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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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Nov 13, 2018 Engine 105,677 mi

ENGINE BROKE

Nov 13, 2018 Engine 105,677 mi

ENGINE BROKE

Apr 28, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 121,000 mi

SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY GAS TANK, IT ALWAYS STOPS ME EVEN IF IT'S HALFWAY. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOESN'T STAY WELL. THE HOLES WHERE THE ENGINE ALWAYS COMES OFF AND THERE'S A LOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT. THE HEADLINER IS COMING OFF AND THERE'S LIKE A SAND FALLING TO MY KIDS. THE BREAK IS NOT THAT STRONG

Apr 28, 2018 Seat Belts 121,000 mi

SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY GAS TANK, IT ALWAYS STOPS ME EVEN IF IT'S HALFWAY. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOESN'T STAY WELL. THE HOLES WHERE THE ENGINE ALWAYS COMES OFF AND THERE'S A LOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT. THE HEADLINER IS COMING OFF AND THERE'S LIKE A SAND FALLING TO MY KIDS. THE BREAK IS NOT THAT STRONG

Apr 28, 2018 Steering 121,000 mi

SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY GAS TANK, IT ALWAYS STOPS ME EVEN IF IT'S HALFWAY. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOESN'T STAY WELL. THE HOLES WHERE THE ENGINE ALWAYS COMES OFF AND THERE'S A LOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT. THE HEADLINER IS COMING OFF AND THERE'S LIKE A SAND FALLING TO MY KIDS. THE BREAK IS NOT THAT STRONG

Apr 28, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 121,000 mi

SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY GAS TANK, IT ALWAYS STOPS ME EVEN IF IT'S HALFWAY. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOESN'T STAY WELL. THE HOLES WHERE THE ENGINE ALWAYS COMES OFF AND THERE'S A LOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT. THE HEADLINER IS COMING OFF AND THERE'S LIKE A SAND FALLING TO MY KIDS. THE BREAK IS NOT THAT STRONG

Apr 28, 2018 Seat Belts 121,000 mi

SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY GAS TANK, IT ALWAYS STOPS ME EVEN IF IT'S HALFWAY. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOESN'T STAY WELL. THE HOLES WHERE THE ENGINE ALWAYS COMES OFF AND THERE'S A LOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT. THE HEADLINER IS COMING OFF AND THERE'S LIKE A SAND FALLING TO MY KIDS. THE BREAK IS NOT THAT STRONG

Apr 28, 2018 Steering 121,000 mi

SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY GAS TANK, IT ALWAYS STOPS ME EVEN IF IT'S HALFWAY. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOESN'T STAY WELL. THE HOLES WHERE THE ENGINE ALWAYS COMES OFF AND THERE'S A LOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT. THE HEADLINER IS COMING OFF AND THERE'S LIKE A SAND FALLING TO MY KIDS. THE BREAK IS NOT THAT STRONG

Mar 29, 2017 Service Brakes 2 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL GETS LOCK WERE EVER I STOP ,INTERNAL CONTROL FAILURE, RADIATOR HEAT CONSTANTLY WHEN I AM DRIVING ,

Mar 29, 2017 Engine 2 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL GETS LOCK WERE EVER I STOP ,INTERNAL CONTROL FAILURE, RADIATOR HEAT CONSTANTLY WHEN I AM DRIVING ,

Mar 29, 2017 Steering 2 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL GETS LOCK WERE EVER I STOP ,INTERNAL CONTROL FAILURE, RADIATOR HEAT CONSTANTLY WHEN I AM DRIVING ,

Mar 29, 2017 Service Brakes 2 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL GETS LOCK WERE EVER I STOP ,INTERNAL CONTROL FAILURE, RADIATOR HEAT CONSTANTLY WHEN I AM DRIVING ,

Mar 29, 2017 Engine 2 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL GETS LOCK WERE EVER I STOP ,INTERNAL CONTROL FAILURE, RADIATOR HEAT CONSTANTLY WHEN I AM DRIVING ,

Mar 29, 2017 Steering 2 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL GETS LOCK WERE EVER I STOP ,INTERNAL CONTROL FAILURE, RADIATOR HEAT CONSTANTLY WHEN I AM DRIVING ,

Feb 8, 2016 Air Bags

2002 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INTERMITTENT AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD AND CLOCKSPRING FAILURE. *SMD

Feb 8, 2016 Air Bags

2002 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INTERMITTENT AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD AND CLOCKSPRING FAILURE. *SMD

Dec 2, 2015 Structure Crash 106,000 mi

THE VIN INFORMATION IN THE DATABASE HAS BEEN CHANGED BY THE AUTO BODY SHOP IN ORDER TO AVOID RETURNING THE VAN TO ITS "PRE ACCIDENT CONDITION".

Dec 2, 2015 Structure Crash 106,000 mi

THE VIN INFORMATION IN THE DATABASE HAS BEEN CHANGED BY THE AUTO BODY SHOP IN ORDER TO AVOID RETURNING THE VAN TO ITS "PRE ACCIDENT CONDITION".

Sep 11, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR...

Sep 11, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR...

May 25, 2015 Air Bags 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ...

May 25, 2015 Air Bags 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ...

Jul 27, 2014 Air Bags Crash 170,000 mi

ON 6/5/14 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HWY AT 65MPH A DEER HAD BOLTED OUT IN FRONT OF MY 02 CARAVAN. I HAD REACTION TIME WITH HITTING MY BRAKES UNTIL MY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED & MY VAN CONTINUES SLIDING ON DRY PAVEMENT, I ATTEMPTED HITTING MY HORN BUT NOTICED THE SECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT THE H...

Jul 27, 2014 Electrical System Crash 170,000 mi

ON 6/5/14 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HWY AT 65MPH A DEER HAD BOLTED OUT IN FRONT OF MY 02 CARAVAN. I HAD REACTION TIME WITH HITTING MY BRAKES UNTIL MY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED & MY VAN CONTINUES SLIDING ON DRY PAVEMENT, I ATTEMPTED HITTING MY HORN BUT NOTICED THE SECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT THE H...

Jul 27, 2014 Exterior Lighting Crash 170,000 mi

ON 6/5/14 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HWY AT 65MPH A DEER HAD BOLTED OUT IN FRONT OF MY 02 CARAVAN. I HAD REACTION TIME WITH HITTING MY BRAKES UNTIL MY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED & MY VAN CONTINUES SLIDING ON DRY PAVEMENT, I ATTEMPTED HITTING MY HORN BUT NOTICED THE SECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT THE H...

Jul 27, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 170,000 mi

ON 6/5/14 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HWY AT 65MPH A DEER HAD BOLTED OUT IN FRONT OF MY 02 CARAVAN. I HAD REACTION TIME WITH HITTING MY BRAKES UNTIL MY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED & MY VAN CONTINUES SLIDING ON DRY PAVEMENT, I ATTEMPTED HITTING MY HORN BUT NOTICED THE SECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT THE H...

Jul 27, 2014 Air Bags Crash 170,000 mi

ON 6/5/14 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HWY AT 65MPH A DEER HAD BOLTED OUT IN FRONT OF MY 02 CARAVAN. I HAD REACTION TIME WITH HITTING MY BRAKES UNTIL MY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED & MY VAN CONTINUES SLIDING ON DRY PAVEMENT, I ATTEMPTED HITTING MY HORN BUT NOTICED THE SECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT THE H...

Jul 27, 2014 Electrical System Crash 170,000 mi

ON 6/5/14 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HWY AT 65MPH A DEER HAD BOLTED OUT IN FRONT OF MY 02 CARAVAN. I HAD REACTION TIME WITH HITTING MY BRAKES UNTIL MY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED & MY VAN CONTINUES SLIDING ON DRY PAVEMENT, I ATTEMPTED HITTING MY HORN BUT NOTICED THE SECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT THE H...

Jul 27, 2014 Exterior Lighting Crash 170,000 mi

ON 6/5/14 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HWY AT 65MPH A DEER HAD BOLTED OUT IN FRONT OF MY 02 CARAVAN. I HAD REACTION TIME WITH HITTING MY BRAKES UNTIL MY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED & MY VAN CONTINUES SLIDING ON DRY PAVEMENT, I ATTEMPTED HITTING MY HORN BUT NOTICED THE SECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT THE H...

Jul 27, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 170,000 mi

ON 6/5/14 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HWY AT 65MPH A DEER HAD BOLTED OUT IN FRONT OF MY 02 CARAVAN. I HAD REACTION TIME WITH HITTING MY BRAKES UNTIL MY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED & MY VAN CONTINUES SLIDING ON DRY PAVEMENT, I ATTEMPTED HITTING MY HORN BUT NOTICED THE SECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT THE H...

Jul 17, 2014 Wheels

I PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN VAN ON JUNE 9, 2014. ON JULY 11, WHILE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS, MY VEHICLE SUSTAINED A FLAT TIRE. I TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE TO REPAIR THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS IRREPARABLE. MY SPARE TIRE HAD A HUMP IN IT AND CONSEQUENTLY I WASN'T ABLE TO PUT IT ON THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER TIRE WAS ...

Jul 17, 2014 Tires

I PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN VAN ON JUNE 9, 2014. ON JULY 11, WHILE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS, MY VEHICLE SUSTAINED A FLAT TIRE. I TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE TO REPAIR THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS IRREPARABLE. MY SPARE TIRE HAD A HUMP IN IT AND CONSEQUENTLY I WASN'T ABLE TO PUT IT ON THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER TIRE WAS ...

Jul 17, 2014 Wheels

I PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN VAN ON JUNE 9, 2014. ON JULY 11, WHILE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS, MY VEHICLE SUSTAINED A FLAT TIRE. I TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE TO REPAIR THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS IRREPARABLE. MY SPARE TIRE HAD A HUMP IN IT AND CONSEQUENTLY I WASN'T ABLE TO PUT IT ON THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER TIRE WAS ...

Jul 17, 2014 Tires

I PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN VAN ON JUNE 9, 2014. ON JULY 11, WHILE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS, MY VEHICLE SUSTAINED A FLAT TIRE. I TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE TO REPAIR THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS IRREPARABLE. MY SPARE TIRE HAD A HUMP IN IT AND CONSEQUENTLY I WASN'T ABLE TO PUT IT ON THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER TIRE WAS ...

Jun 25, 2014 Power Train 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE YEARS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE A...

Jun 25, 2014 Power Train 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE YEARS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE A...

May 27, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BRAKES FAILED TO DISENGAGE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD NOISE AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER...

May 27, 2014 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BRAKES FAILED TO DISENGAGE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD NOISE AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER...

May 27, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BRAKES FAILED TO DISENGAGE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD NOISE AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER...

May 27, 2014 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BRAKES FAILED TO DISENGAGE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD NOISE AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER...

Mar 12, 2014 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIO WIRES WOULD SHORT CIRCUIT WHENEVER THE RADIO WAS ACTIVATED. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V531000 (EQUIPMENT). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S S...

Mar 12, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIO WIRES WOULD SHORT CIRCUIT WHENEVER THE RADIO WAS ACTIVATED. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V531000 (EQUIPMENT). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S S...

Mar 12, 2014 Equipment 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIO WIRES WOULD SHORT CIRCUIT WHENEVER THE RADIO WAS ACTIVATED. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V531000 (EQUIPMENT). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S S...

Mar 12, 2014 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIO WIRES WOULD SHORT CIRCUIT WHENEVER THE RADIO WAS ACTIVATED. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V531000 (EQUIPMENT). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S S...

Mar 12, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIO WIRES WOULD SHORT CIRCUIT WHENEVER THE RADIO WAS ACTIVATED. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V531000 (EQUIPMENT). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S S...

Mar 12, 2014 Equipment 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIO WIRES WOULD SHORT CIRCUIT WHENEVER THE RADIO WAS ACTIVATED. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V531000 (EQUIPMENT). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S S...

Jan 10, 2014 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN EQUIPPED WITH DOUGLAS XTRA TRAC II TIRES SIZE 215-70 R15, DOT NUMBER (MD34JV1R3912). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRACTION CONTROL WAS LOST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE BELTS FAILED FROM THE I...

Jan 10, 2014 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN EQUIPPED WITH DOUGLAS XTRA TRAC II TIRES SIZE 215-70 R15, DOT NUMBER (MD34JV1R3912). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRACTION CONTROL WAS LOST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE BELTS FAILED FROM THE I...

Sep 24, 2013 Seat Belts Crash

2002 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAGS MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON AUGUST 9, 2013. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY EVEN AFTER THE IMPACT, AND THERE WERE POSSIBLE SEAT BELT ISSUES, AS WELL. BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE, HIS WIFE WAS EJECTED F...

Sep 24, 2013 Air Bags Crash

2002 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAGS MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON AUGUST 9, 2013. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY EVEN AFTER THE IMPACT, AND THERE WERE POSSIBLE SEAT BELT ISSUES, AS WELL. BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE, HIS WIFE WAS EJECTED F...

Sep 24, 2013 Seat Belts Crash

2002 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAGS MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON AUGUST 9, 2013. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY EVEN AFTER THE IMPACT, AND THERE WERE POSSIBLE SEAT BELT ISSUES, AS WELL. BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE, HIS WIFE WAS EJECTED F...

Sep 24, 2013 Air Bags Crash

2002 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAGS MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON AUGUST 9, 2013. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY EVEN AFTER THE IMPACT, AND THERE WERE POSSIBLE SEAT BELT ISSUES, AS WELL. BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE, HIS WIFE WAS EJECTED F...

Aug 21, 2013 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE IN A JERKING MOTION. THE SPEEDOMETER READING ALSO FLUCTUATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ...

Aug 21, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE IN A JERKING MOTION. THE SPEEDOMETER READING ALSO FLUCTUATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ...

Aug 21, 2013 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE IN A JERKING MOTION. THE SPEEDOMETER READING ALSO FLUCTUATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ...

Aug 21, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE IN A JERKING MOTION. THE SPEEDOMETER READING ALSO FLUCTUATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ...

Jun 20, 2013 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEELS. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND TOOK VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR AN INSPECTION WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER PASSENGER SIDE MOUNT WAS CORRODED AND ALMOST FRACTUR...

Jun 20, 2013 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEELS. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND TOOK VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR AN INSPECTION WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER PASSENGER SIDE MOUNT WAS CORRODED AND ALMOST FRACTUR...

Jun 20, 2013 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEELS. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND TOOK VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR AN INSPECTION WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER PASSENGER SIDE MOUNT WAS CORRODED AND ALMOST FRACTUR...

Jun 20, 2013 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEELS. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND TOOK VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR AN INSPECTION WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER PASSENGER SIDE MOUNT WAS CORRODED AND ALMOST FRACTUR...

Apr 6, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 170,000 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE .IT FLAME FROM UNDER. BELLY OF VEHICLE, . TOTALED THE VEHICLE NOTHING LEFT OF IT. LOST MY PERSONALS AS WELL.THANK GOD I DID NOT HAVE MY KIDS IN IT WHEN IT HAPPENED BEEN NO TIME, TO GET THEM OUT. *TR

Apr 6, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 170,000 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE .IT FLAME FROM UNDER. BELLY OF VEHICLE, . TOTALED THE VEHICLE NOTHING LEFT OF IT. LOST MY PERSONALS AS WELL.THANK GOD I DID NOT HAVE MY KIDS IN IT WHEN IT HAPPENED BEEN NO TIME, TO GET THEM OUT. *TR

Apr 2, 2013 Air Bags 108,000 mi

I CANNOT BELIEVE A RECALL ON THE INTERMITTENT AIR LIGHT COMING ON HAS NOT OCCURRED ON THE 2002 CARAVAN. MINE GOES ON AND OFF USUALLY WHEN MAKING A TURN-A CLEAR INDICATION THAT THE WIRE IN THE CLOCKSPRING HAS FAILED. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT FUNCTION MAKING THE CAR U...

Apr 2, 2013 Air Bags 108,000 mi

I CANNOT BELIEVE A RECALL ON THE INTERMITTENT AIR LIGHT COMING ON HAS NOT OCCURRED ON THE 2002 CARAVAN. MINE GOES ON AND OFF USUALLY WHEN MAKING A TURN-A CLEAR INDICATION THAT THE WIRE IN THE CLOCKSPRING HAS FAILED. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT FUNCTION MAKING THE CAR U...

Jan 17, 2013 Engine Fire 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH SHE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ORC MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR D...

Jan 17, 2013 Engine Fire 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH SHE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ORC MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR D...

Jan 7, 2013 Steering 66,384 mi

BACKED OUT OF GARAGE ON COLD MORNING AND COULDN'T TURN STEERING WHEEL (ESPECIALLY TO THE LEFT) UNTIL SEVERAL MINUTES OF IDLING AND FORCING TO EXTREME RIGHT AND THEN TO LEFT, SEVERAL TIMES, PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE AND EVEN AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL MILES, IT HAS HUNG UP ON LEFT TURNS REQUIRING A SLIGH...

Jan 7, 2013 Steering 66,384 mi

BACKED OUT OF GARAGE ON COLD MORNING AND COULDN'T TURN STEERING WHEEL (ESPECIALLY TO THE LEFT) UNTIL SEVERAL MINUTES OF IDLING AND FORCING TO EXTREME RIGHT AND THEN TO LEFT, SEVERAL TIMES, PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE AND EVEN AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL MILES, IT HAS HUNG UP ON LEFT TURNS REQUIRING A SLIGH...

Oct 11, 2012 Air Bags Fire 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, BURNING FUMES STARTED TO EMIT INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACTING ANYTHING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE F...

Oct 11, 2012 Air Bags Fire 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, BURNING FUMES STARTED TO EMIT INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACTING ANYTHING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE F...

Jun 16, 2012 Electrical System 173,000 mi

THE DASH WENT OUT. NO HAZARDS, NO BLINKERS AND NO GAUGES. *JB

Jun 16, 2012 Electrical System 173,000 mi

THE DASH WENT OUT. NO HAZARDS, NO BLINKERS AND NO GAUGES. *JB

Jun 16, 2012 Electrical System 173,000 mi

THE DASH WENT OUT. NO HAZARDS, NO BLINKERS AND NO GAUGES. *JB

Jun 16, 2012 Electrical System 173,000 mi

THE DASH WENT OUT. NO HAZARDS, NO BLINKERS AND NO GAUGES. *JB

May 9, 2012 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT WAS SHREDDING AND SHE HAD THEM REPLACED. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE WAS EXHIBITED ON THE FRONT SEAT BELTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPL...

May 9, 2012 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT WAS SHREDDING AND SHE HAD THEM REPLACED. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE WAS EXHIBITED ON THE FRONT SEAT BELTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPL...

Dec 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT SMELLED AN OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR FROM THE VEHICLE AND THEN NOTICED THAT GASOLINE WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL LINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 98...

Dec 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT SMELLED AN OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR FROM THE VEHICLE AND THEN NOTICED THAT GASOLINE WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL LINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 98...

Nov 21, 2011 Structure 130,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOORS LOCKED AND WILL NOT UNLOCK OR OPEN. *TR

Nov 21, 2011 Structure 130,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOORS LOCKED AND WILL NOT UNLOCK OR OPEN. *TR

Sep 22, 2011 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND LOSE POWER. THE FAILURE WAS SPORADIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE WOULD HAVE TO BE ...

Sep 22, 2011 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND LOSE POWER. THE FAILURE WAS SPORADIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE WOULD HAVE TO BE ...

Sep 22, 2011 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND LOSE POWER. THE FAILURE WAS SPORADIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE WOULD HAVE TO BE ...

Sep 22, 2011 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND LOSE POWER. THE FAILURE WAS SPORADIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE WOULD HAVE TO BE ...

Aug 29, 2011 Equipment

THE RADIO JUST WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING, IT MADE A LITTLE POP SOUND AND NEVER CAME BACK ON. *TR

Aug 29, 2011 Equipment

THE RADIO JUST WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING, IT MADE A LITTLE POP SOUND AND NEVER CAME BACK ON. *TR

May 6, 2011 Electrical System 77,086 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING SHE NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDODOMETER SUDDENLY BECAME INOPERABLE. SHE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW MANY MILES WERE ACTUALLY ON THE VEHICLE. THE SPEEDOMETER REMAINED THE SAME. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE DEALER OR MANU...

May 6, 2011 Electrical System 77,086 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING SHE NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDODOMETER SUDDENLY BECAME INOPERABLE. SHE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW MANY MILES WERE ACTUALLY ON THE VEHICLE. THE SPEEDOMETER REMAINED THE SAME. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE DEALER OR MANU...

Aug 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE BRAKING FROM 50 MPH, THE BRAKES LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE BRAKES, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE DRUM...

Aug 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE BRAKING FROM 50 MPH, THE BRAKES LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE BRAKES, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE DRUM...

Jul 29, 2010 Air Bags 70,447 mi

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT JUST CAME ON ON MY DASH. MY MECHANIC SCANNED THE CODE AND GOT "PASSENGER SQUIB #1 CIRCUIT OPEN". HE TELLS ME THAT I NEED A WHOLE NEW WIRING HARNESS OR A WHOLE NEW AIRBAG BUT THAT THE PROBLEM IS A CONNECTOR THAT USED TO BE AVAILABLE FROM CHRYSLER BUT I...

