10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 21
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Dodge Caravan engine problems

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1996 Dodge Caravan Owner Comments (Page 3 of 5)

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problem #48

Jun 101998

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

At any speed vehicle would stall without any indication. Also, vehicle would lose all power steering. Dealer has beem contacted.

- San Antion, TX, USA

problem #47

Apr 272000

Caravan

  • miles
Automobile was driving fine until consumer took it to dealer for recall repairs on fuel pump module seal and lock nut. Then, on the way home, vehicle died. Also, all the gas leaked out.

- Orlando, KY, USA

problem #46

Mar 052000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Air conditioner causing a loud, grinding noise while running. Slight hesitation of engine while this is happening. Problem increasing in intensity over time.

- Weston, FL, USA

problem #45

Jun 091999

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car needed $1800 dollars worth of engine work, again for faulty valves and cylinder head. Burning oil and destroying O2 sensors, poor gas mileage and problematic expensive engine work. Mitusbishi engine seems to be a problem. Suggest manufacturer corrects defect.

- Springfield, VA, USA

problem #44

Feb 032000

Caravan

  • miles
Engine shuts off, Chrysler mechancics can't find problem also shakes at 40mph (violently) and check engine light flashes.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #43

Aug 151997

Caravan

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle been experiencing ongoing / intermittent problem with engine stalling. Problem occurs in slow or high speed or at a stop position, and when applying the acelerator pedal from a stop position. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, and nothing could be found.

- Camarillo, CA, USA

problem #42

Dec 091998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving the door comes open. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer 4 times. -now vehicle is making a noise.

- Helmetta, NJ, USA

problem #41

Oct 201999

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was parked for two days when it caught fire by itself in the engine by the back firewall, causing total loss of vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.

- Lancaster, PA, USA

problem #40

Jul 011998

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Heard pebbles underneith the car. Stopped at a mechanic's shop and they said that the alternater was going out, but it wasn't true, it was the engine.while trying to get home the car just quit and had to be towed.

- Botonruge, LA, USA

problem #39

Aug 121999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Front cam seals leaking. Nlm

- Port Saint, FL, USA

problem #38

Aug 201999

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When running air conditioner and sometimes without running it, and usually when turning right, the engine just quits. This has happened at least 50 times over the last 2 years. I have had the serpetine belt replaced twice as it flew off and the power steering belt replaced once. The vehicle just dies when it wants to while travelling at variable speeds, usally while slowing to make a right turn or exit to the right off the freeway and estimate 15-25 mph and it just dies. I have asked the dealer with no response other than they would look at the vehicle. I have had 2 different shops tell me it sounds electrical. And the other minor problem is that the windshield wipers go off periodically on their own while turning left. I have no idea if this was ever reported by anyone else but would like the complaint registered and investigated. Thank you.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #37

Mar 181997

Caravan

  • miles
Integrated child seat wont retract when pulled out. Weatherstripping on drivers door fell off found out the drivers door was not aligned properly. Constant belt noise especially during wet conditions. Dealer must repeatedly tighten them. Brakes pulsate when applying them. Replaced numerous components on rear brakes. Fuel tank would not read fuel level correctly. Dealer had to replace fuel tank, fuel pump, and other components and said the fuel tank was bowed. Dual sliding doors have to be repeatedly adjusted because they become difficult to slide. Driver's side window regulator broke for no apparent reason. Right rear child safety seat had hole in the buckle. Replaced battery once.installed child safety belt extensions due to recall. Van is now back in shop for unknown problems, will not start.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #36

Aug 201999

Caravan

  • miles
While driving in the inside lane on a three lane expressway at 65 mph, the van simply died. Fortunately, there was a left shoulder on the highway that I was able to pull off onto. I was able to immediately restart the van and proceed on my trip from Wisconsin to Michigan. I have expressed concern on the engine periodically stalling at the dealer in sheboygan, wi. They were never able to discover what the problem was. About two months ago, I took the van to the Dodge dealer in monroe, Michigan and expressed my concerns about the car periodically stalling. They supposedly did a diagnostic test on the van but were unable to determine what the problem is. This is the first time that the van has actually stalled while being driven at highway speeds. In the past, the van had stalled upon first being started, while pulling into a driveway and under similar situations. The cruise control had a tendancy to vary on the speed control. I'm wondering if this is possibly tied into the enging problem. I drive between monroe, mi and sheboygan, wi about every two months and have to drive through Chicago. I need to be able to rely on my vehicle.

- Monroe, MI, USA

problem #35

Aug 111999

Caravan

  • miles
When I was driving down a off ramp the van stalled after waiting the vanstart

- Lambertville, NJ, USA

problem #34

Jul 011999

Caravan

  • miles
No summary

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #33

Jul 271999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While driving at highway speeds in hot weather the vehicle completely shuts down without warning. Dealer is unable to diagnose the problem.

- Torrrance, CA, USA

problem #32

Jul 021999

Caravan

  • miles
Tires had to be replaced at 20000 miles, serpentine belt failed on 4 seperate occasions, each occasion the power steering was lost causing a severe accident hazard, brakes failed without warning - replaced at 20000 miles, 2 freeze plugs failed without warning causing all antifreeze to leak out of car, front wipers go on without warning - at no specific speed, weather condition etc., all 12 lifters failed 2 times in the period of 1 month, turn signal will not turn off, and other minor miscellaneous problems.( dot number: )

- Westchester, IL, USA

problem #31

Jun 231999

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer rcomplained of defect in the engine at 55,000 miles of wear; engine is being rebuild now at consumer's cost of approx. $900 seeking help from NHTSA in this matter. Mfr. Notified.

- Vineland, NJ, USA

problem #30

Dec 121997

Caravan

  • miles
While driving at any speed vehicle stalls and there is a loss of power. Manufacturer is aware of the problem.

- East Boston, MA, USA

problem #29

Jun 291999

Caravan

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Springfield, VA, USA

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