10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,340 miles

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problem #30

Oct 152008

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Caravan. The vehicle was repaired according to a recall, but the failure has resurfaced. Fuel is leaking from the fuel rail into the engine compartment, which is a fire hazard. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. NHTSA campaign id number 00V268000 the failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 03/23/09. The consumer stated the dealer fixed the recall for recall. Updated 03/23/09.

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #29

Dec 302004

Caravan 6-cyl

  • miles
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan caught on fire. The problem was caused by a defective leaking fuel rail. Recall #00V268000. The consumer was not told of any recall.

- Lansdowne, PA, USA

problem #28

Jan 032004

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a heavy fuel smell entering the passenger cabin. Dealer/mechanic determined that fuel was leaking from the O-rings on the fuel injection system.

- Broomfield, CO, USA

problem #27

Oct 242002

Caravan 6-cyl

  • 90,193 miles
The rubber O-rings failed prior to recall notice 00V-268. The consumer requested reimbursement for the repairs.

- Burley, ID, USA

problem #26

Feb 082002

Caravan

  • miles
The consumer is concern she receive a recall for the fuel rail O ring. Recall numer #895 the dealership has no parts "available" since February 2002 the dealership name anderson Dodge 5711 East state stree road rockford il 61107. 815 229 2000. Nlm

- Byron, IL, USA

problem #25

Apr 082002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer noticed a fuel leak on the fuel rail of the vehicle. The fuel coil crossover tube needed replacing. Oblivious to the recall, consumer had the mechanic make repairs to prevent a very dangerous compartment fire. Once in receipt of the recall notice, it states that if the repairs were already made prior to the recall being sent, a reimbursement would be granted. Consumer wishes to be reimbursed monies paid on repairs, recall number 00V268.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #24

Jul 012002

Caravan

  • miles
When parking vehicle consumer can smell gas on driver's side. Took vehicle to mechanic, checked fuel injector no leak. On August 19th parked on a hill, and consumer noticed fuel in driveway.

- Charleston, WV, USA

problem #23

Feb 282002

Caravan

  • miles
00 V 268 000/fuel leakage: Fuel leaking from the O ring. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Johnson City, TN, USA

problem #22

Mar 082001

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer is requesting a refund for the recall work that was performed on the fuel injection system.(00V268000)

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #21

Jul 232002

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer received recall notice 00V268000 concerning fuel leak. Notified dealer, and they said parts will not be in until November.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #20

Feb 282002

Caravan

  • miles
Vehicle leaking fuel from the sealing O ring. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Johnson City, TN, USA

problem #19

Feb 282002

Caravan

  • miles
Recall 00 V 268 000/fuel leakage: Dealer : carl gregory Dodge; johnson city, tn; phone# 423/283-8600 was unable to honor recall because parts were unavailable. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Johnson City, TN, USA

problem #18

Mar 272002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Got recall notice and called dealer, dealer indicated no parts were available and they don't know when parts will be available. Nlm

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #17

Mar 012002

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer dropped off car at dealer for recall 00V268000 repairs. At the end of day dealer stated that parts were not available.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #16

Mar 212002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Receivedp recall notice 00V26800/ manufacturer's recall 895, and called dealer for an appointment. Dealer did not have parts, and couldn't get parts in.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #15

Mar 182002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There is recall, oov268000, on fuel rail leakage. Dealer stated that parts would not be available for 6 months. Consumer states that recall repairs have been completed.

- Warsow, IN, USA

problem #14

Mar 132002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While driving smell of fuel entered vehicle. Received recall 00V268000 letter for the same issue 3 times, and problem was not remedied as of yet.

- San Marcos, CA, USA

problem #13

Jan 252002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and vehicle started losing power, also there was gray smoke coming from underneath of vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem. Consumer states the manufacturer issued a recall #895 for fuel rail O-ring leak, but was not implemented. This causes the engine compartment to cathch on fire.

- Glenshaw, PA, USA

problem #12

Jan 082002

Caravan

  • miles
Fuel smell and leakage of fuel was coming from fuel injection through the manifold. Had taken vehicle to dealer, and they could not state what had caused the leakage.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #11

Sep 012001

Caravan

  • miles
Vehicle was experiencing same problem as mentioned in recall 00V268000 for a fuel leakage. Dealer has been contacted for this problem, and informed consumer that this vehicle was included in recall due to VIN.

- Soquell, CA, USA

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