Jul 29, 2010 Air Bags 70,447 mi

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT JUST CAME ON ON MY DASH. MY MECHANIC SCANNED THE CODE AND GOT "PASSENGER SQUIB #1 CIRCUIT OPEN". HE TELLS ME THAT I NEED A WHOLE NEW WIRING HARNESS OR A WHOLE NEW AIRBAG BUT THAT THE PROBLEM IS A CONNECTOR THAT USED TO BE AVAILABLE FROM CHRYSLER BUT I...

Jul 13, 2010 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD EITHER WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF T...

Jul 13, 2010 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD EITHER WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF T...

Jun 29, 2010 Tires 59,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAD A MASSIVE BLOWOUT AND TIRE FAILURE ON THE E-WAY WITH MY DAUGHTER IN LAW AND GRANDCHILDREN(2). THIS OCCURRED ON 6/19/10 ON HIGHWAY 74 TO PHOENIX AZ. AT APPROX. 1-P.M., VEHICLE SPEED WAS 65 M.P.H.THE TIRE INVOLVED WAS A GOODYEAR INTEGRITY 215/70/15. IT BLEW OUT FAST AND DANGEROUS. THE O...

Jun 29, 2010 Tires 59,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAD A MASSIVE BLOWOUT AND TIRE FAILURE ON THE E-WAY WITH MY DAUGHTER IN LAW AND GRANDCHILDREN(2). THIS OCCURRED ON 6/19/10 ON HIGHWAY 74 TO PHOENIX AZ. AT APPROX. 1-P.M., VEHICLE SPEED WAS 65 M.P.H.THE TIRE INVOLVED WAS A GOODYEAR INTEGRITY 215/70/15. IT BLEW OUT FAST AND DANGEROUS. THE O...

May 5, 2010 Air Bags 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE AIR BAG WIRING WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000. THE CUR...

May 5, 2010 Air Bags 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE AIR BAG WIRING WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000. THE CUR...

Mar 25, 2010 Power Train 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT DETECTED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND WATER PUMP WERE LEAKING FLUIDS. ALSO, THE FLYWHEEL BROKE IN HALF. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE OWNER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Mar 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT DETECTED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND WATER PUMP WERE LEAKING FLUIDS. ALSO, THE FLYWHEEL BROKE IN HALF. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE OWNER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Mar 25, 2010 Power Train 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT DETECTED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND WATER PUMP WERE LEAKING FLUIDS. ALSO, THE FLYWHEEL BROKE IN HALF. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE OWNER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Mar 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT DETECTED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND WATER PUMP WERE LEAKING FLUIDS. ALSO, THE FLYWHEEL BROKE IN HALF. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE OWNER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Feb 23, 2010 Electrical System 103,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN I'VE HAD SINCE NEW, HAS A HORN THAT HAS PROGRESSIVELY LOST AREAS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHERE IT CAN BE ACTIVATED. I'VE NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH IT, BUT NEARLY HAD A COUPLE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE SINCE ITS INCEPTION OVER 4 YEARS BACK. DUE TO HIGH COST OF R...

Feb 23, 2010 Electrical System 103,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN I'VE HAD SINCE NEW, HAS A HORN THAT HAS PROGRESSIVELY LOST AREAS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHERE IT CAN BE ACTIVATED. I'VE NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH IT, BUT NEARLY HAD A COUPLE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE SINCE ITS INCEPTION OVER 4 YEARS BACK. DUE TO HIGH COST OF R...

Nov 3, 2009 Air Bags 81,413 mi

AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING ON 02 DODGE CARAVAN HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR $207. CHRYSLER DENIED REIMBURSEMENT SAYING THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I MAINTAIN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A REQUIRED SAFETY ITEM THAT SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE CAR. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY MORE THAN $200 EXTRA TO PROTECT AGAINST AN AI...

Nov 3, 2009 Air Bags 81,413 mi

AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING ON 02 DODGE CARAVAN HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR $207. CHRYSLER DENIED REIMBURSEMENT SAYING THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I MAINTAIN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A REQUIRED SAFETY ITEM THAT SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE CAR. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY MORE THAN $200 EXTRA TO PROTECT AGAINST AN AI...

Oct 6, 2009 Air Bags 86,472 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS IS A MAJOR SCREW UP. IT IS AMAZING SOMEONE HAS NOT BEEN HURT OR WORSE KILLED. UNLIKE MANY OTHERS WE STILL HAD CRUISE CONTROL AND THE HORN. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO MAKE CHRYSLER STAND UP AND TAKE CO...

Oct 6, 2009 Air Bags 86,472 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS IS A MAJOR SCREW UP. IT IS AMAZING SOMEONE HAS NOT BEEN HURT OR WORSE KILLED. UNLIKE MANY OTHERS WE STILL HAD CRUISE CONTROL AND THE HORN. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO MAKE CHRYSLER STAND UP AND TAKE CO...

Oct 6, 2009 Air Bags 86,472 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS IS A MAJOR SCREW UP. IT IS AMAZING SOMEONE HAS NOT BEEN HURT OR WORSE KILLED. UNLIKE MANY OTHERS WE STILL HAD CRUISE CONTROL AND THE HORN. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO MAKE CHRYSLER STAND UP AND TAKE CO...

Oct 6, 2009 Air Bags 86,472 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS IS A MAJOR SCREW UP. IT IS AMAZING SOMEONE HAS NOT BEEN HURT OR WORSE KILLED. UNLIKE MANY OTHERS WE STILL HAD CRUISE CONTROL AND THE HORN. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO MAKE CHRYSLER STAND UP AND TAKE CO...

Aug 29, 2009 Visibility

WINDOW ON PASSENGER SIDE FAILS TO WORK. PRESSING THE WINDOW OPENED BUTTON LOWERED THE WINDOW, BUT THEN IT WOULDN'T RAISE IT. AFTER SOME TIME, THE BUTTON BEGAN WORKING AGAIN AND WE WERE ABLE TO RAISE IT. A FEW DAYS LATER WE LOWERED IT AGAIN AND IT AGAIN GOT STUCK. AFTER GETTING IT RAISED, WE DO...

Aug 29, 2009 Visibility

WINDOW ON PASSENGER SIDE FAILS TO WORK. PRESSING THE WINDOW OPENED BUTTON LOWERED THE WINDOW, BUT THEN IT WOULDN'T RAISE IT. AFTER SOME TIME, THE BUTTON BEGAN WORKING AGAIN AND WE WERE ABLE TO RAISE IT. A FEW DAYS LATER WE LOWERED IT AGAIN AND IT AGAIN GOT STUCK. AFTER GETTING IT RAISED, WE DO...

Jul 24, 2009 Visibility 80,000 mi

MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW BROKE AT 70K MILES, (NEW MOTOR) I HAD IT REPLACED AND NOW PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW IS BROKE 130K MILES. THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE MOTOR... MY SISTER HAS THE SAME VAN AND HERS IS BROKE TOO.I WOULD LIKE THIS RECALLED SO THAT I CAN OPEN THE WINDOW. *TR

Jul 24, 2009 Visibility 80,000 mi

MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW BROKE AT 70K MILES, (NEW MOTOR) I HAD IT REPLACED AND NOW PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW IS BROKE 130K MILES. THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE MOTOR... MY SISTER HAS THE SAME VAN AND HERS IS BROKE TOO.I WOULD LIKE THIS RECALLED SO THAT I CAN OPEN THE WINDOW. *TR

May 18, 2009 Parking Brake 73,236 mi

REAR BRAKE SEIZING UP AND UNABLE TO MOVE UNTIL SEVERAL ATTEMPTS FORWARD AND BACKWARD TAKE PLACE, THEN A LOUD NOISE AND IT IS FREED UP. *TR

May 18, 2009 Suspension 72,000 mi

73,000 MILES AND THE ORIGINAL STRUTS AND CAPS BOTH NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

May 18, 2009 Parking Brake 73,236 mi

REAR BRAKE SEIZING UP AND UNABLE TO MOVE UNTIL SEVERAL ATTEMPTS FORWARD AND BACKWARD TAKE PLACE, THEN A LOUD NOISE AND IT IS FREED UP. *TR

May 18, 2009 Suspension 72,000 mi

73,000 MILES AND THE ORIGINAL STRUTS AND CAPS BOTH NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

May 3, 2009 Seats

MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN IS MISSING THE LOWER ANCHORS IN THE THIRD ROW SEAT FOR THE LATCH SYSTEM. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY NOTICED THE LACK OF THE ANCHORS SINCE I JUST NOW AM INSTALLING A CAR SEAT. *TR

May 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN IS MISSING THE LOWER ANCHORS IN THE THIRD ROW SEAT FOR THE LATCH SYSTEM. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY NOTICED THE LACK OF THE ANCHORS SINCE I JUST NOW AM INSTALLING A CAR SEAT. *TR

May 3, 2009 Seats

MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN IS MISSING THE LOWER ANCHORS IN THE THIRD ROW SEAT FOR THE LATCH SYSTEM. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY NOTICED THE LACK OF THE ANCHORS SINCE I JUST NOW AM INSTALLING A CAR SEAT. *TR

May 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN IS MISSING THE LOWER ANCHORS IN THE THIRD ROW SEAT FOR THE LATCH SYSTEM. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY NOTICED THE LACK OF THE ANCHORS SINCE I JUST NOW AM INSTALLING A CAR SEAT. *TR

Mar 27, 2009 Steering 129,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. WHEN THE CONTACT REACHED HIS DESTINATION, HE NOTICED A MASSIVE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID. HE COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AS INTENDED. THERE WERE NO WA...

Mar 27, 2009 Steering 129,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. WHEN THE CONTACT REACHED HIS DESTINATION, HE NOTICED A MASSIVE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID. HE COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AS INTENDED. THERE WERE NO WA...

Jan 29, 2009 Exterior Lighting

2002 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL ISSUE. MY HEADLIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON WHEN I TURN THE SWITCH. SOMETIMES THEY COME ON QUICKLY SOMETIMES THEY TAKE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES. FOR THEM TO TURN OFF I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK. THEY TURN ON THE SAME WAY THE HEADLIGHTS DO...

Jan 29, 2009 Electrical System

2002 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL ISSUE. MY HEADLIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON WHEN I TURN THE SWITCH. SOMETIMES THEY COME ON QUICKLY SOMETIMES THEY TAKE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES. FOR THEM TO TURN OFF I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK. THEY TURN ON THE SAME WAY THE HEADLIGHTS DO...

Jan 29, 2009 Exterior Lighting

2002 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL ISSUE. MY HEADLIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON WHEN I TURN THE SWITCH. SOMETIMES THEY COME ON QUICKLY SOMETIMES THEY TAKE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES. FOR THEM TO TURN OFF I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK. THEY TURN ON THE SAME WAY THE HEADLIGHTS DO...

Jan 29, 2009 Electrical System

2002 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL ISSUE. MY HEADLIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON WHEN I TURN THE SWITCH. SOMETIMES THEY COME ON QUICKLY SOMETIMES THEY TAKE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES. FOR THEM TO TURN OFF I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK. THEY TURN ON THE SAME WAY THE HEADLIGHTS DO...

Jan 22, 2009 Electrical System 94,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE FAILURE BEGAN WITH THE LIGHTS FLASHING (LT/RT LIKE A POLICE CRUISER OR ALARM SYSTEM) IN DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MODE. ONCE THE HEADLIGHT LIGHTS WERE TURNED ON THE RT WORKED BUT THE LT LOW BEAM DID NOT. SELECT HIGH BEAM; THE LT HEADLIGHT WORKED THE RIGHT DID NOT. I'...

Jan 22, 2009 Electrical System 94,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE FAILURE BEGAN WITH THE LIGHTS FLASHING (LT/RT LIKE A POLICE CRUISER OR ALARM SYSTEM) IN DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MODE. ONCE THE HEADLIGHT LIGHTS WERE TURNED ON THE RT WORKED BUT THE LT LOW BEAM DID NOT. SELECT HIGH BEAM; THE LT HEADLIGHT WORKED THE RIGHT DID NOT. I'...

Dec 28, 2008 Steering

FOR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN: MANY DODGE CARAVANS 2002 - 2004 HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR ODI DEFECTIVE POWER STEERING POWER ASSIST HOSE, PIPING AND CONNECTION. THIS IS RECALL # D37. WHY IS MY VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL? MY VAN IS HAVING THIS EXACT PROBLEM. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD. I WANT MY CAR RE...

Dec 28, 2008 Steering

FOR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN: MANY DODGE CARAVANS 2002 - 2004 HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR ODI DEFECTIVE POWER STEERING POWER ASSIST HOSE, PIPING AND CONNECTION. THIS IS RECALL # D37. WHY IS MY VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL? MY VAN IS HAVING THIS EXACT PROBLEM. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD. I WANT MY CAR RE...

Oct 3, 2008 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK AT HIGH OR LOW BEAM. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE CONTACT STATED T...

Oct 3, 2008 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK AT HIGH OR LOW BEAM. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE CONTACT STATED T...

Aug 20, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE AGE OF THE ORIGINAL FUEL FILTER, HE REPLACED IT WITH AN AFTERMARKET FILTER (RECALL NUMBER 03E053000) ON MAY 13, 2008. THE NEW FILTER LEAKED FUEL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,500 AN...

Aug 20, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE AGE OF THE ORIGINAL FUEL FILTER, HE REPLACED IT WITH AN AFTERMARKET FILTER (RECALL NUMBER 03E053000) ON MAY 13, 2008. THE NEW FILTER LEAKED FUEL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,500 AN...

Aug 19, 2008 Unknown Or Other 115,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE, WITH ROUGHLY 115,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH. THE WEATHER WAS FINE, NOT PARTICULARLY WINDY OR ANYTHING OF THAT NATURE. ALL OF A SUDDEN, I HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND. I LOOKED IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR JUST IN TIME TO...

Aug 19, 2008 Unknown Or Other 115,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE, WITH ROUGHLY 115,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH. THE WEATHER WAS FINE, NOT PARTICULARLY WINDY OR ANYTHING OF THAT NATURE. ALL OF A SUDDEN, I HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND. I LOOKED IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR JUST IN TIME TO...

Jul 7, 2008 Tires 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE HAS PEP BOYS FUTURA 2000 RADIAL LTE TIRES, SIZE P215/70R/15. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED DRASTICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND BOTH REAR ...

Jul 7, 2008 Tires 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE VEHICLE HAS PEP BOYS FUTURA 2000 RADIAL LTE TIRES, SIZE P215/70R/15. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED DRASTICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND BOTH REAR ...

Jun 27, 2008 Air Bags 55,000 mi

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON SPORADICALLY IN THE BEGINNING, THEN IT JUST STAYED ON AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WASN'T UNDER THE WARRANTY AND WAS INFORMED NO RECALL. I HAD TO PAY $301.00 TO FIX.

Jun 27, 2008 Air Bags 55,000 mi

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON SPORADICALLY IN THE BEGINNING, THEN IT JUST STAYED ON AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WASN'T UNDER THE WARRANTY AND WAS INFORMED NO RECALL. I HAD TO PAY $301.00 TO FIX.

Jun 9, 2008 Air Bags 50,000 mi

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT, THAT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT WORK. *TR

Jun 9, 2008 Air Bags 50,000 mi

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT, THAT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT WORK. *TR

Jun 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN MAKES CHIRPING SOUND AND HAVE REPAIRED IT OFTEN AT DEALERSHIPS. DEALER SAYS CANNOT BE FIXED IS STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WITH FAN BELT AND WHAT IT SITS IN - TENSIONER? - THEY ARE MISALIGNED AND CANNOT BE FIXED. CAR WAS BUILT WRONG. TIRED OF NOISE AND REPAIRING SAME PROBLEM OVER ...

Jun 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN MAKES CHIRPING SOUND AND HAVE REPAIRED IT OFTEN AT DEALERSHIPS. DEALER SAYS CANNOT BE FIXED IS STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WITH FAN BELT AND WHAT IT SITS IN - TENSIONER? - THEY ARE MISALIGNED AND CANNOT BE FIXED. CAR WAS BUILT WRONG. TIRED OF NOISE AND REPAIRING SAME PROBLEM OVER ...

May 16, 2008 Electrical System 64,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN. TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE, OVERCHARGE OF SYSTEM. VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WHILE IN TRANSIT. ALL BULBS, FUSES AND ELECTRICAL DEVICES OUT. WILL NOT START AND DEALER BAFFLED AS TO HOW IT OCCURRED. *TR

May 16, 2008 Electrical System 64,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN. TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE, OVERCHARGE OF SYSTEM. VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WHILE IN TRANSIT. ALL BULBS, FUSES AND ELECTRICAL DEVICES OUT. WILL NOT START AND DEALER BAFFLED AS TO HOW IT OCCURRED. *TR

Apr 20, 2008 Air Bags 57,000 mi

VEHICLE'S AIR BAG READINESS INDICATOR LAMP (AIR BAG LIGHT) APPEARS TO ILLUMINATE DURING HOT/WARM WEATHER/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. ILLUMINATES TO INDICATE POTENTIAL AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILURE. *TR

Apr 20, 2008 Air Bags 57,000 mi

VEHICLE'S AIR BAG READINESS INDICATOR LAMP (AIR BAG LIGHT) APPEARS TO ILLUMINATE DURING HOT/WARM WEATHER/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. ILLUMINATES TO INDICATE POTENTIAL AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILURE. *TR

Apr 3, 2008 Steering 30,927 mi

I HAVE A 2002 GRAND CARAVAN. THERE IS A LOUD WHINING SOUND FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS PROBLEM FROM THE TIME IT WAS PURCHASED. ORIGINALLY THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE MY COMPLAINT. AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED I WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK IN THE STEER...

Apr 3, 2008 Steering 30,927 mi

I HAVE A 2002 GRAND CARAVAN. THERE IS A LOUD WHINING SOUND FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS PROBLEM FROM THE TIME IT WAS PURCHASED. ORIGINALLY THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE MY COMPLAINT. AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED I WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK IN THE STEER...

Apr 3, 2008 Steering 30,927 mi

I HAVE A 2002 GRAND CARAVAN. THERE IS A LOUD WHINING SOUND FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS PROBLEM FROM THE TIME IT WAS PURCHASED. ORIGINALLY THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE MY COMPLAINT. AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED I WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK IN THE STEER...

Apr 3, 2008 Steering 30,927 mi

I HAVE A 2002 GRAND CARAVAN. THERE IS A LOUD WHINING SOUND FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS PROBLEM FROM THE TIME IT WAS PURCHASED. ORIGINALLY THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE MY COMPLAINT. AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED I WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK IN THE STEER...

Mar 31, 2008 Air Bags Crash 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. IN 2007, THE CONTACT BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NEITHER FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $3,800 WORTH OF DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE HORN AND CRUISE...

Mar 31, 2008 Electrical System Crash 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. IN 2007, THE CONTACT BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NEITHER FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $3,800 WORTH OF DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE HORN AND CRUISE...

Mar 31, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. IN 2007, THE CONTACT BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NEITHER FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $3,800 WORTH OF DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE HORN AND CRUISE...

Mar 31, 2008 Air Bags Crash 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. IN 2007, THE CONTACT BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NEITHER FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $3,800 WORTH OF DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE HORN AND CRUISE...

Mar 31, 2008 Electrical System Crash 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. IN 2007, THE CONTACT BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NEITHER FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $3,800 WORTH OF DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE HORN AND CRUISE...

Mar 31, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. IN 2007, THE CONTACT BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NEITHER FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $3,800 WORTH OF DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE HORN AND CRUISE...

Feb 22, 2008 Seats 72,606 mi

DRIVING ON A BOULEVARD THOROUGHFARE IN A SNOWSTORM, I LEANED BACK SLIGHTLY ON THE SEATBACK TO SHIFT MY WEIGHT SO I COULD SEE BETTER. I HEARD A LOUD SOUND SIMILAR TO A BULLET BEING FIRED, AND THE SEATBACK IMMEDIATELY FELL BACKWARD TO A HORIZONTAL POSITION. I WAS NOW ON MY BACK, UNABLE TO SEE THE RO...

Feb 22, 2008 Seats 72,606 mi

DRIVING ON A BOULEVARD THOROUGHFARE IN A SNOWSTORM, I LEANED BACK SLIGHTLY ON THE SEATBACK TO SHIFT MY WEIGHT SO I COULD SEE BETTER. I HEARD A LOUD SOUND SIMILAR TO A BULLET BEING FIRED, AND THE SEATBACK IMMEDIATELY FELL BACKWARD TO A HORIZONTAL POSITION. I WAS NOW ON MY BACK, UNABLE TO SEE THE RO...

Feb 19, 2008 Steering 95,995 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE POWER STEERING FLUID BEGINS LEAKING AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT IT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS ...

Feb 19, 2008 Steering 95,995 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE POWER STEERING FLUID BEGINS LEAKING AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT IT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS ...

Nov 29, 2007 Equipment

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING IT INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A SPEED OF 45-50 MPH WITHOUT MY HAVING PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR. THE RMP GAUGE WAS FLUCTUATING WILDLY AND THE ENGINE EMITTED A LOUD "REVVING" SOUND. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH REDUCED THE SPEED OF ...

Nov 29, 2007 Equipment

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING IT INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A SPEED OF 45-50 MPH WITHOUT MY HAVING PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR. THE RMP GAUGE WAS FLUCTUATING WILDLY AND THE ENGINE EMITTED A LOUD "REVVING" SOUND. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH REDUCED THE SPEED OF ...

