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10V270000 Jun 17, 2010 SEATS

ACCESS OPTIONS IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS AND VANS BUILT ON FORD E150, E350, TOYOTA SIENNA, AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THE SIX WAY POWER SEAT ...

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Oct 18, 2023 Visibility/wiper 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and noticed that the vehicle's windshield wiper and blinkers had become inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. T...

Oct 18, 2023 Electrical System 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and noticed that the vehicle's windshield wiper and blinkers had become inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. T...

Oct 18, 2023 Visibility/wiper 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and noticed that the vehicle's windshield wiper and blinkers had become inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. T...

Oct 18, 2023 Electrical System 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and noticed that the vehicle's windshield wiper and blinkers had become inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. T...

Aug 7, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel leak under vehicle. Possible fire. There are several recalls on 2000 dodge caravan, but none supposedly associated with this VIN. The van only has 45,000 miles on it.

Aug 7, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel leak under vehicle. Possible fire. There are several recalls on 2000 dodge caravan, but none supposedly associated with this VIN. The van only has 45,000 miles on it.

May 9, 2023 Structure

At 65+ the back door alarm sounds and keeps sounding when doing freeway speeds.

May 9, 2023 Structure

At 65+ the back door alarm sounds and keeps sounding when doing freeway speeds.

Jun 10, 2021 Engine

I was driving at 75 MPH on an Interstate Highway. The 3.3 liter V6 engine, with 120,800 miles on it, threw a rod and cracked a 3 to 4" diameter hole in the block. I have cared for this car religiously for 14 years. It had full oil level. It is available for the next couple of weeks for examination i...

Jun 10, 2021 Engine

I was driving at 75 MPH on an Interstate Highway. The 3.3 liter V6 engine, with 120,800 miles on it, threw a rod and cracked a 3 to 4" diameter hole in the block. I have cared for this car religiously for 14 years. It had full oil level. It is available for the next couple of weeks for examination i...

Nov 7, 2020 Air Bags 74,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN ENGINE STARTS.

Nov 7, 2020 Air Bags 74,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN ENGINE STARTS.

Dec 2, 2019 Steering 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, THE BATTERY AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN A NEARBY PARKING LOT. WHEN...

Dec 2, 2019 Steering 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, THE BATTERY AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN A NEARBY PARKING LOT. WHEN...

Jun 26, 2019 Electrical System 1,141 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AND THE LIGHT KEEP GOING OFF ON THE DASH BOARD FOR I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING

Jun 26, 2019 Electrical System 1,141 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AND THE LIGHT KEEP GOING OFF ON THE DASH BOARD FOR I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING

Nov 28, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WITH A FULL TANK OF FUEL, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AS EMPTY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DEPRESSED THE RESET BUTTON SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN FUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERAT...

Nov 28, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WITH A FULL TANK OF FUEL, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AS EMPTY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DEPRESSED THE RESET BUTTON SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN FUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERAT...

Sep 13, 2018 Engine 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE DECREASED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE...

Sep 13, 2018 Engine 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE DECREASED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE...

Dec 18, 2017 Suspension Crash

STRUT TOWERS ON MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. VISIBLE, SIGNIFICANT RUST HAS BEEN PRESENT FOR AT LEAST 7 YEARS, HOWEVER, IT IS NOW NOT DRIVEABLE. I DID NOT REALIZE THIS IS SUCH A BROADSCALE, SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM TO MOST OWNERS OF 1996-2000 VANS. PLEASE RECALL THIS MESS! STRUT TOWERS...

Dec 18, 2017 Suspension Crash

STRUT TOWERS ON MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. VISIBLE, SIGNIFICANT RUST HAS BEEN PRESENT FOR AT LEAST 7 YEARS, HOWEVER, IT IS NOW NOT DRIVEABLE. I DID NOT REALIZE THIS IS SUCH A BROADSCALE, SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM TO MOST OWNERS OF 1996-2000 VANS. PLEASE RECALL THIS MESS! STRUT TOWERS...

Sep 3, 2017 Electrical System 170,000 mi

FUEL GAGE DON'T WORK AFTER FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT,,,,GASOLINE SPILLED ALL OVER ROAD

Sep 3, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

FUEL GAGE DON'T WORK AFTER FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT,,,,GASOLINE SPILLED ALL OVER ROAD

Sep 3, 2017 Electrical System 170,000 mi

FUEL GAGE DON'T WORK AFTER FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT,,,,GASOLINE SPILLED ALL OVER ROAD

Sep 3, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

FUEL GAGE DON'T WORK AFTER FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT,,,,GASOLINE SPILLED ALL OVER ROAD

Feb 28, 2017 Electrical System 290,000 mi

THE SERPENTINE BELT ON 96-2000 CHRYSLER MINIVANS SLIPPING OFF IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND HAS BEEN FOR YEARS. TIME AND TIME AGAIN CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR IT. IT IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN ONE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS CAUSING A PULLEY MISALIGNMENT. THE BELT SLIPPING OFF CAUSES LOSS O...

Feb 28, 2017 Engine 290,000 mi

THE SERPENTINE BELT ON 96-2000 CHRYSLER MINIVANS SLIPPING OFF IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND HAS BEEN FOR YEARS. TIME AND TIME AGAIN CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR IT. IT IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN ONE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS CAUSING A PULLEY MISALIGNMENT. THE BELT SLIPPING OFF CAUSES LOSS O...

Feb 28, 2017 Steering 290,000 mi

THE SERPENTINE BELT ON 96-2000 CHRYSLER MINIVANS SLIPPING OFF IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND HAS BEEN FOR YEARS. TIME AND TIME AGAIN CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR IT. IT IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN ONE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS CAUSING A PULLEY MISALIGNMENT. THE BELT SLIPPING OFF CAUSES LOSS O...

Feb 28, 2017 Electrical System 290,000 mi

THE SERPENTINE BELT ON 96-2000 CHRYSLER MINIVANS SLIPPING OFF IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND HAS BEEN FOR YEARS. TIME AND TIME AGAIN CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR IT. IT IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN ONE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS CAUSING A PULLEY MISALIGNMENT. THE BELT SLIPPING OFF CAUSES LOSS O...

Feb 28, 2017 Engine 290,000 mi

THE SERPENTINE BELT ON 96-2000 CHRYSLER MINIVANS SLIPPING OFF IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND HAS BEEN FOR YEARS. TIME AND TIME AGAIN CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR IT. IT IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN ONE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS CAUSING A PULLEY MISALIGNMENT. THE BELT SLIPPING OFF CAUSES LOSS O...

Feb 28, 2017 Steering 290,000 mi

THE SERPENTINE BELT ON 96-2000 CHRYSLER MINIVANS SLIPPING OFF IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND HAS BEEN FOR YEARS. TIME AND TIME AGAIN CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR IT. IT IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN ONE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS CAUSING A PULLEY MISALIGNMENT. THE BELT SLIPPING OFF CAUSES LOSS O...

Jul 6, 2016 Air Bags 186,425 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED FROM THE DRIVE PULLEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT BACK ON THE DRIVE PULLEY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOS...

Jul 6, 2016 Steering 186,425 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED FROM THE DRIVE PULLEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT BACK ON THE DRIVE PULLEY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOS...

Jul 6, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 186,425 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED FROM THE DRIVE PULLEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT BACK ON THE DRIVE PULLEY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOS...

Jul 6, 2016 Air Bags 186,425 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED FROM THE DRIVE PULLEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT BACK ON THE DRIVE PULLEY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOS...

Jul 6, 2016 Steering 186,425 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED FROM THE DRIVE PULLEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT BACK ON THE DRIVE PULLEY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOS...

Jul 6, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 186,425 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED FROM THE DRIVE PULLEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT BACK ON THE DRIVE PULLEY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOS...

Feb 11, 2016 Air Bags 238,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VI...

Feb 11, 2016 Air Bags 238,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VI...

Sep 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 32,000 mi

I HAVE A DODGE RICON ACTIVAN WHEELCHAIR VAN. IT IS A 2000 MODEL. I PURCHASED IT WITH ONLY 29000 MILES. AFTER DRIVING THE VAN FOR 60 MILES IT WILL START STALLING, LOOSES POWER AND DIE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD MY SON WITH ME (HE HAS SPASTIC QUAD CEREBRAL PALSY...

Sep 7, 2015 Engine 32,000 mi

I HAVE A DODGE RICON ACTIVAN WHEELCHAIR VAN. IT IS A 2000 MODEL. I PURCHASED IT WITH ONLY 29000 MILES. AFTER DRIVING THE VAN FOR 60 MILES IT WILL START STALLING, LOOSES POWER AND DIE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD MY SON WITH ME (HE HAS SPASTIC QUAD CEREBRAL PALSY...

Sep 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 32,000 mi

I HAVE A DODGE RICON ACTIVAN WHEELCHAIR VAN. IT IS A 2000 MODEL. I PURCHASED IT WITH ONLY 29000 MILES. AFTER DRIVING THE VAN FOR 60 MILES IT WILL START STALLING, LOOSES POWER AND DIE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD MY SON WITH ME (HE HAS SPASTIC QUAD CEREBRAL PALSY...

Sep 7, 2015 Engine 32,000 mi

I HAVE A DODGE RICON ACTIVAN WHEELCHAIR VAN. IT IS A 2000 MODEL. I PURCHASED IT WITH ONLY 29000 MILES. AFTER DRIVING THE VAN FOR 60 MILES IT WILL START STALLING, LOOSES POWER AND DIE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD MY SON WITH ME (HE HAS SPASTIC QUAD CEREBRAL PALSY...

Aug 28, 2015 Engine 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE BELT ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE DISENGAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED EVERY TIME IT RAINED OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THROUGH WATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC; HOWEVE...

Aug 28, 2015 Engine 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE BELT ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE DISENGAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED EVERY TIME IT RAINED OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THROUGH WATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC; HOWEVE...

May 15, 2015 Electrical System 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V480000 (AIR BAGS). THE MA...

May 15, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V480000 (AIR BAGS). THE MA...

May 15, 2015 Air Bags 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V480000 (AIR BAGS). THE MA...

May 15, 2015 Electrical System 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V480000 (AIR BAGS). THE MA...

May 15, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V480000 (AIR BAGS). THE MA...

May 15, 2015 Air Bags 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V480000 (AIR BAGS). THE MA...

Apr 14, 2015 Suspension 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHOCK SUPPORT AND THE FRAMING NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED TO THE POINT OF CORROSION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SPRINGS WERE FAULTY AND DETERIORATED NEAR THE SHOCK SUPPORT AND THE FRAMING. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Apr 14, 2015 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHOCK SUPPORT AND THE FRAMING NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED TO THE POINT OF CORROSION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SPRINGS WERE FAULTY AND DETERIORATED NEAR THE SHOCK SUPPORT AND THE FRAMING. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Apr 14, 2015 Suspension 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHOCK SUPPORT AND THE FRAMING NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED TO THE POINT OF CORROSION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SPRINGS WERE FAULTY AND DETERIORATED NEAR THE SHOCK SUPPORT AND THE FRAMING. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Apr 14, 2015 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHOCK SUPPORT AND THE FRAMING NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED TO THE POINT OF CORROSION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SPRINGS WERE FAULTY AND DETERIORATED NEAR THE SHOCK SUPPORT AND THE FRAMING. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Dec 8, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 162,721 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. ALSO, THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE WAS DISABLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,721.

Dec 8, 2014 Air Bags 162,721 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. ALSO, THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE WAS DISABLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,721.

Dec 8, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 162,721 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. ALSO, THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE WAS DISABLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,721.

Dec 8, 2014 Air Bags 162,721 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. ALSO, THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE WAS DISABLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,721.

Aug 12, 2014 Engine 202,579 mi

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT, THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS FALLEN OFF 4 TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME IT CAME OFF I WAS GOING 35 MPH IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA, A FRIEND HELPED MY DAD PUT THE BELT BACK ON, THEN A FEW DAYS LATER IT CAME OFF AGAIN GOING 55/60 MPH, TOOK IT TO A LO...

Aug 12, 2014 Engine 202,579 mi

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT, THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS FALLEN OFF 4 TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME IT CAME OFF I WAS GOING 35 MPH IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA, A FRIEND HELPED MY DAD PUT THE BELT BACK ON, THEN A FEW DAYS LATER IT CAME OFF AGAIN GOING 55/60 MPH, TOOK IT TO A LO...

Jun 23, 2014 Suspension 244,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN NEW IN NOVEMBER OF 2000. IT NOW HAS 244,000 MILES AND STILL RUNS VERY GOOD. I TAKE CARE OF IT AND DO MOST NEEDED REPAIRS MYSELF. I NOTICED A FEW YEARS AGO, SOME RUST FORMING AT THE TOP OF THE STRUT TOWERS NEVER KNOWING OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BY CHRYSLER/DO...

Jun 23, 2014 Structure 244,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN NEW IN NOVEMBER OF 2000. IT NOW HAS 244,000 MILES AND STILL RUNS VERY GOOD. I TAKE CARE OF IT AND DO MOST NEEDED REPAIRS MYSELF. I NOTICED A FEW YEARS AGO, SOME RUST FORMING AT THE TOP OF THE STRUT TOWERS NEVER KNOWING OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BY CHRYSLER/DO...

Jun 23, 2014 Suspension 244,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN NEW IN NOVEMBER OF 2000. IT NOW HAS 244,000 MILES AND STILL RUNS VERY GOOD. I TAKE CARE OF IT AND DO MOST NEEDED REPAIRS MYSELF. I NOTICED A FEW YEARS AGO, SOME RUST FORMING AT THE TOP OF THE STRUT TOWERS NEVER KNOWING OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BY CHRYSLER/DO...

Jun 23, 2014 Structure 244,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN NEW IN NOVEMBER OF 2000. IT NOW HAS 244,000 MILES AND STILL RUNS VERY GOOD. I TAKE CARE OF IT AND DO MOST NEEDED REPAIRS MYSELF. I NOTICED A FEW YEARS AGO, SOME RUST FORMING AT THE TOP OF THE STRUT TOWERS NEVER KNOWING OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BY CHRYSLER/DO...

Apr 21, 2014 Structure 75,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER STARTING SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST. INSTALLED THE STRUT TOWER REPAIR KIT. NOW, THE DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Suspension 75,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER STARTING SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST. INSTALLED THE STRUT TOWER REPAIR KIT. NOW, THE DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Structure 75,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER STARTING SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST. INSTALLED THE STRUT TOWER REPAIR KIT. NOW, THE DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Suspension 75,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER STARTING SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST. INSTALLED THE STRUT TOWER REPAIR KIT. NOW, THE DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Mar 20, 2014 Engine 175,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING (USUALLY ACCELERATING) THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING CAUSING DIFFICULT BREAKING AND STEERING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND GETTING WORSE!!!!! THE STEERING WHEEL MUST BE TILTED UP BEFORE IT WILL RESTART. *TR

Mar 20, 2014 Service Brakes 175,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING (USUALLY ACCELERATING) THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING CAUSING DIFFICULT BREAKING AND STEERING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND GETTING WORSE!!!!! THE STEERING WHEEL MUST BE TILTED UP BEFORE IT WILL RESTART. *TR

Mar 20, 2014 Steering 175,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING (USUALLY ACCELERATING) THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING CAUSING DIFFICULT BREAKING AND STEERING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND GETTING WORSE!!!!! THE STEERING WHEEL MUST BE TILTED UP BEFORE IT WILL RESTART. *TR

Mar 20, 2014 Engine 175,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING (USUALLY ACCELERATING) THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING CAUSING DIFFICULT BREAKING AND STEERING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND GETTING WORSE!!!!! THE STEERING WHEEL MUST BE TILTED UP BEFORE IT WILL RESTART. *TR

Mar 20, 2014 Service Brakes 175,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING (USUALLY ACCELERATING) THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING CAUSING DIFFICULT BREAKING AND STEERING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND GETTING WORSE!!!!! THE STEERING WHEEL MUST BE TILTED UP BEFORE IT WILL RESTART. *TR

Mar 20, 2014 Steering 175,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING (USUALLY ACCELERATING) THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING CAUSING DIFFICULT BREAKING AND STEERING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND GETTING WORSE!!!!! THE STEERING WHEEL MUST BE TILTED UP BEFORE IT WILL RESTART. *TR

Mar 3, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 207,000 mi

SIGNIFICANT RISK ? COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO POOR DESIGN (UNRESOLVED MANUFACTURER KNOWN ISSUE): DURING A MODERATE RAIN STORM, THE SERPENTINE BELT ONCE AGAIN SLIPPED OFF THE PULLEYS, WHICH DISABLED POWER STEERING, CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT WAS ACCELERATING FROM A ...

Mar 3, 2014 Steering 207,000 mi

SIGNIFICANT RISK ? COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO POOR DESIGN (UNRESOLVED MANUFACTURER KNOWN ISSUE): DURING A MODERATE RAIN STORM, THE SERPENTINE BELT ONCE AGAIN SLIPPED OFF THE PULLEYS, WHICH DISABLED POWER STEERING, CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT WAS ACCELERATING FROM A ...

Mar 3, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 207,000 mi

SIGNIFICANT RISK ? COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO POOR DESIGN (UNRESOLVED MANUFACTURER KNOWN ISSUE): DURING A MODERATE RAIN STORM, THE SERPENTINE BELT ONCE AGAIN SLIPPED OFF THE PULLEYS, WHICH DISABLED POWER STEERING, CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT WAS ACCELERATING FROM A ...

Mar 3, 2014 Steering 207,000 mi

SIGNIFICANT RISK ? COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO POOR DESIGN (UNRESOLVED MANUFACTURER KNOWN ISSUE): DURING A MODERATE RAIN STORM, THE SERPENTINE BELT ONCE AGAIN SLIPPED OFF THE PULLEYS, WHICH DISABLED POWER STEERING, CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT WAS ACCELERATING FROM A ...

Feb 27, 2014 Seat Belts 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS SLIGHTLY TOUCHED, THE SEAT BELT WOULD ERRONEOUSLY RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED HOWEVER, T...

Feb 27, 2014 Seat Belts 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS SLIGHTLY TOUCHED, THE SEAT BELT WOULD ERRONEOUSLY RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED HOWEVER, T...

Jan 19, 2014 Service Brakes 118,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED AND FAILED. THEY HAVE RUSTED AND FAILED IN THE AREA JUST BEHIND THE ABS MODULE WHERE THE BRAIDED LINES ARE CONNECTED TO THE RIGID LINES. THE REST OF THE BRAKE LINES ARE IN FINE SHAPE. THE ONLY AREAS WHERE THEY ARE BAD IS WHERE THE BRAIDED SECTIONS CONNECT TO THE RIGID S...

Jan 19, 2014 Suspension 116,000 mi

STRUT TOWERS HAVE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN SEE THE GROUND BY LOOKING THROUGH THE STRUT TOWERS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE IS VERY LITTLE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT LEFT IN THE STRUT TOWERS. *TR

Jan 19, 2014 Engine 102,000 mi

WHENEVER IT RAINS, AND WATER IS SPRAYED UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE SERPENTINE BELT IS KNOCKED OFF. VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AND ENGINE TEMPERATURE GETS VERY HOT. *TR

Jan 19, 2014 Service Brakes 118,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED AND FAILED. THEY HAVE RUSTED AND FAILED IN THE AREA JUST BEHIND THE ABS MODULE WHERE THE BRAIDED LINES ARE CONNECTED TO THE RIGID LINES. THE REST OF THE BRAKE LINES ARE IN FINE SHAPE. THE ONLY AREAS WHERE THEY ARE BAD IS WHERE THE BRAIDED SECTIONS CONNECT TO THE RIGID S...

Jan 19, 2014 Suspension 116,000 mi

STRUT TOWERS HAVE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN SEE THE GROUND BY LOOKING THROUGH THE STRUT TOWERS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE IS VERY LITTLE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT LEFT IN THE STRUT TOWERS. *TR

Jan 19, 2014 Engine 102,000 mi

WHENEVER IT RAINS, AND WATER IS SPRAYED UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE SERPENTINE BELT IS KNOCKED OFF. VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AND ENGINE TEMPERATURE GETS VERY HOT. *TR

Aug 26, 2013 Suspension 206,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STRUT TOWERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE STRUT TOWERS WERE UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AB...

Aug 26, 2013 Suspension 206,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STRUT TOWERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE STRUT TOWERS WERE UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AB...

Aug 15, 2013 Steering 90,000 mi

LEFT STRUT TOWER COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM THAT CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT AND SHOULD B RECALLED. *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Suspension 90,000 mi

LEFT STRUT TOWER COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM THAT CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT AND SHOULD B RECALLED. *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Steering 90,000 mi

LEFT STRUT TOWER COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM THAT CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT AND SHOULD B RECALLED. *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Suspension 90,000 mi

LEFT STRUT TOWER COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM THAT CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT AND SHOULD B RECALLED. *TR

Jul 30, 2013 Suspension 150,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE STRUT MOUNT DANGEROUSLY RUSTED AND COULD GIVE WAY. *TR

Jul 30, 2013 Suspension 150,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE STRUT MOUNT DANGEROUSLY RUSTED AND COULD GIVE WAY. *TR

Jul 24, 2013 Service Brakes 123,860 mi

MILEAGE AT TIME OF INCIDENT: 123860 MILES. WHILE DRIVING THIS LOANER VEHICLE OF A FRIEND. I ENCOUNTERED A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED HYDRAULIC BRAKE FAILURE WHILE STOPPING. LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. MECHANICAL BRAKING WAS AVAILABLE. ASSESSMENT OF SYSTEM SHOWED NO LEAKS ON OR AROUND BOOSTER, MASTER CYLINDER...

Jul 24, 2013 Service Brakes 123,860 mi

MILEAGE AT TIME OF INCIDENT: 123860 MILES. WHILE DRIVING THIS LOANER VEHICLE OF A FRIEND. I ENCOUNTERED A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED HYDRAULIC BRAKE FAILURE WHILE STOPPING. LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. MECHANICAL BRAKING WAS AVAILABLE. ASSESSMENT OF SYSTEM SHOWED NO LEAKS ON OR AROUND BOOSTER, MASTER CYLINDER...

Jun 26, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 205,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED GASOLINE LEAKING ONTO THE FUEL RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AN...

Jun 26, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 205,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED GASOLINE LEAKING ONTO THE FUEL RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AN...

Jun 26, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 205,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED GASOLINE LEAKING ONTO THE FUEL RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AN...

Jun 26, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 205,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED GASOLINE LEAKING ONTO THE FUEL RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AN...

Mar 19, 2013 Suspension 136,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC, THE MECHANIC STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE...

Mar 19, 2013 Suspension 136,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC, THE MECHANIC STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE...

Mar 11, 2013 Engine 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND HITTING A POT HOLE, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD FAILED. THE VEH...

Mar 11, 2013 Engine 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND HITTING A POT HOLE, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD FAILED. THE VEH...

Feb 28, 2013 Engine 281,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT CONSTANTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS PERSONALLY REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 281,000.

Feb 28, 2013 Engine 281,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT CONSTANTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS PERSONALLY REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 281,000.

Dec 20, 2012 Structure 90,000 mi

STRUT TOWERS ROTTED OUT AT 90000 MILES, REPLACEMENT CAPS WERE PURCHASED FROM DODGE DEALER AND INSTALLED AS PER FACTORY TSB .... STRUT TOWERS ARE ROTTED BELOW REPAIR CAPS AGAIN.... APPROX. 150000 MILES NOW ON VAN, STRUTS ARE ALSO IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT HOWEVER THIS CAN NOT BE DONE DUE TO SEVERITY OF ...

Dec 20, 2012 Suspension 90,000 mi

STRUT TOWERS ROTTED OUT AT 90000 MILES, REPLACEMENT CAPS WERE PURCHASED FROM DODGE DEALER AND INSTALLED AS PER FACTORY TSB .... STRUT TOWERS ARE ROTTED BELOW REPAIR CAPS AGAIN.... APPROX. 150000 MILES NOW ON VAN, STRUTS ARE ALSO IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT HOWEVER THIS CAN NOT BE DONE DUE TO SEVERITY OF ...

Dec 20, 2012 Steering 90,000 mi

STRUT TOWERS ROTTED OUT AT 90000 MILES, REPLACEMENT CAPS WERE PURCHASED FROM DODGE DEALER AND INSTALLED AS PER FACTORY TSB .... STRUT TOWERS ARE ROTTED BELOW REPAIR CAPS AGAIN.... APPROX. 150000 MILES NOW ON VAN, STRUTS ARE ALSO IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT HOWEVER THIS CAN NOT BE DONE DUE TO SEVERITY OF ...

Dec 20, 2012 Structure 90,000 mi

STRUT TOWERS ROTTED OUT AT 90000 MILES, REPLACEMENT CAPS WERE PURCHASED FROM DODGE DEALER AND INSTALLED AS PER FACTORY TSB .... STRUT TOWERS ARE ROTTED BELOW REPAIR CAPS AGAIN.... APPROX. 150000 MILES NOW ON VAN, STRUTS ARE ALSO IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT HOWEVER THIS CAN NOT BE DONE DUE TO SEVERITY OF ...

Dec 20, 2012 Suspension 90,000 mi

STRUT TOWERS ROTTED OUT AT 90000 MILES, REPLACEMENT CAPS WERE PURCHASED FROM DODGE DEALER AND INSTALLED AS PER FACTORY TSB .... STRUT TOWERS ARE ROTTED BELOW REPAIR CAPS AGAIN.... APPROX. 150000 MILES NOW ON VAN, STRUTS ARE ALSO IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT HOWEVER THIS CAN NOT BE DONE DUE TO SEVERITY OF ...

Dec 20, 2012 Steering 90,000 mi

STRUT TOWERS ROTTED OUT AT 90000 MILES, REPLACEMENT CAPS WERE PURCHASED FROM DODGE DEALER AND INSTALLED AS PER FACTORY TSB .... STRUT TOWERS ARE ROTTED BELOW REPAIR CAPS AGAIN.... APPROX. 150000 MILES NOW ON VAN, STRUTS ARE ALSO IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT HOWEVER THIS CAN NOT BE DONE DUE TO SEVERITY OF ...

Dec 7, 2012 Steering

THE SERPENTINE BELT ON MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN COMES OFF EVERYTIME THAT IT RAINS. I LOSE POWER STEERING WHICH MAKES IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE AND THE TEMP GAUGE JUMPS ALL THE WAY UP. *TR

Dec 7, 2012 Engine

THE SERPENTINE BELT ON MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN COMES OFF EVERYTIME THAT IT RAINS. I LOSE POWER STEERING WHICH MAKES IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE AND THE TEMP GAUGE JUMPS ALL THE WAY UP. *TR

Dec 7, 2012 Steering

THE SERPENTINE BELT ON MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN COMES OFF EVERYTIME THAT IT RAINS. I LOSE POWER STEERING WHICH MAKES IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE AND THE TEMP GAUGE JUMPS ALL THE WAY UP. *TR

Dec 7, 2012 Engine

THE SERPENTINE BELT ON MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN COMES OFF EVERYTIME THAT IT RAINS. I LOSE POWER STEERING WHICH MAKES IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE AND THE TEMP GAUGE JUMPS ALL THE WAY UP. *TR

Nov 7, 2012 Air Bags 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL A NOISE BEING EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ...

Nov 7, 2012 Air Bags 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL A NOISE BEING EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ...

Oct 11, 2012 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT T...

Oct 11, 2012 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT T...

Oct 10, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

THE SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF WHENEVER IT RAINS. I HAVE HAD THE BELT, HARMONIC BALANCER AND THE TENSIONER ARM (2 X'S) REPLACED BUT IT STILL COMES OFF IN THE RAIN. I HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. THIS IS DANGEROUS. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR MOMENTARILY EACH TI...

Oct 10, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

THE SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF WHENEVER IT RAINS. I HAVE HAD THE BELT, HARMONIC BALANCER AND THE TENSIONER ARM (2 X'S) REPLACED BUT IT STILL COMES OFF IN THE RAIN. I HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. THIS IS DANGEROUS. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR MOMENTARILY EACH TI...

Sep 6, 2012 Exterior Lighting

SHOULD A VEHICLE OWNER CONTINUE TO KEEP THEIR OLDER VEHICLES THE HEADLAMPS ON MANY VEHICLES HAVE PLASTIC FACES THAT BECOME ETCHED OVER TIME MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT WITHOUT PUTTING ON THE HIGH BEAMS. HENCE NIGHT DRIVING HAS BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR THESE VEHICLES AND TO OTHERS....

Sep 6, 2012 Exterior Lighting

SHOULD A VEHICLE OWNER CONTINUE TO KEEP THEIR OLDER VEHICLES THE HEADLAMPS ON MANY VEHICLES HAVE PLASTIC FACES THAT BECOME ETCHED OVER TIME MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT WITHOUT PUTTING ON THE HIGH BEAMS. HENCE NIGHT DRIVING HAS BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR THESE VEHICLES AND TO OTHERS....

Jul 31, 2012 Engine 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, WHERE A CERTIFIED MECHANIC DETECTED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT DISLODGED AND WAS RECONNECTED SECURELY. THE...

Jul 31, 2012 Engine 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, WHERE A CERTIFIED MECHANIC DETECTED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT DISLODGED AND WAS RECONNECTED SECURELY. THE...

Jul 25, 2012 Service Brakes

WHILE DRIVING @ 35 MPH I TRIED TO APPLY MY BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR STOPPED AND OFF THE ROADWAY. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER MY VAN I HAD LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID. I WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND INFORMED THE BRAKE LINES BURST. THIS VAN HAS BEEN IN THE FAMILY SINCE 2003...

Jul 25, 2012 Service Brakes

WHILE DRIVING @ 35 MPH I TRIED TO APPLY MY BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR STOPPED AND OFF THE ROADWAY. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER MY VAN I HAD LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID. I WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND INFORMED THE BRAKE LINES BURST. THIS VAN HAS BEEN IN THE FAMILY SINCE 2003...

Jun 16, 2012 Suspension 83,730 mi

DRIVERS-SIDE FRONT STRUT CAP RUSTED. THE RUST IS AT THE TOP OF THE STRUT CAP HOUSING AND HAS NOT BROKEN THROUGH YET. I WENT ON-LINE TO RESEARCH THIS ISSUE AND SEE THAT THERE ARE MANY OWNERS OF THE SAME 2000 CARAVAN WITH THE VERY SAME ISSUE. SOME WITH EXTREME RUST. IF THIS FAILS DURING DRIVING, THERE...

Jun 16, 2012 Steering 83,730 mi

DRIVERS-SIDE FRONT STRUT CAP RUSTED. THE RUST IS AT THE TOP OF THE STRUT CAP HOUSING AND HAS NOT BROKEN THROUGH YET. I WENT ON-LINE TO RESEARCH THIS ISSUE AND SEE THAT THERE ARE MANY OWNERS OF THE SAME 2000 CARAVAN WITH THE VERY SAME ISSUE. SOME WITH EXTREME RUST. IF THIS FAILS DURING DRIVING, THERE...

Jun 16, 2012 Suspension 83,730 mi

DRIVERS-SIDE FRONT STRUT CAP RUSTED. THE RUST IS AT THE TOP OF THE STRUT CAP HOUSING AND HAS NOT BROKEN THROUGH YET. I WENT ON-LINE TO RESEARCH THIS ISSUE AND SEE THAT THERE ARE MANY OWNERS OF THE SAME 2000 CARAVAN WITH THE VERY SAME ISSUE. SOME WITH EXTREME RUST. IF THIS FAILS DURING DRIVING, THERE...

Jun 16, 2012 Steering 83,730 mi

DRIVERS-SIDE FRONT STRUT CAP RUSTED. THE RUST IS AT THE TOP OF THE STRUT CAP HOUSING AND HAS NOT BROKEN THROUGH YET. I WENT ON-LINE TO RESEARCH THIS ISSUE AND SEE THAT THERE ARE MANY OWNERS OF THE SAME 2000 CARAVAN WITH THE VERY SAME ISSUE. SOME WITH EXTREME RUST. IF THIS FAILS DURING DRIVING, THERE...

May 17, 2012 Suspension 158,000 mi

THE STRUT TOWERS ARE SO BADLY RUSTED THAT I AM AFRAID TO HIT A BUMP. THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER IS CORRODED AND FLAKING. THERE ARE GAPS WHERE I CAN SEE THROUGH TO THE UNDERSIDE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MY VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION UNTIL I SHELL OUT $400 FOR SOMEONE TO WELD A CAP ON (JUS...

May 17, 2012 Suspension 158,000 mi

THE STRUT TOWERS ARE SO BADLY RUSTED THAT I AM AFRAID TO HIT A BUMP. THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER IS CORRODED AND FLAKING. THERE ARE GAPS WHERE I CAN SEE THROUGH TO THE UNDERSIDE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MY VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION UNTIL I SHELL OUT $400 FOR SOMEONE TO WELD A CAP ON (JUS...

Feb 29, 2012 Electrical System

HI I OWN A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN.HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS FOR ABOUT A YR. TRIED CONTACTING DODGE THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T HELP ME OR GIVE ME ANY SUGGESTIONS. THEY SAID BECAUSE THE VAN HAS A LOT OF MILES. I WENT ONLINE TO RESEARCH THE PROBLEM. APPARENTLY A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES ...

Feb 29, 2012 Electrical System

HI I OWN A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN.HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS FOR ABOUT A YR. TRIED CONTACTING DODGE THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T HELP ME OR GIVE ME ANY SUGGESTIONS. THEY SAID BECAUSE THE VAN HAS A LOT OF MILES. I WENT ONLINE TO RESEARCH THE PROBLEM. APPARENTLY A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES ...

Feb 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE SERPENTINE BELT FAILED. THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED EACH TIME A WATER PUDDLE WAS DRIVEN OVER. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT A SHIELD BE PL...

Feb 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE SERPENTINE BELT FAILED. THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED EACH TIME A WATER PUDDLE WAS DRIVEN OVER. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT A SHIELD BE PL...

Jan 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH IN WET WEATHER SHE SUDDENLY LOSS POWER STEERING, AND HEAT MALFUNCTIONED. THE MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED, DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AT THE SCENE AND ADVISED HER THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF AND NEEDED ...

Jan 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH IN WET WEATHER SHE SUDDENLY LOSS POWER STEERING, AND HEAT MALFUNCTIONED. THE MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED, DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AT THE SCENE AND ADVISED HER THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF AND NEEDED ...

Nov 16, 2011 Suspension 152,000 mi

STRUT TOWER ON THIS VAN IS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED. TO CONTINUE DRIVING IT PRESENTS A SERIOUS ROAD HAZARD FOR I AND MY FAMILY! *TR

Nov 16, 2011 Structure 152,000 mi

STRUT TOWER ON THIS VAN IS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED. TO CONTINUE DRIVING IT PRESENTS A SERIOUS ROAD HAZARD FOR I AND MY FAMILY! *TR

Nov 16, 2011 Suspension 152,000 mi

STRUT TOWER ON THIS VAN IS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED. TO CONTINUE DRIVING IT PRESENTS A SERIOUS ROAD HAZARD FOR I AND MY FAMILY! *TR

Nov 16, 2011 Structure 152,000 mi

STRUT TOWER ON THIS VAN IS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED. TO CONTINUE DRIVING IT PRESENTS A SERIOUS ROAD HAZARD FOR I AND MY FAMILY! *TR

Nov 14, 2011 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CONDENSATION WAS BUILDING UP IN THE HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN SEEING THE ROADWAY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO REPAIR ...

Nov 14, 2011 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CONDENSATION WAS BUILDING UP IN THE HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN SEEING THE ROADWAY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO REPAIR ...

Oct 26, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER TURNING THE IGNITION OFF, AN EXTREMELY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS FUEL LEAKAGE VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAIRED. THE FAI...

Oct 26, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER TURNING THE IGNITION OFF, AN EXTREMELY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS FUEL LEAKAGE VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAIRED. THE FAI...

Oct 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 128,000 mi

MY GAS TANK DROPPED ON THE GROUND BECAUSE BOTH BRACKETS HOLDING THE GAS TANK TO THE VEHICLE HAD RUSTED THROUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY BAD INCIDENT IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING FASTER ON A ROAD WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TT

Oct 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 128,000 mi

MY GAS TANK DROPPED ON THE GROUND BECAUSE BOTH BRACKETS HOLDING THE GAS TANK TO THE VEHICLE HAD RUSTED THROUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY BAD INCIDENT IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING FASTER ON A ROAD WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TT

Sep 27, 2011 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OFF WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILUR...

Sep 27, 2011 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OFF WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILUR...

Sep 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A SLUSHY CITY STREET THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR. I WAS STRANDED AND BLOCKING TRAFFIC. I HAD IT TOWED AND THEY PUT THE BELT BACK ON. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED WAS DURING A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WHEN I DROVE THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER THE SERPENTI...

Sep 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A SLUSHY CITY STREET THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR. I WAS STRANDED AND BLOCKING TRAFFIC. I HAD IT TOWED AND THEY PUT THE BELT BACK ON. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED WAS DURING A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WHEN I DROVE THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER THE SERPENTI...

Mar 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,480 mi

FOR THE 2ND TIME IN LESS THAN A YEAR, THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF THE BELT-TENSIONER IN MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT. THIS INCIDENT RESULTS IN POWER STEERING, ENGINE COOLING, AIR CONDITIONING AND OTHER SYSTEMS TO STOP WORKING IMMEDIATELY. BOTH INCIDENTS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, IT IS AN...

Mar 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,480 mi

FOR THE 2ND TIME IN LESS THAN A YEAR, THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF THE BELT-TENSIONER IN MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT. THIS INCIDENT RESULTS IN POWER STEERING, ENGINE COOLING, AIR CONDITIONING AND OTHER SYSTEMS TO STOP WORKING IMMEDIATELY. BOTH INCIDENTS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, IT IS AN...

Mar 10, 2011 Steering

STEERING BELT COMES OFF EVERY TIME IT RAINS. WE HAVE REPLACED BELT, TENSIONER TWO TIMES, AND HAD IT PUT BACK ON CAR AT LEAST 10 - 12 TIMES. WHY ISN'T THIS A RECALL AS THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE REPORTING THE SAME CIRCUMSTANCES. *TR

Mar 10, 2011 Steering

STEERING BELT COMES OFF EVERY TIME IT RAINS. WE HAVE REPLACED BELT, TENSIONER TWO TIMES, AND HAD IT PUT BACK ON CAR AT LEAST 10 - 12 TIMES. WHY ISN'T THIS A RECALL AS THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE REPORTING THE SAME CIRCUMSTANCES. *TR

Feb 16, 2011 Suspension 100,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SHOCK TOWER HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. I HAD A 1996 CARAVAN THAT DID THE SAME THING. THERE ARE MANY REPAIR CAPS THAT WILL HELP STRUCTURAL SUPPORT IF THE RUST HAS NOT SPREAD TOO FAR. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS WILL NOT HELP ME. THE RUST WAS HIDDEN UNDER THE PAINT AND EXTENDS 4-5 INCHES ...

Feb 16, 2011 Structure 100,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SHOCK TOWER HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. I HAD A 1996 CARAVAN THAT DID THE SAME THING. THERE ARE MANY REPAIR CAPS THAT WILL HELP STRUCTURAL SUPPORT IF THE RUST HAS NOT SPREAD TOO FAR. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS WILL NOT HELP ME. THE RUST WAS HIDDEN UNDER THE PAINT AND EXTENDS 4-5 INCHES ...

