Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
080100105/25/2001620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt07/10/2001
0800600REV12/29/2000080600618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb04/03/2001
083209709/19/19976088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *nlm01/10/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
24179411/01/199424-17-9237858Pcm not properly disengaging a/c clutch via the relay also the pcm may not energize the a/c clutch relay. *tw01/13/1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
08060002/25/2000609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt04/12/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
03/24/20051
 On thursday, march 24th, 2005 my mother backed her 1993 dodge caravan into her driveway and bumped into her fence breaking the lens on the turn signal. as it was coming into a long weekend with business shut down, she immediately went inside to contact her mechanic to have it replaced/repaired. as she spoke on the phone, she glanced out the window and observed a plume of smoke rising from the rear of the van. she immediately rushed out and found a small flame in the area of the broken lens. she packed it with snow and went back to her call to the mechanic to arrange a time for the repair and to discuss what just happened. during this conversation she again noticed a plume (much larger and darker) rising from the van. she called the fire department who responded quickly, however the interior of the van was totally destroyed by the fire and subsequent intense heat. her insurance agent has since written the vehicle off and is offering $1500.00 (cdn) to settle. fortunately she did not simply attempt to drive straight to her mechanic for the repairs or the consequences could have been much more severe.
05/01/2003108/05/1993
 I have a 1993 dodge caravan. i have spent over $10,000.00 on repairs since i bought it new in 1993. i am extremely dissatisfied with dodge. i've had several recalls on various components, they were corrected and are now again defective including my seatbelts, abs system, and steering column. i am now noticing that the paint is eroding on the top of my van. i've seen many other dodge caravans with the exact same problem and the exact same pattern of corrosion. it appears the paint is wearing off on the tops of the cars, then the hoods and so on. it eventually rusts through as i've seen on at least 20 dodge caravans. i have never encountered paint wearing away like this on any other vehicles that i've owned and much older than 10 years. i believe there is a defect somewhere in the painting process, perhaps the primer or the paint itself. this is the third letter i've written and i have not received a response from anyone. i would appreciate an investigation into the painting process of these vans. i believe it is also occurring in other year models. thank you, susan deanfrasio. *jb
 While driving, the electrical system went out, causing the van to die. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
10/25/19955
 Alternator failed. *sd
02/06/19952
 While driving low to high speeds, experiences intermittent engine shut down, dealer can't seem to correct. tt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
08/29/1997108/29/1993
 Upon starting the vehicle the battery blew up for no apparent reason. the dealer is aware of the problem. the battery has been replaced by the dealer. *ak*jb
06/16/1996101/26/1993
 When starting van mopar battery exploded/ cracked. this is the original equipment. *ak
07/08/1996
 Started vehicle and heard a loud pop, opened the hood, found exploded battery. *ak
 Consumer put key in ignition to start auto and battery exploded, no one was hurt. *ak
02/01/1995
 Battery exploded while vehicle was being driven, faulty voltage regulator. tt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
12/01/199210012/01/1992
 The engine stalls completly when going at any speed when the brakes are applied to slow down or turning, has done this since we bought it new, have taken it in for several checkups and the dealer cannot locate the problem. this constantly persists and i believe this is a manufacturing defect beacause i have spoken to several people who purchased the same vehicles in 1993, 1994 and 1995. these people just sold their cars or traded in to get rid of the problem. this is an apparent engine defect that chrysler made these cars during these years. i would like to see a recall for this problem, this can and will cause accidents and deaths.*ak
06/30/19951
 Intermittent stalling due to faulty ignition wiring.
03/05/1996206/01/1995
 Coil pack failed twice, causing vehicle to stall.
