6.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,667 miles

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problem #6

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

problem #5

Jan 012002

Caravan

  • miles
I recently learned about your web site service and decided to use it. Because I have experienced too many problems (various in addition to this list) over the past years with this vehicle.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #4

Sep 162002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer noticed water on the passenger side floorboard, dealer determined the HVAC housing was leaking.

- Zeeland, MI, USA

problem #3

Dec 262000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine had leaking seals which caused exhaust manifold to leak. Fumes would come from blower (defroster) when it was turned on. There was an electrical short in engine. Also, windshield wipers were erratic & would come on or off by themselves, and having a lot of problems with starter. Gasoline leaks from the tank due to the seal failure. Inside door panel on drivers side is broken.

- Pleasant Hills, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 011999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
As soon as vehicle is started up and starts to move carbon monoxide fumes start to come through the ventilation system, choking the consumer. Dealer has tried to remedy the problem, but can't find the source.

- Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #1

Feb 021998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield defroster design problem.

- Gibsonia, PA, USA