10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
136,000 miles

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problem #2

Feb 162006

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles
: the contact stated while taking items out of the rear of the vehicle, the driver side hydraulic lift snapped. The rear hatch door came down and hit the contact, causing minor injuries. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic, but the manufacturer was alerted.

- Belmar, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Feb 242005

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • 152,000 miles
The 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan front and rear brake pads and rotors wear out nearly every month. The vehicle begins to sway while driving 55mph on freeway or when changing lanes. The emergency brake light is on due to a leakage in the brakes. The egr valve keeps going out and the service engine light is on.

- Detroit, MI, USA

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