Suspension Problems of Dodge Caravan - part 1

Vehicle was in motion- while driving along I heard and felt a loud noise (boom) from rear of vehicle-vehicle then swerved wildly out of control spinning around and taking down signs, mailbox-after looking at van it is apparent that the rear axle slid backwards in wheel well. While body is rust free, undercarriage has excessive rust in spring hanger area-van has been parked on pavement its entire life.

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I was driving and hit a pot hole and the rear axle broke cause by cheap design rear axle support. After checking out you tube it is e common problem with Dodge and Chrysler vans. If this happened on the highway one can end up under a 18 wheeler.

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The 2008 Dodge grand Caravan is a lawsuit waiting to happen it somes with too many problems that I believe the creators if this vehicle knew about but put out for production any how for the love of money. Too many lives are put at risk. Im requesting a brand new car my vheicle has electrical issues that should not be common, ignition issues turn the key, car stalling, sliding door issues you would think a ghost is toiling with you its terrible, I demand some help my car wont start due to electrical concerns that I didnt cause I took good care of my vehicle but yet it still fails. This car stalled and stopped on the highway, wouldnt start on certain occasions its scary.

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I bought a 2007 Dodge Caravan, the drivers side window switch seems to be burning out not allowing me to roll the window down on the electric switch and when it does, has a hard time trying to go back up. Then my drivers side passenger van door has a button on top in the front that you can hit it and its suppose to open that side of the van door, the van door also doesn't open from the inside it has to be opened on the outside posing a dangerous issue. But the other switch opens the passenger side van door fine. My 3rd row seats don't want to stay up , they want to lay down posing safety hazards. My bearings or something sound bad, and my passenger side door has to be opened on the inside and wo'nt open on the outside.

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Tl -the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caravan. The contact was driving at 35 mph, when the vehicle filled with a strong odor of exhaust then the vehicle completely turned off. The vehicle was pulled off to the side of the road only not to start up. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (putman Chrysler Jeep Dodge:3 California dr, burlingame, CA 94010) the technician informed the contact the failure was the catalytic converter which made this recall a recurring failure for the vehicle in question. The contact realized after the vehicle was repaired that the vehicle had carbon monoxide entering the vehicle as well as the floor in the vehicle was very hot to the touch. The VIN information revealed no recalls associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was 128,000. The vehicle was repaired. Nb.

The rear axels bend around back wheels also front makes a noise when you hit a bump.

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Driving at night recently , lights turned off, worked switch back and forth until came back on did not crash but was very alarmed, returned safely home. Please check if there is recall for this problem,also knock from suspension occurs.

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Yes I send this latter my car is not good I call to that dealer end old that time put off end not answer when iii drive my car is chaken end I am scare my car because I have 3 kids one is down syndrome pkease help me I need you help because I am tired to call to dealer.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 11139000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Djr.

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Preparing to exit a parking lot, the gear shift was accidentally caught by my sleeve and pulled down to the "drive" position. The vehicle was not running, but it began to move forward. Being on somewhat of a slope, the vehicle pulled onto a busy street. I grabbed the wheel to turn the van away from traffic, but it hit and scraped against a high curb, flattening 2 tires, damaging the wheels/rims of those tires, bending a strut and other damage to the suspension (I got a repair estimate from firestone, which totaled over $1,900. 00). I didn't think it was possible for the gear shift to move without having my foot on the brake, but move it did and so did the van. Other than being frightened and shaken, we were fortunate that no physical injuries occurred. However, had I not had that split second reaction to turn the steering wheel, there would have been a very bad collision with at least two vehicles driving down the busy street. Wondering why the gear shift was able to move without the car running and without my foot on the brake, I did some research and found that Chrysler knows about this grievous omission and did not want to spend the extra $9. 00 per van to install a brake shift interlock. I'm incredulous! I intend to write to Chrysler in hopes of being reimbursed for the damages sustained to my vehicle, but first wanted to report this incident to the appropriate agency.

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My suspension bottoms out on me no matter where I am at. My front seats will not move back and forth at due to the handle mechanism breaking. My headlight assemblies do not put out the right beam of light the it needs to be able to see properly at night. I need your help in this matter please.

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the tower strut was rusted. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the shock tires are rusted out cause suspension to collapse on the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 178,007. Sr.

I purchased monroe econo-matic strut assemblies in Feb 2013 from rock auto. I installed them in March on my 2005 Dodge grand Caravan. The right one started making a loud clunking noise about one month later. I found out the warranty is only 30 days through rock auto. When I checked monroe's sight, I found they don't have a warranty at all. I sent a email to their customer support but they never responded. I searched online for complaints about monroe struts and was stunned to find so many. I think this needs to be investigated. I would be glad to send my broken strut to be tested. I don't believe monroe struts are safe and the public needs to know.

