Dodge Van 1977

Model Van made in 1977 by Dodge got 9 consumer complains as well as 1 investigation. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering and structure. The car had one investigation (electrical system).

Model 1977

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DP81006CHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/16/198108/24/1981JUMPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, ELECTRICAL
 Jumped from park to reverse, electrical fire

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
04/29/20021
 Steering box bracket failed and even the chassis was torn in half this was very distressing and i know this is not my fault ii found out that there was a recall on these vehicles for this very problem the recall campain number was 80v027000 i want to know what i can do about getting this repaired by dodge thank you. *ak
04/29/20021
 I was driving my 1977 dodge van when the steering became very erratic when i had the vehicle checked i was informed that this was a common problem on this type of vehicle i can see no possible way for this to be my fault the frame as well as the steering box bracket are torn in half. *ak
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
 Steering bracket and chassis broken this is a recall item#80v027000 i would like this repaired soon i need this vehicle. *ak
04/29/20021
 I was driving my 1977 dodge van when the steering became very erratic when i had the vehicle checked i was informed that this was a common problem on this type of vehicle i can see no possible way for this to be my fault the frame as well as the steering box bracket are torn in half. *ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
04/29/20021
 I was driving my 1977 dodge van when the steering became very erratic when i had the vehicle checked i was informed that this was a common problem on this type of vehicle i can see no possible way for this to be my fault the frame as well as the steering box bracket are torn in half. *ak
1
 Consumer stated vehicle experienced structural failure at the steering box bracket and the rail was ripped into, consumer learned of a recall where the manufacturer would repair the problem or buy back the vehicle, depending on which would be cheaper.*jb
10/17/19991
 The frame cracked causing extensive damage to components. mjs
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
05/25/2003950004
 Failure of four pirelli light truck tires.*mr tire exploded off the tire carcas*ts
01/22/20034
 While traveling at 70 mph a tire blow out occurred.*mr the right rear tire didn't deflate when the tread separated. consumer had four tires to fail as a result of tire tread separation. *ph *jb