The vehicle stalled when accelerating. The vehicle would not exceed 50 mph. The vehicle also had electrical problems. The dashboard lights flashed on and off.

- Selma, AL, USA

Engine loses lots of oil at speeds over 60 mph. Also smell burning smell when engine shuts off. Radiator loses coolant. Don't know if there is a recall for these things. Also oil light only comes on when you take a sharp turn. Engine light has been on for a year, since we got it.

- Monett, MO, USA

Request for reimbursement for clockspring recall repairs performed on a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. There was a clunk noise, then the consumer lost power steering due to the serpentine belt tensioner being broken, oil leaked due to the front valve cover gasket, and the air bag light had come on. Recall#02V293000

- Richmond, VA, USA

While driving 45 mph with two passengers, consumer noticed smoke coming from vent near the rear sliding door. Consumer pulled over to the curb and waited 2 minutes, then checked under the hood to try to find the problem for the smoke. No problem was found, but while getting back into vehicle, the consumer noticed smoke spewing from the rear right side wheels. Consumer barely removed passengers from vehicle when vehicle went up in flames. There were no injuries, but the vehicle was totaled. Police and fire department were notified. Flames started shooting from under the hood.

- Cocoa, FL, USA

The head gasket has been replaced twice. The most recent was on 7/14/2003.

- Bay Village, OH, USA

The consumer heard a rattle in the engine. The consumer was told the cover in front of the engine was removed and the tensioner bearing had fallen apart. The timing belt and tensioner was replaced. There was a delay in the shift, and the consumer had to take his foot off of the gas to get the shift up. When the transmission was cold, it would delay engaging in reverse from park. Scc

- Cranston, RI, USA

Vehicle overheated. Took vehicle to dealership for service, and was informed that strut tower the holds engine had rusted, and could cause engine to fall.

- Berkly, MI, USA

The vehicle was shaking due to motor mount failure, which caused the engine to drop down, damaging the cv joint on the right side. The vehicle continued to shake even after the motor mount was fixed.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

Loss of oil and overheating while driving. Taken to a repair shop, and informed of a head gasket failure. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall. Feel free to provide any further information.

- San Jose, CA, USA

Engine knocking due to right head rocker arm retainer being broken off head, and bent rocker arm/ shaft bent. While driving the check engine light blinks three times. Consumer states the cast rocker arm failure was due to flaw in design. The exhaust manifold broke.

- Sedro Woolley, WA, USA

Consumer had found a leakage of oil coming from head gasket. Had contacted dealer, and they could not determine what was the cause of leakage.

- Oceantown Ship, NJ, USA

Consumer had experienced some problem with timing belt. Timing belt had to be replaced.

- Oceantown Ship, NJ, USA

Engine head gasket leakage. Consumer had contacted dealer, and dealer claimed that to correct problem they need to attach a brass to stop leakage.

- Oceantown Ship, NJ, USA

Engine is leaking oil behind valve cover engine, causing engine to smoke and filling the inside of vehicle. Dealer was notified to inspect the gaskets, sealer was replaced 2 months ago.. consumer stated the valve cover gasket, head gasket and rear engine seal were all replaced under warranty.

- Harrisburg, VA, USA

When underside of car was inspected oil leak noticed, mechanic thinks it is from head gasket. Repair est. $1,000.

- Rensselaer, NY, USA

Engine head gaskets blewout. This caused white smoke to appear.

- Centerville, VA, USA

The engine" check, light has come on at least five (5) times. Each time the vehicle has been checked by a repair shop via computer with the diagnosis being "#5 cylinder is missing". the computer is reset after a cylinder check; however, a few miles later the light comes on again.

- Lorton, VA, USA

Head gasket is leaking, contacted dealer, and dealer is willing to fix problem at owner's expense.

- Powhatan, VA, USA

Air bag light won't go out, horn doesn't work. Delayed action because of expense. Oil leak: Ignored because I thought it was usual valve cover leak. Now loses about a quart of oil a day. Dealer determined it was head gasket. Total cost to be about $1500. Failure dates approximate.

- Metuchen, NJ, USA

Engine check light came on. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer claimed that head gasket and timing cover were leaking. This was the same problem as recalled in 1993 and 1994 in recall 99V318000.

- Holland, PA, USA