2001 Dodge Caravan SE review from North America
"It's junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
2 water pumps.
Thermostat.
Spark plug wires.
Valve cover gasket.
2 cracked strut mounts bearings.
Radiator.
Power steering pump.
Crank seal.
Main computer.
Fuse box wiring harness.
2 wheel cylinder blown, destroying my shoes and drums.
General comments?
First let me say I bought the van at 60k, in 2.5 years I am now at 158000k. In the time I have owned this van, here is a list of the issues I have had:
2 water pumps, thermostat, spark plug wires, valve cover gasket, 2 cracked strut mounts bearings, rad, power steering pump, crank seal, main computer, fuse box wiring harness, 2 wheel cylinder blown, destroying my shoes and drums.
I am sure I am missing some stuff; I can't remember it all.
On top of all, the engine makes a ticking sound under acceleration, and the dealer cannot find it.
I am very thankful that when I bought this van, I spent the cash on the extended warranty up to 160,000km. I only have to pay 100$ for each trip to the shop. The service at the dealer I go to is top notch; they really do good work, but I will never ever buy a Chrysler again. I have had 4 previous Chryslers, all with issues, except for my Dakota.
I don’t know why the American manufacturers cannot build a good car. My next purchase will be an import.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 158000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Dodge Dakota |
| Date of Entry | 17th January, 2008 |