1998 Dodge Caravan Base review from North America
"Unreliable and costly van"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
4 tires replaced due to slow leaks at 15,000 miles.
Frozen calipers at 20,000 miles.
Rear main seal replaced at 30,000 miles.
Blown head gasket at 30,000.
General comments?
I think the blown head gasket at 30,000 miles says it all. This van was a repair nightmare. We were afraid to own it past the warranty. Oh, and resale value is the pits! We now have a Honda Odyssey.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 323 |
| Date of Entry | 21st March, 2001 |