEPS TAKING US OFF THE ROAD. THE 3RD TIME WAS THE SAME ONLY WE ALMOST SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VAN BY THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH. LUCKY WE PULLED HARD AND SAVED OURSELVES. IT HAS NOW BEEN AT CHRYSLER REPAIR MORE THAN 5-6 TIMES SAME EXACT PROBLEM, THEIR SAME EXACT EXCUSES, NO FIX. DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED SUGGESTED WE BEGIN LEMON LAW ON IT. I AGREE, I DON'T WANT TO BE THE CRASH DUMMY. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ONLINE, THEY WERE INSISTENT IT CAN BE FIXED, ITS BEEN A MONTH, AND THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR MORE THAN US, AND THEY HAVE PUT 1000 MILES ON IT TOO, WHERE AS WE BARELY GOT 450 WITH RIDE HOME. I HAVE MADE FIRST PAYMENT AND HAVE A RENTAL NOW, A JUNKIE ONE! PLEASE HELP US, THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS, AND WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS FATALITY THE WAY IT STEERS OFF SUDDENLY. IT IS A CATASTROPHE WAITING TO HAPPEN. ON BOARD COMPUTERS FAIL ON AND OFF.
Corrective Action:
BOUGHT VEHICLE ON MARCH 5, 2018, ON THE 2 HR DRIVE HOME THE CARS MAIN FRONT CENTER CONSOLE STARTS REBOOTING AND RESETTING OVER AND OVER, THE CAR THEN YANKS US HARD TO THE RIGHT AND AS I FIGHT THE DRIVER ASSIST MODE TO ACTUALLY STAY ON THE ROAD, MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF WAS PLENTY SCARED. WE GOT THE DRIVER ASSIST DISABLED, THE HEAT WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SO HOT WE HAD TO PUT ON GLOVES, THE SEAT HEAT COULD NOT BE SHUT DOWN, WE WERE WITH WINDOWS OPEN IN THE SNOW, WE HAD NO CHOICE. WE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR, SAME FUNCTIONAL ISSUE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOLLOWING MORNING, INFORMING THEM THEY SAID GET IN IN RIGHT AWAY, WE TOOK TO LOCAL CHRYSLER ON MAY 6TH AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE US EITHER. HAPPENS AGAIN IMMEDIATELY THE DAY AFTER BEING THERE, AGAIN WE TOOK IT IN, THEY WANTED IT TO CONTINUE WHEN WE PULLED IN WE WERE TOLD, I SAID IT KEEPS TAKING US OFF THE ROAD. THE 3RD TIME WAS THE SAME ONLY WE ALMOST SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VAN BY THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH. LUCKY WE PULLED HARD AND SAVED OURSELVES. IT HAS NOW BEEN AT CHRYSLER REPAIR MORE THAN 5-6 TIMES SAME EXACT PROBLEM, THEIR SAME EXACT EXCUSES, NO FIX. DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED SUGGESTED WE BEGIN LEMON LAW ON IT. I AGREE, I DON'T WANT TO BE THE CRASH DUMMY. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ONLINE, THEY WERE INSISTENT IT CAN BE FIXED, ITS BEEN A MONTH, AND THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR MORE THAN US, AND THEY HAVE PUT 1000 MILES ON IT TOO, WHERE AS WE BARELY GOT 450 WITH RIDE HOME. I HAVE MADE FIRST PAYMENT AND HAVE A RENTAL NOW, A JUNKIE ONE! PLEASE HELP US, THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS, AND WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS FATALITY THE WAY IT STEERS OFF SUDDENLY. IT IS A CATASTROPHE WAITING TO HAPPEN. ON BOARD COMPUTERS FAIL ON AND OFF.
