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Serpentine belt or tensioner clip has had to be repaired 4 times (towed every time) electrical problems since the beginning; turn the key and the windshield wipers start going, turn the key off and the wipers "keep" going, take the key totally out of the ignition and the wipers go and the "dinging" alarm that tells you the lights are on or the key is in, starts.(I seriously thought the car was possessed) or turn the key and "nothing" comes on except the engine. I've replaced the battery 5 times at least - it's usually better w/ a new battery for a little while. Have had to have the window motor and assembly replaced on drivers side twice and 5 times on the passenger side. Most recent was 4/04, which was replaced 7/04 again. The side sliding doors on both side do not lock, if you push the button down, you can't get it back up. The rear hatch is damaged from closing the door, looks like I was hit in the rear, but have not been. Check engine light was on for months in fall '03, no mechanic could say why. Wanted to get the A/C charged but it wouldn't hold a charge. Dealer couldn't figure it out. Took it to another mechanic who said the A/C unit was totally melted. Had it replaced and then the computer reset. Replaced the transmission at 100000, the "plantatary gears" were cracked. Check engine light is on again in 7/04, failed emisions, replaced O2 sensor, light still on, tack sticks and car won't accelerate at times - I can push it to the floor and it won't go"? feels like it's choking, no power. Have a 3.8L, should have power. There is no panel/door for pass. Airbag to come out. If I ever got in an accident, what would it do...just bust through my dash? over time, the dash on that side has gotten soft and mushy, what's that about" my dad bought the same year Caravan I did, but he doesn't have the Grand Caravan le and he doesn't have the 3.8L and he hasn't had a single problem...I guess I got all of them.
This is a followup on ODI 757303 voq submitted 01/24/2002 by owner for original gas tank vent assembly leak. A certified Dodge service agent had replaced my original gas tank and vent assembly with new gas tank and vent assembly, as the original vent assembly is no longer manufactured; hence a new gas tank was required for a replacement part. This part system contained a redesigned vent assembly and gas tank. After tank/vent assembly replacment was completed on 01/24/2002, car was returned to owner. On 01/27/2002, the owner's wife proceeded to "fill up" the gas tank. Owner's wife reported strong raw gasoline fumes. Visual inspection of the undercarriage noted visible gasoline leaking from the newly replaced gas tank at the vent assemby. This is extremely dangerous, as the owner measured a clearance distance of only nine (9) inches from the hot surface of the rear muffler assembly with no thermal shielding. The owner has immediately notifed the service agent. The owner questions the appropriateness, "design" and location of the present vent assembly on the gas tank, in light of this leak. A potentially hazardous or explosive situation could exist..
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable and sometimes come on by themselves, obstructing view of driver. Vehicle at dealer's for repair. O2 sensor, ignition switch, key cylinder, and A/C blower resistor and wiring kit all replaced.
- Cape Coral, FL, USA
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Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 3-4 times. Original owner showed that recalls were taken care of. Consumer has had other dealer to verify that work was done right. Fuel tank leaked & had a odor that came from it. Problem was intermittent. A mechanic was going to change purged canister to rectify the problem. Manufacturer believed that could be the problem. Previous owner could have over filled the tank which could have been the reason.
Van leaks from gas tank. Dodge dealer said rollover valve was defective. Mechanic indicated that he has been replacing the valves constantly for weeks. This was a newly designed valve that became defective. Dealership ronald olsen Dodge---402-397-8400. Vehicle has been repaired.
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- Rockville, MD, USA