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| 1995 Dodge Caravan Review, Linda L, From Livermore, CO
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Dodge Caravan
| | Model of the car: | Dodge Caravan | | | General comments: | Replaced brakes and front tires often. Had front end aligned several times and still the front tires would wear funny. Since van was approx 9 months old I have had electrical problems. Dodge Dealer said they couldn't find anything. After recall for airbag, I took it to a Chrysler dealer, I told them about the electrical problems, they also couldn't find anything wrong. The radio changes stations whenever it feels like it, the clock changes times whenever it feels like it. Then after 5 years the cassette in the player changes from one side to the other and back again, I can only guess until it is tired, or until I can't handle it anymore and shut it off. Those of you who say you have 70,000 miles and have had no transmission problems and possibly think the rest of us are crazy. I was told by a mechanic (not Chrysler or Dodge) Chrysler Minivan transmissions will go out at approximately 80,000. At the time I had 82,000 miles on mine and had decided to get rid of it quick, when 2 days later the transmission went out, with no warning, ($1500.00). At 98,000 miles, the head gasket blew, the engine overheated and slightly warped the head ($1500.00). I have an excellent mechanic now and he has been checking out the stalling problem. It is in the shop more than out as the computer is not showing any error codes, making the problem difficult to find. We are going through the sensors one at the time the cheapest first. We will find the problem. The worst part is Chrysler DOES NOT stand by their product. Every 6 months I would receive a questionaire wanting me to rate their quality and service, each time I would sent them one reasonablity favorable (as I did like the comfort of the minivan). When I was finally fed up I sent them one not favorable at all and I never heard from them again. If I can locate the stalling problem, I will probably keep the van as I am spoiled with not having to make car payments. Although now I am leery because of reviews regarding a second transmission problem so soon after the first one was repaired. | | | What things have gone wrong with the car: | Transmission, stalling, electrical, lock on sliding door doesn't want to open all the way, making the side door hard or impossible to open. | | | Previous car: | This is my first passenger van, although I like the minivan, room and comfort, as far a performance and reliablity I liked my Toyota Camry the best. |
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