1991 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

8 recalls, 150 complaints

99V213000 Sep 2, 1999
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAN ACCUMULATE FATIGUE DAMAGE IF THREE FACTORS COMBINE. IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE, THE GAS STRUT IS OVER-PRESSURIZED, AND THE FREQUENCY OF OPENING AND CLOSING CYCLES IS HIGHER THAN FOR THE AVERAGE CUST... Read more
Consequence
PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR LOOSE FASTENERS, IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE, THE STRUT (AND INTEGRAL BOLTS) WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE BOLT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL BE REMOVED, LARGER WASHERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHER AND THE BOLT WILL BE REINSTALLED AND HAND TIGHTENED TO THE TARGET TO... Read more
1,318,189 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
99V189000 Jul 16, 1999
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.
Consequence
THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.
828,559 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
97V148000 Sep 9, 1997
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. COVERS ON THE SOLID STALK MOUNTED SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAN BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO STICK INSIDE THE COVER. THE BUCKLE WOULD THEN BE ONLY PARTIALLY LATCHED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.
1,100,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
97V149000 Sep 9, 1997
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.
1,100,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
96V229000 Nov 18, 1996
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence
IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS IN THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT AREA. ANY STEERING WHEELS SHOWING CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
675,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
96V099000 Jun 13, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS W... Read more
321,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
95I001002 Mar 27, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS... Read more
Consequence
IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES IN OCTOBER 1995.
52,719 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
95I001006 Mar 27, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. I... Read more
Consequence
IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES IN MARCH 1996.
689,656 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