Feb 16, 2011 Suspension 100,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SHOCK TOWER HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. I HAD A 1996 CARAVAN THAT DID THE SAME THING. THERE ARE MANY REPAIR CAPS THAT WILL HELP STRUCTURAL SUPPORT IF THE RUST HAS NOT SPREAD TOO FAR. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS WILL NOT HELP ME. THE RUST WAS HIDDEN UNDER THE PAINT AND EXTENDS 4-5 INCHES ...

Feb 16, 2011 Structure 100,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SHOCK TOWER HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. I HAD A 1996 CARAVAN THAT DID THE SAME THING. THERE ARE MANY REPAIR CAPS THAT WILL HELP STRUCTURAL SUPPORT IF THE RUST HAS NOT SPREAD TOO FAR. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS WILL NOT HELP ME. THE RUST WAS HIDDEN UNDER THE PAINT AND EXTENDS 4-5 INCHES ...

Jan 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS, THE SERPENTINE BELT CONTINUOUSLY SLIPS OFF ON MY VEHICLE. WHEN REPLACING THE BELT, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE TENSION PULLEY APPEARED TO BE BENT. REPLACED TENSION PULLEY AND ENSURE ALL PULLEYS LINED UP. NEW BELT PLACED ON, BUT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT IMMEDIATELY BEGINS T...

Jan 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS, THE SERPENTINE BELT CONTINUOUSLY SLIPS OFF ON MY VEHICLE. WHEN REPLACING THE BELT, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE TENSION PULLEY APPEARED TO BE BENT. REPLACED TENSION PULLEY AND ENSURE ALL PULLEYS LINED UP. NEW BELT PLACED ON, BUT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT IMMEDIATELY BEGINS T...

Jan 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 168,772 mi

AFTER FILLING MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH GASOLINE LAST NIGHT, I HEARD SOMETHING GIVE WAY UNDER THE CAR AS I WAS DRIVING HOME. I DISCOVERED THE BRACKET HOLDING THE GAS TANK UP HAD COME APART. BY THE NEXT MORNING, THE GASOLINE TANK HAD COLLAPSED ONTO THE ROAD. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK CAME TO HAUL IT ...

Jan 21, 2011 Suspension 129,982 mi

THE LEFT STRUT TOWER WAS FOUND BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO NEED REPAIR IN ORDER TO PASS THE STATE INSPECTION. IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG OWNERS OF THIS TYPE VEHICLE AND CERTAINLY A SAFETY CONCERN.

Jan 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 168,772 mi

AFTER FILLING MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH GASOLINE LAST NIGHT, I HEARD SOMETHING GIVE WAY UNDER THE CAR AS I WAS DRIVING HOME. I DISCOVERED THE BRACKET HOLDING THE GAS TANK UP HAD COME APART. BY THE NEXT MORNING, THE GASOLINE TANK HAD COLLAPSED ONTO THE ROAD. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK CAME TO HAUL IT ...

Jan 21, 2011 Suspension 129,982 mi

THE LEFT STRUT TOWER WAS FOUND BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO NEED REPAIR IN ORDER TO PASS THE STATE INSPECTION. IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG OWNERS OF THIS TYPE VEHICLE AND CERTAINLY A SAFETY CONCERN.

Jan 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 106,242 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAN CARAVAN SPORT. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME ABNORMALLY DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT, AS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, REPLACED...

Jan 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 106,242 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAN CARAVAN SPORT. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME ABNORMALLY DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT, AS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, REPLACED...

Dec 18, 2010 Structure 40,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN IN 2005. AT TIME OF PURCHASE THE LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER HAD NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF DECAY. AS TIME WENT ON, THE STRUT TOWER HAS BEGAN TO RUST COMPLETELY THROUGH WHILE THE RIGHT TOWER IS PERFECTLY FINE. I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE CARA...

Dec 18, 2010 Structure 40,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN IN 2005. AT TIME OF PURCHASE THE LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER HAD NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF DECAY. AS TIME WENT ON, THE STRUT TOWER HAS BEGAN TO RUST COMPLETELY THROUGH WHILE THE RIGHT TOWER IS PERFECTLY FINE. I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE CARA...

Dec 7, 2010 Exterior Lighting 129,989 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING LESS THAN 5 MPH INTO A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TAILLIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BACK UP SWITCH HAD FAILED. THE ME...

Dec 7, 2010 Exterior Lighting 129,989 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING LESS THAN 5 MPH INTO A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TAILLIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BACK UP SWITCH HAD FAILED. THE ME...

Oct 26, 2010 Electrical System 64,744 mi

REPEATEDLY THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES DEAD-NO SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, OR OTHER GAUGES VISIBLE, ALSO THE GEARSHIFT INDICATOR LIGHTS GO DEAD. HAVE REPLACED ENTIRE COMPUTER AT HIGH EXPENSE, THEN HAD RECURRENCE OF PROBLEM. HAVE TAKEN VAN TO DODGE DEALER BUT WERE UNABLE TO ISOLATE PROBLEM. ON DODG...

Oct 26, 2010 Electrical System 64,744 mi

REPEATEDLY THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES DEAD-NO SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, OR OTHER GAUGES VISIBLE, ALSO THE GEARSHIFT INDICATOR LIGHTS GO DEAD. HAVE REPLACED ENTIRE COMPUTER AT HIGH EXPENSE, THEN HAD RECURRENCE OF PROBLEM. HAVE TAKEN VAN TO DODGE DEALER BUT WERE UNABLE TO ISOLATE PROBLEM. ON DODG...

Oct 25, 2010 Tires

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE INSIGNIA SE200 15/65/R16 DOT 5056VE203709. THE TIRES WERE GUARANTEED FOR 65,000 MILES BUT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 75 MPH WITH 24,000 MILES ON THEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATE...

Oct 25, 2010 Tires

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE INSIGNIA SE200 15/65/R16 DOT 5056VE203709. THE TIRES WERE GUARANTEED FOR 65,000 MILES BUT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 75 MPH WITH 24,000 MILES ON THEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATE...

Sep 23, 2010 Suspension 80,000 mi

TOOK MY VAN IN TO THE SHOP BECAUSE I WAS HEARING A NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN I DRIVE IT. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT STRUT HOUSING COVER HAD RUSTED AND THAT THE STRUT COULD NOW GO THROUGH THE HOOD AND WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. THAT THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS AND THAT A KI...

Sep 23, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

TOOK MY VAN IN TO THE SHOP BECAUSE I WAS HEARING A NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN I DRIVE IT. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT STRUT HOUSING COVER HAD RUSTED AND THAT THE STRUT COULD NOW GO THROUGH THE HOOD AND WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. THAT THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS AND THAT A KI...

Sep 23, 2010 Suspension 80,000 mi

TOOK MY VAN IN TO THE SHOP BECAUSE I WAS HEARING A NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN I DRIVE IT. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT STRUT HOUSING COVER HAD RUSTED AND THAT THE STRUT COULD NOW GO THROUGH THE HOOD AND WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. THAT THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS AND THAT A KI...

Sep 23, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

TOOK MY VAN IN TO THE SHOP BECAUSE I WAS HEARING A NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN I DRIVE IT. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT STRUT HOUSING COVER HAD RUSTED AND THAT THE STRUT COULD NOW GO THROUGH THE HOOD AND WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. THAT THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS AND THAT A KI...

Jul 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 1,400,003 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES WOULDN'T TURN ON, AS A RESULT I GOT INTO A FENDER BENDER. *TR

Jul 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 1,400,003 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES WOULDN'T TURN ON, AS A RESULT I GOT INTO A FENDER BENDER. *TR

Jul 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 1,400,003 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES WOULDN'T TURN ON, AS A RESULT I GOT INTO A FENDER BENDER. *TR

Jul 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 1,400,003 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES WOULDN'T TURN ON, AS A RESULT I GOT INTO A FENDER BENDER. *TR

Jul 21, 2010 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT CLEAR AND LOOKED LIKE THE HAD BEEN SAND BLASTED. THE CONTACT STATED IT AFFECTS HIS VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHEN AND WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A...

Jul 21, 2010 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT CLEAR AND LOOKED LIKE THE HAD BEEN SAND BLASTED. THE CONTACT STATED IT AFFECTS HIS VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHEN AND WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A...

Jun 29, 2010 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE LENS COVERS ON THE HEADLIGHTS FOG UP AND LOOKS LIKE THEERE IS CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHTS. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WILL TAKE NOTE OF IT AND CALL HER BACK. THEY ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT...

Jun 29, 2010 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE LENS COVERS ON THE HEADLIGHTS FOG UP AND LOOKS LIKE THEERE IS CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHTS. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WILL TAKE NOTE OF IT AND CALL HER BACK. THEY ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT...

May 21, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 108,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECAL...

May 21, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 108,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECAL...

Mar 29, 2010 Tires 189,335 mi

I OWN A 2000 DODGE CARAVAN GRAND SPORT. I HAVE FOUR (4) WINTERFORCE M&S TIRES. I'M NOT SURE BUT THIS MAY BE THE THIRD OR FOURTH WINTER THEY HAVE BEEN ON THE CAR. WHILE COMING HOME SATURDAY EVENING AT ABOUT 6:00PM WITH MY WIFE AND CHILD, I TURNED LEFT INTO MY ROAD, CIDER MIL RD, FROM ROUTE 316, TRAVE...

Mar 29, 2010 Tires 189,335 mi

I OWN A 2000 DODGE CARAVAN GRAND SPORT. I HAVE FOUR (4) WINTERFORCE M&S TIRES. I'M NOT SURE BUT THIS MAY BE THE THIRD OR FOURTH WINTER THEY HAVE BEEN ON THE CAR. WHILE COMING HOME SATURDAY EVENING AT ABOUT 6:00PM WITH MY WIFE AND CHILD, I TURNED LEFT INTO MY ROAD, CIDER MIL RD, FROM ROUTE 316, TRAVE...

Feb 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

FAILURE OF MY BRAKE LINES. THIS IS THE TWO BRAKE LINES LEADING TO THE REAR BRAKES AS THEY LEAVE THE "DISTRIBUTION BLOCK". THE CORROSION WAS NEAR THE JUNCTION AT THE HARD TUBING AND FLEXIBLE TUBING. THE PLASTIC CLAMP ACCUMULATES DIRT AND SALT AND CORRODED THE LINES. REMAINDER OF THE TUBING LOOKS OK....

Feb 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

FAILURE OF MY BRAKE LINES. THIS IS THE TWO BRAKE LINES LEADING TO THE REAR BRAKES AS THEY LEAVE THE "DISTRIBUTION BLOCK". THE CORROSION WAS NEAR THE JUNCTION AT THE HARD TUBING AND FLEXIBLE TUBING. THE PLASTIC CLAMP ACCUMULATES DIRT AND SALT AND CORRODED THE LINES. REMAINDER OF THE TUBING LOOKS OK....

Feb 19, 2010 Steering 125,000 mi

DRIVING ON A RAINY DAY. WENT THROUGH A PUDDLE AND IMMEDIATELY LOST MY POWER STEERING. MANAGED TO GET VAN INTO NEARBY PARKING LOT TO FIND MY SERPENTINE BELT HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED AND BELT REPLACED. *TR

Feb 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

DRIVING ON A RAINY DAY. WENT THROUGH A PUDDLE AND IMMEDIATELY LOST MY POWER STEERING. MANAGED TO GET VAN INTO NEARBY PARKING LOT TO FIND MY SERPENTINE BELT HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED AND BELT REPLACED. *TR

Feb 19, 2010 Steering 125,000 mi

DRIVING ON A RAINY DAY. WENT THROUGH A PUDDLE AND IMMEDIATELY LOST MY POWER STEERING. MANAGED TO GET VAN INTO NEARBY PARKING LOT TO FIND MY SERPENTINE BELT HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED AND BELT REPLACED. *TR

Feb 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

DRIVING ON A RAINY DAY. WENT THROUGH A PUDDLE AND IMMEDIATELY LOST MY POWER STEERING. MANAGED TO GET VAN INTO NEARBY PARKING LOT TO FIND MY SERPENTINE BELT HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED AND BELT REPLACED. *TR

Jan 25, 2010 Steering 80,000 mi

MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN'S SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF THE PULLEYS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THE RAIN. WE HAVE REPLACED THE TENSIONER, TENSIONER PULLEY AND THE BELT AND STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER DODGE OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROB...

Jan 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN'S SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF THE PULLEYS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THE RAIN. WE HAVE REPLACED THE TENSIONER, TENSIONER PULLEY AND THE BELT AND STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER DODGE OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROB...

Jan 25, 2010 Steering 80,000 mi

MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN'S SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF THE PULLEYS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THE RAIN. WE HAVE REPLACED THE TENSIONER, TENSIONER PULLEY AND THE BELT AND STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER DODGE OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROB...

Jan 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN'S SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF THE PULLEYS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THE RAIN. WE HAVE REPLACED THE TENSIONER, TENSIONER PULLEY AND THE BELT AND STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER DODGE OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROB...

Jan 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 50 mi

I HAVE AT 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS FALLEN OFF TWICE WHILE I AM DRIVING IN RAIN. THIS LATEST TIME, A VEHICLE COMING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION WENT THROUGH STANDING WATER, SPLASHED MY VAN AND CAUSED THE BELT TO COME OFF IMMEDIATELY. I LOST POWER STEERING WITH CARS BEHIND ME...

Jan 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 50 mi

I HAVE AT 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS FALLEN OFF TWICE WHILE I AM DRIVING IN RAIN. THIS LATEST TIME, A VEHICLE COMING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION WENT THROUGH STANDING WATER, SPLASHED MY VAN AND CAUSED THE BELT TO COME OFF IMMEDIATELY. I LOST POWER STEERING WITH CARS BEHIND ME...

Jan 13, 2010 Suspension 128,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRUT TOWER LOCATED ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE HAS RUST ON IT AND HAVE COMPLETELY ROTTED. THE DAMAGE IS VISIBLE WHEN YOU LIFT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WILL BE DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Jan 13, 2010 Structure 92,682 mi

WHILE CHANGING THE FRONT STRUTS OF MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, I FOUND THE FRONT LEFT STRUT TOWER TO BE EXTREMELY RUSTED. IT HASN'T RUSTED THROUGH YET, BUT LOOKS LIKE IT WILL ONLY BE A MATTER OF WEEKS. I CALLED MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER AND THEY SAID A RECALL HAD NOT BEEN ISSUED, BUT A TSB HAD BEEN. ...

Jan 13, 2010 Suspension 128,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRUT TOWER LOCATED ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE HAS RUST ON IT AND HAVE COMPLETELY ROTTED. THE DAMAGE IS VISIBLE WHEN YOU LIFT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WILL BE DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Jan 13, 2010 Structure 92,682 mi

WHILE CHANGING THE FRONT STRUTS OF MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, I FOUND THE FRONT LEFT STRUT TOWER TO BE EXTREMELY RUSTED. IT HASN'T RUSTED THROUGH YET, BUT LOOKS LIKE IT WILL ONLY BE A MATTER OF WEEKS. I CALLED MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER AND THEY SAID A RECALL HAD NOT BEEN ISSUED, BUT A TSB HAD BEEN. ...

Sep 13, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 151,000 mi

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE. TODAY, 13 SEP 09, WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON MY NORMAL ROUTE, I SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND HAD TO PULL OVER. THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE BACK OF THE VAN AND UNDERNEATH, AND A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. I PUT MY FLASHERS ON AND CAME TO A STOP OFF THE ...

Sep 13, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 151,000 mi

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE. TODAY, 13 SEP 09, WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON MY NORMAL ROUTE, I SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND HAD TO PULL OVER. THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE BACK OF THE VAN AND UNDERNEATH, AND A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. I PUT MY FLASHERS ON AND CAME TO A STOP OFF THE ...

Jul 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,860 mi

WHILE TRAVELING THIS PAST WINTER A SNOW PLOW RAN ME INTO A PILE OF SNOW IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS HAPPENED THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF. AFTER HAVING THIS PROBLEM FIXED THE SERPENTINE BELT THEN SLIPPED OFF SEVERAL MORE TIMES BEFORE I FOUND A PART CALLED A PULLEY BRACKET ...

Jul 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,860 mi

WHILE TRAVELING THIS PAST WINTER A SNOW PLOW RAN ME INTO A PILE OF SNOW IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS HAPPENED THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF. AFTER HAVING THIS PROBLEM FIXED THE SERPENTINE BELT THEN SLIPPED OFF SEVERAL MORE TIMES BEFORE I FOUND A PART CALLED A PULLEY BRACKET ...

Jul 15, 2009 Air Bags

CAMPAIGN I 04V480000, ACTION NUMBER EA04013. I CURRENTLY HAVE A NON FUNCTION AIRBAG AND HORN IN MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN. I HAVE CALLED TWO LOCAL DEALERS THAT HAVE BOTH SAID I AM COVERED UNDER THE ABOVE RECALL, HOWEVER, THE REQUIRED PART HAS NO DATE FOR RE-STOCK. INTERESTINGLY, I CAN FIND THE PART W...

Jul 15, 2009 Air Bags

CAMPAIGN I 04V480000, ACTION NUMBER EA04013. I CURRENTLY HAVE A NON FUNCTION AIRBAG AND HORN IN MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN. I HAVE CALLED TWO LOCAL DEALERS THAT HAVE BOTH SAID I AM COVERED UNDER THE ABOVE RECALL, HOWEVER, THE REQUIRED PART HAS NO DATE FOR RE-STOCK. INTERESTINGLY, I CAN FIND THE PART W...

Jul 9, 2009 Air Bags 133,175 mi

DEAR SIR'S, I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND WENT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A RECALL DEFECTIVE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE CLOCK SPRING IN MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, WHICH HAS MADE MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG INOPERABLE. THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE PART IS NOT IN STOCK AND THAT THERE ARE OVER 6,000 ON BAC...

Jul 9, 2009 Air Bags 133,175 mi

DEAR SIR'S, I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND WENT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A RECALL DEFECTIVE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE CLOCK SPRING IN MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, WHICH HAS MADE MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG INOPERABLE. THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE PART IS NOT IN STOCK AND THAT THERE ARE OVER 6,000 ON BAC...

May 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 69,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN TO RUN TO THE STORE. WHILE DRIVING PEOPLE WERE JUMPING UP AND DOWN WAVING. AFTER SEEING THE THIRD OR FOURTH PERSON I REALIZED SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG. I ROLLED DOWN WINDOW AND THEY WERE SCREAMING YOUR VAN IS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND FIRE I...

May 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 69,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN TO RUN TO THE STORE. WHILE DRIVING PEOPLE WERE JUMPING UP AND DOWN WAVING. AFTER SEEING THE THIRD OR FOURTH PERSON I REALIZED SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG. I ROLLED DOWN WINDOW AND THEY WERE SCREAMING YOUR VAN IS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND FIRE I...

Mar 28, 2009 Suspension 120,000 mi

FRONT STRUT UPPER SUPPORT TOWER RUSTED OUT. *TR

Mar 28, 2009 Suspension 120,000 mi

FRONT STRUT UPPER SUPPORT TOWER RUSTED OUT. *TR

Mar 20, 2009 Suspension 108,000 mi

STRUT TOWER ON 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Mar 20, 2009 Suspension 108,000 mi

STRUT TOWER ON 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Mar 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

VAN STOPS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. JUST STARTED IN SUMMER HEAT. TRANSMISSION ACTED UP, HAD IT SERVICED---NOW TRANSMISSION MADE HUGE NOISE, NO REVERSE, LOUD WHINING, ALL GOING OUT. LOUD SQUEAKS IN SUPPORTS, BRAKES REPLACED BUT STILL SQUEALING EVEN WHEN PEDAL NOT PUSHED. HORRIBLE FOGGING PROBLEMS, ...

Mar 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,000 mi

VAN STOPS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. JUST STARTED IN SUMMER HEAT. TRANSMISSION ACTED UP, HAD IT SERVICED---NOW TRANSMISSION MADE HUGE NOISE, NO REVERSE, LOUD WHINING, ALL GOING OUT. LOUD SQUEAKS IN SUPPORTS, BRAKES REPLACED BUT STILL SQUEALING EVEN WHEN PEDAL NOT PUSHED. HORRIBLE FOGGING PROBLEMS, ...

Mar 3, 2009 Power Train 150,000 mi

VAN STOPS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. JUST STARTED IN SUMMER HEAT. TRANSMISSION ACTED UP, HAD IT SERVICED---NOW TRANSMISSION MADE HUGE NOISE, NO REVERSE, LOUD WHINING, ALL GOING OUT. LOUD SQUEAKS IN SUPPORTS, BRAKES REPLACED BUT STILL SQUEALING EVEN WHEN PEDAL NOT PUSHED. HORRIBLE FOGGING PROBLEMS, ...

Mar 3, 2009 Visibility 150,000 mi

VAN STOPS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. JUST STARTED IN SUMMER HEAT. TRANSMISSION ACTED UP, HAD IT SERVICED---NOW TRANSMISSION MADE HUGE NOISE, NO REVERSE, LOUD WHINING, ALL GOING OUT. LOUD SQUEAKS IN SUPPORTS, BRAKES REPLACED BUT STILL SQUEALING EVEN WHEN PEDAL NOT PUSHED. HORRIBLE FOGGING PROBLEMS, ...

Mar 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

VAN STOPS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. JUST STARTED IN SUMMER HEAT. TRANSMISSION ACTED UP, HAD IT SERVICED---NOW TRANSMISSION MADE HUGE NOISE, NO REVERSE, LOUD WHINING, ALL GOING OUT. LOUD SQUEAKS IN SUPPORTS, BRAKES REPLACED BUT STILL SQUEALING EVEN WHEN PEDAL NOT PUSHED. HORRIBLE FOGGING PROBLEMS, ...

Mar 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,000 mi

VAN STOPS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. JUST STARTED IN SUMMER HEAT. TRANSMISSION ACTED UP, HAD IT SERVICED---NOW TRANSMISSION MADE HUGE NOISE, NO REVERSE, LOUD WHINING, ALL GOING OUT. LOUD SQUEAKS IN SUPPORTS, BRAKES REPLACED BUT STILL SQUEALING EVEN WHEN PEDAL NOT PUSHED. HORRIBLE FOGGING PROBLEMS, ...

Mar 3, 2009 Power Train 150,000 mi

VAN STOPS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. JUST STARTED IN SUMMER HEAT. TRANSMISSION ACTED UP, HAD IT SERVICED---NOW TRANSMISSION MADE HUGE NOISE, NO REVERSE, LOUD WHINING, ALL GOING OUT. LOUD SQUEAKS IN SUPPORTS, BRAKES REPLACED BUT STILL SQUEALING EVEN WHEN PEDAL NOT PUSHED. HORRIBLE FOGGING PROBLEMS, ...

Mar 3, 2009 Visibility 150,000 mi

VAN STOPS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. JUST STARTED IN SUMMER HEAT. TRANSMISSION ACTED UP, HAD IT SERVICED---NOW TRANSMISSION MADE HUGE NOISE, NO REVERSE, LOUD WHINING, ALL GOING OUT. LOUD SQUEAKS IN SUPPORTS, BRAKES REPLACED BUT STILL SQUEALING EVEN WHEN PEDAL NOT PUSHED. HORRIBLE FOGGING PROBLEMS, ...

Feb 27, 2009 Structure 70,000 mi

DODGE CARAVAN HAS CORROSION IN FRONT STRUT TOWER. THIS IS A UNIBODY FRAME. WAS TOLD BY A CHRYSLER EMPLOYEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND RARELY DOES CHRYSLER ASSIST WITH REPAIRS. ON OCT 14, 2002 CHRYSLER ISSUED A TSB REPORT #23-044-02, STATING ISSUE WITH LEFT AND RIGHT STRUT TOWERS AND THE COR...

Feb 27, 2009 Suspension 70,000 mi

DODGE CARAVAN HAS CORROSION IN FRONT STRUT TOWER. THIS IS A UNIBODY FRAME. WAS TOLD BY A CHRYSLER EMPLOYEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND RARELY DOES CHRYSLER ASSIST WITH REPAIRS. ON OCT 14, 2002 CHRYSLER ISSUED A TSB REPORT #23-044-02, STATING ISSUE WITH LEFT AND RIGHT STRUT TOWERS AND THE COR...

Feb 27, 2009 Structure 70,000 mi

DODGE CARAVAN HAS CORROSION IN FRONT STRUT TOWER. THIS IS A UNIBODY FRAME. WAS TOLD BY A CHRYSLER EMPLOYEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND RARELY DOES CHRYSLER ASSIST WITH REPAIRS. ON OCT 14, 2002 CHRYSLER ISSUED A TSB REPORT #23-044-02, STATING ISSUE WITH LEFT AND RIGHT STRUT TOWERS AND THE COR...

Feb 27, 2009 Suspension 70,000 mi

DODGE CARAVAN HAS CORROSION IN FRONT STRUT TOWER. THIS IS A UNIBODY FRAME. WAS TOLD BY A CHRYSLER EMPLOYEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND RARELY DOES CHRYSLER ASSIST WITH REPAIRS. ON OCT 14, 2002 CHRYSLER ISSUED A TSB REPORT #23-044-02, STATING ISSUE WITH LEFT AND RIGHT STRUT TOWERS AND THE COR...

Jan 29, 2009 Air Bags

2000 GRAND CARAVAN RECALL FOR CLOCKSPRING. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE MAILED TWO DIFFERENT LETTERS WITH A COPY OF THE INVOICE FOR REIMBURSEMENT BUT NEVER RECEIVED A REPLY. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON, THE HORN, THE CHIMES FOR THE LIGHTS AND THE IGNITION DID NOT WORK. TH...

Jan 29, 2009 Visibility

2000 GRAND CARAVAN RECALL FOR CLOCKSPRING. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE MAILED TWO DIFFERENT LETTERS WITH A COPY OF THE INVOICE FOR REIMBURSEMENT BUT NEVER RECEIVED A REPLY. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON, THE HORN, THE CHIMES FOR THE LIGHTS AND THE IGNITION DID NOT WORK. TH...

Jan 29, 2009 Air Bags

2000 GRAND CARAVAN RECALL FOR CLOCKSPRING. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE MAILED TWO DIFFERENT LETTERS WITH A COPY OF THE INVOICE FOR REIMBURSEMENT BUT NEVER RECEIVED A REPLY. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON, THE HORN, THE CHIMES FOR THE LIGHTS AND THE IGNITION DID NOT WORK. TH...

Jan 29, 2009 Visibility

2000 GRAND CARAVAN RECALL FOR CLOCKSPRING. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE MAILED TWO DIFFERENT LETTERS WITH A COPY OF THE INVOICE FOR REIMBURSEMENT BUT NEVER RECEIVED A REPLY. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON, THE HORN, THE CHIMES FOR THE LIGHTS AND THE IGNITION DID NOT WORK. TH...

Jan 12, 2009 Exterior Lighting 99,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS NORMALLY FAILED ONE AT A TIME. THE HEADLIGHT'S FRONT CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED IN 2006. IN DECEMBER OF 2008, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT...

Jan 12, 2009 Exterior Lighting 99,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS NORMALLY FAILED ONE AT A TIME. THE HEADLIGHT'S FRONT CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED IN 2006. IN DECEMBER OF 2008, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT...

Nov 25, 2008 Structure

I OWN A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THAT I PURCHASED NEW IN 2000, I RECENTLY HAD NEW STRUTS INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND SHOULD BE FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT CHRYSLER WAS AWARE OF,I ...

Nov 25, 2008 Suspension

I OWN A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THAT I PURCHASED NEW IN 2000, I RECENTLY HAD NEW STRUTS INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND SHOULD BE FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT CHRYSLER WAS AWARE OF,I ...

Nov 25, 2008 Structure

I OWN A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THAT I PURCHASED NEW IN 2000, I RECENTLY HAD NEW STRUTS INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND SHOULD BE FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT CHRYSLER WAS AWARE OF,I ...

Nov 25, 2008 Suspension

I OWN A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THAT I PURCHASED NEW IN 2000, I RECENTLY HAD NEW STRUTS INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND SHOULD BE FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT CHRYSLER WAS AWARE OF,I ...

Nov 21, 2008 Structure

CORROSION OF STRUT TOWERS, THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE THE VAN WAS NEW. WE IT IS COSMETIC AND IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. FOR THE WARRANTY TO COVER IT, IT WILL NEED TO FAIL WITHIN 5 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. WELL WE ARE PAST THAT NOW AND IT HAS FAILED. WHAT TO DO? THE DEALER CAN FIX IT BUT IT COST...

Nov 21, 2008 Structure

CORROSION OF STRUT TOWERS, THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE THE VAN WAS NEW. WE IT IS COSMETIC AND IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. FOR THE WARRANTY TO COVER IT, IT WILL NEED TO FAIL WITHIN 5 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. WELL WE ARE PAST THAT NOW AND IT HAS FAILED. WHAT TO DO? THE DEALER CAN FIX IT BUT IT COST...

Nov 17, 2008 Structure 95,000 mi

UPPER STRUT TOWERS ON OUR 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ARE RUSTING OUT STRUCTURALLY WITH ONLY 96,000 MILES. IT LOOKS IMPORTANT TO GET FIXED (WHICH I WILL) BEFORE THE FRONT END COLLAPSES! *TR

Nov 17, 2008 Suspension 95,000 mi

UPPER STRUT TOWERS ON OUR 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ARE RUSTING OUT STRUCTURALLY WITH ONLY 96,000 MILES. IT LOOKS IMPORTANT TO GET FIXED (WHICH I WILL) BEFORE THE FRONT END COLLAPSES! *TR

Nov 17, 2008 Structure 95,000 mi

UPPER STRUT TOWERS ON OUR 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ARE RUSTING OUT STRUCTURALLY WITH ONLY 96,000 MILES. IT LOOKS IMPORTANT TO GET FIXED (WHICH I WILL) BEFORE THE FRONT END COLLAPSES! *TR

Nov 17, 2008 Suspension 95,000 mi

UPPER STRUT TOWERS ON OUR 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ARE RUSTING OUT STRUCTURALLY WITH ONLY 96,000 MILES. IT LOOKS IMPORTANT TO GET FIXED (WHICH I WILL) BEFORE THE FRONT END COLLAPSES! *TR

Nov 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS SLIDING OFF DURING SLIGHT MOISTURE, WHETHER RAINING, DRIZZLING OR SPLASHING UP WATER. STEERING AND BRAKE FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES. HAD TO USE FORD WHEEL THAT HAS A "LIP" ON IT TO KEEP BELT FROM SLIPPING ANY MORE. *TR

Nov 10, 2008 Suspension

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. FRONT STRUT TOWERS CORRODED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT 62,000 MILES. *TR

Nov 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS SLIDING OFF DURING SLIGHT MOISTURE, WHETHER RAINING, DRIZZLING OR SPLASHING UP WATER. STEERING AND BRAKE FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES. HAD TO USE FORD WHEEL THAT HAS A "LIP" ON IT TO KEEP BELT FROM SLIPPING ANY MORE. *TR

Nov 10, 2008 Suspension

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. FRONT STRUT TOWERS CORRODED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT 62,000 MILES. *TR

Oct 28, 2008 Suspension 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR NORMAL MAINTENANCE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE STRUT TOWER WAS CORRODED. THE FAILURE IS DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WANTS CHRYS...

Oct 28, 2008 Suspension 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR NORMAL MAINTENANCE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE STRUT TOWER WAS CORRODED. THE FAILURE IS DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WANTS CHRYS...

Oct 21, 2008 Structure 100,000 mi

RUSTING STRUT TOWERS 2000 GRAND CARAVAN. I NOTICED RUST ON THE STRUT TOWER ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I SPRAYED UNDERCOATING ON THE TOP OF BOTH TOWERS TO PREVENT FURTHER RUST. I INSPECTED THE TOPS OF THE TOWERS THIS WEEK. BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE TOWER CONTINUE TO RUST IN SPITE OF S...

Oct 21, 2008 Suspension 100,000 mi

RUSTING STRUT TOWERS 2000 GRAND CARAVAN. I NOTICED RUST ON THE STRUT TOWER ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I SPRAYED UNDERCOATING ON THE TOP OF BOTH TOWERS TO PREVENT FURTHER RUST. I INSPECTED THE TOPS OF THE TOWERS THIS WEEK. BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE TOWER CONTINUE TO RUST IN SPITE OF S...

Oct 21, 2008 Structure 100,000 mi

RUSTING STRUT TOWERS 2000 GRAND CARAVAN. I NOTICED RUST ON THE STRUT TOWER ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I SPRAYED UNDERCOATING ON THE TOP OF BOTH TOWERS TO PREVENT FURTHER RUST. I INSPECTED THE TOPS OF THE TOWERS THIS WEEK. BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE TOWER CONTINUE TO RUST IN SPITE OF S...

Oct 21, 2008 Suspension 100,000 mi

RUSTING STRUT TOWERS 2000 GRAND CARAVAN. I NOTICED RUST ON THE STRUT TOWER ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I SPRAYED UNDERCOATING ON THE TOP OF BOTH TOWERS TO PREVENT FURTHER RUST. I INSPECTED THE TOPS OF THE TOWERS THIS WEEK. BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE TOWER CONTINUE TO RUST IN SPITE OF S...

Oct 15, 2008 Steering Crash 100,100 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED, THEN BRAKES. SERPENTINE BELT WET FROM RAIN CAUSED POWER STEERING & BRAKES TO FAIL RESULTING IN VEHICLE FLIPPING ON ITS SIDE ON I-75. SERVICE DEPT SAID THAT THE POWER STEERING, ETC WAS DESIGNED TO SHUT DOWN WHEN BELT GOT WET. THIS WAS A NORMAL RAIN. VEHICLE WAS NOT IN ...

Oct 15, 2008 Steering Crash 100,100 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED, THEN BRAKES. SERPENTINE BELT WET FROM RAIN CAUSED POWER STEERING & BRAKES TO FAIL RESULTING IN VEHICLE FLIPPING ON ITS SIDE ON I-75. SERVICE DEPT SAID THAT THE POWER STEERING, ETC WAS DESIGNED TO SHUT DOWN WHEN BELT GOT WET. THIS WAS A NORMAL RAIN. VEHICLE WAS NOT IN ...

Sep 23, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT SPORADICALLY SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM HIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTI...

Sep 23, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT SPORADICALLY SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM HIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTI...

Sep 3, 2008 Structure 120,000 mi

MY 2000 DODGE CARAVAN VAN HAS A RUSTED SHOCK TOWER ON DRIVER SIDE DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN. THIS ISSUES HAS BEEN REPORTED ON MANY DODGE BLOG SITES.*TR

Sep 3, 2008 Suspension 120,000 mi

MY 2000 DODGE CARAVAN VAN HAS A RUSTED SHOCK TOWER ON DRIVER SIDE DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN. THIS ISSUES HAS BEEN REPORTED ON MANY DODGE BLOG SITES.*TR

Sep 3, 2008 Structure 120,000 mi

MY 2000 DODGE CARAVAN VAN HAS A RUSTED SHOCK TOWER ON DRIVER SIDE DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN. THIS ISSUES HAS BEEN REPORTED ON MANY DODGE BLOG SITES.*TR

Sep 3, 2008 Suspension 120,000 mi

MY 2000 DODGE CARAVAN VAN HAS A RUSTED SHOCK TOWER ON DRIVER SIDE DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN. THIS ISSUES HAS BEEN REPORTED ON MANY DODGE BLOG SITES.*TR

Aug 25, 2008 Structure 120,000 mi

1. NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION 2. THE FAILURE OF STRUCTURE SECURING AND RETAINING THE FRONT SUSPENSION (STRUT TOWER) DO TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. UPON FAILURE THE ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION FALLS APART RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC LOSE OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND SUPPORT. VEHICLE WILL SWERVE RESULTING IN COLLISI...

Aug 25, 2008 Suspension 120,000 mi

1. NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION 2. THE FAILURE OF STRUCTURE SECURING AND RETAINING THE FRONT SUSPENSION (STRUT TOWER) DO TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. UPON FAILURE THE ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION FALLS APART RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC LOSE OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND SUPPORT. VEHICLE WILL SWERVE RESULTING IN COLLISI...

Aug 25, 2008 Structure 120,000 mi

1. NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION 2. THE FAILURE OF STRUCTURE SECURING AND RETAINING THE FRONT SUSPENSION (STRUT TOWER) DO TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. UPON FAILURE THE ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION FALLS APART RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC LOSE OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND SUPPORT. VEHICLE WILL SWERVE RESULTING IN COLLISI...

Aug 25, 2008 Suspension 120,000 mi

1. NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION 2. THE FAILURE OF STRUCTURE SECURING AND RETAINING THE FRONT SUSPENSION (STRUT TOWER) DO TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. UPON FAILURE THE ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION FALLS APART RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC LOSE OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND SUPPORT. VEHICLE WILL SWERVE RESULTING IN COLLISI...

Aug 19, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

DODGE CARAVANS DOOR SENSORS- I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. DURING THE FIRST WINTER THE "DOOR OPEN" LIGHT WOULD FLASH AND DING AND THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK AND RELOCK, OVER TIME IT HAS BECOME WORSE ESPECIALLY DURING COLDER SEASONS. I HAVE LOOKED ...

Aug 19, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

DODGE CARAVANS DOOR SENSORS- I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. DURING THE FIRST WINTER THE "DOOR OPEN" LIGHT WOULD FLASH AND DING AND THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK AND RELOCK, OVER TIME IT HAS BECOME WORSE ESPECIALLY DURING COLDER SEASONS. I HAVE LOOKED ...

Jul 30, 2008 Power Train

I PICKED UP ON A MATTER OF SAFETY WITH MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON, AND RUNNING THE VEHICLE CAN BE SHIFTED FROM PARK TO OTHER GEARS WITHOUT THE BREAK PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THIS ISSUES CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. I SPOKE WITH THE DEALER ABOUT THE ISSUE, AND WAS TOLD THAT I...

Jul 30, 2008 Power Train

I PICKED UP ON A MATTER OF SAFETY WITH MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON, AND RUNNING THE VEHICLE CAN BE SHIFTED FROM PARK TO OTHER GEARS WITHOUT THE BREAK PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THIS ISSUES CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. I SPOKE WITH THE DEALER ABOUT THE ISSUE, AND WAS TOLD THAT I...

Jul 16, 2008 Electrical System 65,000 mi

REGARDING THE IGNITION PROBLEM WITH THE PROPER KEY BEING INSERTED AND NOT TURNING..I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS ALSO STRANDED. I LEARNED IF YOU PUT THE KEY IN AND TAP THE END OF THE KEY (AS IF YOU'RE TRYING TO TAP IT FURTHER INTO THE IGNITION) WITH A RUBBER HANDLED SCREWDRIVER A COU...

Jul 16, 2008 Electrical System 65,000 mi

REGARDING THE IGNITION PROBLEM WITH THE PROPER KEY BEING INSERTED AND NOT TURNING..I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS ALSO STRANDED. I LEARNED IF YOU PUT THE KEY IN AND TAP THE END OF THE KEY (AS IF YOU'RE TRYING TO TAP IT FURTHER INTO THE IGNITION) WITH A RUBBER HANDLED SCREWDRIVER A COU...

Jun 26, 2008 Suspension

DRIVER SIDE STRUT TOWER IS RUSTING THROUGH. APPEARS TO BE DEFORMED AROUND THE RUSTED AREA. AT THIS RATE I THINK THE STRUT TOWER COULD FAIL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jun 26, 2008 Suspension

DRIVER SIDE STRUT TOWER IS RUSTING THROUGH. APPEARS TO BE DEFORMED AROUND THE RUSTED AREA. AT THIS RATE I THINK THE STRUT TOWER COULD FAIL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jun 25, 2008 Wheels 128,000 mi

1. HAD A FLAT AND TRIED TO LOWER THE SPARE TIRE WHICH IS HELD UP BY A WINCH UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. 2. FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE VEHICLE TO LOWER THE SPARE TIRE USING THE SUPPLIED WRENCH; HOWEVER, THE TIRE WOULD ONLY LOWER ABOUT TWO INCHES AND NOT LOWER FAR ENOUGH FOR THE SPARE TO BE REMOVED...

