Emission Control Problems of Dodge Grand Caravan

2009 Grand Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to rear brake pads issue and seeks reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated on June 29, 2009, the check engine light illuminated, due to an evaporative emissions leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a 23 point inspection was performed. An inspection revealed the rear brakes were worn down to 3mm and were sticking. The dealer informed the consumer the rear brake pads sticking to the caliper brackets was his fault. The consumer believed the problem was due to a manufacturing defect. The consumer stated since Chrysler paid for the replacement of the brackets, he believed they were admitting fault. The brackets caused the pads to stick, wearing them down and making the rotors too thin to be resurfaced. The consumer is seeking reimbursement of $ 507. 73.

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While filling gas tank fuel began leaking out of top of tank. Vehicle checked by dealer who determined leak was from a "vent line".

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This is a followup on odi 757303 voq submitted 01/24/2002 by owner for original gas tank vent assembly leak. A certified Dodge service agent had replaced my original gas tank and vent assembly with new gas tank and vent assembly, as the original vent assembly is no longer manufactured; hence a new gas tank was required for a replacement part. This part system contained a redesigned vent assembly and gas tank. After tank/vent assembly replacment was completed on 01/24/2002, car was returned to owner. On 01/27/2002, the owner's wife proceeded to "fill up" the gas tank. Owner's wife reported strong raw gasoline fumes. Visual inspection of the undercarriage noted visible gasoline leaking from the newly replaced gas tank at the vent assemby. This is extremely dangerous, as the owner measured a clearance distance of only nine (9) inches from the hot surface of the rear muffler assembly with no thermal shielding. The owner has immediately notifed the service agent. The owner questions the appropriateness, "design" and location of the present vent assembly on the gas tank, in light of this leak. A potentially hazardous or explosive situation could exist. .

Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 3-4 times. Original owner showed that recalls were taken care of. Consumer has had other dealer to verify that work was done right. Fuel tank leaked & had a odor that came from it. Problem was intermittent. A mechanic was going to change purged canister to rectify the problem. Manufacturer believed that could be the problem. Previous owner could have over filled the tank which could have been the reason.

Vent tube had a fuel leakage. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Year 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan rejected in emissions testing with on-board computer. Van computer cannot communicate with emissions testing computer. Emissions center noted Chrysler service bulletin 18-10-00 and suggested dealer service for "re-flashing" at owner expense. I had attempted to be proactive before testing upon hearing of other complaints on same issue by contacting Chrysler and alexander Dodge (dealer). Chrysler initially denied knowledge of any emissions problems. After the dealer confirmed a problem and stated there is only a 50/50 chance the van will pass emissions and after I obtained the service bulletin #, only then did Chrysler say there was an issue but they refused to tell me about it unless I provided them with a visa or mastercard number. I am amazed that Chrysler is not standing by their product or customers. They want me to pay them so they can tell me about their problem with their vehicle and then they want me to pay them to fix their problem. If Chrysler knows there is a problem, the dealer knows there is a problem, and customers cannot get emissions testing or renew vehicle tags, then what can be done about Chrysler not assisting the consumer?.

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Fuel leaked from vent tube. Manufacturer notified and informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty, and any repairs would be at consumer cost. .

Van leaks from gas tank. Dodge dealer said rollover valve was defective. Mechanic indicated that he has been replacing the valves constantly for weeks. This was a newly designed valve that became defective. Dealership ronald olsen Dodge---402-397-8400. Vehicle has been repaired.

Vehicle stalls when making turns.

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