1993 DODGE Caravan Problems & Complaints
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
328 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED UNTIL COMPLETELY FAILING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE PREVIOUSLY BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Jun 14, 2011
I OWN A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN.. I DISCOVERED A FACTORY RECALL THROUGH ODI PERTAINING TO THE SPECIFIC NAMED VEHICLE CONCERNING SERVICE BRAKES,HYDRAULIC : ANTILOCK BRAKES THAT SPECIFY SUMMARY. CONSEQUENCE .REMEDY AND NOTES; STATING THAT IF THERE ARE ANY EXISTING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY THAT THERE EXISTS A LIFETIME COVERAGE TO THE OWNER OF SAID VEHICLE. IN SHORT . CHRYSLER -DODGE AND OR ANY LOCAL VEHICLE DEALERSHIPS REPRESENTING SAID MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HONOR THIS RECALL. WHAT IS THE SOLUTION NOW ? DOES THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HAVE THE SOLUTION TO ENFORCING THE MANUFACTURER AND /OR A LOCAL DEALERSHIP REPRESENTING SAID MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR A FACTORY DEFECT. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 96V099000 AS PER ODI PRINT OUT FROM WEBSITE. DOES THIS RECALL APPLY TO MY VEHICLE AND OR ALL DODGE GRAND CARAVANS OF THIS MANUFACTURER DATES OR NOT ? IS THIS RECALL NOTIFICATION VALID AND IF SO IS IT ENFORCEABLE. I AM TIRED OF DRIVING WITH UNSAFE BRAKES IN M Y VEHICLE THAT ARE CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURES DESIGN DEFECTS. I RECENTLY FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS RECALL IN JULY OR AUGUST OF 2010. PLEASE HELP ME . THANK YOU *TR
Oct 19, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK). THREE YEARS LATER, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE ABS SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
May 27, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. THROUGH RESEARCH, THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTI-LOCK). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED FOR ANOTHER DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONSIDERING INCLUDING THE RECENT FAILURE IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, THE REPAIR WAS DENIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FREE RECALL REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 149,338.
Feb 05, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 50 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ELECTRIC PUMP CONTINUED TO CYCLE. THE BRAKES HARDENED AND FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE BOTH FEET AND MASSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 139,000.
Dec 02, 2008
+ 323 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
115 complaints
THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO THE DEFECTIVE GEN3 SEAT BELTS IN MY 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHEN PUTTING MY SON IN HIS CAR SEAT, I HAVE HIT THE LATCHED SEATBELT WITH MY ELBOW. THE SEATBELT COMES UNLATCHED WITH JUST A SLIGHT PUSH. *JB
Feb 02, 2004
VEHICLE WAS IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. SEAT BELTS DID NOT SECURE DRIVER OR PASSENGER. DRIVER WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD, AND THE PASSENGER WENT THROUGH THE PASSENGER DOOR. OCCUPANTS SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURIES.*AK VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT AND THE SEAT BELT EQUIPMENT DID NOT SECURE THE DRIVER OR THE PASSENGER. THE PASSENGER WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED OUT OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE SERIOUSLY INJURIED.*MR
Dec 03, 2003
HAVE GEN 3 SEAT BELTS IN MY 1993 DODGE CARAVAN AND NEED THEM REPLACED. WILL CONTACT THE DEALER 12-5-02. DT
Dec 05, 2002
HAVE GEN 3 SEAT BELTS IN MY 1993 DODGE CARAVAN AND NEED THEM REPLACED. WILL CONTACT THE DEALER 12-5-02. DT
Dec 05, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACTS BACK INTO POSITION AND IT WILL MAKE A LOUD NOISE, THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO BE DEFECTIVE IN THE EVENT OF AND ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
Oct 02, 2002
+ 110 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
88 complaints
SOMETIMES THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT. WHEN IT ISN'T WORKING THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO DOES NOT WORK, NOR DOES THE ODOMETER. THE PROBLEM SHOWS UP MORE AFTER VEHICLE IS WARMED UP. WHEN IT IS WORKING SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER WORKS FINE ALSO. I FEEL THIS IS A HAZARD. IT IS NOT BEING DRIVEN RIGHT NOW. THE MECHANIC IS WAITING FOR PARTS. COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY.*AK
Dec 05, 2004
MY 1993 DODGE CARAVAN HAS NOT BEEN CHANGING GEARS CORRECTLY FOR 1 1/2 YEARS. WHEN IT STARTED, I HAD IN TO THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES IN 8 WEEKS. THEY FOUND $800 IN THINGS TO REPAIR BUT NONE CORRECTED THE PROBLEM - CHANGING GEARS ROUGHLY, DROPPING SEVERAL GEARS WHEN COMING TO A STOP, ETC. THIS WILL HAPPEN FOR AWHILE AND THEN STOP FOR WEEKS OR MONTHS. THE DEALER AND ANOTHER GARAGE COULDN'T FIGURE IT OUT. FINALLY IT IS SHOWING IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION WHEN HOOKED UP TO THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE - BUT IT STILL DOESN'T ACT UP ALL THE TIME. READING ALL THESE PROBLEMS ON THE WEBSITE FOR SO MANY YEARS, WHY HASN'T DODGE BEEN HELD RESPONSIBLE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM FOR CARAVAN OWNERS!!!!! *AK
Dec 01, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STOPPED OPERATING OR FELT LIKE IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOUND THAT TRANSMISSION GEARS WERE STRIPPED. *AK
Sep 05, 2003
WE HAVE A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN THAT HAS ALREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED ($1,000.00). NOW WE ARE BEING TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. THE TRANSMISSION IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD. *JB
Jun 24, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT TO 2ND GEAR, AND CONSUMER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT BACK TO DRIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Jun 18, 2003
