1992 Dodge Grand Caravan SE review from North America
"Good to pretty high (based on dependability and value), Boring, but useful"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
An engine management module needed replacement at about 70K miles.
We have had the radiator replaced at about 100K miles.
The transmissions on these vehicles are notorious for failing at about 70-90K miles, ours lasted until 125K. This cost about $2200 to replace.
Other than that, the usual brakes, shocks, etc. type maintenance.
General comments?
These are very practical family vehicles. They hold a lot, and travel well. The mileage on the highway is decent for a large profile vehicle, and it has surprising acceleration for it's size, type, and age.
It has a rather large turning radius, so must be manuevered with some back and forth work, but you get used to it.
It's pretty 'tinny' (lots of space enclosed for not a lot of money) so there is some road noise.
Stops well.
Is pretty easy on tires.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 175000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 145 wagon |
| Date of Entry | 24th February, 2003 |