1998 Dodge Grand Caravan: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 27, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · 152,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist and then stalled. Additionally, the odometer failed to display the correct mileage and the speedometer failed to display the correct speed of the vehicle while the engine revved. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 156,563 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge grand caravan. While driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle's muffler became louder and the engine stalled. The vehicle could not restart. The contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal fuel odor prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the muffler, fuel tank, and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 156,563.

Filed Feb 26, 2013 · Engine · 49,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the serpentine belt became detached numerous times when the vehicle was being driven in inclement weather, causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The serpentine belt was replaced five times however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2011 · Engine · 100,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge caravan. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning; however, the vehicle restarted. The failure occurred on twenty occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer for a second opinion and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the consistent problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Nov 11, 2008 · Electrical · 102,677 miles · KY

Caravan will attempt to start then stalls out. Once done 3 times it will not start for hours or days. All gauges fail at this time as well. Dealer cannot duplicate so tries to charge me for replacing various parts. Dodge needs to be responsible and place a recall on this problem.

Filed Aug 21, 2008 · Electrical · PA

Sometimes when I turn the key the engine will start and immediately stall. After the third try, it will not start at all. The gauges and odometer also fails at this time. After sitting for anywhere from 1 hour to 4 days (so far) the engine will start. It might be ok for a day or a month and then it happens again. Several times while driving the gauges go off, engine falters and then comes back on. Other times engine starts and idles rough as if there is a vacuum leak then it straightens out. This has been a problem off and on for around 2 years but is now happening more frequently. Today I went to a store and when I came out the car wouldn't start. It is still parked at the store. I researched the problem on the internet and found a variety of answers. Don't want to have to install many parts at $250 plus labor each time and still have the same situation. I know of three people with similar problems. I would like to know why there have been no recalls or service bulletins issued about this problem.

Filed May 22, 2008 · Engine · 98,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that in cold weather and approaching a stop, the vehicle sporadically stalled without warning. After the failure occurred, the vehicle restarted immediately. Speed was not a factor during the failures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that this was a common failure with this year, make, and model vehicle, but could not determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000 and current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2007 · Engine · 120,000 miles · FL

After having clock spring changed from recall, vehicle will stall while driving down the road and automatically start back up on its own. It will do this from a coasting speed to highway speeds of 70 MPH. There is no warning!! I don't know if its from the clock spring or another issue. Had to 2 different deals and personal friend that has the obdii computer and it does not kick or store a code, even when hooked up to the computer! I have a 1998 dodge grand caravan, 3.3l with the flexfuel engine.

Filed Jun 6, 2004 · Electrical · 111,400 miles · CA

About three or four times a week I will lose my dash guages. The lights and upper dash light will still work but guages won't. After no set amount of time it will power back up and doors will lock down, seat belt light will come on and van will act like it just started (goes through intial start up sequence). Sometimes the van won't start. Key will be turned and van will start up and immediately stall. This will happen three times and then doesn't roll over or anything. Lately van will lock and unlock itself continually while driving, sometimes unlocking itself after alarm has been set risking the loss of valuables in the car while we are away. The check engine light comes on periodically and we take it into dealer and the computers aren't communicating so they replace wires, etc and fixes for a little while but doesn't fix the stalling problem, etc. Dealer doesn't know what is wrong and suggested replacing all wiring at $2000 but no guarantee this is causing problem. We have already spent close to $700 on new starter, etc. To no avail. On message board someone suggested when it doesn't start before it completely won't turn over to turn the key over and hit the dash as hard as possible and it worked....started right up. Suggested the circuit board is bad. Why can't the dealer figure this out. Still costs $500 to fix. We don't have the money to keep putting into van....we just bought it less than a year ago...but we can't afford to get anything else right now either.

Filed Apr 9, 2004 · Engine · 15,000 miles · MN

While driving engine check light illuminated. Then vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Engine · 60,174 miles · PA

On 07/05/03, the engine stalled without warning when driving. Mechanic diagnosed problem as broken camshaft and repaired it. On 08/19/03, engine stalled again while driving. Mechanic diagnosed failure due to camshaft broken again. The consumer believed a defect existed behind the engine block which caused the camshaft failure.*ak *ph

Filed Apr 30, 2003 · Transmission · WV

While driving, the consumer heard a "pop" then the vehicle stalled. The mechanic stated the transmission pin came in contact with the casing which caused the caused the transmission to fail.