2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE + review from North America
"Do not buy this car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
17,000 -- passenger window "dropped". I came out of the house in the morning and the window was down. I could not close it. This is the 4th time this has happened to me with a Chrysler product!
27,000 -- Power steering failed in the middle of a cross-country trip. I learned then that the engine had to be replaced right before I bought it.
45,000 -- Numerous repairs to electrical and computer system. Lights were flickering on the dash and exterior as well.
50,000 -- Interior map lights worked loose during the course of normal driving. I have had no map lights for 32,000 miles. The bulbs are fine, they just don't fit in the socket properly.
82,000 -- Am about to purchase my 4th set of brake pads for the car???!!!
Sway bar bushings on the front suspension are shot and the car makes a pinging noise over any bump.
Steering has been making assorted noises, from grinding to a rubbery scrubbing noise for the last 10,000 miles. Needs attention.
I would have traded this car in last year if it had any value left. Had no idea cars could be so much trouble. Will NEVER own a Dodge again. They have lost a customer for life. Every car I've owned, from Ford to Nissan to Honda, has been better than this. This is one car I should not own. And I bought it because of good reliability reviews!
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| A very fine vehicle especially for the money I paid |
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| Great car and design, but shabby workmanship |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 82000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 25th February, 2008 |