1991 Dodge Caravan Fuel system Problems

“Dt: the consumer stated that after smelling gas, he took the vehicle to a mechanic. The mechanic told the consumer to start the vehicle. He then told the consumer to shut the vehicle off. The mechanic suggested that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The fuel rail had been replaced at this time. Nhtsa campaign id # is 00v268000 did not include the consumers VIN. (12/08/05)”

“I own both a 1991 and a 1995 Dodge Caravan... The 1991 has numerous problems, including a back hatch that won't stay up because the area of the frame that the shock latches into is broken due to a stress crack.. This makes it really hard trying to get things in and out when you have a baby.. The driver seat also falls backwards and does not stay in place. The gauges do not work, with no known cause... Both these vehicles are white in color and the paint is peeling in the same exact spots on both vans. It's across the hood and across the top. …”

“I have been informed by the dealer that my van's fuel pump had a short in it. According to them, the short was the reason why my van stopped 5 times without warning, burning the fusible link. The van stopped three times on the freeway while I was driving up to speeds of 65 MPH and once in the middle of a busy intersection!. There was no warning each time this occurred. The first garage replaced the fusible link, separated the wires in the link, and then replaced the ignition switch all to no avail. …”

“The fuel rail distribution system is an incompetent design. It will allow, at any time fuel to be disbursed onto the engine. In our attempt to get repaired, we were told the part is on national back-order (yippee) and further efforts to use recycled or parts removed from other vehicles found that the leak is prevalent in all that we tried. No new parts seem to be available throughout the country because this problem is growing more widespread. Gas evaporates quickly on the warm engine and it is nearly impossible to see unless the engine is running. …”

“1991 Dodge Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to anti lock brake system recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated he paid for the repairs on april 20, 2006 and was charged $376.73, even though a recall had been issued. The consumer experienced ABS problems again in december 2013. The consumer stated the recall letter stated if the problem occurred again, chrysler would cover any repairs. The dealer informed the consumer, he had to pay $112 for a diagnostic test, to see if the problem would be covered, under the recall. …”