1992 Dodge Caravan electrical problems

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Acceleration, Electrical · CT · crash

While starting vehicle ignition was locked in place. Consumer started the vehicle in park, and without any warning vehicle accelerated. As a result, it collided with another vehicle. It was totaled.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Electrical · OH · fire

When stopping at a light and with no indication of problem existing vehicle caught on fire under the hood.

Filed Nov 21, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · LA

While making a slow turn heard a crunching sound from steering wheel. At same time airbag light came on, and horn was sounding intermittently. Consumer contacted dealership who determined that clock spring assembly needed to be replaced.

Filed May 8, 2001 · Electrical, Transmission · VA

When pulling into driveway vehicle was being placed into reverse and it jumped out of drive gear into second drive, and then jumped into first drive. Vehicle failed to respond. Consumer contacted service dealer, who determined that shift lever was bent.*ak the shift lever was straightened and the problem was solved. The computer failed.

Filed Mar 22, 2001 · Electrical · KS · fire

While driving about 30 MPH dash lights went off and on. Vehicle lost power. Then, smoke and fire came from under hood, vehicle was totalled.

Filed Mar 21, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · OR

Airbag light came on. Then there was a rubbing noise in steering column, horn went out before, and consumer had to keep replacing fuse. Consumer feared airbag would deploy in face.*ak consumer states the clock spring went out.

Filed Feb 8, 2001 · Body, Brakes · CT

Spark plugs were replaced due to being worn.

Filed Apr 26, 2000 · Electrical, Visibility · ID

While driving in the rain rear windshield wipers failed. Checked the fuses and they kept blowing out. Removed the back door cover,and it was full of oil from the windshield wiper gasket that had fallen off. Contacted dealer. Dealer said vehicle was out of warranty.

Filed Mar 24, 2000 · Electrical · NM · fire

Inline fuse on the driver's side under the hood keeps shorting out, causing a minor fire. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Feb 18, 2000 · Electrical · MA

While driving 40mph w all instrument panel lights went out. Pulled vehicle over & checked lights. Noticed no tail lights. Stopped at store to get fuses. Replaced old fuses. The new fuses also blew out. Also, windshield wipers in rear failed to work properly. Had head lights & parking lights. Heater failed to come on when trying to use it. When vehicle was parked for awhile, it would fail to start. Would need a jump to get started. Will be going to dealership to have vehicle checked.