Nov 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ROTTED OFF OF THE MANIFOLD AND FELL WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Nov 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ROTTED OFF OF THE MANIFOLD AND FELL WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Nov 7, 2007 Steering

I HAVE HAD 2 RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF HOWEVER THE STEERING IN MY 2002 CARAVAN STILL CONTINUES TO LOCK UP WHEN MAKING TURNS. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST HAVE MORE THAN ONE COLLISION BECAUSE THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC AND TURNING. I AM A BUSY MOTHER WITH FOUR CHILDREN WHO DEPEND ON ME...

Nov 7, 2007 Steering

I HAVE HAD 2 RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF HOWEVER THE STEERING IN MY 2002 CARAVAN STILL CONTINUES TO LOCK UP WHEN MAKING TURNS. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST HAVE MORE THAN ONE COLLISION BECAUSE THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC AND TURNING. I AM A BUSY MOTHER WITH FOUR CHILDREN WHO DEPEND ON ME...

Nov 7, 2007 Steering

I HAVE HAD 2 RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF HOWEVER THE STEERING IN MY 2002 CARAVAN STILL CONTINUES TO LOCK UP WHEN MAKING TURNS. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST HAVE MORE THAN ONE COLLISION BECAUSE THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC AND TURNING. I AM A BUSY MOTHER WITH FOUR CHILDREN WHO DEPEND ON ME...

Nov 7, 2007 Steering

I HAVE HAD 2 RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF HOWEVER THE STEERING IN MY 2002 CARAVAN STILL CONTINUES TO LOCK UP WHEN MAKING TURNS. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST HAVE MORE THAN ONE COLLISION BECAUSE THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC AND TURNING. I AM A BUSY MOTHER WITH FOUR CHILDREN WHO DEPEND ON ME...

Oct 23, 2007 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 59,000 MILES- WILL COST ME AT LEAST $2650 WHEN I PICK IT UP THURSDAY, 10/25/07. WHAT CHOICE DO I HAVE, I HAVE TO GET TO WORK. I BOUGHT IT NEW AND IT WILL BE PAID OFF NEXT OCTOBER, 2008. I'VE HAD THAT VAN TO THE TWO DODGE DEALERS AND AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT INDIVIDUAL MECHANIC...

Oct 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 59,000 MILES- WILL COST ME AT LEAST $2650 WHEN I PICK IT UP THURSDAY, 10/25/07. WHAT CHOICE DO I HAVE, I HAVE TO GET TO WORK. I BOUGHT IT NEW AND IT WILL BE PAID OFF NEXT OCTOBER, 2008. I'VE HAD THAT VAN TO THE TWO DODGE DEALERS AND AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT INDIVIDUAL MECHANIC...

Oct 23, 2007 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 59,000 MILES- WILL COST ME AT LEAST $2650 WHEN I PICK IT UP THURSDAY, 10/25/07. WHAT CHOICE DO I HAVE, I HAVE TO GET TO WORK. I BOUGHT IT NEW AND IT WILL BE PAID OFF NEXT OCTOBER, 2008. I'VE HAD THAT VAN TO THE TWO DODGE DEALERS AND AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT INDIVIDUAL MECHANIC...

Oct 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 59,000 MILES- WILL COST ME AT LEAST $2650 WHEN I PICK IT UP THURSDAY, 10/25/07. WHAT CHOICE DO I HAVE, I HAVE TO GET TO WORK. I BOUGHT IT NEW AND IT WILL BE PAID OFF NEXT OCTOBER, 2008. I'VE HAD THAT VAN TO THE TWO DODGE DEALERS AND AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT INDIVIDUAL MECHANIC...

Oct 2, 2007 Electrical System

I PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN IN DECEMBER 2006. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. I TWICE HAD TO BRING IT IN TO GET IT FIXED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THEN THAT THE TENSIONER WAS LOOSE. THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON SEVERAL MONTHS LATER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A SHOR...

Oct 2, 2007 Air Bags

I PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN IN DECEMBER 2006. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. I TWICE HAD TO BRING IT IN TO GET IT FIXED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THEN THAT THE TENSIONER WAS LOOSE. THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON SEVERAL MONTHS LATER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A SHOR...

Oct 2, 2007 Electrical System

I PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN IN DECEMBER 2006. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. I TWICE HAD TO BRING IT IN TO GET IT FIXED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THEN THAT THE TENSIONER WAS LOOSE. THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON SEVERAL MONTHS LATER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A SHOR...

Oct 2, 2007 Air Bags

I PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN IN DECEMBER 2006. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. I TWICE HAD TO BRING IT IN TO GET IT FIXED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THEN THAT THE TENSIONER WAS LOOSE. THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON SEVERAL MONTHS LATER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A SHOR...

Jul 20, 2007 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELTS IN OUR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING AGAIN. THEY WERE REPLACED IN FEBRUARY 2003, JANUARY 2007 AND ARE GOING IN TO BE REPLACE AGAIN TODAY JULY 2007. THEY DO NOT ENGAGE WHEN PULLED AND THEY DO NOT RETRACT AFTER USE. *TR

Jul 20, 2007 Equipment

THE REAR SEAT BELTS IN OUR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING AGAIN. THEY WERE REPLACED IN FEBRUARY 2003, JANUARY 2007 AND ARE GOING IN TO BE REPLACE AGAIN TODAY JULY 2007. THEY DO NOT ENGAGE WHEN PULLED AND THEY DO NOT RETRACT AFTER USE. *TR

Jul 20, 2007 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELTS IN OUR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING AGAIN. THEY WERE REPLACED IN FEBRUARY 2003, JANUARY 2007 AND ARE GOING IN TO BE REPLACE AGAIN TODAY JULY 2007. THEY DO NOT ENGAGE WHEN PULLED AND THEY DO NOT RETRACT AFTER USE. *TR

Jul 20, 2007 Equipment

THE REAR SEAT BELTS IN OUR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING AGAIN. THEY WERE REPLACED IN FEBRUARY 2003, JANUARY 2007 AND ARE GOING IN TO BE REPLACE AGAIN TODAY JULY 2007. THEY DO NOT ENGAGE WHEN PULLED AND THEY DO NOT RETRACT AFTER USE. *TR

May 16, 2007 Air Bags 66,300 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AS SOON AS WEATHER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 20 CENTIGRADE. . DID THIS IN 2006 AND HAS DONE AGAIN IN MAY 2007. LOCAL DEALER SAID IT WAS A POSSIBLE SENSOR PROBLEM IN FRONT BUMPER AREA. HAD DONE NOTHING AS PROBLEM DISAPPEARED WHEN TEMPERATURE FELL TO BELOW 20 CENTIGRADE. ...

May 16, 2007 Air Bags 66,300 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AS SOON AS WEATHER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 20 CENTIGRADE. . DID THIS IN 2006 AND HAS DONE AGAIN IN MAY 2007. LOCAL DEALER SAID IT WAS A POSSIBLE SENSOR PROBLEM IN FRONT BUMPER AREA. HAD DONE NOTHING AS PROBLEM DISAPPEARED WHEN TEMPERATURE FELL TO BELOW 20 CENTIGRADE. ...

May 14, 2007 Structure

DASHBOARD IS CRACKING. DO NOT WANT IT TO GET LIKE MY PICKUP A 1995 DODGE . *AK

May 14, 2007 Structure

DASHBOARD IS CRACKING. DO NOT WANT IT TO GET LIKE MY PICKUP A 1995 DODGE . *AK

May 5, 2007 Air Bags 50,000 mi

THE CLOCKSPRING ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE HAS FAILED, CAUSING THE AIRBAG , HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL TO FAIL. BASED ON WHAT I'VE READ ONLINE, THIS WAS A CAUSE FOR A RECALL IN EARLIER MODELS UP TO 2000. THIS RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE MODELS MANUFACTURED AFTER THE YEAR 2000, AS IT SEEMS QUI...

May 5, 2007 Air Bags 50,000 mi

THE CLOCKSPRING ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE HAS FAILED, CAUSING THE AIRBAG , HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL TO FAIL. BASED ON WHAT I'VE READ ONLINE, THIS WAS A CAUSE FOR A RECALL IN EARLIER MODELS UP TO 2000. THIS RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE MODELS MANUFACTURED AFTER THE YEAR 2000, AS IT SEEMS QUI...

Apr 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,900 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE IN MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT IN SEPTEMBER 2006. THERE IS A FAULT IN THE REAR HEATER ASSEMBLY TUBE WHICH CAUSES IT TO RUST OUT. WHEN THIS TUBE RUSTS OUT, ANTI-FREEZE LEAKS OUT, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVER HEAT AND SEIZES THE MOTOR. *JB

Apr 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,900 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE IN MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT IN SEPTEMBER 2006. THERE IS A FAULT IN THE REAR HEATER ASSEMBLY TUBE WHICH CAUSES IT TO RUST OUT. WHEN THIS TUBE RUSTS OUT, ANTI-FREEZE LEAKS OUT, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVER HEAT AND SEIZES THE MOTOR. *JB

Mar 30, 2007 Power Train 70,800 mi

MY TRANSMISSION FAILED THANKSGIVING DAY 2006. VAN WAS PARKED ON HILL. I PLACED IT IN DRIVE AND IT ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL. WAS ABLE TO CAUTIOUSLY DRIVE IT TO TRANSMISSION SHOP. THEY HAD TO REBUILD THE UNIT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. AFTER PICKING IT UP I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK TO TH...

Mar 30, 2007 Power Train 70,800 mi

MY TRANSMISSION FAILED THANKSGIVING DAY 2006. VAN WAS PARKED ON HILL. I PLACED IT IN DRIVE AND IT ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL. WAS ABLE TO CAUTIOUSLY DRIVE IT TO TRANSMISSION SHOP. THEY HAD TO REBUILD THE UNIT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. AFTER PICKING IT UP I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK TO TH...

Mar 21, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 200 mi

AIR BAG LAMP REMAINS ON. DIAGNOSED AT DEALER AS CLOCKSPRING FAILURE. CRUISE CONTROL ISSUES AS WELL. LIKE SO MANY OTHER CARAVAN OWNERS. *AK

Mar 21, 2007 Air Bags 200 mi

AIR BAG LAMP REMAINS ON. DIAGNOSED AT DEALER AS CLOCKSPRING FAILURE. CRUISE CONTROL ISSUES AS WELL. LIKE SO MANY OTHER CARAVAN OWNERS. *AK

Mar 21, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 200 mi

AIR BAG LAMP REMAINS ON. DIAGNOSED AT DEALER AS CLOCKSPRING FAILURE. CRUISE CONTROL ISSUES AS WELL. LIKE SO MANY OTHER CARAVAN OWNERS. *AK

Mar 21, 2007 Air Bags 200 mi

AIR BAG LAMP REMAINS ON. DIAGNOSED AT DEALER AS CLOCKSPRING FAILURE. CRUISE CONTROL ISSUES AS WELL. LIKE SO MANY OTHER CARAVAN OWNERS. *AK

Mar 9, 2007 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON FOR 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH AROUND 64,000 MILES. BROUGHT TO DODGE DEALER AND TOLD THAT CLOCK SPRING NEEDS REPLACEMENT. DID SEARCH ON WEB AND FOUND THAT DODGE HAD A RECALL FOR 1996-98 AND THEN AGAIN FOR 1998-2000 FOR THIS SAME COMPLAINT. SHOULD EXTEND THE RECALL TO 20...

Mar 9, 2007 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON FOR 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH AROUND 64,000 MILES. BROUGHT TO DODGE DEALER AND TOLD THAT CLOCK SPRING NEEDS REPLACEMENT. DID SEARCH ON WEB AND FOUND THAT DODGE HAD A RECALL FOR 1996-98 AND THEN AGAIN FOR 1998-2000 FOR THIS SAME COMPLAINT. SHOULD EXTEND THE RECALL TO 20...

Mar 1, 2007 Air Bags 125,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON. *NM

Mar 1, 2007 Air Bags 125,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON. *NM

Jan 12, 2007 Exterior Lighting 88,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE HEAD LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. ONLY ONE HEAD LIGHT WORKS AT A TIME. WHEN THE INTERMEDIATE LIGHTS ARE ON, ONLY THE PASSENGER HEAD LIGHT SIDE WOULD LIGHT, WHEN THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS ARE ON, ONLY THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT WOULD...

Jan 12, 2007 Exterior Lighting 88,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE HEAD LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. ONLY ONE HEAD LIGHT WORKS AT A TIME. WHEN THE INTERMEDIATE LIGHTS ARE ON, ONLY THE PASSENGER HEAD LIGHT SIDE WOULD LIGHT, WHEN THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS ARE ON, ONLY THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT WOULD...

Jan 11, 2007 Structure

REAR HATCH POWER LOCK DISENGAGES LEAVING REAR HATCH AJAR AT UNEXPECTED TIMES. ALSO TRIES TO DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH OR LESS. IT IS ALMOST LIKE SOMEONE IS HOLDING A REMOTE ENTRY DEVICE( WHICH I DON'T HAVE) AND I HEAR A CLICK, CLICK AS IT DISENGAGES THE LOCK. YESTERDAY IT HAPPENED AT LEAST TEN...

Jan 11, 2007 Structure

REAR HATCH POWER LOCK DISENGAGES LEAVING REAR HATCH AJAR AT UNEXPECTED TIMES. ALSO TRIES TO DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH OR LESS. IT IS ALMOST LIKE SOMEONE IS HOLDING A REMOTE ENTRY DEVICE( WHICH I DON'T HAVE) AND I HEAR A CLICK, CLICK AS IT DISENGAGES THE LOCK. YESTERDAY IT HAPPENED AT LEAST TEN...

Dec 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,900 mi

MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 4 CYLINDER ENGINE HAS ABOUT 66,000 MILES ON IT AND THE EGR VALVE PACKAGE HAS GONE BAD. THE CHRYSLER DEALER IN MY AREA STATES THAT THIS PART IS NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED EMISSION'S CONTROL WARRANTY THAT EXPIRES AT 80,000 MILES. THE PART COST AROUND $170.00 AND WILL TAKE...

Dec 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,900 mi

MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 4 CYLINDER ENGINE HAS ABOUT 66,000 MILES ON IT AND THE EGR VALVE PACKAGE HAS GONE BAD. THE CHRYSLER DEALER IN MY AREA STATES THAT THIS PART IS NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED EMISSION'S CONTROL WARRANTY THAT EXPIRES AT 80,000 MILES. THE PART COST AROUND $170.00 AND WILL TAKE...

Dec 26, 2006 Exterior Lighting 40,001 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN FLASH OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY DRIVING AT NIGHT. I HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I HAVE NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENTS THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR POLICE REPORTS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE HAS THE ORIGINAL HEADLIGHTS. ...

Dec 26, 2006 Exterior Lighting 40,001 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN FLASH OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY DRIVING AT NIGHT. I HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I HAVE NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENTS THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR POLICE REPORTS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE HAS THE ORIGINAL HEADLIGHTS. ...

Dec 7, 2006 Air Bags 52,476 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE AIRBAG HOUSING MECHANISMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FRONT AIRBAG ...

Dec 7, 2006 Air Bags 52,476 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE AIRBAG HOUSING MECHANISMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FRONT AIRBAG ...

Dec 7, 2006 Air Bags 52,476 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE AIRBAG HOUSING MECHANISMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FRONT AIRBAG ...

Dec 7, 2006 Air Bags 52,476 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE AIRBAG HOUSING MECHANISMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FRONT AIRBAG ...

Oct 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,472 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN PROBLEMS. *TS *NM

Oct 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,472 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN PROBLEMS. *TS *NM

Oct 23, 2006 Electrical System

THE HEADLIGHTS IN MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN HAVE BEEN FLICKERING ON AND OFF, CREATING A HIGHLY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN I CAN NOT SEE WHERE I AM GOING AND OTHER CARS CANNOT SEE ME. A QUICK CHECK ONLINE SHOWED THAT SEVERAL OTHER 2002 DODGE CARAVAN OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HA...

Oct 23, 2006 Electrical System

THE HEADLIGHTS IN MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN HAVE BEEN FLICKERING ON AND OFF, CREATING A HIGHLY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN I CAN NOT SEE WHERE I AM GOING AND OTHER CARS CANNOT SEE ME. A QUICK CHECK ONLINE SHOWED THAT SEVERAL OTHER 2002 DODGE CARAVAN OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HA...

Oct 22, 2006 Power Train 72,000 mi

I AND MY WIFE WHILE DRIVING UP HWY 44 AT 1730 HRS TO PICK UP OUR SON FROM WORK AT SIX FLAGS(IN THE RAIN), SHE WAS DRIVING OUR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN EC. WE CAME DOWN PAST ANTIRE HILL RD THERE WERE A WARRING BUZZER AND A ENGINE WARRING LIGHT CAME ON. ABOUT A HALF MILE LATER THE VAN SEEM TO HAVE A SHUTT...

Oct 22, 2006 Power Train 72,000 mi

I AND MY WIFE WHILE DRIVING UP HWY 44 AT 1730 HRS TO PICK UP OUR SON FROM WORK AT SIX FLAGS(IN THE RAIN), SHE WAS DRIVING OUR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN EC. WE CAME DOWN PAST ANTIRE HILL RD THERE WERE A WARRING BUZZER AND A ENGINE WARRING LIGHT CAME ON. ABOUT A HALF MILE LATER THE VAN SEEM TO HAVE A SHUTT...

Oct 20, 2006 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT TURNED ON. TOOK IT TO CHRYSLER/DODGE DEALER TO BE EXAMINED, THEY FOUND THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACING. CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED FOR A COST OF $250.00. *NM

Oct 20, 2006 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT TURNED ON. TOOK IT TO CHRYSLER/DODGE DEALER TO BE EXAMINED, THEY FOUND THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACING. CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED FOR A COST OF $250.00. *NM

Sep 21, 2006 Equipment 66,799 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE EMITTED A FOGHORN-LIKE SOUND FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. THIS ONLY OCCURRED WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS RUNNING ON LOW FAN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, HOWEVER THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.

Sep 21, 2006 Equipment 66,799 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE EMITTED A FOGHORN-LIKE SOUND FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. THIS ONLY OCCURRED WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS RUNNING ON LOW FAN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, HOWEVER THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.

Sep 16, 2006 Power Train 68,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN NEW. IT HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS IN THE FOUR YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. ASIDE FROM ALL OF THE RECALL WORK, MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE NOW. THE FIRST TIME IT FAILED WAS TWO MONTHS AGO, THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A SENSOR PROBLEM AND THAT IT WAS FIXED. IT WENT OU...

Sep 16, 2006 Power Train 68,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN NEW. IT HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS IN THE FOUR YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. ASIDE FROM ALL OF THE RECALL WORK, MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE NOW. THE FIRST TIME IT FAILED WAS TWO MONTHS AGO, THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A SENSOR PROBLEM AND THAT IT WAS FIXED. IT WENT OU...

Sep 14, 2006 Seats 67,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE SEAT BACK ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN BROKE, DROPPING ME BACK AND ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. ON EXAMINATION I FOUND THE TUBULAR STEEL ON THE LEFT SIDE SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE AS CHRYSLER DEEMED IT BUT A SAFETY AND DESIGN ISSUE. CHRYSLER REFUSED TO...

Sep 14, 2006 Seats 67,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE SEAT BACK ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN BROKE, DROPPING ME BACK AND ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. ON EXAMINATION I FOUND THE TUBULAR STEEL ON THE LEFT SIDE SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE AS CHRYSLER DEEMED IT BUT A SAFETY AND DESIGN ISSUE. CHRYSLER REFUSED TO...

Sep 1, 2006 Power Train

2002 DODGE CARAVAN'S TRANSMISSION FAILED. *KB *NM

Sep 1, 2006 Power Train

2002 DODGE CARAVAN'S TRANSMISSION FAILED. *KB *NM

Aug 14, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN'S FUEL PUMP IS DEFECTIVE. THE BATTERY ALSO FAILED. *KB *NM

Aug 14, 2006 Electrical System 35,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN'S FUEL PUMP IS DEFECTIVE. THE BATTERY ALSO FAILED. *KB *NM

Aug 14, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN'S FUEL PUMP IS DEFECTIVE. THE BATTERY ALSO FAILED. *KB *NM

Aug 14, 2006 Electrical System 35,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN'S FUEL PUMP IS DEFECTIVE. THE BATTERY ALSO FAILED. *KB *NM

Jul 22, 2006 Air Bags 53,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER STATES CLOCK SPRING IS DEFECTIVE AND CHRYSLER DOES NOT DEEM THIS TO BE SAFETY HAZARD,WARRANTY OR RECALL ISSUE. THEREFORE WILL NOT PAY TO FIX PROBLEM. PARTS FOR FIX UNAVAILABLE AND REPAIR IS EXPENSIVE. *NM

Jul 22, 2006 Air Bags 53,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER STATES CLOCK SPRING IS DEFECTIVE AND CHRYSLER DOES NOT DEEM THIS TO BE SAFETY HAZARD,WARRANTY OR RECALL ISSUE. THEREFORE WILL NOT PAY TO FIX PROBLEM. PARTS FOR FIX UNAVAILABLE AND REPAIR IS EXPENSIVE. *NM

Jul 15, 2006 Air Bags 30,803 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON, GO OFF, COME ON, WHEN DRIVING. TOOK DODGE CARAVAN INTO DEALER SERVICE DEPT. THEY RAN A AIRBAG SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND DETERMINED AIR BAG WOULD NOT WORK, THEY SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN AN AIRBAG DEFECT. DEALER CALLED DODGE REPRESENTATIVE AND REPRESENTATIVE DENIED THE REQUES...

