1991 Dodge Caravan suspension problems

Filed Aug 4, 2007 · Suspension · 87,311 miles · NJ

A loud clunking noise could be heard when traveling over uneven road surfaces or on right hand turns. After completing a right turn, the driver side front wheel was completely dislodged and folded backinto the wheel well. The lower control arm was fractured where the ball joint was seated, allowing the ball joint to come away from the lower control arm. The driver side drive shaft was dislodged from the transmission.

Filed Jan 13, 2006 · Brakes, Suspension · 133,000 miles · WA

Dt*: the contact stated there is a vibration in the front end and the brake pedal is pulsating. This has persisted for 3 years. The tires were replaced and realigned numerous times to correct the vibration, however the problem still occurs. The brakes were replaced 3 times, although the pulsating is currently evident. The vibration occurs around 30 MPH. When the vehicle speed increases, the vibration is less noticeable. The manufacturer has not been contacted.

Filed May 6, 2002 · Suspension · PA

Stabilizer bar is fractured at clamp on passenger side of frame.

Filed Jan 25, 2002 · Suspension · MN

While consumer was driving something made a dropping sound, auto stopped accelerating. From then on vehicle began to rattle.

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Suspension · FL

While driving over a hole on road, it could feel hard on the vehicle. Contacted dealer, and they had to replaced shock absorbers. Please provide more infomation.

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Suspension · PA

The shock absorbers are attached to a threaded fitting in the frame of the car. The threading is apparently no longer tight enough to secure the schock absorber in use. Several times, on both sides of the car, and for several years, the shocks have separated from the car body fittings, leaving the shock attached at only one end, and swinging freely. To my knowledge, most shocks fit through a mounting and are secured in place with a nut. That is not the case here - I have no way of securing the shock, and it has detached unexpectedly, repeatedly. Fortunately, no accidents have resulted.

Filed Jul 26, 2000 · Suspension · MT

Ball joints are loose. Wheel cannot be aligned. Would hear banging noises because of loose ball joints. Took to dealer & it was repaired, but problem has reappeared.

Filed Jun 8, 1999 · Suspension · OH

While driving 40 MPH entire vehicle shakes as if the tires were about to come off, cause unknown. Dealer cannot idenitfy the problem.

Filed Dec 23, 1998 · Suspension · FL

Consumer has been experiencing problems with coil springs. Coil springs shot out and hit spouse in the chest. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.

Filed Dec 17, 1998 · Suspension, Visibility · MO

While driving at 45 MPH the vehicle had a loud clicking sound coming from the steering wheel and started to shake. The vehicle sounded like the gears were jumping and it was trying to catch itself. The clockwork spring was replaced to fix the problem. Also, the heating/cooling system does not work properly. *ak