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47 messages, Last post on Mar 13, 2009 at 1:07 PM
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We have a 2003 Town and Country that has 40K miles on it. Over the past couple of weeks there has been a rattle by the front left wheel. We took the car in today for an oil change at the dealer and they diagnosed the problem. The problem they diagnosed was "links and bushings." They are claiming they need to be replaced and the total is around 320 dollars. I have never heard of that. The car is still under warranty. Seems like an excessive cost. Any advice on what to do would be greatly appreciated.
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Replying to: bosstrade (Nov 29, 2006 3:51 pm) This was the only non-maintenance issue we have had. |
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Links and Bushings have NEVER been replaced on my daughter's 1999 GC SE that has 95,000 miles on it...nor have they been replaced yet on another daughter's 2002 T&C LX that has 44,000 miles on it. However, each was purchased NEW by a private party and were never fleet or rental units. |
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| 2002 WITH ABS 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES,IT SEEMS LIKE THE FRONT BRAKES ARE DOING ALL THE WORK,WEARING OUT FRONT PADS AND WARPING FRONT ROTORS EVERY 10,000 MILES.I HAVE BLED THE SYSTEM.IF YOU HAD THIS PROBLEM? PLEASE HELP | |
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Replying to: bmorrone (Jan 24, 2007 9:04 pm)
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Replying to: tomaydin (Jan 29, 2007 11:26 am) 4th generation Caravans are very heavy vehicles, and tend to roll forever when you ease off the gas pedal (unless climbing a grade) I purchased my Caravan with 24,000 miles, and had to replace the front pads immediately, because they were worn to the metal. I now have close to 50,000 miles, and the replacement pads look almost the same as the day I installed them. I read many posts about early brake wear in Caravans, and I am willing to bet driving habits have a lot to do with it. I have seen many people who either have their foot on the gas or on the brake, not anticipating stops, and never rolling to a braked stop, but like I said from the gas pedal right to the brake pedal. With the weight and inertia of these vans, the brakes will not last if driven this way |
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I have a 2004 T&C LX with 53k miles. I just brought it into the dealership to have transmission and radiator fluids flushed. Then had them check the humming noise from the front end when steering right or left. I was called back today and was told that the PS cylinder had a leak and bled the PS fluid into the boot where it caused a bulge. I was then told I would have to replace the steering gear because it was a matter of when it would fail. So, I'm looking at a $900 repair bill. I asked if this should be covered by powertrain warranty and was told probably not. Does anybody know if this is correct? If not, how can I minimize my repair cost?
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Replying to: hanegrtc (Feb 07, 2007 5:29 pm)
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Replying to: 97xpresso (Feb 07, 2007 6:34 pm)
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Replying to: hanegrtc (Feb 07, 2007 6:57 pm)
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