Jul 15, 2006 Air Bags 30,803 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON, GO OFF, COME ON, WHEN DRIVING. TOOK DODGE CARAVAN INTO DEALER SERVICE DEPT. THEY RAN A AIRBAG SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND DETERMINED AIR BAG WOULD NOT WORK, THEY SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN AN AIRBAG DEFECT. DEALER CALLED DODGE REPRESENTATIVE AND REPRESENTATIVE DENIED THE REQUES...

Jul 14, 2006 Air Bags 5,275 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS AN ALERT THAT AIR BAGS SENSORS WERE NOT ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP EIGHT TIMES. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT LEMON LAWS DO NOT APPLY WHEN THE PURCHASE TRANSAC...

Jul 14, 2006 Air Bags 5,275 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS AN ALERT THAT AIR BAGS SENSORS WERE NOT ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP EIGHT TIMES. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT LEMON LAWS DO NOT APPLY WHEN THE PURCHASE TRANSAC...

May 31, 2006 Air Bags 41,000 mi

DURING NORMAL DRIVING OPERATIONS THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY COME ON. NOW IT COMES ON AT THE START OF THE ENGINE, AND DOES NOT TURN OFF. IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS THE SAME CLOCKSPRING PROBLEM AS WAS RECALLED EARLIER. *NM

May 31, 2006 Air Bags 41,000 mi

DURING NORMAL DRIVING OPERATIONS THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY COME ON. NOW IT COMES ON AT THE START OF THE ENGINE, AND DOES NOT TURN OFF. IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS THE SAME CLOCKSPRING PROBLEM AS WAS RECALLED EARLIER. *NM

May 9, 2006 Air Bags 33,225 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN WENT ON. THEN STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO MAKE CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING CORNERS. THEN DIRECTIONAL INDICATORS WOULD NOT TURN OFF AFTER MAKING A TURN. FINALLY, I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULD NOT TURN A CORNER. I FO...

May 9, 2006 Air Bags 33,225 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN WENT ON. THEN STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO MAKE CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING CORNERS. THEN DIRECTIONAL INDICATORS WOULD NOT TURN OFF AFTER MAKING A TURN. FINALLY, I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULD NOT TURN A CORNER. I FO...

May 3, 2006 Steering 49,100 mi

HAD RACK IN PINION AND FRONT END WORK DONE DECEMBER 28, 2005 AND TOOK BACK THE CAR ON JANUARY 2006 TWICE FOR FRONT END NOT BEING ALIGNED. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO DEAL TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IGNITION AND ALARM BECAUSE CAR WON'T START AND ALARM LIGHT WAS FLASHING. STEVE- FIXED THE ALARM BUT ALSO NOTICE THA...

May 3, 2006 Steering 49,100 mi

HAD RACK IN PINION AND FRONT END WORK DONE DECEMBER 28, 2005 AND TOOK BACK THE CAR ON JANUARY 2006 TWICE FOR FRONT END NOT BEING ALIGNED. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO DEAL TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IGNITION AND ALARM BECAUSE CAR WON'T START AND ALARM LIGHT WAS FLASHING. STEVE- FIXED THE ALARM BUT ALSO NOTICE THA...

May 3, 2006 Steering 49,100 mi

HAD RACK IN PINION AND FRONT END WORK DONE DECEMBER 28, 2005 AND TOOK BACK THE CAR ON JANUARY 2006 TWICE FOR FRONT END NOT BEING ALIGNED. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO DEAL TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IGNITION AND ALARM BECAUSE CAR WON'T START AND ALARM LIGHT WAS FLASHING. STEVE- FIXED THE ALARM BUT ALSO NOTICE THA...

May 3, 2006 Steering 49,100 mi

HAD RACK IN PINION AND FRONT END WORK DONE DECEMBER 28, 2005 AND TOOK BACK THE CAR ON JANUARY 2006 TWICE FOR FRONT END NOT BEING ALIGNED. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO DEAL TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IGNITION AND ALARM BECAUSE CAR WON'T START AND ALARM LIGHT WAS FLASHING. STEVE- FIXED THE ALARM BUT ALSO NOTICE THA...

Apr 30, 2006 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS/ INTERIOR DASH BOARD LIGHTING FLICKERING. DURING THE DAY TIME HOURS THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS SEEM TO SURGE. THE POWER FOR THE 12 VOLT OUTLETS IN THE CAR WHEN BRAKING TAKE OFF TIMES. IN THE EVENING HOURS THE HEADLIGHTS WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF WITHOUT CAUSE DURING NORMAL DRIVING TIMES. THE FL...

Apr 30, 2006 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS/ INTERIOR DASH BOARD LIGHTING FLICKERING. DURING THE DAY TIME HOURS THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS SEEM TO SURGE. THE POWER FOR THE 12 VOLT OUTLETS IN THE CAR WHEN BRAKING TAKE OFF TIMES. IN THE EVENING HOURS THE HEADLIGHTS WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF WITHOUT CAUSE DURING NORMAL DRIVING TIMES. THE FL...

Apr 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AND OCCURRED AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. UPDATE 5/2/2006 - ALL THE DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED AND THE ...

Apr 17, 2006 Electrical System 75,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AND OCCURRED AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. UPDATE 5/2/2006 - ALL THE DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED AND THE ...

Apr 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AND OCCURRED AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. UPDATE 5/2/2006 - ALL THE DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED AND THE ...

Apr 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AND OCCURRED AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. UPDATE 5/2/2006 - ALL THE DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED AND THE ...

Apr 17, 2006 Electrical System 75,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AND OCCURRED AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. UPDATE 5/2/2006 - ALL THE DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED AND THE ...

Apr 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AND OCCURRED AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. UPDATE 5/2/2006 - ALL THE DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED AND THE ...

Mar 20, 2006 Air Bags 81,200 mi

I BOUGHT A DODGE CARAVAN 2002. OUT OF NOWHERE THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK IT TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED BUT BECAUSE MY CARAVAN DIDN'T FALL INTO THE CATEGORY OF THAT RECALL IT WAS NOT TAKEN CARE OF. THE PERSON AT THE SERVICE DESK DID SAY THAT MANY ...

Mar 20, 2006 Air Bags 81,200 mi

I BOUGHT A DODGE CARAVAN 2002. OUT OF NOWHERE THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK IT TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED BUT BECAUSE MY CARAVAN DIDN'T FALL INTO THE CATEGORY OF THAT RECALL IT WAS NOT TAKEN CARE OF. THE PERSON AT THE SERVICE DESK DID SAY THAT MANY ...

Feb 15, 2006 Power Train 90,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON A FLATBED TRUCK BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE LOCKED UP. THE DEALERSHIPS DIAGNOSTIC TEST DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND NEEDS TO BE ...

Feb 15, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON A FLATBED TRUCK BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE LOCKED UP. THE DEALERSHIPS DIAGNOSTIC TEST DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND NEEDS TO BE ...

Feb 15, 2006 Power Train 90,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON A FLATBED TRUCK BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE LOCKED UP. THE DEALERSHIPS DIAGNOSTIC TEST DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND NEEDS TO BE ...

Feb 15, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON A FLATBED TRUCK BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE LOCKED UP. THE DEALERSHIPS DIAGNOSTIC TEST DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND NEEDS TO BE ...

Feb 2, 2006 Exterior Lighting 72,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS KEPT FLICKERING WHEN TURN SIGNAL WAS TURN ON ALSO HIGH BEAM LIGHT SWITCH WOULD STAY ON AFTER FLASHING THEM. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND MAKES CLUNKING NOISE WHEN HITTING BUMPS. BELTS SQUEAK THEY ARE BRAND NEW LESS THAN 10000 MILE WITH IT ON. *JB

Feb 2, 2006 Unknown Or Other 72,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS KEPT FLICKERING WHEN TURN SIGNAL WAS TURN ON ALSO HIGH BEAM LIGHT SWITCH WOULD STAY ON AFTER FLASHING THEM. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND MAKES CLUNKING NOISE WHEN HITTING BUMPS. BELTS SQUEAK THEY ARE BRAND NEW LESS THAN 10000 MILE WITH IT ON. *JB

Feb 2, 2006 Suspension 72,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS KEPT FLICKERING WHEN TURN SIGNAL WAS TURN ON ALSO HIGH BEAM LIGHT SWITCH WOULD STAY ON AFTER FLASHING THEM. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND MAKES CLUNKING NOISE WHEN HITTING BUMPS. BELTS SQUEAK THEY ARE BRAND NEW LESS THAN 10000 MILE WITH IT ON. *JB

Feb 2, 2006 Exterior Lighting 72,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS KEPT FLICKERING WHEN TURN SIGNAL WAS TURN ON ALSO HIGH BEAM LIGHT SWITCH WOULD STAY ON AFTER FLASHING THEM. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND MAKES CLUNKING NOISE WHEN HITTING BUMPS. BELTS SQUEAK THEY ARE BRAND NEW LESS THAN 10000 MILE WITH IT ON. *JB

Feb 2, 2006 Unknown Or Other 72,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS KEPT FLICKERING WHEN TURN SIGNAL WAS TURN ON ALSO HIGH BEAM LIGHT SWITCH WOULD STAY ON AFTER FLASHING THEM. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND MAKES CLUNKING NOISE WHEN HITTING BUMPS. BELTS SQUEAK THEY ARE BRAND NEW LESS THAN 10000 MILE WITH IT ON. *JB

Feb 2, 2006 Suspension 72,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS KEPT FLICKERING WHEN TURN SIGNAL WAS TURN ON ALSO HIGH BEAM LIGHT SWITCH WOULD STAY ON AFTER FLASHING THEM. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND MAKES CLUNKING NOISE WHEN HITTING BUMPS. BELTS SQUEAK THEY ARE BRAND NEW LESS THAN 10000 MILE WITH IT ON. *JB

Jan 12, 2006 Air Bags 26,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER OR REPAIR SHOP. *AK UPDATED 2/16/2006 - *NM

Jan 12, 2006 Air Bags 26,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER OR REPAIR SHOP. *AK UPDATED 2/16/2006 - *NM

Jan 10, 2006 Suspension

FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHINGS NEED REPLACING AT 28K. *JB

Jan 10, 2006 Suspension

FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHINGS NEED REPLACING AT 28K. *JB

Dec 31, 2005 Air Bags 50,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ON ALL THE TIME. BROUGHT VAN TO DEALER KNOWING THAT THEIR HAD BEEN LARGE RECALLS OF VANS WITH AIRBAG PROBLEMS IN THE PAST. THE CLOCKSPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COMPANY CLAIMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR 2002 MODELS. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR DODGE AND SHO...

Dec 31, 2005 Visibility 50,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ON ALL THE TIME. BROUGHT VAN TO DEALER KNOWING THAT THEIR HAD BEEN LARGE RECALLS OF VANS WITH AIRBAG PROBLEMS IN THE PAST. THE CLOCKSPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COMPANY CLAIMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR 2002 MODELS. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR DODGE AND SHO...

Dec 31, 2005 Air Bags 50,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ON ALL THE TIME. BROUGHT VAN TO DEALER KNOWING THAT THEIR HAD BEEN LARGE RECALLS OF VANS WITH AIRBAG PROBLEMS IN THE PAST. THE CLOCKSPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COMPANY CLAIMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR 2002 MODELS. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR DODGE AND SHO...

Dec 31, 2005 Visibility 50,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ON ALL THE TIME. BROUGHT VAN TO DEALER KNOWING THAT THEIR HAD BEEN LARGE RECALLS OF VANS WITH AIRBAG PROBLEMS IN THE PAST. THE CLOCKSPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COMPANY CLAIMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR 2002 MODELS. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR DODGE AND SHO...

Dec 30, 2005 Steering 39,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THEREWAS A HUMMING NOISE AND TIGHTNESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IN COLD OR DAMP WEATHER. THE HUMMING NOISEWAS NOTICEABLE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL SEALS, GASKETS, THE POWER STEERING PUMP, SEV...

Dec 30, 2005 Steering 39,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THEREWAS A HUMMING NOISE AND TIGHTNESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IN COLD OR DAMP WEATHER. THE HUMMING NOISEWAS NOTICEABLE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL SEALS, GASKETS, THE POWER STEERING PUMP, SEV...

Dec 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,000 mi

I HEARD A "BANGING" NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH. SO I CALLED MY DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPT FOR MULTIPLE OF REASONS AND THEY FOUND THE FOLLOWING ISSUES AGAIN WITH MY CAR; MY FRONT BRAKES (SHOE PADES, ROTOR'S TURNED) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR AND THE CAR ONLY...

Dec 29, 2005 Steering 19,000 mi

I HEARD A "BANGING" NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH. SO I CALLED MY DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPT FOR MULTIPLE OF REASONS AND THEY FOUND THE FOLLOWING ISSUES AGAIN WITH MY CAR; MY FRONT BRAKES (SHOE PADES, ROTOR'S TURNED) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR AND THE CAR ONLY...

Dec 29, 2005 Tires 19,000 mi

I HEARD A "BANGING" NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH. SO I CALLED MY DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPT FOR MULTIPLE OF REASONS AND THEY FOUND THE FOLLOWING ISSUES AGAIN WITH MY CAR; MY FRONT BRAKES (SHOE PADES, ROTOR'S TURNED) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR AND THE CAR ONLY...

Dec 29, 2005 Suspension 19,000 mi

I HEARD A "BANGING" NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH. SO I CALLED MY DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPT FOR MULTIPLE OF REASONS AND THEY FOUND THE FOLLOWING ISSUES AGAIN WITH MY CAR; MY FRONT BRAKES (SHOE PADES, ROTOR'S TURNED) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR AND THE CAR ONLY...

Dec 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,000 mi

I HEARD A "BANGING" NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH. SO I CALLED MY DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPT FOR MULTIPLE OF REASONS AND THEY FOUND THE FOLLOWING ISSUES AGAIN WITH MY CAR; MY FRONT BRAKES (SHOE PADES, ROTOR'S TURNED) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR AND THE CAR ONLY...

Dec 29, 2005 Steering 19,000 mi

I HEARD A "BANGING" NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH. SO I CALLED MY DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPT FOR MULTIPLE OF REASONS AND THEY FOUND THE FOLLOWING ISSUES AGAIN WITH MY CAR; MY FRONT BRAKES (SHOE PADES, ROTOR'S TURNED) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR AND THE CAR ONLY...

Dec 29, 2005 Tires 19,000 mi

I HEARD A "BANGING" NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH. SO I CALLED MY DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPT FOR MULTIPLE OF REASONS AND THEY FOUND THE FOLLOWING ISSUES AGAIN WITH MY CAR; MY FRONT BRAKES (SHOE PADES, ROTOR'S TURNED) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR AND THE CAR ONLY...

Dec 29, 2005 Suspension 19,000 mi

I HEARD A "BANGING" NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH. SO I CALLED MY DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPT FOR MULTIPLE OF REASONS AND THEY FOUND THE FOLLOWING ISSUES AGAIN WITH MY CAR; MY FRONT BRAKES (SHOE PADES, ROTOR'S TURNED) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR AND THE CAR ONLY...

Dec 27, 2005 Air Bags 17,000 mi

AIRBAG MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB

Dec 27, 2005 Air Bags 17,000 mi

AIRBAG MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB

Dec 22, 2005 Structure

2002 DODGE CARAVAN HAS RUSTED IN FOUR DIFFERENT AREAS. *TS *NM

Dec 22, 2005 Structure

2002 DODGE CARAVAN HAS RUSTED IN FOUR DIFFERENT AREAS. *TS *NM

Dec 5, 2005 Steering 26,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED DURING STATE SAFETY INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WORE OUT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. *AK

Dec 5, 2005 Steering 26,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT INSPECTED .THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD END BROKE. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. *AK UPDATED 1/11/2006. *NM

Dec 5, 2005 Steering 26,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED DURING STATE SAFETY INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WORE OUT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. *AK

Dec 5, 2005 Steering 26,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT INSPECTED .THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD END BROKE. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. *AK UPDATED 1/11/2006. *NM

Dec 4, 2005 Parking Brake

BRAKES ON 2002 DODGE CARAVAN LOCK WHEN PARKING BRAKE IS USED OVERNIGHT. WHEN RELEASING PARKING BRAKE IN MORNING, UNABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. IN ATTEMPTING TO DO SO TO GET MOVING, AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS, CUSTOMER WILL HEAR A LOUD POP NOISE AND BRAKES FREE UP. THIS IS A CONTINUING PRO...

Dec 4, 2005 Parking Brake

BRAKES ON 2002 DODGE CARAVAN LOCK WHEN PARKING BRAKE IS USED OVERNIGHT. WHEN RELEASING PARKING BRAKE IN MORNING, UNABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. IN ATTEMPTING TO DO SO TO GET MOVING, AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS, CUSTOMER WILL HEAR A LOUD POP NOISE AND BRAKES FREE UP. THIS IS A CONTINUING PRO...

Dec 1, 2005 Steering 46,000 mi

STEERING FAILURE. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING TO THE FAR LEFT OR RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL STICKS IN THAT POSITION AND RELEASES ONLY AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. IN NORMAL STRAIGHT AHEAD OPERATION THERE IS A VERY NOTICEABLE NOISE AND COMING FROM THE STEERING APPARATUS. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A DANGEROUS ...

Dec 1, 2005 Steering 46,000 mi

STEERING FAILURE. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING TO THE FAR LEFT OR RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL STICKS IN THAT POSITION AND RELEASES ONLY AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. IN NORMAL STRAIGHT AHEAD OPERATION THERE IS A VERY NOTICEABLE NOISE AND COMING FROM THE STEERING APPARATUS. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A DANGEROUS ...

Nov 22, 2005 Structure

CHILD HAD THUMB SLAMMED IN VAN DOOR AND FAMILY WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR THREE MINUTES. CHILD FRACTURED BONE. A YOUNGER CHILD COULD HAVE LOST A LIMB. PARENT HAD TO GO INSIDE THE CAR AND PULL THE JAMMED LOCK TO FREE CHILD. IF PARENT WAS HOLDING A CHILD AND THEY GOT A LIMB STUCK THE PARENT COUL...

Nov 22, 2005 Structure

CHILD HAD THUMB SLAMMED IN VAN DOOR AND FAMILY WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR THREE MINUTES. CHILD FRACTURED BONE. A YOUNGER CHILD COULD HAVE LOST A LIMB. PARENT HAD TO GO INSIDE THE CAR AND PULL THE JAMMED LOCK TO FREE CHILD. IF PARENT WAS HOLDING A CHILD AND THEY GOT A LIMB STUCK THE PARENT COUL...

Nov 15, 2005 Structure Fire 66,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED.*MR THE CONSUMER VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE 11 DAYS PRIOR TO RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE ON THE RADIO VENT SLOTS (RECALL# 04V531000). *NM

Nov 15, 2005 Air Bags 47,000 mi

I HAVE 2002 DODGE CARAVAN AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSORS FOR BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER BAGS SINCE THE SUMMER OF 2005. EACH FAILED AT A SEPARATE TIME. I HAVE A SERVICE CONTRACT ON THE VEHICLE (ROUGHLY 50,000 MILES) BUT HAD TO PAY THE DEDUCTIBLE. *JB

Nov 15, 2005 Structure Fire 66,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED.*MR THE CONSUMER VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE 11 DAYS PRIOR TO RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE ON THE RADIO VENT SLOTS (RECALL# 04V531000). *NM

Nov 15, 2005 Air Bags 47,000 mi

I HAVE 2002 DODGE CARAVAN AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSORS FOR BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER BAGS SINCE THE SUMMER OF 2005. EACH FAILED AT A SEPARATE TIME. I HAVE A SERVICE CONTRACT ON THE VEHICLE (ROUGHLY 50,000 MILES) BUT HAD TO PAY THE DEDUCTIBLE. *JB

Nov 9, 2005 Exterior Lighting 59,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHTS PERIODICALLY GO OFF, SOMETIMES STAYING OFF FOR 15-20 SECONDS. NOT RELATED TO ACCELERATION, BUMPS OR STOPS. AFFECTS BOTH HEADLIGHTS SIMULTANEOUSLY. VERY SCARY!! ESPECIALLY ON INTERSTATE AND HEAVY TRAFFIC. ALSO, CARS PULL OVER BECAUSE THEY THINK I'M FLASHING DELIBERA...

Nov 9, 2005 Exterior Lighting 59,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHTS PERIODICALLY GO OFF, SOMETIMES STAYING OFF FOR 15-20 SECONDS. NOT RELATED TO ACCELERATION, BUMPS OR STOPS. AFFECTS BOTH HEADLIGHTS SIMULTANEOUSLY. VERY SCARY!! ESPECIALLY ON INTERSTATE AND HEAVY TRAFFIC. ALSO, CARS PULL OVER BECAUSE THEY THINK I'M FLASHING DELIBERA...

Nov 3, 2005 Electrical System 21,465 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BATTERY ACID HAD LEAKED ONTO THE WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS YET. *AK (11/21/05) THE DRIVE...

Nov 3, 2005 Tires 21,465 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BATTERY ACID HAD LEAKED ONTO THE WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS YET. *AK (11/21/05) THE DRIVE...

Nov 3, 2005 Electrical System 21,465 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BATTERY ACID HAD LEAKED ONTO THE WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS YET. *AK (11/21/05) THE DRIVE...

Nov 3, 2005 Tires 21,465 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BATTERY ACID HAD LEAKED ONTO THE WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS YET. *AK (11/21/05) THE DRIVE...

