3.1
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 43,714 miles
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: the contact detected an odor of gasoline after driving and suspected there was a leak. But was unable to pinpoint the source. There was NHTSA recall campaign 00V268000, regarding the fuel system. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
- Virginia Beach, VA, USA
2000, Dodge Grand Caravan, there was a fuel leakage in the fuel injection system. Consumer noticed on website that there was recall NHTSA campaign 00V268000, consumer contacted the dealer service who referred her to the manufacturer. Diamler Chrysler told consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vehicle identification number. Consumer could smell gasoline when she turned the ignition on. The service dealer mechanic checked out the vehicle, and told her that there was a leak in the fuel injection system, the problem was not repaired. The consumer received a recall letter concerning the air bag clock spring failure. The letter stated that if the airbag light stayed on the vehicle should be taken to the dealer for repairs. Consumer did not have this problem and she did not take vehicle to the dealer for repairs. There were no other known problems with the vehicle at this time.
- Quinton, VA, USA
My 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan mini van has a 3.3L engine. Early in March 2005, I had a difficult time starting the vehicle and the smell of fuel was prominent. Upon a search of fulel injection problems on the internet, I found NHTSA recall notice 00V268000. This notice describes the following problem for minivans with the 3.3L and 3.8L enginges: These vehicles have fuel rails with nitrole rubber O-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire. I suspect that, although my vehicle is not in the recall, my problem is the same as the problem that affected the recalled vehicles.
- Lenexa, KS, USA
The vehicle experienced the same defect with the fuel system leakage as stated in recall 00 V 268 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
- Rochester, MN, USA
( NHTSA id# 00V-260-000 manufacturer recall id# 895 ) the manufacture has on backed order for 15,000 parts. Manufacture notified and no one within the city or closeset city has any available. Nlm
- Okemos, MI, USA
I have repeatedly taken the van in for repairs for fuel mileage and pinging under acceleration as well as rattling in the steering column, intermitant wipers will stop working intermitantly. The most resent problem is the vents on the drivers side of the dash board cannot be shut off while the heater is on, this causes my head to get very warm while my feet are cold. The wiper switch, body computer and motor have been changed at 4 seperate trips to the dealer and this has not repaired the problem. All of these complaints have caused the van to be out of service for 14 days at the dealer, none of the problems have been resolved.
- Kansas City, MO, USA
- Munster, IN, USA