1997 Dodge Caravan body problems

Filed Apr 7, 2007 · Body · AZ

I have a 1997 dodge caravan se purchased new. Two years ago I noticed a spot on the roof, and another on the hood where the polycoat was beginning to peel. Within two years the car looked as if it had some kind of disease. I began to notice other caravans of similar age, and they had the same problem. I saw other makes of cars that were much older with original paint jobs and they weren't experiencing this problem. I am really disappointed with the paint job and poly coat on the dodge caravan. I feel for what we payed for, and with the problems we have experienced , such as the windshield wipers coming on by themselves, the service engine light coming on and going off, the interior light coming on or not when the door was opened, the warning bell not going off when the door was open, the emergency brake working or not working, the fogging of the plastic headlights - at least the paint job should have lasted!

Filed Jan 16, 2004 · Body · 80,000 miles · NY

I recently became aware of your services so that is why this is written way after the fact. May problem is that I own a 97 dodge caravan, at the time it had appox. 80,000 miles. The front passenger side wheel well that holds the strat rotted to the point that the strat was coming through. I called dodge and they said that part of the body wasn't warranted against rust through. I thought it was odd that the doors and hood was but not the under part. I had the repairs done for $900 and now the driver side is about to do the same. What is ironic is that the body ie doors and quarter panels are fine. Is there a problem with this particular part of the car and if so do I have any recourse. Thank you for your time.

Filed Jan 9, 2004 · Body · RI

The strut that held the rear hatch snapped. The hatch crashed down, and nearly decapitated a small child. The dealer was contacted.

Filed May 16, 2003 · Body · IL · 1 injury

Right arm on liftgate snapped in two. Mr. When the consumer opened the liftgate the right arm which held the liftgate up snapped in two and fell on the consumer's arm, also the sunvisor broke.

Filed Mar 26, 2003 · Body, Visibility · IL · 1 injury

The tailgate and the right arm that hold it up snapped, as a result the arm fell onto the consumers left arm. The arm on the sunvisor snapped.

Filed Mar 14, 2003 · Body · SC

The paint on my 97 dodge caravan is peeling off on the top of the van. Have you had other complaints?

Filed Jan 7, 2003 · Body · WI

Consumer stated that the hatchback springs on the passenger side snap causing it to be hard for consumer to open and close. Dealer notified. Ts

Filed Dec 20, 2002 · Body · 70,000 miles · RI

The driver's side sliding door will not open. This poses a safety hazard if consumer needed to remove children from vehicle in an emergency. Ts

Filed Oct 24, 2002 · Body · NY

Consumer states that they are having the same problems as recall#99v123000 lift gate support bracket. Dealer will not repair because vehicle VIN was not include with recall. Ts

Filed Sep 18, 2002 · Body, Fuel system · NJ · fire

Michael schottland on behalf of the deceased owner stephanie berman. Ms. Bermans vehicle, while in motion, turned over and became engulfed in a fire that LED to her death, there was a recall 00v268 regarding the possibility of a fire.