10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,250 miles

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problem #4

Jul 242011

Caravan

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that a fire began on top of the fuel tank after refueling and the vehicle exploded. The contact was able to exit the vehicle prior to the explosion and stated that there were no fuel system failures prior to the explosion. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Hancock, WI, USA

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problem #3

Jan 151999

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles
5 batteries since purchased new. Three were noted as having leaked battery acid. In may/June 2003, the wiring harnesses (main ones) had been eaten by battery acid causing all sorts of electrical problems. The harnesses are routed under the battery pan. Stupid placement. Dealer spliced wires together to get it running at his cost, at my insistence. Van continues to start inconsistently. Horn doesn't work since dealer spliced wires. Turn ignition key - click, repeat 10-20 times, starter will catch on one. Design defect is routing of harnesses and lack of shield to protect them.

- Augusta, GA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 212002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
The consumer is aware of a fault in the 1996-2000 mini-vans, in the gas line, and is very worried about this problem. (is afraid of for her family and home, if the vehicle catch's fire) the consumer is asking for NHTSA for help in correcting the defect-campaign#00V-268.

- Glosgow, KY, USA

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problem #1

Sep 182002

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the consumer can strongly smell gas in the vehicle. Dealer notified.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

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