Additional Notes:
BOUGHT VEHICLE ON MARCH 5, 2018, ON THE 2 HR DRIVE HOME THE CARS MAIN FRONT CENTER CONSOLE STARTS REBOOTING AND RESETTING OVER AND OVER, THE CAR THEN YANKS US HARD TO THE RIGHT AND AS I FIGHT THE DRIVER ASSIST MODE TO ACTUALLY STAY ON THE ROAD, MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF WAS PLENTY SCARED. WE GOT THE DRIVER ASSIST DISABLED, THE HEAT WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SO HOT WE HAD TO PUT ON GLOVES, THE SEAT HEAT COULD NOT BE SHUT DOWN, WE WERE WITH WINDOWS OPEN IN THE SNOW, WE HAD NO CHOICE. WE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR, SAME FUNCTIONAL ISSUE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOLLOWING MORNING, INFORMING THEM THEY SAID GET IN IN RIGHT AWAY, WE TOOK TO LOCAL CHRYSLER ON MAY 6TH AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE US EITHER. HAPPENS AGAIN IMMEDIATELY THE DAY AFTER BEING THERE, AGAIN WE TOOK IT IN, THEY WANTED IT TO CONTINUE WHEN WE PULLED IN WE WERE TOLD, I SAID IT KEEPS TAKING US OFF THE ROAD. THE 3RD TIME WAS THE SAME ONLY WE ALMOST SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VAN BY THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH. LUCKY WE PULLED HARD AND SAVED OURSELVES. IT HAS NOW BEEN AT CHRYSLER REPAIR MORE THAN 5-6 TIMES SAME EXACT PROBLEM, THEIR SAME EXACT EXCUSES, NO FIX. DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED SUGGESTED WE BEGIN LEMON LAW ON IT. I AGREE, I DON'T WANT TO BE THE CRASH DUMMY. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ONLINE, THEY WERE INSISTENT IT CAN BE FIXED, ITS BEEN A MONTH, AND THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR MORE THAN US, AND THEY HAVE PUT 1000 MILES ON IT TOO, WHERE AS WE BARELY GOT 450 WITH RIDE HOME. I HAVE MADE FIRST PAYMENT AND HAVE A RENTAL NOW, A JUNKIE ONE! PLEASE HELP US, THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS, AND WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS FATALITY THE WAY IT STEERS OFF SUDDENLY. IT IS A CATASTROPHE WAITING TO HAPPEN. ON BOARD COMPUTERS FAIL ON AND OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11083320
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
BOUGHT VEHICLE ON MARCH 5, 2018, ON THE 2 HR DRIVE HOME THE CARS MAIN FRONT CENTER CONSOLE STARTS REBOOTING AND RESETTING OVER AND OVER, THE CAR THEN YANKS US HARD TO THE RIGHT AND AS I FIGHT THE DRIVER ASSIST MODE TO ACTUALLY STAY ON THE ROAD, MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF WAS PLENTY SCARED. WE GOT THE DRIVER ASSIST DISABLED, THE HEAT WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SO HOT WE HAD TO PUT ON GLOVES, THE SEAT HEAT COULD NOT BE SHUT DOWN, WE WERE WITH WINDOWS OPEN IN THE SNOW, WE HAD NO CHOICE. WE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR, SAME FUNCTIONAL ISSUE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOLLOWING MORNING, INFORMING THEM THEY SAID GET IN IN RIGHT AWAY, WE TOOK TO LOCAL CHRYSLER ON MAY 6TH AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE US EITHER. HAPPENS AGAIN IMMEDIATELY THE DAY AFTER BEING THERE, AGAIN WE TOOK IT IN, THEY WANTED IT TO CONTINUE WHEN WE PULLED IN WE WERE TOLD, I SAID IT KEEPS TAKING US OFF THE ROAD. THE 3RD TIME WAS THE SAME ONLY WE ALMOST SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VAN BY THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH. LUCKY WE PULLED HARD AND SAVED OURSELVES. IT HAS NOW BEEN AT CHRYSLER REPAIR MORE THAN 5-6 TIMES SAME EXACT PROBLEM, THEIR SAME EXACT EXCUSES, NO FIX. DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED SUGGESTED WE BEGIN LEMON LAW ON IT. I AGREE, I DON'T WANT TO BE THE CRASH DUMMY. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ONLINE, THEY WERE INSISTENT IT CAN BE FIXED, ITS BEEN A MONTH, AND THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR MORE THAN US, AND THEY HAVE PUT 1000 MILES ON IT TOO, WHERE AS WE BARELY GOT 450 WITH RIDE HOME. I HAVE MADE FIRST PAYMENT AND HAVE A RENTAL NOW, A JUNKIE ONE! PLEASE HELP US, THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS, AND WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS FATALITY THE WAY IT STEERS OFF SUDDENLY. IT IS A CATASTROPHE WAITING TO HAPPEN. ON BOARD COMPUTERS FAIL ON AND OFF.
