Ignition problems of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Four problems related to ignition have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2004

When consumer put key into the ignition to crank the vehicle it made a squeaking/grinding noise. While the engine was still running black smoke came from under the hood. Was not able to turn vehicle off. Vehicle turned off automatically on its own after smoke stopped billowing. Vehicle was not taken to a dealer.

2 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2003

When starting the vehicle, keys have to be turned several times in the ignition before vehicle starts. Cause unknown.

3 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2002

Vehicle was parked. Consumer turned the keys in the ignition, a nd vehicle caught on fire. The fire came from under the hood. Their were no problems or warnings prior to the fire. Please provide more details. Ts.

4 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2000

No summary listed for abov evehicle.




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