Issue ID | 196509 |
Internal NHTSA # | 716292 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 10/12/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dealer service manager stated that they (dodge) have had many failures of the head gaskets on the caravan 4 cylinder. Even though the car was out of warranty, dodge agreed to fix the engine head gasket. This is the second head gasket failure. Thank god that i noticed the small oil leaks in the carport. If i haddn't the engine could have let go on the highway. Something is very, very, wrong when you have to get a head gasket replaced every 10-30k miles. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPRINGFIELD, VA |
VIN pattern | 2B4FP25B8VRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/12/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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