| Issue ID | 843215 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10380676 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/06/09 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 dodge grand caravan. Consumer states there have been five recalls for her vehicle and had problems before the recalls were announced. She would like to terminate her lease early. *kb in june 2009, the vehicle needed new front brake pads and rotors at only 15,000 and again in august 2010. In the spring, the vehicle had no air condition. The dealer informed the consumer the part was manufactured too short and froze during the winter, which caused fluid to leak out. The problem was resolved after 3 weeks. In june 2010, the same hose ruptured and again the consumer was left with no a/c. The radiator cap had to be repaired which was why the consumer had to keep adding coolant. The washer fluid sensor was not working and needed to be replaced. In august 2010, the power sliding door stopped functioning for days. When the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, they were unable to find a problem. However, two months later a recall was issued. The consumer stated she also experienced power failures with the vehicle. Each time the problem occurred the engine would run, but nothing else in the vehicle worked, such as the windows, locks, windshield wipers and interior lights etc. The problem was sporadic and each time the consumer went to the dealer, they were unable to find any problems. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | NEW MILFORD, CT |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN54P58RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 29/02/08 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
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