Front Suspension Problems of Dodge Caravan

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that when doing a regular service on the vehicle, he noticed that the right strut separated from the vehicle. The cause of the separation of the right strut was unknown. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

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1998 Dodge Caravan se front strut covers are completely rotted through and I can view the ground beneath. Not only is this a safety issue, but an obvious manufacturer defect in the material used in such a critical location to the vehicle's structure. I am concerned the vehicle will become uncontrollable in the event of failure and serious injury could result to the driver and other vehicles.

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2000 Dodge Caravan upper strut mounts are completely rusted, started rusting a t 75,000 on at 160,000 scared to drive it.

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I was about to take my vehicle out of town and had my oil changed on March 10, 2010. My husband said he would change the oil at Dodge dealership and at the same time, check why the steering wheel was shaking. The write-up tech or adviser told him without looking, that the cause was due to the tire. Since the dealership was closing and we have warranty on our tires from sears, he headed there for service instead. After the technician from sears couldn't figure out why the tires were causing the shakiness, my husband wanted the tires balance to see if the shakiness will stop. During that procedure, the technician came to found that the tie rods on both side (inner and outer) were damaged. This was causing the front steering wheel to shake. The tires may go in different directions. This is on a 2007 Dodge grand Caravan model. We are getting sears automotive to order the new part and replace the old ones. We also talked to other people who has the same vehicle, and they have the same problem. Therefore, we want to report this to you.

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Front strut mounts breaking causing loss of steering control.

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73,000 miles and the original struts and caps both need to be replaced.

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The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle has no shock resistance when driving over bumps. He inspected the vehicle and noticed that the suspension housing that covers the shocks was corroding. The vehicle was driven to a local repair shop for a routine oil change and the mechanic stated that the front end suspension housing was defective. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The current mileage was 114,000 and failure mileage was 112,000. Updated 03/18/09. Updated 03/19/09.

1st started 1 days after purchase of our Dodge , 2008 , Caravan, from mike patton chry-Dodge- Jeep, lagrange, GA , June, 12, 2008. We notice a pulling of the car to the right with hands off the wheel and high rate of over 40 mph, both on the rrural and interstate driving. Took back to dealer and had to replace what they refer to as a " cam bolt " component on the right front tire. Over the next couple of years we conti to notice a steady pull to right, the alignment was neve out of align we had check twiced. June of 2011 we are having to replace right front tire and after rotation of tire atleast 3 tires for wear on the outside. All these tires have been place on the right front at some time or another due to tire rotation. I believe the cam bolt componment was defective from the manufacture date of the of the vehicle. The tires on the vehicle are rate for 60,000 miles , miles on vehicle at this time 31278. We are now back at the different Dodge dealer to have determine if this is the same problem or not.

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1. The drivers side strut cap on our 2000 Dodge Caravan has completely rusted through and the vehicle is not safe to drive as the strut assembly is ready to push through the hood. 2. This is a major design flaw in the 2000 Dodge Caravan and the result is a vehicle that is unsafe to drive after 7 years of use. This amount of rust is not ordinary for the location and gauge of the metal. 3. We have an estimate to repair for $2000.

1998 Dodge Caravan se front strut covers are completely rotted through and I can view the ground beneath. Not only is this a safety issue, but an obvious manufacturer defect in the material used in such a critical location to the vehicle's structure. I am concerned the vehicle will become uncontrollable in the event of failure and serious injury could result to the driver and other vehicles.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Caravan. While checking the fluid in his vehicle, the contact discovered that the tower which houses the strut, was cracked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that a cap needs to be placed over the tower. The vehicle still has not been repaired because the contact believes that the manufacturer should pay for the repairs. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 99,225 and failure mileage was 99,000.

Upon taking our 1999 Dodge Caravan in for repairs we were informed that our lives would be at risk if we continued on driving our vehicle. It seems that the upper strut mounting house under the hood on the left side of our vehicle is severely corroded and ready to crack, the same holds true about the right side but at this time not as severe. When asked how this could have happened we were told it was a manufacturing defect which they have witnessed before in Chrysler vehicles. How horrible to know I have driven this vehicle with not only my children but others in it. I was putting all our lives at risk and did not even know it. I can not begin to tell you of the great anxiety I have suffered over this situation. We were told for our own safety to get rid of the van, easy for people to say with only 2 payments left I must take a great loss or fear for our lives. I feel the manufacturer should take care of this problem since it is a defect of theirs, I have searched and found no recall due to this problem. Please inform me what to do I need your help.

Vehicle vibrated severely while driving at any speed. Vehicle has not been inspected at this time. Consumer anticipated one of the front wheels may come off while driving.

I know about the balljoint recall from DC. I have a 2002 and already received my notice in the mail. I also have a 2001 Dodge Caravan that also has bad balljoints. There is no doubt in my mind, this is defective parts. Balljoints should never go bad with only 50k on the unit. The problem is, you can no longer grease these parts.

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When going over bumps in the road there would be a loud rattling noise coming from the front end. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. This has been a on going problem which the mfg. , takes no responsibility for. They should have replaced the front end at their expense originally, while it was under warranty. Had to have it replaced twice and still not fixed. Install special order steering rack.

Front suspension.

While driving at any speed consumer noticed severe vibration under his feet. Vehicle had been to the dealer on several occasions. Dealer informed the consumer that this was the normal chararacteristic of that vehicle. Also, manufacturer was notified.

The vehicle's right and left front sway links and stabilizer bushings had to be replaced at 56000 miles. The consumer heard a rattling noise in the front end while driving the vehicle.

I went to the dealership where I had purchased the van in 1998 with the intent of researching the value for a trade in. First item they looked at was the shock towers in the front of the van. Showed me how they had almost rusted through, explaind to me how this was a common issue for this van, thus lowering the trade in value and also informing me as to the dangers involved. Which wer subsquently confirmed my a mechanic. The customer service at Chrysler blew me off. There is no other rust on the van in this magnititude. Help please.

For your readers, I had a persistent loose wheel or loose suspension phenomena in the front end. Marine Chrysler vancouver who sold the car could not diagnose or repair. Deerlake Chrysler burnaby discovered faulty bushings in front end replaced at 59k just under warranty coverage. Readers should ask dealer to repalce bushings if this problem persists on their car.

Consumer had taken vehicle a couple times to dealer due to alignment defect which had worn out the tires every six thousand miles and replaced them. Tires made a lot of noise. Please provide more information.

Snow build-up under front-end caused steering lines to leak leading to fire and damage to lower engine components. Only 6inches of snow on ground. Lines positioned too close to ground.

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Vehicle wobbles in the front end when driving at low speeds. TSB low speed tire wobble 22-02-98 /04-24-98. Dealer contacted and not aware of the problem. Cannot remedy the problem.

While driving at 35 mph vehicle starts to shimmey. If driver takes hand off the steering wheel it will shake back and forth.

There was a squeaking noise in the front end of the vehicle. Every time you went over a bump at a low speed you could hear it. Took to dealer (stoltz of emporium) because was still under warranty.

While driving at high speed extreme vibration occurs in front end of vehicle. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Front end experiences vibration. Although vibration occurs on all types of road surfaces, it is more pronounced on uneven road.

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While driving at freeway speeds a high frequency vibration occurs in the front end of the vehicle which is not caused by the wheels. Vibration seems to get worse. Dealer/manufacturer did not repair vehicle.