2005 Dodge Caravan review from North America
"Hope it is not a lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front brake pads replaced 2 times now. The front end makes a lot of creaking and popping noises, dealers claims the sway bar bushings and or struts are the cause. This started after the tires where changed at 48,000 due to road hazards like nails and screws that where only 1/2 inch long. If the bushings and struts are bad then I am afraid of what might come next, I mean, wow it still smells new inside, but now its needs new parts???outside.
The parts, well can buy them myself for around 200, the dealers want 300 just to put the bushings on. They are only 10.95 each, the struts well you know the saying there you get what you pay for.
I do think all this was a fluke surely they aren't all like this one or at least I hope we are not doing that to the consumer who needs these types of vehicles..
General comments?
Still runs good and has held up to the kids.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Malibu |
| Date of Entry | 18th December, 2007 |