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1998 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan Issues in the 1998 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

5 engine and engine coolingcooling systemfan complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan Complaints

#10120273 |
VEHICLE: MAKE : DODGE MODEL : GRAND CARAVAN YEAR : 1998 BULLETIN NUM : 98771 DATE OF BULLETIN: MAY 01, 1998 NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 601474 COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN SUMMARY: THE RADIATOR FAN RELAY MAY NOT TURN ON THE RADIATOR COOLING FANS, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. *AK ================ THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SEP 2004. THE RADIATOR FAN RELAY FAILED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY DEALER, THEY REPLACED THE PART AND CHARGED ME OVER $200. THIS PROBLEM REOCURRED AGAIN IN MAY 2005. THIS DEFECTIVE PART SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A FACTORY RECALL AND WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE
#10098100 |
DEAR NHTSA: IAM POSTING THE EXACT PROBLEM AS LISTED UNDER YOUR "DEFECTS" PAGE FOR MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE: MAKE : DODGE MODEL : GRAND CARAVAN YEAR : 1998 MANUFACTURER : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION ERVICE BULLETIN NUM : 98771 DATE OF BULLETIN: MAY 01, 1998 NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 601474 COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN SUMMARY: THE RADIATOR FAN RELAY MAY NOT TURN ON THE RADIATOR COOLING FANS, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. *AK ================ THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO. THE RADIATOR FAN RELAY FAILED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. I WAS STRANDED AND HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO MY DEALER, TEAM DODGE OF STONE MOUNTAIN, GOERGIA. THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE RELAY AS A RECALL (A TINY MODULE LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE RADIATOR), AND CHARGED ME IN EXCESS OF $150.00 TO REPLACE IT. SINCE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME, I HAVE...
#10075724 |
WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF THE FAN CONTINUES TO RUN. CONSUMER DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY SO IT WOULDN'T BURN OUT THE MOTOR. THIS OCCURS BECAUSE THE RADIATOR FAN RELAY DOES NOT TURN THE COOLING FAN OFF OR ON, WHICH IS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM DEALERSHIP HAS TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR FAN RELAY, AND REPROGRAM THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE AS STATED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
#880603 |
FAN BELT FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY OTHER MECHANICS THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM, AND THAT SOME CONSUMERS HAVE PUT ON SHIELDS TO PREVENT FAN BELT FROM FALLING OFF. *AK
#856304 |
DROVE THE VEHICLE IN THE AREA TAKING CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. PULLED UP INTO THE DRIVEWAY, PARKED VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE RADIATOR FAN STAYED ON WHICH WILL DRAIN THE BATTERY. DIDN'T DRIVE A LONG DISTANCE FOR THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Other 1998 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Problem Areas

Air Bags 74 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 58 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 50 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 36 complaints Electrical System 30 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 27 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 26 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 25 complaints Suspensionfront 22 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 22 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 19 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 14 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 14 complaints Unknown Or Other 13 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 9 complaints Structurebody 9 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 8 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 8 complaints Seats 8 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Electrical Systemignition 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 6 complaints Steering 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Engine 5 complaints Parking Brake 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 5 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 4 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 2 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint
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