+ 83 more complaints for this component
STEERING
87 complaints
THE CONSUMER INQUIRED AS TO WHETHER OR NOT HIS COMPLAINT WAS ON FILE REGARDING AN EXCESSIVELY LOOSE STEERING COLUMN, BECAUSE HE NEVER RECEIVED ANY LETTER TO SIGN. *PH *JB
Jul 02, 2003
INTERNAL FAILURE OF COMPONENT NOTED BY KNOCKING NOISE IN STEERING GEAR BOX. ADDITIONAL PLAY IN STEERING NOTED AND OTHER OWNERS HAVE STATED SAME PROBLEM.*AK
Jul 23, 2002
WHILE PLACING VEHICLE IN REVERSE THEN IN DRIVE STEERING WHEEL FELL ON DRIVER'S LAP, RESULTING IN VEHICLE BECOMING INOPERABLE.*AK
Apr 01, 2002
STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF PRIOR TO RECEIVING MANUFACTURER RECALL, CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
Jul 11, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
May 15, 2001
+ 82 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
83 complaints
VEHICLE WILL STALL INTERMITTENTLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP, WILL START RIGHT UP AGAIN. DEALER NOT CONTACTED YET.*AK
Jun 05, 2002
MOTOR MOUNT MAKING NOISE WHEN USING GAS PEDAL
Mar 05, 2002
VEHICLE WILL STALL ANYTIME, VERY DANGEROUS. *AK
Jul 22, 2001
VEHICLE STALLS AND WONT RESTART FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES, STALLS WHILE DRIVING OR JUST IDLING, PROBLEM CANNOT BE DIAGNOSED ON COMPUTER AT DEALER, I HEARD THIS IS A TYPICAL CARAVAN PROBLEM BUT NOBODY KNOWS HOW TO FIX IT. *AK
Jun 04, 2001
PLASTIC WHEEL ON WATER PUMP PULLEY HAS BROKEN ON THREE OCCASIONS. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. BUT, PROBLEM KEPT REOCCURRING. BELIEVED THIS PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE PARTS. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. *AK
May 31, 2001
+ 78 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
81 complaints
THE PAINT JOB IS DEFECTIVE. THE PAINT HAS PEELED AND THE VAN IS RUSTING. *TR
Feb 15, 2012
PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, PASSENGER DOOR CAN'T OPEN UP FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. DEALER REPLACED THE HINGE, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED, STILL CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR. *AK
Feb 11, 2004
I HAVE A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. I BELIEVE THE PAINT ON THE CAR IS DEFECTIVE. I HAVE SEEN MOER THAN 50 OTHER DODGE CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PAINT FIRST WEARS OFF ON THE ROOF OF THE CAR THEN THE HOOD OF THE CAR, LEADING TO RUST AND CORROSION.I AM SEEING THE SAME PATTERN IN ALMOST ALL DODGE CARAVANS. THANK YOU. *AK
Sep 06, 2003
THE DOORS HAD DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
Mar 13, 2003
THE RUBBER THAT SEALS THE TAILGATE AND BLOCKS CARBON DIOXIDE FROM ENTERING THE VEHICLE SEPARATED. THIS RESULTED IN CARBON DIOXIDE ENTERING THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED CARBON DIOXIDE POISONING. *PH *NLM
Feb 04, 2003
+ 76 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
51 complaints
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. DEALER WAS AWARE THAT THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *AK
Apr 21, 2004
CONSUMER HAD RECALL REPAIRS (99V189000) DONE ON 20-SEP-2000, HOWEVER WHILE DRIVING IN SNOWY AND ICY CONDTIONS, THE WIPER PIVOT THAT CONSUMER THOUGHT WAS REPAIRED BROKE, CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THE RECALL WAS NOT PERFORMED AND THE ORIGINAL WIPER PIVOT WAS STILL ON THE VEHICLE, EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER STATED THE REPAIR WAS NEVER MADE, CONSUMER WAS STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR BILL.*JB
Mar 20, 2002
ON APRIL 22, 2000, A VERY RAINY DAY, MY HUSBAND WAS EXITING A GAS STATION RAMP, AND CAUSED A ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAD COMPLETELY STOPPED. UPON TRYING TO GET THE DAMAGE REPAIRED, BUT COULD NOT BECAUSE I WAS ONE MONTH LATE WITH MY PAYMENT, I BEGAN GETTING LETTERS FROM CHRYSLER ABOUT SEVERAL DIFFERENT RECALLS ON MY MINI VAN. *AK
May 29, 2001
CLOSED FRONT DOOR AND REAR WINDOW BLEWOUT. IT SHATTERED INTO A MILLION PIECES. *AK THE WINDOWS BLEW OUT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *YH
Mar 19, 2001
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-189, THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
Mar 16, 2001
+ 46 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
38 complaints
ON THURSDAY, MARCH 24TH, 2005 MY MOTHER BACKED HER 1993 DODGE CARAVAN INTO HER DRIVEWAY AND BUMPED INTO HER FENCE BREAKING THE LENS ON THE TURN SIGNAL. AS IT WAS COMING INTO A LONG WEEKEND WITH BUSINESS SHUT DOWN, SHE IMMEDIATELY WENT INSIDE TO CONTACT HER MECHANIC TO HAVE IT REPLACED/REPAIRED. AS SHE SPOKE ON THE PHONE, SHE GLANCED OUT THE WINDOW AND OBSERVED A PLUME OF SMOKE RISING FROM THE REAR OF THE VAN. SHE IMMEDIATELY RUSHED OUT AND FOUND A SMALL FLAME IN THE AREA OF THE BROKEN LENS. SHE PACKED IT WITH SNOW AND WENT BACK TO HER CALL TO THE MECHANIC TO ARRANGE A TIME FOR THE REPAIR AND TO DISCUSS WHAT JUST HAPPENED. DURING THIS CONVERSATION SHE AGAIN NOTICED A PLUME (MUCH LARGER AND DARKER) RISING FROM THE VAN. SHE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO RESPONDED QUICKLY, HOWEVER THE INTERIOR OF THE VAN WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE AND SUBSEQUENT INTENSE HEAT. HER INSURANCE AGENT HAS SINCE "WRITTEN THE VEHICLE OFF" AND IS OFFERING $1500.00 (CDN) TO SETTLE. FORTUNATELY SHE DID NOT SIMPLY ATTEMPT TO DRIVE STRAIGHT TO HER MECHANIC FOR THE REPAIRS OR THE CONSEQUENCES COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH MORE SEVERE.
Mar 29, 2005
VAN COUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS, THE ONLY ITEMS REMAING WAS THE BUMPER. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND THE INSURANSCE COMPANT FEELS THAT IT WAS ELECTRICAL. *AK
Mar 16, 2000
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. SOMEONE SAW IT AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
May 19, 1999
UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE THE BATTERY BLEW UP FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK*JB
Sep 03, 1997
COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILED.
