10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,222 miles

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problem #9

Jan 152004

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
Consumer complained about electrical problems. Instrument panel did not work. The instrument cluster was digital. Buttons for air conditioner and rear defroster flashed constantly. Consumer took vehicle to garage, and they recommended Dodge dealer. Also, windshield wipers came on their own. Vehicle did not have to be on running for windshield wipers to come on. They came on about every two weeks. Also, traveling interior lights came on. Consumer stopped lights from coming on by putting tape on door. Consumer believed these were different issues. He replaced fan control module last year, and that did not help. Consumer added that pounding on the dashboard made the dash light illuminate.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

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problem #8

Oct 011996

Caravan

  • miles
No summary.

- San Antonio, AK, USA

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problem #7

Nov 012001

Caravan

  • miles
Instrument panel is electrical and light appeared on and off on dashboard intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Fayetteville, GA, USA

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problem #6

Mar 132002

Caravan

  • miles
First time clockspring failure rendered driver airbag inoperative. Second failure rendered cruise control inoperative. A non-working airbag is a safety issue.

- Poway, CA, USA

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problem #5

Jun 012002

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,000 miles
While driving, the air bag light illuminated. The dealer has been notified, and the mechanic stated that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The consumer also stated that the cruise control works part time, and the check engine light stays on.

- St John, IN, USA

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problem #4

Mar 052002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While driving horn stopped working, and all dash warning lights came on due to an electrical short under the dash that caused wiring to melt. Dealer said wiring and computer had to be replaced.

- Auburn, IL, USA

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problem #3

Jul 011999

Caravan

  • miles
Dashboard interior light switch (part number P04685630 36033E) started burning when ignition switch was turned on. The unit stopped smoking only after switch was unplugged.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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problem #2

Oct 121999

Caravan

  • miles
I feel this model, Caravan SE sport, needs alot of upgrades. I feel that this vehicle is not a safe vehicle for families. I believe that Dodge

- Falkville, AL, USA

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problem #1

Jun 011998

Caravan

  • miles
Dome lights just start flashing rapidly when ever they want dealer can not fix problem, has happened every few thousand miles.

- Roswell, NM, USA

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