Issue ID | 546077 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10125113 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 15/01/04 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt: consumer complained about electrical problems. Instrument panel did not work. The instrument cluster was digital. Buttons for air conditioner and rear defroster flashed constantly. Consumer took vehicle to garage, and they recommended dodge dealer. Also, windshield wipers came on their own. Vehicle did not have to be on running for windshield wipers to come on. They came on about every two weeks. Also, traveling interior lights came on. Consumer stopped lights from coming on by putting tape on door. Consumer believed these were different issues. He replaced fan control module last year, and that did not help.*ak consumer added that pounding on the dashboard made the dash light illuminate. *tt |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
Number of Occurences | 5 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
VIN pattern | 2B4GP44RXVRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 14/11/99 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 60 |
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