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10E034000 Aug 10, 2010 EQUIPMENT

CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH V...

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Aug 17, 2022 Engine 202,335 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the serpentine belt failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The serpentine belt was replaced however, the failure recurred. The ...

Aug 17, 2022 Power Train 202,335 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the serpentine belt failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The serpentine belt was replaced however, the failure recurred. The ...

Aug 17, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline 202,335 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the serpentine belt failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The serpentine belt was replaced however, the failure recurred. The ...

Aug 17, 2022 Engine 202,335 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the serpentine belt failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The serpentine belt was replaced however, the failure recurred. The ...

Aug 17, 2022 Power Train 202,335 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the serpentine belt failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The serpentine belt was replaced however, the failure recurred. The ...

Aug 17, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline 202,335 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the serpentine belt failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The serpentine belt was replaced however, the failure recurred. The ...

May 18, 2022 Engine 200,000 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to function as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing belt needed to be replaced. T...

May 18, 2022 Engine 200,000 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to function as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing belt needed to be replaced. T...

Jul 22, 2020 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS DETACHE...

Jul 22, 2020 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS DETACHE...

May 28, 2020 Tires 56,172 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR TIRES, TIRE LINE: ALL SEASON ASSURANCE, TIRE SIZE: 215/65/R15, DOT NUMBER: MD5UJV1R2317. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE PULL TO THE LEFT AND THEN TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS DEFECTI...

May 28, 2020 Tires 56,172 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR TIRES, TIRE LINE: ALL SEASON ASSURANCE, TIRE SIZE: 215/65/R15, DOT NUMBER: MD5UJV1R2317. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE PULL TO THE LEFT AND THEN TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS DEFECTI...

May 27, 2016 Air Bags 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V480000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF T...

May 27, 2016 Air Bags 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V480000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF T...

Feb 10, 2016 Steering

"TAKATA RECALL" THGE SERPINTINE BELT KEEPS BREAKING OR COMMING OFF WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY. I VE HAD IT REPKACED NUMBEROUS TIMES. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE PULLEY, I CHANGED THAT. AND THE BELT HAS COME OFF AGAIN!

Feb 10, 2016 Steering

"TAKATA RECALL" THGE SERPINTINE BELT KEEPS BREAKING OR COMMING OFF WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY. I VE HAD IT REPKACED NUMBEROUS TIMES. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE PULLEY, I CHANGED THAT. AND THE BELT HAS COME OFF AGAIN!

Nov 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 194,875 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 194,875.

Nov 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 194,875 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 194,875.

Jul 16, 2015 Engine 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR...

Jul 16, 2015 Air Bags 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR...

Jul 16, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR...

Jul 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR...

Jul 16, 2015 Engine 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR...

Jul 16, 2015 Air Bags 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR...

Jul 16, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR...

Jul 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR...

Mar 3, 2015 Suspension

MY SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT ON ME NO MATTER WHERE I AM AT. MY FRONT SEATS WILL NOT MOVE BACK AND FORTH AT DUE TO THE HANDLE MECHANISM BREAKING. MY HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT PUT OUT THE RIGHT BEAM OF LIGHT THE IT NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO SEE PROPERLY AT NIGHT. I NEED YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER PLEASE. *TR

Mar 3, 2015 Seats

MY SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT ON ME NO MATTER WHERE I AM AT. MY FRONT SEATS WILL NOT MOVE BACK AND FORTH AT DUE TO THE HANDLE MECHANISM BREAKING. MY HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT PUT OUT THE RIGHT BEAM OF LIGHT THE IT NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO SEE PROPERLY AT NIGHT. I NEED YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER PLEASE. *TR

Mar 3, 2015 Exterior Lighting

MY SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT ON ME NO MATTER WHERE I AM AT. MY FRONT SEATS WILL NOT MOVE BACK AND FORTH AT DUE TO THE HANDLE MECHANISM BREAKING. MY HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT PUT OUT THE RIGHT BEAM OF LIGHT THE IT NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO SEE PROPERLY AT NIGHT. I NEED YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER PLEASE. *TR

Mar 3, 2015 Suspension

MY SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT ON ME NO MATTER WHERE I AM AT. MY FRONT SEATS WILL NOT MOVE BACK AND FORTH AT DUE TO THE HANDLE MECHANISM BREAKING. MY HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT PUT OUT THE RIGHT BEAM OF LIGHT THE IT NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO SEE PROPERLY AT NIGHT. I NEED YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER PLEASE. *TR

Mar 3, 2015 Seats

MY SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT ON ME NO MATTER WHERE I AM AT. MY FRONT SEATS WILL NOT MOVE BACK AND FORTH AT DUE TO THE HANDLE MECHANISM BREAKING. MY HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT PUT OUT THE RIGHT BEAM OF LIGHT THE IT NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO SEE PROPERLY AT NIGHT. I NEED YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER PLEASE. *TR

Mar 3, 2015 Exterior Lighting

MY SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT ON ME NO MATTER WHERE I AM AT. MY FRONT SEATS WILL NOT MOVE BACK AND FORTH AT DUE TO THE HANDLE MECHANISM BREAKING. MY HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT PUT OUT THE RIGHT BEAM OF LIGHT THE IT NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO SEE PROPERLY AT NIGHT. I NEED YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER PLEASE. *TR

Feb 9, 2015 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VAN SPEED WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 35MPH, I PULLED OVER TO FIND WIRES BURNING IT WAS THE FUEL INJECTOR HARNESS AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF THAT LOCATION. *TR

Feb 9, 2015 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VAN SPEED WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 35MPH, I PULLED OVER TO FIND WIRES BURNING IT WAS THE FUEL INJECTOR HARNESS AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF THAT LOCATION. *TR

Nov 25, 2014 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE MAIN DRIVE BELT WOULD DETACH FROM THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD SUDDENLY STOP FUNCTIONING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT BUMPER WOULD SUDDENLY...

Nov 25, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE MAIN DRIVE BELT WOULD DETACH FROM THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD SUDDENLY STOP FUNCTIONING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT BUMPER WOULD SUDDENLY...

Nov 25, 2014 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE MAIN DRIVE BELT WOULD DETACH FROM THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD SUDDENLY STOP FUNCTIONING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT BUMPER WOULD SUDDENLY...

Nov 25, 2014 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE MAIN DRIVE BELT WOULD DETACH FROM THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD SUDDENLY STOP FUNCTIONING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT BUMPER WOULD SUDDENLY...

Nov 25, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE MAIN DRIVE BELT WOULD DETACH FROM THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD SUDDENLY STOP FUNCTIONING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT BUMPER WOULD SUDDENLY...

Nov 25, 2014 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE MAIN DRIVE BELT WOULD DETACH FROM THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD SUDDENLY STOP FUNCTIONING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT BUMPER WOULD SUDDENLY...

Sep 8, 2014 Suspension 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TOWER STRUT WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.

Sep 8, 2014 Suspension 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TOWER STRUT WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.

Jul 23, 2014 Service Brakes 28,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND BURST WHERE THE STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED LINES ARE WELDED TO THE REGULAR STEEL LINES ARE CONNECTED, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO DISPERSE AND LOOSE PRESSURE AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD LEAD TO A FATAL ACCIDENT. THANK GOD MY 70 YEAR OLD MOTHER...

Jul 23, 2014 Service Brakes 28,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND BURST WHERE THE STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED LINES ARE WELDED TO THE REGULAR STEEL LINES ARE CONNECTED, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO DISPERSE AND LOOSE PRESSURE AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD LEAD TO A FATAL ACCIDENT. THANK GOD MY 70 YEAR OLD MOTHER...

Mar 18, 2014 Power Train Crash 77,700 mi

PREPARING TO EXIT A PARKING LOT, THE GEAR SHIFT WAS ACCIDENTALLY CAUGHT BY MY SLEEVE AND PULLED DOWN TO THE "DRIVE" POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, BUT IT BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD. BEING ON SOMEWHAT OF A SLOPE, THE VEHICLE PULLED ONTO A BUSY STREET. I GRABBED THE WHEEL TO TURN THE VAN AWAY FROM ...

Mar 18, 2014 Suspension Crash 77,700 mi

PREPARING TO EXIT A PARKING LOT, THE GEAR SHIFT WAS ACCIDENTALLY CAUGHT BY MY SLEEVE AND PULLED DOWN TO THE "DRIVE" POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, BUT IT BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD. BEING ON SOMEWHAT OF A SLOPE, THE VEHICLE PULLED ONTO A BUSY STREET. I GRABBED THE WHEEL TO TURN THE VAN AWAY FROM ...

Mar 18, 2014 Wheels Crash 77,700 mi

PREPARING TO EXIT A PARKING LOT, THE GEAR SHIFT WAS ACCIDENTALLY CAUGHT BY MY SLEEVE AND PULLED DOWN TO THE "DRIVE" POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, BUT IT BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD. BEING ON SOMEWHAT OF A SLOPE, THE VEHICLE PULLED ONTO A BUSY STREET. I GRABBED THE WHEEL TO TURN THE VAN AWAY FROM ...

Mar 18, 2014 Power Train Crash 77,700 mi

PREPARING TO EXIT A PARKING LOT, THE GEAR SHIFT WAS ACCIDENTALLY CAUGHT BY MY SLEEVE AND PULLED DOWN TO THE "DRIVE" POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, BUT IT BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD. BEING ON SOMEWHAT OF A SLOPE, THE VEHICLE PULLED ONTO A BUSY STREET. I GRABBED THE WHEEL TO TURN THE VAN AWAY FROM ...

Mar 18, 2014 Suspension Crash 77,700 mi

PREPARING TO EXIT A PARKING LOT, THE GEAR SHIFT WAS ACCIDENTALLY CAUGHT BY MY SLEEVE AND PULLED DOWN TO THE "DRIVE" POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, BUT IT BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD. BEING ON SOMEWHAT OF A SLOPE, THE VEHICLE PULLED ONTO A BUSY STREET. I GRABBED THE WHEEL TO TURN THE VAN AWAY FROM ...

Mar 18, 2014 Wheels Crash 77,700 mi

PREPARING TO EXIT A PARKING LOT, THE GEAR SHIFT WAS ACCIDENTALLY CAUGHT BY MY SLEEVE AND PULLED DOWN TO THE "DRIVE" POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, BUT IT BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD. BEING ON SOMEWHAT OF A SLOPE, THE VEHICLE PULLED ONTO A BUSY STREET. I GRABBED THE WHEEL TO TURN THE VAN AWAY FROM ...

Mar 9, 2014 Electrical System 10,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND FOR NO KNOWN REASON. DODGE TOLD US THAT IT WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING IN THE DASH THAT CAUSED THE COMPUTER TO SHUT DOWN. THE TECHNICIANS INSISTED THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT COULD NOT B...

Mar 9, 2014 Exterior Lighting 10,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND FOR NO KNOWN REASON. DODGE TOLD US THAT IT WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING IN THE DASH THAT CAUSED THE COMPUTER TO SHUT DOWN. THE TECHNICIANS INSISTED THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT COULD NOT B...

Mar 9, 2014 Electrical System 10,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND FOR NO KNOWN REASON. DODGE TOLD US THAT IT WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING IN THE DASH THAT CAUSED THE COMPUTER TO SHUT DOWN. THE TECHNICIANS INSISTED THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT COULD NOT B...

Mar 9, 2014 Exterior Lighting 10,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND FOR NO KNOWN REASON. DODGE TOLD US THAT IT WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING IN THE DASH THAT CAUSED THE COMPUTER TO SHUT DOWN. THE TECHNICIANS INSISTED THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT COULD NOT B...

Oct 30, 2013 Air Bags 165,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I NOTICED A DING DING SOUND THAT WAS TRYING TO INFORM ME THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG BUT I DID NOT KNOW WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM UNTIL I LOOKED UP AND SAW THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAD POPPED ON AND AFTER A MOMENT OR SO I TRIED TO USE MY HORN, IT DID NOT WORK THERE WAS AN ENGINE LIGHT ON AT T...

Oct 30, 2013 Air Bags 165,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I NOTICED A DING DING SOUND THAT WAS TRYING TO INFORM ME THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG BUT I DID NOT KNOW WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM UNTIL I LOOKED UP AND SAW THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAD POPPED ON AND AFTER A MOMENT OR SO I TRIED TO USE MY HORN, IT DID NOT WORK THERE WAS AN ENGINE LIGHT ON AT T...

Jul 13, 2013 Structure 148,000 mi

WHILE REPLACING REAR BRAKE DRUMS IN MY GARAGE, IT BECAME NECESSARY TO JACK THE VEHICLE TO RAISE THE REAR LEFT SIDE AND REMOVE THE REAR LEFT WHEEL. I BROKE THE LUG NUTS LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE GROUND, THEN, USING THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE, I FOLLOWED THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THE...

Jul 13, 2013 Structure 148,000 mi

WHILE REPLACING REAR BRAKE DRUMS IN MY GARAGE, IT BECAME NECESSARY TO JACK THE VEHICLE TO RAISE THE REAR LEFT SIDE AND REMOVE THE REAR LEFT WHEEL. I BROKE THE LUG NUTS LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE GROUND, THEN, USING THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE, I FOLLOWED THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THE...

Dec 3, 2012 Structure 123,000 mi

DURING AN INSPECTION OF OUR VAN IT WAS NOTED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER IS RUSTING THROUGH. AFTER LOOKING INTO THIS ISSUE ON LINE I NOTICED MANY CASES WITH EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM TRYING TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS ANY RECOURSE TO GET THIS CONDITION REPAIRED. ALSO I AM TRYING TO DETERMINE...

Dec 3, 2012 Structure 123,000 mi

DURING AN INSPECTION OF OUR VAN IT WAS NOTED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER IS RUSTING THROUGH. AFTER LOOKING INTO THIS ISSUE ON LINE I NOTICED MANY CASES WITH EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM TRYING TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS ANY RECOURSE TO GET THIS CONDITION REPAIRED. ALSO I AM TRYING TO DETERMINE...

Nov 1, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 190,000 mi

WITHIN 30 MINS. AFTER PICKING UP MY VAN FROM THE DEALER (CERRITOS DODGE) FOR THE FUEL RAIL RECALL. I NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS,( I THOUGHT WAS O.K. SINCE FUEL RAIL HAD JUST BEEN REPLACED) AND I LOOKED AT THE DASHBOARD AND NOTICED GAS GAUGE FLUCTUATING MOVING BACK AND FORTH, AND SMOKE STARTED. COMING ...

Nov 1, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 190,000 mi

WITHIN 30 MINS. AFTER PICKING UP MY VAN FROM THE DEALER (CERRITOS DODGE) FOR THE FUEL RAIL RECALL. I NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS,( I THOUGHT WAS O.K. SINCE FUEL RAIL HAD JUST BEEN REPLACED) AND I LOOKED AT THE DASHBOARD AND NOTICED GAS GAUGE FLUCTUATING MOVING BACK AND FORTH, AND SMOKE STARTED. COMING ...

Oct 10, 2012 Electrical System 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS RUSTED AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT STRUT TOWER ASSEMBLY WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE COM...

Oct 10, 2012 Suspension 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS RUSTED AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT STRUT TOWER ASSEMBLY WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE COM...

Oct 10, 2012 Electrical System 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS RUSTED AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT STRUT TOWER ASSEMBLY WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE COM...

Oct 10, 2012 Suspension 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS RUSTED AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT STRUT TOWER ASSEMBLY WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE COM...

May 9, 2012 Electrical System Fire 145,000 mi

MY PARENTS VAN. A COUPLE OF DAYS BEFORE THIS HAPPENED I TRIED TO START IT AND ALL IT DID WAS CLICK. I TRIED TO START IT AGAIN AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. I TURNED IT BACK OFF AND TRIED TO START IT AGAIN,SAME THING HAPPENED. ALL IT DID WAS CLICK. I THEN TRIED TO START IT AGAIN AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. W...

May 9, 2012 Electrical System Fire 145,000 mi

MY PARENTS VAN. A COUPLE OF DAYS BEFORE THIS HAPPENED I TRIED TO START IT AND ALL IT DID WAS CLICK. I TRIED TO START IT AGAIN AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. I TURNED IT BACK OFF AND TRIED TO START IT AGAIN,SAME THING HAPPENED. ALL IT DID WAS CLICK. I THEN TRIED TO START IT AGAIN AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. W...

Apr 27, 2012 Suspension 189,900 mi

THE LEFT HAND STRUT TOWER ON MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN HAS ALMOST RUSTED THROUGH AND I WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. LOCAL DODGE DEALER SAID THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR RECALL AND THAT IT'S ONLY A COMESTIC PROBLEM. THEY WANT $2200 TO REPAIR WHICH IS MORE THAN VALUE O...

Apr 27, 2012 Structure 189,900 mi

THE LEFT HAND STRUT TOWER ON MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN HAS ALMOST RUSTED THROUGH AND I WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. LOCAL DODGE DEALER SAID THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR RECALL AND THAT IT'S ONLY A COMESTIC PROBLEM. THEY WANT $2200 TO REPAIR WHICH IS MORE THAN VALUE O...

Apr 27, 2012 Suspension 189,900 mi

THE LEFT HAND STRUT TOWER ON MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN HAS ALMOST RUSTED THROUGH AND I WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. LOCAL DODGE DEALER SAID THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR RECALL AND THAT IT'S ONLY A COMESTIC PROBLEM. THEY WANT $2200 TO REPAIR WHICH IS MORE THAN VALUE O...

Apr 27, 2012 Structure 189,900 mi

THE LEFT HAND STRUT TOWER ON MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN HAS ALMOST RUSTED THROUGH AND I WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. LOCAL DODGE DEALER SAID THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR RECALL AND THAT IT'S ONLY A COMESTIC PROBLEM. THEY WANT $2200 TO REPAIR WHICH IS MORE THAN VALUE O...

Dec 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE ENGINE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED IN 2003 AND AGAIN IN 2010.

Dec 22, 2011 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED A PRIVATE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE STRUT TOWERS ON THE VEHICLE WERE CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 155,000. UPDATED 01/10/12*LJ

Dec 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE ENGINE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED IN 2003 AND AGAIN IN 2010.

Dec 22, 2011 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED A PRIVATE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE STRUT TOWERS ON THE VEHICLE WERE CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 155,000. UPDATED 01/10/12*LJ

Nov 4, 2011 Suspension 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THERE WAS A HOLE CAUSED BY CORROSION ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE STRUT HOUSING TOWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

Nov 4, 2011 Suspension 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THERE WAS A HOLE CAUSED BY CORROSION ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE STRUT HOUSING TOWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

Oct 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,749 mi

THE FRONT "FLEX" BRAKE LINES ON OUR DODGE CARAVAN APPARENTLY LEAKED BRAKE FLUID WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF MOST OF BRAKING POWER. FORTUNATELY, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING DRIVEN AT SPEED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. I NOW UNDERSTAND THAT CORROSION BETWEEN THE "FLEX" PART OF THE LINE AND THE META...

Oct 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,749 mi

THE FRONT "FLEX" BRAKE LINES ON OUR DODGE CARAVAN APPARENTLY LEAKED BRAKE FLUID WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF MOST OF BRAKING POWER. FORTUNATELY, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING DRIVEN AT SPEED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. I NOW UNDERSTAND THAT CORROSION BETWEEN THE "FLEX" PART OF THE LINE AND THE META...

Oct 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN SE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DETECTED SMOKE AND SPARKS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED ...

Oct 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN SE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DETECTED SMOKE AND SPARKS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED ...

Aug 22, 2011 Air Bags Crash 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A CURB. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S R...

Aug 22, 2011 Air Bags Crash 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A CURB. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S R...

Aug 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,500 mi

SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF OF PULLEYS AFTER DRIVING OVER A WET ROAD. VEHICLE IS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN, 3.0L V6, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC. WITHIN THE PAST TWO WEEKS, THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES, BOTH IN WET WEATHER. THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED ON A 1996 DODGE CARAVAN, 3.0L V6, 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC, TWICE IN THE SA...

Aug 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,500 mi

SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF OF PULLEYS AFTER DRIVING OVER A WET ROAD. VEHICLE IS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN, 3.0L V6, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC. WITHIN THE PAST TWO WEEKS, THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES, BOTH IN WET WEATHER. THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED ON A 1996 DODGE CARAVAN, 3.0L V6, 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC, TWICE IN THE SA...

Aug 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED. AFTER SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SPED UP TO 55 MPH. THE BRAKES WERE THEN APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCEL...

Aug 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED. AFTER SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SPED UP TO 55 MPH. THE BRAKES WERE THEN APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCEL...

Aug 8, 2011 Tires 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR THAT TIRE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED...

Aug 8, 2011 Tires 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR THAT TIRE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED...

Jul 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,250 mi

DODGE CARAVAN 1999 SERPENTINE BELT DISMOUNTING UPON DRIVING THROUGH WATER. A DANGEROUS AND IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, OVERHEATING, AND LOSS OF ALTERNATOR OUTPUT ( WARNING LIGHT ON ) IS NOTICED. *TR

Jul 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,250 mi

DODGE CARAVAN 1999 SERPENTINE BELT DISMOUNTING UPON DRIVING THROUGH WATER. A DANGEROUS AND IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, OVERHEATING, AND LOSS OF ALTERNATOR OUTPUT ( WARNING LIGHT ON ) IS NOTICED. *TR

Mar 4, 2011 Suspension

STRUT TOWER CORROSION. *TR

Mar 4, 2011 Structure

STRUT TOWER CORROSION. *TR

Mar 4, 2011 Suspension

STRUT TOWER CORROSION. *TR

Mar 4, 2011 Structure

STRUT TOWER CORROSION. *TR

Feb 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

I HAVE HAD REPEATED SHREDDING OF THE SERPENTINE BELT ON MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND SYSTEMS SHUTDOWN (INCLUDING ENGINE) DURING DRIVING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND I HAVE READ NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THE EXACT SAME FAILURE. BRAZIL HAS RECALLED THE DODGE MINIVAN F...

Feb 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC APPEARED ON THE SCENE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THE SERPENTINE BELT SHREDDED APART AND DISCONNECTED. ...

Feb 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

I HAVE HAD REPEATED SHREDDING OF THE SERPENTINE BELT ON MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND SYSTEMS SHUTDOWN (INCLUDING ENGINE) DURING DRIVING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND I HAVE READ NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THE EXACT SAME FAILURE. BRAZIL HAS RECALLED THE DODGE MINIVAN F...

Feb 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC APPEARED ON THE SCENE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THE SERPENTINE BELT SHREDDED APART AND DISCONNECTED. ...

Feb 7, 2011 Tires 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN (NA) EQUIPPED WITH YOKAHAMA, AVID TOURING TIRES, SIZE 215/65/R15. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY BLEW OUT. AFTER STOPPING AND INSPECTING THE TIRE, HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS THE SIDEWALL THAT HAD BLOWN...

Feb 7, 2011 Tires 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN (NA) EQUIPPED WITH YOKAHAMA, AVID TOURING TIRES, SIZE 215/65/R15. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY BLEW OUT. AFTER STOPPING AND INSPECTING THE TIRE, HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS THE SIDEWALL THAT HAD BLOWN...

Jan 6, 2011 Seats 125,561 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN DRIVER SEAT BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 6, 2011 Seats 125,561 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN DRIVER SEAT BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 104,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT. *TR

Jan 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 104,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT. *TR

Dec 7, 2010 Tires 20,000 mi

3 OF 4 TIRES THAT ARE ON MY VEHICLE DEVELOPED CRACKING AND EVENTUALLY FAILED ON THE SIDEWALLS IN A 4 MONTH PERIOD. THE FOURTH LOOKS AS THOUGH IT MAY FAIL SOON. THEY ARE ALL GOODYEAR ALLEGRA TIRES ABOUT 3 YEARS OLD THE TREAD LOOKS ALMOST NEW IT IS THE SIDEWALLS I AM CONCERNED ABOUT. *TR

Dec 7, 2010 Tires 20,000 mi

3 OF 4 TIRES THAT ARE ON MY VEHICLE DEVELOPED CRACKING AND EVENTUALLY FAILED ON THE SIDEWALLS IN A 4 MONTH PERIOD. THE FOURTH LOOKS AS THOUGH IT MAY FAIL SOON. THEY ARE ALL GOODYEAR ALLEGRA TIRES ABOUT 3 YEARS OLD THE TREAD LOOKS ALMOST NEW IT IS THE SIDEWALLS I AM CONCERNED ABOUT. *TR

Oct 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,422 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. HE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING A RECURRING FAILURE IN WHICH THE SERPENTINE BELT DISCONNECTS WHILE DRIVING UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS. WHENEVER HE DROVE OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF. THE VEHICLE WOULD EITHER BE CAUTIOUSLY DRIVEN OR TOW...

Oct 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,422 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. HE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING A RECURRING FAILURE IN WHICH THE SERPENTINE BELT DISCONNECTS WHILE DRIVING UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS. WHENEVER HE DROVE OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF. THE VEHICLE WOULD EITHER BE CAUTIOUSLY DRIVEN OR TOW...

Sep 9, 2010 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING ON THE AIR BAGS BROKE ON THE VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2010 AND IT WAS REPLACED UNDER CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V480000;AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL GAUGES GO OUT ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT FEE...

Sep 9, 2010 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING ON THE AIR BAGS BROKE ON THE VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2010 AND IT WAS REPLACED UNDER CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V480000;AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL GAUGES GO OUT ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT FEE...

Sep 9, 2010 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING ON THE AIR BAGS BROKE ON THE VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2010 AND IT WAS REPLACED UNDER CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V480000;AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL GAUGES GO OUT ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT FEE...

Sep 9, 2010 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING ON THE AIR BAGS BROKE ON THE VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2010 AND IT WAS REPLACED UNDER CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V480000;AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL GAUGES GO OUT ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT FEE...

Aug 4, 2010 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT LOCATED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V480000 (AIR BAGS) AND CONTACTED THE DEALER TO DETERMINE IF HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL YET THE PARTS NEEDED TO MAKE REPAI...

Aug 4, 2010 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT LOCATED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V480000 (AIR BAGS) AND CONTACTED THE DEALER TO DETERMINE IF HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL YET THE PARTS NEEDED TO MAKE REPAI...

Jul 31, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN, SHOCK TOWER RUST, THIS IS NOT JUST COSMETIC RUST, THIS IS SERIOUS STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WHERE THE SUSPENSION CAN FAIL BY BREAKING UP THROUGH THE SHOCK TOWER AND COLLAPSE THE FROM END OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A DEFECT BY CHRYSLER AND THEY SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR. I HAVE TWO DODGE...

Jul 31, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN, SHOCK TOWER RUST, THIS IS NOT JUST COSMETIC RUST, THIS IS SERIOUS STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WHERE THE SUSPENSION CAN FAIL BY BREAKING UP THROUGH THE SHOCK TOWER AND COLLAPSE THE FROM END OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A DEFECT BY CHRYSLER AND THEY SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR. I HAVE TWO DODGE...

Jul 18, 2010 Structure

1999 DODGE CARAVAN. STRUT TOWERS RUSTED OUT NOT ONLY THE CAP BUT THE WHOLE TIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. IF THIS SHOULD FAIL IT COULD BE DISASTROUS. I JUST NOTICED THIS A WEEK OR SO AGO. *TR

Jul 18, 2010 Structure

1999 DODGE CARAVAN. STRUT TOWERS RUSTED OUT NOT ONLY THE CAP BUT THE WHOLE TIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. IF THIS SHOULD FAIL IT COULD BE DISASTROUS. I JUST NOTICED THIS A WEEK OR SO AGO. *TR

Jul 13, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, HE DRIVE THROUGH A PUDDLE AND WITHIN MOMENTS, SEVERAL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE WINDOW DEFROSTER FAILED, THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT AND THE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHTS ...

Jul 13, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, HE DRIVE THROUGH A PUDDLE AND WITHIN MOMENTS, SEVERAL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE WINDOW DEFROSTER FAILED, THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT AND THE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHTS ...

Jul 12, 2010 Power Train 134,000 mi

DRIVING 20 MILES AN HOUR UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. MY TRANSMISSION FELL APART IN MY 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE 3.3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THERE IS A PIN INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT SIMPLY BREAKS APART. YOU RECEIVE NO WARNING OF THE DEFECT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS YOUR VEHICLE SEIZES AND STOPS. I WAS LUC...

Jul 12, 2010 Power Train 134,000 mi

DRIVING 20 MILES AN HOUR UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. MY TRANSMISSION FELL APART IN MY 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE 3.3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THERE IS A PIN INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT SIMPLY BREAKS APART. YOU RECEIVE NO WARNING OF THE DEFECT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS YOUR VEHICLE SEIZES AND STOPS. I WAS LUC...

Jun 21, 2010 Air Bags Crash 152,000 mi

1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAD RECALL IN 2004 TO REPLACE A CLOCKSPRING, BUT DEALER AVOIDED THIS AFTER CUSTOMER'S 3 OR 4 TRIES IN 2004. ON 06-16-2010 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE, (ALL [XXX] BROKE LOOSE!) THE MOTOR HIT HIGH REVOLUTIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY "LOCKED" UP A...

Jun 21, 2010 Power Train Crash 152,000 mi

1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAD RECALL IN 2004 TO REPLACE A CLOCKSPRING, BUT DEALER AVOIDED THIS AFTER CUSTOMER'S 3 OR 4 TRIES IN 2004. ON 06-16-2010 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE, (ALL [XXX] BROKE LOOSE!) THE MOTOR HIT HIGH REVOLUTIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY "LOCKED" UP A...

Jun 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 152,000 mi

1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAD RECALL IN 2004 TO REPLACE A CLOCKSPRING, BUT DEALER AVOIDED THIS AFTER CUSTOMER'S 3 OR 4 TRIES IN 2004. ON 06-16-2010 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE, (ALL [XXX] BROKE LOOSE!) THE MOTOR HIT HIGH REVOLUTIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY "LOCKED" UP A...

Jun 21, 2010 Air Bags Crash 152,000 mi

1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAD RECALL IN 2004 TO REPLACE A CLOCKSPRING, BUT DEALER AVOIDED THIS AFTER CUSTOMER'S 3 OR 4 TRIES IN 2004. ON 06-16-2010 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE, (ALL [XXX] BROKE LOOSE!) THE MOTOR HIT HIGH REVOLUTIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY "LOCKED" UP A...

Jun 21, 2010 Power Train Crash 152,000 mi

1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAD RECALL IN 2004 TO REPLACE A CLOCKSPRING, BUT DEALER AVOIDED THIS AFTER CUSTOMER'S 3 OR 4 TRIES IN 2004. ON 06-16-2010 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE, (ALL [XXX] BROKE LOOSE!) THE MOTOR HIT HIGH REVOLUTIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY "LOCKED" UP A...

Jun 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 152,000 mi

1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAD RECALL IN 2004 TO REPLACE A CLOCKSPRING, BUT DEALER AVOIDED THIS AFTER CUSTOMER'S 3 OR 4 TRIES IN 2004. ON 06-16-2010 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE, (ALL [XXX] BROKE LOOSE!) THE MOTOR HIT HIGH REVOLUTIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY "LOCKED" UP A...

Jun 17, 2010 Structure 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LIFT GATE HANDLE RUSTED CAUSING THE REAR DOOR NOT TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 144,000. UPDATED 10/27/10. *LJ

Jun 17, 2010 Structure 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LIFT GATE HANDLE RUSTED CAUSING THE REAR DOOR NOT TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 144,000. UPDATED 10/27/10. *LJ

Apr 15, 2010 Electrical System Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN SE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAIN ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE HORN WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A RECALL CAMPAIGN (NHTSA CAMPAIG...

Apr 15, 2010 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN SE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAIN ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE HORN WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A RECALL CAMPAIGN (NHTSA CAMPAIG...

Apr 15, 2010 Electrical System Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN SE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAIN ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE HORN WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A RECALL CAMPAIGN (NHTSA CAMPAIG...

Apr 15, 2010 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN SE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAIN ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE HORN WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A RECALL CAMPAIGN (NHTSA CAMPAIG...

Mar 11, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

BOTH STRUT TOWER CAPS RUSTED OUT. *TR

Mar 11, 2010 Structure 130,000 mi

BOTH STRUT TOWER CAPS RUSTED OUT. *TR

Mar 11, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

BOTH STRUT TOWER CAPS RUSTED OUT. *TR

Mar 11, 2010 Structure 130,000 mi

BOTH STRUT TOWER CAPS RUSTED OUT. *TR

Feb 20, 2010 Structure 150,000 mi

VEHICLE SHOCK TOWERS RUSTING AWAY. FAILURE OCCURS IN MOST OF THESE VEHICLES. VEHICLE IS RENDERED UNSAFE AND COULD CAUSE BODILY HARM TO OCCUPANTS IF CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OCCURS. *TR

Feb 20, 2010 Structure 150,000 mi

VEHICLE SHOCK TOWERS RUSTING AWAY. FAILURE OCCURS IN MOST OF THESE VEHICLES. VEHICLE IS RENDERED UNSAFE AND COULD CAUSE BODILY HARM TO OCCUPANTS IF CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OCCURS. *TR

Dec 13, 2009 Suspension 120,000 mi

FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BREAKING CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *TR

Dec 13, 2009 Suspension 120,000 mi

FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BREAKING CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *TR

Oct 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE OWN A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THREE WEEKS AGO WE TOOK IT IN FOR A CHECK UP AT A CERTIFIED MECHANICS SHOP. THEY INFORMED US THE TENSIONER WAS BENT AND SERPENTINE DRIVING BELT NEEDED REPLACING. WE AUTHORIZED THEM TO MAKE THE REPAIR. WE HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE 1994 WITH NO INCIDENT. LAST MOND...

Oct 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE OWN A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THREE WEEKS AGO WE TOOK IT IN FOR A CHECK UP AT A CERTIFIED MECHANICS SHOP. THEY INFORMED US THE TENSIONER WAS BENT AND SERPENTINE DRIVING BELT NEEDED REPLACING. WE AUTHORIZED THEM TO MAKE THE REPAIR. WE HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE 1994 WITH NO INCIDENT. LAST MOND...

Oct 2, 2009 Electrical System 200,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FAILED TO OPERATE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT CARD IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERNS OF ...

Oct 2, 2009 Electrical System 200,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FAILED TO OPERATE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT CARD IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERNS OF ...

Aug 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I HAD A CLOCK SPRING REPLACED IN MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THIS WAS A RECALLED PART REPLACEMENT. AFTER THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED THE COOLING FAN WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND DRAINED THE BATTERY. THE REPAIR FOR THIS WAS $590.30 TO ME. PARTS REQUIRED TO FIX THE COOLING FAN:1.BATTERY, 2.RELAY MINI, 3.REL...

Aug 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I HAD A CLOCK SPRING REPLACED IN MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THIS WAS A RECALLED PART REPLACEMENT. AFTER THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED THE COOLING FAN WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND DRAINED THE BATTERY. THE REPAIR FOR THIS WAS $590.30 TO ME. PARTS REQUIRED TO FIX THE COOLING FAN:1.BATTERY, 2.RELAY MINI, 3.REL...

Jun 8, 2009 Electrical System

THE IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN. UNABLE TO START THE CAR. NOT AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE KEY PHYSICALLY DOES NOT TURN. HAPPENED COMPLETELY RANDOMLY. OTHER PEOPLE HAVE SUGGESTED TAPPING THE END OF THE KEY WITH A RUBBER MALLET, BUT I DO NOT TRUST THIS FIX. I NOW HAVE A FAMILY VEHICLE THAT I DO NOT FEEL C...

Jun 8, 2009 Electrical System

THE IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN. UNABLE TO START THE CAR. NOT AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE KEY PHYSICALLY DOES NOT TURN. HAPPENED COMPLETELY RANDOMLY. OTHER PEOPLE HAVE SUGGESTED TAPPING THE END OF THE KEY WITH A RUBBER MALLET, BUT I DO NOT TRUST THIS FIX. I NOW HAVE A FAMILY VEHICLE THAT I DO NOT FEEL C...

Jun 1, 2009 Suspension 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEPARATING FROM THE STRUT MOUNTS. HE FEELS THAT THE STRUT MOUNTS WILL DETACH SOON AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 155,000. UPDATED 06/08/09 *BF UPDATED 06/09/09.*J...

Jun 1, 2009 Structure 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEPARATING FROM THE STRUT MOUNTS. HE FEELS THAT THE STRUT MOUNTS WILL DETACH SOON AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 155,000. UPDATED 06/08/09 *BF UPDATED 06/09/09.*J...

Jun 1, 2009 Suspension 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEPARATING FROM THE STRUT MOUNTS. HE FEELS THAT THE STRUT MOUNTS WILL DETACH SOON AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 155,000. UPDATED 06/08/09 *BF UPDATED 06/09/09.*J...

Jun 1, 2009 Structure 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEPARATING FROM THE STRUT MOUNTS. HE FEELS THAT THE STRUT MOUNTS WILL DETACH SOON AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 155,000. UPDATED 06/08/09 *BF UPDATED 06/09/09.*J...

Apr 20, 2009 Suspension 130,000 mi

THE STRUT TOWER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT, CAUSING THE STRUT TO BURST THROUGH INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BELOW THE WINDSHIELD. A AUTO BODY REPAIR MAN SAID THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS STRUCTURAL AND SAFETY ISSUE. IN RESEARCHING A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM, I DISCO...

Apr 20, 2009 Structure 130,000 mi

THE STRUT TOWER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT, CAUSING THE STRUT TO BURST THROUGH INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BELOW THE WINDSHIELD. A AUTO BODY REPAIR MAN SAID THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS STRUCTURAL AND SAFETY ISSUE. IN RESEARCHING A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM, I DISCO...

Apr 20, 2009 Suspension 130,000 mi

THE STRUT TOWER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT, CAUSING THE STRUT TO BURST THROUGH INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BELOW THE WINDSHIELD. A AUTO BODY REPAIR MAN SAID THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS STRUCTURAL AND SAFETY ISSUE. IN RESEARCHING A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM, I DISCO...

Apr 20, 2009 Structure 130,000 mi

THE STRUT TOWER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT, CAUSING THE STRUT TO BURST THROUGH INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BELOW THE WINDSHIELD. A AUTO BODY REPAIR MAN SAID THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS STRUCTURAL AND SAFETY ISSUE. IN RESEARCHING A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM, I DISCO...

Apr 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE MAKES CONTACT WITH WATER, THE SERPENTINE BELT, WHICH CONTROLS THE STEERING, DETACHES. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WILL CHARGE A SERVICE...

Apr 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE MAKES CONTACT WITH WATER, THE SERPENTINE BELT, WHICH CONTROLS THE STEERING, DETACHES. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WILL CHARGE A SERVICE...

Apr 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE MAKES CONTACT WITH WATER, THE SERPENTINE BELT, WHICH CONTROLS THE STEERING, DETACHES. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WILL CHARGE A SERVICE...

Apr 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE MAKES CONTACT WITH WATER, THE SERPENTINE BELT, WHICH CONTROLS THE STEERING, DETACHES. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WILL CHARGE A SERVICE...

Apr 6, 2009 Structure

FRONT TWO (2) RUSTED STRUT TOWERS. *TR

Apr 6, 2009 Structure

FRONT TWO (2) RUSTED STRUT TOWERS. *TR

Apr 2, 2009 Tires

A SALE OF A TIRE IN MARCH 2009 FROM A LOCAL DEALER THAT FAILED AFTER TWO WEEKS IN WHICH IT WAS MADE IN JULY 2001. *TR

Apr 2, 2009 Tires

A SALE OF A TIRE IN MARCH 2009 FROM A LOCAL DEALER THAT FAILED AFTER TWO WEEKS IN WHICH IT WAS MADE IN JULY 2001. *TR

Mar 12, 2009 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE ENGINE WAS BEING WARMED UP, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. SINCE THEN, THE HEATER AND POWER WINDOWS HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE CU...

Mar 12, 2009 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE ENGINE WAS BEING WARMED UP, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. SINCE THEN, THE HEATER AND POWER WINDOWS HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE CU...

Mar 12, 2009 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE ENGINE WAS BEING WARMED UP, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. SINCE THEN, THE HEATER AND POWER WINDOWS HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE CU...

Mar 12, 2009 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE ENGINE WAS BEING WARMED UP, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. SINCE THEN, THE HEATER AND POWER WINDOWS HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE CU...

Feb 12, 2009 Structure

RUSTING STRUT TOWERS CAUSING STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. *TR

Feb 12, 2009 Structure

RUSTING STRUT TOWERS CAUSING STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. *TR

Feb 9, 2009 Suspension 112,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS NO SHOCK RESISTANCE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE SUSPENSION HOUSING THAT COVERS THE SHOCKS WAS CORRODING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A LO...

Feb 9, 2009 Suspension 112,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS NO SHOCK RESISTANCE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE SUSPENSION HOUSING THAT COVERS THE SHOCKS WAS CORRODING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A LO...

Feb 2, 2009 Power Train 124,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR ROAD (M-59) AND MY MINIVAN MADE A POPPING NOISE (MY INITIAL REACTION WAS MY TIRE BLOWN) AND CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND ENGINE CUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND PULL INTO A PARKING LOT NEAR BY. I NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING(WHICH LEFT A TRAIL AND A DECENT PUDDLE WH...

Feb 2, 2009 Power Train 124,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR ROAD (M-59) AND MY MINIVAN MADE A POPPING NOISE (MY INITIAL REACTION WAS MY TIRE BLOWN) AND CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND ENGINE CUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND PULL INTO A PARKING LOT NEAR BY. I NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING(WHICH LEFT A TRAIL AND A DECENT PUDDLE WH...

