1999 Dodge Grand Caravan body complaints

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Body · 89,400 miles · OH

As the owner of two carefully maintained 1999 chrysler extended-wheel base minivans, I was surprised to note the sudden appearence of strut tower corrosion on both vehicles, primarily on the left towers. In consulting both the internet and my local chrysler dealer, I was even more surprised to see that daimler-chrysler's position on this issue is to offer absolutely no help in the form of free or reduced-cost repairs to correct this result of poor engineering and quality control, which if undiagnosed and/or uncorrected may cause vehicles of relatively young age and mileage to lose control of the vehicle with potentially disasterous results. As this is obviously a safety issue, and daimler chrysler has specifically chosen not to honor its responsibility to correct a safety issue affecting relatively new vehicles of its manufacture, I respectfully request that a recall order be issued by your agency, before injuries or fatalities occur. Thank you very much for your review of this information!

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Body · 79,000 miles · OH

Car was reported to (chrysler) to have rust at weld seams in various places, but only on the drivers side of the van. The vehicle was at the end or only one week out of warranty and the chrysler service rep. Would not even look at the problem. It is an obvious manufacturing defect from improper paint / weld prep and could cause a serious accident (shock tower rust). The shock tower rust is admitted in a factory service bulletin, but is not a current recall (as per ford's recent recall) that could cause the strut to punch through the shock tower and lodge into the engine bay, causing an accident / vehicle fire. Additional areas of rust exist at the bottom of the door slider at the rocker and around the rear wheel lip. Van is garage kept and washed regularly, never been in an accident and does not operate in a corrosive environment. Absolute poor workmanship has LED to this defect.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Body · AZ · crash

Sunvisor tilted and stuck to steering wheel. Was unable to steer vehicle, which resulted in an accident.

Filed Feb 12, 2002 · Body, Brakes · FL

While driving the cv joints completely came apart without warning. Nlm

Filed Mar 17, 1999 · Body, Brakes · MD

Emergency brake did not release right rear wheel after use. Wheel skidded about 3 feet when driver decided to back-up to attempt release. Wheel released with a loud bang. Owner's manual does not list capacities for oil, coolant etc... Called chrysler, they claim capacities are on back cover of manual. Chrysler verified manual rear cover is blank. Chrysler to copy 1998 manual back and send to customer. Chrysler claims 1998 capacities are unchanged for 1999.

Filed Mar 17, 1999 · Body, Fuel system · MD

Dealer claims gasket was not installed in fuel line. Gasket is not available separately, so entire tank assembly must be replaced. Dealer opted to squirt sealer into line for repair. Driver's side sliding door rattles badly. Dealer adjusted striker, door got worse. Technician claims rattle is normal.