1998 DODGE CARAVAN Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut Issues in the 1998 DODGE CARAVAN

11 suspensionfrontmacpherson strut 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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All Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut Complaints

#10203830 | September 20, 2007

1998 DODGE CARAVAN WITH STRUT PROBLEMS CONCERNING RUST. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE STRUTS MOUNT TOTALLY RUSTED OUT. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THIS COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF THIS PROBLEM GOES UN-REPAIRED. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC, THAT THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT WITH CARAVANS. THE MECHANIC WENT ON TO SAY THE STRUTS WERE MOUNTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED SEVERAL OPINIONS AND WAS TOLD THAT EVENTUALLY THE STRUTS WILL FORCE THEIR WAY INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND PROVIDED DEALERS WITH A REPAIR KIT WHICH WELDS A NEW STRUT OVER THE OLD ONE. *JB

#10126844 | June 28, 2005

DT: FRONT SUSPENSION: STRUT RUSTED. THERE IS NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, BUT THE CONSUMER IS NOT SURE IF THIS WAS RELATED TO THE CORRODED STRUTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE STRUTS SHOULD BE REPLACED WITHIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS. THE DEALER WAS GOING TO CHARGE THE CONSUMER TO FIX THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TALKED TO OTHER PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *AK THE RUST WAS ON TOP OF THE STRUT TOWER WHICH WAS WEAKENING THE STRUCTURE SO THAT THE STRUT SPRING BEGAN TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE SUPPORT. *SC *JB

#10115603 | March 23, 2005

THE LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER ASSEMBLY WAS RUSTED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE STRUT TO COME OUT ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER ANTICIPATED THAT THIS COULD CAUSE THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP UNEXPECTEDLY.*AK

#10110034 | February 7, 2005

STRUT TOWER CORROSION - FAILURE IN NEAR FUTURE 1998 DODGE CARAVAN 86000 MILES QUOTED $ 800 TO REPAIR THIS SHOULD BE A GENERAL RECALL BY MANUFACTURER !!!!!*JB

#10103971 | December 16, 2004

LEFT STRUT TOWER RUSTED ALMOST THROUGH. MECHANIC REFUSED TO REPLACE STRUT. CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR REPAIR ALTERNATIVE.*AK

#10092591 | September 17, 2004

DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER RUSTED AND WAS COMING THROUGH THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

#10086424 | August 8, 2004

PREPARING FOR TRIP, NOTICED LARGE AMOUNT OF RUST/CORROSION ON DRIVER SIDE STRUT TOWER. LARGE CHUNCKS OF RUSTED METAL LOOSENED WHEN LIGHTLY TOUCHED. THIS WAS WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF AN OIL CHANGE, LUBE AND FILTER AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED IN 1999. HAD CHECKED BY LOCAL MECHANICS, ALL SAID, "GET RID OF THE CAR". DID RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP STATED "NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. *AK .

#10087383 | August 6, 2004

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STRUT TOWER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VINE. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY $500 FOR THE REPAIRS. *NM

#10082126 | July 16, 2004

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STRUTS RUSTED.*AK

#10018154 | May 5, 2003

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE'S LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER IS CRACKED ON TOP. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS WASN'T AN UNUSUAL FAILURE AND WITHOUT REPAIR, THE PROBLEM WILL GET WORSE UNTIL THE SUSPENSION BREAKS. *SCC

#568091 | November 19, 2002

THE VEHICLE HAD SIGNIFICANT RUST ON STRUT TOWERS, SO MUCH THAT IT WOULD MOT PASS INSPECTION AND SEVERLA MECHANICS EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT THE SUSPENSION FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *YH

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 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 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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