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Caravan/Voyager Brake Issues
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Front-driver Brake Locked after new pads/rotors installed
Dodge Caravan SE - 1996 Replaced the Front Pads and Rotors on our 1996 Dodge Caravan 3-weeks ago. When I test-drove the vehicle everything was fine. My wife used the van on short errand trip around town for a week and found the brakes to be working fine. The van was not used for a few days and when I went to drive it the wheels felt like they were locked. ... Read More
Oil pan for 1996 Dodge Caravan 2.4L
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Re: Oil pan for 1996 Dodge Caravan 2.4L [shipo]
Thank you much.
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Re: Oil pan for 1996 Dodge Caravan 2.4L [tristan36]
The site http://www.dodgeparts.com is listing oil pans for your van for $93.78.
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Oil pan for 1996 Dodge Caravan 2.4L
I cannot find an oil pan for my 1996 Dodge Caravan 2.4L 4 cyl is this a dealer part or are there aftermarket alternatives, if yes do you have an available link?
Chrysler Minivan Transmission Problems
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Re: 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 [leadfoot69]
After 6 months, I found the problem with my 1996 dodge mini van. It was a cracked rotor in the distributor. on the bottom where the screw fits. looking at top of rotor it looked ok. How it had a smooth idle and would start quickly. I suppose as the crack got worse when it got to operating temp it would die and start back up. Thanks to all who posted ... Read More
1998 Dodge Caravan Heat
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Re: 1998 Dodge Caravan Heat [colloquor]
"The 3.3L V6 has a propensity to develop head gasket leaks, especially on the front bank of cylinders." Really? I participate on a number of minivan related boards (and am even a moderator on one), and for the Gen 3 and later vans (i.e. 1996 and later), I've never even once heard of folks having head gasket issues (errr, unless someone seriously overheated the engine). FWIW, my former 1998 had a ... Read More
DODGE CARAVAN 2000 BASE MODEL DOOR..... PLEASE HELP!
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Re: DODGE CARAVAN 2000 BASE MODEL DOOR..... PLEASE HELP! [seshadri]
Agreed. Also, the 2000 van shares the same body style with the model years 1996 through 1999, so it is entirely reasonable that the doors are interchangeable.
Caravan/Voyager Electrical Issues
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Re: Dashboard Gauges [curiousjoe]
Finally I find kindred spirits! My 1997 Dodge Caravan goes thru this sequence: abs and check engine lights come on, gas gauge, odometer, speedometer,'etc do not work. After a few days the ABS light goes off, the check engine light stays on and the gauges pop back on. Normally after I drove the car for a while the engine light would go off and everything would be normal. Then the cycle ... Read More
Chrysler Minivan Transmission Problems
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Re: 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 [xwesx]
Don't leave out the O2 sensor in that mix. I believe most engines run "open loop" (in that the output of the O2 sensors are ignored) for a couple of minutes upon start up, until the O2 sensor has a chance to warm up. The ECM uses one of the existing temperature sensors to figure out when this is.
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Re: 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 [joepeterson56]
I agree. If it consistently manifests after reaching operating temperature, it points to sensors that come online at that point rather than an always-on sensor or a mechanical source.
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Re: 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 [leadfoot69]
While I do agree that these could also be a possible source of his problem, I started with the Air temp sensor and map/MAF sensors, because he stated that the problem seems to be temperature related and usually occurs when the vehicle comes up to normal operating temperature. In my experiences with cars, that would usually point to the items I mentioned. I have had vehicles with problems with IAC and ... Read More
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Re: 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 [chessor]
Many years ago we had a 91 Caravan that had a stalling problem. As I recall, the fuel injectors needed a cleaning; after the fuel injection service it ran fine. Good luck.
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Re: 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 [chessor]
This could be a number of problems so getting codes read is the first step for sure. The tps (throttle position sensor) or air idle motor are 2 common causes as they are moving parts and wear out or get sticky. Does it idle smooth or rough? If it nice and smooth then that should rule out a vacuum leak.
