Consumer Complaint Detail
DODGE / GRAND CARAVAN / 1999
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006072850 | Incident Date: Apr, 30 2006 |
| Consumer's City: SATELLITE BEACH | Consumer's State: FL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Model Name: GRAND CARAVAN | Model Year: 1999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1B4GP44R4XB | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 25 2006 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Apr, 29 1999 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Despite regular (3,000-mile or less) oil changes at dealer or certified independent repair shop, 1999 dodge grand caravan with 3.3 liter engine developed severe oil sludge problems. first indication of problem was a soft clicking engine noise. certified independent mechanic diagnosed problem as oil sludge, showed us caked engine components. replaced rockers arms and some valves and bearings and flushed engine. repairs not successful, noise continued. returned to mechanic who kept the van for several days and did several more engine flushes and oil changes. this did not solve problem and mechanic warned me that driving would soon lead to massive engine failure. the only solution was an expensive overhaul ($7,000-$8,000) or a new/rebuilt engine ($5,000-$6,000) that might still have these problems. after internet research, i realized this was chrysler problem with engine. now my van is an expensive yard ornament--at least until i drive it one last time to trade it in. i do not consider it safe to drive as massive failure could lead to fire or accident. *jb |