When driving at any speed the vehicle is stalling and shifting hard. Also, there is a knocking noise coming from the vehicle.
1990 Dodge Caravan: engine stalls while driving
8 of the 277 complaints about the 1990 Dodge Caravan describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Consumer experienced four transmission replacments, and had two of them rebuilt. However, is still experiencing problem with vehicle slipping/jerking into gear, and transmission stalling when taking off from a stop position.
Engine will unexpectantly stall while driving on highway. Tt
The vehicle will not start and has problems starting and it stalls. Please explain. Tt
Vehicle stalls out at slow speed, during the time of down shifting, no problem with first transmission, problem started with replacement. Tt
When rained hard, regardless of speed hestiation, violent stall slow speeds. Dealer changed spark plugs, valve, alternator/other parts. Vehicle caught fire.
Throttle position sensor failed, causing vehicle to stall, also surges at times.
Engine stalls when defroster is on .
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
- Risk
- The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
- Remedy
- Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
Recall number 89V237000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1990 Dodge Caravan stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1990 Dodge Caravan?
8 of 277 owner complaints about the 1990 Dodge Caravan (3%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Dodge Caravan?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1990 Dodge Caravan
Transmission failure 24Door locks 5Fire or smoke 5Jerking 5Seat belt 5Slipping 5Won't shift 5
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