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Expensive Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (3%)

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Dodge Grand Caravan repair cost distribution

$2500+ (23%)

$1000 - $2499 (77%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 101 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

146000 mi

US $5000

Replace transmission

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65000 mi

US $1600

Alternator worn out and replaced. Refrigerant too low to start AC system. Recharged system. Front struts bad. Replaced.

120 mi

US $1500

junked it afterwards

42000 mi

US $1300

No Air. Rear Condenser failure, loss of coolant. Replace condenser, recharge. Replace cabin filter, remove mouse nest.

80600 mi

US $1000

Front Ac was weak, rear was blowing hot. Found that Rear evaporator was leaking coolant. Rear evaporator and expansion valve were replaced.

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50000 mi

US $1000

Bad Oil pressure Sensor. Replaced sensor and manifold gaskets.

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46000 mi US $400	I had pulled the end off the parking brake cable by setting it with too much force. Cable and foot perl (all one part) were replaced.
47000 mi US $400	Window regulator failed. Replaced.
61510 mi US $1414	Replace right sliding door latch
73690 mi US $375	Replaced thermostat due to CEL. Thermostat was not closing properly.

114700 mi C $1800	rear tubing and evaporator suddenly leaked down, was corroded
126480 mi C $1300	Battery suffered from alternator failure and also failed Alternator failed and was replaced
169880 mi C $1500	most brake wear parts, don't recall for sure
182900 mi C $600	thermostat, gaskets, oil change, wheel alignment

113000 mi

US $1000

Engine cam replaced then blew up at dealer Dealor replaced with new engine for $1000 deductible.

102300 mi

C $1300

Flex plate And trans oil and filter

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52700 mi

C $1000

Replace front calipers and rotors, replace rear rotors and pads all around. This is 1st replacement on the front and the second on the rear

74000 mi US $895	Passenger sliding door wont lock. Dealer changed actuator in door panel.
77700 mi US $428	Automatic Climate control blowing hot air on a hot day. Replaced air temp sensor and airtemp connector kit.
89000 mi US $1500	The TIPM (power module) failed and had to be replaced and reprogrammed...

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53700 mi US $500	Power steering line developed leaks at crimp point - line had to be replaced
64000 mi US $3000	Dealer diagnostic fee on failed transmission bearings in transmission failed less than 1 month after warranty ended.
71000 mi US $200	Radiator/heat exchange hose broke

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153000 mi US $107	Leaking fluid replaced valve cover gaskets, both heads
163000 mi US $120	Car ran rough
213000 mi US $4000	The car would not move when when transmission was engaged. Replaced the transmission.
213000 mi US $107	Replaced headlamps due to discoloration

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137700 mi C $250	Wheel bearing replaced on passenger side
164300 mi C $945	Replaced all pads and rotors and rear right caliper as it was seized
214520 mi C $1200	Coolant pipe was rusted. Replaced. Oil pan was leaking. Replaced oil pan and gasket. Catalytic converter needed to be changed because the wrong one was installed. O2 sensors needed to be changed to get engine light off and the sensors wouldnt fit in the aftermarket converter.
238700 mi C $1100	Replaced right tie rod end Exhaust had a hole in it. Front right bearing replaced

142400 mi US $1100	Shocks and struts worn out. Had an alignment when finishef.
178000 mi US $480	worn wheel bearing.
180000 mi US $200	break pads and rotors.
191000 mi US $200	rear break pads.
228000 mi US $485	Rear break pads and rotors.

39060 mi C $1000	Replace rear brake pads and rotors calipers-includes service Tech note Front brake rotors are warpedas well but not as bad
58900 mi C $500	Replaced Wheel Hub Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly rear drivers side. Sound like something was garbing the wheel when braking.
73935 mi C $672	Brakes rear calipers pads & rotors both wheels again!
75640 mi C $280	Front brakes and rotors drums

45260 mi C $125	Broken rear shock. changed both shocks. Broken rear shock. changed both shocks.
74600 mi C $200	Replaced ambient temp. sensor.
86800 mi C $1500	Engine was only running on 4cyl.

34460 mi

C $1500

Tire pressure gauge failed. Tire went totally flat. The replacement part is quite expensive and could also fail, so a rubber valve with no gauge was used instead.

