10.0

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

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problem #3

Feb 022004

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Emergency brakes inoperable, airbag light turns on, horn does not work, hard time removing key from ignition and I can go from "P" to "R" or "D" without pressing on the brakes (even if there is no key in the ignition).

- Anaheim, CA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 132003

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1998 Dodge Caravan: (1.)twice in the past two years "flex plate" between the engine and transmission has failed breaking in the center imitating the sound of a failing main bearing. Under 100,000 miles. (2.) transmission failed 100,000 mi., (3.)wiring harness caught fire while engine running - destroyed harness. (sparks shooting out from beneath vehicle - fire extinguished before major damage @ 110,000 miles.,000 mi. ( 4.) headlight lens plastic turned milky and inhibits proper light projection - difficult to see well at night even when lights are on bright.

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 172001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Emergency parking brake would not stay engaged, intermittently when engaged it would back itself off or disengage completely. Dealer notified. The consumer stated that the original parking brake assembly broke and was replaced.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

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