Jun 25, 2008 Wheels 128,000 mi

1. HAD A FLAT AND TRIED TO LOWER THE SPARE TIRE WHICH IS HELD UP BY A WINCH UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. 2. FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE VEHICLE TO LOWER THE SPARE TIRE USING THE SUPPLIED WRENCH; HOWEVER, THE TIRE WOULD ONLY LOWER ABOUT TWO INCHES AND NOT LOWER FAR ENOUGH FOR THE SPARE TO BE REMOVED...

May 24, 2008 Suspension 71,005 mi

SERIOUS RUST THROUGH OF THE STRUT TOWER ON A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN MADE IN USA. SUDDENLY APPEARED AND RAPIDLY PROGRESSING SINCE JAN 2008. BODY VERY WELL CARED FOR - NO ACCIDENTS, NO RUST IN OR OUT TIL NOW. THIS IS NOT COSMETIC AS CHRYSLER ALLEGES - IT IS STRUCTURAL AND A REAL SAFETY CONCERN SINCE...

May 24, 2008 Suspension 71,005 mi

SERIOUS RUST THROUGH OF THE STRUT TOWER ON A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN MADE IN USA. SUDDENLY APPEARED AND RAPIDLY PROGRESSING SINCE JAN 2008. BODY VERY WELL CARED FOR - NO ACCIDENTS, NO RUST IN OR OUT TIL NOW. THIS IS NOT COSMETIC AS CHRYSLER ALLEGES - IT IS STRUCTURAL AND A REAL SAFETY CONCERN SINCE...

Apr 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,980 mi

MY DODGE 2000 GRAND CARAVAN SERPENTINE BELT CAN COME OFF THE DRIVE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN INTO A DEEP PUDDLE OF WATER OR THROUGH A SNOW BANK. AND WHEN THE BELT COMES OFF, I LOST THE CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE BELT DRIVES THE POWER STEERING PUMP. IT IS THE SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE OBVIOUSLY....

Apr 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,980 mi

MY DODGE 2000 GRAND CARAVAN SERPENTINE BELT CAN COME OFF THE DRIVE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN INTO A DEEP PUDDLE OF WATER OR THROUGH A SNOW BANK. AND WHEN THE BELT COMES OFF, I LOST THE CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE BELT DRIVES THE POWER STEERING PUMP. IT IS THE SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE OBVIOUSLY....

Apr 3, 2008 Suspension

I RECENTLY BECAME AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS WITH CHRYSLER MINIVANS REGARDING THE DESIGN OF THE STRUT TOWERS. I OWN A DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. AFTER DOING RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND SPEAKING WITH MULTIPLE REPAIR SHOPS, IT IS UNFATHOMABLE TO ME THAT THESE WERE NOT RECALLED. THE DANGER FROM WHAT IS CLEAR...

Apr 3, 2008 Suspension

I RECENTLY BECAME AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS WITH CHRYSLER MINIVANS REGARDING THE DESIGN OF THE STRUT TOWERS. I OWN A DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. AFTER DOING RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND SPEAKING WITH MULTIPLE REPAIR SHOPS, IT IS UNFATHOMABLE TO ME THAT THESE WERE NOT RECALLED. THE DANGER FROM WHAT IS CLEAR...

Mar 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THROUGH ANY AMOUNT OF WATER, THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPS OFF. THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT WOULD NOT PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY SINCE THERE WAS NO RE...

Mar 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THROUGH ANY AMOUNT OF WATER, THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPS OFF. THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT WOULD NOT PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY SINCE THERE WAS NO RE...

Mar 26, 2008 Power Train 124,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION UNDER THE HOOD WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE CONTACT'S GRANDDAUGHTER WAS ABLE TO SHIFT FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE. THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD, KNOCKING THE CONTACT UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHIC...

Mar 26, 2008 Power Train 124,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION UNDER THE HOOD WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE CONTACT'S GRANDDAUGHTER WAS ABLE TO SHIFT FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE. THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD, KNOCKING THE CONTACT UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHIC...

Mar 15, 2008 Seats 116,800 mi

FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT LEVER SNAPPED OFF. SEATS CAN NOT BE LOWERED OR RAISED AS FAR AS RECLINING OR SITTING UPRIGHT. THE DRIVER SEAT BROKE 6 MONTHS AGO AND NOW THE PASSENGER LEVER BROKE THIS WEEK. THE BAR THAT THE LEVER IS CONNECTED TO SNAPPED IN EXACTLY THE SAME LOCATION ON EACH SEAT. ...

Mar 15, 2008 Seats 116,800 mi

FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT LEVER SNAPPED OFF. SEATS CAN NOT BE LOWERED OR RAISED AS FAR AS RECLINING OR SITTING UPRIGHT. THE DRIVER SEAT BROKE 6 MONTHS AGO AND NOW THE PASSENGER LEVER BROKE THIS WEEK. THE BAR THAT THE LEVER IS CONNECTED TO SNAPPED IN EXACTLY THE SAME LOCATION ON EACH SEAT. ...

Mar 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS FALLING OFF WHENEVER THE VEHICLE GOES THROUGH A PUDDLE, RENDERING THE POWER STEERING USELESS, ENGINE OVERHEATS, ALTERNATOR STOPS. 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 3.3L WITH AC, 132,000 MI, SERPENTINE BELT, TENSIONER, AND WATER PUMP REPLACED; THE BELT SLIPPED OFF ONCE PER WEEK FOR THRE...

Mar 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS FALLING OFF WHENEVER THE VEHICLE GOES THROUGH A PUDDLE, RENDERING THE POWER STEERING USELESS, ENGINE OVERHEATS, ALTERNATOR STOPS. 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 3.3L WITH AC, 132,000 MI, SERPENTINE BELT, TENSIONER, AND WATER PUMP REPLACED; THE BELT SLIPPED OFF ONCE PER WEEK FOR THRE...

Mar 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

DRIVE BELT JUMPING OFF WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE. LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND OVER HEATING OF ENGINE. *TR

Mar 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

DRIVE BELT JUMPING OFF WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE. LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND OVER HEATING OF ENGINE. *TR

Feb 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

REAR COOLANT LINES CORRODE AND DRAIN ALL ENGINE COOLANT ON 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT. *TR

Feb 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

REAR COOLANT LINES CORRODE AND DRAIN ALL ENGINE COOLANT ON 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT. *TR

Feb 19, 2008 Electrical System 150,000 mi

2000 GRAND CARAVAN.....INITIALLY, THE INSTRUMENTATION CLUSTER WOULD INTERMITTENTLY EXTINGUISH. HITTING A BUMP, IT WOULD COME BACK ON. MOST RECENTLY, THE VAN WILL NOT START. NO INSTRUMENTS, NO CLICK, NO NOTHING. IF YOU WHACK THE TOP OF THE DASH WITH YOUR FIST, ALL INSTRUMENTS COME ON, AND THE VAN...

Feb 19, 2008 Electrical System 150,000 mi

2000 GRAND CARAVAN.....INITIALLY, THE INSTRUMENTATION CLUSTER WOULD INTERMITTENTLY EXTINGUISH. HITTING A BUMP, IT WOULD COME BACK ON. MOST RECENTLY, THE VAN WILL NOT START. NO INSTRUMENTS, NO CLICK, NO NOTHING. IF YOU WHACK THE TOP OF THE DASH WITH YOUR FIST, ALL INSTRUMENTS COME ON, AND THE VAN...

Feb 19, 2008 Electrical System 150,000 mi

2000 GRAND CARAVAN.....INITIALLY, THE INSTRUMENTATION CLUSTER WOULD INTERMITTENTLY EXTINGUISH. HITTING A BUMP, IT WOULD COME BACK ON. MOST RECENTLY, THE VAN WILL NOT START. NO INSTRUMENTS, NO CLICK, NO NOTHING. IF YOU WHACK THE TOP OF THE DASH WITH YOUR FIST, ALL INSTRUMENTS COME ON, AND THE VAN...

Feb 19, 2008 Electrical System 150,000 mi

2000 GRAND CARAVAN.....INITIALLY, THE INSTRUMENTATION CLUSTER WOULD INTERMITTENTLY EXTINGUISH. HITTING A BUMP, IT WOULD COME BACK ON. MOST RECENTLY, THE VAN WILL NOT START. NO INSTRUMENTS, NO CLICK, NO NOTHING. IF YOU WHACK THE TOP OF THE DASH WITH YOUR FIST, ALL INSTRUMENTS COME ON, AND THE VAN...

Feb 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN THE RAIN OR THROUGH A PUDDLE, THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT TWICE; HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE FAILURE OCCURS ONLY WHEN IT RAINS. TH...

Feb 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN THE RAIN OR THROUGH A PUDDLE, THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT TWICE; HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE FAILURE OCCURS ONLY WHEN IT RAINS. TH...

Feb 12, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED GAS LEAKING ON THE FUEL RAIL. THE GASOLINE SMELL ENTERED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A LEAK UNDER THE HOOD. DAIMLER CHRYSLER STATED THAT H...

Feb 12, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED GAS LEAKING ON THE FUEL RAIL. THE GASOLINE SMELL ENTERED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A LEAK UNDER THE HOOD. DAIMLER CHRYSLER STATED THAT H...

Feb 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED. MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER, THE SERPENTINE BELT FAILED...

Feb 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED. MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER, THE SERPENTINE BELT FAILED...

Feb 3, 2008 Suspension 80,000 mi

CORROSION OF BOTH FRONT STRUT TOWERS ON LATE 1990'S - EARLY 2000 DODGE CARAVANS. DODGE IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AS THEY ADDRESS IT IN A TSB. THE REFER TO IT AS A COSMETIC PROBLEM WHEN IT IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE. IF NOT REPAIRED AT HIGH COST TO MANY THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES, CONTROL WOULD BE LOST WI...

Feb 3, 2008 Structure 80,000 mi

CORROSION OF BOTH FRONT STRUT TOWERS ON LATE 1990'S - EARLY 2000 DODGE CARAVANS. DODGE IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AS THEY ADDRESS IT IN A TSB. THE REFER TO IT AS A COSMETIC PROBLEM WHEN IT IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE. IF NOT REPAIRED AT HIGH COST TO MANY THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES, CONTROL WOULD BE LOST WI...

Feb 3, 2008 Suspension 80,000 mi

CORROSION OF BOTH FRONT STRUT TOWERS ON LATE 1990'S - EARLY 2000 DODGE CARAVANS. DODGE IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AS THEY ADDRESS IT IN A TSB. THE REFER TO IT AS A COSMETIC PROBLEM WHEN IT IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE. IF NOT REPAIRED AT HIGH COST TO MANY THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES, CONTROL WOULD BE LOST WI...

Feb 3, 2008 Structure 80,000 mi

CORROSION OF BOTH FRONT STRUT TOWERS ON LATE 1990'S - EARLY 2000 DODGE CARAVANS. DODGE IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AS THEY ADDRESS IT IN A TSB. THE REFER TO IT AS A COSMETIC PROBLEM WHEN IT IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE. IF NOT REPAIRED AT HIGH COST TO MANY THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES, CONTROL WOULD BE LOST WI...

Jan 4, 2008 Wheels

WE HIT A POT HOLE IN THE ROAD GOING ABOUT 40MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT ALLOY WHEEL ON OUR DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ACTUALLY SPIT IN HALF. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT, THANKFULLY IT DIDN'T. CHRYSLER SHOULD HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS AS THIS SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN TO A WHEEL LIKE THIS.*CN

Jan 4, 2008 Wheels

WE HIT A POT HOLE IN THE ROAD GOING ABOUT 40MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT ALLOY WHEEL ON OUR DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ACTUALLY SPIT IN HALF. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT, THANKFULLY IT DIDN'T. CHRYSLER SHOULD HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS AS THIS SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN TO A WHEEL LIKE THIS.*CN

Dec 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 119,907 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR. HIT A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. WATER SPRAYED UP ON THE SERPENTINE BELT WHICH THREW THE BELT OFF OF THE IDLER PULLEY AND TENSIONER PULLEY. BOTH TIMES WE WERE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN... WHICH MADE IT VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE WE ...

Dec 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 119,907 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR. HIT A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. WATER SPRAYED UP ON THE SERPENTINE BELT WHICH THREW THE BELT OFF OF THE IDLER PULLEY AND TENSIONER PULLEY. BOTH TIMES WE WERE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN... WHICH MADE IT VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE WE ...

Dec 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF STEERING AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. HE LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS DETACHED. THE CONTACT RE-ATTACHED THE SERPENTINE BELT. THE DEALER WAS...

Dec 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF STEERING AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. HE LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS DETACHED. THE CONTACT RE-ATTACHED THE SERPENTINE BELT. THE DEALER WAS...

Sep 18, 2007 Seat Belts

I OWN A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND I WANT THE GEN 3 SEAT BELTS RECALLED. I HAVE 2 CHILD RESTRAINTS INSTALLED ON THE SAME ROW NEXT TO EACH OTHER AND WORRY THAT IN AN ACCIDENT THE SEATS MAY POSSIBLY UNBUCKLE EACH OTHER DUE TO THE GEN 3 BELTS. MY SEATS ARE INSTALLED WITH ZERO MOVEMENT AT THE BELT P...

Sep 18, 2007 Seat Belts

I OWN A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND I WANT THE GEN 3 SEAT BELTS RECALLED. I HAVE 2 CHILD RESTRAINTS INSTALLED ON THE SAME ROW NEXT TO EACH OTHER AND WORRY THAT IN AN ACCIDENT THE SEATS MAY POSSIBLY UNBUCKLE EACH OTHER DUE TO THE GEN 3 BELTS. MY SEATS ARE INSTALLED WITH ZERO MOVEMENT AT THE BELT P...

Sep 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - NEED BRAKES FOR THE THIRD TIME - JUST LOST JOB OF 27 YEARS, CANNOT AFFORD. IS THERE A LITIGATION GOING ON? *TR

Sep 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - NEED BRAKES FOR THE THIRD TIME - JUST LOST JOB OF 27 YEARS, CANNOT AFFORD. IS THERE A LITIGATION GOING ON? *TR

Sep 7, 2007 Steering

I BOUGHT A 2000 GRAND CARAVAN USED FROM CARMAX WITH 64,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENCES WHERE THE POWER STEERING BELT COMES OFF IN THE RAIN AND I AM UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR. MY MECHANIC HAS SAID THAT HE HAS SEEN THIS DEFECT WITH 1999 AND 2000 MODELS. I HAVE 2 YOUNG CHILDREN AND THIS IS AN EXTRE...

Sep 7, 2007 Steering

I BOUGHT A 2000 GRAND CARAVAN USED FROM CARMAX WITH 64,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENCES WHERE THE POWER STEERING BELT COMES OFF IN THE RAIN AND I AM UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR. MY MECHANIC HAS SAID THAT HE HAS SEEN THIS DEFECT WITH 1999 AND 2000 MODELS. I HAVE 2 YOUNG CHILDREN AND THIS IS AN EXTRE...

Aug 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I FILED A COMPLAINT ON 28 AUG 2007 REGARDING MY VEHICLE AND THE SERPENTINE BELT ISSUE. I HAD TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED AND IT IS GOING TO COST APPROX. 500.00 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR THE 7TH TIME. I HAVE FOUND THE ANSWER TO THE PROBLEM THAT 30+ FOLKS ON THIS SITE ALONE ARE HAVING. #1 THE BELT IS...

Aug 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I FILED A COMPLAINT ON 28 AUG 2007 REGARDING MY VEHICLE AND THE SERPENTINE BELT ISSUE. I HAD TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED AND IT IS GOING TO COST APPROX. 500.00 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR THE 7TH TIME. I HAVE FOUND THE ANSWER TO THE PROBLEM THAT 30+ FOLKS ON THIS SITE ALONE ARE HAVING. #1 THE BELT IS...

Aug 28, 2007 Steering 60 mi

WE PURCHASED NEW A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WITHIN 2 YEARS WHILE I WAS DRIVING NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS GOING ON THE STEERING ON THE CAR WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING AND I ALMOST HIT A TREE. I FOUND THAT IT WAS THE SERPENTINE BELT. FROM THAT POINT ON I HAVE ALMOST HAD 2 ADDITIONAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE THE ...

Aug 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 60 mi

WE PURCHASED NEW A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WITHIN 2 YEARS WHILE I WAS DRIVING NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS GOING ON THE STEERING ON THE CAR WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING AND I ALMOST HIT A TREE. I FOUND THAT IT WAS THE SERPENTINE BELT. FROM THAT POINT ON I HAVE ALMOST HAD 2 ADDITIONAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE THE ...

Aug 28, 2007 Unknown Or Other

I WAS TOLD BY DODGE THAT WE HAVE ONLY HAD ONE RECALL ON OUR VEHICLE. YOUR RECORDS SHOW 6 AND WE HAVE NEVER GOTTEN ANYTHING. *TR

Aug 28, 2007 Steering 60 mi

WE PURCHASED NEW A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WITHIN 2 YEARS WHILE I WAS DRIVING NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS GOING ON THE STEERING ON THE CAR WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING AND I ALMOST HIT A TREE. I FOUND THAT IT WAS THE SERPENTINE BELT. FROM THAT POINT ON I HAVE ALMOST HAD 2 ADDITIONAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE THE ...

Aug 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 60 mi

WE PURCHASED NEW A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WITHIN 2 YEARS WHILE I WAS DRIVING NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS GOING ON THE STEERING ON THE CAR WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING AND I ALMOST HIT A TREE. I FOUND THAT IT WAS THE SERPENTINE BELT. FROM THAT POINT ON I HAVE ALMOST HAD 2 ADDITIONAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE THE ...

Aug 28, 2007 Unknown Or Other

I WAS TOLD BY DODGE THAT WE HAVE ONLY HAD ONE RECALL ON OUR VEHICLE. YOUR RECORDS SHOW 6 AND WE HAVE NEVER GOTTEN ANYTHING. *TR

Aug 24, 2007 Structure 85,000 mi

MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN (87000), HAS THE DASH BOARD CRACK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE SPEAKER GRILLE, (AND TRAVELING). THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHRYSLER VEHICLES DUE TO NEWS REPORTS RECENTLY. CHRYSLER SHOULD ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BEFORE PEOPLE GET HURT ECT.. I HAVE REPLACED TH...

Aug 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN (87000), HAS THE DASH BOARD CRACK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE SPEAKER GRILLE, (AND TRAVELING). THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHRYSLER VEHICLES DUE TO NEWS REPORTS RECENTLY. CHRYSLER SHOULD ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BEFORE PEOPLE GET HURT ECT.. I HAVE REPLACED TH...

Aug 24, 2007 Power Train 85,000 mi

MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN (87000), HAS THE DASH BOARD CRACK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE SPEAKER GRILLE, (AND TRAVELING). THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHRYSLER VEHICLES DUE TO NEWS REPORTS RECENTLY. CHRYSLER SHOULD ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BEFORE PEOPLE GET HURT ECT.. I HAVE REPLACED TH...

Aug 24, 2007 Structure 85,000 mi

MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN (87000), HAS THE DASH BOARD CRACK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE SPEAKER GRILLE, (AND TRAVELING). THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHRYSLER VEHICLES DUE TO NEWS REPORTS RECENTLY. CHRYSLER SHOULD ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BEFORE PEOPLE GET HURT ECT.. I HAVE REPLACED TH...

Aug 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN (87000), HAS THE DASH BOARD CRACK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE SPEAKER GRILLE, (AND TRAVELING). THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHRYSLER VEHICLES DUE TO NEWS REPORTS RECENTLY. CHRYSLER SHOULD ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BEFORE PEOPLE GET HURT ECT.. I HAVE REPLACED TH...

Aug 24, 2007 Power Train 85,000 mi

MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN (87000), HAS THE DASH BOARD CRACK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE SPEAKER GRILLE, (AND TRAVELING). THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHRYSLER VEHICLES DUE TO NEWS REPORTS RECENTLY. CHRYSLER SHOULD ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BEFORE PEOPLE GET HURT ECT.. I HAVE REPLACED TH...

Jul 18, 2007 Structure 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE STRUT TOWER. THE RUST HAS WORSENED OVER TIME. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP SO THEY COULD WELD A PIECE OF METAL ...

Jul 18, 2007 Suspension 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE STRUT TOWER. THE RUST HAS WORSENED OVER TIME. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP SO THEY COULD WELD A PIECE OF METAL ...

Jul 18, 2007 Structure 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE STRUT TOWER. THE RUST HAS WORSENED OVER TIME. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP SO THEY COULD WELD A PIECE OF METAL ...

Jul 18, 2007 Suspension 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE STRUT TOWER. THE RUST HAS WORSENED OVER TIME. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP SO THEY COULD WELD A PIECE OF METAL ...

Jun 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS SQUEALING, BREAKING, SLIPPING OFF, AND SHREDDING. FOR OVER A YEAR NOW WE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THIS BELT THAT HAVE BAFFLED THE MECHANICS. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE HAS BEEN INJURED, BUT WE HAVE BEEN STRANDED TWICE REQUIRING A TOW, AND H HAD THE VAN IN THE SH...

Jun 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS SQUEALING, BREAKING, SLIPPING OFF, AND SHREDDING. FOR OVER A YEAR NOW WE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THIS BELT THAT HAVE BAFFLED THE MECHANICS. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE HAS BEEN INJURED, BUT WE HAVE BEEN STRANDED TWICE REQUIRING A TOW, AND H HAD THE VAN IN THE SH...

Jun 22, 2007 Seats 175,000 mi

THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT SNAPPED OFF THE SEAT BASE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, THE WELD ATTACHING THE BACK TO THE SEAT BASE FAILED AND THE SEAT COLLAPSED INTO THE SECOND SEAT. *TR

Jun 22, 2007 Seats 175,000 mi

THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT SNAPPED OFF THE SEAT BASE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, THE WELD ATTACHING THE BACK TO THE SEAT BASE FAILED AND THE SEAT COLLAPSED INTO THE SECOND SEAT. *TR

May 28, 2007 Seats Crash 160,460 mi

I WAS IN THE CAR LINE AT MY DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL. A CAR REAR ENDED HIT MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GOING 15-30 MPH. I WAS STOPPED. MY DAUGHTER'S SEAT (PASSENGER CAPTAINS CHAIR-2ND ROW) WAS LAID COMPLETELY BACK UPON IMPACT. SHE WAS UPRIGHT PRIOR TO THE CRASH. IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN SITTING BEHIND HER ...

May 28, 2007 Seats Crash 160,460 mi

I WAS STOPPED IN THE CAR LINE AT MY DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL. A CAR REAR ENDED HIT MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GOING 15-30 MPH. MY DAUGHTER'S SEAT (PASSENGER CAPTAINS CHAIR-2ND ROW) WAS LAID COMPLETELY BACK UPON IMPACT. SHE WAS UPRIGHT PRIOR TO THE CRASH. IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN SITTING BEHIND HER THEN THE...

May 28, 2007 Seats Crash 160,460 mi

I WAS IN THE CAR LINE AT MY DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL. A CAR REAR ENDED HIT MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GOING 15-30 MPH. I WAS STOPPED. MY DAUGHTER'S SEAT (PASSENGER CAPTAINS CHAIR-2ND ROW) WAS LAID COMPLETELY BACK UPON IMPACT. SHE WAS UPRIGHT PRIOR TO THE CRASH. IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN SITTING BEHIND HER ...

May 28, 2007 Seats Crash 160,460 mi

I WAS STOPPED IN THE CAR LINE AT MY DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL. A CAR REAR ENDED HIT MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GOING 15-30 MPH. MY DAUGHTER'S SEAT (PASSENGER CAPTAINS CHAIR-2ND ROW) WAS LAID COMPLETELY BACK UPON IMPACT. SHE WAS UPRIGHT PRIOR TO THE CRASH. IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN SITTING BEHIND HER THEN THE...

May 26, 2007 Electrical System 59,000 mi

HEATING/AIRCONDITIONING FAN SWITCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN ONE POSITION, TRACED PROBLEM TO BURNED UP AND SHORT OUT CONNECTOR AND RESISITOR CONNECTOR IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT OPERATED HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING FAN SPEED. REPLACED PARTS. POOR DESIGN, WILL NOT ACCEPT ELECTRICAL LOAD OVER EXTENDED OPERA...

May 26, 2007 Electrical System 59,000 mi

HEATING/AIRCONDITIONING FAN SWITCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN ONE POSITION, TRACED PROBLEM TO BURNED UP AND SHORT OUT CONNECTOR AND RESISITOR CONNECTOR IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT OPERATED HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING FAN SPEED. REPLACED PARTS. POOR DESIGN, WILL NOT ACCEPT ELECTRICAL LOAD OVER EXTENDED OPERA...

May 11, 2007 Air Bags Crash 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED ON JANUARY 28, 2007 WHILE IDLE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE REPAIR WAS PAID FOR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY BECAUSE IT WAS UNDER A SAFETY RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT T...

May 11, 2007 Air Bags Crash 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED ON JANUARY 28, 2007 WHILE IDLE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE REPAIR WAS PAID FOR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY BECAUSE IT WAS UNDER A SAFETY RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT T...

May 9, 2007 Visibility 79,780 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE FAILED INTERMITTENTLY FOR THREE MONTHS. VISIBILITY IS IMPAIRED DURING RAINY CONDITIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. HE STATED THAT THE PLASTI...

May 9, 2007 Visibility 79,780 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE FAILED INTERMITTENTLY FOR THREE MONTHS. VISIBILITY IS IMPAIRED DURING RAINY CONDITIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. HE STATED THAT THE PLASTI...

Apr 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 167,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN THE RECALL REGARDING NON-FLEX FUEL ENGINES. THE DEALER WOULD NOT SERVICE THE VEHICLE FOR FREE BECAUSE IT HAD A FLEX ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEMONSTRATED ...

Apr 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 167,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN THE RECALL REGARDING NON-FLEX FUEL ENGINES. THE DEALER WOULD NOT SERVICE THE VEHICLE FOR FREE BECAUSE IT HAD A FLEX ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEMONSTRATED ...

Mar 19, 2007 Power Train 133,000 mi

LUCKILY WE WERE SLOWING TO A STOP AT THE TIME OF THIS INCIDENT. THE CENTER PIN THAT HOLDS THE GEARS IN THE DIFFERENTIAL CAME LOOSE AND LOCKED THE FRONT WHEELS UP SO VIOLENTLY THAT IT KILLED THE ENGINE. IF THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING NO NOISE AT AL...

Mar 19, 2007 Power Train 133,000 mi

LUCKILY WE WERE SLOWING TO A STOP AT THE TIME OF THIS INCIDENT. THE CENTER PIN THAT HOLDS THE GEARS IN THE DIFFERENTIAL CAME LOOSE AND LOCKED THE FRONT WHEELS UP SO VIOLENTLY THAT IT KILLED THE ENGINE. IF THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING NO NOISE AT AL...

Mar 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT WITH THE 3.3L ENGINE HAS LOST ITS SERPENTINE BELT IN RAIN. THIS RESULTS IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND LEADS TO SERIOUS OVERHEATING. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED BY MANY OWNERS FOR MANY YEARS. *JB

Mar 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT WITH THE 3.3L ENGINE HAS LOST ITS SERPENTINE BELT IN RAIN. THIS RESULTS IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND LEADS TO SERIOUS OVERHEATING. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED BY MANY OWNERS FOR MANY YEARS. *JB

Feb 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,017 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN 422 AWAY FROM 76. I WAS JUST ABOUT TO TURN OFF ON TO TROOPER ROAD IN NORRISTOWN WHEN I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE. I THEN TURNED THE RADIO OFF AND IT WAS PRETTY LOUD. IT GOT LOUDER THE MORE I PUSHED ONTO THE GAS PEDAL, AND STOPPED WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF. IT WAS SLIGHTLY UPHILL FO...

Feb 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,017 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN 422 AWAY FROM 76. I WAS JUST ABOUT TO TURN OFF ON TO TROOPER ROAD IN NORRISTOWN WHEN I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE. I THEN TURNED THE RADIO OFF AND IT WAS PRETTY LOUD. IT GOT LOUDER THE MORE I PUSHED ONTO THE GAS PEDAL, AND STOPPED WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF. IT WAS SLIGHTLY UPHILL FO...

Feb 10, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

I HAVE REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT AND PULLEY/TENSIONER ASSEMBLY ON MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS. THE DESIGN IS FLAWED AND MUST BE FIXED BY DODGE. I HAVE USED BOTH DODGE REPLACEMENT AND NAPA REPLACEMENT PARTS TO NO AVAIL. I CAN NOT TRUST THIS VEHICLE FOR A LONG DISTANCE WHIC...

Feb 10, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

I HAVE REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT AND PULLEY/TENSIONER ASSEMBLY ON MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS. THE DESIGN IS FLAWED AND MUST BE FIXED BY DODGE. I HAVE USED BOTH DODGE REPLACEMENT AND NAPA REPLACEMENT PARTS TO NO AVAIL. I CAN NOT TRUST THIS VEHICLE FOR A LONG DISTANCE WHIC...

Jan 30, 2007 Power Train 87,403 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN LOCKED UP WITH ONLY 87403 MILES REGISTERED. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO A REPUTABLE TRANSMISSION COMPANY I FOUND THAT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHILE REPAIRS W...

Jan 30, 2007 Power Train 87,403 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN LOCKED UP WITH ONLY 87403 MILES REGISTERED. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO A REPUTABLE TRANSMISSION COMPANY I FOUND THAT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHILE REPAIRS W...

Jan 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,500 mi

SERPENTINE BELT IS THROWN WHEN VAN IS DRIVEN IN WET CONDITIONS. CAUSES LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND COOLING SYSTEMS. VAN IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND MUST BE TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY. THROWN 3 TIMES IN LAST SIX MONTHS WITH 2 OCCURRENCES BEING IN PAST 3 WEEKS. *JB

Jan 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,500 mi

SERPENTINE BELT IS THROWN WHEN VAN IS DRIVEN IN WET CONDITIONS. CAUSES LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND COOLING SYSTEMS. VAN IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND MUST BE TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY. THROWN 3 TIMES IN LAST SIX MONTHS WITH 2 OCCURRENCES BEING IN PAST 3 WEEKS. *JB

Jan 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,252 mi

SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING DURING RAIN. *NM

Jan 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,252 mi

SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING DURING RAIN. *NM

Jan 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - SERPENTINE BELT SLIPS OFF IN THE RAIN CAUSING STEERING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO QUIT FUNCTIONING. THIS IS VERY VERY DANGEROUS AND HAPPENED LAST TIME IN A VAN FULL OF KIDS. CHRYSLER HAS "FIXED" THIS PROBLEM OVER 7 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS. TODAY IS THE 8TH TIME IT IS GETT...

Jan 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - SERPENTINE BELT SLIPS OFF IN THE RAIN CAUSING STEERING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO QUIT FUNCTIONING. THIS IS VERY VERY DANGEROUS AND HAPPENED LAST TIME IN A VAN FULL OF KIDS. CHRYSLER HAS "FIXED" THIS PROBLEM OVER 7 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS. TODAY IS THE 8TH TIME IT IS GETT...

Nov 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 95 MPH. AFTER BEING TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE BENT, AND CAUSED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER TRIED USING THE BRAKES WITH NO SUCC...

Nov 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT SLIPS OFF TENSIONER PULLEY IN WET CONDITIONS. TOTAL POWER STEERING FAILURE AND VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *NM

Nov 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 95 MPH. AFTER BEING TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE BENT, AND CAUSED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER TRIED USING THE BRAKES WITH NO SUCC...

Nov 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT SLIPS OFF TENSIONER PULLEY IN WET CONDITIONS. TOTAL POWER STEERING FAILURE AND VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *NM

Nov 27, 2006 Structure

WATER LEAKS ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR FROM THE HVAC DURING AC USE AND IN HEAVY RAIN. *NM

Nov 27, 2006 Structure

WATER LEAKS ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR FROM THE HVAC DURING AC USE AND IN HEAVY RAIN. *NM

Nov 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 4 TIMES. FIRST TIME, I HIT A POCKET OF WATER ON A SMALL HIGHWAY IN A CONSTRUCTION AREA. DROVE VEHICLE TO A SAFER LOCATION, LEFT MY WIFE AND 3 KIDS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AT NIGHT WHILE I WALKED A MILE HOME IN THE RAIN TO GET MY FORD RANGER T...

Nov 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 4 TIMES. FIRST TIME, I HIT A POCKET OF WATER ON A SMALL HIGHWAY IN A CONSTRUCTION AREA. DROVE VEHICLE TO A SAFER LOCATION, LEFT MY WIFE AND 3 KIDS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AT NIGHT WHILE I WALKED A MILE HOME IN THE RAIN TO GET MY FORD RANGER T...

Nov 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

LOST BRAKES ON 2000 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 58K MILES. ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE BADLY CORRODED AT THE JUNCTURE OF THE FLEX TUBING AND THE SOLID TUBING. IT LOOKS LIKE DISSIMILAR METAL TO ME. THE BRAKE LINES SHOULD NOT RUST OUT IN THAT SHORT OF A TIME AND LOW MILEAGE ALL LINES WERE REPLACED. NOT BY A ...

Nov 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

LOST BRAKES ON 2000 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 58K MILES. ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE BADLY CORRODED AT THE JUNCTURE OF THE FLEX TUBING AND THE SOLID TUBING. IT LOOKS LIKE DISSIMILAR METAL TO ME. THE BRAKE LINES SHOULD NOT RUST OUT IN THAT SHORT OF A TIME AND LOW MILEAGE ALL LINES WERE REPLACED. NOT BY A ...

Oct 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IN A YEAR THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS SHREDDED AND/OR FELL OFF. I REPLACED THE TENSIONER THE SECOND TIME. IT LOOKS AS IF THE PULLEYS ARE NOT ALIGNED WITH THE TENSIONER SO THE BELT EVENTUALLY RIDES OFF THE EDGE OF THE TENSIONER. ALL TIMES IT WAS NOT RAINING OR SNOW LIKE SOME ...

Oct 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IN A YEAR THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS SHREDDED AND/OR FELL OFF. I REPLACED THE TENSIONER THE SECOND TIME. IT LOOKS AS IF THE PULLEYS ARE NOT ALIGNED WITH THE TENSIONER SO THE BELT EVENTUALLY RIDES OFF THE EDGE OF THE TENSIONER. ALL TIMES IT WAS NOT RAINING OR SNOW LIKE SOME ...

Oct 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, 3.0 L ENGINE. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE BELT SLIPPING OFF THE TENSIONER DURING WET WEATHER. THE FIRST TIME WE HIT A SMALL (1 - 2" DEEP) PUDDLE OF WATER WHEN TURNING A CORNER. WE IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER STEERING. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL, INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WH...

Oct 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, 3.0 L ENGINE. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE BELT SLIPPING OFF THE TENSIONER DURING WET WEATHER. THE FIRST TIME WE HIT A SMALL (1 - 2" DEEP) PUDDLE OF WATER WHEN TURNING A CORNER. WE IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER STEERING. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL, INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WH...

Sep 19, 2006 Suspension 82,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Sep 19, 2006 Suspension 82,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF DURING HIGHWAY SPEEDS TWICE ON THIS VEHICLE. APPEARS THE TENSIONER PULLEY DESIGN IS NOT ROBUST. SECOND TIME THE ENGINE OVERHEATED DESTROYING 2 CYLINDERS AND THE HEAD STRANDING MY WIFE AND 5 BOYS ON THE INTERSTATE. THE RESULTING FAILURE MODES COULD HAVE VERY SERIOUS CO...

Aug 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF DURING HIGHWAY SPEEDS TWICE ON THIS VEHICLE. APPEARS THE TENSIONER PULLEY DESIGN IS NOT ROBUST. SECOND TIME THE ENGINE OVERHEATED DESTROYING 2 CYLINDERS AND THE HEAD STRANDING MY WIFE AND 5 BOYS ON THE INTERSTATE. THE RESULTING FAILURE MODES COULD HAVE VERY SERIOUS CO...

Aug 22, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ALONG HIGHWAY WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE TOTALLY SHUT OFF. PULLED VEHICLE OFF ROADWAY. STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE PRESENT. UPON CHECKING VEHICLE, GASOLINE WAS DRIPPING FROM UNDERCARRIAGE ON RIGHT SIDE. WHEN TOW TRUCK ARRIVED; MECHANIC CHECKED VEHICLE AND SAID THAT GAS LINE HAD CAME OFF. NEXT...

Aug 22, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ALONG HIGHWAY WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE TOTALLY SHUT OFF. PULLED VEHICLE OFF ROADWAY. STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE PRESENT. UPON CHECKING VEHICLE, GASOLINE WAS DRIPPING FROM UNDERCARRIAGE ON RIGHT SIDE. WHEN TOW TRUCK ARRIVED; MECHANIC CHECKED VEHICLE AND SAID THAT GAS LINE HAD CAME OFF. NEXT...

Aug 10, 2006 Suspension 60,000 mi

THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ABOUT MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. OVER THE PAST YEAR I NOTICED SOME RUSTING AT THE LEFT TOP STRUT TOWER. I QUESTIONED IT AT THE TIME, BUT WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT SERIOUS. DURING THE PAST WEEK I WAS REPLACING THE AIR FILTER AND NOTICED THAT NOW OVER ONE HALF OF THE STRUT ...

Aug 10, 2006 Structure 60,000 mi

THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ABOUT MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. OVER THE PAST YEAR I NOTICED SOME RUSTING AT THE LEFT TOP STRUT TOWER. I QUESTIONED IT AT THE TIME, BUT WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT SERIOUS. DURING THE PAST WEEK I WAS REPLACING THE AIR FILTER AND NOTICED THAT NOW OVER ONE HALF OF THE STRUT ...

Aug 10, 2006 Suspension 60,000 mi

THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ABOUT MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. OVER THE PAST YEAR I NOTICED SOME RUSTING AT THE LEFT TOP STRUT TOWER. I QUESTIONED IT AT THE TIME, BUT WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT SERIOUS. DURING THE PAST WEEK I WAS REPLACING THE AIR FILTER AND NOTICED THAT NOW OVER ONE HALF OF THE STRUT ...

Aug 10, 2006 Structure 60,000 mi

THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ABOUT MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. OVER THE PAST YEAR I NOTICED SOME RUSTING AT THE LEFT TOP STRUT TOWER. I QUESTIONED IT AT THE TIME, BUT WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT SERIOUS. DURING THE PAST WEEK I WAS REPLACING THE AIR FILTER AND NOTICED THAT NOW OVER ONE HALF OF THE STRUT ...

Aug 9, 2006 Air Bags

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CLOCKSPRING FAILED. MECHANIC NEVER TOLD CONSUMER OF RECALL. *KB THE CLOCKSPRING IN THE CONSUMER VEHICLE FAILED AND THE CONSUMER HAD IT REPLACED. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER THE CONSUMER READ ABOUT A CLOCKSPRING RECALL ON THE CHRYSLER WEBSITE. THE CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF A...

Aug 9, 2006 Air Bags

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CLOCKSPRING FAILED. MECHANIC NEVER TOLD CONSUMER OF RECALL. *KB THE CLOCKSPRING IN THE CONSUMER VEHICLE FAILED AND THE CONSUMER HAD IT REPLACED. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER THE CONSUMER READ ABOUT A CLOCKSPRING RECALL ON THE CHRYSLER WEBSITE. THE CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF A...

Jul 25, 2006 Electrical System 86,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE DURING AN EMISSIONS TEST PERFORMED ON 7/21/06. THE LIGHT WORKED UNTIL 6/23/2006, WHEN THE SERVICE DEALER PERFORMED RECALL #04V480000. THE SERVICE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THE WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL.

