1997 Dodge Caravan Passenger

The best Van Ever

By Pamwalk (NC) on Sunday, March 31, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 150,000

Pros: "Depend.,comfort, practical"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought this van used. I have put 100,000 miles on it. I have never had a problem! An excellent vehicle for families, especially those who use car seats. I have named her Thelma because she is part of the family!"

1 person out of 2 found this review helpful

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Dependable Ride

By Mom of 4 (TN) on Wednesday, January 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 295,000

Pros: "Roomy, reliable and definitely comfortable."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Being the third I have owned, if this one makes it another 5,000 miles, I will have owned three Dodge Caravans that have over 300,000 miles on them. These vans are comfortable and extremely reliable. I love my van and I am actively looking for another one to purchase."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Really Great Van

By Tigerlily62 (MA) on Thursday, January 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 198,900

Pros: "easy drive, lots of room"

Cons: "3rd row has little leg room, very litte trunk spac"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I love this van. The owner before me took immaculate car of it. I have had no issues with this van other then the Multifunction switch which controls the blinkers and the windshield wipers malfunctioning and the blinkers only working some of the time. Replaced it and the new switch went out after about 5wks also... I do recommend this van HIGHLY especially when you have kids and kids in carseats. One suggestion is to get a security system of some sort like lojack, because this is a VERY VERY common vehicle to steal(#2 in Michigan!! out of the top 10 list, 8 are dodge caravans!!!). The only reason I don't have mine anymore is because it was stolen! The back seats come out so it is a common choice for thieves. 198900mi and it was still going amazingly. Drive was smooth, turning was awesome and it was still awesome at accelerating and handled fantasticly on the highway!"

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Best van ever

By Kyle (WV) on Monday, April 16, 2012

I don't own this car

Pros: "Amazing vehicle, reliable if you take care of it"

Cons: "I don't like the body style from that year, no dvd"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"My mother bought it new in 1999. It now has 478,000 miles. The motor was rebuilt at 258k. I think it's going to need to be rebuilt at 500k. But she has kept this van in amazing condition and keeps ever piece of paperwork including all receipts from gas. She loves this van."

6 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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It's been a pretty good van overall.

By Notabadvan (UT) on Wednesday, April 04, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 147,500

Pros: "Reliable"

Cons: "No rear A/C, lack of space for trips"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"The only major problem we've had is that the transmission went out on it at 120,000 miles and cost $2600 to rebuild. Other than that it has be reliable and burns no oil at all even with nearly 150,000 miles. We don't have the Grand Caravan so it is lacking is space and there is no rear A/C. All in all I think we've got our moneys worth."

5 people out of 8 found this review helpful

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i love my van

By theadoria (OR) on Monday, March 26, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 167,000

Pros: "nice family van"

Cons: "takes lots of gas"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"the only thing wrong with my van is the gas mileage but besides that i love it!! its my 2nd van it dont have all the fancy gagets in it but thats not important to me less disstracting well driving"

1 person out of 2 found this review helpful

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