Corrective Action:
BOUGHT VEHICLE ON MARCH 5, 2018, ON THE 2 HR DRIVE HOME THE CARS MAIN FRONT CENTER CONSOLE STARTS REBOOTING AND RESETTING OVER AND OVER, THE CAR THEN YANKS US HARD TO THE RIGHT AND AS I FIGHT THE DRIVER ASSIST MODE TO ACTUALLY STAY ON THE ROAD, MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF WAS PLENTY SCARED. WE GOT THE DRIVER ASSIST DISABLED, THE HEAT WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SO HOT WE HAD TO PUT ON GLOVES, THE SEAT HEAT COULD NOT BE SHUT DOWN, WE WERE WITH WINDOWS OPEN IN THE SNOW, WE HAD NO CHOICE. WE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR, SAME FUNCTIONAL ISSUE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOLLOWING MORNING, INFORMING THEM THEY SAID GET IN IN RIGHT AWAY, WE TOOK TO LOCAL CHRYSLER ON MAY 6TH AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE US EITHER. HAPPENS AGAIN IMMEDIATELY THE DAY AFTER BEING THERE, AGAIN WE TOOK IT IN, THEY WANTED IT TO CONTINUE WHEN WE PULLED IN WE WERE TOLD, I SAID IT KEEPS TAKING US OFF THE ROAD. THE 3RD TIME WAS THE SAME ONLY WE ALMOST SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VAN BY THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH. LUCKY WE PULLED HARD AND SAVED OURSELVES. IT HAS NOW BEEN AT CHRYSLER REPAIR MORE THAN 5-6 TIMES SAME EXACT PROBLEM, THEIR SAME EXACT EXCUSES, NO FIX. DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED SUGGESTED WE BEGIN LEMON LAW ON IT. I AGREE, I DON'T WANT TO BE THE CRASH DUMMY. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ONLINE, THEY WERE INSISTENT IT CAN BE FIXED, ITS BEEN A MONTH, AND THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR MORE THAN US, AND THEY HAVE PUT 1000 MILES ON IT TOO, WHERE AS WE BARELY GOT 450 WITH RIDE HOME. I HAVE MADE FIRST PAYMENT AND HAVE A RENTAL NOW, A JUNKIE ONE! PLEASE HELP US, THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS, AND WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS FATALITY THE WAY IT STEERS OFF SUDDENLY. IT IS A CATASTROPHE WAITING TO HAPPEN. ON BOARD COMPUTERS FAIL ON AND OFF.
Additional Notes:
BOUGHT VEHICLE ON MARCH 5, 2018, ON THE 2 HR DRIVE HOME THE CARS MAIN FRONT CENTER CONSOLE STARTS REBOOTING AND RESETTING OVER AND OVER, THE CAR THEN YANKS US HARD TO THE RIGHT AND AS I FIGHT THE DRIVER ASSIST MODE TO ACTUALLY STAY ON THE ROAD, MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF WAS PLENTY SCARED. WE GOT THE DRIVER ASSIST DISABLED, THE HEAT WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SO HOT WE HAD TO PUT ON GLOVES, THE SEAT HEAT COULD NOT BE SHUT DOWN, WE WERE WITH WINDOWS OPEN IN THE SNOW, WE HAD NO CHOICE. WE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR, SAME FUNCTIONAL ISSUE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOLLOWING MORNING, INFORMING THEM THEY SAID GET IN IN RIGHT AWAY, WE TOOK TO LOCAL CHRYSLER ON MAY 6TH AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE US EITHER. HAPPENS AGAIN IMMEDIATELY THE DAY AFTER BEING THERE, AGAIN WE TOOK IT IN, THEY WANTED IT TO CONTINUE WHEN WE PULLED IN WE WERE TOLD, I SAID IT KEEPS TAKING US OFF THE ROAD. THE 3RD TIME WAS THE SAME ONLY WE ALMOST SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VAN BY THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH. LUCKY WE PULLED HARD AND SAVED OURSELVES. IT HAS NOW BEEN AT CHRYSLER REPAIR MORE THAN 5-6 TIMES SAME EXACT PROBLEM, THEIR SAME EXACT EXCUSES, NO FIX. DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED SUGGESTED WE BEGIN LEMON LAW ON IT. I AGREE, I DON'T WANT TO BE THE CRASH DUMMY. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ONLINE, THEY WERE INSISTENT IT CAN BE FIXED, ITS BEEN A MONTH, AND THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR MORE THAN US, AND THEY HAVE PUT 1000 MILES ON IT TOO, WHERE AS WE BARELY GOT 450 WITH RIDE HOME. I HAVE MADE FIRST PAYMENT AND HAVE A RENTAL NOW, A JUNKIE ONE! PLEASE HELP US, THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS, AND WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS FATALITY THE WAY IT STEERS OFF SUDDENLY. IT IS A CATASTROPHE WAITING TO HAPPEN. ON BOARD COMPUTERS FAIL ON AND OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11083320
