While opening sliding door it keep coming off track.
1997 Dodge Caravan body complaints
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When trying to open sliding door handle did break in driver's hand without a show of a crack. *ak the door lock system was replaced. The dealer pointed out that breaking of door was common with these vehicle.
Engine had leaking seals which caused exhaust manifold to leak. Fumes would come from blower (defroster) when it was turned on. There was an electrical short in engine. Also, windshield wipers were erratic & would come on or off by themselves, and having a lot of problems with starter. *ak gasoline leaks from the tank due to the seal failure. Inside door panel on drivers side is broken.
On two occasions while driving the door ajar light came on, indicating that a door is open. The passenger's door on driver's side had nearly come open. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Rotors pitted and rusted prematurely due to inferior materials used to construct them. Nlm
Windshield wipers work intermittently causing poor visibility.
Tension pulley belt thats controls the power steering and battery was very low. The battery/ thermostat went into a hot mode. Also, that there is water underneath the carriage of the vehicle, and it sounds like a boat. The water underneath comes from side to side when riding the vehicle.
Recurring water leak , dealer tried to correct by adjusting hatch and replacing seal. No longer shuts properly. Oftentimes have to get out of car and reshut. Dealer will adjust but will not be responsilbe should it start leaking again. Suggests I keep a door or window open in order to shut the hatch. Water cam ein thru seatbelts.
High beam lights failed.
Vehicle must be lift by a straight flat bed or the windows would break out and the gas tank could blow out.
Right side sliding door: driving approximately 50mph and the door opened,hit brakes and door slammed shut, but did not latch. Took to dealer and they said it was the electric motor lock.
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