10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Jul 221999

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Child moved shift lever without pressing on brakes. Has happened twice. Key was in ignition & vehicle was idling at time. Lever suppose to be locked until brakes are pressed to release. Taking vehicle to dealer.

- Lake Villa, IL, USA

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problem #3

Dec 011997

Caravan

  • miles
Vehicle's prndl indicator goes blank and the vehicle will lose all drive while traveling, reset can only be done by stopping and restarting the vehicle.

- Waynesboro, VA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 181998

Caravan

  • miles
Transmission gears fractured in heavy traffic rendering the vehicle undrivable.

- Union Spri, NY, USA

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problem #1

Nov 051997

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While driving vehicle's transmission indicator gives false readings.transmission also slips out of gear in reverse.dealers stated wires were faulty.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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