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
BOUGHT VEHICLE ON MARCH 5, 2018, ON THE 2 HR DRIVE HOME THE CARS MAIN FRONT CENTER CONSOLE STARTS REBOOTING AND RESETTING OVER AND OVER, THE CAR THEN YANKS US HARD TO THE RIGHT AND AS I FIGHT THE DRIVER ASSIST MODE TO ACTUALLY STAY ON THE ROAD, MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF WAS PLENTY SCARED. WE GOT THE DRIVER ASSIST DISABLED, THE HEAT WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SO HOT WE HAD TO PUT ON GLOVES, THE SEAT HEAT COULD NOT BE SHUT DOWN, WE WERE WITH WINDOWS OPEN IN THE SNOW, WE HAD NO CHOICE. WE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR, SAME FUNCTIONAL ISSUE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOLLOWING MORNING, INFORMING THEM THEY SAID GET IN IN RIGHT AWAY, WE TOOK TO LOCAL CHRYSLER ON MAY 6TH AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE US EITHER. HAPPENS AGAIN IMMEDIATELY THE DAY AFTER BEING THERE, AGAIN WE TOOK IT IN, THEY WANTED IT TO CONTINUE WHEN WE PULLED IN WE WERE TOLD, I SAID IT KEEPS TAKING US OFF THE ROAD. THE 3RD TIME WAS THE SAME ONLY WE ALMOST SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VAN BY THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH. LUCKY WE PULLED HARD AND SAVED OURSELVES. IT HAS NOW BEEN AT CHRYSLER REPAIR MORE THAN 5-6 TIMES SAME EXACT PROBLEM, THEIR SAME EXACT EXCUSES, NO FIX. DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED SUGGESTED WE BEGIN LEMON LAW ON IT. I AGREE, I DON'T WANT TO BE THE CRASH DUMMY. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ONLINE, THEY WERE INSISTENT IT CAN BE FIXED, ITS BEEN A MONTH, AND THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR MORE THAN US, AND THEY HAVE PUT 1000 MILES ON IT TOO, WHERE AS WE BARELY GOT 450 WITH RIDE HOME. I HAVE MADE FIRST PAYMENT AND HAVE A RENTAL NOW, A JUNKIE ONE! PLEASE HELP US, THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS, AND WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS FATALITY THE WAY IT STEERS OFF SUDDENLY. IT IS A CATASTROPHE WAITING TO HAPPEN. ON BOARD COMPUTERS FAIL ON AND OFF.
Corrective Action:
BOUGHT VEHICLE ON MARCH 5, 2018, ON THE 2 HR DRIVE HOME THE CARS MAIN FRONT CENTER CONSOLE STARTS REBOOTING AND RESETTING OVER AND OVER, THE CAR THEN YANKS US HARD TO THE RIGHT AND AS I FIGHT THE DRIVER ASSIST MODE TO ACTUALLY STAY ON THE ROAD, MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF WAS PLENTY SCARED. WE GOT THE DRIVER ASSIST DISABLED, THE HEAT WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SO HOT WE HAD TO PUT ON GLOVES, THE SEAT HEAT COULD NOT BE SHUT DOWN, WE WERE WITH WINDOWS OPEN IN THE SNOW, WE HAD NO CHOICE. WE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR, SAME FUNCTIONAL ISSUE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOLLOWING MORNING, INFORMING THEM THEY SAID GET IN IN RIGHT AWAY, WE TOOK TO LOCAL CHRYSLER ON MAY 6TH AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE US EITHER. HAPPENS AGAIN IMMEDIATELY THE DAY AFTER BEING THERE, AGAIN WE TOOK IT IN, THEY WANTED IT TO CONTINUE WHEN WE PULLED IN WE WERE TOLD, I SAID IT KEEPS TAKING US OFF THE ROAD. THE 3RD TIME WAS THE SAME ONLY WE ALMOST SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VAN BY THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH. LUCKY WE PULLED HARD AND SAVED OURSELVES. IT HAS NOW BEEN AT CHRYSLER REPAIR MORE THAN 5-6 TIMES SAME EXACT PROBLEM, THEIR SAME EXACT EXCUSES, NO FIX. DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED SUGGESTED WE BEGIN LEMON LAW ON IT. I AGREE, I DON'T WANT TO BE THE CRASH DUMMY. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ONLINE, THEY WERE INSISTENT IT CAN BE FIXED, ITS BEEN A MONTH, AND THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR MORE THAN US, AND THEY HAVE PUT 1000 MILES ON IT TOO, WHERE AS WE BARELY GOT 450 WITH RIDE HOME. I HAVE MADE FIRST PAYMENT AND HAVE A RENTAL NOW, A JUNKIE ONE! PLEASE HELP US, THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS, AND WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS FATALITY THE WAY IT STEERS OFF SUDDENLY. IT IS A CATASTROPHE WAITING TO HAPPEN. ON BOARD COMPUTERS FAIL ON AND OFF.
