Gasoline Engine problems of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Nine problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2002

While in motion, consumer pulled into a road side rest area and discovered the engine compartment was on fire.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2001

Have heard numerous complaints about this problem, my dealership said that they would give me a deal on the repairs through chrystler corp. Sounds like chrystler knows that there is a problem. Dealership was not upfront about any problems with the van. No safety defec tlisted.

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2001

While driving, vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, claim 22-v563-088.

4 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2001

Consumer was going to work when vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, claim 22-v563-088.

5 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

No summary listed for a bove vehicle.

6 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

7 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2000

While driving and without any warning a fire started underneath the engine compartment. Will be taking vehicle to the dealer. Please provide further information.

8 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1998

Engine oil seals failed. Yh.

9 Gasoline Engine problem

While driving vehicle caught on fire on passenger's side in the engine compartment, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	60
Gasoline Engine problems	9
Engine problems	8
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	7
Radiator problems	6
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems	5
Engine Oil Leaking problems	5
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	4
Engine Cooling System problems	4
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	3
Coolant Leaking problems	3
Car Stall problems	3

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