Six problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Our belts sips off during wet weather"five times we replaced the "s" belt and the tensioners,waterpump,overheating our 2nd yr of owership. Now the 3rd yr of transmissions leaking,the abs light came on while driving at 35mph w/children in car ,starting to brake causing to slow way down in traffic and made a chime sound,the horn went off and it got hot fast causing the car to shut down. Thank god there was room to get over. All the lights were flickering all over the dashboard. The car just leaks everywhere,water,oil,trans. Something needs to be done about these cars. I cant even get mine smog because I have to keep unplugging my battery because now we have a short in the electrical system somewhere. I brought a lemon. . . . . Oh yeah! I called the dealer, they cant replace the cruise control unless the abs light stays on. I hope I don't die cause the airbags wont work because I have a electrical shortage. 2 batteries were replaced,alternator too. The clockspring wont work for my car only the cruise control so said the dealer. I would feel bad selling this car to a family ,cause what if they were killed. I couldn't deal with that. The day that happened was on my daughter 16th birthday. I had to stop everywhere all day to put water in the radiator just to keep it cool enough not to ruin her day. I hate hot days,I fear the rainy days, I cant see at night cause my headlights on the left side burned out and the covers has a glass over them.
: the contact stated while driving 55mph the check battery light illuminated. The light illuminated for ten minutes, and then the engine stalled. The vehicle was pulled off the side of the road without incident. A new battery was installed; it stayed charged for two days then failed. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealership, but the contact stated the alternator caused the batteries to fail.
While driving on the interstate under normal conditions, the alternator bracket broke and the adjustment bolt, broke. This is the 2nd time, was replaced with oem parts just over a year ago. Was replaced at the dealer, while under extended warranty coverage.
While driving alternator bracket cracked, causing loss of steering and brake power. This was as a result of a design flaw. Bracket is very brittle, a bolt also had fallen out, as reported by dealer.
While driving on the road under normal conditions, the alternator bracket broke along with the adjustment bolt, causing the belt to come off. The mechanic explained that he type of material that the bracket was made of was a weak material, very brittle.
Consumer states that engine makes loud noise and it idles erratically, vehicle has stalled while travelling 60 mph, on one occasion, dealer found that a piston had failed, however problem still exist. Brakes squealed, dealer cleaned and sanded pads and rotors. Vehicle shook at speeds above 70 mph, dealer balanced and rotated tires. Consumer smelled strong odors through the ventilation system. Passenger side sliding door inoperable. Alternator belt came apart. Accelerator rattles. Vehicle experiences deceleration. Carpet buckles.