When braking in a sudden stop it causes extended stopping distance. Dealer was notified and unable to locate cause, prior to the side caliper failure at 34743, the vehicle would not stop, but would glide to s stop, stopping distance was extended, steering column is loose, a spring was changed but the column is llose again, the brakes occasionally depress on it's own, the consumer notices this more when the vehicle is idling a a light.*ak
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan steering complaints
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Air bag light came on while driving, and horn/ cruise control failed to function. Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that clock spring was defective and needed to be replaced. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Serpentine belt failed x3 over 3d incl. On hwy -> loss of power. Steering, alternator and other functions.
During rain, snow, or icy conditions, the accessory belt pully or idler gets wet and the belt comes off resulting in loss of power steering, power brakes, alternator, etc. This has happened on 4 separate occasions, the most recently 04/22/01 during a rain storm in chicago. I believe that there is a sheild or something missing to prevent water, snow, and/or ice from splashing up onto the belt pullies.
Tensioner on engine had broken twice. Repaired first time under warranty. Second time not under warranty. Had lost power steering due to tensioner breaking.
Power steering belt comes off when driving through snow greater than 6 inches in depth. Caused sudden loss of power steering and loss of vehicle control. Technical bulletin from repair shop indicates that the tensioner arm on this model is defective (insufficiant tension to keep belt on), and that it needs a snow shield. Snow under vehicle gets pushed into belt assembly causing belt to fall off. Technical bulletin indicates the corrective procedure (stronger tensioning arm and snow shield) will be covered only if vehicle is under warranty. For questions, please use e-mail address. The work phone listed will only be current until 01/24/00. New work phone is undetermined at this time.
Serpintine belt tensioner fails which can cause serious accidents
Transmission was punctured from inside and leaks fluid. Yh
Serpentine belt comes off when consumer rides through puddle causing steering wheel to lock up and resulting in loss of power steering.
Two of my co-workers also have the same type of van and we all had the same problem with the steering wheel hose. Was there ever a recall for this part? If not, why. Also my battery lasted only 1 year and 5 months. This is a very short time for a battery to last. They should install good batteries. It's really devastating when your car does not want to start.
Serpentine belt snaps causing power steering and power brakes to fail as well as causing the car to overheat. This has happened 5 times! Steering column has needed to be replaced. Transmission has been in for service 3 times and still is not working properly. This vehicle is a safety problem if any one of these things should fail again.
Experienced front end noise, two tsb's performed #19-14-97 and 23-001-97 (tie rod ends and cradle bolts replaced), however continued noise due to loose left front axle nut. Yh
Vehicle is popping in the front end/ little brake control/ power steering is poor also makes loud noises.
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