1993 Dodge Caravan electrical problems

Filed Mar 29, 2005 · Electrical · 00 · fire

On thursday, march 24th, 2005 my mother backed her 1993 dodge caravan into her driveway and bumped into her fence breaking the lens on the turn signal. As it was coming into a long weekend with business shut down, she immediately went inside to contact her mechanic to have it replaced/repaired. As she spoke on the phone, she glanced out the window and observed a plume of smoke rising from the rear of the van. She immediately rushed out and found a small flame in the area of the broken lens. She packed it with snow and went back to her call to the mechanic to arrange a time for the repair and to discuss what just happened. During this conversation she again noticed a plume (much larger and darker) rising from the van. She called the fire department who responded quickly, however the interior of the van was totally destroyed by the fire and subsequent intense heat. Her insurance agent has since "written the vehicle off" and is offering $1500.00 (cdn) to settle. Fortunately she did not simply attempt to drive straight to her mechanic for the repairs or the consequences could have been much more severe.

Filed Mar 24, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

I have a 1993 dodge caravan. I have spent over $10,000.00 on repairs since I bought it new in 1993. I am extremely dissatisfied with dodge. I've had several recalls on various components, they were corrected and are now again defective including my seatbelts, ABS system, and steering column. I am now noticing that the paint is eroding on the top of my van. I've seen many other dodge caravans with the exact same problem and the exact same pattern of corrosion. It appears the paint is wearing off on the tops of the cars, then the hoods and so on. It eventually rusts through as I've seen on at least 20 dodge caravans. I have never encountered paint wearing away like this on any other vehicles that I've owned and much older than 10 years. I believe there is a defect somewhere in the painting process, perhaps the primer or the paint itself. This is the third letter I've written and I have not received a response from anyone. I would appreciate an investigation into the painting process of these vans. I believe it is also occurring in other year models. Thank you, susan deanfrasio.

Filed Feb 11, 2003 · Body, Brakes · WI

The ball joints and starter failed, the brake line was broken, the side door fell off, the vehicle experienced oil and coolant failures. Also the vehicle needed an outer rod end installed and a new transmission within one year of purchasing the vehicle. *jg

Filed Jan 6, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · WI

The sliding door separated from the hinges, also there was problems with the oil, coolant, ball joints, starter, brake line, tie rod, transmission, exhaust and the front brakes. Ts

Filed May 8, 2001 · Electrical, Steering · GA

In evening consumer tried to start vehicle and it would not start. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said steering column was loose and effected steering column operations.

Filed Dec 15, 2000 · Electrical, Fuel system · GA

Vehicle stalled in traffic without warning. Dealer replaced fuel lines which became clogged, but defect has reoccurred.

Filed Oct 27, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · OH

The engine stalls completly when going at any speed when the brakes are applied to slow down or turning, has done this since we bought it new, have taken it in for several checkups and the dealer cannot locate the problem. This constantly persists and I believe this is a manufacturing defect beacause I have spoken to several people who purchased the same vehicles in 1993, 1994 and 1995. These people just sold their cars or traded in to get rid of the problem. This is an apparent engine defect that chrysler made these cars during these years. I would like to see a recall for this problem, this can and will cause accidents and deaths.

Filed Aug 2, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

I am so disappointed in dodge/chrysler I should have bought a toyota. No safety defect mentioned in summary.

Filed May 11, 2000 · Body, Electrical · RI

Freon was leaking from air conditioner. Leak was coming from under dashboard. Took vehicle to mechanic, and they had to go under the dashboard, they fixed the leak. One month before, had to put a brand new transmission. Then driveshaft belt broke. Consumer has had nothing but problems with this vehicle. *ak left door switch failed. Heater core, evaporator, condenser, o- rings and seals all replaced. Starter failed. Engine timing case cover, gaskets seals belt and tensioners failed.

Filed Mar 16, 2000 · Electrical · OH · fire · 1 injury

Van cought on fire and was a total loss, the only items remaing was the bumper. There was no warning and the insuransce compant feels that it was electrical.