2002 Dodge Grand Caravan: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 25, 2018 · Engine · 221,015 miles · MA

Clogged catalytic converter causing power loss while driving on highway

Filed Nov 21, 2012 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was a complete loss of power steering assist, followed by the illumination of the battery warning indicator. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. The failure occurred whenever the contact drove over a puddle of water during rainy weather. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised that the serpentine belt detached from the alternator and the cooling system fan. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2007 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge grand caravan. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a recall repair. After the repair was made, the mechanic stated that the PCM electrical board was failing, which could cause the vehicle to fail at anytime. The contact called dodge customer service and was given the run around. Three weeks after the repair was performed, while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and was towed to his residence. He jumped the battery and was able to restart the vehicle. He was informed that the only way to correct the failure would be to replace the entire electrical board. The vehicle is currently still at his home. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 98,200 and failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2006 · Steering · 41,000 miles · IN

Power steering fluid leaking on garage floor. Dealer said it was the power steering rack and that it needed to be replaced. Chyrsler agreed to pay for half of the repair. 18 months later the system is losing power steering fluid. The dealer is again saying that it is the power steering rack and that it needs replaced yet again. Chrysler will not assist in any way on the $1,100.00 repair.

Filed Dec 28, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 67,360 miles · GA

I own a 2002 dodge grand caravan. The car stalls while driving. If it starts again, it stalls within 1/4 mile. You can do this only for 3 times before it finally can not be started. Brought the car to the dealership to investigate. First time they replaced the computer program module. The car worked for 100 miles, then died again while I was driving. The dealership started the car and ran a diagnostic but failed to locate any faulty codes. I asked them to take it for a test ride and see what happens. They did, and it died on them. They ran a diagnostic test and said the crankshaft sensor failed. They replaced the crankshaft sensor. Again, less than 100 miles later, the car died. The dodge dealer seems to be at a loss as to why it is failing and not starting. I have owned the car for 3 years and have never had a problem with it. This seems to have them stymied. I am reporting this because there are not indications prior to failure. You lose all power to the car.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 22,153 miles · FL · fire

On 6/11/03 vehicle was making power steering noises & auto dr locks wouldn't lock at 15 MPH. Replaced power hose, hose clamp & oil trans. Informed I needed new brakes (22, 153 miles & didn't req that they do this when I arrived at shop). 7/2/03 took van in 'cause left rear (driver side) speaker caught on fire while at a gas pump. While at gas pump w/2 of our 4 kids in the car. Brakes that were just replaced prev month were squeaking as well as the steering again. (dealer-brakes squeak 'cause they are metal & there is air in the steering line). 9/23/03 van battery blew up when started. Replaced battery. 12/3/03 steering making noise during turns. Replaced both sway bars links. 12/29/03 steering is very tight & shuddering again & auto lock button on key chain won't work. Ordered new power steering rack & resevoir. Then on 1/6/04 tach spiked at 4k, vehicle lost power & engine light came on while on expressway w/my baby in the car. Determination was the transmission solenoid assy failure & replaced the same. This cost me $107 (would have cost more if I wasn't given an extended warranty for fire I had). 1/19/04 van was giving a burn smell from under the hood along with smoke. They found A/C compressor clutch shorting in coil. A/c compressor replaced & recharged. 2/5/04 vehicle taken for the last time for loud popping sound under the dr's ft area when turning left. All suspension parts tightened. Next visit is req'd by the fl lemon law to give them 1 more chance before paperwork can be filed. Done on 3/8/04 for steering noise when stopped & just turning wheel. Replaced pt that was replaced before: power steering pump resevoir. Paperwork filed for florida lemon law on 4/5/04,unsave vehicle & fear for safety of family.

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Steering · WI

The power steering hose ruptured and/or cracked resulting in loss of power steering and fluid. *ph

Filed Jan 8, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

Where to start, since the dau we bought it in 7/02, we have brought it in 3 times for faulty windshield wiper problems, we lost powering steering (thank god my wife was not driving it with our two small kids), the rear hatch didn't work and it took 3 months for us to finally get it fixed, we have to replace the brake pads at 14,000 miles, and just recently the alternator had to be replaced. Now there is a problem with the brakes they make a horrible sound when pressing on them and is going into the dealer again next week. My wiper refuses to drive the caravan that we bought so it would be easier for her with the kids, but she feels that something else is gonna go wrong. We wrote a letter to chrysler and they responded "we're sorry for the inconvenience". (the date of the first incident listed below may not be exactly when it happened, the paperwork is at home.)

Filed Feb 17, 2003 · Steering · 29,050 miles · ME

On feb 16 my wife lost the power stearing on our 2002 dodge grand carrivan [minni-van] on 17 feb 03 I called the garage that sold us the van and discribed the problem. They { service mang.] told me on the phone that I probley had a broken power stearing hose. I had the van towed to the garage and they made more statements of a large number of these hoses brakeing in the cold weather. It has been extreamly cold in maine the past week or so -20 to -30 degrees. The service manager stated that there was no recall on this. I can not belive that chreysler has not put out a recall on this. Number one this is a sudden loss of power stearing witch could put me in danger of haveing a accident. How about the 97 pound weekln who could not control a mini van with on pwoerstearing!! There is also a danger of fire if the power stearing fluid is in contact with the exhaust. As far as I know the repalcement hose is of the same matareal as the old hose and is just a little longer. Will some one from your office be in contact with me ? I wouls like to know what the great white farther in washington is doing to protect me from the money hungry corps. That pray on my trust. Thank you