Dec 22, 2008 Power Train 114,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45MPH I HEARD A LOUD THUMP. A FEW MOMENTS LATER THE VAN STOPPED PULLING ITSELF. I TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY SAID THAT A PIN IN THE TRANSMISSION HAD BROKE AND TORE UP THE HOUSING OF TRANSMISSION CAUSING ALL OF THE FLUID TO POUR OUT ONTO THE ROAD. NO ONE WAS HURT BUT I WAS TOLD T...

Dec 22, 2008 Power Train 114,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45MPH I HEARD A LOUD THUMP. A FEW MOMENTS LATER THE VAN STOPPED PULLING ITSELF. I TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY SAID THAT A PIN IN THE TRANSMISSION HAD BROKE AND TORE UP THE HOUSING OF TRANSMISSION CAUSING ALL OF THE FLUID TO POUR OUT ONTO THE ROAD. NO ONE WAS HURT BUT I WAS TOLD T...

Aug 26, 2008 Electrical System 220,000 mi

OUR BELTS SIPS OFF DURING WET WEATHER"FIVE TIMES WE REPLACED THE "S" BELT AND THE TENSIONERS,WATERPUMP,OVERHEATING OUR 2ND YR OF OWERSHIP.NOW THE 3RD YR OF TRANSMISSIONS LEAKING,THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH W/CHILDREN IN CAR ,STARTING TO BRAKE CAUSING TO SLOW WAY DOWN IN TRAFFIC AND ...

Aug 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 220,000 mi

OUR BELTS SIPS OFF DURING WET WEATHER"FIVE TIMES WE REPLACED THE "S" BELT AND THE TENSIONERS,WATERPUMP,OVERHEATING OUR 2ND YR OF OWERSHIP.NOW THE 3RD YR OF TRANSMISSIONS LEAKING,THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH W/CHILDREN IN CAR ,STARTING TO BRAKE CAUSING TO SLOW WAY DOWN IN TRAFFIC AND ...

Aug 26, 2008 Power Train 220,000 mi

OUR BELTS SIPS OFF DURING WET WEATHER"FIVE TIMES WE REPLACED THE "S" BELT AND THE TENSIONERS,WATERPUMP,OVERHEATING OUR 2ND YR OF OWERSHIP.NOW THE 3RD YR OF TRANSMISSIONS LEAKING,THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH W/CHILDREN IN CAR ,STARTING TO BRAKE CAUSING TO SLOW WAY DOWN IN TRAFFIC AND ...

Aug 26, 2008 Visibility 220,000 mi

OUR BELTS SIPS OFF DURING WET WEATHER"FIVE TIMES WE REPLACED THE "S" BELT AND THE TENSIONERS,WATERPUMP,OVERHEATING OUR 2ND YR OF OWERSHIP.NOW THE 3RD YR OF TRANSMISSIONS LEAKING,THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH W/CHILDREN IN CAR ,STARTING TO BRAKE CAUSING TO SLOW WAY DOWN IN TRAFFIC AND ...

Aug 26, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 220,000 mi

OUR BELTS SIPS OFF DURING WET WEATHER"FIVE TIMES WE REPLACED THE "S" BELT AND THE TENSIONERS,WATERPUMP,OVERHEATING OUR 2ND YR OF OWERSHIP.NOW THE 3RD YR OF TRANSMISSIONS LEAKING,THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH W/CHILDREN IN CAR ,STARTING TO BRAKE CAUSING TO SLOW WAY DOWN IN TRAFFIC AND ...

Aug 26, 2008 Unknown Or Other 220,000 mi

OUR BELTS SIPS OFF DURING WET WEATHER"FIVE TIMES WE REPLACED THE "S" BELT AND THE TENSIONERS,WATERPUMP,OVERHEATING OUR 2ND YR OF OWERSHIP.NOW THE 3RD YR OF TRANSMISSIONS LEAKING,THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH W/CHILDREN IN CAR ,STARTING TO BRAKE CAUSING TO SLOW WAY DOWN IN TRAFFIC AND ...

Aug 26, 2008 Electrical System 220,000 mi

OUR BELTS SIPS OFF DURING WET WEATHER"FIVE TIMES WE REPLACED THE "S" BELT AND THE TENSIONERS,WATERPUMP,OVERHEATING OUR 2ND YR OF OWERSHIP.NOW THE 3RD YR OF TRANSMISSIONS LEAKING,THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH W/CHILDREN IN CAR ,STARTING TO BRAKE CAUSING TO SLOW WAY DOWN IN TRAFFIC AND ...

Aug 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 220,000 mi

OUR BELTS SIPS OFF DURING WET WEATHER"FIVE TIMES WE REPLACED THE "S" BELT AND THE TENSIONERS,WATERPUMP,OVERHEATING OUR 2ND YR OF OWERSHIP.NOW THE 3RD YR OF TRANSMISSIONS LEAKING,THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH W/CHILDREN IN CAR ,STARTING TO BRAKE CAUSING TO SLOW WAY DOWN IN TRAFFIC AND ...

Aug 26, 2008 Power Train 220,000 mi

OUR BELTS SIPS OFF DURING WET WEATHER"FIVE TIMES WE REPLACED THE "S" BELT AND THE TENSIONERS,WATERPUMP,OVERHEATING OUR 2ND YR OF OWERSHIP.NOW THE 3RD YR OF TRANSMISSIONS LEAKING,THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH W/CHILDREN IN CAR ,STARTING TO BRAKE CAUSING TO SLOW WAY DOWN IN TRAFFIC AND ...

Aug 26, 2008 Visibility 220,000 mi

OUR BELTS SIPS OFF DURING WET WEATHER"FIVE TIMES WE REPLACED THE "S" BELT AND THE TENSIONERS,WATERPUMP,OVERHEATING OUR 2ND YR OF OWERSHIP.NOW THE 3RD YR OF TRANSMISSIONS LEAKING,THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH W/CHILDREN IN CAR ,STARTING TO BRAKE CAUSING TO SLOW WAY DOWN IN TRAFFIC AND ...

Aug 26, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 220,000 mi

OUR BELTS SIPS OFF DURING WET WEATHER"FIVE TIMES WE REPLACED THE "S" BELT AND THE TENSIONERS,WATERPUMP,OVERHEATING OUR 2ND YR OF OWERSHIP.NOW THE 3RD YR OF TRANSMISSIONS LEAKING,THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH W/CHILDREN IN CAR ,STARTING TO BRAKE CAUSING TO SLOW WAY DOWN IN TRAFFIC AND ...

Aug 26, 2008 Unknown Or Other 220,000 mi

OUR BELTS SIPS OFF DURING WET WEATHER"FIVE TIMES WE REPLACED THE "S" BELT AND THE TENSIONERS,WATERPUMP,OVERHEATING OUR 2ND YR OF OWERSHIP.NOW THE 3RD YR OF TRANSMISSIONS LEAKING,THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH W/CHILDREN IN CAR ,STARTING TO BRAKE CAUSING TO SLOW WAY DOWN IN TRAFFIC AND ...

Aug 25, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 195,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN WITH APPROX 195,000 MILES. PLASTIC FUEL LINE ATTACHED TO GAS TANK EXPERIENCED SPONTANEOUS RUPTURE AND SPEWED GASOLINE ONTO MUFFLER. I NOTED A TRAIL OF LIQUID COMING FROM VEHICLE WHEN BACKED OUT OF DRIVE. STOPPED AND LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE TO SEE GASOLINE POURING OUT AND ONTO HOT ...

Aug 25, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 195,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN WITH APPROX 195,000 MILES. PLASTIC FUEL LINE ATTACHED TO GAS TANK EXPERIENCED SPONTANEOUS RUPTURE AND SPEWED GASOLINE ONTO MUFFLER. I NOTED A TRAIL OF LIQUID COMING FROM VEHICLE WHEN BACKED OUT OF DRIVE. STOPPED AND LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE TO SEE GASOLINE POURING OUT AND ONTO HOT ...

Aug 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 129,000 mi

1. VEHICLE: 1999 DODGE CARAVAN SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPAGE WHEN ROAD IS WET. 2. THE BELT SLIPS OFF THE PULLEYS, STEERING POWER IS LOST AND I GET STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY STREETS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! (I WONDER IF I WOULD HAVE MADE IT OUT ALIVE IF I WAS DRIVING ON I-95!) ON THE INTER...

Aug 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 129,000 mi

1. VEHICLE: 1999 DODGE CARAVAN SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPAGE WHEN ROAD IS WET. 2. THE BELT SLIPS OFF THE PULLEYS, STEERING POWER IS LOST AND I GET STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY STREETS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! (I WONDER IF I WOULD HAVE MADE IT OUT ALIVE IF I WAS DRIVING ON I-95!) ON THE INTER...

Aug 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROADS. I REPLACE PULLEYS BELTS SEVERAL TIMES THIS HAS HAPPEN SINCE THE VAN RAN OUT OF WARRANTY. FINALLY I TOOK TO CHRYSLER AND THEY PUT DOUBLE PULLEYS ON AN A DOUBLE SIDE BELT COST WAS AROUND $300.00. CHRYSLER KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM. THIS HAPPENS IN WINT...

Aug 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROADS. I REPLACE PULLEYS BELTS SEVERAL TIMES THIS HAS HAPPEN SINCE THE VAN RAN OUT OF WARRANTY. FINALLY I TOOK TO CHRYSLER AND THEY PUT DOUBLE PULLEYS ON AN A DOUBLE SIDE BELT COST WAS AROUND $300.00. CHRYSLER KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM. THIS HAPPENS IN WINT...

Aug 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROADS. I REPLACE PULLEYS BELTS SEVERAL TIMES THIS HAS HAPPEN SINCE THE VAN RAN OUT OF WARRANTY. FINALLY I TOOK TO CHRYSLER AND THEY PUT DOUBLE PULLEYS ON AN A DOUBLE SIDE BELT COST WAS AROUND $300.00. CHRYSLER KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM. THIS HAPPENS IN WINT...

Aug 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROADS. I REPLACE PULLEYS BELTS SEVERAL TIMES THIS HAS HAPPEN SINCE THE VAN RAN OUT OF WARRANTY. FINALLY I TOOK TO CHRYSLER AND THEY PUT DOUBLE PULLEYS ON AN A DOUBLE SIDE BELT COST WAS AROUND $300.00. CHRYSLER KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM. THIS HAPPENS IN WINT...

Aug 12, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL RAIL PREVIOUSLY LEAKED ON THE VEHICLE. ON DECEMBER 26, 2002, THE FUEL RAIL WAS REPLACED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM). ALSO, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE...

Aug 12, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL RAIL PREVIOUSLY LEAKED ON THE VEHICLE. ON DECEMBER 26, 2002, THE FUEL RAIL WAS REPLACED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM). ALSO, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE...

Jul 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

BELT COMES OFF IN WET WEATHER. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. HAVE REPLACED TENSIONER 4 TIMES. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN WET WEATHER CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL. *TR

Jul 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

BELT COMES OFF IN WET WEATHER. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. HAVE REPLACED TENSIONER 4 TIMES. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN WET WEATHER CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL. *TR

Jul 11, 2008 Structure 65,000 mi

CORRODED STRUT TOWER ON DRIVER'S SIDE 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. MECHANIC SAYS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR 1998-1999 MODEL YEARS. BULLETIN 23-044-02 DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM AS "COSMETIC." MECHANIC SAYS REPAIR (USING CHRYSLER REPAIR KIT) SHOULD RUN $350-450 USD. IF CHRYSLER IS AND HAS BEEN AWARE OF ...

Jul 11, 2008 Structure 65,000 mi

CORRODED STRUT TOWER ON DRIVER'S SIDE 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. MECHANIC SAYS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR 1998-1999 MODEL YEARS. BULLETIN 23-044-02 DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM AS "COSMETIC." MECHANIC SAYS REPAIR (USING CHRYSLER REPAIR KIT) SHOULD RUN $350-450 USD. IF CHRYSLER IS AND HAS BEEN AWARE OF ...

Jun 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,285 mi

SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF PULLEY. OCCURRED FOUR (4) TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. TWICE DURING WINTRY CONDITIONS OF LESS THAN THREE (3) INCHES OF SNOW AND TWICE DURING NORMAL RAINFALL. MOST RECENT OCCURRED JUNE 29, 2008. *TR

Jun 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,285 mi

SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF PULLEY. OCCURRED FOUR (4) TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. TWICE DURING WINTRY CONDITIONS OF LESS THAN THREE (3) INCHES OF SNOW AND TWICE DURING NORMAL RAINFALL. MOST RECENT OCCURRED JUNE 29, 2008. *TR

Jun 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,285 mi

SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF PULLEY. OCCURRED FOUR (4) TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. TWICE DURING WINTRY CONDITIONS OF LESS THAN THREE (3) INCHES OF SNOW AND TWICE DURING NORMAL RAINFALL. MOST RECENT OCCURRED JUNE 29, 2008. *TR

Jun 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,285 mi

SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF PULLEY. OCCURRED FOUR (4) TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. TWICE DURING WINTRY CONDITIONS OF LESS THAN THREE (3) INCHES OF SNOW AND TWICE DURING NORMAL RAINFALL. MOST RECENT OCCURRED JUNE 29, 2008. *TR

Jun 9, 2008 Electrical System 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. ON APRIL 24, 2008, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL ILLUMINATED, AND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE INCREASED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COOL. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DR...

Jun 9, 2008 Exterior Lighting 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. ON APRIL 24, 2008, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL ILLUMINATED, AND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE INCREASED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COOL. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DR...

Jun 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. ON APRIL 24, 2008, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL ILLUMINATED, AND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE INCREASED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COOL. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DR...

Jun 9, 2008 Electrical System 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. ON APRIL 24, 2008, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL ILLUMINATED, AND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE INCREASED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COOL. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DR...

Jun 9, 2008 Exterior Lighting 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. ON APRIL 24, 2008, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL ILLUMINATED, AND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE INCREASED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COOL. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DR...

Jun 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. ON APRIL 24, 2008, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL ILLUMINATED, AND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE INCREASED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COOL. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DR...

May 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT EVALUATED THE ENGINE AND NOTICED THAT THE OIL WAS LOW; HOWEVER, THE LOW OIL INDICATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

May 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT EVALUATED THE ENGINE AND NOTICED THAT THE OIL WAS LOW; HOWEVER, THE LOW OIL INDICATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Apr 29, 2008 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. ...

Apr 29, 2008 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. ...

Mar 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT HAS FALLEN OFF ON MANY OCCASIONS. USUALLY WHEN IT IS WET OUT. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE TO THE GARAGE ABOUT 12 TIMES IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS AND SPENT ALOT OF MONEY TRYING TO FIX THIS. I KNOW THERE IS A TSB ON THIS ISSUE. I FEEL SINCE IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO BE DRIVING AND LOSE ALL CON...

Mar 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT HAS FALLEN OFF ON MANY OCCASIONS. USUALLY WHEN IT IS WET OUT. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE TO THE GARAGE ABOUT 12 TIMES IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS AND SPENT ALOT OF MONEY TRYING TO FIX THIS. I KNOW THERE IS A TSB ON THIS ISSUE. I FEEL SINCE IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO BE DRIVING AND LOSE ALL CON...

Mar 14, 2008 Structure 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN IN WHICH THE STRUT HOUSING IS RUSTING OUT. I INQUIRED ABOUT IT SOME TIME AGO BUT DODGE DID NOT HAVE A FIX. THIS PROBLEM IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THIS VEHICLE . IT IS NOW AT THE POINT WHERE IT WILL PUNCH THROUGH AND CAUSE THE CAR TO CRASH ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. ...

Mar 14, 2008 Structure 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN IN WHICH THE STRUT HOUSING IS RUSTING OUT. I INQUIRED ABOUT IT SOME TIME AGO BUT DODGE DID NOT HAVE A FIX. THIS PROBLEM IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THIS VEHICLE . IT IS NOW AT THE POINT WHERE IT WILL PUNCH THROUGH AND CAUSE THE CAR TO CRASH ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. ...

Feb 5, 2008 Structure 87,500 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER HAS RUST, WHICH EVENTUALLY COULD RESULT IN SUSPENSION-STRUT FAILURE AND LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. PICTURES AVAILABLE. *TR

Feb 5, 2008 Structure 87,500 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER HAS RUST, WHICH EVENTUALLY COULD RESULT IN SUSPENSION-STRUT FAILURE AND LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. PICTURES AVAILABLE. *TR

Feb 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 133,000 mi

99 DODGE CARAVAN IN REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE 4TH OR 5TH BELT TENSIONER & 7TH SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED LOSS OF POWER STEERING RENDERED VEHICLE DANGEROUS, BARELY AVOIDED ACCIDENT DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF PROBLEM WITH THIS PART UNTIL, AFTER SECOND CALL & DEMANDING TO SPEAK WITH MANAGER...

Feb 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 133,000 mi

99 DODGE CARAVAN IN REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE 4TH OR 5TH BELT TENSIONER & 7TH SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED LOSS OF POWER STEERING RENDERED VEHICLE DANGEROUS, BARELY AVOIDED ACCIDENT DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF PROBLEM WITH THIS PART UNTIL, AFTER SECOND CALL & DEMANDING TO SPEAK WITH MANAGER...

Jan 16, 2008 Electrical System

TWICE THIS YEAR MY IGNITION BROKE AND I HAD TO HIRE A LOCKSMITH TO REPAIR IT. THE LAST TIME THE LOCKSMITH TOLD ME THERE IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT WITH THE IGNITION. *TR

Jan 16, 2008 Electrical System

TWICE THIS YEAR MY IGNITION BROKE AND I HAD TO HIRE A LOCKSMITH TO REPAIR IT. THE LAST TIME THE LOCKSMITH TOLD ME THERE IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT WITH THE IGNITION. *TR

Jan 8, 2008 Exterior Lighting 73,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE HORN NO LONGER WORKED. ALSO, THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000...

Jan 8, 2008 Electrical System 73,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE HORN NO LONGER WORKED. ALSO, THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000...

Jan 8, 2008 Air Bags 73,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE HORN NO LONGER WORKED. ALSO, THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000...

Jan 8, 2008 Exterior Lighting 73,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE HORN NO LONGER WORKED. ALSO, THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000...

Jan 8, 2008 Electrical System 73,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE HORN NO LONGER WORKED. ALSO, THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000...

Jan 8, 2008 Air Bags 73,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE HORN NO LONGER WORKED. ALSO, THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000...

Nov 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,500 mi

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 CON...

Nov 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,500 mi

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 CON...

Nov 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,500 mi

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 CON...

Nov 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,500 mi

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 CON...

Oct 23, 2007 Structure 117,785 mi

I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY THROUGH THE LOCAL MEIJER'S PARKING LOT WHEN I HIT A POTHOLE. THIS WOULD NOT NORMALLY BE A CATACLYSMIC EVENT BUT THIS TIME THE STRUT TOWER COLLAPSED ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO HIT THE INNER FENDER. I WAS TRAVELING AT LESS THAN 10 MPH SO THERE WERE NO INJURIES BUT IF THIS WERE TO HAV...

Oct 23, 2007 Structure 117,785 mi

I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY THROUGH THE LOCAL MEIJER'S PARKING LOT WHEN I HIT A POTHOLE. THIS WOULD NOT NORMALLY BE A CATACLYSMIC EVENT BUT THIS TIME THE STRUT TOWER COLLAPSED ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO HIT THE INNER FENDER. I WAS TRAVELING AT LESS THAN 10 MPH SO THERE WERE NO INJURIES BUT IF THIS WERE TO HAV...

Sep 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF OF NUMEROUS TIMES, BECAUSE OF A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. WHENEVER THE TENSION WHEEL GETS SPLASHED WITH WATER THE BELT POPS OFF. YOU IMMEDIATELY LOSE POWER STEERING, IT IS SO DANGEROUS!! THE CAR OVERHEATS. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY MECHAN...

Sep 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF OF NUMEROUS TIMES, BECAUSE OF A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. WHENEVER THE TENSION WHEEL GETS SPLASHED WITH WATER THE BELT POPS OFF. YOU IMMEDIATELY LOSE POWER STEERING, IT IS SO DANGEROUS!! THE CAR OVERHEATS. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY MECHAN...

Sep 12, 2007 Steering 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY FAILURES AT THE TIME. AFTER THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR, HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL KEPT MOVING UP AND DOWN AND HE HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. HE TOOK THE ...

Sep 12, 2007 Steering 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY FAILURES AT THE TIME. AFTER THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR, HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL KEPT MOVING UP AND DOWN AND HE HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. HE TOOK THE ...

Sep 5, 2007 Air Bags 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY, BUT THEN REMAINED LIT. ON JULY 3, 2006, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V480000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST TO ...

Sep 5, 2007 Air Bags 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY, BUT THEN REMAINED LIT. ON JULY 3, 2006, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V480000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST TO ...

Aug 23, 2007 Visibility 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. AFTER THE CONTACT HAD THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE WIPERS BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 185,000 AND FAILU...

Aug 23, 2007 Visibility 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. AFTER THE CONTACT HAD THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE WIPERS BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 185,000 AND FAILU...

Aug 22, 2007 Suspension 215,000 mi

STRUT TOWERS HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. WHY IS SUCH A CRITICAL AREA ONLY GOOD FOR 9 YEARS? IS VEHICLE NOW IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION? WILL CHRYSLER PAY FOR REPAIRS. THEY SHOULD! *TR

Aug 22, 2007 Suspension 215,000 mi

STRUT TOWERS HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. WHY IS SUCH A CRITICAL AREA ONLY GOOD FOR 9 YEARS? IS VEHICLE NOW IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION? WILL CHRYSLER PAY FOR REPAIRS. THEY SHOULD! *TR

Aug 22, 2007 Suspension 215,000 mi

STRUT TOWERS HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. WHY IS SUCH A CRITICAL AREA ONLY GOOD FOR 9 YEARS? IS VEHICLE NOW IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION? WILL CHRYSLER PAY FOR REPAIRS. THEY SHOULD! *TR

Aug 22, 2007 Suspension 215,000 mi

STRUT TOWERS HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. WHY IS SUCH A CRITICAL AREA ONLY GOOD FOR 9 YEARS? IS VEHICLE NOW IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION? WILL CHRYSLER PAY FOR REPAIRS. THEY SHOULD! *TR

Aug 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THROUGH PUDDLES IN THE ROAD, THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR SIX MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AFTER THE FIRST FAILURE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE MECHANIC ST...

Aug 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THROUGH PUDDLES IN THE ROAD, THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR SIX MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AFTER THE FIRST FAILURE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE MECHANIC ST...

Aug 3, 2007 Tires

WE HAVE HAD 5 GOODYEAR ALLEGRA TIRES BLOW OUT THERE SIDEWALLS WITHIN 14 MONTHS. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED IN A 45 MPH ZONE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR ALIGNMENT AFTER EACH INCIDENT MECHANICAL SAYS VEHICLE HAS NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. *TR

Aug 3, 2007 Tires

WE HAVE HAD 5 GOODYEAR ALLEGRA TIRES BLOW OUT THERE SIDEWALLS WITHIN 14 MONTHS. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED IN A 45 MPH ZONE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR ALIGNMENT AFTER EACH INCIDENT MECHANICAL SAYS VEHICLE HAS NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. *TR

Jul 28, 2007 Suspension

ON 1999 AND POSSIBLY 2000, OR OTHER MODELS, DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN THE TOP OF THE DRIVERS SIDE & POSSIBLY PASSENGERS SIDE 'STRUT TOWER' RUSTS OUT. MOST BODY SHOPS AVOID MESSING WITH THIS DUE TO LIABILITY ISSUES. *JB

Jul 28, 2007 Suspension

ON 1999 AND POSSIBLY 2000, OR OTHER MODELS, DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN THE TOP OF THE DRIVERS SIDE & POSSIBLY PASSENGERS SIDE 'STRUT TOWER' RUSTS OUT. MOST BODY SHOPS AVOID MESSING WITH THIS DUE TO LIABILITY ISSUES. *JB

Jul 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

CORROSION OF LEFT FORWARD STRUT TOWER. DURING SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE, SAW EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON LEFT SHOCK TOWER IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CORROSION APPEARS TO HAVE DEVELOPED FROM INSIDE THE SHOCK TOWER AND ONLY BECAME APPARENT RECENTLY. CORROSION IS AFFECTING THE OUTBOARD HALF OF THE SHOCK TOWER A...

Jul 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

CORROSION OF LEFT FORWARD STRUT TOWER. DURING SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE, SAW EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON LEFT SHOCK TOWER IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CORROSION APPEARS TO HAVE DEVELOPED FROM INSIDE THE SHOCK TOWER AND ONLY BECAME APPARENT RECENTLY. CORROSION IS AFFECTING THE OUTBOARD HALF OF THE SHOCK TOWER A...

Jul 6, 2007 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN FAILED TO WORK AT THE SAME TIME. SHE BELIEVES THE FAILURES ARE RELATED. INITIALLY, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD GO ON AND OFF, FOLLOWED BY A CHIME TO ALERT THE DRIVER. CURRENTLY, IT IS CONSTAN...

Jul 6, 2007 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN FAILED TO WORK AT THE SAME TIME. SHE BELIEVES THE FAILURES ARE RELATED. INITIALLY, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD GO ON AND OFF, FOLLOWED BY A CHIME TO ALERT THE DRIVER. CURRENTLY, IT IS CONSTAN...

Apr 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOSS OF POWER IN THE VEHICLE AND ITS POWER STEERING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED ON FOUR OCCASIONS AND THE ROAD CO...

Apr 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOSS OF POWER IN THE VEHICLE AND ITS POWER STEERING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED ON FOUR OCCASIONS AND THE ROAD CO...

Mar 28, 2007 Unknown Or Other

PAINT STARTED TO WEAR OFF THE VEHICLE. *JB

Mar 28, 2007 Unknown Or Other

PAINT STARTED TO WEAR OFF THE VEHICLE. *JB

Mar 20, 2007 Suspension 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER WAS RUSTED, AND THE MECHANIC AND THE BODY REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. DIAMLER-CHRYLSER STATED THAT THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND THE REPAIR WOULD BE AT COST TO THE CONTACT. THE C...

Mar 20, 2007 Suspension 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER WAS RUSTED, AND THE MECHANIC AND THE BODY REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. DIAMLER-CHRYLSER STATED THAT THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND THE REPAIR WOULD BE AT COST TO THE CONTACT. THE C...

Mar 15, 2007 Seats

THE RECLINER HANDLE FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BROKE OFF. *JB

Mar 15, 2007 Seats

THE RECLINER HANDLE FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BROKE OFF. *JB

Feb 25, 2007 Suspension 70,306 mi

UPON TAKING OUR 1999 DODGE CARAVAN IN FOR REPAIRS WE WERE INFORMED THAT OUR LIVES WOULD BE AT RISK IF WE CONTINUED ON DRIVING OUR VEHICLE. IT SEEMS THAT THE UPPER STRUT MOUNTING HOUSE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF OUR VEHICLE IS SEVERELY CORRODED AND READY TO CRACK, THE SAME HOLDS TRUE ABOUT TH...

Feb 25, 2007 Suspension 70,306 mi

UPON TAKING OUR 1999 DODGE CARAVAN IN FOR REPAIRS WE WERE INFORMED THAT OUR LIVES WOULD BE AT RISK IF WE CONTINUED ON DRIVING OUR VEHICLE. IT SEEMS THAT THE UPPER STRUT MOUNTING HOUSE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF OUR VEHICLE IS SEVERELY CORRODED AND READY TO CRACK, THE SAME HOLDS TRUE ABOUT TH...

Feb 25, 2007 Suspension 70,306 mi

UPON TAKING OUR 1999 DODGE CARAVAN IN FOR REPAIRS WE WERE INFORMED THAT OUR LIVES WOULD BE AT RISK IF WE CONTINUED ON DRIVING OUR VEHICLE. IT SEEMS THAT THE UPPER STRUT MOUNTING HOUSE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF OUR VEHICLE IS SEVERELY CORRODED AND READY TO CRACK, THE SAME HOLDS TRUE ABOUT TH...

Feb 25, 2007 Suspension 70,306 mi

UPON TAKING OUR 1999 DODGE CARAVAN IN FOR REPAIRS WE WERE INFORMED THAT OUR LIVES WOULD BE AT RISK IF WE CONTINUED ON DRIVING OUR VEHICLE. IT SEEMS THAT THE UPPER STRUT MOUNTING HOUSE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF OUR VEHICLE IS SEVERELY CORRODED AND READY TO CRACK, THE SAME HOLDS TRUE ABOUT TH...

Feb 8, 2007 Seats 103,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN AN ATTEMPT TO START THE 1999 DODGE CARAVAN THE DRIVER'S SIDE RECLINER HANDLE BROKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, BUT THE DEALER DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON OTHER VEHICLES FOR THIS SAME DRIVER S...

Feb 8, 2007 Seats 103,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN AN ATTEMPT TO START THE 1999 DODGE CARAVAN THE DRIVER'S SIDE RECLINER HANDLE BROKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, BUT THE DEALER DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON OTHER VEHICLES FOR THIS SAME DRIVER S...

Feb 6, 2007 Power Train 57,500 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND AT ANY SPEED THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND IT ACCELERATED A FEW TIMES BEFORE SHE COULD DRIVE FORWARD. THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR WAS IN THE DRIVE...

Feb 6, 2007 Power Train 57,500 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND AT ANY SPEED THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND IT ACCELERATED A FEW TIMES BEFORE SHE COULD DRIVE FORWARD. THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR WAS IN THE DRIVE...

Feb 1, 2007 Air Bags

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1999 DODGE CARAVAN WAS RECALLED UNDER CAMPAIGN 04V480000 FOR A DEFECT IN THE AIRBAGS. THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED 01/31/07. WHEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT OUT LAST YEAR THE HORN DIDN'T FUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED HIM THAT THE HORN ASSEMBLY WA...

Feb 1, 2007 Electrical System

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1999 DODGE CARAVAN WAS RECALLED UNDER CAMPAIGN 04V480000 FOR A DEFECT IN THE AIRBAGS. THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED 01/31/07. WHEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT OUT LAST YEAR THE HORN DIDN'T FUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED HIM THAT THE HORN ASSEMBLY WA...

Feb 1, 2007 Air Bags

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1999 DODGE CARAVAN WAS RECALLED UNDER CAMPAIGN 04V480000 FOR A DEFECT IN THE AIRBAGS. THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED 01/31/07. WHEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT OUT LAST YEAR THE HORN DIDN'T FUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED HIM THAT THE HORN ASSEMBLY WA...

Feb 1, 2007 Electrical System

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1999 DODGE CARAVAN WAS RECALLED UNDER CAMPAIGN 04V480000 FOR A DEFECT IN THE AIRBAGS. THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED 01/31/07. WHEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT OUT LAST YEAR THE HORN DIDN'T FUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED HIM THAT THE HORN ASSEMBLY WA...

Jan 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,416 mi

DURING A RAIN THE SERPENTINE BELT FELL OFF CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING, WATER PUMP AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, AND DODGE HAS A TSB OUT. BUT THEY ARE MAKING NO EFFORT TO CORRECT THIS FLAW. IT SEEMS THAT ANYTIME WATER GETS ON THIS BELT IT WILL COME OFF. HOW MANY CRASHES ...

Jan 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,416 mi

DURING A RAIN THE SERPENTINE BELT FELL OFF CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING, WATER PUMP AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, AND DODGE HAS A TSB OUT. BUT THEY ARE MAKING NO EFFORT TO CORRECT THIS FLAW. IT SEEMS THAT ANYTIME WATER GETS ON THIS BELT IT WILL COME OFF. HOW MANY CRASHES ...

Dec 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE,SLIPS OFF WHEN WET,STEERING FAILS

Dec 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE,SLIPS OFF WHEN WET,STEERING FAILS

Dec 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,360 mi

1) PULLEY / TENSIONER / SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE IN A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN REPLACED 3 TIMES. 2) DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER, DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE IN THE ROAD AND THE BELT CAME OFF THE CAR LEAVING ME STRANDED. NO POWER STEERING, NO OIL PUMPING THROUGH THE CAR, ETC... 3) DODGE CLAIMS THEY HAVE NO...

Dec 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,360 mi

1) PULLEY / TENSIONER / SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE IN A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN REPLACED 3 TIMES. 2) DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER, DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE IN THE ROAD AND THE BELT CAME OFF THE CAR LEAVING ME STRANDED. NO POWER STEERING, NO OIL PUMPING THROUGH THE CAR, ETC... 3) DODGE CLAIMS THEY HAVE NO...

Nov 25, 2006 Equipment

USED STANDARD CAR JACK TO CHANGE TIRE. AFTER REMOVING TIRE, JACK FAILED AND VEHICLE DROPPED TO GROUND. MAIN SCREW THAT RAISES AND LOWERS JACK HAD SNAPPED IN TWO. *JB

Nov 25, 2006 Equipment

USED STANDARD CAR JACK TO CHANGE TIRE. AFTER REMOVING TIRE, JACK FAILED AND VEHICLE DROPPED TO GROUND. MAIN SCREW THAT RAISES AND LOWERS JACK HAD SNAPPED IN TWO. *JB

Nov 10, 2006 Seat Belts

AFTER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR SEAT OF OUR MINIVAN, BEING THAT THEY DON'T' UNLATCH AT CERTAIN TIMES AS WELL AS THE FACT THAT AT TIMES WHEN TRYING TO LATCH THEM, THEY WON'T LATCH UNTIL MUCH DIFFICULTY, I DID A SEARCH FOR INFORMATION ON THEM, AND FIND THAT THESE SEAT BELTS AR...

Nov 10, 2006 Seat Belts

AFTER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR SEAT OF OUR MINIVAN, BEING THAT THEY DON'T' UNLATCH AT CERTAIN TIMES AS WELL AS THE FACT THAT AT TIMES WHEN TRYING TO LATCH THEM, THEY WON'T LATCH UNTIL MUCH DIFFICULTY, I DID A SEARCH FOR INFORMATION ON THEM, AND FIND THAT THESE SEAT BELTS AR...

Oct 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,239 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. IT WAS COASTED TO A STOP, AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE ALL THE STEEL BRAKE LINES...

Oct 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,239 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. IT WAS COASTED TO A STOP, AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE ALL THE STEEL BRAKE LINES...

Oct 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKES AT 20 MPH ON A CITY STREET, THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD WHICH CREATED AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE BRAKE LINES WERE EXTREMELY CORRODED AND LEAKED BRAKE FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME WH...

Oct 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKES AT 20 MPH ON A CITY STREET, THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD WHICH CREATED AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE BRAKE LINES WERE EXTREMELY CORRODED AND LEAKED BRAKE FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME WH...

Sep 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN WET CONDITIONS, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS, WHO DETERMINED THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF AND THE BELT WAS REPLACED. THERE HAD BEEN NO INSPECTI...

Sep 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN WET CONDITIONS, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS, WHO DETERMINED THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF AND THE BELT WAS REPLACED. THERE HAD BEEN NO INSPECTI...

Sep 18, 2006 Suspension 80,000 mi

CORROSION ON TOP OF STRUT TOWERS CAUSING STRESS CRACKS. *JB

Sep 18, 2006 Structure 80,000 mi

CORROSION ON TOP OF STRUT TOWERS CAUSING STRESS CRACKS. *JB

Sep 18, 2006 Suspension 80,000 mi

CORROSION ON TOP OF STRUT TOWERS CAUSING STRESS CRACKS. *JB

Sep 18, 2006 Structure 80,000 mi

CORROSION ON TOP OF STRUT TOWERS CAUSING STRESS CRACKS. *JB

Aug 7, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL # 06E022000, PERTAINING ...

Aug 7, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL # 06E022000, PERTAINING ...

Jul 15, 2006 Seats 100,000 mi

THE FRONT SEAT RECLINING LEVER HAS BROKEN OFF ON BOTH FRONT SEATS. THIS MAKES IT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TO SIT FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. I WAS TOLD THAT THE SEATS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS TO EXPENSIVE. *JB

Jul 15, 2006 Seats 100,000 mi

THE FRONT SEAT RECLINING LEVER HAS BROKEN OFF ON BOTH FRONT SEATS. THIS MAKES IT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TO SIT FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. I WAS TOLD THAT THE SEATS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS TO EXPENSIVE. *JB

Jun 23, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE HATCHBACK LIFTGATE SUPPORT DEVICE FAILED AND CAME CRASHING DOWN SECONDS AFTER THE CONTACT'S PET WAS LET OUT OF THE PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A REMOTE LOCKING DEVICE. THE ALLEGED FAILURE WAS MECHANICAL. THE CONSUMER...

Jun 23, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE HATCHBACK LIFTGATE SUPPORT DEVICE FAILED AND CAME CRASHING DOWN SECONDS AFTER THE CONTACT'S PET WAS LET OUT OF THE PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A REMOTE LOCKING DEVICE. THE ALLEGED FAILURE WAS MECHANICAL. THE CONSUMER...

Apr 17, 2006 Suspension 41,975 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DURING NORMAL MAINTENANCE, THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES WERE WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHO DETERMINED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE EXTREMELY WORN AND NEEDED REPLACED.

Apr 17, 2006 Suspension 41,975 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DURING NORMAL MAINTENANCE, THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES WERE WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHO DETERMINED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE EXTREMELY WORN AND NEEDED REPLACED.

Apr 17, 2006 Suspension 41,975 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DURING NORMAL MAINTENANCE, THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES WERE WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHO DETERMINED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE EXTREMELY WORN AND NEEDED REPLACED.

Apr 17, 2006 Suspension 41,975 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DURING NORMAL MAINTENANCE, THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES WERE WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHO DETERMINED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE EXTREMELY WORN AND NEEDED REPLACED.

Feb 28, 2006 Power Train 80,500 mi

I AM A LICENSED DAY CARE PROVIDER WHO TRANSPORTS SEVERAL SMALL CHILDREN DAILY. MY VEHICLE IS A 2000 DODGE CARAVAN. ON TUESDAY, MY TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE WITH FIVE CHILDREN INSIDE. I WAS HORRIFIED. MY TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WILL COST UPWARD...

Feb 28, 2006 Power Train 80,500 mi

I AM A LICENSED DAY CARE PROVIDER WHO TRANSPORTS SEVERAL SMALL CHILDREN DAILY. MY VEHICLE IS A 2000 DODGE CARAVAN. ON TUESDAY, MY TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE WITH FIVE CHILDREN INSIDE. I WAS HORRIFIED. MY TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WILL COST UPWARD...

Jan 30, 2006 Electrical System 163,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55MPH THE CHECK BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR TEN MINUTES, AND THEN THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. A NEW BATTERY WAS INSTALLED; IT STAYED CHARGED FOR TWO DAYS THEN FAILED. THE VEHI...

Jan 30, 2006 Electrical System 163,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55MPH THE CHECK BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR TEN MINUTES, AND THEN THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. A NEW BATTERY WAS INSTALLED; IT STAYED CHARGED FOR TWO DAYS THEN FAILED. THE VEHI...

Dec 21, 2005 Suspension 106,584 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE GETTING AN OIL CHANGE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER SUPPORT WAS RUSTED AND CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED. *AK UPDATED 01/11/06. *JB

Dec 21, 2005 Suspension 106,584 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE GETTING AN OIL CHANGE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER SUPPORT WAS RUSTED AND CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED. *AK UPDATED 01/11/06. *JB

Dec 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LTR RE 1999 DODGE CARAVAN , PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, AND CHRYSLER MIN-VANS DEFECTIVE METAL BRAKE LINES, REQUEST A DEFECT INVESTIGATION, S10/CMBK-051208-005. *TS ALL OF THE CORROSION OCCURRED NEXT TO THE WELDED STAINLESS STEEL FLEX SEGMENT. *NM

Dec 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LTR RE 1999 DODGE CARAVAN , PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, AND CHRYSLER MIN-VANS DEFECTIVE METAL BRAKE LINES, REQUEST A DEFECT INVESTIGATION, S10/CMBK-051208-005. *TS ALL OF THE CORROSION OCCURRED NEXT TO THE WELDED STAINLESS STEEL FLEX SEGMENT. *NM

Dec 1, 2005 Power Train 49,992 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD THE REAR END PIN CAME LOOSE IN THE TRANSAXLE AND CRACKED THE HOUSING. LOST ALL THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE HAD 49,992 MILES AND DODGE WOULD NOT REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. THEY DEALER RECOMMENDED A NEW TRANSMISSION FOR ALMOST $3...

Dec 1, 2005 Power Train 49,992 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD THE REAR END PIN CAME LOOSE IN THE TRANSAXLE AND CRACKED THE HOUSING. LOST ALL THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE HAD 49,992 MILES AND DODGE WOULD NOT REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. THEY DEALER RECOMMENDED A NEW TRANSMISSION FOR ALMOST $3...

Nov 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THE WHEN IT RAINS AND HE DRIVES THROUGH A RAIN PUDDLE THE SERPENTINE BELT FALLS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY.*AK

Nov 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THE WHEN IT RAINS AND HE DRIVES THROUGH A RAIN PUDDLE THE SERPENTINE BELT FALLS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY.*AK

Nov 6, 2005 Exterior Lighting

MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN HAS PLASTIC HEADLIGHTS COVERS. THE LEFT SIDE IS SO BAD IT HAS REDUCED THE OUT PUT BY HALF. I HAD A ACCIDENT THAT CAUSED THE RIGHT PLASTIC ON TO BE REPLACED. SO I BELIEVE ANY ONE WHO HAS NOT REPLACED THESE EXPENSIVE COVERS HAS LOST THERE OUT PUT OF THESE & NOT KNOW IT BECAUSE ...