Jul 25, 2006 Electrical System 86,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE DURING AN EMISSIONS TEST PERFORMED ON 7/21/06. THE LIGHT WORKED UNTIL 6/23/2006, WHEN THE SERVICE DEALER PERFORMED RECALL #04V480000. THE SERVICE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THE WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL.

Jul 21, 2006 Unknown Or Other

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAD TO BE FIXED WITHIN 3 YEARS OF HAVING THE CAR- WHICH WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 2000. WE SPENT OVER 2K DOLLARS TO FIX A HUGE LEAK AND REPAIR THE TWO SYSTEMS IN THE CAR. I (SINCE 2005) AM NOW SEEING THAT THE AIR STOPS COOLING IF I IDLE OR WE DRIVE FOR TOO LONG, IT WILL NO LO...

Jul 21, 2006 Unknown Or Other

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAD TO BE FIXED WITHIN 3 YEARS OF HAVING THE CAR- WHICH WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 2000. WE SPENT OVER 2K DOLLARS TO FIX A HUGE LEAK AND REPAIR THE TWO SYSTEMS IN THE CAR. I (SINCE 2005) AM NOW SEEING THAT THE AIR STOPS COOLING IF I IDLE OR WE DRIVE FOR TOO LONG, IT WILL NO LO...

Jun 15, 2006 Seat Belts

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL PERIODICALLY AND SPONTANEOUSLY UN-LATCHED. IT JUST COMES UN-LATCHED ON ITS OWN - WITHOUT MOVING IT OR TOUCHING IT. VERY DANGEROUS!!!! IF I GET IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT, AND THE SEAT BELT BECOMES UN-LATCHED, NOT ONLY WILL I PROBABLY GET KI...

Jun 15, 2006 Seat Belts

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL PERIODICALLY AND SPONTANEOUSLY UN-LATCHED. IT JUST COMES UN-LATCHED ON ITS OWN - WITHOUT MOVING IT OR TOUCHING IT. VERY DANGEROUS!!!! IF I GET IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT, AND THE SEAT BELT BECOMES UN-LATCHED, NOT ONLY WILL I PROBABLY GET KI...

May 20, 2006 Structure 79,400 mi

A RATTLING NOISE WHEN CAR IN USE, ESPECIALLY WHEN POWER USED FROM AIR CONDITIONING AND DEFROSTER. DIAGNOSIS FROM DODGE DEALER WAS A CRACKED FLEX PLATE. TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE TO BE REMOVED TO REPLACE PART. 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO BRINGING THE CAR IN FOR REPAIR THE FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE UPON ACCELERAT...

May 20, 2006 Structure 79,400 mi

A RATTLING NOISE WHEN CAR IN USE, ESPECIALLY WHEN POWER USED FROM AIR CONDITIONING AND DEFROSTER. DIAGNOSIS FROM DODGE DEALER WAS A CRACKED FLEX PLATE. TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE TO BE REMOVED TO REPLACE PART. 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO BRINGING THE CAR IN FOR REPAIR THE FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE UPON ACCELERAT...

May 17, 2006 Air Bags 72,000 mi

AIR BAGS AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED ON 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. *JB

May 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 72,000 mi

AIR BAGS AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED ON 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. *JB

May 17, 2006 Air Bags 72,000 mi

AIR BAGS AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED ON 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. *JB

May 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 72,000 mi

AIR BAGS AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED ON 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. *JB

May 9, 2006 Suspension 102,000 mi

MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN IS RUSTING AT THE TOP OF THE STRUT TOWERS ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. MY MECHANIC SAYS THAT FAILURE IS IMMINENT. HAD A NOTICE BEEN GIVEN I COULD HAVE PROBABLY GOT DODGE TO WORK ON THIS PROBLEM BEFORE THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. AS IS IT IS 10,000 OVER WARRANTY, BUT THE...

May 9, 2006 Suspension 102,000 mi

MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN IS RUSTING AT THE TOP OF THE STRUT TOWERS ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. MY MECHANIC SAYS THAT FAILURE IS IMMINENT. HAD A NOTICE BEEN GIVEN I COULD HAVE PROBABLY GOT DODGE TO WORK ON THIS PROBLEM BEFORE THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. AS IS IT IS 10,000 OVER WARRANTY, BUT THE...

May 8, 2006 Electrical System 120,000 mi

LOCK CYLINDER ENGAGES COLUMN LOCK AND WILL NOT DISENGAGE. ONGOING PROBLEM THAT HAS GOTTEN INCREASING HARDER TO GET THE COLUMN TO RELEASE. PER DEALER TSB ON PROBLEM. WILL HAVE TO HAVE DRILLED OUT AND REPLACED. *NM

May 8, 2006 Electrical System 120,000 mi

LOCK CYLINDER ENGAGES COLUMN LOCK AND WILL NOT DISENGAGE. ONGOING PROBLEM THAT HAS GOTTEN INCREASING HARDER TO GET THE COLUMN TO RELEASE. PER DEALER TSB ON PROBLEM. WILL HAVE TO HAVE DRILLED OUT AND REPLACED. *NM

Apr 17, 2006 Parking Brake 45,000 mi

PARK BRAKE ASSY SLIPS ON ACTIVATION AND WILL NOT HOLD 9 OUT OF 10 TIMES WHEN APPLIED LEAVING POOR PARK BRAKE HOLDING POWER. *NM

Apr 17, 2006 Parking Brake 45,000 mi

PARK BRAKE ASSY SLIPS ON ACTIVATION AND WILL NOT HOLD 9 OUT OF 10 TIMES WHEN APPLIED LEAVING POOR PARK BRAKE HOLDING POWER. *NM

Apr 12, 2006 Suspension

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE AND WHEN I HAD THE OIL CHANGED LAST SATURDAY, I WAS TOLD THAT THE "STRUT"" HOUSING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS RUSTING, FLAKING OFF. I COULD NOT FIND ANY RECALLS OR SAFETY ISSUES NOTED, BUT, APPARENTLY, I AM NOT THE FIRST ONE TO COMPLAIN OF THIS PROBLEM. PLUS, NOW I H...

Apr 12, 2006 Suspension

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE AND WHEN I HAD THE OIL CHANGED LAST SATURDAY, I WAS TOLD THAT THE "STRUT"" HOUSING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS RUSTING, FLAKING OFF. I COULD NOT FIND ANY RECALLS OR SAFETY ISSUES NOTED, BUT, APPARENTLY, I AM NOT THE FIRST ONE TO COMPLAIN OF THIS PROBLEM. PLUS, NOW I H...

Mar 24, 2006 Power Train 84,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO ITS DESTINATION AND WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AGAIN, IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE DI...

Mar 24, 2006 Power Train 84,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO ITS DESTINATION AND WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AGAIN, IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE DI...

Mar 24, 2006 Suspension 136,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED, THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE VEHICLE HAD EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE STRUT TOWERS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN A SALT BELT STATE. UPDATED 5/2/2006 - *NM

Mar 24, 2006 Power Train 84,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO ITS DESTINATION AND WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AGAIN, IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE DI...

Mar 24, 2006 Power Train 84,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO ITS DESTINATION AND WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AGAIN, IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE DI...

Mar 24, 2006 Suspension 136,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED, THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE VEHICLE HAD EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE STRUT TOWERS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN A SALT BELT STATE. UPDATED 5/2/2006 - *NM

Feb 28, 2006 Power Train 80,557 mi

I AM A DAY CARE PROVIDER AND WHILE I WAS TRANSPORTING FIVE SMALL CHILDREN, MY 2000 DODGE CARAVAN'S TRANSMISSION BLEW ON THE INTERSTATE WITH NO WARNING. I WAS HORRIFIED AND WE WERE LEFT STRANDED FOR NEARLY AN HOUR. I RECENTLY HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED, AND OIL CHANGED PRIOR TO THIS INCIDEN...

Feb 28, 2006 Power Train 80,557 mi

I AM A DAY CARE PROVIDER AND WHILE I WAS TRANSPORTING FIVE SMALL CHILDREN, MY 2000 DODGE CARAVAN'S TRANSMISSION BLEW ON THE INTERSTATE WITH NO WARNING. I WAS HORRIFIED AND WE WERE LEFT STRANDED FOR NEARLY AN HOUR. I RECENTLY HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED, AND OIL CHANGED PRIOR TO THIS INCIDEN...

Feb 23, 2006 Power Train 65,469 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE WHEELS LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE SLID OFF OF THE ROAD AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED A PIN IN THE TRANSMISSION CAME OUT, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP. UPDATED 3/17/2006 - THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACE...

Feb 23, 2006 Power Train 65,469 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE WHEELS LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE SLID OFF OF THE ROAD AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED A PIN IN THE TRANSMISSION CAME OUT, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP. UPDATED 3/17/2006 - THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACE...

Feb 15, 2006 Air Bags 82,001 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN DRIVING MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN. THE LIGHT SEEMS TO COME ON WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, BUT AT TIMES IT STAYS ON FOR A WHILE, THEN GOES OUT; THEN AT TIMES IT STAYS ON FOR A WHILE, AND THEN GOES OUT. NO SET PATTERN. *JB

Feb 15, 2006 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHT COVERS ARE OXIDIZING CAUSING ONLY 40 PERCENT OF THE NORMAL LIGHT OUT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 10/4/2006 - THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. *NM

Feb 15, 2006 Air Bags 82,001 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN DRIVING MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN. THE LIGHT SEEMS TO COME ON WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, BUT AT TIMES IT STAYS ON FOR A WHILE, THEN GOES OUT; THEN AT TIMES IT STAYS ON FOR A WHILE, AND THEN GOES OUT. NO SET PATTERN. *JB

Feb 15, 2006 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHT COVERS ARE OXIDIZING CAUSING ONLY 40 PERCENT OF THE NORMAL LIGHT OUT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 10/4/2006 - THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. *NM

Jan 12, 2006 Suspension 60,000 mi

MY LOCAL AUTO SERVICE SHOP RECENTLY IDENTIFIED A CORROSION CRACK IN THE LEFT STRUT HOUSING OF MY VAN. I WENT TO A BODY SHOP AND THEY INDICATED THE STRUT COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK THROUGH THE HOOD ALLOWING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO COLLAPSE. THEY CONTACTED A LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHO ...

Jan 12, 2006 Suspension 60,000 mi

MY LOCAL AUTO SERVICE SHOP RECENTLY IDENTIFIED A CORROSION CRACK IN THE LEFT STRUT HOUSING OF MY VAN. I WENT TO A BODY SHOP AND THEY INDICATED THE STRUT COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK THROUGH THE HOOD ALLOWING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO COLLAPSE. THEY CONTACTED A LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHO ...

Jan 6, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT*: THE CONTACT DETECTED AN ODOR OF GASOLINE AFTER DRIVING AND SUSPECTED THERE WAS A LEAK. BUT WAS UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE SOURCE. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V268000, REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ...

Jan 6, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT*: THE CONTACT DETECTED AN ODOR OF GASOLINE AFTER DRIVING AND SUSPECTED THERE WAS A LEAK. BUT WAS UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE SOURCE. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V268000, REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ...

Dec 19, 2005 Structure 148,000 mi

I HAD AN OIL CHANGE DONE AT A CHRYSLER DEALER THE SERVICE ADVISOR NOTED ON THE REPAIR ORDER AND TOLD MY WIFE THAT THE FRONT STRUT TOWERS WERE RUSTING OUT AND THAT THE STRUT COULD BREAK THOUGH THE TOWER CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VAN. *JB

Dec 19, 2005 Structure 148,000 mi

I HAD AN OIL CHANGE DONE AT A CHRYSLER DEALER THE SERVICE ADVISOR NOTED ON THE REPAIR ORDER AND TOLD MY WIFE THAT THE FRONT STRUT TOWERS WERE RUSTING OUT AND THAT THE STRUT COULD BREAK THOUGH THE TOWER CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VAN. *JB

Nov 28, 2005 Suspension 106,500 mi

I BROUGHT MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN IN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. SERVICE MGR. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY LEFT STRUT TOWER/STRUT SEATING WAS BEGINNING TO RUST AND THAT IT WOULD COST OVER $700 TO REPAIR. STATED IT SHOULD BE REPAIRED SOON OR COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF IT FAILS. THE RIGHT ONE IS PERFECTLY F...

Nov 28, 2005 Suspension 106,500 mi

I BROUGHT MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN IN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. SERVICE MGR. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY LEFT STRUT TOWER/STRUT SEATING WAS BEGINNING TO RUST AND THAT IT WOULD COST OVER $700 TO REPAIR. STATED IT SHOULD BE REPAIRED SOON OR COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF IT FAILS. THE RIGHT ONE IS PERFECTLY F...

Nov 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,187 mi

I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT ON DODGE CARAVANS HAVE A TENDENCY TO COME OFF IN HEAVY RAIN AND/OR SNOW. IT HAPPENED ON OUR VEHICLE THE OTHER DAY WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING. SHE LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND NARROWLY MISSED GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT. DODGE IS AWARE OF THIS PR...

Nov 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,187 mi

I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT ON DODGE CARAVANS HAVE A TENDENCY TO COME OFF IN HEAVY RAIN AND/OR SNOW. IT HAPPENED ON OUR VEHICLE THE OTHER DAY WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING. SHE LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND NARROWLY MISSED GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT. DODGE IS AWARE OF THIS PR...

Nov 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE C...

Nov 1, 2005 Seats 5 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE C...

Nov 1, 2005 Structure 5 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE C...

Nov 1, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 5 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE C...

Nov 1, 2005 Exterior Lighting 5 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE C...

Nov 1, 2005 Tires 5 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE C...

Nov 1, 2005 Electrical System 5 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE C...

Nov 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE C...

Nov 1, 2005 Seats 5 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE C...

Nov 1, 2005 Structure 5 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE C...

Nov 1, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 5 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE C...

Nov 1, 2005 Exterior Lighting 5 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE C...

Nov 1, 2005 Tires 5 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE C...

Nov 1, 2005 Electrical System 5 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE C...

Oct 7, 2005 Wheels 60,000 mi

2000 GRAND CARAVAN HAS MULTIPLE RUST POINTS. THE MOST DANGEROUS OF WHICH IS THE RUSTING AND DETERIORATION OF THE FRONT LEFT STRUT. THE TOP PORTION OF THE STRUT COVER IS RUSTED AND FALLING APART, WITH A CRACK IN IT. OTHER PARTS OF THE CAR THAT ARE SHOWING MANY RUST AREAS INCLUDE: PASSENGER D...

Oct 7, 2005 Structure 60,000 mi

2000 GRAND CARAVAN HAS MULTIPLE RUST POINTS. THE MOST DANGEROUS OF WHICH IS THE RUSTING AND DETERIORATION OF THE FRONT LEFT STRUT. THE TOP PORTION OF THE STRUT COVER IS RUSTED AND FALLING APART, WITH A CRACK IN IT. OTHER PARTS OF THE CAR THAT ARE SHOWING MANY RUST AREAS INCLUDE: PASSENGER D...

Oct 7, 2005 Wheels 60,000 mi

2000 GRAND CARAVAN HAS MULTIPLE RUST POINTS. THE MOST DANGEROUS OF WHICH IS THE RUSTING AND DETERIORATION OF THE FRONT LEFT STRUT. THE TOP PORTION OF THE STRUT COVER IS RUSTED AND FALLING APART, WITH A CRACK IN IT. OTHER PARTS OF THE CAR THAT ARE SHOWING MANY RUST AREAS INCLUDE: PASSENGER D...

Oct 7, 2005 Structure 60,000 mi

2000 GRAND CARAVAN HAS MULTIPLE RUST POINTS. THE MOST DANGEROUS OF WHICH IS THE RUSTING AND DETERIORATION OF THE FRONT LEFT STRUT. THE TOP PORTION OF THE STRUT COVER IS RUSTED AND FALLING APART, WITH A CRACK IN IT. OTHER PARTS OF THE CAR THAT ARE SHOWING MANY RUST AREAS INCLUDE: PASSENGER D...

Sep 27, 2005 Suspension 61,397 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A SAFETY EMISSION TEST. THEY SAID THE LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER WAS CORRODED AT THE TOP. FOUND THIS OUT ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ( TSB) 2304402, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER, THEY SAID THEY WOULD ...

Sep 27, 2005 Suspension 61,397 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A SAFETY EMISSION TEST. THEY SAID THE LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER WAS CORRODED AT THE TOP. FOUND THIS OUT ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ( TSB) 2304402, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER, THEY SAID THEY WOULD ...

Sep 21, 2005 Suspension 57,000 mi

DT: NOTICED THERE WAS A SQUEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE ON JULY 1, 2005. WAS ON VACATION, AND THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE THE GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE BOLT SEPARATED FROM THE ARM, AND IT FELT LIKE DRIVING IN A RUT. A BOLT IN THE CONTROL ARM BROKE LOOSE; IT WAS TIED ...

Sep 21, 2005 Suspension 57,000 mi

DT: NOTICED THERE WAS A SQUEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE ON JULY 1, 2005. WAS ON VACATION, AND THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE THE GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE BOLT SEPARATED FROM THE ARM, AND IT FELT LIKE DRIVING IN A RUT. A BOLT IN THE CONTROL ARM BROKE LOOSE; IT WAS TIED ...

Aug 30, 2005 Electrical System 89,552 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM SAFETY RECALL REGARDING CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT.*MR THE CLOCKSPRING RECALL WAS REPAIRED THE FUSE FOR THE BLOWER MOTOR, THE BACK UP LAMPS AND TURN SIGNAL BLEW OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE. *NM

Aug 30, 2005 Electrical System 89,552 mi

2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM SAFETY RECALL REGARDING CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT.*MR THE CLOCKSPRING RECALL WAS REPAIRED THE FUSE FOR THE BLOWER MOTOR, THE BACK UP LAMPS AND TURN SIGNAL BLEW OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE. *NM

Aug 22, 2005 Air Bags 43,013 mi

DT: THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING/ AIR BAG. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REPLACED IT. THE REPAIR WORK WAS DONE ON 8-22-05. THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT IF THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON INDICATING THERE IS A PROBLEM. THE REPAIR WORK TOOK LONGER THAN THE RECALL NOTICE STAT...

Aug 22, 2005 Air Bags 43,013 mi

DT: THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING/ AIR BAG. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REPLACED IT. THE REPAIR WORK WAS DONE ON 8-22-05. THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT IF THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON INDICATING THERE IS A PROBLEM. THE REPAIR WORK TOOK LONGER THAN THE RECALL NOTICE STAT...

Aug 8, 2005 Power Train Crash 70,000 mi

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE HAS NO SHIFT LOCK. 2 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION FROM PARK TO DRIVE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. $1800 DAMAGE TO CARAVAN AND $2300 TO ANOTHER CUSTOMIZED VAN; ALL IN THE EXPANSE OF 50 FEET AND 1 MINUTE IN A FLAT AND LEVEL PRIVATE SCHOOL PARKING LOT...

Aug 8, 2005 Power Train Crash 70,000 mi

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE HAS NO SHIFT LOCK. 2 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION FROM PARK TO DRIVE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. $1800 DAMAGE TO CARAVAN AND $2300 TO ANOTHER CUSTOMIZED VAN; ALL IN THE EXPANSE OF 50 FEET AND 1 MINUTE IN A FLAT AND LEVEL PRIVATE SCHOOL PARKING LOT...

Jul 22, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 137,000 mi

DT: 2000, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, THERE WAS A FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. CONSUMER NOTICED ON WEBSITE THAT THERE WAS RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN 00V268000, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER SERVICE WHO REFERRED HER TO THE MANUFACTURER. DIAMLER CHRYSLER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Jul 22, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 137,000 mi

DT: 2000, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, THERE WAS A FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. CONSUMER NOTICED ON WEBSITE THAT THERE WAS RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN 00V268000, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER SERVICE WHO REFERRED HER TO THE MANUFACTURER. DIAMLER CHRYSLER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Jul 14, 2005 Suspension 131,000 mi

DT: DODGE MINIVAN 2000 GRAND CARAVAN. CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT THE STRUT PLATFORM WHERE THE STRUT MEATS PART OF THE BODY. ALSO, CALLED STRUT SEATING. THE STRUT SEATING, OR PLATFORM RUSTED PREMATURELY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO GARAGE LAST WEEK, ON JULY 7, 2005, AND MECHANIC INFORMED HER THAT TH...

Jul 14, 2005 Suspension 131,000 mi

DT: DODGE MINIVAN 2000 GRAND CARAVAN. CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT THE STRUT PLATFORM WHERE THE STRUT MEATS PART OF THE BODY. ALSO, CALLED STRUT SEATING. THE STRUT SEATING, OR PLATFORM RUSTED PREMATURELY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO GARAGE LAST WEEK, ON JULY 7, 2005, AND MECHANIC INFORMED HER THAT TH...

Jun 29, 2005 Electrical System 18,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN COMPLETLY IF KEY IS TURNED OFF VEHICLE WILL MOST TIMES RESTART,SEVERAL TIMES VEHICLE WOULD ONLY START AFTER WAITING SEVERAL HOURS THIS HAPPENS SPORATICALLY ABOUT ONCE A WEEK VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES FUEL FILTER REPLACED OLD FILTER UNAVAILABLE STARTE...

Jun 29, 2005 Electrical System 18,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN COMPLETLY IF KEY IS TURNED OFF VEHICLE WILL MOST TIMES RESTART,SEVERAL TIMES VEHICLE WOULD ONLY START AFTER WAITING SEVERAL HOURS THIS HAPPENS SPORATICALLY ABOUT ONCE A WEEK VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES FUEL FILTER REPLACED OLD FILTER UNAVAILABLE STARTE...

Jun 27, 2005 Unknown Or Other

1. NOTHING 2. THE FAN BELT ON OUR 2000 GRAND CARAVAN HAS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED MINIMUM OF SEVEN TIMES IN THE PAST TWO AND HALF YEARS 3. OUR MECHANIC HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGING FOR HIS LABOUR, ALL SEVEN TIMES. HE HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH CHRYSLER. AFTER THE FIRST COUPLE OF FAN BELT PRO...

Jun 27, 2005 Unknown Or Other

1. NOTHING 2. THE FAN BELT ON OUR 2000 GRAND CARAVAN HAS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED MINIMUM OF SEVEN TIMES IN THE PAST TWO AND HALF YEARS 3. OUR MECHANIC HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGING FOR HIS LABOUR, ALL SEVEN TIMES. HE HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH CHRYSLER. AFTER THE FIRST COUPLE OF FAN BELT PRO...

Apr 29, 2005 Suspension 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE FRONT LEFT STRUT TOWER RUSTED, ALMOST COMPLETELY THROUGH. HAD I NOT NOTICED THIS WHEN CHECKING THE OIL, THE STRUT COULD HAVE BUSTED THROUGH THE TOWER. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO BODY SHOPS, BOTH OF WHICH TOLD ME THAT THEY REPLACE A LOT OF THESE. THIS IS A STRUCT...

Apr 29, 2005 Suspension 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE FRONT LEFT STRUT TOWER RUSTED, ALMOST COMPLETELY THROUGH. HAD I NOT NOTICED THIS WHEN CHECKING THE OIL, THE STRUT COULD HAVE BUSTED THROUGH THE TOWER. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO BODY SHOPS, BOTH OF WHICH TOLD ME THAT THEY REPLACE A LOT OF THESE. THIS IS A STRUCT...

Apr 22, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,000 mi

MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN MINI VAN HAS A 3.3L ENGINE. EARLY IN MARCH 2005, I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STARTING THE VEHICLE AND THE SMELL OF FUEL WAS PROMINENT. UPON A SEARCH OF FULEL INJECTION PROBLEMS ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND NHTSA RECALL NOTICE 00V268000. THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES THE FOLLOWING PROBL...

Apr 22, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,000 mi

MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN MINI VAN HAS A 3.3L ENGINE. EARLY IN MARCH 2005, I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STARTING THE VEHICLE AND THE SMELL OF FUEL WAS PROMINENT. UPON A SEARCH OF FULEL INJECTION PROBLEMS ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND NHTSA RECALL NOTICE 00V268000. THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES THE FOLLOWING PROBL...

Apr 19, 2005 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER HAS LEAKS IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS THAT RESULTED IN THE FAILURE OF THE COMPRESSOR AND DRYER. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A CLOSED SYSTEM LIKE THIS TO DEVELOP LEAKS . *AK

Apr 19, 2005 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER HAS LEAKS IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS THAT RESULTED IN THE FAILURE OF THE COMPRESSOR AND DRYER. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A CLOSED SYSTEM LIKE THIS TO DEVELOP LEAKS . *AK

Mar 2, 2005 Power Train 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50-55 MPH TRANSMISSION EXPLODED. BROKEN PIECES OF THE TRANSMISSION SPREAD OUT ONTO THE ROADWAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WAS UNDETERMINED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK... LET CHRYSLER KNOW OF THE PROBLEM. WHEN TRANSMIS...

Mar 2, 2005 Power Train 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50-55 MPH TRANSMISSION EXPLODED. BROKEN PIECES OF THE TRANSMISSION SPREAD OUT ONTO THE ROADWAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WAS UNDETERMINED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK... LET CHRYSLER KNOW OF THE PROBLEM. WHEN TRANSMIS...

Mar 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON GOING THROUGH PUDDLES OF WATER THE ACCESSORY BELT, WHICH DRIVES THE POWER STEERING PUMP, DISENGAGED. THIS HAPPENED TWICE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER STEERING. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 2, 2005 Power Train 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50-55 MPH TRANSMISSION EXPLODED. BROKEN PIECES OF THE TRANSMISSION SPREAD OUT ONTO THE ROADWAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WAS UNDETERMINED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK... LET CHRYSLER KNOW OF THE PROBLEM. WHEN TRANSMIS...

Mar 2, 2005 Power Train 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50-55 MPH TRANSMISSION EXPLODED. BROKEN PIECES OF THE TRANSMISSION SPREAD OUT ONTO THE ROADWAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WAS UNDETERMINED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK... LET CHRYSLER KNOW OF THE PROBLEM. WHEN TRANSMIS...

Mar 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON GOING THROUGH PUDDLES OF WATER THE ACCESSORY BELT, WHICH DRIVES THE POWER STEERING PUMP, DISENGAGED. THIS HAPPENED TWICE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER STEERING. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 6, 2005 Electrical System Fire 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE 2 WEEKS AGO WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY, IT FELT LIKE I HIT SOMETHING BUT NOTHING WAS IN THE ROAD. I ASSUMED I HAD A BLOWOUT. WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE HOOD WAS SMOKING, AND THE TIRES WERE FINE. I THEN PROCEEDED TO OPEN THE HOOD TO FIND A FIRE. THE FIRE...

Feb 6, 2005 Electrical System Fire 103,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE 2 WEEKS AGO WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY, IT FELT LIKE I HIT SOMETHING BUT NOTHING WAS IN THE ROAD. I ASSUMED I HAD A BLOWOUT. WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE HOOD WAS SMOKING, AND THE TIRES WERE FINE. I THEN PROCEEDED TO OPEN THE HOOD TO FIND A FIRE. THE FIRE...

Jan 27, 2005 Power Train 62,598 mi

ALL THE SEALS AND GASKETS ON THE TRANSMISSION WORE OUT AND CAUSED LEAKS. *NM THE TRANSMISSION FAILED LESS THAN A YEAR LATER AFTER THE SEALS AND GASKETS WERE REPLACED. *JB FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *TC

Jan 27, 2005 Power Train 62,598 mi

ALL THE SEALS AND GASKETS ON THE TRANSMISSION WORE OUT AND CAUSED LEAKS. *NM THE TRANSMISSION FAILED LESS THAN A YEAR LATER AFTER THE SEALS AND GASKETS WERE REPLACED. *JB FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *TC

Jan 19, 2005 Air Bags Crash 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONSUMER HIT A DEER. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING THE CLOCK SPRING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Jan 19, 2005 Air Bags Crash 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONSUMER HIT A DEER. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING THE CLOCK SPRING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Jan 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ENGINE LOCKED, AND VEHICLE VEERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT COULDN'T WORK ON IT FOR TWO WEEKS, AND THEN AND STATED THAT WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE OIL HAD GOTTEN DOWN EXTREMELY LOW, BUT NO WARNING OR...

Jan 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ENGINE LOCKED, AND VEHICLE VEERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT COULDN'T WORK ON IT FOR TWO WEEKS, AND THEN AND STATED THAT WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE OIL HAD GOTTEN DOWN EXTREMELY LOW, BUT NO WARNING OR...

Dec 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,319 mi

THE CROSSOVER PIPE HAS HOLES IN IT AND NEEDS REPLACING. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT FUMES CAN GET INTO THE CAR AND ALSO THAT IF IT FAILS MUCH MORE, THE WIRES UNDER THE HOOD CAN BE BURNED. ALL THE DEALER WAS WILLING TO DO WAS REPLACE THE PIPE. THE PROBLEM WITH THAT IS SINCE SEPTEMBER 2004, THE ...

Dec 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,319 mi

THE CROSSOVER PIPE HAS HOLES IN IT AND NEEDS REPLACING. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT FUMES CAN GET INTO THE CAR AND ALSO THAT IF IT FAILS MUCH MORE, THE WIRES UNDER THE HOOD CAN BE BURNED. ALL THE DEALER WAS WILLING TO DO WAS REPLACE THE PIPE. THE PROBLEM WITH THAT IS SINCE SEPTEMBER 2004, THE ...

Dec 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,255 mi

THE CROSS OVER PIPE/EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED UPON TURNING THE HEAT ON. SOME VERY HEAVY EXHAUST FUMES FILLED THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK EXHAUST FILLS THE VEHICLE WHEN THE HEAT OR AIR IS TURNED ON USUALLY WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A STAND STILL. *TC

Dec 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,255 mi

THE CROSS OVER PIPE/EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED UPON TURNING THE HEAT ON. SOME VERY HEAVY EXHAUST FUMES FILLED THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK EXHAUST FILLS THE VEHICLE WHEN THE HEAT OR AIR IS TURNED ON USUALLY WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A STAND STILL. *TC

Dec 16, 2004 Power Train 42,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 42,000 MILES. PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION SHUDDER, TSB 18-05-94. I HAD BROUGHT THE TRANSMISSION SHUDDER TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION STARTING AT AROUND 32,000 MILES. DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEY RE-FLASHED THE COMPUTER, ETC. VAN WAS BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER T...

Dec 16, 2004 Power Train 42,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 42,000 MILES. PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION SHUDDER, TSB 18-05-94. I HAD BROUGHT THE TRANSMISSION SHUDDER TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION STARTING AT AROUND 32,000 MILES. DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEY RE-FLASHED THE COMPUTER, ETC. VAN WAS BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER T...

Dec 11, 2004 Suspension 18,222 mi

MAKE : DODGE MODEL : GRAND CARAVAN YEAR : 2000 MANUFACTURER : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION CRASH : NO FIRE : NO NUMBER OF INJURIES: 0 ODI ID NUMBER : 10100418 DATE OF FAILURE: NOVEMBER 20, 2004. *JB VIN : NOT AVAILABLE COMPONENT: CV JOINT.AXLE PROBLEM SUMMARY: I TOOK MY 2000 DODGE G...

Dec 11, 2004 Power Train 18,222 mi

MAKE : DODGE MODEL : GRAND CARAVAN YEAR : 2000 MANUFACTURER : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION CRASH : NO FIRE : NO NUMBER OF INJURIES: 0 ODI ID NUMBER : 10100418 DATE OF FAILURE: NOVEMBER 20, 2004. *JB VIN : NOT AVAILABLE COMPONENT: CV JOINT.AXLE PROBLEM SUMMARY: I TOOK MY 2000 DODGE G...

Dec 11, 2004 Suspension 18,222 mi

MAKE : DODGE MODEL : GRAND CARAVAN YEAR : 2000 MANUFACTURER : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION CRASH : NO FIRE : NO NUMBER OF INJURIES: 0 ODI ID NUMBER : 10100418 DATE OF FAILURE: NOVEMBER 20, 2004. *JB VIN : NOT AVAILABLE COMPONENT: CV JOINT.AXLE PROBLEM SUMMARY: I TOOK MY 2000 DODGE G...

Dec 11, 2004 Power Train 18,222 mi

MAKE : DODGE MODEL : GRAND CARAVAN YEAR : 2000 MANUFACTURER : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION CRASH : NO FIRE : NO NUMBER OF INJURIES: 0 ODI ID NUMBER : 10100418 DATE OF FAILURE: NOVEMBER 20, 2004. *JB VIN : NOT AVAILABLE COMPONENT: CV JOINT.AXLE PROBLEM SUMMARY: I TOOK MY 2000 DODGE G...

Dec 7, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK *TC

Dec 7, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK *TC

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF EVERY TIME CONSUMER HIT A PUDDLE. THE BELT CAME OFF FOUR TIMES, AND WAS BEING SERVICED AGAIN.*AK

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF EVERY TIME CONSUMER HIT A PUDDLE. THE BELT CAME OFF FOUR TIMES, AND WAS BEING SERVICED AGAIN.*AK

Nov 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED EVERYTIME IT RAINED THE OIL SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED EVERYTIME IT RAINED THE OIL SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 23, 2004 Suspension 18,222 mi

I TOOK MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN IN ON A FRIDAY TO THE DEALER FOR THE AIR BAG RECALL (CLOCKSPRING) AND PICKED UP MY VAN UP ON FRIDAY EVENING AFTER WORK. SATURDAY MORNING I RAN A COUPLE OF ERRANDS AROUND TOWN AND AT 12:30 P.M. BEGAN TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. I PROCEEDE...

Nov 23, 2004 Suspension 18,222 mi

I TOOK MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN IN ON A FRIDAY TO THE DEALER FOR THE AIR BAG RECALL (CLOCKSPRING) AND PICKED UP MY VAN UP ON FRIDAY EVENING AFTER WORK. SATURDAY MORNING I RAN A COUPLE OF ERRANDS AROUND TOWN AND AT 12:30 P.M. BEGAN TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. I PROCEEDE...

Nov 12, 2004 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING FAILURE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, 1 YEAR AGO VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Nov 12, 2004 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V480000 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING FAILURE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, 1 YEAR AGO VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Nov 5, 2004 Structure 100 mi

DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2000 - FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AREA LEAK CONTINUES DESPITE HAVING HAD IT "REPAIRED" AT THE DEALER TWICE. MOST NOTICEABLE IS THAT THE LEAK OCCURS WHEN THE VAN SITS IN THE DRIVE WITH THE WINDOWS ROLLED UP. NO EVIDENCE OF WHERE THE WATER COMES FROM, JUST THE PUDDLE AT THE PASSENGER FRO...

Nov 5, 2004 Power Train 16,000 mi

VEHICLE CAN BE PUT INTO GEAR WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED . CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS ABLE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN GEAR, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY.*AK

Nov 5, 2004 Structure 100 mi

DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2000 - FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AREA LEAK CONTINUES DESPITE HAVING HAD IT "REPAIRED" AT THE DEALER TWICE. MOST NOTICEABLE IS THAT THE LEAK OCCURS WHEN THE VAN SITS IN THE DRIVE WITH THE WINDOWS ROLLED UP. NO EVIDENCE OF WHERE THE WATER COMES FROM, JUST THE PUDDLE AT THE PASSENGER FRO...

Nov 5, 2004 Power Train 16,000 mi

VEHICLE CAN BE PUT INTO GEAR WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED . CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS ABLE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN GEAR, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY.*AK

Nov 3, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Nov 3, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Oct 28, 2004 Electrical System 51,500 mi

THE SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE LIGHTING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE DOME LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY MAKE A BUZZING NOISE, AND CAUSES THE PANEL LIGHTS TO FLICKER WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT DURING VARIOUS SPEEDS OF 0-60 MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 28, 2004 Interior Lighting 51,500 mi

THE SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE LIGHTING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE DOME LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY MAKE A BUZZING NOISE, AND CAUSES THE PANEL LIGHTS TO FLICKER WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT DURING VARIOUS SPEEDS OF 0-60 MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 28, 2004 Electrical System 51,500 mi

THE SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE LIGHTING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE DOME LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY MAKE A BUZZING NOISE, AND CAUSES THE PANEL LIGHTS TO FLICKER WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT DURING VARIOUS SPEEDS OF 0-60 MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 28, 2004 Interior Lighting 51,500 mi

THE SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE LIGHTING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE DOME LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY MAKE A BUZZING NOISE, AND CAUSES THE PANEL LIGHTS TO FLICKER WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT DURING VARIOUS SPEEDS OF 0-60 MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 27, 2004 Power Train 49,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THIS VAN WITH IN A YEAR THE VAN WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE,TOOK IT BACK ON MARCH 2002 , THAY SAID IT WAS REPAIRED.ON A HIGHWAY IN JAN. 01 2003,THE CAR WAS ON ROUTE 1 AND IT SUDDENLY WENT FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL,DOING50 MILES AN HOUR IN THE FAST LANE,I HAD TOGO TO THE BREAKDOWN LA...

Oct 27, 2004 Suspension

A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING. CONSUMER NOTICED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION THAT THE NOISE WOULD ESCALATE LOUDER AND LOUDER. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 27, 2004 Power Train 49,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THIS VAN WITH IN A YEAR THE VAN WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE,TOOK IT BACK ON MARCH 2002 , THAY SAID IT WAS REPAIRED.ON A HIGHWAY IN JAN. 01 2003,THE CAR WAS ON ROUTE 1 AND IT SUDDENLY WENT FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL,DOING50 MILES AN HOUR IN THE FAST LANE,I HAD TOGO TO THE BREAKDOWN LA...

Oct 27, 2004 Suspension

A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING. CONSUMER NOTICED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION THAT THE NOISE WOULD ESCALATE LOUDER AND LOUDER. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 18, 2004 Power Train

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, VEHICLE PUT INTO GEAR WITHOUT FOOT ON BRAKE. DODGE DOES NOT HAVE SAFETY SWITCH ON BRAKE TO PREVENT GEAR SHIFTING. THIS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL. THIS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL. LET'S DO THE RIGHT THING, IF THIS IS NOT ILLEGAL THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT DOING THEIR JOB.*AK

Oct 18, 2004 Power Train

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, VEHICLE PUT INTO GEAR WITHOUT FOOT ON BRAKE. DODGE DOES NOT HAVE SAFETY SWITCH ON BRAKE TO PREVENT GEAR SHIFTING. THIS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL. THIS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL. LET'S DO THE RIGHT THING, IF THIS IS NOT ILLEGAL THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT DOING THEIR JOB.*AK

Oct 15, 2004 Steering 22,900 mi

THE POWER STEERING CONTINUES TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER STATES THE POWER STEERING HOSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXIST. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Oct 15, 2004 Steering 22,900 mi

THE POWER STEERING CONTINUES TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER STATES THE POWER STEERING HOSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXIST. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Oct 12, 2004 Power Train 50,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING MAINTAINED BY AN AFTERMARKET AUTO SHOP WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A QUARTER SIZE HOLE THAT WENT COMPLETELY THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION. THE OWNER THEN CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN CANADA...

Oct 12, 2004 Power Train 50,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING MAINTAINED BY AN AFTERMARKET AUTO SHOP WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A QUARTER SIZE HOLE THAT WENT COMPLETELY THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION. THE OWNER THEN CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN CANADA...

Sep 29, 2004 Steering 53,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED OIL ON DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND TECHNICIAN INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER POWER STEERING PUMP RUSTED FROM INSIDE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE OF $785.00. *AK *TC

Sep 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN RAINY WEATHER SERPENTINE BELT GOT WET AND CAME OFF. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THERE WAS NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH INCLUDED STEERING AND BRAKES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO SUGGESTED THAT CONSUMER CONTACT NHTSA AND COMPLAIN. THEY DID NOT PROVIDE ANY A...

