Intermittent stalling after which it sometimes starts, sometimes not. Stalls going down the road, stalls waiting in traffic, won't start after sitting for 1 hour but starts sometimes after sitting for 2 minutes! Runs rough (is not missing). Replaced 4 o2 sensors, cat, muffler, oil, all belts, brakes, distributor cap, spart plugs. I have had it with this van made in canada! This was a replacement for the 86 caravan I had but lost to a drunk driver! Help!!!!!!
1991 Dodge Caravan engine complaints
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Digital sensor failure for cruise control and speedometer, replaced and works for only 8-9 months, becomes erratic and finally stops working.
Vehicle was smoking white smoke. When consumertook vehicle for emission test, it didn't pass. Mechanic told consumer that engine has to be rebuilt, and the seals to the gasket valve cover have to be replaced.
When driving at any speed the vehicle is shutting down and stalling, and there is some type of knocking noise coming from the vehicle.
When driving at any speed and coming to a stop, when pulling out the vehicle will shut down without prior warning and the consumer has to restart the vehicle.
When driving the steering wheel will stick and make a loud noise when turning either way. When the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle kept on rolling. Also, motor mounts broke, causing the engine to move inches like the engine is about to drop on the ground.
Abs system recall work was not completed by dealership (unable to find problem), however brakes failed as a result of failed recall component (hydraulic control unit) after inspection completed.
Fuel gauge failed to work properly. 20 or so miles after fill up, gauge goes to zero. Also oil leak.
While driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly due to a defective "purge solenoid #522065 which almost caused an accident.
Recall # 96v099000, dealer is not able to detect problem with ABS when tested. Consumer is experiencing braking problems with ABS, intermittently. When braking there is no braking ability. *ak the ABS light comes on and stays on. The brake pedal needs muich force to stop the vehicle. The ABS unit makes a grinding nois. The consumer had received recall notic but the vehicle did not need service at the time. However, the recall problem occured after recall had expired. The engine would not start.
Seat belt did not lock during impact.
Engine: vehicle leaking oil, and has been constantly dripping for the past six years. Vehicle has been in shop numerous times and they repaired for oil leaks, now dealer says a new engine is needed in the vehicle.
Ant-lock brake warning light illuminated. Also, replaced starter contacts.
Starter failed twice.
The seat belt failed 4 times.
Air conditioner not working properly.
Abs brakes failed twice with pedal going all the way to the floor; also replaced transmission/heater core/exhaust system/struts/front motor mount/cv joint.
Experienced failure of serpentine belt tensioner when broke for no apparent reason, rendering power steering assist and brakes inoperative.
Serpentine belt has been replaced ten times. Please give more details.
Upon starting, serpentine belt tensioner fractured then fell off, rendering vehicle inoperative, no prior warning.
Belt tensioner fractured, resulting in hard steering and loss of engine cooling. Tt
Engine fire.
The vehicle cuts off while going at highway speeds and erases the computer. Tt consumer states the check engine light will illuminate and then the door locks will not work, gas gauge goes to zero and the odometer will bounce up and down, then the engine will stall.
While driving in low speed the steering belt tensioner broke and lost most of steering capabilities. Tt
Engine belt tensioner making knocking sound had to be replaced. Tt
Belt tensioner failed after exiting highway of speed 55 MPH. Driver lost all power. Please describe details. Tt
Belt tensioner has broken twice. When turning left. Tt
Belt tensioner broke. Please describe details. Tt
The ABS brakes do not function properly, vehicle has excessive stopping distance, and driver must use excessive effort to stop vehicle. Tt
While driving at any speed vehicle stalls out, causing steering lost, replace oxygen sensor 3 times, to no avail. Tt
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