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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 12 of 14 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports2 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
14 reports
28,000 miles · Jan 3, 2005
Visibility
WINDOWS FOG OVER DANGEROUSLY, OBSTRUCTING VISION. DEALER REPORTS THAT AIR BLEND DOOR OF HEATER/DEFROSTER IS RUSTED SOLID PREVENTING THE ADMISSION OF FRESH AIR TO THE CABIN, AND THUS THE DEFROSTERS. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THE DOOR IS RUSTED SOLID IN THE RECIRCULATE POSITION. I SUPPOSE THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESS CARBON MONOXI…
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WINDOWS FOG OVER DANGEROUSLY, OBSTRUCTING VISION. DEALER REPORTS THAT AIR BLEND DOOR OF HEATER/DEFROSTER IS RUSTED SOLID PREVENTING THE ADMISSION OF FRESH AIR TO THE CABIN, AND THUS THE DEFROSTERS. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THE DOOR IS RUSTED SOLID IN THE RECIRCULATE POSITION. I SUPPOSE THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESS CARBON MONOXIDE BUILDUP AS WELL AS OBSTRUCTED VISION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10105684
3,100 miles · Jun 23, 2004
Structure
MY 2002 DODGE CONVERSION VAN WOULD SIT OVERNIGHT THEN START THE NEXT DAY BUT STALL RIGHT AFTER STARTING. HAPPENED TWICE IN 3 WEEKS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10078668
Mileage unknown · Jan 30, 2004
Electrical SystemFire
FIRE IN DASHBOARD
NHTSA ODI #10056172
38,000 miles · Jan 29, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND SUDDENLY VEHICLE QUIT. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT A CAM BEARING BROKE, BRINGING VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. *AK
ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARSHIFT BLOCKER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
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