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Re: 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 [chessor]
Have you checked the computer for any stored diagnostic codes? It sounds like it could be either the air temperature sensor or map sensor. They are an easy place to start. If you do not have a code reader or know how to get them with the key method, you can go to any autozone store and they will check for codes for you. If the check engine light is not ... Read More
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1996 dodge caravan 3.0
Have a problem with engine stalling when engine gets to operating temperture. This has started happing as the weather got hot and humid. You can put in neutral start and tromp the excellator it stalls as if not enough gas getting through. could this be the fuel filter? or fuel pump? Have 14,000 miles on sparkplugs. Have recently put new water pump and timing chain in van. Will appreciate any help ... Read More
Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Voyager
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State Inspection:Aborted
My 1996 Dodge Caravan can not be inspected because the "on-board computer is not compatable with the state's inspection computers". When you run the reguired tests, the process quits and machine reads: TEST ABORTED. Do I need a whole, new, more modern on-board computer or is this a fuse/fuse box fix that I should for?
Caravan/Voyager Electrical Issues
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Windshield washer pump replacement
I have a 1996 Dodge Caravan with a non-functioning windshield washer pump. I picked up a kit at the parts store that is nothing but a pump motor, it looks like it must mount right on the bottom of the washer fluid bottle. Am I correct in this assumption and can someone tell me how to get to the fliud bottle to replace it?
Caravan/Town & Country Electrical Problems
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1996 Dodge Caravan windshield washer pump replacement
I have a 1996 Dodge Caravan with a non-functioning windshield washer pump. I picked up a kit at the parts store that is nothing but a pump motor, it looks like it must mount right on the bottom of the washer fluid bottle. Am I correct in this assumption and can someone tell me how to get to the fliud bottle to replace it?
How Many Caravans were Built.
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How Many Caravans were Built.
How many Dodge Caravan's, Plymouth Voyagers and Chrysler Town and Countries were built between 1996 and 2005? Where can one find this kind of information. Who Know. Who can I contact. Thanks
Caravan/Voyager Warning Lights & Problem Codes
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MY BACK UP LIGHTS DON'T WORK ON MY 1996 GRAND CARAVAN EITHER
I ALSO HAVE NO BACK UP LIGHTS ON MY 1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH THE 3.8 LITRE 6 CYLINDER MOTOR I WAS TOLD BY SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT IT'S A FAULTY SWITCH LOCATED INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION IT'S SELF AND IN ORDER TO FIX IT THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION MUST COME OUT AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD BE ABOUT $1,750 OR CLOSE TO $1,800 FOR ANOTHER TRANSMISSION AND THAT WHEN THAT SWITCH ... Read More
Article Comments - 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey Touring
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Re: Money Matters [dennisctc]
I have a 1996 Dodge Caravan with 145,000 miles on the original transmission. I have never had any problems with it and never have had the fluid changed. I test drive three 2008 vehicles: Toyota Sienna CL, Honda Oddesey LX and a Town & Country Touring. After 5-10 minutes in the Toyota, I started experiencing lower back pain. I test drove the Honda for two days and on the second day, ... Read More
Caravan/Voyager Oxygen Sensor
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Re: 1996 Dodge Caravan crankshaft sensor transmission replacement [chessor]
Oh, for sure! I helped a friend replace the auto transmission on his '67 El Camino from underneath. Just the two of us and a floor jack. What a mess, but we got it done. :P
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Re: 1996 Dodge Caravan crankshaft sensor transmission replacement [xwesx]
Yes got the transmission for $325.00. Rented a transmission jack $25.00 but was worth it as the floor jack that i have kind of difficult to install a transmission.
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Re: 1996 Dodge Caravan crankshaft sensor transmission replacement [chessor]
:( The cutting out makes me think maybe there is a mass airflow sensor problem. According to other forums, code 37 is for "Torque converter clutch solenoid circuit or park/neutral switch failure." I doubt that is causing the engine to stall, though stranger things have happened, I suppose! Well done replacing the sensor! Quite a chore, so I hope the price was right on that transmission! ;)
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Re: 1996 Dodge Caravan crankshaft sensor transmission replacement [xwesx]
yes I just now finished taking gears from the transmission that didn't have the sensor and put in my transmission,but what a job got it installed works ok but now engine cuts off when it wants to but been doing that for sometime once it does stop running starts back up quickly. gives me code 37 error?
