at 55513 miles, my left front axle / CV joint snapped. From (plenty of) online research, I learned 2 things - 1) this break should not occur in a vehicle so new and 2) ALL 2008 Chrysler / Dodge vehicles are known for this! In fact there was a recall in 08 for a lot of vehicles (not the Caravan) for just this! When I called Chrysler/Dodge - they first said that this wasn't a part of the power train warranty (um, it's an axle!!! attached to the DRIVE SHAFT) and second - IF i was the original owner, it'd be covered, but since I'm not, it wasn’t. This was a $500 repair job.

The van was almost new when this problem happened along with the stereo dying and the mat holder pulling out of the floor. These things certainly didn't impress me but I still liked my van until all the new problems happened today. Today I found out I have an oil leak, a ball joint that is about to fall out, and a control arm that is also shot and I was told my van isn't really safe to drive and the parts are not in stock. The van now has 35 k and has only been driven by my wife and I, certainly not abused. The parts are paid for under warranty but I have to pay for an alignment after the new front end parts are replaced. This is the second Dodge van I've owned. Other than excessive rust and chronically failing sway bar links on my 99 it was a good van. This one looks like it is a lemon and if it continues it will be the last Chrysler product I own.