Sep 29, 2004 Steering 53,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED OIL ON DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND TECHNICIAN INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER POWER STEERING PUMP RUSTED FROM INSIDE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE OF $785.00. *AK *TC

Sep 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN RAINY WEATHER SERPENTINE BELT GOT WET AND CAME OFF. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THERE WAS NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH INCLUDED STEERING AND BRAKES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO SUGGESTED THAT CONSUMER CONTACT NHTSA AND COMPLAIN. THEY DID NOT PROVIDE ANY A...

Sep 20, 2004 Power Train 52,000 mi

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN: I SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND IT STARTED TO REVERSE BUT THEN JERKED, PLACED IN PARK, AND AGAIN ATTEMPTED TO REVERSE BUT EXPERIENCED THE SAME RESULTS. PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND ROLLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY INTO STREET AND NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID HAD BLOWN, PULLED FORWARD A...

Sep 20, 2004 Power Train 52,000 mi

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN: I SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND IT STARTED TO REVERSE BUT THEN JERKED, PLACED IN PARK, AND AGAIN ATTEMPTED TO REVERSE BUT EXPERIENCED THE SAME RESULTS. PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND ROLLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY INTO STREET AND NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID HAD BLOWN, PULLED FORWARD A...

Sep 15, 2004 Power Train Crash 51,488 mi

I STARTED MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. I OPENED THE DOORS TO LET THE HEAT OUT AND MY 2 1/2 YEAR OLD SON REACHED INTO THE FRONT SEAT AND PULLED THE SHIFTER INTO DRIVE. THE VAN SHIFTER SHIFTED WITHOUT PUSHING THE BRAKE AND THE VAN RAN INTO MY CHAIN-LINK FENCE. THIS...

Sep 15, 2004 Power Train Crash 51,488 mi

I STARTED MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. I OPENED THE DOORS TO LET THE HEAT OUT AND MY 2 1/2 YEAR OLD SON REACHED INTO THE FRONT SEAT AND PULLED THE SHIFTER INTO DRIVE. THE VAN SHIFTER SHIFTED WITHOUT PUSHING THE BRAKE AND THE VAN RAN INTO MY CHAIN-LINK FENCE. THIS...

Sep 13, 2004 Air Bags 50,000 mi

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON AND AS A RESULT THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN MALFUNCTIONED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK

Sep 13, 2004 Air Bags 50,000 mi

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON AND AS A RESULT THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN MALFUNCTIONED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK

Sep 10, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 124,577 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET ON 72 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 94 MPH. CONSUMER DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL. HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED. NO IMPACT REPORTED...

Sep 10, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 124,577 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET ON 72 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 94 MPH. CONSUMER DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL. HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED. NO IMPACT REPORTED...

Aug 28, 2004 Power Train 108,450 mi

(1)DRIVING ALONG AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO "LIMP" MODE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED EXACTLY AS CALLED FOR IN SERVICE MANUAL. (2)TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO ...

Aug 28, 2004 Power Train 108,450 mi

(1)DRIVING ALONG AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO "LIMP" MODE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED EXACTLY AS CALLED FOR IN SERVICE MANUAL. (2)TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO ...

Aug 20, 2004 Electrical System

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, BRAKES AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSED THEM THE REPLACE THE BATTERY THREE TIMES AND THE ALTERNATOR TWICE IN FOUR YEARS. THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE AND LEFT THE DRIVER STRANDED IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE BRA...

Aug 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, BRAKES AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSED THEM THE REPLACE THE BATTERY THREE TIMES AND THE ALTERNATOR TWICE IN FOUR YEARS. THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE AND LEFT THE DRIVER STRANDED IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE BRA...

Aug 20, 2004 Electrical System

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, BRAKES AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSED THEM THE REPLACE THE BATTERY THREE TIMES AND THE ALTERNATOR TWICE IN FOUR YEARS. THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE AND LEFT THE DRIVER STRANDED IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE BRA...

Aug 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, BRAKES AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSED THEM THE REPLACE THE BATTERY THREE TIMES AND THE ALTERNATOR TWICE IN FOUR YEARS. THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE AND LEFT THE DRIVER STRANDED IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE BRA...

Aug 19, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

TRANSMISSION LINES LEAKED AND WERE TIGHTENED UNDER WARRANTY. TRANSMISSION LINES STARTED LEAKING AGAIN BUT THIS TIME I HAD TO PAY BECAUSE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE LINE WAS FRACTURED DUE TO SOME EXTERNAL CAUSE. TRANSMISSION STUTTERS AND SHIFTS HARD ESPECIALLY BETWEEN 25 AND 35 MPH. STARTED COMPLAINING TO ...

Aug 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

TRANSMISSION LINES LEAKED AND WERE TIGHTENED UNDER WARRANTY. TRANSMISSION LINES STARTED LEAKING AGAIN BUT THIS TIME I HAD TO PAY BECAUSE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE LINE WAS FRACTURED DUE TO SOME EXTERNAL CAUSE. TRANSMISSION STUTTERS AND SHIFTS HARD ESPECIALLY BETWEEN 25 AND 35 MPH. STARTED COMPLAINING TO ...

Aug 19, 2004 Electrical System Fire 15,000 mi

THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHICH CAUSED 2 EXPLOSIONS. THE FIRST EXPLOSION APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE SECOND EXPLOSION WAS IN THE GAS OR FUEL LINE. THE ENTIRE ENGINE AREA WAS BURNED AND THE FIRE CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD AND STARTED MOVING INTO THE FRONT OF THE CAR. NO ONE WAS...

Aug 19, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

TRANSMISSION LINES LEAKED AND WERE TIGHTENED UNDER WARRANTY. TRANSMISSION LINES STARTED LEAKING AGAIN BUT THIS TIME I HAD TO PAY BECAUSE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE LINE WAS FRACTURED DUE TO SOME EXTERNAL CAUSE. TRANSMISSION STUTTERS AND SHIFTS HARD ESPECIALLY BETWEEN 25 AND 35 MPH. STARTED COMPLAINING TO ...

Aug 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

TRANSMISSION LINES LEAKED AND WERE TIGHTENED UNDER WARRANTY. TRANSMISSION LINES STARTED LEAKING AGAIN BUT THIS TIME I HAD TO PAY BECAUSE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE LINE WAS FRACTURED DUE TO SOME EXTERNAL CAUSE. TRANSMISSION STUTTERS AND SHIFTS HARD ESPECIALLY BETWEEN 25 AND 35 MPH. STARTED COMPLAINING TO ...

Aug 19, 2004 Electrical System Fire 15,000 mi

THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHICH CAUSED 2 EXPLOSIONS. THE FIRST EXPLOSION APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE SECOND EXPLOSION WAS IN THE GAS OR FUEL LINE. THE ENTIRE ENGINE AREA WAS BURNED AND THE FIRE CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD AND STARTED MOVING INTO THE FRONT OF THE CAR. NO ONE WAS...

Aug 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

TENSIONER ASSEMBLY REPLACED 4 TIMES WITHIN 12 MONTH PERIOD. 3 OF WITHIN 60 DAYS. AS A RESULT THE SHAFT AND PULLEY ON THE POWER STEERING WAS BENT REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. DODGE IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND PROVIDED A PART TO HOLD THE BELT ONTO THE TENSIONER. IT DID NOT WORK. THE BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED 6 T...

Aug 15, 2004 Equipment

TENSIONER ASSEMBLY REPLACED 4 TIMES WITHIN 12 MONTH PERIOD. 3 OF WITHIN 60 DAYS. AS A RESULT THE SHAFT AND PULLEY ON THE POWER STEERING WAS BENT REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. DODGE IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND PROVIDED A PART TO HOLD THE BELT ONTO THE TENSIONER. IT DID NOT WORK. THE BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED 6 T...

Aug 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

TENSIONER ASSEMBLY REPLACED 4 TIMES WITHIN 12 MONTH PERIOD. 3 OF WITHIN 60 DAYS. AS A RESULT THE SHAFT AND PULLEY ON THE POWER STEERING WAS BENT REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. DODGE IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND PROVIDED A PART TO HOLD THE BELT ONTO THE TENSIONER. IT DID NOT WORK. THE BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED 6 T...

Aug 15, 2004 Equipment

TENSIONER ASSEMBLY REPLACED 4 TIMES WITHIN 12 MONTH PERIOD. 3 OF WITHIN 60 DAYS. AS A RESULT THE SHAFT AND PULLEY ON THE POWER STEERING WAS BENT REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. DODGE IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND PROVIDED A PART TO HOLD THE BELT ONTO THE TENSIONER. IT DID NOT WORK. THE BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED 6 T...

Aug 5, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 5, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 4, 2004 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 4, 2004 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ON FEBRUARY 8, 2004, HERMAN LINO, CO OWNER OF CAR, CALLED ME TO REPORT SOME TROUBLE WITH THE DODGE CARAVAN. THE RED LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE AND FELT THAT THE ENGINE WAS WARM. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW SOME SMOKE WHICH HE THOUGHT MAY HAV...

Aug 2, 2004 Air Bags

THE CLOCKSPRING AND STEERING COLUMN IN OUR 200 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, INCLUDING SEVERAL TIMES UNDER WARRANTY, YET STILL RATTLES AND MAKES NOISES. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE ZONE OFFICE THAT IT IS INDEED A SAFETY PROBLEM (RELATING TO THE AIRBAG) AND THEY RECOMMEND I CON...

Aug 2, 2004 Steering

THE CLOCKSPRING AND STEERING COLUMN IN OUR 200 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, INCLUDING SEVERAL TIMES UNDER WARRANTY, YET STILL RATTLES AND MAKES NOISES. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE ZONE OFFICE THAT IT IS INDEED A SAFETY PROBLEM (RELATING TO THE AIRBAG) AND THEY RECOMMEND I CON...

Aug 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ON FEBRUARY 8, 2004, HERMAN LINO, CO OWNER OF CAR, CALLED ME TO REPORT SOME TROUBLE WITH THE DODGE CARAVAN. THE RED LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE AND FELT THAT THE ENGINE WAS WARM. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW SOME SMOKE WHICH HE THOUGHT MAY HAV...

Aug 2, 2004 Air Bags

THE CLOCKSPRING AND STEERING COLUMN IN OUR 200 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, INCLUDING SEVERAL TIMES UNDER WARRANTY, YET STILL RATTLES AND MAKES NOISES. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE ZONE OFFICE THAT IT IS INDEED A SAFETY PROBLEM (RELATING TO THE AIRBAG) AND THEY RECOMMEND I CON...

Aug 2, 2004 Steering

THE CLOCKSPRING AND STEERING COLUMN IN OUR 200 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, INCLUDING SEVERAL TIMES UNDER WARRANTY, YET STILL RATTLES AND MAKES NOISES. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE ZONE OFFICE THAT IT IS INDEED A SAFETY PROBLEM (RELATING TO THE AIRBAG) AND THEY RECOMMEND I CON...

Jul 29, 2004 Power Train 105,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE @ 105,000 MILES*AK

Jul 29, 2004 Power Train 105,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE @ 105,000 MILES*AK

Jul 19, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THE MECHANIC CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM *NM

Jul 19, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THE MECHANIC CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM *NM

Jul 12, 2004 Air Bags 123,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DURING TRIP. CRUISE CONTROL WORKED ONLY INTERMITTENTLY THEN QUIT WORKING COMPLETELY. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON NOW. *LA

Jul 12, 2004 Air Bags 123,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DURING TRIP. CRUISE CONTROL WORKED ONLY INTERMITTENTLY THEN QUIT WORKING COMPLETELY. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON NOW. *LA

Jul 1, 2004 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

THE LENS COVER FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS ARE DISCOLORING. THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND EVEN WHEN USING THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURERS RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER...

Jul 1, 2004 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

THE LENS COVER FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS ARE DISCOLORING. THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND EVEN WHEN USING THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURERS RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER...

Jun 25, 2004 Power Train

2000 DODGE CARAVAN JUMPED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. *MR THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER OVER FIVE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. *NM

Jun 25, 2004 Power Train

2000 DODGE CARAVAN JUMPED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. *MR THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER OVER FIVE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. *NM

May 30, 2004 Interior Lighting 20,000 mi

FRONT DOME LIGHTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE ON BOARD COMPUTER ARE FLASHING ON AND OFF DURING DOOR OPEN CONDITION. WHEN EITHER LAMP IS PRESSED INTO ITS ON POSITION IT STAYS ON. *LA

May 30, 2004 Interior Lighting 20,000 mi

FRONT DOME LIGHTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE ON BOARD COMPUTER ARE FLASHING ON AND OFF DURING DOOR OPEN CONDITION. WHEN EITHER LAMP IS PRESSED INTO ITS ON POSITION IT STAYS ON. *LA

May 13, 2004 Tires 36,000 mi

RIGHT REAR TIRE BLOW-OUT. CAP SEPARATION FROM CARCUS. SIDEWALL SHREDDED. SPEED 65 / INTERSTATE TRAVEL / VEHICLE FISHTAILED BUT TO CONTROL / STOP. NO VEHICLES ALONG SIDE AT TIME OF INCIDENT *AK

May 13, 2004 Tires 36,000 mi

RIGHT REAR TIRE BLOW-OUT. CAP SEPARATION FROM CARCUS. SIDEWALL SHREDDED. SPEED 65 / INTERSTATE TRAVEL / VEHICLE FISHTAILED BUT TO CONTROL / STOP. NO VEHICLES ALONG SIDE AT TIME OF INCIDENT *AK

May 4, 2004 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. I AM QUITE CERTAIN MY CLOCKSPRING HAS BROKEN AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS LIT ALL THE TIME, AND MY HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK.*AK I BELIEVE CHRYSLER HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE 2000 MODEL, BUT ONLY FOR THE 1996-1998 MODELS. YET SEARCHING THE WEB REVE...

May 4, 2004 Air Bags 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. I AM QUITE CERTAIN MY CLOCKSPRING HAS BROKEN AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS LIT ALL THE TIME, AND MY HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK.*AK I BELIEVE CHRYSLER HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE 2000 MODEL, BUT ONLY FOR THE 1996-1998 MODELS. YET SEARCHING THE WEB REVE...

May 4, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. I AM QUITE CERTAIN MY CLOCKSPRING HAS BROKEN AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS LIT ALL THE TIME, AND MY HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK.*AK I BELIEVE CHRYSLER HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE 2000 MODEL, BUT ONLY FOR THE 1996-1998 MODELS. YET SEARCHING THE WEB REVE...

May 4, 2004 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. I AM QUITE CERTAIN MY CLOCKSPRING HAS BROKEN AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS LIT ALL THE TIME, AND MY HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK.*AK I BELIEVE CHRYSLER HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE 2000 MODEL, BUT ONLY FOR THE 1996-1998 MODELS. YET SEARCHING THE WEB REVE...

May 4, 2004 Air Bags 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. I AM QUITE CERTAIN MY CLOCKSPRING HAS BROKEN AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS LIT ALL THE TIME, AND MY HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK.*AK I BELIEVE CHRYSLER HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE 2000 MODEL, BUT ONLY FOR THE 1996-1998 MODELS. YET SEARCHING THE WEB REVE...

May 4, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. I AM QUITE CERTAIN MY CLOCKSPRING HAS BROKEN AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS LIT ALL THE TIME, AND MY HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK.*AK I BELIEVE CHRYSLER HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE 2000 MODEL, BUT ONLY FOR THE 1996-1998 MODELS. YET SEARCHING THE WEB REVE...

Apr 28, 2004 Electrical System 42,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN JULY 26,2003. IN MARCH OF 2004, I GOT INTO MY VAN, STARTED IT UP, AND WHEN I WENT TO BACK UP I HEARD A DING AND MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN WENT OFF. FROM THAT POINT ON, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND WHEN IT DID, THE CONTROLS IN THE DASHBOARD WOULD ...

Apr 28, 2004 Electrical System 42,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN JULY 26,2003. IN MARCH OF 2004, I GOT INTO MY VAN, STARTED IT UP, AND WHEN I WENT TO BACK UP I HEARD A DING AND MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN WENT OFF. FROM THAT POINT ON, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND WHEN IT DID, THE CONTROLS IN THE DASHBOARD WOULD ...

Apr 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

I HAD THE BRAKES ON MY VEHICLE REPAIRED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME MY CAR HAD APPROX 40,000 MILES AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO THE WAY I DRIVE THE CAR. NOT MORE THAN 6 MONTHS LATER THE BRAKES STARTING VIBRATING AGAIN AND I TOOK IT BACK TO BURLINGTON DODGE - WERE THEY TOLD ME, ONCE AGAIN, IT WAS DUE TO T...

Apr 5, 2004 Equipment 40,000 mi

I HAD THE BRAKES ON MY VEHICLE REPAIRED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME MY CAR HAD APPROX 40,000 MILES AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO THE WAY I DRIVE THE CAR. NOT MORE THAN 6 MONTHS LATER THE BRAKES STARTING VIBRATING AGAIN AND I TOOK IT BACK TO BURLINGTON DODGE - WERE THEY TOLD ME, ONCE AGAIN, IT WAS DUE TO T...

Apr 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

I HAD THE BRAKES ON MY VEHICLE REPAIRED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME MY CAR HAD APPROX 40,000 MILES AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO THE WAY I DRIVE THE CAR. NOT MORE THAN 6 MONTHS LATER THE BRAKES STARTING VIBRATING AGAIN AND I TOOK IT BACK TO BURLINGTON DODGE - WERE THEY TOLD ME, ONCE AGAIN, IT WAS DUE TO T...

Apr 5, 2004 Equipment 40,000 mi

I HAD THE BRAKES ON MY VEHICLE REPAIRED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME MY CAR HAD APPROX 40,000 MILES AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO THE WAY I DRIVE THE CAR. NOT MORE THAN 6 MONTHS LATER THE BRAKES STARTING VIBRATING AGAIN AND I TOOK IT BACK TO BURLINGTON DODGE - WERE THEY TOLD ME, ONCE AGAIN, IT WAS DUE TO T...

Apr 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,500 mi

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN AUGUST 2002 WITH 15250 MILES. HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS ON 12/2002, 1/2003, 3/2003, 4/2003, 5/2003 - 6/2003, AGAIN 6/2003, 12/2003, 3/2004 MOTOR BLEW. VEHICLE HAS 45,000 MILES AND A BLOWN MOTOR. DODGE REFUSES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THEY TELL ME ITS DUE TO LA...

Apr 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,500 mi

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN AUGUST 2002 WITH 15250 MILES. HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS ON 12/2002, 1/2003, 3/2003, 4/2003, 5/2003 - 6/2003, AGAIN 6/2003, 12/2003, 3/2004 MOTOR BLEW. VEHICLE HAS 45,000 MILES AND A BLOWN MOTOR. DODGE REFUSES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THEY TELL ME ITS DUE TO LA...

Mar 24, 2004 Power Train 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD CLANGING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION THEN THE VAN STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL PIN BROKE IN HALF AND WENT THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION AND CREATED A HOLE . THE CAUSE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL P...

Mar 24, 2004 Power Train 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD CLANGING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION THEN THE VAN STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL PIN BROKE IN HALF AND WENT THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION AND CREATED A HOLE . THE CAUSE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL P...

Mar 16, 2004 Air Bags Crash 66,500 mi

MY WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON A 4 LANE ROAD AND WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH WHEN SHE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALMOST NO BRAKING INVOLVED. NEITHER THE DRIVE OR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THIS WAS A MAJOR SELLING POINT WHEN WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE SINCE WE WOULD BE USING IT TO TRANSPO...

Mar 16, 2004 Air Bags Crash 66,500 mi

MY WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON A 4 LANE ROAD AND WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH WHEN SHE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALMOST NO BRAKING INVOLVED. NEITHER THE DRIVE OR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THIS WAS A MAJOR SELLING POINT WHEN WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE SINCE WE WOULD BE USING IT TO TRANSPO...

Mar 3, 2004 Structure 27,000 mi

THERE HAS BEEN A LEAK INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FROM TOP OF HATCH OPENING. LEAK WAS HIDDEN BY PLASTIC COVERING AND NOT DETECTED UNTIL NOTICEABLE SMELL, POSSIBLE CAUSED BY MOLD. WATER IS ENTERING THROUGH A FAULTY WELD ON EACH SIDE OF THE UPPER HATCH OPENING. LEAK WAS ADDITIONALLY OBSCURED BECAUSE CA...

Mar 3, 2004 Structure 27,000 mi

THERE HAS BEEN A LEAK INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FROM TOP OF HATCH OPENING. LEAK WAS HIDDEN BY PLASTIC COVERING AND NOT DETECTED UNTIL NOTICEABLE SMELL, POSSIBLE CAUSED BY MOLD. WATER IS ENTERING THROUGH A FAULTY WELD ON EACH SIDE OF THE UPPER HATCH OPENING. LEAK WAS ADDITIONALLY OBSCURED BECAUSE CA...

Mar 1, 2004 Power Train 42,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, BUT DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 1, 2004 Power Train 42,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, BUT DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 24, 2004 Electrical System

I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY VAN USED, AND HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS WITH IT..THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOOKS WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO. I HAVE HAD MY CHILDS CARE SEAT COME UNBUCKLED FROM THE MIDDLE BENCH SEAT BEFORE. MY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THEY WANT TO AND STAY ON, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT YOU WILL ...

Feb 24, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY VAN USED, AND HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS WITH IT..THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOOKS WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO. I HAVE HAD MY CHILDS CARE SEAT COME UNBUCKLED FROM THE MIDDLE BENCH SEAT BEFORE. MY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THEY WANT TO AND STAY ON, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT YOU WILL ...

Feb 24, 2004 Exterior Lighting

I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY VAN USED, AND HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS WITH IT..THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOOKS WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO. I HAVE HAD MY CHILDS CARE SEAT COME UNBUCKLED FROM THE MIDDLE BENCH SEAT BEFORE. MY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THEY WANT TO AND STAY ON, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT YOU WILL ...

Feb 24, 2004 Electrical System

I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY VAN USED, AND HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS WITH IT..THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOOKS WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO. I HAVE HAD MY CHILDS CARE SEAT COME UNBUCKLED FROM THE MIDDLE BENCH SEAT BEFORE. MY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THEY WANT TO AND STAY ON, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT YOU WILL ...

Feb 24, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY VAN USED, AND HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS WITH IT..THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOOKS WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO. I HAVE HAD MY CHILDS CARE SEAT COME UNBUCKLED FROM THE MIDDLE BENCH SEAT BEFORE. MY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THEY WANT TO AND STAY ON, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT YOU WILL ...

Feb 24, 2004 Exterior Lighting

I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY VAN USED, AND HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS WITH IT..THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOOKS WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO. I HAVE HAD MY CHILDS CARE SEAT COME UNBUCKLED FROM THE MIDDLE BENCH SEAT BEFORE. MY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THEY WANT TO AND STAY ON, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT YOU WILL ...

Feb 11, 2004 Power Train 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, WHERE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 11, 2004 Power Train 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, WHERE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 5, 2004 Air Bags 53,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 DODGE CARAVAN. I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE A FAULTY CLOCK SPRING. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED ON EARLIER MODELS AND WAS PREVIOUSLY UNDER LIFETIME WARRANTY. I HAVE 53,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND DO NOT FEEL THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE. *JB

Feb 5, 2004 Air Bags 53,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 DODGE CARAVAN. I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE A FAULTY CLOCK SPRING. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED ON EARLIER MODELS AND WAS PREVIOUSLY UNDER LIFETIME WARRANTY. I HAVE 53,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND DO NOT FEEL THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE. *JB

Jan 26, 2004 Power Train 22,800 mi

AFTER 22800 MILES (FEB 7, 2002), THE TRANSMISSION SOLENOID PACK FAILED (SLIGHT LEAKING), CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON AND FORCING BAD SHIFTING. THE DEALER REPLACED THIS UNDER WARRANTY. AT 49,500 MILES (SEPTEMBER 8, 2003), THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THE VAN WAS SHIFTING R...

Jan 26, 2004 Power Train 22,800 mi

AFTER 22800 MILES (FEB 7, 2002), THE TRANSMISSION SOLENOID PACK FAILED (SLIGHT LEAKING), CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON AND FORCING BAD SHIFTING. THE DEALER REPLACED THIS UNDER WARRANTY. AT 49,500 MILES (SEPTEMBER 8, 2003), THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THE VAN WAS SHIFTING R...

Jan 22, 2004 Power Train 41,645 mi

AT 41,000 MILES SUFFERED TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE W/ NO WARNING. VEH WOULD BUCK WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, AS WELL AS FORWARD GEARS. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A FAILED DIFFERENTIAL, NEEDED TOTAL REPLACEMENT AND WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. (THIS VAN IS 10 DAYS/ 5000 MILES BEYOND...

Jan 22, 2004 Power Train 41,645 mi

AT 41,000 MILES SUFFERED TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE W/ NO WARNING. VEH WOULD BUCK WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, AS WELL AS FORWARD GEARS. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A FAILED DIFFERENTIAL, NEEDED TOTAL REPLACEMENT AND WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. (THIS VAN IS 10 DAYS/ 5000 MILES BEYOND...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

AC FAILED COOLING. UNIT HAS LOST ITS FREON CHARGE. UNIT WAS RECHARDEG AND DYE INSTALLED TO LOCATE LEAK. LEAK WAS FOUNG IN FRONT EVAPORATOR. WAS ADVISED CORE LEAK, NOT A COPPER TO ALUM JOINT, BUT THROUGH ALUMINUM PART OF CORE. APPEARED TO BE DETERIORATED BY ACID. OTHER INVOLVES THREE FAILURES ON BATT...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

AC FAILED COOLING. UNIT HAS LOST ITS FREON CHARGE. UNIT WAS RECHARDEG AND DYE INSTALLED TO LOCATE LEAK. LEAK WAS FOUNG IN FRONT EVAPORATOR. WAS ADVISED CORE LEAK, NOT A COPPER TO ALUM JOINT, BUT THROUGH ALUMINUM PART OF CORE. APPEARED TO BE DETERIORATED BY ACID. OTHER INVOLVES THREE FAILURES ON BATT...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

AC FAILED COOLING. UNIT HAS LOST ITS FREON CHARGE. UNIT WAS RECHARDEG AND DYE INSTALLED TO LOCATE LEAK. LEAK WAS FOUNG IN FRONT EVAPORATOR. WAS ADVISED CORE LEAK, NOT A COPPER TO ALUM JOINT, BUT THROUGH ALUMINUM PART OF CORE. APPEARED TO BE DETERIORATED BY ACID. OTHER INVOLVES THREE FAILURES ON BATT...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

AC FAILED COOLING. UNIT HAS LOST ITS FREON CHARGE. UNIT WAS RECHARDEG AND DYE INSTALLED TO LOCATE LEAK. LEAK WAS FOUNG IN FRONT EVAPORATOR. WAS ADVISED CORE LEAK, NOT A COPPER TO ALUM JOINT, BUT THROUGH ALUMINUM PART OF CORE. APPEARED TO BE DETERIORATED BY ACID. OTHER INVOLVES THREE FAILURES ON BATT...

Jan 13, 2004 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF. THE WIPERS SWIPE AN ADDITIONAL 2 - 8 TIMES AFTER THEY ARE TURNED OFF, EVEN IF THE ENGINE IS OFF. THE DEALER TELLS ME THEY WILL NEVER FAIL TO COME ON, THEY ONLY FAIL TO GO OFF, AND THAT CHANGING THE SWITCH MAY NOT ELIMINATE THE PROBLE...

Jan 13, 2004 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF. THE WIPERS SWIPE AN ADDITIONAL 2 - 8 TIMES AFTER THEY ARE TURNED OFF, EVEN IF THE ENGINE IS OFF. THE DEALER TELLS ME THEY WILL NEVER FAIL TO COME ON, THEY ONLY FAIL TO GO OFF, AND THAT CHANGING THE SWITCH MAY NOT ELIMINATE THE PROBLE...

Jan 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,138 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH SERPENTINE BROKE. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME SUCH AN OCCURANCE HAS HAPPENED WITH COMPONENTS RELATED TO THIS SYSTEM. EACH REPAIR AVERAGES 250-300 DOLLARS. THIS POSES A RISK TO US AS AS A FAMILY AS THE VEHICLE FAILS WITHOUT WARNING, IN A HIGHWAY THIS COULD PROVE DISASTROUS. ...

Jan 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,138 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH SERPENTINE BROKE. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME SUCH AN OCCURANCE HAS HAPPENED WITH COMPONENTS RELATED TO THIS SYSTEM. EACH REPAIR AVERAGES 250-300 DOLLARS. THIS POSES A RISK TO US AS AS A FAMILY AS THE VEHICLE FAILS WITHOUT WARNING, IN A HIGHWAY THIS COULD PROVE DISASTROUS. ...

Jan 4, 2004 Electrical System 61,800 mi

I LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM OTHER OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT REGARDING THE HORN AND AIR BAG NOT FUNCTIONING DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CLOCKSPRING HARNESS. CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO RECALL THIS COMPONENT OR ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AS ...

Jan 4, 2004 Air Bags 61,800 mi

I LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM OTHER OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT REGARDING THE HORN AND AIR BAG NOT FUNCTIONING DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CLOCKSPRING HARNESS. CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO RECALL THIS COMPONENT OR ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AS ...

Jan 4, 2004 Electrical System 61,800 mi

I LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM OTHER OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT REGARDING THE HORN AND AIR BAG NOT FUNCTIONING DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CLOCKSPRING HARNESS. CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO RECALL THIS COMPONENT OR ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AS ...

Jan 4, 2004 Air Bags 61,800 mi

I LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM OTHER OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT REGARDING THE HORN AND AIR BAG NOT FUNCTIONING DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CLOCKSPRING HARNESS. CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO RECALL THIS COMPONENT OR ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AS ...

Dec 30, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE GEAR SHIFTER SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THIS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER HAS SEVERAL WITNESSES TO THE PROBLEM BUT THE DEALER MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE AN...

Dec 30, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE GEAR SHIFTER SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THIS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER HAS SEVERAL WITNESSES TO THE PROBLEM BUT THE DEALER MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE AN...

Dec 29, 2003 Power Train 71,000 mi

TRANSAXLE PIN SLIPPED OUT OF POSITION AND RIPPED TRANSMISSION CASE OPEN. TRANSMISION WAS DESTROYED. FLUID DRAINED OUT IN LOCAL DRIVEWAY. EALERSHIP SAYS WILL COST $3,100 TO $3,400 TO REPLACE TRANSMISION WITH, NOT A NEW ONE, BUT A CHRYSLER REBUILT TRANSMISION.*AK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

Dec 29, 2003 Power Train 71,000 mi

TRANSAXLE PIN SLIPPED OUT OF POSITION AND RIPPED TRANSMISSION CASE OPEN. TRANSMISION WAS DESTROYED. FLUID DRAINED OUT IN LOCAL DRIVEWAY. EALERSHIP SAYS WILL COST $3,100 TO $3,400 TO REPLACE TRANSMISION WITH, NOT A NEW ONE, BUT A CHRYSLER REBUILT TRANSMISION.*AK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

Dec 29, 2003 Power Train 71,000 mi

TRANSAXLE PIN SLIPPED OUT OF POSITION AND RIPPED TRANSMISSION CASE OPEN. TRANSMISION WAS DESTROYED. FLUID DRAINED OUT IN LOCAL DRIVEWAY. EALERSHIP SAYS WILL COST $3,100 TO $3,400 TO REPLACE TRANSMISION WITH, NOT A NEW ONE, BUT A CHRYSLER REBUILT TRANSMISION.*AK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

Dec 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE PADS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, WHERE THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE PADS. *AK

Dec 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE PADS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, WHERE THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE PADS. *AK

Dec 29, 2003 Power Train 71,000 mi

TRANSAXLE PIN SLIPPED OUT OF POSITION AND RIPPED TRANSMISSION CASE OPEN. TRANSMISION WAS DESTROYED. FLUID DRAINED OUT IN LOCAL DRIVEWAY. EALERSHIP SAYS WILL COST $3,100 TO $3,400 TO REPLACE TRANSMISION WITH, NOT A NEW ONE, BUT A CHRYSLER REBUILT TRANSMISION.*AK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

Dec 29, 2003 Power Train 71,000 mi

TRANSAXLE PIN SLIPPED OUT OF POSITION AND RIPPED TRANSMISSION CASE OPEN. TRANSMISION WAS DESTROYED. FLUID DRAINED OUT IN LOCAL DRIVEWAY. EALERSHIP SAYS WILL COST $3,100 TO $3,400 TO REPLACE TRANSMISION WITH, NOT A NEW ONE, BUT A CHRYSLER REBUILT TRANSMISION.*AK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

Dec 29, 2003 Power Train 71,000 mi

TRANSAXLE PIN SLIPPED OUT OF POSITION AND RIPPED TRANSMISSION CASE OPEN. TRANSMISION WAS DESTROYED. FLUID DRAINED OUT IN LOCAL DRIVEWAY. EALERSHIP SAYS WILL COST $3,100 TO $3,400 TO REPLACE TRANSMISION WITH, NOT A NEW ONE, BUT A CHRYSLER REBUILT TRANSMISION.*AK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

Dec 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE PADS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, WHERE THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE PADS. *AK

Dec 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE PADS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, WHERE THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE PADS. *AK

Dec 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS SLIPPING OFF THE MAIN DRIVE.. HAVE HAD INTO THE SHOP 4TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. DEALER SAID IT IS A MOISTURE/SNOW HITTING THE BELT OFF.*AK

Dec 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS SLIPPING OFF THE MAIN DRIVE.. HAVE HAD INTO THE SHOP 4TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. DEALER SAID IT IS A MOISTURE/SNOW HITTING THE BELT OFF.*AK

Dec 22, 2003 Power Train 24,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING FROM TRANSMISSION PAN SEAL AT 24000 MILES.*AK

Dec 22, 2003 Power Train 24,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING FROM TRANSMISSION PAN SEAL AT 24000 MILES.*AK

Nov 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MECHANIC INDICATED THE INSIDE BRAKE PADS WAS CONTINUOUSLY WEARING OUT THE ROTORS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. PLEASE PROV...

Nov 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MECHANIC INDICATED THE INSIDE BRAKE PADS WAS CONTINUOUSLY WEARING OUT THE ROTORS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. PLEASE PROV...

Nov 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH IN THE RAIN CONSUMER NOTICED THAT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. A FEW SECONDS LATER VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, AND CONSUMER NEARLY HAD AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHO FOUND THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD SLIPPED OUT OF THE PULLEYS. *AK

Nov 17, 2003 Power Train 4,580 mi

HI, MY NAME IS [XXX], I LIVE IN BRADLEY, IL. IN JUNE OF 2000, MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN FROM, TAYLOR DODGE IN KANKAKEE, IL. ON OCTOBER 20, 2000 WITH ONLY 4500 MILES ON IT THE VAN BEGAN SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. THIS VAN HAS BEEN IN OVER AND OVER TO THAT SHOP....

Nov 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH IN THE RAIN CONSUMER NOTICED THAT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. A FEW SECONDS LATER VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, AND CONSUMER NEARLY HAD AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHO FOUND THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD SLIPPED OUT OF THE PULLEYS. *AK

Nov 17, 2003 Power Train 4,580 mi

HI, MY NAME IS [XXX], I LIVE IN BRADLEY, IL. IN JUNE OF 2000, MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN FROM, TAYLOR DODGE IN KANKAKEE, IL. ON OCTOBER 20, 2000 WITH ONLY 4500 MILES ON IT THE VAN BEGAN SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. THIS VAN HAS BEEN IN OVER AND OVER TO THAT SHOP....

Nov 14, 2003 Visibility 32,552 mi

WATER KEPT ENTERING PASSENGER CABIN WHENEVER IT RAINED DUE TO OPEN SEAM ON WINDSHIELD BENEATH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS.*MR CONSUMER PAID $27063 FOR THE REPAIR. AFTER NOTIFYING DODGE, THEY REIMBURSED HER HALF OF THE EXPENSE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS OVER THE MILEAGE AND YEAR OF THE WARRANTY. ...

Nov 14, 2003 Visibility 32,552 mi

WATER KEPT ENTERING PASSENGER CABIN WHENEVER IT RAINED DUE TO OPEN SEAM ON WINDSHIELD BENEATH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS.*MR CONSUMER PAID $27063 FOR THE REPAIR. AFTER NOTIFYING DODGE, THEY REIMBURSED HER HALF OF THE EXPENSE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS OVER THE MILEAGE AND YEAR OF THE WARRANTY. ...

Oct 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, BUT ONLY WHEN TURNING LEFT. TOOK VAN TO DEALER WHERE BOUGHT NEW IN SEPT. 2000 - GUPTON MOTORS IN SPRINGFIELD, TN. SERVICE REP SAID THAT'S NORMAL AND IT MEANS BRAKES NEED REPLACING. REPLACED BRAKES. ALSO, TIRES DON'T LAST AS LONG AS THEY SHOULD, EVEN UNDER NORMAL DRIVIN...

Oct 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, BUT ONLY WHEN TURNING LEFT. TOOK VAN TO DEALER WHERE BOUGHT NEW IN SEPT. 2000 - GUPTON MOTORS IN SPRINGFIELD, TN. SERVICE REP SAID THAT'S NORMAL AND IT MEANS BRAKES NEED REPLACING. REPLACED BRAKES. ALSO, TIRES DON'T LAST AS LONG AS THEY SHOULD, EVEN UNDER NORMAL DRIVIN...

Oct 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE WAS A CRACK INSIDE THE FRONT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER. WHEN BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE WAS A CRACK INSIDE THE FRONT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER. WHEN BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Oct 18, 2003 Power Train 30,000 mi

VECHILE WILL SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE WITHOUT BRAKES APPLIED. ANY CHILD COULD SHIFT WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND COULD CAUSE FATAL ACCIDENT. *LA

Oct 18, 2003 Power Train 30,000 mi

VECHILE WILL SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE WITHOUT BRAKES APPLIED. ANY CHILD COULD SHIFT WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND COULD CAUSE FATAL ACCIDENT. *LA

Oct 17, 2003 Power Train 70,056 mi

LAST NIGHT MY TRANSMISSION BLEW UP FOR THE 2ND TIME. THE FIRST TIME THE VAN WAS A YEAR OLD. THIS TIME I AM PAST MY WARRANTY, BUT THE BRAKES LOCKED UP ON ME & 2 OF MY CHILDREN ALMOST ENDED UP IN THE POMPTON WATER FALLS. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER BASICALLY TOLD ME "OH WELL--YOUR ON YOUR OWN." ...

Oct 17, 2003 Unknown Or Other 70,056 mi

LAST NIGHT MY TRANSMISSION BLEW UP FOR THE 2ND TIME. THE FIRST TIME THE VAN WAS A YEAR OLD. THIS TIME I AM PAST MY WARRANTY, BUT THE BRAKES LOCKED UP ON ME & 2 OF MY CHILDREN ALMOST ENDED UP IN THE POMPTON WATER FALLS. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER BASICALLY TOLD ME "OH WELL--YOUR ON YOUR OWN." ...

Oct 17, 2003 Equipment 70,056 mi

LAST NIGHT MY TRANSMISSION BLEW UP FOR THE 2ND TIME. THE FIRST TIME THE VAN WAS A YEAR OLD. THIS TIME I AM PAST MY WARRANTY, BUT THE BRAKES LOCKED UP ON ME & 2 OF MY CHILDREN ALMOST ENDED UP IN THE POMPTON WATER FALLS. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER BASICALLY TOLD ME "OH WELL--YOUR ON YOUR OWN." ...