27280 mi C $1000	Emergency brake failed. Needed new rear calipers. Also did pads and rotors all around at the same time.
40300 mi C $1400	bearings - including ABS sensors

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127100 mi

C $1700

Struts, shocks, bushings,

60760 mi C $350	The van would go into limp mode while driving. Dealer flushed trans. fluid and billed us $350. Didn't solve problem. After we replaced the battery (ourselves) the problem has mostly gone away. Happened 1 other time since.
70760 mi C $1395	EGR Valve malfunctioned
79360 mi C $400	No A/C blowing - no cold air at all.
81840 mi C $900	Problem with the oil pressure sensor - wasn't allowing vehicle to remote start. Dealer advised of worn out shocks and struts - wanted $1150 + alignment and GST for repair. We took the van to a local shop and paid $900 all in.
110980 mi C $1158	Brought in van for timing belt and water pump replacement together.
119120 mi C $438	Hairline crack in y adapter for coolant hoses led to rupture. Replaces OEM plastic Y and hoses with aluminum after factory part and recharged cooling system.
123070 mi C $600	Power steering hose blew. Had to replace with new hose.

115700 mi US $232	Car compartment was not cooling enough. Engine temperature gauge went a little higher than center. Had it checked out. Needed more refrigerant.
131000 mi US $745	Replace condenser and line for air conditioning.
167000 mi US $298	Replaced door electrical harness found at the bottom of door channel.
171000 mi US $1082	Needed to replace the "separator"?? (not the condenser).
181000 mi US $532	Dash lights to see the air/temperature controls went out. Had to order new board for this part of the dash.
179000 mi US $693	Had to replace driver's console as dash lights not working properly. When ordered, the odometer was set at last reading and therefore the difference of almost 3,000 miles. It was very expensive to fix just the dash lights not working.

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124000 mi

US $2000

SLIDING DOOR TRACK WIRING HARNESS was replaced, brake pads, rotors, oil pan, front calipers, tune up, and finally will have to replace transmission, that is another $2000 dollars added to this lemon nightmare. Total repair amount $4000 dollars and counting. Dodge minivans from (2008 on) must all be disposable that is my opinion from my experience.These vehicles are not reliable, they are toy minivans made to break down fast. The D for Dodge should stand for (DISPOSABLE Dodge minivan) Get them at your nearest (DOLLAR STORE).Manufacture by other than the CROOKED ATOMOTIVE CEO DODGE Will have to replace transmission.

71000 mi US $250	Tuneup. Intake manifold gasket replaced under warranty.
94000 mi US $1250	Cracked heater hose Replace plugs and wires. Cleaned intake.

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39060 mi

C $1690

Battery dies overnight. Cause unknown. Can be avoided by pulling the IOD fuse every night. Dodge technical support has no ideas. All related parts have been replaced.

40380 mi C $280	Pulled code that cylinder 2 was misfiring. Recommended to replace all plugs, wires, and air filter. Settled on changing just the plug for cylinder 2 to verify if plug was the issue.
73780 mi C $250	Rear plastic wiper arm was broken. Replaced with new metal style.
82020 mi C $500	Replace pads and rotors due to sticking brakes.
94900 mi C $578	Rear wheel bearing and ABS sensor
108190 mi C $1350	Rear calipers and rotors and pads all around.
110360 mi C $450	Driver front wheel bearing.
114700 mi C $450	Need to replace the gas cap, and emission canister plus a solenoid in order to clear the check engine light for a Clean air test.

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67000 mi US $150	EGR valve solenoid failure
83000 mi US $1000	Replaced pads and rotors all around, and R rear calipers. Was grinding and didn't want to wait 2 weeks till inspection. R rear caliper was discovered inop and replaced.
98000 mi US $595	Replaced leaking front main seal and leaking head gaskets

100500 mi US $1200	needed a new catalytic converter to pass emissions test.
105500 mi US $130	System had leaked out all of its refrigerant. Recharged it with dye, and checked for leaks.
106000 mi US $120	Replaced front rotors (did the rear ones too for good measure)
119500 mi US $125	Shift lever. Electrical switch broke. Car never knew when it was in park and wouldn't release key.
147000 mi US $100	2 cans of freon

52000 mi US $270	Both outer front tie rods loose, replaced both.
74000 mi US $470	Heater hose assembly was leaking coolant and needed replacement.
76300 mi US $225	Vehicle started locking doors automatically. Symptoms got worse, making it difficult to get into the van. Discovered problem was the key fob, had to replace.
81000 mi US $450	Transmission gasket leaking, was replaced.
88000 mi US $1500	Head gasket needed replacement, $1250. Also replaced leaking power steering line, $250.
89000 mi US $750	WIN module for ignition went bad, as seems to happen with these vans. Van wouldn't start, towed to dealer for repair.
99000 mi US $700	Rear brake calipers and rotors replaced, front rotors sanded.
102000 mi US $430	Vehicle would not start consistently. Replaced ground wire and starter.
106000 mi US $350	Replaced pads and rotors for front brakes
110000 mi US $680	Radiator had a leak. Replaced radiator and coolant.
112000 mi US $610	ABS Module was replaced.

