10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 16,904 miles
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We were advised that component was redesigned due to the number of problems with the head gasket seal breaking and leaking oil.
- Rancho Murieta, CA, USA
Head gasket started leaking in October 2000. Currently, it needs replacement. The dealer had already replaced the head gasket.
- Gracen, GA, USA
Blown head gasket at 48,000 miles/not covered by warranty"?!"!
- Somers, CT, USA
Engine pressure built up due a faulty PCV valve, causing oil to leak, also, crankshaft and valve cover to blow out. Dealer has repaired vehicle.
- Elk River, MN, USA
My Dodge Caravan has 47,000 highway miles on it and is two years old. I just brought it in for an oil change and was told that it needs a new head gasket. My mechanic tells me that this is a recurring problem with these vehicles and that he has seen at least twenty other cases of this problem in cars with less than 50,000 miles. I am certain that this is worthy of review for a recall if it can be assumed that every mechanic has seen twenty such instances.
- Jamestown, RI, USA
While driving 70 mph vehicle will completely shut down without warning, this problem also occurs while vehicle is stopped at traffic lights. Dealer replaced the iac motor and crankshaft sensor which did not correct the problem.
- Santa Clara, CA, USA
- Mt Plesant, SC, USA