This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. On April 24, 2008, while driving approximately 25 mph, the check engine light on the instrument control panel illuminated, and the temperature of the vehicle increased. The contact pulled over to allow the vehicle to cool. He restarted the vehicle and drove home. The dealer instructed him to bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle was not in driving condition and no longer covered under warranty. The contact repaired the vehicle himself. The failure mileage was 91,000 and current mileage was 91,929. Updated 07/07/08. The fan relay switch was replaced twice. The dealer replaced the wiring harness. The headlight had condensation on theinside. Updated
Seal around windshield is leaking, causing electrical shorts in vehicle. Dealer cannot remedy the problem. The water drops onto the computer control and causes all instruments to work irradically on the dash board. Consumer feels the main controls should be shielded from windshield leaks. Also, the headlights and tail lights went out.
Headlights, as designed and as checked for alignment by the dealer, are aimed too low and do not cover enough area in front of vehicle for safe operation. Driver has to use high beams in local driving, with constant need to dim for oncoming traffic, where other cars can use only low beams. In country, at highway speeds, even high beams do not illuminate far enough.
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- Colchester, CT, USA