1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
8 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
2
Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
DESPITE REGULAR (3,000-MILE OR LESS) OIL CHANGES AT DEALER OR CERTIFIED INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH 3.3 LITER ENGINE DEVELOPED SEVERE OIL SLUDGE PROBLEMS. FIRST INDICATION OF PROBLEM WAS A SOFT CLICKING ENGINE NOISE. CERTIFIED INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS OIL SLUDGE, SHOWED US CAKED ENGINE COMPONENTS. REPLACED ROCKERS ARMS AND SOME VALVES AND BEARINGS AND FLUSHED ENGINE. REPAIRS NOT SUCCESSFUL, NOISE CONTINUED. RETURNED TO MECHANIC WHO KEPT THE VAN FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND DID SEVERAL MORE ENGINE FLUSHES AND OIL CHANGES. THIS DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM AND MECHANIC WARNED ME THAT DRIVING WOULD SOON LEAD TO MASSIVE ENGINE FAILURE. THE ONLY SOLUTION WAS AN EXPENSIVE OVERHAUL ($7,000-$8,000) OR A NEW/REBUILT ENGINE ($5,000-$6,000) THAT MIGHT STILL HAVE THESE PROBLEMS. AFTER INTERNET RESEARCH, I REALIZED THIS WAS CHRYSLER PROBLEM WITH ENGINE. NOW MY VAN IS AN EXPENSIVE YARD ORNAMENT--AT LEAST UNTIL I DRIVE IT ONE LAST TIME TO...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20-40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLS. THIS OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO TWO DEALERSHIPS, BUT THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOWS NO CODES.
1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 3.8 ENGINE CAMSHAFT BROKE WITH 54,000 MILES ON IT.HAD OIL CHANGE EVERY 3 TO 5000 MILES.NOW I NEED A NEW ENGINE AND DODGE WONT HELP AND I THINK THEY SHOULD SINCE I SPENT 28,000 ON THIS VAN.*AK
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED, WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW, THE DEALER INSTALLED AN ENGINE BATTERY HEATER, IT WAS PLUGGED IN AT THE TIME OF THE LOSS, THIS WAS POSSIBLY THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE, VEHICLE IS DESTROYED FROM THE FIREWALL FORWARD, CLAIM 13-7233-513. *SLC
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED, WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW, THE DEALER INSTALLED AN ENGINE BATTERY HEATER, IT WAS PLUGGED IN AT THE TIME OF THE LOSS, THIS WAS POSSIBLY THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE, VEHICLE IS DESTROYED FROM THE FIREWALL FORWARD, CLAIM 13-7233-513. *SLC
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CAMSHAFT BROKEN IN HALF ON EXPRESSWAY WHILE DOING 70MPH. SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND STARTED SKIPPING AND MAKING NOISE. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A SAFE STOP, BUT NO WARNING OR INDICATOR LIGHT WERE DISPLAYED. DEALER WAS ABLE TO REPLACE CAMSHAFT, BUT DIDN'T EXPLAIN WHAT CAUSED IT TO BREAK.*AK
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THE TENSIONER PULLEY MUST HAVE A BAD SPRING OR SEAL AND AS IT SEPARATES THE PULLEY GOES A FEW DEGREES OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH OTHER PULLEY MEMBERS WHICH CAUSES BELT TO EITHER RIDE UP ON THE RIDGE OF THE ALTENATOR PULLEY AND SHRED OR COMPLETELY FALL OFF ALL TOGETHER. NATURALLY ALL POWER IS LOST AS WELL AS ENGINE PUMPS...BEST CASE YOU ARE ABLE TO PULL OFF ON THE SHOULDER OTHERWISE THERE COULD BE IMPENDING DANGER. 44K MILES AND THIS PART IS FAILING AND FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND QUITE REGULARLY WITH THIS MAKE & MODEL. PROBLEM NEEDS ADDRESSED. THANK YOU.
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VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LEAK OIL. DEALER HAS REPLACED OIL PAN ENGINE AND OIL FILTER. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Other 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
50 complaints
Air Bags
48 complaints
Electrical System
27 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
25 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
22 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
21 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
16 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
15 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
14 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
12 complaints
Suspensionfront
12 complaints
Tires
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
11 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
8 complaints
Structureframe And Members
8 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
6 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
6 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
6 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
5 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
5 complaints
Structurebodydoor
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
4 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
4 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
4 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Wheelshub
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seatharnesscrotch Buckle
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint