10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,876 miles

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problem #8

Apr 022000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
In fueling our van, on two different occasions, we have had a fire. The fire comes from the filler pipe on the van! the van was totally turned off. It does extinguish itself after awhile. We are experiencing shock constantly when we touch the van. We have had it to the dealer about the shocking problem, but not the fire. We assumed it was with our personal gas tank. Contacted the gas co. And they investigated and corrected what could have been a problem. No other vehicals that are filled at this tank have experienced this difficulty. My son and I were involved the first time there was a fire. He was burnt slightly. The second time, only myself. We are concluding now, that the difficulty is within the van. We are contacting a dealer in the am but would you please assist. Not only was the filler pipe on the van on fire, the hose from the stationary tank and the ground was on fire. Our machinery shop and equipment could have been lost, not to mention lives! needless to say - we are scared! the fire dept. Was called both times! please help!!!

- Lakeville, OH, USA

problem #7

May 101997

Caravan

  • miles
Vehicle stalled on the road due to electical system failure causing all dash lights to go out.

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #6

Sep 271999

Caravan

  • miles
It took the dealer with the prodding and help of the manufaturer more than a month to correct this problem. The problem was not in the winshield wiper assembly itself but in the 'electrical control box'.

- Southbridge, MA, USA

problem #5

Apr 011996

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving entire electrical system malfunctioned, but vehicle continued to operate with no electric components working. Dealer has been contacted replaced transmission, stabilizer sockets, brakes and battery, latches on doors, hatch replaced several times.

- Jirard, OH, USA

problem #4

Aug 051998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When rear windshield wipers are used the airbag warning light comes on. Dealer noted problem wasa fuse for rear wipers which was replaced, but problem returned.

- Flushing, NY, USA

problem #3

Jan 011998

Caravan

  • miles
While driving at 70 mph in left lane, had just passed another car, there was a major electrical interruption, causing cruise control/radio and blower to fail, and van decelerated for about 4-5 minutes. Suddenly power came back along with all electrical components.

- Floresvill, TX, USA

problem #2

Oct 101995

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Relay switich causing engine to overheat which cause steam to come from the engine and making it unable to drive. Windshiled wipers come off and on without warning.

- Daphne, AL, USA

problem #1

Jan 301997

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Owner states that she has an electrical problems with her vehicle which causes it to stall, dealer cannot locate the problem.

- Naples, FL, USA