2001 Dodge Grand Caravan review from North America
"Caravans are garbage!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
We had are 2001 Grand Caravan Sport AWD 3.8L for 3 years. This van has been nothing, but a money pit. We bought it used with 44,000 miles on it. The first day we pick it up it needed the sway bar bushing replaced. The blower motor resistor has blow out 7 times and no mechanic can figure out the problem. The belt squeaks and was told it is the way the engine compartment is design. It drains water right onto the belt. The van is sometimes dead in the morning and needs to be jumped (note new battery and alternator @ 65,000 miles). We now have 95,000. We pick it up from the dealer yesterday after replacing the tie rods and struts. On the way home still made noise! Brought it back today and was told it needs new sway bar bushings! What a surprise! Say away from the Caravan!!
General comments?
Garbage.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Liter Automatic |
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| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 7th March, 2007 |