150 total complaints 8 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP27
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION13
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE13
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL7
SEAT BELTS6
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE4
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS4
SERVICE BRAKES3
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 20, 2020
Incident date: Sep 16, 2020
NHTSA RECALL: 96V099000 LIFETIME COVERAGE...BENDIX 10 ABS BRAKE FAILURE. CHRYSLER CORPORATION DENIED REIMBURSEMENT OF REPAIRS ON 10/20/2020..
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 6, 2018
Incident date: May 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE AND TRAVELED HALFWAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES EVENTFULLY ENGAGED AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES. IN ADDITION, THE ANTI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES May 31, 2016
Incident date: Apr 19, 1996
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE IN WHICH THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD TO REPLACE THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE FAILURE RECURRED AND CAUSED THE REDUCE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: Jan 15, 2015
NHTSA RECALL #96V099000, REFERENCING ABS LIFETIME WARRANTY. DEALER CRYSTAL CHRYSLER CENTER, CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, (760) 324-4557, HAS FAILED TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEM OF THIS VEHICLE UNDER THE MANDATED NHTSA LIFETIME WARRANTY. DEALER HAS HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR OVER SIX MONTHS WITH THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: Jan 15, 2015
NHTSA RECALL #96V099000, REFERENCING ABS LIFETIME WARRANTY. DEALER CRYSTAL CHRYSLER CENTER, CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, (760) 324-4557, HAS FAILED TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEM OF THIS VEHICLE UNDER THE MANDATED NHTSA LIFETIME WARRANTY. DEALER HAS HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR OVER SIX MONTHS WITH THE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Dec 2, 2009
Incident date: Nov 26, 2009
FUEL RAIL LEAKS GAS INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TR
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jun 30, 2007
Incident date: Jun 29, 2007
PEP BOYS FUTURA PLUS TOURING SE P215/70R/15WW. PART#WK14CPU754. PURCHASED SET OF 4 ON 4/28/2004 AT HAMPTON, VIRGINIA PEP BOYS. BELT SEPARATION AFTER 18,000 MILES. HALF THE WIDTH OF THE TIRE FOR APPROXIMATELY 8 INCHES CIRCUMFERENCE BULGED OUT APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH. HAPPENED WHILE SETTING IN DRIVEWA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Dec 10, 2005
Incident date: Dec 9, 2005
I WAS ON MY WAY HOME WITH MY FOUR KIDS WHEN I NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS. WHEN MY HUSBAND GOT HOME I HAD HIM LOOK AT IT TO FIND OUT IT WAS LEAKING GAS FROM THE FUEL RAIL SO BAD THAT THERE WAS STANDING GAS ON THE VALVE COVER LEAKING INTO WHERE MY SPARK PLUGS ARE. I CONTACTED THE PLACE I AM BUYING... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 15, 2005
Incident date: Mar 11, 2005
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES TO COME TO A STOP. WHEN PROCEEDING TO PULL OFF VEHICLE HESITATED AND WOULD NOT MOVE. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE ABS NOT UNLOCKING.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 4, 2005
Incident date: Mar 3, 2005
UPON RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SERVICE DEALER FOR REPAIRS OF ABS BRAKES. THE SERVICE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT HE WOULD NEED TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE 7 RECALLS ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. THE RECALL SPECIFICALLY STATED THERE NO CHARG... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Feb 7, 2005
Incident date: Feb 3, 2005
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LEAK IN THE FUEL RAIL. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER, AND NEITHER WAS WILLING TO ASSIST THE OWNER. *AK....*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Dec 12, 2004
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
FAILURE OF FRONT LEFT BALL JOINT AND AXLE. BALL JOINT FRACTURED AND WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. *JB
INTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 16, 2004
Incident date: May 13, 2003
THE VEHICLE HAD NO INSTRUMENT PANEL READOUT. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TELL HOW FAST SHE GOING. *JB.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 20, 2004
Incident date: Jul 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING,THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND A LOUD HUMMING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC A RECALL NOTICE #(V96099000) REGARDING THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT WAS FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE MECHAN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
ANDY LEWIS DODGE DID NOT REPAIR ANTI LOCK BRAKES ON RECALLS THEY WERE HOSTILE TO ME AND MY VAN WAS OPERABLE WHEN LEFT THERE. WHEN I PICKED IT UP I HAD TO HAVE A WRECKER TAKE IT HOME.THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AND THE ANTILOCK LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. THEY NEVER REPAIRED THE BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THE RECAL... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS WEIRDLY.
POWER TRAIN Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
AROUND AUGUST 4, 2003, MY DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SUDDENLY LOCKED IN SECOND GEAR. I HAVE REPLACED THE FILTER AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THIS DID NOT FIX THE TRANSMISSION. WHILE ASKING FRIENDS IF THEY KNEW ANY TO FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE I TAKE IT TO A SHOP TO BE FIXED, ONE OF THEM PRINT ME THE INFORMATIO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
ANDY LEWIS DODGE DID NOT REPAIR ANTI LOCK BRAKES ON RECALLS THEY WERE HOSTILE TO ME AND MY VAN WAS OPERABLE WHEN LEFT THERE. WHEN I PICKED IT UP I HAD TO HAVE A WRECKER TAKE IT HOME.THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AND THE ANTILOCK LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. THEY NEVER REPAIRED THE BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THE RECAL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
ANDY LEWIS DODGE DID NOT REPAIR ANTI LOCK BRAKES ON RECALLS THEY WERE HOSTILE TO ME AND MY VAN WAS OPERABLE WHEN LEFT THERE. WHEN I PICKED IT UP I HAD TO HAVE A WRECKER TAKE IT HOME.THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AND THE ANTILOCK LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. THEY NEVER REPAIRED THE BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THE RECAL... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
ANDY LEWIS DODGE DID NOT REPAIR ANTI LOCK BRAKES ON RECALLS THEY WERE HOSTILE TO ME AND MY VAN WAS OPERABLE WHEN LEFT THERE. WHEN I PICKED IT UP I HAD TO HAVE A WRECKER TAKE IT HOME.THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AND THE ANTILOCK LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. THEY NEVER REPAIRED THE BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THE RECAL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
ANDY LEWIS DODGE DID NOT REPAIR ANTI LOCK BRAKES ON RECALLS THEY WERE HOSTILE TO ME AND MY VAN WAS OPERABLE WHEN LEFT THERE. WHEN I PICKED IT UP I HAD TO HAVE A WRECKER TAKE IT HOME.THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AND THE ANTILOCK LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. THEY NEVER REPAIRED THE BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THE RECAL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Apr 21, 2004
Incident date: Feb 10, 2004
ABS BRAKE ALARM AND DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH WAS PART OF THE RECALL BUT THE PRESSURE SWITCH WASN'T REPLACED. *PH THERE WAS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO START UP DUE TO A DEAD BATTERY. *MR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Apr 21, 2004
