1996 Dodge Caravan: excessive oil consumption

Filed Jun 16, 2004 · Engine · PA

Consumer noticed engine consumed one quart of oil every week due to a oil leak from the crankshaft. Dealer was notified.

Filed Jan 8, 2004 · Engine · 69,000 miles · MD

Consumer noticed engine was consuming two quarts of oil every 1,000 miles. Also, oil was leaking through the head gasket.

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA · fire

I purchased my vehicle used, and since then, the windshield wipers came on without warning, and at the oddest times. Also, my airbag light turned on and my horn stopped working because of it. Suddenly, about 3 months ago, the car started smoking. I took it to get it serviced and asked them to check the source of the smoking. The service men told me that it was because the vehicle was burning oil. I was told by other mechanics, after the fire that I describe below, that if the vehicle burns oil, the smoke would be temporary, and it would go away after it burns off. Well... It didn't, and this is what happened: on april 20th, I parked my car on the outdoor parking lot of the whole foods market, in glendale, ca. I heard an announcement over the pa, that there was an emergency in the south parking lot, and that everyone there should move their car. I was parked in the south lot. On the way out, a lady told me that there was a car on fire, and the fire dept was on its way. I continued on my way outside, and when I got to the parking lot, I saw that it was my vehicle. The fire did not burn through the firewall, but everything under the hood was destroyed. The fire dept from glendale, sent an arson investigator, since the car was parked and there had been some car fires in the area. Turns out, the arson investigator tells me, that the fire was caused by something electrical. The van did not overheat. Everything seemed fine, until the thing caught fire on sunday.

Filed May 10, 2000 · Acceleration, Electrical · GA

Defect in head gasket caused oil to leak causing the air idle valve control,pcv,fuel filter, hormica balancing board, throttle,water pump, theromstat, iignition module to have to be repaired . Timing belt was recall dodge did not put it on right causing to head gasket to leak. Timing belt covers was never replace when it was recalled.was not notified of this recall timing belt broken while driving.

Filed Feb 7, 2000 · Engine · VA

Car needed 1800.00 dollars worth of engine work, again for faulty valves and cylinder head. Burning oil and destroying o2 sensors, poor gas mileage and problematic expensive engine work. Mitusbishi engine seems to be a problem. Suggest manufacturer corrects defect.

Filed Nov 22, 1999 · Transmission · CD

Poor design of transmission caused differential pin to come out of the differertial unit, rubbing throuh case and causing oil leak. Nlm

Filed Aug 11, 1999 · Engine · FL

Engine head gaskets are leaking lots of oil, up to 3 quarts low. Dealer not aware of problem. Problem still exists. No warranty. Provide further information.

Filed Nov 4, 1998 · Engine · NY

Engine head oil galley plug not adequately retaining, causing oil to leak, which can result in an egine compartment fire. Dealer/manufacturer notified,and refused to repair because vehicle does not meet the federal safety agency recall # 96v‑006 specifications.