Additional Notes:
BOUGHT VEHICLE ON MARCH 5, 2018, ON THE 2 HR DRIVE HOME THE CARS MAIN FRONT CENTER CONSOLE STARTS REBOOTING AND RESETTING OVER AND OVER, THE CAR THEN YANKS US HARD TO THE RIGHT AND AS I FIGHT THE DRIVER ASSIST MODE TO ACTUALLY STAY ON THE ROAD, MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF WAS PLENTY SCARED. WE GOT THE DRIVER ASSIST DISABLED, THE HEAT WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SO HOT WE HAD TO PUT ON GLOVES, THE SEAT HEAT COULD NOT BE SHUT DOWN, WE WERE WITH WINDOWS OPEN IN THE SNOW, WE HAD NO CHOICE. WE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR, SAME FUNCTIONAL ISSUE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOLLOWING MORNING, INFORMING THEM THEY SAID GET IN IN RIGHT AWAY, WE TOOK TO LOCAL CHRYSLER ON MAY 6TH AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE US EITHER. HAPPENS AGAIN IMMEDIATELY THE DAY AFTER BEING THERE, AGAIN WE TOOK IT IN, THEY WANTED IT TO CONTINUE WHEN WE PULLED IN WE WERE TOLD, I SAID IT KEEPS TAKING US OFF THE ROAD. THE 3RD TIME WAS THE SAME ONLY WE ALMOST SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VAN BY THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH. LUCKY WE PULLED HARD AND SAVED OURSELVES. IT HAS NOW BEEN AT CHRYSLER REPAIR MORE THAN 5-6 TIMES SAME EXACT PROBLEM, THEIR SAME EXACT EXCUSES, NO FIX. DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED SUGGESTED WE BEGIN LEMON LAW ON IT. I AGREE, I DON'T WANT TO BE THE CRASH DUMMY. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ONLINE, THEY WERE INSISTENT IT CAN BE FIXED, ITS BEEN A MONTH, AND THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR MORE THAN US, AND THEY HAVE PUT 1000 MILES ON IT TOO, WHERE AS WE BARELY GOT 450 WITH RIDE HOME. I HAVE MADE FIRST PAYMENT AND HAVE A RENTAL NOW, A JUNKIE ONE! PLEASE HELP US, THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS, AND WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS FATALITY THE WAY IT STEERS OFF SUDDENLY. IT IS A CATASTROPHE WAITING TO HAPPEN. ON BOARD COMPUTERS FAIL ON AND OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11083320
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
AFTER A STOP, THEN STEPPING ON THE GAS AND NOTHING HAPPENS. FINALLY TAKES THE GAS AND LURCHES FORWARD. ON 03/15/2018 THE DEALER UPDATED THE TCM SOFTWARE,SAID MINE WAS OUT OF DATE. SEEMED OK UNTIL 04/01/2018 WHEN IT DID THE SAME THING AGAIN. MILEAGE IS 3000.
Corrective Action:
AFTER A STOP, THEN STEPPING ON THE GAS AND NOTHING HAPPENS. FINALLY TAKES THE GAS AND LURCHES FORWARD. ON 03/15/2018 THE DEALER UPDATED THE TCM SOFTWARE,SAID MINE WAS OUT OF DATE. SEEMED OK UNTIL 04/01/2018 WHEN IT DID THE SAME THING AGAIN. MILEAGE IS 3000.
Additional Notes:
AFTER A STOP, THEN STEPPING ON THE GAS AND NOTHING HAPPENS. FINALLY TAKES THE GAS AND LURCHES FORWARD. ON 03/15/2018 THE DEALER UPDATED THE TCM SOFTWARE,SAID MINE WAS OUT OF DATE. SEEMED OK UNTIL 04/01/2018 WHEN IT DID THE SAME THING AGAIN. MILEAGE IS 3000.
Mfg Campaign: 11082477
Recall Date: Apr 2, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM HAS NEVER WORKED SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED. CHRYSLER HAS TOLD US CAR MUST BE GOING 70 MPH FOR SYSTEM TO ACTIVATE. THE CHRYSLER VIDEO INDICATES SYSTEM SHOULD BE WORKING AT MUCH SLOWER SPEEDS (25 MPH). THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM HAS NEVER WORKED SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED. CHRYSLER HAS TOLD US CAR MUST BE GOING 70 MPH FOR SYSTEM TO ACTIVATE. THE CHRYSLER VIDEO INDICATES SYSTEM SHOULD BE WORKING AT MUCH SLOWER SPEEDS (25 MPH). THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM HAS NEVER WORKED SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED. CHRYSLER HAS TOLD US CAR MUST BE GOING 70 MPH FOR SYSTEM TO ACTIVATE. THE CHRYSLER VIDEO INDICATES SYSTEM SHOULD BE WORKING AT MUCH SLOWER SPEEDS (25 MPH). THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11079174
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR WAS PUT IN DRIVE AND WAS DRIVING AT 20 MILES AN HOUR. SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING WAS LOST. THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN AND HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN AFTER 20 MINUTES. THE STEERING WAS STUCK AND TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN RESOLVED IT. I AM WORRIED IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN ON THE HIGHWAY AND AM TAKING IT TO THE DEALER. *TT *TR
Corrective Action:
THE CAR WAS PUT IN DRIVE AND WAS DRIVING AT 20 MILES AN HOUR. SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING WAS LOST. THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN AND HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN AFTER 20 MINUTES. THE STEERING WAS STUCK AND TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN RESOLVED IT. I AM WORRIED IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN ON THE HIGHWAY AND AM TAKING IT TO THE DEALER. *TT *TR
Additional Notes:
THE CAR WAS PUT IN DRIVE AND WAS DRIVING AT 20 MILES AN HOUR. SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING WAS LOST. THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN AND HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN AFTER 20 MINUTES. THE STEERING WAS STUCK AND TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN RESOLVED IT. I AM WORRIED IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN ON THE HIGHWAY AND AM TAKING IT TO THE DEALER. *TT *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11078272
Recall Date: Mar 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
CAR STALLED, ENGINE COMPLETELY STOPPED WHILE DRIVING EXPRESSWAY SPEEDS. ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART AND REQUIRED TOW. EIGHT DAYS AFTER INCIDENT - STILL NO DIAGNOSIS FOR FAILURE ALTHOUGH EVIDENCE POINTS TO INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE.
