4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,750 miles

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problem #8

Jul 022011

Caravan 4-cyl

  • miles
Strut tower corrosion 10090457 right / left strut tower rusted out on 96 Dodge Caravan. Took van into repair shop to find out steering issue they found a completely rusted out strut housing said its a known issue with vehicle and safety bulletin was issued since its a known problem. Suspension/body - strut tower corrosion number: 23-044-02 group: Body date: Oct. 14, 2002 subject: Ns strut tower corrosion.

- Mn, MN, USA

problem #7

Jun 292006

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 134,000 miles
I own an 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. The strut towers, especially the driver side, are rusting horribly and will need repair to avoid a catastrophic failure. If the rust gives way, the struts will go up through the tower which best case causes huge damage to the vehicle and worst case could result in a fatal traffic accident. Reading around the internet, this is a common problem from 1996 through 2000 vans and repair kits are back ordered at dealerships around the nation. Daimler/Chrysler is fully aware of this problem and a recall should be issued as this is a huge safety issue for their customers.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #6

Jun 042005

Caravan 6-cyl

  • 96,000 miles
Strut tower rusting out almost caused crash. I read that this is common on 96-00 Caravan why is this not covered.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #5

Sep 241997

Caravan

  • miles
Vehicle can not be aligned due to manufacturer's defect.

- Kula, HI, USA

problem #4

Sep 241997

Caravan

  • miles
Vehicle can not be aligned due to manufacturer's defect.

- Kula, HI, USA

problem #3

Aug 011996

Caravan

  • miles
The vehicle experiences problems with the turn signals and windshield wipers coming on unexpectedly. Also problems with steering column vibration, and odor that comes from the air conditioner.

- Kenosha, WI, USA

problem #2

Mar 251998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Front end experiences vibration. Although vibration occurs on all types of road surfaces, it is more pronounced on uneven road.

- Mertztown, PA, USA

problem #1

Jun 271996

Caravan

  • miles
Misalignment of vehicle.

- Grosse Ile, MI, USA