Engine Problems of Dodge Caravan - part 2

Dodge Caravan owners have reported 47 problems related to engine (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.

36 Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 08/20/1996

Consumer was driving down a flat highway and the steering locked up, applied the abs brakes and the brakes wouldn't move, resulting in an accident/injuries, also excessive gas consumption.

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37 Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 08/14/1996

Right rear brake cylinder, springs, shoes and linings failed.

38 Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 04/01/1996

Engine block failed.

39 Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 09/01/1995

Engine seals failed resulting in leakage.

40 Engine problem of the 2000 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

2000 Dodge Caravan fire. The vehicle was serviced normally and was in good condition.

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41 Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Engine galley plugs are leaking fuel which could result in a fire,cause unknown. Please give any further details.

42 Engine problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

While driving camshaft bearing broke, causing vehicle to completely shutdown, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

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43 Engine problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

While driving camshaft bearing broke, causing the vehicle to completely shut down. Please give any further details.

44 Engine problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Engine connecting rod broke while consumer was driving vehicle, traveling at 30 mph. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

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45 Engine problem of the 2001 Dodge Caravan

While vehicle was parked, it was still idling. Also, rear window exploded. Cause unknown.

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46 Engine problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Was driving vehicle when it started to lose power. Gears were not shifting properly. Then would regain power. Computer was going off. Took to mechanic, and was informed cylinder head gasket was causing problem, and it could be repaired. The head gasket was determined defective by the mechanic. Water was leaking into the engine causing the computer to malfunctions.

47 Engine problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Engine block cracked when vehicle was approx 1 year old. Dodge fixed crack in engine with putty. I was told by Dodge service people that was the standard fix for that problem. The crack has either reopened or a new crack has developed. Local mechanic reports that the head gasket has also failed. I just thought that this should be noted in your files, since I am sure other owners are seeing same problems. A CO-worker has the same year Dodge stratus with same engine and transmission, he has same problem- his was fixed at same time my Caravan was by the same dealer with same putty. He has since traded his vehicle off. Thank you. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762668.



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