Gasoline Engine Problems of Dodge Caravan - part 1

Dodge Caravan owners have reported 62 problems related to gasoline 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.

1 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2004 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 04/04/2005

Nine times the car has stopped running for no apparent reason. It seems to occur when the foot is lifted off the accelerator. So far no accident. My wife has been able to guide the car to the side of the road. After waiting a few seconds the car starts without difficulty and she can preceed on her way. This has aoccurred in the last three monts. The service department has said there s nothing stored in the computor so they can not diagnose the problem. I am concerned whe will not safely get to the side the next time.

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2 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 12/11/2002

While traveling on the highway and climbing up a hill the vehicle looses power. The campaign number is 00b26800. But his vehicle VIN does not match. Please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Mr.

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3 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 05/27/2002

While in motion, consumer pulled into a road side rest area and discovered the engine compartment was on fire.

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4 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 05/13/2002

Dealer is refusing to allow me to talk to the Dodge factor rep. No safety defect listed for above vehicle.

5 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 01/13/2002

While driving, a police car notified consumer that the vehicle was on fire, fire department broke the windshield to put out the fire, claim 22-v687-499.

6 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 01/13/2002

While driving, a police car pulled up and notified consumer that vehicle was on fire, vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, claim22-v687-499.

7 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 01/01/2002

Clockspring defective, shouldn't there be a recall on this safety issue? dt.

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8 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 12/05/2001

Engine fixed first time, then had new engine by Chrysler, now back at Dodge dealer.

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9 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 10/29/2001

Consumer was resting along side of road and smelled smoke, upon starting vehicle it ignited in the engine compartment, injuring consumer, claim 22-v641-822.

10 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 10/29/2001

Consumer smelled smoke while resting along side of the road, consumer tried to start the vehicle, however it ignited upon starting in the engine compartment, claim 22-v641-822.

11 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 09/11/2001

Consumer states that their vehicle is experiencing the same defect stated in recall # 96 v 006 000, but vehicle is not included by VIN number. Due to date off vehicle manufacutured. Ts.

12 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 08/19/2001

Vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment while parked, it is a total loss, claim 13-1389-946.

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13 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 08/19/2001

While parked, vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, claim 23-1389-946.

14 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 08/13/2001

Have heard numerous complaints about this problem, my dealership said that they would give me a deal on the repairs through chrystler corp. Sounds like chrystler knows that there is a problem. Dealership was not upfront about any problems with the van. No safety defec tlisted.

15 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 07/13/2001

No summary listed for above vehicle.

16 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 07/11/2001

Consumer had parked vehicle and went inside place of employment, upon returning to vehicle he noticed vehicle was smoking under the hood, the engine area had caught fire and vehicle was totaled, driver of the vehicle was treated for smoke inhalation.

17 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 06/19/2001

While driving, vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, claim 22-v563-088.

18 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 06/19/2001

Consumer was going to work when vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, claim 22-v563-088.

19 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

No summary listed for a bove vehicle.

20 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 04/26/2001

While driving, power steering locked up and engine caught on fire, claim 52-2482-587.

21 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 04/26/2001

While driving, power steering locked and engine caught on fire, claim 52-2482-587.

22 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 02/16/2001

On Friday, February 16, 2001, I was on my way home from work and without any prior indication my the engine in my vehicle stopped running. I had been on the highway going the speed limit (65mph) and all of the sudden the engine stopped. I tried to stop but my brakes did not work and I tried to pull off the side of the road and had no steering. The vehicle was towed by aaa to willard's auto for them to look at it. They found that the casing for the transmission was destroyed and was unable to salvage it. I have to replace the transmission which is costing over $2,000.

23 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

No summary listed for above vehicle.

24 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 09/15/2000

While driving, vehicle caught on fire under the hood, claim 53-c624-851.

25 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 09/15/2000

While driving, vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, claim 53-c624-851.

26 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 09/05/2000

Motor cut off, consumer could not start vehicle.

27 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 08/18/2000

While driving at any speed engine just cut off and total power was lost. Van was taken to the dealership for routine maintenance after the first incident on August 6, 2000. Dealership is doing everything to correct the problem. The van is being held at dealership again for this problem. Please provide any further information.

28 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 07/12/2000

Consumer received a recall and took vehicle to dealership to be repaired, fire appeared to start in the upper engine compartment while in motion, claim 11-3493-153.

29 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 07/12/2000

Consumer received recall and took vehicle to dealership for repairs, however while driving a fire started in the upper engine compartment, claim 11-3493-153.

30 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 06/07/2000

While driving, consumer was informed by someone that vehicle was on fire in the engine compartment, claim 48-512-308.

31 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 06/07/2000

While traveling, consumer heard someone yelling that the vehicle was on fire, fire was in the engine compartment, claim 48-5125-308.

32 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 04/27/2000

Automobile was driving fine until consumer took it to dealer for recall repairs on fuel pump module seal and lock nut. Then, on the way home, vehicle died. Also, all the gas leaked out.

33 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 04/23/2000

While driving and without any warning a fire started underneath the engine compartment. Will be taking vehicle to the dealer. Please provide further information.

34 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 04/03/2000

Consumer was stopped along side of the road when he saw smoke coming from under the hood, claim 11-3444-113.

35 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 04/03/2000

Consumer had stopped along side the road to assist another motorist in changing a tire, a few minutes later he saw smoke coming from underneath the hood of his vehicle, claim 11-3444-113.


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