Overview & Reviews

After a one year hiatus, all-wheel drive returns to the lineup, available on SE and LE models. Traction control is newly available, and an enhanced accident response system will automatically unlock the doors and illuminate the interior when an airbag deployment is detected. A Sport decor group is newly available on Grand Caravan SE.

• Not the most reliable vehicle on the road.

User Reviews:

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  My first of three - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Deere1939B - June 26 - 11:53 pm

  I also needed a larger vehicle for a growing family. Looked at Ford and Mopar, and went with this because of recommendations. Has been a very good vehicle for 4 years. Bought it with 56K, and now have 165K on it. Had some normal mech maintenance, including valve job, gas tank fuel pump, serpentine idler bracket, etc. It is still fairly easy to work on, but then I got the Dodge shop manual. The book is worth its weight in gold. Only thing I really dont like is the headlights. They become opaque and crystalized with age. $200 for a new one? I think not. It does everything. I havent used my pickup for three years because I pull a trailer with the van, with loads of room inside.

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  2nd Grand Caravan and Even Better - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By gianca - May 21 - 10:00 am

  This is our 2nd Grand Caravan. It has been virtually maintenance free the 50,000 miles we have had it (48,000 - 100,000). The leather cleans easy. Even the AC ducting is wide enough to easily clean. The sliding back rear bench is great. Both side sliding doors are great and operate flawlessly. Drink holders for everyone, and well incorporated or hidden into the trim. Never had a vehicle this reliable before.

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  Found a Great One - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By weasal - March 2 - 2:00 am

  3.8 dual heat/air, Calif. vehicle. Traction Control, bought it private party, excellent condition, it was very well maintained. Had tranny flushed just because of the horror stories and will be bypassing radiator by adding separate tranny cooler. When they flushed it, the dealership said it was pretty clogged and had to remove lines to unclog them. Great vehicle. 20 mpg

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  great vehicle - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By jomare - January 16 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle now has 330000km and is still going strong (original engine, original transmission

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  the ultimate people mover - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By John Edward - December 11 - 3:50 am

  We bought the car with over 90,000 miles on the clock, and it now boasts over 220,000, and the engine has never been opened up, the transmission has never given us grief (though we service the tranny every 20K. We get a consistent 23.56 mpg and always use regular fuel, changing the 10w40 good quality oil every 3K miles. The only mechanical problems in ten years have been a malfunction in the aftermarket remote locking/alarm system, and a pesky serpentine belt that has left the scene of the crime twice in ten years. Were now looking at changing gaskets and hoses because its a regular thing.

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  The worst care ever built - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By chuckf - March 10 - 10:00 am

  50,000 miles and already on its 4th transmission. "5-Star" dealer ruined engine by crossthreading the engine mount bolts during the 1st transmission replacement and refuses to pay. Terrible brakes. Unreliable. Terrible service. Dont by anything from Chrysler and dont buy anything from Tobin Chrysler Dodge in Clinton, NY.

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  Very Reliable, Great Mileage - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Very Pleased - March 8 - 10:10 pm

  I have owned this van for about a year, and it has always been very reliable. I bought it used with about 90,000 miles on it, and it runs like it is still new. My average miles per gallon is between 22-26. What more can you ask for from a minivan? It has never let me down and I have only had to do routine matinence (brakes, tires, oil changes, etc.). I would purchace another one in the future.

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  Love my Caravan - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Andra - March 7 - 8:40 am

  This is the 2nd Caravan that we have had. The first left us for a new home with 215K. This one has 181K and is still trucking. It has a new transmission. The only thing that I dont care for with in comparing the 97 with the 89 was that you lost head room when they rounded it. I liked it better squared off. We get good gas mileage, about 26 highway, 22 around town. It has been a good, reliable car.

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  1997 dodge Grand Caravan - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By CJPorter - February 15 - 10:00 am

  For a family with lots of kids and prjects, the dodge grand caravan cannot be beat. Ive even hauled a washer and dryer in together with the back seats removed. I love my caravan

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  Caravan1 - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By johnm - June 20 - 10:00 am

  great vehicle for around town, on the highway, and for carrying large loads. Comfortably carries 6-7 people.