Oct 26, 2005 Air Bags 47,000 mi

HORN SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. DEALER STATED CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A INCIDENT THAT HAPPENS FREQUENTLY. I HAVE SEARCHED ON-LINE AND IT APPEARS TO BE AN OFTEN OCCURRING PROBLEM. *NM

Oct 26, 2005 Air Bags 47,000 mi

HORN SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. DEALER STATED CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A INCIDENT THAT HAPPENS FREQUENTLY. I HAVE SEARCHED ON-LINE AND IT APPEARS TO BE AN OFTEN OCCURRING PROBLEM. *NM

Oct 21, 2005 Equipment 129,233 mi

DT: THE CONTACT HAD RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE ON AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN HOSE. AFTER THE DEALER FINISHED THE WORK, THE DEALER CHARGED THE CONTACT $91.00 FOR THE SERVICE. HE HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST WEEK, AND THEY STATED THEY WOULD BE CALLING HIM BACK, BUT THEY NE...

Oct 21, 2005 Equipment 129,233 mi

DT: THE CONTACT HAD RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE ON AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN HOSE. AFTER THE DEALER FINISHED THE WORK, THE DEALER CHARGED THE CONTACT $91.00 FOR THE SERVICE. HE HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST WEEK, AND THEY STATED THEY WOULD BE CALLING HIM BACK, BUT THEY NE...

Oct 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting 3,000 mi

DT: 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN FLASHED OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY DRIVING AT NIGHT.. HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. HAD NOT HAD ANY ACCIDENTS. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE NOR POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE HAS THE ORIGINAL H...

Oct 11, 2005 Electrical System 3,000 mi

DT: 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN FLASHED OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY DRIVING AT NIGHT.. HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. HAD NOT HAD ANY ACCIDENTS. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE NOR POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE HAS THE ORIGINAL H...

Oct 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting 3,000 mi

DT: 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN FLASHED OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY DRIVING AT NIGHT.. HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. HAD NOT HAD ANY ACCIDENTS. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE NOR POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE HAS THE ORIGINAL H...

Oct 11, 2005 Electrical System 3,000 mi

DT: 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN FLASHED OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY DRIVING AT NIGHT.. HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. HAD NOT HAD ANY ACCIDENTS. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE NOR POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE HAS THE ORIGINAL H...

Sep 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN WILL STALL AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED - USUALLY WITHOUT WARNING. NO ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON INDICATING ENGINE HAS TURNED OFF. REALIZE ENGINE OFF WHEN NO RESPONSE OCCURS WITH PRESSING THROTTLE. MUST COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD TO STOP. VEHICLE WILL OFTEN NOT START FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES - E...

Sep 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN WILL STALL AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED - USUALLY WITHOUT WARNING. NO ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON INDICATING ENGINE HAS TURNED OFF. REALIZE ENGINE OFF WHEN NO RESPONSE OCCURS WITH PRESSING THROTTLE. MUST COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD TO STOP. VEHICLE WILL OFTEN NOT START FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES - E...

Sep 8, 2005 Power Train 56,704 mi

DT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN FIXED, BUT IT COULD BE DANGEROUS. THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR A NOISE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE CONSUMER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUNDTHAT THE AXLE NUTS WERE LOOSE. THREE MONTHS LATER THE CONSUMER HAD TO BRING THE VEHICLE BAFCK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME THING...

Sep 8, 2005 Power Train 56,704 mi

DT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN FIXED, BUT IT COULD BE DANGEROUS. THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR A NOISE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE CONSUMER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUNDTHAT THE AXLE NUTS WERE LOOSE. THREE MONTHS LATER THE CONSUMER HAD TO BRING THE VEHICLE BAFCK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME THING...

Sep 8, 2005 Power Train 56,704 mi

DT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN FIXED, BUT IT COULD BE DANGEROUS. THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR A NOISE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE CONSUMER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUNDTHAT THE AXLE NUTS WERE LOOSE. THREE MONTHS LATER THE CONSUMER HAD TO BRING THE VEHICLE BAFCK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME THING...

Sep 8, 2005 Power Train 56,704 mi

DT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN FIXED, BUT IT COULD BE DANGEROUS. THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR A NOISE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE CONSUMER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUNDTHAT THE AXLE NUTS WERE LOOSE. THREE MONTHS LATER THE CONSUMER HAD TO BRING THE VEHICLE BAFCK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME THING...

Aug 11, 2005 Air Bags 28,582 mi

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON REPEATEDLY FOR THE PAST 8 MONTHS. THE DODGE SERVICE DEPT WAS INITIALLY UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. THEY HAVE NOW DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCKSPRING HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND MUST BE REPLACED.*JB

Aug 11, 2005 Air Bags 28,582 mi

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON REPEATEDLY FOR THE PAST 8 MONTHS. THE DODGE SERVICE DEPT WAS INITIALLY UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. THEY HAVE NOW DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCKSPRING HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND MUST BE REPLACED.*JB

Aug 9, 2005 Steering 51,000 mi

THE RACK AND PINION STEERING HAS FAILED, ONLY TO ONE SIDE SO FAR--TO THE LEFT, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND/OR TURN TO THE LEFT. AT 51,000 MILES, I BELIEVE THIS IS VERY PREMATURE FOR A FAILURE AND CAN BECOME A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. CHRYSLER WILL NOT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. THEREFO...

Aug 9, 2005 Steering 51,000 mi

THE RACK AND PINION STEERING HAS FAILED, ONLY TO ONE SIDE SO FAR--TO THE LEFT, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND/OR TURN TO THE LEFT. AT 51,000 MILES, I BELIEVE THIS IS VERY PREMATURE FOR A FAILURE AND CAN BECOME A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. CHRYSLER WILL NOT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. THEREFO...

Aug 8, 2005 Power Train

PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY IN DODGE HANDICAP CARAVAN VAN '02 AXLE BREAKS. AXLE WAS BROKEN NOT JUST SEPARATED AXLE REPLACED AFTER TOW IN. CONCERN IS WILL OTHER AXLE BREAK ON HIGHWAY HANDICAPPED PERSON TIED IN?*JB

Aug 8, 2005 Power Train

PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY IN DODGE HANDICAP CARAVAN VAN '02 AXLE BREAKS. AXLE WAS BROKEN NOT JUST SEPARATED AXLE REPLACED AFTER TOW IN. CONCERN IS WILL OTHER AXLE BREAK ON HIGHWAY HANDICAPPED PERSON TIED IN?*JB

Aug 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

7/31/05 CONSUMER PRODUCTS SAFETY COMMISSION DAIMLER CHRYSLER MOTORS CORPORATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I HAVE A 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE THAT WAS DESIGNED AND BUILT WITH A DANGEROUS DEFECT. THE TAIL LIGHT LENSES OR COVERS HAVE BEEN GLUED ON BUT THE GLUE HAS FAILED ON BOTH TAIL LIGHTS A...

Aug 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

7/31/05 CONSUMER PRODUCTS SAFETY COMMISSION DAIMLER CHRYSLER MOTORS CORPORATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I HAVE A 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE THAT WAS DESIGNED AND BUILT WITH A DANGEROUS DEFECT. THE TAIL LIGHT LENSES OR COVERS HAVE BEEN GLUED ON BUT THE GLUE HAS FAILED ON BOTH TAIL LIGHTS A...

Jul 22, 2005 Air Bags

2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD FOR TWO DAYS.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR SIX MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED A FAULTY CLOCKSPRING CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *NM

Jul 22, 2005 Air Bags

2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD FOR TWO DAYS.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR SIX MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED A FAULTY CLOCKSPRING CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *NM

Jul 15, 2005 Equipment 69,000 mi

DT: 2002 CHRYSLER DODGE MINIVANS ARE PRONE TO LEAKING WATER INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FOOT WELL AREA WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS OPERATING. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS, AND HAS BEEN FIXED THREE TIMES BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. THE A...

Jul 15, 2005 Equipment 69,000 mi

DT: 2002 CHRYSLER DODGE MINIVANS ARE PRONE TO LEAKING WATER INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FOOT WELL AREA WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS OPERATING. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS, AND HAS BEEN FIXED THREE TIMES BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. THE A...

Jun 13, 2005 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED THIRD RECALL NOTICE FOR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH ON AND OFF, AND THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. *NM

Jun 13, 2005 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED THIRD RECALL NOTICE FOR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH ON AND OFF, AND THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. *NM

Jun 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED THIRD RECALL NOTICE FOR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH ON AND OFF, AND THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. *NM

Jun 13, 2005 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED THIRD RECALL NOTICE FOR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH ON AND OFF, AND THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. *NM

Jun 13, 2005 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED THIRD RECALL NOTICE FOR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH ON AND OFF, AND THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. *NM

Jun 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED THIRD RECALL NOTICE FOR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH ON AND OFF, AND THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. *NM

May 27, 2005 Power Train 35,851 mi

CAR WAS BOUGHT USED FORM KIA DEAL 7/1/2003 A LITTLE UNDER 2 YRS LEFT ON WARRANTY HAVE DONE REGULAR MAINT. PER MFG SPEC. WENT ON VACATION TO MAIN 5/12/05 CAME BACK 5/21/05 AND FOUND TRANSMISSION FUILD ON GARAGE FLOOR. WENT TO I WENT TO MECH (PEP BOYS) BECAUSE THOUGTH WHEN I HAD TRANSMISSION FLUSH P...

May 27, 2005 Power Train 35,851 mi

CAR WAS BOUGHT USED FORM KIA DEAL 7/1/2003 A LITTLE UNDER 2 YRS LEFT ON WARRANTY HAVE DONE REGULAR MAINT. PER MFG SPEC. WENT ON VACATION TO MAIN 5/12/05 CAME BACK 5/21/05 AND FOUND TRANSMISSION FUILD ON GARAGE FLOOR. WENT TO I WENT TO MECH (PEP BOYS) BECAUSE THOUGTH WHEN I HAD TRANSMISSION FLUSH P...

May 25, 2005 Air Bags Crash 70,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A SEMI TRAILER AT ABOUT 20 MPH AND THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER TRIED TO BRAKE, AND THE IMPACT WAS IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE BUMPER WAS MOVED BACK 8 INCHES, THE TRANSMISSION, THE COOLER AND RADIATOR WERE BENT OVER THE MOTOR. CONSUMER HAS FI...

May 25, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 70,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A SEMI TRAILER AT ABOUT 20 MPH AND THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER TRIED TO BRAKE, AND THE IMPACT WAS IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE BUMPER WAS MOVED BACK 8 INCHES, THE TRANSMISSION, THE COOLER AND RADIATOR WERE BENT OVER THE MOTOR. CONSUMER HAS FI...

May 25, 2005 Air Bags Crash 70,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A SEMI TRAILER AT ABOUT 20 MPH AND THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER TRIED TO BRAKE, AND THE IMPACT WAS IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE BUMPER WAS MOVED BACK 8 INCHES, THE TRANSMISSION, THE COOLER AND RADIATOR WERE BENT OVER THE MOTOR. CONSUMER HAS FI...

May 25, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 70,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A SEMI TRAILER AT ABOUT 20 MPH AND THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER TRIED TO BRAKE, AND THE IMPACT WAS IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE BUMPER WAS MOVED BACK 8 INCHES, THE TRANSMISSION, THE COOLER AND RADIATOR WERE BENT OVER THE MOTOR. CONSUMER HAS FI...

May 12, 2005 Power Train 74,120 mi

ON JANUARY 27, 2005, WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL INTERSTATE, THE AXLE BROKE, RACK AND PINION, AND THE CV JOINTS AND BOOTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN WHICH WAS PURCHASED NEW, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT AND GREAT BODILY HARM TO MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING, OUR CHILDREN AGES 6YRS AND 4YRS, AND OTHE...

May 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,120 mi

ON JANUARY 27, 2005, WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL INTERSTATE, THE AXLE BROKE, RACK AND PINION, AND THE CV JOINTS AND BOOTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN WHICH WAS PURCHASED NEW, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT AND GREAT BODILY HARM TO MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING, OUR CHILDREN AGES 6YRS AND 4YRS, AND OTHE...

May 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,120 mi

ON JANUARY 27, 2005, WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL INTERSTATE, THE AXLE BROKE, RACK AND PINION, AND THE CV JOINTS AND BOOTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN WHICH WAS PURCHASED NEW, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT AND GREAT BODILY HARM TO MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING, OUR CHILDREN AGES 6YRS AND 4YRS, AND OTHE...

May 12, 2005 Power Train 74,120 mi

ON JANUARY 27, 2005, WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL INTERSTATE, THE AXLE BROKE, RACK AND PINION, AND THE CV JOINTS AND BOOTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN WHICH WAS PURCHASED NEW, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT AND GREAT BODILY HARM TO MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING, OUR CHILDREN AGES 6YRS AND 4YRS, AND OTHE...

May 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,120 mi

ON JANUARY 27, 2005, WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL INTERSTATE, THE AXLE BROKE, RACK AND PINION, AND THE CV JOINTS AND BOOTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN WHICH WAS PURCHASED NEW, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT AND GREAT BODILY HARM TO MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING, OUR CHILDREN AGES 6YRS AND 4YRS, AND OTHE...

May 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,120 mi

ON JANUARY 27, 2005, WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL INTERSTATE, THE AXLE BROKE, RACK AND PINION, AND THE CV JOINTS AND BOOTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN WHICH WAS PURCHASED NEW, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT AND GREAT BODILY HARM TO MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING, OUR CHILDREN AGES 6YRS AND 4YRS, AND OTHE...

May 5, 2005 Electrical System 46,300 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT MOISTURE FROM AIR CONDITIONER THAT MAY ENTER INTO RADIO AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR POSSIBLE RADIO/LEFT SPEAKER FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO FIXED THE VENT BUT NOT THE RADIO. *NM

May 5, 2005 Electrical System 46,300 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT MOISTURE FROM AIR CONDITIONER THAT MAY ENTER INTO RADIO AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR POSSIBLE RADIO/LEFT SPEAKER FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO FIXED THE VENT BUT NOT THE RADIO. *NM

May 4, 2005 Steering

CONTACT STATED: CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE STEERING COLUMN. SHE HAD THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED TWICE, BUT WAS STILL IS MESSING UP. WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION IT MADE A NOISE. CONTACT HAS THE LAST RECALL LETTER AND SHE COULD GET THE SERVICE INVOICES FROM DEALER IF WE NEEDED T...

May 4, 2005 Suspension

CONTACT STATED: WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY DURING A U TURN TO PARK GOING ABOUT 3-4 MPH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE HUB FELL COMPLETELY OFF. NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS. TOOK VEHICLE TO TOYOTA OF DALLAS DEALERSHIP. THE HUB WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE TIRE. UPON OBSERVATION 1/2 OF THE BOLTS STILL SCREWED INTO ...

May 4, 2005 Steering

CONTACT STATED: CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE STEERING COLUMN. SHE HAD THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED TWICE, BUT WAS STILL IS MESSING UP. WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION IT MADE A NOISE. CONTACT HAS THE LAST RECALL LETTER AND SHE COULD GET THE SERVICE INVOICES FROM DEALER IF WE NEEDED T...

May 4, 2005 Suspension

CONTACT STATED: WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY DURING A U TURN TO PARK GOING ABOUT 3-4 MPH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE HUB FELL COMPLETELY OFF. NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS. TOOK VEHICLE TO TOYOTA OF DALLAS DEALERSHIP. THE HUB WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE TIRE. UPON OBSERVATION 1/2 OF THE BOLTS STILL SCREWED INTO ...

Apr 27, 2005 Air Bags 39,650 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON. DEALER MADE A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND CONCLUDED THAT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR WOULD BE INOPERABLE UNLESS THE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $900.00. WHEN I PROTESTED I WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD PAY FOR THE AIRBAG, BUT NOT THE LABOR, $400.00. S...

Apr 27, 2005 Air Bags 39,650 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON. DEALER MADE A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND CONCLUDED THAT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR WOULD BE INOPERABLE UNLESS THE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $900.00. WHEN I PROTESTED I WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD PAY FOR THE AIRBAG, BUT NOT THE LABOR, $400.00. S...

Apr 14, 2005 Air Bags 40,684 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER FIXED PROBLEM BY REPLACING CLOCK SPRING. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED TWICE AROUND 5,000 AND 40,600 MILES. THIS IS A RECALL FOR OLDER MODEL YEAR, BUT NOT 2002 MODEL YEAR. *AK

Apr 14, 2005 Air Bags 40,684 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER FIXED PROBLEM BY REPLACING CLOCK SPRING. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED TWICE AROUND 5,000 AND 40,600 MILES. THIS IS A RECALL FOR OLDER MODEL YEAR, BUT NOT 2002 MODEL YEAR. *AK

Mar 28, 2005 Suspension 5,000 mi

VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THIS TIME. CONSUMER ANTICIPATED ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS MAY COME OFF WHILE DRIVING.*AK

Mar 28, 2005 Suspension 5,000 mi

VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THIS TIME. CONSUMER ANTICIPATED ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS MAY COME OFF WHILE DRIVING.*AK

Mar 25, 2005 Structure 44,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED REAR LIFTGATE GLASS SHATTERED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 25, 2005 Structure 44,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED REAR LIFTGATE GLASS SHATTERED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO . *AK

Mar 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT FELT AS IF VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE SINCE LAST SUMMER, AND VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE WAS NOT CHANGED.*AK.. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS DUE TO BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING AND NOT RELEASING. THE TWO FRONT TIRES ALSO WORE...

Mar 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT FELT AS IF VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE SINCE LAST SUMMER, AND VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE WAS NOT CHANGED.*AK.. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS DUE TO BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING AND NOT RELEASING. THE TWO FRONT TIRES ALSO WORE...

Mar 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT FELT AS IF VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE SINCE LAST SUMMER, AND VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE WAS NOT CHANGED.*AK.. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS DUE TO BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING AND NOT RELEASING. THE TWO FRONT TIRES ALSO WORE...

Mar 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT FELT AS IF VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE SINCE LAST SUMMER, AND VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE WAS NOT CHANGED.*AK.. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS DUE TO BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING AND NOT RELEASING. THE TWO FRONT TIRES ALSO WORE...

Mar 24, 2005 Tires 39,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT FELT AS IF VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE SINCE LAST SUMMER, AND VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE WAS NOT CHANGED.*AK.. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS DUE TO BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING AND NOT RELEASING. THE TWO FRONT TIRES ALSO WORE...

Mar 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO . *AK

Mar 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT FELT AS IF VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE SINCE LAST SUMMER, AND VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE WAS NOT CHANGED.*AK.. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS DUE TO BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING AND NOT RELEASING. THE TWO FRONT TIRES ALSO WORE...

Mar 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT FELT AS IF VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE SINCE LAST SUMMER, AND VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE WAS NOT CHANGED.*AK.. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS DUE TO BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING AND NOT RELEASING. THE TWO FRONT TIRES ALSO WORE...

Mar 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT FELT AS IF VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE SINCE LAST SUMMER, AND VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE WAS NOT CHANGED.*AK.. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS DUE TO BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING AND NOT RELEASING. THE TWO FRONT TIRES ALSO WORE...

Mar 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT FELT AS IF VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE SINCE LAST SUMMER, AND VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE WAS NOT CHANGED.*AK.. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS DUE TO BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING AND NOT RELEASING. THE TWO FRONT TIRES ALSO WORE...

Mar 24, 2005 Tires 39,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT FELT AS IF VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE SINCE LAST SUMMER, AND VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE WAS NOT CHANGED.*AK.. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS DUE TO BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING AND NOT RELEASING. THE TWO FRONT TIRES ALSO WORE...

Mar 23, 2005 Seat Belts 77,778 mi

VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD STAY ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT TENSION NEEDED REPLACED. *NM *SC

Mar 23, 2005 Air Bags 77,778 mi

VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD STAY ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT TENSION NEEDED REPLACED. *NM *SC

Mar 23, 2005 Seat Belts 77,778 mi

VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD STAY ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT TENSION NEEDED REPLACED. *NM *SC

Mar 23, 2005 Air Bags 77,778 mi

VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD STAY ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT TENSION NEEDED REPLACED. *NM *SC

Mar 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED . THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 15, 2005 Visibility

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED . THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED . THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 15, 2005 Visibility

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED . THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. *AK

Mar 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. *AK

Mar 12, 2005 Steering 55,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT. 1) VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH TILT-WHEEL. DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO AJUST WHEEL. (2) TILT-WHEEL WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, LEAVING STEERING WHEEL "FLOPPING" UP AND DOWN. EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION. ALMOST CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT.*AK

Mar 12, 2005 Steering 55,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT. 1) VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH TILT-WHEEL. DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO AJUST WHEEL. (2) TILT-WHEEL WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, LEAVING STEERING WHEEL "FLOPPING" UP AND DOWN. EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION. ALMOST CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT.*AK

Mar 7, 2005 Electrical System Fire

'RECALL CAMPAIGN' ISSUED FOR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN RADIO VENT SLOTS (CODE D48). CARAVAN CAUGHT ON FIRE. *BF THE CONSUMER'S PURCHASED ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER SINCE THEY REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FIRE. AFTER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE....

Mar 7, 2005 Electrical System Fire

'RECALL CAMPAIGN' ISSUED FOR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN RADIO VENT SLOTS (CODE D48). CARAVAN CAUGHT ON FIRE. *BF THE CONSUMER'S PURCHASED ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER SINCE THEY REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FIRE. AFTER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE....

