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.
1996 Dodge Caravan engine complaints
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Tensioner that tightens the serpentine belt snapped off while vehicle was in motion. The manufacturer has been notified.
Engine failed.
Consumer was driving, making a left turn when vehicle was hit on the left passager's side. The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister, causing fuel leakage. Consumer has contacted the dealer, awaiting repairs. Please provide any further details.
Tensioner rod broke. This happened while driver was pulling into a parking space. The problem has been corrected by the dealership.
While driving engine shuts off without warning, causing loss of power steering and control of vehicle. Dealers noted problem as shut off system.
Abs brakes/water pump/windshield wipers and brake rear brake shoes failed.
Serpentine belt tensioner failed.
Fan module failed, causing vehicle to overheat. Also, air bag light stays on.
Dashboard and overhead lights emit smoke and there is a strong smell of an electrical component burning.
While driving the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. Cause unknown. Please provide any details.
Serpinetine belt tensioner pulley bracket broke, flew into power steering pulley and broke it. Power steering pulley is plastic. Chrysler says this is normal wear and tear.
Neoprene tips in motor failed causing vehicle to stall.
While driving appiled the brakes and the ABS kicked in, and there was no brakes. Driver hit the emengency brake so that the truck could stop. Also the tension belt mount snapped on the truck which caused truck to be inoperable.
Automatic belt tensioner fails causing loss of steering and braking capability.
Engine belt tensioner was defective, causing the steering and brakes to become inoperative and loss of control.
Engine tensioner belt failed causing water pump failure, and engine to overheat.
While driving vehicle the serpentine belt broke 6 different times, causing vehicle to have no power. Dealers are uncertain on what is causing problem.
Main steering bolt cracked and broke, consumer lost control of vehicle.
While driving about 65 MPH the van went completely dead. The steering became real hard and locked up. Driver was able to coast to the side of the road safely. When van was towed, mechanic found timing belt and tensioner broke. The timing belt and tensioner had been replaced.
When first starting the van there is a stalling problem. The van also stalls in traffic. The dealer is not able to correct the problem.
Leaking gas tank.
While driving vehicle on highway at regular speeds vehicle stalls and then cuts off for no reason. Dealers have replaced map sensor 4 times and problem continues. Dealers are uncertain on what's causing problem.
Child seat failed several times.
Vehicle shut down while being driven on freeway.
Brakes failed.
Drive belt failed.
The engine went out while driving on the highway at a high speed of 55 MPH. Driver was able to get off road safely. This happened again the following week (3) times on parkway with slower traffic. Caravan was towed to dealer august 14th because it stalled (6) times that day. Dealer cannot find a problem.
Serpentine belt failed.
Back up light switch failed since new.
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