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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
190–25K
3825–50K
5350–75K
4375–100K
44100–150K
25150K+
222 reports with mileage · 248 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 86 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 69 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 61 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
65 crash reports5 fire reports44 injury reports
What owners actually said
470 reports
53,000 miles · Jan 3, 2006
Air BagsCrashInjury
DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 35 MPH AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. HOWEVER, SHE SUSTAINED INJURIES WHEN HER CHEST STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOW…
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DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 35 MPH AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. HOWEVER, SHE SUSTAINED INJURIES WHEN HER CHEST STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING GARAGE. AN INSURANCE ADJUSTOR HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE HOLIDAY. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10146772
54,183 miles · Dec 21, 2005
Power Train
THE DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PIN IN THE 41TE MODEL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FALLS OUT , LOCKING UP THE FRONT WHEELS. AND STALLING MOTOR. THEN TRANSMISSION WILL BLOW APART SENDING PIN AND FLUID GEARS RANDOMLY. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10145845
Mileage unknown · Dec 7, 2005
Electrical System
2000 DODGE CARAVAN IGNITION FAILURE , DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAVE REPLACED 4 WITHIN A WEEK OR SO . *JB
NHTSA ODI #10144703
73,090 miles · Nov 29, 2005
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicCrash
DT: CONTACT STATES VEHICLE CAN BE CHANGED FROM ANY GEAR WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE. THE CONTACT'S SON GOT INTO THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS RUNNING. TOOK IT OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT HOLDING THE BRAKES, WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE CRASHING THROUGH A GARAGE DOOR. AT THIS TIME THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN CHECKED TO SEE WHY THE VEHICLE W…
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DT: CONTACT STATES VEHICLE CAN BE CHANGED FROM ANY GEAR WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE. THE CONTACT'S SON GOT INTO THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS RUNNING. TOOK IT OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT HOLDING THE BRAKES, WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE CRASHING THROUGH A GARAGE DOOR. AT THIS TIME THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN CHECKED TO SEE WHY THE VEHICLE WILL GO INTO GEAR WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKES.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10143925
Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 2005
Equipment
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING. SHE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR LOCKED. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED. THE AIR CONDITIONER NO LONGER WORKED IN THE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10143032
77,540 miles · Nov 6, 2005
Suspension
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. TODAY I SAW THAT THE TOP OF BOTH STRUT TOWERS IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE ARE RUSTING OUT. I HAVE DONE A LOT OF READING ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS SERVICE BULLETINS OUT ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. AND CHRYSLER IS NOT DOING ANYTHING TO RESOLVE THIS MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD! THERE HAS …
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I AM THE OWNER OF A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. TODAY I SAW THAT THE TOP OF BOTH STRUT TOWERS IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE ARE RUSTING OUT. I HAVE DONE A LOT OF READING ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS SERVICE BULLETINS OUT ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. AND CHRYSLER IS NOT DOING ANYTHING TO RESOLVE THIS MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD! THERE HAS NOT BEEN A FAILURE AS OF YET, BUT IF NOT ADDRESSED QUICKLY THERE IS A GREAT POTENTIAL FOR A MAJOR ACCIDENT!!! *NM
NHTSA ODI #10141881
51,251 miles · Nov 6, 2005
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
I OWN A DODGE BRAUN ENTERVAN.IN THE DESIGN OF THIS VAN BRAUN CUTS OUT THE FLOOR TO LOWER IT 10 INCHER.THE BRAKE LINES ARE REPLACED AND ARE LOCATED UNDER THE LOWERED FLOOR.THE QUALITY OF THE NEW BRAKE LINES ARE INFERIOR AND RUST THROUGH CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. I TRIED TO TELL BRAUN OF THE PROBLEM BUT THEY WOULD NOT RETURN…
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I OWN A DODGE BRAUN ENTERVAN.IN THE DESIGN OF THIS VAN BRAUN CUTS OUT THE FLOOR TO LOWER IT 10 INCHER.THE BRAKE LINES ARE REPLACED AND ARE LOCATED UNDER THE LOWERED FLOOR.THE QUALITY OF THE NEW BRAKE LINES ARE INFERIOR AND RUST THROUGH CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. I TRIED TO TELL BRAUN OF THE PROBLEM BUT THEY WOULD NOT RETURN MY PHONE CALLS. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10141865
