10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
217,000 miles

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problem #1

May 032008

Grand Caravan

  • 217,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the hatchback liftgate on the passenger side of the vehicle fell apart. The hatchback pushed a portion of the support bracket into the vehicle and caused interior damage. The arm of the liftgate snapped and fell on the contact's head. She checked the manufacturer's website to find out if her VIN was included in NHTSA campaign id number 97V079000 (structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device). She discovered that her VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 218,523 and failure mileage was approximately 217,000.

- Boswell, PA, USA