Issue ID | 214765 |
Internal NHTSA # | 721431 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 01/04/00 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle will top out at 30 mph and not accel and continue with little power until vehicle "warms up". Chrysler contacted but little help. Tried to get problem diagnosed by dealership and told me at least $200 diagnostic fee. Have been told by independent mechanic that problem with torque converter shaving off metal and distributing it throughout engine clogging engine and causing problem. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SUTTON, VT |
VIN pattern | 2B4FP2533VRXXXXXX |
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 | 01/04/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 30 |
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