Jul 24, 1997
+ 33 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
34 complaints
INSURED STRUCK CLAIMENT IN THE REAR. INSURED AND DAUGHTER WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR INJURIES. THIS WAS A FRONT END IMPACT. INSURED QUESTIONS WHY THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CLAIM 55-S392-761. *JG
Jan 17, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING, ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED OVER TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CLAIM 19-4056-055. *JG
Jan 17, 2002
INSURED STRUCK CLAIMENT IN THE REAR. INSURED AND DAUGHTER WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR INJURIES. THIS WAS A FRONT END IMPACT. INSURED QUESTIONS WHY THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CLAIM 55-S392-761. *JG
Jan 17, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING, ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED OVER TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CLAIM 19-4056-055. *JG
Jan 17, 2002
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES.*AK
Mar 23, 2001
+ 29 more complaints for this component
SEATS
32 complaints
WHILE COMING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AT 5MPH, WAS TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, AND DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. THIS CAUSED DRIVER TO LOSE VISIBILITY, AND NOT ABLE TO APPLY BRAKES. WAS ABLE TO PULL SELF UP BY USING STEERING WHEEL.*AK
Jul 24, 2001
WHILE MOTOR WAS RUNNING AND VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL, WHEN LEANING BACK, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT SUDDENLY COLLAPSED IN RECLINING POSITION. DEALERSHIP HAS YET TO EXAMINE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL NFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Jun 22, 2001
DRIVER'S SEAT ANCHOR/SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED AND SEAT MOVED. *AK
Apr 03, 2001
THE INVESTIGATION IS NOT YET COMPLETED SO I COULD NOT ANSWER THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF DAMAGES. I DARE SAY MY VEHICLE IS TOTALLED. NO SAFETY DEFECT INDICATED. *AK
Mar 05, 2001
DRIVER SEAT BROKEN AT BOTTOM OF SEAT AND TRACK. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO SINCE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK
Dec 28, 2000
+ 27 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
28 complaints
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE COLLISION WITH A 18 WHEELER SLIDING DOOR FLEW OFF WHILE LOCKED. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jun 07, 2002
PASSENGER'S FRONT DOOR FLEW OPEN WHILE TURNING CORNER. AFTER CLOSING DOOR, IT THEN FLEW BACK OPEN. IN ORDER TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD DOOR BY HAND. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND MECHANIC STATED THAT PROBLEM WAS A FACTORY DEFECT. *AK
Jun 22, 2001
FAULTY LATCH CAUSED THE SLIDING DOOR NOT TO CLOSE, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT DEALER HAD NO PARTS AVAILABLE, DEALER SAID THEY WOULD ORDER PART AND CONTACT CONSUMER BUT A YEAR HAS PASSED AND STILL NO NOTIFICATION. NLM
Mar 20, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ABOUT 60 TO 65MPH THE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND STUCK TO THE WINDSHIELD. OWNER HAD TO PULL OVER TO SHUT THE HOOD. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN CVEHICLE. *AK
Sep 15, 1999
IF LIFTGATE OPENS, THE OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED DUE TO THE LIFTGATE FALLING DOWN ON THE OCCUPANTS' HEAD. *AK
Feb 08, 1999
+ 23 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
21 complaints
AFTER STARTING VEHICLE FROM THE PARK POSITION VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A VERY HIGH SPEED OUT OF CONTROL, HITTING A WALL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK THE VEHICLE SCRAPED AGAINST WALL DAMAGING THE DRIVER'S FRONT QUARTER PANEL AND BROKE THE MIRROR. *YH
Oct 04, 2000
PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHILE CYCLING THROUGH THE 5 SPEED. NOTICED WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD THE MOTOR DID NOT IDLE BACK , THE MOTOR WAS RACING. PUSHED IN THE CLUTCH AND PULLED INTO A DRIVEWAY. WHEN THE DRIVER TURNED THE ENGINE OFF THE ENGINE WAS RACING, AND COULD NOT IDLE THE ENGINE DOWN. *AK
Jun 11, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE THROTTLE CABLE STICKS WITHOUT WARNING, VAN DID NOT SLOW DOWN. PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO SLOW DOWN. DEALER STATED THAT CABLE HAD SHREADED.O WNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
Sep 15, 1997
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/MINOR INJURY.
May 27, 1997
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.
May 05, 1997
+ 16 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
18 complaints
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ON 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVANS.*MR WHEN THE CONSUMER FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLIES WERE CLOUDY, BUT REALLY THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT. THE CONSUMER NOW REALIZES THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. *JB
Jun 23, 2004
WHILE DRIVING BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
Dec 29, 2003
ITEM #1, HEADLIGHT FAILURE. THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY (BOTH R AND L) HAS BECOME DEFECTIVE WITH AGE. THE PROBLEM BEGAN TO OCCUR THREE YEARS AGO AND PROGRESSIVELY HAS BECOME WORSE. THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM IS A "FOGGING" OF THE CLEAR PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENS MAKING IT DIFFUSE TO THE HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION. VERY LITTLE DIRECT LIGHT IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE "FOGGED" LENS TO ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS BECOME VERY HAZARDOUS FOR ME TO DRIVE AT NIGHT SINCE SO LITTLE OF THE ROADWAY IS VISIBLE. I OWN TWO DODGE CARAVANS, (1992 AND 1993), BOTH OF THESE VEHICLES SUFFER FROM THE SAME PROBLEM OF DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT LENS ASSEMBLIES. PROBLEM # 2, DEFECTIVE ABS BRAKE SYSTEMS. MY TWO DODGE CARAVANS HAVE REPEATING PROBLEMS OCCURRING WITH THE ABS BREAKING SYSTEM. DEALER SERVICE OF THIS ITEM HAS RESULTED IN CONTINUING BRAKE FAILURES. COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES USUALLY OCCURS. THIS PATTERN OF BRAKE FAILURES IS CONSISTENT WITH BOTH OF MY DODGE CARAVANS, 1992 AND 1993 MODELS. RECOMMENDATIONS: I RECOMMEND THAT CHRYSLER CORP. ISSUE A RECALL OF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM WITH A MATERIAL (GLASS PREFERABLY) THAT WILL NOT DETERIORATE WITH TIME. THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES IS A POOR ENGINEERING DESIGN. VERY LITTLE CAN BE DONE AT THIS POINT.*AK
Sep 18, 2001
THIS IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD AS SIGHT DISTANCE AT NIGHT IS VERY LIMITED. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
Aug 24, 2001
BOTH HEADLAMPS ARE DEVELOPING A CLOUDY APPEARANCE, RATHER THAT WATER WHITE CLARITY THAT WAS PRESENT WHEN THE CAR WAS NEW. THE SIDE-LIGHTS THAT SEEM TO BE MADE FROM THE SAME MATERIAL ARE STILL CLEAR INDICATING THAT THE PROBLEM IS DAMAGE WITHIN THE HEADLIGHTS, PROBABLY DUE TO ULTRAVIOLET DAMAGE. I NOTICE THAT CARS DRIVING BESIDE ME AT NIGHT SEEM TO PRODUCE A BETTER LIGHTING OF THE ROAD AND THAT ONCOMING DRIVERS OFTEN FLASH THEIR HIGH BEAMS AS IF I HAD NOT DIMMED MY OWN. I HAVE OBSERVED OTHER CARAVAN'S WITH SIMILAR LOOKING HEADLIGHTS. I DON'T REMEMBER SEEING CARS OF ANY OTHER TYPE WITH THE PROBLEM.*AK
May 07, 2001
+ 13 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
17 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH COULD FEEL VEHICLE BOUNCING ON STEERING WHEEL OR COULD BE COMING FROM FRONT TIRES.*AK
May 11, 2001
WHILE DRIVING FRONT TIRES WILL MAKE NOISE AND VIBRATE, AND CONSUMER WILL LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK
Jul 26, 2000
THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-215 CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. THE DEALERS TOOLS USED FOR THIS REPAIR WAS BROKEN THEREFORE THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE MADE.