Corrective Action:
CAR STALLED, ENGINE COMPLETELY STOPPED WHILE DRIVING EXPRESSWAY SPEEDS. ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART AND REQUIRED TOW. EIGHT DAYS AFTER INCIDENT - STILL NO DIAGNOSIS FOR FAILURE ALTHOUGH EVIDENCE POINTS TO INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE.
Additional Notes:
CAR STALLED, ENGINE COMPLETELY STOPPED WHILE DRIVING EXPRESSWAY SPEEDS. ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART AND REQUIRED TOW. EIGHT DAYS AFTER INCIDENT - STILL NO DIAGNOSIS FOR FAILURE ALTHOUGH EVIDENCE POINTS TO INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE.
Mfg Campaign: 11075361
Recall Date: Feb 28, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I HAD JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND WAS DRIVING AWAY FROM THE DEALER. ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND STARTED TO PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN I HAD AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION EVENT. (IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE HAD JUST STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR). I HAD TO SLAM HARD ON THE BRAKES AND JUST AVOIDED HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I KNOW THIS WAS CAUSED PROBABLY BY THE COMPUTER BUT I KNOW IT WASN'T ME. MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE BRAKE. I KNOW THIS FEELING WELL SINCE I USED TO HAVE A 2004 PRIUS WHERE THIS HAPPENED TO ME MANY TIMES.
Corrective Action:
I HAD JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND WAS DRIVING AWAY FROM THE DEALER. ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND STARTED TO PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN I HAD AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION EVENT. (IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE HAD JUST STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR). I HAD TO SLAM HARD ON THE BRAKES AND JUST AVOIDED HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I KNOW THIS WAS CAUSED PROBABLY BY THE COMPUTER BUT I KNOW IT WASN'T ME. MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE BRAKE. I KNOW THIS FEELING WELL SINCE I USED TO HAVE A 2004 PRIUS WHERE THIS HAPPENED TO ME MANY TIMES.
Additional Notes:
I HAD JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND WAS DRIVING AWAY FROM THE DEALER. ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND STARTED TO PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN I HAD AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION EVENT. (IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE HAD JUST STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR). I HAD TO SLAM HARD ON THE BRAKES AND JUST AVOIDED HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I KNOW THIS WAS CAUSED PROBABLY BY THE COMPUTER BUT I KNOW IT WASN'T ME. MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE BRAKE. I KNOW THIS FEELING WELL SINCE I USED TO HAVE A 2004 PRIUS WHERE THIS HAPPENED TO ME MANY TIMES.
Mfg Campaign: 11073191
Recall Date: Feb 16, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I HAD JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND WAS DRIVING AWAY FROM THE DEALER. ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND STARTED TO PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN I HAD AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION EVENT. (IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE HAD JUST STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR). I HAD TO SLAM HARD ON THE BRAKES AND JUST AVOIDED HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I KNOW THIS WAS CAUSED PROBABLY BY THE COMPUTER BUT I KNOW IT WASN'T ME. MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE BRAKE. I KNOW THIS FEELING WELL SINCE I USED TO HAVE A 2004 PRIUS WHERE THIS HAPPENED TO ME MANY TIMES.
Corrective Action:
I HAD JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND WAS DRIVING AWAY FROM THE DEALER. ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND STARTED TO PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN I HAD AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION EVENT. (IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE HAD JUST STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR). I HAD TO SLAM HARD ON THE BRAKES AND JUST AVOIDED HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I KNOW THIS WAS CAUSED PROBABLY BY THE COMPUTER BUT I KNOW IT WASN'T ME. MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE BRAKE. I KNOW THIS FEELING WELL SINCE I USED TO HAVE A 2004 PRIUS WHERE THIS HAPPENED TO ME MANY TIMES.
Additional Notes:
I HAD JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND WAS DRIVING AWAY FROM THE DEALER. ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND STARTED TO PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN I HAD AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION EVENT. (IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE HAD JUST STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR). I HAD TO SLAM HARD ON THE BRAKES AND JUST AVOIDED HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I KNOW THIS WAS CAUSED PROBABLY BY THE COMPUTER BUT I KNOW IT WASN'T ME. MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE BRAKE. I KNOW THIS FEELING WELL SINCE I USED TO HAVE A 2004 PRIUS WHERE THIS HAPPENED TO ME MANY TIMES.
