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1997 Dodge Caravan Overview

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3 Dr SE Passenger Van
10 national listings
Avg. Price: $2,860
3 Dr STD Passenger Van
21 national listings
Avg. Price: $3,312
4 Dr ES Passenger Van
4 Dr LE Passenger Van
2 national listings
Avg. Price: $2,595

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3.45 stars

Based on 8 reviews

Miss My Dodge Grand Caravan by WENDY
 — i drove a dodge grand caravan in the late 90's in and around fort frances ontario.i liked how it performed on the highways since i lived in the country at the time.it was great in all the seasons.the ... Read More
Azn4mobile!!! by Mark
 — It used to be my cousins until it got hit by another car. I plan to use it a lot after my dad and I fix it. It has captain seats which i think are cool. its gonna be the AZN4mobile and i can roll with... Read More
Ok But Really Weak Transmission by Michael
 — The cost of ownership on this 1997 dodge caravan is really expensive the gas mileage is ok but this is another car that wasn't built the right way the 3.3 is a really good motor but the transmission o... Read More

1997 Dodge Caravan Overview

Overall User Score

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Based on 8 reviews

1997 Dodge Caravan

Chrysler is trying to snazz them up, trying to make them less boring appearance-wise, but let's face it, people aren't buying minivans to impress their friends and neighbors.  The minivan is a utility vehicle for hauling work, kids, pets, and the kitchen sink.  And in this respect, the Dodge Caravan is still the highest-rated minivan among experts and car owners.

The 1997 Dodge Caravan brings back the all-wheel drive option, but only in the Grand Caravans, SE and higher.  All other models continue to have front-wheel drive.  Anti-lock brakes are available in all models, and low-speed traction control comes with the LE models.  Experts give it above average ratings in reliability, safety, and handling, with the 3.8-liter V6 engine obviously offering the smoothest, most powerful ride of the four engine options. All the other engines offer the most power in the engine class however.

Owners say they are reliable, handle like a car, and are quiet and stable. The Caravans are the best selling, most award winning minivan on the market. Typically, with each model revision come features that are innovative, often setting the bar for other minivans.

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Cost $3,154 Average Instant Market Value $3,170 Average Instant Market Value $3,902 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 23 23 22
Horsepower 150 150 158
Crash Test Rating 4 3 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 43.6 12.9
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.2 41.2 41.2

Dodge Caravan Questions

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I Have A 97 Dodge Caravan And The Signals Are Not Working..i Already Change...

94 views with 1 answer (last answer about a year ago)
AcerDeVille
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Strange Coolant Leak 3.3

A couple of weeks ago I had to replace my A/C compressor. A day or two later I noticed that I had a coolant leak. It appeared to be coming from the water pump, but the strange part is it only leaks fo...

1,173 views with 4 answers (last answer about a year ago)
micaah1
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Ac Control Lghts Blik Ad Fan Direction Won't Change Between Vents

control panel lights blink and air control won't change direction,fan doors aseem stuck so the air just barely comes out oif defrost or fdeet ents The HAC test won't function .correctly and vb2 light...

367 views with 2 answers (last answer 2 years ago)
Bonnie Richardson
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When I Start Driving Speedodometer Starts Bouncing And I Lose Power. After ...

I start to drive and within 5 minutes my van's speedodometer needle goes to zero then bounces back and forth. I also lose power within this time. Once it is running for a little while, it acts like no...

120 views with 2 answers (last answer 2 years ago)
WO
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Water Pump

If the water pump is gone is that a bad sign. There is a 1997 Dodge Caravan bding sold and the water pump is blown.Is it worth it to buy this for 600.00

945 views with 3 answers (last answer 4 years ago)