Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
090080111/02/2001632197Subject regarding camshaft / bearing service. *tt07/11/2002
18020002/04/2000609989Concerns with the pcv valve freezing under extremely cold conditions. *tt04/12/2000
18010002/04/2000609988Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt04/12/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
18030006/02/2000614163Subject regarding egr monitor diagnostic test difficult to complete or not ready at high altitudes (above 4000 feet). *tt09/29/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE
11/30/20121280001
 After driving through a small water puddle i lost power steering and generator. it wagon a windy mountain road and was very hazardous as it left usona blind curve in the rain. it turned out that the drive belt had come off. is appears to be a common an known issue with chrysler. *tr
11/30/2012128000
 After driving through a small water puddle i lost power steering and generator. it wagon a windy mountain roadandwasvery hazardous as it left usona blindcurvein the rain. it turned out that the drive belt had come off. is appears to be a common an known issue with chrysler
09/28/201278000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. the contact stated that there was a loud explosion heard from the front end of the vehicle as the engine stalled. the vehicle was inspected by the contact
09/28/201278000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle front end made a loud explosion noise while driving and the engine stalled. the contact mechanic inspected the vehicle, the failure was located at the engine belt tensioner bolt failed causing the engine to fail. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 78,000. li
07/12/20111000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph on a raining day, she noticed that the serpentine belt was detached. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised the contact that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. the failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 19,000.
06/07/2011140000
 Serpentine belt slips off in the rain causing a loss in power steering, ac (for window defogging), power (no alternator when headlights are on during rain). when it slipped off, the ability to correct for loss of traction due to water was reduced due to lack of power steering and the windshield fogged up quickly due to the loss of the ac compressor. slid of the interstate and slid down the median. multiple other instances of belt slipping off (4 times in past 3 days), though at lower rates of speed. dodge denies there is an issue even though there are many reports on the internet relating to this problem. it is also interesting that they now sell a upgrade kit that changes out the two non-grooved pulleys for grooved ones and add a belt with grooves on both sides. they said that they would only fix this problem when enough people reported the problem.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11/08/2011
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the serpentine belt on the vehicle fell off five times last month. the contact stated the failure occurred whenever she drove through a puddle of water. the contact took the vehicle to the mechanic each time the failure occurred and was told the pulleys worked fine, but that the failure was caused because there was no shield covering the under carriage of the vehicle. the contact lost the ability to control the steering wheel and it began to overheat when the failure occurred. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 172,000. rvk
11/08/2011
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the serpentine belt on the vehicle has fallen off five times in the last month. the contact stated this happens when the vehicle goes through a puddle of water. the contact has taken the vehicle to their mechanic each time and was told the pulley
12/06/2011
 Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. the contact stated the serpentine belt failed twice in two months. the contact stated that the failure occurred when the weather was cold and snowy. the contact spoke with the dealer and was told that they were aware of the problem, but that there was no remedy available. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 109,000.
12/06/2011
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. the contact stated the serpentine belt failed twice in two months. the contact stated that the failure occurred when the weather was cold and snowy. the contact spoke with the dealer and was told that they were aware of the problem, but that there was no remedy available. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 109,000. kmj
12/06/2011
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. the contact stated the serpintine belt had failed twice on the vehicle in the past to months.. the contact stated each time the failure occurred the weather was cold and snowy. the contact spoke with the dealer and was told they were aware of the problem, but that there was no correction to the problem. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 109,000.rl
09/20/2009220000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the serpentine belt would continuously fracture and was replaced over ten times but to no avail. the manufacturer was not notified of the continual failure and the vehicle was not further repaired. the current and failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
09/20/2009220000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the serpentine belt kept popping off. the belt was replaced over ten times but the failure continued. the vehicle was inspected at the pulleys and it was aligned but the failure occurred continuously. the manufacturer had not been notified. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 220,000-bk
02/11/2010800001