50000 mi US $3000	Overall paint job necessary due to clearcoat starting to come off in some areas on all body panels, needed to be fixed before it got worse. Done probably a little sooner than planned due to an accident and it was going to the shop anyway.
52000 mi US $100	Split Y-pipe hose from engine to front/rear heater cores was leaking. Ended up replacing both even though the send was the only one with problems.
68962 mi US $261	Took it in to check due to squealing brakes (seemingly from the front). They are fine and still squealing...rear pads were shot and rotors damaged. Pads and rotors replaced. Left rear caliper sticking after brake work, caliper replaced.
70013 mi US $443	Coolant leaking. Replaced intake manifold gasket. Fluid Flush.
74687 mi US $174	Window regulator broke, window glass fell down into the door. Regulator replaced.

156000 mi

US $1000

Battery light came on again. This time the ScanGauge was connected and displayed voltage between 11.5 and 12.5v. Took van to Autozone to test and it tested bad. Bought new alternator and replaced it. Car won't start. receiving many odd OBD2 errors that don't seem to apply C2000, U2500, C2100, etc. Sounds like Starter engaging, but not spinning. Bench tested OK. Checked all relays, grounds. Probably the TIPM, which includes the voltage regulator.

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56000 mi US $350	The wheel ball bearings were suspected of being damaged. There was squeaking coming from the wheels. The technican determined it was tires. The sweaking still continues. I can't affort to go again.
64000 mi US $275	The car would not start & the battery was taken out of the car & tested & showed the battery was good. The car was towed to a dealer & determined the battery had to be replaced. I had them look at the squeaky ball bearings & nothing was found.
66700 mi US $8500	Replaced the entire back brake system including pads, calipers, rotors

57660 mi C $100	Left rear brake caliper sticking. Lubrication completed.
64640 mi C $1100	Ignition switch failed. Vehicle would not turn on.
75020 mi C $150	A/C leak. Recharged and added dye to locate leak.
75640 mi C $1100	Replaced leaking evaporator (rear a/c) and recharged.
96100 mi C $750	Two wheel bearings replaced. Coolant hose replaced.
111600 mi C $500	Replace caliper.

48240 mi C $700	Second full brake replacement. First at 32,000km, two months out of warranty so refused coverage. Also replaced rear calipers, not covered by extended warranty because work not done by dealer. Will not buy a Chrysler/Dodge product again.
52700 mi C $170	Rear brakes needed adjustment
61380 mi C $375	Right front bearing
62700 mi C $250	Radiator hose and radiator copper pipe replacement
69120 mi C $400	Brake line rupture and leaking brake fluid
74400 mi C $450	Right front bearing replacement
75640 mi C $950	Radiator leak
77500 mi C $150	New battery
89280 mi C $1400	Brake pads, rotors and calliper replacement for all four wheels.

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11160 mi

C $1800

Catlaytic converter was replace, but I'm still experancing the same issures with my engine light being on and the person i went doesnt seem to care or cant fix it. Paid a lot of money and the problem is still not solved.

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46700 mi US $250	Driver side power door lock would not operate remotely.
54000 mi US $110	Drivers window would not reliably roll up or down.
56000 mi US $2650	Transmission started to "shudder" at about 35 to 40 mph. Transmission had to be replaced with a rebuilt transmission.
65000 mi US $258	The power steering pump itself starting squealing during the first couple of seconds after startup. The mechanic said that the pump was most likely damaged because of the lack of fluid during the period when the reservoir screen was partially blocked.

44000 mi

US $4900

I went 4,100 miles between oil changes. I gad gone every 3k before. There was only 1Q oil left in engine. Bearing material was in oil filter, so a remanufactured engine was installed. Still working with Chrysler on possible reimbursement.

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155300 mi US $2300	Complete engine swap due to water pump failure. (Used motor has 48k on it). Proved to be only somewhat more expensive than a gasket job, with many more mechanics willing to do the work.
169300 mi US $120	AC system held vacuum, so we recharged. Two days later, coolant was gone again. Dye traces showed possible leaks at the valve under the rear passenger side wheel, and perhaps in condenser. No further work yet.
167300 mi US $500	Front suspension worn; replaced all four tie rods.
181000 mi US $625	Coolant smell, steam emerging from wheel well. Replaced water pump and (preventively) the thermostat. Also noticed that it needed front brakes, so got new rotors and pads.
184000 mi US $266	replaced an ignition coil pack
187000 mi US $306	needed spark plugs and wires
187000 mi US $516	Radiator fan frozen
194000 mi US $500	replaced fuel pump
206000 mi US $600	replaced oil pan replaced lug nut replaced frozen caliper
209000 mi US $973	replaced rotting coolant pipe leak detection pump was leaking

