1999 Dodge Grand Caravan SE review from North America
"It can't be trusted to transport my family"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Serpentine belt has been replaced every year (2000, 2001, 2002)
Serpentine belt has fallen off 5 times after tensioner replaced 3 times in 3 month period: 26-Aug-02 to 18-Nov-02 (72509-77603kms.
Brake rotors have to be replaced every year (2000, 2001, 2002)
General comments?
I am completely shocked that Chrysler cannot or will not fix the problem with my serpentine belt and tensioner, especially given the premature belt failures after 1 and 2 years.
I also can't believe that Chrysler Canada's Customer Service line had the nerve to tell me the following: 1)that they have no similar problems documented, and 2) that it is essentially tough luck for me since I took my van to an independent service center before taking it back to a Chrysler service department.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 77800 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 3rd December, 2002 |