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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  I would not take it even if it were free - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Sandy McGhee - October 30 - 10:33 pm

  I bought this van new and cheap. Thought I was getting a deal. I should have checked this web site first. This van had transmission and engine problems and the back door latch was broken. I owned the vehicle three months and it started to act up. The worst vehicle Ive ever owned. I will never buy another Dodge/Chrysler product ever again. Honda Odyssey, Nissan Quest or Mazda MPV is my next choice. We have a transmission place in our area where the owner got rich from repairing Dodge/Chrysler transmissions. This vehicle is dangerous and I feel Chryslers repeated production of this vehicle exploits women and children.

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  Baby Hauler - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Muthu Periakaruppan - August 29 - 2:00 am

  This is by far the perfect vehicle for our family. (Three kids under 6) With relatives we often haul 7-8 people around. It is smooth and quiet. However we seem to constantly have small things going wrong, 4 brake jobs at 50k, tensioner&serpentine belt, rear calipers and now no heat (we live in arctic Minnesota). Has anyone else had problems with the thermostat or radiator?

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  Fun to drive - when working - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By pfeiffer - August 21 - 10:00 am

  Love to drive this van, especially on long trips. Can get 24mpg at 70mph. Unfortunately the van is in the shop alot, and I may trade it. Biggest problem has been the master brake cylinder. Have had 4 in 36K miles. The dash dials have stopped cold on numerous occasions, and one time some swith broke and the van was stuck in 2nd. Have my own coffee mug at the dealer.

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  10th Year... still running - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Michael - June 5 - 12:26 pm

  Decent vehicle. Ive had same problems as others: Speed sensor ($150), drive belt & tensioner ($400), new cooler lines ($500), leaking master brake cylinder & brake work ($600), side window motor ($200). At 5 years the transmission started "lunging" between 1st & 2nd gear. Ive heard many people needing new trannys at this point. Ive gotten another 5 years by easing (not pushing) the car between those two gears. Still working. Im hoping to get another 2-3 years out of it.

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  I bought another one - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By DodgeFan - May 15 - 3:33 pm

  This thing has been great. At 114k miles there are some minor leaks, and this was 99% fixed with new head gaskets. The van is fun to drive if you can say that about a minivan. It is totally reliable, very comfortable. It has enough room for 6 adults with a little storage in back and no one feels the slightes bit cramped. It even hauls my light pop up tent trailer/camper without a problem. I bought another since this one has been so good.

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  Sportiest when it comes to minivans - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Chris M. - March 9 - 5:00 pm

  These vans are pretty cool when it comes to a minivan. I like it alot and theres plenty of room.

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  Great Long Term Value - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Doug_H - January 18 - 3:13 pm

  Purchased used w/17K miles in 2000. Has been a great long term value. Minimal cost to own. ES model has everything available at the time. 3.8 ltr has plenty of power @ 180hp. Hauls 7 comfortably. Great on long trips. Live in TX, van has been to CA and back and Orlando, FL and back plus many trips to surrounding states. Avgs 23 mpg city/hwy. Gotten 29 mpg on hwy, avg 25. As of 5/09, have 229K. Rebuilt Trans. at 190K. New Cat. Converter at 185K. No other major mechanical issues, just stuff that wears out-alternator, water pump, pulleys misc sensors and switches, etc. Would buy again but wife wants something different after 10 yrs. 1999 ES model still best looking w/17in. wheels.

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  Sues review of Dodge van - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By ljohns - September 7 - 10:00 am

  AC problems...replaced with non Dodge Condenser coils, etc...Works perfectly now. All else with van is great.

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  Grand Caravan - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By R Aukstuolis - March 22 - 9:43 pm

  Generally this has been a very good people hauler. Problems encountered in 9 years were: transmission sensors, when brakes needed new pads also had to replace front rotors. Rust is an issue. Passenger door, rear wheel wells and body attachment points for front suspension towers were rusted. I thought they built this with galvanized steel?

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  After 6 years we are satisfied - 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By george - March 2 - 8:03 pm

  We purchased this van new with a tow package since it included the transmission cooler (fearing the infamous failures). So far we have done regular maintenance. About $2500 worth over 6 years and completed 2 recalls. The only out of warranty repairs have been the serpentine belt pulley ($100) and a transmission speed sensor at 40K miles($150). Much better then our Volvo 850 wagon which needed a timing belt and water pump new window switches, and radio at 17K miles. This car has travelled from California to Maryland and from Florida to Canada on our vacations without any problems. I hope it lasts another 5 years.