While driving the cv joints completely came apart without warning. Nlm
1999 Dodge Grand Caravan engine complaints
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Vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, claim 59-v431-848.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked, when vehicle was purchased new, the dealer installed an engine battery heater, it was plugged in at the time of the loss, this was possibly the cause of the fire, vehicle is destroyed from the firewall forward, claim 13-7233-513.
Vehicle caught on fire under the hood, claim 30-v502-154.
Vehicle experienced engine fire, claim 30-v502-154.
Camshaft broken in half on expressway while doing 70mph. Suddenly lost power and started skipping and making noise. Vehicle was able to coast to a safe stop, but no warning or indicator light were displayed. Dealer was able to replace camshaft, but didn't explain what caused it to break.
The tensioner pulley must have a bad spring or seal and as it separates the pulley goes a few degrees out of alignment with other pulley members which causes belt to either ride up on the ridge of the altenator pulley and shred or completely fall off all together. Naturally all power is lost as well as engine pumps...best case you are able to pull off on the shoulder otherwise there could be impending danger. 44k miles and this part is failing and from what I understand quite regularly with this make & model. Problem needs addressed. Thank you.
Clock spring assembly was replaced in july 2000, at this time, airbag light is on .*ak dealer replaced clock spring assembly again on 14-aug-2001 with 80533 miles. Serpentine belt and tensioner replaced, it was causing noise.
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While pulling away from mailbox and belt tensioner sheared off. *ak the power steering failed when the tensioner pulley sheared off.
The vehicle has had continued problems with the engine, several repairs however the engine continues to leak.
A worn bushing/bearing in the tensioner pulley allowed the drive belt to slip off while cornering. The loss of power steering assist nearly caused the vehicle to drive off the road. The vehicle then quickly overheated leaving my wife and children stranded on a county road in a potentially life threatening situation. The actual temp was +5 f with a wind chill of -30 f. They were thankfully rescued within about 20 minutes thanks to her cellphone. I understand chrysler has issued a tsb for belts that slip off when driving through snow or water due to pulley failure. This is an extremely dangerous situation and should be subject to a recall. Thank you. Roger stites.
Vehicle continues to leak oil. Dealer has replaced oil pan engine and oil filter. Provide further details.
Consumer was traveling about 45mph on highway when power steering/coolant system malfunctioned and battery light came on. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership, serpentine belt came off.*ak serpentine has fallen off twice.
I am very concerned about the safety of my 1999 dodge grand caravan in rain storms. Twice now the serpentine belt came off when water in the road sprayed onto the belt. When this happens, the power steering, alternator, water pump, and all other components powered by the belt stop functioning. The loss of power steering is very dangerous because it can happen at high speeds. Service bulletin 07-02-99, "serpentine belt slips off idler pulley" installs a bracket to prevent this. My concern is that no one knows about this service bulletin until the belt comes off. There is undue risk to owners of these vans. This needs to be a vehicle recall not a service bulletin. I have contacted chrysler via the internet (reference number: 7904321) and written to james holden's office, chrysler president . I was informed to contact the federal safety agency as the information was proprietary. I have friends with the same van that have had the same problem in rain storms. It is very dangerous to allow this to continue. Do people have to be killed before chrysler takes a proactive approach to solving this on all vehicles effected? A vehicle recall is needed immediately to prevent injuries. I am very dissappointed in chrysler for allowing me and my family to be exposed to this design flaw for the past couple of years. Just today a friend has had the same problem with her chrysler mini van.
Consumer had came home and parked vehicle in garage, a few hours had passed when an explosion was heard, consumer saw that the vehicle was on fire, the house also caught on fire, possible engine failure.
Parking brake failed. Yh
Approximatel;y an hour after mva (damage to front drivers side), I left to accident scene. Transmission would not shift, so pulled over at first avaliable area. The engine caught on fire. Insurance estimates in excess of $6000 of structural damage form accident in addition to fire. Vehicle is total loss. I don't believe the crumble zones properly protected to frame. I don't think the vehicle should have caught on fire. Investigation of the federal safety agency web site produced the federal safety agency action number ea99013 which prompted contact.
Our 1999 dodge grand caravan was modified for my wife who is disabled and confined to a wheelchair. The mini van was converted by vantage mobility international (vmi) in phoenix az. During the modifiacation, the exhaust system was re-routed and during normal driving conditions, caused the muffler to move and sever the right rear brake fluid line as well as the ABS electrical controller line. The movement of the exhaust system also punctured a hole in the rear of the muffler that would have also presented a carbon monoxide situation. If I had not had my local dodge dealer look at my van on this particular day, my family would have been in an accident. This company provides these vehicles nationwide and this situation could continue to present a safety hazard to other owners and should be investigated. Thank you.
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