10.0

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

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problem #6

Jul 242002

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Consumer states that a person can not unlock the doors manually with a key, the doors can not be unlocked from the inside by pulling up on the locks or by trying to pull open the door handles, the only way to get out is by using the remote control and by using the lock button, consumer is concerned if the vehicle were to lose electrical power, the power locks would be inoperable, the dealer stated that the lock mechanisms needed replaced.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #5

Jun 132002

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was parked, key not in ignition when it suddenly started on its own. Daytime running lights came on and vehicle automatically unlocked. Please provide additional information.

- Garden City, MI, USA

problem #4

Jul 151998

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has had problems with vehicle 3 months after vehicle was purchased. A valve had to be changed at 24,000 miles later while vehicle was brand new. Currently, vehicle emitts black smoke. There has been no remedy thus far for problems. Sliding door rattles, dealer made an adjustment, front passenger door rattles when closing. Engine hesitates, misses, and squeals, dealer replaced belts for the squealing. While turning steering wheel, there is a grinding noise in the front end, dealer performed tsb 19-05-98. Spark plugs were replaced due to being worn. Gear level was hard to get out of park. The left visor would not stay up, delaer found a broken clip.

- Conneautville, PA, USA

problem #3

Feb 011998

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Door seal.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #2

Jun 011998

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear doors would no open when buttons pushed.

- Visalia, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Electric locks have failed, give noise when activated.

- Palm City, CA, USA