1996 Dodge Caravan review from North America

Transmission blew at 90,000.

Engine blew at 130,000.

Fan relay replaced under recall at 55,000.

Relay blew again six months later. Locked up the transmission fan. Was not replaced under warranty.

Check engine light comes on and goes off for no apparent reason.

It's necessary to add one quart of oil every 7-10 days.

Water trapped in body panel behind driver's rear wheel, created rust through spot.

New transmission won't shift until almost 30 mph into second.

Removable rear seats are extremely heavy and require two people to operate levers.

The rear seats can't be moved forward or backward for leg room.

The most-rear seat does not fold flat to accommodate groceries.

The middle seat bumps the front seats unless they are fully upright.

Front door panels are popping out of the door at the bottom.

The headlight covers (plastic) are so scuffed from wind and dirt that only about half the light is emitted.

The cup holder springs have sprung.

Cup holders are too shallow.

The rear door does not lift out of the way without being pushed by hand.

Driver's side middle door is extremely difficult to operate. The handle must be vigorously pressed and pulled. The door then slides very roughly.

Windshield is impossible to clean unless one's arms are four feet long.