1998 Dodge Caravan: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 99,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH the engine stalled. The instrument panel was inoperable the fuel gauge was inaccurate. The contact could not restart the vehicle and the instrument panel lights were blinking on and off. The contact also stated that the vehicle was towed four times to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure was 99,000. Updated 09/15/14

Filed Feb 10, 2011 · Engine · 470,000 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge caravan. While driving 30 MPH the serpentine belt broke. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and could have caused a crash to occur due to inclement weather after the failure occurred. The serpentine belt was replaced three times. The contact stated there were numerous complaints regarding the serpentine belt and the manufacturer should issue a recall. The failure mileage was 470,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2005 · Transmission · 85,506 miles · OH

While driving at low speeds transmission failed. This caused the vehicle to stall. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Then, dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak. Transmission was replaced twice, but problem recurred.

Filed Oct 25, 2004 · Transmission · IL

While driving 40 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer was not able to restart vehicle. Had it towed to a garage for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced.

Filed Jun 28, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · AL

On several occasions my 1998 dodge caravan would stall when starting up, it has a reoccuring airbag light, cruise control misfunctioning and horn stalling issues. I currently had to take it to chyristler for repairs. I was told from the manufacturer that there was a recall on the dodge caravan 1996-1998 re:clockspring. My veh. Was not listed with this recall and I'm concerned that I am experiencing the same problems as the dodge caravans that have been recalled. The air bag light appear on the dashboard and remain on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced the clockspring.

Filed Dec 8, 2003 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · MD

While driving at 15 MPH and turning to the left, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician stated that the automatic transmission needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer wanted to know what the criteria was for issuing a recall. *scc

Filed Oct 24, 2003 · Engine · 3,000 miles · MD

The vehicle stalled, which was caused by the serpentine belt falling off. The belt was replaced, however the problem recurred.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Acceleration, Engine · MI

While driving at 45 MPH cruise control sensor light blinked, then engine stalled.

Filed Dec 2, 2002 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · MD

While driving the consumer heard a knocking noise and the vehicle started jerking then stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the planetary gears failed. *ts

Filed Jun 21, 2002 · Transmission · IL

While driving, transmission went out, causing vehicle to stall.*ak

Filed May 31, 2002 · Transmission · MI

While driving 45mph driver heard a loud boom just before stalling out. Driver had difficult time steering vehicle to the side of road. Vehicle was towed to mechanic. Mechanic said a pin broke inside of transmission, causing it to fail. Other dealers stated there was no problem regarding transmission.*ak

Filed May 4, 2002 · Fuel system · IN

The van started acting like is not getrting gas on march 11. It stalled and wouldn't start again so I had it towed to the garage by my house. They could't find the promblem. So I took it home after a week. It diid it again so I had it towed back to the garage and they still couldn't find it. So I drove it to a dealer and they had it for a week. They found no reason for it to stall or act like it had no gas. So I took it home and it did it again so I took it to another dealer and they stated I needed a new battery and fuel thottle and a feul purge and new fuel filter so I paid 438.00 for the work to be done and took it home after a week. Then I had it for 2 days and it acted like it didn't get gas and stalled again. So I had it towed back to the dealer and they kept it for 2 weeks and they still have no idea what the promblem is. I am not taking it to the dealer I bought it from but one chrysler said was a five star and in my city. Everyone is been real nice but they promblem is still there. It is unsafe to drive a vehicle that may die while driving . I have had it towed 5 times since 3/11. I may have gotten one week worth of driving out of it for this month and a half. It still has the promblem.