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68000 mi US $1500	Oil leaks from Rear valve gasket and oil pan gasket. Also tie rod ends on the front right wheel.
76000 mi US $150	Bad battery

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45500 mi

US $2160

engine replacement

68000 mi

US $2500

2.4 liter engine blew front crankshaft seal required replacement seal and crankshaft kit installed

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45000 mi US $250	Water Pump was leaking and had to be replaced.
63000 mi US $1012	Parts ordered to fix A/C
80000 mi US $500	Both side automatic opening doors (2nd row) had to have the electrical wiring harness replaced. Missing links or broken links on each side. Both doors had to have the electrical belts under the side passenger doors replaced due to broken links.
95500 mi US $289	Replaced front window washer pump and switch.
101700 mi US $603	Had to replace the power steering motor due to whinning noise when hot.
144800 mi US $294	Replace RF Inner Tie Rod and Wheel alignment because of repair.
165700 mi US $430	Had to replace the alternator.
174000 mi US $1012	Condenser needed to be replaced for air conditioning system.

45000 mi US $300	Airbag light came on, at first intermittently then constant. Took in to dodge dealer, told it needed front sensors. Total around $300 including oil change. annoyingly, 05 caravans were recalled for exact same part, exact same problem, but we had to pay.
70000 mi US $200	AC did not cool. Husband attempted to recharge but didn't work. Shop evac/recharged and said problem was fixed, but within 5 days problem recurred. It will go back to shop next week After AC failed, went back to shop. Shop discovered leaking o rings in rear AC lines and replaced.
101000 mi US $1400	coolant leak, turned out to be intake manifold gasket engine light had been on for a year, decided to have it fixed at same time. replaced EGR valve and spark plugs. car did not start even with jump. replaced starter and battery.
111100 mi US $600	power steering went out, diagnosed as rack. had to replace

140600 mi US $1000	Belt tensioner seized. Drivers side power window switch broken. Sometimes wouldn't work.
169000 mi US $100	Radiator leak. Replaced radiator. Pinging. Replaced EGR valve. Pinging. Dealer wanted $600 to replace spark plugs claiming that was the problem.
189000 mi US $500	replaced tie rod ends

86000 mi

US $3200

Engine lost oil pressure and started knocking. Shop replaced with a remanuf. assembly

31000 mi US $6800	Major engine failure at 34k miles; no warning from gauges/CEL. Engine lost four qts of oil (no apparent leaks) and spun a rod bearing. Mileage under warranty, but vehicle age not, so paid 100% out of pocket. Engine replaced with factory unit. While in the shop for engine replacement, I asked about having the PS pump replaced at the same time. The mechanic noted that the PS pump was OK, rather, the steering rack was bad (leaking oil). Quoted $700 to replace it, but we decided to wait.
53000 mi US $150	Check engine light came on, shop pulled code for EGR valve. Replaced EGR valve and reset CEL. Intermittent starting problem became severe, resulting in vehicle being towed. Battery found to be defective (holding a charge but failing under load). Replaced battery and problem was resolved. 2nd time battery has been replaced in 3 yrs.
66000 mi US $200	Replaced the radiator - it began leaking where the plastic tank joined the aluminum core.
75000 mi US $110	Driver's power seat no longer moved fore/aft. Switch and motor ok. Problem was in cable/gear drive assembly. Removed seat from vehicle and found stripped plastic gear in drive assy. Replaced broken parts with new aftermarket gears and shafts, and reinstalled seat.

114700 mi

C $4000

Wheel bearing, tie rod end, rear shocks, center engine mount

75000 mi

US $2000

AC broke, there was a leak and compressor could not hold pressure.

137000 mi US $1700	replacment of all cooling system
143000 mi US $1500	Bad rack struts

60000 mi US $182	Left passenger side door would not open/close from the remote or button inside the car. Had to replace the "actuator" in the door.
72000 mi US $182	Battery terminal broke and needed a new battery.
81241 mi US $1256	Had to replace rear air conditioner suppressor and connections to it.

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35340 mi C $200	Van was squeaky, replaced both sway bar linkages.
40300 mi C $800	Air Conditioning blew warm air
49600 mi C $1000	replaced steering rack and pinion, replaced both outer tie-rods and sway bar bushing.
62620 mi C $110	Both front swaybar endlinks, were replaced fixing a creaking sound coming from the front. $70. Replaced right sliding door lock motor. $40.

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16000 mi

US $1490

Rack & Pinion replaced due to leak.