Mar 3, 2005 Steering

POWER STEERING DOES NOT OPERATE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A CHECKUP, AND RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THAT VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPAIRED FOR THE STEERING.*AK

Mar 3, 2005 Steering

POWER STEERING DOES NOT OPERATE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A CHECKUP, AND RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THAT VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPAIRED FOR THE STEERING.*AK

Feb 27, 2005 Suspension 56,000 mi

STARTING AT APPROX. 40,000-45,000 MILES THERE WAS A THUMPING NOISE UNDER DRIVER SIDE FEET. THOUGHT MAYBE WAS TIRES,THEY WERE REPLACED AT 54,000 MILES. NOISE WAS STILL THERE. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP. HAD FOR ABOUT A WEEK, FIRST DIAGNOSIS WAS BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS, A-ARMS. COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRA...

Feb 27, 2005 Suspension 56,000 mi

STARTING AT APPROX. 40,000-45,000 MILES THERE WAS A THUMPING NOISE UNDER DRIVER SIDE FEET. THOUGHT MAYBE WAS TIRES,THEY WERE REPLACED AT 54,000 MILES. NOISE WAS STILL THERE. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP. HAD FOR ABOUT A WEEK, FIRST DIAGNOSIS WAS BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS, A-ARMS. COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRA...

Feb 24, 2005 Equipment 20,000 mi

SAFETY RECALL-RADIO VENT SLOTS, D48 ON DODGE CARAVAN IS AN UNSATISFACTORY FIX. PLACING TAPE OVER THE RADIO VENTS WILL CAUSE THE RADIO TO OVERHEAT IN FLORIDA! A FIRE IS POSSIBLE. *NM

Feb 24, 2005 Equipment 20,000 mi

SAFETY RECALL-RADIO VENT SLOTS, D48 ON DODGE CARAVAN IS AN UNSATISFACTORY FIX. PLACING TAPE OVER THE RADIO VENTS WILL CAUSE THE RADIO TO OVERHEAT IN FLORIDA! A FIRE IS POSSIBLE. *NM

Feb 18, 2005 Air Bags 45,000 mi

CONSUMER'S AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CLOCK SPRING NHTSA RECALL 04V480000 DUE TO VIN. *AK

Feb 18, 2005 Air Bags 45,000 mi

CONSUMER'S AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CLOCK SPRING NHTSA RECALL 04V480000 DUE TO VIN. *AK

Feb 14, 2005 Electrical System 45,000 mi

THE VAN HAS AN ONGOING ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH RESULTS IN THE HEADLIGHTS, DASHBOARD LIGHTS, AND OTHER COMPONENTS MALFUNCTIONING. THEY EITHER DON'T FUNCTION AT ALL OR DON'T FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE DEALER/MECHANIC REPLACED THE PCM IN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. IT DIDN'T WORK. THERE IS A CURRENT...

Feb 14, 2005 Electrical System 45,000 mi

THE VAN HAS AN ONGOING ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH RESULTS IN THE HEADLIGHTS, DASHBOARD LIGHTS, AND OTHER COMPONENTS MALFUNCTIONING. THEY EITHER DON'T FUNCTION AT ALL OR DON'T FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE DEALER/MECHANIC REPLACED THE PCM IN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. IT DIDN'T WORK. THERE IS A CURRENT...

Feb 7, 2005 Electrical System 57,890 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER WOULD SMELLED BURNT WIRES. ALSO, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS ALSO A BUZZING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Feb 7, 2005 Interior Lighting 57,890 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER WOULD SMELLED BURNT WIRES. ALSO, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS ALSO A BUZZING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Feb 7, 2005 Steering

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DRIVER NOTICED A LIQUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING HOSES AND TRANSMISSION S...

Feb 7, 2005 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DRIVER NOTICED A LIQUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING HOSES AND TRANSMISSION S...

Feb 7, 2005 Electrical System 57,890 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER WOULD SMELLED BURNT WIRES. ALSO, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS ALSO A BUZZING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Feb 7, 2005 Interior Lighting 57,890 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER WOULD SMELLED BURNT WIRES. ALSO, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS ALSO A BUZZING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Feb 7, 2005 Steering

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DRIVER NOTICED A LIQUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING HOSES AND TRANSMISSION S...

Feb 7, 2005 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DRIVER NOTICED A LIQUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING HOSES AND TRANSMISSION S...

Jan 28, 2005 Air Bags 36,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON AFTER THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED SOME TIME AGO.*AK

Jan 28, 2005 Air Bags 36,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON AFTER THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED SOME TIME AGO.*AK

Jan 13, 2005 Air Bags

WRONG VIN NUMBER ON RECALL LETTER, CONSUMER REQUESTED A NEW LETTER FOR CLOCKSPRING RECALL. *BF THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE RECALL CLOCKSPRING BECAUSE THE VIN NUMBER ON THE RECALL LETTER WAS INCORRECT. *NM

Jan 13, 2005 Air Bags

WRONG VIN NUMBER ON RECALL LETTER, CONSUMER REQUESTED A NEW LETTER FOR CLOCKSPRING RECALL. *BF THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE RECALL CLOCKSPRING BECAUSE THE VIN NUMBER ON THE RECALL LETTER WAS INCORRECT. *NM

Jan 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting 44,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERS; ONCE THEY WENT OUT COMPLETELY FOR ABOUT FIVE SECONDS. THIS HAS OCCURRED ABOUT 20 TIMES SINCE NOVEMBER 2004. THERE IS NO TIME PATTERN AS TO WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OFF. THE DEALER KNOWS THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THE DEALER THAT THEY...

Jan 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting 44,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERS; ONCE THEY WENT OUT COMPLETELY FOR ABOUT FIVE SECONDS. THIS HAS OCCURRED ABOUT 20 TIMES SINCE NOVEMBER 2004. THERE IS NO TIME PATTERN AS TO WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OFF. THE DEALER KNOWS THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THE DEALER THAT THEY...

Dec 8, 2004 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE IN USE THEY WOULD FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY. THE HEADLIGHTS ALSO WENT OUT COMPLETELY FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 SECONDS ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC

Dec 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. WE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP CHANGED FOUR TIMES. ON 7/22/03, WE BROUGHT THE VAN INTO WESTWAY DODGE BECAUSE IT MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN TURNING. THEY CONDUCTED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 19-006-02 AND INSTALLED A LONGER POWER STEERING HOSE. ON 7/31/2003, WE AGAIN BRO...

Dec 8, 2004 Steering

WE HAVE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP CHANGED FOUR TIMES. ON 7/22/03, WE BROUGHT THE VAN INTO WESTWAY DODGE, BECAUSE WE HAD A LOUD NOISE WHEN TURNING. THEY CONDUCTED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 19-006-02 AND INSTALLED A LONGER POWER STEERING HOSE. ON 7/31/2003, WE AGAIN BROUGHT IT IN TO WESTWAY, BECAUS...

Dec 8, 2004 Steering

WE HAVE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP CHANGED FOUR TIMES. ON 7/22/03, WE BROUGHT THE VAN INTO WESTWAY DODGE, BECAUSE WE HAD A LOUD NOISE WHEN TURNING. THEY CONDUCTED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 19-006-02 AND INSTALLED A LONGER POWER STEERING HOSE. ON 7/31/2003, WE AGAIN BROUGHT IT IN TO WESTWAY, BECAUS...

Dec 8, 2004 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE IN USE THEY WOULD FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY. THE HEADLIGHTS ALSO WENT OUT COMPLETELY FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 SECONDS ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC

Dec 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. WE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP CHANGED FOUR TIMES. ON 7/22/03, WE BROUGHT THE VAN INTO WESTWAY DODGE BECAUSE IT MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN TURNING. THEY CONDUCTED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 19-006-02 AND INSTALLED A LONGER POWER STEERING HOSE. ON 7/31/2003, WE AGAIN BRO...

Dec 8, 2004 Steering

WE HAVE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP CHANGED FOUR TIMES. ON 7/22/03, WE BROUGHT THE VAN INTO WESTWAY DODGE, BECAUSE WE HAD A LOUD NOISE WHEN TURNING. THEY CONDUCTED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 19-006-02 AND INSTALLED A LONGER POWER STEERING HOSE. ON 7/31/2003, WE AGAIN BROUGHT IT IN TO WESTWAY, BECAUS...

Dec 8, 2004 Steering

WE HAVE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP CHANGED FOUR TIMES. ON 7/22/03, WE BROUGHT THE VAN INTO WESTWAY DODGE, BECAUSE WE HAD A LOUD NOISE WHEN TURNING. THEY CONDUCTED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 19-006-02 AND INSTALLED A LONGER POWER STEERING HOSE. ON 7/31/2003, WE AGAIN BROUGHT IT IN TO WESTWAY, BECAUS...

Dec 3, 2004 Steering

THE CONSUMER HEARD A SHUTTERING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *TC THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE POWER STEERING WAS THE PROBLEM AND HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. ALSO WHEN THE A/C WAS ...

Dec 3, 2004 Equipment

THE CONSUMER HEARD A SHUTTERING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *TC THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE POWER STEERING WAS THE PROBLEM AND HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. ALSO WHEN THE A/C WAS ...

Dec 3, 2004 Steering

THE CONSUMER HEARD A SHUTTERING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *TC THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE POWER STEERING WAS THE PROBLEM AND HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. ALSO WHEN THE A/C WAS ...

Dec 3, 2004 Equipment

THE CONSUMER HEARD A SHUTTERING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *TC THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE POWER STEERING WAS THE PROBLEM AND HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. ALSO WHEN THE A/C WAS ...

Nov 18, 2004 Steering

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V386000 CONCERNING POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE: TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND CONSUMER CONTINUED TO SMELL SOME TYPE OF FLUID BURNING, AND STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE THE DEALER INFORMATION AT TH...

Nov 18, 2004 Steering

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V386000 CONCERNING POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE: TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND CONSUMER CONTINUED TO SMELL SOME TYPE OF FLUID BURNING, AND STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE THE DEALER INFORMATION AT TH...

Nov 16, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

MOST OF THE HOSES ARE LEAKING DUE TO PLASTIC CLIPS NOT HOLDING IN COLD WEATHER.*AK

Nov 16, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

MOST OF THE HOSES ARE LEAKING DUE TO PLASTIC CLIPS NOT HOLDING IN COLD WEATHER.*AK

Nov 10, 2004 Steering

VEHICLE WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED, MAKING IT HARD TO TURN. *AK

Nov 10, 2004 Steering

VEHICLE WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED, MAKING IT HARD TO TURN. *AK

Nov 4, 2004 Steering 90,000 mi

BROUGHT MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN IN FOR A RECALL REPLACEMENT ON THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE , I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP THINKING MY VAN WAS OKAY BOY WAS I WRONG THE NEXT DAY MY VAN STARTED POURING POWERSTEERING COOLANT ON THE GROUND AND IT MADE A HORRIBLE WHIRLING SOUND , I CONTACTED DEALERSHIP...

Nov 4, 2004 Steering 90,000 mi

BROUGHT MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN IN FOR A RECALL REPLACEMENT ON THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE , I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP THINKING MY VAN WAS OKAY BOY WAS I WRONG THE NEXT DAY MY VAN STARTED POURING POWERSTEERING COOLANT ON THE GROUND AND IT MADE A HORRIBLE WHIRLING SOUND , I CONTACTED DEALERSHIP...

Nov 2, 2004 Suspension 23,000 mi

FRONT END NOISE, FLUTTER TO A FRONT END CLUNCK SOUND MORE ON RIGHT SIDE. SOUND WAS LIGHT AT 23000 MILES THEN NOW AT 52000 VERY LOAD SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING GOING TO FALL OUT OR OFF VAN. FOUND THE FRONT STAB. BAR BUSHING PASSENGER SIDE EGGED OUT CAUSING BAD CLUNCK. THESE ITEMS SEEMED TO FAIL VERY EARLY...

Nov 2, 2004 Suspension 23,000 mi

FRONT END NOISE, FLUTTER TO A FRONT END CLUNCK SOUND MORE ON RIGHT SIDE. SOUND WAS LIGHT AT 23000 MILES THEN NOW AT 52000 VERY LOAD SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING GOING TO FALL OUT OR OFF VAN. FOUND THE FRONT STAB. BAR BUSHING PASSENGER SIDE EGGED OUT CAUSING BAD CLUNCK. THESE ITEMS SEEMED TO FAIL VERY EARLY...

Oct 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A SERPENTINE BELT PROBLEM. HE HAD THE SERPENTINE BELT REPAIRED AT LEAST 3-4 TIMES, BUT IT KEPT COMING OFF. WHEN THIS HAPPENED EVERYTHING SHUT OFF. THIS WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE CONSUMER COULD BE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND IF THE BELT SHUT OFF, CONSUMER COULD GET HURT.*AK

Oct 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A SERPENTINE BELT PROBLEM. HE HAD THE SERPENTINE BELT REPAIRED AT LEAST 3-4 TIMES, BUT IT KEPT COMING OFF. WHEN THIS HAPPENED EVERYTHING SHUT OFF. THIS WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE CONSUMER COULD BE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND IF THE BELT SHUT OFF, CONSUMER COULD GET HURT.*AK

Oct 19, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE SRS AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE FILL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 19, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE SRS AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE FILL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 14, 2004 Air Bags 41,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Oct 14, 2004 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING. ( I COULD NOT FIND IT IN THE RECALL SECTION). THEY ALSO STATED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE HORN HAS NOT BLOWN IN 3-4 MOS. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON, THIS HAS ALSO ...

Oct 14, 2004 Air Bags 41,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Oct 14, 2004 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING. ( I COULD NOT FIND IT IN THE RECALL SECTION). THEY ALSO STATED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE HORN HAS NOT BLOWN IN 3-4 MOS. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON, THIS HAS ALSO ...

Oct 12, 2004 Air Bags Crash 120 mi

I HAD PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS BACK IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. I HEARD A NOISE IN THE WINDOW AND THE DODGE PLACE TOLD ME IT WAS NOTHING NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. ALSO I HAVE MADE SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DODGE PLACE FOR THE BRAKES (REPLACED 6 TIMES ) , SLIDING DOOR DOE...

Oct 12, 2004 Electrical System Crash 120 mi

I HAD PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS BACK IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. I HEARD A NOISE IN THE WINDOW AND THE DODGE PLACE TOLD ME IT WAS NOTHING NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. ALSO I HAVE MADE SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DODGE PLACE FOR THE BRAKES (REPLACED 6 TIMES ) , SLIDING DOOR DOE...

Oct 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 120 mi

I HAD PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS BACK IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. I HEARD A NOISE IN THE WINDOW AND THE DODGE PLACE TOLD ME IT WAS NOTHING NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. ALSO I HAVE MADE SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DODGE PLACE FOR THE BRAKES (REPLACED 6 TIMES ) , SLIDING DOOR DOE...

Oct 12, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages Crash 120 mi

I HAD PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS BACK IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. I HEARD A NOISE IN THE WINDOW AND THE DODGE PLACE TOLD ME IT WAS NOTHING NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. ALSO I HAVE MADE SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DODGE PLACE FOR THE BRAKES (REPLACED 6 TIMES ) , SLIDING DOOR DOE...

Oct 12, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 120 mi

I HAD PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS BACK IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. I HEARD A NOISE IN THE WINDOW AND THE DODGE PLACE TOLD ME IT WAS NOTHING NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. ALSO I HAVE MADE SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DODGE PLACE FOR THE BRAKES (REPLACED 6 TIMES ) , SLIDING DOOR DOE...

Oct 12, 2004 Visibility Crash 120 mi

I HAD PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS BACK IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. I HEARD A NOISE IN THE WINDOW AND THE DODGE PLACE TOLD ME IT WAS NOTHING NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. ALSO I HAVE MADE SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DODGE PLACE FOR THE BRAKES (REPLACED 6 TIMES ) , SLIDING DOOR DOE...

Oct 12, 2004 Air Bags Crash 120 mi

I HAD PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS BACK IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. I HEARD A NOISE IN THE WINDOW AND THE DODGE PLACE TOLD ME IT WAS NOTHING NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. ALSO I HAVE MADE SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DODGE PLACE FOR THE BRAKES (REPLACED 6 TIMES ) , SLIDING DOOR DOE...

Oct 12, 2004 Electrical System Crash 120 mi

I HAD PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS BACK IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. I HEARD A NOISE IN THE WINDOW AND THE DODGE PLACE TOLD ME IT WAS NOTHING NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. ALSO I HAVE MADE SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DODGE PLACE FOR THE BRAKES (REPLACED 6 TIMES ) , SLIDING DOOR DOE...

Oct 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 120 mi

I HAD PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS BACK IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. I HEARD A NOISE IN THE WINDOW AND THE DODGE PLACE TOLD ME IT WAS NOTHING NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. ALSO I HAVE MADE SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DODGE PLACE FOR THE BRAKES (REPLACED 6 TIMES ) , SLIDING DOOR DOE...

Oct 12, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages Crash 120 mi

I HAD PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS BACK IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. I HEARD A NOISE IN THE WINDOW AND THE DODGE PLACE TOLD ME IT WAS NOTHING NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. ALSO I HAVE MADE SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DODGE PLACE FOR THE BRAKES (REPLACED 6 TIMES ) , SLIDING DOOR DOE...

Oct 12, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 120 mi

I HAD PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS BACK IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. I HEARD A NOISE IN THE WINDOW AND THE DODGE PLACE TOLD ME IT WAS NOTHING NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. ALSO I HAVE MADE SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DODGE PLACE FOR THE BRAKES (REPLACED 6 TIMES ) , SLIDING DOOR DOE...

Oct 12, 2004 Visibility Crash 120 mi

I HAD PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS BACK IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. I HEARD A NOISE IN THE WINDOW AND THE DODGE PLACE TOLD ME IT WAS NOTHING NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. ALSO I HAVE MADE SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DODGE PLACE FOR THE BRAKES (REPLACED 6 TIMES ) , SLIDING DOOR DOE...

Sep 22, 2004 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THROUGH VARYING SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SHIFTS IMPROPERLY. SOMETIMES IT IS AN EXTREMELY HARD SHIFT BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR AT SPEEDS OF 20-30 MPH WHERE THE VEHICLE WILL PULL BACK AND THEN LURCH FORWARD AND A LOUD THUD OCCURS. IT SHIFTS IMPROPERLY WITH THE SAME ACTIONS WH...

Sep 22, 2004 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THROUGH VARYING SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SHIFTS IMPROPERLY. SOMETIMES IT IS AN EXTREMELY HARD SHIFT BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR AT SPEEDS OF 20-30 MPH WHERE THE VEHICLE WILL PULL BACK AND THEN LURCH FORWARD AND A LOUD THUD OCCURS. IT SHIFTS IMPROPERLY WITH THE SAME ACTIONS WH...

Aug 25, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION AND THEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE HESITATED THEN STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC CLAIMED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

Aug 25, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION AND THEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE HESITATED THEN STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC CLAIMED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

Aug 13, 2004 Steering 16,169 mi

POWER STEERING PUMP MAKES A LOUD WHIN OR GROWL WHEN TURNING. THIS IS INTERMITTENT AND THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE. I HAVE DRIVEN THE VEHICLE 25 MILES TO THEIR SHOP WITH THE SOUND BUT BY THE TIME THEY GET THEIR TECH OUT TO CHECK IT, IT QUITS. ANOTHER MECHANIC HAS HEARD IT AND SUGGESTED IT IS A PRESSU...

Aug 13, 2004 Steering 16,169 mi

POWER STEERING PUMP MAKES A LOUD WHIN OR GROWL WHEN TURNING. THIS IS INTERMITTENT AND THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE. I HAVE DRIVEN THE VEHICLE 25 MILES TO THEIR SHOP WITH THE SOUND BUT BY THE TIME THEY GET THEIR TECH OUT TO CHECK IT, IT QUITS. ANOTHER MECHANIC HAS HEARD IT AND SUGGESTED IT IS A PRESSU...

Aug 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

1. AFTER LEAVING MY 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN (APPROX. 48000 MILES) IN LONG TERM AIRPORT PARKING FOR 12 DAYS I DROVE TWO AND A HALF HOURS HOME. NOTHING OF ANY CONSEQUENCE HAPPENED ON THE WAY HOME. * 2. AT HOME I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE STUCK ON THE ON POSITION. I DO NOT KNOW DURING ...

Aug 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

1. AFTER LEAVING MY 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN (APPROX. 48000 MILES) IN LONG TERM AIRPORT PARKING FOR 12 DAYS I DROVE TWO AND A HALF HOURS HOME. NOTHING OF ANY CONSEQUENCE HAPPENED ON THE WAY HOME. * 2. AT HOME I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE STUCK ON THE ON POSITION. I DO NOT KNOW DURING ...

