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310–25K
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1975–100K
16100–150K
6150K+
155 reports with mileage · 90 unknown
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Air Bags. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports11 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
245 reports
72,000 miles · Oct 22, 2006
Power Train
I AND MY WIFE WHILE DRIVING UP HWY 44 AT 1730 HRS TO PICK UP OUR SON FROM WORK AT SIX FLAGS(IN THE RAIN), SHE WAS DRIVING OUR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN EC. WE CAME DOWN PAST ANTIRE HILL RD THERE WERE A WARRING BUZZER AND A ENGINE WARRING LIGHT CAME ON. ABOUT A HALF MILE LATER THE VAN SEEM TO HAVE A SHUTTER IN THE STEERING, SHE STATED…
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I AND MY WIFE WHILE DRIVING UP HWY 44 AT 1730 HRS TO PICK UP OUR SON FROM WORK AT SIX FLAGS(IN THE RAIN), SHE WAS DRIVING OUR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN EC. WE CAME DOWN PAST ANTIRE HILL RD THERE WERE A WARRING BUZZER AND A ENGINE WARRING LIGHT CAME ON. ABOUT A HALF MILE LATER THE VAN SEEM TO HAVE A SHUTTER IN THE STEERING, SHE STATED AND I SAW THIS. AS WE CROSSED THE MERAMAC RIVER THERE WAS A LOUD METAL POPPING AND GRINDING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALMOST THROUGH ME OUT OF THE SEAT I THOUGHT SHE HAD APPLIED THE BRAKES. SHE STATED SHE HAD NOT AND THAT SHE WAS HAVING A HARD TIME CONTROLLING IT. SHE HAD LET OFF THE GAS AND SLOWED BUT NOT BEFORE HEARING THE DRIVER FRONT TIRE LOCK UP AND SKID ON THE WET PAVEMENT PULLING US TOWARD THE TRAFFIC COMING FROM BEHIND. THEN THE VEHICLE GAVE ANOTHER LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND POP AND SHE GOT TO THE SHOULDER. I HAD HER POP THE HOOD AND FOUND THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK PUSHED OUT OF THE TUBE WITH FLUID SPRAYED EVERY WERE. I SAID I WOULD TRY AND GET US TO WALMART SO WE COULD CALL FAR HELP AND GET A RIDE FOR MY SON. I THEN STARED THE VAN PLACED IT IN (L) AND CONTINUED TO THE HWY 109 EXIT. THEN TO THE OUTER ROAD THEN FINALLY MAKING IT TO WALMART'S PARKING LOT. WHILE TRYING TO PULLING TO A PARKING SPOT THE TRANS GAVE ONE LAST LOUD SNAPPING SOUND, THAT WAS ALL I HAD TO ROLL BACK DOWN THE HILL AND COST TO PARK VAN. ENGINE WOULD RUN NOTHING FROM TRANS IN ANY GEAR. WE WALKED TO THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTION AND CALLED MY FATHER TO COME AND GET US. WE ARRIVED BACK HOME AT 2030 HRS. THE VAN IS NOT FIXED THIS JUST HAPPENED I AM GOING TO CALL CHRYSLER MONDAY TO SE IF THEY WILL COVER IT. IF NOT I WILL BE FIXING IT MYSELF AND YOU MAY HAVE THE PARTS IF NEEDED. THE ODOMETER HAD JUST TURN TO 72,000 MILES ON THIS DAY OF HAPPENING. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10171529
Mileage unknown · Oct 20, 2006
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT TURNED ON. TOOK IT TO CHRYSLER/DODGE DEALER TO BE EXAMINED, THEY FOUND THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACING. CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED FOR A COST OF $250.00. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10171469
66,799 miles · Sep 21, 2006
Equipment
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE EMITTED A FOGHORN-LIKE SOUND FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. THIS ONLY OCCURRED WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS RUNNING ON LOW FAN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, HOWEVER THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10168887
68,000 miles · Sep 16, 2006
Power Train
I PURCHASED MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN NEW. IT HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS IN THE FOUR YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. ASIDE FROM ALL OF THE RECALL WORK, MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE NOW. THE FIRST TIME IT FAILED WAS TWO MONTHS AGO, THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A SENSOR PROBLEM AND THAT IT WAS FIXED. IT WENT OUT AGAIN LAST NIGHT WHILE DRIVI…
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I PURCHASED MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN NEW. IT HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS IN THE FOUR YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. ASIDE FROM ALL OF THE RECALL WORK, MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE NOW. THE FIRST TIME IT FAILED WAS TWO MONTHS AGO, THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A SENSOR PROBLEM AND THAT IT WAS FIXED. IT WENT OUT AGAIN LAST NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. NOW THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME ANOTHER DEDUCTIBLE TO "FIX" IT AGAIN. MY AIR CONDITIONER HAS NOT WORKED PROPERLY IN OVER A YEAR, WATER LEAKS DOWN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, AND COLD AIR ONLY COMES OUT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE VENTS, THE DRIVER SIDE VENTS BLOW OUT HOT AIR. MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAS NOT WORKED IN OVER A YEAR, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF AT RANDOM, AND THE ARM REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT JUST SNAPPED OFF. THE DEALER IS NOT VERY HELPFUL AT ALL. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10168435
