1996 Dodge Grand Caravan: engine overheating

Filed May 3, 2005 · Engine · 160,000 miles · FL

I have a 1996 dodge grand caravan . In september of 2004 the serpentine belt came off in the rain causeing loss of steering and overheating alarm. I replaced the tensioner and belt and thought it was fixed .to date I have had to put the belt back on at least 7 times and replaced it with a new one three times .but the problem is still there wet roads or rain and the belt comes off.looking on the internet I see this is a widespread problem .ive worked on cars most of my life and have never had this kind of problem.have your experts look at the tensioner and idler pulley design they are smooth without sides to keep the belt on them.this should be a major recall.

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Body · PA

Service agent determined/confirmed anti-freeze coolant leak into the passenger side carpet and door sill area. The leak made an offensive odor, fermenting the carpet, and the residual smell/antifreeze fumes appears unhealthy to breath in. The leak was detected by visible substantial wetness of the carpet area about the sill area. Carpet became slightly discolored/stained by the anti-freeze leak. The actual location of the leak could not be detected without the complete disassembly of the rear interior trim. A quote of over $230 in materials and $430 in labor was given to repair the leaking core. This is an exorbitant amount of cost, and offers a potential unhealthy situation if left unrepaired. The owner cannot foresee expenditure of such magnitude of costs, and must try to seek a less expensive remedy. Note, the service agent would not disconnect/short circuit the heater core lines to disconnect/remove this heater core from service; hence an impasse remains. The owner will be forced to do same to eliminate the persistent leak.

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · AZ

In october of 1999, our van was overheating and we had to have the radiator fan relay replaced. Two weeks later we received a recall notice and were reimbursed by daimler chrysler. In february 2001 our airbag indicator light came on and the horn stopped working. We replaced the clock spring. In june 2001 we had to replace our fuel tank because it was cracked. We continued to smell gas and had to have our fuel rail replaced because it was leaking fuel onto the engine. We were told not to drive it because it could catch on fire.

Filed Mar 22, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · CA · fire

Vehicle is leaking fuel. Dodge dealership informed consumer that there was a defective fuel rail in vehicle. Consumer was informed vehicle was not part of any current recalls. There was a fuel smell when consumer was inside vehicle,. Also, a small fire began from overheating of manifold. *ak

Filed Oct 21, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · CA

There was a loss of power steering and power brakes due to the idler pulley breaking off. Also, vehicle overheated quickly. Dealer has the vehicle. Needs new idler pulley.

Filed Feb 28, 1999 · Body, Brakes · VA

We have had multiple problems in most components of this vehicle including but not limited to both rear sliding doors, front and rear wipers, coolant leakage, engine fan & belt malfunctions, intermittent stalling, transmission failure and continuous malfunction, multiple parking brake malfunction and adjustment problems, multiple interior light malfunction, rear quad seat attachment problem, and other more cosmetic related problems with cracking door panel & poorly installed carpet & seat covers.