 I have 2000 dodge caravan with a 3.0l engine. every time it rains or snows the serpentine belt comes off. this causes the power steering to lock up, and the alternator to stop charging. the car is almost impossible to steer. you lose control. the malfunction was corrected using the gates micro v kit. this includes a ribbed belt tensioner, ribbed idler and a double side serpentine belt. *tr
02/21/20101490001
 Serpentine belt comes off my 2000 dodge caravan in snow and rain often. *tr
02/19/2006400001
 The serpentine belt comes off often , more when driven over a puddle of water. more often in wet weather. it's scary to drive on the highway and the belt comes off you lose power steering automatically and all your other faction. it's started about year after getting van. *tr
12/04/20091300001
 The serpentine belt on a 2000 dodge caravan slips off when you go through a puddle of water or wet conditions such as in the rain or snow, resulting in complete loss of power steering (loss of control); water pump (overheating and possible damage to the aluminum heads); alternator (no battery charging) and ac. this was after a new belt and tensioner was installed. i have researched the problem and there are numerous incidents sited on related web sites. my wife almost wrecked because of no steering. it happened over a dozen times to her and 4 times to me. cost of putting belt back on was around $40 each time. tried a fix using a disc over the tensioner and idle pulley recommended by dealer, but first time through a rain puddle, it slipped off. a $200 fix is available plus $150 labor called a gates kit # 38379k also by goodyear #49215k. they both come with a double sided grooved belt, grooved idle pulley and grooved tensioner and states that it fixes the problem of belts coming off the dodge vans in wet weather. if this is part of the selling point of the kit, then there must be a problem with chrysler, dodge, plymouth vans and the consumer shouldn't have to pay for this fix. this is extremely dangerous and should be paid for and corrected by chrysler. *tr
11/17/2009700001
 The belt on my dodge caravan sport slipped off in the rain leaving me to drive home without wipers and or blower. idler pulley should have keepers on the edges so the belt will not slip off. *tr
04/15/20091
 I have a 2000 dodge caravan that i have now replaced the serp belt 8 times and the tensioner 3 times and the belt just came off again 2 weeks ago. every time i take it to a different place to be fixed because they always tell me that there is nothing that they can do. they installed a shield to keep the belt dry and after that it held for almost 2 years, but then broke again. the belt keeps moving over and getting cut and then breaks. the mileage on the van is about 119,000 now but i don't know what to do because even though they give me a warranty on the work, it is the same problem and no one seems to know how to fix it. i see that there are numerous complaints about this, is there anything that i can do???? *tr
09/19/2008550001
 I purchased a 2008 dodge caravan about 2 years ago from elite motors in victorville. the car was not smoked at the time of purchase and had to be done so about 1 month later. they said they had a hard time getting it to pass and then it passed but when i got it back i smogged it and it failed. elite motos said they would work with me on resolving things but they never did. since i've had the vehicle there has been a loud slapping noise coming from the air conditioner, the fuel pump has been replaced, two tires have blown, several sets of front break pads have been replaced, 2 battery's have been replaced, and within the last month both front and rear brakes/master brake cylinder/calipers/water pump/radiator has been replaced. my car is again in the shop because my engine light and air bag lights have come on, there are no brake lights, and my car was hesitating and loosing power intermittently with a clunking coming from the engine. my mechanic tells me that i will need a new engine. also, the vehicle was involved in an accident a few months ago. i had asked geiko if when they did the body work - would they also look for things mechanically wrong just to make sure everything was o.k. they said they would, the shop (performance in victorville said they would and gave me a business card of the guy they refer things out to but they never did? point of impact is listed at 6. rear. *tr
01/01/200520200501/01/2000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the serpentine belt detaches each time he makes a right turn or drives through a puddle at 5 mph. the mechanic stated that the cause of failure was due to a defective pulley. the current mileage is 60,000 and failure mileage was 20,200.
01/30/2006114043703/15/2000
 Bought new in 2000 (failure)serpentine belt replaced @ 39199 4-12-02 (failure)serpentine belt & tensioner replaced @ 64389 8-20-03 (failure)serpentine belt replacedlate summer 2004 (failure)serpentine belt & tensioner replaced @112,000 jan 2006 timing belt replaced @ 64389 8-20-03 timing belt & tensioner replaced @110,646 11-25-05 multiple sensor failures past 4 years, as well as valve cover gaskets, cam seals,cam packings, crank seal, oil pan leaking. nov 2005 engine light kept coming on,& a slight knocking, dealer couldn't find any real reason, but lugging was present during drives. had to replace leaky transmission solenoid pack & sensor 11-25-05 only to turn around and replace the whole transmission 9 weeks later due to multiple engine failures,@114,043 1-30-06 (with another serpentine belt failure 2 weeks prior to tranny replacement. 3 tows in 2 months!( and over $6,000 out of pocket) virtually all repair work done at dealer tow truck driver noted that he hauls caravans in the most of any vehicle , and mostly for the serpentine belts, many times a repeat customer in need of another belt i was one of his many! how many problems have to be reported before any action is taken? *jb
07/10/200583500503/28/2000
 The serpentine belt has come off my van 5 times in the last 6 months. this is a family van and driven daily with 5 children in it. this is a complaint of many caravan owners. there are sites all over the internet complaining about this problem.
