1997 Dodge Caravan LE 6 cylinder

Summary:

Keeping this car running has been a major drain on my bank account

Faults:

I have a stack of repair receipts costing me several thousand dollars.

Multiple break work -- two only 10,000 miles apart. These two break jobs alone cost me $1,000.

Universal belt comes off when I drive through a mud puddle. This is a continuing problem.

Clock spring (air bag, cruise control, horn) failed. This was taken to the dealer, but not fixed successfully. Later the clock spring was recalled. My cruise control and horn still don't work.

Phantom electrical problems, primarily in the windshield wipers, which come on randomly and don't go off when turned off.

General Comments:

This car is a big lemon that has cost me way too much to keep running. Several of the problems seriously compromise my safety. I will trade it in soon and never buy another Dodge.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 7th January, 2003

30th Mar 2008, 00:14

Wipers going on and off by themselves? I thought my van was the only one with this problem. Does anyone have any thoughts as to how to fix it?

1997 Dodge Caravan ex 3.3L

Summary:

A really good family car

Faults:

We have 319000 km on the van and we have put in 2 engines.

The trans just went at 319000km.

The brakes take a long time to go on it.

The heater core went two years ago.

General Comments:

I really like this van you just have to take really good care of it.

We have 319000km on it and it is still just like new.

I would suggest to anyone to get one, but take good care of it.

No car is good if you treat it like crap.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd January, 2003

1997 Dodge Caravan Sport 3.3 V6

Summary:

A blessing...?

Faults:

Transmission seal leak. Fixed.

Front rotor's warped. Replaced.

Windshield wipers turn on at free will. Clueless.

Very loud noise in left rear wheel when veering to the right. Clueless.

Drums to be replaced this Saturday.

Left rear hub going to be replaced this Saturday due to the wheel bearing.

Rear door will not close properly unless SLAMMED...Hard!

Tire's have been balanced Twice!

I think I need another wheel alignment!

General Comments:

My wife and I really love this car and feel that it is the best for our growing little family (one 4 year old boy and another boy on the way).

However the cost of keeping it in good condition has run us a large amount of money in such a short time of purchase.

Hopefully with all the recommendations given to us by many current Dodge Caravan owners, all the work being done to the car will out weigh the HORROR stories we have just read. God Speed.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 30th December, 2002

19th Feb 2009, 14:11

I also agree with the wipers going on and off at will.

Mine has 156,000 miles on it and runs like a dream. Although we just put new suspension front and back, and a brake distribution valve just went and with all the brake lines to replace and 2 valves another thousand dished out.

Handles great in the snow.

We have to put freon in the air conditioner every summer. They can't find the leak.

All in all its been a great running vehicle and I have always loved it.

Kathy... Ohio.

1997 Dodge Caravan

Summary:

Lemon joke of Dodge

Faults:

72000 transmission went out

Oil Leak and A/C not working

Wheel cylinders busted

Tires wearing out very fast, car never wants to stay aligned

Windshield wipers have a mind of their own

Front end shakes horribly

Driver seat acts like not bolted to floor properly

Starter fell off (yes, fell off)

Fortunately I bought the warranty of the lowest grade, which covered the transmission. Next I had the wheel cylinders fixed and replaced the tires myself. I fought with the dealership for almost a year before they agreed to fix the head gasket leak, water pump, and timing belt. Car ran good for 3 months or so and I come home from work and the starter fell off. I had to have towed and spent $345.00 having a new one on it. About a month ago my air went out again and car started hesitating and idling very low. Have had different things done to it to determine the problem. Tonight I am driving home from the grocery store and the transmission is starting to go out again. I have invested atleast $3000.00 in this car in the last year. After reading what I have tonight has made me reconsider Dodge products and make a call to their office. This is ridiculous of what I am finding out here on the Internet. Does it take someone getting killed or something before Dodge decides to take action? Look at what happened with Ford and their tires. All complaints should be emailed to Dodge. We invest in America for out future and get nothing in return. What Happened?

General Comments:

Car is rooming for hauling kids and going on trips.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 15th November, 2002