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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
76 reportsClear category filter120,000 miles · Aug 25, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF DURING HIGHWAY SPEEDS TWICE ON THIS VEHICLE. APPEARS THE TENSIONER PULLEY DESIGN IS NOT ROBUST. SECOND TIME THE ENGINE OVERHEATED DESTROYING 2 CYLINDERS AND THE HEAD STRANDING MY WIFE AND 5 BOYS ON THE INTERSTATE. THE RESULTING FAILURE MODES COULD HAVE VERY SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES - RECOMMEND IMPROVE…
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SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF DURING HIGHWAY SPEEDS TWICE ON THIS VEHICLE. APPEARS THE TENSIONER PULLEY DESIGN IS NOT ROBUST. SECOND TIME THE ENGINE OVERHEATED DESTROYING 2 CYLINDERS AND THE HEAD STRANDING MY WIFE AND 5 BOYS ON THE INTERSTATE. THE RESULTING FAILURE MODES COULD HAVE VERY SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES - RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENT TO THE DESIGN BY RECALL. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10166531
93,187 miles · Nov 16, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT ON DODGE CARAVANS HAVE A TENDENCY TO COME OFF IN HEAVY RAIN AND/OR SNOW. IT HAPPENED ON OUR VEHICLE THE OTHER DAY WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING. SHE LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND NARROWLY MISSED GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT. DODGE IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM SINCE THEY HAVE ISSUED A…
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I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT ON DODGE CARAVANS HAVE A TENDENCY TO COME OFF IN HEAVY RAIN AND/OR SNOW. IT HAPPENED ON OUR VEHICLE THE OTHER DAY WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING. SHE LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND NARROWLY MISSED GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT. DODGE IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM SINCE THEY HAVE ISSUED A TECH BULLETIN ABOUT IT AND HAVE A KIT THAT THEY FEEL WILL REMEDY THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER NO RE-CALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. I DO NOT FEEL THAT I SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO PAY $150 TO $200 TO REMEDY THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DEFECT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10142910
5 miles · Nov 1, 2005
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE CARPETING. THERE IS A SLASHING…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS A LEAK WITHIN THE ROOF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE CARPETING. THERE IS A SLASHING SOUND WITHIN THE ROOF COMPARTMENT AFTER A HEAVY RAIN. THE CARPET HAS BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES, AND THE TELEVISION WAS REPLACED ONCE AS A RESULT OF THE LEAK. *AK. UPDATED 11/30/2005 - GLAZED SERPENTINE BELT CAUSED GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. THE LEFT MIDDLE SEAT HEAD REST CAME LOOSE FROM THE GUIDE ROD. THE DOOR STICKS AND THE SIDING DOOR MAKES NOISE WHEN OPENING. THE REAR WINDOW RATTLES WHEN OPENED. THE FOG LIHJT ARE IONPERTIVE. THE HORN SPUNDED WEAK BECAUSE THE KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE TAIL LIGHT HAD MOISTURE IN IT. THE LOCKING GAS CAP WAS HARD TO OPEN. THE REAR TIRE HAD A SLOW LEAK. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10141380
Mileage unknown · Mar 2, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
UPON GOING THROUGH PUDDLES OF WATER THE ACCESSORY BELT, WHICH DRIVES THE POWER STEERING PUMP, DISENGAGED. THIS HAPPENED TWICE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER STEERING. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10113258
Mileage unknown · Jan 7, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ENGINE LOCKED, AND VEHICLE VEERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT COULDN'T WORK ON IT FOR TWO WEEKS, AND THEN AND STATED THAT WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE OIL HAD GOTTEN DOWN EXTREMELY LOW, BUT NO WARNING OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATE…
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WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ENGINE LOCKED, AND VEHICLE VEERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT COULDN'T WORK ON IT FOR TWO WEEKS, AND THEN AND STATED THAT WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE OIL HAD GOTTEN DOWN EXTREMELY LOW, BUT NO WARNING OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING CHECKED FOR OIL LEAKS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10107038
73,319 miles · Dec 28, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE CROSSOVER PIPE HAS HOLES IN IT AND NEEDS REPLACING. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT FUMES CAN GET INTO THE CAR AND ALSO THAT IF IT FAILS MUCH MORE, THE WIRES UNDER THE HOOD CAN BE BURNED. ALL THE DEALER WAS WILLING TO DO WAS REPLACE THE PIPE. THE PROBLEM WITH THAT IS SINCE SEPTEMBER 2004, THE PIPE IS BACK ORDERED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10104677
103,255 miles · Dec 21, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE CROSS OVER PIPE/EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED UPON TURNING THE HEAT ON. SOME VERY HEAVY EXHAUST FUMES FILLED THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK EXHAUST FILLS THE VEHICLE WHEN THE HEAT OR AIR IS TURNED ON USUALLY WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A STAND STILL. *TC
NHTSA ODI #10101754
55,000 miles · Dec 1, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF EVERY TIME CONSUMER HIT A PUDDLE. THE BELT CAME OFF FOUR TIMES, AND WAS BEING SERVICED AGAIN.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10101926
109,000 miles · Nov 26, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATED EVERYTIME IT RAINED THE OIL SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10101654
68,500 miles · Sep 29, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN RAINY WEATHER SERPENTINE BELT GOT WET AND CAME OFF. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THERE WAS NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH INCLUDED STEERING AND BRAKES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO SUGGESTED THAT CONSUMER CONTACT NHTSA AND COMPLAIN. THEY DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE FOR THIS DEFECT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10094584
Official recalls
5Jun 17, 2010
ACCESS OPTIONS IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS AND VANS BUILT ON FORD E150, E350, TOYOTA SIENNA, AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THE SIX WAY POWER SEAT BASE MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE (COLD) WELD ON THE PIVOT PIN WHICH IS WELDED TO THE SWIVEL PLATE. THE WELD COULD FAIL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
Remedy: THE SWIVEL PLATE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCESS OPTION AT 831-722-6804.
Oct 6, 2004
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.
Dec 10, 2003
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.
Mar 7, 2003
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.
Sep 13, 2000
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
3EA04013 · 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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