Mar 27, 2000
THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-215 CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. THE DEALERS TOOLS USED FOR THIS REPAIR WAS BROKEN THEREFORE THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE MADE.
Mar 27, 2000
WHEN PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY / MAKING ANY TYPE OF TURN, THERE IS SOME TYPE OF KNOCKING NOISE WITHIN THE STEERING SYSTEM. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *YC
Sep 27, 1999
+ 12 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
16 complaints
AIR CONDITIONER HAS FAILED TWICE;WE HAD IT REPAIRED THE FIRST TIME. MECHANISM CONTROLING THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK HAS FAILED TWICE, ALLOWING THE BACK OF THE SEAT TO FALL INTO A HORIZONTAL POSITION WHILE DRIVING. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND HAD IT FIXED THE FIRST TIME. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK THE SECOND TIME, THE DEALER TOLD US TO VISIT A JUNKYARD AND PURCHASE A SEAT THERE-DEALER WAS NOT INTERESTED IN FIXING THE PROBLEM. SEAT IS NOW RIGGED WITH A CABLE TO KEEP SEAT BACK UPRIGHT.
Jul 11, 2001
AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR FAILED. NLM
Mar 20, 2000
LUGGAGE RACK CAME OFF DUE TO RAILS, MADE OUT OF PLASTIC, BROKE OFF. *AK
Jul 15, 1999
AIR CONDITIONING FAILED. NLM
May 14, 1999
CONSUMER IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH AIR CONDTIONER . CONDENSOR HAS A HOLE IN IT AND ALL THE ANTI-FREEZE KEEPS LEAKING OUT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML
Dec 09, 1998
+ 11 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12 complaints
THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT PUMP WAS RUNNING CONSTANTLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jun 27, 2002
FUEL RAIL REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, VAN WAS LEAKING FUEL SO BADLY THAT IT WAS OVERFLOWING ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND ENGINE BLOCK, RECALL ON NEWER MODELS (00V-268). CJ
Jan 03, 2001
THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM IS LEAKING FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACED. *AK
Jun 16, 1999
CONSUMER CAN SMELL VAPORS/GAS FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. VAPORS ARE COMING FROM "O" RINGS DUE TO A FUEL LEAK WHICH IS GETTING ONTO ENGINE, CAUSING FUEL TO EVAPORATE. *AK.ET.
Jan 22, 1999
FUEL PUMP FAILED TWICE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE DEFECT.
Nov 05, 1998
+ 7 more complaints for this component
TIRES
8 complaints
CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE BIG O TIRE EQUIPMENT ON HIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD ONE BLOW OUT AND CRACKING IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE CRACKING ON THE SIDEWALL WAS DUE TO AGE. *JB
Aug 03, 2005
PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLOWOUT AT 35MPH. *AK (DOT NUMBER: HYHY TIRESIZE: 215/70R/14)
Aug 05, 2001
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE TOWING A SMALL TRAILER, THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF THE VAN THAT SHE WAS DRIVING BLEW OUT CAUSING HER TO SWERVE AROUND,WHICH CAUSED THE TRAILER TO JACK KNIFE UP AGAINST THE VAN CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER AND THE LEFT REAR OF THE VAN, NO TIRE INFORMATION WAS GIVEN.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-90-344)*JB
Jul 31, 2001
TIRE SHREDDED OFF THE RIM AT 60 MPH. STILL HAD 1/4"+ TREAD AVAILABLE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VDM0 TIRESIZE: P205/70R15)
Jul 25, 2001
I HAVE HAD TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS INVOLVING KELLY-SPRINGFIELD AQUA TREAD TIRES. I HAVE HAD TWO OF THE TIRES TO SEPARATE THE SIDE WALLS AT TWO DIFFERENT TIMES. I PURCHASED TWO TIRES ON APRIL 12, 1996 AND TWO MORE ON FEBRUARY 1, 1997. ON 10/15/98 BECAUSE THE SIDEWALLS SEPARATED, I HAD TO REPLACE TWO TIRES. ON JUNE 6, 2001 WHILE TRAVELING OUT-OF-STATE, THE SIDEWALL SEPARATED ON ONE OF THE TIRES. BECAUSE I COULD NOT FIND A DEALER IN THAT AREA AND IT WOULD TAKE 3 DAYS TO ORDER, I HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR OF MY TIRES. TWO OF THE TIRES HAD 24,152 MILES AND THE OTHER TWO HAD 44,872. I HAVE TRIED GOING THROUGH MY LOCAL DEALER, THE PLACE I BOUGHT THE ORGINAL TIRES FROM, BUT TO NO AVAIL. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST KELLY SPRINGFIELD FOR THE DEFECTIVE TIRES AND SEEK RECALL INFORMATION. THE DOT # IS PJM0F8KR378GP.*AK (DOT NUMBER: PJM0F8KR37 TIRESIZE: 205-70R-15)
Jul 24, 2001
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
7 complaints
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS WARNING LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. AND THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Jan 23, 2003
CONSUMER STATED HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS RECALL#96V099000 ABS SYSTEM. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED. TS
Nov 20, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT WITHOUT WARNING THE ABS PUMP WILL STAY RUNNING CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
Nov 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ABS RECALL WAS SERVICED FIVE TIMES BY PREVIOUS OWNER. BRAKE PEDAL WILL SEIZE UP WHEN APPLYING IT IN THE UP POSITION CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO PRESS DOWN AND WILL HAVE TO SHIFT DOWN TO ROLL TO A STOP. ALSO ABS LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN THIS OCCUR. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
Oct 30, 2002
WHEN WE BECAME AWARE OF A PROBLEM WITHIN THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM ON THIS VAN WE TOOK THE VAN TO OUR MECHANIC RONNIE POE. HE INFORMED US THAT THIS WAS UNDER RECALL, WE THEN TOOK THE VAN TO MANASSAS DODGE ON JUNE 8, 1999, WHERE THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THE PUMP COMPRESSOR ON THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. ON JULY 29, 1999 THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AGAIN. I HAD THE VAN TOWED TO MANASSAS DODGE IN MANASSAS VA BY HENRY'S TOWING. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVE AS WELL AS A CO-WORKER WITNESSED THAT THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT WAS ON AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. MANASSAS DODGE COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THEY SUGESTED THAT MY "ROTORS" HAD CAUSED THE PROBLEM. ONCE I RECEIVED THE VAN BACK FROM MANASSAS DODGE, MY HUSBAND INSPECTED THE ROTORS AND FOUND NO PROBLEM WITH THEM. AGAIN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1999, WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED, THE BREAK PEDAL WAS HARD AND HAD NO PRESSURE IN THEM. ONCE AGAIN, THIS PROBLEM SEEMED TO HAVE CORRECTED ITSELF. I CONTACTED THE DAIMLER CHRYSLER RECALL CENTER ON MONDAY, 9/20/99 AND ADVISED THEM OF THE PROBLEM. THEY GAVE ME A FILE # OF 6251453 AND ADVISED ME THAT THE "WHEEL SPEED CIRCUIT" MAY BE WHAT IS CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN. AT THIS POINT I AM VERY FRUSTRATED AND VERY CONCERNED WITH MY SAFETY IN DRIVING THIS VAN. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES ARE GOING TO GO OUT ON YOU. YOUR HELP IN FINDING A TIMELY RESOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Sep 20, 1999
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
6 complaints
TIE RODS WENT IN THE FRONT. BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC I LOST THE BRAKES. PULLED OVER AND CALLED TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED IN. MECHANIC SAID THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED REPLACEMENT BUT BECAUSE ABS BRAKES, A NEW CYLINDER CANNOT BE FOUND. DODGE STOPPED MAKING THEM BECAUSE THEY WERE FAULTY.
