NHTSA Complaint #10408577 — 2000 DODGE CARAVAN

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10408577
Vehicle	2000 DODGE CARAVAN
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 20, 2011
Date Filed	June 22, 2011
Mileage	95,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

PURCHASED USED 2000 CARAVAN W/90,000 MILES. WARRANTY EXPIRED IN 2003 AND BECAUSE OF MILEAGE. PROBLEM: BELT SLIPS OFF WHEN IT RAINS, CAUSING POWER STEERING TO NOT WORK, MECHANIC SAYS IT CAN DESTROY ENGINE IF YOU CONTINUE TO DRIVE W/BELT OFF. HAD BELT PUT BACK ON 5 TIMES. WON'T DRIVE WHEN IT'S WET OUT, PLAN TO PURCHASE THIS "KIT" NEEDED IN ORDER TO STOP BELT SLIPPING OFF. KIT IS EST. $600, PLUS LABOR COST. I KEEP WONDERING WHAT DID PRIOR OWNER DO FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

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