2008 Grand Caravan SXT Alignment issues.
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2008 Grand Caravan SXT Alignment issues.
I own a 2008 Grand Caravan SXT nearly fully decked out. Since day one from driving this vehicle off the lot until this day, the vehicle can NOT stay aligned at all.
Dealers trying to blame tires, but when they put it on the rack, completely out of spec both rear and front.
Each time the vehicle is re-aligned, days or even a week or 2 later, completely out of alignment again.
Anyone else having this issue ?
thanks.
Nitch.
Dealers trying to blame tires, but when they put it on the rack, completely out of spec both rear and front.
Each time the vehicle is re-aligned, days or even a week or 2 later, completely out of alignment again.
Anyone else having this issue ?
thanks.
Nitch.
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somehow it got posted to this topic, was reading your transmissions post and i have recently got a 2010 sxt 4.0l. mine so far caint tell any issues although only got 1100 km on it so far. hopefully it works out and let me know what they find?
You may want to try the alignment shop and ck the specs. And if they can fix the problem, then ask the dealer to pay them for fixing the problem. If they won't, then you may have to pay it yourself. This way you are happy.
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The issue continues. According to the dealer(s) they have realigned both front and back. Back was WAY out of spec and the front was slightly off. Get the car back and drive away.. pulls to the right. Drive over 50 mph, the steering wheel drags to the left. You have to keep a firm hand on the wheel, otherwise you WILL be in a ditch.
Then next time taken out, pulls to the right.
If its NOT the tires and NOT the alignment, is it possible that there IS something defective on this vehicle that COULD be overriding steering ?
This vehicle contains various sensors and other electronics. I've noticed that this van does things its NOT supposed to be doing and yet there are NEVER any codes in the system. There IS something WRONG with the vehicle. period.
I believe that the year before, 2007, or 2006 had a steering bushing problem. I'm wondering IF this is the same issue or worse. To be 150% honest, this car NEVER stays in alignment !! I do NOT ride rough nor irresponsible. Normal highway driving and this vehicle NEVER stays aligned. The front and rear tires are wearing abnormally because of this and the dealers can NOT figure this out. There IS something wrong with this vehicle.
Then next time taken out, pulls to the right.
If its NOT the tires and NOT the alignment, is it possible that there IS something defective on this vehicle that COULD be overriding steering ?
This vehicle contains various sensors and other electronics. I've noticed that this van does things its NOT supposed to be doing and yet there are NEVER any codes in the system. There IS something WRONG with the vehicle. period.
I believe that the year before, 2007, or 2006 had a steering bushing problem. I'm wondering IF this is the same issue or worse. To be 150% honest, this car NEVER stays in alignment !! I do NOT ride rough nor irresponsible. Normal highway driving and this vehicle NEVER stays aligned. The front and rear tires are wearing abnormally because of this and the dealers can NOT figure this out. There IS something wrong with this vehicle.
Last edited by nitchimon; Mar 2, 2010 at 08:38 AM.