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Re: 1996 Dodge Caravan crankshaft sensor transmission replacement [chessor]
Can you not swap the sensor into the other transmission? If not, the control units will likely have issues with this replacement.
Chrysler Minivan Transmission Problems
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1996 3.0 3speed at Dodge caravan transmission question
Am in process of replacing my transmission in my 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 v6 with 3speed automatic without the overdrive. Have purchased a used transmission out of a plymouth acclaim looks like will bolt up to engine but is missing the crankshaft sensor. My question will transmission work without the crankshaft sensor. I don't think so?
Caravan/Voyager Oxygen Sensor
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1996 Dodge Caravan crankshaft sensor transmission replacement
Am in process of replacing my transmission in my 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 v6 with 3speed automatic without the overdrive. Have purchased a used transmission out of a plymouth acclaim looks like will bolt up to engine but is missing the crankshaft sensor. My question will transmission work without the crankshaft sensor. I don't think so?
Caravan/Voyager Electrical Issues
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Re: Rear wiper lights flashing [badgerfan]
I followed your instructions and the flashing wiper problems has been fixed. The only lights that are still flashing are the ac button and the recirculating button. I have a 1996 Dodge Caravan. Does anyone have any instructions on how to turn off those blinking lights.
Dodge Caravan Instrument Panel
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Re: 92 Dodge Caravan Insturmental Problem [phudson]
I have a 1996 dodge grand caravan with the same problem. Exept my digital read out doesnt work on my panel either. You know the miles and the gears. If you ground a wire from the body control module the gas and oil will work but nothing else. Any ideas?
Caravan/Voyager Starting and Stalling Problems
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Re: 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3 Not Starting [flavijon]
the p0352 code indicate a coil circuit failure. I found that for my van one of the leads going to the coil pack that is controlled by the pcm was constantly to ground if the battery was connected. This means that the coil never charges and therefore cannot fire the plugs. This is likely due to a capacitor to the coil driver circuit in the pcm failing. I don't recommend removing ... Read More
Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Voyager
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1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
I have a 1996 Grand Caravan and the problem that I am having is that it won't shift out of second gear. It tacks about 4000 RPM at 50 MPH. The transmission has been rebuilt but wont shift out of second gear. Would changing the shift selinoids make any difference?
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please advice some one!!
">hello can someone tell me if a 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 3speed have a v.s.s. veihcle speed sensor in the transmission.and if it does where is it located.my van runs fine but when I stop or lower the speed and give it gas again it stops and I have to re start it everytime.the map sensor was changed,and it still doing it I dont want to get ripped off so can ... Read More
Chrysler Minivan Transmission Problems
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help me with my 1996 dodge caravan
I have a 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 with 3 spd trans. Will a trans from 1995 3.0 with 3 spd. work? Some say yes some say no. One said it won't do to a crank position sensor. Never heard of one. But why is it on the trans instead of engine. And could I put one on the 95 or make the van think it is there. From what I have ... Read More
Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions
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1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Loses all Power While Driving
I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan with 146,000 miles. Today I was driving at about 35 mph and the car lost all power. The gas peddle, and steering wheel were locked like if the ignition was off. I pulled over,turned the key off then on, and the car was fine. A couple of days ago the auto door locks would not unlock. Could these two things be related? Anyone know ... Read More
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Re: 1996 Plymouth Voyager AC Compressor [stashshel]
We had a 1996 Dodge Caravan and did't have to do anything to the brakes until well past 65,000 miles, then finally replaced front brakes and discs. Sold it at 89,000 miles and bought a new GC SE. Rear drums were still original when we sold it! Obviously something is going on in your front brakes that has not been properly diagnosed, like perhaps a caliper that is locking up and ... Read More
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Re: Very loud crunching noise in 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan engine. [easton13
easton- Check your power steering fluid level. If the fluid is low and you get air in the line, it will make the noise you described. Adding more fluid and running the vehicle, eventually the air will work its way out of there and eliminates that noise. I know the noise....it's scary. But remember that the bark is worse than the bite. Check your fluid and see if that is the ... Read More
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Very loud crunching noise in 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan engine.
