1998 Dodge Grand Caravan ES review from North America
"Like most cars, take care of it and it will last"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Apart from normal maintenance & tune-Ups...
Starter @ 150K
Rear Wheel Bearing @ 175K.
The suspension is worn and it could probably use new front struts and rear shocks... But I don't mind the ride and I will probably not replace them.
The Body has developed some rust, and I will have to replace some of the brake lines - they have started to rust. That will be fun as they are hard to get to, buried behind the ABS unit.
AC works great.
General comments?
This model Dodge has been a good car. I have taken care of it. Motor Oil & Filter change every 3K religiously, Transmission filter & fluid every 15K, Hoses, Belts, & Brakes as needed, Tune ups every 60K, Replaced coolant, Power steering fluid... It runs good and is reliable. Every mechanical part is original and works well. The 3.8 is a great motor and I have towed my Motorcycle across the country twice. It rides great on the highway. I would recommend buying a used Grand Caravan only if it has been well maintained. I see no reason mine won't run to at least 225,000 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 177000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Grand Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 29th May, 2007 |