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US $28000

Vaccum Hose warranty repaired 25 miles

135000 mi US $1400	Check engine light, O2 sensors. Replaced. PCM fried new O2 sensors, sensor driver is out. Replaced. Fishing expedition with several codes, only dealer could diagnose correctly. Catalytic Converter is bad. Replaced.
158000 mi US $650	Wiring harness for fuel injectors melted and shorted out! Ran really rough, lost 2 cylinders or so. Replaced wiring harness and spark plugs, good to go. Not pleased with this defect, I think this is my last Dodge.
180900 mi US $500	Alternator went out. Replaced.

73000 mi US $119	I have had a constant "thump" on the left side of my vehicle (front tire area). This same "thump" was present around 35K miles and was the result of a bad tie rod on the passenger side.
78000 mi US $294	Thump on driver's side wheel area. Worse when you hit a bump. Replaced struts and strut mounts. Vehicle was then aligned.
120000 mi US $800	replaced water pump, battery replaced alternator
128000 mi US $1200	replaced rack & pinion steering unit

118700 mi US $1300	A/c clutch broke. water pump leaking water and antifreeze.
148500 mi US $605	replaced rotors and brakes

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40000 mi US $230	O-rings failed. Freon lost. O-rings replaced and refrigerant installed.
44000 mi US $100	Electric door locks stop functioning.
47000 mi US $1000	air conditioning line corroded and leaked out the freon - lines replaced
56000 mi US $200	EGR replaced
61000 mi US $300	Air bag sensor in steering wheel failed, in accident, air bag would not deploy.
75000 mi US $400	Drivers window failed to go up and down. Module replaced.

238000 mi

US $2242

Apparent internal transmission issue, with audible sound of metal-on-metal grinding whenever in "Drive". Failure of transmission torque converter resulted in catastrophic damage to planetary gears and other internal components. Complete overhaul required.

80060 mi C $703	replaced tie rod INT & EXT front left wheel replaced 2 studs on rear left wheel (had been overtightened) and one motor oil level indicator stick (yellow tip had hardened up then broken due to age) detected noise that came from the alternator. bearings worn , replaced DRIVEALIGN tensioner of the alternator. items replaced : 13870A and 38185 by Tech-NET Professionnel garage.
89380 mi C $315	replaced brake caliper on both front wheels.
101680 mi C $1932	replaced and paint tailgate door bottom was all rusted. repaired and paint rust damaged rear wheels fenders .
105400 mi C $107	recharge and replaced condensor fan
118420 mi C $734	Front hub assembly left, sway bar frame bushing front kit, sway bar Link kit front right, replace front Axle Universal joint, replaced front right bushing and bearing
123060 mi C $120	Replace resistance air blower
123660 mi C $128	Sway bar frame bushing kit front
124620 mi C $1309	Had to replace the evaporated by new one .
125178 mi C $775	Replaced both front shock abs.econo-matic
12657300 mi C $478	While braking car shaked

C $400	Rear window exploded while driving
66340 mi C $1000	passenger power window failed,
86800 mi C $1000	3 tie rod ends had to be replaced,

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103000 mi US $1816	Vehicle pulling to left or right. Clunking sound from actuation of front suspension. Upon further investigation. Rack & Pinion assembly, strut and sway bar, and alignment issues. Major issues.
104000 mi US $18045	See initial notes. Front struts were missing bushings, too. So had the rack and pinion unit replaced. Bushings on struts replaces. An front alignment done and a TBS taken care of. CV spindle replaced.

103000 mi

US $794

RF pwr door lock inop Replace water pump Replace sway bars links RF pwr window switch broken by shop during repair of RF pwr door lock Replace A/C compressor due to clutch lock-up

93700 mi C $1050	tie rod/ alignment undercarriage spare tire release
96100 mi C $1500	Replacement of complete steering rack
112300 mi C $650	rear brakes, drums, and wheel cylinders

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166000 mi US $120	Rear tailgate lift shocks failed.
197000 mi US $650	Replaced air compressor and fans.
197000 mi US $350	Driver window quit working.
218000 mi US $2300	Passenger window motor replaced (quit working) front bearings (making noise) evaporator (air conditioner not working) heater core, and oil change.
225000 mi US $2500	Mechanic said they [stabilizer bar end links?] needed replacement Axles needed replacement per mechanic Air compressor ,relay switch and fans replaced Noise when turning left. Sway bar, left tie rod, axle, struts/ shocks, fuel pump( tested borderline )so I replaced it. I also had maintenance...transmission ,oil change and radiator flush..

