10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,914 miles

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problem #8

Jun 252004

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,600 miles
1998 Dodge Caravan, VIN [xxx]. I was driving in town and started to smell gasoline. I pulled over to a gas station and the van caught fire. I called the fire dept and they put it out. The van is still sitting at my house. The plastic, hoses, and belts are melted. I have called daimler/Chrysler and logged a complaint. # [xxx] because my VIN is not on the recall list for; fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system. Updated 07/25/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #7

Aug 272003

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Problems with fuel rail on 1998 Dodge Caravan. The consumer had taken the vehicle in for a recall repair for the fuel line in which the Dodge dealer repaired it, but there was a continued leak that had come from the engine. The consumer then took the vehicle to good year who replaced the faulty line to stop the leak, and all the dealer did was place a stronger clamp around the leaking line. The consumer was denied a refund, because an authorized dealer did not perform the work. Recall#00V268000. The consumer also stated the transmission had to be replaced.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #6

Feb 072003

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,711 miles
The fuel injectors had to be replaced at 43,711 because of a leakage. An independent mechanic performed the repair.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #5

Nov 042002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer recieved a recall notice(00V268000) regarding the fuel rail. Consumer took vehicle to have the work done and was informed the parts weren't in. A second notice was sent, still no parts were available. The third notice was received and the vehicle still has not been repaired for the recall.

- Palos Verdes Est. , CA, USA

problem #4

Aug 112002

Caravan

  • miles
The consumer is still having the problem after the recall was perform on the vehicle.

- Lompoc, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 102002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair 00V-268 in reference to the fuel rail crossover tube O-rings, after waiting at the dealer the consumer was told that there were no parts available for the recall and they were not sure when parts would be available. Nlm

- Victorville, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 232002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer found fuel in driveway. Thought it was coming from his automobile. Consumer was told by mechanic that there was recall oov268000 on fuel leakage.

- Warwick, RI, USA

problem #1

Aug 312000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Fuel was pouring out from vehicle when tank was first being filled with gasoline. Dealer has replaced O-ring 2 times/ a filler tube and gas tank once within 2 years. A private repair shop also replaced O-ring once, but defect keeps occurring.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA