Chrysler is automaker with the most recalls in 2006

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JackDodge @ Aug 21 2006, 04:02 PM) [snapback]306912[/snapback]</div>

but they just got a jd power award for the best minivan! i know because im sick of the commercial on tv.

...why would such a "good" company have such a bad record of recalls...

hmm..... sounds like some engineers need to be fired...

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JackDodge @ Aug 21 2006, 04:02 PM) [snapback]306912[/snapback]</div>

I wouldn't gloat that much, considering Toyota is chomping at Chrysler's heels in an effort to be #1 in recalls.

 

actually it looks like ford and gm are the ones chomping at chrysler's heels. followed by honda, nissan, vw, then toyota.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ Aug 21 2006, 09:16 PM) [snapback]307189[/snapback]</div>

In 2003, the Toyota recalled 200k American vehicles. In 2004, the number increased fivefold, to a little over one million vehicles. In the following year, the number leaped again, more than doubling to 2.2 million. So far this year, Toyota has announced five recalls affecting approximately 900K vehicles.


Give them time... they like to do their 'big numbers' in the fall..

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=2043

The good news is they're planning on producing more... SUVs?

 

suffice to say they've got some catching up to do though... chrysler's giving them one hell of a run this year, eh?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ Aug 21 2006, 10:23 PM) [snapback]307252[/snapback]</div>

Well, so far Toyota is leading on the "Execs going to be doing jail time for hiding serious safety defects that have caused injuries" by roughly 5 execs to 0.

They'll also probably be ahead on lawsuit payouts for the same reasons sometime next year.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jonnycat26 @ Aug 21 2006, 06:50 PM) [snapback]307230[/snapback]</div>

I thought this thread was titled something about who has had the most recalls in 2006 and that's what we were 'discussing'? Ah, here it is:
" Chrysler is automaker with the most recalls in 2006, record 16 recalls affecting 1,800,000 cars and trucks"

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rancid13 @ Aug 22 2006, 11:42 AM) [snapback]307550[/snapback]</div>

To me that seems like making fun of a hated neighbor whose house just burned down, while ignoring the fact that your own roof is on fire.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JackDodge @ Aug 22 2006, 11:05 AM) [snapback]307510[/snapback]</div>

I own a Prius, I just think there is a lot of room for improvement, especially in the quality department. Or maybe I just became bitter after the second "dead on the road" incident. Or maybe it was when the center console started coming apart (again). Or maybe it could be all the squeaks and rattles.

Like I said, I do not understand making fun of other manufacturers when the one you are championing has serious problems(self admitted, to boot) of their own.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jonnycat26 @ Aug 22 2006, 12:28 PM) [snapback]307578[/snapback]</div>

I'm now 100% convinced you don't own the car.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sl7vk @ Aug 22 2006, 02:42 PM) [snapback]307678[/snapback]</div>

Good... come get it then and leave 26K in cash in it's place.

Actually, I regret saying that. It just amazes me that either you have to love the car, otherwise you're a troll who can't possibly own it. Is it so hard to understand or accept that someone could own the car and be underwhelmed by the quality? Is it so hard to accept that the stalling thing could have left someone somewhat upset? Maybe you need to gain some perspective.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jonnycat26 @ Aug 22 2006, 03:04 PM) [snapback]307687[/snapback]</div>

What year and package do you own?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sl7vk @ Aug 22 2006, 03:24 PM) [snapback]307700[/snapback]</div>

'04, Package #9.

I had one of the very first 04s, which is probably why I had so many issues.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jonnycat26 @ Aug 22 2006, 12:04 PM) [snapback]307687[/snapback]</div>

Since the car has been causing you so many problems and headaches, I was wondering if you ever tried putting it up for sale? I'm sure there would be plenty of interest generated by an ad in Autotrader, Cars.com, on Craigslist, or even here in the Private Sales forum. Then you could use the $ you get for said headache and buy something that will give you less trouble and less reason to constantly complain.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rancid13 @ Aug 22 2006, 04:49 PM) [snapback]307769[/snapback]</div>

See, the thing is, I don't really complain unless I see blatant fanboyism or fud.

For what it is (a commuting econobox) the Prius is OK. I just don't see how people can laugh and make fun of Chrysler, GM, Nissan, etc... while Toyota is putting out recall after recall.