8.4
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
77,400 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace rear evaporator core (3 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
AC / heater problem
Helpful Websites About 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan rear evaporator core corroded and leaked
2009May 20
Grand Caravan SXT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
I wrote to Chrysler about this problem and they said
"Dear Ryan:
Thank you for contacting the Chrysler Customer Assistance Center
regarding your 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
We regret to read of your disappointment with the corrosion of the air
conditioner and your concern regarding the repair cost involved for the
same. It is always a concern when our customers are disappointed with
our products or services. Kindly accept our apologies for the
inconvenience caused to you.
In response to your email, we would like to inform you that we do value
your business and loyalty towards Chrysler products and we certainly
appreciate you and your continued business with us. However,
unfortunately we will not be able to provide you with any goodwill
assistance since your vehicle has exceeded the time and mileage
limitation of the manufacturer?s warranty. Therefore, your request for
consideration of the repair cost of the air conditioner has to be
respectfully declined.
Although a more favorable response could not be provided, sharing your
concern with us is appreciated.
Thanks again for your email. We value you and your business.
Sincerely,
Stacy Brown
Customer Service Representative
Chrysler Customer Assistance Center"
The obviously don't take any responsibility for this problem. Does anyone know how to start a class action lawsuit?
2008Aug 01
Grand Caravan Special Edition 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 39,000 miles
I hate to be hot!!!!!!!!
I have a 2005 Special Edition Dodge caravan. ( The most uncomfortable vehicle on the road).
My husband started seeing a small yellow puddle coming from the back of the van when I would park it at the end of the day.
At first not alarmed and I did not notice any changes in the can so no problem to report.
The puddle started getting bigger and I started noticing the van was not cooling off as it should be.
When I told my husband that the van A/C was not working properly he checked it for low freon and found it low and added a pound and 1/2 of freon..
That worked for a short time (very cold) and eventually started heating up again.
I told him it was not cooling as it should again and at that time he started looking for other problems with the sealed syste..
He noticed 2 lines going from the back of the van to the evaporator and leaked checked
it and was able to trace a leak (bubbles) coming from this evap box.
He took it apart and found 2, O rings inside of the evaporator that looked ok but knew the leak was coming from that area and replaced them, recharged the system and checked again for leaks.
The leaks are still there.
How can a 3 year old van have sealed system problems unless there is a problem with the equipment installed from the factory.
I know this will cost a billion dollars to repair and I'm P----- off!
I am a total a/c freak and will die without my a/c.
Are there any recalls on this system that you or anyone else out there knows of I would be very appreciative of any info on this problem.
Thank you
Bonnie Mazzara
2008May 13
Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 225,000 miles
I noticed a the ac wasn't working properly back in March. But who needs ac in cold weather. So when the nicer weather finally came it sure would have been nice to keep cool.
My warranty expired in February but the dealership had already replaced the evap tubes on the rear ac unit back in May of 2007 and said if the problem is related they would cover the parts and labor under warranty. Of course it wasn't related and the cost to repair was a wopping $663.00 unbelievable!!! There isn't even 23,000 miles on this vehicle
Why should I be worrying about these kind of problems. I'm sure i'm not the only one being shafted by Chrysler. There are so many problems with the rear ac evaporators that they are on a national backorder. Shouldn't that prompt the industry to send out a recall?
2006Jun 29
(reported on)Grand Caravan
- 39,000 miles
rear evaporator corroded and leaked out all the refrigerant. cause is bad design. Dodge says "that's unfortunate"
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2009Jun 22
Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L
A/C was hot/cold/hot/cold and making hissing noises. I took it in and they said it was the rear AC coil freezing up. They replaced it and then the compressor started "clanging & banging", so the A/C compressor had to be replaced next.....will add this as an additional complaint.
jlamiller
Kokomo, IN, USA
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