1996 Dodge Grand Caravan suspension problems

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Brakes, Suspension · 150,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the brakes were depressed and failed to respond. The contact was able to avoid a crash. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the brake line was rusted and fluid was leaking. In addition, the contact stated that the rear axle was rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 3/31/15

Filed Aug 26, 2012 · Suspension · 156,000 miles · IL

Nothing has happened yet, but fear of front end collapse is mounting. The strut towers look severely rusted even though older and newer vehicles of the same make and model do not demonstrate this potential failure. It seems that if this fails that the strut would push through the tower causing front wheel to move up and back resulting in loss of control, sudden swerve, and potential catastrophic collision.

Filed May 23, 2012 · Brakes, Suspension · 97,852 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the brakes were applied but the vehicle did not respond. The contact added brake fluid to the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic discovered that the strut tower was rusted and the wheel cylinder had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified and told the contact to bring the vehicle in for repairs at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,852.

Filed Jul 6, 2011 · Suspension · 135,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge grand caravan. While inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the front driver side strut tower was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians informed the contact that there was a kit that could be installed to repair the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2009 · Body, Suspension · 120,000 miles · MA

96 grand caravan strut mount rust couldn't pass inspection and they said my kids could have died if I had a accident. This should be a major recall. The government involves in every aspect of our lives to keep our children safe until it makes corporation pay money to fix a known problem let see what you guys do with this. Sorry im upset just seems extremely dangerous and as I read on the internet tons of people with this problem and chrysler knows about it caused I called the to and said if I had a issue to write to you guys but most likely nothing will be done. That is a quote from a chrysler customer service rep.

Filed Feb 15, 2009 · Suspension · 155,200 miles · VA

Front strut towers rusted through. Nothing has been done to correct the failure yet, but if it completely rusts, I'm sure an accident will happen because nothing will be supporting the front of the vehicle.

Filed Aug 13, 2008 · Body, Steering · 154,000 miles · OH

Strut tower, driver's side is extremely rusted - a hard bump will certainly push the suspension spring assembly through the top causing loss of vehicle control.

Filed Jun 30, 2008 · Body, Suspension · 114,328 miles · MI

1996 dodge grand caravan corrosion perforation condition at the top of the strut tower. The front driver side strut tower rusted. I am very concerned that the front end will collapse while driving. Driver's side strut tower completely rusted away. Making vehicle unsafe to be on the road. Someone is going to get hurt or killed if they don't recall these and fix them. Apparently chrysler wants to be named after someone else once someone gets killed and then they sue chrysler and win for chrysler being careless and cheap when building a vehicle. I am very upset because it is going to cost me $1200 to fix my driver side strut tower because of the massive rust my kids ride in this vehicle and I didn't build it I think the people who did should recall it and fix it for us, minivans are kid vehicles we don't buy them just to ride and look cool in them they transport precious cargo our kids I have three and if something were to happen to them because of a bad company making cheap stuff someone would have to answer to me for it. I bought the minivan thinking dodge was a responsible company and good company but I am now having second thoughts about it with this happening.

Filed Jun 1, 2006 · Suspension · WI

Shock tower on drivers side of vehicle is rusting through. If rusts through can be very dangerous,would make right front of vehicle fall and send shock through hood possibly causing a severe accidentally dodge dealer in my town they said there was two other vehicles that came in same year make and model but no recall. Chrysler dealer told me my vehicle was ten years old and I live in a salt state so there was nothing they could do. If it were one vehicle ok but I live in a small town and if there were three that's to many. And also its not something you notice easily.

Filed Feb 28, 2006 · Suspension · 50,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated there is an excessive amount of rust on both strut mounts. The rust was first noticed four years ago. The contact originally suspected the rust was surface rust however, it became progressively worse on the passenger side in the past year. The dealership offered a remedy however, no repairs have been made. Updated 04/11/06.