Auto Mechanics, or car experts

[Bingo73]

Wow..all this Chrysler bashing..and I have never had a problem with any of mine.
1990 Dodge Ramcharger...over 145,000 miles no problems until I sank it in a hole out playin in the mud and flooded the engine with water. Oopsie. But not the trucks fault.

2005 Dodge Ram Quad Cab...35,000 miles no problems so far..at all..and I use my truck for a TRUCK..not a friggin grocery getter.

1999 Jeep Wrangler...168,000 miles..only problem ever was a leaking seal at the transfer case..took it back and repaired by dealer free...Jeep had over 100,000 miles on it...and the problem was a burr on the transfer case to transmission mount that finally wore through the gasket. Burr removed...over 60,000 miles no problems.

My father had a 2004 Dodge Neon that had over 50,000 miles on it no problem when he sold it.

Not all Chryslers are bad.

[Clutz]

This thread is so big I just glanced threw it. I own a body shop. The housing that holds the strut is called a strut tower. In all my years I have never ever under any circumstances seen a strut tower break loose from the weld. No mater what kind of impact it takes being a pot hole or a severe impact from another vehicle. The only exception to this would be a broad side from a big rig at 80 MPH or such. This obviously isn't the case here. My first thought is that it is the strut bearing that broke and not the strut tower or any welded piece of the strut tower. However, it does seem u have friends that noticed a broken welded piece of the strut tower and have identified it as such. If this is the case it wasn't welded properly, simple as that. Or possibly, (and i doubt it is), a engineering design flaw or a weak batch of steel used to make the tower.. I would imagine if any of these are the case several other or many many similar cars are out there suffering the same damage. Check recalls. If there isn't one yet I would imagine there soon will be. Its a serious safety risk not to mention the amount of damage that your hood has suffered already. Try the things mentioned in this forum. Its going to be a lot of work using the phone. No way can they legitimately tell u that a pot hole should break lose a strut tower. Don't forget u have a left and ride side strut tower so the side that is still good may be on its way out as well. Also something I was wondering, has this cars suspension been chopped to lower the car to the ground as many kids do now a days? This would definitely stress body parts. Just though I should ask if that was the case. Hope this helps u some. Let us know how u make out, good luck:aok

[Grayeagle]

..all good info .. I'd like to add there are also 'Lemon Laws' ..most have a time period of 1 year after purchase that apply to cars.. most have a protocol . . most involve the dealer trying to fix it but being unable to.. and you get the full purchase price of the car back with interest paid.

At the point you are at ..if you get *any* hassle at all from HQ ..get a lemon law lawyer ..they take their fee from the settlement, you dont pay a dime ..and they usually know someone by first name basis at HQ they can talk to direct ..they hammer the manufacturer HARD for screw ups, and it sounds like your dealership is one.

-GE