67,700 miles · Sep 14, 2006
Seats
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE SEAT BACK ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN BROKE, DROPPING ME BACK AND ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. ON EXAMINATION I FOUND THE TUBULAR STEEL ON THE LEFT SIDE SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE AS CHRYSLER DEEMED IT BUT A SAFETY AND DESIGN ISSUE. CHRYSLER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE SEAT. I AM 6'4" TA…
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WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE SEAT BACK ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN BROKE, DROPPING ME BACK AND ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. ON EXAMINATION I FOUND THE TUBULAR STEEL ON THE LEFT SIDE SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE AS CHRYSLER DEEMED IT BUT A SAFETY AND DESIGN ISSUE. CHRYSLER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE SEAT. I AM 6'4" TALL AND 200 POUNDS, NOT AN OVERLY LARGE PERSON BY ANY MEANS. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10168223
Mileage unknown · Sep 1, 2006
Power Train
2002 DODGE CARAVAN'S TRANSMISSION FAILED. *KB *NM
NHTSA ODI #10167986
35,000 miles · Aug 14, 2006
Electrical SystemFuel System, Gasoline
2002 DODGE CARAVAN'S FUEL PUMP IS DEFECTIVE. THE BATTERY ALSO FAILED. *KB *NM
NHTSA ODI #10165844
53,000 miles · Jul 22, 2006
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER STATES CLOCK SPRING IS DEFECTIVE AND CHRYSLER DOES NOT DEEM THIS TO BE SAFETY HAZARD,WARRANTY OR RECALL ISSUE. THEREFORE WILL NOT PAY TO FIX PROBLEM. PARTS FOR FIX UNAVAILABLE AND REPAIR IS EXPENSIVE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10163161
30,803 miles · Jul 15, 2006
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON, GO OFF, COME ON, WHEN DRIVING. TOOK DODGE CARAVAN INTO DEALER SERVICE DEPT. THEY RAN A AIRBAG SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND DETERMINED AIR BAG WOULD NOT WORK, THEY SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN AN AIRBAG DEFECT. DEALER CALLED DODGE REPRESENTATIVE AND REPRESENTATIVE DENIED THE REQUEST TO CORRECT (PAY FOR) THIS PR…
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AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON, GO OFF, COME ON, WHEN DRIVING. TOOK DODGE CARAVAN INTO DEALER SERVICE DEPT. THEY RAN A AIRBAG SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND DETERMINED AIR BAG WOULD NOT WORK, THEY SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN AN AIRBAG DEFECT. DEALER CALLED DODGE REPRESENTATIVE AND REPRESENTATIVE DENIED THE REQUEST TO CORRECT (PAY FOR) THIS PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SERIOUS DEFECT AS IF AN ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE OCCURRED THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT HAVE WORKED/INFLATED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10162460
5,275 miles · Jul 14, 2006
Air Bags
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS AN ALERT THAT AIR BAGS SENSORS WERE NOT ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP EIGHT TIMES. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT LEMON LAWS DO NOT APPLY WHEN THE PURCHASE TRANSACTION WAS MORE THAN TWO YEARS O…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS AN ALERT THAT AIR BAGS SENSORS WERE NOT ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP EIGHT TIMES. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT LEMON LAWS DO NOT APPLY WHEN THE PURCHASE TRANSACTION WAS MORE THAN TWO YEARS OLD EVENTHOUGH THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 50.000 MILES
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DROP THROUGH VENT HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE RADIO AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT SUBSEQUENTLY SENDS DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SPECIAL TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF WATER INTRUSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THESE VEHICLES DO NOT INDICATE WHICH SEATING POSITIONS ARE EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES AND CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INFORMATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INFORMATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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Electrical System
OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
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Electrical System
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
PE04049 · Speaker Fire In The Rear Of The Vehicle
Opened Jul 7, 2004 · Closed Nov 5, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk; Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
ON JULY 7, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING AN INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE STARTING IN THE AREA OF THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SPEAKER.DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) INFORMED ODI THAT CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DRIP ONTO THE RADIO AND INTO VENT HOLES ON TOP OF THE RADIO.THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS AND CAUSE A SPEAKER FIRE.THE CONDITION IS PRESENT ONLY ON SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BASE RADIO.SUBJECT VEHICLES WITH OTHER OPTION RADIOS CONTAIN CIRCUIT PROTECTION THAT PREVENTS SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE SPEAKERS AND ARE NOT AFFECTED.ALL NINE COMPLAINTS PERTAIN TO VEHICLES WITH THE BASE RADIO.BY LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004, DCC NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA# 04V531) COVERING MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN, CHRYSLER VOYAGER, AND TOWN & COUNTRY MODELS WITH BASE RADIO ONLY (EST. 238,000 VEHICLES).DCC DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION.THE ACTION TAKEN BY DCC IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk
ON JULY 7, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING AN INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE STARTING IN THE AREA OF THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SPEAKER.DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) INFORMED ODI THAT CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DRIP ONTO THE RADIO AND INTO VENT HOLES ON TOP OF THE RADIO.THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS AND CAUSE A SPEAKER FIRE.THE CONDITION IS PRESENT ONLY ON SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BASE RADIO.SUBJECT VEHICLES WITH OTHER OPTION RADIOS CONTAIN CIRCUIT PROTECTION THAT PREVENTS SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE SPEAKERS AND ARE NOT AFFECTED.ALL NINE COMPLAINTS PERTAIN TO VEHICLES WITH THE BASE RADIO.BY LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004, DCC NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA# 04V531) COVERING MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN, CHRYSLER VOYAGER, AND TOWN & COUNTRY MODELS WITH BASE RADIO ONLY (EST. 238,000 VEHICLES).DCC DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION.THE ACTION TAKEN BY DCC IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
ON JULY 7, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING AN INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE STARTING IN THE AREA OF THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SPEAKER.DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) INFORMED ODI THAT CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DRIP ONTO THE RADIO AND INTO VENT HOLES ON TOP OF THE RADIO.THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS AND CAUSE A SPEAKER FIRE.THE CONDITION IS PRESENT ONLY ON SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BASE RADIO.SUBJECT VEHICLES WITH OTHER OPTION RADIOS CONTAIN CIRCUIT PROTECTION THAT PREVENTS SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE SPEAKERS AND ARE NOT AFFECTED.ALL NINE COMPLAINTS PERTAIN TO VEHICLES WITH THE BASE RADIO.BY LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004, DCC NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA# 04V531) COVERING MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN, CHRYSLER VOYAGER, AND TOWN & COUNTRY MODELS WITH BASE RADIO ONLY (EST. 238,000 VEHICLES).DCC DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION.THE ACTION TAKEN BY DCC IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
PE03012 · Power Steering Hose Failure
Opened Apr 9, 2003 · Closed May 29, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump; Steering:linkages:drag:power Assist System
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:linkages:drag:power Assist System
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
PE02068 · Fuel Tank Leak
Opened Sep 24, 2002 · Closed Oct 9, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
No summary supplied.
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