10.0

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

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problem #49

Oct 252002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
The consumer states that the passenger slide door lock makes a noise and doesn't work. The motor is making a loud buzzing sound-the door motor is bad.

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #48

Mar 062002

Caravan

  • miles
While driving headlights will flash on and off/ windshield wipers will not work or sometimes come on by themselves, and power door locks will come unlocked by thenselves. Has changed control module at least 4 times. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.

- West Olive, MI, USA

problem #47

Jan 222002

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer stated that could close the sliding door but it will not lock where while driving could feel the opening of the door dealer was contacted.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #46

Jan 012001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air bag light on the dashboard has come on and will not go off. Dealership has not examined vehicle, but informed consumer he would be responsible for any repairs to vehicle. Consumer states horn also is inoperable. Air conditioner evaporator coil failed. Door locks do not go down automatically.

- Sebastian, FL, USA

problem #45

May 022001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Power locks fail intermittently. Nlm

- Parma, MI, USA

problem #44

Jun 122001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While using automatic door locks sliding door and both driver and passenger doors failed to lock. Consumer contacted dealer, and dealer replaced parts. Problem still occurs.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #43

Mar 262001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Ea-01-007; consumer has noticed air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Also, horn was inoperable/ windshield wipers worked intermittently, and electrical door locks failed to lock or unlock. Also, note ABS brake light illuminated on the dash, brakes have failed. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of failures.

- Keaau, HI, USA

problem #42

Jun 012000

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer needed to have transmission replaced again because it was shifting incorrectly. Problem could've been a rebuilt torque converter they used. Clock spring needed to replaced because horn didn't work. Also, airbag light stayed on, and cruise control went totally out. Drivers side sliding door jams, linkage appears okay. Windshield wipers sometomes will not shut off after key is removed.

- New Iberia, LA, USA

problem #41

Nov 221999

Caravan

  • miles
Vehicle was involed in rear-end accident with minimal damage, dealer repaired and afterwards the right side door would no longer work, dealer commented that it was due to excessive use, consumer wants reimbursement.

- Pompton Plains, NJ, USA

problem #40

Nov 221999

Caravan

  • miles
Vehicle was involed in rear-end accident with minimal damage, dealer repaired and afterwards the right side door would no longer work, dealer commented that it was due to excessive use, consumer wants reimbursement.

- Pompton Plains, NJ, USA

problem #39

Aug 111999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Poorly design sliding door failed. Nlm

- Rice Lake, WI, USA

problem #38

Aug 222000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Sliding door on the passenger side will not unlock/latch mechanism will not release, and door cannot be manually opened, cause unknown. Also, air bag warning light remained illuminated.

- Los Vegas, NV, USA

problem #37

Dec 081998

Caravan

  • miles
Right sliding door broke.

- Kula, HI, USA

problem #36

Feb 232000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Power locks inoperative.

- Kula, HI, USA

problem #35

Dec 081998

Caravan

  • miles
Right sliding door broke.

- Kula, HI, USA

problem #34

Feb 232000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Power locks inoperative.

- Kula, HI, USA

problem #33

Nov 011999

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Door switch would not unlock passenger's sliding side door. Consumer would open door by hand by reaching around from front passenger door.

- Rockville, MD, USA

problem #32

Feb 162000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Automatic side sliding door does not unlock when the power door lock switch is used. Door has to be unlocked from the inside manually. Dealer has been contacted.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #31

Jan 272000

Caravan

  • miles
While driving consumer could hear noise coming from the sliding door.

- Deerfield Beach, FL, USA

problem #30

Sep 131996

Caravan

  • miles
Door lock inoperable.

- Manassas, VA, USA

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