Menu

1997 Pleasure Way ExcelProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1997 Pleasure Way Excel, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 24, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Pleasure Way Excel has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1997 Pleasure Way Excel recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 01V-135 · Apr 20, 2001 · 1,197 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pleasure Way.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other Excel year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Excel median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Excel owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER CONTACTED LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER REGARDING RECALL REMEDY 01V135000. DEALER REFUSED TO REMEDY RECALL DUE TO VEHICLE BEING CONVERTED TO A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE BY THE MANUFACTURER. VEHICLE HAS A DODGE CHASSIS. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER WHO AGAIN ADVISED THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS TO BE…
Complaint 10012001 · Mar 18, 2003
CONSUMER CONTACTED LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER REGARDING RECALL REMEDY 01V135000. DEALER REFUSED TO REMEDY RECALL DUE TO VEHICLE BEING CONVERTED TO A RECREATIONAL BY MANUFACTURER. VEHICLE HAS A DODGE CHASSIS. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER WHO AGAIN ADVISED THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS TO BE REMEDYING ALL…
Complaint 10011999 · Mar 18, 2003

Own a 1997 Excel?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.