1989 Dodge Caravan

191 complaints on file, page 1 of 10.

1. Filed Apr 4, 2007Failure Apr 4, 2007230,000 milesGlen Ellyn, ILLatch

   THERE HAS DEVELOPED AN UNUSUAL AND UNSAFE CONDITION IN THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK MECHANISM THAT ON A REGULAR BASIS CAUSES THE DOOR TO LOCK BY ITSELF WHEREBY IT IS UNABLE TO BE UNLOCKED BY ANY MEANS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK THE DOOR WHEN THIS HAPPENS, IS FROM THE OUTSIDE BY USE OF THE KEY. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 10187003
2. Filed Dec 6, 2004Failure Nov 1, 2004Belleville, ILEngine and engine cooling

   CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 89V237000. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AS WELL AS MADE SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS TO GET HIS CAR SERVICED. HOWEVER, TO THIS DAY HIS CAR HAS STILL NOT BEEN SERVICED.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 10103209
3. Filed Aug 18, 2003Failure Apr 15, 2003Clairton, PAEngine

   WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. CONSUMER HAS MADE CONTACT WITH DEALER. *AK *NLM

   NHTSA complaint 10034067
4. Filed Jan 29, 2003Failure Jan 24, 2003141,083 milesCedar Rapids, IAFuel system, Fuel injection system

   FUEL INJECTOR LEAK SPRAYS HIGH PRESSURE GASOLINE ON TOP OF INTAKE MANIFOLD. LARGE AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE LEAK FROM INJECTOR ONTO HOT COMPONENTS OF ENGINE. LEAKAGE INCREASES DRAMATICALLY WITH DECREASE IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. INJECTOR: BENDIX DEKA 4418213

   NHTSA complaint 10004921
5. Filed Sep 5, 2002Failure May 24, 2002SAN Jose, CAEngine, Automatic transmission

   THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED REPEATEDLY AFTER A NEW ONE WAS INSTALLED, INITIALLY THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE BREAKAGE OF TWO AXLES, MAIN AXLE, VAC PINION AND BOTH FRONT BEARINGS (R4761821-AA TRANSMISSION-41T 2100 2001). NLM

   NHTSA complaint 567335
6. Filed Jul 25, 2002Failure Mar 28, 1996SAN Jose, CAStarter assembly, Engine and engine cooling, Service brakes, Foundation components

   WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED. *YH *CB

   NHTSA complaint 566766
7. Filed Jul 2, 2002Failure Jun 1, 2002Johnson, RICarrier/rack

   WIRE STRAND THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE ONTO VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE, IT SNAPPED, CAUSING SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF.*AK JLG

   NHTSA complaint 8013202
8. Filed Jun 14, 2002Failure Jun 1, 2002Berkeley, CAFront underhoodFire

   NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 763070
9. Filed Mar 29, 2002Long Beach, NYHinge and attachments

   VIBRATION CAUSING BODY OF DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR TO CRACK . BOLTS THAT HOLD LOCKING MECHANISM HAD EXPANDED, AND THEY FELL INSIDE OF DOOR. DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 8006672
10. Filed Mar 25, 2002Failure Mar 17, 2002Lindenwold, NJFront underhood, GasolineFire

    WE WERE DRIVING ON RT 1 IN SMRNA DELAWARE AND IT FELT LIKE THE ENGINE LOST COMPRESSION. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TURNED OFF THE VAN GOT OUT AND SAW FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED ON 3/17/2002 AT 8/30 PM WITHIN MINUTES THE VEHICLE WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 759811
11. Filed Jun 27, 2001Failure May 23, 2001Kansas City, MORetractorCrash1 injured

    WHILE TRAVELING AT 20 MPH PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD PASSENGER WHEN VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT SPRING INSIDE OF THE MECHANISM BROKE, THIS SPRING STOPPED SEATBELT FROM COMING OUT OF SEATBELT RETRACTOR IN COLLISION. PASSENGER WAS THROWN AGAINST WINDSHIELD, AND INJURED NECK AND HEAD. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 891384
12. Filed Apr 23, 2001Failure Apr 20, 2001Pantogo, NCTailgate

