1989 DODGE CARAVAN Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems
11 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 1989 DODGE CARAVAN
11 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
11
Complaints
1
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints
WE WERE DRIVING ON RT 1 IN SMRNA DELAWARE AND IT FELT LIKE THE ENGINE LOST COMPRESSION. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TURNED OFF THE VAN GOT OUT AND SAW FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED ON 3/17/2002 AT 8/30 PM WITHIN MINUTES THE VEHICLE WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK
#862853
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CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHYWAY AND HEARD A BIG BOOMING SOUND. SHE PULLED OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER, AND NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. *AK
#784391
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ENGINE FAILED. YH
WHEN TRAVELING VEHICLE STALLED/CUT OFF AND CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
#714578
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THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ON THIS ISSUE(#18-31-90, NHTSA ITEM # SB022436). IT READS AS FOLLOWS: START-STALL AND/OR DECEL DIEOUT DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS-REPAIR INVOLVES REPLACEMENT OF ORIGINGAL ENGINE CONTROLLER(SMEC) WITH REVISED UNIT-ALL 1989/90 DODGE CARAVANS. OUR VAN DID THIS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BEFORE IT FINNALLY DIED ON THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS A LUCKY THING THAT WE WERE ONLY GOING ABOUT 30 MPH AT THE TIME AND HAD A PLACE TO PULL OVER. WHEN WE TOOK IT IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC THEY TOLD US THE ENGINE CONTROLLER HAD FAILED AND IT WOULD BE $400 TO REPLACE IT, MONEY WE DIDN'T HAVE. SO OUR VAN JUST SITS THERE WAITING TO BE FIXED AND WE DON'T HAVE A CAR EXCEPT FOR A 3-PERSON TRUCK(THERE ARE 5 IN OUR FAMILY).
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ENGINE FAILED AND WAS REBUILT. NEW ENGINE KNOCKS.
#602327
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INTERMITTENT STALLING.
VEHICLE FIRE AFTER SHORT-BLOCK ENGINE REPLACEMENT. *AK
#487724
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ENGINE STALLS WHEN A/C IS IN FULL USE. *DSH
INTERMITTENT STALLING, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *DSH
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REPLACED ENGINE SHORT BLOCK.
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Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Structurebodydoor
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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
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Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
5 complaints
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Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
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Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
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Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Power Train
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Structurebodytailgate
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint