6.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,250 miles

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problem #4

Apr 022000

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,000 miles
Vehicle has experienced multiple electrical problems since it was purchased three years ago: Windshield wipers come on by themselves for no reason, cd player works intermittently, instrument panel goes haywire and we lose the gauges and mileage, power door locks work intermittently, keyless entry works intermittently, air conditioner odor and fan problems, sometimes cool air sometimes not and the list goes on.

- South Portland, ME, USA

problem #3

Aug 022000

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Failure has occurred twice within two months. Vehicle is undriveable due to overheating. This stranded family with small children both times.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #2

Jul 021998

Grand Caravan 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission will not shift out of second gear under load conditions going uphill. When weather is hot, the drivetrain and engine overheat, can not maintain speed while attempting to maintin speed of greater than 45 going uphill. When pulling out onto a highway going uphill with the speed limit 45 or more, you can not accelerate to the speed without the engine racing at over 6,000 RPM and the transmission will not shift out of second gear while it is in a load situation. DaimlerChrysler has stating in writing that it is a design fualt issue and they have no intentions of resolving the bad design. This condition has cause numerous close calls concerning accidents.

- Venetia, PA, USA

problem #1

Sep 241999

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The engine is requiring an excessive amount of collant to keep from over heating. Dlr cant find problem.

- Springfield, VA, USA