1993 Dodge Grand Caravan LS review from North America
"Timebomb"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 40k miles, transmission failed. Replaced under warranty.
At 60k miles, starter failed. Replaced under warranty.
At 65k miles, water pump failed. Replaced under warranty.
At 70k miles, belt tensioner failed. Not covered under warranty.
At 75k miles, Alternator and water pump failed. Replaced under warranty (barely).
At 90k miles, belt tensioner failed.
Must refill air conditioning refrigerant once a year.
Back air unit is not draining condensation, beginning to smell.
Have had to replace several batteries.
General comments?
If it weren't for the warranty, I would have been in a deep money pit.
After all the replacements, we have not had many problems, just maintenance. I worry that another catastrophic issue looms on the horizon.
My plan is to run it as long as possible until the vehicle is no longer financially affordable.
I will probably trade in on a Ford Windstar or Honda.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3 Liter 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 26000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2002 |