1998 Dodge Caravan review from North America
"Nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tranny toast @ 49313.
Tranny toast @ 51640.
Tranny toast @ 51322.
Tranny toast @ 52650.
Tranny toast @ 52930.
Water pump @ 4700.
Tires @ 42000 factory.
Brakes @ 40231.
Brakes @ 44006.
Brakes @ 44831.
Oxygen sensor @ 52000.
Tranny solenoid @ 43600.
Foam rear belts @ 50441.
Oil seal 56195.
Sepentine belt roughly every 5000k.
General comments?
Brake replacement to offten.
Tranny nightmare.
Oil leek often.
Electrical Nightmare.
Air conditioning nightmare.
Eats belts every year.
Rubber seals doors loose often.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38154 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 66731 kilometres |
| Previous car | Dodge Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 27th July, 2004 |

