10.0

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

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problem #15

Aug 232002

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Fuel leaking, dealer says at drain tube/tank interface - new tank assembly required with tubes, not covered under warrenty/recalls. Cost to fix $815.

- Sutton, MA, USA

problem #14

Mar 042002

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Fuel rail line is leaking fluid, and could cause a fire.

- Orem, UT, USA

problem #13

Oct 302000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was dropping off niece and noticed smoke coming from under the hood, consumer lifted up the hood and thought it was okay, after driving past 4-5 houses, consumer saw orange and stopped, vehicle was on fire, consumer had heard that there was a recall on the fuel line, claim 49-3238-941.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #12

Oct 192000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, vehicle stalled, consumer got out of the vehicle to find it on fire, fire seemed to come from the underside and not the engine area, due to the fuel line rubbing against the right frame rail, this caused a hole in the fuel line, thus causing the fire, claim 16-N141-453.

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #11

Oct 192000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, vehicle stalled, consumer exited vehicle to find vehicle on fire, fire seemed to come from the underside of the vehicle and not the engine area, due to the fuel line rubbing against the right frame rail, there was a hole in the fuel line, claim 16-N141-453.

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #10

Oct 302000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was dropping off niece and noticed smoke coming from under the hood, consumer lifted up the hood and thought it was okay, after driving past 4-5 houses, consumer saw orange and stopped, vehicle was on fire, consumer had heard that there was a recall on the fuel line, claim 49-3238-941.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #9

Oct 192000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, vehicle stalled, consumer got out of the vehicle to find it on fire, fire seemed to come from the underside and not the engine area, due to the fuel line rubbing against the right frame rail, this caused a hole in the fuel line, thus causing the fire, claim 16-N141-453.

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #8

Oct 192000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, vehicle stalled, consumer exited vehicle to find vehicle on fire, fire seemed to come from the underside of the vehicle and not the engine area, due to the fuel line rubbing against the right frame rail, there was a hole in the fuel line, claim 16-N141-453.

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #7

Feb 052002

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Yucca Valley, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 012001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
A repair shop diagnosed problem as a fuel leak originating from fuel rail. Consumer contacted Dodge dealership, and was informed that this vehicle was not affected by any recalls. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #5

Oct 191999

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Primary fuel line is leaking.

- Colorado S, CO, USA

problem #4

Nov 111996

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The fuel pump problem was diagnosed on 11-27-96, however, the van had been towed into Dodge dealerships on two prior occassions, beginning 11-11-96. Initially no problem could be found. The van had died while driving on the interstate. About two weeks later, the van died again in city traffic. Spark plug wires were replaced. The next day the van died again in city traffic. Ultimately, the fuel pump and filter were replaced. Each time the van needed towing to the nearest dealership. On 10-14-99, the van made a popping noise while being driven at 40 mph on a country road. I stopped the van and discovered transmission fuid leaking from under the engine. I called a tow truck and had it taken to the dealership. There had been no warning prior to the pop and subsequent leakage. The dealer reported that the transmission needed replacing. There were no obstacles on the road that may have resulted in the problem.

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

problem #3

Oct 101998

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Fuel tank dripped gas when filled to top. Tired of taking car to dealer and out of warranty anyway, I ran tank empty, dropped tank and found loose hose fitting in top of tank. Fitting was loose. Cleaned it up and used sealant and reinstalled. Concerned about the flimsy way fitting was fastened to plastic tank. You could just yank it out without much effort.

- Riverton, NJ, USA

problem #2

Sep 221998

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Air conditioning-dealer replaced compresser, condensor and evaporator, we purchased van in March and A/C never worked when the weather warmed up. Fuel pump failed and had to be replaced at a cost of $450. Tires went next at a cost of $350 for two front tires. Transmission is slipping and won't shift consistantly. Will cost $1500-$1800 to replace on a two year old van with 45000 miles.( dot number: M30D tire size: 21565R16 )

- Princeton, IL, USA

problem #1

Feb 221996

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Fuel pump did not fit properly, causing leakage.

- Atlanta, GA, USA