Dodge Caravan pulling problems

Filed May 28, 2020 · Tires · 56,172 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan equipped with goodyear tires, tire line: all season assurance, tire size: 215/65/r15, dot number: md5ujv1r2317. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle pull to the left and then to the right. The contact stated the front passenger side tire was defective. The vehicle was taken to tire shop and was informed to the front passenger tire needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 56,172.

Filed Nov 7, 2018 · Transmission · 102,002 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge caravan. While driving 55 MPH on an interstate, the vehicle stalled without warning in the middle of traffic. The contact restarted the vehicle and described a jerking motion that occurred without warning. The contact pulled to the right side of the road and placed the vehicle in the reverse position; however, the vehicle failed to reverse. The vehicle was towed to jt's chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (4838 sunset blvd, lexington, south carolina 29072, (803) 220-3725) where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that the warranty coverage expired on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,002.

Filed Nov 13, 2011 · Electrical, Locks · 39,000 miles · PA

My 2005 dodge caravan sxt power door locks fail to lock or unlock with the remote or door switch. The manual door lock is the only way to lock or unlock the doors. With there only being one key hole, this is a huge inconvenience and safety factor. What if you have several children and are trying to get everyone in the van and can only open the driver's door? This could pose a potentially dangerous situation as you're trying to get everyone inside the van, one of the kids could wander away, possibly into traffic. I'm sure you have heard all of this before because every 2005 caravan owner I have talked to has this problem and more.

Filed Jun 5, 2011 · Suspension · 312 miles · GA

1st started 1 days after purchase of our dodge , 2008 , caravan, from mike patton chry-dodge- jeep, lagrange, ga , june, 12, 2008. We notice a pulling of the car to the right with hands off the wheel and high rate of over 40 MPH, both on the rrural and interstate driving. Took back to dealer and had to replace what they refer to as a " cam bolt " component on the right front tire. Over the next couple of years we conti to notice a steady pull to right, the alignment was neve out of align we had check twiced. June of 2011 we are having to replace right front tire and after rotation of tire atleast 3 tires for wear on the outside. All these tires have been place on the right front at some time or another due to tire rotation. I believe the cam bolt componment was defective from the manufacture date of the of the vehicle. The tires on the vehicle are rate for 60,000 miles , miles on vehicle at this time 31278. We are now back at the different dodge dealer to have determine if this is the same problem or not.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Brakes · 27,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and engaging the brake pedal the vehicle pulled to the left. The brake pedal felt as if he was applying pressure to cement. The dealer replaced the rotors and the brake pads previously and the failure has continued to occur. The dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2009 · Brakes · 21,000 miles · IL

I bought a 2008 caravan from a local dealer, the first road trip we took the front brakes got hot and pulled to the left, causing the motor to loss power, we took it to the dealer to have it checked and they couldn't find anything wrong. I believe this is a safety issue and I am afraid to drive the van for long distance, what can I do?

Filed Dec 2, 2008 · Suspension · 32,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. A couple of days after the vehicle was purchased, the vehicle began pulling to the right while driving 25 MPH. The vehicle was returned to the dealer two days later for inspection and they stated that the roads were the cause of the failure, not the vehicle. Two weeks later, the vehicle was taken to the dealer again because the issue recurred. The vehicle was inspected and it was determined that the balance bar was off and repaired for free. Two months after the repair, the vehicle was returned to the dealer, but no failures were found. The vehicle then began making a loud thumping sound while driving 25 MPH or greater. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer and they determined that the sway bar failed. The vehicle was out of warranty and the contact would have to pay $1,000 for the repair. The vehicle was taken back to the original dealer and they refused to repair the failed component. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 32,000 and current mileage was 43,276.

Filed Jul 1, 2007 · Tires · 10,000 miles · TN

These tires (bridgestone turanza el42 ? 215/65r16) were oem on my 2007 dodge caravan with a firestone/bridgestone warranty. At 10,000 miles I noticed a pull to the right. I purchased a lifetime alignment and rotated the tires at b/f. After another 1300 miles, the pull was a harder right. F/b checked the alignment, stating it was good and told me this was a "belt" issue....put the "bad" tires to the rear and ordered two oem tires. I am awaiting 2 new tires of the same oem (one to be warranted the other self pay). The f/b store, where I purchased the lifetime alignment, tells me you can check a belt problem by cross rotating the tires. Until that test is completed, they cannot consider replacing a damaged tire under the warranty. Both tires are under the 12 month-2/32 depth warranty provided with my new car. I think f/b should cover the warranty on both damaged tires without any need to test for a belt issue. Either the ?bad? Belt damaged 2 tires or an improper alignment damaged 2 tires. After reading numerous reviews abt this particular tire on www.the federal safety agency and www.tirerack.com, I do not want to pay a dime for a turanza el42 replacement tire. Reviews of these tires on bmw's, acura's, and dodge/chrysler products show numerous problems from blow-outs, poor tread wear, flat spots, cupping, and belt issues. Addendum: while the original f/b store (who initially aligned and rotated my tires) will not consider honoring the tire warranty, I did find another f/b store in my area (20 miles away instead of just 4 miles away) who will replace the 2 worn tires without question and under the warranty. I will speak with the district manager of f/b about both local stores and the good and bad behaviors of each store manager.

Filed Mar 17, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 6,830 miles · NJ

Car pulls to the right as if one of the calipers is hanging up has been to 3 different dealers for same issue now the 3rd dealer claims the tires need to be rotated (vehicle only has 11,000 miles) and an alignment of which the warranty will not cover at this point as per representative of dodge corporate office this is a "maintenance issue such as an oil change" yet this vehicle has had the same issue from day one! Not to mention have already had to replace one tire on the right passenger side and the tire on that side is wearing on the outside as well. Vehicle was also brought in for the ABS light staying on.

Filed Nov 3, 2005 · Steering, Suspension · 41,000 miles · MN

Dt: the consumer stated that the vehicle was pulling to the right when driving between 5-35 MPH along with a clanking sound coming from the steering area. The dealers service department replaced the outer tie rod because it was loose. The vehicle no longer pulled to the right but the clanking noise continued. *ak (12/08/05) the components affected were the right tie rod, sway eliminator links, bushings and nuts. *sc