1999 Dodge Caravan engine problems

Filed Aug 17, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · 202,335 miles · CA

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the serpentine belt failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The serpentine belt was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer a third time where the serpentine belt was replaced again however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not notified the third time. Additionally, The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 00V268000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that a friend had jumped his vehicle due to the battery had failed when gasoline started to spill onto the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure multiple times but the contact stated that the service rep disconnected and the call would be redirected. The failure mileage was approximately 202,335.

Filed May 18, 2022 · Engine · 200,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to function as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 134,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the air bag and cruise control warning indicators were illuminated continuously. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Body, Engine · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. While operating the vehicle, the main drive belt would detach from the engine and the power steering would suddenly stop functioning. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. In addition, while operating the vehicle, the front bumper would suddenly detach from the vehicle and fall to the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 22, 2011 · Engine · MD

1999 dodge caravan. Consumer states problem with vehicle engine *tgw the consumer stated the engine was replaced in 2003 and again in 2010.

Filed Oct 3, 2011 · Engine · 150,000 miles · IN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan se. While driving approximately 30 MPH, smoke began to emit from the front end of the vehicle. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and detected smoke and sparks underneath the hood area. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated the failure was related to the engine wiring harness. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2011 · Engine · 107,500 miles · PA

Serpentine belt slipped off of pulleys after driving over a wet road. Vehicle is a 1999 dodge caravan, 3.0l v6, 4-speed automatic. Within the past two weeks, this has happened two times, both in wet weather. The same issue occurred on a 1996 dodge caravan, 3.0l v6, 3-speed automatic, twice in the same two week period. The idler and tensioner pulleys were replaced on both vehicles with oem-equivalent parts after the first problem with each, yet the problem persists. The belt on the 1996 caravan also shredded at highway speed during dry weather during this period. When replaced, the belts on both vehicles ride off-center on the pulley for the power steering pump.

Filed Jul 9, 2011 · Engine · 91,250 miles · FL

Dodge caravan 1999 serpentine belt dismounting upon driving through water. A dangerous and immediate loss of power steering, overheating, and loss of alternator output ( warning light on ) is noticed.

Filed Feb 22, 2011 · Engine · 40,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard a clunking noise and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was pulled over. An independent mechanic appeared on the scene and informed the contact the serpentine belt shredded apart and disconnected. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The failure occurred intermittently on several occasions. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 139,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2011 · Engine · 45,000 miles · OR

I have had repeated shredding of the serpentine belt on my 1999 dodge caravan resulting in loss of power steering and systems shutdown (including engine) during driving. This is a serious safety issue and I have read numerous reports of the exact same failure. Brazil has recalled the dodge minivan for the same failures and dodge has made a modification kit (2005) for this problem but refuses to date to post a recall in the united states. I have replaced the belts 6 times and the tensioner 3 times in 60,000 miles. I have called dodge and they have refused to pay for the correction of the problem even though I had the last tensioner and belt put on at the dodge dealership although they used an old style tensioner not the new kit even though the new kit had been available since 2005 and I had the tensioner replaced in 2009.