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1996 Dodge Caravan (Page 2 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,750 miles

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1996 Dodge Caravan Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #16

Aug 091999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Belt replaced three times. Nlm

- Smithfield, VA, USA

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problem #15

Dec 181996

Caravan

  • miles
On three occasions the fan belt broke, causing noise.

- Elk Grove, IL, USA

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problem #14

Jul 011999

Caravan

  • miles
Serpentine belt broke while driving. The dealer has been notified.

- Lexington Park, MD, USA

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problem #13

May 041999

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Serpentine belt tensioner spring sheared off vehicle, resulting in loss of control. Dealer has replaced the serpentine belt. The manufacturer has been notified.

- Canadensis, PA, USA

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problem #12

Mar 171999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Belt and tensioner perform poorly.

- Fredericks, VA, USA

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problem #11

Aug 301998

Caravan

  • miles
Tensioner that tightens the serpentine belt snapped off while vehicle was in motion. The manufacturer has been notified.

- Canton, MA, USA

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problem #10

Dec 261998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Transmission/alternator/belts/power windows/shock absorbers/battery/coil/spark plugs and radio failed.

- Sioux City, IA, USA

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problem #9

Aug 011996

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Drive belt failed.

- Fontana, CA, USA

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problem #8

Aug 281997

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle in for service, later belt popped and tensioner went, then replaced. This reoccurred 4 additional times. Dealer contacted, problem still exists.

- Washington, DC, USA

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problem #7

Aug 011996

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Serpentine belt failed.

- Thousand O, CA, USA

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problem #6

Jun 011998

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Serpentine belt tensioner failed.

- Sayreville, NJ, USA

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problem #5

May 051998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automatic belt tensioner fails causing loss of steering and braking capability.

- Lynn Haven, FL, USA

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problem #4

Apr 091998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Engine belt tensioner was defective, causing the steering and brakes to become inoperative and loss of control.

- Lynnhaven, FL, USA

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problem #3

Jul 281997

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine tensioner belt failed causing water pump failure, and engine to overheat.

- Marshfield, VT, USA

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problem #2

Mar 191998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While driving vehicle the serpentine belt broke 6 different times, causing vehicle to have no power. Dealers are uncertain on what is causing problem.

- Gurnee, IL, USA

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problem #1

Apr 011996

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine knocks due to damaged tensioner/belts.

- Carson, CA, USA

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