Jun 08, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CHECKED THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. THE CODES WERE CLEARED AND THE DEALER PERFORMED A MODULATOR CIRCUIT TEST AND ADDITIONAL TESTING. IF THE RESISTANCE WAS BELOW 5 OHMS, THE CAB ABS MODULE, DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND THE ACCUMULATOR MAY NEED TO BE RECHECKED OR THE PARTS MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE MANUFACTURER WOULD BE ABLE TO SUPPLY THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WOULD NOT RELEASE THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT GOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE FAILURES WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA94028 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
Apr 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED FIRMLY IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Sep 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES FAILED MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000. UPDATED 10/23/2014*LJ UPDATED 05/21/2015 *JS
Sep 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND UNTIL THE PEDAL REACHED THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES WORKED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE HE FOUND THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN: 96V099000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE RECALL REPAIR HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY DONE ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE NOT NOT BE INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
Sep 13, 2013
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaints
I JUST FOUND OUT, THAT A RECALL THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE REPLACED YEARS AGO, AS NOT REPLACED, JUST LOOKED AT. THE ABS ON THIS VAN IS KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE, AND HAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON THE VAN. I CONTACTED DODGE, AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT, AND TELL ME THEY CANT DIAGNOIS IT BECAUSE THEY DONT HAVE A TOOL. WITH IS BS. THEY OFFER TO BUY THE VAN AT BELOW MARKET VALUE, LIKE 1/3 OF WHAT ITS WORTH. THIS IS A LOW MILEAGE, SPECIAL EQUIPMENT HANDI CAP VAN, WORTH ATLEAST 6K... THEY OFFER 1951. I IM MOSTLY UPSET BECAUSE UPON THE ORIGINAL RECALL, IT WAS NOT REPLACED, AND WAS LEFT ALONE WITH THE ORIGINAL DEFECTED PART. I THINK THAT IS FRAUD, AND AGAINST WHAT A RECALL IS ABOUT. PLESE CHECK INTO THIS, OR ADVISE WHAT CAN BE DONE.
Oct 13, 2015
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Aug 29, 2002
PAINT BEGAN TO PEEL IN TWO SPOT ABOVE WINDSHIELD IN LINE WITH WASHER SPRAY
Aug 27, 2000
THE PAINT IS PEELING FROM THE WINDSHIELD BACK. IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH DODGE CARAVANS AND THEIR PAINT JOBS ESPECIALLY IN THE FLORIDA SUN? NO SAFETY DEFECT DISCUSSED IN SUMMARY. *AK
May 04, 2000
WATER LEAK ON PASSENGER'S SIDE FROM DASHBOARD.
Apr 23, 1997
+ 1 more complaint for this component
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5 complaints
DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT STEERING COLUMN WAS EXCESSIVELY LOOSE. THE DEALER ALSO REPLACED THE FRONT COVER, TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER, WATER PUMP AND OIL PUMP. *AK *CB *NLM
Jul 03, 2003
ENGINE BELT CAME OFF, CAUSING STEERING FAILURE. DEALER REPAIRED BELT, BUT PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK WHEN DRIVING 38 TO 42 MPH STEERING WHEEL IS VIBRATING. CONSUMER STATES PRESSURE PULLEY OR TENSIONER KEEPS BREAKING BOLT, IT DOES NOT TAKE PRESSURE, AT SPEEDS ABOVE 38 MPH IT VIBRATES LIKE IT'S GOING TO COME OFF. *SLC
Mar 01, 2001
DRIVE BELT POPPED OFF, CAUSED VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND LOST STEERING CONTROL. TT CONSUMER STATES TENSIONER PULLEY LET GO. *SLC
Nov 28, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS OUT DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AT ANY SPEED, RESULTING IN HARD BRAKING AND STEERING. TT *JB
Nov 13, 1995
STEERING BELT TENSIONER FRACTURED, RESULTING IN POWER STEERING LOST AND VEHICLE OVERHEATED. TT CONSUMER STATES DESIGN OF THE PART IS POOR WITH METAL TO METAL CONTACT UNTIL CENTER PIVOT BOLT FREEZES TO THE HOUSING AND THE BOLT SHEARS. *SLC
Oct 30, 1995
CHILD SEAT
4 complaints
HARNESS CLIP ON INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN EASILY POP LOOSE IF CHILD RAISES UP AND PUSHES OUT CHEST. A COMPLAINT WAS MADE TO THE DEALER FOR 2 YEARS OR MORE, WITH TIRST CHILD AND NOTHING WAS EVER DONE ABOUT IT. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
Mar 19, 2002
I'M INQUIRING ABOUT A SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. I HAVE FOUR-YEAR-OLD TWIN BOYS (ONE WITH DOWN SYNDROME), AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. IN A RECENT SIDE COLLISION, THE HARNESS CLIPS OF BOTH THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS POPPED OPEN WITH THE CHILDREN IN THEM. THEY WERE NOT HARMED BECAUSE THE COLLISION WAS AT A VERY LOW SPEED. I HAVE SINCE DISCOVERED THAT THESE CLIPS CAN BE EASILY PULLED OPEN. IN FACT, BOTH OF MY TWINS CAN THEMSELVES PULL THESE CLIPS OPEN. *AK
Feb 14, 2000
INTEGRATED CHILD SAFETY SEATS LATCHES FAILED DUE TO CLIP FALLING OFF. *AK
Jul 10, 1995
GLUE ATTACHING LABELS TO THE SEATS DETERIORATED/PEELS , ENABLING CHILD IN CAR SEAT TO PEEL OFF THE LABEL, COULD CAUSE INFANT CHOKING/DEATH. *AK
Jun 09, 1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE JUST STOPPED. ALSO, ENGINE WAS BLOWING BLUE SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPE. *AK
Apr 26, 2000
WHEN DRIVING TRANSMISSION DID NOT CHANGE GEARS. BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS CAUSE MOVEMENT WITHIN ENGINE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING. DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE MOUNTS. TRANSMISSION REPLACED BUT THE NEW ONE WAS BAD ALSO--CAUSED AXLE TO GO BAD. *AK *ML
Sep 21, 1999
MY 16 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING 2 CHILDREN HOME WHEN THE CAR BROKE DOWN IN THE ROAD!
