Gen 3 recalls - Lemon Law - Harmonic Balancer - Overheating

[shotjock]

Hello!

I just secured a 2004 and the only thing in the carfax is that it was a buy back because of overheating problems. It was shipped back to the original Factory and fixed and then re-titled at 2000 miles. I have seen some others like this so must ne somewhat a common problem.

Anything I should be worried about?

Thanks!
Frank

 

[steve911]

I would say the opposite. Gen 3 overheat problems are not the norm. In the 6+ years since I bought my '04, I have not had problems and I hear alot more about gen 1 and 2 overheat by far.

Steve A.

 

[Steve-Indy]

Agree with steve911 on the infrequency of overheating in unmodified, street driven Gen III's.

As to your "Harmonic Balancer" reference...that CAN be an issue...especially on 04's...and needs to be checked/monitored as covered in multiple posts.

By the way...could the Gen III "cooling issues" be someone confusing/referencing the "Cooling Module Recall" seen on about 1300 of the 2003 Vipers...which could also effect the steering rack??

All that aside...you have a great ride...enjoy that Beast !!!