10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 2
Average Mileage:
28,800 miles

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problem #5

Mar 012005

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1997 Dodge Caravan two front strut towers are in a defective state.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #4

Sep 302003

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 144,000 miles
Shock tower was decaying. Consumer watch tower strut rust to the point where the metal was ripping apart. Dealer looked at it and stated they would replace the defective part regardless of mileage on the vehicle. Consumer stated part is still on vehicle and available to look at.

- White Lake, MI, USA

problem #3

May 142003

Caravan

  • miles
While driving at 60 mph, the steering wheel started to shake.

- Rancho Cordova, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 181998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Van overturned while trying to regain control of vehicle.

- Orangeburg, SC, USA

problem #1

Nov 161998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
When driving at low speed the vehicle pulls to either side cause uinknown.

- Charleston, SC, USA