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Report: Underbody Coolant Leaks From Rear Heat/AC Are Common

Dodge Grand Caravan Problem
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Model Years Affected: 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Average Mileage: 98,544 mi (40,000 mi - 217,000 mi)

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Coolant leaks coming from the underbody on vehicles equipped with rear heat/AC are common. The underbody hoses should be inspected as part of regular maintenance. If you drive on roads where salt is prevalent the problem is generally more severe. Some 2005 models are involved in a special service action, no government recall was issued.

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  • Report #1
    ma_EL23, 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, 95,000 mi
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    pipes were pitted just before the aluminum heater hose. losing coolant once the temperature rises. waiting to be fix.

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    Visitor, 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, 80,000 mi

    always a problem; designed to fail

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  • Report #3
    Visitor, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 86,000 mi

    Leaking from the rear heating line. Dodge has a recall only for 2004-2005 models to replace with aluminium lines. Cost $600 to replace the all rear line system.

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  • Report #4
    Visitor, 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, 198,245 mi

    the rear heater hoses are leaking on the passenger side of my caravan i looked under an seen the problem. the two hoses that rout down from the fire wall are rusted mid way of the line. so if any one has some kind of solution that can be helpful . thanx

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  • Report #5
    Visitor, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 63,000 mi

    leaking coolant from faulty water pump, heat does not work, waiting for more trustworthy diagnosis, 605$ price break the bank

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  • Report #6
    Visitor, 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan, 135,000 mi

    Lost internal heat found leaks in lines under body

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  • Report #7
    Visitor, 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan, 118,000 mi

    fluid has leaked from radiator and has cause rusting on all parts and need to have radiator replaced

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  • Report #8
    Visitor, 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, 83,321 mi

    leaking from front passenger side from hose

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  • Report #9
    cllnsm, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
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    If you are experiencing coolant leaking from under the body of your caravan, you need to address this, before you lose all your coolant and your stranded and need a tow that will cost a few hundred.... There are coolant pipes that run to the back heater. These pipes will rust out. I believe I paid around $100 for the replacement pipes which are made of stainless steal. They are tricking to install, becaus ethey run from the fire wall down and under the body to the rear heater. Keep an eye out for this, it is only a matter of time....

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  • Report #10
    Ritschala, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 124,874 mi
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    Coolant spraying out of a rusted line on the front passenger side. Found it to be a coolant leak after checking fluids. No fix yet, just occurred yesterday evening.

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  • Report #11
    Visitor, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 40,000 mi

    Some times find coolant under drive side of vehicle

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    Visitor, 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, 80,000 mi
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    Visitor, 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, 217,000 mi

    metal tubes rotted at bracket. Cut out bad area and extended rubber hose

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  • Report #14
    JohnH76, 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, 115,000 mi
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    For several years now I smell hot coolant and several mechanics cannot find a leak. Coolant level does go down which confirms a leak and jives with the hot coolant smell. Noticed the metal pipe connected to the lower radiator hose is very rusted and corroded. Will look more into this area for the leak.

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  • Report #15
    Visitor, 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, 59,000 mi
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    Visitor, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 100,000 mi

    where the bottom radiator hose connects to the metal hose. The metal hose has a pin size hole in it. Any suggestions. It makes my antifreeze leak a lot.

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  • Report #17
    Visitor, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 84,000 mi
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    Visitor, 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 146,000 mi

    leaking under van along passenger side, can see that the metal line is rusted and now dripping coolant. Just happened today, not fixed yet.

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  • Report #19
    gifted67, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 80,000 mi
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    Visitor, 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, 95,000 mi

    i am experiacing this problem today not fixed

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  • Report #21
    Visitor, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
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    Visitor, 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, 103,000 mi

    I have lost coolant but didn't see where it was leaking. I had little heat from the heater. I added coolant and I now see a pool of fluid under the passenger side.

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  • Report #23
    Visitor, 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan, 75,000 mi

    Rear heater pipes rusted out. Dealer replaced for $300.

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  • Report #24
    Visitor, 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, 98,000 mi

    my car coolant is constantly loosing fluid changed hoses and clap but still loosing a little , say coolant line under right hand passenger door leaking coolant metal line corroded and wet also dripping about 1 drop per minute engine off .

    Chrysler or doge should replace these line w/ stainless steel or aluminium also the water pump inlet tube
    is also rusted and will eventuall fail .

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  • Report #25
    Visitor, 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, 89,841 mi
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    DawnM71, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 109,000 mi
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    I'm having anti-freeze leaking. I don't know how much it is to fix so until I can save some money, I just keep filling the antifreeze daily. I'm on 100% disability and a single mom so I don't have money laying around. Figures though, I just finished paying for the vehicle about 5 months ago.

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  • Report #27
    NoAngel, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 93,500 mi
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    I took it to a garage and told me my evaporator was out and would cost me $1500 to $2000 to repair or could could try sealant to plug leak for $25 with no guarantees. This worked for couple years and then went leaked again. Tried to plug again with no luck. We purchased a new front evaporator and installed...had it checked for leaks and held charge so finished charging and rear evaporator that point went out as well. We have not yet repaired due to cost. This is the 3rd pre-owned Grand Caravan I have had and this is first time I ever have had the problems I am having now.

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  • Report #28
    Visitor, 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan, 75,000 mi

    Have had this issue with my van for a long time. Does not seem to be fixable.

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  • Report #29
    Visitor, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 80,000 mi
  • Report #30
    Visitor, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, 72,000 mi

    AC stopped working

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  • Report #31
    Visitor, 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, 63,000 mi

    AC quit working, after 1/2 of a summer (last year) without it, I had it checked. it was the evac unit ($750.00 repair estimate) that needed replaced.

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