1998 Dodge Grand Caravan SE review from North America
"Should be a safe family vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
We have had to replace the tensioner 2 times since we've owned it, and it was replaced once before we bought it.
The whole car lost power once when I was turning into a driveway. The dealership couldn't explain it.
Driver seat is wearing, bare spots.
Air Conditioning is poor.
Heating takes a long time to warm inside of car.
General comments?
This vehicle is roomy for a family of 5.
It's good on gas mileage.
It handles well on the roads.
It's convenient with 2 sliding side doors.
It should have had a recalled issued on the tensioner...it's a recurring problem in several Dodge minivans in those model years.
I know other families who've owned one and were satisfied and others who were completely dissatisfied.
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| 1998 Grand Caravan has been a reliable, comfortable family vehicle for 8 1/2 years |
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| A piece of junk |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3 Liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2004 |