Gasoline Engine problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment while parked, it is a total loss, claim 13-1389-946.

While parked, vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, claim 23-1389-946.

Consumer had parked vehicle and went inside place of employment, upon returning to vehicle he noticed vehicle was smoking under the hood, the engine area had caught fire and vehicle was totaled, driver of the vehicle was treated for smoke inhalation.

No summary listed for above vehicle.

While driving, vehicle caught on fire under the hood, claim 53-c624-851.

While driving, vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, claim 53-c624-851.

Engine caught on fire while vehicle was parked in driveway, claim 35-w410-264.

Engine caught fire while parked in the driveway, claim 35-w410-264.

Vehicle started to smoke under the hood, there was a flame burning in the engine, consumer doused the flame, claim 33-0204-047.

Vehicle started to smoke under the hood, there was a flame burning in the engine, claim 33-0204-047.

During higway driving me, and later my friends inside the car start to smell someting burnig. When we pull over and stop the car, there was smoke coming from an engine compartment. When we opened a hood, there was a fire inside engine compartment. Hood padding was burning without apparent reason. Fortunately I always have a fire extinguisher in my car and we extiguished this fire. Now all interior of my car has terrible smell. My concern why padding inside engine compartment is highly flamable? do Chrysler corporation need more peoples dead in car fires? what happen if somebody else will get fire and will not have a fire extinguisher handy? how many peoples cary fire extinguisher, maybe this spouse to be mandatory for all cars? thank you, zbigniew lucki.

While car is being driven engine dies. Has to put the vehcile in park in order to start car again. Cusumer has contacted dealer .

Having a hard time for dealer to repair problem. Always delaying tactics, because warranty is almost over.

Camshaft broke in half at 59,000 miles, necessitating engine replacement. Service mgr. & technician both iniststed this was very unusual in any engine, especially one with this low mileage. Dodge refused to help with repairs as car was "out of warranty". The wipers turn on by themselves every now and then, sometimes when just opening the doors. The whole brake system had to be replaced at 43,000 miles as it had never been properly looked at, even though service records showed inspection at three occasions before breaking down. Original dealer was dutchess Dodge, 614 south road, poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (914) 462-7700. They never responded to correspondence regarding the brakes & wipers. The engine was repaired at hyde park motors. I've contacted Dodge (daimler/Chrysler) and the district mgr. (phil fornabaio) but they refuse to help with the engine and wouldn't even meet with me.

Vehicle went through water, causing engine to lock up.

Driving at various speeds engine will die out suddenly without any warning, resulting in loss of control of vehicle. Usually takes about 10-15 minutes before it will restart. Dealer has replaced power and relay modules. This is a intermittent problem.

The engine blew up when the driver accidently ran into a puddle of water. Chrysler said it was the driver's fault.

Vehicle has a problem with acceleration when it is cold. The vehicle is sluggish until warmed up. Dealer states that is the way all Caravans are. The problem corrects itself after five to ten minutes.

Lifter noise developed when engine was started after sitting overnight. Many components replaced and cleaned but noise still exist. Nlm.