10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,575 miles

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problem #20

Sep 152007

Caravan 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,500 miles
Engine developed a massive high pressure oil leak causing near flame conditions, loss of oil and possible engine damage. Vehicle was diagnosed at independent repair facility. The difficulty is defective cylinder head/ cylinder head gasket failure spraying a mist of hot oil onto the hot catalytic converter and remaining exhaust system. Vaporized oil subjected to these conditions can explode violently. The vehicle has been placed out of service. The cost of repairs (new engine) exceeds the value of the vehicle. Research proved Chrysler corporation has known of this problem since prior to 1994 and has attempted to patch the problem rather than repair it correctly in thousands of cases to date. My contentions is the Chrysler corporation knowing sold me an unsafe defective vehicle to me and many others.

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

problem #19

Dec 112002

Caravan

  • miles
While traveling on the highway and climbing up a hill the vehicle looses power. The campaign number is 00B26800. But his vehicle VIN does not match. Please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem.

- Baraboo, WI, USA

problem #18

Nov 012002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The van has developed an oil leak between the engine head and block which a mechanic feels this is an unusual place. Fumes are entering into the compartment of the van.

- Swansboro, NC, USA

problem #17

Aug 012002

Caravan

  • miles
While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The vehicle shut down and would not restart. The dealership is aware of the problem.

- Graton, CA, USA

problem #16

May 132002

Caravan

  • miles
Dealer is refusing to allow me to talk to the Dodge factor rep. No safety defect listed for above vehicle.

- San Carlos, CA, USA

problem #15

Jan 132002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, a police car notified consumer that the vehicle was on fire, fire department broke the windshield to put out the fire, claim 22-V687-499.

- Portage, MI, USA

problem #14

Oct 292001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was resting along side of road and smelled smoke, upon starting vehicle it ignited in the engine compartment, injuring consumer, claim 22-V641-822.

- Portage, MI, USA

problem #13

Jan 132002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, a police car pulled up and notified consumer that vehicle was on fire, vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, claim22-V687-499.

- Portage, MI, USA

problem #12

Oct 292001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer smelled smoke while resting along side of the road, consumer tried to start the vehicle, however it ignited upon starting in the engine compartment, claim 22-V641-822.

- Portage, MI, USA

problem #11

Jan 132002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, a police car notified consumer that the vehicle was on fire, fire department broke the windshield to put out the fire, claim 22-V687-499.

- Portage, MI, USA

problem #10

Oct 292001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was resting along side of road and smelled smoke, upon starting vehicle it ignited in the engine compartment, injuring consumer, claim 22-V641-822.

- Portage, MI, USA

problem #9

Jul 201999

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling at 40 mph, consumer heard a clunk noise. Consumer pulled vehicle over and could not put vehicle in gear. Vehicle was towed to dealer, dealer stated that a pin in transmission broke and transmission needed replaced. Check engine light illuminated.

- Gaylord, MI, USA

problem #8

Jan 132002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, a police car pulled up and notified consumer that vehicle was on fire, vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, claim22-V687-499.

- Portage, MI, USA

problem #7

Oct 292001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer smelled smoke while resting along side of the road, consumer tried to start the vehicle, however it ignited upon starting in the engine compartment, claim 22-V641-822.

- Portage, MI, USA

problem #6

Nov 022001

Caravan

  • miles
Warranty 36,000 miles/3years. Dropping van off for routine brake job, van died in garage parking lot, temp guage had no indication anything wrong, tailpipe smoking, , had police stop by to see, garage looked at engine fly wheel fell off and head gasket melted. Car only has 54,000 miles on it. Contacted Chrysler nothing they would do. The garage I have it at is not more than 5 minutes from a Dodge dealer, they would not even send anyone to look at the engine to agree or disagree what had happened. Cannot get the car towed because the engine is apart and will cost $800 to put the broken engine back in the car and that again to have Dodge take it apart. It is amazing that the temprature guage would not indicate that my engine had gotton so hot that the head gaskett melted and the fly wheel fell off. This car had regular oil changes ect at walmart. They never indicated fluid problems.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #5

Jul 132001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Madera, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 282001

Caravan

  • miles
First time car stalled on local street on 27th May 00 after few attempts, it start again. Dealer could not figer out, it stalled again on 06/11/00 on highway so scarry, then they changed computer pc it happened again on 07/23 &07/28, 01 which tey blamed carbon build up which I don't trust them because only 23400 miles and I never heard that car turned off due to that reason during normal speed.

- Danbury, CT, USA

problem #3

Jul 131999

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states that engine makes loud noise and it idles erratically, vehicle has stalled while travelling 60 mph, on one occasion, dealer found that a piston had failed, however problem still exist. Brakes squealed, dealer cleaned and sanded pads and rotors. Vehicle shook at speeds above 70 mph, dealer balanced and rotated tires. Consumer smelled strong odors through the ventilation system. Passenger side sliding door inoperable. Alternator belt came apart. Accelerator rattles. Vehicle experiences deceleration. Carpet buckles.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #2

Jun 222000

Caravan

  • miles
While driving tie rod broke, causing loss of control. Also, the engine stalled without a warning.

- Stand Island, NY, USA

problem #1

Feb 281999

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 60 mph on the highway the vehicle stalled without warning. Cause unknown. Dodge repurchased the vehicle under the lemon law after several failed attempts to fix it.

- Norwalk, CA, USA