Aug 10, 2004 Steering 52,500 mi

DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT STEERING WHEEL FROZE WHICH WAS CAUSING HEAVY VIBRATION. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Aug 10, 2004 Steering 52,500 mi

DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT STEERING WHEEL FROZE WHICH WAS CAUSING HEAVY VIBRATION. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Aug 2, 2004 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, CONSUMER STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO MOVE AN OBJECT OUT OF THE PARKING LOT, AND VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE BEFORE STOPPING. *AK

Aug 2, 2004 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, CONSUMER STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO MOVE AN OBJECT OUT OF THE PARKING LOT, AND VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE BEFORE STOPPING. *AK

Jul 8, 2004 Seats 58,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DRIVER SIDE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND GET OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE SEAT. *AK

Jul 8, 2004 Seats 58,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DRIVER SIDE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND GET OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE SEAT. *AK

Jul 1, 2004 Structure 25,000 mi

CONSUMERS WIFE HAS DIFFICULTY GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE SINCE SHE HAS NO HANDLE TO HOLD. IF THE MANUFACTURER PLACED HANDLES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DOOR IT MAY BE EASIER TO ENTER AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMERS' REQUIRES ASSISTANCE WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE. *NM

Jul 1, 2004 Structure 25,000 mi

CONSUMERS WIFE HAS DIFFICULTY GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE SINCE SHE HAS NO HANDLE TO HOLD. IF THE MANUFACTURER PLACED HANDLES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DOOR IT MAY BE EASIER TO ENTER AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMERS' REQUIRES ASSISTANCE WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE. *NM

Jun 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 13,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON PASSENGER SIDE. HAD SLOWED DOWN ,AND SMOKE CAME FROM VENTS. PULLED OVER, AND EVERYONE GOT OUT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER POPPED OPEN THE HOOD AND FLAMES SHOT OUT. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. PRELIMIN...

Jun 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 13,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON PASSENGER SIDE. HAD SLOWED DOWN ,AND SMOKE CAME FROM VENTS. PULLED OVER, AND EVERYONE GOT OUT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER POPPED OPEN THE HOOD AND FLAMES SHOT OUT. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. PRELIMIN...

May 18, 2004 Equipment 49,426 mi

THE A/C UNIT LEAKED DOWN THE FIREWALL ON THE INSIDE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CARAVAN AND RUINED THE CARPET. IT WAS REPAIRED IN FEB. 2003 UNDER WARRANTY. IN MARCH 2004 WE NOTICED MOLD ON THE FLOOR . THE SAME THING HAD HAPPENED AGAIN. CHRYSTLER KNOWS THAT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS BECAUSE THEY PUT OUT...

May 18, 2004 Equipment 49,426 mi

THE A/C UNIT LEAKED DOWN THE FIREWALL ON THE INSIDE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CARAVAN AND RUINED THE CARPET. IT WAS REPAIRED IN FEB. 2003 UNDER WARRANTY. IN MARCH 2004 WE NOTICED MOLD ON THE FLOOR . THE SAME THING HAD HAPPENED AGAIN. CHRYSTLER KNOWS THAT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS BECAUSE THEY PUT OUT...

May 6, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY A TIRE BLEW OUT AND SHREDDED.THE TIRE WAS ONLY 4 MONTHS OLD. CONSUMER TOOK THE TIRE TO DEALER, AND DEALER TOLD HER THAT THEY WOULD NOT TAKE THE TIRE BACK, BUT THAT THEY SHE COULD PURCHASE ANOTHER TIRE ONLY AT FULL PRICE. GOOD...

May 6, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY A TIRE BLEW OUT AND SHREDDED.THE TIRE WAS ONLY 4 MONTHS OLD. CONSUMER TOOK THE TIRE TO DEALER, AND DEALER TOLD HER THAT THEY WOULD NOT TAKE THE TIRE BACK, BUT THAT THEY SHE COULD PURCHASE ANOTHER TIRE ONLY AT FULL PRICE. GOOD...

Apr 20, 2004 Air Bags

VIN # [XXX]. I WILL BRINGING MY VAN TO RAY BRANDT DODGE FOR AT LEAST THE 4TH TIME BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. MY CLOCKSPRING HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE, ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AND 2 WEEKS AGO AT MY EXPENSE. YES, I FREQUENTLY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY HORN AND MY CRUISE CONTROL. I THOUGHT IT WA...

Apr 20, 2004 Electrical System

VIN # [XXX]. I WILL BRINGING MY VAN TO RAY BRANDT DODGE FOR AT LEAST THE 4TH TIME BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. MY CLOCKSPRING HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE, ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AND 2 WEEKS AGO AT MY EXPENSE. YES, I FREQUENTLY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY HORN AND MY CRUISE CONTROL. I THOUGHT IT WA...

Apr 20, 2004 Air Bags

VIN # [XXX]. I WILL BRINGING MY VAN TO RAY BRANDT DODGE FOR AT LEAST THE 4TH TIME BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. MY CLOCKSPRING HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE, ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AND 2 WEEKS AGO AT MY EXPENSE. YES, I FREQUENTLY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY HORN AND MY CRUISE CONTROL. I THOUGHT IT WA...

Apr 20, 2004 Electrical System

VIN # [XXX]. I WILL BRINGING MY VAN TO RAY BRANDT DODGE FOR AT LEAST THE 4TH TIME BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. MY CLOCKSPRING HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE, ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AND 2 WEEKS AGO AT MY EXPENSE. YES, I FREQUENTLY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY HORN AND MY CRUISE CONTROL. I THOUGHT IT WA...

Apr 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC REPLACED THE PADS AND BOTH FRONTAL ROTORS, BUT THE PROBLEM S...

Apr 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC REPLACED THE PADS AND BOTH FRONTAL ROTORS, BUT THE PROBLEM S...

Apr 1, 2004 Seat Belts 20,000 mi

REAR SHOULDER SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR FOR THE SHOULDER BELTS DID NOT LOCK PROPERLY. DEALER EXAMINED THE BELTS AND COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHY THE RETRACTOR DID NOT LOCK. *AK REAR SEAT BELTS DOESN'T LOCK WHEN BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED. *LA

Apr 1, 2004 Electrical System Fire 39,000 mi

CONSUMER PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN IN 2001, AND DROVE IT ON A TRIP. WHILE ON THE TRIP BACK DRIVER SIDE REAR SPEAKER CAUGHT ON FIRE. PUT FIRE OUT WITH BOTTLED WATER. CONSUMER AND HUSBAND TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DODGE DEALER IN MOBILE ALABAMA, AND HAD IT REPAIRED. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE ...

Apr 1, 2004 Seat Belts 20,000 mi

REAR SHOULDER SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR FOR THE SHOULDER BELTS DID NOT LOCK PROPERLY. DEALER EXAMINED THE BELTS AND COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHY THE RETRACTOR DID NOT LOCK. *AK REAR SEAT BELTS DOESN'T LOCK WHEN BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED. *LA

Apr 1, 2004 Electrical System Fire 39,000 mi

CONSUMER PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN IN 2001, AND DROVE IT ON A TRIP. WHILE ON THE TRIP BACK DRIVER SIDE REAR SPEAKER CAUGHT ON FIRE. PUT FIRE OUT WITH BOTTLED WATER. CONSUMER AND HUSBAND TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DODGE DEALER IN MOBILE ALABAMA, AND HAD IT REPAIRED. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE ...

Mar 31, 2004 Power Train 50,000 mi

WHEN SHIFTING GEARS AT LOW SPEEDS TRANSMISSION WOULD LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Equipment

MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE HAS HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION PUMP REPLACED TWO TIMES IN LESS THAN 32,000 MILES. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT MY DEALER DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THE CARAVAN.*AK

Mar 31, 2004 Power Train

MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE HAS HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION PUMP REPLACED TWO TIMES IN LESS THAN 32,000 MILES. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT MY DEALER DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THE CARAVAN.*AK

Mar 31, 2004 Electrical System Fire

AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR ONE HOUR CONSUMER NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM AROUND THE RUNNING BOARD. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Power Train 50,000 mi

WHEN SHIFTING GEARS AT LOW SPEEDS TRANSMISSION WOULD LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Equipment

MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE HAS HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION PUMP REPLACED TWO TIMES IN LESS THAN 32,000 MILES. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT MY DEALER DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THE CARAVAN.*AK

Mar 31, 2004 Power Train

MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE HAS HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION PUMP REPLACED TWO TIMES IN LESS THAN 32,000 MILES. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT MY DEALER DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THE CARAVAN.*AK

Mar 31, 2004 Electrical System Fire

AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR ONE HOUR CONSUMER NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM AROUND THE RUNNING BOARD. *AK

Mar 3, 2004 Steering 49,500 mi

WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED IT MAKES A SQUEAKING NOISE LIKE IT IS RUSTED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT THEY FAILED TO INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL.*AK

Mar 3, 2004 Steering 49,500 mi

WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED IT MAKES A SQUEAKING NOISE LIKE IT IS RUSTED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT THEY FAILED TO INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL.*AK

Feb 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IN 20 MONTHS THAT I HAVE TAKEN MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN EX IN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. THE DEALER CLAIMS THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE ABS SENSORS FAILING.*AK

Feb 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IN 20 MONTHS THAT I HAVE TAKEN MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN EX IN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. THE DEALER CLAIMS THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE ABS SENSORS FAILING.*AK

Feb 17, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH TRANSMISSION LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD. A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION.*AK

Feb 17, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH TRANSMISSION LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD. A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION.*AK

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE 3.3 LITER ENGINE. SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE,(BOUGHT IN AUGUST 2003) I HAVE HAD TO BUY NEW TIRES, HAD TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED & BALANCED 4 TIMES AND BECAUSE OF THE POPPING NOISE HAVE TO HAVE THE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REPLACED AND HAVE A NEW ROTOR AND BRAKES REPLACED. ...

Jan 23, 2004 Suspension

I OWN A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE 3.3 LITER ENGINE. SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE,(BOUGHT IN AUGUST 2003) I HAVE HAD TO BUY NEW TIRES, HAD TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED & BALANCED 4 TIMES AND BECAUSE OF THE POPPING NOISE HAVE TO HAVE THE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REPLACED AND HAVE A NEW ROTOR AND BRAKES REPLACED. ...

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE 3.3 LITER ENGINE. SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE,(BOUGHT IN AUGUST 2003) I HAVE HAD TO BUY NEW TIRES, HAD TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED & BALANCED 4 TIMES AND BECAUSE OF THE POPPING NOISE HAVE TO HAVE THE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REPLACED AND HAVE A NEW ROTOR AND BRAKES REPLACED. ...

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE 3.3 LITER ENGINE. SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE,(BOUGHT IN AUGUST 2003) I HAVE HAD TO BUY NEW TIRES, HAD TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED & BALANCED 4 TIMES AND BECAUSE OF THE POPPING NOISE HAVE TO HAVE THE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REPLACED AND HAVE A NEW ROTOR AND BRAKES REPLACED. ...

Jan 23, 2004 Suspension

I OWN A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE 3.3 LITER ENGINE. SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE,(BOUGHT IN AUGUST 2003) I HAVE HAD TO BUY NEW TIRES, HAD TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED & BALANCED 4 TIMES AND BECAUSE OF THE POPPING NOISE HAVE TO HAVE THE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REPLACED AND HAVE A NEW ROTOR AND BRAKES REPLACED. ...

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE 3.3 LITER ENGINE. SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE,(BOUGHT IN AUGUST 2003) I HAVE HAD TO BUY NEW TIRES, HAD TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED & BALANCED 4 TIMES AND BECAUSE OF THE POPPING NOISE HAVE TO HAVE THE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REPLACED AND HAVE A NEW ROTOR AND BRAKES REPLACED. ...

Jan 20, 2004 Steering 47,000 mi

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED AFTER BEING REPLACED SIX MONTHS EARLIER. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Steering 47,000 mi

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED AFTER BEING REPLACED SIX MONTHS EARLIER. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

THE FIRST FAILURE WAS THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON CONTINUELY. I HAD IT REPAIRED A FEW MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE NEW. LESS THAN SIX MONTHS LATER, THE LIGHT STAYED ON AGAIN. WE HAD MOVED TO ASHLAND AND IT WAS REPAIRED THERE. WITHIN A WEEK OF HAVING IT REPAIRED, I TRIED TO USE MY HORN AND IT DID ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE FIRST FAILURE WAS THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON CONTINUELY. I HAD IT REPAIRED A FEW MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE NEW. LESS THAN SIX MONTHS LATER, THE LIGHT STAYED ON AGAIN. WE HAD MOVED TO ASHLAND AND IT WAS REPAIRED THERE. WITHIN A WEEK OF HAVING IT REPAIRED, I TRIED TO USE MY HORN AND IT DID ...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

THE FIRST FAILURE WAS THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON CONTINUELY. I HAD IT REPAIRED A FEW MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE NEW. LESS THAN SIX MONTHS LATER, THE LIGHT STAYED ON AGAIN. WE HAD MOVED TO ASHLAND AND IT WAS REPAIRED THERE. WITHIN A WEEK OF HAVING IT REPAIRED, I TRIED TO USE MY HORN AND IT DID ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

THE FIRST FAILURE WAS THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON CONTINUELY. I HAD IT REPAIRED A FEW MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE NEW. LESS THAN SIX MONTHS LATER, THE LIGHT STAYED ON AGAIN. WE HAD MOVED TO ASHLAND AND IT WAS REPAIRED THERE. WITHIN A WEEK OF HAVING IT REPAIRED, I TRIED TO USE MY HORN AND IT DID ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE FIRST FAILURE WAS THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON CONTINUELY. I HAD IT REPAIRED A FEW MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE NEW. LESS THAN SIX MONTHS LATER, THE LIGHT STAYED ON AGAIN. WE HAD MOVED TO ASHLAND AND IT WAS REPAIRED THERE. WITHIN A WEEK OF HAVING IT REPAIRED, I TRIED TO USE MY HORN AND IT DID ...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

THE FIRST FAILURE WAS THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON CONTINUELY. I HAD IT REPAIRED A FEW MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE NEW. LESS THAN SIX MONTHS LATER, THE LIGHT STAYED ON AGAIN. WE HAD MOVED TO ASHLAND AND IT WAS REPAIRED THERE. WITHIN A WEEK OF HAVING IT REPAIRED, I TRIED TO USE MY HORN AND IT DID ...

Jan 11, 2004 Seat Belts

IWOULD LIKE TO PLACE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE GEN3 SEATBELTS. I JUST READ AN ARTICLE ON THE POSSIBLE DANGER THAT THESE BELTS POSE. WE HAVE A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN AND A 2004 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND IT'S VERY UPSETTING THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS NOT TAKING ACTION. *AK

Jan 11, 2004 Child Seat

IWOULD LIKE TO PLACE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE GEN3 SEATBELTS. I JUST READ AN ARTICLE ON THE POSSIBLE DANGER THAT THESE BELTS POSE. WE HAVE A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN AND A 2004 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND IT'S VERY UPSETTING THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS NOT TAKING ACTION. *AK

Jan 11, 2004 Seat Belts

IWOULD LIKE TO PLACE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE GEN3 SEATBELTS. I JUST READ AN ARTICLE ON THE POSSIBLE DANGER THAT THESE BELTS POSE. WE HAVE A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN AND A 2004 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND IT'S VERY UPSETTING THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS NOT TAKING ACTION. *AK

Jan 11, 2004 Child Seat

IWOULD LIKE TO PLACE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE GEN3 SEATBELTS. I JUST READ AN ARTICLE ON THE POSSIBLE DANGER THAT THESE BELTS POSE. WE HAVE A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN AND A 2004 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND IT'S VERY UPSETTING THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS NOT TAKING ACTION. *AK

Jan 5, 2004 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE RIGHT STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 5, 2004 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE RIGHT STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 30, 2003 Air Bags 11,500 mi

MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AGAIN! THIS WILL BE THE 2ND TIME WITHIN 10 MONTHS! THE AIRBAGS WILL BE DEACTIVATED BY SPRING TIME IF I HAVE TO DO IT MYSELF! I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER NEW VEHICLE WITH A WORKING AIRBAG SYSTEM EITHER!

Dec 30, 2003 Air Bags 11,500 mi

MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AGAIN! THIS WILL BE THE 2ND TIME WITHIN 10 MONTHS! THE AIRBAGS WILL BE DEACTIVATED BY SPRING TIME IF I HAVE TO DO IT MYSELF! I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER NEW VEHICLE WITH A WORKING AIRBAG SYSTEM EITHER!

Dec 9, 2003 Steering 9,660 mi

AFTER 8 REPAIR ATTEMPTS THERE CONTINUED TO BE A TICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN UPON TIGHT TURNS, SUCH AS PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DAYS. THERE IS A LESS NOTICEABLE TICK IN THE STEERING COLUMN AT 25-30 MPH SLIGHT CORRECTION STEERING.*AK

Dec 9, 2003 Steering 9,660 mi

AFTER 8 REPAIR ATTEMPTS THERE CONTINUED TO BE A TICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN UPON TIGHT TURNS, SUCH AS PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DAYS. THERE IS A LESS NOTICEABLE TICK IN THE STEERING COLUMN AT 25-30 MPH SLIGHT CORRECTION STEERING.*AK

Dec 2, 2003 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES DO NOT LATCH. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR SEAT BELT WHICH WAS HOLDING A CHILD SAFETY SEAT BECAME UNBUCKLED. *JB *NM

Dec 2, 2003 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES DO NOT LATCH. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR SEAT BELT WHICH WAS HOLDING A CHILD SAFETY SEAT BECAME UNBUCKLED. *JB *NM

Dec 1, 2003 Seat Belts 350,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED VEHICLE FROM A DEALERSHIP. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BUCKLE SEEMED TO BE DEFECTIVE AND USUALLY DIDN'T LATCH AT ALL. *AK

Dec 1, 2003 Seat Belts 350,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED VEHICLE FROM A DEALERSHIP. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BUCKLE SEEMED TO BE DEFECTIVE AND USUALLY DIDN'T LATCH AT ALL. *AK

Nov 19, 2003 Electrical System 16,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING RIGHT TURN SIGNAL TO COME ON WHEN THE LEFT SIGNAL IS ENGAGED AND VISA VERSA/FUEL GAUGE TO READ THE INCORRECT FUEL LEVEL, AND WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH NOT TO RESPOND TO THE CORRECT SPEED.*AK

Nov 19, 2003 Electrical System 16,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING RIGHT TURN SIGNAL TO COME ON WHEN THE LEFT SIGNAL IS ENGAGED AND VISA VERSA/FUEL GAUGE TO READ THE INCORRECT FUEL LEVEL, AND WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH NOT TO RESPOND TO THE CORRECT SPEED.*AK

Nov 18, 2003 Visibility 36,202 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A DIRT ROADS DIRT AND ROCKS SEEPED THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 18, 2003 Visibility 36,202 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A DIRT ROADS DIRT AND ROCKS SEEPED THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 17, 2003 Electrical System 36,202 mi

IGNITION LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER STATED THAT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED.*AK

Nov 17, 2003 Electrical System 36,202 mi

IGNITION LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER STATED THAT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED.*AK

Oct 21, 2003 Equipment Fire 40,000 mi

REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SPEAKER CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY A POWER SURGE IN THE SYSTEM. THE SPEAKERS WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT.*AK

Oct 21, 2003 Equipment Fire 40,000 mi

REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SPEAKER CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY A POWER SURGE IN THE SYSTEM. THE SPEAKERS WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT.*AK

Oct 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

PUNCTURE IN GASOLINE TANK AND DEFECTIVE BEARING IN ALTERNATOR.*MR *CB THE BRAKES WERE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AS WELL. *JB

Oct 15, 2003 Electrical System

PUNCTURE IN GASOLINE TANK AND DEFECTIVE BEARING IN ALTERNATOR.*MR *CB THE BRAKES WERE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AS WELL. *JB

Oct 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PUNCTURE IN GASOLINE TANK AND DEFECTIVE BEARING IN ALTERNATOR.*MR *CB THE BRAKES WERE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AS WELL. *JB

Oct 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

PUNCTURE IN GASOLINE TANK AND DEFECTIVE BEARING IN ALTERNATOR.*MR *CB THE BRAKES WERE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AS WELL. *JB

Oct 15, 2003 Electrical System

PUNCTURE IN GASOLINE TANK AND DEFECTIVE BEARING IN ALTERNATOR.*MR *CB THE BRAKES WERE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AS WELL. *JB

Oct 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PUNCTURE IN GASOLINE TANK AND DEFECTIVE BEARING IN ALTERNATOR.*MR *CB THE BRAKES WERE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AS WELL. *JB

Sep 22, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Sep 22, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Sep 16, 2003 Steering 14,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK WHILE DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO LOCK UP. THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM WAS REPLACED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*MR

Sep 16, 2003 Steering 14,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK WHILE DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO LOCK UP. THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM WAS REPLACED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*MR

Sep 12, 2003 Power Train 9,965 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION SLIPPING ON VEHICLE.*MR THE TRANSMISSION AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT CONTROLLED THE TRANSMISSION ENCOUNTERED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT CHANGE GEARS PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN T...

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,965 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION SLIPPING ON VEHICLE.*MR THE TRANSMISSION AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT CONTROLLED THE TRANSMISSION ENCOUNTERED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT CHANGE GEARS PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN T...

Sep 12, 2003 Unknown Or Other 9,965 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION SLIPPING ON VEHICLE.*MR THE TRANSMISSION AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT CONTROLLED THE TRANSMISSION ENCOUNTERED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT CHANGE GEARS PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN T...

Sep 12, 2003 Power Train 9,965 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION SLIPPING ON VEHICLE.*MR THE TRANSMISSION AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT CONTROLLED THE TRANSMISSION ENCOUNTERED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT CHANGE GEARS PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN T...

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,965 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION SLIPPING ON VEHICLE.*MR THE TRANSMISSION AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT CONTROLLED THE TRANSMISSION ENCOUNTERED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT CHANGE GEARS PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN T...

