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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  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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  Great Van - 1998 Dodge Caravan
  By rdot2112 - September 16 - 2:00 am

  I bought the van new in Jan. 1998 and it has been fantastic. Looks good, drives great! Other then gas and routine maintenance, Ive never had to put a dime in to it.

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  done with dodge - 1998 Dodge Caravan
  By nlpa - August 7 - 2:00 am

  Purchesed this vehicle because the deal was good. It was OK for the first 40k miles. The exhaust did not leave a month after the warranty expired. The main computer was replaced for ~$1,000 at 40k miles. The head gusket got broken at 45k miles causing damage to cylinders. The trade-in value at 45k miles was a couple hundred $$. Ended up donating this junk to charity. will never think Dodge again

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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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  Done with Dodge/Chrysler - 1998 Dodge Caravan
  By done with dodge - July 17 - 2:00 am

  At around 22K the trouble started. Front brakes went out, front disk rotor?s were pitted (I believe because of poor quality from supplier),at around 39K, BRAKES WENT BAD AGAIN! Same issue bad disk brakes had to replace new rotors and brakes again. We also had problems with valve cover gaskets, which caused a major oil leak. TIGHTING UP bolts on covers DOES NOTHING! As they end up loosing up every 10 to 12 thousand miles or so. Transmission just went out yesterday at 58K miles. As luck would have it, at the start of a vacation trip, THANK?S DODGE!!!!!!!!!! Good bye Dodge, hello Honda or Toyota.

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  Buy a Mercury Villager - 1998 Dodge Caravan
  By Chris P - April 11 - 2:00 am

  Purchased this van because we got a good deal on it. Its turned out to be the worst vehical anyone in the family has ever owned. Handeling and cornering is very poor compared to the Ford Aerostar and Mercury Villager. At 55-60k miles we have replaced the following on our 1998 Caraven Sport Transmission and differential - $2200 2 Axels, both rear brake calipers, differential again, transmission sensor. Car left us stranded in PA with a "loose battery cable"...Funny we tightend all those when trying to get it to start. Not to mention the passenger sliding door is falling apart, interior panel is falling off, held on with one screw, rest is snaps.

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  Wow what a great vehicle - 1998 Dodge Caravan
  By Its2Easy - January 8 - 2:00 am

  what can i say. dodge did a great job.

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  dont get this - 1998 Dodge Caravan
  By nikkihamby - December 6 - 2:00 am

  I have just a regular caravan. Last year at 50,000 miles it started leaking oil, ended up 1500.00 later and after taking it back and forth with the dealer over 5 times it has started to leak oil again. On top of that had to replace cam shaft pulley pin when the engine made a horrible noise--that is broke again as well. I am a woman who doesnt drive cars to death but this car has been a nightmare. The dealer was even worse to deal with. I am fixing to trade it in and take a loss. Dont ever get this if you can possibly!!!

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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)