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2000 Dodgen Born Free

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
4
Latest Feb 8, 2007
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 30, 2001
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Dodgen Born Free, most frequently naming the interior & seats, powertrain (other) and tires & wheels categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Interior & seats133.3%
  • Powertrain (other)133.3%
  • Tires & wheels133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
01V091006

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 30, 2001
240 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLING UNIT.
The risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: NORCOLD WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. NORCOLD WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101 OR DODGEN AT 1-800-247-1835.
DODGEN INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Filed Feb 8, 2007

POWER PRESSURE HOSE FAILURE. I HAD IT REPAIRED AND SENT THE REPAIR BILL ALONG WITH THE RECALL PAPER. THE HAVE REFUSE TO PAY ME THE MONEY I PAID OUT. *NM

NHTSA ID
10181937
Incident
Aug 9, 2006
Mileage
120,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jun 15, 2005

A LOUD WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. REAR DIFFERENTIAL WENT OUT, HAD TO REPLACE FOR $2500.

NHTSA ID
10125396
Incident
Mar 1, 2005
Mileage
89,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Jan 1, 2005

THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR JUST WONT UNLOCK AUTOMATIC OR MANUALLY. *JB

NHTSA ID
10104889
Incident
Dec 20, 2004
Mileage
53,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 20, 2003

ON JULY 5, 2003, AT 3:45 PM, TRAVELING AT 70 MPH NORTHBOUND ON RTE 71, APPROX 4 MILES SOUTH OF BUTLER, MO, OUR 2000 BORN FREE MOTORCOACH, WITH 30964 MILES, EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT OF THE REAR, INSIDE DUAL TIRE, ONE OF SIX FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S II, DOT# VD1L1X1509, OEM TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
10028650
Incident
Jul 5, 2003
Mileage
30,964 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dodgen Born Free by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2015010—
2014010—
2000Viewing410—
1999610—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.