The Downside of Certain Cool Cars May Be Hard to Ignore There are some cars that just about everyone loves to drive, but if they become problematic you might hate to own them. Whether there is a terrifying safety issue or the vehicle is just impractical because of repeated repairs, some vehicles aren’t worth buying just because they look cool. … Read More
What American Muscle Cars — Dodge, Ford, Chevrolet–are Lemons?
The newest lineup of American muscle cars are fast, fun and smoking hot, but some buyers are outright furious when their hot rod winds up stuck in the repair shop. Owners of the Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang, Dodge Charger and Challenger sports cars report various issues that take these fun cars off the road. The new versions of these iconic … Read More
Dodge Charger Windshield Recall (2020-2021), Also Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300 Vehicles
A Dodge Charger windshield recall by automaker Stellantis affects some 21,000 vehicles including Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s sedans. There is a major safety risk to drivers with these vehicles. The windshield could detach from the affected vehicles if there is a collision. The urethane sealing used for the windshield was not performing as designed. Back in October 2020, a … Read More
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 1.3 Million Cars to Replace Faulty Alternators, Fix Air Bag Problem
Anti-lock Brake Issue, Air Bags Injured 5 People Roughly 805,000 vehicles in the United States are part of two worldwide recalls by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for 1.3 million vehicles due to faulty alternators affecting anti-lock brakes and wiring problems that could cause engines to stall and air bags to deploy when there is no crash. The first of two recalls … Read More
Dodge Charger Looks Great, but Owners Complain Problems are Under the Hood
Looks aren’t everything, it’s what’s under the hood that really counts. Some Dodge Charger owners found out the hard way after they purchased their vehicle, drove it home and then back to the dealership multiple times to get it fixed. Sometimes the problem isn’t fixable. One customer returned to the dealership after hearing a ticking sound in the engine, but … Read More