1997 Dodge Caravan: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Electrical · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the radio stop working and the windshield wipers activated independently. In addition, the check engine, air bag and battery warning lights would illuminate and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 28, 2011 · Lights · 164,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH the headlights malfunctioned and the vehicle stalled. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test who confirmed that the body control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the body control module replaced. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the failure. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive at night. The failure mileage was 164,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2010 · Steering · 150,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 10 MPH in rainy weather conditions, the steering wheel locked and would not steer to the left or right and then it the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the serpentine belt came off. The belt was put replaced and the contact was informed this was a known failure for his year, make and model vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2008 · Electrical · 135,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact shifted from drive into park and the vehicle was able to be restarted. Two days later, while making a turn at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and nearly crashed into a building. The vehicle persistently stalled after these incidents and was driven to a local repair shop. The mechanic stated that the computer and control body module were defective and needed to be replaced. He called the dealer and they stated that a diagnostic was needed in order to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls related to the vehicle; therefore, they were not liable for the repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 135,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Engine · IN

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was not able to restart vehicle. Had the vehicle to towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Engine · GA

I have talked with other owners of this same model vehile and they had the same complaints .I think the maker of this vehicle should do a recall and prorate a dollar scale on these mini vans. For I trust the vechicles that follwed have to be more reliable. This vehicle would stall with me driving and is currently parked in my front yard undrivible

Filed Dec 16, 2003 · Engine · 110,000 miles · VA

While driving at any speed, the vehicle intermittently stalled out without any warning. The engine was clunky. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on several occasions.

Filed Feb 24, 2003 · Engine · 70,000 miles · VA

The serpentine belt popped off, which resulted in loss of power steering and function of the alternator, which caused the vehicle to stall.

Filed Jul 31, 2002 · Engine · HI

While traveling on highway vehicle stalls and then shutdown. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed May 9, 2002 · Fuel system · NY

Got recall notice 00v268000 on fuel rails. Had repaired vehicle. However, currently, vehicle stalls. Vehicle was running fine before recall. Not satisfied with recall.

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Engine · CO

When driving at any speed and without prior warning, after vehicle has been driven over a period of time, vehicle will completely stall out, causing loss of all power. After attempting to restart vehicle on the third attempt, it will restart. Consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak

Filed Jul 23, 2001 · Steering · WA

Tie rod end became disassembled while backing out of a parking stall. The knuckle came out of the cup resulting in loss of steering control, lucky we were not on freeway.