Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / CARAVAN / 2002

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003313379 Incident Date: Jul, 21 2003
Consumer's City: EL PASO Consumer's State: TX
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: CARAVAN Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1B4GP25392B Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 07 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jun, 14 2002
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Complaint received via e-mail. we had the power steering pump changed four times. on 7/22/03, we brought the van into westway dodge because it made a loud noise when turning. they conducted technical service bulletin 19-006-02 and installed a longer power steering hose. on 7/31/2003, we again brought it in to westway, because the power steering pump was making a moaning sound. they diagnosed it as low pressure output, and replaced the power steering pump. on september . 15, 2003 we brought it in for the power steering coolant line recall. after that time, the dealer advised us that it was still making noise, we experienced continued noise. at times, it was difficult to turn. november 26, 2004, we took our van to dealer for upper power steering pump recall. we brought it to mack massey dodge at 950 crockett, el paso, tx 79922 for recall repairs. they also replaced the pump and test drove the vehicle. also, found the power steering pump was leaking, and it needed to be replaced.*ak.....power steering pump wa schanged four times, three of thos etimes was during recalls. despite the repairs the power steering pump continued to be noisy, and steering wheel, at times, is difficult to turn. *ak