10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,319 miles

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problem #42

Feb 172011

Caravan 6-cyl

  • 151,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from his tank in large amounts. The vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that he needed to replace the tank and the fuel pump. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the recall was expired and could not assist him. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000. Updated 03/24/11 updated 05/02/11

- Benton Harbor, MI, USA

problem #41

Sep 112010

Caravan

  • 156,398 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Caravan. The contact was driving 30 mph when he was advised by another motorist that fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank. The contact had just refueled the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the contact was advised to replace the catalytic converter. The mechanic also stated that there was evidence of a small fire from the fuel tank. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer to inquire about a potential recall on the vehicle (NHTSA campaign id number: 99V216000, fuel system, gasoline: Delivery fuel pump). The dealer advised that the vehicle was included in the recall but the dealer refused repairs because of the damages from the small fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 156,398 and the current mileage was 156,432.

- Manchester, NH, USA

problem #40

Mar 042003

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
The smell of fuel filled the vehicle while being driven. The consumer stated that there were problems with the fuel pump. There were recalls that corresponded with the consumers complaint(recall numbers 99V216000, 00V268000).

- Upper Darby, PA, USA

problem #39

Mar 042003

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
When the vehicles gas tank was filled, gas leaked out onto the ground. When the tank was half filled there was no leakage.

- Upper Darby, PA, USA

problem #38

Jun 112002

Caravan

  • miles
Fuel pump regulator is producing too much pressure, and extra pressure is causing fuel injection O-ring to fail.

- Edmonds, WA, USA

problem #37

Mar 012002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving air bag light is illuminated, and horn/ cruise control are inoperative. Windshield wipers come on sporadically. Dealer was not contacted. Consumer states that service engine light will not go out, fuel pump, computer and coil pacer replaced. Also presently in the process of replacing clock spring.

- Howell, MI, USA

problem #36

Nov 132000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall repair (99V216) was completed on vehicle, however vehicle is continuing to leak fuel, dealer told consumer that in order to fix the problem it would not be included in recall and consumer would have to pay for repairs, consumer feels this should still be included in recall.

- Renton, WA, USA

problem #35

Oct 062000

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer received a recall letter on fuel pump. Called dealer and there were no parts available.

- Mount Pelier, OH, USA

problem #34

Sep 182000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Vehicle was making a loud noise indicating that it needs gasoline. Consumer filled up vehicle with gasoline, and there is still a problem. She received a recall notice.

- Flushing, NY, USA

problem #33

Apr 041999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Fuel pump module failed prior to recall notice causing the vehile to stall while driving. Nlm

- Brewster, MA, USA

problem #32

Aug 022000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Recall 99 V 216 000/ fuel pump. After dealer had repaired vehicle under the recall fuel tank leaked. Since the initial repair, the dealer has attempted to repair the vehicle unsuccessfully. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Endicott, NY, USA

problem #31

Aug 011999

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer is having trouble obtaining a response in order to have recall repair completed, the consumer is experiencing poor gas mileage and gas fumes continually which may be the result of the recall component which is experiencing failure at this time (99V-216).

- Belleville, NJ, USA

problem #30

Feb 082000

Caravan

  • miles
The fuel pump module seal and lock nut failed prior to recall notice 99V-216. Nlm

- Hundred, WV, USA

problem #29

Jun 112000

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had fuel tank replaced because the tank had collapsed and could not be filled all the way, the fuel seals were damaged during installation causing three gas to pour out of the van in the area of the fuel pump module three days after repair.

- Plainfield, IL, USA

problem #28

Apr 232000

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer was unable to obtain a bill for recall work performed 99V-216 of the fuel pump module seal. Nlm

- Morton Gro, IL, USA

problem #27

Feb 181999

Caravan

  • miles
Fuel pump failed.

- Kula, HI, USA

problem #26

Jan 101999

Caravan

  • miles
Fuel pump module seal failed prior to recall (99V-216), the vehicle caught fire while parked in garage caused damage to the garage and another vehicle parked next to it ( attorney for client).

- Great Fall, MT, USA

problem #25

Feb 181999

Caravan

  • miles
Fuel pump failed.

- Kula, HI, USA

problem #24

May 012000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99V216000/ fuel pump. Dealer corrected the recall problem, consumer noticed fuel was leaking from the tank.

- Hamilton Square, NJ, USA

problem #23

Apr 272000

Caravan

  • miles
Automobile was driving fine until consumer took it to dealer for recall repairs on fuel pump module seal and lock nut. Then, on the way home, vehicle died. Also, all the gas leaked out.

- Orlando, KY, USA

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