Faults:

Fuel pump, power steering pump, window regulator, radiator, transmission computer, fuel management wiring harness, main computer, tie rods, A/C compressor (2).

General Comments:

When I found the van, it had been sitting in a field for over three years and was covered with vines. The previous owner had passed away and the van was just left abandoned. Running the history on the van, it had been totaled and been rebuilt (rear ended). Had to replace the fuel pump and transmission computer to get the van running. After that it ran great for several years.

Replaced the A/C compressor; lasted for almost one year, then broke again. Gave up on the A/C.

I really like the van; good gas mileage, and plenty of room. I will drive it till the wheels fall off. Most of the problems came from the van's history of neglect.

Faults:

ABS

Transmission

Breaks

Tires

Electronic for sliding doors

Radio breaks down

Power Seat broken.

General Comments:

Where do I start? I got the car in March 2006. On the way home of buying it, the passenger front window only opened when it wanted too and everytime I turned it made a bad noise. I Bring it to the Dealer the next day, he fixes the window and the noise was from the axles which he had to change.

A month later the engine light comes on. I brought it to AutoZone who tells me it's the gas lid. He turns the light off. I drive away and the light turns back on. A few weeks after that I bring it in because the passenger sliding door (electronic) doesn't always lock. Along with the one driver's side sliding door. The power seat for the driver's seat doesn't work. They are now telling me that the reason the engine light is on is because I have a cracked piped that connects to the gas tank!!! Which obviously is not covered in the warranty. A squicky noise is heard on and off when driving. I braught it in, in September 2006. Pay the deductable and off I am with the car.

A few months later, the squicky noise is back. The side door stops working again and by then I need new breaks (less than 1 year after purchasing it), along with Transmission fluid flush and tires.

I bring it in again, in august this year. The squicky noise is still happening, which I find out is the transmission. I bring it in for the transmission and the door to be fixed and off I go. A week later the door stops locking (or stays locked and won't unlock) and the transmission keeps making noise. My husband takes a look and sees that a screw is loose. We bring it back in. They, again, fix the transmission and the door. Now, I need the hose pipe fixed and a new ABS controller. I start to save a little for it.

SO I bring it to another mechanic to get a second opinion. He is now telling me that the ABS is completely down, the transmission needs to be changed (less than a month after getting it repaired) and there are loose cables that are the reason why my doors (oh yeah, and the trunk stopped opening at times!) and the trunk lack power!

On top of that, my radio just broke down!

I have had this van for less than 2 years and I contantly have to bring it in to get fixed.. and the same mecanical issues come up and once you fix them, new ones appear! It's a never ending story! I should have never baught this van! I regret it every day! DO NOT BUY THE DODGE GRAND CARAVAN! I was warned, I didn't listen and here I am! Still owing on the van and having, so far, $2000 of repairs to get done.