The consumer was involved in past recall 730 by dodge that was poorly handled. The rear hatch attachment bolt was the item on recall. The consumer had taken the vehicle in for repair in july of 1997 because the bolts had broken, and had them replaced. Then they broke again in august of 1999. On may 1, 2005 one of them broke again, and almost broke his wife's arm. On 5-3-2005, and the dealer said that the car was too old. They wouldn't fix it unless the consumer paid. The dealers response was inappropriate. The dealer checked with the districts office and validated that it wouldn't do it. Also, the consumer was inappropriate. The third issue was the adequacy of the recall itself. The fourth issue was that the dealer just told him that he wouldn't fix both sides. *ak the oil pan leaked and the serpitine belt. Recall campaign#97v079000.
1992 Dodge Grand Caravan body problems
31 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut9
- Body: tailgate: hinge and attachments7
- Body: door: hinge and attachments6
- Body: tailgate3
- Body: door3
- Body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments2
- Frame and members: underbody shields1
- Body1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Grand Caravan body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
- What is wrong
- The bolts used to attach the strut to the body and the rear liftgate can accumulate fatigue damage if three factors combine. If the bolt is loose, the gas strut is over-pressurized, and the frequency of opening and closing cycles is higher than for the average customer, the bolt can fail.
- Risk
- Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to fall suddenly.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for loose fasteners, if the fasteners are loose, the strut (and integral bolts) will be replaced. If the bolt shows evidence of torque, the bolt will be removed, larger washers will replace the existing washer and the bolt will be reinstalled and hand tightened to the target torqued.
Recall number 97V079000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Liftgate latches
Liftgate latches in the subject vehicles have failed in low and moderate speed impacts resulting in occupant ejections, injuries, and fatalities.there are two failure modes associated with latch failure: fork bolt-detent lever bypass, and inertial unlatching.the federal safety agency analyses of chrysler and peer minivans took the form of static and dynamic crash testing, engineering evaluations, complaint and field analyses, and real world data analyses.a technical report discussing these analyses can be found in the engineering analysis technical report in the public viewing file.chrysler has advised the federal safety agency that it will conduct a campaign to replace the latches on all the subject vehicles.the chrysler campaign will consist of notification letters to all owners; free replacement of all latches with stronger, safer latches regardless of the age of the minivans; national advertising to promote customer awareness of the campaign; quarterly reports regarding campaign completion rates; as well as additional measures to ensure a high completion rate, above and beyond the actions that normally would be taken in a formal safety recall.these include follow up written and telephonic notifications to owners who do not bring their vehicles in for corrective action.the federal safety agency firmly believes that the crash performance of the latches on these minivans raises serious safety concerns, and that the campaign addresses these concerns.the chrysler corrective action will increase the strength of the liftgate latches and decrease the potential for inertial unlatching, thereby reducing the risk of crash-related openings of the liftgate and possible occupant ejection through the liftgate opening.owners of chrysler minivans will get a stronger, safer latch free of charge at the earliest possible time, without the need for further technical investigation and complex and time-consuming litigation with an uncertain outcome.based on the above, odi is closing this investigation.
EA94005
What 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Bad paint its peeling flakeing the wood grain too faiding bad trans I just paid a dealership over 2 grand for a new one warranteed for only 3 years or 36,000 miles. Bad power windows cable broke=over $400.= me gettingscrewd bad lug nuts little metal caps over lugnuts come off and then tire tool dosent fit so you end up at the dealership getting them cut off. Keeps stalling headliner falling down headlights are totally yellow at night you cant see more than 50 feet on low beams so you have to have high beams on just to get low beam quality. Breaks new rotors, mastercillender, hardwear, drums, shoes, pads, fluid, mastercillender caps, weel cillenders,= over $500. To the dealer and me and my fam stranded on the roadside for 4 houres getting recalled parts fitted only takes an act of congress and about three days with out a car unless they give you there "loaner" loaner=car no one would but twelve years ago. James reynolds sharon tenn [email protected] owner of a 92 dodge grand caravan le
The hatchback support strut on my caravan failed today - the bolt that supports the strut in the car body sheared off, while the vehcile was stopped at a stop sign. The strut expanded inside the cavity in the body as far as it could once the bolt sheared. I brought my car in for the recall (97v079000) in about 1997. I know chrysler performed the recall because the new "bigger" washers are on the lift supports. As I have no way to examine the bolts for stress cracking, there is no maintenance I can perform to insure the rear liftgate won't fall onto the head of me or someone in my family. Was this supposed to be a one-time recall for chrysler? I got the impression that this recall was supposed to "fix" the shearing bolt problem, but it is surprising to me that it has returned. I think it is very dangerous.
The front passenger bottom hinge the weld broke from the door and broke the hinge it self. Can no longer use the door safely.
The federal safety agency# 97-v-079-000/ manufacturer's recall 730 liftgate support bolts popped out after vehicle was serviced for recall. Dealer was notified, but will be charged for repairs.
Recall 97 v 079 000/liftgate support bracket: tailgate hinges attachment to body, metal is being torn and causes tailgate not to stay open. Could cause head injury. Dealer notified and informed consumer that part was not covered under a recall. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Hinges on hatchback had been repaired under recall in 1998, consumer had hatchback open, she was under it, and it fell on her. Hurt consumer's back, dodge said they would repair free of charge.
Consumer's daughter went to open the passenger's side sliding door and as she pulled it open, it fell on her, the consumer feels this is a big safety issue, she paid to have the door fixed.
Sliding door fell off upon opening -- 2nd time in 2 years. Manufacturer states this is acceptable "wear and tear". Injuries were avoided, but would have been severe had my 3 yr old child been the person opening the door.
Dealer refused to complete recall 97v079000 for consumer.
Questions about the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan body
Does the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan have body problems?
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the body of the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan body problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan body?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V079000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Grand Caravan have the most body problems?
The Dodge Grand Caravan model years with the most body complaints are 2016 (228 complaints), 2017 (95 complaints) and 2005 (70 complaints).
Other 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Brakes 65Seat belts 60Transmission 37Visibility 17Engine 16Airbags 10Electrical 7Locks 7Seats 7Steering 7Suspension 7Fuel system 5Tires 2Acceleration 1Lights 1Wheels 1
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