10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,500 miles

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problem #4

Mar 242006

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles
Driver side strut tower in both of my Chrysler minivans 97 Caravan & 96 tc are rusting excessively. My 97 Caravan looks like it will break through soon. My mechanic claims it is a common problem with many Chrysler minivan's. the repairs cost more than the van is worth.

- Spring Grove, IL, USA

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problem #3

Jul 071999

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer states front suspension was misaligned and front sway bars had to be replaced.

- Wild Rose, WI, USA

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problem #2

Jan 242000

Caravan

  • miles
Snow build-up under front-end caused steering lines to leak leading to fire and damage to lower engine components. Only 6inches of snow on ground.lines positioned too close to ground.

- Gibsonia, PA, USA

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problem #1

May 121998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Rattles noise can be heard from the front end.

- Waynesboro, VA, USA

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