Incident date: Feb 10, 2004
ABS BRAKE ALARM AND DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH WAS PART OF THE RECALL BUT THE PRESSURE SWITCH WASN'T REPLACED. *PH THERE WAS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO START UP DUE TO A DEAD BATTERY. *MR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Jan 13, 2004
Incident date: Jan 10, 2004
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF MY VEHICLE, A 1991 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 3.3L V-6 ENGINE IS INCLUDED IN THE LEAKING FUEL RECALL (I.E. FUEL RAIL SEALS) HERE IS THE RECALL I RESEARCHED FOR YOUR REFERENCE: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V268000 FUEL: FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM MANUFACTURER: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPOR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Dec 29, 2003
CONSUMER STATED UPON STARTING VEHICLE GAS FUMES FILLED THE INSIDE COMPARTMENT, THEN GRADUALLY DISSIPATED. *AK THE FUEL RAIL WAS REPLACED. *SC
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Sep 10, 2003
Incident date: Sep 2, 2003
WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *JB WIPERS WERE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL THE FIRST TIME, THEN THEY FAILED AGAIN. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEFECTIVE PART WAS THE CRANK THAT CONNECTED TO THE WIPERS AND IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. CONSUMER REPAIRED TH... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES Apr 4, 2003
Incident date: Apr 15, 2002
THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS BECAME DISCOLORED, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. *JB *TS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Feb 22, 2003
Incident date: Feb 10, 2003
SEPARATION OF FUEL RAILS CONNECTING U TUBE CUASING FUEL LEAK ONTO SPARK PLUGS. GAS ODOR IN VAN LED TO DISCOVERY OF PROBLEM BEFORE TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES. REPAIR SHOP INFORMED US THAT THEY ARE SEEING THIS PROBLEM OFTEN.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 4, 2002
Incident date: Oct 10, 1995
ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT BY DEALERSHIP AT OUR EXPENSE. LATER, HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE OF THE SAME PROBLEM. CHRYSLER WOULD NOT COVER ANY OF THE EXPENSES AND WE HAVE NEVER HEARD IF ANY RECALL WORK WAS DONE FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Aug 1, 2002
Incident date: Jul 31, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ABS SYSTEM WENT OUT. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP.*AK *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Jun 10, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE OUT OF DRIVEWAY AN NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Fire
SUSPENSION Apr 30, 2002
WHILE DRIVING RIGHT FRONT AXLE BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP BECAUSE WHEEL WILL NOT TURN. HAD REPAIRED. AXLE BROKE AGAIN 3 MORE TIMES. ALSO, LEFT FRONT AXLE HAS BROKEN. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Mar 14, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
DEALER DETERMINED VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL ON FUEL RAIL AT O RINGS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 7, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
ABS/BRAKE LIGHT IS ON FOR MORE THAN 2 MINUTES, BRAKING CONDITION SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASED OR VEHICLE WON'T STOP.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 15, 2001
Incident date: Oct 8, 2001
PART FAILURE CAUSED 4 PEOPLE TO BE MAROONED ON INTERSTATE HWY5 AT NIGHT. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 14, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION EVERY YEAR FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 30, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED ABS INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED ON SOON AFTER DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL AND VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKING POWER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 24, 2001
Incident date: May 13, 2001
REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION WAS PURCHASED THROUGH CHRYSLER AND LASTED ONLY 29,000 MILES BEFORE FAILING IN WASHINGTON D.C. TRAFFIC ON MOTHER'S DAY. CHRYSLER WILL NOT REPLACE AND ARE NON-RESPONSIVE TO MY REQUESTS TO MEET ON THE SUBJECT.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 14, 2001
Incident date: Nov 19, 2000
1. TRANSMISSION SOLENOID BODY LOCKS TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE/2/1 RANGE. (THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL, REVERSE OR PARK WITHOUT A GREAT AMOUNT OF FORCE.) DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY RESETS THE CONTROLS AND ALLOWS THE GEARS TO BE CHANGED NORMALLY FOR A MONTH OR SO. 2. IDLE AIR CONTROL... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Mar 14, 2001
Incident date: Nov 19, 2000
1. TRANSMISSION SOLENOID BODY LOCKS TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE/2/1 RANGE. (THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL, REVERSE OR PARK WITHOUT A GREAT AMOUNT OF FORCE.) DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY RESETS THE CONTROLS AND ALLOWS THE GEARS TO BE CHANGED NORMALLY FOR A MONTH OR SO. 2. IDLE AIR CONTROL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 28, 2001
Incident date: Feb 26, 2001
VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY FROM TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE WILL START BACK UP, BUT WILL NOT GO FASTER THAN 30-40MPH. BEFORE WHEN TRANSMISSION WAS CHANGED VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO FASTER THAN 10MPH. DEALER KEPT REBUILDING TRANSMISSION, AND CONSUMER HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TOO OFTEN TO REPAIR TRAMNS... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jan 16, 2001
Incident date: Jan 7, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT STAY BUCKLED, INSIDE OF PLASTIC CAME OUT WITH BUCKLE.*AK
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Dec 19, 2000
THE BACK WINDOW OF THE HATCH SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
I CONTACTED NHTSA OVER A MONTH AGO (ODI# 736341), BUT HAVE HEARD NOTHING BACK. ARE YOU HEARING ME? THIS PROBLEM PRESENTS A HIGH DEGREE OF DANGER FOR A FIRE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Aug 10, 1999
FUEL RAIL SEVERELY LEAKS GAS AT NON-SERVICABLE O-RINGS, CAUSING A SERIOUS FIRE DANGER, WHEN ENGINE AND FUEL LINES ARE COLD.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
FRONT HEADLAMP PLASTIC LENSES OF THIS MODEL GROW OPAQUE WITH TIME AND VERY LITTLE LIGHT IS ABLE TO PASS THROUGH MAKING IT VERY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. THE MODEL INCLUDES YEARS 1991 THROUGH 1995 AND POSSIBLY THE MODEL PREVIOUS. THE LACK OF LIGHT AT NIGHT IS A ROAD HAZARD BOTH TO THE DRIVER AND ONCOMING... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Nov 7, 2000
FUEL RAIL DEVELOPED A LEAK AT PIVOT JOINT BETWEEN ONE SIDE PORTION OF RAIL AND CENTER CONNECTING SECTION. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 24, 2000
RECALL 96V099000/ ABS BRAKES. DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE VEHICLE DUE TO MILEAGE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 18, 2000
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. NLM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Sep 5, 2000
GLASS WIPER WON'T OPERATE ON REAR DOOR (STUCKED UP WHILE IN OPERATION)CREATING VISUAL HAZARDS ESPECIALLY WHEN BACKING UP THE VEHICLE DURING SNOW/RAINY CONDITIONS.

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DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE GRAND CARAVAN across all model years (1984, 2020).

179 Total Recalls
18,829 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
600 Reported Crashes
429 Reported Fires
31 Reported Deaths

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