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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  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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  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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  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.

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  1997 Dodge Caravan is #1 - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Scott Lawson - April 14 - 10:00 am

  A very Trust Worthy Automobile.

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  Trading Down? - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Sheryl - January 12 - 10:06 am

  I bought my 97 Dodge Grand Caravan in November of 03. I was driving a 01 GMC Yukon, and I needed to cut my expenses. Having four kids with friends eliminated a 5 passenger sedan and the only thing left that would fit my needs and my budget was this Grand Caravan. It was in immaculate condition but it had 109k miles on it. After signing the papers, I got in my "new" van and started it. The digital read out reminded me again of the high miles and at that moment, I closed my eyes and said "God, This is my new van with only 9k miles on it, a program vehicle, right??" One year and 30K miles later I can say kuddos to Dodge. Great ride and gas mileage.

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  Nice van - looking for a new one! - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Steel - December 9 - 9:40 am

  We had an older boxy-style (1994) Caravan, and when we bought the new model, my wife said it was the best "car" she ever owned. Smoother body panels are very appealing. Seats remove easily (although are heavy to lift). You can lay a 4x8 sheet of plywood flat inside when seats are out (very handy). Mileage was about 18 city/ 25 highway - great for a van. Body lean on curves is a little annoying, but expected for a tall vehicle. Well designed layout. Tall seats are very comfortable. Visibility is great.

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  97 Dodge Caravan Sport--Great Van - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By dthueson - September 7 - 10:00 am

  I have had excellent service with this car. Have only had a few minor problems. Mechanically has been sound.

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  Id buy another one! - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Ron Irwin - August 23 - 2:00 am

  I bought my Grand Caravan ES AWD by ordering it from the factory. Its really cool seeing the "This car built especially for ..." on the sticker. After 131,000 mostly repair-free miles, Im sold on this cars extremely comfortable long-haul ride. I was going to buy an Explorer, but am very satisfied with the vans much better ride and handling. The all-wheel drive is a must for high country driving on ice and snow, as long as youve got the studded snow tire traction. Ill buy another one, but not until I hit 200,000 miles with this one, hopefully!

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  good car - 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Kingfisher57 - May 25 - 2:00 am

  My Dodge has been an excellent vehicle. I have 132000 on the car now and have had only 1 scary experience with itas the fuel rail broke with 5000 miles on the vehicle. Other wise there has been no problems with it.The car is still all original except for brakes and 1 battery