1996 Dodge Caravan review from North America
"Best value I've ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had intermittent check engine light codes appear, all relating to the EGR valve around 140,000. The connector was deteriorated at the EGR valve, and the repair cost around $250.
The air conditioning developed a leak last season, which I have yet to have repaired.
The radio buttons no longer light up.
General comments?
I have put over 45,000 miles on since I bought it, and have changed the oil every 3,000 miles. Only twice have I had to add a little oil between oil changes, and I've never broken down.
I have replaced brake pads once, and all four tires once. With nearly 150,000 miles now on it, it still has all the pep of a new car, has never had any fluid leaks, and has no rattles nor clunks.
I have no indication of it needing even a tune-up yet, as it idles very smoothly.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 103800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 149700 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fairmont |
| Date of Entry | 12th March, 2007 |