Catalytic Convertor Problems of Dodge Caravan

Dodge Caravan owners have reported 4 problems related to catalytic convertor (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Caravan based on all problems reported for the Caravan.

1 Catalytic Convertor problem of the 2002 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 11/27/2007

The catalytic converter rotted off of the manifold and fell while driving.

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2 Catalytic Convertor problem of the 2000 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 03/01/2000

Vehicle smelled like carbon monoxide. Consumer has been ill for months. Dodge finally sent investigator. Said vehicle registered 13 for carbon monoxide. Dodge refused to take responsibility, and denied anything was wrong with vehicle.

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3 Catalytic Convertor problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 12/04/1998

The van caught on fire while we were getting gas,the engine was off. The fire department had to come and put out the fire. The fire chief said that the catalytic convertor got too hot, caught the wiring system on fire, and burned a hole in the fuel line. He said as we were getting gas we were feeding the fire. All my children were in the car while it was burning. The fire dept. Filed an official report. Chrysler investigated, kept us waiting for a month. Then said they were not responsible. They won't let us see the report. They won't let us speak to a supervisor. We have not touched the car since the accident because it may be evidence. The inspector told us off the record that there were holes burned in the top of the gas compartment. I don't know what that means. Another mechanic questioned whether or not the convertor was shielded and was a safe distance from the gas compartment.

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4 Catalytic Convertor problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 12/01/1998

Catalytic converter overheated, causing the wires to melt, short out and eventualy catch 0n fire. Dealer has been contacted. Consumer adds vehicle smelled of fuel from day vehicle was purchased. The brakes fail constantly. Leaky o-rings caused fire.




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