10.0

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

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problem #15

Feb 242001

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission would no longer shift from first to second gear. Had to be replaced at 72000 miles. The hinges on the door were replaced and the front rotor was turned.

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #14

Jan 052001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
On the cruise control, it accelerated on it's own. Had a very hard time getting pulled over safely in heavy high speed traffic. Burned up brakes/rotor. Wrote Chrysler.nothing. Airbag clock recently failed and saw article in paper about your investigation. Thank you.

- Jasper, IN, USA

problem #13

Mar 151999

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Right before vehicle shifts into overdrive there is a jerky motion. Dealer cannot find problem, at 40 -45 mph. Also, transmission has to be rebuilt, and airbag light stays on. Dealer says it's due to an open circuit, brakes replaced twice, rotors replaced. The consumer had transmission problems numerous times. Noise in engine while driving due to serpentin belt and tensioner failure.

- High Springs, FL, USA

problem #12

Aug 172000

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Consumer is requesting reimbursement which was denied for recall repair (00V-136).

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #11

Aug 222000

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors are warped, causing a loss of brakes. These are the same rotors that are on the Jeep that have been recalled. Dealer has been contacted.

- Battle Creek, MI, USA

problem #10

Dec 081999

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Front rotors warped or flawed. Heavy steering wheel and front end vibration during downgrade slow braking. Fuel tank is collapsed which will hold only about 13 gallons. Wipers coming on intermittently and gets worse when climate gets hot. Belt tensioner failed which can hit and break the main crankshaft pulley.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #9

Aug 011999

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Belt tensioner failed and hit the main pulley which was damaged and replaced. Brakes pulsated at around 30K miles. They were maintained by turning the rotors, but the problem came back after a month. All of these problems where paid out of my pocket after I was told it is not covered under the extended warranty.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #8

Jan 131999

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Front disc brake rotors were pitted, causing excessive wear on the pads. Its like metal to metal. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have it checked.

- Chesterfield, MO, USA

problem #7

Oct 151998

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake wheel cylinder and rotors warped.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #6

May 021997

Grand Caravan

  • miles
While driving vehicle about 45 mph vehicle stalled on the road, causing lack of acceleration or power. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted. Windshield wipers come on by themselves, dealer replaced multifunction switch. Vehicle would not start up and run, dealer replaced battery. Steering wheel shakes while braking, dealer machined rotors.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

problem #5

Aug 051998

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When brakes applied on occassion pedal vibrates/takes longer to stop vehicle, brake drums/rotors replaced. (qcaw)

- Philadelph, PA, USA

problem #4

Jun 181997

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Heard squealing noise coming from front wheel, according to dealer caused by wear and tear, replaced brake rotors/pads.

- Carrollton, TX, USA

problem #3

Dec 041996

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front brake rotors out of round.

- Davie, FL, USA

problem #2

Jan 101997

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving experienced hydraulic brakes malfunctioning, noticed grinding noise, metal to metal rubbing; while applying brakes also, constant rear brake noise when slowing down until halt. Manufacturer issued tsb, dealer resurfaced and finally replaced front rotors, problem still persists.

- Plant City, FL, USA

problem #1

Jan 101997

Grand Caravan

  • miles
When vehicle comes to stop itjerks and pulsates due to the warping of the front brake disc rotors.

- Daytona, FL, USA