Strut Tower Problems of Dodge Grand Caravan - part 2

Front end was hitting hard on even mildly rough roads. Upon inspection by a certified mechanic it was determined to be caused by severe rusting of the strut tower mount on both sides. At the time of filing this complaint repairs, complete replacement of strut towers have not been made due to cost , approximately $2800. I have been told by 3 different repair facilities that this was a very common problem with Dodge caravans of certain model years! besides the costly repairs, this also presents a potentially a very serious safety issue!. Vehicle has only 55,000 miles.

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1999 Dodge Grand Caravan strut towers rusted significantly and may break. Problem obviously a manufacturing defect. Chrysler should pay for repairs under a recall program. Reference odi cases 10185700, 10183434, 10145830, 10132914, 10130797, 10117269, 10106788, 10101334, 10065499, 10048107, 10168557, 10079282.

Strut towers failing due to corrosion.

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Make : Dodge model : caravan year : 1998 manufacturer : daimler Chrysler corporation service bulletin num : 2304402 date of bulletin: oct 14, 2002 NHTSA item number: 10000317 component: structure:body summary: cosmetic corrosion or perforation at upper strut tower/s usually between the strut and upper load path beam inner panel (inner fender).

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: the contact stated, while the vehicle was at an independent service station for normal maintenance, the mechanic discovered the strut towers, on both sides of the engine compartment, were rusted. The contact was provided a service bulletin, describing how to treat the rusted parts. Updated 8/30/2006 -.

Driver side strut tower is corroding and popping through approximately 2 inches causing excessive wear on tires, vibration in steering wheel, and could pose a significant danger if it were to rust completely through. As described by an ase certified mechanic, this issue is a severe safety issue. If this item were to completely fail severe injury or death could result.

The consumer took the vehicle to dealer for a safety emission test. They said the left front strut tower was corroded at the top. Found this out on September 27, 2005, was told that there was technical service bulletin ( TSB) 2304402, the consumer contacted Chrysler, they said they would look into it, but that was basically it. There was no forewarning and no noise.

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A body shop technician indicated that the strut towers were so seriously rusted as to present a safety hazard. He recommended either replacing the vehicle or repairing the damage immediately, as all it would take is for us to hit a pothole and have the suspension fail completely easily causing loss of control of the vehicle. Chrysler has issued a technical service bulletin (#23-044-02) regarding this issue and although there are a large number of reports of this defect in your database, Chrysler are unwilling to reimburse me to fix the problem as the vehicle is now out of warranty.

The upper strut tower had rusted out. There was a technical service bulletin regarding this. However, there was no recall. The consumer has contacted the dealer, however they will do nothing to assist the consumer in getting the repairs completed. Please provide any further information. Please provide vehicle identification number.

Strut tower corrosion Chrysler tsb23-044-02.

I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan se that has 105,000 miles on it and the strut towers have rusted through. I have checked the internet and this is a common problem with the Grand Caravans. I would like to know if Chrysler has to stand behind the repair of these as they have ignored the fact that this is a common problem.

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While getting having the vehicle serviced, the consumer noticed that the body strut mount tower had completely rusted out on the driver side. The consumer was told by a certified mechanic that after a few more miles the entire front suspension would collapse.

Car taken to dealership on two occasions for front end noise in the last 6 months. Dealership failed to properly diagnose problem. Upsold other service repair work as "needed" but not related to front end noise. Vehicle taken to outside service station for noise and told needed struts (previously done earlier in the year already) mechanic unable to perform repair due to rusting of both front strut towers. Vehicle brought back to dealer for further inquiry regarding rust of towers. Service manager acknowledged problem when I pointed it out. He had no explanation why his technicians failed to indentify on prior service visits. Chrysler contacted and willing to offer goodwill of 1/2 cost for body shop repairs. No loaner car provided. Waiting for adhesive needed to complete work, parts ordered 6/24/03, car left with dealership for 1 week. No repair done, no notification of delay. Car picked up unrepaired on 7/1/03 and forced to now drive an unsafe vehicle until such time they receive parts to do repairs. Unable to obtain whereabouts or shipping info on parts still needed as of 7/7/03. Consumer called on 7/21/2003 to say the vehicle has been fixed by the dealer.

The consumer stated the left strut tower rusted through, which increased the risk of a front suspension drop.

Left front strut tower rusting through with danger of collapse and vehicle accident. Dt.

Corrosion on the top of the strut towers (both sides) on the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. ** answer required***.