1977 Dodge Van
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Owner complaints
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- Power train · Structure › Body · Unknown or other
I purchased 1977 dodge van. New in 1977. The headliner constantly fell down on me. The transmission was the first year using a lock out torque converter. But chrysler did not use a brace for the shaft, so the shaft wobble every time it engaged and disengaged and destroyed my transmission at 12,500…
I purchased 1977 dodge van. New in 1977. The headliner constantly fell down on me. The transmission was the first year using a lock out torque converter. But chrysler did not use a brace for the shaft, so the shaft wobble every time it engaged and disengaged and destroyed my transmission at 12,500 miles. It had a 12,000 mile warrenty and chrysler would not repair. I had to pay to fix it. The engine blew upo at 13,000 miles, and the mechanic showed me the cylaners had indentations in them., he said the workers are upset with chrysler and are sabatoging the vehicles. It looks like they banged the jugs with a ballpeen hamer, as he found the hammer in the driverside door, that was making a rattling sound. The head of he hammer fit the indents in the jugs perfectly. The day I bought it it stopped running 60 miles from the dealership. The electronic ignition box was bad. Because I was more than 50 miles from the dealership I purchased it from, I had to pay to have it towed back into the shop. About 1 hour and 20 minutes after I drove off the lot. This van was horrible. Chrysler did not help at all because I was 500-1000 miles beyond the 12,000 mile warrenty. >The metal in the van started to rust after 8 months. Chrysler said I was not covered because on of the wheel well weld was leaking, water came into the van thru it from outside... But, it rusted from the inside out , so I was not covered. I hate chrysler.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Failure of four pirelli light truck tires.*mr tire exploded off the tire carcas*ts
- Tires › Tread/belt
While traveling at 70 mph a tire blow out occurred.*mr the right rear tire didn't deflate when the tread separated. Consumer had four tires to fail as a result of tire tread separation. *ph *jb
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Steering bracket and chassis broken this IS a recall item#80v027000 I would like this repaired soon I need this vehicle. *Ak
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Steering box bracket failed and even the chassis was torn in half this was very distressing and I know this IS not my fault II found out that there was a recall on these vehicles for this very problem the recall campain number was 80v027000 I want to know what I can do about getting this repaired by dodge thank you. *Ak
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion) · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Structure › Frame and members
I was driving my 1977 dodge van when the steering became very erratic when I had the vehicle checked I was informed that this was a common problem on this type of vehicle I can see no possible way for this to be my fault the frame as well as the steering box bracket are torn in half. *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Consumer stated vehicle experienced structural failure at the steering box bracket and the rail was ripped into, consumer learned of a recall where the manufacturer would repair the problem or buy back the vehicle, depending on which would be cheaper.*jb
- Structure › Frame and members
The frame cracked causing extensive damage to components. Mjs
Defect investigations
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- Jumped from park to reverse, electrical
Jumped from park to reverse, electrical fire
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