Mfg Campaign: 11073191
Recall Date: Feb 16, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I HAD JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND WAS DRIVING AWAY FROM THE DEALER. ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND STARTED TO PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN I HAD AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION EVENT. (IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE HAD JUST STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR). I HAD TO SLAM HARD ON THE BRAKES AND JUST AVOIDED HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I KNOW THIS WAS CAUSED PROBABLY BY THE COMPUTER BUT I KNOW IT WASN'T ME. MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE BRAKE. I KNOW THIS FEELING WELL SINCE I USED TO HAVE A 2004 PRIUS WHERE THIS HAPPENED TO ME MANY TIMES.
Corrective Action:
I HAD JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND WAS DRIVING AWAY FROM THE DEALER. ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND STARTED TO PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN I HAD AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION EVENT. (IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE HAD JUST STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR). I HAD TO SLAM HARD ON THE BRAKES AND JUST AVOIDED HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I KNOW THIS WAS CAUSED PROBABLY BY THE COMPUTER BUT I KNOW IT WASN'T ME. MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE BRAKE. I KNOW THIS FEELING WELL SINCE I USED TO HAVE A 2004 PRIUS WHERE THIS HAPPENED TO ME MANY TIMES.
Additional Notes:
I HAD JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND WAS DRIVING AWAY FROM THE DEALER. ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND STARTED TO PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN I HAD AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION EVENT. (IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE HAD JUST STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR). I HAD TO SLAM HARD ON THE BRAKES AND JUST AVOIDED HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I KNOW THIS WAS CAUSED PROBABLY BY THE COMPUTER BUT I KNOW IT WASN'T ME. MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE BRAKE. I KNOW THIS FEELING WELL SINCE I USED TO HAVE A 2004 PRIUS WHERE THIS HAPPENED TO ME MANY TIMES.
Mfg Campaign: 11073191
Recall Date: Feb 16, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY 2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA STALLED IN AN INTERSECTION. THE AUTO START-STOP SYSTEM WAS ON. AFTER PRESSING THE GAS AND ENTERING THE INTERSECTION THE VAN STALLED. I HAD TO QUICKLY PUT MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON, PUT THE VAN INTO PARK AND RESTART. I PURCHASED THIS VAN LESS THAN A MONTH AGO AND IT HAS LESS THAN 1500 MILES. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN NO INJURIES.
Corrective Action:
MY 2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA STALLED IN AN INTERSECTION. THE AUTO START-STOP SYSTEM WAS ON. AFTER PRESSING THE GAS AND ENTERING THE INTERSECTION THE VAN STALLED. I HAD TO QUICKLY PUT MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON, PUT THE VAN INTO PARK AND RESTART. I PURCHASED THIS VAN LESS THAN A MONTH AGO AND IT HAS LESS THAN 1500 MILES. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN NO INJURIES.
Additional Notes:
MY 2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA STALLED IN AN INTERSECTION. THE AUTO START-STOP SYSTEM WAS ON. AFTER PRESSING THE GAS AND ENTERING THE INTERSECTION THE VAN STALLED. I HAD TO QUICKLY PUT MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON, PUT THE VAN INTO PARK AND RESTART. I PURCHASED THIS VAN LESS THAN A MONTH AGO AND IT HAS LESS THAN 1500 MILES. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN NO INJURIES.
Mfg Campaign: 11073082
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
WHEEL WELLS FILL UP WITH SNOW AND ICE BUILDS UP. THE TIRES HAVE NO ROOM TO WORK. THEY SPIN BUT DON'T GO ANYWHERE. YOU CAN HAVE YOUR PEDAL TO THE GROUND, AND THE TIRES ARE NOT ABLE TO PROPEL FORWARD B/C OF THE EXTREME SNOW/ICE BUILD UP IN THE WHEEL WELLS. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS B/C IT CAN HAPPEN AS YOU ARE STOPPED AT A LIGHT. ONCE THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN, YOU ARE UNABLE TO GO B/C THE TIRES JUST KEEP SPINNING. THE ONLY WAY TO GET YOUR CAR MOVING AGAIN IS HOPE THAT SOME OF THE SNOW BREAKS LOOSE OR YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY REMOVE THE BUILD UP THAT IS AROUND, BEHIND AND ON THE TIRES!!! I HAVE TO DO THIS DAILY WHEN THERE IS SNOW ON THE GROUND. IT DOES NOT EVEN HAVE TO BE A LOT OF SNOW ON THE GROUND FOR THE WHEEL WELLS TO BE EFFECTED. IT IS VERY VERY DANGEROUS!!! IT SEEMS LIKE YOU ARE STUCK IN A 2 FOOT PILE OF SNOW BUT IN REALITY YOU ARE NOT. PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS! I HAVE THIS LEASE FOR OVER 2 MORE YEARS AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT IN THE WINTER WHEN WE HAVE SNOW. THE SNOW/ICE WILL BUILD UP AND STAY IN THERE SO BADLY THAT IT CAUSES THE WHOLE CAR TO SHAKE. I DROVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED B/C I THOUGHT MY TIRES WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS CAUSING IT UNTIL THE SERVICE MAN SAID THEY HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE WITH PACIFICAS. HE CLEANED OUT ALL OF THE WHEEL WELLS AND THEN IT WAS FINE. UNTIL THE NEXT TIME IT GOT FILLED UP!!!!!
