Back of passenger seat broke (I had the same problem in my 1986 Dodge Caravan), have to prop it up with a bucket wedged behind it.
Replaced muffler ($55) 3 times in 2 years, entire exhaust once ($200).
The paint is peeling off.
The rocker arm shaft ($20) broke, which I heard is very rare. A REAL JOY to fix, too.
Replaced the starter ($150), on which one of the bolts is nearly impossible to reach.
Replaced fuel pump ($300).
Rear differential cover on transmission leaked, had to reseal it twice (relatively cheap).
Rear wiper quit working.
Dome lights don't work unless back door is open.
Overall, this isn't a bad vehicle to drive. It doesn't handle too well in the snow, but it is roomy and allows me to haul lumber and so on.
One thing I wonder, though, is how come parts for these Caravans cost so much?I had a friend with a '91 Chevy S-10 who paid $55 for a fuel pump when his died. Mine was 3 times as much! Seems like they ream you a new one every time you have to buy a replacement part.
The 3.3 V6 is a decent engine, gives me enough guts to tick off folks I pass on the freeway.
The comments made by this individual are similar to ones I can make about my 91 Grand Caravan. The back wiper stopped working on mine not long after the warranty expired. The parts are more expensive than a Chevy, but that is to be expected for a Dodge. The paint started peeling not long after I got it I thought it was just a chip where a rock may have hit it and didn't pay it much mind, my mistake. I went to my local dealer where I purchased it and they said they would report it to the district manager I never hear from them. The transmission went out on it just before the warranty expired so I got a new one, but it went out after a couple of years (2004). The head liner and the plastic molding keep falling off (breaking). The passenger seat is nonadjustable and is cramped for a long legged person long trips are miserable. We had a lot of fun in this vehicle it was our first van, but for all the little problems and one big problem (transmission),I was disappointed in it. It is parked behind my garage if I ever find a transmission cheap enough I may install it and use it for a work van. We will see.
I have a 1991 dodge caravan and my problems with it started 6 months after driving it off the dealer's lot. the transmission went, but it was replaced under warranty. after the warranty expired the other problems began such as paint peeling, rear wiper motor, fuel pump, exhaust at least once every 2 years, transmission ended up kicking another 2 times and it rides like its going to break again, leaks oil from many parts, starter problems and many electrical problems I have spent way too much time on. The only benefit of this van is being able to haul my tools and materials when I need it to.
My 91 D.G.C. SE is a gem. Although I would have to agree with the first post, the replacement parts are an arm and a leg. I would have to say that regular oil and filter changes (with injector cleaner also) have made mine last so long. also I made a point of changing the plugs every year. I did have to do the fuel pump once, radiator twice, exhaust once (aftermarket flowmaster kicks), struts once, rotors once (about due), rear bearing drums once and starter once. For what I paid of $400.00 out the door, I have been to the mountains, ocean, camping and daily kid and equipment hauler. The 3.3 V6 always surprises and undermines the other rats in the race. 15 years old, not bad. I just can't figure out my recent battery boil over problem. I got a new one and it's dead after a week, but my alternator tests as good, according to Kragen. Any advice Caravan Crowd?
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