2001 Dodge Grand Caravan suspension complaints

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Fuel system · WI

I only have 25,000 miles on my 2001 dodge grand caravan. (1) the sway bar links were repaired twice, and parts are on back order for a third repair. (2) I had to replace the front brakes after only 14,000 miles, and they are half gone already at 25,000 miles, plus the rear brakes have to be replaced. (3) the engine has a flat spot during acceleration, and I get about 11 miles per gallon in the city, and about 15-16 miles per gallon on the highway. It stated it got 18 miles per gallon in the city, and 24 miles per gallon on the highway. (4) the transmission makes a moaning sound; the power steering was leaking fluid, (5) I had to replace the battery the first summer I had it, the anti lock brakes went out early this summer (6) the driver?s side window would not roll up when we were at bear country USA surrounded by bears (7) the shift gear lever sometimes slips from drive to neutral, and I have had that looked at twice (8) the cruise control went out last summer

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Suspension, Transmission · 8,500 miles · ID

The rear axle warped. *nlm when the rear tire vibrated and made an erratic sound, the consumer pulled over and discovered the one rear tire had worn to the cord. (the second tire showed severe wear) *scc

Filed May 27, 2003 · Suspension · 38,000 miles · PA

Sway bar links worn out at 40k miles. Warranty does not cover this part because they claim it is normal wear. Dealer stated that he has 15 pairs a week in his facility being replaced at a cost of $289.00 per car.

Filed Apr 12, 2002 · Suspension · NY

Steering wheel grinds and shakes when making turns.consumer has contacted dealer, and they can't duplicated problem. Please provide any further information.

Filed Mar 28, 2002 · Suspension · TX

The vehicle will pull to the right at any speed. Dealer has attempted to repair the vehicle on 5 occasions but is unable to rectify the problem. Nlm

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Body, Suspension · NY

Consumer was traveling at approximately 40 to 45 MPH when transmission slipped and caused vehicle to lose power. Dealership has not seen vehicle. Engine check light has remained on. *ak dealer stated that seals and piston failed, consumer stated there was a banging noise when downshifting, dealer stated this was normal operation. While driving, steering would shake, dealer stated wheels were out of balance. Consumer stated there was a rattle in the dash. Consumer stated passenger front weatherstrip was not tight enough and had a small water leak, side moulding around door is mishapen, dealer replaced.