I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan with 146,000 miles. It has been well maintained and running pretty smoothly until yesterday. It started making a loud "crunching" noise, similar to the noise the ice maker on my refrigerator makes when you choose crushed ice. It only makes it at very low speed, or when sitting idle. It is not continuous, it comes and goes. It starts up after the car has ... Read More
Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Voyager
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What model of tranny is in my 96 Grand Caravan 3.8L with 4 speed automatic?
I am having problems finding a torque converter for my 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8L engine with 4 speed automatic transmission. It has been rebuilt and when we went to get a new torque converter, couldnt find one to match it. Can anyone help?
Minivans - Domestic or Foreign
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E85 Caravans not too available
We just picked up our GC SE with 3.3L V-6. After reading the manual, I found no mention of E85 compatibility with any Caravan. Puzzled, I called Dodge Customer Service and found that only some 3.3L V-6's are Flex Fuel. Mine is not. I am a bit upset, as salesman apparently did not realize this, and I had mentioned we wanted the 3.3 because of its E85 capability several times. Apparently ... Read More
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Short Wheel Base Caravan/Town and Country
I've been doing a bit of preliminary poking around and have decided that a short wheel base Caravan SXT with 3.3L V-6 fits our needs quite nicely. I was pleasantly surprised that DC has an option with a split removable rear bench seat in which the two halves are quite light weight. Thus the negatives associated with not having Stow and Go available on the short wheel base models is somewhat ... Read More
Caravan/Voyager Suspension
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Re: 05 Dodge GC needs rack & pinion as well as sway bar bushings and links repl [holts1]
Heater hoses do not "corrode" Hoses are made of rubber. Perhaps they meant that on one of heater lines the fittings or lines that are not rubber corroded? Our 1996 Caravan with 88K miles has all original hoses except those connected to the water pump. Those at the water pump were changed when the water pump failed a few months ago. We are now on the third serpentine belt, but the ... Read More
Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions
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Engine miss:
I have a 1996 Dodge Caravan 3.0 that I can't seem to get rid of a miss at idle, my scanner says a miss at number five and multi-cylinder miss. I have changed dist. cap, rotor, coil, wires and plugs and I also sprayed my throttle body out with cleaner. After I change an item the miss goes away for a short while then comes back. I'm about at my wits ... Read More
Minivans - Domestic or Foreign
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'96 Caravan Seatbelts
Hopefully I am not beating a dead horse, but I checked our 1996 Caravan operators manual, and it most definitely stated that the seat belts will lock up only in the event of a severe stop or a crash. They definitely would not lock up on the "jerk test" that temp409 has been using to "prove" that Dodge minivan seatbelts do not work.
Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans
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Re: Correlation of CR owner satisfaction [hansienna]
Exactly. People who let CR make their buying decision will always agree with CR. People who have other preferences do not subscribe to CR and do NOT fill out the inane, inconclusive, unreliable CR annual surveys more than once or twice. I looked at the Ody way before the CR report came out on it. I wanted something roomy, that had ESC and sideairbags along with head curtain airbags that wasn't ... Read More
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Re: marine2 [rorr]
You guys have already kept this up for days and days, or is it months and months? Why stop now? :D Both ODY and DGC minivans have good features the other one does not have. Never will all of us agree as we all have different needs/wants. Having owned two (yes only two) short wheel base Dodge minivans continuously in the last 21 years-still got the 1996 Caravan and it is ... Read More
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Re: Odyssey [jipster]
From what I have read about the 96' Ody it was small and underpowered. Bigger is better in todays world of minivans. Why would someone pay 6k for a van 10 years old? From a leading online classified only 79 1996 Odyssey for sale country wide Average price $6200.00 Dodge Caravan 222 countrywide average price $3600.00 Now for the 1999 model I'll compare it to the DGC. Honda Average price 10,415.00 ... Read More
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Re: auto door locks [nwng]
If a crash is severe enough to force rescue people to get you out, likely there is a lot of structural damage to the van anyways, so emergency rescue crews would have to use "jaws of life" to get you out. I suppose there could be some electronic interlock that unlocks the doors if the airbags go off, but fortunately, we have never had to test that feature! In any event, ... Read More
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Re: Self Proclaimed Minivan Expert [artgpo]
We bought a Dodge Caravan new in 1985 and kept it 12 years. Sold it private sale and bought a 1996 Caravan SE Sport in early 1997. We still are driving that one. The 1985 did have some AC problems that were costly, and a few other niggling issues toward the last year of our ownership, but we were never stranded once due to mechanical failure. Sold it at about 79K ... Read More
Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions
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Crazy turn signals and brake lights
I backed my 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan LE into a parked truck, breaking the tail light lens on the driver's side of my vehicle. I replaced the lens cover and light bulbs, but now when I use the turn signals the lights blink fast and if I push on the brakes, the blinking speed increases and the rear tail lights look like they are alternating. Is this another computer needs resetting ... Read More
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Re: Why you shouldn't Buy A Dodge / Chrysler Voyager [johnbender]
Compared to someone I know who owns an Oddesy, our problems are overwhelming. He has over 100,000 miles on the Oddesy and he has never had the check engine light come on, he never had to replace a bad a/c compressor, brake light switch, or any of the other stuff. He even still has the original stock battery in the vehicle. The only maintence he has had to do is tires, ... Read More
Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans
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Re: Quality [socalawd]
I think they're making progress too. But this forum isn't good for telling what the quality is and never will be it's too thin a slice of the population.I saw a guy on the honda board upset that his 1999 Odyssey had a transmission problem after 120,000 miles. He [post multiple times and people tried to explain that 100,000 miles + from a auto isn't that bad. Now I barely see ... Read More
Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions
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Re: Strut Towers rusting out repair info [5bucks]
There is a lot of info out there but this site frowns on posting links to other sites. Here is just a small sample: There is a Technical Service Bulletin issued by Chrysler on Oct. 14,2002 (TSB 23-044-02) on the problem and it covers all minivans build from 1996 until 2000. If you were lucky enough to see it before your warranty ran out it would have been covered. What Chrysler ... Read More
Chrysler Minivan Transmission Problems
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transmission or something else?
I just bought a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan with 113,000 miles on it. The transmission was replaced at 103,000 miles. It runs and sounds fine but just before you come to a complete stop (at 5-6 mph) it makes a clunking noise and kind of jerks forward. You can sometimes aviod the problem by slowing way down before a stop and sort of coasting forward. Could this be a transmission problem? ... Read More
Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions
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Re: Speedometer Lights on 2001 Dodge Caravan [paypaul]
Are you sure you don't have your instrument panel dimmer control turned way down? On my 1996 it is a thumb wheel next to the headlight switch.
Minivans - Domestic or Foreign
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Re: Consumer Reports....yes...again! [jipster]
The least satisfying Dodge Caravan was the 4 cylinder version. So add a point back to Hans as almost no one buys the 4 banger Caravan, probably because it is so unsatisfying. We did own a 1985 Caravan with a 4 banger Mitsubishi engine. Only two 4 bangers were available back then, the slow and the slower. We drove it for 12 years and replaced it with a 1996 with the ... Read More
Chrysler Minivan Transmission Problems
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Trans Downshifting problems when cold
1996 Dodge Caravan 3.3 auto. I had my transmission completely rebuilt around 150000kms. Seemed fine until the end of winter when it got minus out. The transmission would then not downshift completely when I stopped. It would downshift upon acceleration from the stop then shift up to second. Once the vehicle warmed up it would no longer do this. I took the van in to have it looked at and they ... Read More
Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions
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Bad Vibes
We have a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan with 50,000 miles on it and have had many problems from the gitgo. The electrical system never worked well. Unless you slam the drivers side back door numerous times the "Door Ajar" sign stays on and beeps while you're driving. Sometimes it will go on and beep even after you've been driving for an hour. The transmission went on the car. We also had ... Read More
Chrysler Minivan Transmission Problems
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Anecdotal experience with Automatic Transmissions
Only one DC minivan has had transmission failure of the many owned by people I know. That was a 1996 T&C LXi used to tow a large trailer all the time and the transmission failed at 180,000 miles. Meanwhile, 3 sisters in a family I know had purchased Ford Taurus. The 1990 Taurus transmission failed at just over 100,000 miles, the 1993 Taurus transmission failed at 115,000 miles and most recently ... Read More
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Dodge Gr. Caravan 1996 Transmission
I have a '96 at 125K and it is running fine. Tranny does a funny wiggle at times and the A/C is dead. The wipers died and it cost $400 for the control computer. I think with *any* used vehicle you role the dice - who knows what could fail. If well maintained I don't see why 200K is not possible but you should see if they changed the oil every ... Read More
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Dodge Gr. Caravan 1996 Transmission
We are looking at a 1996 GC with 127,000 miles. How many miles can you get out of these vans? Do they have major transmission or engine problems at that mileage? Obviously a car that old will need some TLC but we are wondering what major things we might be getting into. Thank you!
Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions
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Auto Central Locking...
I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. The auto lock (all doors lock when the van starts moving)"feature" is a real pain. Is there a way to disable this feature?? Thanks for your help. John
Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans
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Pat
Now let me see..... You had a 1996 Dodge Caravan and replaced it with a 1999 Odyssey after you suffered transmission problems. You had a 1999 Honda Odyssey and replaced it with a 2003 4 Runner after you suffered transmission problems on the Odyssey. I hope you bought the extended warranty on the 4 Runner....
Chrysler Minivan Transmission Problems
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I've noticed a trend here...
Have not read all 15 pages of posts--only about every third page or so. I have noticed, however, one piece of pretty interesting information. The vast majority of the problems are for 1996 to 1998 vans. One guy about 10 posts ago bought a used and badly abused 2002 T&C (as evidenced by the 35k mi in less than a year!) and is having problems, just about every one else has ... Read More
Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions
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power window issues
My mother has owned a number of vans, all of them chrysler, since they were first introduced as a model. He most recent, a 1996 dodge grand caravan has had a number of infuriating problems, but it has been a good relieable car for most of its life. Our latest problem has been a driver side power window issue. It works some of the time and is obviously a loose connection, ... Read More
Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans
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Palmer
P.S. I traded in a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan for the new 2003 T&C. It had 120,000 miles on it and was running in great shape. I did have a couple problems with it during the seven years I owned it - oxygen sensor, fuel tank, and power steering. Spent about $1500 total in repairs which I thought wasn't too bad considering the 96 was a new model and gets trashed ... Read More
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Bdaddy you still don't get it
First Re-read posts 2157 and 2183. Then count to 10. Examples "DC still using an antiquated suspension component"(but according to Edmunds still rides better than Odyssey)"Many states passed along subsidies and tax breaks for AMC and Chrysler.Lots got flushed in the deal" (And Honda didn't get any Tax breaks from Carolina and Canada to build their plants there?) Get real! Hey I'm not faulting you for buying the van of your ... Read More
Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Voyager
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Bought 1996 Grand Caravan
Saying hello. Just bought a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan ES with 77K miles, paid $7,000. It has Infinity sound/CD, power seat, rear air, dual sliders, cruise, alloy wheels. The transmission was replaced last year by Chrysler dealer, and has two years warranty left on that. Runs and drives great, will keep you updated. Carfax shows its registrations went from AL,IL,VA,HI(Hawaii),and back to DE. Must have been a military guy. How would ... Read More
Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions
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Electrical Problems...HELP!
I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE with 85K. Lately it's been having episodes where the gauges start flickering and gauge needles jump up and down and it eventually dies. One instance, we had to have it towed because we couldn't get it re-started. The service department couldn't find anything after running diognostics on it again and again. Anyone have ideas?
Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans
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(4adodge)
My 1996 Dodge Caravan had 70,000 trouble free miles, too. Unfortunately, I kept it until it had 72,000 miles on it.
SUV vs Minivans
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mini wins
In 1996-2000 I owned a Ford Explorer and presently I own a Dodge Caravan SE. Of the two, the caravan wins. The dodge fits my babies child seat and her baby bag. My wife's belongings (pulse, jacket etc. The dodge also has enough room to fit five more people comfortable. Let's not forget that the mini drives is smooth and isn't as noisy as a big Suv. Also the mini doesn't ... Read More
Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions
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Somebody please help!!
