Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 07-05-93 | 6088786 | Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm | 01/07/2000 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 52963 | Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 070698 | 11/20/1998 | 602612 | Some subject vehicles may experience a loosening or loss of the nut retaining the engine cooling module fan causing a vibration initially. if not addressed immediately, fan blade will not turn and engine could overheat. *ak | 01/05/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 180597 | 02/14/1997 | 51978 | Vehicles with 3.0l engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| 9437 | 08/01/1994 | 39735 | Engine oil filler cap may be susceptible to cracking, resulting in difficulty of removing cap for routine service. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 182394 | 12/01/1994 | 37861 | Sag or hesitation on cold start up. *tw | 01/13/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 070394A | 12/01/1994 | 07-03-94 | 39005 | Serpentine belt comes off pulleys. *tw | 02/28/1995 |
| 070294A | 12/01/1994 | 070294-0394 | 37792 | Serpentine belt comes off pulleys. *tw | 02/07/1995 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 180197 | 01/17/1997 | 51274 | Erroneous mil illumination with hex code $2e-egr system failure. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 110295 | 03/01/1995 | 39977 | Exhaust noise when accelerating or when vehicle is under moderate load. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/03/1996 | 3 | 05/21/1994 | |
| Engine head gaskets blewout 3 times, and engine heads cracked twice. dealer claimed defect was due to radiator. *ak consumer first had problem with vechile leaking oil, dealer replaced the valve cover and head gasket, vehicle leaked again and dealer replaced the front cam and crankseal, vehicle leaked oil a third time and dealer replaced cam seal and pcv valve, dealer later found cracked cylinder head and scored piston and replaced both, vehicle then began to overheat, dealer stated it needed a new thermostat, however it overheated again and the cylinder head had cracked again, later dealer stated that the radiator was the source of the problem, that it was causing the engine to overheat and it caused cylinder head to crack, consumer stated that the temperature gauge never indicated any overheating except for the 2 times mentioned. left axle replaced due to vibration, left axle shaft. brake ligh ton, parking brake was sticking. dealer replaced torque converter and leaking front pump in the transmission. rotors were turned and dealer replaced brake pads due to brake wear. new dashboard installed. repairs to airbag. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| No summary | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 0 | ||
| There's no cold air coming out, and there's a foul smell. took to mechanic, and they replaced the air conditioner. , this lasted for a month and it's hot again.*ak | |||
| 12/13/1994 | 1 | 01/03/1994 | |
| Front pump replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Cooling fan was operating erratically due to foreign materials, leaves, becoming trapped in engine compartment which could eventually cause engine overheating. *ak please be advised that mechanic has seen more than 10 mini vans (plymouth-voyagers) with similiar defects. *slc | |||
| 05/21/1997 | 1 | ||
| Coolant fan coming apart causing vehicle to overheat. | |||
| 1 | 03/14/1994 | ||
| Engine cooling fan failed. | |||
| Coolant system overheated, due to coolant fan coming apart, replace coolant fan. | |||
| 07/03/1997 | 1 | 12/14/1993 | |
| Nut used to hold fan to motor was missing, causing fan to detach. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 04/09/2003 | 07/31/1994 | ||
| The rear heater hose/pipe beneath driver's door ruptured releasing steam and hot engine coolant (chrysler part# 3849951). this metal pipe is made of cheap highly corrosion susceptible metal that rusts out in a few years. this is second replacement due to pipe rupture (first was march 1998). *nlm | |||
| 06/11/2001 | 0 | ||
| When starting vehicle gas blows out of a hose onto tailpipe, and if this gets too hot it could cause a fire. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/03/1996 | 3 | 05/21/1994 | |
| Engine head gaskets blewout 3 times, and engine heads cracked twice. dealer claimed defect was due to radiator. *ak consumer first had problem with vechile leaking oil, dealer replaced the valve cover and head gasket, vehicle leaked again and dealer replaced the front cam and crankseal, vehicle leaked oil a third time and dealer replaced cam seal and pcv valve, dealer later found cracked cylinder head and scored piston and replaced both, vehicle then began to overheat, dealer stated it needed a new thermostat, however it overheated again and the cylinder head had cracked again, later dealer stated that the radiator was the source of the problem, that it was causing the engine to overheat and it caused cylinder head to crack, consumer stated that the temperature gauge never indicated any overheating except for the 2 times mentioned. left axle replaced due to vibration, left axle shaft. brake ligh ton, parking brake was sticking. dealer replaced torque converter and leaking front pump in the transmission. rotors were turned and dealer replaced brake pads due to brake wear. new dashboard installed. repairs to airbag. *slc | |||