Corrective Action:
WHEEL WELLS FILL UP WITH SNOW AND ICE BUILDS UP. THE TIRES HAVE NO ROOM TO WORK. THEY SPIN BUT DON'T GO ANYWHERE. YOU CAN HAVE YOUR PEDAL TO THE GROUND, AND THE TIRES ARE NOT ABLE TO PROPEL FORWARD B/C OF THE EXTREME SNOW/ICE BUILD UP IN THE WHEEL WELLS. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS B/C IT CAN HAPPEN AS YOU ARE STOPPED AT A LIGHT. ONCE THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN, YOU ARE UNABLE TO GO B/C THE TIRES JUST KEEP SPINNING. THE ONLY WAY TO GET YOUR CAR MOVING AGAIN IS HOPE THAT SOME OF THE SNOW BREAKS LOOSE OR YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY REMOVE THE BUILD UP THAT IS AROUND, BEHIND AND ON THE TIRES!!! I HAVE TO DO THIS DAILY WHEN THERE IS SNOW ON THE GROUND. IT DOES NOT EVEN HAVE TO BE A LOT OF SNOW ON THE GROUND FOR THE WHEEL WELLS TO BE EFFECTED. IT IS VERY VERY DANGEROUS!!! IT SEEMS LIKE YOU ARE STUCK IN A 2 FOOT PILE OF SNOW BUT IN REALITY YOU ARE NOT. PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS! I HAVE THIS LEASE FOR OVER 2 MORE YEARS AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT IN THE WINTER WHEN WE HAVE SNOW. THE SNOW/ICE WILL BUILD UP AND STAY IN THERE SO BADLY THAT IT CAUSES THE WHOLE CAR TO SHAKE. I DROVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED B/C I THOUGHT MY TIRES WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS CAUSING IT UNTIL THE SERVICE MAN SAID THEY HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE WITH PACIFICAS. HE CLEANED OUT ALL OF THE WHEEL WELLS AND THEN IT WAS FINE. UNTIL THE NEXT TIME IT GOT FILLED UP!!!!!
Additional Notes:
WHEEL WELLS FILL UP WITH SNOW AND ICE BUILDS UP. THE TIRES HAVE NO ROOM TO WORK. THEY SPIN BUT DON'T GO ANYWHERE. YOU CAN HAVE YOUR PEDAL TO THE GROUND, AND THE TIRES ARE NOT ABLE TO PROPEL FORWARD B/C OF THE EXTREME SNOW/ICE BUILD UP IN THE WHEEL WELLS. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS B/C IT CAN HAPPEN AS YOU ARE STOPPED AT A LIGHT. ONCE THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN, YOU ARE UNABLE TO GO B/C THE TIRES JUST KEEP SPINNING. THE ONLY WAY TO GET YOUR CAR MOVING AGAIN IS HOPE THAT SOME OF THE SNOW BREAKS LOOSE OR YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY REMOVE THE BUILD UP THAT IS AROUND, BEHIND AND ON THE TIRES!!! I HAVE TO DO THIS DAILY WHEN THERE IS SNOW ON THE GROUND. IT DOES NOT EVEN HAVE TO BE A LOT OF SNOW ON THE GROUND FOR THE WHEEL WELLS TO BE EFFECTED. IT IS VERY VERY DANGEROUS!!! IT SEEMS LIKE YOU ARE STUCK IN A 2 FOOT PILE OF SNOW BUT IN REALITY YOU ARE NOT. PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS! I HAVE THIS LEASE FOR OVER 2 MORE YEARS AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT IN THE WINTER WHEN WE HAVE SNOW. THE SNOW/ICE WILL BUILD UP AND STAY IN THERE SO BADLY THAT IT CAUSES THE WHOLE CAR TO SHAKE. I DROVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED B/C I THOUGHT MY TIRES WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS CAUSING IT UNTIL THE SERVICE MAN SAID THEY HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE WITH PACIFICAS. HE CLEANED OUT ALL OF THE WHEEL WELLS AND THEN IT WAS FINE. UNTIL THE NEXT TIME IT GOT FILLED UP!!!!!
Mfg Campaign: 11072158
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2018
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