Vehicle tends to stall at various speeds when the check engine light stayes on. Consumer will contact manufacturer.
1999 Dodge Caravan engine complaints
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The cross over pipe underneath split apart, allowing the exhaust fumes/carbon monoxide to enter compartment. Fumes were sometimes overwhelming. Vehicle hesitated upon acceleration and stalled. Manufacturer was aware of this problem, and the part was back ordered with 10,000 consumers waiting. *ak.....fiv eother families encountered the exact same problem.
While driving 25 MPH serpentine belt fell off. Vehicle was towed. Dealership repaired this problem 3 times. However.roblem recurred.
Received safety recall for clockspring, took to dealer for repairs. They also removed and repaired engine sensors . *bf
While pulling out of a driveway the vehicle began to hesitate and then engine failed. The consumer also noticed that transmission fluid was leaking onto the engine. Please provide additional information. *jb
While driving in rainy weather the serpentine belt fell off the engine. Dealership was notified and suggested that they needed to inspect. *ak there was a tsb for this issue but the consumer was informed that this did not pertain to this vehicle. *sc jb
Excess exhaust smoking when engine is idling. Have been told by mechanic that lifters and valve seals need to be replaced. Mechanic has repaired several dodge/chrysler/plymouth vans with same problem.
Ltr fm thomas reiner (va) owner of a 1999 dodge caravan reporting defective idler pulley causing loss of steering. *mr
Ltr fm thomas reiner (va) re the defective 1999 dodge caravan he owned, his defective repossessed vehicle was sold out without informing the purchaser of the service bulletin on the defect.*mr the consumer indicated that the manufacturer did not make him aware of the service bulletin until he contacted the federal safety agency and found the service bulletin regarding the idler pulley. The vehicle idler pulley came off three times which caused the vehicle to lose all power. This failure has caused the consumer to crash twice.
Serpentine belt and tension idle arms needed replaced in august 2003 at 63,000 miles. Vehicle was purchased used so we are unable to verify if this has happened before. It is now april 2004, 6000 miles later and the belt needed replaced again.
The engine was running really rough. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they determined that oil was getting into the radiator. *ak the engine light did not illuminate to warn the consumer of the problem.
Intermittently air bag light and the oil light illuminated, and vehicle made a chiming noise when starting. The lights and the chiming continued for 5 to 15 minutes. Dealer could not duplicate or determine the problem.
While driving through a light rain/slush mixture the car lost power steering, etc. Consumer identfied that the serpentine belt had came off. This seems to be a common problem with late 90's dodge caravan's. I have a relative who had the same problem 2 weeks earlier. Dodge does have a service bulletin related to this, but it does seem to be some type of design flaw that needs to be addressed since it relates to the power steering, and nearly every other vital system.
I recently took my 1999 dodge caravan to my mechanic because of an anti-freeze leak. The mechanic found that the water pump needed replacement and suggested that the timing belt be done at the same time, since it was due to be replaced. I agreed to have the timing belt done. In the process of replacing the timing belt the mechanic found that the belt tensioner was faulty. He tried ordering a replacement part and discovered that the existing belt tensioner was no longer available and that it was replaced by an upgraded belt tensioner kit. My complaint is if dodge found the need to change the design of this part why was it not made a recall? This problem ended up costing me an additional $245.00 in parts and labor to have this new belt tensioner kit install, not to mention a week without the car because of the part availability.
While driving, smoke entered the cabin which was caused by the head gasket blowing out and leaking oil onto the exhaust pipe and catalytic converter. The mechanic replaced the head gasket. The manufacturer redesigned an upgraded the head gasket. The van had 4 cylinders, and 2.4 liter engine. *ak the fumes and smoke made the consumer and his wife sick. (sinus and coughing which existed two weeks after) *scc
Idle pulley and belt came off while driving in the rain causing loss of power steering and overheating. Previous repair for same condition one week prior. While waiting, another vehicle of same make, model and year was towed in for same recurring problem.
My 1999 dodge caravan (2.4 engine) is experiencing oil loss. I just had it tuned up about 5 months ago and it is still losing a considerable amount of engine oil(1 qt/500 miles; normal-according to several dealers).mechanic found problems with pcv system and replaced yellow restrictor. Charged $98. Recently had oil change. Ten days later, oil is black and broken down. Oil level on dipstick is down to half.
Engine head gasket failed at 44,000 miles.
While driving a noise was heard coming from the engine. Dealer found that timing belt broke. *ak the idler pulley made noises and the consumer found that the system needed to be updated. The update parts were the timing belt, tensioner, idler pulley, timing covers, water pump, two drive belts, thermostat and the oil pan gasket leaked. *scc
I had the van in for a state inspection and the mechanic stated that the serpentine belt and the tensioner arm needed to be replaced. He stated that he could tell just by the sounds that the van was making. I have since heard the same sounds from several vans that I come accross. If this is such a known problem with the tensioner arm freezing up and destroying the serpentine belt, shouldn't dodge redesign the tensioner arm and effect a recall to replace it.
Consumer took vehicle to the dealer because engine was not working properly. Dealer stated, head gasket broke, vehicle was out of warranty.
The vehicle experienced an oil leak.
The alternator belt sheared and came off. The vehicle cannot be driven. This is the fifth time this has occurred. Please provide details.
While driving, the serpentine and power steering belt slipped off, which caused the consumer to lose control of vehicle's steering.
Oil leaking at head gasket at 43,000 mi (3yr 36k warranty) wanted a second opinion as I could not believe it. Mechanic who looked at it then wasn't sure but kept an eye on it. Just brought it to a new mechanic now have 60,000 miles on it. New mechanic says he has seen this problem multiple times in this model and the neon. We bought this car brand new. Upon delivery it had a dent which had to be repaired on my time, we had A/C repaired twice, power train control module replaced(kept stalling while driving),and visor broke, all during first 6 months. Now this. Chrysler says there are no recalls or extended warranty for this. I plan to keep fighting this one.
While driving at 35 MPH vehicle ran over a medium pothole which caused serpentine belt to came off. This resulted in loss of steering control/ crash. *nlm.
The vehicle stalled without warning. Vehicle was repaired and kept in the garage.
The vehicle stalled without warning.
Engine races, the transmission whines and changes gears while in the park position. The consumer also complained of another vehicle she owns a 1996 chrysler cirrus. The key lock was replaced 3 times and it accelerated on its own.
My dodge caravan 99, stalls. I can be turning a corner, putting on the brake, slowing down and the car stalls. This has put me in very dangerous situations. My van has been at the dealership twice now. I had to ask for a monitor to be put on the engine to detect what was happening. This was not offered to me, but someone I work with had a dodge van with the very same problem and they had a monitor put on theirs. Currently the van is stalling, I am pushing the button on the monitor hoping the problem will be detected. This is the third time the van has been in for this problem that they can not figure out. As someone I work with had a dodge van, an older one, but same van, with the same symptoms it makes me concerned that my van has some kind of defect. As this is my only car, and I can not afford a new one at this time I am forced to drive it never ever knowing when it will stall and I will loose control as I loose my power brakes and steering. Incredibly dangerous.
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