Vehicle overheated because fan blade came loose due to threaded nut that holds blade came loose. Contacted a dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
1994 Dodge Caravan engine complaints
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It stalls suddenly from time to time - "check gauges" light is on at this point - sometimes once a week, sometimes once a month, sometimes twice a week, sometimes ... You never know when!. I can restart it easy, but it does not hold on idle, and stalls immediately. If I step at this moment at gas pedal, and while keeping RPM around 1000, shift into drive, it runs ok as it never had any problems....only until next time... I turn off all electric devices: radio, fan, lights while restarting it. That seems like not make any differences. I have noticed that it started doing so after dealer replaced electronic module for air bags according to safety service notice from chrysler, or it's just a coincidence. I got reading stopping the engine normally, it is 55, then next time it stalled I got the reading again, it was the same as in normal situation - 55.
While driivng could decelerate, and engine will stall without a prior warning.consumer used a different type of fuel to correct problem. Dealer told consumer that engine stalling could not be duplicated.
Engine dies/RPM drops out: just driving along, highway or roadway and the engine dies and power steering and braking is lost and is dangerous. No accidents yet, thank goodness. Dealer said it was because my throttle body and base gasket haven't been ma
Consumers vehicle is experiencing problems similar to those of the ford explorer's electrical/engine failure, the vehicle stalls after high speed travel on interstate, when slowing and when turning after exiting without prior warning, the vehicle can be restarted after second or third attempt and runs fine until the next occurance. Nlm
Driver side door opened while rounding a bend causing me to almost fall out of the vehicle. If it hadn't been for the seat belt I would have fallen out. After the door opened I swerved loosing control however there wasn't an on coming vehicle at the time. From the force of the door swinging open both of the joints broke off and the service man at our local dealer informed us that he sees many of these problems on the 1994/1995 models. I had all of the recalls done to date including the rear latch that I never had a problem with. I have also had to replace the 02 sensor. I feel this could have been worse if there would have been an on coming car at the time. We were very lucky. *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734346
Consumer was traveling about 70mph & vehicle on many occasion has stalled. Once vehicle has stalled it will start back up. There was a continuous problem with this happening. Dealer checked vehicle other times, but could not find a remedy.
Engine dies when you release the accelerator at almost any speed. Vehicle must be put in neutral and restarted. No mechanic can detect a computer, sensor, dirty part or other problem to cause this effect.
Belt tensioner failure destroyed serpetine engine belt. I could not charge battery and had reduced power steering. This is a safety problem. Many tensioners have been replaced by my service station ('houser's automotive' in brookhaven, pa, 610‑874‑9285).
While driving and without warning engine completely shutdown, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
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The van's engine will intermitently cut out while driving on the highway or in town. In most cases there is no way to warn drivers approaching from the rear that you have no power or are stopped in the road. (when the engine cuts out there is no warning or noise. The only way the driver knows the engine is not running is that the power steering is gone or the van does not respond when the driver steps on the gas pedal.) restarting the engine may take 4 to 6 tries before you can place the van back in drive and continue. Even if the driver were to step on the brakes or turn on the emergency flashers, other cars and mack trucks approaching from the rear have a tendency to rush up on the rear bumber before they realize what is happening. This is, obviously, very un-nerving especially to the driver who is trying to restart the van before someone runs into him. I know of at least 6 other people who have experienced this stalling problem in either a dodge van or car that has the 3.0l engine. Most have not been able to resolve this problem at their dodge dealer and have sold the un-repaired van or car rather than argue with the delership's service department. The stalling problem in my van happened once every few months when it was new and it did not really seem to be a safety problem. However, in the past year the problem has gotten worse to the point where I have to think twice about getting out on 495 at rush hour for fear of being run over. Dodge has just sent me a recall notice for air bag wiring on this van, please get them to recall the vans and cars that use the 3.0l engine to fix this very dangerous stalling problem.
This automobile has had 3 new transmissions, 3 new airconditioners,, a new starter, 3 or 4 recalls for different things and now an oil leak that has to be repaired.
Transmission is leaking fluid since purchase from axle seal transfer case. Front right strut assembly makes exstreme noises over bumps and sharp curves. Engine has developed a leak. Left driver side door can not be opened with key. Suspect flood damage due to a reoccurring odor from heater vents. We have contacted dealer more than three times and were given a "dodge" ! Dealer has changed the buisness name and states has no longer an obligation to honor these problems which we encountered under warranty! Also, air condition unit has been leaking and was serviced under warrenty and remains a problem. There are several other items too long to list. The bottom line is that this vehicle is failing rapidly mechanically! I feel strongly that I have been "ripped off!" by this dealer and am in need of some sort of solution!.
This is the second failure of tbhis part. First failure was at 61590 miles. I believe this to be a chronic problem with chrysler v-6 engines and one which, if it occurs at speed, can result in loss of steering control with tragic consequences. I would appreciate your looking into this matter and advising me of your findings.
Vehicle stalls for no reason and without prior warning. May run just fine for a couple of days. Contacted dealer, and he replaced the fuel pump. But stalling continues.
Within four months water pump went out twice, and fan belt popped off while driving at 45 MPH. Also, no power steering, and radiator overheated.
Vehicle would intermittently stall without warning.vehicle been in/ out dealer shop, and nothing can be found. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
When slowing down or coasting, to make a left/right turn, vehicle would stall out for no reason. Had no warning. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic could not duplicate or solve problem. It's intermittent & hard to locate.
Transmission would always jerk when shifting. Dealer told us that was natural for that transmission. After two years, transmission completely failed and had to be replaced. Previously we owned a 1990 dodge caravan and also had to replace transmission at approximately 80000 miles. Since then we have been told by several transmission specialists that this is common in caravans. Also the bolt holding the engine fan in place has had to replaced twice as it falls out. We did catch the problem both times when the engine overheated while idling.
Vehicle stalls intermittently while driving.
Consumer was driving and lost all power steering and vehicle shut itself down.
Odometer/speedometer malfunctioned, causing them to be inoperative intermittently. Been to dlr 6 times. Dlr cannot determine problem. Cause unknown. Problem with vehicle stalling while driving which almost caused an accident. Please provide details.
While driving the engine would stall without indications 30minutes. Afterwards the vehicle would restart. Please provide further details.
Bolt that secures the belt tension pulley to the engine drive assembly failed causing vehicle to loose all power and overheat.
While driving vehicle stalls intermittently. Dealer ran diagnostic test and could not duplicate problem.
Driving for long periods of time & coming upon stop sign/light, vehicle would stall out for no reason. Took to deallership & had it checked. Was informed needs to pay upfront before it can be checked. *ak brought it to dealership for repair, but problem still exists.
Rack and pinion steering failed.
Hesitation in transmission when pulling out into traffic.
Intermittent stalling resulted in a collision due to a lack of control.
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