We have had this card for 2years and have replaced the serpentine belt 7 times. We took the car in on four consecutive weeks and they put 2 regular serpentine belts on it, adjusted the tension and the last time they put a heavy duty belt on it. This heavy duty belt just went up again after 3 weeks. This one was torn in shreds and left us stranded. They continue to replace the belt along with adjusting the tension areas, oiling, etc. No real reason why it continues to happen.
The interior dash lights and overhead lights flicker periodically. They cannot find the cause.
It is very roomy and comfortable for our family (two small children in car seats).
The reason the lights in your vehicle are flickering is because the alternator needs replacement or the alternator belt is loose or worn out.
The serpentine?? belt is wearing out because the motor is straining on it or there are sharp edges on the pulleys.
Dodge should be able to fix these problems and if they continue to treat you the same way then you had better go to a different repair shop.
If you read other posts on this site, you will see that I have had the same bad performance with our 2000 Grand Caravan. In review, we have the sporadic interior lights flickering on and off (ghost like!) at odd times, but usually upon braking (locks click up and down also!) We had the S-belt slip off and replaced at 40K miles just last October 2002, and again just yesterday (Feb 21,2003) at 44K miles, for no apparent reason. (YES, less than 4 months later, leaving us stranded again!) The shop replaced the belt, tensioner, and adjusted all pulleys. I had filed a complaint with Dodge in Oct., but never followed through with their reply... I sure will now!!! We are trading this piece of junk ASAP, and going Toyota or Honda!!!
My 95 Caravan has the locks clickling and lights on also because the sliding door sensor is shot. This is the second time in 6 years. We probably slam it too hard. Was reading your comments in consideration of a newer one. No automatic door feature with my old model.
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