Nov 6, 2005 Exterior Lighting

MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN HAS PLASTIC HEADLIGHTS COVERS. THE LEFT SIDE IS SO BAD IT HAS REDUCED THE OUT PUT BY HALF. I HAD A ACCIDENT THAT CAUSED THE RIGHT PLASTIC ON TO BE REPLACED. SO I BELIEVE ANY ONE WHO HAS NOT REPLACED THESE EXPENSIVE COVERS HAS LOST THERE OUT PUT OF THESE & NOT KNOW IT BECAUSE ...

Nov 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

I HAD PULLEY/ARM TENSION REPLACED THREE TIMES , ON THAT THIRD TIME I THEN FOUND OUT THERE WAS A BRACKET MADE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.BUT DURING THE TIMES OF ALL THESE REPAIRS (IN THE PAST TWO AND HALF YEARS OF BUYING THE VAN) I HAVE HAD MANY BREAKDOWNS CAUSING THE VAN TO BE VERY DIFFICULT TO MANAGE(A...

Nov 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

I HAD PULLEY/ARM TENSION REPLACED THREE TIMES , ON THAT THIRD TIME I THEN FOUND OUT THERE WAS A BRACKET MADE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.BUT DURING THE TIMES OF ALL THESE REPAIRS (IN THE PAST TWO AND HALF YEARS OF BUYING THE VAN) I HAVE HAD MANY BREAKDOWNS CAUSING THE VAN TO BE VERY DIFFICULT TO MANAGE(A...

Nov 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED SOMETHING WAS DEFECTIVE WITH THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION. THE COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR WENT INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND HE CHANGED THE RADIATOR AND TRIED TO FLUSH THE TRANSMISSIO...

Nov 2, 2005 Power Train 60,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED SOMETHING WAS DEFECTIVE WITH THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION. THE COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR WENT INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND HE CHANGED THE RADIATOR AND TRIED TO FLUSH THE TRANSMISSIO...

Nov 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED SOMETHING WAS DEFECTIVE WITH THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION. THE COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR WENT INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND HE CHANGED THE RADIATOR AND TRIED TO FLUSH THE TRANSMISSIO...

Nov 2, 2005 Power Train 60,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED SOMETHING WAS DEFECTIVE WITH THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION. THE COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR WENT INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND HE CHANGED THE RADIATOR AND TRIED TO FLUSH THE TRANSMISSIO...

Nov 1, 2005 Air Bags 120,429 mi

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN 11-04 REGARDING THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON. SHE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE IN 11-04. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HER RECALL REPAIRS COULD NOT BE DONE BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT GET THE STEERING WHEEL OFF. THEY WOULD ORDER A N...

Nov 1, 2005 Air Bags 120,429 mi

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN 11-04 REGARDING THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON. SHE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE IN 11-04. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HER RECALL REPAIRS COULD NOT BE DONE BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT GET THE STEERING WHEEL OFF. THEY WOULD ORDER A N...

Oct 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVE BELT CAME OFF ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. EACH TIME IT OCCURRED AFTER A HEAVY RAIN WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE. HE HAD THE BELT REPLACED AT A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER. THE NEXT TIME IT OCCURRED THEY PUT THE SAME BELT ON AGAIN. THE THIRD TIME THEY TOLD HIM ...

Oct 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVE BELT CAME OFF ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. EACH TIME IT OCCURRED AFTER A HEAVY RAIN WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE. HE HAD THE BELT REPLACED AT A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER. THE NEXT TIME IT OCCURRED THEY PUT THE SAME BELT ON AGAIN. THE THIRD TIME THEY TOLD HIM ...

Oct 16, 2005 Power Train

MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN SHIFT LEVER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF PARK POSITION WITH ENGINE RUNNING WITHOUT HAVING TO PRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ,THIS CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY PROBLEM IF A CHILD IS LEFT IN VAN WITHOUT BEING RESTRAINED CHRYSLER CORP.CORRECTED THIS PROBLEM IN 2001 CAN SOMETHING BE DONE TO EA...

Oct 16, 2005 Power Train

MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN SHIFT LEVER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF PARK POSITION WITH ENGINE RUNNING WITHOUT HAVING TO PRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ,THIS CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY PROBLEM IF A CHILD IS LEFT IN VAN WITHOUT BEING RESTRAINED CHRYSLER CORP.CORRECTED THIS PROBLEM IN 2001 CAN SOMETHING BE DONE TO EA...

Oct 6, 2005 Suspension 115,683 mi

DT: STRUT TOWERS RUSTING . CALLER HAD OIL CHANGED, AND THE ATTENDANT TOLD HIM THAT STRUT TOWERS WERE RUSTED. DEALER SAID THEY HAVE NOT SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THAT. MANUFACTURER WILL OFFER NO HELP.*AK *NM

Oct 6, 2005 Suspension 115,683 mi

DT: STRUT TOWERS RUSTING . CALLER HAD OIL CHANGED, AND THE ATTENDANT TOLD HIM THAT STRUT TOWERS WERE RUSTED. DEALER SAID THEY HAVE NOT SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THAT. MANUFACTURER WILL OFFER NO HELP.*AK *NM

Sep 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A BRAKE LINE BURST IN 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. *TS THE BRAKE LINE IN THE CONSUMER'S VAN WAS WELDED WITH DISSIMILAR METALS WHICH CAUSED CORROSION. ALL OF THE CORROSION OCCURRED NEXT TO THE WELDED STAINLESS STEEL FLEW SEGMENT. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THE PROVIDED...

Sep 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A BRAKE LINE BURST IN 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. *TS THE BRAKE LINE IN THE CONSUMER'S VAN WAS WELDED WITH DISSIMILAR METALS WHICH CAUSED CORROSION. ALL OF THE CORROSION OCCURRED NEXT TO THE WELDED STAINLESS STEEL FLEW SEGMENT. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THE PROVIDED...

Aug 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONSUMER DROVE DOWN A DRIVEWAY TO PARK VEHICLE. THE NEXT TIME HE WAS IN THE CAR HE HAD TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY TO A ROAD WHERE IT WAS FLAT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. HE DROVE HOME FROM THERE USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. CONSUMER THOUGHT IT MAY BE LACKING BRAKE FLUID, WH...

Aug 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONSUMER DROVE DOWN A DRIVEWAY TO PARK VEHICLE. THE NEXT TIME HE WAS IN THE CAR HE HAD TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY TO A ROAD WHERE IT WAS FLAT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. HE DROVE HOME FROM THERE USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. CONSUMER THOUGHT IT MAY BE LACKING BRAKE FLUID, WH...

Aug 15, 2005 Suspension 54,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE STRUT TOWERS RUSTED OUT ON THE TOP IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE NOTICED THIS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR WHEN HE HAD THE ENGINE CLEANED. THE CONTACT TALKED TO CHRYSLER, AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT HELP HIM BECAUSE THE CORROSION WARRANTY EXP...

Aug 15, 2005 Suspension 54,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE STRUT TOWERS RUSTED OUT ON THE TOP IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE NOTICED THIS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR WHEN HE HAD THE ENGINE CLEANED. THE CONTACT TALKED TO CHRYSLER, AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT HELP HIM BECAUSE THE CORROSION WARRANTY EXP...

Aug 9, 2005 Air Bags 85,000 mi

DT: CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON 8-9-05 CONCERNING AIR BAGS. THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE HE BOUGHT THE CAR AS IT WAS. *AK

Aug 9, 2005 Air Bags 85,000 mi

DT: CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON 8-9-05 CONCERNING AIR BAGS. THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE HE BOUGHT THE CAR AS IT WAS. *AK

Jul 16, 2005 Air Bags

1999 DODGE CARAVAN HORN, AIRBAG INOPERATIVE... CLOCKSPRING BROKEN. VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. SAFETY ITEM CHRYSLER SHOULD FIX NO-CHARGE

Jul 16, 2005 Electrical System

1999 DODGE CARAVAN HORN, AIRBAG INOPERATIVE... CLOCKSPRING BROKEN. VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. SAFETY ITEM CHRYSLER SHOULD FIX NO-CHARGE

Jul 16, 2005 Air Bags

1999 DODGE CARAVAN HORN, AIRBAG INOPERATIVE... CLOCKSPRING BROKEN. VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. SAFETY ITEM CHRYSLER SHOULD FIX NO-CHARGE

Jul 16, 2005 Electrical System

1999 DODGE CARAVAN HORN, AIRBAG INOPERATIVE... CLOCKSPRING BROKEN. VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. SAFETY ITEM CHRYSLER SHOULD FIX NO-CHARGE

Jul 15, 2005 Seats 55,682 mi

THE LEVER AND BOLT BROKE OFF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE SEAT IS UNABLE TO RECLINE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE UNCOMFORTABLE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WILL NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER.*AK. ALSO, THIRD BRAKE LIGHT BULBS MALFUNCTIONED, BULD WAS REPLACED. *AK THE DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTER HANDLE BROKE. *NM

Jul 15, 2005 Exterior Lighting 55,682 mi

THE LEVER AND BOLT BROKE OFF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE SEAT IS UNABLE TO RECLINE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE UNCOMFORTABLE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WILL NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER.*AK. ALSO, THIRD BRAKE LIGHT BULBS MALFUNCTIONED, BULD WAS REPLACED. *AK THE DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTER HANDLE BROKE. *NM

Jul 15, 2005 Seats 55,682 mi

THE LEVER AND BOLT BROKE OFF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE SEAT IS UNABLE TO RECLINE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE UNCOMFORTABLE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WILL NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER.*AK. ALSO, THIRD BRAKE LIGHT BULBS MALFUNCTIONED, BULD WAS REPLACED. *AK THE DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTER HANDLE BROKE. *NM

Jul 15, 2005 Exterior Lighting 55,682 mi

THE LEVER AND BOLT BROKE OFF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE SEAT IS UNABLE TO RECLINE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE UNCOMFORTABLE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WILL NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER.*AK. ALSO, THIRD BRAKE LIGHT BULBS MALFUNCTIONED, BULD WAS REPLACED. *AK THE DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTER HANDLE BROKE. *NM

Jun 23, 2005 Fuel System, Other

OVER THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR MY DODGE CARAVAN 1999 SE STOPPED ENGINE CUT OFF WHILE GOING SPEEDS OF 75 MILES AN HOUR ON HIGHWAYS. THE LAST TIME I WAS ALMOST HIT AS IT WAS RUSH HOUR AND ON A VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC AREA BRIDGE. I BROUGHT IT SEVERAL TIMES TO MECHANICS AND THEY CAN NOT FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBL...

Jun 23, 2005 Fuel System, Other

OVER THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR MY DODGE CARAVAN 1999 SE STOPPED ENGINE CUT OFF WHILE GOING SPEEDS OF 75 MILES AN HOUR ON HIGHWAYS. THE LAST TIME I WAS ALMOST HIT AS IT WAS RUSH HOUR AND ON A VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC AREA BRIDGE. I BROUGHT IT SEVERAL TIMES TO MECHANICS AND THEY CAN NOT FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBL...

May 19, 2005 Air Bags 89,000 mi

THE HORN AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG HAVE STOPPED WORKING.

May 19, 2005 Air Bags 89,000 mi

THE HORN AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG HAVE STOPPED WORKING.

Apr 27, 2005 Power Train 51,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE(BLOWN APART PER MECHANIC)AND NO WARRANTY PROVIDED WITH LESS THAN 54000 MILES.HAD 8 YEAR/80000 MILE WARRANTY PLUS EXTRA TO 100000 MILE PAID. PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR REPAIR.TRANNY SLIPPING AGAIN SINCE WITH ANOTHER 2500 MILES ADDED. 1999 DODGE CARAVAN FACTORY WARRANTY REFUSED.

Apr 27, 2005 Power Train 51,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE(BLOWN APART PER MECHANIC)AND NO WARRANTY PROVIDED WITH LESS THAN 54000 MILES.HAD 8 YEAR/80000 MILE WARRANTY PLUS EXTRA TO 100000 MILE PAID. PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR REPAIR.TRANNY SLIPPING AGAIN SINCE WITH ANOTHER 2500 MILES ADDED. 1999 DODGE CARAVAN FACTORY WARRANTY REFUSED.

Apr 27, 2005 Power Train 51,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE(BLOWN APART PER MECHANIC)AND NO WARRANTY PROVIDED WITH LESS THAN 54000 MILES.HAD 8 YEAR/80000 MILE WARRANTY PLUS EXTRA TO 100000 MILE PAID. PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR REPAIR.TRANNY SLIPPING AGAIN SINCE WITH ANOTHER 2500 MILES ADDED. 1999 DODGE CARAVAN FACTORY WARRANTY REFUSED.

Apr 27, 2005 Power Train 51,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE(BLOWN APART PER MECHANIC)AND NO WARRANTY PROVIDED WITH LESS THAN 54000 MILES.HAD 8 YEAR/80000 MILE WARRANTY PLUS EXTRA TO 100000 MILE PAID. PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR REPAIR.TRANNY SLIPPING AGAIN SINCE WITH ANOTHER 2500 MILES ADDED. 1999 DODGE CARAVAN FACTORY WARRANTY REFUSED.

Apr 6, 2005 Air Bags 62,000 mi

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE AIR BAG/CLOCK SPRING RECALL 04V480000, REPAIRS WERE SUPPOSEDLY MADE, HOWEVER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON.*AK

Apr 6, 2005 Air Bags 62,000 mi

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE AIR BAG/CLOCK SPRING RECALL 04V480000, REPAIRS WERE SUPPOSEDLY MADE, HOWEVER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON.*AK

Apr 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 201,936 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND HAD NO BRAKES. CONSUMER PULLED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER.*AK

Apr 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 201,936 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND HAD NO BRAKES. CONSUMER PULLED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER.*AK

Apr 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OIL PAN IS RUSTING OUT AND WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. *AK

Apr 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OIL PAN IS RUSTING OUT AND WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. *AK

Mar 30, 2005 Electrical System 830,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE STREET. THE LOCAL POLICE OFFICER INSTRUCTED THE CONSUMER TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC AND THE INSURANCE INSPECTOR CONFIRMED THAT THE ...

Mar 30, 2005 Electrical System 830,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE STREET. THE LOCAL POLICE OFFICER INSTRUCTED THE CONSUMER TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC AND THE INSURANCE INSPECTOR CONFIRMED THAT THE ...

Mar 28, 2005 Suspension

STRUT TOWER CORROSION ON 1999 DODGE CARAVAN.*** NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *NM

Mar 28, 2005 Suspension

STRUT TOWER CORROSION ON 1999 DODGE CARAVAN.*** NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *NM

Mar 24, 2005 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS RAN OFF THE ROAD BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A STOP SIGN AT ABOUT 35 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK *NM

Mar 24, 2005 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS RAN OFF THE ROAD BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A STOP SIGN AT ABOUT 35 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK *NM

Mar 21, 2005 Air Bags Crash 110,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO AN INTERSECTION AND WAS HIT IN THE FRONT ON DRIVER'S SIDE QUARTER PANEL. OWNER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHILE THE ONCOMING VEHICLE WAS GOING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS ...

Mar 21, 2005 Air Bags Crash 110,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO AN INTERSECTION AND WAS HIT IN THE FRONT ON DRIVER'S SIDE QUARTER PANEL. OWNER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHILE THE ONCOMING VEHICLE WAS GOING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS ...

Mar 19, 2005 Electrical System 69,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON, HORN INTERMINTENT, WIPERS INTERMINTENT. *AK

Mar 19, 2005 Visibility 69,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON, HORN INTERMINTENT, WIPERS INTERMINTENT. *AK

Mar 19, 2005 Air Bags 69,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON, HORN INTERMINTENT, WIPERS INTERMINTENT. *AK

Mar 19, 2005 Electrical System 69,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON, HORN INTERMINTENT, WIPERS INTERMINTENT. *AK

Mar 19, 2005 Visibility 69,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON, HORN INTERMINTENT, WIPERS INTERMINTENT. *AK

Mar 19, 2005 Air Bags 69,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON, HORN INTERMINTENT, WIPERS INTERMINTENT. *AK

Mar 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN RAINING THE SERPENTINE BELT COMPLETELY DISENGAGES. THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER. WHEN THE BELT COMES OFF THE VEHICLE WILL JERK TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND SHE WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND PUT THE BELT BACK ON. THERE IS A MANUFACTURIN...

Mar 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN RAINING THE SERPENTINE BELT COMPLETELY DISENGAGES. THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER. WHEN THE BELT COMES OFF THE VEHICLE WILL JERK TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND SHE WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND PUT THE BELT BACK ON. THERE IS A MANUFACTURIN...

Mar 2, 2005 Electrical System Crash 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ,AND THE HORN FAILED TO WORK. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON CLOCK SPRING AFFECTING EARLIER MODELS.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V480000. FOR THE AIR BAG. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS IN A ...

Mar 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ,AND THE HORN FAILED TO WORK. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON CLOCK SPRING AFFECTING EARLIER MODELS.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V480000. FOR THE AIR BAG. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS IN A ...

Mar 2, 2005 Air Bags Crash 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ,AND THE HORN FAILED TO WORK. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON CLOCK SPRING AFFECTING EARLIER MODELS.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V480000. FOR THE AIR BAG. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS IN A ...

Mar 2, 2005 Air Bags Crash 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ,AND THE HORN FAILED TO WORK. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON CLOCK SPRING AFFECTING EARLIER MODELS.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V480000. FOR THE AIR BAG. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS IN A ...

Mar 2, 2005 Tires

ALLEGED SEPARATION OF TIRE (RUBBER SEPARATION FROM STEEL BELT) UNDER NORMAL OPERATIONS. I AM TRYING TO FIND AN INDEPENT THIRD-PARTY TO DETERMINE THE MATTER. THE TIRE SELLER CLAIMS THAT THE DAMAGE TO THE TIRES IS THE RESULT OF IMPROMPER FRONT-END ALIGNMENT. A DIFFERENT SERVICE CLAIMS THAT THE DAMAGE ...

Mar 2, 2005 Electrical System Crash 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ,AND THE HORN FAILED TO WORK. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON CLOCK SPRING AFFECTING EARLIER MODELS.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V480000. FOR THE AIR BAG. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS IN A ...

Mar 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ,AND THE HORN FAILED TO WORK. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON CLOCK SPRING AFFECTING EARLIER MODELS.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V480000. FOR THE AIR BAG. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS IN A ...

Mar 2, 2005 Air Bags Crash 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ,AND THE HORN FAILED TO WORK. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON CLOCK SPRING AFFECTING EARLIER MODELS.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V480000. FOR THE AIR BAG. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS IN A ...

Mar 2, 2005 Air Bags Crash 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ,AND THE HORN FAILED TO WORK. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON CLOCK SPRING AFFECTING EARLIER MODELS.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V480000. FOR THE AIR BAG. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS IN A ...

Mar 2, 2005 Tires

ALLEGED SEPARATION OF TIRE (RUBBER SEPARATION FROM STEEL BELT) UNDER NORMAL OPERATIONS. I AM TRYING TO FIND AN INDEPENT THIRD-PARTY TO DETERMINE THE MATTER. THE TIRE SELLER CLAIMS THAT THE DAMAGE TO THE TIRES IS THE RESULT OF IMPROMPER FRONT-END ALIGNMENT. A DIFFERENT SERVICE CLAIMS THAT THE DAMAGE ...

Feb 25, 2005 Power Train 97,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 96,000. *NM

Feb 25, 2005 Power Train 97,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 96,000. *NM

Feb 16, 2005 Structure 87,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE INSIDE HEADLINER FELL DOWN ONTO THE CONSUMER. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC *JB

Feb 16, 2005 Structure 42,000 mi

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR LEAKAGE UNDER THE MOTOR. HOWEVER, HE FOUND THAT THE HOUSING WAS BROKEN. *NM *SC

Feb 16, 2005 Structure 87,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE INSIDE HEADLINER FELL DOWN ONTO THE CONSUMER. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC *JB

Feb 16, 2005 Structure 42,000 mi

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR LEAKAGE UNDER THE MOTOR. HOWEVER, HE FOUND THAT THE HOUSING WAS BROKEN. *NM *SC

Feb 15, 2005 Air Bags

THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD COLLISION AT 35 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.

Feb 15, 2005 Air Bags

THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD COLLISION AT 35 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.

Feb 7, 2005 Air Bags

'RECALL CAMPAIGN; DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ISSUED FOR CLOCKSPRING. *BF THE CLOCK SPRING FAILURE RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE HORN, INSTRUMENT LIGHT, CRUISE CONTROL AND WIPERS INTERMITTENTY WORKING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT MALFUNCTIONED. RECALL #04V480000. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC

Feb 7, 2005 Air Bags

'RECALL CAMPAIGN; DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ISSUED FOR CLOCKSPRING. *BF THE CLOCK SPRING FAILURE RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE HORN, INSTRUMENT LIGHT, CRUISE CONTROL AND WIPERS INTERMITTENTY WORKING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT MALFUNCTIONED. RECALL #04V480000. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC

Jan 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING 60 MPH ON WET ROAD THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF THE ENGINE PULLEY. THIS CAUSED POWER STEERING ASSIST PROBLEM, ENGINE OVERHEATING, AND STALLING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. *AK

Jan 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING 60 MPH ON WET ROAD THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF THE ENGINE PULLEY. THIS CAUSED POWER STEERING ASSIST PROBLEM, ENGINE OVERHEATING, AND STALLING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. *AK

Jan 19, 2005 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

PLASTIC COVER ON HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED. THIS AFFECTED THE LIGHT BULB. THE DRIVER HAS DIFFICULTY SEEING THE ROAD AT NIGHT.*AK *TC

Jan 19, 2005 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

PLASTIC COVER ON HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED. THIS AFFECTED THE LIGHT BULB. THE DRIVER HAS DIFFICULTY SEEING THE ROAD AT NIGHT.*AK *TC

Jan 11, 2005 Electrical System 55,141 mi

WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (D17) ON A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN, FOR THE CLOCK SPRING. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS NOT ON. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, MARTIN DODGE IN BOWLING GREEN, KY, TO BE REPLACED. THEY REPLACED IT, AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON SO THEY REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER. EVERYTHING WAS REPLACED ...

Jan 11, 2005 Air Bags 55,141 mi

WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (D17) ON A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN, FOR THE CLOCK SPRING. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS NOT ON. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, MARTIN DODGE IN BOWLING GREEN, KY, TO BE REPLACED. THEY REPLACED IT, AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON SO THEY REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER. EVERYTHING WAS REPLACED ...

Jan 11, 2005 Air Bags 91,175 mi

THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V480000. *SC *JB

Jan 11, 2005 Electrical System 55,141 mi

WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (D17) ON A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN, FOR THE CLOCK SPRING. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS NOT ON. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, MARTIN DODGE IN BOWLING GREEN, KY, TO BE REPLACED. THEY REPLACED IT, AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON SO THEY REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER. EVERYTHING WAS REPLACED ...

Jan 11, 2005 Air Bags 55,141 mi

WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (D17) ON A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN, FOR THE CLOCK SPRING. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS NOT ON. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, MARTIN DODGE IN BOWLING GREEN, KY, TO BE REPLACED. THEY REPLACED IT, AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON SO THEY REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER. EVERYTHING WAS REPLACED ...

Jan 11, 2005 Air Bags 91,175 mi

THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V480000. *SC *JB

Jan 5, 2005 Suspension 75,000 mi

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. I DISCOVERED THAT MY DODGE CARAVAN, 1999 DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER RUSTED SIGNIFICANTLY ,AND MAY POSSIBLY BREAK. THIS COULD LEAD TO A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS PROBLEM LATER. I THINK THAT THIS PROBABLY WAS DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL USED BY A CHRYSLER SUPPLIER. CHRYSLER SHO...

Jan 5, 2005 Suspension 75,000 mi

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. I DISCOVERED THAT MY DODGE CARAVAN, 1999 DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER RUSTED SIGNIFICANTLY ,AND MAY POSSIBLY BREAK. THIS COULD LEAD TO A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS PROBLEM LATER. I THINK THAT THIS PROBABLY WAS DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL USED BY A CHRYSLER SUPPLIER. CHRYSLER SHO...

Jan 4, 2005 Air Bags

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE CLOCK SPRING WAS ISSUED. HEARD CLICKING SOUND WHEN MAKING TURNS. *BF *SC

Jan 4, 2005 Air Bags

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE CLOCK SPRING WAS ISSUED. HEARD CLICKING SOUND WHEN MAKING TURNS. *BF *SC

Jan 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE TENDS TO STALL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYES ON. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.*AK

Jan 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE TENDS TO STALL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYES ON. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.*AK

Dec 23, 2004 Electrical System 88,957 mi

THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN WOULD NOT WORK. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V480000 THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND ONLY HALF OF THE SERVICE WAS RENDERED. A CLOCK SPRING WAS INSTALLED TO FIX THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE HORN FAILURE WAS...

Dec 23, 2004 Air Bags 88,957 mi

THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN WOULD NOT WORK. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V480000 THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND ONLY HALF OF THE SERVICE WAS RENDERED. A CLOCK SPRING WAS INSTALLED TO FIX THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE HORN FAILURE WAS...

Dec 23, 2004 Electrical System 88,957 mi

THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN WOULD NOT WORK. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V480000 THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND ONLY HALF OF THE SERVICE WAS RENDERED. A CLOCK SPRING WAS INSTALLED TO FIX THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE HORN FAILURE WAS...

Dec 23, 2004 Air Bags 88,957 mi

THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN WOULD NOT WORK. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V480000 THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND ONLY HALF OF THE SERVICE WAS RENDERED. A CLOCK SPRING WAS INSTALLED TO FIX THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE HORN FAILURE WAS...

Dec 21, 2004 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER NOTICED WHEN THE HORN WAS APPLIED IT FAILED TO COME ON . *AK THE DEALER INDICATED THAT IT WOULD COST $100. TO REPLACE THE PART WHICH WAS RECALLED BY THE FACTORY. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PERFORM THE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE BE...

Dec 21, 2004 Air Bags 95,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS RECALL CAMPAIGN #04V480000 CLOCK SPRING. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB *SC

Dec 21, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 52,431 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE HOOD LATCH FAILED, CAUSING IT TO FLY UP AND SHATTER THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. *AK THE HOOD LATCHES FAILED DUE TO ABNORMAL WEAR. *NM

Dec 21, 2004 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER NOTICED WHEN THE HORN WAS APPLIED IT FAILED TO COME ON . *AK THE DEALER INDICATED THAT IT WOULD COST $100. TO REPLACE THE PART WHICH WAS RECALLED BY THE FACTORY. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PERFORM THE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE BE...

Dec 21, 2004 Air Bags 95,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS RECALL CAMPAIGN #04V480000 CLOCK SPRING. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB *SC

Dec 21, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 52,431 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE HOOD LATCH FAILED, CAUSING IT TO FLY UP AND SHATTER THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. *AK THE HOOD LATCHES FAILED DUE TO ABNORMAL WEAR. *NM

Dec 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CROSS OVER PIPE UNDERNEATH SPLIT APART, ALLOWING THE EXHAUST FUMES/CARBON MONOXIDE TO ENTER COMPARTMENT. FUMES WERE SOMETIMES OVERWHELMING. VEHICLE HESITATED UPON ACCELERATION AND STALLED. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, AND THE PART WAS BACK ORDERED WITH 10,000 CONSUMERS WAITING. *A...

Dec 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CROSS OVER PIPE UNDERNEATH SPLIT APART, ALLOWING THE EXHAUST FUMES/CARBON MONOXIDE TO ENTER COMPARTMENT. FUMES WERE SOMETIMES OVERWHELMING. VEHICLE HESITATED UPON ACCELERATION AND STALLED. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, AND THE PART WAS BACK ORDERED WITH 10,000 CONSUMERS WAITING. *A...

Dec 14, 2004 Air Bags 63,000 mi

NO PARTS, RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING. REGAL DODGE 561-683-1511. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 14, 2004 Electrical System 63,000 mi

NO PARTS, RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING. REGAL DODGE 561-683-1511. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 14, 2004 Air Bags 63,000 mi

NO PARTS, RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING. REGAL DODGE 561-683-1511. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 14, 2004 Electrical System 63,000 mi

NO PARTS, RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING. REGAL DODGE 561-683-1511. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 10, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 77,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE HOOD ON OUR 1999 DODGE CARAVAN FLEW UP, OBSTRUCTING VISION OF DRIVER.*AK

Dec 10, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 77,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE HOOD ON OUR 1999 DODGE CARAVAN FLEW UP, OBSTRUCTING VISION OF DRIVER.*AK

Dec 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER HIT A POLE AND THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *JB

Dec 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER HIT A POLE AND THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *JB

Dec 6, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER AVOIDED THE OTHER VEHICLE BY SKIDDING INTO A DITCH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD AND BACK INJURIES,BUT RE...

Dec 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER AVOIDED THE OTHER VEHICLE BY SKIDDING INTO A DITCH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD AND BACK INJURIES,BUT RE...

Dec 6, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER AVOIDED THE OTHER VEHICLE BY SKIDDING INTO A DITCH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD AND BACK INJURIES,BUT RE...

Dec 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER AVOIDED THE OTHER VEHICLE BY SKIDDING INTO A DITCH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD AND BACK INJURIES,BUT RE...

Dec 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH SERPENTINE BELT FELL OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THIS PROBLEM 3 TIMES. HOWEVER.ROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Dec 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH SERPENTINE BELT FELL OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THIS PROBLEM 3 TIMES. HOWEVER.ROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Dec 2, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED PREMATURELY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 2, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED PREMATURELY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 30, 2004 Air Bags 100,000 mi

DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR RECALL 04V480000 AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING UNLESS THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Nov 30, 2004 Electrical System 100,000 mi

DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR RECALL 04V480000 AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING UNLESS THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Nov 30, 2004 Air Bags 100,000 mi

DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR RECALL 04V480000 AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING UNLESS THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Nov 30, 2004 Electrical System 100,000 mi

DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR RECALL 04V480000 AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING UNLESS THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Nov 26, 2004 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED SINCE A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED FOR NHTSA RECALL 04V48000. *AK

Nov 26, 2004 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED SINCE A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED FOR NHTSA RECALL 04V48000. *AK

Nov 24, 2004 Air Bags 107,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON, WE WERE INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, DEALER WILL NOT EVEN LOOK AT THE VAN UNTIL DEC. 21ST. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE!CHRYSLER REFUSED TO PUSH THE DEALER TO FIX THE VAN EARLIER. *NM

Nov 24, 2004 Air Bags 107,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON, WE WERE INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, DEALER WILL NOT EVEN LOOK AT THE VAN UNTIL DEC. 21ST. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE!CHRYSLER REFUSED TO PUSH THE DEALER TO FIX THE VAN EARLIER. *NM

Nov 19, 2004 Suspension 63,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HOUSING AREA WHICH HELD THE FRONT STRUT RUSTED. *AK

Nov 19, 2004 Suspension 63,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HOUSING AREA WHICH HELD THE FRONT STRUT RUSTED. *AK

Nov 18, 2004 Electrical System

THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. UPON HAVING THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING RECALL 04V480000 REPAIRS PERFORMED DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE HORN FAILURE WAS NOT RELATED TO THE DEFECTIVE RECALL PART, AND CHARGED THE CONSUMER $100.00 TO HAVE THE P...

Nov 18, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. UPON HAVING THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING RECALL 04V480000 REPAIRS PERFORMED DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE HORN FAILURE WAS NOT RELATED TO THE DEFECTIVE RECALL PART, AND CHARGED THE CONSUMER $100.00 TO HAVE THE P...

Nov 18, 2004 Air Bags

THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. UPON HAVING THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING RECALL 04V480000 REPAIRS PERFORMED DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE HORN FAILURE WAS NOT RELATED TO THE DEFECTIVE RECALL PART, AND CHARGED THE CONSUMER $100.00 TO HAVE THE P...

Nov 18, 2004 Air Bags

RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING. CONSUMER WAS UPSET THAT THE DEALER GAVE HER AN APPOINTMENT FOR 3:00 PM ON NOVEMBER 16, 2004. AFTER WAITING SHE WAS TOLD THAT DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE HER, AND SHE NEEDED TO GO TO THE DEALER THAT MODIFIED HER VEHICLE FOR THE HANDICAPPED.*AK

Nov 18, 2004 Equipment Adaptive/mobility

RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING. CONSUMER WAS UPSET THAT THE DEALER GAVE HER AN APPOINTMENT FOR 3:00 PM ON NOVEMBER 16, 2004. AFTER WAITING SHE WAS TOLD THAT DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE HER, AND SHE NEEDED TO GO TO THE DEALER THAT MODIFIED HER VEHICLE FOR THE HANDICAPPED.*AK

Nov 18, 2004 Electrical System

THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. UPON HAVING THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING RECALL 04V480000 REPAIRS PERFORMED DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE HORN FAILURE WAS NOT RELATED TO THE DEFECTIVE RECALL PART, AND CHARGED THE CONSUMER $100.00 TO HAVE THE P...

Nov 18, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. UPON HAVING THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING RECALL 04V480000 REPAIRS PERFORMED DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE HORN FAILURE WAS NOT RELATED TO THE DEFECTIVE RECALL PART, AND CHARGED THE CONSUMER $100.00 TO HAVE THE P...

Nov 18, 2004 Air Bags

THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. UPON HAVING THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING RECALL 04V480000 REPAIRS PERFORMED DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE HORN FAILURE WAS NOT RELATED TO THE DEFECTIVE RECALL PART, AND CHARGED THE CONSUMER $100.00 TO HAVE THE P...

Nov 18, 2004 Air Bags

RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING. CONSUMER WAS UPSET THAT THE DEALER GAVE HER AN APPOINTMENT FOR 3:00 PM ON NOVEMBER 16, 2004. AFTER WAITING SHE WAS TOLD THAT DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE HER, AND SHE NEEDED TO GO TO THE DEALER THAT MODIFIED HER VEHICLE FOR THE HANDICAPPED.*AK

Nov 18, 2004 Equipment Adaptive/mobility

RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING. CONSUMER WAS UPSET THAT THE DEALER GAVE HER AN APPOINTMENT FOR 3:00 PM ON NOVEMBER 16, 2004. AFTER WAITING SHE WAS TOLD THAT DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE HER, AND SHE NEEDED TO GO TO THE DEALER THAT MODIFIED HER VEHICLE FOR THE HANDICAPPED.*AK

Nov 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash

NHSTA RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING CLOCK SPRING FAILURE. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 10 MPH WHEN IT HIT A VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Nov 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN A DRUNKEN DRIVER COLLIDED WITH CAR FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ALSO COLLIDED WITH A CAR POSITIONED IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES.*AK

Nov 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash

NHSTA RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING CLOCK SPRING FAILURE. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 10 MPH WHEN IT HIT A VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Nov 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN A DRUNKEN DRIVER COLLIDED WITH CAR FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ALSO COLLIDED WITH A CAR POSITIONED IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES.*AK

Nov 15, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND NO CAUSE WAS DETRERMINED. *AK

Nov 15, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND NO CAUSE WAS DETRERMINED. *AK

Nov 12, 2004 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER PRESSED DOWN ON THE HORN AND IT FAILED TO COME ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 12, 2004 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE HAD NO HOR WHEN APPLIED. CONSDUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT A CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 12, 2004 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER PRESSED DOWN ON THE HORN AND IT FAILED TO COME ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 12, 2004 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE HAD NO HOR WHEN APPLIED. CONSDUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT A CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,592 mi

RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL FOR CLOCKSPRING, TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THEY ALSO REMOVED AND REPAIRED ENGINE SENSORS . *BF *TC

Nov 5, 2004 Air Bags 17,592 mi

RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL FOR CLOCKSPRING, TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THEY ALSO REMOVED AND REPAIRED ENGINE SENSORS . *BF *TC

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,592 mi

RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL FOR CLOCKSPRING, TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THEY ALSO REMOVED AND REPAIRED ENGINE SENSORS . *BF *TC

Nov 5, 2004 Air Bags 17,592 mi

RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL FOR CLOCKSPRING, TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THEY ALSO REMOVED AND REPAIRED ENGINE SENSORS . *BF *TC

Nov 3, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO THE PARKING LOT. A VEHICLE COLLIDED AND HIT THE VEHICLE HEAD ON IN THE PARKING LOT. BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED HEAD NECK AND LEG INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE ...

Nov 3, 2004 Air Bags 73,370 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CLOCK SPRING RECALL, TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND AFTER PICKING THE VEHICLE UP THE LIGHT WAS STILL ON. THE DEALER STATED THERE WOULD BE 119.95 CHARGE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM SINCE THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT PAY THEM THAT MUCH. NHTSA RECALL ...

Nov 3, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO THE PARKING LOT. A VEHICLE COLLIDED AND HIT THE VEHICLE HEAD ON IN THE PARKING LOT. BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED HEAD NECK AND LEG INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE ...

Nov 3, 2004 Air Bags 73,370 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CLOCK SPRING RECALL, TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND AFTER PICKING THE VEHICLE UP THE LIGHT WAS STILL ON. THE DEALER STATED THERE WOULD BE 119.95 CHARGE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM SINCE THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT PAY THEM THAT MUCH. NHTSA RECALL ...

Oct 22, 2004 Air Bags

RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING. AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE HORN CONTINUED TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CLOCK SPRING.*AK

Oct 22, 2004 Electrical System

RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING. AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE HORN CONTINUED TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CLOCK SPRING.*AK

Oct 22, 2004 Air Bags

RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING. AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE HORN CONTINUED TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CLOCK SPRING.*AK

Oct 22, 2004 Electrical System

RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING. AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE HORN CONTINUED TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CLOCK SPRING.*AK

Oct 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,396 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THEN ENGINE FAILED. THE CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB *TC

Oct 19, 2004 Power Train 50,000 mi

TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED/REBUILT BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING. HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING WITH MY 3 KIDS. NOW, IT IS LURCHING FORWARD BY ITSELF WHILE SLOWING DOWN AT A STOP LIGHT OR GOING IN REVERSE. IT IS BACK AT THE MECHANIC AND THEY ARE STATING THERE IS 1 OR 2 FAUL...

Oct 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,396 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THEN ENGINE FAILED. THE CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB *TC

Oct 19, 2004 Power Train 50,000 mi

TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED/REBUILT BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING. HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING WITH MY 3 KIDS. NOW, IT IS LURCHING FORWARD BY ITSELF WHILE SLOWING DOWN AT A STOP LIGHT OR GOING IN REVERSE. IT IS BACK AT THE MECHANIC AND THEY ARE STATING THERE IS 1 OR 2 FAUL...

Oct 18, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AUTOMATICALLY WITH NO WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB

Oct 18, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AUTOMATICALLY WITH NO WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB

Oct 14, 2004 Visibility

BOTH SIDE WINDOWS HAVE FAILED TO ROLL DOWN. PARTS AND LABOR TO CORRECT MALFUNCTION TOTAL $1160.00 FOR BOTH SIDES. UNABLE TO ROLL WINDOS DOWN. PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. MANY PEOPLE THAT OWN THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE HAVE HAD THE SAME INCIDENT.*AK

Oct 14, 2004 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V480000. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *JB

Oct 14, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Oct 14, 2004 Visibility

BOTH SIDE WINDOWS HAVE FAILED TO ROLL DOWN. PARTS AND LABOR TO CORRECT MALFUNCTION TOTAL $1160.00 FOR BOTH SIDES. UNABLE TO ROLL WINDOS DOWN. PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. MANY PEOPLE THAT OWN THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE HAVE HAD THE SAME INCIDENT.*AK

Oct 14, 2004 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V480000. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *JB

Oct 14, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Sep 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER THE SERPENTINE BELT FELL OFF THE ENGINE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED AND SUGGESTED THAT THEY NEEDED TO INSPECT. *AK THERE WAS A TSB FOR THIS ISSUE BUT THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THIS DID NOT PERTAIN TO THIS VEHICLE. *SC JB

Sep 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER THE SERPENTINE BELT FELL OFF THE ENGINE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED AND SUGGESTED THAT THEY NEEDED TO INSPECT. *AK THERE WAS A TSB FOR THIS ISSUE BUT THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THIS DID NOT PERTAIN TO THIS VEHICLE. *SC JB

Sep 16, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL SPEED DUE TO LUNGING AND STALLING. DOES THIS WITH OR WITHOUT THE AIR CONDITION ON AND ONLY UPON ACCELERATION. DOES NOT MATTER IF IT IS ON AN INCLINE OR NOT-ALWAYS UPON ACCELERATION. VERY UNSAFE AND I AM VERY WORRIED AS I TRAVEL ALONE WITH A TODDLER IN...

Sep 16, 2004 Power Train 64,308 mi

DIFFERENTIAL PIN CAME LOOSE AND BLEW A HOLE THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION. FAILURE CAUSED VAN TO BREAK DOWN ON THE FREEWAY. TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY RUINED AND WOULD HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. POSSIBLE STARTER DAMAGE AS WELL. QUOTES FOR REPAIRS WERE AROUND $3,000, SO WE DECIDED TO JUNK THE CAR. IT...