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86800 mi

C $1500

Pitting of the exhaust manifold

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48603 mi C $926	EGR valve failure, tune up, fuel service and ignition wire set. Also cylinder 6 was misfiring
57660 mi C $2150	Steering rack leaking. Leaking water pump Owner attempted to change ATF/filter via transmission pan drop. However, stripped bolts and could not reattach pan to transmission body. Brought to shop to repair stripped threads (heli coils), and re-attach pan with RTV gasket sealer.
59520 mi C $800	Front driver's side wheel had grinding noise as it rotated through specific points on the wheel. Sound would disappear at higher speeds (eg. over 20 km/h). Dealer fixed front lower control arm bushing and lubed sway bar bushings. Fixed.
64480 mi C $700	Leak in radiator due to separation of the radiators side walls (where it is crimped together). Leak originated along the passenger side of the radiator. Had to completely replace radiator.

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117000 mi US $428	RT front caliper, front disc brake, front disc brake rotor, pads. Flush brake system with ABS
123000 mi US $1068	Replaced rear heat lines. Replaced H VAC Head
124700 mi US $308	Spark plugs, wires, & coil replaced. Cylinder tune up. Battery replaced. Installed new door latch actuator.
125100 mi US $205	Door lock switch replaced.

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72000 mi

US $1000

sway bar linkages and bushings

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87000 mi US $1300	I replaced shocks and struts along with front pads and rotors.
88000 mi US $1150	FCM and PCM replaced.
89500 mi US $250	Both front brakes seized and passenger side caught fire. New pads, rotors installed less than 3,000 miles earlier. Shop could not recreate. Power Brake Booster checked for fluid found dry. Master Cylinder checked no leak. Brake flush has so far solved it. Rain water leaks through fan motor housing. Removed wiper cowl blew out 3 drain hoses all appeared clean and unclogged.

123400 mi US $400	Had to replace radiator.
128400 mi US $450	Radiator started leaking. Had been replaced @ a year ago. Turns out brackets for trans. cooler broke, allowing the cooler to rub against the core and create a big hole.
132500 mi US $1000	Valve spring broke. Replaced spring, plugs and wires.
154000 mi US $550	Original alternator died, taking the battery with it.

84500 mi US $700	The car had sprung a leak in the heater lines that power the rear air causing the water pump to run dry.
89000 mi US $1100	Struts a water leak from the rear heater
75200 mi US $750	the car had a constant coolant leak. The rear freeze plug needed to be replaced.

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89280 mi

C $1000

Rebuilt the front. New quick struts, sway bar link and bushings, new control arms, balljoints and bushings. Great trouble getting the bolts out that holds the sub frame to the chassis. Had to cut and drill them - eight hours for this alone.

66000 mi

US $7200

shit engine!

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124000 mi

US $2560

bad tranny

66000 mi US $450	The seams around the hood rusted out. Brought it to a body shop to get a brand new hood. Sent the bill to the dealer who picked up the tab (body shop and dealer worked together).
115000 mi US $890	An oxygen sensor heater wire was shorted, causing spikes through the wiring, and ended up frying a circuit in the PCM module.
115000 mi US $1500	The same old symptoms reappeared even with the new PCM. Dying/stalling, in addition to transmission not being able to hold a gear, shifting up and down erractically. Torque converter locking/unlocking repeatedly. PCM related still possibly.

143000 mi US $1300	$1300 brake job. New brake pads front; New shoes rear. Front Left caliper locked up; had to replace caliper, rotor and brake line. Rear main seals leaking; replaced both main seals.
156000 mi US $100	Broken headlight wire caused low beam not to illuminate - high beam worked fine.

133000 mi

US $1200

AC system had to be replaced

71300 mi

C $1700

coolant leak, new rear heater lines, then water pump; coolant level still going down, suspect damaged head.

131000 mi US $230	Alternator bearings started to fail (heard grinding and isolated sound using stethoscope). Replaced alternator and serpentine belt.
149200 mi US $150	Van was due for safety and emissions inspections, can't have engine warning light on. Small evap leak, $85 test to find, replaced hoses to evap canister filter.
155000 mi US $1300	Leaking steering rack. 2 other shops add'ly misdiagnosed tie rod ends (inner and outer) as bad. They were OK. Leaking fluid caused sway bar bushings to fail. Replaced steering rack and sway bar bushings/links.
161000 mi US $400	leaking transmission solenoid pack, replaced and reprogrammed leaking radiator and water pump, replaced both

