3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,167 miles

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problem #6

Jan 012003

Caravan

  • 100,000 miles
The shock struts on the passenger's side rusted. Consumer took the vehicle to a body shop, and then contacted the dealer. However, the problem recurred.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #5

Jun 052004

Caravan

  • 117,000 miles
Shock towers which lead to the springs of the vehicle rusted.

- Sturgis, MI, USA

problem #4

Jul 142002

Caravan

  • miles
Both right and left strutt towers had rusted amost completely through. If the van had not overheated, we wouldn't have known that we had a problem. We were told that we needed some parts replaced, but not the importance of these parts. We were lucky that the strutt towers didn't give way, and that we, or no one esle was hurt, when we went in for the repairs, we were told that we would not be allowed to take the vechile off the lot.

- Berkley, MI, USA

problem #3

Aug 182002

Caravan

  • miles
Left front strut tower rusted through and caused loss of proper suspension on left side. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Euclid, OH, USA

problem #2

Jul 012002

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer opened hood to check oil and notice that strut tower had rusted. If it rusted it could break, and front end could fall off.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #1

Dec 261998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission/alternator/belts/power windows/shock absorbers/battery/coil/spark plugs and radio failed.

- Sioux City, IA, USA