Sep 16, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL SPEED DUE TO LUNGING AND STALLING. DOES THIS WITH OR WITHOUT THE AIR CONDITION ON AND ONLY UPON ACCELERATION. DOES NOT MATTER IF IT IS ON AN INCLINE OR NOT-ALWAYS UPON ACCELERATION. VERY UNSAFE AND I AM VERY WORRIED AS I TRAVEL ALONE WITH A TODDLER IN...

Sep 16, 2004 Power Train 64,308 mi

DIFFERENTIAL PIN CAME LOOSE AND BLEW A HOLE THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION. FAILURE CAUSED VAN TO BREAK DOWN ON THE FREEWAY. TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY RUINED AND WOULD HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. POSSIBLE STARTER DAMAGE AS WELL. QUOTES FOR REPAIRS WERE AROUND $3,000, SO WE DECIDED TO JUNK THE CAR. IT...

Sep 14, 2004 Steering 71,500 mi

THIS FAMILY CAR IS NOT A VEHICLE WE DRIVE EVERY DAY. ON (9/10/04), WE WENT TO USE THIS CAR WITH LESS THAN 72,000 MILES ON IT, AND WHEN WE WENT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WE HEARD A SQUELING NOISE FROM THE POWER STERING UNIT. WE FOUND AN AREA OF SEEPAGE OF STERING FLUID UNDER THE VEHICLE. AFTER F...

Sep 14, 2004 Steering 71,500 mi

THIS FAMILY CAR IS NOT A VEHICLE WE DRIVE EVERY DAY. ON (9/10/04), WE WENT TO USE THIS CAR WITH LESS THAN 72,000 MILES ON IT, AND WHEN WE WENT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WE HEARD A SQUELING NOISE FROM THE POWER STERING UNIT. WE FOUND AN AREA OF SEEPAGE OF STERING FLUID UNDER THE VEHICLE. AFTER F...

Sep 9, 2004 Electrical System

CONSUMER PRESSED ON HORN AND IT DID NOT WORK. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Sep 9, 2004 Air Bags

CONSUMER PRESSED ON HORN AND IT DID NOT WORK. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Sep 9, 2004 Electrical System

CONSUMER PRESSED ON HORN AND IT DID NOT WORK. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Sep 9, 2004 Air Bags

CONSUMER PRESSED ON HORN AND IT DID NOT WORK. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Aug 31, 2004 Power Train 50,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE IN 2002 WITH 28000 MILES. THE ORIGINAL MFG WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SO WE BOUGHT EXTENDED WARRANTY. FROM THE FIRST WEEK THIS CAR GAVE US TROUBLE ENDING WITH A MAJOR ACCIDENT DUE TO GEAR SHIFT. ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE GEAR SHIFTE...

Aug 31, 2004 Power Train 50,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE IN 2002 WITH 28000 MILES. THE ORIGINAL MFG WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SO WE BOUGHT EXTENDED WARRANTY. FROM THE FIRST WEEK THIS CAR GAVE US TROUBLE ENDING WITH A MAJOR ACCIDENT DUE TO GEAR SHIFT. ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE GEAR SHIFTE...

Aug 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 66,454 mi

VEHICLE WAS SLUGGISH ON TAKE OFF QUITE OFTEN..COULD SMELL FUEL ODOR IN AND AROUND VEHICLE . AFTER CRANKING VEHICLE ,,THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.BURNING ITSELF AND DURING ,THERE WERE SEVERAL EXPLOSIONS THAT CAME FROM THE VEHICLE..BOTH FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND IN PASSENGER AREA.ALL WITHIN APPRO...

Aug 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 66,454 mi

VEHICLE WAS SLUGGISH ON TAKE OFF QUITE OFTEN..COULD SMELL FUEL ODOR IN AND AROUND VEHICLE . AFTER CRANKING VEHICLE ,,THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.BURNING ITSELF AND DURING ,THERE WERE SEVERAL EXPLOSIONS THAT CAME FROM THE VEHICLE..BOTH FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND IN PASSENGER AREA.ALL WITHIN APPRO...

Aug 30, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR DOOR ON MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE UNLESS YOU LOCK AND UNLOCK IT A NUMBER OF TIMES USING THE REMOTE DEVICE. PHYSICALLY UNLOCKING THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE WILL NOT OPEN IT; IN AN ACCIDENT, THE OCCUPANT CAN NOT RELY ON THIS EXIT; THE DEALER DOES NOT CONSIDER INABILIT...

Aug 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 66,454 mi

VEHICLE WAS SLUGGISH ON TAKE OFF QUITE OFTEN..COULD SMELL FUEL ODOR IN AND AROUND VEHICLE . AFTER CRANKING VEHICLE ,,THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.BURNING ITSELF AND DURING ,THERE WERE SEVERAL EXPLOSIONS THAT CAME FROM THE VEHICLE..BOTH FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND IN PASSENGER AREA.ALL WITHIN APPRO...

Aug 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 66,454 mi

VEHICLE WAS SLUGGISH ON TAKE OFF QUITE OFTEN..COULD SMELL FUEL ODOR IN AND AROUND VEHICLE . AFTER CRANKING VEHICLE ,,THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.BURNING ITSELF AND DURING ,THERE WERE SEVERAL EXPLOSIONS THAT CAME FROM THE VEHICLE..BOTH FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND IN PASSENGER AREA.ALL WITHIN APPRO...

Aug 30, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR DOOR ON MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE UNLESS YOU LOCK AND UNLOCK IT A NUMBER OF TIMES USING THE REMOTE DEVICE. PHYSICALLY UNLOCKING THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE WILL NOT OPEN IT; IN AN ACCIDENT, THE OCCUPANT CAN NOT RELY ON THIS EXIT; THE DEALER DOES NOT CONSIDER INABILIT...

Aug 26, 2004 Exterior Lighting 500 mi

THE HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 26, 2004 Exterior Lighting 500 mi

THE HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 27, 2004 Electrical System 116,550 mi

I AM CURRENTLY HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM REPORTED UNDER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER RQ04001. I HAVE A NONFUNCTIONAL HORN, CRUISE CONTROL AND A AIR BAG LIGHT.*AK

Jul 27, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 116,550 mi

I AM CURRENTLY HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM REPORTED UNDER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER RQ04001. I HAVE A NONFUNCTIONAL HORN, CRUISE CONTROL AND A AIR BAG LIGHT.*AK

Jul 27, 2004 Air Bags 116,550 mi

I AM CURRENTLY HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM REPORTED UNDER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER RQ04001. I HAVE A NONFUNCTIONAL HORN, CRUISE CONTROL AND A AIR BAG LIGHT.*AK

Jul 27, 2004 Electrical System 116,550 mi

I AM CURRENTLY HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM REPORTED UNDER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER RQ04001. I HAVE A NONFUNCTIONAL HORN, CRUISE CONTROL AND A AIR BAG LIGHT.*AK

Jul 27, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 116,550 mi

I AM CURRENTLY HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM REPORTED UNDER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER RQ04001. I HAVE A NONFUNCTIONAL HORN, CRUISE CONTROL AND A AIR BAG LIGHT.*AK

Jul 27, 2004 Air Bags 116,550 mi

I AM CURRENTLY HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM REPORTED UNDER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER RQ04001. I HAVE A NONFUNCTIONAL HORN, CRUISE CONTROL AND A AIR BAG LIGHT.*AK

Jul 15, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE STEERING PUMP FAILED, CONSUMER LOST THE CONTROL, BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL OUT OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, MECHANIC DETERMINED STEERING PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK ALSO, AT 50,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. *LA

Jul 15, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE STEERING PUMP FAILED, CONSUMER LOST THE CONTROL, BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL OUT OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, MECHANIC DETERMINED STEERING PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK ALSO, AT 50,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. *LA

Jul 15, 2004 Air Bags 99,500 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING FAILED. *AK THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK AT ALL. (THE AIR BAG, HORN, CRUISE CON...

Jul 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESS EXHAUST SMOKING WHEN ENGINE IS IDLING. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT LIFTERS AND VALVE SEALS NEED TO BE REPLACED. MECHANIC HAS REPAIRED SEVERAL DODGE/CHRYSLER/PLYMOUTH VANS WITH SAME PROBLEM. *LA

Jul 15, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE STEERING PUMP FAILED, CONSUMER LOST THE CONTROL, BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL OUT OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, MECHANIC DETERMINED STEERING PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK ALSO, AT 50,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. *LA

Jul 15, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE STEERING PUMP FAILED, CONSUMER LOST THE CONTROL, BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL OUT OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, MECHANIC DETERMINED STEERING PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK ALSO, AT 50,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. *LA

Jul 15, 2004 Air Bags 99,500 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING FAILED. *AK THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK AT ALL. (THE AIR BAG, HORN, CRUISE CON...

Jul 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESS EXHAUST SMOKING WHEN ENGINE IS IDLING. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT LIFTERS AND VALVE SEALS NEED TO BE REPLACED. MECHANIC HAS REPAIRED SEVERAL DODGE/CHRYSLER/PLYMOUTH VANS WITH SAME PROBLEM. *LA

Jul 9, 2004 Electrical System 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. FOLLOWING THAT THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. CONSUMER CALLED IN TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. FOLLOWING THAT THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. CONSUMER CALLED IN TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Air Bags 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. FOLLOWING THAT THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. CONSUMER CALLED IN TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Electrical System 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. FOLLOWING THAT THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. CONSUMER CALLED IN TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. FOLLOWING THAT THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. CONSUMER CALLED IN TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Air Bags 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. FOLLOWING THAT THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. CONSUMER CALLED IN TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. *AK

Jul 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

LTR FM THOMAS REINER (VA) OWNER OF A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN REPORTING DEFECTIVE IDLER PULLEY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. *MR *NM

Jul 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

LTR FM THOMAS REINER (VA) OWNER OF A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN REPORTING DEFECTIVE IDLER PULLEY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. *MR *NM

Jul 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

LTR FM THOMAS REINER (VA) RE THE DEFECTIVE 1999 DODGE CARAVAN HE OWNED, HIS DEFECTIVE REPOSSESSED VEHICLE WAS SOLD OUT WITHOUT INFORMING THE PURCHASER OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE DEFECT.*MR THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT MAKE HIM AWARE OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN UNTIL HE CONTA...

Jul 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

LTR FM THOMAS REINER (VA) RE THE DEFECTIVE 1999 DODGE CARAVAN HE OWNED, HIS DEFECTIVE REPOSSESSED VEHICLE WAS SOLD OUT WITHOUT INFORMING THE PURCHASER OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE DEFECT.*MR THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT MAKE HIM AWARE OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN UNTIL HE CONTA...

Jul 6, 2004 Air Bags 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHING AND THE HORN DID NOT WORK. *AK THE FRONT DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT WORK. *SC *JB

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train 15,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND AND THE SPEEDOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO. ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OUT OF FIRST GEAR. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION SENSOR WAS BURNED OUT. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN IN DECEMBER 2003, AND THE DEALER REPAIR...

Jul 6, 2004 Air Bags 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHING AND THE HORN DID NOT WORK. *AK THE FRONT DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT WORK. *SC *JB

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train 15,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND AND THE SPEEDOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO. ALSO, VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OUT OF FIRST GEAR. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION SENSOR WAS BURNED OUT. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN IN DECEMBER 2003, AND THE DEALER REPAIR...

Jun 23, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE SWERVED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL VEHICLE OVER, AND NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE SEPARATED. P. KELLY SPRINGFIELD, P215/65R15. *AK

Jun 23, 2004 Steering

1999 DODGE CARAVAN STEERING WHEEL LEAD WEIGHT BROKE OFF AND FELL INTO THE HORN AND AIR BAG WIRING.*MR *JB

Jun 23, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE SWERVED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL VEHICLE OVER, AND NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE SEPARATED. P. KELLY SPRINGFIELD, P215/65R15. *AK

Jun 23, 2004 Steering

1999 DODGE CARAVAN STEERING WHEEL LEAD WEIGHT BROKE OFF AND FELL INTO THE HORN AND AIR BAG WIRING.*MR *JB

Jun 17, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED WHILE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSES OF $2,200. *AK

Jun 17, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED WHILE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSES OF $2,200. *AK

Jun 15, 2004 Structure

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICE AND THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THE LEFT STRUT BODY HAS A CRACK AND FRAME WAS RUSTED DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *LA

Jun 15, 2004 Structure

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICE AND THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THE LEFT STRUT BODY HAS A CRACK AND FRAME WAS RUSTED DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *LA

Jun 14, 2004 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS LENS DEVELOPED A CLOUDY DISCOLORATION WHICH REDUCED THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATION. THIS RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE PARTS WERE $260.00 PER HEADLIGHT. *AK THE REPORTS STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON ...

Jun 14, 2004 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS LENS DEVELOPED A CLOUDY DISCOLORATION WHICH REDUCED THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATION. THIS RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE PARTS WERE $260.00 PER HEADLIGHT. *AK THE REPORTS STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON ...

Jun 13, 2004 Air Bags 73,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN STOPPED WORKING. *AK

Jun 13, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 73,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN STOPPED WORKING. *AK

Jun 13, 2004 Electrical System 73,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN STOPPED WORKING. *AK

Jun 13, 2004 Air Bags 73,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN STOPPED WORKING. *AK

Jun 13, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 73,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN STOPPED WORKING. *AK

Jun 13, 2004 Electrical System 73,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN STOPPED WORKING. *AK

Jun 8, 2004 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THE CLOCK SPRING MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYED ON, AND THE HORN FAILED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK

Jun 8, 2004 Air Bags 75,000 mi

THE CLOCK SPRING MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYED ON, AND THE HORN FAILED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK

Jun 8, 2004 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THE CLOCK SPRING MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYED ON, AND THE HORN FAILED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK

Jun 8, 2004 Air Bags 75,000 mi

THE CLOCK SPRING MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYED ON, AND THE HORN FAILED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK

Jun 1, 2004 Air Bags 111,000 mi

AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. AS A RESULT, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. A RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO MODEL YEAR. *AK

Jun 1, 2004 Electrical System 111,000 mi

AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. AS A RESULT, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. A RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO MODEL YEAR. *AK

Jun 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 111,000 mi

AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. AS A RESULT, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. A RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO MODEL YEAR. *AK

Jun 1, 2004 Air Bags 111,000 mi

AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. AS A RESULT, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. A RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO MODEL YEAR. *AK

Jun 1, 2004 Electrical System 111,000 mi

AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. AS A RESULT, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. A RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO MODEL YEAR. *AK

Jun 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 111,000 mi

AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. AS A RESULT, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. A RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO MODEL YEAR. *AK

May 25, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE SWERVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD SEPARATED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (KELLY CHARGER P21565R15). *NM

May 25, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE SWERVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD SEPARATED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (KELLY CHARGER P21565R15). *NM

May 14, 2004 Air Bags

WHEN DRIVIN AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED. *AK

May 14, 2004 Air Bags

WHEN DRIVIN AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED. *AK

May 11, 2004 Air Bags 52,300 mi

I HAVE A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 52000 MILES AND THE THE CLOCKSPRING HAS GONE BAD CHYRSLER WILL NOT FIX UNLESS PAID. AS A MECHANIC I HAVE SEEN QUITE A FEW IN 1999 DODGES THIS MUST BE ADDED TO THE ORIGINAL RECALL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.

May 11, 2004 Air Bags 52,300 mi

I HAVE A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 52000 MILES AND THE THE CLOCKSPRING HAS GONE BAD CHYRSLER WILL NOT FIX UNLESS PAID. AS A MECHANIC I HAVE SEEN QUITE A FEW IN 1999 DODGES THIS MUST BE ADDED TO THE ORIGINAL RECALL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.

Apr 29, 2004 Air Bags

I WAS VIEWING YOUR WEBSITE FOR COMPLAINTS REGARDING 99 DODGE CARAVANS. I JUST HAD TO HAVE MY VAN IN THE SHOP DUE TO A PROBLEM WHICH SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN A DODGE PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW.. THE CLOCKSPRING IN MY VAN HAS GONE OUT, WHICH CAUSES MY AIRBAG NO LONGER TO WORK, MY HORN DOES NOT WORK, AND ...

Apr 29, 2004 Air Bags

I WAS VIEWING YOUR WEBSITE FOR COMPLAINTS REGARDING 99 DODGE CARAVANS. I JUST HAD TO HAVE MY VAN IN THE SHOP DUE TO A PROBLEM WHICH SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN A DODGE PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW.. THE CLOCKSPRING IN MY VAN HAS GONE OUT, WHICH CAUSES MY AIRBAG NO LONGER TO WORK, MY HORN DOES NOT WORK, AND ...

Apr 28, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL..... CLOCKSPRING DEFFECT

Apr 28, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL..... CLOCKSPRING DEFFECT

Apr 27, 2004 Steering

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT STEERING POWER ASSIST PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 27, 2004 Steering

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT STEERING POWER ASSIST PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 21, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND HORN, CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING. DEALER SAID ITS MY PROBLEM & WILL COST $300+. I KNOW THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF SAME PROB. & OTHER YEAR MODELS RECALLED FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH. *AK

Apr 21, 2004 Electrical System

AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND HORN, CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING. DEALER SAID ITS MY PROBLEM & WILL COST $300+. I KNOW THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF SAME PROB. & OTHER YEAR MODELS RECALLED FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH. *AK

Apr 21, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND HORN, CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING. DEALER SAID ITS MY PROBLEM & WILL COST $300+. I KNOW THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF SAME PROB. & OTHER YEAR MODELS RECALLED FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH. *AK

Apr 21, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND HORN, CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING. DEALER SAID ITS MY PROBLEM & WILL COST $300+. I KNOW THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF SAME PROB. & OTHER YEAR MODELS RECALLED FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH. *AK

Apr 21, 2004 Electrical System

AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND HORN, CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING. DEALER SAID ITS MY PROBLEM & WILL COST $300+. I KNOW THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF SAME PROB. & OTHER YEAR MODELS RECALLED FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH. *AK

Apr 21, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND HORN, CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING. DEALER SAID ITS MY PROBLEM & WILL COST $300+. I KNOW THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF SAME PROB. & OTHER YEAR MODELS RECALLED FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH. *AK

Apr 20, 2004 Air Bags 58,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE HORN ALSO MALFUNCTIONED. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE 1998 CARAVAN BUT NOT THE 1999. THE C...

Apr 20, 2004 Air Bags 58,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE HORN ALSO MALFUNCTIONED. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE 1998 CARAVAN BUT NOT THE 1999. THE C...

Apr 8, 2004 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENS DEVELOPED AN OPAQUE COLOR THAT REDUCED THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATION. TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK *JB

Apr 8, 2004 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENS DEVELOPED AN OPAQUE COLOR THAT REDUCED THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATION. TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK *JB

Apr 5, 2004 Suspension 72,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INSPECTION STATION FOR ITS SCHEDULED INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REJECTED DUE TO RUSTED STRUT TOWERS. *JB

Apr 5, 2004 Suspension 72,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INSPECTION STATION FOR ITS SCHEDULED INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REJECTED DUE TO RUSTED STRUT TOWERS. *JB

Apr 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT AND TENSION IDLE ARMS NEEDED REPLACED IN AUGUST 2003 AT 63,000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED SO WE ARE UNABLE TO VERIFY IF THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE. IT IS NOW APRIL 2004, 6000 MILES LATER AND THE BELT NEEDED REPLACED AGAIN. *NM

Apr 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT AND TENSION IDLE ARMS NEEDED REPLACED IN AUGUST 2003 AT 63,000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED SO WE ARE UNABLE TO VERIFY IF THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE. IT IS NOW APRIL 2004, 6000 MILES LATER AND THE BELT NEEDED REPLACED AGAIN. *NM

Apr 1, 2004 Air Bags 72,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED. *AK WHEN THE CLOCKSPRING FAILED, IT ALSO CAUSED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO BE INOPERATIVE. *JB

Apr 1, 2004 Air Bags 72,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED. *AK WHEN THE CLOCKSPRING FAILED, IT ALSO CAUSED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO BE INOPERATIVE. *JB

Mar 26, 2004 Air Bags

HORN HAS STOPPED WORKING. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD TO GET THIS FIXED IMMEDIATELY DUE TO SAFETY REASONS. ALREADY WE HAVE PAID $35.99 FOR THEM TO TELL US IT IS THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. IT WILL BE AT LEAST ANOTHER $165 (NOT INCLUDING THE POSTAGE CHARGE FOR THEM TO ORDER PARTS) TO F...

Mar 26, 2004 Electrical System

HORN HAS STOPPED WORKING. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD TO GET THIS FIXED IMMEDIATELY DUE TO SAFETY REASONS. ALREADY WE HAVE PAID $35.99 FOR THEM TO TELL US IT IS THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. IT WILL BE AT LEAST ANOTHER $165 (NOT INCLUDING THE POSTAGE CHARGE FOR THEM TO ORDER PARTS) TO F...

Mar 26, 2004 Air Bags

HORN HAS STOPPED WORKING. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD TO GET THIS FIXED IMMEDIATELY DUE TO SAFETY REASONS. ALREADY WE HAVE PAID $35.99 FOR THEM TO TELL US IT IS THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. IT WILL BE AT LEAST ANOTHER $165 (NOT INCLUDING THE POSTAGE CHARGE FOR THEM TO ORDER PARTS) TO F...

Mar 26, 2004 Electrical System

HORN HAS STOPPED WORKING. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD TO GET THIS FIXED IMMEDIATELY DUE TO SAFETY REASONS. ALREADY WE HAVE PAID $35.99 FOR THEM TO TELL US IT IS THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. IT WILL BE AT LEAST ANOTHER $165 (NOT INCLUDING THE POSTAGE CHARGE FOR THEM TO ORDER PARTS) TO F...

Mar 24, 2004 Air Bags 71,145 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND HORN DON,T WORK, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. WENT AND HAD A DIAGNOSIS DONE CAME BACK AS SQUIBB ON DRIVERS SIDE. WE WILL FIX THE PROBLEM BY CHANGING THE CLOCKSPRING FOR $200+.WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT ?AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY 1996,1997,1998 & 2000 BUT NOT 1999 A PIECE OF ELECT...

Mar 24, 2004 Air Bags 71,145 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND HORN DON,T WORK, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. WENT AND HAD A DIAGNOSIS DONE CAME BACK AS SQUIBB ON DRIVERS SIDE. WE WILL FIX THE PROBLEM BY CHANGING THE CLOCKSPRING FOR $200+.WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT ?AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY 1996,1997,1998 & 2000 BUT NOT 1999 A PIECE OF ELECT...

Mar 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash

COLLISION AT 30 PLUS MILES PER HOUR AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONT OF THE VAN STRUCK ANOTHER CAR ON THE SIDE TRAVELING AT 30 MILES PER HOUR. CAUSING SEVERE NECK AND BACK INJURIES. *AK .

Mar 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash

COLLISION AT 30 PLUS MILES PER HOUR AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONT OF THE VAN STRUCK ANOTHER CAR ON THE SIDE TRAVELING AT 30 MILES PER HOUR. CAUSING SEVERE NECK AND BACK INJURIES. *AK .

Mar 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING REALLY ROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT OIL WAS GETTING INTO THE RADIATOR. *AK THE ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE TO WARN THE CONSUMER OF THE PROBLEM. *SC

Mar 17, 2004 Electrical System 58,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN STOPPED FUNCTIONING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CAUSED THE FRONT AIR BAGS TO DEACTIVATE, AND THE HORN TO MALFUNCTION. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags 58,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN STOPPED FUNCTIONING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CAUSED THE FRONT AIR BAGS TO DEACTIVATE, AND THE HORN TO MALFUNCTION. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags 3,985 mi

CLOCKSPRING FAILED TWICE ON CONSUMER'S 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. *LA *JB

Mar 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING REALLY ROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT OIL WAS GETTING INTO THE RADIATOR. *AK THE ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE TO WARN THE CONSUMER OF THE PROBLEM. *SC

Mar 17, 2004 Electrical System 58,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN STOPPED FUNCTIONING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CAUSED THE FRONT AIR BAGS TO DEACTIVATE, AND THE HORN TO MALFUNCTION. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags 58,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN STOPPED FUNCTIONING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CAUSED THE FRONT AIR BAGS TO DEACTIVATE, AND THE HORN TO MALFUNCTION. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags 3,985 mi

CLOCKSPRING FAILED TWICE ON CONSUMER'S 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. *LA *JB

Mar 12, 2004 Electrical System 121,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN DOES NOT WORK. I'VE CHECK ALL FUSES AND LINKS. I WEB SEARCH REVEALED THIS IS A NOTED PROBLEM DUE TO A "CLOCKSPRING FAILURE" *AK

Mar 12, 2004 Electrical System 121,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN DOES NOT WORK. I'VE CHECK ALL FUSES AND LINKS. I WEB SEARCH REVEALED THIS IS A NOTED PROBLEM DUE TO A "CLOCKSPRING FAILURE" *AK

Mar 8, 2004 Air Bags 112,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE TGHE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 8, 2004 Air Bags 112,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE TGHE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 7, 2004 Air Bags 96,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN THAT HAS ALREADY HAD ONE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED IN IT. I PAID FOR THIS OUT OF MY POCKET, SINCE IT HADN'T BEEN RECALLED. THAT WAS ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO. NOW, THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AGAIN AND WILL MAKE A RINGING NOISE - JUST AS IT STARTED THE LAST TIME. THIS IS UNDOU...

Mar 7, 2004 Air Bags 96,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN THAT HAS ALREADY HAD ONE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED IN IT. I PAID FOR THIS OUT OF MY POCKET, SINCE IT HADN'T BEEN RECALLED. THAT WAS ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO. NOW, THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AGAIN AND WILL MAKE A RINGING NOISE - JUST AS IT STARTED THE LAST TIME. THIS IS UNDOU...

Mar 4, 2004 Air Bags 113,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THIS MEANT THAT IF VEHICLE WAS TO BE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO FIND OUT ABOUT A RECALL. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT T...

Mar 4, 2004 Air Bags 113,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THIS MEANT THAT IF VEHICLE WAS TO BE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO FIND OUT ABOUT A RECALL. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT T...

Feb 29, 2004 Air Bags

PROBLEM IDENTICAL TO THAT COVERED BY A RECALL FOR CLOCK SPRING ON PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS, BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE 1999 CARAVAN. AIR BAG, CRUISE AND HORN INOPERABLE AND REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSE. CONTACT WITH MANUFACTURER FRUITLESS.*JB

Feb 29, 2004 Air Bags

PROBLEM IDENTICAL TO THAT COVERED BY A RECALL FOR CLOCK SPRING ON PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS, BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE 1999 CARAVAN. AIR BAG, CRUISE AND HORN INOPERABLE AND REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSE. CONTACT WITH MANUFACTURER FRUITLESS.*JB

Feb 27, 2004 Power Train 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING SOUND COME FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A FEW SECONDS LATER THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING AND STALLED. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT HOLES WERE PUNCHED INTO THE TRANSM...

Feb 27, 2004 Power Train 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING SOUND COME FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A FEW SECONDS LATER THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING AND STALLED. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT HOLES WERE PUNCHED INTO THE TRANSM...

Feb 24, 2004 Air Bags 132,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. DEALER SAYS THE CLOCK SPRING IS CAUSEING THIS PROBLEM. WANTS ME TO PAY $400+ TO FIX. THIS PROBLEM IS RECALLED ALL THE WAY UP TO THE 1998 DODGE CARAVAN MODEL. CONTACTED DODGE NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT. THEY KNOW GOOD AND...

Feb 24, 2004 Air Bags 132,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. DEALER SAYS THE CLOCK SPRING IS CAUSEING THIS PROBLEM. WANTS ME TO PAY $400+ TO FIX. THIS PROBLEM IS RECALLED ALL THE WAY UP TO THE 1998 DODGE CARAVAN MODEL. CONTACTED DODGE NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT. THEY KNOW GOOD AND...

Feb 23, 2004 Power Train 41,500 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 41,500 MILES. DIFFERENTIAL PIN KEEPER BROKE WHICH DID MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE REST OF THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Feb 23, 2004 Power Train 41,500 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 41,500 MILES. DIFFERENTIAL PIN KEEPER BROKE WHICH DID MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE REST OF THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Feb 2, 2004 Air Bags Crash 85,392 mi

AIR BAG FAILURE: (ALLSTATE CLAIM# 4706508639, POLICY# 099082579) BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS FAILED IN MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN (4 CYC) IN A COLLISION INVOLVING MULTIPLE IMPACTS, REAR AND FRONT. *JB MY EST. SPEED WAS 35. EST. SPEED OF PERSON WHO HIT ME FROM BEHIND WAS 55. THE PERSON WHO HIT ME WAS INATTE...

Feb 2, 2004 Air Bags 88,990 mi

FAILURE OF HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL ALONG WITH AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION, WARNING LIGHT REMAINING ON UNTIL REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP. *JB

Feb 2, 2004 Air Bags Crash 85,392 mi

AIR BAG FAILURE: (ALLSTATE CLAIM# 4706508639, POLICY# 099082579) BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS FAILED IN MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN (4 CYC) IN A COLLISION INVOLVING MULTIPLE IMPACTS, REAR AND FRONT. *JB MY EST. SPEED WAS 35. EST. SPEED OF PERSON WHO HIT ME FROM BEHIND WAS 55. THE PERSON WHO HIT ME WAS INATTE...

Feb 2, 2004 Air Bags 88,990 mi

FAILURE OF HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL ALONG WITH AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION, WARNING LIGHT REMAINING ON UNTIL REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP. *JB

Feb 1, 2004 Seat Belts

I OWN A DODGE/CHRYSLER CARAVAN. I HAVE GEN3 SEATBELTS WHICH ARE UNSAFE AND I BELIEVE CHRYSLER SHOULD BE FORCED TO REPLACE THE BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. *JB

Feb 1, 2004 Seat Belts

I OWN A DODGE/CHRYSLER CARAVAN. I HAVE GEN3 SEATBELTS WHICH ARE UNSAFE AND I BELIEVE CHRYSLER SHOULD BE FORCED TO REPLACE THE BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. *JB

Jan 29, 2004 Power Train 62,474 mi

LAST WEEK MY WIFE WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK WHEN SHE THOUGHT SHE RAN OVER SOMETHING. SHE SAID THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SHUTTERED AND IT SCARED HER A LOT. I'M JUST THANKFUL SHE WAS NOT ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THAT HAPPENED BECAUSE IT COULD HAVE PUT HER LIFE, AS WELL AS OTHERS, IN DANGER. SHE WAS TURNIN...

Jan 29, 2004 Power Train 62,474 mi

LAST WEEK MY WIFE WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK WHEN SHE THOUGHT SHE RAN OVER SOMETHING. SHE SAID THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SHUTTERED AND IT SCARED HER A LOT. I'M JUST THANKFUL SHE WAS NOT ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THAT HAPPENED BECAUSE IT COULD HAVE PUT HER LIFE, AS WELL AS OTHERS, IN DANGER. SHE WAS TURNIN...

Jan 25, 2004 Seat Belts

I THINK THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE THAT THE GENERATION 3 SEAT BELTS ARE A FAULTY DESIGN. I THINK THEY NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED WITH GENERATION 4 SEAT BELTS BEFORE ANOTHER PERSON IS INJURED OR KILLED. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND AFFECTS ALL 3 OF OUR VEHICLES. WE HAVE CHILDREN AND I A...

Jan 25, 2004 Seat Belts

I THINK THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE THAT THE GENERATION 3 SEAT BELTS ARE A FAULTY DESIGN. I THINK THEY NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED WITH GENERATION 4 SEAT BELTS BEFORE ANOTHER PERSON IS INJURED OR KILLED. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND AFFECTS ALL 3 OF OUR VEHICLES. WE HAVE CHILDREN AND I A...

Jan 23, 2004 Power Train 66,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Power Train 66,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Jan 21, 2004 Air Bags 20,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND VEHICLE MADE A CHIMING NOISE WHEN STARTING. THE LIGHTS AND THE CHIMING CONTINUED FOR 5 TO 15 MINUTES. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND VEHICLE MADE A CHIMING NOISE WHEN STARTING. THE LIGHTS AND THE CHIMING CONTINUED FOR 5 TO 15 MINUTES. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 21, 2004 Air Bags 20,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND VEHICLE MADE A CHIMING NOISE WHEN STARTING. THE LIGHTS AND THE CHIMING CONTINUED FOR 5 TO 15 MINUTES. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND VEHICLE MADE A CHIMING NOISE WHEN STARTING. THE LIGHTS AND THE CHIMING CONTINUED FOR 5 TO 15 MINUTES. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 16, 2004 Unknown Or Other

REQUESTED INFORMATION ON ANY RECALL ON 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. *PH *MR *NM

Jan 16, 2004 Unknown Or Other

REQUESTED INFORMATION ON ANY RECALL ON 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. *PH *MR *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags 89,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND MY HORN HAS STOPPED WORKING. I AM AWARE OF A INVESTIGATION OF DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS IN 1996-2000 MODEL YEARS OF THIS VEHICLE, BUT THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS NOT A RECALL FOR MY MODEL YEAR. A MEMBER OF MY FAMILY HAS A 1997 MODEL, AND IT IS A RECALL ...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 50,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FELL OFF THE CAR. THE THERMOSTAT FAILED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FELL APART. THE STEERING BELT FELL OFF. THE SPEED SENSOR WENT. THE STEERING BELT AND ALTERNATER BELT AND PULLEY SYSTEM FELL OFF DOING 70MPH. THE BACK BREAKS HAD RUST BUILD UP. THIS ALL HAPPENED IN THE FIRST THREE M...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FELL OFF THE CAR. THE THERMOSTAT FAILED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FELL APART. THE STEERING BELT FELL OFF. THE SPEED SENSOR WENT. THE STEERING BELT AND ALTERNATER BELT AND PULLEY SYSTEM FELL OFF DOING 70MPH. THE BACK BREAKS HAD RUST BUILD UP. THIS ALL HAPPENED IN THE FIRST THREE M...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 47,500 mi

THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY THAT IS HOUSED IN THE STEERING COLUMN HAS FAILED DUE TO A KNOWN DESIGN FLAW. THE ASSEMBLY CONTROLS THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE HORN. AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE, I HAVE AN AIRBAG NOTIFICATION LIGHT THAT STAYS ON AND BOTH THE CRUISE C...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags 89,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND MY HORN HAS STOPPED WORKING. I AM AWARE OF A INVESTIGATION OF DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS IN 1996-2000 MODEL YEARS OF THIS VEHICLE, BUT THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS NOT A RECALL FOR MY MODEL YEAR. A MEMBER OF MY FAMILY HAS A 1997 MODEL, AND IT IS A RECALL ...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 50,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FELL OFF THE CAR. THE THERMOSTAT FAILED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FELL APART. THE STEERING BELT FELL OFF. THE SPEED SENSOR WENT. THE STEERING BELT AND ALTERNATER BELT AND PULLEY SYSTEM FELL OFF DOING 70MPH. THE BACK BREAKS HAD RUST BUILD UP. THIS ALL HAPPENED IN THE FIRST THREE M...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FELL OFF THE CAR. THE THERMOSTAT FAILED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FELL APART. THE STEERING BELT FELL OFF. THE SPEED SENSOR WENT. THE STEERING BELT AND ALTERNATER BELT AND PULLEY SYSTEM FELL OFF DOING 70MPH. THE BACK BREAKS HAD RUST BUILD UP. THIS ALL HAPPENED IN THE FIRST THREE M...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 47,500 mi

THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY THAT IS HOUSED IN THE STEERING COLUMN HAS FAILED DUE TO A KNOWN DESIGN FLAW. THE ASSEMBLY CONTROLS THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE HORN. AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE, I HAVE AN AIRBAG NOTIFICATION LIGHT THAT STAYS ON AND BOTH THE CRUISE C...

Jan 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, AND WITHIN SECONDS, CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN BECAME INOPERATIVE. RECALL 02V293000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Electrical System

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, AND WITHIN SECONDS, CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN BECAME INOPERATIVE. RECALL 02V293000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, AND WITHIN SECONDS, CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN BECAME INOPERATIVE. RECALL 02V293000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, AND WITHIN SECONDS, CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN BECAME INOPERATIVE. RECALL 02V293000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Electrical System

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, AND WITHIN SECONDS, CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN BECAME INOPERATIVE. RECALL 02V293000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, AND WITHIN SECONDS, CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN BECAME INOPERATIVE. RECALL 02V293000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jan 12, 2004 Suspension 88,700 mi

THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO JIFFY LUBE TO GET AN OIL CHANGE AND THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT STRUT TOWERS WERE RUSTED. *AK DODGE INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT IN CANADA AND THEY WOULD NOT TOUCH IT. THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE VEHICLE NOW HOL...

Jan 12, 2004 Suspension 88,700 mi

THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO JIFFY LUBE TO GET AN OIL CHANGE AND THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT STRUT TOWERS WERE RUSTED. *AK DODGE INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT IN CANADA AND THEY WOULD NOT TOUCH IT. THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE VEHICLE NOW HOL...

Jan 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A LIGHT RAIN/SLUSH MIXTURE THE CAR LOST POWER STEERING, ETC. CONSUMER IDENTFIED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD CAME OFF. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH LATE 90'S DODGE CARAVAN'S. I HAVE A RELATIVE WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM 2 WEEKS EARLIER. DODGE DOES HAVE A SERVICE ...

Jan 5, 2004 Steering 89,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A LIGHT RAIN/SLUSH MIXTURE THE CAR LOST POWER STEERING, ETC. CONSUMER IDENTFIED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD CAME OFF. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH LATE 90'S DODGE CARAVAN'S. I HAVE A RELATIVE WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM 2 WEEKS EARLIER. DODGE DOES HAVE A SERVICE ...

Jan 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A LIGHT RAIN/SLUSH MIXTURE THE CAR LOST POWER STEERING, ETC. CONSUMER IDENTFIED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD CAME OFF. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH LATE 90'S DODGE CARAVAN'S. I HAVE A RELATIVE WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM 2 WEEKS EARLIER. DODGE DOES HAVE A SERVICE ...

Jan 5, 2004 Steering 89,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A LIGHT RAIN/SLUSH MIXTURE THE CAR LOST POWER STEERING, ETC. CONSUMER IDENTFIED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD CAME OFF. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH LATE 90'S DODGE CARAVAN'S. I HAVE A RELATIVE WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM 2 WEEKS EARLIER. DODGE DOES HAVE A SERVICE ...

Dec 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 157,895 mi

I RECENTLY TOOK MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE OF AN ANTI-FREEZE LEAK. THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE WATER PUMP NEEDED REPLACEMENT AND SUGGESTED THAT THE TIMING BELT BE DONE AT THE SAME TIME, SINCE IT WAS DUE TO BE REPLACED. I AGREED TO HAVE THE TIMING BELT DONE. IN THE PROCESS OF REP...

Dec 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 157,895 mi

I RECENTLY TOOK MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE OF AN ANTI-FREEZE LEAK. THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE WATER PUMP NEEDED REPLACEMENT AND SUGGESTED THAT THE TIMING BELT BE DONE AT THE SAME TIME, SINCE IT WAS DUE TO BE REPLACED. I AGREED TO HAVE THE TIMING BELT DONE. IN THE PROCESS OF REP...

Dec 16, 2003 Air Bags 77,618 mi

AT ALL TIMES THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON AND THE HORN DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO FOUND THAT A NEW CLOCK SPRING WAS NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB

Dec 16, 2003 Air Bags 77,618 mi

AT ALL TIMES THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON AND THE HORN DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO FOUND THAT A NEW CLOCK SPRING WAS NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB

Dec 15, 2003 Air Bags 95,502 mi

DEFECTIVE CLOCKSPRING, 1999 DODGE CARAVAN, THE HORN AND AIRBAGS DON'T WORK. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY.*AK

Dec 15, 2003 Air Bags 95,502 mi

DEFECTIVE CLOCKSPRING, 1999 DODGE CARAVAN, THE HORN AND AIRBAGS DON'T WORK. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY.*AK

Dec 10, 2003 Exterior Lighting 10,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED. IT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME AND THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AGAIN FOR THE THIRD TIME. THIS TIME THE REPAIR WILL NOT BE FREE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT O...

Dec 10, 2003 Exterior Lighting 10,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED. IT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME AND THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AGAIN FOR THE THIRD TIME. THIS TIME THE REPAIR WILL NOT BE FREE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT O...

Dec 4, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER WAS UPSET BECAUSE ALL FOUR BACK SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEATS WHO COULD NOT BUCKLE IN SAFELY. *AK CONSUMER WANTED TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT. CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE AS TO HOW THE SYSTEM WAS SUPPOSE TO WORK IN THE CARAVAN. THE DEALER WAS CO...

Dec 4, 2003 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE KEY STICKS IN THE IGNITION AND FAILS TO TURN. THE CONSUMER HAS TO POUND AND PLAY WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO RELEASE IT. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT IS DUE TO A BAD IGNITION CYLINDER AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEY ALSO INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THIS PART. PLEASE PR...

Dec 4, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER WAS UPSET BECAUSE ALL FOUR BACK SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEATS WHO COULD NOT BUCKLE IN SAFELY. *AK CONSUMER WANTED TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT. CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE AS TO HOW THE SYSTEM WAS SUPPOSE TO WORK IN THE CARAVAN. THE DEALER WAS CO...

