1999 Dodge Grand Caravan: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 18, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 39,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shutoff and stalled without warning. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the front headlights became inoperable and the instrument cluster malfunctioned. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer lithia chrysler located at 1421 n.e. 6th st grants pass, or 97526-1253, was notified of the failures. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 39,000. ## VIN passed ## dodge 1999 town and country ##

Filed Jul 8, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 108,000 miles · AZ

1999 dodge grand caravan 3.3l. Serpentine belt slips off pulleys when driving in wet conditions, even slightly. This produces an immediate loss of power steering, water pump, etc., and within 15-20 seconds the vehicle overheats. This creates severe safety hazard with impaired steering ability along with attempts to remove vehicle from traffic before it overheats, stalls, or engine catches fire. This slippage occurs consistently to the point we must avoid driving when raining (even drizzling) or even if roads are still moist after a rain. We found hundreds of the same complaint affecting numerous model year dodge caravans, as well as chrysler town & country van. Two independent mechanics stated the cause is poor design of the pulley system. Two of the pulleys are smooth-surfaced and one side of the serpentine belt is smooth. When a liquid (rain/snow/lubricant, etc.) is introduced to the pulley system, these smooth surfaces allow the belt to easily slip off. Dodge offers to replace the two smooth pulleys with grooved pulleys, as well as provide a serpentine belt with dual sided grooves for around $400. This is not a matter of normal wear and tear, but rather a poor design that has continued for over a decade despite early complaints. Consumers have spent hundreds if not thousands in towing and repairs for this problem. Consumers should not be required to pay to fix the manufacturers' safety defects and add to their profits in doing so. Was it an intentional defect to boost service dept profits? This problem needs to be addressed immediately and should warrant a recall to replace the two pulleys and serpentine belt.

Filed Mar 9, 2006 · Engine · 85,000 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20-40 MPH, the engine stalls. This occurs intermittently and the vehicle restarts. The vehicle has been to two dealerships, but the diagnostic test shows no codes.

Filed Oct 13, 2004 · Electrical · MI

While driving, the vehicle stalled. The electrical devices failed to come on. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that a electrical shortage was inside of the vehicle and had to be placed on a diagnostic machine. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Airbags, Electrical · MI

Problems with vehicle's instrument panel, air bag sensors and associated printed circuit board modules. *mr there were problems with the PCM, the sensor failed, the engine stalled, the check engine light had come on along with the malfunctioning indicator light, the shift indicator light had gone out, the dash lights had gone out, and the odometer malfunctioned. The circuit board had to be replaced twice and the air bag and air bag light returned. The clock spring and air bag control module was replaced. The consumer requested reimbursement. *sc

Filed Feb 18, 2004 · Engine · OR

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart vehicle and pull over. Engine check light flashed on the dashboard. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic placed the vehicle on diagnostic machine. Then, mechanic replaced input and output sensors.

Filed Aug 20, 2002 · Engine · NY

Vehicle stalled at 20 MPH. Consumer noticed a belt hanging from undercarriage of vehicle. Vehicle is at dealership at this time.