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Did you adjust the lumbar support? I've found that helps ( I push it as far forward as it goes).
I am hoping that I can find either a lumbar support or back support of some kind to ease the muscle pain. It must be the position I am sitting, the shape of the seat or something. I haven't figured it out, I just know that my back hurts after a very short time driving. Maybe someone else will have some suggestions on a good back/lumbar support, there are about 100 different ones on-line. I'm hoping that my back will adjust in time, and I'll love my new van. Right now I don't even care to drive it. Thanks!!
No, I'm not a lawyer
The 2006 Sienna LE driver's seat is very comfortable but other than the comfortable driver's seat, more attractive interior and 5 speed AT of Sienna and Odyssey, the T&C or GC are much nicer overall than the Sienna or Odyssey.
BTW, the DC minivan front seats with separate head rest have always been more comfortable for me than the seats without the adjustable headrest. ALL DC minivans now have the more comfortable seat than my 02 T&C has.
It has never done this before so I pulled the manual out and for the life of me I can't find anything in it about this warning. There are no warning lights on in the dash?????
I'm sure it's something stupid. Do any of you know what this means?
If you leave your headlights on without keys in ignition you get warning bells. Maybe this is it?
It was chiming because the interior light was left on. I feel like a Dumb @SS.
Based on this experience, I think Grand Caravan / T&C brakes last as long as any brand.
Slow moving driver's power window (3 times).
Driver's window fell off track
Wiring harness in side door pinched, causing power door not to work.
Two bad spark plugs and plug wires.
Needless to say, I am very disappointed with this vehicle. The service manager says that the brakes normally wear out quickly because it is a "heavy-duty" vehicle. Bull!
I think after the first set wore out that fast, I would have gotten ceramic pads and after market rotors.
I have a 2005 DGC. Bought it 17 months ago and so far, haven't had to do anything but change the oil and rotate the tires. I couldn't be happier.
My power window on the passenger side just "acted up", it wouldn't go up at one time, it'd go so far, stop, then continue seconds later. Of course this has only done it once and when I had it back to dealer for recall on heater clamps, they found nothing wrong.
Other than those two things, I'm very pleased with my van. I'm getting about 23mpg in suburban driving.
Recently the oil companies started putting 10% ethanol into gasoline. On the first tank I used my gas mileage dropped from 22 mpg to 20 mpg. That sounds about right, as ethanol doesn't have as much energy as gasoline.
Best Regards,
Shipo
Overall, Toyota ran away with the rankings, but not in the van category.
J D Power Quality Rankings
I always apply parking brake before I turn off the engine.
My van is 45000 miles and all paid, the money I can get for it is ridiculous.
You guys that own one, what should I expect from that grand caravan regarding general reliability ??
The main issue are ??
Thanks in advance
However I have my reserve on the reliability , but if the van behave that is going to be a great deal ...time will tell. I am getting out of a Montana 2002 and I was pretty disapointed by the van, way to many problem for a 4 years old van. if the Dodge can just do slightly better I'll be more than happy
I was also worried about the reliability and didn't even consider it when we first went shopping for the Sienna. So far (fingers crossed), I've been happy with the reliability. We're using the heck out of the van. Lots of idling, lots of little kids running around the interior. Its holding up great so far.
We owned the Sienna just a few months and it was in the shop or having problems for a month of that time, had a recall issued and several TSBs. Didn't seem all that problem free in the little time we owned it.
Given all the gadgets we have on the van, I do however want to buy an extended warranty. I haven't found a really good deal yet, keep putting it off.