10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Dodge Caravan electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Dodge Caravan Owner Comments

problem #6

Aug 152003

Caravan

  • miles

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

Vehicle caught on fire inside of the engine compartment without prior warning while sitting at an intersection.

- Cocoa, FL, USA

problem #5

Jan 172003

Caravan

  • miles
Clock spring replacement / consumer requested reimbursement for repairs. The vehicle was traded to consumer with the airbag light on. Upon diagnosing the problem, the air bag clock spring was broken.. also the right axle output shaft leaked oil, and the engine light illuminated on the dash board, the dealer replaced the spark plugs.

- Jonesboro, AR, USA

problem #4

May 152002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While driving electrical wiring went out, and lost all power on vehicle. Dealer contacted.

- Key Largo, FL, USA

problem #3

May 272001

Caravan 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Was driving vehicle when distributor bearings seized up and caused transaxle to loosen up. Transmission then failed. Vehicle is an all wheel drive. Towed to dealership. Mechanic indicated plug on transmission canister cap had melted. This happened at 78,000 miles. Had transmission replaced with new transmission. Problem reappeared in new transmission. Had previously smelled sulfur like fumes inside vehicle. Vehicle gave big jerk, and made a loud noise before coming to a stop. Also, noticed grayish smoke in rear. At dealership, mechanic noticed plug, made of plastic, had melted like the first one.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #2

Apr 152001

Caravan

  • miles
Air bag light on dashboard will not go off during operation of vehicle/ horn will not function. Also, consumer's wife smelled a burned rubber odor that went away before light on dashboard came on. Dealer replaced clockspring due to open circuit.

- Villa Rica, GA, USA

problem #1

Nov 111999

Caravan

  • miles
For no apparent reason, while the van was parked in the driveway with the ignition off, it caught on fire in the engine compartment. Van had been parked for about 10 minutes before it caught on fire. The fire was put out the the fire department. Van was totalled.

- Mebane, NC, USA

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