I have a 2000 Caravan with 60,000 miles. The vehicle has been relatively trouble free, but I am experiencing an occassional lound knock or bump on uneven surfaces, rather unnerving when it happens, and an occassional groaning noise also on uneven surfaces, going around corners, up a curb, etc. Two different garages have told me that I need new shocks and struts, but 60,000 miles seems awfuly early, being that I have not used this car for towing, particularly heavy loads, etc, just normal hauling-the-family-around. Just fishing for others' experience with replacing shocks and struts on this vehicle. Does this sound normal ? At what mileage do most owners find themselves replacing these parts ?
Thanks, Scott