1998 Dodge Caravan suspension problems

Filed Apr 11, 2013 · Suspension · PA

Major concern is about the strut housing roughing out been looking this up and from 97 to 2000 maybe a bit longer this has been a major issue that chrysler need to address. I know they don't want the responsibility of the matter ,but some one could get hurt from this.I just found out about this and have been searching all the information I can find on this issue.this is faulty design of chrysler,they made tons of money selling the vans,even after this started to happen they still didnt change the design.well I have to have mine done but in the mean time I better not get hurt from one letting loose. I survived cancer not to die from a auto accident do to a so so good design.

Filed Jul 6, 2011 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge caravan. While the vehicle was being inspected at an independent mechanic for a brake repair, the technician stated that the front driver side strut tower was corroded and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2011 · Suspension · 172,000 miles · IL

1998 dodge caravan strut towers rusting through. Dodge said its a cosmetic repair. I bought this van used and the drivers side strut is now made my van dangerous to drive because the drivers side is now resting on strut. The seller will not let me return it.

Filed Oct 21, 2010 · Suspension · 117,171 miles · SC

1998 dodge caravan se front strut covers are completely rotted through and I can view the ground beneath. Not only is this a safety issue, but an obvious manufacturer defect in the material used in such a critical location to the vehicle's structure. I am concerned the vehicle will become uncontrollable in the event of failure and serious injury could result to the driver and other vehicles.

Filed Mar 9, 2010 · Engine, Suspension · 10,600 miles · VA

I bought a 1998 dodge caravan from falls church motors falls church va after a couple of months of driving I started to notice and feel a wobble in the front left drivers front tire a few months later I had a flat while the van was parked it took me and two other men to loosen the lugs on the tire to get of the tire the jack while the van in the air bent and the van fell to the side I pulled one of the men away from the van as I saw it falling toward us we got another jack and got the van back up in the air and put the donut on I than a short time later got on the highway and the donut flew off the van if it were in traffic it could have killed me and other on the highway a couple of month later the timing belt broke and the water pump I thought the van was still under warrant of the extended warranty from falls church motors I later found out it was not they I thought fixed the timing belt it has been running rough ever since the van now while running the motor turns off while any sharp turn to the left or right they said to me in the recent past after I thought they fixed it . It's not going to run like new I feel this dealer ship did sell me a defective van and unsafe parts on the vehicles and some other vehicles they are selling maybe endangering other peoples life I met one man at a gas station he said he had a transmission problem right away and it slipping after he bought it.

Filed Mar 4, 2009 · Body, Suspension · 170,000 miles · MO

I took my vehicle in for an inspection and the mechanic informed me that the upper strut towers on my 19998 dodge caravan are rusting through causing possible steering and brake failure. I was told if the problem is not corrected and the tower collapses while drive I will loose total control of steering and possible brakes.

Filed Aug 17, 2008 · Body, Suspension · 00

Both strut towers on my 1998 caravan have rusted out to the point of failure. Speaking to many caravan owners and going to many sites this problem seems to be very common on these vehicles. Why does chrysler not have to be responsible to all these vehicle owners or the ones that might be involved in a collision due to this built in defect?

Filed Mar 29, 2008 · Suspension · 142,000 miles · NY

1998 dodge caravan se front strut covers are completely rotted through and I can view the ground beneath. Not only is this a safety issue, but an obvious manufacturer defect in the material used in such a critical location to the vehicle's structure. I am concerned the vehicle will become uncontrollable in the event of failure and serious injury could result to the driver and other vehicles.

Filed Sep 19, 2007 · Suspension · OH

1998 dodge caravan with strut problems concerning rust. Customer states that the struts mount totally rusted out. Customer states that this could cause a serious accident if this problem goes un-repaired. *kb the consumer was informed by a mechanic, that there is a design defect with caravans. The mechanic went on to say the struts were mounted under the hood. The consumer received several opinions and was told that eventually the struts will force their way into the engine compartment. The manufacturer was aware of the problem and provided dealers with a repair kit which welds a new strut over the old one.

Filed Jul 15, 2005 · Body, Suspension · MN

Dt: front suspension: strut rusted. There is noise in the front suspension, but the consumer is not sure if this was related to the corroded struts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they said that the struts should be replaced within a couple of months. The dealer was going to charge the consumer to fix the vehicle. The consumer talked to other people with similar problems. *ak the rust was on top of the strut tower which was weakening the structure so that the strut spring began to protrude through the support. *sc