10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,500 miles

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problem #2

Feb 082004

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles
While driving 20 mph vehicle caught on fire. There were no injuries. While driving a red light and the cruise control light illuminated. The consumer pulled onto the shoulder. The consumer added coolant thinking the vehicle may have been overheating. While the hood was open the consumer saw smoke the heard two explosions prior to seeing the fire. An inspector was hired by daimler Chrysler to inspect the vehicle. The inspector determined that the first explosion was caused by an electrical fire. The second explosion was the gas or fuel line. Nthe vehicle was totaled.

- Kaneohe, HI, USA

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problem #1

Sep 151999

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, all electrical functions ceased; controls, turn signals, etc. Dealer replaced a blown fuse. This happened 2 more times. Consumer's private mechanic then determined a wire under the fender was exposed and kept shorting out, blowing the fuse.

- House Springs, MO, USA

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