general problems of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan

Four problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2003

The shock towers, which held the shocks to the vehicle's body, rusted excessively.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2000

Consumer was under hood & noticed strut rod was rusted. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, and found out that rod could break through and cause vehicle to lose control.

3 Suspension problem

At high and low speeds the vehicle shakes and shimmies uncontrolably. Dealer cant find the problem.

4 Suspension problem

Body control has gone out three times. Windshild wipers would not work.




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