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.



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