1998 Dodge Grand Caravan Dodge Grand Caravan 1998

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1998 Dodge 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%)

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1998 Dodge Grand Caravan engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1998 Dodge Grand Caravan

Engine not specified

118000 mi

US $250
Fuel pump failure, starts and immedialtely stalls, fuel starvation 
151000 mi

US $3000
broken timing belt 
109000 mi

US $10
radiator cap bad 
116400 mi

US $300
replace radiator 

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1998 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

160200 mi Coolant leaking from water pump. Recommend replacement estimated $1000. Declined repairs. 
161000 mi Same problem as before, coolant leaking. 
127300 mi

US $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. 
189200 mi

US $350
car overheating. was a waterpump problem 
188000 mi

US $430
water pump failing, coolant leaks 
140000 mi I replaced the EGR valve myself in my driveway. 
145000 mi Electrical failure in the ignition system - temperature-related problem. 
127000 mi

US $120
Starter solenoid went bad; entire starter had to be replaced. 
125000 mi Would not start; worked after tow to Dealer. 
150000 mi

US $293
Water pump leaking, replace brittle (original) hoses. 
157000 mi

US $135
water pump replaced transmission fluid cooler lines adjusted 
202740 mi

C $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. 
219480 mi Water pump leaked - replaced water pump. 
233120 mi

C $120
Fuel pump failed 

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1998 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door

4-cylinder hybrid automatic 2WD

130000 mi

US $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. 

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1998 Dodge Grand Caravan

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

176900 mi

C $4500
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) 
208320 mi

C $480
OBDC error code P0403 = bad EGR Oil pressure sensor failure causing alarm. Replaced sensor. 

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