Dec 4, 2003 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE KEY STICKS IN THE IGNITION AND FAILS TO TURN. THE CONSUMER HAS TO POUND AND PLAY WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO RELEASE IT. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT IS DUE TO A BAD IGNITION CYLINDER AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEY ALSO INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THIS PART. PLEASE PR...

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE ENTERED THE CABIN WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE HEAD GASKET BLOWING OUT AND LEAKING OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET. THE MANUFACTURER REDESIGNED AN UPGRADED THE HEAD GASKET. THE VAN HAD 4 CYLINDERS, AND 2.4 LITER ENGINE. *A...

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE ENTERED THE CABIN WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE HEAD GASKET BLOWING OUT AND LEAKING OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET. THE MANUFACTURER REDESIGNED AN UPGRADED THE HEAD GASKET. THE VAN HAD 4 CYLINDERS, AND 2.4 LITER ENGINE. *A...

Nov 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES AT ANY SPEED THE VAN WOULD START BUCKING OR JUMPING. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT A SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM

Nov 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES AT ANY SPEED THE VAN WOULD START BUCKING OR JUMPING. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT A SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM

Nov 23, 2003 Air Bags 97,000 mi

ONE PARTICULAR EVENING MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON IN MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. AFTER COMING TO THE CONCLUSION THAT I NEED TO INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM. TO MY DISAPPOINTMENT I WAS TOLD THE COST OF REPAIRING THE PROBLEM WOULD BE 280.00 DOLLARS. THIS ALSO LEARNED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM TH...

Nov 23, 2003 Air Bags 97,000 mi

ONE PARTICULAR EVENING MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON IN MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. AFTER COMING TO THE CONCLUSION THAT I NEED TO INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM. TO MY DISAPPOINTMENT I WAS TOLD THE COST OF REPAIRING THE PROBLEM WOULD BE 280.00 DOLLARS. THIS ALSO LEARNED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM TH...

Nov 21, 2003 Air Bags 75,000 mi

NHTSA# 02V293000: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER STATED SORRY THIS RECALL IS ONLY FOR 96 TO 98. *NLM

Nov 21, 2003 Air Bags 75,000 mi

NHTSA# 02V293000: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER STATED SORRY THIS RECALL IS ONLY FOR 96 TO 98. *NLM

Nov 19, 2003 Electrical System

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. HOWEVER, SPEED CONTROL/HORN ASSEMBLY, AND HEAT SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND CLOCKSPRING WAS REPLACED. *AK

Nov 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. HOWEVER, SPEED CONTROL/HORN ASSEMBLY, AND HEAT SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND CLOCKSPRING WAS REPLACED. *AK

Nov 19, 2003 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. HOWEVER, SPEED CONTROL/HORN ASSEMBLY, AND HEAT SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND CLOCKSPRING WAS REPLACED. *AK

Nov 19, 2003 Electrical System

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. HOWEVER, SPEED CONTROL/HORN ASSEMBLY, AND HEAT SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND CLOCKSPRING WAS REPLACED. *AK

Nov 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. HOWEVER, SPEED CONTROL/HORN ASSEMBLY, AND HEAT SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND CLOCKSPRING WAS REPLACED. *AK

Nov 19, 2003 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. HOWEVER, SPEED CONTROL/HORN ASSEMBLY, AND HEAT SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND CLOCKSPRING WAS REPLACED. *AK

Nov 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,266 mi

IDLE PULLEY AND BELT CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND OVERHEATING. PREVIOUS REPAIR FOR SAME CONDITION ONE WEEK PRIOR. WHILE WAITING, ANOTHER VEHICLE OF SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR WAS TOWED IN FOR SAME RECURRING PROBLEM. *LA

Nov 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,266 mi

IDLE PULLEY AND BELT CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND OVERHEATING. PREVIOUS REPAIR FOR SAME CONDITION ONE WEEK PRIOR. WHILE WAITING, ANOTHER VEHICLE OF SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR WAS TOWED IN FOR SAME RECURRING PROBLEM. *LA

Nov 12, 2003 Air Bags 84,000 mi

AIR BAG/CLOCK SPRING EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 02V293000, ERRATIC OPERATION OF AIR BAGS. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN DID NOT WORK. THE CONSUMER HAD ALREADY HAD THE REPAIRS DONE, WHEN HE LEARNED OF THE RECALL. *JB *NM

Nov 12, 2003 Air Bags 84,000 mi

AIR BAG/CLOCK SPRING EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 02V293000, ERRATIC OPERATION OF AIR BAGS. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN DID NOT WORK. THE CONSUMER HAD ALREADY HAD THE REPAIRS DONE, WHEN HE LEARNED OF THE RECALL. *JB *NM

Nov 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN (2.4 ENGINE) IS EXPERIENCING OIL LOSS. I JUST HAD IT TUNED UP ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO AND IT IS STILL LOSING A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL(1 QT/500 MILES; NORMAL-ACCORDING TO SEVERAL DEALERS).MECHANIC FOUND PROBLEMS WITH PCV SYSTEM AND REPLACED YELLOW RESTRICTOR. CHARGED $98....

Nov 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN (2.4 ENGINE) IS EXPERIENCING OIL LOSS. I JUST HAD IT TUNED UP ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO AND IT IS STILL LOSING A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL(1 QT/500 MILES; NORMAL-ACCORDING TO SEVERAL DEALERS).MECHANIC FOUND PROBLEMS WITH PCV SYSTEM AND REPLACED YELLOW RESTRICTOR. CHARGED $98....

Nov 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 44,000 MILES. *LA

Nov 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 44,000 MILES. *LA

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. DEALER FOUND THAT TIMING BELT BROKE. *AK THE IDLER PULLEY MADE NOISES AND THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE UPDATE PARTS WERE THE TIMING BELT, TENSIONER, IDLER PULLEY, TIMING COVERS, WATER PUMP, TWO DRIVE BEL...

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. DEALER FOUND THAT TIMING BELT BROKE. *AK THE IDLER PULLEY MADE NOISES AND THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE UPDATE PARTS WERE THE TIMING BELT, TENSIONER, IDLER PULLEY, TIMING COVERS, WATER PUMP, TWO DRIVE BEL...

Oct 21, 2003 Child Seat

CONSUMER PICKED UP CHILD SEAT BY THE HANDLE AND THE HANDLE SNAPPED OFF, CAUSING THE BABY TO FALL OUT OF THE CAR SEAT. *AK CONSUMER WENT TO LOCK THE SEAT BELT AND A SMALL PLASTIC PIECE BROKE. THIS WAS THE THIRD SEAT TO BREAK IN THE SAME PLACE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE COMPANY, THE FIRST TWO TIMES ...

Oct 21, 2003 Electrical System 76,245 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET BROKE AND THE ADJUSTMENT BOLT, BROKE. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME, WAS REPLACED WITH OEM PARTS JUST OVER A YEAR AGO. WAS REPLACED AT THE DEALER, WHILE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. *LA

Oct 21, 2003 Electrical System 53,504 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET BROKE ALONG WITH THE ADJUSTMENT BOLT, CAUSING THE BELT TO COME OFF. THE MECHANIC EXPLAINED THAT HE TYPE OF MATERIAL THAT THE BRACKET WAS MADE OF WAS A WEAK MATERIAL, VERY BRITTLE. *LA

Oct 21, 2003 Interior Lighting Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL DEFECT. WHILE RAINING INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. ALSO, THERE WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM. WHILE TRAVELING 30-35 MPH BRAKES WERE APPLIED, PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. INSURANCE CO. HAD VEHICLE TOWED SO THAT THEY COULD INSPECT ...

Oct 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL DEFECT. WHILE RAINING INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. ALSO, THERE WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM. WHILE TRAVELING 30-35 MPH BRAKES WERE APPLIED, PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. INSURANCE CO. HAD VEHICLE TOWED SO THAT THEY COULD INSPECT ...

Oct 21, 2003 Electrical System Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL DEFECT. WHILE RAINING INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. ALSO, THERE WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM. WHILE TRAVELING 30-35 MPH BRAKES WERE APPLIED, PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. INSURANCE CO. HAD VEHICLE TOWED SO THAT THEY COULD INSPECT ...

Oct 21, 2003 Child Seat

CONSUMER PICKED UP CHILD SEAT BY THE HANDLE AND THE HANDLE SNAPPED OFF, CAUSING THE BABY TO FALL OUT OF THE CAR SEAT. *AK CONSUMER WENT TO LOCK THE SEAT BELT AND A SMALL PLASTIC PIECE BROKE. THIS WAS THE THIRD SEAT TO BREAK IN THE SAME PLACE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE COMPANY, THE FIRST TWO TIMES ...

Oct 21, 2003 Electrical System 76,245 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET BROKE AND THE ADJUSTMENT BOLT, BROKE. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME, WAS REPLACED WITH OEM PARTS JUST OVER A YEAR AGO. WAS REPLACED AT THE DEALER, WHILE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. *LA

Oct 21, 2003 Electrical System 53,504 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET BROKE ALONG WITH THE ADJUSTMENT BOLT, CAUSING THE BELT TO COME OFF. THE MECHANIC EXPLAINED THAT HE TYPE OF MATERIAL THAT THE BRACKET WAS MADE OF WAS A WEAK MATERIAL, VERY BRITTLE. *LA

Oct 21, 2003 Interior Lighting Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL DEFECT. WHILE RAINING INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. ALSO, THERE WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM. WHILE TRAVELING 30-35 MPH BRAKES WERE APPLIED, PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. INSURANCE CO. HAD VEHICLE TOWED SO THAT THEY COULD INSPECT ...

Oct 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL DEFECT. WHILE RAINING INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. ALSO, THERE WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM. WHILE TRAVELING 30-35 MPH BRAKES WERE APPLIED, PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. INSURANCE CO. HAD VEHICLE TOWED SO THAT THEY COULD INSPECT ...

Oct 21, 2003 Electrical System Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL DEFECT. WHILE RAINING INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. ALSO, THERE WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM. WHILE TRAVELING 30-35 MPH BRAKES WERE APPLIED, PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. INSURANCE CO. HAD VEHICLE TOWED SO THAT THEY COULD INSPECT ...

Oct 9, 2003 Air Bags

WHILE PULLING VEHICLE INTO DRIVEWAY AND SHIFTING INTO PARK THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THIS CAUSED TEMPORARY LOSS OF HEARING IN HER RIGHT EAR AND MINOR INJURIES AND BRUISES TO CHEST/HEAD AND RIGHT SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML *NLM

Oct 9, 2003 Air Bags

WHILE PULLING VEHICLE INTO DRIVEWAY AND SHIFTING INTO PARK THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THIS CAUSED TEMPORARY LOSS OF HEARING IN HER RIGHT EAR AND MINOR INJURIES AND BRUISES TO CHEST/HEAD AND RIGHT SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML *NLM

Oct 3, 2003 Power Train 72,366 mi

AT 72,000 MILES MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION DUE TO A PINION IN THE PINION SHAFT COMING LOOSE AND TEARING THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION CASING. OVER $2400 WORTH OF WORK WAS REQUIRED. NO INJURIES, BUT I LOST CONTROL WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIFT TO THE GRASSY EDGE OF A R...

Oct 3, 2003 Power Train 72,366 mi

AT 72,000 MILES MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION DUE TO A PINION IN THE PINION SHAFT COMING LOOSE AND TEARING THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION CASING. OVER $2400 WORTH OF WORK WAS REQUIRED. NO INJURIES, BUT I LOST CONTROL WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIFT TO THE GRASSY EDGE OF A R...

Sep 16, 2003 Air Bags 83,642 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE. ALSO, HORN WAS INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER SAID VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 02V293000 CONCERNING CLOCKSPRING FAILURE. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Sep 16, 2003 Electrical System 83,642 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE. ALSO, HORN WAS INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER SAID VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 02V293000 CONCERNING CLOCKSPRING FAILURE. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Sep 16, 2003 Air Bags 83,642 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE. ALSO, HORN WAS INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER SAID VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 02V293000 CONCERNING CLOCKSPRING FAILURE. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Sep 16, 2003 Electrical System 83,642 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE. ALSO, HORN WAS INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER SAID VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 02V293000 CONCERNING CLOCKSPRING FAILURE. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Sep 15, 2003 Parking Brake 29,999 mi

THE DEALER REPLACED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE YEARS AGO. *AK THE PARKING BRAKE DIDN'T ALWAYS HOLD, ESPECIALLY ON A UPGRADE. THEN IT MAY OR MAY NOT RELEASE ON ITS OWN. *PH *JB

Sep 15, 2003 Parking Brake 29,999 mi

THE DEALER REPLACED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE YEARS AGO. *AK THE PARKING BRAKE DIDN'T ALWAYS HOLD, ESPECIALLY ON A UPGRADE. THEN IT MAY OR MAY NOT RELEASE ON ITS OWN. *PH *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Power Train 34,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. *AK *TS THE VEHICLE WENT FORWARD EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR WAS NOT COMPLETELY IN DRIVE. *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Air Bags 56,186 mi

VEHICLE'S AIR BAG LIGHT INDICATOR IS ON AND THE HORN IS INOPERATIVE. *MR THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE AIRBAG ON THE 98' MINIVANS WERE THE SAME AS THIS VEHICLE AND THE PREVIOUS YEARS WERE RECALLED. *SCC *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Power Train 34,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. *AK *TS THE VEHICLE WENT FORWARD EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR WAS NOT COMPLETELY IN DRIVE. *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Air Bags 56,186 mi

VEHICLE'S AIR BAG LIGHT INDICATOR IS ON AND THE HORN IS INOPERATIVE. *MR THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE AIRBAG ON THE 98' MINIVANS WERE THE SAME AS THIS VEHICLE AND THE PREVIOUS YEARS WERE RECALLED. *SCC *JB

Sep 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, HITTING A NEARBY TREE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. *AK

Sep 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, HITTING A NEARBY TREE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Power Train 33,466 mi

TRANSMISSION INPUT AND OUTPUT SENSORS FAILED RESULTING IN VERY HIGH ENGINE RPM AND VEHICLE (FORWARD) OPERATION IN LOW GEAR ONLY.*AK

Sep 2, 2003 Power Train 33,466 mi

TRANSMISSION INPUT AND OUTPUT SENSORS FAILED RESULTING IN VERY HIGH ENGINE RPM AND VEHICLE (FORWARD) OPERATION IN LOW GEAR ONLY.*AK

Aug 15, 2003 Air Bags 135,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE HORN WAS INOPERATIVE, DUE TO A FAILED CLOCK SPRING. *AK *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Air Bags 135,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE HORN WAS INOPERATIVE, DUE TO A FAILED CLOCK SPRING. *AK *JB

Aug 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

I HAD THE VAN IN FOR A STATE INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT AND THE TENSIONER ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE STATED THAT HE COULD TELL JUST BY THE SOUNDS THAT THE VAN WAS MAKING. I HAVE SINCE HEARD THE SAME SOUNDS FROM SEVERAL VANS THAT I COME ACCROSS. IF THIS IS SUCH ...

Aug 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

I HAD THE VAN IN FOR A STATE INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT AND THE TENSIONER ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE STATED THAT HE COULD TELL JUST BY THE SOUNDS THAT THE VAN WAS MAKING. I HAVE SINCE HEARD THE SAME SOUNDS FROM SEVERAL VANS THAT I COME ACCROSS. IF THIS IS SUCH ...

Aug 5, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER NOTICED MIDDLE ROW SEAT BELTS HAD SNAPPED AFTER DEPRESSING BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP, CAUSING CHILD TO FALL OUT OF SEAT. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER NOTICED MIDDLE ROW SEAT BELTS HAD SNAPPED AFTER DEPRESSING BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP, CAUSING CHILD TO FALL OUT OF SEAT. *AK

Jul 30, 2003 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WAS IN A COLLISION HITTING A TREE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 30, 2003 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WAS IN A COLLISION HITTING A TREE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 28, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CLOCKSPRING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 28, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CLOCKSPRING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 24, 2003 Power Train 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40/50 MPH A PIN FROM THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLEW OFF AND BLEW THE TRANSMISSION. ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE GEARS.*AK

Jul 24, 2003 Power Train 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40/50 MPH A PIN FROM THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLEW OFF AND BLEW THE TRANSMISSION. ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE GEARS.*AK

Jul 18, 2003 Seat Belts

THE FRONT BENCH SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT LATCH PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELT BECAME UNLATCHED 3 TIMES, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CONSUMER'S CHILD IN THE CAR SEAT, WHICH CAUSED THE CHILD TO FALL OUT AND HIT THE FLOOR. *AK *CB *JB

Jul 18, 2003 Seat Belts

THE FRONT BENCH SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT LATCH PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELT BECAME UNLATCHED 3 TIMES, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CONSUMER'S CHILD IN THE CAR SEAT, WHICH CAUSED THE CHILD TO FALL OUT AND HIT THE FLOOR. *AK *CB *JB

Jul 12, 2003 Power Train 67,700 mi

NEEDED TO REPLACE INPUT/OUTPUT TRANSMISSION SENSORS. NOT ONLY HAVE WE HAD THIS DONE BUT A NUMBER OF 1999 CARAVAN USERS WE HAVE SPOKEN WITH HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 12, 2003 Power Train 67,700 mi

NEEDED TO REPLACE INPUT/OUTPUT TRANSMISSION SENSORS. NOT ONLY HAVE WE HAD THIS DONE BUT A NUMBER OF 1999 CARAVAN USERS WE HAVE SPOKEN WITH HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 10, 2003 Air Bags 55,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE CLOCK SPRING AS STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 02V 293 000 BUT THE MODEL YEAR AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WERE NOT INCLUDED. *NLM AN ELECTRICAL SHORT STARTED AND WAS REPLACED PER MECHANIC. THE HORN STOPPED WORKING DUE TO THE AIR BAG. THE CONSUM...

Jul 10, 2003 Electrical System 55,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE CLOCK SPRING AS STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 02V 293 000 BUT THE MODEL YEAR AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WERE NOT INCLUDED. *NLM AN ELECTRICAL SHORT STARTED AND WAS REPLACED PER MECHANIC. THE HORN STOPPED WORKING DUE TO THE AIR BAG. THE CONSUM...

Jul 10, 2003 Air Bags 55,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE CLOCK SPRING AS STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 02V 293 000 BUT THE MODEL YEAR AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WERE NOT INCLUDED. *NLM AN ELECTRICAL SHORT STARTED AND WAS REPLACED PER MECHANIC. THE HORN STOPPED WORKING DUE TO THE AIR BAG. THE CONSUM...

Jul 10, 2003 Electrical System 55,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE CLOCK SPRING AS STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 02V 293 000 BUT THE MODEL YEAR AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WERE NOT INCLUDED. *NLM AN ELECTRICAL SHORT STARTED AND WAS REPLACED PER MECHANIC. THE HORN STOPPED WORKING DUE TO THE AIR BAG. THE CONSUM...

Jul 7, 2003 Air Bags 91,400 mi

ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT (AT FIRST, INTERMITTENTLY, THEN CONTINUOUS) FOLLOWED BY LOSE OF CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN FUNCTIONS.VEHICLE TYPE: 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE. APPROX. MILEAGE: 91400. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Electrical System 91,400 mi

ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT (AT FIRST, INTERMITTENTLY, THEN CONTINUOUS) FOLLOWED BY LOSE OF CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN FUNCTIONS.VEHICLE TYPE: 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE. APPROX. MILEAGE: 91400. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 91,400 mi

ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT (AT FIRST, INTERMITTENTLY, THEN CONTINUOUS) FOLLOWED BY LOSE OF CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN FUNCTIONS.VEHICLE TYPE: 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE. APPROX. MILEAGE: 91400. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Air Bags 91,400 mi

ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT (AT FIRST, INTERMITTENTLY, THEN CONTINUOUS) FOLLOWED BY LOSE OF CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN FUNCTIONS.VEHICLE TYPE: 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE. APPROX. MILEAGE: 91400. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Electrical System 91,400 mi

ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT (AT FIRST, INTERMITTENTLY, THEN CONTINUOUS) FOLLOWED BY LOSE OF CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN FUNCTIONS.VEHICLE TYPE: 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE. APPROX. MILEAGE: 91400. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 91,400 mi

ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT (AT FIRST, INTERMITTENTLY, THEN CONTINUOUS) FOLLOWED BY LOSE OF CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN FUNCTIONS.VEHICLE TYPE: 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE. APPROX. MILEAGE: 91400. *AK

Jul 1, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT CLOCKSPRING PROBLEMS. STATED THAT HE HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jul 1, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT CLOCKSPRING PROBLEMS. STATED THAT HE HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 30, 2003 Electrical System 90,193 mi

1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VIN: [XXX] THIS VAN IS A LEMON FROM DAY 1. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER, OWNER OF LANDMARK DODGE IN GA, MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, CONSUMER ACTION LINE, AND ANY OTHER PERSON THAT WOULD LISTEN. THIS VAN HAS QUIT ON ME AT LEAST EIGHT TIMES. SOMETIMES ON RURAL ROADS. SEVERAL TIMES O...

Jun 30, 2003 Visibility 90,193 mi

1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VIN: [XXX] THIS VAN IS A LEMON FROM DAY 1. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER, OWNER OF LANDMARK DODGE IN GA, MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, CONSUMER ACTION LINE, AND ANY OTHER PERSON THAT WOULD LISTEN. THIS VAN HAS QUIT ON ME AT LEAST EIGHT TIMES. SOMETIMES ON RURAL ROADS. SEVERAL TIMES O...

Jun 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 90,193 mi

1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VIN: [XXX] THIS VAN IS A LEMON FROM DAY 1. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER, OWNER OF LANDMARK DODGE IN GA, MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, CONSUMER ACTION LINE, AND ANY OTHER PERSON THAT WOULD LISTEN. THIS VAN HAS QUIT ON ME AT LEAST EIGHT TIMES. SOMETIMES ON RURAL ROADS. SEVERAL TIMES O...

Jun 30, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 90,193 mi

1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VIN: [XXX] THIS VAN IS A LEMON FROM DAY 1. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER, OWNER OF LANDMARK DODGE IN GA, MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, CONSUMER ACTION LINE, AND ANY OTHER PERSON THAT WOULD LISTEN. THIS VAN HAS QUIT ON ME AT LEAST EIGHT TIMES. SOMETIMES ON RURAL ROADS. SEVERAL TIMES O...

Jun 30, 2003 Electrical System 90,193 mi

1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VIN: [XXX] THIS VAN IS A LEMON FROM DAY 1. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER, OWNER OF LANDMARK DODGE IN GA, MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, CONSUMER ACTION LINE, AND ANY OTHER PERSON THAT WOULD LISTEN. THIS VAN HAS QUIT ON ME AT LEAST EIGHT TIMES. SOMETIMES ON RURAL ROADS. SEVERAL TIMES O...

Jun 30, 2003 Visibility 90,193 mi

1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VIN: [XXX] THIS VAN IS A LEMON FROM DAY 1. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER, OWNER OF LANDMARK DODGE IN GA, MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, CONSUMER ACTION LINE, AND ANY OTHER PERSON THAT WOULD LISTEN. THIS VAN HAS QUIT ON ME AT LEAST EIGHT TIMES. SOMETIMES ON RURAL ROADS. SEVERAL TIMES O...

Jun 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 90,193 mi

1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VIN: [XXX] THIS VAN IS A LEMON FROM DAY 1. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER, OWNER OF LANDMARK DODGE IN GA, MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, CONSUMER ACTION LINE, AND ANY OTHER PERSON THAT WOULD LISTEN. THIS VAN HAS QUIT ON ME AT LEAST EIGHT TIMES. SOMETIMES ON RURAL ROADS. SEVERAL TIMES O...

Jun 30, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 90,193 mi

1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VIN: [XXX] THIS VAN IS A LEMON FROM DAY 1. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER, OWNER OF LANDMARK DODGE IN GA, MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, CONSUMER ACTION LINE, AND ANY OTHER PERSON THAT WOULD LISTEN. THIS VAN HAS QUIT ON ME AT LEAST EIGHT TIMES. SOMETIMES ON RURAL ROADS. SEVERAL TIMES O...

Jun 23, 2003 Visibility 74,000 mi

I HAVE A 99 DODGE CARAVAN SE AND, BECAUSE OF A CRACKED WINDSHIELD, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT IT HAS A LOT OF RUST ON THE PINCH PLATE (AREA THAT WINDSHIELD IS BONDED TO). I CAN NOT PUT A NEW WINDSHIELD IN UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED. CHRYSLER IS NOT WILLING TO HELP EVEN THOUGH EVERYONE WHO SEES THIS PROBLEM IN...

Jun 23, 2003 Visibility 74,000 mi

I HAVE A 99 DODGE CARAVAN SE AND, BECAUSE OF A CRACKED WINDSHIELD, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT IT HAS A LOT OF RUST ON THE PINCH PLATE (AREA THAT WINDSHIELD IS BONDED TO). I CAN NOT PUT A NEW WINDSHIELD IN UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED. CHRYSLER IS NOT WILLING TO HELP EVEN THOUGH EVERYONE WHO SEES THIS PROBLEM IN...

Jun 20, 2003 Seats

WHILE DRIVING T AND WITH NO WARNING DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FALL BACKWARDS INTO THE REAR SEAT.*AK

Jun 20, 2003 Seats

WHILE DRIVING T AND WITH NO WARNING DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FALL BACKWARDS INTO THE REAR SEAT.*AK

Jun 17, 2003 Power Train 52,000 mi

A BOLT IN THE TRANSMISSION BROKE AND DISLODGE A BEARING THAT BLEW A HOLE IN THE HOUSING. THIS RESULTED IN VEHICLE BEING UNABLE TO GO INTO GEAR, AND DRIVER LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE ENGINE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER STATED, HEAD GASKET BROKE, VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Jun 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,461 mi

GASOLINE SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, CAR MILEAGE PLUMMETED. *MR DEALER FOUND INJECTOR LEAKING AND REMOVED AND REPLACED PLEMUIN AND REPLACED INJECTOR. SEAT BELT INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. ALL TIRES WERE UNDER PRESSURE. *TT *JB

Jun 17, 2003 Tires 29,461 mi

GASOLINE SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, CAR MILEAGE PLUMMETED. *MR DEALER FOUND INJECTOR LEAKING AND REMOVED AND REPLACED PLEMUIN AND REPLACED INJECTOR. SEAT BELT INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. ALL TIRES WERE UNDER PRESSURE. *TT *JB

Jun 17, 2003 Seat Belts 29,461 mi

GASOLINE SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, CAR MILEAGE PLUMMETED. *MR DEALER FOUND INJECTOR LEAKING AND REMOVED AND REPLACED PLEMUIN AND REPLACED INJECTOR. SEAT BELT INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. ALL TIRES WERE UNDER PRESSURE. *TT *JB

Jun 17, 2003 Power Train 52,000 mi

A BOLT IN THE TRANSMISSION BROKE AND DISLODGE A BEARING THAT BLEW A HOLE IN THE HOUSING. THIS RESULTED IN VEHICLE BEING UNABLE TO GO INTO GEAR, AND DRIVER LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE ENGINE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER STATED, HEAD GASKET BROKE, VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Jun 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,461 mi

GASOLINE SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, CAR MILEAGE PLUMMETED. *MR DEALER FOUND INJECTOR LEAKING AND REMOVED AND REPLACED PLEMUIN AND REPLACED INJECTOR. SEAT BELT INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. ALL TIRES WERE UNDER PRESSURE. *TT *JB

Jun 17, 2003 Tires 29,461 mi

GASOLINE SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, CAR MILEAGE PLUMMETED. *MR DEALER FOUND INJECTOR LEAKING AND REMOVED AND REPLACED PLEMUIN AND REPLACED INJECTOR. SEAT BELT INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. ALL TIRES WERE UNDER PRESSURE. *TT *JB

Jun 17, 2003 Seat Belts 29,461 mi

GASOLINE SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, CAR MILEAGE PLUMMETED. *MR DEALER FOUND INJECTOR LEAKING AND REMOVED AND REPLACED PLEMUIN AND REPLACED INJECTOR. SEAT BELT INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. ALL TIRES WERE UNDER PRESSURE. *TT *JB

Jun 14, 2003 Unknown Or Other

THIS STARTED ABOUT A WEEK AGO AND IS INTERMITTENT. THE SPEEDOMETER STICKS ON A NUMBER USUALLY BETWEEN 0 AND 10 MPH, BUT THE VEHICLE IS GOING MUCH FASTER THAN INDICATED. IT BOBBLES UP AND DOWN AND THEN SEEMS TO FUNCTION OKAY. IT'S GOING TO THE DEALER THIS WEEK. *NLM

Jun 14, 2003 Unknown Or Other

THIS STARTED ABOUT A WEEK AGO AND IS INTERMITTENT. THE SPEEDOMETER STICKS ON A NUMBER USUALLY BETWEEN 0 AND 10 MPH, BUT THE VEHICLE IS GOING MUCH FASTER THAN INDICATED. IT BOBBLES UP AND DOWN AND THEN SEEMS TO FUNCTION OKAY. IT'S GOING TO THE DEALER THIS WEEK. *NLM

Jun 13, 2003 Air Bags 77,354 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON - CRUISE AND HORN INOPERATIVE. DEALER SAYS REPAIR CLOCK SPRING - $225. THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT. *NLM

Jun 13, 2003 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT HOLDING OUR CHILD SAFETY SEAT CAME UNLATCHED. CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH GEN3 SEAT BELTS IN 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. *NLM

Jun 13, 2003 Equipment

MY AIR CONDITIONING QUIT WORKING - COMPRESSOR AND EVAPORATOR COIL BOTH WENT OUT ON MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I HAVE NOT GOT THE MONEY TO FIX IT SO IT IS STILL OUT. IN MY ENTIRE LIFE I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN IN ANY VEHICLE. IT'S RIDICULOUS. *NLM

Jun 13, 2003 Air Bags 77,354 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON - CRUISE AND HORN INOPERATIVE. DEALER SAYS REPAIR CLOCK SPRING - $225. THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT. *NLM

Jun 13, 2003 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT HOLDING OUR CHILD SAFETY SEAT CAME UNLATCHED. CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH GEN3 SEAT BELTS IN 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. *NLM

Jun 13, 2003 Equipment

MY AIR CONDITIONING QUIT WORKING - COMPRESSOR AND EVAPORATOR COIL BOTH WENT OUT ON MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I HAVE NOT GOT THE MONEY TO FIX IT SO IT IS STILL OUT. IN MY ENTIRE LIFE I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN IN ANY VEHICLE. IT'S RIDICULOUS. *NLM

Jun 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LEAK. *JB

Jun 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LEAK. *JB

Jun 3, 2003 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS IS BAD ON VEHICLE.VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jun 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAQS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR MADE THE PASSENGERS FEEL ILL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE VAPOR GASKET ON THE GAS TANK BUT THAT CURE WAS SHORT LIVED AND EVENTUALLY THE PROBLEM BECAME WORSE. *MR *SCC *NLM

Jun 3, 2003 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS IS BAD ON VEHICLE.VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jun 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAQS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR MADE THE PASSENGERS FEEL ILL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE VAPOR GASKET ON THE GAS TANK BUT THAT CURE WAS SHORT LIVED AND EVENTUALLY THE PROBLEM BECAME WORSE. *MR *SCC *NLM

May 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ALTERNATOR BELT SHEARED AND CAME OFF. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN. THIS IS THE FIFTH TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.*AK

May 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ALTERNATOR BELT SHEARED AND CAME OFF. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN. THIS IS THE FIFTH TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.*AK

May 27, 2003 Electrical System

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED/ PROBLEMS WITH CLOCKSPRING. CONSUMER HAD NO HORN AND NEED HER BRAKES REPAIRED AS WELL. *MR PH

May 27, 2003 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED/ PROBLEMS WITH CLOCKSPRING. CONSUMER HAD NO HORN AND NEED HER BRAKES REPAIRED AS WELL. *MR PH

May 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED/ PROBLEMS WITH CLOCKSPRING. CONSUMER HAD NO HORN AND NEED HER BRAKES REPAIRED AS WELL. *MR PH

May 27, 2003 Electrical System

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED/ PROBLEMS WITH CLOCKSPRING. CONSUMER HAD NO HORN AND NEED HER BRAKES REPAIRED AS WELL. *MR PH

May 27, 2003 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED/ PROBLEMS WITH CLOCKSPRING. CONSUMER HAD NO HORN AND NEED HER BRAKES REPAIRED AS WELL. *MR PH

May 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED/ PROBLEMS WITH CLOCKSPRING. CONSUMER HAD NO HORN AND NEED HER BRAKES REPAIRED AS WELL. *MR PH

May 19, 2003 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. *NLM

May 19, 2003 Power Train

WHILE IN AN INTERSECTION THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. *NLM

May 19, 2003 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. *NLM

May 19, 2003 Power Train

WHILE IN AN INTERSECTION THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. *NLM

May 16, 2003 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION BUT THE AIBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NLM *TT

May 16, 2003 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION BUT THE AIBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NLM *TT

May 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE SERPENTINE AND POWER STEERING BELT SLIPPED OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE'S STEERING. *JB

May 12, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, THE SERPENTINE AND POWER STEERING BELT SLIPPED OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE'S STEERING. *JB

May 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE SERPENTINE AND POWER STEERING BELT SLIPPED OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE'S STEERING. *JB

May 12, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, THE SERPENTINE AND POWER STEERING BELT SLIPPED OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE'S STEERING. *JB

May 9, 2003 Power Train

THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

May 9, 2003 Power Train

THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

May 8, 2003 Seat Belts

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THE SEAT BELTS BE REPLACED BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE PART BECAME...

May 8, 2003 Seat Belts

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THE SEAT BELTS BE REPLACED BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE PART BECAME...

May 7, 2003 Power Train 69,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTINUOUSLY FAILED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE GEAR BECAME STUCK IN FIRST GEAR. *JB

May 7, 2003 Power Train 69,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTINUOUSLY FAILED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE GEAR BECAME STUCK IN FIRST GEAR. *JB

May 3, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

DODGE CARAVAN 1999: WHILE USING CRUISE CONTROL ON HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE DESPITE TURNING OFF CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKING HARD. 911 EMERGENCY OPERATOR WAS CALLED VIA CELL PHONE. MY WIFE (THE DRIVER) WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN ENGINE OFF AND PUT VEHICL...

May 3, 2003 Power Train Crash 37,000 mi

WIFE WAS LOADING GRAND KIDS INTO MINIVAN, GRANDSON CRAWLED ACROSS DRIVERS SEAT AND GRABBED THE SHIFTING LEVER, WHICH THE CAUSED VAN TO GO INTO REVERSE AND BACK UP INTO STEP WALL, WE REALIZED YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PUT FOOT YOUR ON THE BRAKE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING.*JB

May 3, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

DODGE CARAVAN 1999: WHILE USING CRUISE CONTROL ON HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE DESPITE TURNING OFF CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKING HARD. 911 EMERGENCY OPERATOR WAS CALLED VIA CELL PHONE. MY WIFE (THE DRIVER) WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN ENGINE OFF AND PUT VEHICL...

May 3, 2003 Power Train Crash 37,000 mi

WIFE WAS LOADING GRAND KIDS INTO MINIVAN, GRANDSON CRAWLED ACROSS DRIVERS SEAT AND GRABBED THE SHIFTING LEVER, WHICH THE CAUSED VAN TO GO INTO REVERSE AND BACK UP INTO STEP WALL, WE REALIZED YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PUT FOOT YOUR ON THE BRAKE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING.*JB

May 1, 2003 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK. *NLM

May 1, 2003 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK. *NLM

Apr 30, 2003 Power Train 70,144 mi

THE TRANSMISSION PIN BROKE AND WENT THROUGH THE CASING. *JB

Apr 30, 2003 Power Train 70,144 mi

THE TRANSMISSION PIN BROKE AND WENT THROUGH THE CASING. *JB

Apr 28, 2003 Steering 83,570 mi

POWER STEERING PUMP RUST THROUGH MADE AS A 2 PART ASSEMBLY THE SHROUD AROUND THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS MADE FROM A THIN SHEET MEDAL WITH NO RUST PROTECTION. THE PART SIMPLY RUSTED THROUGH AND STARTED LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. *NLM

Apr 28, 2003 Steering 83,570 mi

POWER STEERING PUMP RUST THROUGH MADE AS A 2 PART ASSEMBLY THE SHROUD AROUND THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS MADE FROM A THIN SHEET MEDAL WITH NO RUST PROTECTION. THE PART SIMPLY RUSTED THROUGH AND STARTED LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. *NLM

Apr 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *JB

Apr 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *JB

Apr 23, 2003 Air Bags 147,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY. *NLM THE HORN AND CRUISE HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND THE CLOCKSPRING WAS FAULTY AND WAS REPLACED. *SCC

Apr 23, 2003 Air Bags 147,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY. *NLM THE HORN AND CRUISE HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND THE CLOCKSPRING WAS FAULTY AND WAS REPLACED. *SCC

Apr 17, 2003 Power Train 95,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY BURNED OUT. *NLM

Apr 17, 2003 Power Train 95,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY BURNED OUT. *NLM

Apr 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,000 mi

OIL LEAKING AT HEAD GASKET AT 43,000 MI (3YR 36K WARRANTY) WANTED A SECOND OPINION AS I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT. MECHANIC WHO LOOKED AT IT THEN WASN'T SURE BUT KEPT AN EYE ON IT. JUST BROUGHT IT TO A NEW MECHANIC NOW HAVE 60,000 MILES ON IT. NEW MECHANIC SAYS HE HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES...

Apr 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE FUEL LEAKAGE RECALL PERFORMED FOR 11 MONTHS. RECALL #00 V 268 000. *JB

Apr 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,000 mi

OIL LEAKING AT HEAD GASKET AT 43,000 MI (3YR 36K WARRANTY) WANTED A SECOND OPINION AS I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT. MECHANIC WHO LOOKED AT IT THEN WASN'T SURE BUT KEPT AN EYE ON IT. JUST BROUGHT IT TO A NEW MECHANIC NOW HAVE 60,000 MILES ON IT. NEW MECHANIC SAYS HE HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES...

Apr 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE FUEL LEAKAGE RECALL PERFORMED FOR 11 MONTHS. RECALL #00 V 268 000. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD, AND THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL WERE INOPERATIVE. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, AND CAUSED THE REAR TIRES TO LOCK UP, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD, AND THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL WERE INOPERATIVE. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, AND CAUSED THE REAR TIRES TO LOCK UP, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *JB

Apr 11, 2003 Steering

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN IN THE RAIN OR SNOW, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. *JB

Apr 11, 2003 Steering

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN IN THE RAIN OR SNOW, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. *JB

Apr 9, 2003 Air Bags 84,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 02 V 293 000 , BUT THE MODEL YEAR AND VIN NUMBER WERE NOT INCLUDED. *NLM....*AK

Apr 9, 2003 Air Bags 84,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 02 V 293 000 , BUT THE MODEL YEAR AND VIN NUMBER WERE NOT INCLUDED. *NLM....*AK

Apr 8, 2003 Power Train

THE VAN WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION (2) FAILURES OCCURRED. THE FIRST WAS THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER COULD BE MOVED AND THE SECOND FAILURE WAS THE TRANSMISSION HAD DROPPED OUT OF GEAR. *JB

Apr 8, 2003 Power Train

THE VAN WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION (2) FAILURES OCCURRED. THE FIRST WAS THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER COULD BE MOVED AND THE SECOND FAILURE WAS THE TRANSMISSION HAD DROPPED OUT OF GEAR. *JB

Mar 20, 2003 Steering Crash 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE RAN OVER A MEDIUM POTHOLE WHICH CAUSED SERPENTINE BELT TO CAME OFF. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL/ CRASH. *NLM. *AK

Mar 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE RAN OVER A MEDIUM POTHOLE WHICH CAUSED SERPENTINE BELT TO CAME OFF. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL/ CRASH. *NLM. *AK

Mar 20, 2003 Steering Crash 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE RAN OVER A MEDIUM POTHOLE WHICH CAUSED SERPENTINE BELT TO CAME OFF. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL/ CRASH. *NLM. *AK

Mar 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE RAN OVER A MEDIUM POTHOLE WHICH CAUSED SERPENTINE BELT TO CAME OFF. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL/ CRASH. *NLM. *AK

Mar 18, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THEIR VEHICLE'S AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 02 V 293 000, BUT VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE CLOCK SPRING WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE HORN AND AIR BAG TO BE INOPERATIVE. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THEIR VEHICLE'S AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 02 V 293 000, BUT VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE CLOCK SPRING WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE HORN AND AIR BAG TO BE INOPERATIVE. *NLM

Mar 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 7,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY FROZE, WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *JB

Mar 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 40,900 mi

IT IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE SPEEDOMETER GETS STUCK ON A NUMBER BUT THE CAR IS STILL GOING FASTER OR SLOWER THAN SHOWN ON THE DISPLAY. IT STAYS STUCK FOR A FEW MINUTES WHEN IT HAPPENS. I TRY NOT ACCELERATE AND EVEN APPLY THE BRAKE, HOWEVER, THE NEEDLE REMAINS STUCK. THEN IT EVENTUALLY GOE...

Mar 11, 2003 Structure 19,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING, IT SEEMS TO OPEN WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD.*JB

Mar 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 7,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY FROZE, WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *JB

Mar 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 40,900 mi

IT IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE SPEEDOMETER GETS STUCK ON A NUMBER BUT THE CAR IS STILL GOING FASTER OR SLOWER THAN SHOWN ON THE DISPLAY. IT STAYS STUCK FOR A FEW MINUTES WHEN IT HAPPENS. I TRY NOT ACCELERATE AND EVEN APPLY THE BRAKE, HOWEVER, THE NEEDLE REMAINS STUCK. THEN IT EVENTUALLY GOE...

