1996 Dodge Caravan: check engine light

Filed Mar 27, 2006 · Electrical · 144,345 miles · CA

In 2003 bcm replaced for my windshield wipers would not operate. Over $600 . Last year my battery cables and battery were smoking and I was lucky I got to the dealer just in time as black smoke was gushing out from under my hood.... Another $600 repair. In january 2006 electrical system craziness. Check engine light was on and it could not be smoged. They reprogrammed the module and I was able to get it smoged 2 days later the check engine light came on and the car would turn over and die ....I returned and was told I needed a PCM module replaced $719. Getting the car back was one electrical mishap after another....the gauges went crazy...taken back to dealer....reprogrammed ....and then told they were not sure how to fix it...then got the car back and the clock and radio intermittently went on and off.. The computer shutting down and not allowing the remote to open the locks using the key the alarm would go off and I could not shut it off until the computer came back on and I could use the remote....I was then told by the service manager that I needed a body control module(bcm) which I replaced in 2003. He was nasty and rude. I told the general manager I really did not believe they knew what they were doing ....for each time I brought the car in with one problem they returned it to me with another. He could also not guarantee that if I paid another $550 for a new bcm that it would solve all the problems.... ...after 6 weeks and four trips to the dealer having my car over 2 weeks I was frustrated and angry....and after reading on the internet countless other dodge caravan owners have the same problems I am outraged dodge has ignored its responsibility to its consumers. .when I dropped it off the clock, radio, locks and alarm were the problem..but an hour after I picked it up it started raining and guess what....the windshield wipers were not operating.

Filed Mar 21, 2006 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would only go into reverse on two occasions. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted it worked properly. After the second incident the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. They determined the codes needed to be reset. The vehicle performed properly for a short period of time and then it started having problems again. However, this time the transmission would not go into drive until the vehicle was restarted. The manufacturer has not been alerted.

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Engine · 112,000 miles · MO

Engine loses lots of oil at speeds over 60 MPH. Also smell burning smell when engine shuts off. Radiator loses coolant. Don't know if there is a recall for these things. Also oil light only comes on when you take a sharp turn. Engine light has been on for a year, since we got it.

Filed Mar 25, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · FL

While driving, the check engine and air bag light illuminated on the dashboard.

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Front brake rotors are prematurely wearing away, rotors have warped, and have been replaced four times already.*ak. Consumer states rotors wear causing vibration and pulsation when stopping, also belt drive and tensioner belt were repalced, and the engine light was on.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Engine · WA

Engine knocking due to right head rocker arm retainer being broken off head, and bent rocker arm/ shaft bent.*ak while driving the check engine light blinks three times. Consumer states the cast rocker arm failure was due to flaw in design. The exhaust manifold broke.

Filed Mar 12, 2002 · Airbags, Engine · MI

While driving air bag light is illuminated, and horn/ cruise control are inoperative. Windshield wipers come on sporadically. Dealer was not contacted. *ak consumer states that service engine light will not go out, fuel pump , computer and coil pacer replaced. Also presently in the process of replacing clock spring.

Filed Jan 28, 2002 · KY

Engine light has illuminated on dashboard. Consumer has not contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Acceleration, Electrical · TN

The two times we had failures with similar symtoms (horn, engine light, cruise, wipers, etc.... ) different parts were replaced. Recently we had another "fluke" with the wipers going haywire (starting on there own) but it has not done it again since.

Filed Mar 28, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · MD

Ea 01 007; air bag clock spring: air bag light stayed on, and horn assembly did not operate. Dealer was notified. *ak head gasket and time chain replaced due to tremendous oil loss, engine light is now illuminated, vehicle's temperature gauge went up and vehicle locked up. Windshield wipers come on by themselves. Sliding door latch inoperable.

Filed Mar 19, 2001 · Acceleration, Airbags · SC

Since I have had this vehicle, the air bag light comes on and will stay on thus I do not know if the air bag would work or not if needed. My cruise control alternates working and not as does the check engine light. Most of the time the check engine light is on and everytime I have had it checked, I have been told they reset it and everything look good. The computer does not show anything wrong. The cruise will come on sometimes and it will not at others. I think this vehicle as well as others I have talked to has a defect and I would like to see you check it out and have them do a recall and correct the electrical problems. I took my vehicle back several times during the first few months I had it for repairs and the same type probles keep occurring. My wipers will also at times come on with out being turned on. My sisters caravan does the same thing.

Filed Feb 3, 2000 · Engine · PA

Engine shuts off, chrysler mechancics can't find problem also shakes at 40mph (violently) and check engine light flashes.