Issue ID | 421335 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10023341 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 07/02/01 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Check engine light came on; cracked left cylinder head at 40,000 miles. Dealer repaired under warranty; claims to not know why head cracked. Exactly 40,000 miles later, left cylinder head cracked again. Dealer will not repair; car is 3 months outside of extended warranty. Dealer still can't give reason for cylinder head failure. Other mechanics/dealers believe cylinder heads fail due to faulty casting. *nlm there was a scraping noise when the steering wheel was turned. The service dealer found internal damage in the clockspring and replaced the unit. The consumer requested reimbursement. *scc |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41679 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OCEANSIDE, CA |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y2WFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/03/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CAL WORTHINGTON DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 760-431-1111 |
Dealer's city | CARLSBAD |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 90028 |