1998 Dodge Grand Caravan review from North America
"Might as well buy a tow truck.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine leaks and consumes oil. I have had the valve cover gasket replaced twice, and next is the head gasket. I add a quart of oil every 1,000 miles.
The valve train produces a lot of clatter when the engine is cold, a sign of poor oil circulation/low pressure, probably due to clogged oil ports or a blown gasket.
The van shimmies at highway speeds. I have had the tires rebalanced and rotated, and I have installed new shocks/struts to no avail.
Both front speakers have quit working.
The rear windows rattle incessantly.
General comments?
If had done research before searching for a vehicle I never would have purchased a Dodge Caravan.
I wouldn't recommend this vehicle to my enemies!
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| A piece of junk |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Mitsubishi 3.0L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd June, 2004 |