1991 DODGE VAN
1 recalls, 8 complaints - 2 TSBs
91V164000 Sep 20, 1991
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.
Consequence
VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.
Remedy
REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 5, 2002
Incident date: Apr 24, 2001
AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT WORK, REPAIRED. SMELLED SMOKE AND THEN SAW AIR BAG BEGIN TO EXPAND, DRIVER PUT HER HAND ON THE AIR BAG IN HOPES THAT SHE COULD HOLD IT DOWN, THE AIR BAG EXPLODED FRACTURING DRIVER HAND AND CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH LEFT THE ROAD AND HIT A TELEPHONE POL... Read more
TIRES
Jan 4, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
BRIDGESTONE DUELER 684 TIRES P235/75R15 DOT PLAKNNJ494 EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, TREAD WAS STILL INTACT, BLOWOUT ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 21, 2000
Incident date: Nov 5, 2000
PE00.046 CONSUMER WAS PULLING UP INTO DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. GOODYEAR TIRE, WRANGLER #ATP235/75R15. *AK
SEATS
Nov 14, 2000
WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER SEAT BACK REST BROKE CAUSING DRIVER TO FALL BACKWARDS ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 26, 1997
ENGINE STALLING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 26, 1997
THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 26, 1997
THE SPARK PLUG WIRES FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Sep 26, 1997
THE THERMOSTAT FAILED.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 DODGE VAN
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
210797
Mar 21, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON TRANSMISSION COOLER REVERSE FLUSHING WITH COOLER BYPASS KIT INSTALLED. *NLM
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE VAN
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP81006
Opened: Jan 16, 1981 , Closed: Aug 24, 1981
JUMPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, ELECTRICAL
JUMPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, ELECTRICAL FIRE
DODGE VAN - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE VAN across all model years (1989, 1991).
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Total Recalls
256
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
23
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
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