| 04/12/1999 | |||
| While sitting in traffic vehicle overheated due to radiator fan motor assembly breaking away from the motor. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/05/2003 | 91386 | 1 | 11/01/1993 |
| The consumer indicated that vehicle stalled when slowing down. *ak*mr | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced an under hood fire.*mr the consumer noticed smoke while driving. she pulled over and at that time the smoke was clear. she noticed the smoke turned black and exited the vehicle. when she looked under the vehicle, there were little flames. there were no injuries. *ph *jb | |||
| 01/14/2003 | 86000 | 1 | |
| While driving about 55 mph on the highway the vehicle stalled without prior warning, the dealer is aware of the problem, please provide any additional information. *nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states the engine stalls while driving, causing loss of power steering and brakes. mr *jb | |||
| 01/03/1996 | 3 | 05/21/1994 | |
| Engine head gaskets blewout 3 times, and engine heads cracked twice. dealer claimed defect was due to radiator. *ak consumer first had problem with vechile leaking oil, dealer replaced the valve cover and head gasket, vehicle leaked again and dealer replaced the front cam and crankseal, vehicle leaked oil a third time and dealer replaced cam seal and pcv valve, dealer later found cracked cylinder head and scored piston and replaced both, vehicle then began to overheat, dealer stated it needed a new thermostat, however it overheated again and the cylinder head had cracked again, later dealer stated that the radiator was the source of the problem, that it was causing the engine to overheat and it caused cylinder head to crack, consumer stated that the temperature gauge never indicated any overheating except for the 2 times mentioned. left axle replaced due to vibration, left axle shaft. brake ligh ton, parking brake was sticking. dealer replaced torque converter and leaking front pump in the transmission. rotors were turned and dealer replaced brake pads due to brake wear. new dashboard installed. repairs to airbag. *slc | |||
| 08/17/1998 | 1 | ||
| Timing belt replaced. *slc | |||
| 08/17/1998 | 1 | ||
| Exhaust gasket needs replaced. *slc | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Overheating reported; original dealer replaced relay switch; upon request to examine head gasket problem, confirmed no problem. second dealership examined car and said head gasket was blown -- $2000 repair. same dealer advised pattern of head gasket problems in these models. original dealer subsequently examined vehicle and denied problem. after further driving, problem recurred only now confirming head gasket. cost of repair exceeds book value of vehicle, but one dealer already acknowledged pattern of problem. it seems, therefore, manufacturer should be responsible. decision to repair must be immediate because of cost. *ak | |||
| 04/14/1998 | 1 | ||
| Engine mount failed. yh | |||
| 09/09/1999 | |||
| Oil is leaking from the valve cover gasket for the third time in about 6 months. the valve cover and other parts were replaced once in march and once in july. the problem was corrected by the dealership the first and second time. the current problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| 50 | 11/01/1993 | ||
| Starting in early 1996 the van started to stall when slowing to a stop. this did not occur every time i stopped, and it was very unpredictable as to when it would happen. the dealership in ft. walton beach couldn't find a problem, but cleaned the fuel injectors and throttle body to try to see if that was the problem. it seemed to help, but a few weeks later the problem resurfaced. over the last three months i have had this problem come and go with no solution in sight. i moved to california last year and the dealership in lancaster could not find a solution. yesterday i found a secret service bulletin # 18-16-96 which address this very problem. the fault is with the hardened crankshaft position sensor. *ak | |||
| 06/24/1998 | |||
| Front motor mount- exhaust doughnut gasket is defective. the vehicle makes a loud cluncking noise at about 10mph, and any acceleration sounds like a turbo charge. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 12/16/1998 | |||
| Engine pistons broke loose and flew against the spark plugs from within the engine. believed this condition is a defect because of mileage of 89,000. dealer/mfr. was not contact at this time. *ak | |||
