Cooling Fan Problems of Dodge Caravan

Dodge Caravan owners have reported 13 problems related to cooling fan (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 Cooling Fan problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 08/17/2009

I had a clock spring replaced in my 1999 Dodge Caravan. This was a recalled part replacement. After the clock spring was replaced the cooling fan would not shut off and drained the battery. The repair for this was $590. 30 to me. Parts required to fix the cooling fan:1. Battery, 2. Relay Mini, 3. Relay pkg, 4. Relay.

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2 Cooling Fan problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 09/06/2004

The engine appeared to continue running one day after a short run to the grocery store. I went to my mechanic and he diagnosed the problem as my radiator fan. Further, he found the item was a recall problem and suggested I take the van to the dealer. I did the following day, they researched and stated it was not a recall item although my mechanic had given me the memo indicating it was on recall. In order to avoid hurting the engine, I authorized the dealer to make the repair with plans to file a complaint for reimbursement at a later date.

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3 Cooling Fan problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 08/18/2004

The consumer stated that the radiator fan did not work which caused the vehicle to overheat. The consumer had the fan relay replaced by an aftermarket repair shop. This vehicle's year, make, and model is currently being recalled for this defect, however the vehicle identification number was not included.

4 Cooling Fan problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 09/10/2002

Three fan belts had to be replaced due to a defective tensioner. Vehicle at repair shop. Feel free to provide any further information.

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5 Cooling Fan problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 06/16/2002

Had a radiator fan relay recall on 1996 Dodge Caravan replaced 3 times and radiator fan still continues to come on at various times when car is not running, running battery dead, front w/s wiper blades comes on by itself, lost fm stereo frequency all together. Cannot depend on this with 2 small children.

6 Cooling Fan problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 01/03/2002

Vehicle is leaking green coolant and knocking very loudly, consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, and he stated engine fan was not working and causing vehicle to run hot, took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that by fans not working, and causing knocking and leak. There is a recall on radiator fan relay. Driver is having recall performed.

7 Cooling Fan problem of the 2001 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 09/11/2001

Cooling fans sometimes (mostly in cool weather) run continously . Fans come on when coming to a stop. I brought the van in to the dealer to have it checked and the service manager said there wasn't any thing wrong. My front brake pads wore out at 10,000 miles on 9/11/2001. Brake pads were again replaced on 12/26/2001 with appr. 16,000 miles on my speedometer.

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8 Cooling Fan problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 07/16/1999

Pin missing (not installed) in fan causing it to become loose. Nlm.

9 Cooling Fan problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

Radiator fan switch broke, causing vehicle to overheat continuously which may cause an accident. Dealr replaced switch. Cause unknown.

10 Cooling Fan problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

I received a radiator fan relay recall, could this defective relay help the major transmition seals fail? if so, is Dodge/Chrysler respnsible for the $1300 repair of the faulty transmision seals? if so, how do I file a claim with the manufacturer? the transmission repair shop claims the seal failure was due to extreme heat, he stated that the seals were very brittle, like dry noodles, nothing like the soft rubber that they should resemble.

11 Cooling Fan problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

The engine cooling fan stopped working while vehicle was being driven, and smoke started coming out of the vehicle. Engine overheated. Dealer has vehicle right now.

12 Cooling Fan problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Cooling fan module was bad, causing vehicle to overheat. This caused vehicle to cut off while driving. Dealer has been contacted.

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13 Cooling Fan problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Relay to the exhaust fan failed causing overheating of the engine. Mjs.



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