1992 Dodge Grand Caravan LE AWD review from North America

Purchased van in May 2000. October 2000 things get interesting.

October 01 - Traveled to Toronto from Ottawa and transmission failed. Replaced transfer case, speedometer housing and axle seal under independent extended warranty ($1530.36)

October 05 - Returned to Ottawa and transmission failed again an hour outside Toronto.

Paid $300 for the tow out of my own pocket.

Transmission re-repaired along with the true cause of the first failure. The viscous coupling on the All Wheel Drive system was not disengaging properly, causing the transfer case to overheat and literally explode. Repaired under warranty for an additional cost of $1000+.

April 11, 2001 - Replaced speed sensor, rear wiper arm and motor for $360.

Repaired radiator fan shroud and fan motor.

Replaced fuel pump - $800+.

Currently, transmission still limps, but has been helped by a transmission flush. Since then, it performs flawlessly once warm. When it struggles to gear down to first, I simply put it in neutral and back to drive. It works.

The infinity radio system recently stopped working and has to be fixed or replaced.

This vehicle is well appointed with a host of modern conveniences.

It handles well for a large and heavy vehicle.

Fuel economy is excellent - about 500 KM per tank in the city to 600 KM per tank on the highway during the summer. The winter months drop the fuel economy to as little as 400 KM (city) and 500 KM (highway) per tank.

Removing the seats is a "job." Putting them back is a "chore."

For my family of six, we are very happy with our Grand Caravan.