Consumer noticed engine was consuming two quarts of oil every 1,000 miles. Also, oil was leaking through the head gasket.
1996 Dodge Caravan engine complaints
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Both cylinder towers cracked,they fixed but van still wouldnt run right,now we're talking a whole new engine,we declined since transmission hasnt been replaced and I'm sure thats next. Dodge dealer also wants us to pay $1080 because they couldnt find the problem !
Block was damaged and repaired during manufacturing process. The repair broke and manufacturer refuses to fix- states out of warranty block was leaking fluid - repair shop states repair work had to be done during manufacturing.
Request for reimbursement for clockspring recall repairs performed on a 1996 dodge grand caravan. *mr there was a clunk noise, then the consumer lost power steering due to the serpentine belt tensioner being broken, oil leaked due to the front valve cover gasket, and the air bag light had come on. Recall#02v293000 *scc
Had a radiator fan relay recall on 1996 dodge caravan replaced 3 times and radiator fan still continues to come on at various times when car is not running, running battery dead, front w/s wiper blades comes on by itself, lost fm stereo frequency all together. Cannot depend on this with 2 small children.
While driving 45 MPH with two passengers, consumer noticed smoke coming from vent near the rear sliding door. Consumer pulled over to the curb and waited 2 minutes, then checked under the hood to try to find the problem for the smoke. No problem was found, but while getting back into vehicle, the consumer noticed smoke spewing from the rear right side wheels. Consumer barely removed passengers from vehicle when vehicle went up in flames. There were no injuries, but the vehicle was totaled. Police and fire department were notified. *ak flames started shooting from under the hood.
Pedestal connected to rocker arm which is connected to cylinder head broke for no reason. Since it is all one piece, it all had to be replaced at a great cost. Warranty gold extended warranty would not cover it as they said it was a well known problem with this engine. Dodge denies there have been any complaints.
The head gasket has been replaced twice. The most recent was on 7/14/2003.
Truck is leaking oil, oil all over consumer's driveway. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and was told that this was par tof recall 96v 006 000. Was told by mechanic that she had a leak from the gaskets.
When vehicle was parked, puddles of gas is formed under it. This happened anytime vehicle was parked. Vehicle was leaking gas and no one knew why. Also the air bag light and window wipers came on intermittently.
The consumer heard a rattle in the engine. The consumer was told the cover in front of the engine was removed and the tensioner bearing had fallen apart. The timing belt and tensioner was replaced. There was a delay in the shift, and the consumer had to take his foot off of the gas to get the shift up. When the transmission was cold, it would delay engaging in reverse from park. Scc
While driving the vehicles engine stalled, started smoking and later the vehicle caught on fire. The dealer was notified.
Grinding noise from A/C compressor unit. Unit then locked and broke serpentine belt. Clicking noise from passenger side dash just after starting stops after approx. 30 secs. Trans doesn't catch right away when put into drive.
Clockspring defective, shouldn't there be a recall on this safety issue? Dt
While driving at highway speed the vehicle stalls causing lost of power steering. Ts
Consumer states that their vehicle is experiencing the same defect stated in recall # 96 v 006 000, but vehicle is not included by VIN number. Due to date off vehicle manufacutured. Ts
The consumer states that while driving at highway speeds, he stopped at a rest area and the vehicle started smoking. Transmission fluid started to come out of the fill tube. The transmission and the torque converter was replaced.
Consumer stated the tensioner belt broke while driving. Mr
When driving through a rain puddle you serpentine belt, that connects engine to the coolant fan etc., failed, resulting in loss of steering.contacted dealer. This problem occurred 4 times.
Three fan belts had to be replaced due to a defective tensioner. Vehicle at repair shop. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle overheated. Took vehicle to dealership for service, and was informed that strut tower the holds engine had rusted, and could cause engine to fall.*ak
Consumer states after long trip there is ticking noise in engine and the service engine soon light is on. Dealer found rocker shaft perch was broken and replaced lifters, rear head gasket and plugs.
While driving and without warning vehicle completely shutsdown, cause unknown. *ak consumer states dealer disconnected safety locks, alarm system, and keyless entry, they think it will solve the problem but it didn?t, still vehicle stalls and starts every time after 20 minutes.
Loss of oil and overheating while driving. Taken to a repair shop, and informed of a head gasket failure. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle stalls while coming to a stop at 25 MPH. Has stalled 4-5 times. Dealer cannot find a problem.
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.
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.
There is smoke that continueously comes out of exhaust causing vehicle to fail the inspection. Smoke will come out the whole time vehicle is driven.
While traveling at highway speeds and without any indication vehicle would stall and idle high. Dealer has serviced vehicle, but could not duplicate problem. Please provide further information.
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.
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