Anyone thinking of buying Dodge..........check this first

http://www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com/

I agree.

"rob" > wrote in message
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> or just service your vehicle like it says to do in your owners manual.
> that's seems to help.
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> "justme" > wrote in message
> ups.com...
>> http://www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com/
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Dodge Dakota
I bought new in '99.
Before the warranty (60,000km) expired:
1. Paint peeled off front bumper.
2. Seals in A/C were replaced.
3. Transmission shift linkage replaced.
4. Front upper ball joints replaced.
Dealer told me it would take awhile to get all the "bugs" out.

After the warranty had expired:
1. Battery replaced (4 years old)
2. Waterpump
3. Both wheel bearings.
4. y pipe on exhaust.
5. cruise control stopped working
6. Front rear seal on transmission
7.Flimsy Dodge box liner warps when
sun shines on it.
8. Transmission pan rusted out.
9. Transfer case leaking fluid.
10. Seat belts won't retract.
I've done the recommended maintenace on this lemon since day one. I
use this truck to travel to work and have never had it off road. The
few times I've used it to go on a trip (never over 1000KM) something
major has gone wrong.

Service on the recommended schedule doesn't do much for lemons, nor does
DC serve lemonade.


rob wrote:

>or just service your vehicle like it says to do in your owners manual.
>that's seems to help.
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>"justme" > wrote in message
oups.com...
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>>http://www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com/
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Not only does Dodge sell junk........they are killing people
Latest Gen3 Unlatching Claims Two Lives
DaimlerChrysler Denies Safety Problems
DaimlerChrysler has started a vigorous public relations campaign to
deny safety problems with the Gen3 seat belt buckle. Furthermore, they
have begun issuing a statement to the media that the GEN3 "passes all
federal safety standards." But federal regulations require that seat
belt buckles "be designed to minimize the possibility of accidental
release," and the Gen-3 buckle does not minimize the possibility of
accidental release


Two women were killed and a child seriously injured in a roll-over
accident Dec. 28, 2002, near Beeville, Texas. This brings the total
number of deaths to 17 and serious injuries to 27 in accidents in which
Gen3 buckles are believed to have unlatched.

http://www.unsafebelts.com/

or just service your vehicle like it says to do in your owners manual.
that's seems to help.



"justme" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> http://www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com/
>

"justme" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Not only does Dodge sell junk........they are killing people
> Latest Gen3 Unlatching Claims Two Lives
> DaimlerChrysler Denies Safety Problems
> DaimlerChrysler has started a vigorous public relations campaign to
> deny safety problems with the Gen3 seat belt buckle. Furthermore, they
> have begun issuing a statement to the media that the GEN3 "passes all
> federal safety standards." But federal regulations require that seat
> belt buckles "be designed to minimize the possibility of accidental
> release," and the Gen-3 buckle does not minimize the possibility of
> accidental release
>
>
> Two women were killed and a child seriously injured in a roll-over
> accident Dec. 28, 2002, near Beeville, Texas. This brings the total
> number of deaths to 17 and serious injuries to 27 in accidents in which
> Gen3 buckles are believed to have unlatched.
>
> http://www.unsafebelts.com/
>

If truly a problem, the NHTSA will force a safety recall. Daimler won't
have a choice in the matter.

When someone can prove to me that a particular brand and model of vehicle
has never killed anyone or had any reliability problems whatsoever, please
let me know...I'll buy 3. Until that time, I'll pick a vehicle that fits my
needs, is relatively safe and relatively reliable, and drive it till it
breaks down and isn't worth fixing...

Wesley


"justme" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Not only does Dodge sell junk........they are killing people
> Latest Gen3 Unlatching Claims Two Lives
> DaimlerChrysler Denies Safety Problems
> DaimlerChrysler has started a vigorous public relations campaign to
> deny safety problems with the Gen3 seat belt buckle. Furthermore, they
> have begun issuing a statement to the media that the GEN3 "passes all
> federal safety standards." But federal regulations require that seat
> belt buckles "be designed to minimize the possibility of accidental
> release," and the Gen-3 buckle does not minimize the possibility of
> accidental release
>
>
> Two women were killed and a child seriously injured in a roll-over
> accident Dec. 28, 2002, near Beeville, Texas. This brings the total
> number of deaths to 17 and serious injuries to 27 in accidents in which
> Gen3 buckles are believed to have unlatched.
>
> http://www.unsafebelts.com/
>

Good reason to stick with Chrysler. Fewer roll-overs, rear-end gas tank
explosions, and most car for the money - anywhere.

2002 Dodge Intrepid
2000 Dodge Neon
2000 Dodge Dakota
1998 Dodge Dakota

"Wesley" > wrote in message
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> When someone can prove to me that a particular brand and model of vehicle
> has never killed anyone or had any reliability problems whatsoever, please
> let me know...I'll buy 3. Until that time, I'll pick a vehicle that fits
> my
> needs, is relatively safe and relatively reliable, and drive it till it
> breaks down and isn't worth fixing...
>
> Wesley
>
>
> "justme" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
>> Not only does Dodge sell junk........they are killing people
>> Latest Gen3 Unlatching Claims Two Lives
>> DaimlerChrysler Denies Safety Problems
>> DaimlerChrysler has started a vigorous public relations campaign to
>> deny safety problems with the Gen3 seat belt buckle. Furthermore, they
>> have begun issuing a statement to the media that the GEN3 "passes all
>> federal safety standards." But federal regulations require that seat
>> belt buckles "be designed to minimize the possibility of accidental
>> release," and the Gen-3 buckle does not minimize the possibility of
>> accidental release
>>
>>
>> Two women were killed and a child seriously injured in a roll-over
>> accident Dec. 28, 2002, near Beeville, Texas. This brings the total
>> number of deaths to 17 and serious injuries to 27 in accidents in which
>> Gen3 buckles are believed to have unlatched.
>>
>> http://www.unsafebelts.com/
>>
>
>

we can't forget ford's recent SUV roll-over issues. or was it the tires
that didn't cause other vehicles to roll over - only fords?

"rob" > wrote in message
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> and 30,000 ford trucks caught fire in the ignition switch, and the crown
> vics have gas tank fire problems and the cops hate them for the damn anti
> lock brakes causing accidents, and GM is recalling half of what they own,
> and people threatened to sue in the 70s over air bags in fords, and the
> pinto was a rolling rear end bomb, and the corvair kept blowing plugs out
> of
> the aluminum heads, and the Hudson was a huge lead sled, and Mr. tucker
> couldn't produce as many tuckers as he claimed or say the say.....yep uh
> huh......got any more?
>
>
>
>
> "justme" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
>> Not only does Dodge sell junk........they are killing people
>> Latest Gen3 Unlatching Claims Two Lives
>> DaimlerChrysler Denies Safety Problems
>> DaimlerChrysler has started a vigorous public relations campaign to
>> deny safety problems with the Gen3 seat belt buckle. Furthermore, they
>> have begun issuing a statement to the media that the GEN3 "passes all
>> federal safety standards." But federal regulations require that seat
>> belt buckles "be designed to minimize the possibility of accidental
>> release," and the Gen-3 buckle does not minimize the possibility of
>> accidental release
>>
>>
>> Two women were killed and a child seriously injured in a roll-over
>> accident Dec. 28, 2002, near Beeville, Texas. This brings the total
>> number of deaths to 17 and serious injuries to 27 in accidents in which
>> Gen3 buckles are believed to have unlatched.
>>
>> http://www.unsafebelts.com/
>>
>
>