Brakes squeaking continously. Yh
1996 Dodge Caravan engine complaints
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While traveling on the highway at 45 MPH bolt to engine pulley/crankshaft snapped off, causing vehicle to lose power steering control. Dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time.
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.
Engine shuts off, chrysler mechancics can't find problem also shakes at 40mph (violently) and check engine light flashes.
Serpentine belt has come off 6 times (at least) since jan 99. Twice on the highway with speeds of 65mph. The belt failure causes a loss of power steering and within minutes loss of electrical power. All kinds off parts have been replaced and yet it still has fallen off three times since dec 99. The garage has contacted local dealers for fixes but to no avail. The belt still flies off and the squeak that has occurred since the first replacement continues to get worse and worse. I had a dealer so much as say it was going to fly off whe it got wet. Well it's come off wet and when it's dry. Two times ago on a dark cold night 45 minutes from home with my entire family in the car going 65 MPH on the highway. Thank god I was driving and not my wife or daughter. This is a serious safety hazzard and must be addressed. There is an existing tsb on this issue on your web site but I don't know if it covers my car. A dealer I contacted today was aware of the problem and asked if I had a splash guard installed. He is looking at it tomorrow. Tensioners (3), pulleys, and many belts have been replaced so far. Please help me find a solution.
Serpentine belts have been replaced five times. Manufacturer has been notifi
We noticed that our minivan was leaking oil on the ground. Took vehicle to repair shop. Stated that we had a faulty cylinder head gasket requiring replacement. We heard that other cars such as the dodge neon and minivans from dodge/chrysler also had similar problems with the cylinder head gasket. Request that the federal safety agency review this situation as a manufacturers defect, if not already initiated. The cost for this job is $900.00-1100.00. If we perform this job and this defect becomes a recall situation, can we receive a refund from the manufacturer? Thanks for your assistance in this matter. Please respond to us asap.
A sheared bolt on main pulley to the engine, caused the timing belt to be stripped and inoperative. Dealer notified and repairs were made under warranty.
Vehicle been experiencing ongoing / intermittent problem with engine stalling. Problem occurs in slow or high speed or at a stop position, and when applying the acelerator pedal from a stop position. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, and nothing could be found.
Engine head gaskets have cracked ,causing coolant to leak onto engine . Dealer has been notified.
Unit dies when cold,took unit to coliseum motors they said all diesels (die when cold this is my 5th dodge diesel and none of them died when cold thier fix for the problem was to set idle up now in order to run under 30 MPH I have to apply brakes.it is very scarry to drive this vehicle on ice or snow as it pushes you thru intersections. I have contacted coliseum and they said they could set idle back down I guess I can either slide thru an intersection with a dodge truck or die in the middle of it. Any help with this vehicle would be greatly appreciated thanks.
Vehicle was parked for two days when it caught fire by itself in the engine by the back firewall, causing total loss of vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.
Heard pebbles underneith the car. Stopped at a mechanic's shop and they said that the alternater was going out, but it wasn't true, it was the engine.while trying to get home the car just quit and had to be towed.
The warning light came on for the egr valve. Dealer has replaced the egr valve. Vehicle uses less fuel now. Van shakes left and right at 37mph, and up/down at 48 MPH. At first, dealer denie dproblem. However, after they checked other vans and found same problem. Consumer believes shaking has to do with a faulty torque converter. Also , multi-function switch malfunctioned.
Socket for the light bulbs had melted the plugs. Also, serpentine belt was replaced 5 times due to breaking. Last belt was shredded to pieces. The tensioner gauge was replaced. In addition, air bag light kept coming on & the horn failed to work when used. Taking vehicle to dealer to check problems.
There is an oil leakage coming from engine head gasket from which the oil is getting into the engine and roads. *ak.
The water pump failed and has been replaced, however the vehicle continues to overheat due to failure of the radiator fan.
The engine cooling fan stopped working while vehicle was being driven, and smoke started coming out of the vehicle. Engine overheated. Dealer has vehicle right now.
While backing out of a driveway at a speed of 5-10 MPH drivebelt tensioner support roller fell off, causing the vehicle to lock up, due to this lock up, lost control. Please provide any futher information.
