Faults:

I loved this minivan = until it went out of warranty. It began to "chug" intermittently, enough to scare you to death. It never died during these conditions, but it would lose all power for 15-90 seconds, then regain it. Soon it began to lose, regain, lose regain power regularly over a period of 5-10 minutes. Then it would be fine.

The dealer first acted like we were crazy, then gave us a list as long as my arm (including oil change!), of items to "try". Over time, all of those things were done, mostly by the dealer, with no luck. I learned to live with it, but it was embarrassing when others rode along - and I wouldn't have considered a long trip with it.

Finally found a shop willing to try diagnosing this. They spent hours and hours over 3 days & finally encountered it in the shop. They found the transmission was literally disconnecting from the engine due too bad motor mounts.

This fix lasted about 18 mos before it stranded us with a big clunk, refusing to shift into gear. Found the motor mounts had broken and had to be replaced again.

Happened to see a television news-magazine special about this time, where it was stated that Chrysler knew of this problem, it was a known "bad transmission" and had it on a "silent recall" - more or less meaning that if you were incredibly persistent, they would fix it, otherwise you dumped the car or went through what we went through. This lasted for years for us.

Also, like all the others of it's era, it rusted badly, especially around the rear window. Couldn't keep brakes on it, we replaced them every 18-24 mos. I was relieved when someone hit me one Christmas in a parking lot and totaled it. With only 7,500 miles per year - it should have been a gem.

Will not buy another Chrysler under any circumstances. We had also had prior trouble with a New Yorker. May be naive, but I feel it's bad enough when a manufacturer cannot fix their vehicles - knowing of problems and refusing to deal with them is far worse.

Faults:

Power windows, Air conditioning, Piston rings, Radio, Seat belt buckle, Speedometer, Turn signals, Brakes, Tail gate, Dash lights, Vent windows, Wood paneling, and everything else you can imagine.

General Comments:

I am going to put this as euphemistically as I can; The Mitsubishi-constructed V6 is total garbage. Also, the "Ultradrive" transmission that goes with this engine makes for one of the worst powertrains ever slopped on to a frame and tossed to the hungry public ever. Sadly, I was very fond of this van and it had a lot of sentimental value to me. Even so, it was not worth keeping. For those of you that think you can purchase one of these vans and say "Oh that'll never happen to me." I have news for you; IT WILL! Just steer clear of these vans. If you already purchased one, you can't steer clear because the power steering rack just came apart. On a lighter note, I highly recommend GM and Toyota minivans. Good luck all!

Faults:

Odometer broke.

A/C stopped pumping cool air.

Windows came off their retractor.

Head gasket cracked.

Piston rings are shot.

Puffed out blue smoke.

Passenger mirror fell off twice.

Drank oil like we do air.

Stereo sounds like I'm squeezing a cat.

Its "get up and go" got up and went.

General Comments:

The van is very comfortable. It handles well. I had some fond memories in that van.

Faults:

Motor mount bolt snapped.

Front window crank gear broke.

Starter went back.

Air condensor went bad.

Distributor went bad.

Fuel pump went bad.

Release to the fuel door went bad.

Electrical fire in the head light passenger side.

Power steering pump went bad.

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. This list goes on and on.

General Comments:

Stay away from the Chrysler transmissions.

Do not attempt to purchase this vehicle even if you are paid to do it. Do not accept this vehicle as a gift. Do not even touch or look at this vehicle. This vehicle is too evil even as personal revenge, I wouldn't give my enemies this vehicle.