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1998 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 58 repairs.
1998 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (49%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 49 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| Dodge in Florida, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Dec 2011118000 miUS $200 | power steering pump replaced, loud whine even with reservoir replacement | ||
| Jun 2012118000 miUS $250 | Fuel pump failure, starts and immedialtely stalls, fuel starvation | ||
| Dodge in Oregon, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2011156000 mi | The gauges on my dash suddenly stopped working, but the car still ran fine. Mechanic said it wasn't a fuse. Had an appointment to come back 2 days later so he could open up my dash, but then just as suddenly they all began to work again. Individual gauges, and sometimes all of them stop working periodically. Since they are on more than off, I try to keep my tank topped off and am living with the problem. | ||
| May 2011157000 miUS $80 | Car very noisy for some time. Diagnosed as the bearings in the AC compressor. Chose not to replace compressor, a $600 repair, but eliminate the belt to it. Now I have no AC, but the car sounds much better. | ||
| Jan 2012US $150 | Transmission fluid leaking, replaced pan seal. Still leaking, needs another seal replaced too. | ||
| Mar 2012162000 mi | AC never fixed. | ||
| Dodge in Colorado, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011151000 miUS $3000 | broken timing belt | ||
| Dodge in Colorado, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jun 2012109000 miUS $10 | radiator cap bad | ||
| Nov 2012116400 miUS $300 | replace radiator | ||
| Dodge in Ohio, United States Mar 2009 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Jul 2009115000 mi | Cruise control not working. | ||
| Dodge in Indiana, United States Jul 2008 - Jan 2009 | |||
| Jan 2009252000 mi | Transmission failed. Transaxle housing cracked due to internal failure; resulted in external fluid leak. No repair. Van donated to Goodwill. | ||
1998 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Oct 2012160200 mi | Coolant leaking from water pump. Recommend replacement estimated $1000. Declined repairs. | ||
| Mar 2013161000 mi | Same problem as before, coolant leaking. | ||
| Dodge in California, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 2011189200 miUS $350 | car overheating. was a waterpump problem | ||
| Apr 2012188000 miUS $430 | water pump failing, coolant leaks | ||
| Dodge in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018215000 miUS $200 | Front struts Front rotors and pads replaced Inner and outer passenger side cv boot replacement | ||
| Dodge in South Dakota, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011120200 miUS $300 | changed front brake pads, and turned disks, replaced cylinders in rear brakes | ||
| Dodge in California, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 2011122000 miUS $100 | Would not start. Upon web research, fixed starting issue by. Taking out instrument cluster, inspecting factory faulty solder connections on main board. Found error,resolved by resoldering cracks not getting a positive current flow. | ||
| Oct 2012127300 miUS $90 | Cooling system. Small cracks in plastic sides, OEM radiator. When failure occured,hot coolant. Caused serpentine belt to dismount. Replaced radiator, put belt back in place. Pressure tested system, good to go. | ||
| Dodge in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011117180 mi | Brake line leaking badly. Brake line and hose replaced. Front strut broke. Towed to dealer to trade in on new Grand Caravan. | ||
| Dodge in Iowa, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010127000 miUS $225 | Transmission was experiencing "bump shift." Dealer flushed the system and relearned the computer. Dealer stated this would be a temporary fix and the transmission would probably fail within 3 to 6 months. Bump shift is gone. | ||
| Dodge in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Jan 2010144000 miUS $100 | AC compressor locked up. Replaced compressor with bypass pulley and new belt. | ||
| Apr 2010145000 mi | Electrical failure in the ignition system - temperature-related problem. | ||
| Dodge in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Sep 2009186000 mi | Cruise control became intermittent and finally stopped working. Could not switch the cruise "ON". Occasional SRS warning light came on. Checked on internet and found a recall to replace the clock spring in the steering wheel. Fixed free by dealer. | ||
