2002 Dodge Grand Caravan suspension complaints

Filed Mar 24, 2004 · Suspension · 46,832 miles · GA

The left front strut rod has broken away from the strut. This has caused a load popping noise while drive. The van leans allot more to the right than it does to the left. Also when making sharp turns the rod itself rubs against the tire causing a very load rubbing noise with the smell of rubber burning. The dealer informed me that this problem is not covered under any warranty the cars has or had. Be careful out there. I think is potentially a bad and dangerous problem. It cost me about 300.00 dollars to fix this.

Filed Feb 12, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · NY

Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. She took vehicle to repair shop about 20 times because it was making noises and squeaking while driving. Mechanic could not resolve the problem. *ak the dealer replaced many components related to the front end noise. The air bag light was illuminated. The technician determined that there was an open circuit. The technician replaced the passenger side air bag. The driver's seat belt had internal damage which made it difficult to buckle and unbuckle the seat belt. The consumer stated that there was a noise coming from the left front wheel. The technician determined that the front pads were worn and the rotor were grooved. The technician replaced the front pads and resurfaced the rotors. The inner tie rod was loose and caused the steering to make noise. The technician replaced the gear assembly.

Filed Jul 15, 2003 · Brakes, Suspension · MI

Consumer states that rear-end felt as if dragging while driving. Dealer diagnosed that plate, which covers the brake system, is defective causing water to leak into the system, resulting in rusting. This condition causes complete brake failure.

Filed Jun 7, 2003 · Brakes, Suspension · 18,200 miles · ME

I recently purchased a 2002 dodge grand caravan sport 3.3 liter,18,000 miles on odometer when purchased,vehicle wants to pull to right, and brakes pulsate when applied. Notified dodge dealership where purchased, (lee dodge,west brook,maine) brought vehicle back for service and was told "they" could not duplicate problem????? I told them I felt vehicle was out of alignment,they supposedly did the alignment,and vehicle still pulls to right! At this point they had a tech. Go with me,the tech explained that he felt it was the crown of the road, I have driven plenty of vehicles over the course of my life and I am aware of a road crown, but this is completely unacceptable, something is wrong with this mini van, and all the dealership wants to do is patronize me!!! I have made another call to lee dodge and told them that I will be bringing this back to them and they had better get it right this time! Ps and since my previous visit I now have a vibration in my steering wheel upon slow moving turning,they say they will also look into this.....................is any one else experiencing these types of problems??? Please help, I just bought this vehicle for my wife and 3 kids, and I sure do want to be certain its a safe vehicle! I have only had this vehicle 10 days!! Purchased on 5-28-03 dealer was notified 1 and a half days later of these problems..............

Filed Oct 2, 2002 · Suspension · OK

The van is subject to drift to the right with the owner being told that the drifting is a safety feature to keep van from veering into on-coming traffic. The owner was told that the van should drift one lane 3/4 of a mile. The dealership is going to adjust the cradle to minimize the drifting. The owner has contacted several independent mechanics, police officers, etc., to inquire if this is true or not about the drifting being a safety feature. Nlm

Filed Sep 10, 2002 · Suspension · OH

Van has been in repair shop four times due to an unknown noise coming from rear left wheel. Dealership has done several lubrications, cleaning, and looking for hot spots on the brakes. Even after all maintenance that was performed by the dealership the unknown sound was still present. Please describe details.