 When applying pressure to the gas pedal the vehicle wiill intermittently hesitate, mechanics can't find anything wrong after inspection of the vehicle. please add further information. *ak
 While driving at low speeds or when coming to a stop, the vehicle stalls. please describe. *ak
 Vehicle cuts off, resulting in power loss, affecting the brake and steering ability. *ak
05/20/1996
 When driving, the vehicle stalls/hesitates, causing power steering failure. *ak
 Vehicle subject to stalling w/dealership unable to repeat failure and its cause. *ak
02/19/1996
 Vehicle stalls without while at speed 0f 55mph, impact 6:00 postion. *ak
08/23/1993
 During inclimate weather engine stalls. explain in more detail. tt
 Belt tensioner failed w/belt lossening while driving, total loss of power. please describe details. tt
03/04/1994
 Vehicle stalls out during rush hour traffic at any speed, resulting in hard braking and steering. tt
03/01/19931
 Vehicle intermittently stalls, serviced 12 times, problem continues. *aw
 At any speed the car stalls . tt
11/26/19946
 Stalling. *ak
 Intermittently when car makes right hand turns car stalls out with no warning.dealer can not find problem. tt
06/14/1995
 Vehicle stalls, loss of power brakes, steering. tt
04/13/1995
 The van hesitates when pulling off from a complete stop. please describe. *ak
05/01/1993
 Vehicle stall out without any warning, resulting in no steering and braking ability, replace cam and crank sensor/fuel pump assm and elec. system, to no avail.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
06/01/19991001/01/1993
 These are intermittent problems, not related to wear & tear, they are computer and/or electrical failures. the car drives fine for hours with no problems at all, then all of a sudden it neutrals out. turned the car off & on again & it drives fine. *ak
 While driving, computer malfunctioned when suddenly all dash lights flashed then headlamps went out, resulting in near accident. *ak
05/25/1994
 Body control unit becomes sluggish. problem caused by incorrect assembly. *ak
01/31/19952
 While driving low to high speeds, experiences intermittent engine shut down, dealer can't seem to correct. tt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
04/30/20010
 In evening consumer tried to start vehicle and it would not start. took vehicle to dealer, and they said steering column was loose and effected steering column operations. *ak
 Vehicle stalled in traffic without warning. dealer replaced fuel lines which became clogged, but defect has reoccurred. *ak
03/10/1995
 Ignition key will not start vehicle on occassion. tt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
107/25/1998
 The ball joints and starter failed, the brake line was broken, the side door fell off, the vehicle experienced oil and coolant failures. also the vehicle needed an outer rod end installed and a new transmission within one year of purchasing the vehicle. *jg *jb
12/28/20021
 The sliding door separated from the hinges, also there was problems with the oil, coolant, ball joints, starter, brake line, tie rod, transmission, exhaust and the front brakes. ts *jb
04/11/20001
 Freon was leaking from air conditioner. leak was coming from under dashboard. took vehicle to mechanic, and they had to go under the dashboard, they fixed the leak. one month before, had to put a brand new transmission. then driveshaft belt broke. consumer has had nothing but problems with this vehicle. *ak left door switch failed. heater core, evaporator, condenser, o- rings and seals all replaced. starter failed. engine timing case cover, gaskets seals belt and tensioners failed. *yh
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
 While vehicle was parked it caught on fire. someone saw it and called the fire department. vehicle was totaled. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
06/30/200001/01/1998
 I am so disappointed in dodge/chrysler i should have bought a toyota. no safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak
03/28/1998107/01/1996
 I realize that all vehicles need repairs but this one goes to the shop regularly. we have had the van serviced, tuned up and taken care of on a regular basis. i've ask other dodge caravan owners about their van and nearly all have replaced their transmissions starting at 50,000 miles. the transmission is my main concern in this complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
01/21/2000110/01/1998
 Van cought on fire and was a total loss, the only items remaing was the bumper. there was no warning and the insuransce compant feels that it was electrical. *ak
08/28/1999104/01/1998
 No summary
12/05/1996407/09/1997
 Computer system failed.
04/14/1997
 While driving the vehicle about (40) mph the horn started blowing, windows went up and down, light flashed, doors locked and unlocked and a fire started under the dash behind the steering wheel. fire department and insurance company believe fire was electrical. *ak