126000 mi US $416	Brake cylinder locked up, my wife noticed smoking from front wheel. This damaged rotor, caliper and the piston had to be replaced. Pads were replaced just the week before.
142000 mi US $1856	Water Pump Leaking, found during coolant flush. Replaced front struts and springs, rear shocks. Condensate water was running into cabin. Line cleaned out. New Tires New Front Struts, Quick Struts complete assembly New Rear Shock Absorbers New Water Pump Transmission Fluid Flush and refill Coolant System Flush and refill Fuel Filter Wiper Blades All Wheel Alignment
187800 mi US $460	Increased vibration in front end. Worse on braking. Balanced wheels, rotated tires, new wheel hub one side, new brake rotors, pads, alignment, high speed balance of all wheels. Found one tire "running out", put on rear.
196600 mi US $256	Brakes not fully applying, making "grinding" noise. Mechanic found nothing wrong.
247200 mi US $250	Fan would not operate intermittantly. Replaced circuit board. radio not working, but clock did

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142300 mi US $1600	Transmission fluid leaking. Pin in differential failed, contacted transmission housing, cracking it. Replaced transmission w/used unit.
144000 mi US $400	No start. Replaced spark plugs and wires and original! battery. Tow.

80400 mi

US $261

Replace TSS and OSS sensors on transmission (dealer diagnosis and repair)

85000 mi

US $1044

Fuel system developed a loud, high-pitched whine at high temperatures. Shop traced the problem to a defective in-tank fuel pump and replaced the pump module. Mechanic discovered a cracked fuel vapor hose while diagnosing a fuel pump problem. I authorized replacement of the part. Mechanic discovered a worn rear wheel bearing while inspecting the vehicle. I gave my approval for the shop to replace the part.

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63000 mi US $300	Car stopped in traffic, would not restart. Found blown fuse, possibly related to short in ignition system. This is the second episode in 6 months so we decided to replace the ignition switch and hope for the best.
64000 mi US $8000	Shortly after my last repair, the check engine light came on again (4th time in 1 year). I went to a new mechanic and told them the story. This mechanic found a leak from a power steering hose that was shorting out a sensor. Now all seems OK.

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16842 mi US $2000	Replaced A/C compressor, belt, drier, valves, refrigerant (under warranty)
17023 mi US $500	Replace rear H-valve in A/C
42048 mi US $281	Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets
44843 mi US $304	Replaced motor in passenger side sliding door
57000 mi US $695	Rear shocks replaced.
62000 mi US $800	Struts replaced, sway bar mounts replaced, jounce bumpers replaced.
97000 mi US $800	Rear hatch would not open when using key fob. Latch mechanism replaced. Engine oil pan was leaking. Gasket replaced.
97300 mi US $150	Sliding door motor no longer worked properly. Replaced with aftermarket motor. Slides much better now, but still need to replace electric latch mechanism on the door.
124000 mi US $350	Windows, radio, A/C would stop working. Put vehicle in reverse and they would work work. Mechanic found a short in a cable harness.

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60760 mi C $200	O2 sensor defective and replaced.
63240 mi C $1350	Rear heater lines were rusty and required replacement.
68820 mi C $400	Water Pump was leaking.
70680 mi C $995	Had a coolant and it was determined that the radiator was defective. Signal lights were not operating at all times. The multi-function switch at the steering column was defective.
75020 mi C $450	Brake Caliper was defective - replaced with new caliper. Tie rod replaced and wheels aligned.

108000 mi

US $1000

Rear Heat Lines cracked and drained entire coolant system in seconds. Lines were in very bad shape. If you own a Dodge caravan with rear heat, check lines for corrosion.

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110000 mi US $280	Transmission went out. Entire transmission replaced with remanufactured version with a 75,000 mile warranty. Water pump was leaking.
113000 mi US $120	Oil pan gasket leaking
128000 mi US $160	ABS Light came on. ABS sensor on one wheel was successfully replaced.
139000 mi US $500	Air Conditioning system losing refrigereant. Replaced Condenser.
147000 mi US $525	Check engine light came on & began running very roughly. Spark plug wires and spark plugs were replaced as they were all original from 2002. EGR valve was replaced.

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23 mi US $17500	1-04 dealer recall 51k 5-04 abs sensor $157.56k 9-04 sus.links $176. 59k 10-04 dealer recall 63k 6-05 02 sensor, not solved 72k 7-05 fuel pump, problem solved $537. 73k 3-06 air bag fault, not repaired 86k 11-06 sus links $195. 95k 12-06 swayba
118000 mi US $295	One valve cover gasket replaced for an oil leak. Both front and rear sway bar links replaced.
124000 mi US $675	Replaced front struts and rear shocks. Purchased parts from Rockauto online, shop used for labor only.
132000 mi US $400	Coolant transfer tubes, also called heater tubes. Front firewall to rear heater controls. Made of steel. Late models now aluminum.
168000 mi US $382	Alternator bearings knocking, original part. Replaced it with a rebuilt 10 year warranty.

