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Dodge Caravan
Report: Cleaner/Disinfectant Issued to Address Musty Odor in AC System
Dodge Caravan Problem
Model Years Affected: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Average Mileage: 106,904 mi (25,000 mi - 174,000 mi)
Some vehicles may develop a musty odor coming from the HVAC system, Dodge has issued a cleaner/disinfectant and a coating for the evaporator designed to inhibit bacterial growth.
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Visitor, 2000 Dodge Caravan, 120,000 mi
I've had this problem every fall for the past THREE years because heat / ac systems are not usually used in the summer time here in Newfoundland. After those several months of non-use the smell is always evident in the fall when heat starts to be used again. It takes several weeks of open windows and max heat until the musty smell is at least bearable.
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Visitor, 2006 Dodge Caravan, 98,000 mi
musty smell when a/c activated.
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Visitor, 1997 Dodge Caravan, 90,000 mi
Strong musty odor from A/C vents when it is initially turned on.
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Linda G Roman, 1999 Dodge Caravan, 25,000 miRookie
Had to have my evaporator core replaced $800
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Visitor, 2000 Dodge Caravan, 174,000 mi
This has been horrible. I wonder if it caused my chronic cough that is aggravated every time I start my car. I will follow up on disinfectant.
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Visitor, 2005 Dodge Caravan, 50,234 mi
Musty odor
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