10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
492 miles

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problem #23

Sep 021997

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, under normal conditions, the rear brakes locked up.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #22

Feb 201997

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying force to the brakes, the rear brakes grind and the pedal pulsates, causing complete loss of braking, resulting in loss of control/accident.

- Middlesax, NJ, USA

problem #21

Apr 271997

Caravan

  • miles
ABS brake failure. When hitting accelerator pedal or brake pedal, consumer heard a loud noise like a rubbing sound and a grinding feeling under feet. Vehicle is being repaired. Mechanic stated that brakes were worn down to rivets. All (4) brakes are being replaced.

- South Plainfield, NJ, USA

problem #20

Jan 011997

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed eight times, causing van to slide.

- Fenton, MO, USA

problem #19

Jan 161996

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was driving 50 to 55 mph and the transmission locked up, causing the vehicle to stop instantly and the occupant was pushed in the the windshield. Also ABS brakes pulsated under heavier braking applications/child safety seat locked up, and it was nearly impossible to get 2-year old out/heater hose developed a hole and leaked/replaced power window fuse, and driveshaft broke, vehicle lost control, driver sustained injuries.

- Oakdale, MN, USA

problem #18

Jan 261996

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #17

Oct 031996

Caravan

  • miles
Intermittent stalling, also power steering and anti-lock brakes failed.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #16

Aug 201996

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was driving down a flat highway and the steering locked up, applied the ABS brakes and the brakes wouldn't move, resulting in an accident/injuries, also excessive gas consumption.

- Granada Hi , CA, USA

problem #15

Jul 251996

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving attempted to make a panic stop to avoid vehicle in front, ABS brakes failed 6 times, causing extended stopping distance, once resulting in an accident.

- Astoria, OR, USA

problem #14

Oct 011996

Caravan

  • miles
When you apply the brakes there is a grinding sound, like metal is rubbing against metal, the system has ABS.

- Saluda, SC, USA

problem #13

Jul 171995

Caravan

  • miles
Problems with antilock brakes, van doesn't always stop when brakes are applied, brakes make noise and shudder.

- Montpelier, VT, USA

problem #12

Jul 101996

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applied ABS brakes make a loud vibrating noise, also left rear door will not open from inside.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #11

Jun 141996

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
When applying the brake there was no brake, has ABS anti-lock brakes.

- Polson, MT, USA

problem #10

May 091996

Caravan

  • miles
The ABS system failed when pedal is applied, the brakes do not activate.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #9

Feb 161996

Caravan

  • miles
ABS system failure, total loss of braking, caused by loss of brake pressur.

- Glenns Falls, NY, USA

problem #8

Feb 161996

Caravan

  • miles
ABS system failure, total loss of braking, caused by loss of brake pressur.

- Glenns Falls, NY, USA

problem #7

Feb 021996

Caravan

  • miles
(ABS) failure of the brakes the pedal goes to the floor.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #6

Feb 021996

Caravan

  • miles
(ABS) failure of the brakes the pedal goes to the floor.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #5

Jan 241996

Caravan

  • miles
The ABS system has failed six times. The brake pedal goes to the floor and it happens at low speeds.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #4

Jan 241996

Caravan

  • miles
The ABS system has failed six times. The brake pedal goes to the floor and it happens at low speeds.

- Denver, CO, USA

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