The consumer has experienced the following problems with: the ball joint, axle, stabilizer, and the struts-driving is bumpy. Scc
1994 Dodge Caravan: ball joint or control arm failure
5 of the 643 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Caravan describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
While backing out of the driveway tie rod broke. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
1. Vehicle is intermittenly stalling which occurs at anytime and wihtout warning. 2. Inner and outer tie rods are prematurly wearing out and are in danger of falling off.
Ball joint snapped while driving on residential street. If I was on the interstate there would of been fatalities!
Four speed od transmissions in the chrysler vans seem to be failing at a high rate at about 100k miles. When I inquired to several repair shops about getting my transmission fixed, they all told me that the problem I am experiencing is common in the chrysler vans. Every mechanic told me that it is a combination of manufacturing defect and poor quality parts used in the manufacture of the transmissions. One shop in particular has been replacing these transmissions on the magnitude of 70-80 per year. Additionally, I happen to have 6 neighbors who own or have owned '92-'95 chrysler vans with the od transmission and have needed replacement assemblies anywhere from 60k to 100k (my next door neighbor had hers replaced 3 times, she finally traded it in for a nissan van). One mechanic, after performing $1000 worth of work replacing the axles, tie rod ends, brakes, rotors, struts (complete), tires, and alignment, told me to "dump" the van because not only do they have transmission failures, but they have valve guide failures with the 3.0l engine starting around 100k miles. He told me $3000 to fix the transmission and another $2000 when the valve guide (plastic) failure occurs. I might add that I've done all scheduled maintenance ahead of manufacturers recommended intervals. I am certain that this is a problem that chrysler has known about for at least 5 years and perhaps longer and based on conversations with several repair shops, chrysler has done nothing to make the design flaw right.. I did not buy my $20,000 vehicle to have it fail at 95k miles. Thnaks for your help. Regards, ted cuneo
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 1994 Dodge Caravan ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1994 Dodge Caravan?
5 of 643 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge Caravan (1%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Dodge Caravan?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Dodge Caravan
Stalling 47No deployment 32Wipers 27Transmission failure 24ABS 23Power steering loss 15Airbag light 14Brake failure 12Loss of power 12Won't shift 11Door locks 10Overheating 10Seat belt 10Slipping 10Headlights 8Harsh shifting 6Jerking 6Tire blowout 6Grinding brakes 5
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