| Jan 2010194680 miC $300 | Just after car was started, the transmission did not drive the car. It took a minute for transmission to warm up or get pressure or something, to move the car. I think that this was caused by a blocked transmission oil filter. Leaky pipes replaced | ||
| May 2010201500 miC $690 | Steering track rod end required replacement. | ||
| Jul 2010202740 miC $50 | Rear exhaust manifold cracked and progressively made more and more noise and smell until owner did not want to live with the problem any more. Repair shop removed cracked manifold and replaced with new one. Car now quieter. Muffler, which had been replaced previously and "guaranteed for life" was rattling, and this became noticeable after manifold leak repaired. Repair shop replaced muffler under warranty. Owner paid only labour. | ||
| Dec 2011219480 mi | Water pump leaked - replaced water pump. | ||
| May 2012226360 miC $27 | Brake lights failed sometime over the weekend. Checked the fuse under the hood marked "Brake lights" and it was OK. Removed the switch under the dash which is operated by the brake pedal. One of the contacts had broken. Replaced switch. | ||
| Sep 2012233120 miC $120 | Fuel pump failed | ||
| Dodge in Missouri, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 2008127000 miUS $120 | Starter solenoid went bad; entire starter had to be replaced. | ||
| Dodge in New York, United States Jun 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 2008132000 miUS $140 | a/c blowing warm. O ring replaced, system recharged | ||
| Sep 2008134000 miUS $75 | cruise control not working, vacuum hose and battery accumulator tray replaced. could not get the old vacuum hoses off the accumlator tray without breaking the connection tabs. | ||
| Mar 2011152000 miUS $100 | Vacuum hoses for cruise control operation cracked. Replaced hoses and battery accumulator tray. | ||
| Mar 2012157000 miUS $135 | water pump replaced transmission fluid cooler lines adjusted | ||
| Aug 2012158000 miUS $400 | proportioning valve and rear brake lines replaced | ||
| Dodge in Indiana, United States Jan 2010 - May 2013 | |||
| Jun 2010125000 mi | Would not start; worked after tow to Dealer. | ||
| Dec 2010131000 miUS $740 | Instrument Panel Control Board failed for third time in last 5 years! Immobilizer was (falsely) indicating it had been tripped (same as in other 2 times); would attempt to start 3 times and then nothing, | ||
| Jul 2011135000 miUS $280 | Driver side power window motor assmbly | ||
| Dec 2011140000 mi | Passenger window motor burned out-cost would be $280 so I taped up the 2" to top. | ||
| May 2013150000 miUS $293 | Water pump leaking, replace brittle (original) hoses. | ||
| Dodge in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018142000 miUS $300 | Brakes to pass safety inspection | ||
| Dodge in Michigan, United States May 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011140000 mi | I replaced the EGR valve myself in my driveway. | ||
| Mar 2011141000 miUS $600 | Noticed a loud noise and that the rear end was real loose when cornering on the highway. Shop discovered both my rear tires had nails in them and my right rear wheel bearing is bad. Replaced all 4 tires and bearing. | ||
| Oct 2011146000 miUS $200 | Left front axle shaft snapped in half at U-joint. Towed to trusted transmission shop, who repaired it same day. | ||
| Dodge in Florida, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Mar 2010202000 miUS $500 | Transmission went out at 202k miles. Limp home mode due to no overdrive clutch left. | ||
1998 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door
4-cylinder hybrid automatic 2WD
| Dodge in Michigan, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010130000 miUS $1000 | Had on going problems fixed to make a 7000 mile journey for www.runusa.com so we needed a good vehicle. Transmission was flushed and filter changed, New serpantine belt, new water pump, new oil pan, new windshield, new wipers. | ||
1998 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge in Alberta, Canada Jul 2010 - May 2013 | |||
| Oct 2010176900 miC $4500 | Master brake cylinder failed less than 18 hours after dealer completed brake repairs. Dealer claims it is a coincidence, that the car was so old this was bound to happen. Charged me an extra $355.28 for attempting to murder me. P0406 EGR failure. Oil leak repaired (cam seals, front crank seal, rear cam plugs, timing belt, pcv valve, pcv hose, serpentine belt tensioner, valve cover gaskets, engine shampoo) Replaced rack and pinion assembly. Wheel alignment. | ||
| May 2013208320 miC $480 | OBDC error code P0403 = bad EGR Oil pressure sensor failure causing alarm. Replaced sensor. | ||
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