| 03/14/1994 | |||
| Nothing | |||
| 04/06/1998 | 10 | ||
| When driving vehicle at any given speed the engine is subject to shutdown . the problem has occurred more than 10 times. took vehicle to dealership for repairs each time, and vehicle is currently at the dealer. the dealers have put in two new fuel pumps/two crankshaft sensors, a camshaft sensor/ map sensor, power control module. also tuned up plug wires and spark plugs, and cleaned the throttle body on the last visit in which the vehicle has been in their possession for two weeks. dealership-----larry h. miller chrysler plymouth----801-553-5950--evan durrant. manager at dealership said they will warranty the parts that they've replaced, but not any new parts they would have put on if the vehicle comes back for same problem. *ak | |||
| 2 | 06/11/1994 | ||
| Engine crankshaft pin sheared off 2 times, causing loss of power. *ak | |||
| 09/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Excessive engine movement due to improper mounting. *aw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/10/2002 | 25 | 08/01/2094 | |
| I have experiance many problems of stalling when slowing down,no problem in restarting and it may go for several days no problems then it may stall again without worning.can be dangerous on freeways.dealer can not find cause.have taken it to 3 different dealers,no luck.what is the fix!!! | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| While driving about any mph engine will suddenly stall without a prior warning. consumer is forced to drive off the road. dealer had been contacted. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| When starting has to let engine warm up for long time. otherwise, it will shut off without a prior warning. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 04/25/2001 | |||
| While attempting to slow vehicle down ,vehicle will stall with no prior warning. also, vehicle loses power. this problem happened several times. contacted dealer, and dealer stated it could be computer failure. vehicle had a new engine, but problem still existed. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| When driving vehicle will shut off without prior noise. consumer received a recall notices 818 and 730 from the dealership. *ak | |||
| 6 | |||
| Vehicle occasionally stalls when consumer takes his foot off the pedal. nlm | |||
| While driving vehicle will stall and cut off without prior warning. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has yet to determine the cause of the problem. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 20 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| In last two weeks alone van has stalled 5 times. van is constantly in the shop for stalling. the problem is very intermittent but seems to be more affected by adverse weather. when it rains or snows or there is high humidity i am very concerned that my van will stall. the problem can not be duplicated while it is in the shop. it has even been hosed down to try to get the proper wet conditions that seem to make it stall. i have counted a minimum of 38 reports on your website (listed under different categories, i.e., engine, defroster, brakes, other parts) so i assume this is a major concern. i have stalled on the highway, have stalled while turning right (in front of oncoming traffic) and in most cases it is while i am transportating children, which is why most people purchase a mini-van....to transport children. it is a very uncomfortable situation when you are afraid to drive your vehicle. please advise what was done to correct the problem with the 38 complaints that i have read on your website. i will gladly provide the odi id #'s. feel free to contact me at home. also please be advised that my local dealership has not reported any problems of this nature ??!! i have been dealing with the same service station since i moved to town (14 yrs ago) which is why i continue to go there, i am confortable dealing with same service station. *ak | |||
| 09/09/1999 | |||
| Ongoing / intermittent problem with vehicle stalling while driving. noticed back firing from caburetor and smell of fuel. also stalling occurred especially during stop position and from take off position. vehicle been inspected by three different dealers and nothing could be found. *ak | |||
| 3 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| I am a canadian reporting a problem to a canadian vehicle using my son's address in oregon. can you still be of service to me?? | |||
| While driving on the highway engine will completely shut down without warning cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/30/1997 | |||
