1996 Dodge Grand Caravan review from North America
"Worst new car I've ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
5 sets of brakes including 2 brake overhauls in 68,000 miles.
5 V-belts.
1 exhaust leak.
2 sets of front struts.
1 wiring problem.
2 broken or jammed sliding door locks.
3 factory recalls.
General comments?
Design flaws with the front brakes. 3 recalls.
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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 | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 20th October, 2000 |