10/26/2004450003
 While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. consumer restarted the vehicle. dealership was unable to resolve the problem.*ak
10/20/200460000104/14/2003
 While driving, there was a lot of smoke coming from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle continued to run. the consumer was advised by the mechanic not to drive the vehicle, because all the fluids had leaked out. please provide any further information. *jb the transmission failed in the consumers vehicle. fluid leaked out a hole blown in the casing but the consumer was still able to drive serveral miles. *tc
09/17/200458000409/01/2000
 The vehicle stalled while driving. the check engine light came on prior to the vehicle stalling. a diagnostic test was performed, but no failure code was found. the cause of the vehicle stalling was not determined. *ak on other occasions the vehicle would stall when making turns. *sc
06/18/200450001
 While driving a fire started in the front end underneath the vehicle. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
02/08/2004011/01/2000
 On feb. 8, 2004, my brother-in-law (also an owner of the car) experienced a problem starting the car. after several tries, the car started running but very roughly. it was decided to drive the car home which was about two miles away. about halfway there, going up a slight incline, smoke came from the engine compartment. my brother-in-law pulled the car off the road and checked under the hood. a fire erupted as soon as the hood was opened. a minute or so later, another fire explosion occurred. the fire department and police arrived and the fire was extinguished. the car had to be towed away. the engine compartment was severly damaged, the dashboard was badly burned and the front windshield had a big hole in it. both the fireman and the policeman commented that it looked like the battery might be involved. i don't know what they meant by that and i am still waiting for a copy of the fire report. we took the car to the dodge dealer here in hawaii and he made the same remark about the battery. the dodge dealer said the job was too big for them to handle and they were going to call another jobber to look at it. i need some advice about what i should do next. this van was converted for handicap use with a hydraulic ramp installed at the factory at the time of purchase. the van is used exclusively for my sister who is totally wheelchair and bed bound, having suffered four strokes on both sides of her body about five years ago. fortunately, she was not in the car at the time of the fire. please give me some advice on what i should do to determine how the fire started and whether or not the manufacturer is at fault for the damage to the van. who can conduct a thorough and valid investigation of the incident? there was no prior indication of any impending failures. in this day and age, how can a car catch on fire without warning? the car may be a total wreck.
11/01/2002
 Consumer stated that vehicle's oil is leaking from head gasket over manifold. concerned could start a fire. ts
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
05/02/2007107/06/2000
 2000 dodge caravan 3.0 (40k miles) replacing the drive belt &/r idle / tensioner every (2) years. belt p/n (good year) 460805 / 6pk2045. tensioner mopar 04536154ad. the dealer just smiles, this does not seems to be very reliable. any other type complaints files with this type unit????? i replaced the belt on sept 2003, the dealer did the tensioner & belt @31k in 2005. i again did the belt on 03/31/07. the dealer did the tensioner @44k , 05/02/2007. this is my daughters van, a school teacher, drive to & from schools for the most part i have through last tensioner & the belts that i did. so if she or i plans to go on a trip, we must either replace the tensioner & drive belt or carry one with us. now on my 2001 caravan with over 60k i still have the some tensioner & drive belt. duh??????? i need help with this. the dealership is not going to do anything. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
08/17/2008
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. on two separate occasions, the steering failed after the vehicle was driven through a puddle of water. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop and it was discovered that the serpentine belt slipped off. the vin, speed, and failure mileage were unknown.
02/27/200653000309/30/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 35 mph the main belt of the engine slipped off. the power steering, water pump and alternator failed to work. the service dealer determined that the issue was due to moisture on the belt. the belt was replaced however the manufacturer offered no reimbursement for the replacement.
