Issue ID | 831333 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10369235 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 03/11/10 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I own a 2006 dodge caravan with 2. 4 liter, 4 cyl dohc 16 engine. This van was built at the factory in 2005 - sold new in january 2006 to a rental agency and i purchased later when the vehicle had about 19,000 miles on it. The van now has 63,000 miles (in november 2010). I noticed very significant engine oil leak near the oil filter housing. The leak was determined to be coming from the front crankshaft seal. I had this seal replaced but within a days it had popped out and was leaking again. I understand that there is a technical repair/service bulletin - case number [xxx] (do a google search to find) on this issue. I also see that there are two nhtsa cases with identical problems to mine listed on this site (10333917, 10257511). Anybody see a trend here???? It's pretty clear to me that dodge has manufacturing issues with this engine if the crankshaft is continuously kicking out the seal. I wasn't expecting major engine overhaul or replacement on this vehicle when i purchased it and, as i said, the van only has 63,000 miles. Last dodge i will be buying!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WARNER ROBINS, GA |
VIN pattern | 1D4GP25B66BXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 13/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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