As of today I have spent over $10k in repairs to my 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE. It has 64,000 miles. It has never been off road or in any kind of mishap or accident. Almost everything has had to be replaced or repaired, including the gas tank -all by one of the Washington DC areas largest dealerships. Do I have any recourse to anyone--is there a Dodge representative that I ... Read More
Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans
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Beauty of a DC Minivan
I just saw the movie "The Family Man" with Nicholas Cage that we rented on DVD the other night. I was pleased to see that he and his wife had choosen a bright silver 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan ES as their families mode of transportation. There were several scenes in the movie involving the Dodge. The interesting thing is, it is a fine looking automobile. I can't even count the number ... Read More
Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions
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Minivan Transmissions
After researching all the minivan offerings, I purchased a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan about 6 weeks ago. To my wife ane I, no other van came close to the rock solid feel of the Dogde. I was concerned about transmission problems, but could find no real data that gives the Dodge a worse rating than others. Several negative articles were so biased, I totally discounted their value in our decision. We ... Read More
Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans
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2001 DC Minivans
Hotspur keeps boasting about how many possitive reviews the Ody has been given over the last few years as if the same cannot be said for DC minivans. In fact, this is not true and I think in this post I will successfully prove my point. EDMUNDS.com And while the Honda Odyssey comes closer than the Montana, the Honda still feels a bit more ungainly and heavy than the seemingly more ... Read More
Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Voyager
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short wheel base van
I would also like to see DC offer a SWB minivan with all of the options available on the long mini vans. We just traded a 1996 T & C LX that had all options for a 2001 Dodge Caravan Sport. Ordered the vehicle with every option available... but no trip computer or optional automatic hatch. Have the 1 sliding door on the right, but as far as I am concerned, ... Read More
Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions
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Dodge Problems
Anyone who claims the pre-1996 Grand Caravan did not have tranny problems is either misinformed or delusional. Tranny failures on these cars were the norm! Check any compiled list of repair records for the Grand Caravan. For the Caravan, esp., the 4-cyl. version, the rate of Tranny failure was much lower. The number of 1996-2001 DC Tranny failures does not seem to be high. The 1996-1997 4 cyl. Mitsubishi engines, however, ... Read More
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Peeling paint on 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
Help! The paint on my white DGC is flaking off the rear hatch. There is a place about 5" by 3" on the top of the hatch and a place starting under the window about an inch square. The paint can be scratched off with a fingernail. I took it to a body shop and the technician told me I had a bad E-coat. Has anyone heard of this problem? Do ... Read More
Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Voyager
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How much did the Overhead Console Trip Computer/Compass/Temperature module cost in the 1999 DC minivans?
With a million units installed, the cost per unit was probably VERY small in 1999. The start up costs had been absorbed so why did DC take if off the 2000 GC SE? Eliminating nice features is one way to alienate DC owners like myself. Why did DC put the cheap rub strip on the 2001 GC Sport that is similar to the one of the bottom of the line base ... Read More
Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions
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1996 Grand Caravan
I recently purchased a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan ES with 79,000 miles from a used car super store. I purchased an extended warranty with the vehicle for engine/transmission. Overall I'm extremely happy with the vehicle. It's a great ride, comfortable on long trips, and it drives much like a car. I love all the room, and the driver's position relative to the road. Being a used car, there are some minor ... Read More
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1996 Dodge caravan transmission failure-recourse? by shadow 6595
My 1996 Dodge Caravan's transmission failed at 48,000 miles.Is this a common problem? The dealer not only would not do anything but wanted to overcharge me so I had it fixed elswhere. I have all my records but this happened 3 years ago and I no longer have the vehicle (DOG). Do I have any recourse?
Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Voyager
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kkshin
We learned not to buy the first run anything when we bought our 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan LE in August of 1995. It would be best to get something later in the model year like we did with our 2000 Grand Caravan Sport. Don't bash Chrysler. You should do your HW more next time.
Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions
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Finally Got Nailed!!!
Fade in . . . . . It is summer 1996, the family has grown and it is time to sale the trusty '88 Celica for a family-mobile. Unfortunately, the Previa was over-priced and unsafe and the Odyssey is too small. We drive every other van on the market and were very impressed with the design, lay-out, drive, and conveniences found in the Caravan. Knowing that reliability was a question mark, ... Read More
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Buying 1996 Grand Caravan?
