10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,518 miles

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problem #7

Feb 051998

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission jumped into reverse, vehicle lost control, resulting in a collision.

- Tyler, TX, USA

problem #6

Jul 221997

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle leaks fuel while driving. Owner notes problem has been corrected 4 different times, but problem returns. Cause unknown. Consumer states that problem began at 55 miles when the service engine soon light illuminated, dealer stated vehicle was fixed, however engine light illuminated 30 miles later, dealer replace the fuel tank, problem occurred again and dealer replaced the O-ring and holding nut, problem still exists. Left side door glass was bowed. Unusual noise occurs when vehicle shifts from park to reverse, neutral to reverse, and neutral to drive, dealer stated this was normal. Oil pan bent, dealer replaced.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #5

Mar 171997

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Transmission fails to stay in park gear, allowing vehicle to roll down the street.

- North Char, SC, USA

problem #4

Apr 291997

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission hesitates and stumbles at turnpike speeds.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #3

Jun 271997

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the transmission fluid hose became detached from transmission, causing the fluid to leak and the vehicle to lose power.

- Amherst, NH, USA

problem #2

Dec 091996

Caravan

  • miles
Traveling short distances driver begins to accelerate. Steering column begins to vibrate and automatic transmission jerks. This constitutes poor handling.

- Sterling, VA, USA

problem #1

Oct 101996

Caravan 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the truck slipped out of drive into neutral.

- Geneva, IL, USA