Mar 11, 2003 Structure 19,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING, IT SEEMS TO OPEN WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND KEPT IN THE GARAGE.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND KEPT IN THE GARAGE.*JB

Mar 5, 2003 Power Train 67,723 mi

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON A 1999 DODGE GE AND CARAVAN VIN# [XXX] AT 67,723 MILES. NO HELP FROM CHRYSLER ON THIS PROBLEM, BECAUSE OF HIGH MILEAGE. TRANSMISSIONS SHOULD NOT FAIL THIS SOON. WE HAD A TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON ANOTHER GRAND CARAVAN WITH VIN# [XXX] THAT HAD 37,491 MILES ON IT THAT...

Mar 5, 2003 Power Train 67,723 mi

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON A 1999 DODGE GE AND CARAVAN VIN# [XXX] AT 67,723 MILES. NO HELP FROM CHRYSLER ON THIS PROBLEM, BECAUSE OF HIGH MILEAGE. TRANSMISSIONS SHOULD NOT FAIL THIS SOON. WE HAD A TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON ANOTHER GRAND CARAVAN WITH VIN# [XXX] THAT HAD 37,491 MILES ON IT THAT...

Mar 3, 2003 Air Bags

THERE WAS A RECALL ON DODGE, CARAVAN, 1998 FOR A FLAW IN THE AIR BAG, WHICH CAUSED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO RELEASE AUTOMATICALLY. CONSUMER FELT THAT RECALL SHOULD EXTEND TO DODGE, CARAVAN, 1999.*AK *JB

Mar 3, 2003 Air Bags

THERE WAS A RECALL ON DODGE, CARAVAN, 1998 FOR A FLAW IN THE AIR BAG, WHICH CAUSED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO RELEASE AUTOMATICALLY. CONSUMER FELT THAT RECALL SHOULD EXTEND TO DODGE, CARAVAN, 1999.*AK *JB

Feb 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Feb 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Feb 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE RACES, THE TRANSMISSION WHINES AND CHANGES GEARS WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINED OF ANOTHER VEHICLE SHE OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. THE KEY LOCK WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES AND IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. *JB

Feb 19, 2003 Power Train

ENGINE RACES, THE TRANSMISSION WHINES AND CHANGES GEARS WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINED OF ANOTHER VEHICLE SHE OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. THE KEY LOCK WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES AND IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. *JB

Feb 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE RACES, THE TRANSMISSION WHINES AND CHANGES GEARS WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINED OF ANOTHER VEHICLE SHE OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. THE KEY LOCK WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES AND IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. *JB

Feb 19, 2003 Power Train

ENGINE RACES, THE TRANSMISSION WHINES AND CHANGES GEARS WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINED OF ANOTHER VEHICLE SHE OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. THE KEY LOCK WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES AND IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. *JB

Feb 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS CORRODED, WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB

Feb 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS CORRODED, WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB

Feb 10, 2003 Air Bags

THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE CLOCK SPRING, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED, DUE TO THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*JB

Feb 10, 2003 Air Bags

THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE CLOCK SPRING, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED, DUE TO THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*JB

Feb 6, 2003 Electrical System 64,000 mi

HORN DOES NOT WORK, HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

Feb 6, 2003 Electrical System 64,000 mi

HORN DOES NOT WORK, HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

Feb 4, 2003 Power Train 88,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY A PIN IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHICH WAS COMING A LOOSE, AND HAD BLOWN A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION. PH SCC

Feb 4, 2003 Power Train 88,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY A PIN IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHICH WAS COMING A LOOSE, AND HAD BLOWN A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION. PH SCC

Jan 31, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH VEHICLE SHIMMIED. CV JOINTS WENT OUT, AND WHEN VEHICLE REACHEED 60MPH, VIBRATION STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 31, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH VEHICLE SHIMMIED. CV JOINTS WENT OUT, AND WHEN VEHICLE REACHEED 60MPH, VIBRATION STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 28, 2003 Power Train

1999 DODGE CARAVAN HAS TWO BASEBALL SIZE HOLES IN CASING OF TRANSMISSION AFTER BRINGING DOWN TO ? SOUND OF TRANSMISSION AND WAS TOLD IT WAS FINE BY DEALERS , I FEEL AS THOUGH THIS IS A DEFECT IN TRANSMISSION. I WOULD LIKE A TRANSMISSON REPLACED DUE TO ONLY HAVING FOR 11/2 YRS AND OWE 10.000.00 STILL...

Jan 28, 2003 Power Train

1999 DODGE CARAVAN HAS TWO BASEBALL SIZE HOLES IN CASING OF TRANSMISSION AFTER BRINGING DOWN TO ? SOUND OF TRANSMISSION AND WAS TOLD IT WAS FINE BY DEALERS , I FEEL AS THOUGH THIS IS A DEFECT IN TRANSMISSION. I WOULD LIKE A TRANSMISSON REPLACED DUE TO ONLY HAVING FOR 11/2 YRS AND OWE 10.000.00 STILL...

Jan 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

MY DODGE CARAVAN 99, STALLS. I CAN BE TURNING A CORNER, PUTTING ON THE BRAKE, SLOWING DOWN AND THE CAR STALLS. THIS HAS PUT ME IN VERY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. MY VAN HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP TWICE NOW. I HAD TO ASK FOR A MONITOR TO BE PUT ON THE ENGINE TO DETECT WHAT WAS HAPPENING. THIS WAS NOT O...

Jan 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

MY DODGE CARAVAN 99, STALLS. I CAN BE TURNING A CORNER, PUTTING ON THE BRAKE, SLOWING DOWN AND THE CAR STALLS. THIS HAS PUT ME IN VERY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. MY VAN HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP TWICE NOW. I HAD TO ASK FOR A MONITOR TO BE PUT ON THE ENGINE TO DETECT WHAT WAS HAPPENING. THIS WAS NOT O...

Jan 22, 2003 Electrical System 65,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLES HORN WILL NOT BLOW AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 22, 2003 Air Bags 65,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLES HORN WILL NOT BLOW AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 22, 2003 Electrical System 65,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLES HORN WILL NOT BLOW AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 22, 2003 Air Bags 65,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLES HORN WILL NOT BLOW AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 13, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE REAR TRANSMISSION SEAL CRACKED CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK.*JB

Jan 13, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE REAR TRANSMISSION SEAL CRACKED CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK.*JB

Jan 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2001, FOLLOWING DEALER OIL CHANGE, I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES OF STRONG RAW FUEL FUMES, ESPECIALLY AFTER PUTTING ANY AMOUNT OF FUEL IN VAN. MANY WITNESSES DOCUMENT FUMES. I AM AFRAID OF FIRE RISK AND OF THE HEALTH RISKS OF FUMES. I HAVE A SMALL CHILD AND I HAVE ASTHMA, SO THIS ...

Jan 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2001, FOLLOWING DEALER OIL CHANGE, I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES OF STRONG RAW FUEL FUMES, ESPECIALLY AFTER PUTTING ANY AMOUNT OF FUEL IN VAN. MANY WITNESSES DOCUMENT FUMES. I AM AFRAID OF FIRE RISK AND OF THE HEALTH RISKS OF FUMES. I HAVE A SMALL CHILD AND I HAVE ASTHMA, SO THIS ...

Jan 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2001, FOLLOWING DEALER OIL CHANGE, I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES OF STRONG RAW FUEL FUMES, ESPECIALLY AFTER PUTTING ANY AMOUNT OF FUEL IN VAN. MANY WITNESSES DOCUMENT FUMES. I AM AFRAID OF FIRE RISK AND OF THE HEALTH RISKS OF FUMES. I HAVE A SMALL CHILD AND I HAVE ASTHMA, SO THIS ...

Jan 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2001, FOLLOWING DEALER OIL CHANGE, I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES OF STRONG RAW FUEL FUMES, ESPECIALLY AFTER PUTTING ANY AMOUNT OF FUEL IN VAN. MANY WITNESSES DOCUMENT FUMES. I AM AFRAID OF FIRE RISK AND OF THE HEALTH RISKS OF FUMES. I HAVE A SMALL CHILD AND I HAVE ASTHMA, SO THIS ...

Jan 9, 2003 Power Train Crash 34,581 mi

I NOTIFIED THE FIRST INCIDENT TO THE DEALER ABOUT ITS SPEED SENSOR, OVER THE PHONE, WHICH BLEW AWAY JUST AFTER THE TWO WEEKS OF BUYING THIS CAR FROM HIS SHOWROOM. LAST MONTH, THE BREAK WENT BAD AND WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, I HAD TO END UP REPLACING THE ROTOR AND COMPLETE BRAKE SET, PA...

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Air Crash 34,581 mi

I NOTIFIED THE FIRST INCIDENT TO THE DEALER ABOUT ITS SPEED SENSOR, OVER THE PHONE, WHICH BLEW AWAY JUST AFTER THE TWO WEEKS OF BUYING THIS CAR FROM HIS SHOWROOM. LAST MONTH, THE BREAK WENT BAD AND WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, I HAD TO END UP REPLACING THE ROTOR AND COMPLETE BRAKE SET, PA...

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Air Crash 34,581 mi

I NOTIFIED THE FIRST INCIDENT TO THE DEALER ABOUT ITS SPEED SENSOR, OVER THE PHONE, WHICH BLEW AWAY JUST AFTER THE TWO WEEKS OF BUYING THIS CAR FROM HIS SHOWROOM. LAST MONTH, THE BREAK WENT BAD AND WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, I HAD TO END UP REPLACING THE ROTOR AND COMPLETE BRAKE SET, PA...

Jan 9, 2003 Power Train Crash 34,581 mi

I NOTIFIED THE FIRST INCIDENT TO THE DEALER ABOUT ITS SPEED SENSOR, OVER THE PHONE, WHICH BLEW AWAY JUST AFTER THE TWO WEEKS OF BUYING THIS CAR FROM HIS SHOWROOM. LAST MONTH, THE BREAK WENT BAD AND WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, I HAD TO END UP REPLACING THE ROTOR AND COMPLETE BRAKE SET, PA...

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Air Crash 34,581 mi

I NOTIFIED THE FIRST INCIDENT TO THE DEALER ABOUT ITS SPEED SENSOR, OVER THE PHONE, WHICH BLEW AWAY JUST AFTER THE TWO WEEKS OF BUYING THIS CAR FROM HIS SHOWROOM. LAST MONTH, THE BREAK WENT BAD AND WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, I HAD TO END UP REPLACING THE ROTOR AND COMPLETE BRAKE SET, PA...

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Air Crash 34,581 mi

I NOTIFIED THE FIRST INCIDENT TO THE DEALER ABOUT ITS SPEED SENSOR, OVER THE PHONE, WHICH BLEW AWAY JUST AFTER THE TWO WEEKS OF BUYING THIS CAR FROM HIS SHOWROOM. LAST MONTH, THE BREAK WENT BAD AND WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, I HAD TO END UP REPLACING THE ROTOR AND COMPLETE BRAKE SET, PA...

Jan 7, 2003 Power Train 33,000 mi

VEHICLES TRANSMISSION LINE KEEPS DISCONNECTING FOR THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THIS RESULTS IN A FUEL LEAK, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, DUE TO THE FACT IF A VEHICLE IS BEHIND WHEN THE FUEL LEAKS THEY CAN SLIDE INTO THE BACK OF THE CONSUMER. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACE PARTS BUT THE PROBLEM RECURS. ...

Jan 7, 2003 Power Train 33,000 mi

VEHICLES TRANSMISSION LINE KEEPS DISCONNECTING FOR THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THIS RESULTS IN A FUEL LEAK, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, DUE TO THE FACT IF A VEHICLE IS BEHIND WHEN THE FUEL LEAKS THEY CAN SLIDE INTO THE BACK OF CONSUMER. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACE PARTS BUT THE PROBLEM RECURS. THIS...

Jan 7, 2003 Power Train 33,000 mi

VEHICLES TRANSMISSION LINE KEEPS DISCONNECTING FOR THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THIS RESULTS IN A FUEL LEAK, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, DUE TO THE FACT IF A VEHICLE IS BEHIND WHEN THE FUEL LEAKS THEY CAN SLIDE INTO THE BACK OF THE CONSUMER. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACE PARTS BUT THE PROBLEM RECURS. ...

Jan 7, 2003 Power Train 33,000 mi

VEHICLES TRANSMISSION LINE KEEPS DISCONNECTING FOR THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THIS RESULTS IN A FUEL LEAK, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, DUE TO THE FACT IF A VEHICLE IS BEHIND WHEN THE FUEL LEAKS THEY CAN SLIDE INTO THE BACK OF CONSUMER. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACE PARTS BUT THE PROBLEM RECURS. THIS...

Jan 6, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE HORN HAD COMPLETELY GONE OUT. PH SCC

Jan 6, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM POP, CAUSING THE AXILE TO BRAKE. PH

Jan 6, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CLOCK SPRING IS GONE BAD CAUSING THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT TO WORK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

Jan 6, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE HORN HAD COMPLETELY GONE OUT. PH SCC

Jan 6, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM POP, CAUSING THE AXILE TO BRAKE. PH

Jan 6, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CLOCK SPRING IS GONE BAD CAUSING THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT TO WORK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

Dec 23, 2002 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHICH CAUSED THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT TO WORK. TS THE DEALER REPLACED THE CLOCKSPRING.*JB

Dec 23, 2002 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHICH CAUSED THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT TO WORK. TS THE DEALER REPLACED THE CLOCKSPRING.*JB

Dec 20, 2002 Trailer Hitches 49,888 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN A T-BONE ACCIDENT AND THE REAR WHEEL FELL OFF UPON IMPACT. ON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE DEALERSHIP NOTICED THAT THE REAR CASTING THAT HOLDS THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAD CRACKED OVER TIME, WHICH CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO COME OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Dec 20, 2002 Trailer Hitches 49,888 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN A T-BONE ACCIDENT AND THE REAR WHEEL FELL OFF UPON IMPACT. ON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE DEALERSHIP NOTICED THAT THE REAR CASTING THAT HOLDS THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAD CRACKED OVER TIME, WHICH CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO COME OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER NOTICE WHILE TRAVELING INTERMITTENT STRONG GAS SMELL IN SIDE VEHICLE OR WHILE FUEL TANK IS FULL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN: STRONG FUEL ODERS ENTER CARGO/PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE - ODERS ALSO NOTICIBLE OUTSIDE OF VAN. FUMES ARE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANIOUS COMBUSTION. ALSO, EXPOSURE TO GAS FUMES (DURING EXTENDED TRIPS AND OVER CUMULATIVE TIME) CAN BE HARMFUL TO MAJOR ORGAN COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HUMA...

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN: STRONG FUEL ODERS ENTER CARGO/PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE - ODERS ALSO NOTICIBLE OUTSIDE OF VAN. FUMES ARE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANIOUS COMBUSTION. ALSO, EXPOSURE TO GAS FUMES (DURING EXTENDED TRIPS AND OVER CUMULATIVE TIME) CAN BE HARMFUL TO MAJOR ORGAN COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HUMA...

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN: STRONG FUEL ODERS ENTER CARGO/PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE - ODERS ALSO NOTICIBLE OUTSIDE OF VAN. FUMES ARE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANIOUS COMBUSTION. ALSO, EXPOSURE TO GAS FUMES (DURING EXTENDED TRIPS AND OVER CUMULATIVE TIME) CAN BE HARMFUL TO MAJOR ORGAN COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HUMA...

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Other 45,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN: STRONG FUEL ODERS ENTER CARGO/PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE - ODERS ALSO NOTICIBLE OUTSIDE OF VAN. FUMES ARE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANIOUS COMBUSTION. ALSO, EXPOSURE TO GAS FUMES (DURING EXTENDED TRIPS AND OVER CUMULATIVE TIME) CAN BE HARMFUL TO MAJOR ORGAN COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HUMA...

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Other 45,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN: STRONG FUEL ODERS ENTER CARGO/PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE - ODERS ALSO NOTICIBLE OUTSIDE OF VAN. FUMES ARE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANIOUS COMBUSTION. ALSO, EXPOSURE TO GAS FUMES (DURING EXTENDED TRIPS AND OVER CUMULATIVE TIME) CAN BE HARMFUL TO MAJOR ORGAN COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HUMA...

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Other 45,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN: STRONG FUEL ODERS ENTER CARGO/PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE - ODERS ALSO NOTICIBLE OUTSIDE OF VAN. FUMES ARE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANIOUS COMBUSTION. ALSO, EXPOSURE TO GAS FUMES (DURING EXTENDED TRIPS AND OVER CUMULATIVE TIME) CAN BE HARMFUL TO MAJOR ORGAN COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HUMA...

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Other 45,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN: STRONG FUEL ODERS ENTER CARGO/PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE - ODERS ALSO NOTICIBLE OUTSIDE OF VAN. FUMES ARE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANIOUS COMBUSTION. ALSO, EXPOSURE TO GAS FUMES (DURING EXTENDED TRIPS AND OVER CUMULATIVE TIME) CAN BE HARMFUL TO MAJOR ORGAN COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HUMA...

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER NOTICE WHILE TRAVELING INTERMITTENT STRONG GAS SMELL IN SIDE VEHICLE OR WHILE FUEL TANK IS FULL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN: STRONG FUEL ODERS ENTER CARGO/PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE - ODERS ALSO NOTICIBLE OUTSIDE OF VAN. FUMES ARE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANIOUS COMBUSTION. ALSO, EXPOSURE TO GAS FUMES (DURING EXTENDED TRIPS AND OVER CUMULATIVE TIME) CAN BE HARMFUL TO MAJOR ORGAN COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HUMA...

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN: STRONG FUEL ODERS ENTER CARGO/PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE - ODERS ALSO NOTICIBLE OUTSIDE OF VAN. FUMES ARE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANIOUS COMBUSTION. ALSO, EXPOSURE TO GAS FUMES (DURING EXTENDED TRIPS AND OVER CUMULATIVE TIME) CAN BE HARMFUL TO MAJOR ORGAN COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HUMA...

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN: STRONG FUEL ODERS ENTER CARGO/PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE - ODERS ALSO NOTICIBLE OUTSIDE OF VAN. FUMES ARE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANIOUS COMBUSTION. ALSO, EXPOSURE TO GAS FUMES (DURING EXTENDED TRIPS AND OVER CUMULATIVE TIME) CAN BE HARMFUL TO MAJOR ORGAN COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HUMA...

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Other 45,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN: STRONG FUEL ODERS ENTER CARGO/PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE - ODERS ALSO NOTICIBLE OUTSIDE OF VAN. FUMES ARE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANIOUS COMBUSTION. ALSO, EXPOSURE TO GAS FUMES (DURING EXTENDED TRIPS AND OVER CUMULATIVE TIME) CAN BE HARMFUL TO MAJOR ORGAN COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HUMA...

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Other 45,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN: STRONG FUEL ODERS ENTER CARGO/PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE - ODERS ALSO NOTICIBLE OUTSIDE OF VAN. FUMES ARE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANIOUS COMBUSTION. ALSO, EXPOSURE TO GAS FUMES (DURING EXTENDED TRIPS AND OVER CUMULATIVE TIME) CAN BE HARMFUL TO MAJOR ORGAN COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HUMA...

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Other 45,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN: STRONG FUEL ODERS ENTER CARGO/PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE - ODERS ALSO NOTICIBLE OUTSIDE OF VAN. FUMES ARE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANIOUS COMBUSTION. ALSO, EXPOSURE TO GAS FUMES (DURING EXTENDED TRIPS AND OVER CUMULATIVE TIME) CAN BE HARMFUL TO MAJOR ORGAN COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HUMA...

Dec 18, 2002 Fuel System, Other 45,000 mi

1999 DODGE CARAVAN: STRONG FUEL ODERS ENTER CARGO/PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE - ODERS ALSO NOTICIBLE OUTSIDE OF VAN. FUMES ARE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANIOUS COMBUSTION. ALSO, EXPOSURE TO GAS FUMES (DURING EXTENDED TRIPS AND OVER CUMULATIVE TIME) CAN BE HARMFUL TO MAJOR ORGAN COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HUMA...

Dec 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. MR

Dec 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. MR

Nov 28, 2002 Power Train

THIS IS THE THIRD DODGE I'VE OWNED THAT THE TRANSMISSON HAS FAILED. I KNOW THIS HAS BEEN PROBLEM BUT I THOUGHT IT HAD BEEN CORRECTED BUT I GUESS IT HASN'T. I'M HAVING IT REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE AND WOULD LIKE FOR DODGE TO PAY FOR IT. DT

Nov 28, 2002 Power Train

THIS IS THE THIRD DODGE I'VE OWNED THAT THE TRANSMISSON HAS FAILED. I KNOW THIS HAS BEEN PROBLEM BUT I THOUGHT IT HAD BEEN CORRECTED BUT I GUESS IT HASN'T. I'M HAVING IT REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE AND WOULD LIKE FOR DODGE TO PAY FOR IT. DT

Nov 24, 2002 Seats Crash

AFTER MY ACCIDENT THE BACK SEAT HAD POPPED OFF THE TRACK AND WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE CAR. I WAS ALMOST STOPPED AND THE MAN WHO HIT ME WAS DOING MAYBE 30 MPH. I BROUGHT IT UP TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA AND THEY SAID THAT IT SHOULDN'T HAVE DONE IT AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHY IT DID BUT THE...

Nov 24, 2002 Seats Crash

AFTER MY ACCIDENT THE BACK SEAT HAD POPPED OFF THE TRACK AND WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE CAR. I WAS ALMOST STOPPED AND THE MAN WHO HIT ME WAS DOING MAYBE 30 MPH. I BROUGHT IT UP TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA AND THEY SAID THAT IT SHOULDN'T HAVE DONE IT AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHY IT DID BUT THE...

Nov 12, 2002 Electrical System

A COUPLE DAYS BEFORE THE HORN COMPLETELY QUIT WORKING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON THEN I HONKED THE HORN AND IT HONKED DIFFERENT THAN NORMAL, NOT A FULL HONK. THE NEXT DAY THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON AND WHEN I WENT TO HONK THE HORN IT DIDN'T WORK ANYMORE,THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME...

Nov 12, 2002 Electrical System

A COUPLE DAYS BEFORE THE HORN COMPLETELY QUIT WORKING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON THEN I HONKED THE HORN AND IT HONKED DIFFERENT THAN NORMAL, NOT A FULL HONK. THE NEXT DAY THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON AND WHEN I WENT TO HONK THE HORN IT DIDN'T WORK ANYMORE,THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME...

Nov 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,800 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE ROTORS HAVE HOLES IN THEM CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASE. AFTER HAVING THE ROTORS REPAIRED, THE VEHICLE STOPS AT A MUCH SHORTER DISTANCE. *JG

Nov 7, 2002 Steering

WHEN DRIVING A "WIND" BLOWING SOUND IS HEARD IN INTERIOR COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE NOISE WAS AS A RESULT OF A DEFECTIVE WIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHICH COULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE, CHRYSLER RECALLED 96-98 MODELS DUE TO AFOREMENTIONED PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS MFG O...

Nov 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,800 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE ROTORS HAVE HOLES IN THEM CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASE. AFTER HAVING THE ROTORS REPAIRED, THE VEHICLE STOPS AT A MUCH SHORTER DISTANCE. *JG

Nov 7, 2002 Steering

WHEN DRIVING A "WIND" BLOWING SOUND IS HEARD IN INTERIOR COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE NOISE WAS AS A RESULT OF A DEFECTIVE WIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHICH COULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE, CHRYSLER RECALLED 96-98 MODELS DUE TO AFOREMENTIONED PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS MFG O...

Nov 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. MR

Nov 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. MR

Oct 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR

Oct 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR

Oct 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH, THE TIMING BELT BROKE WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL SHUT DOWN OF ALL MOTORIZED FUNCTION(S) ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER HEARD NOISE WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. WHEN DRIVER MADE ATTEMPT TO TURN THE STEERING FAILED TO RESPOND DUE TO THE SERPENTINE BELT COMING OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Steering

OWNER HEARD NOISE WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. WHEN DRIVER MADE ATTEMPT TO TURN THE STEERING FAILED TO RESPOND DUE TO THE SERPENTINE BELT COMING OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH, THE TIMING BELT BROKE WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL SHUT DOWN OF ALL MOTORIZED FUNCTION(S) ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER HEARD NOISE WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. WHEN DRIVER MADE ATTEMPT TO TURN THE STEERING FAILED TO RESPOND DUE TO THE SERPENTINE BELT COMING OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Steering

OWNER HEARD NOISE WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. WHEN DRIVER MADE ATTEMPT TO TURN THE STEERING FAILED TO RESPOND DUE TO THE SERPENTINE BELT COMING OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR

Oct 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER BEGAN LEAKING FLUID CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLMJLG

Oct 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER BEGAN LEAKING FLUID CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLMJLG

Sep 17, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ALTERNATOR BRACKET CRACKED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE POWER. THIS WAS AS A RESULT OF A DESIGN FLAW. BRACKET IS VERY BRITTLE, A BOLT ALSO HAD FALLEN OUT, AS REPORTED BY DEALER.*AK *YH

Sep 17, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ALTERNATOR BRACKET CRACKED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE POWER. THIS WAS AS A RESULT OF A DESIGN FLAW. BRACKET IS VERY BRITTLE, A BOLT ALSO HAD FALLEN OUT, AS REPORTED BY DEALER.*AK *YH

Sep 10, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER'S 3 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO PUT CAR IN GEAR WITHOUT PUTTING ON THE BRAKE.*AK

Sep 10, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER'S 3 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO PUT CAR IN GEAR WITHOUT PUTTING ON THE BRAKE.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING WHEN THERE WAS A BIG NOISE. LATER FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN TRANSMISSION. THERE WAS NO KIND OF WARNING. NO INJURIES.*AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL PIN BROKE. **SLC

Aug 26, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING WHEN THERE WAS A BIG NOISE. LATER FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN TRANSMISSION. THERE WAS NO KIND OF WARNING. NO INJURIES.*AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL PIN BROKE. **SLC

Aug 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN PASSING THROUGH A CHANNEL OF WATER GOING IN A DIRECTION SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF. OWNER HAD TO FORCE WHEEL TO KEEP FROM COLLIDING WITH A FENCE. ALSO, BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE ONCE WATER HAD SETTLED IN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN PASSING THROUGH A CHANNEL OF WATER GOING IN A DIRECTION SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF. OWNER HAD TO FORCE WHEEL TO KEEP FROM COLLIDING WITH A FENCE. ALSO, BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE ONCE WATER HAD SETTLED IN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN PASSING THROUGH A CHANNEL OF WATER GOING IN A DIRECTION SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF. OWNER HAD TO FORCE WHEEL TO KEEP FROM COLLIDING WITH A FENCE. ALSO, BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE ONCE WATER HAD SETTLED IN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN PASSING THROUGH A CHANNEL OF WATER GOING IN A DIRECTION SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF. OWNER HAD TO FORCE WHEEL TO KEEP FROM COLLIDING WITH A FENCE. ALSO, BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE ONCE WATER HAD SETTLED IN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 3, 2002 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 3, 2002 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 30, 2002 Tires

WHILE IN MOTION, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ENDING UP IN A DITCH AFTER STRIKING A MILE POST. *JG

Jul 30, 2002 Tires

WHILE IN MOTION, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ENDING UP IN A DITCH AFTER STRIKING A MILE POST. *JG

Jul 18, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER CAN TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITHOUT FEET ON BRAKE, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER CAN TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITHOUT FEET ON BRAKE, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 11, 2002 Parking Brake

BOTH PARKING BRAKE CABLES DISCONNECTED, LEAVING VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY PARKING BRAKES.*AK

Jul 11, 2002 Parking Brake

BOTH PARKING BRAKE CABLES DISCONNECTED, LEAVING VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY PARKING BRAKES.*AK

Jul 5, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 5, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 2, 2002 Power Train

IN ORDER TO CHANGE GEARS HAS TO STEP ON BRAKES TWICE.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Power Train

IN ORDER TO CHANGE GEARS HAS TO STEP ON BRAKES TWICE.*AK

Jul 1, 2002 Electrical System

SEAL AROUND WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS IN VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK THE WATER DROPS ONTO THE COMPUTER CONTROL AND CAUSES ALL INSTRUMENTS TO WORK IRRADICALLY ON THE DASH BOARD. CONSUMER FEELS THE MAIN CONTROLS SHOULD BE SHIELDED FROM WINDSHIELD LEAKS. A...

Jul 1, 2002 Exterior Lighting

SEAL AROUND WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS IN VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK THE WATER DROPS ONTO THE COMPUTER CONTROL AND CAUSES ALL INSTRUMENTS TO WORK IRRADICALLY ON THE DASH BOARD. CONSUMER FEELS THE MAIN CONTROLS SHOULD BE SHIELDED FROM WINDSHIELD LEAKS. A...

Jul 1, 2002 Exterior Lighting

SEAL AROUND WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS IN VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK THE WATER DROPS ONTO THE COMPUTER CONTROL AND CAUSES ALL INSTRUMENTS TO WORK IRRADICALLY ON THE DASH BOARD. CONSUMER FEELS THE MAIN CONTROLS SHOULD BE SHIELDED FROM WINDSHIELD LEAKS. A...

Jul 1, 2002 Visibility

SEAL AROUND WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS IN VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK THE WATER DROPS ONTO THE COMPUTER CONTROL AND CAUSES ALL INSTRUMENTS TO WORK IRRADICALLY ON THE DASH BOARD. CONSUMER FEELS THE MAIN CONTROLS SHOULD BE SHIELDED FROM WINDSHIELD LEAKS. A...

Jul 1, 2002 Electrical System

SEAL AROUND WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS IN VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK THE WATER DROPS ONTO THE COMPUTER CONTROL AND CAUSES ALL INSTRUMENTS TO WORK IRRADICALLY ON THE DASH BOARD. CONSUMER FEELS THE MAIN CONTROLS SHOULD BE SHIELDED FROM WINDSHIELD LEAKS. A...

Jul 1, 2002 Exterior Lighting

SEAL AROUND WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS IN VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK THE WATER DROPS ONTO THE COMPUTER CONTROL AND CAUSES ALL INSTRUMENTS TO WORK IRRADICALLY ON THE DASH BOARD. CONSUMER FEELS THE MAIN CONTROLS SHOULD BE SHIELDED FROM WINDSHIELD LEAKS. A...

Jul 1, 2002 Exterior Lighting

SEAL AROUND WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS IN VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK THE WATER DROPS ONTO THE COMPUTER CONTROL AND CAUSES ALL INSTRUMENTS TO WORK IRRADICALLY ON THE DASH BOARD. CONSUMER FEELS THE MAIN CONTROLS SHOULD BE SHIELDED FROM WINDSHIELD LEAKS. A...

Jul 1, 2002 Visibility

SEAL AROUND WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS IN VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK THE WATER DROPS ONTO THE COMPUTER CONTROL AND CAUSES ALL INSTRUMENTS TO WORK IRRADICALLY ON THE DASH BOARD. CONSUMER FEELS THE MAIN CONTROLS SHOULD BE SHIELDED FROM WINDSHIELD LEAKS. A...

Jun 28, 2002 Seat Belts

SEATBELT IN MIDDLE POSITION OF BACKSEAT HAS COME UNBUCKLED 3 TIMES. CHILD SAFETY SEAT IS INSTALLED IN THIS SEAT. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER.*AK *TT

Jun 28, 2002 Seat Belts

SEATBELT IN MIDDLE POSITION OF BACKSEAT HAS COME UNBUCKLED 3 TIMES. CHILD SAFETY SEAT IS INSTALLED IN THIS SEAT. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER.*AK *TT

Jun 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BEGAN TO NOTICE OIL UNDERNEATH MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN ON MY CONCRETE DRIVEWAY. IT APPEARED TO COME FROM THE VALVE COVER. THE VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS ONLY 47,000 AND THE VAN LESS THAN TWO YEARS OLD. ALLSTAR DODGE SERVICE TOLD ME IT COULD BE THE VALVE COVER OR THE HEAD GASKET WHICH HE ADVISED COULD CO...

Jun 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BEGAN TO NOTICE OIL UNDERNEATH MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN ON MY CONCRETE DRIVEWAY. IT APPEARED TO COME FROM THE VALVE COVER. THE VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS ONLY 47,000 AND THE VAN LESS THAN TWO YEARS OLD. ALLSTAR DODGE SERVICE TOLD ME IT COULD BE THE VALVE COVER OR THE HEAD GASKET WHICH HE ADVISED COULD CO...

Jun 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED LACK OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DETERMINED HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED LACK OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DETERMINED HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jun 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT COSUMER'S VEHICLE IN REAR AND PUSHED VEHICLE INTO THE ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT COSUMER'S VEHICLE IN REAR AND PUSHED VEHICLE INTO THE ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

May 28, 2002 Steering

WHILE BEING DRIVEN RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED, RESULTING IN DIFFICULT STEERING.*AK

May 28, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER PLACED VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF BACKWARD, HITTING A TRUCK. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 28, 2002 Steering

WHILE BEING DRIVEN RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED, RESULTING IN DIFFICULT STEERING.*AK

May 28, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER PLACED VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF BACKWARD, HITTING A TRUCK. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 24, 2002 Air Bags

IN OUR 1999 CARAVAN, SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORK. THEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE PARKED. AT THIS TIME NEITHER THE HORN, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SOMETIMES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. THE...

May 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

IN OUR 1999 CARAVAN, SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORK. THEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE PARKED. AT THIS TIME NEITHER THE HORN, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SOMETIMES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. THE...

May 24, 2002 Electrical System

IN OUR 1999 CARAVAN, SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORK. THEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE PARKED. AT THIS TIME NEITHER THE HORN, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SOMETIMES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. THE...

May 24, 2002 Air Bags

IN OUR 1999 CARAVAN, SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORK. THEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE PARKED. AT THIS TIME NEITHER THE HORN, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SOMETIMES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. THE...

May 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

IN OUR 1999 CARAVAN, SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORK. THEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE PARKED. AT THIS TIME NEITHER THE HORN, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SOMETIMES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. THE...

May 24, 2002 Electrical System

IN OUR 1999 CARAVAN, SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORK. THEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE PARKED. AT THIS TIME NEITHER THE HORN, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SOMETIMES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. THE...

May 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER IS REFUSING TO ALLOW ME TO TALK TO THE DODGE FACTOR REP. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER IS REFUSING TO ALLOW ME TO TALK TO THE DODGE FACTOR REP. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 18, 2002 Power Train

ON APRIL 18, 2002 I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR THEM TO INVESTIGATE A NOISE WHICH SOUNDED LIKE METAL ON METAL. SERVICE DROVE MY VEHICLE AND AFTER HEARING NOISE FOR HIMSELF, THEY PUT IT ON THE RACK AND SAID "WE TIGHTENED A FEW THINGS" (ON WORKSHEET STATED "CHECKED ENGINE") AND SAID TO COME ...

May 18, 2002 Power Train

ON APRIL 18, 2002 I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR THEM TO INVESTIGATE A NOISE WHICH SOUNDED LIKE METAL ON METAL. SERVICE DROVE MY VEHICLE AND AFTER HEARING NOISE FOR HIMSELF, THEY PUT IT ON THE RACK AND SAID "WE TIGHTENED A FEW THINGS" (ON WORKSHEET STATED "CHECKED ENGINE") AND SAID TO COME ...

May 10, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

A PART IN THE REAR LATCH ASSEMBLY BROKE AND I WAS UNABLE TO USE MY REAR DOOR UNTIL THE DEALER ORDERED A NEW PART AND INSTALLED IT. MY CONTENTION IS THAT THIS PART SHOULD NOT HAVE COST ME $143.95 BECAUSE THE PART DID NOT BREAK FROM ABUSE AND THE VEHICLE IS FAIRLY NEW. I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT DOES NOT HA...

May 10, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

A PART IN THE REAR LATCH ASSEMBLY BROKE AND I WAS UNABLE TO USE MY REAR DOOR UNTIL THE DEALER ORDERED A NEW PART AND INSTALLED IT. MY CONTENTION IS THAT THIS PART SHOULD NOT HAVE COST ME $143.95 BECAUSE THE PART DID NOT BREAK FROM ABUSE AND THE VEHICLE IS FAIRLY NEW. I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT DOES NOT HA...

May 8, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 8, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 2, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN STOPPED WORKING.*JB

May 2, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN STOPPED WORKING.*JB

Apr 28, 2002 Visibility

THE FIRST TIME MY VAN WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE AND WHEN I WENT OUT THE NEXT MORNING, THE SMALL WINDOW IN THE REAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS SMASHED IN. I CALLED THE POLICE, BUT THEY SAID IT DID NOT LOOK LIKE VANDALISM, SO I CHALKED IT UP AS AN ACT OF NATURE. THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENED A COUPLE...

Apr 28, 2002 Visibility

THE FIRST TIME MY VAN WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE AND WHEN I WENT OUT THE NEXT MORNING, THE SMALL WINDOW IN THE REAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS SMASHED IN. I CALLED THE POLICE, BUT THEY SAID IT DID NOT LOOK LIKE VANDALISM, SO I CHALKED IT UP AS AN ACT OF NATURE. THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENED A COUPLE...

Apr 22, 2002 Seat Belts

DEALER (COURTNEY DODGE; WATERTOWN, CT; PHONE# 860/945-3633) UNABLE TO HONOR RECALL, NO PARTS AVAILABLE. FEEL TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 22, 2002 Seat Belts

DEALER (COURTNEY DODGE; WATERTOWN, CT; PHONE# 860/945-3633) UNABLE TO HONOR RECALL, NO PARTS AVAILABLE. FEEL TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 18, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE WILL BECOME VERY TIGHT AND BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AND IN THE SUMMER THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BE LOSE THEN TIGHTEN UP. CONTACTED DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE WILL BECOME VERY TIGHT AND BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AND IN THE SUMMER THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BE LOSE THEN TIGHTEN UP. CONTACTED DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. NLM

Apr 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V268000 NOTICE FOR FUEL RAIL. BE ADVISED THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CHUCK PATTERSONDEALERSHIP, 200 EAST AVE, CHICO, CA 95926 530 895 1771. MANAGER IS KEN. *AK

Apr 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V268000 NOTICE FOR FUEL RAIL. BE ADVISED THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CHUCK PATTERSONDEALERSHIP, 200 EAST AVE, CHICO, CA 95926 530 895 1771. MANAGER IS KEN. *AK

Mar 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS TOLD BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT FIRST DIAGNOSED THE LEAKING HEAD GASKET THAT HE HAD REPAIRED QUITE A FEW OF THESE AND THOUGHT THERE MIGHT BE A RECALL. WE TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALER AND ALTHOUGH THE CAR IS ONLY 8K OUT OF WARRANTY AGREED TO ONLY PAY FOR PART ($5 GASKET) WE WOULD HAVE TO P...

Mar 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS TOLD BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT FIRST DIAGNOSED THE LEAKING HEAD GASKET THAT HE HAD REPAIRED QUITE A FEW OF THESE AND THOUGHT THERE MIGHT BE A RECALL. WE TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALER AND ALTHOUGH THE CAR IS ONLY 8K OUT OF WARRANTY AGREED TO ONLY PAY FOR PART ($5 GASKET) WE WOULD HAVE TO P...

Mar 28, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELETATE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NLM

Mar 28, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELETATE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NLM

Mar 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET AND TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIOUNED. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 74000 MILES. PROBLEM STARTED ALSO IMMEDIATELY AFTER HE PURCHASED VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 22, 2002 Power Train

HEAD GASKET AND TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIOUNED. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 74000 MILES. PROBLEM STARTED ALSO IMMEDIATELY AFTER HE PURCHASED VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET AND TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIOUNED. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 74000 MILES. PROBLEM STARTED ALSO IMMEDIATELY AFTER HE PURCHASED VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 22, 2002 Power Train

HEAD GASKET AND TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIOUNED. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 74000 MILES. PROBLEM STARTED ALSO IMMEDIATELY AFTER HE PURCHASED VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 21, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ONCE AT A STOP VEHICLE STARTS TO RACE, DEALER WAS CONTACTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR A OIL CHANGE, WHILE VEHICLE WAS UP ON GREASE RACK, ENGINE STARTED TO RACE, CAME OFF THE RACK. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT ON 24-JUL-2001 DEALERS REPORTED IT AS A SURGING PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE AIS MOTOR, THIS...

Mar 21, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ONCE AT A STOP VEHICLE STARTS TO RACE, DEALER WAS CONTACTED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR A OIL CHANGE, WHILE VEHICLE WAS UP ON GREASE RACK, ENGINE STARTED TO RACE, CAME OFF THE RACK. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT ON 24-JUL-2001 DEALERS REPORTED IT AS A SURGING PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE AIS MOTOR, THIS...

