1996 Dodge Grand Caravan ES review from North America
"About average with tranny and paint issues"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had 2 new transmissions with the Grand Caravan. Luckily, I had extended warranty when the first tranny failed at approximately 85,000 miles. Then, the next tranny failed after a Firestone closed-loop tranmission fluid change... this is an apparently bad process for changing tranny fluid... Firestone paid for 2/3 of a rebuilt tranny... it has lasted about 30k miles or so with slippage... when the tranny goes the next time, the van will be put to sleep.
General comments?
For a 10-year old car, I'd rate it fair besides the tranny problems. However, almost ALL the paint has peeled from my roof. The car has hauled around a lot of kids and their stuff during harsh winters and mountainous terrain...
Overall, I'd give it a high "C"...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3L cylinder. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 155454 miles |
| Date of Entry | 26th February, 2006 |