1992 Dodge Caravan Minivan

Cargo minivan

by Peachydad on Feb 8, 2010
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Caravan 3dr Cargo Minivan

Bought it used from truck dealer, cargo minivan with 3.0 l v-6, and more reliable 3 speed transmission. Ugly but generally reliable. Not that good of gas mileage for such a small van, but useful for small catering business. Almost zero resale value when traded for full size pickup, given the reputation of 4 speed trannies on these vehicles. Had an earlier 3.0 l v-6 passenger van with 4 speed and was rebuilt or repaired three times under warranty. Would not purchase Chrysler product again after that lemon, but this cargo van was cheap and didn't have that terrible trans.

Not that many issues

by Alex on Aug 6, 2008
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Caravan SE 3dr Minivan

Easy to maintain Lasted 252,000 miles and still is going. Never was rebuilt. Comfortable seating, plenty of room. A great car, considering it's sat for over 4 years, and is now going to be my daily driver.

High maintenance

by Blowngasket on Oct 24, 2004
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Caravan 3dr Minivan

While it is a practical vehicle, there are some design flaws that have proven costly. I've had multiple blown head gaskets (costly repair) that apparently are the result of incompatible metals used in the pistons and the cylinders. There were numerous other repairs, but the heag gasket is the back breaker. I would not recommend this vehicle or any Dodge van from the 1990's.

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Fairly good van

by lbritain on Jan 10, 2004
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Caravan LE 3dr Minivan

Bought it brand new in 1992 - been through 3 fuel pumps, 1 oxygenator thing; kept losing power (took 7 years to find this problem) 1 water pump and numerous smaller things. It's been pretty reliable for 12 years and 95000 miles. It squeals all the time while running causing considerable embarrassment at lights - transmission is starting to slip.

Reliable

by dtorma on Jul 31, 2003
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Caravan 3dr Minivan

We bought this vehicle from a friend who loved it and was getting a good deal on a newer model Caravan. Very few problems and never left me stranded. Lots of seating for our 3 young kids (and their friends) although very cramped in the back for adults.

Get the 4 cylinder!!!

by LP on Jul 20, 2003
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Caravan 3dr Minivan

this is a very reliable van with cold a/c and even though it's not very quick, it is very reliable. 150,000 miles and the 2.5 liter 4 cyl. engine runs like a top. I've heard the 6 cyl. is plagued with problems!