Dodge Caravan overheating problems

Filed Mar 26, 2019 · Engine · 78,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge caravan. While driving at highways speeds of 70 MPH, the front of the vehicle suddenly swerved to the right and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle however 4 miles down the road, the vehicle overheated. The contact mentioned that a week prior to the failure, the thermostat was replaced. The vehicle was driven cautiously to a nearby advance auto parts where anti-coolant was added to the vehicle. The contact then drove approximately 2 more miles and powered off and parked the vehicle. After the vehicle being off for approximately 8-9 hours, the vehicle was started and driven where it began to overheat again. The thermostat indicated the vehicle was hot and there was smoke seen coming from under the hood and exhaust pipe. In addition, there was an odor entering the vehicle through the vents. The contact made it to their residence and lifted the hood. It was discovered that there was red fluid all over the engine and piping. The vehicle was towed to suncoast jeep dodge ram (8755 park blvd n, seminole, fl 33777, (727) 393-4621) where it was diagnosed that an engine mount fractured causing the bypass line, the fittings, and the wire harness to fail. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair costs being $1,100.00. The contact was concerned that the dealer did not inspect all engine motor mounts and was concerned for her family's safety since there were 4 children who were in the vehicle at the time of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed May 13, 2017 · Electrical · 19,689 miles · NJ

Original owner. Van was in use and most of the dash warning lights went on. Most electrical items (horn etc) not working short distance to home but the motor would not shut off. The van kept running even with the key removed. Started to overheat since the fan wasn't working. Called dealer, advised to remove negative battery cable. Motor shut off. Tried a restart to position for tow truck. Van restarted and functioned. Flatbedded to dealer where "tipm" was replaced under warranty. Invoice chcs398350 teterboro chrysler, nj owned-driven many cars/trucks never saw one that would not shut off.

Filed Feb 25, 2016 · Electrical · GA

The rear quarter vent window switch on the vehicle may overheat if exposed to liquid moisture.

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · PA

Tipm is defective, fuel pump relay overheats resulting in engine stopping ,can result in loss of control of vehicle,this is a wheelchair van not a good situation,chrysler replaced part under policy warrenty ,would not stand behind labor cost to replace, this should be their responsibility as it is a safety issue

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Electrical · 3,000 miles · GA

Received a recall notice from chrysler shortly after purchasing 2013 dodge caravan stating the rear quarter window switch may overheat if exposed to liquid moisture and may cause a burning odor, smoke, or driver's door fire without warming. I contacted my dealer and they disconnected the rear quarter vent window switch. This of course does not allow the windows to open. In february 2015, I contacted my dealer about the recall repair and was told that chrysler is unable to provide a permanent remedy due to the needed part is not available. This defect has not been repaired within a reasonable time frame. Chrysler needs to remedy this situation or provide compensation for a defective vehicle.

Filed Jan 20, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 69,000 miles · NY · fire

There is a recall on the rear quarter window switch that may overheat . I received the letter on thursday and by sunday my door caught on fire, now not only the switch must be replaced and I suppose all wiring and rest of the switches and the door interior panel should be change because of damage. I called the recall center and after two days I'm still waiting for a call with instructions as to what to do not to mention the scare me and my wife got and the expenses it will cost me because I need to rent a car until the issue is resolved.

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Electrical · 35,000 miles · PA

Received a recall notice regarding rear quarter vent window switch. States if exposed to liquid switch may overheat causing burning odor, smoke, or driver's door fire without warning. Tried to schedule appt just to have switch disconnected since parts are not available. The two closest dealers would not take vehicle for two weeks! I think that is unacceptable and dangerous.

Filed Nov 10, 2013 · Steering · 140,000 miles · RI

While driving down the highway it started to rain and the power steering failed for unknown reasons. The heater fan stopped which made it impossible to clear the windows, the vehicle quickly overheated, the low battery light came on. Was able to get to the side of the road with much difficulty and discovered the power steering belt had dropped off. This has happened repeatedly every time it rains even a little bit and is very much a safety hazard. It has made the vehicle very unreliable. Merely reconnecting the belt is not a solution to this issue. I was wondering if there has been a recall for the problem.

Filed Sep 13, 2013 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · FL · fire

I originally filed a complaint against the pad manufacturer but it seems to be the composite piston in the caliper that is intermittently causing the brakes to overheat. The pedal travel goes to zero and the brake is locked. This is a manufactures defect and a hazard. It would be easy for these brakes to fail in highway conditions and have the grease melt out of the bearings from the heat and brake fluid to boil. This car has been garaged its entire life and maintained. It is chrysler that in the interest of profit created a safety hazard.

Filed Aug 26, 2013 · Brakes · FL · fire

I replaced the brakes on my 2004 dodge caravan with duralast brakes from auto zone. There is a severe problem with the tolerances on the pads. I have been installing brakes for 50 years. There is a sever defect with these replacement parts. The pads will not allow the caliper to retract the pads wedge against the rotor-disc. They caused a vehicle fire from the extreme heat. I contacted auto zone and installed another set . This time it caused the brake on the opposite side to overheat. I got a third set this time I measured the pads with a vernier caliper accurate to 1/1000 inch and they varied by a 1/10 of an inch which is outrageous. That just accounts for unacceptable measurements and not special or orientational defects which I suspect exist but have no exact pattern to compare. These brakes are an extreme hazard.