We found the following complaints for DODGE CARAVAN (1985)
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While driving smelled an odor, saw a glow under dashboard followed bysparkscoming out of the heater vent (heater was not on ). *sd
While driving smelled an odor, saw a glow under dashboard followed bysparkscoming out of the heater vent (heater was not on ). *sd
Alternator failed.
Vehicle looses power and slows to pace speed, mfg knows of problem and offered no solution.tt
Electrical wiring to door locks & to power windows breaks making them non functional.tt bundle of wires to door from main body they flex each time the door is openthere are three broken wires rendering power locks and power window inoperable.
Electrical wiring to lights ignited.
Replaced water pump
Motor mounts failed.
Vehicle fire caused by an engine oil leak (ohio state police accident report)
Cracked engine head block.
One screw supporting the engine and all three motor mounts went out. Could have caused vehicle to bottom out.tt
No summary listed for above vehicle.
My dodge caravan minivan is on high . When i drive it it willremain one speed until iput the brake on. I know these carswere recalled. I would like a refund of myinvestment.the door panel lights also get extremely hot. They have burnt holes in themselves and holes on my personal belongings.
Engine smoked/locked up.*skd
Vehicle running on its own compression even though the ignition key had been turned off.
Air conditioner compressor failed.
Air conditioner expansion valves failed.
Spare tire is missing with owner never knowing. Spare tire cable broke. Owner upset due to him not knowing when it happened.
Cable that holds the spare tirerusted and broke.manufacturer will be notified.
The car was parked and for no reason it was on firer. The insurance agent said it was fuel line failure.
The car was parked and for no reason it was on firer. The insurance agent said it was fuel line failure.
Replaced fuel pump.
The side sliding door hatch latch came off.tt
Can't lock doors from inside.
Rear hatch latch failed, causing hatch door to pop open 3 times, once with kids in the rear, while driving on highway at 55mph.
Vehicle was hit on the right front side, rolled over and rear hatch open.tt
Difficulty latching rear lift gate.tt
While driving 70 mph the hood flew up into the windshield.
Rear door latch unlocks on its own.
Emergency parking brake did not hold vehicle while parked, vehicle rollaway.tt
Emergency brake cable rusted.
Transmission slipped/failed twice.
Every time car switched gears the engine reves up and a noisy clunk. Please explain.tt
Replaced transmission
Transmission shifts hard, lines leaking.tt
Transmission failure.*tw
Vehicle was left in an idle position in park, jumped out gear, rolled backwards into another yard, hitting steps.
Wheel bearing failure.
Replaced cv boots.
Seat belt attachment failed (attorney for client)
Seat belt broke loose from its attachment to the floor in accident, resulting in injury. (attorney for client) *dh
Front passenger'slap/shoulder belt retracted and locked upand could not get child out of the seat,had to cut seat belt to get child out.
Retractor on the driver side failed to lock up during a rear end collision.
Retractor on the driver side failed to lock up during a rear end collision.
Van was in an accident, it accelerated and driver's side seat belt didn't restrain consumer's head.tt
Driver seatback broke after being hit from behide while sitting at a light.
Liftgate pops open periodically when driving. Liftgate falls down, will not stay open due to defective spring hinges.hood will not stay open.abs brakes failed.
Abs brakes failed.tt
Brakes failed.
Brakes pulsated due to warped brake rotors.
Steering wheel loose.
Driver hears vehicle bottom out on bumps.
Left inner tie-rod end failed, causing wheels to come off in two different directions.
Rack and pinion failed. *dsh
Electrical wiring to door locks & to power windows breaks making them non functional. Please describe details.tt
When driving the front driver side door come open.tt
My dodge caravan minivan is on high . When i drive it it willremain one speed until iput the brake on. I know these carswere recalled. I would like a refund of myinvestment.the door panel lights also get extremely hot. They have burnt holes in themselves and holes on my personal belongings.
Metal where right/left front door hinge attach is too thin, causing 5 inch crack where hinge is welded to the doors.
Rear liftgate came open from accident and occupants were ejected. Please explain.tt
Rear liftgate opened upon rear impact at 20 mph.tt
Rear door has to shut but doesn't engage until several attempts have been made.tt
Screws came away from the medal in the tailgate came open and contents were spilled onto the street.tt
Hatchback window is rusting around the edge, and the consumer took the vehicle to the shop. They can't do anything about the hatchback window.
Liftgate pops open periodically when driving. Liftgate falls down, will not stay open due to defective spring hinges. Tt
Hydraulic lifts failed,causing rear liftgate not to stay open.tt
In extreme cold weather experiences failure of hydraulic cylinder strut lift, when won't stay up and will decend unexpectedly, without warning.tt
Rear liftgate hydraulic shocks do not hold door open.tt
Hood will not stay open.tt
Where strut attaches to body/chassis, plastic is ripping through and rear shocks have been replaced. Please describe details.tt
When driving at speed of 55 mph on a bridge, vehicle bounces up and down as it is going to flip.over.
Control arm failed.
Ball joints failed.
Front struts failed.
Was driving home the coil spring broke and rubbed on the passenger side tire, causing the tire to blow out .
Sway bar failed.
Shocks failed.
Where strut attaches to body/chassis, plastic is ripping through and rear shocks have been replaced. Please describe details.tt
Was driving home the coil spring broke and rubbed on the passenger side tire, causing the tire to blow out .
Vehicle looses engine power, although pedal was down to floor.tt
While accelerating at 55 mph, suddenly received no acceleration, gas pedal dropped to floor, black smoke came from rear exhaust, dealer called it phantom/ghost problem, common to this vehicle; dealer cannot duplicate problem, happens at continued high speed.
Accelerator stuck in high, causing vehicle to accelerate out of control.
The vehicle accelerator gets stuck on occasion, and on a previous occasion the cruise control stuck causing the vehicle to suddenly speed out of control.tt
Plastic window latch cracked/came off while driving 55 mph.
Electrical wiring to door locks & to power windows breaks making them non functional.tt bundle of wires to door from main body they flex each time the door is openthere are three broken wires rendering power locks and power window inoperable.
Windows won't stay open.
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