Sep 12, 2003 Unknown Or Other 9,965 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION SLIPPING ON VEHICLE.*MR THE TRANSMISSION AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT CONTROLLED THE TRANSMISSION ENCOUNTERED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT CHANGE GEARS PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN T...

Sep 10, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AROUND TURNS STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL.*AK

Sep 10, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AROUND TURNS STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL.*AK

Sep 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 19,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED ROTORS HAD UNEVEN WEAR. THE DEALER INSISTED THE WEAR WAS NORMAL. *AK THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF BRAKE FAILURE. ONE DEALERSHIP STATED THE BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED WHICH CAUSED SEVERE PRESSURE ON THE ROTORS WHICH CAUSED THEM TO BREAK DOWN. *PH *JB

Sep 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 19,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED ROTORS HAD UNEVEN WEAR. THE DEALER INSISTED THE WEAR WAS NORMAL. *AK THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF BRAKE FAILURE. ONE DEALERSHIP STATED THE BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED WHICH CAUSED SEVERE PRESSURE ON THE ROTORS WHICH CAUSED THEM TO BREAK DOWN. *PH *JB

Sep 2, 2003 Steering 17,500 mi

I NOTICED GREASE ON THE GARAGE FLOOR NEAR THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. TOOK TO DEALER FOR ASSESSMENT AND LEARNED THAT I NEED NEW RACK AND PINION STEERING -- WITH ONLY 17,000 MILES ON THE 2002 DODGE CARAVAN! I HAVE BEEN TOLD NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE MUCH IN THE NEXT TWO DAYS, AND THEY WILL REPLACE THE R&P ...

Sep 2, 2003 Steering 17,500 mi

I NOTICED GREASE ON THE GARAGE FLOOR NEAR THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. TOOK TO DEALER FOR ASSESSMENT AND LEARNED THAT I NEED NEW RACK AND PINION STEERING -- WITH ONLY 17,000 MILES ON THE 2002 DODGE CARAVAN! I HAVE BEEN TOLD NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE MUCH IN THE NEXT TWO DAYS, AND THEY WILL REPLACE THE R&P ...

Jul 30, 2003 Power Train 56,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH HEARD A GRINDING NOISE IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, CHECKED THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE, AND IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD, ONLY BACKWARDS. *AK

Jul 30, 2003 Power Train 56,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH HEARD A GRINDING NOISE IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, CHECKED THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE, AND IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD, ONLY BACKWARDS. *AK

Jul 24, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING THAT THE SEAT BELTS WHICH ARE LOCATED ON THE SLIDING DOORS ARE NOT SAFE FOR THE PASSENGER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 24, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING THAT THE SEAT BELTS WHICH ARE LOCATED ON THE SLIDING DOORS ARE NOT SAFE FOR THE PASSENGER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Power Train Crash 16,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN ROLLED BACK WHILE IN PARK AND HIT A TREE HEAD ON. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE STEERING WHEEL NEVER LOCKED. *MR PH *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Power Train Crash 16,000 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN ROLLED BACK WHILE IN PARK AND HIT A TREE HEAD ON. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE STEERING WHEEL NEVER LOCKED. *MR PH *JB

Jun 5, 2003 Steering 17,436 mi

THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING PUMP, WHICH WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES. *JB

Jun 5, 2003 Steering 17,436 mi

THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING PUMP, WHICH WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES. *JB

Jun 4, 2003 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 4, 2003 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 2, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 16,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, IT ROLLED DOWN A HILL AT 40 MPH AND AIRBAGS DID TOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 2, 2003 Air Bags Crash 16,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, IT ROLLED DOWN A HILL AT 40 MPH AND AIRBAGS DID TOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 2, 2003 Power Train 16,138 mi

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO HIGHER THAN 30 MPH, ANYTHING OVER MAY DESTROY THE ENGINE. TVEHICLE IS STICKING IN SECOND GEAR. *AK

Jun 2, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 16,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, IT ROLLED DOWN A HILL AT 40 MPH AND AIRBAGS DID TOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 2, 2003 Air Bags Crash 16,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, IT ROLLED DOWN A HILL AT 40 MPH AND AIRBAGS DID TOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 2, 2003 Power Train 16,138 mi

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO HIGHER THAN 30 MPH, ANYTHING OVER MAY DESTROY THE ENGINE. TVEHICLE IS STICKING IN SECOND GEAR. *AK

Apr 14, 2003 Equipment

WHEN THE CONSUMER JACKED UP VEHICLE, THE JACK BENT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE TO THE GROUND. *JB WHEN THE CONSUMER JACKED UP VEHICLE, THE JACK BENT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE TO THE GROUND. *MR

Apr 14, 2003 Equipment

WHEN THE CONSUMER JACKED UP VEHICLE, THE JACK BENT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE TO THE GROUND. *JB WHEN THE CONSUMER JACKED UP VEHICLE, THE JACK BENT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE TO THE GROUND. *MR

Apr 2, 2003 Seat Belts

THE GENERATION 3 SEAT BELTS IN MY VAN NEED TO BE REPLACED IN LIGHT OF ALL THAT HAS HAPPENED, INCLUDING ALL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE WEBSITE WWW.UNSAFEBELTS.COM. THIS SEEMS TO AFFECT OVER 14 MILLION PEOPLE, AND NO RECALL HAS YET BEEN MADE. BUT THE DEATHS KEEP RISING, AND THE MONEY ADDS UP F...

Apr 2, 2003 Equipment

THE GENERATION 3 SEAT BELTS IN MY VAN NEED TO BE REPLACED IN LIGHT OF ALL THAT HAS HAPPENED, INCLUDING ALL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE WEBSITE WWW.UNSAFEBELTS.COM. THIS SEEMS TO AFFECT OVER 14 MILLION PEOPLE, AND NO RECALL HAS YET BEEN MADE. BUT THE DEATHS KEEP RISING, AND THE MONEY ADDS UP F...

Apr 2, 2003 Seat Belts

THE GENERATION 3 SEAT BELTS IN MY VAN NEED TO BE REPLACED IN LIGHT OF ALL THAT HAS HAPPENED, INCLUDING ALL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE WEBSITE WWW.UNSAFEBELTS.COM. THIS SEEMS TO AFFECT OVER 14 MILLION PEOPLE, AND NO RECALL HAS YET BEEN MADE. BUT THE DEATHS KEEP RISING, AND THE MONEY ADDS UP F...

Apr 2, 2003 Equipment

THE GENERATION 3 SEAT BELTS IN MY VAN NEED TO BE REPLACED IN LIGHT OF ALL THAT HAS HAPPENED, INCLUDING ALL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE WEBSITE WWW.UNSAFEBELTS.COM. THIS SEEMS TO AFFECT OVER 14 MILLION PEOPLE, AND NO RECALL HAS YET BEEN MADE. BUT THE DEATHS KEEP RISING, AND THE MONEY ADDS UP F...

Mar 27, 2003 Seats Crash 17,456 mi

THE REASON I'M WRITING THIS IS BECAUSE 'M TRYING TO FIND OUT THE PROPER STEPS TO TAKE TO HAVE AN INVESTIGATION ON THE FAILURE OF THE SEATBELTS AND SEATS. ON THE 16TH OF MARCH 2003 MY FAMILY AND I WERE IN A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT IN CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS. WE WERE HEADING HOME TO NEW BRAUNFELS TEXAS WHEN...

Mar 27, 2003 Seats Crash 17,456 mi

THE REASON I'M WRITING THIS IS BECAUSE 'M TRYING TO FIND OUT THE PROPER STEPS TO TAKE TO HAVE AN INVESTIGATION ON THE FAILURE OF THE SEATBELTS AND SEATS. ON THE 16TH OF MARCH 2003 MY FAMILY AND I WERE IN A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT IN CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS. WE WERE HEADING HOME TO NEW BRAUNFELS TEXAS WHEN...

Mar 13, 2003 Steering

THE VEHICLE SLID ON SOME ICE AND THE FRONT AXLE BROKE IN HALF. DEALERSHIP WORKED ON THE POWER STEERING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *TT *JB

Mar 13, 2003 Steering

THE VEHICLE SLID ON SOME ICE AND THE FRONT AXLE BROKE IN HALF. DEALERSHIP WORKED ON THE POWER STEERING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *TT *JB

Mar 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY.*AK *JB

Mar 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY.*AK *JB

Feb 24, 2003 Air Bags 5,700 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN 5700 MILES, NOT A TYPO FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED MILES! AIRBAG LIGHT IS NOW ON AND STAYING ON. KEY CHRYSLER IS GOING TO LOOK AT VAN FEB 25 2002. FROM READING OTHER POSTS I DONT HAVE MUCH FAITH IN THEM FIXING THE PROBLEM. PERSONALLY I THINK AIRBAGS SHOULD BE TOTALLY OPTIONAL!

Feb 24, 2003 Air Bags 5,700 mi

2002 DODGE CARAVAN 5700 MILES, NOT A TYPO FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED MILES! AIRBAG LIGHT IS NOW ON AND STAYING ON. KEY CHRYSLER IS GOING TO LOOK AT VAN FEB 25 2002. FROM READING OTHER POSTS I DONT HAVE MUCH FAITH IN THEM FIXING THE PROBLEM. PERSONALLY I THINK AIRBAGS SHOULD BE TOTALLY OPTIONAL!

Jan 31, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH ACROSS SOME RAILROAD TRACKS, CONSUMER STATES" THE VEHICLE HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT ON THE PASSENGER FRONT. ALL 4 TIRES HAVE NEEDED REPLACING UNDER 11,000 MILES. MANUFACTURER OF TIRE SAYS THE TIRES CAN'T BE UPGRADED, AND NO OTHER TIRE MANUFACTURER MAKES THIS TIRE. MICHILAN MX ...

Jan 31, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH ACROSS SOME RAILROAD TRACKS, CONSUMER STATES" THE VEHICLE HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT ON THE PASSENGER FRONT. ALL 4 TIRES HAVE NEEDED REPLACING UNDER 11,000 MILES. MANUFACTURER OF TIRE SAYS THE TIRES CAN'T BE UPGRADED, AND NO OTHER TIRE MANUFACTURER MAKES THIS TIRE. MICHILAN MX ...

Jan 19, 2003 Electrical System 18,499 mi

ON NOVEMBER 27, 2002 I PURCHASED A USED DODGE CARAVAN 2002 THAT WOULD NOT STAY ON AND IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF SERVICE SINCE THEN. TODAY JAN 19,2003 IT IS IN SERVICE SINCE LAST MONDAY AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A PHONE CALL OR ANYTHING OF THE SORT. THIS VAN HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING AND...

Jan 19, 2003 Electrical System 18,499 mi

ON NOVEMBER 27, 2002 I PURCHASED A USED DODGE CARAVAN 2002 THAT WOULD NOT STAY ON AND IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF SERVICE SINCE THEN. TODAY JAN 19,2003 IT IS IN SERVICE SINCE LAST MONDAY AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A PHONE CALL OR ANYTHING OF THE SORT. THIS VAN HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING AND...

Jan 13, 2003 Seats

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT CAME OFF THE TRACKS.*JB

Jan 13, 2003 Seats

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT CAME OFF THE TRACKS.*JB

Jan 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting 14,500 mi

INTERMITTENTLY HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF FOR ABOUT A SECOND. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE AT NIGHT TIME. DEALER HAS INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting 14,500 mi

INTERMITTENTLY HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF FOR ABOUT A SECOND. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE AT NIGHT TIME. DEALER HAS INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 20, 2002 Air Bags 4,132 mi

CONSUMER STATES BATTERY SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING HIGHS VOLTAGE OR LOW VOLTAGE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. TS THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHILE MAKING TURNS AND DURING NORMAL DRIVING. (THE BATT...

Nov 20, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,132 mi

CONSUMER STATES BATTERY SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING HIGHS VOLTAGE OR LOW VOLTAGE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. TS THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHILE MAKING TURNS AND DURING NORMAL DRIVING. (THE BATT...

Nov 20, 2002 Electrical System 4,132 mi

CONSUMER STATES BATTERY SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING HIGHS VOLTAGE OR LOW VOLTAGE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. TS THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHILE MAKING TURNS AND DURING NORMAL DRIVING. (THE BATT...

Nov 20, 2002 Air Bags 4,132 mi

CONSUMER STATES BATTERY SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING HIGHS VOLTAGE OR LOW VOLTAGE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. TS THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHILE MAKING TURNS AND DURING NORMAL DRIVING. (THE BATT...

Nov 20, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,132 mi

CONSUMER STATES BATTERY SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING HIGHS VOLTAGE OR LOW VOLTAGE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. TS THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHILE MAKING TURNS AND DURING NORMAL DRIVING. (THE BATT...

Nov 20, 2002 Electrical System 4,132 mi

CONSUMER STATES BATTERY SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING HIGHS VOLTAGE OR LOW VOLTAGE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. TS THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHILE MAKING TURNS AND DURING NORMAL DRIVING. (THE BATT...

Oct 23, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITON SWICH AS OTHER KEY CAN START THE VEHICLE.DEALER WAS CONTACTED. MR

Oct 23, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVER NIGHT, WHEN SOMETHING IGNITED AND CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATES IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL WIRING SYSTEM IN SLIDING DOOR CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATES DEALER IS REPLACING DOOR, CONSUMER FEELS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 23, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITON SWICH AS OTHER KEY CAN START THE VEHICLE.DEALER WAS CONTACTED. MR

Oct 23, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVER NIGHT, WHEN SOMETHING IGNITED AND CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATES IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL WIRING SYSTEM IN SLIDING DOOR CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATES DEALER IS REPLACING DOOR, CONSUMER FEELS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 4, 2002 Air Bags

DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR

Oct 4, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICE THE RMPS HAD RISEN. CONSUMER LOOKED DOWN AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD SHIFTED TO NUETRAL ALL ON ITS OWN. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Oct 4, 2002 Air Bags

DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR

Oct 4, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICE THE RMPS HAD RISEN. CONSUMER LOOKED DOWN AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD SHIFTED TO NUETRAL ALL ON ITS OWN. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Sep 30, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON THE PANEL ALL THE TIME.VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE SHOP 4 TIMES AND PROBLEM STILL PERSIST. NLM

Sep 30, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON THE PANEL ALL THE TIME.VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE SHOP 4 TIMES AND PROBLEM STILL PERSIST. NLM

Sep 27, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES WHEN BRAKING THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT. DEALER NOTIFIED AND MADE SOME AJUSTMENTS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Sep 27, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES WHEN BRAKING THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT. DEALER NOTIFIED AND MADE SOME AJUSTMENTS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Sep 25, 2002 Electrical System Fire 30,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND NO WARNING THE REAR INSIDE (DRIVER SIDE REAR SPEAKER) OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE CONSUMER WAS FORCE TO PULL OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. SC.

Sep 25, 2002 Electrical System Fire 30,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND NO WARNING THE REAR INSIDE (DRIVER SIDE REAR SPEAKER) OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE CONSUMER WAS FORCE TO PULL OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. SC.

Sep 18, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE BEHIND THE DRIVER BROKE .*AK

Sep 18, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE BEHIND THE DRIVER BROKE .*AK

Sep 12, 2002 Electrical System

LIGHTING SYSTEM WAS MALFUNCTIONING INTERMITTENTLY WHEN PUTTING HEADLIGHTS ON. FOG LIGHTS TURNED ON AND OFF OR HIGH BEAMS, ETC. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS WILL COME ON BY THEMSELVES.CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THAT HEADLIGHTS OR OTHER LIGHTS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE WHEN IN USE AT ANYTIME. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Sep 12, 2002 Electrical System

LIGHTING SYSTEM WAS MALFUNCTIONING INTERMITTENTLY WHEN PUTTING HEADLIGHTS ON. FOG LIGHTS TURNED ON AND OFF OR HIGH BEAMS, ETC. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS WILL COME ON BY THEMSELVES.CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THAT HEADLIGHTS OR OTHER LIGHTS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE WHEN IN USE AT ANYTIME. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Aug 29, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING UNDER 5MPH AND WITH NO WARNING AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE INJURIES. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 29, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING UNDER 5MPH AND WITH NO WARNING AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE INJURIES. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 31, 2002 Seats Crash

WHILE SLOWING DOWN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AT ABOUT 40-45 MPH, AND DRIVER /PASSENGER SEATS COLLAPSED ON IMPACT, CAUSING DRIVER TO FALL ON TO CHILD AND INJURING CHILD, THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT HIT THE BACK OF HIS HEAD ON THE MOUNTED PORTION OF THE SEATBELT.*AK *NLM

Jul 31, 2002 Seats Crash

WHILE SLOWING DOWN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AT ABOUT 40-45 MPH, AND DRIVER /PASSENGER SEATS COLLAPSED ON IMPACT, CAUSING DRIVER TO FALL ON TO CHILD AND INJURING CHILD, THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT HIT THE BACK OF HIS HEAD ON THE MOUNTED PORTION OF THE SEATBELT.*AK *NLM

Jul 26, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE REAR SIDE VENT WINDOW EXPLORED IN AN INWARD POISTION .*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE REAR SIDE VENT WINDOW EXPLORED IN AN INWARD POISTION .*AK

Jul 17, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING BACK DOOR UNLATCHED AND OPENED AFTER BEING TIGHTLY LOCKED.*AK

Jul 17, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING BACK DOOR UNLATCHED AND OPENED AFTER BEING TIGHTLY LOCKED.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING MIDDLE SEAT BELT IN REAR OF PASSENGER SEAT BECAME UNBUCKLED. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING MIDDLE SEAT BELT IN REAR OF PASSENGER SEAT BECAME UNBUCKLED. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. HOWEVER, MECHANIC CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS SERVICED PROBLEM 3 TIMES.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY. OCCASIONALLY GOES OFF FOR A FEW MILES. VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. *TT

Jun 27, 2002 Steering

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. HOWEVER, MECHANIC CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS SERVICED PROBLEM 3 TIMES.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY. OCCASIONALLY GOES OFF FOR A FEW MILES. VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. *TT

Jun 27, 2002 Steering

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. HOWEVER, MECHANIC CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS SERVICED PROBLEM 3 TIMES.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY. OCCASIONALLY GOES OFF FOR A FEW MILES. VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. *TT

Jun 27, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. HOWEVER, MECHANIC CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS SERVICED PROBLEM 3 TIMES.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY. OCCASIONALLY GOES OFF FOR A FEW MILES. VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. *TT

Jun 27, 2002 Steering

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. HOWEVER, MECHANIC CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS SERVICED PROBLEM 3 TIMES.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY. OCCASIONALLY GOES OFF FOR A FEW MILES. VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. *TT

Jun 27, 2002 Steering

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. HOWEVER, MECHANIC CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS SERVICED PROBLEM 3 TIMES.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY. OCCASIONALLY GOES OFF FOR A FEW MILES. VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. *TT

Mar 27, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILES DRIVING AIRBAG LIGHTS COMES ON RADMOMLY. THE DEALER THEY STATED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING COMES LOOSE DISABILING THE AIRBAG. CONTACTED 2 DEALER FOR PARTS CANNOT GET DUE TO THE FACT IT IS ON BACK ORDER. NLM

Mar 27, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILES DRIVING AIRBAG LIGHTS COMES ON RADMOMLY. THE DEALER THEY STATED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING COMES LOOSE DISABILING THE AIRBAG. CONTACTED 2 DEALER FOR PARTS CANNOT GET DUE TO THE FACT IT IS ON BACK ORDER. NLM

Mar 15, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE HAD VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CAUSE OF VIBRATION WAS REDUCED TIRE PRESSURE BY THE DEALER. *YH

Mar 15, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE HAD VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CAUSE OF VIBRATION WAS REDUCED TIRE PRESSURE BY THE DEALER. *YH

Mar 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. ALSO, THERE IS A STRAIN IN VEHICLE WHEN CHANGING GEARS. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND CANT FIXED IT. *AK

Mar 13, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. ALSO, THERE IS A STRAIN IN VEHICLE WHEN CHANGING GEARS. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND CANT FIXED IT. *AK

Mar 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. ALSO, THERE IS A STRAIN IN VEHICLE WHEN CHANGING GEARS. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND CANT FIXED IT. *AK

Mar 13, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. ALSO, THERE IS A STRAIN IN VEHICLE WHEN CHANGING GEARS. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND CANT FIXED IT. *AK

Jan 23, 2002 Structure

THE ROOF LINE OF THE SHORT WHEEL BASE CARAVAN MINIVAN SLOPES DOWN SO LOW THAT EVEN SHORT ADULTS (AND TALL CHILDREN) CAN NOT SIT IN THE 3RD SEAT WITHOUT THEIR NECKS BEING SMASHED FORWARD AGAINST THE ROOF. I AM CERTAIN THAT THIS DESIGN WILL RESULT IN NECKS BEING BROKEN IN CRASH SITUATIONS. IT IS JUST ...

Jan 23, 2002 Structure

THE ROOF LINE OF THE SHORT WHEEL BASE CARAVAN MINIVAN SLOPES DOWN SO LOW THAT EVEN SHORT ADULTS (AND TALL CHILDREN) CAN NOT SIT IN THE 3RD SEAT WITHOUT THEIR NECKS BEING SMASHED FORWARD AGAINST THE ROOF. I AM CERTAIN THAT THIS DESIGN WILL RESULT IN NECKS BEING BROKEN IN CRASH SITUATIONS. IT IS JUST ...