10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #11

Jun 162002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Had a radiator fan relay recall on 1996 Dodge Caravan replaced 3 times and radiator fan still continues to come on at various times when car is not running, running battery dead, front w/S wiper blades comes on by itself, lost fm stereo frequency all together. Cannot depend on this with 2 small children.

- Diamond, MO, USA

problem #10

Sep 102002

Caravan

  • miles
Three fan belts had to be replaced due to a defective tensioner. Vehicle at repair shop. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Juliet, IL, USA

problem #9

Jan 032002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle is leaking green coolant and knocking very loudly, consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, and he stated engine fan was not working and causing vehicle to run hot, took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that by fans not working, and causing knocking and leak. There is a recall on radiator fan relay. Driver is having recall performed.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #8

Oct 301999

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The water pump failed and has been replaced, however the vehicle continues to overheat due to failure of the radiator fan.

- White Hall, MD, USA

problem #7

Jun 272000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I received a radiator fan relay recall, could this defective relay help the major transmition seals fail" if so, is Dodge/Chrysler respnsible for the $1300 repair of the faulty transmision seals? if so, how do I file a claim with the manufacturer" the transmission repair shop claims the seal failure was due to extreme heat, he stated that the seals were very brittle, like dry noodles, nothing like the soft rubber that they should resemble.

- Avon, OH, USA

problem #6

Jun 291999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Relay to the exhaust fan failed causing overheating of the engine. Mjs

- Maple Grove, MN, USA

problem #5

Oct 251999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
The engine cooling fan stopped working while vehicle was being driven, and smoke started coming out of the vehicle. Engine overheated. Dealer has vehicle right now.

- Calabasas, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 161999

Caravan

  • miles
Pin missing (not installed) in fan causing it to become loose. Nlm

- Port Saint, FL, USA

problem #3

Mar 171999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Coolant fans failed.

- Fredericks, VA, USA

problem #2

Jul 011998

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Radiator fan switch broke, causing vehicle to overheat continuously which may cause an accident. Dealr replaced switch. Cause unknown.

- Austell, GA, USA

problem #1

Jul 071998

Caravan

  • miles
Fan module failed, causing vehicle to overheat. Also, air bag light stays on.

- San Antoni, TX, USA