Oct 17, 2003 Power Train 70,056 mi

LAST NIGHT MY TRANSMISSION BLEW UP FOR THE 2ND TIME. THE FIRST TIME THE VAN WAS A YEAR OLD. THIS TIME I AM PAST MY WARRANTY, BUT THE BRAKES LOCKED UP ON ME & 2 OF MY CHILDREN ALMOST ENDED UP IN THE POMPTON WATER FALLS. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER BASICALLY TOLD ME "OH WELL--YOUR ON YOUR OWN." ...

Oct 17, 2003 Unknown Or Other 70,056 mi

LAST NIGHT MY TRANSMISSION BLEW UP FOR THE 2ND TIME. THE FIRST TIME THE VAN WAS A YEAR OLD. THIS TIME I AM PAST MY WARRANTY, BUT THE BRAKES LOCKED UP ON ME & 2 OF MY CHILDREN ALMOST ENDED UP IN THE POMPTON WATER FALLS. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER BASICALLY TOLD ME "OH WELL--YOUR ON YOUR OWN." ...

Oct 17, 2003 Equipment 70,056 mi

LAST NIGHT MY TRANSMISSION BLEW UP FOR THE 2ND TIME. THE FIRST TIME THE VAN WAS A YEAR OLD. THIS TIME I AM PAST MY WARRANTY, BUT THE BRAKES LOCKED UP ON ME & 2 OF MY CHILDREN ALMOST ENDED UP IN THE POMPTON WATER FALLS. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER BASICALLY TOLD ME "OH WELL--YOUR ON YOUR OWN." ...

Oct 15, 2003 Visibility

WATER WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALER WON'T ADMIT IT WAS A DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Oct 15, 2003 Visibility

WATER WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALER WON'T ADMIT IT WAS A DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Oct 9, 2003 Power Train 41,343 mi

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT PURCHASED NEW JAN 26, 2000; WELL MAINTAINED WITH 30,000 MILE WARRANTY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED; TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 41, 343 MILES WITH NO WARNING; REQUIRED TOTAL OVERHAUL. NO NEW TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE; NO REBUILT TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE IN US WITH A BACKLOG OF AROUND ...

Oct 9, 2003 Power Train 41,343 mi

2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT PURCHASED NEW JAN 26, 2000; WELL MAINTAINED WITH 30,000 MILE WARRANTY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED; TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 41, 343 MILES WITH NO WARNING; REQUIRED TOTAL OVERHAUL. NO NEW TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE; NO REBUILT TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE IN US WITH A BACKLOG OF AROUND ...

Sep 22, 2003 Electrical System 49,000 mi

HORN BLOWING WHILE NO ONE IS IN THE VAN. *JB

Sep 22, 2003 Electrical System 49,000 mi

HORN BLOWING WHILE NO ONE IS IN THE VAN. *JB

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,456 mi

SERPINTINE BELT TENSIONER BROKE ON 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN REQUIRING VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS.

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,456 mi

SERPINTINE BELT TENSIONER BROKE ON 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN REQUIRING VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS.

Sep 12, 2003 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Crash 34,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE OPERATING A MODIFIED VEHICLE FOR THE DISABLED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE HAND BRAKE LEVER FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK *PH *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE WILL OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK BEFORE THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE LETTER, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AGAIN. *SCC *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Crash 34,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE OPERATING A MODIFIED VEHICLE FOR THE DISABLED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE HAND BRAKE LEVER FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK *PH *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE WILL OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK BEFORE THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE LETTER, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AGAIN. *SCC *JB

Sep 3, 2003 Electrical System 498,000 mi

ELECTRIAL SHORT THAT RENDER ALL DASHBOARD GAUGES TO CEASE FUNCTIONING.N ADDITION, ELECTRICAL SHORT DID NOT ALLOW TRANSMISSION TO PROPERLY SHIFT GEARS.LECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO CIRCUIT BOARD (SO THE DEALER CLAIMS)

Sep 3, 2003 Electrical System 498,000 mi

ELECTRIAL SHORT THAT RENDER ALL DASHBOARD GAUGES TO CEASE FUNCTIONING.N ADDITION, ELECTRICAL SHORT DID NOT ALLOW TRANSMISSION TO PROPERLY SHIFT GEARS.LECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO CIRCUIT BOARD (SO THE DEALER CLAIMS)

Sep 3, 2003 Electrical System 498,000 mi

ELECTRIAL SHORT THAT RENDER ALL DASHBOARD GAUGES TO CEASE FUNCTIONING.N ADDITION, ELECTRICAL SHORT DID NOT ALLOW TRANSMISSION TO PROPERLY SHIFT GEARS.LECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO CIRCUIT BOARD (SO THE DEALER CLAIMS)

Sep 3, 2003 Electrical System 498,000 mi

ELECTRIAL SHORT THAT RENDER ALL DASHBOARD GAUGES TO CEASE FUNCTIONING.N ADDITION, ELECTRICAL SHORT DID NOT ALLOW TRANSMISSION TO PROPERLY SHIFT GEARS.LECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO CIRCUIT BOARD (SO THE DEALER CLAIMS)

Aug 26, 2003 Power Train

I JUST FOUND THIS WEB SITE. AND NEVER REALIZED HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. MY FIRST PROBLEM WAS WHEN MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DROVE MY CAR ON THE NEIGHBORS LAWN BECAUSE YOU DO NOT NEED TO STEP ON THE BRAKE TO PULL IT OUT OF GEAR. I THEN LOOKED IN THE OWNER MANUAL WHICH STATED IT WAS EQ...

Aug 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I JUST FOUND THIS WEB SITE. AND NEVER REALIZED HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. MY FIRST PROBLEM WAS WHEN MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DROVE MY CAR ON THE NEIGHBORS LAWN BECAUSE YOU DO NOT NEED TO STEP ON THE BRAKE TO PULL IT OUT OF GEAR. I THEN LOOKED IN THE OWNER MANUAL WHICH STATED IT WAS EQ...

Aug 26, 2003 Visibility

I JUST FOUND THIS WEB SITE. AND NEVER REALIZED HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. MY FIRST PROBLEM WAS WHEN MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DROVE MY CAR ON THE NEIGHBORS LAWN BECAUSE YOU DO NOT NEED TO STEP ON THE BRAKE TO PULL IT OUT OF GEAR. I THEN LOOKED IN THE OWNER MANUAL WHICH STATED IT WAS EQ...

Aug 26, 2003 Power Train

I JUST FOUND THIS WEB SITE. AND NEVER REALIZED HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. MY FIRST PROBLEM WAS WHEN MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DROVE MY CAR ON THE NEIGHBORS LAWN BECAUSE YOU DO NOT NEED TO STEP ON THE BRAKE TO PULL IT OUT OF GEAR. I THEN LOOKED IN THE OWNER MANUAL WHICH STATED IT WAS EQ...

Aug 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I JUST FOUND THIS WEB SITE. AND NEVER REALIZED HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. MY FIRST PROBLEM WAS WHEN MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DROVE MY CAR ON THE NEIGHBORS LAWN BECAUSE YOU DO NOT NEED TO STEP ON THE BRAKE TO PULL IT OUT OF GEAR. I THEN LOOKED IN THE OWNER MANUAL WHICH STATED IT WAS EQ...

Aug 26, 2003 Visibility

I JUST FOUND THIS WEB SITE. AND NEVER REALIZED HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. MY FIRST PROBLEM WAS WHEN MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DROVE MY CAR ON THE NEIGHBORS LAWN BECAUSE YOU DO NOT NEED TO STEP ON THE BRAKE TO PULL IT OUT OF GEAR. I THEN LOOKED IN THE OWNER MANUAL WHICH STATED IT WAS EQ...

Aug 25, 2003 Equipment

MY INFINITY RADIO SYSTEM STARTED LOSING ITS TIME AND WHEN I SHUT THE CAR OFF IT SHUT THE RADIO AND THE NEXT THING I KNEW THE RADIO/CD/CASSETTE PLAYER WAS DEAD WITH A CD STILL IN IT. I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO SAID WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR VAN THIS WAS VERY COMMON FOR THE RADIO TO DIE. HE S...

Aug 25, 2003 Equipment

MY INFINITY RADIO SYSTEM STARTED LOSING ITS TIME AND WHEN I SHUT THE CAR OFF IT SHUT THE RADIO AND THE NEXT THING I KNEW THE RADIO/CD/CASSETTE PLAYER WAS DEAD WITH A CD STILL IN IT. I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO SAID WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR VAN THIS WAS VERY COMMON FOR THE RADIO TO DIE. HE S...

Aug 12, 2003 Suspension 52,000 mi

THERE IS A CLUNKING LOOSE RATTLE SOUND UPON ANY TYPE OF MOVEMENT LOCATED SEEMINGLY AT THE BASE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE MUST BE ROLLING FORWARD OR COMING TO A STOP TO BE HEARD. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A SHOP AND THEY CONFIRMED THE NOISE BUT COULD NOT VISIBLY SEE A PROBLEM AND RECOMMENDED I H...

Aug 12, 2003 Suspension 52,000 mi

THERE IS A CLUNKING LOOSE RATTLE SOUND UPON ANY TYPE OF MOVEMENT LOCATED SEEMINGLY AT THE BASE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE MUST BE ROLLING FORWARD OR COMING TO A STOP TO BE HEARD. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A SHOP AND THEY CONFIRMED THE NOISE BUT COULD NOT VISIBLY SEE A PROBLEM AND RECOMMENDED I H...

Jul 30, 2003 Parking Brake 35,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE GETS DISCONNECTED CAUSING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO ENGAGE ON MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT. *AK

Jul 30, 2003 Parking Brake 35,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE GETS DISCONNECTED CAUSING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO ENGAGE ON MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT. *AK

Jul 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF OF IDLER PULLEY. BELT WRAPPED AROUND CRANKSHAFT PULLEY, WHICH MADE THE TIMING BELT SLIP. POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING MY 18 YEAR OLD SON TO FIND A PLACE TO PULL OVER. ENGINE FAILED DUE TO TIMING OUT OF SEQUENCE.*AK COST TO REPAIR: $460 FOR TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. BE...

Jul 25, 2003 Steering 34,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF OF IDLER PULLEY. BELT WRAPPED AROUND CRANKSHAFT PULLEY, WHICH MADE THE TIMING BELT SLIP. POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING MY 18 YEAR OLD SON TO FIND A PLACE TO PULL OVER. ENGINE FAILED DUE TO TIMING OUT OF SEQUENCE.*AK COST TO REPAIR: $460 FOR TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. BE...

Jul 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF OF IDLER PULLEY. BELT WRAPPED AROUND CRANKSHAFT PULLEY, WHICH MADE THE TIMING BELT SLIP. POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING MY 18 YEAR OLD SON TO FIND A PLACE TO PULL OVER. ENGINE FAILED DUE TO TIMING OUT OF SEQUENCE.*AK COST TO REPAIR: $460 FOR TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. BE...

Jul 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF OF IDLER PULLEY. BELT WRAPPED AROUND CRANKSHAFT PULLEY, WHICH MADE THE TIMING BELT SLIP. POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING MY 18 YEAR OLD SON TO FIND A PLACE TO PULL OVER. ENGINE FAILED DUE TO TIMING OUT OF SEQUENCE.*AK COST TO REPAIR: $460 FOR TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. BE...

Jul 25, 2003 Steering 34,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF OF IDLER PULLEY. BELT WRAPPED AROUND CRANKSHAFT PULLEY, WHICH MADE THE TIMING BELT SLIP. POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING MY 18 YEAR OLD SON TO FIND A PLACE TO PULL OVER. ENGINE FAILED DUE TO TIMING OUT OF SEQUENCE.*AK COST TO REPAIR: $460 FOR TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. BE...

Jul 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF OF IDLER PULLEY. BELT WRAPPED AROUND CRANKSHAFT PULLEY, WHICH MADE THE TIMING BELT SLIP. POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING MY 18 YEAR OLD SON TO FIND A PLACE TO PULL OVER. ENGINE FAILED DUE TO TIMING OUT OF SEQUENCE.*AK COST TO REPAIR: $460 FOR TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. BE...

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,121 mi

THE FRONT ROTORS RUSTED AND THE PADS WORE OUT BEFORE 50000 MILES. *NLM THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO NORMAL USE. PH *JB

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,121 mi

THE FRONT ROTORS RUSTED AND THE PADS WORE OUT BEFORE 50000 MILES. *NLM THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO NORMAL USE. PH *JB

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,121 mi

THE FRONT ROTORS RUSTED AND THE PADS WORE OUT BEFORE 50000 MILES. *NLM THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO NORMAL USE. PH *JB

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,121 mi

THE FRONT ROTORS RUSTED AND THE PADS WORE OUT BEFORE 50000 MILES. *NLM THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO NORMAL USE. PH *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,121 mi

VEHICLE WHEEL ROTORS RUSTED.*MR THE FRONT WHEEL ROTORS WERE "PITTED AND RUSTED" PREMATURELY, AND CONSUMER RECEIVED CONTRADICTING ANSWERS AS TO WHY AND HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN WITH 27121 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. *PH *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,121 mi

VEHICLE WHEEL ROTORS RUSTED.*MR THE FRONT WHEEL ROTORS WERE "PITTED AND RUSTED" PREMATURELY, AND CONSUMER RECEIVED CONTRADICTING ANSWERS AS TO WHY AND HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN WITH 27121 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. *PH *JB

Jul 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM LEAKAGE AS STATED IN RECALL 00 V 268 000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK *SCC *JB

Jul 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,121 mi

THE FRONT WHEEL ROTORS WERE "PITTED AND RUSTED." THE CONSUMER CONSULTED THREE DIFFERENT MECHANICS UNTIL ONE FINALLY TOLD HIM THE PROBLEM WAS A RESULT OF "CHEAP MATERIALS." *PH *JB

Jul 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,121 mi

THE FRONT WHEEL ROTORS WERE "PITTED AND RUSTED." THE CONSUMER CONSULTED THREE DIFFERENT MECHANICS UNTIL ONE FINALLY TOLD HIM THE PROBLEM WAS A RESULT OF "CHEAP MATERIALS." *PH *JB

Jul 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM LEAKAGE AS STATED IN RECALL 00 V 268 000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK *SCC *JB

Jul 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,121 mi

THE FRONT WHEEL ROTORS WERE "PITTED AND RUSTED." THE CONSUMER CONSULTED THREE DIFFERENT MECHANICS UNTIL ONE FINALLY TOLD HIM THE PROBLEM WAS A RESULT OF "CHEAP MATERIALS." *PH *JB

Jul 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,121 mi

THE FRONT WHEEL ROTORS WERE "PITTED AND RUSTED." THE CONSUMER CONSULTED THREE DIFFERENT MECHANICS UNTIL ONE FINALLY TOLD HIM THE PROBLEM WAS A RESULT OF "CHEAP MATERIALS." *PH *JB

Jun 30, 2003 Power Train 15,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: WITHIN THE FIRST 5, 000 MILES I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT A "JUMP" IN THE TRANMISSION. I WAS ADVISED BY THE SALESPERSON AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT IS WAS NORMAL. AFTER DRIVING OTHER 2000 GRAND CARAVANS, I NOTICED IT TO BE THE SAME.WITHIN THE FOLLOWING 10, 000 MILES THE ...

Jun 30, 2003 Power Train 15,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: WITHIN THE FIRST 5, 000 MILES I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT A "JUMP" IN THE TRANMISSION. I WAS ADVISED BY THE SALESPERSON AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT IS WAS NORMAL. AFTER DRIVING OTHER 2000 GRAND CARAVANS, I NOTICED IT TO BE THE SAME.WITHIN THE FOLLOWING 10, 000 MILES THE ...

Jun 30, 2003 Power Train 15,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: WITHIN THE FIRST 5, 000 MILES I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT A "JUMP" IN THE TRANMISSION. I WAS ADVISED BY THE SALESPERSON AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT IS WAS NORMAL. AFTER DRIVING OTHER 2000 GRAND CARAVANS, I NOTICED IT TO BE THE SAME.WITHIN THE FOLLOWING 10, 000 MILES THE ...

Jun 30, 2003 Power Train 15,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: WITHIN THE FIRST 5, 000 MILES I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT A "JUMP" IN THE TRANMISSION. I WAS ADVISED BY THE SALESPERSON AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT IS WAS NORMAL. AFTER DRIVING OTHER 2000 GRAND CARAVANS, I NOTICED IT TO BE THE SAME.WITHIN THE FOLLOWING 10, 000 MILES THE ...

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,500 mi

YEAR 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER FAILED RESULTING IN SHREDDED BELT AND TOWING. VAN HAD ONLY APPROXIMATELY 47,500 MILES. REPAIRED AT GOODYEAR FOR APPROX. $200 (INCLUDING NEW BELT) WHO INDICATED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM SUCH THAT THE DODGE DEALER HAD MORE THAN 15 IN STOCK. ...

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,500 mi

YEAR 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN REJECTED IN EMISSIONS TESTING WITH ON-BOARD COMPUTER. VAN COMPUTER CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH EMISSIONS TESTING COMPUTER. EMISSIONS CENTER NOTED CHRYSLER SERVICE BULLETIN 18-10-00 AND SUGGESTED DEALER SERVICE FOR "RE-FLASHING" AT OWNER EXPENSE. I HAD ATTEMPTED TO BE PRO...

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,500 mi

YEAR 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER FAILED RESULTING IN SHREDDED BELT AND TOWING. VAN HAD ONLY APPROXIMATELY 47,500 MILES. REPAIRED AT GOODYEAR FOR APPROX. $200 (INCLUDING NEW BELT) WHO INDICATED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM SUCH THAT THE DODGE DEALER HAD MORE THAN 15 IN STOCK. ...

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,500 mi

YEAR 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN REJECTED IN EMISSIONS TESTING WITH ON-BOARD COMPUTER. VAN COMPUTER CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH EMISSIONS TESTING COMPUTER. EMISSIONS CENTER NOTED CHRYSLER SERVICE BULLETIN 18-10-00 AND SUGGESTED DEALER SERVICE FOR "RE-FLASHING" AT OWNER EXPENSE. I HAD ATTEMPTED TO BE PRO...

May 20, 2003 Seat Belts

WE HAVE A DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH GEN3 SEAT BELTS AND HAVE HAD THEM COME UNBUCKLED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN USING A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *NLM

May 20, 2003 Seat Belts

WE HAVE A DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH GEN3 SEAT BELTS AND HAVE HAD THEM COME UNBUCKLED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN USING A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *NLM

May 7, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 7 TIMES TO FIX ELECTRICAL ISSUES. WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON DASH FUNCTIONS CRASH, LOCKS DON'T WORK, WIPERS DON'T WORK, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. DEALER HAS REPLACED FUSES, RE-WIRED, REPLACED BODY CONTROL MODULE. DEALER IS UNABLE TO RESOLVE PROBLEM. NOW DEALER ADVISES TH...

May 7, 2003 Electrical System

I HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 7 TIMES TO FIX ELECTRICAL ISSUES. WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON DASH FUNCTIONS CRASH, LOCKS DON'T WORK, WIPERS DON'T WORK, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. DEALER HAS REPLACED FUSES, RE-WIRED, REPLACED BODY CONTROL MODULE. DEALER IS UNABLE TO RESOLVE PROBLEM. NOW DEALER ADVISES TH...

May 2, 2003 Seat Belts

I OWN A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND I WANT THE GEN 3 SEAT BELTS RECALLED. I ALWAYS MAKE SURE EVERYONE BUCKLES UP BEFORE I EVEN PUT THE VAN IN DRIVE, BUT WHAT GOOD WILL THAT DO IF THE SEAT BELT COMES UNDONE? *NLM

May 2, 2003 Seat Belts

I OWN A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND I WANT THE GEN 3 SEAT BELTS RECALLED. I ALWAYS MAKE SURE EVERYONE BUCKLES UP BEFORE I EVEN PUT THE VAN IN DRIVE, BUT WHAT GOOD WILL THAT DO IF THE SEAT BELT COMES UNDONE? *NLM

May 1, 2003 Seat Belts

I HAVE SEEN ON TV AND READ ON THE UNSAFEBELTS.COM WEBSITE ABOUT THE DEFECT IN THE GEN3 SEAT BELTS CONTAINED IN MANY CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP VEHICLES. I AM REGISTERING A FORMAL COMPLAINT TO ASK THAT ALL GEN3 SEAT BELTS BE REPLACED FOR FREE BY THE MANUFACTURER WITH THE GEN4 SEAT BELTS.

May 1, 2003 Seat Belts

I HAVE SEEN ON TV AND READ ON THE UNSAFEBELTS.COM WEBSITE ABOUT THE DEFECT IN THE GEN3 SEAT BELTS CONTAINED IN MANY CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP VEHICLES. I AM REGISTERING A FORMAL COMPLAINT TO ASK THAT ALL GEN3 SEAT BELTS BE REPLACED FOR FREE BY THE MANUFACTURER WITH THE GEN4 SEAT BELTS.

Apr 29, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LEFT FRONT AXLE HAD BROKEN. THE VAN HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY "BRAUN ENTERVAN" FOR DISABLED ACCESS. *NLM

Apr 29, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LEFT FRONT AXLE HAD BROKEN. THE VAN HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY "BRAUN ENTERVAN" FOR DISABLED ACCESS. *NLM

Apr 11, 2003 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN SECOND GEAR, IT BECAME STUCK. THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER, THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Apr 11, 2003 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN SECOND GEAR, IT BECAME STUCK. THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER, THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Apr 7, 2003 Power Train 60,050 mi

PINION PIN OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAME OUT AND DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. A STANDARD PIN RETAINING CLIP WOULD HAVE PRECLUDED THE PROBLEM. *JB

Apr 7, 2003 Power Train 60,050 mi

PINION PIN OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAME OUT AND DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. A STANDARD PIN RETAINING CLIP WOULD HAVE PRECLUDED THE PROBLEM. *JB

Apr 4, 2003 Power Train

THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE FROM THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, WHEN THE CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE GAS PEDAL, THE RPMS INCREASED, BUT THE SPEED DID NOT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE TRANSMISSION DIFFERENTIAL FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN A $3000 REPAIR. *JB

Apr 4, 2003 Power Train

THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE FROM THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, WHEN THE CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE GAS PEDAL, THE RPMS INCREASED, BUT THE SPEED DID NOT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE TRANSMISSION DIFFERENTIAL FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN A $3000 REPAIR. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Power Train 39,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED A 2000 GRAND CARAVAN FOR 6 MONTHS AND IT HAS 40 THOUSAND MILES ON IT AND I AM ALREADY HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT TO BE LOOKED AT ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION, NOW THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT NEEDS A TOTALLY NEW TRANSMISSION THIS VAN IS NOT THAT OLD AND...

Mar 27, 2003 Power Train 39,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED A 2000 GRAND CARAVAN FOR 6 MONTHS AND IT HAS 40 THOUSAND MILES ON IT AND I AM ALREADY HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT TO BE LOOKED AT ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION, NOW THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT NEEDS A TOTALLY NEW TRANSMISSION THIS VAN IS NOT THAT OLD AND...

Mar 20, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAS ON THREE OCCASIONS LOCKED ITSELF AFTER I CLOSED THE DRIVER DOOR. THE LOCKSMITH WHO CAME OUT AND THE REP I TALKED TO FROM CHRYSLER BOTH SAID THIS IS COMMON WITH THIS MODEL. IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *JB

Mar 20, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAS ON THREE OCCASIONS LOCKED ITSELF AFTER I CLOSED THE DRIVER DOOR. THE LOCKSMITH WHO CAME OUT AND THE REP I TALKED TO FROM CHRYSLER BOTH SAID THIS IS COMMON WITH THIS MODEL. IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *JB

Mar 14, 2003 Equipment

I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY TRANSMISSION LEAKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT HOSE. VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, TOOK TO DODGE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED HOSES AND CLAMPS, 1 MONTH LATER LEAKING AGAIN AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY A BAD PART. THEY REPLACED THEM AGAIN. 1 YEAR LA...

Mar 14, 2003 Power Train

I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY TRANSMISSION LEAKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT HOSE. VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, TOOK TO DODGE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED HOSES AND CLAMPS, 1 MONTH LATER LEAKING AGAIN AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY A BAD PART. THEY REPLACED THEM AGAIN. 1 YEAR LA...

Mar 14, 2003 Equipment

I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY TRANSMISSION LEAKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT HOSE. VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, TOOK TO DODGE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED HOSES AND CLAMPS, 1 MONTH LATER LEAKING AGAIN AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY A BAD PART. THEY REPLACED THEM AGAIN. 1 YEAR LA...

Mar 14, 2003 Power Train

I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY TRANSMISSION LEAKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT HOSE. VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, TOOK TO DODGE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED HOSES AND CLAMPS, 1 MONTH LATER LEAKING AGAIN AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY A BAD PART. THEY REPLACED THEM AGAIN. 1 YEAR LA...

Mar 12, 2003 Power Train 50,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEALER STATED THE DIFFERENTIAL PIN WENT THROUGH THE TRANSFER CASE.*JB

Mar 12, 2003 Power Train 50,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEALER STATED THE DIFFERENTIAL PIN WENT THROUGH THE TRANSFER CASE.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Power Train 37,700 mi

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES LEAKING. *JB

Mar 10, 2003 Power Train 37,700 mi

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES LEAKING. *JB

Mar 4, 2003 Power Train 58,460 mi

IN JANUARY 2003 I EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM GETTING MY VAN TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE AFTER I HAD BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. ON FEBRUARY 17, 2003 MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE VAN AND EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS GETTING IT TO SHIFT GEARS WHILE HE WAS DRIVING IT. HE ADDED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND LATER THAT EVENING I DRO...

Mar 4, 2003 Power Train 58,460 mi

IN JANUARY 2003 I EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM GETTING MY VAN TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE AFTER I HAD BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. ON FEBRUARY 17, 2003 MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE VAN AND EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS GETTING IT TO SHIFT GEARS WHILE HE WAS DRIVING IT. HE ADDED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND LATER THAT EVENING I DRO...

Mar 1, 2003 Seats Fire 61,000 mi

PASSENGER SEAT HEATER BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT.*JB

Mar 1, 2003 Seats Fire 61,000 mi

PASSENGER SEAT HEATER BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT.*JB

Feb 28, 2003 Power Train 42,000 mi

MY CAR JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE NOWHERE ON ROUTE 42 ON THE WAY TO WORK. ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CARAVAN I OWN HAS ONLY 42,000 MILES ON IT. I DO NOT EVEN OWN IT FOR 2 YEARS. IT WAS A BUY BACK FROM THE DEALER. THE WARRANTY WAS ONLY FOR 3 YEARS OF 36,000 MIL...

Feb 28, 2003 Power Train 42,000 mi

MY CAR JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE NOWHERE ON ROUTE 42 ON THE WAY TO WORK. ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CARAVAN I OWN HAS ONLY 42,000 MILES ON IT. I DO NOT EVEN OWN IT FOR 2 YEARS. IT WAS A BUY BACK FROM THE DEALER. THE WARRANTY WAS ONLY FOR 3 YEARS OF 36,000 MIL...

Feb 26, 2003 Power Train 47,000 mi

THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE, CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID ALL OVER THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, IT WAS DETERMINED THE PINS WHICH WERE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE DIFFERENTRAL WAS BENT AND HAD SHOT OUT OF THE CASING. *J...

Feb 26, 2003 Power Train 47,000 mi

THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE, CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID ALL OVER THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, IT WAS DETERMINED THE PINS WHICH WERE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE DIFFERENTRAL WAS BENT AND HAD SHOT OUT OF THE CASING. *J...

Feb 25, 2003 Power Train 74,858 mi

THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WHEN IT WAS PUT INTO GEAR, THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED IT WAS CAUSED BY THE TRANSMISSION CYLINDER PACK, HOWEVER THE PART WAS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER.*JB

Feb 25, 2003 Power Train 74,858 mi

THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WHEN IT WAS PUT INTO GEAR, THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED IT WAS CAUSED BY THE TRANSMISSION CYLINDER PACK, HOWEVER THE PART WAS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Power Train 69,000 mi

THE DIFFERENTIAL PIN POPPED OUT, WHICH CAUSED A NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE COASTED. *JB THE DEALER STATED THAT IF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN, THE PIN WOULD PENETRATE THE TRANSMISSION, THEN SPILL FLUID AND BREAKDOWN. SCC

Feb 24, 2003 Power Train 69,000 mi

THE DIFFERENTIAL PIN POPPED OUT, WHICH CAUSED A NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE COASTED. *JB THE DEALER STATED THAT IF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN, THE PIN WOULD PENETRATE THE TRANSMISSION, THEN SPILL FLUID AND BREAKDOWN. SCC

Feb 20, 2003 Power Train 51,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS. FIRST IT APPEARED THAT IT WAS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN, 3 WEEKS LATER THE TRANSMISSION HOSES AND CLAMPS, TWO WEEKS LATER, ITS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT PACKS. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY TWO AND A HALF YRS OLD, THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. BETWEEN EACH ...

Feb 20, 2003 Power Train 51,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS. FIRST IT APPEARED THAT IT WAS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN, 3 WEEKS LATER THE TRANSMISSION HOSES AND CLAMPS, TWO WEEKS LATER, ITS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT PACKS. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY TWO AND A HALF YRS OLD, THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. BETWEEN EACH ...

Feb 19, 2003 Power Train

@37,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH BOARD AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT INTO SAFETY MODE KEEPING IT FROM SHIFTING OUT OF FIRST GEAR. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE MODULE AND THE VEHICLE WORKED OK FOR ANOTHER 2000 MILES BEFORE IT DID THE SAME THING. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED IT WAS...

Feb 19, 2003 Power Train

@37,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH BOARD AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT INTO SAFETY MODE KEEPING IT FROM SHIFTING OUT OF FIRST GEAR. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE MODULE AND THE VEHICLE WORKED OK FOR ANOTHER 2000 MILES BEFORE IT DID THE SAME THING. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED IT WAS...

Jan 31, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PULSATED VIOLENTLY. THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS CONDITION, HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP CLAIMED TOO MANY MILES ON VEHICLE TO PERFORM REPAIRS. *TT

Jan 31, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PULSATED VIOLENTLY. THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS CONDITION, HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP CLAIMED TOO MANY MILES ON VEHICLE TO PERFORM REPAIRS. *TT

Jan 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4,534 mi

BRAKES ON OUR 2000 GRAND CARAVAN GO OUT ON US ABOUT ONCE EVERY 3-6 MONTHS SINCE WE PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW IN JULY 2000. MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE, BRAKES HAVE BEEN BLED, ABS PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED, AND WE ARE NOW LEAKING FLUID AND READY TO HAVE IT SERVICED AGAIN. THIS IS A FAM...

Jan 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 4,534 mi

BRAKES ON OUR 2000 GRAND CARAVAN GO OUT ON US ABOUT ONCE EVERY 3-6 MONTHS SINCE WE PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW IN JULY 2000. MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE, BRAKES HAVE BEEN BLED, ABS PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED, AND WE ARE NOW LEAKING FLUID AND READY TO HAVE IT SERVICED AGAIN. THIS IS A FAM...

Jan 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4,534 mi

BRAKES ON OUR 2000 GRAND CARAVAN GO OUT ON US ABOUT ONCE EVERY 3-6 MONTHS SINCE WE PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW IN JULY 2000. MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE, BRAKES HAVE BEEN BLED, ABS PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED, AND WE ARE NOW LEAKING FLUID AND READY TO HAVE IT SERVICED AGAIN. THIS IS A FAM...

Jan 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 4,534 mi

BRAKES ON OUR 2000 GRAND CARAVAN GO OUT ON US ABOUT ONCE EVERY 3-6 MONTHS SINCE WE PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW IN JULY 2000. MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE, BRAKES HAVE BEEN BLED, ABS PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED, AND WE ARE NOW LEAKING FLUID AND READY TO HAVE IT SERVICED AGAIN. THIS IS A FAM...

Jan 20, 2003 Power Train 77,500 mi

THE TRANSAXLE IN THE TRANSMISSION BLEW APART IN THE GEAR CASE AT 76,000 MILES ON OUR 2000 CARAVAN AND NINE DAYS AFTER THIS THE LEFT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLE WAS SHOT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Jan 20, 2003 Power Train 77,500 mi

THE TRANSAXLE IN THE TRANSMISSION BLEW APART IN THE GEAR CASE AT 76,000 MILES ON OUR 2000 CARAVAN AND NINE DAYS AFTER THIS THE LEFT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLE WAS SHOT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Jan 20, 2003 Power Train 77,500 mi

THE TRANSAXLE IN THE TRANSMISSION BLEW APART IN THE GEAR CASE AT 76,000 MILES ON OUR 2000 CARAVAN AND NINE DAYS AFTER THIS THE LEFT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLE WAS SHOT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Jan 20, 2003 Power Train 77,500 mi

THE TRANSAXLE IN THE TRANSMISSION BLEW APART IN THE GEAR CASE AT 76,000 MILES ON OUR 2000 CARAVAN AND NINE DAYS AFTER THIS THE LEFT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLE WAS SHOT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Jan 13, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED WHIEL DRIVING, THE TRANSAXLE FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK.*JB

Jan 13, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED WHIEL DRIVING, THE TRANSAXLE FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK.*JB

Jan 10, 2003 Power Train

MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT ALL WHEEL DRIVE DEVELOPED A THUMPING NOISE IN THE FRONT DRIVE TRAIN. I TOOK IT TO COUNTY CHRYSLER, HAMBURG, PA - A 5 STAR CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. THE SERVICE DEPT. THERE TOLD ME THAT IT WAS THE RESULT OF A WORN OUT POWER TRANSFER UNIT. THE COST TO REPLACE IT INCLUDI...

Jan 10, 2003 Power Train

MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT ALL WHEEL DRIVE DEVELOPED A THUMPING NOISE IN THE FRONT DRIVE TRAIN. I TOOK IT TO COUNTY CHRYSLER, HAMBURG, PA - A 5 STAR CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. THE SERVICE DEPT. THERE TOLD ME THAT IT WAS THE RESULT OF A WORN OUT POWER TRANSFER UNIT. THE COST TO REPLACE IT INCLUDI...

Jan 7, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN BUCKLING THE CHILD INTO THE INTEGRATED CHILD RESTRAINT IT WOULD NOT LATCH PROPERLY CAUSING THE CHILD NOT TO BE RESTRAINED PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 7, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN BUCKLING THE CHILD INTO THE INTEGRATED CHILD RESTRAINT IT WOULD NOT LATCH PROPERLY CAUSING THE CHILD NOT TO BE RESTRAINED PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 2, 2003 Power Train 62,215 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE - WHEN PLACED INTO DRIVE THE GEARS FAILED TO ENGAGE (ESPECIALLY WHEN COLD). THIS VAN IS 2+YEARS OLD WITH ~62,000 MILES. FIXED AT SMITH BROTHERS IN OLD SAYBROOK, CT AND REQUIRED NEW PART DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE CLUTCH HUB IMPUT WHICH BROKE DOWN SENDING METAL PARTS THROUGHOUT ...

Jan 2, 2003 Power Train 62,215 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE - WHEN PLACED INTO DRIVE THE GEARS FAILED TO ENGAGE (ESPECIALLY WHEN COLD). THIS VAN IS 2+YEARS OLD WITH ~62,000 MILES. FIXED AT SMITH BROTHERS IN OLD SAYBROOK, CT AND REQUIRED NEW PART DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE CLUTCH HUB IMPUT WHICH BROKE DOWN SENDING METAL PARTS THROUGHOUT ...

Dec 31, 2002 Power Train 58,822 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCURRED AT 58,822 MILES ON THE 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN I OWN. THE PROBLEM WITH MY TRANSMISSION WAS THAT THE SPLINES OF THE FRONT PLANETARY STRIPPED BECAUSE THEY WERE MADE WITH A SOFTER METAL THAN THE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH HUB. I FEEL THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER S...

Dec 31, 2002 Power Train 58,822 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCURRED AT 58,822 MILES ON THE 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN I OWN. THE PROBLEM WITH MY TRANSMISSION WAS THAT THE SPLINES OF THE FRONT PLANETARY STRIPPED BECAUSE THEY WERE MADE WITH A SOFTER METAL THAN THE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH HUB. I FEEL THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER S...

Dec 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Air Crash

MY 7 YEAR-OLD SON WAS KILLED ON 12/21/02 BECAUSE MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WENT INTO GEAR WITH OUT STEPPING ON THE BREAK. THE VAN ROLLED DOWN A DRIVEWAY AND MY SON HAD HIS HEAD OUT THE WINDOW AND HE HIT A TREE AND WAS KILLED. GRANTED I AM PARTIALLY AT FAULT FOR LEAVING CHILDREN UNATTENDED FOR LESS...

Dec 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Air Crash

MY 7 YEAR-OLD SON WAS KILLED ON 12/21/02 BECAUSE MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WENT INTO GEAR WITH OUT STEPPING ON THE BREAK. THE VAN ROLLED DOWN A DRIVEWAY AND MY SON HAD HIS HEAD OUT THE WINDOW AND HE HIT A TREE AND WAS KILLED. GRANTED I AM PARTIALLY AT FAULT FOR LEAVING CHILDREN UNATTENDED FOR LESS...

Dec 27, 2002 Power Train 43,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PAN WAS LEAKING. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED BY A MECHANIC, WHO INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A RESULT OF THE TRANSMISSION PAN BEING MADE WITH SILICONE. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE MAKE/MODEL VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS.

Dec 27, 2002 Power Train 43,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PAN WAS LEAKING. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED BY A MECHANIC, WHO INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A RESULT OF THE TRANSMISSION PAN BEING MADE WITH SILICONE. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE MAKE/MODEL VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS.

Dec 9, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED TRANSMISSION "LINE", "CONVERTER" AND "SOLENOID". PH

Dec 9, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED TRANSMISSION "LINE", "CONVERTER" AND "SOLENOID". PH

Nov 24, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK HAS A RUBBER VENT RING ON THE TOP OF THE TANK AROUND THE LINE WHICH FEEDS FUEL OUT OF THE TANK. THE VENT DRY ROTTED AND DETERIORATED. THE VAN WAS PARKED ON OUR SLANTED DRIVEWAY AND GAS BEGAN POURING OUT OF THE TANK ONTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE DEALERSHIP AND CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS HAVE BEEN C...

Nov 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON. DURING THE TIME OF THE LIGHT BEING ON WE EXPERIENCE A GRINDING/RUBBING WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. SOMETIMES THE BRAKES WILL RUB AND GRIND AND THEN THE ABS LIGHT WILL COME ON. WE HAVE HAD THE R/F WHEEL SPEED SE...

Nov 24, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK HAS A RUBBER VENT RING ON THE TOP OF THE TANK AROUND THE LINE WHICH FEEDS FUEL OUT OF THE TANK. THE VENT DRY ROTTED AND DETERIORATED. THE VAN WAS PARKED ON OUR SLANTED DRIVEWAY AND GAS BEGAN POURING OUT OF THE TANK ONTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE DEALERSHIP AND CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS HAVE BEEN C...

Nov 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON. DURING THE TIME OF THE LIGHT BEING ON WE EXPERIENCE A GRINDING/RUBBING WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. SOMETIMES THE BRAKES WILL RUB AND GRIND AND THEN THE ABS LIGHT WILL COME ON. WE HAVE HAD THE R/F WHEEL SPEED SE...

Nov 16, 2002 Steering

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 16, 2002 Steering

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 7, 2002 Power Train 44,182 mi

THE VEHICLE CAN BE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE OF DRIVE FROM PARK WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKE. *TS *NLM

Nov 7, 2002 Power Train 44,182 mi

THE VEHICLE CAN BE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE OF DRIVE FROM PARK WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKE. *TS *NLM

Oct 30, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS VAN SUDDENLY WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VAN OFF THE TRACKS BEFORE THE TRAIN CAME BY. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO ACCUSED ME OF NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING THE TRANSMISSION. MY HUSBAND TAKES CARE OF THE MA...

