Steering
Filed Feb 23, 2012
DROVE THROUGH A PUDDLE. SERPENTINE BELT FELL OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. COMPLETED REPAIR AS PER TSB 07-02-99. DID NOT CORRECT ISSUE. A KNOWN ISSUE WITH 1996 - 2000 PLYMOUTH/DODGE CARAVANS 3.3L AND 3.8L. VERY DANGEROUS, HAPPENS ON WET/SNOW CONDITIONS. BOTTOM THIRD OF HARMNIC BALANCER IS NOT GUARDED FROM ROAD MOISTURE. CHRYSLER REDESIGNED IN 2001. GATES AFTER MARKET KIT SOLVES PROBLEM GAT 38379K, COST $120-$220 WITH OUT LABOR. DOES THIS MEET THE CRITERIA FOR A RECALL? *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10449144
- Incident
- Jul 2, 2010
- Mileage
- 185,000 mi
Steering
Filed May 14, 2008
1998 PLYMOUTH GRAND VAN 3.3 MOTOR. AFTER GOING THREW A RAIN PUDDLE OR GOING THREW SNOW THE BELT WILL COME OFF. IT WILL LEAVE YOU STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD!. HAVE TRIED TO HAVE IT REPAIRED 3 OR 4 TIMES AND IT STILL DOES IT. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BY PLYMOUTH. THEY NEED TO FIX THIS!!!! *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10227805
- Incident
- May 9, 2008
- Mileage
- 170,000 mi
Steering
Filed Apr 1, 2004
STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. *AK DEALER REPLACED STEERING RACK AND PERFORMED ALIGNMENT ON VEHICLE. *LA
- NHTSA ID
- 10059697
- Incident
- Feb 12, 2004
- Mileage
- 87,000 mi
ElectricalPowertrain (other)Steering
Filed Jan 15, 2004
IT IS JUNE OF 2003 AND THE CAR IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP AGAIN FOR THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. IT HAS HAD A POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE, SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE TIMES 5 AND NOW A COMPUTER PROBLEM. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSTLER CORP AT LEAST 5 TIMES REGARDING THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. THEIR ANSWER IS WELL, IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE CARE TRADE IT IN.
- NHTSA ID
- 10070075
- Incident
- Mar 15, 2002
- Mileage
- 58,000 mi
EngineSteering
Filed May 7, 2003
1998 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER LOSES SERPENTINE BELT ,OVER HEATS AND LOSES POWER STEERING WHENEVER IT RAINS. I HAD THE BELT TENSIONER REPLACED TWICE IT HAS NOT HELPED NOW VAN IS AT ANOTHER CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY SAY IT IS THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND PULLEY. THEY ARE CHARGING ME $400.00 DOLLARS TO DO THIS WORK AND I BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE ACKNOWLEDGED AND ADDRESSED.*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10018372
- Incident
- May 2, 2003
- Mileage
- 72,000 mi
Body & structureElectricalEngine+3 more
Filed Apr 22, 2003
THE INTERIOR LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED. OCCASIONALLY THE HORN WOULD FAIL. METAL FRAGMENT CUT THROUGH THE POWER STEERING AND CAUSED NOISE WHEN STEERING. THE DOOR HANDLE DIDN'T OPEN SMOOTHLY. THE DEALER REPLACED FRONT STRUTS AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. ALSO, REPLACED LEAKING ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET, ENGINE BELT AND TENSIONER. . *AK *NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 10015884
ElectricalEngineSteering+1 more
Filed Apr 7, 2003
THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DID NOT COME ON, THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED, THE DRIVER'S WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, AND THERE WAS A CRUNCHY NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, IT WAS DETERMINED THE POWER STEERING LINES LEAKED, THE FRONT STRUTS AND SUSPENSION WERE REPLACED, AT TIMES THE HORN DID NOT WORK, AND LATER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A COURTESY COPY TO NHTSA (CC) THE LETTER IS ADDRESSED TO DAIMLER CHRYSLER.*PH ALSO THE VALVE COVER GASKETS WERE REPLACED.*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10011563
- Incident
- Oct 2, 2002
Steering
Filed Jan 27, 2003
WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED,VEHICLES' STEERING WHEEL WILL TIGHTEN, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. THIS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. THE DEALERSHIP HAVE REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION 3 TIMES AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP ONCE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXITS.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10004652
- Incident
- Jan 14, 2002
- Mileage
- 14,000 mi
Steering
Filed Dec 14, 2002
TENSIONER FREEZES UP AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE YEAR. EACH OF THE TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS CHARGED ME DIFFERENT AMOUNTS,ONE CHARGED 106.00 AND THE OTHER CHARGED 275.00. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS BY THE DEALER AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED. I WONDER WHY THEN IF IT IS SO DANGEROUS AND SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM IT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED.
- NHTSA ID
- 10000051
- Incident
- Dec 7, 2002
ElectricalEngineSteering
Filed Sep 19, 2002
WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING WENT OUT WITH ANY WARNING. VOLTAGE REGULATOR HAD OVERHEATED, AND ALTERNATOR WAS NOT CHARGING. SERPENTINE BELT GOT WET, RESULTING IN BELT COMING OFF THE PULLEY. THIS HAPPENS EVERYTIME SERPENTINE BELT GETS WET. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8019054
Steering
Filed Jul 17, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DRIVING PIN BROKE OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8014170
- Incident
- Jul 15, 2002
EngineSteering
Filed May 14, 2002
SERPENTINE BELT SLID OFF DUE TO A BOLT NOT HOLDING TENSION. LACK OF TENSION RESULTED IN TOTAL STEERING FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AND ENGINE OVERHEATING FROM LACK OF COOLING FAN OPERATION. THIS WAS SECOND OCCURRENCE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8009788
Steering
Filed Jan 15, 2002
BELT FOR THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING HAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE BELT TENSIONER THREE TIMES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY LIMITED. DEALERSHIP HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND MADE ALL REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8002247
- Incident
- Dec 23, 2000
Steering
Filed Jul 2, 2001
A SENSOR WITHIN TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY LOCKS UP WHICH CAUSES VEHICLE TO GO INTO NETURAL WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 891890
Steering
Filed Apr 3, 2001
IN RAIN OR GOING THROUGH PUDDLE OF WATER AT LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS WATER WILL CAUSE POWER ASSIST BELT TO SLIP, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 884936
Steering
Filed Nov 27, 2000
INTERMITTENTLY STEERING BECOMES DIFFICULT WHEN MAKING A TURN. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND WILL REPLACE RACK AND PINION. *AK *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 875488
- Incident
- Nov 27, 2000
Steering
Filed Oct 24, 2000
BODY TAR INSULATION MELTED BETWEEN PANEL ON SEAT BELT MECHANISM, CAUSING IT TO JAM AT TIMES.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 735040
- Incident
- Oct 22, 2000
Steering
Filed May 3, 1999
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A POPPING NOISE AND TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 837372
Steering
Filed Feb 1, 1999
POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 607693
- Incident
- Sep 1, 1998
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.