9.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$280
Average Mileage:
87,300 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. replaced radiator (1 reports)
2005 Dodge Caravan cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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2005 Dodge Caravan Owner Comments

problem #4

Mar 062019

Caravan ES

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,000 miles

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

I was losing antifreeze from my reservoir. I just thought it was low so I added antifreeze. Fast forward and I kept adding it. I'm 75 and it's tough coming up with the money to have it looked at and I didn't think at first it was that serious.

I finally took it to a mechanic. Well, that opened up a can of worms. I ended up having to get a new water pump. Along with several other things, I thought it was fixed until I went to add washer fluid last week. And saw the coolant was almost empty. It had about an inch and a half left in there. So now I don't know what to do. I only get 700.00 a month and I can't afford to keep having things fixed on it. But I have to if I want to drive it.

So many problems have happened and this is just one. The radiator is okay on antifreeze. I don't know how to solve it. It is a piece of crap and has been with all the problems. And yes, it hasn't turned over on 50,000 miles yet. As a matter of fact only 49,665 miles, because I don't drive very much.

- Evelyn O., Carrollton, KY, US

problem #3

Sep 032014

Caravan 3.3

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,268 miles

Leaking too much to drive for long distances. Couldn't really pinpoint the leak, took a chance on replacing the radiator and got lucky.

- Shawn G., Peachland, BC, Canada

problem #2

Sep 002005

Caravan SXT 3.3lV6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,000 miles

Coolant leaks out, replacement of Water Pump necessitated twice. Apparently will have to replace again.

- Luis R., Allentown, PA, US

problem #1

May 172012

Caravan 3.3L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 167,856 miles

I don't know why but I have antifreeze dripping from the intake or head gasket. I don't know for sure what's its called but it's been going on for along time and it's a pain.

- Tanya C., New Albany, IN, US

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