2002 Dodge Caravan SE review from North America
"I paid for this one, now I wouldn't take one for free."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air bag light on @ 15,000km.
Replaced window motor @ 28,000km.
Complaint of front end problems @61,000km nothing found.
Repair door strikers @ 77,000km.
Inspect front suspension nothing found.
Inspect power steering nothing found.
Inspect power steering @ 79,000km replaced recalled hoses, rack and pinion also replaced.
Follow up visits due to front end @80,000, 82,000, 82,300km.
Windshield wiper, radio, speakers @82,000 & 82,300km.
Heater motor, window motor, radio, wipers @84,000km.
Wipers,radio @86,000km.
Windows @93,000km.
Steer gear @107,500km.
Transmission leak @114,00km
Transmission solenoid @117,000km (another leak)
Window motor again @125,000km.
Rack & pinon again @135,000km 25,000km less life than the first one.
General comments?
Don, t mind the drive when the vehicle is functioning properly, too many annoying electrical problems, hard on brake rotors on my third set now, parts don't seem to last 55,000km on a rack & pinon seems very low to me. When this ones gone there will never be another Chrysler owned by me.
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| Good value van if it is well maintained |
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| I'd say that Minivan's are better than SUV's |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 135000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2006 |