10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #11

Feb 152002

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
There was a strong thumping noise emitting from the gas tank, upon acceleration or deceleration, constant thunmp became terribly irritating, dealer installed a gas tank pad to deaden the noise.

- Pleasanton, CA, USA

problem #10

Dec 262001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
This vehicle is experiencing same problem as mentioned in recall 00-V-268-00. But vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN. Vehicle leaked out almost instantly 28 gallons of fuel. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was taking a look at the problem.

- Verona, NJ, USA

problem #9

May 292001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
While pumping fuel into vehicle sliding door has came back and broke fuel cover door, knocking handle out of tank, and out of consumer's hand. Some of the fuel spilled onto consumer. Dealer was notified, and unwilling to assist. Provide any further information.

- Avon, CT, USA

problem #8

Oct 252000

Grand Caravan 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While consumer pulled into a school driveway to let out his child, fuel tank completly dropped off underneath the vehicle. Dealer notified, and repairs being made at consumer's cost.

- Severna Park, MD, USA

problem #7

Nov 251996

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Thumping noise upon acceleration from gas tanks, installation of the pads per tsb did not alleviate noise problems. (mjs)

- Cypress, CA, USA

problem #6

Aug 081997

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The fuel tank cracked, causing a fuel leak, which if ignited may cause a fire. Dealer replaced fuel tank 2 times. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

problem #5

Jul 111997

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Fuel leaks from upper right side of tank when fuel tank is full.

- West Liber, OH, USA

problem #4

Jun 091997

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Fuel sending unit gasket of fuel tank leaking.

- Woodridge, IL, USA

problem #3

Jun 151997

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel tank: Fuel tank leaks when it is full, it does not leak when it is not completely full. Check engine light comes on and stays. Dealer has replaced fuel pump on gas tank, and the they also replaced the fuel injector pump on the engine. The problem is still there.the are going to replace the entire tank assembly.

- Davenport, IA, USA

problem #2

May 231997

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Flames coming out of gas tank.

- Machesney Park, IL, USA

problem #1

Feb 191997

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
When accelerating fuel tank shifts against vehicle frame, causing load thumping noises when slightly less than a full tank of fuel. Dealer applied padding kit, problem persists.

- Layton, UT, USA