69,682 miles · Nov 2, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING. HE SMELLED A GAS ODOR COMING FROM THE VAN AND HAD IT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC. THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE LEAK. IT HAS BEEN LEAKING FOR THE PAST FOUR WEEKS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VAN TO A MECHANIC FOR SERVICE AND REPAIRS. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AN…
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DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING. HE SMELLED A GAS ODOR COMING FROM THE VAN AND HAD IT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC. THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE LEAK. IT HAS BEEN LEAKING FOR THE PAST FOUR WEEKS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VAN TO A MECHANIC FOR SERVICE AND REPAIRS. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HE DISCOVERED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL AT THIS TIME.*AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL EACH TIME THE IGNITION WAS TURNED. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10141530
108,667 miles · Oct 25, 2005
Steering
I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE OUTER TIE ROD BROKE. THIS CAUSED AN IMMEDIATE STOP AS THE WHEEL TURNED IN. THE VEHICLE STEERING WAS LAST INSPECTED IN JULY 2005 (VA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION) AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. THE TIE ROD BROKE AT THE TAPERED STUD. THIS DID RESULT IN A LOST …
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I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE OUTER TIE ROD BROKE. THIS CAUSED AN IMMEDIATE STOP AS THE WHEEL TURNED IN. THE VEHICLE STEERING WAS LAST INSPECTED IN JULY 2005 (VA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION) AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. THE TIE ROD BROKE AT THE TAPERED STUD. THIS DID RESULT IN A LOST OF STEERING. THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES HAD THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEED. THE INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS WERE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE UNBROKEN DRIVERS SIDE OUTER TIE ROD.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10140737
73,000 miles · Oct 20, 2005
Seats
DT: CONTACT STATES THE LEVER ON THE SEAT THAT IS USED TO RECLINE THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE. THIS HAPPENED ON 8-16-05. THE DEALER WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIRS. *AK THE CONSUMER COULD NOT AFFORD TO HAVE THE SEAT LEVER FIXED. *NM
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY BECOME DISABLED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL COVERED VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. FOR THOSE VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 70,000 MILES, DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL OFFER AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY UNDER WHICH IT WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING AT NO CHARGE IF IT FAILS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND 4X2 PICKUP TRUCKS, THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR) THAT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IMPROPERLY LOADING YOUR VEHICLE CAN CAUSE TIRE FAILURE AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL OVERLAYS CONTAINING CORRECTED INFORMATION RELATIVE TO VEHICLE GAWR AND TIRE SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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NHTSA investigations
3
EA04013 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Opened Jun 4, 2004 · Closed May 25, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
THE DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING CAN DEVELOP AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CONDITION RESULTING IN NONFUNCTIONAL DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED), AND/OR STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).IN ITS OCTOBER 5, 2004 LETTER TO NHTSA, DAIMLERCHRYSLER STATED THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL AND REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL MY 1998.5-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS, BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 1998 AND AUGUST 2000, WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS.IT WILL ALSO PROVIDE A LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR THIS COMPONENT ON MY 1998.5-2000 MINIVANS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE.THE DETAILS OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION ARE DESCRIBED IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S LETTER (SEE RECALL NO. 04V-480).THE AGENCY BELIEVES THAT FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS WITH RESPECT TO THOSE VEHICLES COVERED ONLY BY THE LIFETIME WARRANTY.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE PAGE 2 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
EA01007 · Air Bag Clockspring
Opened Feb 21, 2001 · Closed Nov 22, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
RQ00008 · Dc Minivan Fuel Injector Rail Leak
Opened Mar 9, 2000 · Closed Mar 18, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
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