Major concern is about the strut housing roughing out been looking this up and from 97 to 2000 maybe a bit longer this has been a major issue that Chrysler need to address. I know they don't want the responsibility of the matter ,but some one could get hurt from this. I just found out about this and have been searching all the information I can find on this issue. This is faulty design of Chrysler,they made tons of money selling the vans,even after this started to happen they still didnt change the design. Well I have to have mine done but in the mean time I better not get hurt from one letting loose. I survived cancer not to die from a auto accident do to a so so good design.

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The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. While at the dealer for routine maintenance the technician stated there was a hole caused by corrosion on the front drivers side strut housing tower. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

I took the car to get the oil change and the mechanic brought to my attention that the strut mounts were rusted and that it was dagerous to drive with car in this condition. I then checked on the cost of getting this reaired and the cost are high from 500. 00 to 1000. 00 dollars I dont understand how the body of the car gives out befor the engine or transmission. The car has 175,00 miles and still runs great but the main body components are failing. The mechanic suggested getting online and filing complaint with the governmennt.

The front driver's side shock tower is almost completely rusted through, causing a serious danger to me and my family. The problem has been progressing rapidly.

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the shocks underneath the driver's side of the vehicle were going straight through the metal, which holds the wheel in place. The failure causes the vehicle to hesitate at times. While driving over small bumps in the road at 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly veered to the opposite side of the road. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer a few times, but they stated that there was only a kit used to seal the shocks in place; however, it is a temporary remedy and the failure would most likely recur. There is currently not a permanent repair for this defect. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 115,000.

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Vehicle was taken to dealer for an oil change when it was noticed that the cross member on the vehicle was so rusty that it was starting to break off.

On Thursday, September 30, 2004 I was informed by my dealer rouen Chrysler in woodville, ohio that my LS front power tower (housing for left strut, engine bracket, etc) was rusted through and would immediate repair or the strut would collapse, enginge bracket and entire front end of the car would collapse causing an accident and injury. The repair was exhorbitant initially. After discussion a service bulletin 23-044-02 was produced that indicated there was a defect for all Dodge Caravan's model years 1996-200. My vehicle is a 1998 Dodge Caravan. The service bulletin indicated a repair kit and I was given a more reasonable estimate by the rouen body shop. The service techs were seeking the problem with my horn which wasn't working on all decibles. If they had not been looking at the left front inside of the vehicle this condition would have continued until there was a fatality. My vehicle VIN#2b4fp253xwr842683 has been exclusively serviced by rouen technicians from its purcase in August 1996. There is no excuse for this oversight and I fear that left unnoticed as it had been for this amount of time a fatality would have occurred. I blame this dealership entirely for this negligence and doubt if I will ever buy another Chrysler product and certainly not at this dealership. The service department and warren are well aware of my concern. No action has been taken. I will need immediate transportation. My first vehicle purshased in April 1996 a Plymouth voyager had complete engine failure and could nto be fixed, now this. Is it any wonder I doubt the credibility of Chrysler products and the long-term reliability due to proven manufacturing defects which endanger my life.

The consumer felt a vibration in the steering wheel when turning. The steering wheel also wanders while driving. The driver drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem was not consider at safety problem with the hydraulic steering system in his vehicle.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that there was corrosion on the rear driver and passenger side wheels. The contact heard a loud noise and took vehicle to a private mechanic for an inspection who stated that the driver passenger side mount was corroded and almost fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was not reported to the manufacturer. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000. The current mileage was 172,000. Mah.

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Consumer states while preparing to pull out of his driveway, both of his front wheels collapsed. He states he had his vehicle towed to the nearest service station and repaired. But he doesn't think there is a recall of this type of defect.

Shock tower was decaying. Consumer watch tower strut rust to the point where the metal was ripping apart. Dealer looked at it and stated they would replace the defective part regardless of mileage on the vehicle. Consumer stated part is still on vehicle and available to look at.

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While backing up the vehicles right side collapsed without warning. The dealer stated that the suspension bolt was missing.

While driving at 60 mph, the steering wheel started to shake.

Consumer states that there is to much rust on the strut bars underneath the vehicle, which could eventually cause the suspension to fall down. Contacted dealer please provide further information. Mr.

Severe shuttering steering wheel.

Consumer states when braking the vehicle would pull to the left. Dealer notified and made some ajustments. Feel free to provide any further information.

Front suspension has a part that secures suspension to vehicle. Rust builds up that is putting holes in vehicle in that area. Contacted dealer.

Right front strut has corroded. Vehicle has been inspected by an independent mechanic. Pease provide additional information.

When driving at speed between 20-35 mph the vehicle wobbles/shakes. Consumer had tires rotated and balanced. The dealer can't find the problem.

While driving at 30mph vehicle shimmied. Cv joints went out, and when vehicle reacheed 60mph, vibration stop. Please provide any additional information.

Van overturned while trying to regain control of vehicle.