1992 Dodge Caravan engine problems

Filed Mar 2, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 149,000 miles · PA

Brakes stopped working in middle of driving almost cause a car accident. I looked up the problem and they did a recall on the ABS brake system. Would just like to bring it in to get it fixed.

Filed Oct 22, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 145,000 miles · WA

Repeated pulley and then belt failure causing steering and breaking trouble. Repairs do not last. Local dealers don't have laser alignment tool to check alignment. The internet is filled with belts flying off because of rain or slush in this vehicle, my pulleys just disintegrate with out the water. There seems to be a lot of aftermarket solutions but they seem hit or miss. It always happens when vehicle is being driven by grand mother with the grand children aboard far enough away for a $150.00 tow bill. Its lucky so fare its been on city streets and at low enough speeds that a place to safely pull over can be found. The pulleys that seem to fail are the idler and the tensioner pulleys. This 3.3 engine is well maintained with 145,000 miles. Though it seems that millage does not matter when it comes to pulley issues.

Filed Jan 8, 2003 · Engine, Steering · 84,000 miles · NY

Engine hestiates. Engine mounts, lifter, timing chain and timing chain cover replaced. Vehicle completely stalled out. Dealer found large hole in engine where piston rod went through engine block. Transmission making clunk type noise and had to be repaired. Rack and pinion on steering had to be replaced. *tt

Filed Sep 25, 2002 · Engine · FL

Consumer states that engine stall at anytime. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.

Filed Aug 29, 2002 · Engine · OH

While driving and with no warning crankshaft became loose and was causing vehicle to vibrate at any speed. Dealer notified.

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Engine · PA · fire

Electric radiator fan seized up and blew a fusable link that was located ** inside ** the main wire harness near the front washer fluid reservoir. When the fusable link blew, it set fire to the other wires and fusable links in the plastic comb sheath. The dealer fix this by patching the wire harness. Two weeks ago my van was worked on by the dealer for problems with the ABS system located right next to where they patched the wire harness. Last week the vehicle caught fire in the vicinity of where the harness repair was made. I do not blame the dealer but I cannot believe that the design engineers would put a fusable link ** inside ** of a wire harness!!

Filed Feb 8, 2001 · Body, Brakes · CT

Spark plugs were replaced due to being worn.

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Engine · MI

Consumer noticed an oil leak. Took vehicle to mechanic, and he said it was a head gasket problem, it needed to be replaced. Consumer stated that head gasket has been changed 3 times.

Filed Aug 14, 2000 · Engine · WY

Vehicle will lose power even if on cruise control. Vehicle will start up easy, but there is no power upon taking off. Engine is running, but vehicle does nothing. Consumer has an appointment with dealer.

Filed Apr 18, 2000 · Engine · CA

My wife and I were driving on the freeway when we felt a sudden loss of power and an unusually rough engine operation which seemed to come all of a sudden. We drove the disabled vehicle to the auto repair shop and later found out that the rocker arm shaft support tower had broken off at the base. The head was aluminum. The tower was cast into the the head. Through no fault of ours this condition happened for no apparent reason. My mechanic indicated that his engine rebuilder said that he has seen many aluminum dodge grand carabvan engines with this broken tower condition over the years. When I approached the service repair manager at chrysler/plymouth, he stated that he has never heard or seen this type of problem before for this type of engine. When I called chrysler customer servicem, they stated chrysler will not repair this problem without a warrantee. I need all the help I can get to see if I am the only one who has suffered a $1666 repair bill to fix this problem which I am told is due to a manufacturer's defective design and/or manufacturing problem. Your assistance in supplying us with any information on this subject is welcome.