1998 Dodge Caravan: won't start

Filed Oct 18, 2009 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · WA

The instrument panel components began to turn on and off quickly like a flicker. The first instance was in aug and since then it has happened about five times. Two times the car stopped and would not start for a few minutes.

Filed Dec 26, 2006 · Electrical · MT

98 dodge caravan, purchased from dealership: security system locks up and will not allow the car to start. I was informed by an older mechanic that this problem was common to all dodges with security systems built since 91. If this is so common why have they not fixed the problem at the source? I took my van in to the dealership for some minor bodywork, when I went to pick it up, it would not start. They tore it apart for two days and basically said, "gosh, I don't know what's wrong." I have been left stranded (15 minutes to 5 hours) about 15 times since I purchased the vehicle. In my job I transport disabled clients so this is a serious problem.

Filed May 24, 2006 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated after refueling, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where it was determined the fuel pump detached, fell into the tank assembly and needs to be replaced.

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.

Filed Apr 5, 2000 · Engine · SD

While driving vehicle stalled without prior warning. The second time when vehicle was parked, it did not start.

Filed Nov 10, 1999 · Electrical, Transmission · WI

While driving at 65 MPH with cruise control set smoke was coming from under the vehicle due to transmission being replaced. When consumer stopped vehicle. It wouldn't start back up.