Dealer service manager stated that they (Dodge) have had many failures of the head gaskets on the Caravan 4 cylinder. Even though the car was out of warranty, Dodge agreed to fix the engine head gasket. This is the second head gasket failure. Thank god that I noticed the small oil leaks in the carport. If I haddn't the engine could have let go on the highway. Something is very, very, wrong when you have to get a head gasket replaced every 10-30K miles.

- Springfield, VA, USA

At 57,048 miles, the head gasket began leaking coolant on the driveway. Dealer stated that there should be no way these vehicles leak form the head gasket this soon.

- Bay Point, CA, USA

Went to change the brakes and noticed an oil leak. Contacted dealer, and was told this is a common problem with a 4- cylinder after certain mileage. Engine leaking from the head gasket.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

Engine heads cracked, causing anti-freeze to leak into the oil pan, the engine smokes vey bad because of this. Dealer has been contacted.

- Nevis, MN, USA

Tension pulley belt thats controls the power steering and battery was very low. The battery/ thermostat went into a hot mode. Also, that there is water underneath the carriage of the vehicle, and it sounds like a boat. The water underneath comes from side to side when riding the vehicle.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

Accident. Vehicle pulls to right, steering wheel off center. Tires leaking air. Bent oil pan.

- Landover, MD, USA

While driving at 67 mph on the highway engine pulley broke, causing the engine to shut down immediately. Dealer has been contacted.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

While pulling into driveway the flywheel: Pulley belt popped out, causing total loss of control and shut down of the engine. Dealer was contacted.

- Shron, CT, USA

While driving at 20 mph, oil began to come from the engine. When owner brought van to dealership, dealer stated that the engine head gasket was blown. The head gasket has been replaced.

- Midlothian, IL, USA

Vehicle leaks fuel while driving. Owner notes problem has been corrected 4 different times, but problem returns. Cause unknown. Consumer states that problem began at 55 miles when the service engine soon light illuminated, dealer stated vehicle was fixed, however engine light illuminated 30 miles later, dealer replace the fuel tank, problem occurred again and dealer replaced the O-ring and holding nut, problem still exists. Left side door glass was bowed. Unusual noise occurs when vehicle shifts from park to reverse, neutral to reverse, and neutral to drive, dealer stated this was normal. Oil pan bent, dealer replaced.

- Bronx, NY, USA