I have located a 1996 Dodge Caravan Grand ES, with 3.8 engine. It has 82k miles, but van looks to be in excellent shape. Ford dealer wants $14,900. Is it worth it, or am I asking for transmission or other problems with such high mileage?
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Update on 1996 $29K Caravan ES
TOWED 5 TIMES IN FOUR YEARS AND 80,000 Miles 1) COOLING FANS IN-OPP 2) MOPAR BATTERY COMPLETELY SHORTED INTERNALLY 3) WATER PUMP FAILURE 4) NEW MOPAR BATTERY COMPLETELY SHORTED INTERNALLY 5) COOLING FANS IN-OPP/ A/C Failing When I get a full top 10 List I'll send it to letterman. OF course this is only the failed vehicle list the odds and end problems are endless. THIS IS TRULY A FINE AUTOMOBILE ... Read More
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1990 Dodge Caravan C/V
I have a 1990 Dodge Caravan C/V(the cargo van version) - it has 185,000 miles on the orginal motor(a 3.0 liter V-6 - vehicle was bought used at 65,000 miles)- I change the oil & filter every 3000 miles - I've never had any trouble with the engine(yet!)- unfortunately the transmission went out at 90,000 miles - it was rebuilt at a cost of $900.00 & so far it was held ... Read More
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OBD, life goes on Bro'
A while back we were talking about OBDII and DTCs, transmission troubles, and fuel economy. Here are some updates from my GC fleet. FYI on DTCs: I did the trip/reset/5 second trick on both my 1996 and 2000 GC (3.3L). They both do the "check 1,2,3", but these are not DTCs. My buddy the Dodge Service manager tells me that this is just a calibration for the gages and instrument cluster. ... Read More
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What to do about lemon 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE that I have had into the dealer 9 times since it was bought new in July 1996. 3 of those times have been for a check engine light that was related to the transmission, one was to replace a failing battery (that battery failed also failed after 2 years), once to turn the brake rotors, once to replace the brake rotors (6 mo. ... Read More
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What to do about lemon 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE that I have had into the dealer 9 times since it was bought new in July 1996. 3 of those times have been for a check engine light that was related to the transmission, one was to replace a failing battery (that battery failed also failed after 2 years), once to turn the brake rotors, once to replace the brake rotors (6 mo. ... Read More
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Dodge Caravan ES $29K
The Way We Were? Great movie title but a scary direction for American car manufacturers. Being Dad to four and saddled with a minivan as a family mover, I chose the Candy Apple Red Dodge Caravan ES in 1996 sticker'ing at 29 large. Quite the looker for a mini-van. This was to replace the 87 Ford Aerostar which had served us relatively well with 85,000 on the clock, and we'd now ... Read More
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1996 Grand Caravan Ok so far
I have a 96' GC SE with 38k miles and have not had any major problems. One brake repair, two sliding door roller repairs and two recalls for items that were working fine at the time, all under warranty. Transmission seems fine, no noises or slipping at varying speeds. The van is quiet at most speeds below 90 mph. (gets noisy at 110). Suppose I should have the transmission fluid and ... Read More
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Caravan Chirps
Our 1996 Dodge Caravan chirps every mile or so. I am thinking it might be a pulley somewhere or a belt. I know that there are not any birds in the engine. By the way, we just bought an extended warranty for the van from Allstate so we would feel good about it for the next couple of years. We have 78000 miles and 'assume' the trans will go soon. We ... Read More
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'96 Grand Caravan SE problems
My wife and I have leased a 1996 Grand Caravan SE and are in process of turning it in (end of lease) and acquiring a new van (make uncertain at this time). The problems we've had with this van, however, discourage me from getting into another Dodge van any time soon, but maybe (when compared to other vans) this isn't so bad. The problems we've had are: Battery went bad inside ... Read More
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jcg3 - Transmission
Sorry for discussing a old topic, but I thought I would give my experiences with the Transmission on the Dodge Caravan. I own a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan ES and it had 42000 miles on it and on my vacation it went into limp mode while I was passing going 75 mph. I limped into a Dodge dealer and it cost me $1800 to get it fixed. I immediately signed up ... Read More
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