2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,385 miles

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problem #13

Feb 282005

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
: the contact stated there is an excessive amount of rust on both strut mounts. The rust was first noticed four years ago. The contact originally suspected the rust was surface rust however, it became progressively worse on the passenger side in the past year. The dealership offered a remedy however, no repairs have been made. Updated 04/11/06.

- Negaunee, MI, USA

problem #12

Mar 232005

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 137,000 miles
The front driver side strut tower rusted. Consumer was concerned that the front end will collapse while driving. Driver's side strut tower completely rusted away. Making vehicle unsafe to be on the road.

- Elyria, OH, USA

problem #11

Jan 282005

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles
Took my 1996 Dodge Caravan in for transmission repair. Shop would not repair and said the vehicle was inoperable due to rusting out of strut mount tower. Have not seen this on any other vehicle.

- West Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #10

Oct 012004

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle would ride roughly. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that a bulge was located in the housing struts area, and needed to be replaced.

- Byron, IL, USA

problem #9

Jul 192004

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The strut tower assembly was rusted on vehicle. The consumer believes the quality of the material used is the problem.

- Knapp, WI, USA

problem #8

Jun 172004

Grand Caravan

  • 122,000 miles
The strut tower rusted. As a result the strut pushed through the hood, and the frame collapsed.

- Rock, MI, USA

problem #7

Apr 012004

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles
Front strut towers rusting through. Told by service 'vehicle not safe to drive'. told to replace vehicle.

- Coralville, IA, USA

problem #6

Jul 012003

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles
The consumer stated the passenger strut tower housing rusted severely, there was no other rust on the vehicle.

- Macomb, IL, USA

problem #5

Jun 032003

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • 79,000 miles
Front right side struts are rusting out. This results in suspension and steering loss. Cause unknown.

- Chardon, OH, USA

problem #4

Sep 012000

Grand Caravan

  • 60,000 miles
Front struts are rusting through, resulting in windshield cracking. Dealer contacted. Please provide additional information. Ts...

- Oakcreek, WI, USA

problem #3

Dec 141999

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Automatic lock motor doesn't shut off right away when opened from keyless remote or during autolock when driving, struts are leaking oil at less than 50000 miles, windshield wipers lock up during cold weather, transmission slips out of gear during cold weather, front brakes vibrate and chatter: Pads and rotors have been replaced twice in the last 6 months, grinding noise from steering column, whinning noise during accelleration. Are there any recalls regarding these issues. The car is falling apart after 4 years.

- Broadview Hts, OH, USA

problem #2

Sep 231998

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Front end still noisy after replacing left front strut, swaybar bushing, tie rod ends, swaybar cusions, and evaperator.

- Carmel, NY, USA

problem #1

Aug 311996

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was driving and the front strut weld broke the suspension. Consumer states the weld that attaches the stabilizer link ball joint to the strut broke, causing the link to come loose and tanled in the steering.

- High Point, NC, USA