Oct 30, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS VAN SUDDENLY WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VAN OFF THE TRACKS BEFORE THE TRAIN CAME BY. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO ACCUSED ME OF NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING THE TRANSMISSION. MY HUSBAND TAKES CARE OF THE MA...

Oct 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT, MECHANIC NOTICED THE FRONT ROTORS WERE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT, MECHANIC NOTICED THE FRONT ROTORS WERE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. TS

Oct 16, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES FOR THE SAME REPORTED ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. WHEN VEHICLE WENT OVER BUMPS, TURNED RIGHT, OR OWNER TURNED ON THE HEAT.....THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD FLASH, DOOR LOCKS WOULD GO UP AND DOWN, AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHTS ON THE DASH WOULD ...

Oct 16, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES FOR THE SAME REPORTED ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. WHEN VEHICLE WENT OVER BUMPS, TURNED RIGHT, OR OWNER TURNED ON THE HEAT.....THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD FLASH, DOOR LOCKS WOULD GO UP AND DOWN, AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHTS ON THE DASH WOULD ...

Oct 3, 2002 Seats

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, MY 8 YEAR OLD SON WAS SITTING IN A CHILD BOOSTER SEAT IN ONE OF THE 2ND ROW REMOVEABLE CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS. HE LIFTED HIS LEFT FOOT WHICH CAUGHT ON THE SEAT RELEASE MECHANISM. THIS ACCIDENTALLY DISENGAGED THE MECHANISM THAT LOCKS THE CHAIR TO THE FLOOR. THE CHAIR'S LOC...

Oct 3, 2002 Seats

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, MY 8 YEAR OLD SON WAS SITTING IN A CHILD BOOSTER SEAT IN ONE OF THE 2ND ROW REMOVEABLE CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS. HE LIFTED HIS LEFT FOOT WHICH CAUGHT ON THE SEAT RELEASE MECHANISM. THIS ACCIDENTALLY DISENGAGED THE MECHANISM THAT LOCKS THE CHAIR TO THE FLOOR. THE CHAIR'S LOC...

Sep 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRYING TO APPLY BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRYING TO APPLY BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FREEZER PLUGS IN ENGINE ARE RUSTING OUT WHICH RESULTED IN ENGINE OVERHEATING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT 5-10 MPH TRANSMISSION IS JERKING, VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FREEZER PLUGS IN ENGINE ARE RUSTING OUT WHICH RESULTED IN ENGINE OVERHEATING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT 5-10 MPH TRANSMISSION IS JERKING, VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 1, 2002 Steering 30,400 mi

WE WERE ON VACATION TO THE MOUNTAINS AND HAD JUST HAPPENED TO STOP AT A VISITORS CENTER. WE HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. THE CAR WOULD MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARDS BUT THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING LEAVING US UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR. HAD WE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 65 MPH OR IN THE MOUNTAINS ON...

Aug 1, 2002 Steering 30,400 mi

WE WERE ON VACATION TO THE MOUNTAINS AND HAD JUST HAPPENED TO STOP AT A VISITORS CENTER. WE HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. THE CAR WOULD MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARDS BUT THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING LEAVING US UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR. HAD WE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 65 MPH OR IN THE MOUNTAINS ON...

Jul 23, 2002 Child Seat

THE CONSUMERS CHILD DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY INTO THE INTEGRATED CHILD SAFETY SEAT WHICH SAY IT HOLDS CHILDREN 22 LBS. AND OVER, THE STRAPS ARE VERY LOOSE EVEN AT THE TIGHTEST POSITION. NLM

Jul 23, 2002 Child Seat

THE CONSUMERS CHILD DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY INTO THE INTEGRATED CHILD SAFETY SEAT WHICH SAY IT HOLDS CHILDREN 22 LBS. AND OVER, THE STRAPS ARE VERY LOOSE EVEN AT THE TIGHTEST POSITION. NLM

Jul 22, 2002 Electrical System

THERE IS A NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL, VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN CHANGING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM *AK

Jul 22, 2002 Power Train

THERE IS A NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL, VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN CHANGING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM *AK

Jul 22, 2002 Electrical System

THERE IS A NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL, VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN CHANGING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM *AK

Jul 22, 2002 Power Train

THERE IS A NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL, VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN CHANGING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM *AK

Jul 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

1ST INCIDENT: JOHN ELWAY DODGE SERVICE ON 12/27/2000 FOR FINAL INSPECTION FROM THE SALE. ASKED TO CHECK RATTLE IN THE FRONT RIGHT DASH AND THE BRAKES, WHICH ACTED SOFT. NO PAPERWORK WAS GIVEN. 2ND TIME OCCURRED 11/13/2001: THE BRAKE PROBLEMS REPORTED TO JOHN ELWAY DODGE SERVICE, UNABLE TO GET IN BE...

Jul 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

1ST INCIDENT: JOHN ELWAY DODGE SERVICE ON 12/27/2000 FOR FINAL INSPECTION FROM THE SALE. ASKED TO CHECK RATTLE IN THE FRONT RIGHT DASH AND THE BRAKES, WHICH ACTED SOFT. NO PAPERWORK WAS GIVEN. 2ND TIME OCCURRED 11/13/2001: THE BRAKE PROBLEMS REPORTED TO JOHN ELWAY DODGE SERVICE, UNABLE TO GET IN BE...

Jun 27, 2002 Electrical System

FUSE FOR TURN SIGNALS AND ABS LIGHT ON DASH KEEPS BLOWING, DEALER REPLACED FUSE 4 TIMES IN 3 WEEKS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER FOUND THE WIRE CASING RUNNING UNDER THE VEHICLE HITTING THE TRANSMISSION AND OVER TIME IT HAD WORN THROUGH THE COATING.*JB

Jun 27, 2002 Electrical System

FUSE FOR TURN SIGNALS AND ABS LIGHT ON DASH KEEPS BLOWING, DEALER REPLACED FUSE 4 TIMES IN 3 WEEKS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER FOUND THE WIRE CASING RUNNING UNDER THE VEHICLE HITTING THE TRANSMISSION AND OVER TIME IT HAD WORN THROUGH THE COATING.*JB

Jun 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REQUESTED INSPECTION DISCLOSED " FRONT BRAKES WERE OVERHEATED ANND WERE BLUED AND HAD FRONT BRAKE PADS SEPARATING FROM THE PAD BACKING WE AVOID CRASH STOPS AND DO LITTLE HILL DRIVING. PROBABLE MANUFACTURING DEFECT.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REQUESTED INSPECTION DISCLOSED " FRONT BRAKES WERE OVERHEATED ANND WERE BLUED AND HAD FRONT BRAKE PADS SEPARATING FROM THE PAD BACKING WE AVOID CRASH STOPS AND DO LITTLE HILL DRIVING. PROBABLE MANUFACTURING DEFECT.*AK

Jun 6, 2002 Power Train

VAN DROPS INTO NUETRAL WHEN DRIVING, DEALER CAN'T FIND ANYTHING, DODGE WON'T DO ANYTHING. BEEN IN SHOP REPEATEDLY. NOT REPAIRED GOINTTO KILL SOMEONE NEARLY REARENDED.*AK

Jun 6, 2002 Power Train

VAN DROPS INTO NUETRAL WHEN DRIVING, DEALER CAN'T FIND ANYTHING, DODGE WON'T DO ANYTHING. BEEN IN SHOP REPEATEDLY. NOT REPAIRED GOINTTO KILL SOMEONE NEARLY REARENDED.*AK

Jun 5, 2002 Steering Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK COLLAPSED. CONSUMER STATED THAT SEATBACK SHOULD NOT HAVE COLLAPSED SO THAT DRIVER COULD HAVE NECK SUPPORT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AS THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, NOT EVEN HAVING TIME TO PLACE THE GEAR INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF WITH A POWER SURGE IN REVERSE.*YHCONSUMER WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY IN THE PARK POSITION, WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION, STILL IN PARK, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE DOWN THE DRIVE...

Jun 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AS THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, NOT EVEN HAVING TIME TO PLACE THE GEAR INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF WITH A POWER SURGE IN REVERSE.*YH CONSUMER WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY IN THE PARK POSITION, WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION, STILL IN PARK, THE CAR TOOK OFF IN REVERSE DOWN THE DRIVEWA...

Jun 5, 2002 Steering Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK COLLAPSED. CONSUMER STATED THAT SEATBACK SHOULD NOT HAVE COLLAPSED SO THAT DRIVER COULD HAVE NECK SUPPORT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AS THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, NOT EVEN HAVING TIME TO PLACE THE GEAR INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF WITH A POWER SURGE IN REVERSE.*YHCONSUMER WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY IN THE PARK POSITION, WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION, STILL IN PARK, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE DOWN THE DRIVE...

Jun 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AS THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, NOT EVEN HAVING TIME TO PLACE THE GEAR INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF WITH A POWER SURGE IN REVERSE.*YH CONSUMER WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY IN THE PARK POSITION, WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION, STILL IN PARK, THE CAR TOOK OFF IN REVERSE DOWN THE DRIVEWA...

Jun 4, 2002 Suspension

REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPAIRED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT HAD BROKEN WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPAIRED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 4, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WENT INTO SAFE MODE WHILE DIVING CAUSING IT TO STOP. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 4, 2002 Suspension

REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPAIRED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT HAD BROKEN WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPAIRED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 4, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WENT INTO SAFE MODE WHILE DIVING CAUSING IT TO STOP. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM IS INSUFFICIENT FOR A VEHICLE OF THIS WEIGHT. THESE MINI VANS SIMPLY WILL NOT STOP UNLESS BRAKING COMPONENTS ARE NEW AND COOL. AFTER NOMINAL LOW SPEED CITY DRIVING, THE BRAKING SYSTEM SUFFERS SEVERE FADING. I SERIOUSLY DOUBT IF THE SYSTEM, WHEN WARM, HAS ENOUGH MUSCLE TO LO...

Jun 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM IS INSUFFICIENT FOR A VEHICLE OF THIS WEIGHT. THESE MINI VANS SIMPLY WILL NOT STOP UNLESS BRAKING COMPONENTS ARE NEW AND COOL. AFTER NOMINAL LOW SPEED CITY DRIVING, THE BRAKING SYSTEM SUFFERS SEVERE FADING. I SERIOUSLY DOUBT IF THE SYSTEM, WHEN WARM, HAS ENOUGH MUSCLE TO LO...

May 25, 2002 Steering

I AM SURE THAT THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM BUT I AM UNSURE IF ANYTHING WILL BE DONE. IN THE MINIVAN THERE IS NO NEED TO STEP ON BRAKES WHILE CHANGING FROM DRIVE TO PARK OR REVERSE ETC. IT COULD EVEN BE DONE WHILE MOVING! I DO FEEL THAT THIS COULD BE A HAZARD AS WELL AS A LIABILITY. PLEASE EMAIL ME ...

May 25, 2002 Steering

I AM SURE THAT THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM BUT I AM UNSURE IF ANYTHING WILL BE DONE. IN THE MINIVAN THERE IS NO NEED TO STEP ON BRAKES WHILE CHANGING FROM DRIVE TO PARK OR REVERSE ETC. IT COULD EVEN BE DONE WHILE MOVING! I DO FEEL THAT THIS COULD BE A HAZARD AS WELL AS A LIABILITY. PLEASE EMAIL ME ...

May 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.THE FRONT ROTORS NEED TO BE TURNED OR REPLACED.*JB

May 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.THE FRONT ROTORS NEED TO BE TURNED OR REPLACED.*JB

May 8, 2002 Power Train

6 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO SLIP THE GEAR SHIFT IN DRIVE WHILE VEHICLE WAS ON. VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, ALMOST RUNNING OVER ANOTHER SIBLING, AND WENT THROUGH A FENCE. NO INJURIES OR FATALITES MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND STATED IT WAS NOT A SAFTEY FEATURE FOR VEHICLE. HOWEVER, IT WAS ADDED T...

May 8, 2002 Power Train

6 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO SLIP THE GEAR SHIFT IN DRIVE WHILE VEHICLE WAS ON. VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, ALMOST RUNNING OVER ANOTHER SIBLING, AND WENT THROUGH A FENCE. NO INJURIES OR FATALITES MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND STATED IT WAS NOT A SAFTEY FEATURE FOR VEHICLE. HOWEVER, IT WAS ADDED T...

May 6, 2002 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAN BECOME UNDONE VERY EASILY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND WAS ASSISTING IN SOLVING PROBLEM.*AK *YH

May 6, 2002 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAN BECOME UNDONE VERY EASILY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND WAS ASSISTING IN SOLVING PROBLEM.*AK *YH

May 3, 2002 Electrical System Fire

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN SHE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. SHE LOOKED BEHIND HER AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE RIGHT REAR SIDE PANEL NEXT TO THE THIRD SEAT. SHE PULLED OVER AND CALLED 911. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPT. CAME AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPT. SAID IT APPEARED TO BE CAUSED ...

May 3, 2002 Steering

THE KNUCKLE TO THE TIE ROD BROKE IN TWO AT THE LEFT ARM, CAUSING ACCIDENT, CLAIM 22-V549-467. *SLC

May 3, 2002 Electrical System Fire

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN SHE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. SHE LOOKED BEHIND HER AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE RIGHT REAR SIDE PANEL NEXT TO THE THIRD SEAT. SHE PULLED OVER AND CALLED 911. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPT. CAME AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPT. SAID IT APPEARED TO BE CAUSED ...

May 3, 2002 Steering

THE KNUCKLE TO THE TIE ROD BROKE IN TWO AT THE LEFT ARM, CAUSING ACCIDENT, CLAIM 22-V549-467. *SLC

May 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, DEALER DETERMINED THE BELT TENSIONER BOLT HAD SHEARED OFF CAUSING ENGINE TO LOOSEN UP. *JB *YD

May 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, DEALER DETERMINED THE BELT TENSIONER BOLT HAD SHEARED OFF CAUSING ENGINE TO LOOSEN UP. *JB *YD

Apr 30, 2002 Wheels

VEHICLE HAS 16 INCH WHEELS AND FULL WHEEL COVERS (HUB CAPS). I REMOVED THE WHEEL COVERS AT ABOUT 56000 MILES TO ROTATE THE TIRES. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT I HAD REMOVED THE COVERS. WHEN I REMOVED THE COVERS THREE OR FOUR OF THE MOLDED PLASTIC CLIPS BROKE OFF ALL FOUR COVERS. I CONTACTED THE DEALE...

Apr 30, 2002 Electrical System Fire

THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, THE INSURED PULLED OVER CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND SAW THERE WAS A FIRE, FIRE DUE POSSIBLY FROM THE ELECTRONIC CORROSION SYSTEM.(CLAIM#51-0491-429)*JB

Apr 30, 2002 Wheels

VEHICLE HAS 16 INCH WHEELS AND FULL WHEEL COVERS (HUB CAPS). I REMOVED THE WHEEL COVERS AT ABOUT 56000 MILES TO ROTATE THE TIRES. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT I HAD REMOVED THE COVERS. WHEN I REMOVED THE COVERS THREE OR FOUR OF THE MOLDED PLASTIC CLIPS BROKE OFF ALL FOUR COVERS. I CONTACTED THE DEALE...

Apr 30, 2002 Electrical System Fire

THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, THE INSURED PULLED OVER CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND SAW THERE WAS A FIRE, FIRE DUE POSSIBLY FROM THE ELECTRONIC CORROSION SYSTEM.(CLAIM#51-0491-429)*JB

Apr 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAVE BROKEN AND REPLACE FOR THE THIRD TIME WHILE DRIVING, THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING FOR THE FOURTH TIME. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAVE BROKEN AND REPLACE FOR THE THIRD TIME WHILE DRIVING, THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING FOR THE FOURTH TIME. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

Mar 27, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

( NHTSA ID# 00V-260-000 MANUFACTURER RECALL ID# 895 ) THE MANUFACTURE HAS ON BACKED ORDER FOR 15,000 PARTS. MANUFACTURE NOTIFIED AND NO ONE WITHIN THE CITY OR CLOSESET CITY HAS ANY AVAILABLE. NLM

Mar 27, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

( NHTSA ID# 00V-260-000 MANUFACTURER RECALL ID# 895 ) THE MANUFACTURE HAS ON BACKED ORDER FOR 15,000 PARTS. MANUFACTURE NOTIFIED AND NO ONE WITHIN THE CITY OR CLOSESET CITY HAS ANY AVAILABLE. NLM

Mar 20, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE WOULD START TO PULL TO LEFT WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAD REPLACED BRAKES AND TIRES, THINKING THAT WAS THE PROBLEM, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *AK. A BAD TIE ROD FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE PULL TO THE LEFT. *YH

Mar 20, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE WOULD START TO PULL TO LEFT WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAD REPLACED BRAKES AND TIRES, THINKING THAT WAS THE PROBLEM, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *AK. A BAD TIE ROD FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE PULL TO THE LEFT. *YH

Mar 20, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE WOULD START TO PULL TO LEFT WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAD REPLACED BRAKES AND TIRES, THINKING THAT WAS THE PROBLEM, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *AK. A BAD TIE ROD FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE PULL TO THE LEFT. *YH

Mar 20, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE WOULD START TO PULL TO LEFT WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAD REPLACED BRAKES AND TIRES, THINKING THAT WAS THE PROBLEM, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *AK. A BAD TIE ROD FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE PULL TO THE LEFT. *YH

Mar 11, 2002 Seat Belts

I HAVE GRAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE GEN-3 SEATBELT LATCHES ON MY VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 11, 2002 Seat Belts

I HAVE GRAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE GEN-3 SEATBELT LATCHES ON MY VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 10, 2002 Seat Belts

VAN HAS GEN 3 SEAT BELTS WHICH DISENGAGE TOO EASILY. *AK

Mar 10, 2002 Seat Belts

VAN HAS GEN 3 SEAT BELTS WHICH DISENGAGE TOO EASILY. *AK

Mar 8, 2002 Seat Belts

RED RELEASE BUTTON ON DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CAN EASILY BECOME UNLATCHED. CONSUMER WAS MADE AWARE OF PROBLEM AFTER WATCHING A PRIME TIME SPECIAL ON TELEVISION. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 8, 2002 Seat Belts

THE SAFETY BELT USED TO STRAP IN MY 1YR OLD DAUGHTER'S CAR SEAT HAS CAME UNBUCKLED A NUMBER OF TIMES WHEN MY 7 YR OLD IS BUCKLING HER OWN BELT AND BARELY BUMPS THE RELEASE BUTTON WITH HER HAND OR ELBOW.*AK

Mar 8, 2002 Seat Belts

RED RELEASE BUTTON ON DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CAN EASILY BECOME UNLATCHED. CONSUMER WAS MADE AWARE OF PROBLEM AFTER WATCHING A PRIME TIME SPECIAL ON TELEVISION. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 8, 2002 Seat Belts

THE SAFETY BELT USED TO STRAP IN MY 1YR OLD DAUGHTER'S CAR SEAT HAS CAME UNBUCKLED A NUMBER OF TIMES WHEN MY 7 YR OLD IS BUCKLING HER OWN BELT AND BARELY BUMPS THE RELEASE BUTTON WITH HER HAND OR ELBOW.*AK

Feb 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR A FEW MONTHS MY WIFE STARTED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE BRAKES. I THOUGHT IT WAS HER. EVENTUALLY SHE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE CHECKED. THEY REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER 7/31/01. ON AUGUST 29 2001 SHE BROUGHT IT TO THEM AGAIN FOR BRAKE PROBLEM. THEY BLED AND ADJUSTED TH...

Feb 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR A FEW MONTHS MY WIFE STARTED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE BRAKES. I THOUGHT IT WAS HER. EVENTUALLY SHE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE CHECKED. THEY REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER 7/31/01. ON AUGUST 29 2001 SHE BROUGHT IT TO THEM AGAIN FOR BRAKE PROBLEM. THEY BLED AND ADJUSTED TH...

Feb 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR A FEW MONTHS MY WIFE STARTED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE BRAKES. I THOUGHT IT WAS HER. EVENTUALLY SHE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE CHECKED. THEY REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER 7/31/01. ON AUGUST 29 2001 SHE BROUGHT IT TO THEM AGAIN FOR BRAKE PROBLEM. THEY BLED AND ADJUSTED TH...

Feb 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR A FEW MONTHS MY WIFE STARTED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE BRAKES. I THOUGHT IT WAS HER. EVENTUALLY SHE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE CHECKED. THEY REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER 7/31/01. ON AUGUST 29 2001 SHE BROUGHT IT TO THEM AGAIN FOR BRAKE PROBLEM. THEY BLED AND ADJUSTED TH...

Feb 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR A FEW MONTHS MY WIFE STARTED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE BRAKES. I THOUGHT IT WAS HER. EVENTUALLY SHE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE CHECKED. THEY REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER 7/31/01. ON AUGUST 29 2001 SHE BROUGHT IT TO THEM AGAIN FOR BRAKE PROBLEM. THEY BLED AND ADJUSTED TH...

Feb 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR A FEW MONTHS MY WIFE STARTED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE BRAKES. I THOUGHT IT WAS HER. EVENTUALLY SHE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE CHECKED. THEY REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER 7/31/01. ON AUGUST 29 2001 SHE BROUGHT IT TO THEM AGAIN FOR BRAKE PROBLEM. THEY BLED AND ADJUSTED TH...

Feb 18, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CAR WAS TOTALLY CONSUMED IN FIRE. NO ACCIDENT OR INVOLVEMENT WITH ANY CAR OR OBJECT. *AK

Feb 18, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CAR WAS TOTALLY CONSUMED IN FIRE. NO ACCIDENT OR INVOLVEMENT WITH ANY CAR OR OBJECT. *AK

Feb 11, 2002 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER ERRATIC WHILDE DRIVING FREEWAY SPEEDS. THE SPEEDOMETER WILL JUMP TO 120 CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL IF THE NEED IS NOT RELEASED. THIS HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY AND HAD TO COAST OVER TO THE EMERGANCY LANE "IMEDIATLY" . THE CAUSE WAS THE RSS SPEED SENSOR (203 C 4800879 AND THE OUTPU RSS SPEE...

Feb 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPEEDOMETER ERRATIC WHILDE DRIVING FREEWAY SPEEDS. THE SPEEDOMETER WILL JUMP TO 120 CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL IF THE NEED IS NOT RELEASED. THIS HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY AND HAD TO COAST OVER TO THE EMERGANCY LANE "IMEDIATLY" . THE CAUSE WAS THE RSS SPEED SENSOR (203 C 4800879 AND THE OUTPU RSS SPEE...

Feb 11, 2002 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER ERRATIC WHILDE DRIVING FREEWAY SPEEDS. THE SPEEDOMETER WILL JUMP TO 120 CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL IF THE NEED IS NOT RELEASED. THIS HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY AND HAD TO COAST OVER TO THE EMERGANCY LANE "IMEDIATLY" . THE CAUSE WAS THE RSS SPEED SENSOR (203 C 4800879 AND THE OUTPU RSS SPEE...

Feb 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPEEDOMETER ERRATIC WHILDE DRIVING FREEWAY SPEEDS. THE SPEEDOMETER WILL JUMP TO 120 CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL IF THE NEED IS NOT RELEASED. THIS HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY AND HAD TO COAST OVER TO THE EMERGANCY LANE "IMEDIATLY" . THE CAUSE WAS THE RSS SPEED SENSOR (203 C 4800879 AND THE OUTPU RSS SPEE...

Jan 23, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS AT 32,716 MILES. THE SYMPTOMS AT THIS TIME WAS A TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE WHEN AT IDLE (AND A GRINDING NOISE) AND A HESITATION TO GO INTO REVERSE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT AT THE DEALERSHIP (SEALS REPLACE). AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY...

Jan 23, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS AT 32,716 MILES. THE SYMPTOMS AT THIS TIME WAS A TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE WHEN AT IDLE (AND A GRINDING NOISE) AND A HESITATION TO GO INTO REVERSE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT AT THE DEALERSHIP (SEALS REPLACE). AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY...

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 46-0518-766. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 46-0518-766. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 46-0518-766. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 46-0518-766. *SLC

Jan 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES ALREADY TO GET BRAKE PADS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES ALREADY TO GET BRAKE PADS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES ALREADY TO GET BRAKE PADS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES ALREADY TO GET BRAKE PADS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 11, 2002 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE OPERATING A MODIFIED VEHICLE FOR THE DISABLED, THE ACCELERATOR HAND LEVER BECAME STUCK.*AK.*JB

Jan 11, 2002 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE OPERATING A MODIFIED VEHICLE FOR THE DISABLED, THE ACCELERATOR HAND LEVER BECAME STUCK.*AK.*JB

Jan 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SUMMARY: SINCE NOVEMBER 2000 MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 7 TIMES RELATED TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILING. THREE OF THOSE TIMES THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. THE MOST RECENT OCCURANCE WAS NOVEMBER 16TH. THEY ARE ONCE AGAIN FAILING. THE FOLLOWING IS THE TIMELINE OF REPAIRS: 11/29/...

Jan 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SUMMARY: SINCE NOVEMBER 2000 MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 7 TIMES RELATED TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILING. THREE OF THOSE TIMES THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. THE MOST RECENT OCCURANCE WAS NOVEMBER 16TH. THEY ARE ONCE AGAIN FAILING. THE FOLLOWING IS THE TIMELINE OF REPAIRS: 11/29/...

Jan 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SUMMARY: SINCE NOVEMBER 2000 MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 7 TIMES RELATED TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILING. THREE OF THOSE TIMES THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. THE MOST RECENT OCCURANCE WAS NOVEMBER 16TH. THEY ARE ONCE AGAIN FAILING. THE FOLLOWING IS THE TIMELINE OF REPAIRS: 11/29/...

Jan 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SUMMARY: SINCE NOVEMBER 2000 MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 7 TIMES RELATED TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILING. THREE OF THOSE TIMES THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. THE MOST RECENT OCCURANCE WAS NOVEMBER 16TH. THEY ARE ONCE AGAIN FAILING. THE FOLLOWING IS THE TIMELINE OF REPAIRS: 11/29/...

Dec 30, 2001 Power Train

2 FRIENDS HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION LEAKING FLUID.*AK

Dec 30, 2001 Power Train

2 FRIENDS HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION LEAKING FLUID.*AK

Dec 16, 2001 Suspension

FIRST NOTICED BUMPING NOISE UNDER FRONT END WHEN I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND GOING OVER A DIP OR BUMP IN THE ROAD. EVENTUALLY, THE NOISE HAPPENED TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT OR GOING OVER ANY BUMPS OR DIPS IN THE ROAD (EX. RAILROAD TRACKS, SPEED BUMPS ) THE FRONT END OF VAN SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS ACTUALL...

Dec 16, 2001 Suspension

FIRST NOTICED BUMPING NOISE UNDER FRONT END WHEN I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND GOING OVER A DIP OR BUMP IN THE ROAD. EVENTUALLY, THE NOISE HAPPENED TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT OR GOING OVER ANY BUMPS OR DIPS IN THE ROAD (EX. RAILROAD TRACKS, SPEED BUMPS ) THE FRONT END OF VAN SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS ACTUALL...

Dec 16, 2001 Suspension

FIRST NOTICED BUMPING NOISE UNDER FRONT END WHEN I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND GOING OVER A DIP OR BUMP IN THE ROAD. EVENTUALLY, THE NOISE HAPPENED TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT OR GOING OVER ANY BUMPS OR DIPS IN THE ROAD (EX. RAILROAD TRACKS, SPEED BUMPS ) THE FRONT END OF VAN SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS ACTUALL...

Dec 16, 2001 Suspension

FIRST NOTICED BUMPING NOISE UNDER FRONT END WHEN I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND GOING OVER A DIP OR BUMP IN THE ROAD. EVENTUALLY, THE NOISE HAPPENED TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT OR GOING OVER ANY BUMPS OR DIPS IN THE ROAD (EX. RAILROAD TRACKS, SPEED BUMPS ) THE FRONT END OF VAN SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS ACTUALL...

Dec 4, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT RESTRAINTS WILL SOMETIMES LOCK OR MAY STAY UNLOCKED. A FEW TIMES CONSUMER HAD TO CRAWL OUT OF SEAT BELT BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T UNLOCK. DEALER WILL HAVE TO REPLACE LOCK OR LATCH MECHANISM. OCNSUMER IS BEING CHARGED FOR PART AND LABOR.*AK

Dec 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DIES IN RIGHT HAND TURNS OF 2 DEGREES OR MORE WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE ENGAGED. *AK

Dec 4, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT RESTRAINTS WILL SOMETIMES LOCK OR MAY STAY UNLOCKED. A FEW TIMES CONSUMER HAD TO CRAWL OUT OF SEAT BELT BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T UNLOCK. DEALER WILL HAVE TO REPLACE LOCK OR LATCH MECHANISM. OCNSUMER IS BEING CHARGED FOR PART AND LABOR.*AK

Dec 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DIES IN RIGHT HAND TURNS OF 2 DEGREES OR MORE WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE ENGAGED. *AK

Nov 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

UPON STARTING IGNITION VEHICLE ACCELLARATED INTO REVERSE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND ALSO ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

UPON STARTING IGNITION VEHICLE ACCELLARATED INTO REVERSE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND ALSO ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST POWER AND ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CLAIM 46-0158-766. *SLC

Nov 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST POWER AND ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CLAIM 46-0158-766. *SLC

Nov 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST POWER AND ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CLAIM 46-0158-766. *SLC

Nov 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST POWER AND ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CLAIM 46-0158-766. *SLC

Nov 17, 2001 Power Train

ANYONE CAN MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM PARK TO REVERSE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. NO ONE HAS TO BE IN THE DRIVER SEAT, A CHILD CAN BE IN BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS, TAKE HOLD OF THE SHIFT LEVER AND PULL IT DOWN INTO GEAR. WE CONTACTED SOUTHLAND DODGE AND THEY SA...

Nov 17, 2001 Power Train

ANYONE CAN MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM PARK TO REVERSE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. NO ONE HAS TO BE IN THE DRIVER SEAT, A CHILD CAN BE IN BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS, TAKE HOLD OF THE SHIFT LEVER AND PULL IT DOWN INTO GEAR. WE CONTACTED SOUTHLAND DODGE AND THEY SA...

Oct 9, 2001 Equipment

WHEN DRIVING AIR CONDITIONER OPERATES POORLY. *AK

Oct 9, 2001 Equipment

WHEN DRIVING AIR CONDITIONER OPERATES POORLY. *AK

Sep 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD A STRONG ODOR WHICH SMELLLED LIKE COOLANT COMING FROM VEHICLE. WHEN CONSUMER LIFTED HOOD ODOR GOT STRONGER. ALSO, ODOR WAS MAKING OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE FEEL SICK TO POINT OF NAUSEA. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULDN'T FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD A STRONG ODOR WHICH SMELLLED LIKE COOLANT COMING FROM VEHICLE. WHEN CONSUMER LIFTED HOOD ODOR GOT STRONGER. ALSO, ODOR WAS MAKING OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE FEEL SICK TO POINT OF NAUSEA. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULDN'T FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXTENDED DISTANCE WHEN BRAKING FOR STOPLIGHT. FIRST TIME LEFT VEHICLE IN THE INTERSECTION(8/15/01). SECOND TIME BRAKES MADE A CHATTER NOISE AND PULLED TO THE LEFT, WAS ABLE TO STOP AFTER STEPPING ON BRAKES THREE TIMES. DEALER UNABLE TO IDENTIFY A PROBLEM AFTER FIRST INSPECTION. *AK

Sep 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXTENDED DISTANCE WHEN BRAKING FOR STOPLIGHT. FIRST TIME LEFT VEHICLE IN THE INTERSECTION(8/15/01). SECOND TIME BRAKES MADE A CHATTER NOISE AND PULLED TO THE LEFT, WAS ABLE TO STOP AFTER STEPPING ON BRAKES THREE TIMES. DEALER UNABLE TO IDENTIFY A PROBLEM AFTER FIRST INSPECTION. *AK

Sep 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE 3/8 INCH FASTENER THAT CONNECTS THE SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER FAILED. IT APPEARS TO BE A CLEAN SHEAR NEAR THE BASE OF THE BOLT. THIS HAPPENED AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING BACKED INTO A GARAGE AND NEARLY STOPPED. AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE, THE POWER STEERING WAS RENDERED NON-FUNCTIONAL. IT IS MY FI...

Sep 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE 3/8 INCH FASTENER THAT CONNECTS THE SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER FAILED. IT APPEARS TO BE A CLEAN SHEAR NEAR THE BASE OF THE BOLT. THIS HAPPENED AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING BACKED INTO A GARAGE AND NEARLY STOPPED. AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE, THE POWER STEERING WAS RENDERED NON-FUNCTIONAL. IT IS MY FI...

Aug 31, 2001 Suspension

DISFUNCTIONAL FRONT END HEIGHT CAUSING FRONT BUMPER TO GRAB WHEN PARKING AT PARKING BUMPERS, WHICH TORE LOOSE THE BUMPER/FENDER. ALSO MAKES IT SO THAT IT BOTTOMS OUT AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Aug 31, 2001 Structure

DISFUNCTIONAL FRONT END HEIGHT CAUSING FRONT BUMPER TO GRAB WHEN PARKING AT PARKING BUMPERS, WHICH TORE LOOSE THE BUMPER/FENDER. ALSO MAKES IT SO THAT IT BOTTOMS OUT AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Aug 31, 2001 Suspension

DISFUNCTIONAL FRONT END HEIGHT CAUSING FRONT BUMPER TO GRAB WHEN PARKING AT PARKING BUMPERS, WHICH TORE LOOSE THE BUMPER/FENDER. ALSO MAKES IT SO THAT IT BOTTOMS OUT AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Aug 31, 2001 Structure

DISFUNCTIONAL FRONT END HEIGHT CAUSING FRONT BUMPER TO GRAB WHEN PARKING AT PARKING BUMPERS, WHICH TORE LOOSE THE BUMPER/FENDER. ALSO MAKES IT SO THAT IT BOTTOMS OUT AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Aug 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED UP AND PREVENTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER THEN SHUT VEHICLE OFF, AND TURNED IT BACK ON, WHICH ALLOWED BRAKES TO RELEASE AND VEHICLE TO MOVE. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED UP AND PREVENTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER THEN SHUT VEHICLE OFF, AND TURNED IT BACK ON, WHICH ALLOWED BRAKES TO RELEASE AND VEHICLE TO MOVE. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Aug 24, 2001 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT COMES UNLATCHED AT VARIOUS TIMES AND SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JENKINS CHRYSLER SOUTH, LAVALE MD ON 8/24/2001 WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS OBSERVED AND PARTS WERE ORDERED. I WAS THEN TOLD THERE WOULD BE A $100.00 DEDUCTIBLE CHARGE AS THE VEHICLE WAS NOW UNDER THE EXTEND...

Aug 24, 2001 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT COMES UNLATCHED AT VARIOUS TIMES AND SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JENKINS CHRYSLER SOUTH, LAVALE MD ON 8/24/2001 WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS OBSERVED AND PARTS WERE ORDERED. I WAS THEN TOLD THERE WOULD BE A $100.00 DEDUCTIBLE CHARGE AS THE VEHICLE WAS NOW UNDER THE EXTEND...

Aug 22, 2001 Tires

NOTICED TREAD HAD STARTED TO SEPARATE FROM RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT TIRES ON MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, STEEL BELTS SHOWING AT EDGES. TIRE SHOWS EXCESSIVE WEAR AT EDGES (HOWEVER AIR PRESSURE CHECKED OK RECENTLY). REAR TIRES SHOW LITTLE WEAR. RECENT FRONT ALIGNMENT CHECK (8/21/2001) WITHIN SPECS. LOCAL...

Aug 22, 2001 Tires

NOTICED TREAD HAD STARTED TO SEPARATE FROM RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT TIRES ON MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, STEEL BELTS SHOWING AT EDGES. TIRE SHOWS EXCESSIVE WEAR AT EDGES (HOWEVER AIR PRESSURE CHECKED OK RECENTLY). REAR TIRES SHOW LITTLE WEAR. RECENT FRONT ALIGNMENT CHECK (8/21/2001) WITHIN SPECS. LOCAL...

Aug 20, 2001 Tires

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WITH MY WIFE AND 3 KIDS IN MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. SUDDENLY THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND WE HEARD A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE. I WAS ABLE TO CROSS OVER 2 LANES TO GET TO AN EXIT WITHOUT LOSING CONTROL OR HITTING ANY OTHER VEHICLES, MY WIFE AND KID...

Aug 20, 2001 Tires

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WITH MY WIFE AND 3 KIDS IN MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. SUDDENLY THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND WE HEARD A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE. I WAS ABLE TO CROSS OVER 2 LANES TO GET TO AN EXIT WITHOUT LOSING CONTROL OR HITTING ANY OTHER VEHICLES, MY WIFE AND KID...

Aug 13, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER HAS WIND TURBULANT NOISE INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN WINDOWS ARE UP. TURBULANCE IS SO HIGH WHERE PASSENGERS HAVE TO TALK LOUD, AND RADIO HAS TO HAVE A HIGH VOLUME TO HEAR. VEHICLE IS IN ARBITRATION.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE NOISE IS ALSO HEARD IN THE REAR, DEALER STATES THEY WILL TRY TO REMEDY T...

Aug 13, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER HAS WIND TURBULANT NOISE INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN WINDOWS ARE UP. TURBULANCE IS SO HIGH WHERE PASSENGERS HAVE TO TALK LOUD, AND RADIO HAS TO HAVE A HIGH VOLUME TO HEAR. VEHICLE IS IN ARBITRATION.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE NOISE IS ALSO HEARD IN THE REAR, DEALER STATES THEY WILL TRY TO REMEDY T...

Aug 13, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER HAS WIND TURBULANT NOISE INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN WINDOWS ARE UP. TURBULANCE IS SO HIGH WHERE PASSENGERS HAVE TO TALK LOUD, AND RADIO HAS TO HAVE A HIGH VOLUME TO HEAR. VEHICLE IS IN ARBITRATION.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE NOISE IS ALSO HEARD IN THE REAR, DEALER STATES THEY WILL TRY TO REMEDY T...

Aug 13, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER HAS WIND TURBULANT NOISE INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN WINDOWS ARE UP. TURBULANCE IS SO HIGH WHERE PASSENGERS HAVE TO TALK LOUD, AND RADIO HAS TO HAVE A HIGH VOLUME TO HEAR. VEHICLE IS IN ARBITRATION.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE NOISE IS ALSO HEARD IN THE REAR, DEALER STATES THEY WILL TRY TO REMEDY T...

Jul 9, 2001 Power Train

YOU CAN MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM PARK TO DRIVE WITH OUT ANY CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE. NORMALLY IN OTHER VEHICLES, YOU MUST DEPRESS THE BRAKE BEFORE YOU CAN MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER OUT OF PARK. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS A CHILD COULD TAKE HOLD OF THE SHIFT LEVER AND MOVE IT INTO GEAR CAUSING A POSSIBLE ACC...

Jul 9, 2001 Power Train

YOU CAN MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM PARK TO DRIVE WITH OUT ANY CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE. NORMALLY IN OTHER VEHICLES, YOU MUST DEPRESS THE BRAKE BEFORE YOU CAN MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER OUT OF PARK. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS A CHILD COULD TAKE HOLD OF THE SHIFT LEVER AND MOVE IT INTO GEAR CAUSING A POSSIBLE ACC...

