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 ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| DP81006 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/16/1981 | 08/24/1981 | JUMPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, ELECTRICAL | ||
| Jumped from park to reverse, electrical fire | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 04/29/2002 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 04/29/2002 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 04/29/2002 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 04/29/2002 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 10/17/1999 | 1 | ||
| The frame cracked causing extensive damage to components. mjs | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 05/25/2003 | 95000 | 4 | |
| Failure of four pirelli light truck tires.*mr tire exploded off the tire carcas*ts | |||
| 01/22/2003 | 4 | ||
| 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 | |||