ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Safety risk
IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Safety risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Safety risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Steering
12
93,122 mi
Steering: rack and pinion
11
42,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
8
72,655 mi
Air bags
6
65,000 mi
Electrical system
6
82,000 mi
Unknown or other
6
—
Equipment
5
60,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
5
68,290 mi
Air bags: frontal
4
65,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
4
47,748 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
4
60,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
3
135,450 mi
Structure
3
42,000 mi
Engine
2
82,000 mi
Power train
2
17,508 mi
Seats
2
57,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
2
—
Seats: front assembly: recliner
2
12,800 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler
2
40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
2
40,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack
2
44,000 mi
Suspension
2
155,005 mi
Suspension: front
2
29,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
2
17,508 mi
Wheels
2
93,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
92,315 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
92,315 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
1
40,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
1
143,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
1
53,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
1
40,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
1
—
Fuel system, other
1
143,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
1
58,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
1
85,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
1
—
Seat belts: rear/other
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
1
40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
67,500 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
1
45,000 mi
Structure: body
1
150,000 mi
Structure: body: door
1
—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut
1
—
Tires
1
104,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
1
84,324 mi
The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.