10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 2
Average Mileage:
6,500 miles

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problem #20

Mar 192009

Caravan 6-cyl

  • miles
1997 Dodge Caravan gas on the inside of the car the consumer stated after he filled the gas tank, it quickly ran out. As the consumer was going back to the gas station, the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. The consumer was able to get out of the vehicle safely. The fire department came to put the fire out. The consumer was then informed the fuel rail had burst and came loose which caused fuel to leak, which caused the fire.

- Elm City, NC, USA

problem #19

Jul 162005

Caravan 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the transmission and the O-rings on the fuel injectors are failing. Chrysler stated that the vehicle was not included in recall # 00V268000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 192,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.

- Marieta, OH, USA

problem #18

Nov 011997

Caravan

  • miles
FOIA request info re Chrysler minivan recalls initiated 1/25/02, engine and fuel line malfunctions that resulted in fires. Information request from consumers attorney. Attorney is pursuing a wrongful death claim for the consumer. Consumer burned to death in a vehicle wreck in 1997. Campaign id number : 03E053000. This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on Chrysler Town & Country, Plymouth Voyager, and Dodge Caravan minivans or any other products manufactured by DaimlerChrysler corporation.

- Milford, PA, USA

problem #17

Nov 012003

Caravan

  • 100,000 miles
There was a gas smell inside the cabin of the van upon starting the van or when the heat was on. There was a recall (00V268000) issued for the fuel injection system, but the VIN number was outside the remedy scope.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #16

Jul 152000

Caravan

  • miles
Michael schottland on behalf of the deceased owner stephanie berman. Ms. Bermans vehicle, while in motion, turned over and became engulfed in a fire that led to her death, there was a recall 00V268 regarding the possibility of a fire.

- Freehold, NJ, USA

problem #15

May 092002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Got recall notice 00V268000 on fuel rails. Had repaired vehicle. However, currently, vehicle stalls. Vehicle was running fine before recall. Not satisfied with recall.

- Batavia, NY, USA

problem #14

Apr 122002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Received recall 00V268000 concerning fuel injection leak. Dealer does not have parts and does not know when parts will be in. Please add VIN.

- Clarks Green, PA, USA

problem #13

Apr 052002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Got NHTSA recall notice 00V268000/ manufacturer's recall 895. Called to make an appointment, and dealer indicated there were no parts. Tried to contact dealer several times, but no return call.

- Brooksfield, KY, USA

problem #12

Apr 022002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
There was recall 00V268000 on a fuel injection system. It was confirmed with manufacturer. However, recall did not involve this vehicle. With out warning a fire broke out, resulting in total vehicle damage.

- Rnotting, MA, USA

problem #11

Mar 062002

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer received recall 00V268000 letter on fuel rail cross over. Dealer told consumer that parts were not available.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #10

Mar 192002

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer received a recall 00V268000 for fuel rail. Dealership had no parts available. Mark thomas motor; 2315 santian hwy, southeast, albany. 541 967 9105 service manager for dealership.

- Albany, OR, USA

problem #9

Mar 132002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer noticed gas leakage also received recall 00V268000 letter.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #8

Jul 042001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 25 mph consumer noticed white smoke coming from tail pipe. Then, white smoke and flames were coming from under the hood. Consumer stopped car and turned ignition off. Consumer exited the car, and vehicle caught on fire. Consumer feels this may related to recall for fuel leakage. Consumer states vehicle was in shop for transmission problems on February 16th, 2001.

- Capital Hieghts, MD, USA

problem #7

May 022001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel leaking from O-rings. 3.0 engine not included in recall # 00V268000.

- Sarosota, FL, USA

problem #6

Oct 172000

Caravan

  • miles
I have been seeking information regarding id # 00V26800, numerous E mails to daimler Chrysler have resulted in frustration, ref#8309811 ticket# 207346, I can't get them to answer questions regarding my vehicle, they say it is out of warranty! they say there was no media notification! it was in the usa today!I asked who determines what vans will be recalled and they don't answer. The recall clearly says 1995-1999. Can you please help?

- Liverpool, NY, USA

problem #5

Feb 082001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Could you please tell me if recall of fuel injectors has been done ?

- Martinsville, IL, USA

problem #4

Dec 092000

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel injection delivery system leaks fuel from some of the sealing O-ring or from hair line cracks in thermostat fuel injection rail. The O-rings had ruptured on the fuel injection rail causing the fuel to run on to the valve covers and manifolds.

- Adamasville, TN, USA

problem #3

Nov 192000

Caravan

  • miles
Driving along and the windshield wipers come on without notice. Also numerous times having to change out the fuel injection electrical parts. All of these have been told to us that they were not covered by the warranty. We have been told that there was a recall of the master electrical system under the hood of this model of car but we have never received any information of this situation. Please notify us if such a recal exists. We would be very appreciative of this information. We are affraid that it will cause the car to have an elecrical fire.

- Ridgeland, MS, USA

problem #2

Mar 012000

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I feel this vehicle should have a recall on some of the problems it has. They are defenitely a major factor in safety. I hope these problems are fixed in the newer modles because most people purchase mini-vans for their family or company vehicle. Therefore, this particular vehicle I feel could probably fall under the lemon law. Or, manufactors are just making a big profit and are not considering the safety of their drivers. I would like to see them put their family in a vehicle with the problems mine has and quarantee their safety.

- Falkville, AL, USA

problem #1

Mar 231998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Car only gets 12 miles per gallon--advertises 20 to 25 mpg.

- Jackson Heights, NY, USA