Faults:

I don't know where to begin. I have had the brakes repaired 4 times in the last 2 weeks. That was over $500.00. The transmissions had to be completely rebuilt. That was $2300.00. The transmission is still not operating properly. I was told that it is an electrical problem that only the dealer could repair. The cost to repair that 3k. There is no way I will pay that for this car. The head gasket needs to be repaired. The AC value needs to be repaired. I had to buy a new battery every year since I've had the car. I've had to replace all 4 tires twice. Then there are things wrong that no one knows what the problem is. I hate this car and will trade it in next week. I would advise anyone looking for a car not to buy a dodge.

General Comments:

The car looks better than it handles.

Faults:

The AC compressor has been the only major repair. This was replaced at 40000 miles at a non dealer mechanic. $300, including parts and labor.

With the manual transaxle, the "roll pin" that connects the shift linkage to the transaxle broke around 135000 miles. $2 parts, my labor to insert, 5 minutes.

Effected recalls: PCM and lower steering arms.

General Comments:

I do treat the car well. Oil, Mobil 1 only. Air filter, K&N. Plugs, Bosch platinum 4+ (100000 miles per set). Full detailing twice per year, my labor, Maguires for supplies. We've spent some time on improvements in stereo, base was good (65W X 4 + 200W sub RMS is better) and wheels (16X6.5 Konig Monsoons vs 14X6 steel stock). On cross country highway trips (the car was manufactured Aug 1995, 96 model) it averages 40 mgp. Around town, upper 20's, depending on how heavy the foot.

Faults:

Most recently, we have had the head gasket leak. It hasn't quite blown yet. It has been leaking oil down the block for about six months. I now blows water out of the tailpipe when it's hot. The seats put my backside to sleep and the offset steering wheel is quite annoying. I have put front brakes on twice and back brakes on once. The starter went out a few weeks after we brought the car home. The battery died at 78000 miles. Removal of the transmission control computer was required for starter replacement, and the left front tire had to come off to replace the battery. The battery was covered by a flimsy plastic door which leaked copious amounts of water all over the terminals.

General Comments:

There is no reason for a head gasket to fail so quickly! I've searched on the Internet and encountered many with the same head gasket problem. Don't buy a four cylinder Chrysler!!!