Overview & Reviews

Available this year is a 3.8-liter V6 that puts out 180 horsepower and 240 foot-pounds of torque. And for convenience, Caravans come with rear-seat mounted grocery bag hooks, and driver's-side easy-entry Quad seating. All Chrysler products are equipped with "Next Generation" depowered airbags.

• Less than stellar reliability history.

User Reviews:

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  Never buying a Dodge again! - 1998 Dodge Caravan
  By scrapretreat - May 4 - 2:00 am

  Puchased the vehicle with 65K mi with excellent maintanence records. At 85K mi while 500 mi from home the crank shaft snapped! Stranded in Rolla Mo. for a week we spent our $5,000 vacation fund on a new engine. Thinking our troubles were over we were surprised when at 92K mi the transmission fell out 70 miles from home. Needles to say we will NEVER purchase a Chrysler product again. Weve also repaired the windshield, driver power window twice, alternator twice, emission sensor valve and the front end will not stay in line. The windshield wipers are the noisiest Ive ever experienced.

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  1998 Grand Caravan LE AWD 3.8L - 1998 Dodge Caravan
  By Jeff - December 4 - 2:00 am

  Excellent running and driving vehicle. Even though used with 75,000 miles runs like my brand new truck.

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  Not bad - but .... - 1998 Dodge Caravan
  By Krestoff - November 10 - 2:00 am

  Had this car for 5.5 years. No major problem but had to get the algniment fixed twice and complete brakes repalced at 35,000. Transmission is rough but is still going. Have 51,500 miles on van. For price not bad, but wondering how much longer it will go before major problems. Selling car just for that reason.

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  I love my Caravan - 1998 Dodge Caravan
  By lyndab - July 25 - 2:00 am

  Ive had this car for 3 years, I bought it used from a friend. I did buy an extended warranty but the only problem Ive had (knocking on wood) was that the A/C went out. There was another problem with the cruise control that was related to a recall that was fixed for free. I travel a lot on two lane highways because of where I live and I need a reliable car and shes been there for me every mile.

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  Solid family vehicle - 1998 Dodge Caravan
  By Soccer ma - July 25 - 2:00 am

  Bought this car to replace my dying 1990 caravan. Chose the base model & added the 3.1 litre v6, with 2nd sliding door & seven pass seating. Had a problem with a sticking valve around 36,000 miles and after 3 trips the the dealer, and my warantee ran out they finally got it right. Maintain this vehicle with regular 3600-5000 mile service and it will do its job. The carpet is cheap, but, hey not a bad multi passenger vehicle for $18,000+/-.

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  1998 Dodge Caravan - 1998 Dodge Caravan
  By Joel_Tucson - October 8 - 2:00 am

  I like this vehicle. Problems: Needed a new transmission at 60,000 miles, and the air-bag and check engine lights came on at 70,000 the horns dont work A/C leaks a little. Good Things: Fuel economy is good at 20 MPG the 3.0 l V-6 has a lot of pep we have 2 small children and the wife LOVES this vehicle (need I say more)

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  Repairs and more repairs - 1998 Dodge Caravan
  By jscnurse - July 2 - 2:00 am

  Purchased used with 38000. Has a 3.0 V6 engine. Purchased an extended warranty with the bank loan, our saving grace. Have repaired/replaced: valve cover gaskets, loose hose over sol pack, rack and pinion steering and sway bar. Now it is leaking oil again and looks like a head gasket at 67000 miles, dont think that we will wait for the tranny to go...

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  Whatdahelldidiget?? - 1998 Dodge Caravan
  By MsNaive - June 23 - 2:00 am

  Just purchased on 4/24/02 (used) and had 25000 miles on it. Within a month and a half, transmission started acting up. Had trans replaced. Lots of "wind noise", so I dont know if something else is wrong or that is the way it supposed to "sound". I am very glad I got the extended warranty! So I didnt have to pay the astronomical cost of $2600! Honestly, this vehicle could be much better. I believe Im going to get my Ford Winstar!!!

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  Love my Caravan - 1998 Dodge Caravan
  By bikerdad - May 10 - 2:00 am

  I love my Caravan. Its one of the most versatile cars Ive owned. Great for hauling stuff home from Home Depot, taking the dogs to the park, etc. Have had no major problems in 4 years. Pretty much just routine maintenance. I would buy another one.