10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Oct 071997

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Battery cracked and leaked acid into wiring cover and air cleaner housing causing vehicle not to start, battery was replaced and began to leak again approximately four months later, seven months later the battery had to be boosted to start vehicle, again dealer replaced the battery, battery was replaced a fourth time along with a faulty starter.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 071997

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Battery cracked and leaked acid into wiring cover and air cleaner housing causing vehicle not to start, battery was replaced and began to leak again approximately four months later, seven months later the battery had to be boosted to start vehicle, again dealer replaced the battery, battery was replaced a fourth time along with a faulty starter.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #3

Nov 171999

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Starter failed.

- Johnson Ci, TN, USA

problem #2

Nov 291999

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Went to start vehicle & the starter failed to connect. Managed to get vehicle to shop. Informed by mechanic started burned out. Also, shocks/struts were leaking fluid & needed to be changed. In addition, water pump was leaking due to corrosion.

- The Dalles, OR, USA

problem #1

Aug 271999

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission is leaking and the van does not back up. Starter, air conditioner, and brake pads all had to be repaired. Dealer contacted.

- Hot Springs, AR, USA