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#220 of 4276 Data by egawron

Apr 26, 2000 (2:49 am)

If you want data as to Dodge Caravan problems, that includes 1989 through 1998, see the following:
http://www.thegrid.net/thedrivetrainpage/whtobuy.htm
http://www.lemonaidcars.com/chrysler.htm
http://www.autosafety.org/minivan.html
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/chrysler_mini_vans.htm
http://www.badtrans.webprovider.com/id17.htm
http://geocities.com/Baja/Mesa/7135/
http://www.carcast.com/cc/conference/messages/1247.html


There is a lot of good documented historical
data. As more 1998, 1999 and 2000 get above 50,000 miles in mileage, they will also be included in the above data showing long term reliability problems. Chrysler has done little to nothing to help improve their proven history of long term unreliability. Every year since 1990 Chrysler has claimed increase commitment to reliability, but to date have done little if anything to achieve it. The more research done, the more obvious it becomes.

#221 of 4276 DC Minivan sales just keep increasing! by carleton1

Apr 26, 2000 (3:03 am)

    No matter how diligent the naysayers are in their zeal to save people from the unreliable Chrysler vans, people keep buying them in ever- increasing numbers. Do Americans actually believe
the experience of their many satisfied neighbors more than the few, outspoken self-appointed "save the world from Chrysler" fanatics?

#222 of 4276 reliability info by royallen

Apr 26, 2000 (3:03 am)

I've reviewed the NTHSA site for a couple of vehicles I've owned and as a way to determine reliability, I found it as useful as counting posts on Edmunds town hall- Not very useful. For instance the '92 Camry I own must have had 50 reports about the hood struts not holding the hood up and hits or near misses on body parts from the head down. Mine quit also and with no low priced after-market replacement, I cut a $.50 piece of quarter round which holds it up quite well. If every one of these made loses its air charge, does that make the Camry unreliable, hardly. I also have had an AC leak which I think occurs in the middle of the coldest winter night so I can't find it. I saw no reference to any AC problems on on NTHSA on any vehicle. I guess these and a lot of other problems do not get logged there because it does not affect safety. So if you want to learn about improving safety, the NTHSA is helpful. If you seek reliability comparison information, in my opinion, this source ranks pretty low.

#223 of 4276 and in ever-decreasing percentages... by capecodder

Apr 26, 2000 (12:37 pm)

carleton1, as Americans wise up to Chrysler's reliability problems.

#224 of 4276 sorry karen by troublemaker

Apr 26, 2000 (1:55 pm)

I am sorry that a use to be useful site for problems and fixes has gone down the tubes. I guess I will just go to another site that as what is really suppose to be going on (ie i have this problem has anybody else had it...... yes i have and here is a fix.....) which is what this site seemed to be for. Unfortunatly it pretty much a waste of time due to all of the usless info (except those websites, those are also very good sites (when people will look at more than the first page that is)karen, maybe this site needs to be renamed. Not trying to be mean but other sites have very good chat rooms with alot of good info like this one once had but not anymore. Everyone else, have fun, I know your enjoying this. Me, i just want to tolk to a mechanic about my dc about routine maint. Sorry for wasting time. Signed Old Man.(aka troublemaker)

#225 of 4276 yep, you must be, carleton1... by capecodder

Apr 26, 2000 (6:13 pm)

because history is not on your side. It's all a matter of percentages.

#226 of 4276 the professional basher is carleton1... by capecodder

Apr 27, 2000 (1:16 pm)

as I've demonstrated conclusively so many times. If carleton1 could control himself when he sees so many postings by DC owners describing their problems and refrain from his "Honda this" and "Honda that" nonsense there'd be no need for Ody owners to come here and read all these sad stories.


I went through hundreds of postings on two threads where carleton1 was complaining about DC bashing by Ody owners and in both it was clearly demonstrable that the instigator in every case of so-called "bickering" was carleton1. Perhaps he's still unhappy his wife wouldn't let him have an Ody, and this manifests itself in his outbursts of temper. But I am pleased for his sake he has "dual zone climate control" to console himself. It's such a wonderful feature that Chrysler chooses not to offer it on any other vehicle.

#227 of 4276 I'm with troublemaker... by swampcollie

Apr 27, 2000 (3:56 pm)

I have had it... I also just want to trade info with other DC owners. Not, have to continually endure the professional bashers. I can only conclude that they are hired guns from other manufacturers. I can see no other motive for their rantings. They are destroying the purpose of this site. It has become a place just for stupid arguing (my vans better than your van). I will admit that I get baited into it in order to defend my choices. There is a lot of good info on the Edmunds site, but the Vans portion of Town Hall is not one of them.

#228 of 4276 Open your eyes, swampcollie... by capecodder

Apr 27, 2000 (5:20 pm)

the culprit is carleton1.

#229 of 4276 KarenS by Karen@Edmunds HOST

Apr 27, 2000 (5:53 pm)

Sigh....just cannot get along, can we? This is becoming incredibly redundant and pointless. New users of the Town Hall are being discouraged to participate for fear of being admonished for their comments.


The problem is not who "started it" or who is the supreme basher of all time. The fact is you will never agree...so let's put it to rest!


It's to the point where those who refuse to refrain from filling their responses with personal jabs and insults towards other members will be invited to go elsewhere.


KarenS
Vans host

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