Three problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Engine failure of second engine in vehicle within 55,000 miles. I previously reported the replacement of engine in my Dodge Grand Caravan at 37,000 miles due to a lifter failure occasioned by what was described by the regional service manager as "soft metal. " a long block replacement was installed and now at 55000 miles I am told that the engine has a "bad lift" and needs replacement. Thus, I now have had two engines in the same car each of which has failed in about the same way. I have a warranty claim pending but feel strongly that this is a systemic problem that needs to be investigated. I assure you that the car was well cared for and that all required service was met or exceeded. I have had many cars not one of which had engine failure even after a hundred and twenty thousand miles and considerably less meticulous care.
I have a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan se that hade engine failure. The van has been running good and has been well taken care of. My van at that time hade 126,000 miles on it, so it is pass warranty period. I still believe that this engine shouldn,t have failed at 126,000 miles. This is my second Mini-van, and up until this point have been satisfied with them. I think chysler should take responsibility for this failure. My voyager has 208,000 miles on the engine and still running. Something went wrong with this 3. 3 l v6 engine. I am not satisfied with the failure or with me having to spend $2,500. 00 to repair it. This shouldn,t have happen.
Engine failure premature wear of head gasket which started leaking.