10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,692 miles

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problem #6

May 011998

Caravan

  • miles
Replaced warped front brake rotors.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #5

Apr 301998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
At 17,000 miles the brake rotors were replaced because of a corrosion problem. Driver experienced a vibration problem with the brakes. The rotors are being replaced again at 46,000 miles. Also, the sliding door on the passenger's side does not unlock at all times.

- Stormville, NY, USA

problem #4

Jan 011997

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors wore out.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #3

Nov 201997

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
The inside portion of front brake disc rotors have a pitted surface. Owner notes that vehicle has low miles, and there is metal flying of brake surface. Dealer spotted the problem.

- Hagers Town, MD, USA

problem #2

Feb 241996

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear brake system needing to apply more pressure on the pedal in order for it to stop. Rotors, shoes, and rear cylinder replaced.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #1

Dec 281995

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Replace brakes, drums, and rotors three times in eight months. The owner has ABS brakes the dealer told her nothing was wrong. The mechanic said it is a defect.

- Brentwoo, NY, USA