Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the body of the vehicle was separating from the strut mounts. He feels that the strut mounts will detach soon and cause the vehicle to crash. The current and failure mileages were 155,000. Updated 06/08/09 *bf updated 06/09/09.
1999 Dodge Caravan body complaints
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The strut tower on the driver's side of my 1999 dodge caravan has completely rusted out, causing the strut to burst through into the engine compartment below the windshield. A auto body repair man said this is a very serious structural and safety issue. In researching a fix for this problem, I discovered that hundreds of dodge caravan, town and country, and plymouth voyager models were susceptible to this dangerous engineering failure.
Front two (2) rusted strut towers.
Rusting strut towers causing structural damage.
Corroded strut tower on driver's side 1999 dodge caravan. Mechanic says this is a very common problem for 1998-1999 model years. Bulletin 23-044-02 describes the problem as "cosmetic." mechanic says repair (using chrysler repair kit) should run $350-450 usd. If chrysler is and has been aware of this "safety related" issue for so long, why are they not responsible for the repair. I believe this should be a recall item for the manufacturer.
I have a 1999 dodge caravan in which the strut housing is rusting out. I inquired about it some time ago but dodge did not have a fix. This problem is a common occurrence with this vehicle . It is now at the point where it will punch through and cause the car to crash on the right side of the car.
Driver's side strut tower has rust, which eventually could result in suspension-strut failure and loss of control while driving. Pictures available.
I was driving slowly through the local meijer's parking lot when I hit a pothole. This would not normally be a cataclysmic event but this time the strut tower collapsed allowing the wheel to hit the inner fender. I was traveling at less than 10 MPH so there were no injuries but if this were to have happened at highway speeds death would be guaranteed. There is no reason for any vehicle less than 10 years old to have the degree of structural rust that this van has. I have since seen many more vans with the same structural issues as mine.
Corrosion on top of strut towers causing stress cracks.
The consumer took the vehicle in for leakage under the motor. However, he found that the housing was broken. *nm
While driving at any speed, the inside headliner fell down onto the consumer. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak *sc
While vehicle was being service and the technician noticed the left strut body has a crack and frame was rusted due to this problem. Please provide further information.
The sliding door opens while driving, it seems to open when driving over bumps in the road.
Consumer states that engine makes loud noise and it idles erratically, vehicle has stalled while travelling 60 MPH, on one occasion, dealer found that a piston had failed, however problem still exist. Brakes squealed, dealer cleaned and sanded pads and rotors. Vehicle shook at speeds above 70 MPH, dealer balanced and rotated tires. Consumer smelled strong odors through the ventilation system. Passenger side sliding door inoperable. Alternator belt came apart. Accelerator rattles. Vehicle experiences deceleration. Carpet buckles.
Frame is bent/ rear axle is off by 30 degree, and transmission is going out, causing the vehicle to stall.there is a loud knocking noise coming from the vehicle. Also, rear tailgate will not open. Dealer can't determine the cause.
While trying to get into the van, driver fell down against a metal strip that was flat against vehicle due to no support (no step to be used / handle to grab). Vehicle was a rental.
Customer rebate changed to 1000 dollars in the middle of a 750 dollar rebate program, to expire 1/4/99 I wrote to ask for the additional 250dollarchanged on 11/24/98. So far no response
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