| Intermittently while driving for extended period of time and coming to a stop, vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause a crash. the vehicle will continue to stall about 4 times, and then it won't happen for a while. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| While traveling the vehicle stalls without indications. after 10-15 minutes the vehicle restarted without any indications. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 06/07/1994 | 7 | ||
| Vehicle kept on stalling out. it would happen intermittently. whenever air conditioner on or weather is rainy, vehicle stalled out. had to shift into neutral & restart vehicle. took vehicle to dealer & mechanic could not locate the problem of stalling. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Verhicle stalls frequently. | |||
| 05/01/1994 | |||
| While driving for a long period of time the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which almost caused an accident. been to dealer numerous times. dealer replaced fuel filter/throttle filter and transmission, etc. dealer cannot determine problem. please provide details. *ak | |||
| 01/12/1998 | 25 | ||
| When driving the vehicle down the highway the vehicle cuts off completely. the vehicle has to coast to the side of the road. this is an intermittent problem with no prior warning of the vehicle cutting off. dealer can't find a problem. *ak | |||
| 04/29/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Vehicle stalls after driving at moderate to high speed/while stopping or slowing fast. | |||
| 04/06/1998 | 10 | ||
| When driving vehicle at any given speed the engine is subject to shutdown . the problem has occurred more than 10 times. took vehicle to dealership for repairs each time, and vehicle is currently at the dealer. the dealers have put in two new fuel pumps/two crankshaft sensors, a camshaft sensor/ map sensor, power control module. also tuned up plug wires and spark plugs, and cleaned the throttle body on the last visit in which the vehicle has been in their possession for two weeks. dealership-----larry h. miller chrysler plymouth----801-553-5950--evan durrant. manager at dealership said they will warranty the parts that they've replaced, but not any new parts they would have put on if the vehicle comes back for same problem. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1998 | |||
| Vehicle dies while driving at speeds about 30-40 mph, giving the driver no indication. the dealer replaced the transmission and vehicle was still stalling unexpectedly. dealer is not able to duplicate or correct problem. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 11/01/1993 | ||
| Engine hesitates upon acceleration. | |||
| When traveling about 60 mph the vehicle will cut off withou prior warning. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to find the problem. *ak | |||
| When traveling about 45 mph, consumer was changing lines, depressed the accelerator pedal when the vehicle cut off without no prior warning, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to determine the problem. *ak | |||
| When slowing down to make a turn after driving at highway speeds, the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 01/13/1996 | 3 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *sd | |||
| 12/15/1994 | 5 | ||
| Engine stalled 12 times. *sd | |||
| 05/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Engine hesitates to start. | |||
| 08/10/1995 | |||
| While driving the vehicle intermittently will stop due to oil pressure will go too low and vehicle will stop. tt | |||
| When driving there is noise in the engine purchase van used think van odometer is not right. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 10/17/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Serpentine belt idler tensioner fractures, causing loss of control. *ak | |||
| 05/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Serpentine belt slipped off pulley 5 times. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1994 | ||
| Loose flange on exhaust system. | |||
| 03/13/1995 | |||
| Exhaust fumes come thru heater/ac outlets. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 04/06/1998 | 10 | ||
| When driving vehicle at any given speed the engine is subject to shutdown . the problem has occurred more than 10 times. took vehicle to dealership for repairs each time, and vehicle is currently at the dealer. the dealers have put in two new fuel pumps/two crankshaft sensors, a camshaft sensor/ map sensor, power control module. also tuned up plug wires and spark plugs, and cleaned the throttle body on the last visit in which the vehicle has been in their possession for two weeks. dealership-----larry h. miller chrysler plymouth----801-553-5950--evan durrant. manager at dealership said they will warranty the parts that they've replaced, but not any new parts they would have put on if the vehicle comes back for same problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1994 | ||
| Oxygen sensor failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| Exhaust manifold is rusted out, as well as brake lines. tt | |||