Issue ID | 264009 |
Internal NHTSA # | 736053 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 04/11/00 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Car was parked in my driveway, as i started car and put in to reverse drivebig noise (thump) came from engine. It would not move in any gear. Called tow truck have it towed to auto shop guy at auto shop diagnosed engine, transmission problem. Nothing was wrong when i parked my car. This is a very comon problem with chrysler minivan. My neighbour had same problem with plymouth (which is a similar model) at very low milage 40k. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROSWELL, GA |
VIN pattern | 1B4GP45R8VBXXXXXX |
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 | 01/11/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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