While traveling on the highway and climbing up a hill the vehicle looses power. The campaign number is 00b26800. But his vehicle VIN does not match. Please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Mr
1999 Dodge Caravan engine complaints
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The van has developed an oil leak between the engine head and block which a mechanic feels this is an unusual place. Fumes are entering into the compartment of the van. Please describe details. Mr
While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The vehicle shut down and would not restart. The dealership is aware of the problem. Mr
Owner heard noise while traveling at 55 MPH. When driver made attempt to turn the steering failed to respond due to the serpentine belt coming off. Please describe details.
While traveling 10 MPH, the timing belt broke which resulted in total shut down of all motorized function(s) associated with the engine running. Please describe details.
When passing through a channel of water going in a direction serpentine belt came off. Owner had to force wheel to keep from colliding with a fence. Also, brakes became inoperative once water had settled in. Please describe details.
I began to notice oil underneath my 1999 dodge caravan on my concrete driveway. It appeared to come from the valve cover. The vehicle mileage was only 47,000 and the van less than two years old. Allstar dodge service told me it could be the valve cover or the head gasket which he advised could cost around a thousand dollars to repair. My caravan was out of warranty (3yr/36,000 miles) I took the van to a mechanic. He repaired the valve cover gasket and notice no other problem at the time. Two months later the head gasket failed. I contacted allstar dodge service whom advised me that there were no problems with the caravan and no recalls. I took the van back to my mechanic to have the head gasket repaired. My mechanic told me the engine in this van is the same 2.4l engine that was recalled in the dodge neons 1997 with faulty gaskets. He stated that I may want to investigate the problem. I have since found complaints about both the valve cover and the head gasket problem. I pray others with the same problems would file complaints so that something can be done to remedy these problems and before someone gets seriously hurt or dies.
Consumer noticed lack of power while driving. Dealer determined head gasket was leaking and needed to be replaced.
Dealer is refusing to allow me to talk to the dodge factor rep. No safety defect listed for above vehicle.
I was told by the independent mechanic that first diagnosed the leaking head gasket that he had repaired quite a few of these and thought there might be a recall. We took the van to the dealer and although the car is only 8k out of warranty agreed to only pay for part ($5 gasket) we would have to pay for labor ($600). If one mechanic at a small shop has repaired more than 1 or 2 head gaskets on a 1999 vehicle I can only imagine how many other people have had similar problems.
Head gasket and transmission malfunctiouned. Vehicle has only 74000 miles. Problem started also immediately after he purchased vehicle.
While traveling at 40 MPH, consumer heard a clunk noise. Consumer pulled vehicle over and could not put vehicle in gear. Vehicle was towed to dealer, dealer stated that a pin in transmission broke and transmission needed replaced. *ak check engine light illuminated.
While driving, a police car notified consumer that the vehicle was on fire, fire department broke the windshield to put out the fire, claim 22-v687-499.
Consumer was resting along side of road and smelled smoke, upon starting vehicle it ignited in the engine compartment, injuring consumer, claim 22-v641-822.
Warranty 36,000 miles/3years. Dropping van off for routine brake job, van died in garage parking lot, temp guage had no indication anything wrong,tailpipe smoking, , had police stop by to see, garage looked at engine fly wheel fell off and head gasket melted. Car only has 54,000 miles on it. Contacted chrysler nothing they would do. The garage I have it at is not more than 5 minutes from a dodge dealer, they would not even send anyone to look at the engine to agree or disagree what had happened. Cannot get the car towed because the engine is apart and will cost $800 to put the broken engine back in the car and that again to have dodge take it apart. It is amazing that the temprature guage would not indicate that my engine had gotton so hot that the head gaskett melted and the fly wheel fell off. This car had regular oil changes ect at walmart. They never indicated fluid problems.
Feb 2001 serpentine belt tensioner arm broke tearing up the serpentine belt. Arm replaced and new belt installed. No determination of cause given. Dec 3, 2001 belt jumped off pulley's/tensioner-dealer states no problem found, belt in good condition, probable cause-water intruded tensioner and cause belt to walk, re-installed belt. Dec 28, 2001 belt again slipped off, took to dealer who said problem was water intrusion causing the belt to slip, replaced the belt again though. Seems to me that if the dealer is telling me that the problem is water intrusion, and I've heard this problem from other owners of this vehicle/year, shouldn't they engineer a fix before someone gets killed on the freeway?
Engine head gasket is defective there is oil leaking from vehicle. Contacted dealer, and the dealer has tightened up some of the parts. Please provide more information.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
At 36,150 miles serpentine pulley broke while pulling out of the garage. Dealer was notified and repairs were made. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
First time car stalled on local street on 27th may 00 after few attempts, it start again. Dealer could not figer out, it stalled again on 06/11/00 on highway so scarry, then they changed computer pc it happened again on 07/23 &07/28, 01 which tey blamed carbon build up which I don't trust them because only 23400 miles and I never heard that car turned off due to that reason during normal speed.
We were advised that component was redesigned due to the number of problems with the head gasket seal breaking and leaking oil.
Consumer was traveling on highway and a gasoline smell was coming from inside of vent area. Also there was a puddle of oil underneath vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.
Head gasket started leaking in october 2000. Currently, it needs replacement. *ak the dealer had already replaced the head gasket.
While consumer was in for other services, was advised by technician that vehicle had a defective tire, consumer is now requesting reimbursement for the tire.
Blown head gasket at 48,000 miles/not covered by warranty??!?!
Engine pressure built up due a faulty pcv valve, causing oil to leak , also, crankshaft and valve cover to blow out. Dealer has repaired vehicle.
My dodge caravan has 47,000 highway miles on it and is two years old. I just brought it in for an oil change and was told that it needs a new head gasket. My mechanic tells me that this is a recurring problem with these vehicles and that he has seen at least twenty other cases of this problem in cars with less than 50,000 miles. I am certain that this is worthy of review for a recall if it can be assumed that every mechanic has seen twenty such instances.
Consumer believes the vehicle should get better gas mileage, it currently gets 16 mpg in town and 22 highway. Nlm
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.
While driving 70 MPH vehicle will completely shut down without warning, this problem also occurs while vehicle is stopped at traffic lights. Dealer replaced the iac motor and crankshaft sensor which did not correct the problem.
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