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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Why Cant They Build It RIGHT????? - 1998 Dodge Caravan
By LionelMan - August 24 - 2:00 amWell, Ive owned three of these: 86, 92, and 98 and now Im done with Chrysler. The AC systems are junk, the electronics are flaky, and they make more wind noise than a pickup truck! The 3.0L is underpowered and isnt safe to drive in heavy traffic. Im buying a Honda Odessey next.
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What a piece of junk!!! - 1998 Dodge Caravan
By pwkam - July 27 - 2:00 amEngine block leaking oil right after the warrenty expire. I change oil every 4000 miles and have a good maintenance record. I sold it to the carmax because I am worry about tranmission problem will show up.
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tHE BEST MINI VAN IN TOWN - 1998 Dodge Caravan
By ARUN VERMA - July 17 - 2:00 amno PROBLEMS IN 4 YEARS WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT
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Repairs and more repairs - 1998 Dodge Caravan
By jscnurse - July 2 - 2:00 amPurchased 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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Great Family Car - 1998 Dodge Caravan
By luvmycar - June 27 - 2:00 amMy husband and I have had little troubles with this car. It has been a great family car. In fact we just bought another Dodge Caravan.
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Whatdahelldidiget?? - 1998 Dodge Caravan
By MsNaive - June 23 - 2:00 amJust 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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Could be better but... - 1998 Dodge Caravan
By Texas Mama - June 3 - 2:00 amThought I would offer my experience...For the first 2 years we had no trouble, just regular maintenance. When we hit 45K the trouble started. We had a leak in the radiator core which cause the floor to rot, found out from the dealer it was a common problem - would have been nice to know. We also had problems with gaskets, which caused a major oil leak. Transmission went at 70K, Air conditioning at 79K. Brakes have always been loose. Had a problem with tires as well – once they were replaced, they have been OK
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Burned Again - 1998 Dodge Caravan
By Mr. Mini Van - May 23 - 2:00 amI was one of the people who got burned by the bad transmissions on the mini vans a few years back. Hearing that the problem was fixed I went back to Dodge and after 4 years (just after warranty lapsed) I now need a valve job. Fool me once "Shame on you". Fool me twice "Shame on me". Fool me three times .... NOT A CHANCE!
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Love my Caravan - 1998 Dodge Caravan
By bikerdad - May 10 - 2:00 amI 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.
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Should have looked here first!! - 1998 Dodge Caravan
By Never Again - May 9 - 2:00 amPreviously owned a 1989 Grand Caravan. Put three transmissions in it. Thought that by now Chrysler would have figured out how to build a reliable transmission. WRONG! The transmission in my 1998 Caravan went out at 55000. Fool me once, shame on you fool me twice...well, you know how it goes.
