1996 Dodge Grand Caravan LE review from North America
"Nothing but trouble since the warranty expired"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dead battery at 5 months. Warranty replacement.
Faulty chip causing all gear indicators to light at 14,000 miles.
Total brake components replacement (calipers, rotors, brake lines, etc.) at 40,000 miles.
Wipers turning on by themselves.
Clock spring faulty at 68,000 miles, also causing the horn and cruise control to stop working.
Belt tensioner and water pump at 70,000 miles.
Complete power steering rack replacement at 70,000 miles.
Replaced the emergency brake 2 times in the first 30,000 miles.
General comments?
My first and last experience of owning an American made vehicle.
I gave you a chance Dodge to impress me, but I wouldn't walk across the street to get another, even if you were giving them away.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3 liter V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda MX6 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2002 |