    WHILE BACK DOOR IS OPENED COULD BE PLACING ANYTHING INSIDE OF VEHICLE, BUT IT WILL BE DROPING DOWN ON CONSUMER'S HEAD. DEALER HAD TRIED TO FIX PROBLEM, BUT STILL PROBLEM CONTINUED JUST LIKE MENTIONED IN RECALL 95 I 001 008. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 886454
13. Filed Mar 19, 2001Benton, ARHeadlights

    HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT NEARLY BRIGHT ENOUGH AND ARE AN UNSAFELY DESIGNED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 742696
14. Filed Mar 7, 2001Failure Jun 1, 1991Lakewood, CAAutomatic transmission, Trunk lid

    TRUNK DOOR, WHEN OPENING WILL NOT STAY IN UP POSITION, WILL SLAM SHUT. ALSO WHEN VEHICLE PUT IN DRIVE, IT WILL NOT TAKE OFF. CONSUMER HAS TO DRIVE IT IN D1 CONSTANTLY, WHEN SHE DRIVES IT IN D2 VEHICLE WILL STALL. *AK *SLC

    NHTSA complaint 882353
15. Filed Oct 11, 2000Failure Oct 11, 2000Sacramento, CATailgate

    THE RIGHT LIFT ON THE TAILGATE IS TEARING THE BODY MATERIAL AND LEAVING JAGGED METAL EXPOSED. I HAVE TALKED TO THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO LIABILITY IN THIS MATTER AND THAT IT HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED BEFORE.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 734011
16. Filed Jul 6, 2000Omaha, NEAir conditioner

    THIS IS NOT A SAFETY HAZARD BUT, DID NOT KNOW WHERE TO WRITE. IT IS THE PAINT & THE AIR CONDITIONER. IT HAS BEEN TOLD TO ME THAT IN 89 VEHICLES DID NOT RECEIVE PRIMER AND THEREFORE CAUSED PAINT TO CHIP. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF THIS BUT TO PASSIFY ME THEY WOULD ALLOW 200 TO SPOT PAINT MY VAN AND I WOULD PAY 200 AT MAACO. NOT THERE DEALERSHIP SHOP BUT MAACO AND TO ONLY ALLOW SPOT PAINTING. I HAD ALREADY PAID TO HAVE THE HOOD AND FRONT FENDERS PAINTED BECAUSE IT WAS SO BAD AND THE ROOF IS NOW HORRIBLE! I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND FEEL IT IS ONLY RIGHT THEY PAINT THE VAN AND GET IT OVER WITH! I HAVE COMPLAINED FOR THE PAST FIVE OR MORE YEARS ABOUT THE VAN STALLING OUT IF I USE MY AIR CONDITIONER BUT NONE OF THE DODGE DEALERS CAN OR WILL FIND ANY PROBLEM SO I SUFFER IN THE HEAT. IF I USE THE A/C AND WHEN I REACH MY DESTINATION AND SHUT IT OFF EVEN IF I LET IT SIT OVERNIGHT THE VAN WILL STALL OUT.PLEASE FORWARD TO PROPER PEOPLE AND LET ME KNOW IF ANYTHING WILL BE DONE ABOUT THESE TWO PROBLEMS. I AM NOT TRYING TO MAKE MONEY ONLY WANT COMFORT . I PLAN ON BUYING ANOTHER DODGE PROBABLY IN THE NEXT TWO TO THREE YEARS AS OTHER THAN THE AFORE MENTIONED IRRATATIONS I HAVE ENJOYED MY VAN AND GOTTEN A LOT OF USE OUT OF IT AND WANT TO KEEP IT!*AK

    NHTSA complaint 725031
17. Filed May 31, 2000Failure Apr 26, 2000Chicargo, ILGasoline

    CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHYWAY AND HEARD A BIG BOOMING SOUND. SHE PULLED OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER, AND NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 862853
18. Filed Mar 6, 2000Huntingtown, MDGasolineFire

    WHEN TRAVELING VEHICLE STALLED/CUT OFF AND CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

    NHTSA complaint 857975
19. Filed Jan 2, 2000Failure Jan 1, 1995Richland, WAEngine, Gasoline, Automatic transmission, Hinge and attachments

    TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

    NHTSA complaint 784391
20. Filed Dec 8, 1999Failure Nov 4, 1999W. Berlington, IAFuel system, Fuel injection systemFire

    WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE BECAUSE THE NEWLY INSTALLED FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS DEFFECTIVE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 853885