1997 Dodge Grand Caravan SE review from North America
"So far, worth the $3500 I have put into it including the initial cost"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Belt Tensioner broke at 154K.
Window Wiper goes off itself on right turns.
Interior lights come on when you turn lights on for driving in the dark.
Car overheats in summer even though the thermostate was changed.
General comments?
I bought this van 2 years ago used with 153K on it, and have put 10K on it. Transmission was leaking, so just had the pan resealed. Van handles well, and is pretty comfortable, though it has it's quirks. It's great for hauling. But I'm wondering now if I should sell it and buy something else after reading all the bad reviews on the van.
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| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 ltr Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 153000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 164750 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th April, 2007 |