01/01/1901140001
 2000 dodge caravan fire.*mr the vehicle was serviced normally and was in good condition. *nm
08/21/2004111/26/2000
 The bolt that holds the idle pulley to the engine sheared off the engine in my 2000 3.3 liter grand caravan sport. the vehicle has less than 48000 miles on it and left me with no power steering. if my wife was driving there would have definitely been an accident because there is no way she could have steered the van due to the total lack of any power steering. even more frightening is that we just came back from a trip to florida,if that happened on i-95 traveling at 70 mph the consequences could have been catastrophic it happened in a parking lot at only 7 mph. *jb
1
 While driving at 35 mph transmission slipped into neutral without warning. also, check engine light came on,and speedometer stopped working. *ak
02/26/20031
 The vehicle ran rough.*jb
06/25/2000106/23/2000
 The cam shaft broke because the engine was improperly bored causing the vehicle to stall out while driving. nlm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
10/15/2002
 While driving the vehicle engine stall, pull out of the road took to the dealer and will replace engine. please provide further information. ts
1
 Consumer states that while driving the vehicle up on hill the vehicle rolled back. vehicle was still on when the incident. dealer was notified. mr *cb
09/06/2000209/06/2000
 Consumer stated there is a loud humming noise coming from the engine area when going up hills, also the vehicle stalled, dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor, and consumer was informed that the noise that was being heard was a normal alternator whine which is a characteristic of a 2.4 liter engine, consumer also stated that there is a burning type odor coming from vehicle, dealer unable to duplicate problem.*jb
10/20/2000305/07/2000
 Consumer applied brakes at 40 mph, pedal went to the floor, no braking action. consumer shifted to park to stop vehicle, engine stalled. dealer could not find a cause. on 2 may 2001, rear drums were found to be out of round and were resurfaced. on 31 jan 2002 dealer checked brakes due to vibration and stated brakes had 50 percent left. *ak dealer has replaced both rear drums and also informed consumer that the brake shoes needed replaced, the rear wheel cylinder was replaced and rear brakes have been adjusted. transmission had to be thrown into park while driving, dealer could not find any problems. *slc
09/06/2000209/06/2000
 Consumer stated there is a loud humming noise coming from the engine area when going up hills, also the vehicle stalled, dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor, and consumer was informed that the noise that was being heard was a normal alternator whine which is a characteristic of a 2.4 liter engine, consumer also stated that there is a burning type odor coming from vehicle, dealer unable to duplicate problem.*jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
01/01/19011
 2000 dodge caravan with loss of power steering. consumer states that the serpentine belt has a unexpected and sudden throw which causes power steering loss. consumer states there are hundreds of complaints on the internet. *kb
07/04/200771845208/15/2001
 The serpentine belt kept coming off the 2000 dodge caravan when it rained. this resulted in loss of power steering. this started after having the original belt replaced due to fraying. the tensioner was replaced at the same time as the belt.*ak
05/01/2007118000905/01/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. while driving 20-60 mph, the serpentine belt disengaged from the motor. this caused the water pump and the electrical system to fail and there was a loss of power steering. the mechanic inspected the vehicle twice, but was unable to determine the cause of failure. the current mileage is 118,442 and failure mileage was 118,000.
06/04/2007305/09/2006
 Serpentine belt has come off of pulleys 3 times during wet weather, once after tensioner was replaced. this cause a complete loss of power steering, making the vehicle impossible to maneuver. several calls to dodge proved futile, they state no such problem has ever been reported. i have found several complaints of the same issue, all stating they have reported the issue to dodge. still cannot find a fix. *tr
05/02/2007107/06/2000
 2000 dodge caravan 3.0 (40k miles) replacing the drive belt &/r idle / tensioner every (2) years. belt p/n (good year) 460805 / 6pk2045. tensioner mopar 04536154ad. the dealer just smiles, this does not seems to be very reliable. any other type complaints files with this type unit????? i replaced the belt on sept 2003, the dealer did the tensioner & belt @31k in 2005. i again did the belt on 03/31/07. the dealer did the tensioner @44k , 05/02/2007. this is my daughters van, a school teacher, drive to & from schools for the most part i have through last tensioner & the belts that i did. so if she or i plans to go on a trip, we must either replace the tensioner & drive belt or carry one with us. now on my 2001 caravan with over 60k i still have the some tensioner & drive belt. duh??????? i need help with this. the dealership is not going to do anything. *jb
12/03/20061340004
 My serpentine belt has jumped off the pulleys 4 times in the past year on my 2000 dodge caravan. each time this happens, i loose all power controls. this problem could lead to a serious accident if someone isn't strong enough to manage the loss in power steering. *jb
11/29/200680000209/12/1999
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds in wet weather, the serpentine belt slipped off causing the loss of power steering. the vehicle was driven to the dealer, who reattached the belt. however, the problem recurred.
