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1998 DODGE CARAVAN Structurebody Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 1998 DODGE CARAVAN

7 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structurebody Complaints

#10514038 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT LANE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED CORROSION THROUGHOUT THE FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000. *TR
#10336616 |
MY 1998 DODGE VAN WAS IN TO MY LOCAL DEALER FOR SOME GENERAL SERVICE. I ASKED THE MECHANIC ABOUT THE CONSIDERABLE RUST AROUND THE TOP OF THE DRIVER SIDE STRUT. HE SAID THAT IT HAD BEEN A PROBLEM WITH SOME VANS AND THAT A SERVICE BULLETIN HAD BEEN ISSUED REGARDING. IF THE STRUT WERE TO GO BREAK THROUGH THE RUSTED CAP IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF NOT LEAST MAJOR DAMAGE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. HE PRINTED ME A COPY OF THE CHRYSLER SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 23-044-02. A WEB SEARCH SHOULD CONSIDERABLE RESULTS ON THE BULLETIN NUMBER. I CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPOKE WITH REP# HM494. I FIRST TOLD THE BULLETIN DIDN'T EXIST, THEN WHEN I DEMANDED SHE SEARCH UNDER THE BULLETIN NUMBER SHE TOLD ME IT DIDN'T APPLY TO MY VEHICLE. THE BULLETINS CLEARLY STATES 1996-2000 NS TOWN&COUNTRY/VOYGER/CARAVAN. HM494 THEN STATED THAT SERVICE BULLETINS WERE ONLY FOR TECHNICIANS AND...
#10260698 |
I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR AN INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE UPPER STRUT TOWERS ON MY 19998 DODGE CARAVAN ARE RUSTING THROUGH CAUSING POSSIBLE STEERING AND BRAKE FAILURE. I WAS TOLD IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT CORRECTED AND THE TOWER COLLAPSES WHILE DRIVE I WILL LOOSE TOTAL CONTROL OF STEERING AND POSSIBLE BRAKES. *TR
#10256238 |
1998 DODGE CARAVAN FRONT STRUT TOWER FAILURE. THE TOWER IS COLLAPSING ON BOTH SIDES OF VAN. *TR
#10146984 |
MY 1998 DODGE CARAVAN (CURRENT MILEAGE 108,000 MILES) HAS SEVERE CORROSION AROUND THE TOP TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER. IT WAS FIRST NOTICED BY A MECHANIC LAST SUMMER, BUT HAS SINCE ACCELERATED QUICKLY AND LOOKS LIKE A SAFETY RISK SHOULD THE TOWER COLLAPSE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT ANY SUDDEN FAILURE. THERE IS VERY MILD CORROSION IN THE SAME TOP AREA OF THE OTHER STRUT TOWER. I WAS TOLD BY A DODGE DEALER IN ST. PAUL THAT CHRYSLER WAS COVERING ALL OR PORTIONS OF SELECT TOWER REPAIRS. WHEN I CONTACTED CHRYSLER TODAY I WAS ADVISED THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT A SUBJECT OF RECALL AND, THEREFORE, NOT COVERED WHATSOEVER. I DID FIND CONSIDERABLE INFO ON THIS PROBLEM AT AN INTERNET SITE CALLED ALLPAR.COM WHICH WAS QUITE HELPFUL. *JB
#8004924 |
THERE IS A LEAK UNDER VEHICLE. DRIVER IS CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY CAUSE A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#539720 |
DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT AREA IS CRAMPED AND RESTRICTIVE TO THE DRIVER.

Other 1998 DODGE CARAVAN Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 82 complaints Air Bags 59 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 46 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 42 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 32 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 28 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 24 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 19 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 19 complaints Electrical System 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 18 complaints Suspensionfront 18 complaints Unknown Or Other 17 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 16 complaints Steering 16 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 14 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 11 complaints Tires 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 9 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 8 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 8 complaints Seats 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 8 complaints Structurebodydoor 8 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 7 complaints Electrical Systemignition 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 7 complaints Suspension 7 complaints Seat Belts 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 6 complaints Tirestreadbelt 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 6 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 5 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Engine 3 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Parking Brake 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 1 complaint Child Seattether Strapwebbing 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint
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