Jan 20, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE BRAKE PROBLEMS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. PRIOR TO THE PROBLEM THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. NATURE OF FAILURE WORSENED OVER TIME. CAMPAIGN ID # 96V099000 WAS OBSERVED ONLINE BY THE CONTACT PERTAINING TO SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PISTON WAS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND THERE WERE OTHER REPAIRS THAT NEEDED TO BE DONE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SERVICED YET. THE REAR HATCH STRUTS WERE REPLACED
Oct 30, 2006
PRIOR TO RECALL (99V-213) THE LIFTGATE BROKE, CAUSING THE TAILGATE TO FALL. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED BOTH REAR HATCH SUPPORT AND TOTAL PARTS. CONSUMER PAID FOR LABOR $ 250.00. *AK THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE DUE TO PARICLES FOUND IN THE BRAKE FLUID. THE VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN COMING TO STOP DUE TO BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WORN OUT AND ROTORS WERE BAD TOO. *YH
Jul 19, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BETWEEN 50 AND 60 MPH THE OVERDRIVE WOULD TURN OFF THEN COMES BACK ON. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING BAD ON THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM THE TRANSMISSION WOULD DOWN SHIFT TO REGULAR GEAR AND THE BACK TO OVER DRIVE. THE RPM STAYED THE SAME AND THE SPEED NEEDLE WOULD JUMP TO 10MPH, DROP DOWN TO 20 MPH, THEN BACK TO THE PROPER SPEED WITH IN TWO SECONDS. THERE WAS A CLUNK NOISE IN THE REAR BRAKE(S) HEARD AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. SCC
Apr 02, 2003
IF I GET THESE THINGS FIXED, I WILL BE ON MY SIXTH TRANSMISSION AND THIRD ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM!. *AK
Nov 06, 2000
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, I HAD TO GET A REBUILT TRANSMISSION EVERY YEAR SINCE THE YEAR I BOUGHT IT. *JB
Mar 20, 2003
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Aug 20, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 complaints
BRAKE PUMP PREMATURELY FAILS, CAUSING ENGINE RINGS TO BLOWOUT.ALSO, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Oct 25, 2001
BOTH BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED ON INSIDE SURFACE, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE, ALSO EXHAUST DONUT FAILURE. *AK
Nov 04, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2 complaints
FUEL (GAS) GUAGE OFTEN IS AT EMPTY, EVEN THOUGH IT HAS GAS. USUALLY THIS WAY WHEN I START THE ENGINE.*AK
Mar 02, 2001
GASOLINE FUEL GAUGE READING ZERO, EVEN WITH THE GAS TANK FULL! *AK
Aug 14, 2000
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
TRANSMISSION WOUL STICK WHILE IN 2ND GEAR. WAS NOT REPAIRED PROPERLY. WAS UNDER 7YR WARRANTY. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED, BUT IT WAS ALSO STICKING IN 2ND GEAR. PRIOR TO STICKING ON 2ND TRANSMISSIN, THERE WOULD BE A LOUD BANG. CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT. WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, AND WAS OFFERED 50% OFF ON PARTS & LABOR.*AK
Jan 16, 2001
WHEN AT A STOP AND APPLIED ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAR WON'T SHIFT INTO DRIVE RIGHT AWAY. WHEN IT DID SHIFT, IT SLAMMED INTO DRIVE, THEN WAS ABLE TO GO. TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING A WHINNING NOISE. THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION.*AK
Jul 17, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
2 complaints
THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT FAIRLY LOW SPEED AND IT WAS POSSIBLE TO AVERT A REAREND COLLISION. THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON BEFORE THE FAILURE. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY BE A VERY BAD FAILURE AT HIGHER SPEED. *AK
Jan 08, 2001
BRAKES FEEL SPONGY, AND SOUND LIKE PRESSURE IS BEING BUILT UP. ABS AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. *AK
May 18, 2000
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
THESE ARE INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS, NOT RELATED TO WEAR & TEAR, THEY ARE COMPUTER AND/OR ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE CAR DRIVES FINE FOR HOURS WITH NO PROBLEMS AT ALL, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT NEUTRALS OUT. TURNED THE CAR OFF & ON AGAIN & IT DRIVES FINE. *AK
Oct 19, 1999
I REALIZE THAT ALL VEHICLES NEED REPAIRS BUT THIS ONE GOES TO THE SHOP REGULARLY. WE HAVE HAD THE VAN SERVICED, TUNED UP AND TAKEN CARE OF ON A REGULAR BASIS. I'VE ASK OTHER DODGE CARAVAN OWNERS ABOUT THEIR VAN AND NEARLY ALL HAVE REPLACED THEIR TRANSMISSIONS STARTING AT 50,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION IS MY MAIN CONCERN IN THIS COMPLAINT
Aug 02, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
ROAD WAS WET & VEHICLE TRAVELING 50MPH WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. VEHICLE SLID AND REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. AIR BAG DID NOT FILL IN PLATE, BUT JUST POPPED OUT. *AK
Jul 09, 1999
WAS EXITING OFF A RAMP, TRIED TO BRAKE AT STOP SIGN, PUSHED PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, HAD BRAKE FAILURE, REARENDED A PICKUP TRUCK, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Nov 07, 1996
WHEELS
2 complaints
LUG NUTS MISSING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY.
Apr 23, 1997
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE REAR LEFT WHEEL LOCKED UP AND CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT
Dec 28, 1995
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, AT RANDOM TIMES THE ABS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS TURN ON AND THEN I HAVE NO BRAKES. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL REPAIR SHOPS, SEEN VARIOUS MECHANICS AND DEALERSHIPS AND IT CONTINUES TO BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM. NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO SOLVE OR FIX THE PROBLEM. AS A SENIOR CITIZEN, I AM NOT IN A POSITION TO PURCHASE A NEWER VEHICLE, THUS I CONTINUE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. I AM AFRAID THAT I MAY NOT BE AS FORTUNATE WHEN THE BRAKES GO OUT AGAIN. *TR
Jul 20, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE SAFETY RECALL ON 1993 CARAVAN. *TS THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT STOPPING THE VEHICLE ADEQUATELY. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ABOUT A RECALL WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY OF THE RECALL ON THE VEHICLE (WIPER PIVOT RECALL, BELT BUCKLE CLIP RECALL, LIFT GATE SUPPORT RECALL). OCT 12 THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE BRAKES STILL WERNT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER GOT THEW CAR BACK N NOV 14, AFTER SIX WEEKS. *NM
Dec 15, 2006
SEAT BELTS,CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE INVOLVED IN A CRASH AT 35MPH, THE BELT POSITIONING BOOSTER SEAT DID NOT HOLD THE CHILD TO THE VEHICLE SEAT. THE CHILD HAD ENOUGH SLACK FROM THE SEAT BELT, CAUSING THE CHILD'S FACE TO HIT THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE CHILD RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE FACE AND ALSO RECEIVED INTERNAL INJURIES. THE CHILD SEAT WAS CENTURY, MODEL # 214495 MANUFACTURED 9-21-2004. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT WAS DISCARDED. THE POLICE WERE PRESENT AT THE SCENE AND PROVIDED A WRITTEN REPORT.
