Overview & Reviews

A revised front fascia is common to all models. The Grand Caravan ES gets an AutoStick transmission, 17-inch wheels and tires, and steering wheel-mounted radio controls.

• Class-leading design. Configurations to suit almost any taste.

• Less than stellar reliability history.

User Reviews:

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  Good but not Great. - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By teresphere - January 19 - 2:00 am

  I do mostly interstate driving ~17K/yr. I currently have 65K miles right now. I have replaced the brake pads once 5 months ago. I have not had any problems with any sensor or belt tensioner. I did get a recall letter about a possible fuel O ring that might be a problem in the engine compartment. There are some electrical problems..windshield wipers can be fickle. The transmission has had a rough time getting in gear at first at very cold temps (10 to -20F. I bought this car brand new..and i had a small transmission leak..a poor seal. I fixed it myself. I also seem to be losing some oil more recently.

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  Leased-Costing much$ before I return it - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Robert R - May 14 - 10:00 am

  Stay away from this vehicle! I have had to replace a speed sensor, master brake cylinder leak repair, brake pads and have had strange electrical problems. All right at 36,000 miles (avr 12K a year) when warranty expires!

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  Never buy a dodge - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Dodge..NEVER - January 5 - 4:56 am

  Horrible....horrible ....horrible. Bought the van used in 2002. Has 3.3ltr, engine was just replaced when I bought it, had to replace it a year later at $1500.00. That was the "deal" I got. Now, engine gone again!! Contacted Dodge and they said basically...too bad too sad. Will NEVER buy from the company again.

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  Very satisfied overall - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By BNSF616 - October 5 - 7:33 am

  Bought used from a friend (off lease) with 36K mi. Owned for almost 7 yrs. Other than expected and reasonable maintenance/replacement items (brakes, batteries, tires, belts, tune-up) had no major mechanical or electrical problems, and it never left us stranded. Finally traded off at 135K mi, but only because we were getting a little nervous about frequent road-trips to remote rural areas for family obligations.

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  1999 Dodge Grand Caravan ES AWD - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Ted C. - August 18 - 5:43 am

  Despite all the warnings not to buy one of these, especially with all- wheel-drive, I can now say, with 152K miles of mostly around town driving on the clock, that this van owes me nothing. Yes, the serpentine belt went out at 70K miles and the speed sensor went out early on, but both are minor. The transmission is just now starting to slip a bit between 1st and 2nd, but otherwise this has been an incredibly reliable and well thought out vehicle. Id be hard pressed to improve on my van (office, pickup, camper, taxi). I am most impressed with the ergonomics and space. Unfortunately, for me, there is no longer any vehicle on the market that can meet all my needs as this van has.

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  prarie schooner - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By whoa there - July 13 - 7:00 pm

  van has been real good ,and real bad. tranny serviced as required,but popped at 113000 miles $2000 to fix. shocks&struts at 96000 miles.brakes at 70000 miles. no other problems at 125k.the van has been reliable and worryfree the rest of the time. i had bought an 05 gc to takeover for this one,kept this to run around town. no complaints. many comfortable road trips.

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  DODGE SPORT GRAND CARAVAN - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By AVANBUFF - June 20 - 10:00 am

  GREAT TO DRIVE ON TRIPS DEALER SERVICE UNACCEPTABLE. BRAKE PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITHIN TWO YEARS OTHER WISE REALLY LIKE THIS MININVAN

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  Yes - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By William Cramer - May 27 - 5:49 pm

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  99 Grand Caravan serves our family well - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Bill and Jane - April 7 - 2:00 am

  1999 Grand Caravan SE with captain seats is perfect for our 4 children ranging from kindergarten to high school age. We like the overhead console with compass. 3.3 liter is right amount of power. Maintenance is reasonable. Follow manufacturers schedule and the transmission will work great.

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  Electrical / Head Gasket - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By BeeTeeFarm - September 14 - 2:00 am

  18 months old and would start and not run. After several days, dealer found short near top of engine. Dealer very good about not charging us a lot. At 5 years and 62000 miles, the head gaskets started leaking coolant into the cylinders. Dealer estimate for repairs exceeds $1000. Engine should last longer than that.