1996 Dodge Grand Caravan LE review from North America
"I will not purchase another one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tension pulley bad at 23000 miles.
Water pump bad at 23000 miles.
Windshield gasket blew out while traveling down the highway.
Front springs pop and have done this since the day I purchased the vehicle.
Plastic windshield wiper housing replaced at 15000 miles.
Door lock broke on drivers door.
Door lock broke on passenger door.
Door lock broke on both sliding doors.
Passenger sliding door will not open.
CD player does not work any longer.
Scan button on radio does not work.
Emergency brake does not work.
Fan relay bad.
Clock spring bad.
Rotors out of round at 10000 miles.
Replacement rotors are out of round.
Glove box door broke.
Van overheating, replaced radiator.
Interior and dash lights flicker while driving.
ABS lights comes on while driving.
Replaced cam shaft sensor.
Crank shaft sensor is now bad.
Right rear wheel barings need to be replaced.
Turn key and van has no power. Turn key again it starts.
Replaced starter
Transmission slips from time to time.
General comments?
I bought this vehicle new off the showroom floor, I will not do that again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3 Liter gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 123000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Grand Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 23rd August, 2004 |