Mar 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 14, 2002 Power Train

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. *AK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SLC

Mar 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. *AK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SLC

Mar 14, 2002 Power Train

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. *AK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SLC

Mar 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. *AK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SLC

Mar 8, 2002 Seat Belts

WHEN I STRAP MY TWO SONS AGES 3 MONTHS AND 2 1/2 YEARS INTO THEIR CARSEATS EVERYDAY, SEAT BELT FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK

Mar 8, 2002 Seat Belts

WHEN I STRAP MY TWO SONS AGES 3 MONTHS AND 2 1/2 YEARS INTO THEIR CARSEATS EVERYDAY, SEAT BELT FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK

Mar 7, 2002 Seat Belts

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT CONSUMERS CAN DO TO GET REPLACEMENTS FOR THE GEN3 SEATBELTS WHICH HAVE BEEN TESTED AS UNSAFE ACCORDING TO THE ABC NEWS REPORT. THE SEATBELTS CAN UNLOCK IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO HAVE THESE VEHICLES RECALLED.*AK

Mar 7, 2002 Seat Belts

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT CONSUMERS CAN DO TO GET REPLACEMENTS FOR THE GEN3 SEATBELTS WHICH HAVE BEEN TESTED AS UNSAFE ACCORDING TO THE ABC NEWS REPORT. THE SEATBELTS CAN UNLOCK IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO HAVE THESE VEHICLES RECALLED.*AK

Feb 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH BRAKES LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE STARTED TO PULL TO RIGHT.CONSUMER FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Feb 26, 2002 Power Train

WHILE STOPPING AT LIGHT VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED AND MADE A NOISE. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. LOST ALL GEARS EXCEPT ONE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 26, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE STOPPING AT LIGHT VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED AND MADE A NOISE. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. LOST ALL GEARS EXCEPT ONE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH BRAKES LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE STARTED TO PULL TO RIGHT.CONSUMER FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Feb 26, 2002 Power Train

WHILE STOPPING AT LIGHT VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED AND MADE A NOISE. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. LOST ALL GEARS EXCEPT ONE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 26, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE STOPPING AT LIGHT VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED AND MADE A NOISE. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. LOST ALL GEARS EXCEPT ONE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 20, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS TROUBLE CHANGING GEARS. ALSO, HAS PROBLEMS ACCELERATING. WHEN CONSUMER KEEPS TRYING TO MAKE VEHICLE ACCELERATE IT WILL SHUT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Feb 20, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS TROUBLE CHANGING GEARS. ALSO, HAS PROBLEMS ACCELERATING. WHEN CONSUMER KEEPS TRYING TO MAKE VEHICLE ACCELERATE IT WILL SHUT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Feb 20, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS TROUBLE CHANGING GEARS. ALSO, HAS PROBLEMS ACCELERATING. WHEN CONSUMER KEEPS TRYING TO MAKE VEHICLE ACCELERATE IT WILL SHUT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Feb 20, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS TROUBLE CHANGING GEARS. ALSO, HAS PROBLEMS ACCELERATING. WHEN CONSUMER KEEPS TRYING TO MAKE VEHICLE ACCELERATE IT WILL SHUT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Feb 14, 2002 Suspension

THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. EVERY TIME YOU WENT OVER A BUMP AT A LOW SPEED YOU COULD HEAR IT. TOOK TO DEALER (STOLTZ OF EMPORIUM) BECAUSE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Feb 14, 2002 Suspension

THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. EVERY TIME YOU WENT OVER A BUMP AT A LOW SPEED YOU COULD HEAR IT. TOOK TO DEALER (STOLTZ OF EMPORIUM) BECAUSE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Feb 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED, AND SEATBELT RETRACTOR WILL NOT RELEASE. *AK

Feb 7, 2002 Seat Belts

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED, AND SEATBELT RETRACTOR WILL NOT RELEASE. *AK

Feb 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED, AND SEATBELT RETRACTOR WILL NOT RELEASE. *AK

Feb 7, 2002 Seat Belts

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED, AND SEATBELT RETRACTOR WILL NOT RELEASE. *AK

Jan 28, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE SEVERAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THERE WAS A NOISE PRESENT WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND IT ALSO FELT SLUGGISH, THERE WAS A SHAKE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, THE TORQUE CONVERTER, OUTPUT SENSOR, INPUT S...

Jan 28, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE SEVERAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THERE WAS A NOISE PRESENT WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND IT ALSO FELT SLUGGISH, THERE WAS A SHAKE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, THE TORQUE CONVERTER, OUTPUT SENSOR, INPUT S...

Jan 28, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE SEVERAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THERE WAS A NOISE PRESENT WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND IT ALSO FELT SLUGGISH, THERE WAS A SHAKE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, THE TORQUE CONVERTER, OUTPUT SENSOR, INPUT S...

Jan 28, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE SEVERAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THERE WAS A NOISE PRESENT WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND IT ALSO FELT SLUGGISH, THERE WAS A SHAKE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, THE TORQUE CONVERTER, OUTPUT SENSOR, INPUT S...

Jan 28, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE SEVERAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THERE WAS A NOISE PRESENT WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND IT ALSO FELT SLUGGISH, THERE WAS A SHAKE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, THE TORQUE CONVERTER, OUTPUT SENSOR, INPUT S...

Jan 28, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE SEVERAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THERE WAS A NOISE PRESENT WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND IT ALSO FELT SLUGGISH, THERE WAS A SHAKE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, THE TORQUE CONVERTER, OUTPUT SENSOR, INPUT S...

Jan 28, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE SEVERAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THERE WAS A NOISE PRESENT WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND IT ALSO FELT SLUGGISH, THERE WAS A SHAKE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, THE TORQUE CONVERTER, OUTPUT SENSOR, INPUT S...

Jan 28, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE SEVERAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THERE WAS A NOISE PRESENT WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND IT ALSO FELT SLUGGISH, THERE WAS A SHAKE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, THE TORQUE CONVERTER, OUTPUT SENSOR, INPUT S...

Jan 24, 2002 Equipment

A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IS PRESENT WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS BEING USED. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 24, 2002 Equipment

A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IS PRESENT WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS BEING USED. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

I TOOK MY VAN TO CARL GREGORY DODGE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I HEARD OF A RECALL DUE TO O RING LEAKAGE. MY VAN HAS A STRONG ODOR OF GAS OUTSIDE & INSIDE THE VEHICLE & I HAVE 3 SMALL CHILDREN WHO ARE EXSPOSED TO THIS DAILY. THEY SAID MY VIN. NUMBER WASN'T IN THE RECALL & REFUSED TO CHECK MY VAN FOR THIS DE...

Jan 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

I TOOK MY VAN TO CARL GREGORY DODGE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I HEARD OF A RECALL DUE TO O RING LEAKAGE. MY VAN HAS A STRONG ODOR OF GAS OUTSIDE & INSIDE THE VEHICLE & I HAVE 3 SMALL CHILDREN WHO ARE EXSPOSED TO THIS DAILY. THEY SAID MY VIN. NUMBER WASN'T IN THE RECALL & REFUSED TO CHECK MY VAN FOR THIS DE...

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CLAIM 22-V529-255. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CLAIM 22-V529-255. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CLAIM 22-V529-255. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CLAIM 22-V529-255. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Jan 16, 2002 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC OPERATED WINDOW WILL NOT GO UPAFTER BEING PUT DOWN. THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. CONTACT...

Jan 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. CONTACT...

Jan 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. CONTACT...

Jan 16, 2002 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC OPERATED WINDOW WILL NOT GO UPAFTER BEING PUT DOWN. THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. CONTACT...

Jan 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. CONTACT...

Jan 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. CONTACT...

Jan 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Jan 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Jan 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Jan 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Jan 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FEB 2001 SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER ARM BROKE TEARING UP THE SERPENTINE BELT. ARM REPLACED AND NEW BELT INSTALLED. NO DETERMINATION OF CAUSE GIVEN. DEC 3, 2001 BELT JUMPED OFF PULLEY'S/TENSIONER-DEALER STATES NO PROBLEM FOUND, BELT IN GOOD CONDITION, PROBABLE CAUSE-WATER INTRUDED TENSIONER AND CAU...

Jan 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FEB 2001 SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER ARM BROKE TEARING UP THE SERPENTINE BELT. ARM REPLACED AND NEW BELT INSTALLED. NO DETERMINATION OF CAUSE GIVEN. DEC 3, 2001 BELT JUMPED OFF PULLEY'S/TENSIONER-DEALER STATES NO PROBLEM FOUND, BELT IN GOOD CONDITION, PROBABLE CAUSE-WATER INTRUDED TENSIONER AND CAU...

Dec 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS DEFECTIVE THERE IS OIL LEAKING FROM VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER HAS TIGHTENED UP SOME OF THE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS DEFECTIVE THERE IS OIL LEAKING FROM VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER HAS TIGHTENED UP SOME OF THE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 13, 2001 Power Train

THE VAN WAS TAKEN IN 2 TIMES DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THEY ATTEMPTED SOME REPAIRES. THE SECOND TIME THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY WOULD DOCUMENT IT INCASE THERE WERE PROBLEMS LATER.. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THEY NEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THAT MODEL...

Dec 13, 2001 Power Train

THE VAN WAS TAKEN IN 2 TIMES DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THEY ATTEMPTED SOME REPAIRES. THE SECOND TIME THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY WOULD DOCUMENT IT INCASE THERE WERE PROBLEMS LATER.. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THEY NEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THAT MODEL...

Nov 27, 2001 Equipment

VAN BEGAN LEAKING OIL AND MAKING LOUD RATTLING NOISE. MECHANIC FOUND AIR CONDITIONER FANS TO BE LOOSE AND CLOSE TO FALLING APART. MECHANIC FOUND A HEAVY OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET. MECHANIC FELT THIS KIND OF MAJOR REPAIR SHOULDN'T BE NEED FOR A VEHICLE OF THIS YEAR AND MILEAGE. ME...

Nov 27, 2001 Equipment

VAN BEGAN LEAKING OIL AND MAKING LOUD RATTLING NOISE. MECHANIC FOUND AIR CONDITIONER FANS TO BE LOOSE AND CLOSE TO FALLING APART. MECHANIC FOUND A HEAVY OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET. MECHANIC FELT THIS KIND OF MAJOR REPAIR SHOULDN'T BE NEED FOR A VEHICLE OF THIS YEAR AND MILEAGE. ME...

Nov 9, 2001 Tires

VAN HAS A FOLDER OF REPAIR WORK 2-3 INCHES THICK, AND HAS HAD TIRE FAILURE ON THE FREEWAY, BUT I DO NOT HAVE THE RECEIPT AVAIL. AT THIS MOMENT. *AK

Nov 9, 2001 Unknown Or Other

VAN HAS A FOLDER OF REPAIR WORK 2-3 INCHES THICK, AND HAS HAD TIRE FAILURE ON THE FREEWAY, BUT I DO NOT HAVE THE RECEIPT AVAIL. AT THIS MOMENT. *AK

Nov 9, 2001 Tires

VAN HAS A FOLDER OF REPAIR WORK 2-3 INCHES THICK, AND HAS HAD TIRE FAILURE ON THE FREEWAY, BUT I DO NOT HAVE THE RECEIPT AVAIL. AT THIS MOMENT. *AK

Nov 9, 2001 Unknown Or Other

VAN HAS A FOLDER OF REPAIR WORK 2-3 INCHES THICK, AND HAS HAD TIRE FAILURE ON THE FREEWAY, BUT I DO NOT HAVE THE RECEIPT AVAIL. AT THIS MOMENT. *AK

Oct 31, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES HIS 3 YEAR OLD PULLED DOWN ON THE FEAR SHIFT AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT DESIGNED WITH THE SAFETY FEATURE, WHICH WOULD ALLOW YOU TO FIRST PLACE FOOT ON THE BRAKE BEFORE REMOVING OUT OF GEAR.*YH

Oct 31, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES HIS 3 YEAR OLD PULLED DOWN ON THE FEAR SHIFT AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT DESIGNED WITH THE SAFETY FEATURE, WHICH WOULD ALLOW YOU TO FIRST PLACE FOOT ON THE BRAKE BEFORE REMOVING OUT OF GEAR.*YH

Oct 31, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES HIS 3 YEAR OLD PULLED DOWN ON THE FEAR SHIFT AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT DESIGNED WITH THE SAFETY FEATURE, WHICH WOULD ALLOW YOU TO FIRST PLACE FOOT ON THE BRAKE BEFORE REMOVING OUT OF GEAR.*YH

Oct 31, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES HIS 3 YEAR OLD PULLED DOWN ON THE FEAR SHIFT AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT DESIGNED WITH THE SAFETY FEATURE, WHICH WOULD ALLOW YOU TO FIRST PLACE FOOT ON THE BRAKE BEFORE REMOVING OUT OF GEAR.*YH

Oct 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Oct 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Oct 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Oct 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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. *SLC

Oct 28, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. DEALER INFORMED ME OF UNKNOWN CAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS (TRANSMISSION SENSOR) TO GO BAD TWICE, BUT WAS HAPPY TO REPLACE IT FOR FREE (SUSPICIOUS, NOBODY DOES THIS FOR FREE UNLESS THERE IS A PROBLEM). NOTIFIED DODGE SINCE IT WAS NEARING THE END OF WA...

Oct 28, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. DEALER INFORMED ME OF UNKNOWN CAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS (TRANSMISSION SENSOR) TO GO BAD TWICE, BUT WAS HAPPY TO REPLACE IT FOR FREE (SUSPICIOUS, NOBODY DOES THIS FOR FREE UNLESS THERE IS A PROBLEM). NOTIFIED DODGE SINCE IT WAS NEARING THE END OF WA...

Oct 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS BECAME NOISY AND VIBRATED, NEW PADS AND ROTORS INSTALLED TWICE.

Oct 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS BECAME NOISY AND VIBRATED, NEW PADS AND ROTORS INSTALLED TWICE.

Oct 5, 2001 Power Train

TRANMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING INSIDE OF VEHICLE. THERE WAS FLUID ALL OVER PEDALS. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSLERSHIP BECAUSE THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID ALL OVER FLOORBOARD. *AK

Oct 5, 2001 Power Train

TRANMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING INSIDE OF VEHICLE. THERE WAS FLUID ALL OVER PEDALS. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSLERSHIP BECAUSE THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID ALL OVER FLOORBOARD. *AK

Oct 1, 2001 Seat Belts

THERE EXISTS A RECALL ON THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WHICH IS BEING HONORED BY THE DEALER, HOWEVER, THE LATCHING RECEPTACLE ON THE PASSENGE SIDE HAS FAILED. IT DOES NOT LATCH SECURELY AND WILL RELEASE OF ITS OWN VOLITION. THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE FOR A NEW LATCH AND WHILE THE COST IS NOT EXORBITANT, ...

Oct 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELL GASOLINE COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK, A SMALL AMOUNT OF GAS WAS LEAKING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK, DUE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE WAS LEAKING ON THE FUEL TANK, REPLACE FUEL TANK.

Oct 1, 2001 Seat Belts

THERE EXISTS A RECALL ON THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WHICH IS BEING HONORED BY THE DEALER, HOWEVER, THE LATCHING RECEPTACLE ON THE PASSENGE SIDE HAS FAILED. IT DOES NOT LATCH SECURELY AND WILL RELEASE OF ITS OWN VOLITION. THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE FOR A NEW LATCH AND WHILE THE COST IS NOT EXORBITANT, ...

Oct 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELL GASOLINE COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK, A SMALL AMOUNT OF GAS WAS LEAKING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK, DUE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE WAS LEAKING ON THE FUEL TANK, REPLACE FUEL TANK.

Sep 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 4, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK AND NOT GO INTO GEAR. NLM

Sep 4, 2001 Equipment

RADIO FAILED. NLM

Sep 4, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS INOPERATIVE. NLM

Sep 4, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK AND NOT GO INTO GEAR. NLM

Sep 4, 2001 Equipment

RADIO FAILED. NLM

Sep 4, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS INOPERATIVE. NLM

Aug 31, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 31, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 28, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLES HEAD LIGHTS SHUT OFF COMPLETELY WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ENGAGED. *YH

Aug 28, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLES HEAD LIGHTS SHUT OFF COMPLETELY WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ENGAGED. *YH

Aug 28, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLES HEAD LIGHTS SHUT OFF COMPLETELY WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ENGAGED. *YH

Aug 28, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLES HEAD LIGHTS SHUT OFF COMPLETELY WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ENGAGED. *YH

Aug 14, 2001 Power Train Crash

MY 4 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN VAN. HE WAS IN FRONT SEAT AND FOR SOME REASON HE PULLED ON THE COLUMN TO PUT IT IN DRIVE. THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE IGNITION. HE IS NOT TALL ENOUGH TO REACH THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHENEVER HE PULLED THE HANDLE THE VAN WENT FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL AND ROLLED APPR. 60FEET INTO THE...

Aug 14, 2001 Power Train Crash

MY 4 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN VAN. HE WAS IN FRONT SEAT AND FOR SOME REASON HE PULLED ON THE COLUMN TO PUT IT IN DRIVE. THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE IGNITION. HE IS NOT TALL ENOUGH TO REACH THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHENEVER HE PULLED THE HANDLE THE VAN WENT FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL AND ROLLED APPR. 60FEET INTO THE...

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 36,150 MILES SERPENTINE PULLEY BROKE WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE GARAGE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 36,150 MILES SERPENTINE PULLEY BROKE WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE GARAGE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Aug 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 BECAU...

Aug 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 BECAU...

Aug 2, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. IT WAS INTERMITTENT. INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD COME ON, AND THEN THEY WOULD NOT COME ON. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN REAR VIEW MIRROR WOULD NOT ADJUST. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT HEADLIGHTS MIGHT GO OUT WHILE ON HIGHWAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORM...

Aug 2, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. IT WAS INTERMITTENT. INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD COME ON, AND THEN THEY WOULD NOT COME ON. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN REAR VIEW MIRROR WOULD NOT ADJUST. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT HEADLIGHTS MIGHT GO OUT WHILE ON HIGHWAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORM...

Aug 2, 2001 Interior Lighting

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. IT WAS INTERMITTENT. INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD COME ON, AND THEN THEY WOULD NOT COME ON. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN REAR VIEW MIRROR WOULD NOT ADJUST. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT HEADLIGHTS MIGHT GO OUT WHILE ON HIGHWAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORM...

Aug 2, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. IT WAS INTERMITTENT. INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD COME ON, AND THEN THEY WOULD NOT COME ON. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN REAR VIEW MIRROR WOULD NOT ADJUST. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT HEADLIGHTS MIGHT GO OUT WHILE ON HIGHWAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORM...

Aug 2, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. IT WAS INTERMITTENT. INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD COME ON, AND THEN THEY WOULD NOT COME ON. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN REAR VIEW MIRROR WOULD NOT ADJUST. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT HEADLIGHTS MIGHT GO OUT WHILE ON HIGHWAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORM...

Aug 2, 2001 Interior Lighting

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. IT WAS INTERMITTENT. INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD COME ON, AND THEN THEY WOULD NOT COME ON. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN REAR VIEW MIRROR WOULD NOT ADJUST. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT HEADLIGHTS MIGHT GO OUT WHILE ON HIGHWAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORM...

Jul 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

1999 GRAND CARAVAN PURCHASED NEW , TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH APPROX 10000 MILES REPAIRED, STILL NOT RIGHT DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. CAR CAN LUNGED FORWARD WITH VERY SLIGHT PRESSURE ON GAS PEDAL TAKEN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE BY INDEPENDENT STATION, FOUND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING SAID POSS S...

Jul 26, 2001 Power Train

1999 GRAND CARAVAN PURCHASED NEW , TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH APPROX 10000 MILES REPAIRED, STILL NOT RIGHT DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. CAR CAN LUNGED FORWARD WITH VERY SLIGHT PRESSURE ON GAS PEDAL TAKEN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE BY INDEPENDENT STATION, FOUND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING SAID POSS S...

Jul 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

1999 GRAND CARAVAN PURCHASED NEW , TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH APPROX 10000 MILES REPAIRED, STILL NOT RIGHT DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. CAR CAN LUNGED FORWARD WITH VERY SLIGHT PRESSURE ON GAS PEDAL TAKEN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE BY INDEPENDENT STATION, FOUND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING SAID POSS S...

Jul 26, 2001 Power Train

1999 GRAND CARAVAN PURCHASED NEW , TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH APPROX 10000 MILES REPAIRED, STILL NOT RIGHT DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. CAR CAN LUNGED FORWARD WITH VERY SLIGHT PRESSURE ON GAS PEDAL TAKEN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE BY INDEPENDENT STATION, FOUND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING SAID POSS S...

Jul 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

YOUR LATEST INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CRASH OF A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE FIRE PROBLEM DUE TO A CRACKED COMPONENT. SINCE PURCHASING MY DODGE, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS STRONG GAS SMELLS IN THE CAB OF THE CAR. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO 4 DEALERS AND THEY SAY THEY CAN FIND NOTHING. THIS STRONG GAS ...

Jul 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

YOUR LATEST INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CRASH OF A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE FIRE PROBLEM DUE TO A CRACKED COMPONENT. SINCE PURCHASING MY DODGE, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS STRONG GAS SMELLS IN THE CAB OF THE CAR. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO 4 DEALERS AND THEY SAY THEY CAN FIND NOTHING. THIS STRONG GAS ...

Jul 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE WERE ADVISED THAT COMPONENT WAS REDESIGNED DUE TO THE NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAD GASKET SEAL BREAKING AND LEAKING OIL. *AK

Jul 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE WERE ADVISED THAT COMPONENT WAS REDESIGNED DUE TO THE NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAD GASKET SEAL BREAKING AND LEAKING OIL. *AK

Jul 11, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DOWNSHIFT OUT OF OVERDRIVE. AT 43-47 MPH, THE CAR LURCHES AND ACCELERETION IS IMPOSSIBLE. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURED ON APRIL 14 WHEN THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UP A HILL. EVERYTIME THE CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN FROM 50 MPH WHILE GOING UP A HILL, THE CAR WOULD LURCH AND ACCEL...

Jul 11, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DOWNSHIFT OUT OF OVERDRIVE. AT 43-47 MPH, THE CAR LURCHES AND ACCELERETION IS IMPOSSIBLE. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURED ON APRIL 14 WHEN THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UP A HILL. EVERYTIME THE CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN FROM 50 MPH WHILE GOING UP A HILL, THE CAR WOULD LURCH AND ACCEL...

Jul 9, 2001 Steering

I HAD BEEN TO A FUNERAL AND WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY AT THE HIGHWAY SPEED OF 70 MILES PER HOUR ONLY MINUTES BEFORE THE FAILURE OF THIS PART. I HAD TURNED INTO THE RESIDENTIAL SECTION AND HAD GOTTEN TO MY HOUSE AND SLOWED TO ABOUT 20 MILES PER HOUR OR LESS TO TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY. THE PART ...

Jul 9, 2001 Steering

I HAD BEEN TO A FUNERAL AND WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY AT THE HIGHWAY SPEED OF 70 MILES PER HOUR ONLY MINUTES BEFORE THE FAILURE OF THIS PART. I HAD TURNED INTO THE RESIDENTIAL SECTION AND HAD GOTTEN TO MY HOUSE AND SLOWED TO ABOUT 20 MILES PER HOUR OR LESS TO TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY. THE PART ...

Jun 29, 2001 Tires Crash

THREE TIRES HAVE NOW BEEN REPLACED WITH BUBBLES ON THE SIDE, INCLUDING THE ONE THAT BLEW. *AK (TIRESIZE: 14)

Jun 29, 2001 Tires Crash

THREE TIRES HAVE NOW BEEN REPLACED WITH BUBBLES ON THE SIDE, INCLUDING THE ONE THAT BLEW. *AK (TIRESIZE: 14)

Jun 27, 2001 Steering

IN HEAVY SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND AIR CONDITIONING ON I LOST THE POWER STEERING WHICH MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL.JERRY ULM CHRYSLER DEALER CHARGED ME $208. AND TOLD ME SOMEONE INSTALLED THE WRONG FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR WHICH ISN'T TRUE ANYWAY THE PROBLEM OCCURRE...

Jun 27, 2001 Steering

IN HEAVY SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND AIR CONDITIONING ON I LOST THE POWER STEERING WHICH MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL.JERRY ULM CHRYSLER DEALER CHARGED ME $208. AND TOLD ME SOMEONE INSTALLED THE WRONG FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR WHICH ISN'T TRUE ANYWAY THE PROBLEM OCCURRE...

Jun 19, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT ON MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN TWICE. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 35908 MILES AND ONLY 17 MONTHS OLD. IT WAS THE SPEED SENSOR. THE SECOND TIME WAS AT 40,100 MILES AND LESS THAN 20 MONTHS OLD. I WAS TOLD THE TORQUE CONVERTER CAME APRART!! THIS TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AN...

Jun 19, 2001 Unknown Or Other

AFTER THE LAST FIX TRANSMISSION STILL DOESN'T BEHAVE RIGHT, ESPECIALY UNDER LOAD OR EVER WITH A/C ON - IT SLIPS IN GEAR CHANGE. *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT ON MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN TWICE. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 35908 MILES AND ONLY 17 MONTHS OLD. IT WAS THE SPEED SENSOR. THE SECOND TIME WAS AT 40,100 MILES AND LESS THAN 20 MONTHS OLD. I WAS TOLD THE TORQUE CONVERTER CAME APRART!! THIS TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AN...

Jun 19, 2001 Unknown Or Other

AFTER THE LAST FIX TRANSMISSION STILL DOESN'T BEHAVE RIGHT, ESPECIALY UNDER LOAD OR EVER WITH A/C ON - IT SLIPS IN GEAR CHANGE. *AK

Jun 15, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED FRONT WHEELS WILL LOCK UP CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL DUE TO A PIN WITHIN TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY THAT JAMS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 15, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED FRONT WHEELS WILL LOCK UP CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL DUE TO A PIN WITHIN TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY THAT JAMS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Power Train

AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. ONCE ANOTHER CAR ALMOST REAR ENDED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Power Train

AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. ONCE ANOTHER CAR ALMOST REAR ENDED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 8, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHENEVER TRYING TO PUT VEHICLE INTO GEAR VEHICLE WILL, WITHOUT NOTICE, ACCELERATE EVEN WHILE CONUSMER HAS FOOT ON THE BRAKE. AK INTERLOCK SYSTEM WAS NEVER INSTALLED ON VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATES HE CAN MOVE THE GEAR LEVER AT ANY TIME. *SLC

Jun 8, 2001 Power Train

WHENEVER TRYING TO PUT VEHICLE INTO GEAR VEHICLE WILL, WITHOUT NOTICE, ACCELERATE EVEN WHILE CONUSMER HAS FOOT ON THE BRAKE. AK INTERLOCK SYSTEM WAS NEVER INSTALLED ON VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATES HE CAN MOVE THE GEAR LEVER AT ANY TIME. *SLC

Jun 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER TRYING TO PUT VEHICLE INTO GEAR VEHICLE WILL, WITHOUT NOTICE, ACCELERATE EVEN WHILE CONUSMER HAS FOOT ON THE BRAKE. AK INTERLOCK SYSTEM WAS NEVER INSTALLED ON VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATES HE CAN MOVE THE GEAR LEVER AT ANY TIME. *SLC

Jun 8, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHENEVER TRYING TO PUT VEHICLE INTO GEAR VEHICLE WILL, WITHOUT NOTICE, ACCELERATE EVEN WHILE CONUSMER HAS FOOT ON THE BRAKE. AK INTERLOCK SYSTEM WAS NEVER INSTALLED ON VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATES HE CAN MOVE THE GEAR LEVER AT ANY TIME. *SLC

Jun 8, 2001 Power Train

WHENEVER TRYING TO PUT VEHICLE INTO GEAR VEHICLE WILL, WITHOUT NOTICE, ACCELERATE EVEN WHILE CONUSMER HAS FOOT ON THE BRAKE. AK INTERLOCK SYSTEM WAS NEVER INSTALLED ON VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATES HE CAN MOVE THE GEAR LEVER AT ANY TIME. *SLC

Jun 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER TRYING TO PUT VEHICLE INTO GEAR VEHICLE WILL, WITHOUT NOTICE, ACCELERATE EVEN WHILE CONUSMER HAS FOOT ON THE BRAKE. AK INTERLOCK SYSTEM WAS NEVER INSTALLED ON VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATES HE CAN MOVE THE GEAR LEVER AT ANY TIME. *SLC

May 8, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER IS ABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK INTO DRIVE WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES. *AK *JB

May 8, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER IS ABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK INTO DRIVE WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES. *AK *JB

May 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WITH NO WARNING AND IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP WHILE APPLYING BRAKING PRESSURE. BRAKING FAILURE OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING AND ONLY ALLOWS FOR ABOUT A 20% BRAKING FUNCTION EVEN WHEN APPLYING FULL PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. NO CODES ARE STORED (AS PER THE DEALER) AND AFTER...

May 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WITH NO WARNING AND IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP WHILE APPLYING BRAKING PRESSURE. BRAKING FAILURE OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING AND ONLY ALLOWS FOR ABOUT A 20% BRAKING FUNCTION EVEN WHEN APPLYING FULL PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. NO CODES ARE STORED (AS PER THE DEALER) AND AFTER...

May 4, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE DOES NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH A SHIFT INTERLOCK MECHANISM. THUS,VEHICLE IS CAPABLE OF BEING REMOVED FROM PARK WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES OR USING A KEY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

May 4, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE DOES NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH A SHIFT INTERLOCK MECHANISM. THUS,VEHICLE IS CAPABLE OF BEING REMOVED FROM PARK WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES OR USING A KEY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 28, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

WE WERE INVOLVED IN A MILD ROLL-OVER ON I-94 NEAR TOMAH, WIS. WE SLID ON BLACK ICE AND UPENDED INTO THE SNOW BANK. NO INJURIES. MY WIFE WAS RESTRAINED IN MID SEAT, R SIDE. AS CAR ROLLED SHE SLID OFF END OF SEAT OUT OF LOCKED SEAT BELT SYSTEM ENDING UP UNRESTRAINED ON THE ROOF. WE HAVE CONTACTED TAN...

Apr 28, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

WE WERE INVOLVED IN A MILD ROLL-OVER ON I-94 NEAR TOMAH, WIS. WE SLID ON BLACK ICE AND UPENDED INTO THE SNOW BANK. NO INJURIES. MY WIFE WAS RESTRAINED IN MID SEAT, R SIDE. AS CAR ROLLED SHE SLID OFF END OF SEAT OUT OF LOCKED SEAT BELT SYSTEM ENDING UP UNRESTRAINED ON THE ROOF. WE HAVE CONTACTED TAN...

Apr 28, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

WE WERE INVOLVED IN A MILD ROLL-OVER ON I-94 NEAR TOMAH, WIS. WE SLID ON BLACK ICE AND UPENDED INTO THE SNOW BANK. NO INJURIES. MY WIFE WAS RESTRAINED IN MID SEAT, R SIDE. AS CAR ROLLED SHE SLID OFF END OF SEAT OUT OF LOCKED SEAT BELT SYSTEM ENDING UP UNRESTRAINED ON THE ROOF. WE HAVE CONTACTED TAN...

Apr 28, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

WE WERE INVOLVED IN A MILD ROLL-OVER ON I-94 NEAR TOMAH, WIS. WE SLID ON BLACK ICE AND UPENDED INTO THE SNOW BANK. NO INJURIES. MY WIFE WAS RESTRAINED IN MID SEAT, R SIDE. AS CAR ROLLED SHE SLID OFF END OF SEAT OUT OF LOCKED SEAT BELT SYSTEM ENDING UP UNRESTRAINED ON THE ROOF. WE HAVE CONTACTED TAN...

Apr 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 60- 70MPH AND VEHICLE STARTED SHIMMYING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER CHANGED ROTORS/SHAVED/ ROTOR/ CHANGE PADS, AND ALIGNED VEHICLE. ALL 4 THINGS WERE DONE TO RECTIFY PROBLEM, NO REMEDY.*AK

Apr 27, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 60- 70MPH AND VEHICLE STARTED SHIMMYING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER CHANGED ROTORS/SHAVED/ ROTOR/ CHANGE PADS, AND ALIGNED VEHICLE. ALL 4 THINGS WERE DONE TO RECTIFY PROBLEM, NO REMEDY.*AK

Apr 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND A GASOLINE SMELL WAS COMING FROM INSIDE OF VENT AREA. ALSO THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 60- 70MPH AND VEHICLE STARTED SHIMMYING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER CHANGED ROTORS/SHAVED/ ROTOR/ CHANGE PADS, AND ALIGNED VEHICLE. ALL 4 THINGS WERE DONE TO RECTIFY PROBLEM, NO REMEDY.*AK

Apr 27, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 60- 70MPH AND VEHICLE STARTED SHIMMYING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER CHANGED ROTORS/SHAVED/ ROTOR/ CHANGE PADS, AND ALIGNED VEHICLE. ALL 4 THINGS WERE DONE TO RECTIFY PROBLEM, NO REMEDY.*AK

Apr 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND A GASOLINE SMELL WAS COMING FROM INSIDE OF VENT AREA. ALSO THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 24, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CLAIM 22-V529-255. *SLC

Apr 24, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CLAIM 22-V529-255. *SLC

Apr 24, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CLAIM 22-V529-255. *SLC

Apr 24, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CLAIM 22-V529-255. *SLC

Apr 17, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 30 MPH, A NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE, AS IF THE VEHICLE HAD STARTED DRAGGING A METAL CAN. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. AFTER INSPECTION OF PROBLEM, A PUDDLE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID BEGAN FORMING UNDER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT A...

Apr 17, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 30 MPH, A NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE, AS IF THE VEHICLE HAD STARTED DRAGGING A METAL CAN. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. AFTER INSPECTION OF PROBLEM, A PUDDLE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID BEGAN FORMING UNDER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT A...

Apr 17, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 30 MPH, A NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE, AS IF THE VEHICLE HAD STARTED DRAGGING A METAL CAN. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. AFTER INSPECTION OF PROBLEM, A PUDDLE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID BEGAN FORMING UNDER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT A...

Apr 17, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 30 MPH, A NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE, AS IF THE VEHICLE HAD STARTED DRAGGING A METAL CAN. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. AFTER INSPECTION OF PROBLEM, A PUDDLE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID BEGAN FORMING UNDER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT A...

Apr 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TOOK VEHICLE 5 TIMES TO DEALER . WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 55-60 MPH THEY PULSATE, BRAKING DISTANCE NORMAL. *AK

Apr 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TOOK VEHICLE 5 TIMES TO DEALER . WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 55-60 MPH THEY PULSATE, BRAKING DISTANCE NORMAL. *AK

Mar 30, 2001 Electrical System

ON DEC 8,2000 MY WIFE,FOUR CHILDREN AND MYSELF WERE IN SPRINGFIELD MO, APPROX 80 MILES FROM OUR HOUSE SHOPPING AT THE MALL. WHEN WE FINISHED OUR SHOPPING AND LEFT THE MALL,WE WERE IN CONGESTED TRAFFIC AT APPROX. 30 MPH THE VAN SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF WARNING OR INDICATION OF A PROBLEM, THE ABIL...

Mar 30, 2001 Electrical System

ON DEC 8,2000 MY WIFE,FOUR CHILDREN AND MYSELF WERE IN SPRINGFIELD MO, APPROX 80 MILES FROM OUR HOUSE SHOPPING AT THE MALL. WHEN WE FINISHED OUR SHOPPING AND LEFT THE MALL,WE WERE IN CONGESTED TRAFFIC AT APPROX. 30 MPH THE VAN SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF WARNING OR INDICATION OF A PROBLEM, THE ABIL...

Mar 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER AND CALIPERS. HOWEVER, PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Mar 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER AND CALIPERS. HOWEVER, PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Mar 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER AND CALIPERS. HOWEVER, PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Mar 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER AND CALIPERS. HOWEVER, PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Mar 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER AND CALIPERS. HOWEVER, PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Mar 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER AND CALIPERS. HOWEVER, PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Mar 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY; BRAKES AT FIRST WERE JUMPING, THEN BRAKES WERE WEARING OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAS CHANGED BRAKE PADS. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Mar 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY; BRAKES AT FIRST WERE JUMPING, THEN BRAKES WERE WEARING OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAS CHANGED BRAKE PADS. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Mar 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY; BRAKES AT FIRST WERE JUMPING, THEN BRAKES WERE WEARING OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAS CHANGED BRAKE PADS. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Mar 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY; BRAKES AT FIRST WERE JUMPING, THEN BRAKES WERE WEARING OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAS CHANGED BRAKE PADS. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Mar 21, 2001 Tires

THE TIRE WAS TORN COMPLETE OFF THE RIM, THE TREAD WERE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, PHOTO AVAILABLE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: PDKC HKDR2 TIRESIZE: 205/75-14)

Mar 21, 2001 Air Bags Crash

MY MINI VAN WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT AND THE IMPACT WAS WAS HARD AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DIPLOY.I AM VERY THANKFULL THAT NO ONE WAS HURT BUT MY CAR IS NOW TOTAL.I AM VERY CONSERNED ABOUT THE AIR BAGS.

Mar 21, 2001 Tires

THE RIGHT REAR GOODYEAR TIRE WAS TORN COMPLETELY OFF THE RIM (GOODYEAR CONQUEST 205/75-14 DOTPDKCHKDR239). NLM

Mar 21, 2001 Tires

THE TIRE WAS TORN COMPLETE OFF THE RIM, THE TREAD WERE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, PHOTO AVAILABLE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: PDKC HKDR2 TIRESIZE: 205/75-14)

Mar 21, 2001 Air Bags Crash

MY MINI VAN WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT AND THE IMPACT WAS WAS HARD AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DIPLOY.I AM VERY THANKFULL THAT NO ONE WAS HURT BUT MY CAR IS NOW TOTAL.I AM VERY CONSERNED ABOUT THE AIR BAGS.

Mar 21, 2001 Tires

THE RIGHT REAR GOODYEAR TIRE WAS TORN COMPLETELY OFF THE RIM (GOODYEAR CONQUEST 205/75-14 DOTPDKCHKDR239). NLM

Mar 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET STARTED LEAKING IN OCTOBER 2000. CURRENTLY, IT NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *AK THE DEALER HAD ALREADY REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET. *YH

Mar 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET STARTED LEAKING IN OCTOBER 2000. CURRENTLY, IT NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *AK THE DEALER HAD ALREADY REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET. *YH

Mar 14, 2001 Electrical System

HORN INTERMITTENTLY WORKS WHEN NEEDED. IT WON'T DUPLICATE SO DEALER CANNOT FIND ITS CAUSE. COMPONENTS THAT RUN HORN ARE LOCATED NEAR FRONT TIRE.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT HORN HAS FAILED A FEW TIMES WHEN WEATHER WAS PARTICULARLY COLD OR WE. *SLC

Mar 14, 2001 Electrical System

HORN INTERMITTENTLY WORKS WHEN NEEDED. IT WON'T DUPLICATE SO DEALER CANNOT FIND ITS CAUSE. COMPONENTS THAT RUN HORN ARE LOCATED NEAR FRONT TIRE.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT HORN HAS FAILED A FEW TIMES WHEN WEATHER WAS PARTICULARLY COLD OR WE. *SLC

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED NOTICED THAT LEFT BRAKE PADS WERE OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED NOTICED THAT LEFT BRAKE PADS WERE OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 7, 2001 Tires

WHILE CONSUMER WAS IN FOR OTHER SERVICES, WAS ADVISED BY TECHNICIAN THAT VEHICLE HAD A DEFECTIVE TIRE, CONSUMER IS NOW REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE TIRE. *JB

Mar 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE NOISE. *JB

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WORN AND REPLACED, ROTORS RESURFACED. *JB

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED NOTICED THAT LEFT BRAKE PADS WERE OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED NOTICED THAT LEFT BRAKE PADS WERE OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 7, 2001 Tires

WHILE CONSUMER WAS IN FOR OTHER SERVICES, WAS ADVISED BY TECHNICIAN THAT VEHICLE HAD A DEFECTIVE TIRE, CONSUMER IS NOW REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE TIRE. *JB

Mar 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE NOISE. *JB

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WORN AND REPLACED, ROTORS RESURFACED. *JB

Mar 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPING DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR, AND CAUSING PROBLEM WITH BRAKING PROPERLY OR DELAYED STOPPING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, AND VEHICLE WASOUT OF ITS WARRANTY. ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. FEEL F...

Mar 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPING DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR, AND CAUSING PROBLEM WITH BRAKING PROPERLY OR DELAYED STOPPING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, AND VEHICLE WASOUT OF ITS WARRANTY. ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. FEEL F...

Mar 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPING DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR, AND CAUSING PROBLEM WITH BRAKING PROPERLY OR DELAYED STOPPING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, AND VEHICLE WASOUT OF ITS WARRANTY. ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. FEEL F...

Mar 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPING DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR, AND CAUSING PROBLEM WITH BRAKING PROPERLY OR DELAYED STOPPING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, AND VEHICLE WASOUT OF ITS WARRANTY. ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. FEEL F...