11/15/200656000509/14/2005
 I own a 2000 dodge caravan. i have a problem with the serpentine belt coming off mostly during wet or snowy weather. today was the forth time in the last year this has happened. the repair shop(s) reports no known fix's for the 3.3/3.8 engine. i also had one failure during dry weather. researching this problem on the internet i see this is a very common complaint....!. it has been for years !!!!. because this belt controls the power steering it becomes very difficult for a strong person to control the van. lord help the frail, the old or the young !!!!. please check out the following sites for this problem (www.topix.net or www.carsurvey.org. for serpentine belt problems). i am filling this complaint (as other have) to get some help before a van load of children gets hurt because of a known design problem that the manufacturer seems to ignore. i have tried all known standard repair and manufacture recommendation but nothing works ie new belts, different belts, new idler/tension wheels, new brackets, alignments... nothing works. where do i go from here?...will i hear anything back from nhtsa...will this be a waist of time? thank you. *nm
09/21/200667000201/15/2000
 Loss of power steering and alternator charging - serpentine belt falling off after hitting small water puddle on 2000 dodge grand caravan. i lost power steering on a curve as a result of hitting a small water puddle. vehicle has received all service maintenance including replacement of belt tensioner but still fell off. i am fairly strong and was able to come out of the turn. someone with less arm strength would have gone straight off the road and crashed. dodge dealer has no fix for this that they are willing to talk about. this is a serious safety hazard since minivans often carry a lot of kids and if this happens on a wet road there could be serious injuries and fatalities from loss of control. *nm
05/17/2005624206
 2000 dodge caravan had loss of serpentine belt. this caused lack off power steering and power brakes. *ts this problem occurred three time and happened mostly during wet weather conditions. the dealer installed a pulley shield to alleviate the problem. even after the shield was install the belt slipped off again. ***no answer required***
11/01/2005449903
 Dt*: the contact stated the fan belt was making noises, and then it came off. the vehicle was towed to the dealership to have the fan belt replaced. the vehicle was driven for one month; the belt started making noises again. the vehicle was taken back to the dealership, this time they put the fan belt back on. the vehicle was driven again for a period of time and had to be taken back to the dealership to have the belt replaced. the consumer stated the vehicle is running fine. updated 02/09/06. *jb
01/14/2006115000502/01/2001
 I have had to replace the serpentine belt/tensioner 5 times. the belt shreds while driving - the banging sounds like a branch or something is stuck under the hood. the banging noise will eventually stop when the shredded pieces fall off. i have had this taken care of by a certified mechanic once but now take it to a private mechanic because i can't afford pay for the certified mechanic to replace it. my van is driven a lot - has over 115,000 miles on it. since we spend a lot of time in it i am afraid of what will happen should the entire thing fail and we loose all power. what needs to be done to have this problem recalled? *nm
11/19/200229922606/16/2000
 Dt: caller had to have the main belt on the engine fixed 6 times. when the belt came off she lost control of the steering, and the engine became red hot. caller stated while driving, the belt came off the steering and froze. the consumer couldn't turn the wheel. dealer said every time caller brought in the van, the belt was replaced, but the problem recurred. dealer did not know why this was happening so many times. manufacturer said dealer was doing all they could, and there was nothing else the manufacturer could do. caller had it towed 5 times. a few times the belt was just slipped back on until they got to dealer. dates of towing ere: 11-19-02, 2-19-03, 4-15-04, 6-19-04, and 6-30-05. dealer said this was not the only van they saw with this problem. caller stated the speed varied when the belt came off.*ak
05/21/200568145403/09/2000
 Purchased a dodge caravan new, delivered 03/19/00. 12/21/00 leaking trans solenoid pack (not sure if that was related to consequent failures of the serpentine belt). the serpentine belt, which, according to dodge mechanics should last 70,000 miles, has failed four times already; mileage at last failure: 68,145 miles. the belt breaks with very little warning at all, and all power is lost, brakes, steering - which could be extremely dangerous, causing my death or the death of others. fortunately, after the first time, i recognize the sounds - like a twig being caught in the engine - as the belt suddenly frays, and pull over immediately.this is a very dangerous fault. dates and mileage of failures: 04/19/01 18,456 - i was told by the dealership repairing the vehicle that i had a better chance of wining the lottery than this happening again! 05/18/02 32,229 miles 02/17/03 40,349 a shield, which had not been put on this year's model, was put on by the dealership. the shield was on model years before and after 2000, but was omitted from the 2000 line. the shield stopped rain and snow from going into the engine, freezing the block, and/or mixing with the oil which would cause the belt to slide on the pulleys and the belt to brake. if the dealership is aware of this fault, surely the manufacturer is. while there is a longer time period between the belt braking after the shield was put on, it still broke again in under 20,000 miles. 05/21/05 68,149 internet searches have revealed an extended warranty on all 1997-2000 caravans/grand caravans for all ac compressor repairs, put out by chrylser in october of 2003. (http://allpar.com/dealers/warranty.html) can this car be declared dangerous and a lemon?
