Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
07039705/09/199707-05-936088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm01/07/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
07039705/09/199752963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc11/13/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
18059702/14/199751978Vehicles with 3.0l engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation. *tw07/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
070294A12/01/1994070294-039437792Serpentine belt comes off pulleys. *tw02/07/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
11029503/01/199539977Exhaust noise when accelerating or when vehicle is under moderate load. *tw11/01/1995

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
01/01/2004216500208/05/1995
 1991 dodge caravan 3.3 liter engine. problems caused by oil pan clearance to the ground cause possible damage to the oil pan in a bottom out situation if the damage goes unnoticed it could lead to a possible fire situation due to oil deposits on the lower side of the van . possible solution to this problem would be a more compact oil pan that is farther from the ground .there noted problems with this model caravan insufficient back up lights cause problems backing up the vehicle in the evening hours in low light situations . blinker switch failed due to poris plastic cause the blinker switch to break off at the stearing colum . other complaints : both passanger and driver side doors weak hinges cause hazardus separation of the hindge from the door itself could cause the door to simply fall off the car .*ak
01/01/2004216500208/05/1995
 1991 dodge caravan 3.3 liter engine problems caused by oil pan clearance to the ground cause possible damage to the oil pan in a bottom out situation if the damage goes unnoticed it could lead to a possable fire situation due to oil deposits on the lower side of the van . possible solution to this problem would be a more compact oil pan that is farther from the ground . *ak other noted problems with this model caravan insofent back up lights cause problems backing up the veicle in the evening hours in low light situations . blinker switch failer due to poris plastic cause the blinker switch to break off at the stearing colum . other complaints : both passanger and driver side doors weak hinges cause hazardus separation of the hindge from the door itself could cause the door to simply fall off the car .
11/03/19931
 Temerature gauge failed, showed inaccurate temperature readings. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
09/08/19981
 Water pump failed. yh
04/09/19961
 Water pump failed.
1
 Car over heating while idling.
03/20/19950
 Engine belt replaced.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
306/10/2001
 While driving, ventilation system blows out cold air, and heat gets luke warm. heater core and thermostat have been replaced. *ak consumer states that the pins on the driver door hinges keep falling off. *jb
112/01/1991
 Thermostat bolts failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
10/26/1999
 Vehicle was smoking white smoke. when consumertook vehicle for emission test, it didn't pass. mechanic told consumer that engine has to be rebuilt, and the seals to the gasket valve cover have to be replaced. *ak
12/01/1998
 When driving at any speed the vehicle is shutting down and stalling, and there is some type of knocking noise coming from the vehicle. *ak
10/26/1998
 When driving the steering wheel will stick and make a loud noise when turning either way. when the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle kept on rolling. also, motor mounts broke, causing the engine to move inches like the engine is about to drop on the ground. *ak
08/15/1996107/19/1996
 Valve cover gasket failed and caused oil leak.
107/19/1996
 Oil pan failed.
02/28/19911
 Oil pan leak.
02/01/199610
 Abs brakes failed twice with pedal going all the way to the floor; also replaced transmission/heater core/exhaust system/struts/front motor mount/cv joint. *ak
09/03/1995
 Belt tensioner fractured, resulting in hard steering and loss of engine cooling. tt
10/26/1995
 While driving in low speed the steering belt tensioner broke and lost most of steering capabilities. tt *slc
 Engine belt tensioner making knocking sound had to be replaced. tt
 Belt tensioner failed after exiting highway of speed 55 mph. driver lost all power. please describe details. tt
10/18/19942
 Belt tensioner has broken twice. when turning left. tt
 Belt tensioner broke. please describe details. tt
03/21/19951
 Replaced leaking oil pan gasket. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
11/25/20001
 While traveling driver noticed smoke coming from engine. upon visual inspection engine was engulfed in flames. insurence company totaled vehicle.*ak
07/17/20002511/01/1999
 Intermittent stalling after which it sometimes starts, sometimes not. stalls going down the road, stalls waiting in traffic, won't start after sitting for 1 hour but starts sometimes after sitting for 2 minutes! runs rough (is not missing). replaced 4 o2 sensors, cat, muffler, oil, all belts, brakes, distributor cap, spart plugs. i have had it with this van made in canada! this was a replacement for the 86 caravan i had but lost to a drunk driver! help!!!!!! *ak
205/01/1998
 Digital sensor failure for cruise control and speedometer, replaced and works for only 8-9 months, becomes erratic and finally stops working. *mjs
09/12/1998
 When driving at any speed and coming to a stop, when pulling out the vehicle will shut down without prior warning and the consumer has to restart the vehicle.
 Fuel gauge failed to work properly. 20 or so miles after fill up, gauge goes to zero. also oil leak.
09/18/19971
 Recall # 96v099000, dealer is not able to detect problem with abs when tested. consumer is experiencing braking problems with abs, intermittently. when braking there is no braking ability. *ak the abs light comes on and stays on. the brake pedal needs muich force to stop the vehicle. the abs unit makes a grinding nois. the consumer had received recall notic but the vehicle did not need service at the time. however, the recall problem occured after recall had expired. the engine would not start. *yh
04/18/1991
 Engine: vehicle leaking oil, and has been constantly dripping for the past six years. vehicle has been in shop numerous times and they repaired for oil leaks, now dealer says a new engine is needed in the vehicle. *ak
10/19/19959
 Engine fire. *dsh
11/26/1995311/30/1991
 The vehicle cuts off while going at highway speeds and erases the computer. tt consumer states the check engine light will illuminate and then the door locks will not work, gas gauge goes to zero and the odometer will bounce up and down, then the engine will stall. *slc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
07/01/1997308/01/1993
 Bolt that holds tensioner broke, causing it to separate from vehicle, and resulting in loss of power steering and vehicle to overheat. owner replaced the part three times. *ak consumer states that website shows this failure happening frequently. *slc
1
 Engine belt replaced due to noise.
 Experienced failure of serpentine belt tensioner when broke for no apparent reason, rendering power steering assist and brakes inoperative. *ak
 Serpentine belt has been replaced ten times. please give more details. *ak
 Upon starting, serpentine belt tensioner fractured then fell off, rendering vehicle inoperative, no prior warning. *ak
11/03/19931
 Replaced noisy serpentine belt/tensioner. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
10/26/1999
 Vehicle was smoking white smoke. when consumertook vehicle for emission test, it didn't pass. mechanic told consumer that engine has to be rebuilt, and the seals to the gasket valve cover have to be replaced. *ak
12/29/1997
 While driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly due to a defective purge solenoid #522065 which almost caused an accident. *ak
02/01/199610
 Abs brakes failed twice with pedal going all the way to the floor; also replaced transmission/heater core/exhaust system/struts/front motor mount/cv joint. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
01/01/1992
 While driving at any speed vehicle stalls out, causing steering lost, replace oxygen sensor 3 times, to no avail. tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
 While driving through water the cold air intake took in water that went straight to the engine. as a result the engine cut out suddenly and failed to restart. *nlm. *ak
03/28/19958
 Muffler replaced. *aw
04/20/19951
 Replaced muffler due to corrosion. *ak