1993 Dodge Caravan LE 3.3 from North America
Summary:
A piece of garbage. Avoid Chrysler at all costs!
Faults:
I'm on my FIFTH transmission, my SECOND Anti-Lock brake system, my fourth serpentine belt idler pulley (and, because of that, I'm also on my second waterpump), my second interior carpet and my second rear tailgate latch.
General Comments:
I HATE THIS CAR! It is, by far, the worst vehicle I ever owned. I was far happier with a beat-to-heck pumpkin orange used 1986 Toyota Tercel with a balky CV joint than I am with this car. Chrysler have been absolutely no help. If I hadn't elected to get the 7/70 warranty, I'd be SOL.
Avoid all Chryslers with the electronic overdrive transmission (now renamed to 41TE, or something like that). In general, I would recommend avoiding all Chrysler products, but certainly ones with electronic transmissions (this includes the "tiptronic" -- if they can't get a four-speed automatic working after 14 years of trying, what can you expect from them with more complicated systems!?!)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 9th August, 2000
29th May 2001, 15:17
I have a 1993 Dodge Caravan LE - I can honestly say it is the biggest piece of crap I have ever been in.
The ABS - bendix brake system is a piece of crap too. First week of owning it the sensor blew and the shop/authorized dealer had it for 7 days waiting for a part to arrive from 100 miles away! A load of crap I say!
Anyhow, the brakes are the worst - the sensor is blowing now and the dealers are giving me the run around. The engine is so so, the ball joint and axle - had to replace them. A few other odds and ends but hey, we all know that Dodge makes death traps because they can!