Mar 31, 2006
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. I HAVE SPENT OVER $10,000.00 ON REPAIRS SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN 1993. I AM EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED WITH DODGE. I'VE HAD SEVERAL RECALLS ON VARIOUS COMPONENTS, THEY WERE CORRECTED AND ARE NOW AGAIN DEFECTIVE INCLUDING MY SEATBELTS, ABS SYSTEM, AND STEERING COLUMN. I AM NOW NOTICING THAT THE PAINT IS ERODING ON THE TOP OF MY VAN. I'VE SEEN MANY OTHER DODGE CARAVANS WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND THE EXACT SAME PATTERN OF CORROSION. IT APPEARS THE PAINT IS WEARING OFF ON THE TOPS OF THE CARS, THEN THE HOODS AND SO ON. IT EVENTUALLY RUSTS THROUGH AS I'VE SEEN ON AT LEAST 20 DODGE CARAVANS. I HAVE NEVER ENCOUNTERED PAINT WEARING AWAY LIKE THIS ON ANY OTHER VEHICLES THAT I'VE OWNED AND MUCH OLDER THAN 10 YEARS. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT SOMEWHERE IN THE PAINTING PROCESS, PERHAPS THE PRIMER OR THE PAINT ITSELF. THIS IS THE THIRD LETTER I'VE WRITTEN AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM ANYONE. I WOULD APPRECIATE AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PAINTING PROCESS OF THESE VANS. I BELIEVE IT IS ALSO OCCURRING IN OTHER YEAR MODELS. THANK YOU, SUSAN DEANFRASIO. *JB
Mar 24, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE A/C, HEATER SWITCHING TO BLOW OUT THROUGH THE DEFROST WHEN ACCELERATING OR UNDER LOAD CAUSING POOR COOLING/HEATING. I TALKED TO CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD COST TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING IT TO SWITCH. I HAVE HAD THE COMPRESSOR REPLACED WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING. I HAD TO REPLACE THE COOLING FAN AFTER WARRANTY. IT FAILED AGAIN ALMOST A YEAR LATER. BUT THE PART WAS REPLACED WITH ONLY INSTALLATION COST. I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN KNOWING WHAT OTHER THINGS CAN BE DONE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF SWITCHING TO DEFROST. SINCERELY [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 15, 2004
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE BALL JOINTS AND STARTER FAILED, THE BRAKE LINE WAS BROKEN, THE SIDE DOOR FELL OFF, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OIL AND COOLANT FAILURES. ALSO THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN OUTER ROD END INSTALLED AND A NEW TRANSMISSION WITHIN ONE YEAR OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. *JG *JB
Feb 11, 2003
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE SLIDING DOOR SEPARATED FROM THE HINGES, ALSO THERE WAS PROBLEMS WITH THE OIL, COOLANT, BALL JOINTS, STARTER, BRAKE LINE, TIE ROD, TRANSMISSION, EXHAUST AND THE FRONT BRAKES. TS *JB
Jan 06, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THE CONSUMER HAD A BRAKE RECALL# 96V099000-REPAIRS DONE, AND TWO MONTHS LATER THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. *AK THE ABS WERE CHECKED AND THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE OKAY. THE FIRST TIME THE BRAKES FAILED, THE CONSUMER WAS THEN NOTIFIED OF A RECALL. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURED WHEN THE DAUGHTER EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE-ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DODGE DEALER AND THE CONSUMERS WERE TOLD THAT THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS DETERMINED AND REPAIRS WERE DONE. (BUT BECAUSE OF THE CONTINUED PROBLEMS, THE VEHICLE STAYED AT THE SHOP FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS PLUS) THE LAST INCIDENT HAPPENED ONE MONTH LATER, WHERE THE BRAKE LIGHT HAD COME ON. PER INVOICE-FOUND THAT THE ACTUATOR PISTON IN THE HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY WAS LEAKING-REPLACED, ALSO REPLACED THE BRAKE VALVE AND BRAKE LINE, THE FITTING WAS FROZEN IN THE VALVE-REPLACED, FOUND A LOW ACCUMULATER TO BE DEFECTIVE-REPLACED, AND THE REAR HEATER COOLANT LINES LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE. *SCC
Sep 16, 2002
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT LOCK. DOME LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND DOOR AJAR SIGN WILL COME ON.*AK
Mar 19, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
NOTICE GAS RAIL LEAKING GAS ALL DOWN THE ENGINE AND INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS SHORING OUT.
Oct 15, 2001
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
STEERING WAS LOOSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID NOT TO DRIVE BECAUSE RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE ON RIGHT SIDE. *AK CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE PREVIOUSLY, AIR CONDITION FAILED AND MAJOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR.*JB
May 29, 2001
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
IN EVENING CONSUMER TRIED TO START VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE AND EFFECTED STEERING COLUMN OPERATIONS. *AK
May 08, 2001
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CONSUMER TURNED WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, AND LINKAGE ALMOST FELL OFF. ALSO, LIFTGATE NEEDED SUPPORT WASHER AND STEERING PLATES. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. *AK
Mar 26, 2001
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE PROBLEM STARTED SHORTLY AFTER I BROUGHT THE VAN. THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD "FREEZE" & NOT TURN WHILE MAKING CORNERS SOMETIMES. THIS HAPPENED 4-6 TIMES BEFORE THE STEERING FINALLY "BROKELOOSE" AND ALLOWED ME TO STEER (IT HAS BEEN FOR THE MOST PART BEEN STEERING OK SINCE THIS HAPPENED). BUT, WHEN THIS HAPPENED ("BROOKLOOSE" IN THE STEERING COLUMN) THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT HAS BEEN ON EVER SINCE,(THE AIR BAG HAS NE VER DEPLOYED & THERE IS NO PASSANGER AIRBAG) & THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK SOMETIMES NOW. I FEEL THIS WAS/IS A PROBLEM & SHOULD BE LOOKED AT! I WOULD LIKE THE MGFR.(DODGE) TO ISSUE FREE INSPECTION CERTIFICATES & THEN OFFER TO FIX THIS IF IT A MGFR.'S DEFECT. ONLY THEN WOULD I FEEL COMPLETELY SAFE! *AK
Feb 14, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER REPLACED FUEL LINES WHICH BECAME CLOGGED, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED. *AK
Dec 15, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE ENGINE STALLS COMPLETLY WHEN GOING AT ANY SPEED WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO SLOW DOWN OR TURNING, HAS DONE THIS SINCE WE BOUGHT IT NEW, HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR SEVERAL CHECKUPS AND THE DEALER CANNOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. THIS CONSTANTLY PERSISTS AND I BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT BEACAUSE I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO PURCHASED THE SAME VEHICLES IN 1993, 1994 AND 1995. THESE PEOPLE JUST SOLD THEIR CARS OR TRADED IN TO GET RID OF THE PROBLEM. THIS IS AN APPARENT ENGINE DEFECT THAT CHRYSLER MADE THESE CARS DURING THESE YEARS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, THIS CAN AND WILL CAUSE ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS.*AK
Oct 27, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I WOULD LIKE TO VERIFY IF A RECALL STILL EXITS FOR MY VAN, AND IF IT IS STILL VALID SINCE I NOW HAVE OVER 100,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.
Oct 04, 2000
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CONSUMER HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. PASSENGERS DOOR DIDN'T STAY CLOSE/ BACK DOOR HINGE BROKE & CONSUMER'S SON BUSTED HIS HEAD. SEAT BELT ISN'T CHILD SAFE, IT CHOKES THE CHILD. CONSUMER HAS BEEN DEALING WITH MANFACTURER AND DEALER, BUT HASN'T RECEIVED SATISFACTION. *AK
Aug 11, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I AM SO DISAPPOINTED IN DODGE/CHRYSLER I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A TOYOTA. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK
Aug 02, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
FREON WAS LEAKING FROM AIR CONDITIONER. LEAK WAS COMING FROM UNDER DASHBOARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND THEY HAD TO GO UNDER THE DASHBOARD, THEY FIXED THE LEAK. ONE MONTH BEFORE, HAD TO PUT A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION. THEN DRIVESHAFT BELT BROKE. CONSUMER HAS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. *AK LEFT DOOR SWITCH FAILED. HEATER CORE, EVAPORATOR, CONDENSER, O- RINGS AND SEALS ALL REPLACED. STARTER FAILED. ENGINE TIMING CASE COVER, GASKETS SEALS BELT AND TENSIONERS FAILED. *YH
May 11, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Apr 09, 2000
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE SNAPPED AND WRAPPED AROUND THE REAR BRAKE CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. NLM
Mar 20, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
BREAKS - AT 21,000 MILES BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE BREAK PROBLEMS - 1ST A BAD BREAK SPRING LATER - 48,000 ABS PUMP REPLACED; 56,000 BREAK PROBLEMS AGAIN AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM; AT 80,000 PISTON ASSEMBLY (RECALL) WAS REPLACED AGAIN DUE TO LIGHT STAYING ON AND BREAKING FAILURE ENGINE - 18,000 MILES OIL LEAK WAS DISCOVERED; BAD GASKETS 48,000 INFORMED DEALERSHIP VAN WAS USING EXCESS OIL, THEY STATED NO PROBLEM 62,500 CYLINDER GASKETS HAD TO BE REPLACED, CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE GARAGE 81,000 CAR DIED OUT - BAD INTAKE VALE, ALL EXHAUST GUIDES BAD, HEADS NEEDED REDONE, AND A NEW VALVE JOB TAILGATE - RATTLED AT 18,500 AND WAS ADJUSTED; 21,800 INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT STAYED ON AND DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSED; TAILGATE HAS NEVER BEEN CORRECT AIR CONDITIONER - DOES NOT STAY COOL, DEALERSHIP CHECKED FOR LEAKS AND RECHARGED ; FOLLOWING YEAR IT IS WAS NOT COLD AGAIN RADIO - AT TIMES IT DOES NOT TURN ON, OR IT JUST TURNS OFF ON ITS OWN OTHER NOT LISTED - WINDOW SEALS SEEM TO BE LEAKING AIR
Nov 05, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THIS VAN HAS HAD THE AIR CONDITIONER GO OUT AT LEAST 3 OF THE 6 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. NOW, THE ABS COMPLETELY WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH WITH SEVERAL CHILDREN IN THE VAN; THE BRAKES ARE 90% GONE! THIS VAN HAS BEEN A LEMON AND IS IN NEED OF REPAIR EVERY YEAR. MANY OTHER THINGS HAVE GONE OUT TOP INCLUDE THE TRANSMISSION. WHAT CONCERNS ME MOST IS THAT THINGS LIKE THE AIR-CONDITIONING GO OUT EVERY 1 TO 2 YEARS AND MY EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRES IN MARCH OF NEXT YEAR. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO GET THE THE AIR-CONDITIONING REPLACED ENTIRELY DUE TO IT ALWAYS FAILING? ALSO, I AM NOT SURE IF MY VEHICLE IS FUEL INJECTED OR NOT. BRIAN PABST 1614 HALL STREET DOWNERS GROVE, IL. 60516
Oct 03, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY
Aug 30, 1999
AIR BAGS,TIRES
1 complaint
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH ON A HEAVY RAINY CONDITION VEHICLE HYDROPLANED , CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND STRUCK A TREE. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Aug 26, 1998
SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
SEAT BELT CLIP FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL 97V-149. PREVIOUSLY, VEHICLE WAS ALSO RECALLED FOR LIFTGATE REAR LATCH FAILURE 95I-001.005.
Jan 07, 1998
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
AIR BAG: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH AND HIT A BUMP IN THE HIGHWAY AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. HAD TROUBLE WITH THE LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF, BUT DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO UNLESS HE REPLACED THE ENTIRE UNIT. *AK
Nov 26, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. ENGINE HARNESS REPLACED. MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED.
Jan 31, 1997
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER (3) TIMES.*AK
Sep 30, 1996
STEERING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
# PE95-012 THE STEERING BELT TENSIONER WAS MAKING NOISE CONSUMER REPLACED IT . TT ALSO ELECTRIC MOTOR FAILED UNABLE TO OPERATE DOOR LOCKS.*JB
Nov 07, 1995
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING BELT TENSIONER #PE95-012. TT CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, DEALER SAID IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION AND REPLACED IT, HOWEVER THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK IN AND THIS TIME DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE TIRES, CONSUMER CHANGED THE TIRES AND THIS TOO DID NOT HELP, DEALER CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM, POSSIBLY STEERING OR SUSPENSION RELATED. *SLC
Nov 03, 1995
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The 1993 DODGE Caravan currently has 1140 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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The most common problems reported for the 1993 DODGE Caravan are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
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All problem and complaint data for the 1993 DODGE Caravan comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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