10.0

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

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problem #6

Jan 051998

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Soon after purchase, the rear brakes began to emit a loud throbbing hum when applied, brakes became less responsive, dealer replaced drums, also the front brakes were noisey.

- Pleasanton, CA, USA

problem #5

Apr 292001

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 25 mph consumer applied brakes, pedal went to the floor, brakes failed. Consumer rearended vehicle, $ 3500 damage. Consumer noticed a burning smell right before accident.

- Hoffman, IL, USA

problem #4

Dec 011998

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Noticed noise from lt side of vehicle, checked brakes out right side was fine left side brake was down to the metal. Van is only 1997 model and they told me the caliper needed replaced. I dont think this item should need replaced in only one year. Is it possibly a problem or is this normal. My warranty ran out in November of 1998 and the problem occured in December of 1998. Thank you very much.( dot number: )

- Okeechobee, FL, USA

problem #3

Jul 221997

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed, causing accident.

- Freehold, NJ, USA

problem #2

Aug 251997

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Numerous times over the last (3) or (4) months the harness on the integrated child seat became so tight around child that owner had to use the auxiliary release. Air conditioner has given consumer problems on 4 different occasions. ABS light illuminated, brakes were noisy and were replaced. Power lock failure. Power steering problem, consumer did not specify.

- Warrenton, VA, USA

problem #1

Apr 261997

Grand Caravan 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed.

- Hubertus, WI, USA