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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
77000 mi
US $40
check engine light came on due to oil being old and causing sensors to throw up red flags, so got the oil changed when things settled down after moving and the check engine light disappeared afterwards. the work was done by a local college for free.
Bad Oil pressure Sensor. Replaced sensor and manifold gaskets.
A week after the new transmission was installed, the transmission "range sensor" had to be replaced and this was also covered by warranty.
92000 mi
US $60
Some times the car will not start when you turn the ignition key. If you turn the key a couple of times it will eventually start. Dealer could not duplicate the problem. The $60 charge was for evaluation and diagnosis. I've since determined the problem is probably in the ignition switch. If key is turned "gently" the car starts with no problem. I have not replaced the ignition switch since I can always start the car.
103000 mi
US $385
Developed misfire, tests showed new plugs needed. Didn't cure problem, going back in tomorrow.
106000 mi
US $356
The misfire I reported last time that new plugs didn't cure turned out to be a bad oxygen sensor. Car runs normally since it was replaced.
99000 mi
US $50
Jumpered fuel pump relay to fix no start. Replaced cam shaft sensors. CEL light still on and troubleshooting.
67000 mi
US $700
Replaced radiator. Loose clamp in coolant system
57000 mi
US $25
Replaced Idler Pulley (Accessory belt system). Pulley squealed at low ambient temperatures (10 degrees or less).
8000 mi
burning or loosing 1-2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles. Consumption test started. dealer stated that it is within acceptable limits! oil change recommended every 10,000 miles. It it burns 2 quarts every 1000. then I will be negative oil.
620 mi
Makes a noise while idling. Sounds like a diesel. Dealer said intake manifold needed to be replaced. On order.
9920 mi
High pitched whine during very cold (-18C and below) for a few seconds. Origin on noise appeared to be the fan. Dealer was aware of problem but no active TSB. They replaced an Idler Pully and requested I monitor the situation.
37200 mi
C $625
Multiple cylinder misfire code. Dealer couldn't figure it out. Not covered by the extended warranty that is on engines made prior to this one. Compression test showed 0% leak so they replaced every sparkplug. A week later van is showing O2 sensor failures.
21080 mi
Check engine light on due to leak in evaporative canister.
17980 mi
C $185
Oil Pressure Sensor
10540 mi
Oil pressure sensor was bad. Repaired under warranty.
22300 mi
Check-engine light stayed on; oil pressure sending switch had failed; oil pressure was fine.
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