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#2110 of 2390 Re: 98 Grand Caravan - air bag indicator light [dennisctc] by unhappyowner

May 26, 2005 (1:13 pm)

Replying to: dennisctc (May 22, 2005 10:03 am)
This is a first for me -so -long story short-I have a 2000 Dodge Caravan with only 38,000 miles -I have done regular maintenance, etc.-NOW-when I had less than 20,000 miles on it-I had to have the ignition switch replaced -the dealer said it was all bound up and needed to be replaced- that was $400- NOW-I take it in today to the dealer to have the brakes checked-and oil change-and the air condtioning charged because it was blowing warm air. I just got a call from them stating that is was going to cost almost $1900 to fix it-$245 for rear brakes-(drums are grooved and need to be ground) -I had a belt that was making noise-said something about bearings having no lubrication and needing fixed $175 I think-Three lines are leaking (small leaks) transmission fluid- $305-THEN THE BEST PART-the air conditioner needs the E-Coil replaced-$1100!! NOW-I think this whole thing is totally ludicrous-I guarantee -I will NEVER NEVER EVER buy another Dodge in my lifetime!!! So-what would you suggest I do to get this van in working condtion?

#2111 of 2390 Complaint by unhappyowner

May 26, 2005 (1:22 pm)

How do you contact Chrysler to complain about the problems I am having with my 2000 Dodge Caravan?

#2112 of 2390 Re: 98 Grand Caravan - air bag indicator light [unhappyowner] by badgerfan

May 26, 2005 (1:36 pm)

Replying to: unhappyowner (May 26, 2005 1:13 pm)
Our 1996 Caravan still has the original drum brakes, now at about 86,000 miles! Did do one set of front brakes and new rotors about 15K ago. I really wonder if they have much of a problem.
 
As far as your belt making noise, it could be you just need a new serpentine belt and possibly a new idler tensioner pulley. I replaced the belt once, did it myself total cost less than $25. The idler tensioner pulley also replaced once, again did it myself, another $20 or so.
 
AC can be expensive and I did have to have that done, but what is an E-coil? Never heard of it.
 
Did have a couple of transmission leaks, and depending on what they are, $300 could be a fair price for a dealer to do this work.
 
All in all, could be your dealer has a boat payment due. All your problems are not necessarily life threatening. Drive it out of there, and I would shop around and get a second or third opinion.

#2113 of 2390 Re: Complaint [unhappyowner] by 97xpresso

May 26, 2005 (3:25 pm)

Replying to: unhappyowner (May 26, 2005 1:22 pm)
Sorry to hear about your problems. As the other poster said you should not need rear brakes at only 38K. You probably won't get any help from Chrysler to repair your AC evaporator core. They will say it's a 5 year old vehicle, (irregardless of the low miles) we're sorry but no help from us. DC Customer Care Phone # is
800-992-1997

#2114 of 2390 Re: 98 Grand Caravan -expensive repairs [unhappyowner] by hansienna

May 29, 2005 (3:51 pm)

Replying to: unhappyowner (May 26, 2005 1:13 pm)
Those expenses are high but routine maintenance on a Volvo, Honda, Toyota, or almost any other foreign brand vehicle would cost more than that by 38,000 miles.

#2115 of 2390 does it have a towing package? by zentoad

May 28, 2005 (6:03 pm)

I am wondering where to post this question...
I bought a used 92 grand voyager, and later a used pop-up trailer. I must admit that I did not do my homework regarding towing capacity. I would like to know how to confirm if my voyager has a towing package installed. While replacing the radiator, I noticed that it does have a seperate tranny oil cooler. What else should I look for to confirm if a towing package was installed?
 
Thanks, Tony
 
PS trailer weight is specified at 1435 lbs, with electric brakes...

#2116 of 2390 Dodge/Chrysler 2005 by marine2

Jun 02, 2005 (1:14 am)

With the new 2005 Dodge/Chrysler minivans coming out with Stow-n-Go seats and Chrysler changing the under carriage of these new vans, how are the owners liking them and what are you using them for? Any major problems?

#2117 of 2390 5 weeks and going... by mastiff1

Jun 02, 2005 (7:17 pm)

Ive had my 05 for 5 weeks now and i floving it. i use mine for work and pleasure, and the ability to fold those seats down without a hassel is great. I haul heavy stuff and the seats are holding up very well. Mine came with the tow package, so the leveling suspension comes in handy when picikng up deliveries when the trucking company wont deliver. my only complaints are as follows:
   1) nasty over spray under the hood, hope it dosent peal off.
   2) loose carpeting in the stow and gow 3rd row. if it wears out, hopefully the warrenty will cover it. (anyone else have this problem??).
 
Other than that, build quality seems very fine, all the seems line up and every thing works, with 1700 miles and going.

#2118 of 2390 Re: 5 weeks and going... [mastiff1] by marine2

Jun 02, 2005 (7:35 pm)

1) nasty over spray under the hood, hope it dosent peal off.
   2) loose carpeting in the stow and gow 3rd row. if it wears out, hopefully the warrenty will cover it. (anyone else have this problem??).
 
Not me. I sure would bring it to your dealer's attention though.

#2119 of 2390 Re: 98 Grand Caravan -expensive repairs [hansienna] by dustyk

Jun 05, 2005 (3:49 pm)

Replying to: hansienna (May 29, 2005 3:51 pm)
Yeah, no kiddin.' My neighbor just spent $1400 on brakes and rear shocks for their 2003 Sienna.
 
Best regards,
Dusty

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