Vehicle Safety Data

1998 DODGE CARAVAN Suspension Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 1998 DODGE CARAVAN

7 suspension 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.

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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Suspension Complaints

#10506039 |
MAJOR CONCERN IS ABOUT THE STRUT HOUSING ROUGHING OUT BEEN LOOKING THIS UP AND FROM 97 TO 2000 MAYBE A BIT LONGER THIS HAS BEEN A MAJOR ISSUE THAT CHRYSLER NEED TO ADDRESS. I KNOW THEY DON'T WANT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MATTER ,BUT SOME ONE COULD GET HURT FROM THIS.I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS AND HAVE BEEN SEARCHING ALL THE INFORMATION I CAN FIND ON THIS ISSUE.THIS IS FAULTY DESIGN OF CHRYSLER,THEY MADE TONS OF MONEY SELLING THE VANS,EVEN AFTER THIS STARTED TO HAPPEN THEY STILL DIDNT CHANGE THE DESIGN.WELL I HAVE TO HAVE MINE DONE BUT IN THE MEAN TIME I BETTER NOT GET HURT FROM ONE LETTING LOOSE. I SURVIVED CANCER NOT TO DIE FROM A AUTO ACCIDENT DO TO A SO SO GOOD DESIGN. *TR
#10093533 |
ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 I WAS INFORMED BY MY DEALER ROUEN CHRYSLER IN WOODVILLE, OHIO THAT MY LS FRONT POWER TOWER (HOUSING FOR LEFT STRUT, ENGINE BRACKET, ETC) WAS RUSTED THROUGH AND WOULD IMMEDIATE REPAIR OR THE STRUT WOULD COLLAPSE, ENGINE BRACKET AND ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE CAR WOULD COLLAPSE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND INJURY. THE REPAIR WAS EXHORBITANT INITIALLY. AFTER DISCUSSION A SERVICE BULLETIN 23-044-02 WAS PRODUCED THAT INDICATED THERE WAS A DEFECT FOR ALL DODGE CARAVAN'S MODEL YEARS 1996-200. MY VEHICLE IS A 1998 DODGE CARAVAN. THE SERVICE BULLETIN INDICATED A REPAIR KIT AND I WAS GIVEN A MORE REASONABLE ESTIMATE BY THE ROUEN BODY SHOP. THE SERVICE TECHS WERE SEEKING THE PROBLEM WITH MY HORN WHICH WASN'T WORKING ON ALL DECIBLES. IF THEY HAD NOT BEEN LOOKING AT THE LEFT FRONT INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE THIS CONDITION WOULD HAVE CONTINUED UNTIL THERE WAS A FATALITY....
#10068947 |
TRANSMISSION NOT PROPERLY SHIFTING IN 2 ND GEARS. AIR CONDITIONING STILLS BLOWS SEMI-WARM AIR. SWAY BARS REPLACED.
#10048514 |
CONSUMER STATES WHILE PREPARING TO PULL OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY, BOTH OF HIS FRONT WHEELS COLLAPSED. HE STATES HE HAD HIS VEHICLE TOWED TO THE NEAREST SERVICE STATION AND REPAIRED. BUT HE DOESN'T THINK THERE IS A RECALL OF THIS TYPE OF DEFECT. *NLM
#8020468 |
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS TO MUCH RUST ON THE STRUT BARS UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE SUSPENSION TO FALL DOWN. CONTACTED DEALER PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
#549494 |
FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT TIRES. MJS
#540745 |
STRUT FAILURE.

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 Structurebody 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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