171000 mi

US $1570

transmission rebuild input out put sensor replace

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129000 mi US $239	Oil pan gasket replaced
130000 mi US $544	Oil leak; replaced rear main seal
138000 mi US $215	Replaced front oxygen sensor. Had a 420 code.
138000 mi US $450	Replaced catalytic converter with a direct fit unit.
139300 mi US $480	Replaced fuel pump and filter
146300 mi US $650	Right front got real hot with flames (not the first time). Dealer wasn't sure why but wanted $1200+ to replace rotors, calipers and pads. Bought brake parts ($281) and had installed for $300 with better warranty. Replaced surpentine (sp) belt and oil sensor .
147200 mi US $629	Pkng brake assy broke as well as front pkng brake cable
155000 mi US $1250	replaced rear brakes plus an ABS sensor Replaced valve cover gaskets

82000 mi US $210	Replaced broken thermostat which was making the engine run rough due to poor engine firing (engine stayed cold all the time during winter months).
94000 mi US $1945	The transmission failed, and the mechanic was able to cripple it to their transmission shop for a complete rebuild.
101000 mi US $335	Wire to ABS, Brake System became loose, likely due to body repair by body shop. Wire was soldered back onto connection and resolved the brake and ABS lights being displayed on the instrument panel.
113000 mi US $165	When trying to perform a wheel alignment, shop noticed fron steering tie rod worn and needed replacement before they could perform the alignment.

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197000 mi

US $1600

Transmission (the 2nd one) had to be rebuilt again (first time was about 130k)

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115000 mi

US $1000

Vehicle not running, blowing fuses. Shop replaced egr valve, pcm, leak detection pump, fuel pump, starter

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177000 mi US $403	Pressure test cooling system, cooling repair, environmental fee, water pump, declined flush and refill antifreeze until I can afford it. Heater still not working well.
181081 mi US $214	Flush heater core, cooling system flush, lube, oil and filter
182000 mi US $100	Alternator froze up, replaced alternator and serpentine belt Heater wasn't working. Rear heater hoses were leaking under pressure. Replaced rear heater core coolant lines. Shop diagnosed leaking radiator. Replaced radiator.
194000 mi US $1300	Replaced complete exhaust system, muffler, catalytic converter.
198400 mi US $157	Leaking power steering cooler
222000 mi US $183	Replace washer pump Repair seat belt tensioner, passenger front
222218 mi US $115	Replace power steering hose
228000 mi US $200	Replace drivers side brake caliper, front brake shoes and rotors
230000 mi US $100	Wheelchair tiedowns

170000 mi

US $2700

Perfect transmission with no problems or warning. Reverse worked in the A.M. pm to pick up kids no reverse. Total rebuild or replace required. 3 opinions. Loud noise when turning wheel. Caused slow turning when at a standstill. Steering reservoir had to be replaced.

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85000 mi

US $1000

The headlights had one light that would pop in and out whenever it felt like it. This was NOT due to to a faulty light bulb that needed to be replaced. At this time, we are told that it is the computer component, no other diagnosis as of yet.

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86000 mi US $1200	abs light on, abs sensor replaced. Replace AWD right rear axle shaft AWD transfer case shot, replaced after waiting a weeks for another transfer case, new seals, bushing installed at the same time.
129000 mi US $2700	Replace transmission with a rebuilt. 100k/3 year warranty on parts and labor on the rebuilt transmission. Also replacing the transfer case for the AWD system.

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71300 mi

US $1280

Engine overheated due to no cooling fan operation causing excess pressure resultion in crack in upper radiator tank. Fan relay had failed. Was replaced along with radiator, radiator cap, hoses, coolant, etc.

74000 mi US $2778	Replaced engine in February 2011 with 2000R year not the flex fuel that was in it.Replacement engine had 34,954 miles now 36000K. I paid all cost for all work that included all new motor mounts belts etc. etc.as needed cost for all $2,778.
49000 mi US $181	AC 1 bad valve replaced and AC filled. all OK

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151000 mi

US $3000

broken timing belt

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176900 mi

C $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.

208320 mi

C $480

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

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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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35340 mi

€1000

One rear tailgate lift strut broke and had to be removed in order to close the tailgate; was advised both needed to be replaced as a set.

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97960 mi C $1700	Fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit failure
108500 mi C $600	Tie rod ends near failure Clock spring inside steering wheel broke. Replaced. Clock spring provides functionality of horn, cruise control, and airbag. Airbag error light no longer on.

159340 mi C $300	A/C compressor seized so v belt stuck
161200 mi C $1000	a/c leaking, replaced a/c compressor, replaced heater control panel. back door not opening, repaired back door.

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