Jul 8, 2001 Power Train

MY 2 YEAR OLD SON TURNED THE KEY AND PUT THE CAR IN GEAR. WHEN IT STARTED MOVING, HE FELL OUT AND THE CAR CAME TO REST AGAINST HIS HIP. MY OTHER TWO CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR, AND HAD IT NOT STOPPED ON HIS LEG, IT WOULD HAVE ROLLED INTO THE PATH OF AN ONCOMING TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK.*AK

Jul 8, 2001 Power Train

MY 2 YEAR OLD SON TURNED THE KEY AND PUT THE CAR IN GEAR. WHEN IT STARTED MOVING, HE FELL OUT AND THE CAR CAME TO REST AGAINST HIS HIP. MY OTHER TWO CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR, AND HAD IT NOT STOPPED ON HIS LEG, IT WOULD HAVE ROLLED INTO THE PATH OF AN ONCOMING TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Power Train

THERE IS NO BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK ON THE 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVANS. THE OMISSION OF THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY DEVICE CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO BE ABLE TO EASILY SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR, WITHOUT HAVING TO FIRST PRESS THE BRAKE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN WITH SMALL CHILDREN ESPECIALLY, AND EVEN FOR ADULTS ...

Jun 26, 2001 Power Train

THERE IS NO BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK ON THE 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVANS. THE OMISSION OF THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY DEVICE CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO BE ABLE TO EASILY SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR, WITHOUT HAVING TO FIRST PRESS THE BRAKE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN WITH SMALL CHILDREN ESPECIALLY, AND EVEN FOR ADULTS ...

Jun 21, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A WEAK PIN WITHIN TRANSMISSION. DEALER IS REPAIRING TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 21, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A WEAK PIN WITHIN TRANSMISSION. DEALER IS REPAIRING TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE GAS PEDAL BROKE OFF FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WHILE WE GOING 65 MPH AND MY SON HAD TO DRIVE TO SAFTY BY REACHING DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD AND PULLING THE CABLE WHILE TRYING TO STEER THE VAN, AS WE WERE IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE AND THERE WAS NO WHERE TO PULL OVER. THIS SEEMS LIKE A VERY UNSAFE PROB...

Jun 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE GAS PEDAL BROKE OFF FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WHILE WE GOING 65 MPH AND MY SON HAD TO DRIVE TO SAFTY BY REACHING DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD AND PULLING THE CABLE WHILE TRYING TO STEER THE VAN, AS WE WERE IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE AND THERE WAS NO WHERE TO PULL OVER. THIS SEEMS LIKE A VERY UNSAFE PROB...

May 30, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE CONSTANTLY VIBRATES. FASTER VEHICLE GOES, THE FASTER IT VIBRATES. DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BEARINGS/ PUT A 2ND SET OF TIRES/ CHANGED STRUTS, AND REALIGNED THE VEHICLE TO RECTIFY PROBLEM, NOTHING WORKS. *AK *SLC

May 30, 2001 Tires

VEHICLE CONSTANTLY VIBRATES. FASTER VEHICLE GOES, THE FASTER IT VIBRATES. DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BEARINGS/ PUT A 2ND SET OF TIRES/ CHANGED STRUTS, AND REALIGNED THE VEHICLE TO RECTIFY PROBLEM, NOTHING WORKS. *AK *SLC

May 30, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE CONSTANTLY VIBRATES. FASTER VEHICLE GOES, THE FASTER IT VIBRATES. DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BEARINGS/ PUT A 2ND SET OF TIRES/ CHANGED STRUTS, AND REALIGNED THE VEHICLE TO RECTIFY PROBLEM, NOTHING WORKS. *AK *SLC

May 30, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE CONSTANTLY VIBRATES. FASTER VEHICLE GOES, THE FASTER IT VIBRATES. DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BEARINGS/ PUT A 2ND SET OF TIRES/ CHANGED STRUTS, AND REALIGNED THE VEHICLE TO RECTIFY PROBLEM, NOTHING WORKS. *AK *SLC

May 30, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE CONSTANTLY VIBRATES. FASTER VEHICLE GOES, THE FASTER IT VIBRATES. DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BEARINGS/ PUT A 2ND SET OF TIRES/ CHANGED STRUTS, AND REALIGNED THE VEHICLE TO RECTIFY PROBLEM, NOTHING WORKS. *AK *SLC

May 30, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE CONSTANTLY VIBRATES. FASTER VEHICLE GOES, THE FASTER IT VIBRATES. DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BEARINGS/ PUT A 2ND SET OF TIRES/ CHANGED STRUTS, AND REALIGNED THE VEHICLE TO RECTIFY PROBLEM, NOTHING WORKS. *AK *SLC

May 30, 2001 Tires

VEHICLE CONSTANTLY VIBRATES. FASTER VEHICLE GOES, THE FASTER IT VIBRATES. DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BEARINGS/ PUT A 2ND SET OF TIRES/ CHANGED STRUTS, AND REALIGNED THE VEHICLE TO RECTIFY PROBLEM, NOTHING WORKS. *AK *SLC

May 30, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE CONSTANTLY VIBRATES. FASTER VEHICLE GOES, THE FASTER IT VIBRATES. DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BEARINGS/ PUT A 2ND SET OF TIRES/ CHANGED STRUTS, AND REALIGNED THE VEHICLE TO RECTIFY PROBLEM, NOTHING WORKS. *AK *SLC

May 30, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE CONSTANTLY VIBRATES. FASTER VEHICLE GOES, THE FASTER IT VIBRATES. DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BEARINGS/ PUT A 2ND SET OF TIRES/ CHANGED STRUTS, AND REALIGNED THE VEHICLE TO RECTIFY PROBLEM, NOTHING WORKS. *AK *SLC

May 30, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE CONSTANTLY VIBRATES. FASTER VEHICLE GOES, THE FASTER IT VIBRATES. DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BEARINGS/ PUT A 2ND SET OF TIRES/ CHANGED STRUTS, AND REALIGNED THE VEHICLE TO RECTIFY PROBLEM, NOTHING WORKS. *AK *SLC

May 29, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 45MPH ON HIGHWAY IN A SINGLE LANE, AND VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SUDDENLY. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND, AND DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. SHE WILL CONTACT DEALER. *AK

May 29, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 45MPH ON HIGHWAY IN A SINGLE LANE, AND VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SUDDENLY. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND, AND DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. SHE WILL CONTACT DEALER. *AK

May 25, 2001 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY THREW ITSELF INTO PARK AND BROUGHT VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT REPRODUCE PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK

May 25, 2001 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY THREW ITSELF INTO PARK AND BROUGHT VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT REPRODUCE PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK

May 23, 2001 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED COULD SHIFT GEAR WITHOUT STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL. HAD CONTACTED DEALER FOR THIS SITUATION BECAUSE BELIEVED IT WAS A SAFTY PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT SHIFTER OPERATION IS OPERATING TO DESIGN INTENT.*JB

May 23, 2001 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED COULD SHIFT GEAR WITHOUT STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL. HAD CONTACTED DEALER FOR THIS SITUATION BECAUSE BELIEVED IT WAS A SAFTY PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT SHIFTER OPERATION IS OPERATING TO DESIGN INTENT.*JB

May 9, 2001 Seats Crash

MY GRAND CARAVAN WAS HIT FROM BEHIND WITH SUCH FORCE THE REAR OF THE VAN LIFTED OFF THE GROUND. AT IMPACT MY DRIVERS SEAT BROKE, RECLINING ME, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO REACH THE BRAKES TO STOP MY VAN. I HIT THE CENTER MEDIAN (FAST LANE) WITH THE LEFT FRONT FENDER, BLOWING THE TIRE AND BREAKI...

May 9, 2001 Power Train Crash

MY GRAND CARAVAN WAS HIT FROM BEHIND WITH SUCH FORCE THE REAR OF THE VAN LIFTED OFF THE GROUND. AT IMPACT MY DRIVERS SEAT BROKE, RECLINING ME, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO REACH THE BRAKES TO STOP MY VAN. I HIT THE CENTER MEDIAN (FAST LANE) WITH THE LEFT FRONT FENDER, BLOWING THE TIRE AND BREAKI...

May 9, 2001 Seats Crash

MY GRAND CARAVAN WAS HIT FROM BEHIND WITH SUCH FORCE THE REAR OF THE VAN LIFTED OFF THE GROUND. AT IMPACT MY DRIVERS SEAT BROKE, RECLINING ME, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO REACH THE BRAKES TO STOP MY VAN. I HIT THE CENTER MEDIAN (FAST LANE) WITH THE LEFT FRONT FENDER, BLOWING THE TIRE AND BREAKI...

May 9, 2001 Power Train Crash

MY GRAND CARAVAN WAS HIT FROM BEHIND WITH SUCH FORCE THE REAR OF THE VAN LIFTED OFF THE GROUND. AT IMPACT MY DRIVERS SEAT BROKE, RECLINING ME, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO REACH THE BRAKES TO STOP MY VAN. I HIT THE CENTER MEDIAN (FAST LANE) WITH THE LEFT FRONT FENDER, BLOWING THE TIRE AND BREAKI...

May 8, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE WHEN GEAR SHIFTER WAS BRUSHED LIGHTLY BY A CHILD BECAUSE THERE WAS NO SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER WAS INJURED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE, SHE WAS HIT WITH THE DOOR ON LEFT SIDE AND TWISTED HER ANKLE. *SLC

May 8, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE WHEN GEAR SHIFTER WAS BRUSHED LIGHTLY BY A CHILD BECAUSE THERE WAS NO SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER WAS INJURED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE, SHE WAS HIT WITH THE DOOR ON LEFT SIDE AND TWISTED HER ANKLE. *SLC

May 4, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, MOTOR RUNNING, CONSUMER BUMPED GEAR SHIFT AND VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE. BRAKE WERE NOT APPLIED. *AK

May 4, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, MOTOR RUNNING, CONSUMER BUMPED GEAR SHIFT AND VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE. BRAKE WERE NOT APPLIED. *AK

Apr 26, 2001 Seat Belts

REAR-MOST SEAT HAS A LEVER BELOW IT WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO ADJUST THE FRONT TO BACK POSITION TO 3 DIFFERENT STOPS, WHEN THE SEAT IS SLID FOWARD TO THE FRONT-MOST STOP, THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS FOR THAT SEAT DO NOT REACH AROUND THE PASSENGERS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES, MIDDLE BELT IS FINE, CONSUMER BEL...

Apr 26, 2001 Seat Belts

REAR-MOST SEAT HAS A LEVER BELOW IT WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO ADJUST THE FRONT TO BACK POSITION TO 3 DIFFERENT STOPS, WHEN THE SEAT IS SLID FOWARD TO THE FRONT-MOST STOP, THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS FOR THAT SEAT DO NOT REACH AROUND THE PASSENGERS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES, MIDDLE BELT IS FINE, CONSUMER BEL...

Apr 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE WHILE APPLYING BRAKE AT A LOW SPEED, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. NO SIGN OF FAILURE WAS GIVEN. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE WHILE APPLYING BRAKE AT A LOW SPEED, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. NO SIGN OF FAILURE WAS GIVEN. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Structure

ELECTRIC LOCKS/ DOORS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN. ALSO, THAT IF CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES SUDDENLY LOCKS WOULD BE TRIGGERED SOMETIMES. THIS HAPPENS ON A RANDOM BASIS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 24, 2001 Interior Lighting

INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL FLASH ON AND REMAIN ON WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN TVEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 24, 2001 Structure

ELECTRIC LOCKS/ DOORS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN. ALSO, THAT IF CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES SUDDENLY LOCKS WOULD BE TRIGGERED SOMETIMES. THIS HAPPENS ON A RANDOM BASIS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 24, 2001 Interior Lighting

INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL FLASH ON AND REMAIN ON WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN TVEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE APRIL 2000 I HAVE EXPERIENCE PROBS WITH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. IT BEGAN CLICKING IN THE REAR, I WAS TOLD BY DLR THAT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENTS. 2 WEEKS LATER CLICKING BEGAN AGAIN, LOUDER THAT TIME. DLR KEPT VEH SD THEY COULDN'T LOCATE PROB. SO THEY CLEANED BRAKE...

Apr 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE APRIL 2000 I HAVE EXPERIENCE PROBS WITH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. IT BEGAN CLICKING IN THE REAR, I WAS TOLD BY DLR THAT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENTS. 2 WEEKS LATER CLICKING BEGAN AGAIN, LOUDER THAT TIME. DLR KEPT VEH SD THEY COULDN'T LOCATE PROB. SO THEY CLEANED BRAKE...

Apr 17, 2001 Interior Lighting

DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO OUT CONSTANTLY. ALSO, DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 5 TIMES, CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. DASHLIGHTS LIGHTS WENT OUT 18 TIMES WITHIN 10 DAYS.*AK

Apr 17, 2001 Structure

DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO OUT CONSTANTLY. ALSO, DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 5 TIMES, CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. DASHLIGHTS LIGHTS WENT OUT 18 TIMES WITHIN 10 DAYS.*AK

Apr 17, 2001 Interior Lighting

DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO OUT CONSTANTLY. ALSO, DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 5 TIMES, CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. DASHLIGHTS LIGHTS WENT OUT 18 TIMES WITHIN 10 DAYS.*AK

Apr 17, 2001 Structure

DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO OUT CONSTANTLY. ALSO, DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 5 TIMES, CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. DASHLIGHTS LIGHTS WENT OUT 18 TIMES WITHIN 10 DAYS.*AK

Apr 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPG ON A SIDE STREET AND ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND RAN INTO SIDE OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK *JB

Apr 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPG ON A SIDE STREET AND ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND RAN INTO SIDE OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK *JB

Apr 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPG ON A SIDE STREET AND ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND RAN INTO SIDE OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK *JB

Apr 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPG ON A SIDE STREET AND ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND RAN INTO SIDE OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK *JB

Apr 4, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE CAN BE SHIFTED INTO GEAR WITHOUT DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 4, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE CAN BE SHIFTED INTO GEAR WITHOUT DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 31, 2001 Suspension

HAVE HAD FRONT-END SUSPENSION CLUNK/KNOCKING SOUND WHEN TRAVELING 30-35 MPH. SERVICE DEPT. HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIX PROBLEM. THERE HAVE BEEN TSB'S RELATING, BUT PROCEDURE DIDN'T WORK.*AK

Mar 31, 2001 Suspension

HAVE HAD FRONT-END SUSPENSION CLUNK/KNOCKING SOUND WHEN TRAVELING 30-35 MPH. SERVICE DEPT. HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIX PROBLEM. THERE HAVE BEEN TSB'S RELATING, BUT PROCEDURE DIDN'T WORK.*AK

Mar 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRAVELING 25 MPH-BRAKES MADE LOUD CHATTER... PEDAL STIFF, STOPPED 2 CAR LENGTHS PAST STOP SIGN. DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE, SO SAYS "NOTHING IS WRONG."*AK

Mar 30, 2001 Steering

I HAVE REPEATEDLY TAKEN THE VAN IN FOR REPAIRS FOR FUEL MILEAGE AND PINGING UNDER ACCELERATION AS WELL AS RATTLING IN THE STEERING COLUMN, INTERMITANT WIPERS WILL STOP WORKING INTERMITANTLY. THE MOST RESENT PROBLEM IS THE VENTS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DASH BOARD CANNOT BE SHUT OFF WHILE THE HEAT...

Mar 30, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE REPEATEDLY TAKEN THE VAN IN FOR REPAIRS FOR FUEL MILEAGE AND PINGING UNDER ACCELERATION AS WELL AS RATTLING IN THE STEERING COLUMN, INTERMITANT WIPERS WILL STOP WORKING INTERMITANTLY. THE MOST RESENT PROBLEM IS THE VENTS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DASH BOARD CANNOT BE SHUT OFF WHILE THE HEAT...

Mar 30, 2001 Visibility

I HAVE REPEATEDLY TAKEN THE VAN IN FOR REPAIRS FOR FUEL MILEAGE AND PINGING UNDER ACCELERATION AS WELL AS RATTLING IN THE STEERING COLUMN, INTERMITANT WIPERS WILL STOP WORKING INTERMITANTLY. THE MOST RESENT PROBLEM IS THE VENTS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DASH BOARD CANNOT BE SHUT OFF WHILE THE HEAT...

Mar 30, 2001 Visibility

I HAVE REPEATEDLY TAKEN THE VAN IN FOR REPAIRS FOR FUEL MILEAGE AND PINGING UNDER ACCELERATION AS WELL AS RATTLING IN THE STEERING COLUMN, INTERMITANT WIPERS WILL STOP WORKING INTERMITANTLY. THE MOST RESENT PROBLEM IS THE VENTS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DASH BOARD CANNOT BE SHUT OFF WHILE THE HEAT...

Mar 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRAVELING 25 MPH-BRAKES MADE LOUD CHATTER... PEDAL STIFF, STOPPED 2 CAR LENGTHS PAST STOP SIGN. DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE, SO SAYS "NOTHING IS WRONG."*AK

Mar 30, 2001 Steering

I HAVE REPEATEDLY TAKEN THE VAN IN FOR REPAIRS FOR FUEL MILEAGE AND PINGING UNDER ACCELERATION AS WELL AS RATTLING IN THE STEERING COLUMN, INTERMITANT WIPERS WILL STOP WORKING INTERMITANTLY. THE MOST RESENT PROBLEM IS THE VENTS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DASH BOARD CANNOT BE SHUT OFF WHILE THE HEAT...

Mar 30, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE REPEATEDLY TAKEN THE VAN IN FOR REPAIRS FOR FUEL MILEAGE AND PINGING UNDER ACCELERATION AS WELL AS RATTLING IN THE STEERING COLUMN, INTERMITANT WIPERS WILL STOP WORKING INTERMITANTLY. THE MOST RESENT PROBLEM IS THE VENTS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DASH BOARD CANNOT BE SHUT OFF WHILE THE HEAT...

Mar 30, 2001 Visibility

I HAVE REPEATEDLY TAKEN THE VAN IN FOR REPAIRS FOR FUEL MILEAGE AND PINGING UNDER ACCELERATION AS WELL AS RATTLING IN THE STEERING COLUMN, INTERMITANT WIPERS WILL STOP WORKING INTERMITANTLY. THE MOST RESENT PROBLEM IS THE VENTS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DASH BOARD CANNOT BE SHUT OFF WHILE THE HEAT...

Mar 30, 2001 Visibility

I HAVE REPEATEDLY TAKEN THE VAN IN FOR REPAIRS FOR FUEL MILEAGE AND PINGING UNDER ACCELERATION AS WELL AS RATTLING IN THE STEERING COLUMN, INTERMITANT WIPERS WILL STOP WORKING INTERMITANTLY. THE MOST RESENT PROBLEM IS THE VENTS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DASH BOARD CANNOT BE SHUT OFF WHILE THE HEAT...

Mar 25, 2001 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Mar 25, 2001 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON 3 OCCASIONS AT LOW SPEEDS AND TAKING OFF FROM A STOP BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AND FAILED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE 3 TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON 3 OCCASIONS AT LOW SPEEDS AND TAKING OFF FROM A STOP BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AND FAILED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE 3 TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 21, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ABOUT 30 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN VEHICLE LOST STEERING. VEHICLE END UP ON SHOULDER OF ROAD. THEN, CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE HOME WITH A LOW POWER STEERING.*AK

Mar 21, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ABOUT 30 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN VEHICLE LOST STEERING. VEHICLE END UP ON SHOULDER OF ROAD. THEN, CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE HOME WITH A LOW POWER STEERING.*AK

Mar 19, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 19, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 15, 2001 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS STOPPED, AND THEN WAS REARENDED. POWER DRIVER SEAT BROKE ON IMPACT, AND RECLINED ALL THE WAY. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE SO FAR WAS $ 10000.00, STILL AT DEALER.*AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *JB

Mar 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND REAR ENDED, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DAMAGE SO FAR $ 10000.00, VEHICLE STILL AT DEALER. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *JB

Mar 15, 2001 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS STOPPED, AND THEN WAS REARENDED. POWER DRIVER SEAT BROKE ON IMPACT, AND RECLINED ALL THE WAY. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE SO FAR WAS $ 10000.00, STILL AT DEALER.*AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *JB

Mar 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND REAR ENDED, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DAMAGE SO FAR $ 10000.00, VEHICLE STILL AT DEALER. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *JB

Feb 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL AND BRAKES WILL GRIND LIKE METAL TO METAL. ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL AND BRAKES WILL GRIND LIKE METAL TO METAL. ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT WAS LEAKING OIL. SEALS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO AMOUNT OF OIL THAT WAS LEAKING. TECHNICIAN DID NOT KNOW WATH CAUSED LEAKAGE.*AK

Feb 21, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OIL WAS LEAKING FROM WHERE THE SOLENOID PACK HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALSO, ENGINE OIL GASKET PAN HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SLC

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION OIL WAS LEAKING FROM WHERE THE SOLENOID PACK HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALSO, ENGINE OIL GASKET PAN HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SLC

Feb 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL AND BRAKES WILL GRIND LIKE METAL TO METAL. ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL AND BRAKES WILL GRIND LIKE METAL TO METAL. ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT WAS LEAKING OIL. SEALS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO AMOUNT OF OIL THAT WAS LEAKING. TECHNICIAN DID NOT KNOW WATH CAUSED LEAKAGE.*AK

Feb 21, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OIL WAS LEAKING FROM WHERE THE SOLENOID PACK HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALSO, ENGINE OIL GASKET PAN HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SLC

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION OIL WAS LEAKING FROM WHERE THE SOLENOID PACK HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALSO, ENGINE OIL GASKET PAN HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SLC

Feb 20, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER IS ABLE TO SHIFT THROUGH ALL GEARS WITHOUT PUTTING FOOT ON BRAKE. TEST DROVE OTHER 2000 MODELS ON DEALER LOT, ALL DO THAT, 2001 MODELS DON'T. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER IS ABLE TO SHIFT THROUGH ALL GEARS WITHOUT PUTTING FOOT ON BRAKE. TEST DROVE OTHER 2000 MODELS ON DEALER LOT, ALL DO THAT, 2001 MODELS DON'T. *AK

Feb 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP AND BRAKES WILL START MAKING NOISE, AND WILL SKIP. ROTORS HAD TO BE FIXED FOUR TIMES.*AK

Feb 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP AND BRAKES WILL START MAKING NOISE, AND WILL SKIP. ROTORS HAD TO BE FIXED FOUR TIMES.*AK

Feb 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP AND BRAKES WILL START MAKING NOISE, AND WILL SKIP. ROTORS HAD TO BE FIXED FOUR TIMES.*AK

Feb 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP AND BRAKES WILL START MAKING NOISE, AND WILL SKIP. ROTORS HAD TO BE FIXED FOUR TIMES.*AK

Feb 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 26, 2001 Steering

AT 50 MPH ON A CURVE STEERING GEAR LOCKED AND WOULD NOT ALLOW DRIVER TO FOLLOW CURVE SO VEHICLE CROSSED YELLOW LINE ,AS DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES, AND LUCKILY THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS ABLE TO MERGE LEFT. BRAKING ALLOWED THE STEERING TO RETURN AND SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY CONTINUE TO OUR HOME. 2ND PROBLEM CO...

Jan 26, 2001 Power Train

OUR VEHICLE IS ON TRANSMISSION #3 AND IT IS LESS THAN 7 MONTHS OLD. IT ALSO HAS A FRONT END SUSPENSION PROBLEM THEY HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIX. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP A TOTAL OF ALMOST 30 DAYS AND OUT OF COMMISSION FOR ABOUT 37.

Jan 26, 2001 Suspension

OUR VEHICLE IS ON TRANSMISSION #3 AND IT IS LESS THAN 7 MONTHS OLD. IT ALSO HAS A FRONT END SUSPENSION PROBLEM THEY HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIX. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP A TOTAL OF ALMOST 30 DAYS AND OUT OF COMMISSION FOR ABOUT 37.

Jan 26, 2001 Steering

AT 50 MPH ON A CURVE STEERING GEAR LOCKED AND WOULD NOT ALLOW DRIVER TO FOLLOW CURVE SO VEHICLE CROSSED YELLOW LINE ,AS DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES, AND LUCKILY THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS ABLE TO MERGE LEFT. BRAKING ALLOWED THE STEERING TO RETURN AND SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY CONTINUE TO OUR HOME. 2ND PROBLEM CO...

Jan 26, 2001 Power Train

OUR VEHICLE IS ON TRANSMISSION #3 AND IT IS LESS THAN 7 MONTHS OLD. IT ALSO HAS A FRONT END SUSPENSION PROBLEM THEY HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIX. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP A TOTAL OF ALMOST 30 DAYS AND OUT OF COMMISSION FOR ABOUT 37.

Jan 26, 2001 Suspension

OUR VEHICLE IS ON TRANSMISSION #3 AND IT IS LESS THAN 7 MONTHS OLD. IT ALSO HAS A FRONT END SUSPENSION PROBLEM THEY HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIX. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP A TOTAL OF ALMOST 30 DAYS AND OUT OF COMMISSION FOR ABOUT 37.

Jan 24, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS (TV, VCR, SPEAKERS, DOME LIGHT, ALARM SYSTEM).

Jan 24, 2001 Visibility

VENTS BROKEN. NLM

Jan 24, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS (TV, VCR, SPEAKERS, DOME LIGHT, ALARM SYSTEM).

Jan 24, 2001 Visibility

VENTS BROKEN. NLM

Jan 9, 2001 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. UPON IMPACT, LATCHES ON REAR SEAT MOVED, CAUSING SEAT TO GO FORWARD. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK

Jan 9, 2001 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. UPON IMPACT, LATCHES ON REAR SEAT MOVED, CAUSING SEAT TO GO FORWARD. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK

Jan 2, 2001 Power Train

WHEN CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN REVERS IT WOULD NOT MOVE, OTHER TIMES IT WORKS, THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN PUTTING IT IN DRIVE, AS WELL. CURRENTLY, TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING. NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Power Train

WHEN CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN REVERS IT WOULD NOT MOVE, OTHER TIMES IT WORKS, THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN PUTTING IT IN DRIVE, AS WELL. CURRENTLY, TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING. NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Steering

THERE IS A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. NLM

Dec 27, 2000 Steering

THERE IS A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. NLM

Dec 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

VEHICLE WENT OVER SOME ROAD DEBRIS AND FILLER TUBE GOT KNOCKED OFF. IT WAS EXPOSED UNDER VEHICLE & COULD BREAK LOOSE, OR IF SPARKED IGNITED. DEALER VERY UNCONCERN CONSUMER. ALTHOUGH WARRANTY WAS GOOD ON VEHICLE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY $818 FOR A NEW FUEL TANK. DEALER SAID CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE...

Dec 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

VEHICLE WENT OVER SOME ROAD DEBRIS AND FILLER TUBE GOT KNOCKED OFF. IT WAS EXPOSED UNDER VEHICLE & COULD BREAK LOOSE, OR IF SPARKED IGNITED. DEALER VERY UNCONCERN CONSUMER. ALTHOUGH WARRANTY WAS GOOD ON VEHICLE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY $818 FOR A NEW FUEL TANK. DEALER SAID CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE...

Nov 27, 2000 Tires

REPORTING A PROBLEM WITH TIRES CAUSING A 2000 DODGE, GRAND CARAVAN TO SLIP WHILE DRIVING ON WET CONDITION ROAD. GOODYEAR NOTIFIED, AND WOULD REPLACE TIRES WITH SAME BRAND. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTERS. *AK GOODYEAR CONQUEST TIRE (P215 65 R15) DOT # M6VFAKDR1500. *SLC

Nov 27, 2000 Tires

REPORTING A PROBLEM WITH TIRES CAUSING A 2000 DODGE, GRAND CARAVAN TO SLIP WHILE DRIVING ON WET CONDITION ROAD. GOODYEAR NOTIFIED, AND WOULD REPLACE TIRES WITH SAME BRAND. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTERS. *AK GOODYEAR CONQUEST TIRE (P215 65 R15) DOT # M6VFAKDR1500. *SLC

Oct 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND THERE WAS A LOUD STREAKING NOISE. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE BAD. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKES.*AK THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT RECALL ON ROTORS AND BRAKES IS OV...

Oct 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND THERE WAS A LOUD STREAKING NOISE. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE BAD. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKES.*AK THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT RECALL ON ROTORS AND BRAKES IS OV...

Oct 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND THERE WAS A LOUD STREAKING NOISE. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE BAD. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKES.*AK THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT RECALL ON ROTORS AND BRAKES IS OV...

Oct 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND THERE WAS A LOUD STREAKING NOISE. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE BAD. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKES.*AK THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT RECALL ON ROTORS AND BRAKES IS OV...

Oct 4, 2000 Power Train

SHIFT GEARS CAN BE EASILY MOVED INTO GEAR FROM THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 4, 2000 Power Train

SHIFT GEARS CAN BE EASILY MOVED INTO GEAR FROM THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

SOUNDS FUNNY, BUT THE PROBLEM IS, MICE GET INTO OUR VAN. AND WE'RE NOT THE ONLY ONE!! WHEN WE TOOK THE CAR IN, THE DEALER TOLD US THEY HAVE HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS, OUR CASHIER EVEN TOLD US HER VAN HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. OUR KIDS ARE ALWAYS GETTING SICK AND THERE IS MOUSE DROPPINGS ALL OVER THE CARE ...

Sep 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

SOUNDS FUNNY, BUT THE PROBLEM IS, MICE GET INTO OUR VAN. AND WE'RE NOT THE ONLY ONE!! WHEN WE TOOK THE CAR IN, THE DEALER TOLD US THEY HAVE HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS, OUR CASHIER EVEN TOLD US HER VAN HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. OUR KIDS ARE ALWAYS GETTING SICK AND THERE IS MOUSE DROPPINGS ALL OVER THE CARE ...

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2000, GRAND CARAVAN, P215/65R16, DOT#: M30D. RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT FROM THE SIDEWALL .*AK

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2000, GRAND CARAVAN, P215/65R16, DOT#: M30D. RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT FROM THE SIDEWALL .*AK

Sep 8, 2000 Structure

FIVE DAYS IN DEALER'S BODY SHOP AND ONE DAY IN SERVICE SHOP, UNABLE TO STOP THE WATER LEAK INTO FRONT DRIVER-SIDE CABIN. THE WATER LEAKS INTO VEHICLE WHEN IT RAINS. VEHICLE IS ALWAYS PARKED WHEN WATER COMES INTO CABIN. IT COMES IN WITH HEAVY OR LIGHT RAINS. BODY SHOP MANAGER REMEMBERS TWO OTHER ...

Sep 8, 2000 Structure

FIVE DAYS IN DEALER'S BODY SHOP AND ONE DAY IN SERVICE SHOP, UNABLE TO STOP THE WATER LEAK INTO FRONT DRIVER-SIDE CABIN. THE WATER LEAKS INTO VEHICLE WHEN IT RAINS. VEHICLE IS ALWAYS PARKED WHEN WATER COMES INTO CABIN. IT COMES IN WITH HEAVY OR LIGHT RAINS. BODY SHOP MANAGER REMEMBERS TWO OTHER ...

Sep 8, 2000 Structure

FIVE DAYS IN DEALER'S BODY SHOP AND ONE DAY IN SERVICE SHOP, UNABLE TO STOP THE WATER LEAK INTO FRONT DRIVER-SIDE CABIN. THE WATER LEAKS INTO VEHICLE WHEN IT RAINS. VEHICLE IS ALWAYS PARKED WHEN WATER COMES INTO CABIN. IT COMES IN WITH HEAVY OR LIGHT RAINS. BODY SHOP MANAGER REMEMBERS TWO OTHER ...

Sep 8, 2000 Structure

FIVE DAYS IN DEALER'S BODY SHOP AND ONE DAY IN SERVICE SHOP, UNABLE TO STOP THE WATER LEAK INTO FRONT DRIVER-SIDE CABIN. THE WATER LEAKS INTO VEHICLE WHEN IT RAINS. VEHICLE IS ALWAYS PARKED WHEN WATER COMES INTO CABIN. IT COMES IN WITH HEAVY OR LIGHT RAINS. BODY SHOP MANAGER REMEMBERS TWO OTHER ...

Aug 16, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER'S CHILD PULLED BACK ON GEAR SHIFT AND WAS ABLE TO PUT IT IN GEAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. CONSUMER HAS CALLED TO FIND OUT THAT IT WAS NOT A SAFETY FEATURE. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER. *AK CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS ONLY 21 MONTHS OLD AND WAS ABLE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN MOTION. THE ...

Aug 16, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER'S CHILD PULLED BACK ON GEAR SHIFT AND WAS ABLE TO PUT IT IN GEAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. CONSUMER HAS CALLED TO FIND OUT THAT IT WAS NOT A SAFETY FEATURE. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER. *AK CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS ONLY 21 MONTHS OLD AND WAS ABLE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN MOTION. THE ...

Jul 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGES DUE TO A DEFECTED MASTER CYLINDER COVER. DEALER NOTIFIED AND TEMPORARILY FIXED THE PROBLEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT PARTS ARRIVED. TWO MONTHS HAVE PAST AND STILL NO PART. *AK *ML

Jul 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGES DUE TO A DEFECTED MASTER CYLINDER COVER. DEALER NOTIFIED AND TEMPORARILY FIXED THE PROBLEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT PARTS ARRIVED. TWO MONTHS HAVE PAST AND STILL NO PART. *AK *ML

May 16, 2000 Suspension

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS BETWEEN 45-52 (MOST PRONOUNCED AROUND 48) AND DID SO WHEN I DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT NEW ON 1/14/00. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE I WAS FIRST TOLD IT WAS TIRE BALANCE AND THAT THEY FIXED IT. IT DIDN'T AND I BROUGHT IT BACK. THE SERVICE MAN SAID I...

May 16, 2000 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS BETWEEN 45-52 (MOST PRONOUNCED AROUND 48) AND DID SO WHEN I DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT NEW ON 1/14/00. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE I WAS FIRST TOLD IT WAS TIRE BALANCE AND THAT THEY FIXED IT. IT DIDN'T AND I BROUGHT IT BACK. THE SERVICE MAN SAID I...

May 16, 2000 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS BETWEEN 45-52 (MOST PRONOUNCED AROUND 48) AND DID SO WHEN I DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT NEW ON 1/14/00. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE I WAS FIRST TOLD IT WAS TIRE BALANCE AND THAT THEY FIXED IT. IT DIDN'T AND I BROUGHT IT BACK. THE SERVICE MAN SAID I...

May 16, 2000 Suspension

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS BETWEEN 45-52 (MOST PRONOUNCED AROUND 48) AND DID SO WHEN I DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT NEW ON 1/14/00. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE I WAS FIRST TOLD IT WAS TIRE BALANCE AND THAT THEY FIXED IT. IT DIDN'T AND I BROUGHT IT BACK. THE SERVICE MAN SAID I...

May 16, 2000 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS BETWEEN 45-52 (MOST PRONOUNCED AROUND 48) AND DID SO WHEN I DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT NEW ON 1/14/00. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE I WAS FIRST TOLD IT WAS TIRE BALANCE AND THAT THEY FIXED IT. IT DIDN'T AND I BROUGHT IT BACK. THE SERVICE MAN SAID I...

May 16, 2000 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS BETWEEN 45-52 (MOST PRONOUNCED AROUND 48) AND DID SO WHEN I DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT NEW ON 1/14/00. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE I WAS FIRST TOLD IT WAS TIRE BALANCE AND THAT THEY FIXED IT. IT DIDN'T AND I BROUGHT IT BACK. THE SERVICE MAN SAID I...

May 9, 2000 Power Train Crash

MY 4-YEAR SON PUT THE RIGHT KEY IN THE IGNITION OF MY DODGE GRAND CARAVAN,STARTED THE VAN, THEN PUT IT IN GEAR AND ROLLED IT DOWN THE DRIVE WAY UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO A TREE. LUCKILY HE WAS OK, BUT DON'T YOU THINK ITS TIME THAT DODGE GETS WITH THE PROGRAM AND MAKES THEIR VEHICLE SO THAT YOU HAVE TO P...

May 9, 2000 Power Train Crash

MY 4-YEAR SON PUT THE RIGHT KEY IN THE IGNITION OF MY DODGE GRAND CARAVAN,STARTED THE VAN, THEN PUT IT IN GEAR AND ROLLED IT DOWN THE DRIVE WAY UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO A TREE. LUCKILY HE WAS OK, BUT DON'T YOU THINK ITS TIME THAT DODGE GETS WITH THE PROGRAM AND MAKES THEIR VEHICLE SO THAT YOU HAVE TO P...

Apr 7, 2000 Power Train

PERHAPS THIS DOESN'T QUALIFY AS A "FAILURE" AS MY GR.CARAVAN IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SHIFT INTERLOCK. HOWEVER, I FEEL STRONGLY THAT MANUFACTURERES OF MINIVANS OUGHT TO BE REQUIRED TO EQUIP SUCH VEHICLES WITH SHIFFT INTERLOCKS AS ALL PASSENGER CARS ARE. WH. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Power Train

PERHAPS THIS DOESN'T QUALIFY AS A "FAILURE" AS MY GR.CARAVAN IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SHIFT INTERLOCK. HOWEVER, I FEEL STRONGLY THAT MANUFACTURERES OF MINIVANS OUGHT TO BE REQUIRED TO EQUIP SUCH VEHICLES WITH SHIFFT INTERLOCKS AS ALL PASSENGER CARS ARE. WH. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Power Train

SHIFT LEVER CAN BE MOVED WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES INTO ANY GEAR.CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM CHRYSLER STATING THAT THERE WAS NO TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK AS STATED IN THEIR OWNERS MANUAL. CHRYSLER INCLUDED LABELS, INDICTATING THE DEFECT, AND WILL NOT MODIFY VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Power Train

SHIFT LEVER CAN BE MOVED WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES INTO ANY GEAR.CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM CHRYSLER STATING THAT THERE WAS NO TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK AS STATED IN THEIR OWNERS MANUAL. CHRYSLER INCLUDED LABELS, INDICTATING THE DEFECT, AND WILL NOT MODIFY VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Suspension

LOWER CONTROL ARM ON MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN SNAPPED OFF AT 25MPH. AS A RESULT OF THE BROKEN BOLT, THE CAR CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. I AM IN THE STRESS TESTING BUSINESS AND I HAD THE BOLT VISUALLY ANALYZED BY MY ENGINEERS. ...

Feb 14, 2000 Suspension

LOWER CONTROL ARM ON MY 2000 GRAND CARAVAN SNAPPED OFF AT 25MPH. AS A RESULT OF THE BROKEN BOLT, THE CAR CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. I AM IN THE STRESS TESTING BUSINESS AND I HAD THE BOLT VISUALLY ANALYZED BY MY ENGINEERS. ...

Jan 25, 2000 Power Train

THE OWNERS MANUAL STATES THE VEHICLES HAS A FEATURE CALLED BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK THAT PREVENTS YOU FROM PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHILE RUNNING UNLESS THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. MY VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE THIS FEATURE. CHRYSLER CALLED IT A "CLERICAL ERROR" AND SAID MY MANUAL IS WRONG. MY VAN ...

Jan 25, 2000 Power Train

THE OWNERS MANUAL STATES THE VEHICLES HAS A FEATURE CALLED BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK THAT PREVENTS YOU FROM PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHILE RUNNING UNLESS THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. MY VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE THIS FEATURE. CHRYSLER CALLED IT A "CLERICAL ERROR" AND SAID MY MANUAL IS WRONG. MY VAN ...

Oct 27, 1999 Power Train

THE GEARS ON THE VEHICLE CAN BE SHIFTED WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES. OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT GEARS SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED WITHOUT APPLICATION OF BRAKES. DLR HAS NO RECOURSE. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Power Train

THE GEARS ON THE VEHICLE CAN BE SHIFTED WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES. OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT GEARS SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED WITHOUT APPLICATION OF BRAKES. DLR HAS NO RECOURSE. *AK