Overview & Reviews

Traction control is a new option, so long as you get LE or ES trim, and an enhanced accident response system will automatically unlock the doors and illuminate the interior when an airbag deploys. Appearance and equipment refinements complete the modest changes to this best-in-class minivan.

• Not the most reliable vehicle on the road.

User Reviews:

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  Its been there for us - 1997 Dodge Caravan
  By paul - August 20 - 9:21 am

  I bought it in 97 w/ 47k on it--Ive had to replace 2 trannies one @75k and another @ 140k and I still like this van, 13 yrs old and still gets 18 mpg avg year round 26+ on the interstate-- Ill drive it til it keels over!

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  My MiniVan - 1997 Dodge Caravan
  By David - April 27 - 7:08 am

  After researching for another car I decided to look at the ratings for the Dodge I own. It was unexpected to see such lower ratings for it. I figured I would help out and show that my minivan did not fall apart like the others. I bought my minivan in 1999 when it was a 2 year old model. My wife and I have loved every minute of it, and we have 2 kids. I have the 3.3L Sport, and I get at least 19-21 mpg, with good passing power and comfort. I currently have 134,000 miles on it, and I havent had any issues at all. The engine is still strong, and the interior looks good, even with kids. I can remove the seats, interchange them, and still have plenty of room in the rear. No complaints.

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  One Great Van. - 1997 Dodge Caravan
  By Kelly Lloyd - December 14 - 2:43 pm

  This has been a terrific van. It has never failed to start and had no repairs except for brakes and normal maintenance. It is a pleasure to drive, gets good fuel mileage, and rides very good. I like it so much, I bought a 2006 Town & Country last December, but I am not getting rid of my 97.

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  I love my Caravan - 1997 Dodge Caravan
  By Julie Lorentz - July 25 - 9:49 pm

  I have had very good luck with my Caravan. I am disabled, and the 4 door design allows me to easily load my walker in the side door. I need a vehicle I can trust, and my Caravan has proven itself trustworthy. When the time comes, I plan to replace it with another Caravan.

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  97 Dodge Caravan - 1997 Dodge Caravan
  By cnoyes - November 12 - 2:00 am

  This has been an excellent vehicle for us!

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  Decent - 1997 Dodge Caravan
  By chatty70 - December 24 - 2:00 am

  Since this was my first American make,I was sceptical. It turned out great. I have the 2.4L engine that pumps out 150 HP. Thats the same as the 3.0L engine. I travel from East to West and vice- versa on I-70 without any problems. Cant understand why u ppl need gas guzzlers!!

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  Some Design Problems - 1997 Dodge Caravan
  By Dan O. - November 3 - 2:00 am

  The front strut bearings went at 95 000 miles to the tune of $1000. Now the spare tire assembly has corroded so badly it needs replacing at $300. I can smell oil in the heating air and yes the wipes do come on without requesting. Chrysler is not a fun company do deal with, good thing the product is so affordable.

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  cant complain - 1997 Dodge Caravan
  By whitewiz - September 25 - 2:00 am

  i bought this van about 160kkms and it is now 230kkms. Things broken transmission, rad, a/c, computer. Really the transmission went because the tranny cooler in the rad got a pinhole and sent prestone into the transmission. Not a good design on Chryslers part. I would recomend an external cooler and bypass the rad cooler to anyone who owns one of these. i got my cooler off a junked ford tempo, $10. There is a known problem in the computer on this year it makes the check engine light come on and an the van idles rough. The windshield wipers come on by themselves once in a while, this is a known problem with the wiper switch.

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  Good van so far - 1997 Dodge Caravan
  By weldon - September 6 - 2:00 am

  At 60000 miles I cant complain too much.The 3.0 L engine gets 28-30 mpg highway & the 2 sliding doors are great if you have kids.You can also remove or switch around the two back seats.Some things not so great are : Plastic parts inside that have broken, & the wipers that make a swipe on their own. ( dealership said it is the wiper switch ).The headlights are not the brightest either.Still a good buy for the money I think.

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  Dependable - 1997 Dodge Caravan
  By Dan O. - March 29 - 2:00 am

  After 150 000 km (90 000 miles) this has been a great vehicle with minimal and only routine maintenance. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone for the money.