Feb 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 48,000 MILES/NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY??!?!*AK

Feb 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 48,000 MILES/NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY??!?!*AK

Feb 7, 2001 Seats Crash

CONSUMER'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND WAS HIT FROM REAR. FRONT DRIVER SEAT BROKE, CAUSING HIM TO SUSTAIN NECK INJURIES. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT THE BRAKES FAILED, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED THROUGH THE RED LIGHT AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER SUSTAINED LEFT LEG INJURIES AND THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED COLLAR BONE INJURIES. NLM

Feb 7, 2001 Seats Crash

CONSUMER'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND WAS HIT FROM REAR. FRONT DRIVER SEAT BROKE, CAUSING HIM TO SUSTAIN NECK INJURIES. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT THE BRAKES FAILED, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED THROUGH THE RED LIGHT AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER SUSTAINED LEFT LEG INJURIES AND THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED COLLAR BONE INJURIES. NLM

Jan 31, 2001 Service Brakes, Air

THE SPEED SENSOR HAS FAILED TWICE IN THE PAST THREE MONTHS, CONSUMER STATES WHEN THIS FAILS, THE VEHICLE CAN NOT BE DRIVEN ABOVE 45 MPH. *SLC

Jan 31, 2001 Service Brakes, Air

THE SPEED SENSOR HAS FAILED TWICE IN THE PAST THREE MONTHS, CONSUMER STATES WHEN THIS FAILS, THE VEHICLE CAN NOT BE DRIVEN ABOVE 45 MPH. *SLC

Jan 17, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 17, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 3, 2001 Suspension

VAN VIBRATES AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT, VIBRATION STARTS AT 40 MPH AND GETS WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES, DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT VIBRATION PROBLEM. *CJ

Jan 3, 2001 Suspension

VAN VIBRATES AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT, VIBRATION STARTS AT 40 MPH AND GETS WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES, DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT VIBRATION PROBLEM. *CJ

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PRESSURE BUILT UP DUE A FAULTY PCV VALVE, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK , ALSO, CRANKSHAFT AND VALVE COVER TO BLOW OUT. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PRESSURE BUILT UP DUE A FAULTY PCV VALVE, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK , ALSO, CRANKSHAFT AND VALVE COVER TO BLOW OUT. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PRESSURE BUILT UP DUE A FAULTY PCV VALVE, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK , ALSO, CRANKSHAFT AND VALVE COVER TO BLOW OUT. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PRESSURE BUILT UP DUE A FAULTY PCV VALVE, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK , ALSO, CRANKSHAFT AND VALVE COVER TO BLOW OUT. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Power Train

AT 15,000 MILE CHECK I REQUESTED THE TRANSMISSION BE CHECKED, IT FELT AS THOUGH IT MAY BE SLIPPING. SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOUND NOTHING WRONG AT THAT TIME. TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE TOTALLY REPLACED IN 1999 CARAVAN WITH ONLY 43000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE NEVER TOWED ANYTHING WITH THE VAN AND ARE SHOCKED TH...

Dec 26, 2000 Power Train

AT 15,000 MILE CHECK I REQUESTED THE TRANSMISSION BE CHECKED, IT FELT AS THOUGH IT MAY BE SLIPPING. SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOUND NOTHING WRONG AT THAT TIME. TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE TOTALLY REPLACED IN 1999 CARAVAN WITH ONLY 43000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE NEVER TOWED ANYTHING WITH THE VAN AND ARE SHOCKED TH...

Dec 22, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

I WAS STOPPED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND WAS REAR-ENDED. THE POLICE ESTIMATED THAT HE WAS DOING ABOUT 25 WHEN HE HIT ME. I WENT FORWARD AND CUT MY NOSE ON THE SUNVISOR AND THEN SLAMMED MY HEAD BACK IN TO THE HEADREST. I THINK I WENT FORWARD AND BACK AGAIN, AND THEN THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED AND I WENT DO...

Dec 22, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

I WAS STOPPED, WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED BY A 95 PATHFINDER. POLICE ESTIMATED THAT HE WAS DOING ABOUT 25 WHEN HE IMPACTED ME. MY SEAT BELT/SHOULDER STRAP HELD, BUT I WENT FORWARD AND CUT MY NOSE ON THE SUN VISOR, THEN MY HEAD SLAMMED BACKWARD IN TO MY HEADREST. I THINK I WEN...

Dec 22, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

I WAS STOPPED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND WAS REAR-ENDED. THE POLICE ESTIMATED THAT HE WAS DOING ABOUT 25 WHEN HE HIT ME. I WENT FORWARD AND CUT MY NOSE ON THE SUNVISOR AND THEN SLAMMED MY HEAD BACK IN TO THE HEADREST. I THINK I WENT FORWARD AND BACK AGAIN, AND THEN THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED AND I WENT DO...

Dec 22, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

I WAS STOPPED, WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED BY A 95 PATHFINDER. POLICE ESTIMATED THAT HE WAS DOING ABOUT 25 WHEN HE IMPACTED ME. MY SEAT BELT/SHOULDER STRAP HELD, BUT I WENT FORWARD AND CUT MY NOSE ON THE SUN VISOR, THEN MY HEAD SLAMMED BACKWARD IN TO MY HEADREST. I THINK I WEN...

Dec 11, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE PIVOT WORKS ERRATICALLY, WIPER MOVES HALFWAY BEFORE IT STARTS BUMPING INTO OTHER WIPER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Dec 11, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE PIVOT WORKS ERRATICALLY, WIPER MOVES HALFWAY BEFORE IT STARTS BUMPING INTO OTHER WIPER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Nov 27, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER COULD HEAR NOISE COMING FROM RACK AND PINION STEERING. TECHNICIAN TOLD CONSUMER THAT RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT DID NOT POINT TO STATUS, JUST AS DETERIORATION. *AK *SLC

Nov 27, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER COULD HEAR NOISE COMING FROM RACK AND PINION STEERING. TECHNICIAN TOLD CONSUMER THAT RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT DID NOT POINT TO STATUS, JUST AS DETERIORATION. *AK *SLC

Nov 21, 2000 Electrical System

HORN DOES NOT WORK. FUSE AND RELAY WORKING.*AK

Nov 21, 2000 Electrical System

HORN DOES NOT WORK. FUSE AND RELAY WORKING.*AK

Nov 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY DODGE CARAVAN HAS 47,000 HIGHWAY MILES ON IT AND IS TWO YEARS OLD. I JUST BROUGHT IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDS A NEW HEAD GASKET. MY MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES AND THAT HE HAS SEEN AT LEAST TWENTY OTHER CASES OF THIS PROBLEM IN C...

Nov 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY DODGE CARAVAN HAS 47,000 HIGHWAY MILES ON IT AND IS TWO YEARS OLD. I JUST BROUGHT IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDS A NEW HEAD GASKET. MY MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES AND THAT HE HAS SEEN AT LEAST TWENTY OTHER CASES OF THIS PROBLEM IN C...

Oct 27, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON OUR 1999 DODGE CARAVAN WHILE TRAVELING 50-60 MPH IN A REMOTE AREA. THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WITH THIS CAR. THE FIRST WAS A SENSOR THAT WENT BAD, AND NOW THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VAN HAS BEEN WITH THE DEALER FOR 5 DAYS.*AK

Oct 27, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON OUR 1999 DODGE CARAVAN WHILE TRAVELING 50-60 MPH IN A REMOTE AREA. THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WITH THIS CAR. THE FIRST WAS A SENSOR THAT WENT BAD, AND NOW THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VAN HAS BEEN WITH THE DEALER FOR 5 DAYS.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION.*AK

Oct 17, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED SENSORS HAVE FAILED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 12 WEEKS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY AND VIOLENTLY. ALL DASH GAUGES ALSO GO DEAD INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES IN THIS SAME TIMEFRAME. (JULY 21- OCT 16) CHRYSLER HAS BEEN CONTACTED BUT REFUSES TO DO ANY...

Oct 17, 2000 Power Train

SPEED SENSORS HAVE FAILED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 12 WEEKS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY AND VIOLENTLY. ALL DASH GAUGES ALSO GO DEAD INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES IN THIS SAME TIMEFRAME. (JULY 21- OCT 16) CHRYSLER HAS BEEN CONTACTED BUT REFUSES TO DO ANY...

Oct 17, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED SENSORS HAVE FAILED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 12 WEEKS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY AND VIOLENTLY. ALL DASH GAUGES ALSO GO DEAD INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES IN THIS SAME TIMEFRAME. (JULY 21- OCT 16) CHRYSLER HAS BEEN CONTACTED BUT REFUSES TO DO ANY...

Oct 17, 2000 Power Train

SPEED SENSORS HAVE FAILED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 12 WEEKS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY AND VIOLENTLY. ALL DASH GAUGES ALSO GO DEAD INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES IN THIS SAME TIMEFRAME. (JULY 21- OCT 16) CHRYSLER HAS BEEN CONTACTED BUT REFUSES TO DO ANY...

Oct 16, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHICLE SHOULD GET BETTER GAS MILEAGE, IT CURRENTLY GETS 16 MPG IN TOWN AND 22 HIGHWAY. NLM

Oct 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TAIL PIPE IS BLACK ON THE INSIDE. NLM

Oct 16, 2000 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED WHEN IT WAS ROLLED DOWN AND WILL NOT ROLL BACK UP. NLM

Oct 16, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHICLE SHOULD GET BETTER GAS MILEAGE, IT CURRENTLY GETS 16 MPG IN TOWN AND 22 HIGHWAY. NLM

Oct 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TAIL PIPE IS BLACK ON THE INSIDE. NLM

Oct 16, 2000 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED WHEN IT WAS ROLLED DOWN AND WILL NOT ROLL BACK UP. NLM

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Structure

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Electrical System

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Visibility

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Tires

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Equipment

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Tires

EXPERIENCING LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN ALL FOUR TIRES ON A 1999 DODGE, CARAVAN; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, P205/75R14, DOT # UNAVAILABLE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND GOODYEAR CENTER, AND BOTH REFUSES TO HELP CONSUMER ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Structure

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Electrical System

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Visibility

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Tires

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Equipment

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

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,...

Oct 13, 2000 Tires

EXPERIENCING LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN ALL FOUR TIRES ON A 1999 DODGE, CARAVAN; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, P205/75R14, DOT # UNAVAILABLE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND GOODYEAR CENTER, AND BOTH REFUSES TO HELP CONSUMER ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK REAR BRAKE DRUMS ALSO ARE RUSTING. THE RUST THAT IS DISLODGED IS FOULING THE SELF-ADJUSTER MECHANISMS, AND MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE REAR BRAKES IS PERIDICALLY NEEDED. *YH

Oct 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK REAR BRAKE DRUMS ALSO ARE RUSTING. THE RUST THAT IS DISLODGED IS FOULING THE SELF-ADJUSTER MECHANISMS, AND MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE REAR BRAKES IS PERIDICALLY NEEDED. *YH

Oct 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK REAR BRAKE DRUMS ALSO ARE RUSTING. THE RUST THAT IS DISLODGED IS FOULING THE SELF-ADJUSTER MECHANISMS, AND MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE REAR BRAKES IS PERIDICALLY NEEDED. *YH

Oct 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK REAR BRAKE DRUMS ALSO ARE RUSTING. THE RUST THAT IS DISLODGED IS FOULING THE SELF-ADJUSTER MECHANISMS, AND MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE REAR BRAKES IS PERIDICALLY NEEDED. *YH

Oct 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SHUTTER AND VIBRATE. CONSUMER HAS TO PUT FOOT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE, TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. CURRENTLY, ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN 6 TIMES FOR BRAKES. *AK

Oct 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SHUTTER AND VIBRATE. CONSUMER HAS TO PUT FOOT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE, TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. CURRENTLY, ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN 6 TIMES FOR BRAKES. *AK

Oct 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SHUTTER AND VIBRATE. CONSUMER HAS TO PUT FOOT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE, TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. CURRENTLY, ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN 6 TIMES FOR BRAKES. *AK

Oct 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SHUTTER AND VIBRATE. CONSUMER HAS TO PUT FOOT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE, TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. CURRENTLY, ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN 6 TIMES FOR BRAKES. *AK

Sep 29, 2000 Power Train

I FELT A JERK AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT CHANGE, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME AND I AM SCARED SOMEONE WILL GET KILLED IN THIS VAN. *AK

Sep 29, 2000 Power Train

I FELT A JERK AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT CHANGE, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME AND I AM SCARED SOMEONE WILL GET KILLED IN THIS VAN. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, THIS PROBLEM ALSO OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. DEALER REPLACED THE IAC MOTOR AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, THIS PROBLEM ALSO OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. DEALER REPLACED THE IAC MOTOR AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, THIS PROBLEM ALSO OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. DEALER REPLACED THE IAC MOTOR AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, THIS PROBLEM ALSO OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. DEALER REPLACED THE IAC MOTOR AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, THIS PROBLEM ALSO OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. DEALER REPLACED THE IAC MOTOR AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, THIS PROBLEM ALSO OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. DEALER REPLACED THE IAC MOTOR AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS PITTED WITH RUST, DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE ROTORS, DEALER TURNED THEM INSTEAD. *SLC

Sep 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS PITTED WITH RUST, DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE ROTORS, DEALER TURNED THEM INSTEAD. *SLC

Sep 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS PITTED WITH RUST, DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE ROTORS, DEALER TURNED THEM INSTEAD. *SLC

Sep 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS PITTED WITH RUST, DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE ROTORS, DEALER TURNED THEM INSTEAD. *SLC

Aug 30, 2000 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE CRITERIAN FOR AIR BAG DEPLPLOYMENT WAS NOT MET. NLM

Aug 30, 2000 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE CRITERIAN FOR AIR BAG DEPLPLOYMENT WAS NOT MET. NLM

Aug 27, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY

Aug 27, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY

Aug 24, 2000 Power Train

AFTER STARTING ENGINE AND MOVED TRANSMISSION, IT WILL NOT WORK, ONLY FUNCTIONS IN REVERSE. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED. VEHICLE STILL AT DEALER. *AK

Aug 24, 2000 Power Train

AFTER STARTING ENGINE AND MOVED TRANSMISSION, IT WILL NOT WORK, ONLY FUNCTIONS IN REVERSE. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED. VEHICLE STILL AT DEALER. *AK

Aug 23, 2000 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED A LOUD NOISE, COULD NOT STEER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP AND THE STEERING RACK. *YH

Aug 23, 2000 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED A LOUD NOISE, COULD NOT STEER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP AND THE STEERING RACK. *YH

Aug 23, 2000 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED A LOUD NOISE, COULD NOT STEER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP AND THE STEERING RACK. *YH

Aug 23, 2000 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED A LOUD NOISE, COULD NOT STEER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP AND THE STEERING RACK. *YH

Aug 10, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A TWO LANE ROAD AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD-ON. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT CAME APART FROM IMPACT. *AK

Aug 10, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A TWO LANE ROAD AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD-ON. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT CAME APART FROM IMPACT. *AK

Aug 10, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A TWO LANE ROAD AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD-ON. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT CAME APART FROM IMPACT. *AK

Aug 10, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A TWO LANE ROAD AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD-ON. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT CAME APART FROM IMPACT. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE WAS OFF, AND WHILE CLEANING INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH A LIGHTLY DAMP CLOTH, SMOKE STARTED TO COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS, WHICH SEEMED TO HAVE BEEN TO BEEN CAUSED BY A SHORT CIRCUIT. NO PROBLEMS WITH THE LIGHT, GAUGES, ETC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE WAS OFF, AND WHILE CLEANING INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH A LIGHTLY DAMP CLOTH, SMOKE STARTED TO COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS, WHICH SEEMED TO HAVE BEEN TO BEEN CAUSED BY A SHORT CIRCUIT. NO PROBLEMS WITH THE LIGHT, GAUGES, ETC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD/ DOWNSHFITED DUE TO TRANSMISSION GOING BAD, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCASSIONS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD/ DOWNSHFITED DUE TO TRANSMISSION GOING BAD, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCASSIONS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD/ DOWNSHFITED DUE TO TRANSMISSION GOING BAD, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCASSIONS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD/ DOWNSHFITED DUE TO TRANSMISSION GOING BAD, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCASSIONS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VECHICLE PURCHASED IN FEB. OF 1999, ROTORS & PADS WERE CHANGED IN AUG 1999, 21000 MILES LATER BOTH ROTORS & PADS NEED TO BE CHANGED AGAIN.*AK

Jul 12, 2000 Tires

THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE (GOODYEAR CONQUEST) ALL HAVE FAILED AND NONE OF THEM MADE IT TO EVEN 1/2 OF THEIR RATED LIFE OF 50000 MILES, SIDEWALLS DISPLAYED CRACKING DUE TO POSSIBLE DRY ROT. *MJS

Jul 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VECHICLE PURCHASED IN FEB. OF 1999, ROTORS & PADS WERE CHANGED IN AUG 1999, 21000 MILES LATER BOTH ROTORS & PADS NEED TO BE CHANGED AGAIN.*AK

Jul 12, 2000 Tires

THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE (GOODYEAR CONQUEST) ALL HAVE FAILED AND NONE OF THEM MADE IT TO EVEN 1/2 OF THEIR RATED LIFE OF 50000 MILES, SIDEWALLS DISPLAYED CRACKING DUE TO POSSIBLE DRY ROT. *MJS

Jul 11, 2000 Child Seat

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH IMPACT 30-35 MPH INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT UPPER CHEST CLIP BECAME UNDONE. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. DEALER REPLACED CHILD RESTRAINTS. *AK *ML

Jul 11, 2000 Child Seat

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH IMPACT 30-35 MPH INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT UPPER CHEST CLIP BECAME UNDONE. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. DEALER REPLACED CHILD RESTRAINTS. *AK *ML

Jun 25, 2000 Steering

I AM VERY UPSET THAT AFTER JUST 3 MONTHS OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION GOES AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE AND WITH NO WARNING WHAT SO EVER.*AK

Jun 25, 2000 Steering

I AM VERY UPSET THAT AFTER JUST 3 MONTHS OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION GOES AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE AND WITH NO WARNING WHAT SO EVER.*AK

Jun 23, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. ALSO, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT A WARNING. *AK

Jun 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. ALSO, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT A WARNING. *AK

Jun 23, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. ALSO, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT A WARNING. *AK

Jun 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. ALSO, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT A WARNING. *AK

Jun 8, 2000 Power Train Crash

MY WIFE LOADED THE KIDS IN THE VAN. MY SON REMOVED HIS SEATBELT. MY WIFE GOT OUT OF THE DRIVER SET TO PUT HIM BACK IN HIS SEAT, AND MY DAUGHTER REACHED OVER AND ACCIDENTLY PUT THE VAN IN GEAR. THE VAN TOOK OFF HITTING THE SIDE OF MY HOME AND TAKING THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OFF. DODGE SAID THEY DO NOT...

Jun 8, 2000 Power Train Crash

MY WIFE LOADED THE KIDS IN THE VAN. MY SON REMOVED HIS SEATBELT. MY WIFE GOT OUT OF THE DRIVER SET TO PUT HIM BACK IN HIS SEAT, AND MY DAUGHTER REACHED OVER AND ACCIDENTLY PUT THE VAN IN GEAR. THE VAN TOOK OFF HITTING THE SIDE OF MY HOME AND TAKING THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OFF. DODGE SAID THEY DO NOT...

Jun 6, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED DURING NORMAL USE. NLM

Jun 6, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED DURING NORMAL USE. NLM

May 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY. ALSO, REAR BRAKES ARE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY. ALSO, REAR BRAKES ARE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY. ALSO, REAR BRAKES ARE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY. ALSO, REAR BRAKES ARE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY. ALSO, REAR BRAKES ARE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY. ALSO, REAR BRAKES ARE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 18, 2000 Power Train

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, VAN WAS VERY SLUGGISH. WHEN TRANSMISSION WAS PUT INTO DRIVE AND GAS PUSHED, ENGINED JUST REVVED AND WOULD NOT GO. THEN NOTICED FLUID LEAKING AND HAD IT TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER. *AK

May 18, 2000 Power Train

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, VAN WAS VERY SLUGGISH. WHEN TRANSMISSION WAS PUT INTO DRIVE AND GAS PUSHED, ENGINED JUST REVVED AND WOULD NOT GO. THEN NOTICED FLUID LEAKING AND HAD IT TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER. *AK

May 12, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED VEHICLE WILL NOT DOWNSHIFT WHEN GOING UP HILLS. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

May 12, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED VEHICLE WILL NOT DOWNSHIFT WHEN GOING UP HILLS. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Apr 13, 2000 Wheels

WAS DRIVING & DROVE OVER A SMALL BUMP. THIS CAUSED 2 TIRES TO BLOWOUT ON THE HIGHWAY. ALSO, NOTICED THAT A WHEEL WAS SPLIT AFTER STOPPING VEHICLE & CHECKING. TOOK BOLTS OFF & THE WHEEL FELL APART. ADVISED BY 2 AUTO EXPERTS THAT THE WHEEL SHOULD NOT HAVE SPLIT, BUT CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPON...

Apr 13, 2000 Tires

WAS DRIVING & DROVE OVER A SMALL BUMP. THIS CAUSED 2 TIRES TO BLOWOUT ON THE HIGHWAY. ALSO, NOTICED THAT A WHEEL WAS SPLIT AFTER STOPPING VEHICLE & CHECKING. TOOK BOLTS OFF & THE WHEEL FELL APART. ADVISED BY 2 AUTO EXPERTS THAT THE WHEEL SHOULD NOT HAVE SPLIT, BUT CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPON...

Apr 13, 2000 Wheels

WAS DRIVING & DROVE OVER A SMALL BUMP. THIS CAUSED 2 TIRES TO BLOWOUT ON THE HIGHWAY. ALSO, NOTICED THAT A WHEEL WAS SPLIT AFTER STOPPING VEHICLE & CHECKING. TOOK BOLTS OFF & THE WHEEL FELL APART. ADVISED BY 2 AUTO EXPERTS THAT THE WHEEL SHOULD NOT HAVE SPLIT, BUT CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPON...

Apr 13, 2000 Tires

WAS DRIVING & DROVE OVER A SMALL BUMP. THIS CAUSED 2 TIRES TO BLOWOUT ON THE HIGHWAY. ALSO, NOTICED THAT A WHEEL WAS SPLIT AFTER STOPPING VEHICLE & CHECKING. TOOK BOLTS OFF & THE WHEEL FELL APART. ADVISED BY 2 AUTO EXPERTS THAT THE WHEEL SHOULD NOT HAVE SPLIT, BUT CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPON...

Apr 3, 2000 Power Train

THE AIR COMPRESSOR CAN BE HEARD EVERY 3 TO 5 SECONDS WHILE THE VEHICHLE IS BEING DRIVEN. IT STARTED AT 200 MILES THE DEALERSHIP WONT EVEN LOOK AT IT, THEY JUST KEEP SAYING ITS NORMAL. AN INDEPENDANT SAID THAT IT SHOULD NOT MAKE THAT MUCH NOISE. YOU CAN ALSO HEAR WHEN THE COMPRESSOR DOOR OPENS AND ...

Apr 3, 2000 Equipment

THE AIR COMPRESSOR CAN BE HEARD EVERY 3 TO 5 SECONDS WHILE THE VEHICHLE IS BEING DRIVEN. IT STARTED AT 200 MILES THE DEALERSHIP WONT EVEN LOOK AT IT, THEY JUST KEEP SAYING ITS NORMAL. AN INDEPENDANT SAID THAT IT SHOULD NOT MAKE THAT MUCH NOISE. YOU CAN ALSO HEAR WHEN THE COMPRESSOR DOOR OPENS AND ...

Apr 3, 2000 Power Train

THE AIR COMPRESSOR CAN BE HEARD EVERY 3 TO 5 SECONDS WHILE THE VEHICHLE IS BEING DRIVEN. IT STARTED AT 200 MILES THE DEALERSHIP WONT EVEN LOOK AT IT, THEY JUST KEEP SAYING ITS NORMAL. AN INDEPENDANT SAID THAT IT SHOULD NOT MAKE THAT MUCH NOISE. YOU CAN ALSO HEAR WHEN THE COMPRESSOR DOOR OPENS AND ...

Apr 3, 2000 Equipment

THE AIR COMPRESSOR CAN BE HEARD EVERY 3 TO 5 SECONDS WHILE THE VEHICHLE IS BEING DRIVEN. IT STARTED AT 200 MILES THE DEALERSHIP WONT EVEN LOOK AT IT, THEY JUST KEEP SAYING ITS NORMAL. AN INDEPENDANT SAID THAT IT SHOULD NOT MAKE THAT MUCH NOISE. YOU CAN ALSO HEAR WHEN THE COMPRESSOR DOOR OPENS AND ...

Mar 31, 2000 Power Train

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING, SO CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

Mar 31, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING, SO CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

Mar 31, 2000 Power Train

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING, SO CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

Mar 31, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING, SO CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Tires

THE LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT AND REAR TIRES (GOODYEAR) HAD A CRACK IN THE SIDEWALL AND WERE LEAKING AIR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING. NL

Mar 29, 2000 Tires

THE LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT AND REAR TIRES (GOODYEAR) HAD A CRACK IN THE SIDEWALL AND WERE LEAKING AIR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING. NL

Mar 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IMPACT WITH $5000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER, EVEN WITH SEATBELT WORN. *AK

Mar 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IMPACT WITH $5000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER, EVEN WITH SEATBELT WORN. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISE PRESENT FROM FRONT BRAKES, FOUND THAT LEFT FRONT CALIPER WAS DRAGGING AND RUINED BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. THEY REPLACED CALIPER, ROTOR, AND FRONT BRAKE PADS. SECOND COMPLAINT IN NOV. 99 HEARD GROWLING NOISE COMING FROM BRAKES, TOOK IT TO DODGE SAID ALL WAS FINE. IN FEBRUARY I HAD TO TAKE VAN BAC...

Mar 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISE PRESENT FROM FRONT BRAKES, FOUND THAT LEFT FRONT CALIPER WAS DRAGGING AND RUINED BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. THEY REPLACED CALIPER, ROTOR, AND FRONT BRAKE PADS. SECOND COMPLAINT IN NOV. 99 HEARD GROWLING NOISE COMING FROM BRAKES, TOOK IT TO DODGE SAID ALL WAS FINE. IN FEBRUARY I HAD TO TAKE VAN BAC...

Mar 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISE PRESENT FROM FRONT BRAKES, FOUND THAT LEFT FRONT CALIPER WAS DRAGGING AND RUINED BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. THEY REPLACED CALIPER, ROTOR, AND FRONT BRAKE PADS. SECOND COMPLAINT IN NOV. 99 HEARD GROWLING NOISE COMING FROM BRAKES, TOOK IT TO DODGE SAID ALL WAS FINE. IN FEBRUARY I HAD TO TAKE VAN BAC...

Mar 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISE PRESENT FROM FRONT BRAKES, FOUND THAT LEFT FRONT CALIPER WAS DRAGGING AND RUINED BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. THEY REPLACED CALIPER, ROTOR, AND FRONT BRAKE PADS. SECOND COMPLAINT IN NOV. 99 HEARD GROWLING NOISE COMING FROM BRAKES, TOOK IT TO DODGE SAID ALL WAS FINE. IN FEBRUARY I HAD TO TAKE VAN BAC...

Feb 23, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 58 MPH VEHICLE RAN OVER AN ICE PATCH, AND SPUN OUT OF CONTROL OVER THE DIVIDER ONTO CURB. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO LOCK PROPERLY. DRIVER SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Feb 23, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 58 MPH VEHICLE RAN OVER AN ICE PATCH, AND SPUN OUT OF CONTROL OVER THE DIVIDER ONTO CURB. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO LOCK PROPERLY. DRIVER SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Feb 23, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 58 MPH VEHICLE RAN OVER AN ICE PATCH, AND SPUN OUT OF CONTROL OVER THE DIVIDER ONTO CURB. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO LOCK PROPERLY. DRIVER SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Feb 23, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 58 MPH VEHICLE RAN OVER AN ICE PATCH, AND SPUN OUT OF CONTROL OVER THE DIVIDER ONTO CURB. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO LOCK PROPERLY. DRIVER SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Dec 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS, AS DESIGNED AND AS CHECKED FOR ALIGNMENT BY THE DEALER, ARE AIMED TOO LOW AND DO NOT COVER ENOUGH AREA IN FRONT OF VEHICLE FOR SAFE OPERATION. DRIVER HAS TO USE HIGH BEAMS IN LOCAL DRIVING, WITH CONSTANT NEED TO DIM FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC, WHERE OTHER CARS CAN USE ONLY LOW BEAMS. IN COUN...

Dec 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS, AS DESIGNED AND AS CHECKED FOR ALIGNMENT BY THE DEALER, ARE AIMED TOO LOW AND DO NOT COVER ENOUGH AREA IN FRONT OF VEHICLE FOR SAFE OPERATION. DRIVER HAS TO USE HIGH BEAMS IN LOCAL DRIVING, WITH CONSTANT NEED TO DIM FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC, WHERE OTHER CARS CAN USE ONLY LOW BEAMS. IN COUN...

Dec 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

UPPER BRAKE LIGHT ON NEW DODGE VEHICLES FLASHES WHEN ENGAGED. THIS IS THE ONLY MANUFACTURER I'VE NOTICED THAT OFFERS THIS, AND IT DOES DRAW MY EYE TO IT, BUT AS MORE OF A DISTRACTION THAN INFORMATION. I'D LIKE TO SEE THIS BANNED.

Dec 18, 1999 Exterior Lighting

UPPER BRAKE LIGHT ON NEW DODGE VEHICLES FLASHES WHEN ENGAGED. THIS IS THE ONLY MANUFACTURER I'VE NOTICED THAT OFFERS THIS, AND IT DOES DRAW MY EYE TO IT, BUT AS MORE OF A DISTRACTION THAN INFORMATION. I'D LIKE TO SEE THIS BANNED.

Dec 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING UNDER WET CONDITIONS AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE SLID INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING UNDER WET CONDITIONS AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE SLID INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANK SENSOR FAILED. YH

Dec 7, 1999 Electrical System

HORN IS NOT WORKING. YH

Dec 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANK SENSOR FAILED. YH

Dec 7, 1999 Electrical System

HORN IS NOT WORKING. YH

Nov 24, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A LOWER GEAR SHIFTING MECHANISM. YH

Nov 24, 1999 Power Train

TACHOMETER FAILED. YH

Nov 24, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A LOWER GEAR SHIFTING MECHANISM. YH

Nov 24, 1999 Power Train

TACHOMETER FAILED. YH

Nov 23, 1999 Structure

FRAME IS BENT/ REAR AXLE IS OFF BY 30 DEGREE, AND TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, REAR TAILGATE WILL NOT OPEN. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

FRAME IS BENT/ REAR AXLE IS OFF BY 30 DEGREE, AND TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, REAR TAILGATE WILL NOT OPEN. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Power Train

FRAME IS BENT/ REAR AXLE IS OFF BY 30 DEGREE, AND TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, REAR TAILGATE WILL NOT OPEN. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Power Train

FRAME IS BENT/ REAR AXLE IS OFF BY 30 DEGREE, AND TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, REAR TAILGATE WILL NOT OPEN. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Structure

FRAME IS BENT/ REAR AXLE IS OFF BY 30 DEGREE, AND TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, REAR TAILGATE WILL NOT OPEN. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

FRAME IS BENT/ REAR AXLE IS OFF BY 30 DEGREE, AND TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, REAR TAILGATE WILL NOT OPEN. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Power Train

FRAME IS BENT/ REAR AXLE IS OFF BY 30 DEGREE, AND TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, REAR TAILGATE WILL NOT OPEN. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Power Train

FRAME IS BENT/ REAR AXLE IS OFF BY 30 DEGREE, AND TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, REAR TAILGATE WILL NOT OPEN. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S LAP AND SHOULDER BELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK.ET.

Nov 22, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S LAP AND SHOULDER BELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK.ET.

Nov 8, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Nov 8, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

PARKING GEAR SHIFTER CAN BE PLACED INTO TO DRIVE OR REVERSE WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES FIRST. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL OPERATION. *AK

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

PARKING GEAR SHIFTER CAN BE PLACED INTO TO DRIVE OR REVERSE WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES FIRST. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL OPERATION. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Steering

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO MECHANIC FOR REGULAT OIL CHANGE SERVICE. THE NEXT DAY, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO ACT UP. COULD NOT TURN STEERING WHEEL UNLESS PULLED ON IT VERY HARD. HAD NO PROBLEM PRIOR TO OIL CHANGE BY MECHANIC. *AK

Oct 14, 1999 Steering

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO MECHANIC FOR REGULAT OIL CHANGE SERVICE. THE NEXT DAY, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO ACT UP. COULD NOT TURN STEERING WHEEL UNLESS PULLED ON IT VERY HARD. HAD NO PROBLEM PRIOR TO OIL CHANGE BY MECHANIC. *AK

Oct 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

ANTI LOCK BRAKE PUMPCOMES ON AND BRAKE WENT TO FLOOR CAR TOOK MUCH LONGER TO STOP WAS TRAVELING AT VERY SLOW SPEED.AND 2ND INICIDENT SLOWING FROM APROX 20MPH FOR STOP SIGN CAR WENT THROUGH INTERSECTION WITHOUT SOPING RETURNED CAR TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS DEALER REPORTED THAT CHRYSLER IS HAVING PROBLEM ...

Oct 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

ANTI LOCK BRAKE PUMPCOMES ON AND BRAKE WENT TO FLOOR CAR TOOK MUCH LONGER TO STOP WAS TRAVELING AT VERY SLOW SPEED.AND 2ND INICIDENT SLOWING FROM APROX 20MPH FOR STOP SIGN CAR WENT THROUGH INTERSECTION WITHOUT SOPING RETURNED CAR TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS DEALER REPORTED THAT CHRYSLER IS HAVING PROBLEM ...

Aug 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE. ALSO, BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE. ALSO, BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, AND ALSO WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, AND ALSO WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Structure

WHILE TRYING TO GET INTO THE VAN, DRIVER FELL DOWN AGAINST A METAL STRIP THAT WAS FLAT AGAINST VEHICLE DUE TO NO SUPPORT (NO STEP TO BE USED / HANDLE TO GRAB). VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL. *ML

Jul 29, 1999 Structure

WHILE TRYING TO GET INTO THE VAN, DRIVER FELL DOWN AGAINST A METAL STRIP THAT WAS FLAT AGAINST VEHICLE DUE TO NO SUPPORT (NO STEP TO BE USED / HANDLE TO GRAB). VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL. *ML

Jul 29, 1999 Structure

WHILE TRYING TO GET INTO THE VAN, DRIVER FELL DOWN AGAINST A METAL STRIP THAT WAS FLAT AGAINST VEHICLE DUE TO NO SUPPORT (NO STEP TO BE USED / HANDLE TO GRAB). VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL. *ML

Jul 29, 1999 Structure

WHILE TRYING TO GET INTO THE VAN, DRIVER FELL DOWN AGAINST A METAL STRIP THAT WAS FLAT AGAINST VEHICLE DUE TO NO SUPPORT (NO STEP TO BE USED / HANDLE TO GRAB). VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL. *ML

Jul 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FROM THE TIME THAT WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, WE HAVE HAD AN ON-GOING PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. WHEN WE ARE AT A SPEED OF GREATER THAN 60MPH AND BEGIN BRAKING, WE HAVE A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. IT IS AFFFECTING THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 4-20-99-T...

Jul 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FROM THE TIME THAT WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, WE HAVE HAD AN ON-GOING PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. WHEN WE ARE AT A SPEED OF GREATER THAN 60MPH AND BEGIN BRAKING, WE HAVE A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. IT IS AFFFECTING THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 4-20-99-T...

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

OTHER PEOPLE MAY HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AT 5000 MILES I FIND THIS UNACCEPTABLE. CHRYSLER 'S CUSTOMER SERVICE LEAVES ALOT TO BE DESIRED. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

OTHER PEOPLE MAY HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AT 5000 MILES I FIND THIS UNACCEPTABLE. CHRYSLER 'S CUSTOMER SERVICE LEAVES ALOT TO BE DESIRED. *AK

Jun 25, 1999 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER IN MY DODGE VAN FLICKS ON AND OFF, ON AND OFF. MUCH OF THE TIME WHILE DRIVING, I DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I AM GOING. AND THE ON/OFF BEHAVOIR IS VERY DISTRACTING. IT ALWAYS DRAWS MY ATTENTION FROM THE ROAD. THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS. I AM TRYING TO WORK WITH DODGE TO MAKE REPAIRS, OR...

Jun 25, 1999 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER IN MY DODGE VAN FLICKS ON AND OFF, ON AND OFF. MUCH OF THE TIME WHILE DRIVING, I DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I AM GOING. AND THE ON/OFF BEHAVOIR IS VERY DISTRACTING. IT ALWAYS DRAWS MY ATTENTION FROM THE ROAD. THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS. I AM TRYING TO WORK WITH DODGE TO MAKE REPAIRS, OR...

Jun 16, 1999 Exterior Lighting

AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH, AFFECTING VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Exterior Lighting

AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH, AFFECTING VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 14, 1999 Power Train

5-YEAR OLD CHILD PULLED VEHICLE OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE. VEHICLE TOOK OFF, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE . DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE FURTHEFR INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 14, 1999 Power Train

5-YEAR OLD CHILD PULLED VEHICLE OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE. VEHICLE TOOK OFF, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE . DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE FURTHEFR INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACE AND ACCELERATED WHEN PUT IN DRIVE CAUSING DAMAGES.

Jun 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACE AND ACCELERATED WHEN PUT IN DRIVE CAUSING DAMAGES.

May 14, 1999 Power Train Crash

WHILE VAN WAS PARKED ON A FLAT SURFACE, WITH THE IGNITION OFF, GEAR IN PARK, VAN ROLLED BACKWARDS ABOUT 100 FEET, CRASHED THROUGH A FENCE AND HIT A MOBILE HOME BEFORING COMING TO A STOP. OWNER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH KEY BEING STUCK IN IGNITION, AND KEY WAS STUCK AT THIS TIME. VAN IS B...

May 14, 1999 Electrical System Crash

WHILE VAN WAS PARKED ON A FLAT SURFACE, WITH THE IGNITION OFF, GEAR IN PARK, VAN ROLLED BACKWARDS ABOUT 100 FEET, CRASHED THROUGH A FENCE AND HIT A MOBILE HOME BEFORING COMING TO A STOP. OWNER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH KEY BEING STUCK IN IGNITION, AND KEY WAS STUCK AT THIS TIME. VAN IS B...

May 14, 1999 Power Train Crash

WHILE VAN WAS PARKED ON A FLAT SURFACE, WITH THE IGNITION OFF, GEAR IN PARK, VAN ROLLED BACKWARDS ABOUT 100 FEET, CRASHED THROUGH A FENCE AND HIT A MOBILE HOME BEFORING COMING TO A STOP. OWNER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH KEY BEING STUCK IN IGNITION, AND KEY WAS STUCK AT THIS TIME. VAN IS B...

May 14, 1999 Electrical System Crash

WHILE VAN WAS PARKED ON A FLAT SURFACE, WITH THE IGNITION OFF, GEAR IN PARK, VAN ROLLED BACKWARDS ABOUT 100 FEET, CRASHED THROUGH A FENCE AND HIT A MOBILE HOME BEFORING COMING TO A STOP. OWNER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH KEY BEING STUCK IN IGNITION, AND KEY WAS STUCK AT THIS TIME. VAN IS B...

Mar 30, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WHEN LIFTED FROM THE GLASS FOR CLEANING EXPOSES AN EXTREMELY SHARP EDGE WHICH IS NOT VISIBLE WHEN THE BLADE IS DOWN. THIS EDGE CUT ME DEEPLY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY RIGHT HAND WHILE I WAS WASHING THE WINDSHIELD FOR THE FIRST TIME. THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM WHEN THE WIPER AR...

Mar 30, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WHEN LIFTED FROM THE GLASS FOR CLEANING EXPOSES AN EXTREMELY SHARP EDGE WHICH IS NOT VISIBLE WHEN THE BLADE IS DOWN. THIS EDGE CUT ME DEEPLY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY RIGHT HAND WHILE I WAS WASHING THE WINDSHIELD FOR THE FIRST TIME. THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM WHEN THE WIPER AR...

Mar 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. *AK *ML

Mar 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. *AK *ML

Mar 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING VEHICLE UP, RIGHT REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. BLACK STREAKS ON DRIVEWAY (1/5/99). EMERGENCY BRAKES WERE NOT USED. HAD CONTACTED DEALER (1/20/99), PICKARD DODGE 530 E. CUMBERLAND PATHWAY CORBIN KY 40701). WANTED OLD CAR BACK, WAS CHARGING $8,900. *AK

Mar 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING VEHICLE UP, RIGHT REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. BLACK STREAKS ON DRIVEWAY (1/5/99). EMERGENCY BRAKES WERE NOT USED. HAD CONTACTED DEALER (1/20/99), PICKARD DODGE 530 E. CUMBERLAND PATHWAY CORBIN KY 40701). WANTED OLD CAR BACK, WAS CHARGING $8,900. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS THE VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR OPENED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE INJURIES. PROBLEM HAPPENED 6 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS THE VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR OPENED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE INJURIES. PROBLEM HAPPENED 6 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Jan 1, 1999 Structure

CUSTOMER REBATE CHANGED TO 1000 DOLLARS IN THE MIDDLE OF A 750 DOLLAR REBATE PROGRAM, TO EXPIRE 1/4/99 I WROTE TO ASK FOR THE ADDITIONAL 250DOLLARCHANGED ON 11/24/98. SO FAR NO RESPONSE

Jan 1, 1999 Structure

CUSTOMER REBATE CHANGED TO 1000 DOLLARS IN THE MIDDLE OF A 750 DOLLAR REBATE PROGRAM, TO EXPIRE 1/4/99 I WROTE TO ASK FOR THE ADDITIONAL 250DOLLARCHANGED ON 11/24/98. SO FAR NO RESPONSE

Mar 27, 1995 Power Train

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE POWER DOOR SWITCH BURN OUT, PUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN VAN REBUILT. TT

Mar 27, 1995 Power Train

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE POWER DOOR SWITCH BURN OUT, PUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN VAN REBUILT. TT