Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Problems of Dodge Grand Caravan

In Dec, the engine light came on. The car would do like going over speed tacks, shake, when it was between 45 to 60 mph. Took to dealership for reading, they couldn't get a good reading, it stopped. Then I paid extra for them to take transmission pan off. Told I need a new transmission. This vehicle is a 2017. This was Dec 2020. Had transmission done. About 3 weeks later, engine light came on again. When I came back , 180 miles to visit family, I had it looked at again. Showing 6 coil, misfire. The car had 85000 miles. Had the 6 coil replaced, all plugs and wires. Left, drove 180 miles , next day light came on. I wasn't driving the car much and was coming back , engine light on, car ran find. Next day, was at a red light, gave gas and the car sputter like it wasn't getting gas and wanted to died. I push on the gas paddle and hurried to get to my dad's. Had a reading saying it was catalytic converted. After the weekend I took it to muffler shop. Said it wasn't giving them that reading, but misfire and 6 coil. Took to a mechanic, he replace 6 coil and said plugs where good, that they were new. But, I did need an air filter. Got car. Few hours later, engine light was back on. Reading showed coil and misfire. Going back to mechanic, again. After a red light stop, it felt like it was going to died as if it wasn't getting gas. I gave it more gas. They change everything again, even cross parts to make sure. It idles hard in park or sitting in drive. More gas it seems to do ok. Also, about 6 months after buying it, had to replace battery. 2013 was in it. So, much for wanting to retire, this car has put me into debt. I wish I had stayed with a Toyota. Own 6 and never , cost me more than regular service. And again, misfire reading, coil 6. Within a month ,twice its been replaced and plugs and still back like it was. Since end of Dec, been in shop 4 xs, same reading,same crap.

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The oil cooler which holds the oil temperature switch and oil pressure switch and oil filter housing is made of plastic and sealed to aluminum intake manifold with bolts and rubber o-rings. This part is cracked and leaking oil at top end on a hot engine; oil leaks down onto bottom of transmission and onto roadway/driveway. Car has only 60,000 miles. From looking at you tube videos and google searches, I found many cases of this. Hard to understand why recall has not already been made for something so potentially dangerous and obviously a defective part. Expenses to repair should be paid for by Chrysler/Dodge if recall comes after us owners spend the thousand dollars to so for parts and labor. Engine leaks when running whether parked or moving on street or highway.

Takata recall engine oil cooler cracked at the base causing engine oil to leak over the top of the engine and down the manifold. This may cause a fire at the manifold area resulting in a possible injury to the driver. This happens when the car is moving and at idle.

I recently had my oil changed at the local Dodge dealer and within a few weeks noticed a puddle under my car while parked in my driveway. It turned out to be engine oil, and after a quick search for 2014 Grand Caravan oil leaks it appears to be a problem known by Chrysler corp, and is most likely a faulty oil filter housing assembly. The oil has pretty much spread all over the top of the intake manifold, the transmission housing, and all parts underneath. The car also had a burnt oil smell when I took it on a test drive. I am concerned that the leaking oil could catch fire on the exhaust and won't be driving the car any more until I can get it fixed. It certainly seems like a safety issue Chrysler should take care of, but the car is just over the 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. I don't currently have any engine or oil lights on, and it doesn't appear to be an active leak when the car is not running. This appears to be widespread and should be a recall item in my opinion.

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The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving at 60 mph, the vehicle's muffler became louder and the engine stalled. The vehicle could not restart. The contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal fuel odor prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the muffler, fuel tank, and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 156,563.

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Sitting idle at a stop light and my van stalled. While I tried to start it again, it began to accelerate on its own. It will stall while driving and lose all power and the steering/ brakes get hard. It will begin to accelerate on its own while the brake is pushed. I had it diagnosed yesterday and it is a melted wiring fuel rail harness that was placed right above the exhaust manifold. It can melt and catch fire. This is a known problem with this year and model. Please help!.

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Wife went to start car in morning. Loud explosion followed by smoke from engine compartment. She left vehicle. She smelled burnt plastic smell. I checked later and saw exploded intake manifold and hose on top of engine. Obvious explosion in engine intake area with enough force to blow manifold into pieces. Car is at dealer. They are waiting for new intake manifold to repair vehicle. Unconcerned about potential harm to driver/passengers of vehicle. This has potential for fire in engine compartment and vehicle and could be very dangerous situation.

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The contact's client owns a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan. After installing a new transmission and driving the vehicle, the contact's client noticed an excessive amount of fuel loss. The following day it was determined that the seam of the muffler had rotted away and was blowing hot air directly onto the plastic gas tank. The current and failure mileages were 129,580.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the tailpipe was extremely hot and burned a passenger's knee. The vehicle was parked at the time. She also stated that the pipe drastically protrudes from the rear of the vehicle. No adjustments were made. The current mileage was 3,000 and failure mileage was 11. Updated 12/12/2007 updated 12/12/07.

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On sat, 07-30-2005, my three children(ages 9, 7, 5) each received 1st & 2nd degree burns on their legs (and went to the local emergency room) while reaching under our 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan w/ sto & go seating. Apparently the exhaust pipe runs just below the rear passenger door.

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Exhaust became loud and you can smell it coming through to cabin. I was told it was a crack in the exhaust manifold crossover pipe. Doing research on the web, there have been several other people who had the same problem citing that they were told by dealers it was a bad design. The repair costs in excess of $900 and there is a chance if not repair for carbon monoxide to leak into cabin.

Vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop for a routine inspection, and mechanic determined that the exhaust pipe was cracked and needed to be replaced. The consumer engine exhaust crossover pipe cracked.

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While driving muffler/intake manifold exploded. Consumer was unable to start the vehicle, and it was towed to the dealer for inspection. Consumer informed the mechanic that the muffler and other parts needed to be replaced.

The crossover pipe has holes in it and needs replacing. I was told by my mechanic that fumes can get into the car and also that if it fails much more, the wires under the hood can be burned. All the dealer was willing to do was replace the pipe. The problem with that is since September 2004, the pipe is back ordered.

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The cross over pipe/exhaust manifold failed upon turning the heat on. Some very heavy exhaust fumes filled the vehicle when driving. Consumer contacted the dealer, but problem recurred. Exhaust fills the vehicle when the heat or air is turned on usually when vehicle is at a stand still.

The cross over manifold was recalled. However, the dealer stated the part was on national back order consumer was waiting for eight months. As a result, fumes seeped through the passenger compartment, and the vehicle was unable to pass emissions inspection.

Vehicle is leaking fuel. Dodge dealership informed consumer that there was a defective fuel rail in vehicle. Consumer was informed vehicle was not part of any current recalls. There was a fuel smell when consumer was inside vehicle,. Also, a small fire began from overheating of manifold.

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Consumer has notice bolt on the intake manifold separated from the vehicle causing anti freeze to leak onto the engine. Nlm.