Rocker panel on the bead had snapped off. This was caused by the short bolts which had developed cracks from the cylinder pounding. Had lost power & had no overheating heating. Also, had no prior warning.
Due to defective timing fan belt, tensioner falls apart and causes the vehicle to be inoperative unexpectly which may cause a crash. Dlr replace part several time. Common problem. Please provide further information and VIN#. Mjs
The engine is just the most recent problem. We went ahead and bought the extended warranty even though it is usually never used. This time we used it numerous times. We have had problems with the electric windows, the starter has been replaced, the fuel pump, the engine head, the electronic locks currently do not work. It has just been a real lemon. We just do not know what to do. This time the engine blew and there was no clue that anything was wrong. We have been stranded several times and last night just barely made it home.
Both failures were identical in inital observation. Today's failure has not been anaylized by the repair facility however what ever caused the belt to come off also tore the tensioner off of the engine at the mounting bolt or the bolt failed to cause the problem. In both cases the bolt sheared flush in the block and the tensioner disentigrated into plastic bushing, spring, main body, and the sheared mounting bolt. All accessories, belt driven, naturally stopped including power assisted steering. A loud, startling bang signaled the failure as the tensioner sheared. The first failure was at 37,603 original owner miles and the second identical failure has occured at 82,709 original owner miles...out of extended warranty. The final bill charged customer $217 labor and a foot note indicated service manager authorized parts wty on this repair. Parts were tensioner, belt, and power steering pump pulley. I consider this a potential serious control problem if the failure occurs in manuvering situation.
With out warning the vehicle over heated. My wife called the dealer. They said not to drive it . Later the husband check car to confirm that the fan were not turning. The vehicle is going to dealer to get relay replaced. Also when the engin is running it has a valve knock.
When running air conditioner and sometimes without running it, and usually when turning right, the engine just quits. This has happened at least 50 times over the last 2 years. I have had the serpetine belt replaced twice as it flew off and the power steering belt replaced once. The vehicle just dies when it wants to while travelling at variable speeds, usally while slowing to make a right turn or exit to the right off the freeway and estimate 15-25 MPH and it just dies. I have asked the dealer with no response other than they would look at the vehicle. I have had 2 different shops tell me it sounds electrical. And the other minor problem is that the windshield wipers go off periodically on their own while turning left. I have no idea if this was ever reported by anyone else but would like the complaint registered and investigated. Thank you.
Integrated child seat wont retract when pulled out. Weatherstripping on drivers door fell off found out the drivers door was not aligned properly. Constant belt noise especially during wet conditions. Dealer must repeatedly tighten them. Brakes pulsate when applying them. Replaced numerous components on rear brakes. Fuel tank would not read fuel level correctly. Dealer had to replace fuel tank, fuel pump, and other components and said the fuel tank was bowed. Dual sliding doors have to be repeatedly adjusted because they become difficult to slide. Driver's side window regulator broke for no apparent reason. Right rear child safety seat had hole in the buckle. Replaced battery once.installed child safety belt extensions due to recall. Van is now back in shop for unknown problems, will not start.
While driving in the inside lane on a three lane expressway at 65 MPH, the van simply died. Fortunately, there was a left shoulder on the highway that I was able to pull off onto. I was able to immediately restart the van and proceed on my trip from wisconsin to michigan. I have expressed concern on the engine periodically stalling at the dealer in sheboygan, wi. They were never able to discover what the problem was. About two months ago, I took the van to the dodge dealer in monroe, michigan and expressed my concerns about the car periodically stalling. They supposedly did a diagnostic test on the van but were unable to determine what the problem is. This is the first time that the van has actually stalled while being driven at highway speeds. In the past, the van had stalled upon first being started, while pulling into a driveway and under similar situations. The cruise control had a tendancy to vary on the speed control. I'm wondering if this is possibly tied into the enging problem. I drive between monroe, mi and sheboygan, wi about every two months and have to drive through chicago. I need to be able to rely on my vehicle.
When I was driving down a off ramp the van stalled after waiting the vanstart
Front cam seals leaking. Nlm
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.
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