0.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
260,400 miles

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problem #3

May 102008

Caravan

  • 720,000 miles
Car has been making loud "pop" sounds when steering wheel is turned to the left. The sound is not continuous. It may not happen again for another 2-3 weeks. Car continues to drive until it happens again within another week or two. It came to complete halt while turning in my driveway on May 10th 2008. Towed car to Firestone Sunday May 11th and on Monday May 12th was told that they could not hear any sounds when driven and could see nothing wrong from inspection. Knocking sounds could possibly mean transmission. My car was driven home from Firestone by my brother-in-law who also did not hear any sounds. Sounds occur randomly when you least expect. On Wednesday May 14th my brother who works at a Ford dealership drove it to work for a second opinion they too can see nothing wrong with the car. I am very frightened to drive this car fairing the worst is yet to come. First occurrence was on April 22nd 2008.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 082006

Caravan 6-cyl

  • 61,200 miles
I had a flat tire and tried to use the spare. However, the winch to lower the spare tire had stripped gears and would not lower. This is only the third time I've ever used it. I finally had to take it to the dealer to have it repaired. They charged $265.

- Riverton, IL, USA

problem #1

Jun 022005

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I am leasing a 2003 Dodge Caravan. I have noticed that the mileage on the vehicle is unusually high. At the end of a two year period I had over 33000 miles on the vehicle. I drive 40 miles per day round trip to work 5 days a week minus 2weeks vacation. The vehicle is driven no more than 50 miles on the weekends. We previously leased a vehicle for 18 months a Kia sportageand due to mechanical problems cancelled the lease for the Caravan. When we made the trade the Kia had 22000 miles on it and our driving habits have not changed. Is there a way to check the odometer for accuracy? I believe the dealer has modified the odometer to get penalty mileage at the end of the lease.

- Galion, OH, USA