7.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,250 miles

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problem #12

Jul 152003

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
Pedestal connected to rocker arm which is connected to cylinder head broke for no reason. Since it is all one piece, it all had to be replaced at a great cost. Warranty gold extended warranty would not cover it as they said it was a well known problem with this engine. Dodge denies there have been any complaints.

- Okeechobee, FL, USA

problem #11

Oct 252002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
The consumer states that the water pump assembly was replaced.

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #10

Jul 152001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1. airbag light stays on, horn quit working. We were told this is the clock spring failure. 2. engine check light on - computer code indicates this is a coil pack failure. 3. transmission replaced at 55,000 mi. 4. windshield wipers come on for no reason 5. A/C freon charge at 98,000 6. water pump failure at 98,000

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #9

Oct 301999

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The water pump failed and has been replaced, however the vehicle continues to overheat due to failure of the radiator fan.

- White Hall, MD, USA

problem #8

Aug 072000

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and without prior warning lost power steering/ all belt driven accessories/ water pump pulley flew off, and vehicle started to vibrate.

- Northville, MI, USA

problem #7

Nov 011996

Caravan

  • miles
Defect in head gasket caused oil to leak causing the air idle valve control, PCV, fuel filter, hormica balancing board, throttle, water pump, theromstat, iignition module to have to be repaired. Timing belt was recall Dodge did not put it on right causing to head gasket to leak. Timing belt covers was never replace when it was recalled.was not notified of this recall timing belt broken while driving.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #6

Aug 271999

Caravan

  • miles
With out warning the vehicle over heated. My wife called the dealer. They said not to drive it. Later the husband check car to confirm that the fan were not turning. The vehicle is going to dealer to get relay replaced. Also when the engin is running it has a valve knock.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #5

Apr 261999

Caravan

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Springfield, VA, USA

problem #4

May 081999

Caravan

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #3

Mar 171999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Rear coolant system leaking.

- Fredericks, VA, USA

problem #2

Jul 071998

Caravan

  • miles
ABS brakes/water pump/windshield wipers and brake rear brake shoes failed.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 221996

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Purchased truck there was water leak, the window makes noise.

- Salibury, NC, USA