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Dodge Caravan
Report: Worn Sway Bar Bushings/End Links May Cause Noise in Front Suspension
Dodge Caravan Problem
Model Years Affected: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Average Mileage: 108,702 mi (25,000 mi - 186,000 mi)
Worn sway bar bushings or sway bar end links may cause a rattling or clunking noise from the front suspension during low-speed driving. Though not always the root cause, front struts are often replaced for this condition.
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Visitor, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 100,000 mi
clunking noise,replaced front bushing,easily done myself
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Visitor, 2003 Dodge Caravan, 87,000 mi
needs transmission solenoid replaced, shop also says replace sway bar brushings and replace struts. This van has too many problems for the amount of miles on it - beware!
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ted27, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 119,000 miRookie
going over bumps had a clunking noise, had sway bar bushing replaced. at 45000 miles
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Visitor, 2003 Dodge Caravan, 91,000 mi
same issue
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Visitor, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 124,250 mi
Popping nose from front over small bumps and while driving slowly. Removed and lubed swaybar bushings,inspected swaybar links..they are fine. No wear seen on bushings...were replaced by previous owner. Sound is GONE (for NOW!)
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Visitor, 2001 Dodge Caravan, 186,000 mi
Had bushings replaced and it did not fix the problem. It was the strut mounts had rusted out. Changed the strut, spring and shock and drives like a champ!
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Visitor, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 117,000 mi
Have had noise for 2+ years.Repair got rid of 80% of the noise.
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hollfam, 2005 Dodge Caravan, 81,000 miRookie
Low volume rattling noise from front right suspension area of van
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Linda G Roman, 1999 Dodge Caravan, 25,000 miRookie
Noise when turning. Its in the shop right now. I called dodge and they say my car is not in the recalls other than a clockspring years ago.
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Visitor, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 95,600 mi
Same problem - 'clunking' noise at low speed, sounded like something was 'rocking' back an forth. Mechanic rode with me to discover the sway bars needed replacing. Fixed the problem!
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