1991 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Transmission issues:

  • Transmission solenoid body locks transmission in drive/2/1 range
    
  • Transmission failed
    
  • Transmission fails continually after repair
    
  • Transmission rebuilt due to difficulty shifting out of first gear
    
  • Transmission shifts weirdly
    
  • Transmission slipped twice
    
  • Replacement transmission purchased through chrysler failed
    

• 2. Brake-related issues:

  • ABS light came on, no brakes
    
  • ABS brake failure
    
  • ABS brakes failed prior to recall
    
  • No braking power after braking
    
  • Wwheel went off while driving
    
  • Loud humming noise from front when brakes applied
    
  • Brakes got red hot with smoke
    
  • Brake pads corroded
    
  • Brake pedal stiffens, vehicle will not slow down
    
  • Brakes grinding noise and excessive pressure needed
    
  • ABS system went out
    
  • ABS system failed
    
  • Lack of power assist during braking
    
  • Humming noise when brakes applied
    
  • Vehicle lost all braking power
    
  • Vehicle lost all power, no steering, no braking
    
  • Brake light stays on
    
  • Brake failure caused accident
    
  • Master cylinder leaking
    
  • ABS system repaired but failed next month
    

• 3. Fuel-related issues:

  • Fuel rail leaking
    
  • Gas smell due to o-ring failures
    
  • Fuel rail leaking gas on top of engine
    
  • Fuel injection system leaking gas
    
  • Fuel rail dripping onto engine and spark plugs
    
  • Fuel rail developed leak
    
  • Fuel rail leaks gas into engine compartment
    
  • Fuel leakage from fuel rails
    
  • Fuel rail developed a leak
    
  • Gas fumes filled the inside compartment
    

• 4. Safety belt issues:

  • Driver's side seat belt failure
    
  • Center seat/tight side belt anchorage failure
    
  • Middle seat belt buckle inoperative
    
  • Seat belt clip failure
    
  • Passenger side seat belt failure
    
  • Rear middle seat belt anchorage problem
    
  • Failure of seat belt anchorage
    
  • Seat belt unbuckles
    
  • Seat belt hook/floor anchor failure
    

• 5. Electrical issues:

  • Electrical shortage caused fire in wiring loom
    
  • No instrument panel readout
    
  • Headlights discolored
    
  • Windshield wipers flying off
    
  • Steering wheel broken
    
  • Parked vehicle caught fire
    

• 6. Other issues:

  • Liftgate bolt broke causing liftgate to fall
    
  • Hatchback hinge snapped
    
  • Front left ball joint and axle failure
    
  • Glass wiper failure
    
  • Side door falling off
    
  • Headlight lenses turning yellow
    
  • Engine stalling
    
  • Right front axle broke
    
  • Emission spare tire clamp failure
    
  • Back window hatch shattered
    
  • Wipers not operating
    
  • Rear window washer motor failed
    
  • Air bag deployment
    
  • Pepper pulley failure
    
  • Muffler replacement
    
  • Mounting bolt/stud failure for dynamic tensioner
    
  • Floor anchor failure for rear seat belt
    
  • Wheel falling off while driving
    
  • Emergency spare tire strap failure
    
  • Driver seat falling backwards
    
  • Window washer failure
    
  • Engine cut-off
    
  • Vehicle not going into gear properly
    
  • Developed knocking noise and required cylinder head replacement
    
  • Windshield wipers flew off vehicle
    
  • Yellowing headlight lenses
    
  • Steering column noise
    
  • Power loss and fuel leakage
    
  • Center seat/right side seat belt anchorage releases
    
  • Sliding door falling off
    
  • Poor headlight visibility
    
  • Exhaust pulled loose during snow conditions
    
  • Center seat/right side seat belt anchorage releases
    
  • Transmission jumping into different gears
    
  • Transmission cutting off
    
  • Body control module failure
    
  • Wiring harness melting
    
  • Emergency spare tire straps clamp separation
    
  • Windshield wiper motor shortout
    
  • Transaxle lost power
    
  • Floor anchor seatbelt is broken
    
  • Fuel leakage causes fuel rails to rattle onto spark plugs
    
  • Chrysler service failure
    
  • Electrical system malfunction
    
  • Problems with liftgate support strut
    
  • Front light plastic lenses became opaque
    
  • Starting problems due to dead battery
    
  • Anti-theft system failure
    
  • Replacement part failure caused vehicle to be marooned
    
  • Assistance with warranty denied