01/14/200560000303/10/2000
 Over the past year the drivebelt has fallen off the engine pulleys three times during heavy rain. *nm
05/16/200356242109/01/2000
 Without any prior warning the entire pulley that supports the serpentine belt separated from the motor and fell out from under the car while driving on the road rendering the car undrivable. luckily i was not traveling fast and was able coast into my driveway in my neighborhood. i found the pulley which shows where the attachment bolt snapped in half. it certainly looked like a defective part and i would have likely sued if an injury had occurred. the dealership did nothing in the form of any financial compensation for what i consider to be a defective part or poorly designed system. there are other similar complaints out there but no recall. my van had 56,242 miles on it at the time.*ak
07/12/2001300004
 Serpentine belt shreds and comes apart. while driving suddenly there's a noise like the belt is slapping around under the hood. serpentine belt was replaced 3 times .the first time this occurred dealership indicated that the pulley tensioner spring broke and the pulley locked to the side, which allowed the belt to ride off the side. the second time this occurred dealership indicated that the pulley locked up and broke, allowing the belt to slip off. the third time it occurred no cause was given. currently vehicle is at the dealership having a diagnostic test performed because the failure recurred. *ak
01/29/20042
 Serpentine belt came off without any reason in 2 occassion -- drove over shallow water, puddle rendering vehicle breakdown. the serpentine belt drives water pump, power steering, so the vehicle cannnot be manuevered and gets extremely hot. *ak
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 While driving, the belt tensioner failed without warning and caused the vehicle to stall. please provide further details. *jb
10/13/200388500308/18/2000
 The driver's belt arm had broken three times. twice the belt shredded while at speed causing break downs and resulted in getting towed in. once i managed to catch that the belt was wearing and got it to the dealer. they noted the tensioner was clocked causing the belt to ride off. *la
02/09/200359500212/15/2002
 Drive belt/serpentine belt failure because it does not line up with the pulleys.tensioner pulley failed also.failed the first time feb 9 2003 and failed again may 27 2003.ase certified mech. with firestone told us that was all he could do with it until chrysler figures out what to do with it.firestone worked on it both times with a dodge technition present may 27 2003.
09/15/2002112/29/1999
 While the consumer was traveling the main tensioner belt seized while driving on a city street, the main belt fell off and the tensioner did also. *yh
02/02/2002101/05/2000
 While parking vehicle heard a banging noise from engine. then, felt that engine did not work, towed vehicle to a mechanic, who found out that retainer bolt of pulley, tensioner and serpentine belt were broken. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
 While traveling 65-70 mph driver became dizzy, and eventually fell asleep inside vehicle. tests were performed, and the results found carbon monoxide level very high. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
11/11/200434875408/22/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated there is a clicking noise coming from the steering column. in may of 2003, the steering column was replaced and in january of 2004 the clock springs were replaced. in may of 2004, the steering was replaced for the second time and the clock springs were again replaced in august of 2004. there is a nhtsa recall # 04v480000, concerning the air bag clock springs, however when the recall repair was performed on november 11, 2004 it did not remedy the problem. the vehicle is having the same problems again. the dealer has not been notified and no repairs were made. also ,complained about clicking noise in steering, and replaced cclockspring . in addition, replaced canister due to leaking. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
03/01/2000
 Vehicle smelled like carbon monoxide. consumer has been ill for months. dodge finally sent investigator. said vehicle registered 13 for carbon monoxide. dodge refused to take responsibility, and denied anything was wrong with vehicle. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
09/01/2004110/14/1999
 Part in question was a cross over manifold pipe; it connected two manifolds together on top of the engine. *bf the consumer requested a refund. the consumer was told the vehicle would not pass state inspection because the vehicle had an exhaust leak. *sc *jb
05/01/2000104/08/2000
 Rust underneath the vehicle. all four axles/brake caliper,brake drums/stabalizer/ exhaust pipe and leaf spring bracket.also, on tires and inside of the rims were rusted. consumer stated notified the dealership.*ak customer arbitration board dinied customer's request for replacement vehicle saying that the rust is not a manufacturing defect. *yh