By Alex on 02/19/09 06:46 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1993 Dodge Caravan LE 3dr Minivan
Review
Generally, this car has been a trooper. I got her from my parents in December of 2001, they bought her almost brand new as a program car in 1993. She took us on several 200+ mile trips to visit family, a pretty lengthy journey to Disneyworld, an even lengthier trip to Kentucky - and this was all mostly during her first 60,000. After that point, as I've heard was common with this particular model, the transmission gave out and we had to have a new one dropped in. Since owning it, I've had to have a new compressor installed, and she's having trouble with oil consumption and struts. But for her age, the fact she's still running is quite impressive.
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By mike on 06/04/08 21:03 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1993 Dodge Caravan ES 3dr Minivan
Review
Bought this van for handyman business. It has been a reliable mobile tool box since the purchase. Van now has 160+K Miles. It burns oil, but still hauls plywood and lumber w/out the cost of a V8 pick up.
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By Lance on 04/28/07 17:18 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1993 Dodge Caravan LE 3dr Minivan
Review
My van has the 3.3 litre V6 engine with the 4 speed trans. with overdive. It's not a good tranny as you've read here. The rebuilder said it's similar to unit fitted in the old Dodge Omni and Horizon compacts from the 80's. Guess they had lots of spares. You can expect to replace it about every 40 000 miles. The engine is very good actually, I never had much trouble with it other than a head gasket being replaced once. The ABS system failed at around 150000 miles and it was under warranty for life, low cost repair.
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By Roger on 12/06/06 11:29 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1993 Dodge Caravan 3dr Minivan
Review
What a great vehicle. I bought in '98 with about 45,000 miles and "commuted" from LA to Vancouver - up to 10 times a year! 2 long days of driving. I am tall, lowered the driver's seat 2 inches, took out the back seats and made a comfortable, almost queen size bed, good for a "micro motor home". Good fuel economy with the 3L engine. The a/c pump is about all I've had trouble with. Engine and tranny are great, after 13 years. Change brakes and tires, oil & tranny fluid - that's it. Thanks, Chrysler, for a great vehicle.
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By cgijobs on 03/07/05 17:52 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1993 Dodge Caravan SE 3dr Minivan
Review
At 70,000 miles it started leaking oil; was told the problem was blowby, which can only be fixed by replacing engine (I have been told by more than one mechanic that this is fairly common for Caravans like mine). I've been able to live with the oil leak, but now at 133,000 miles the transmission is going out. Talking with other caravan owners, transmission problems are very common. Before buying an older Caravan I would make sure to have a mechanic check out the transmission carefully.
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By GreytHounds on 07/13/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1993 Dodge Caravan 3dr Minivan
Review
This has been the most reliable and
versatile vehicle we have ever owned.
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By virginianx10 on 07/27/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1993 Dodge Caravan SE 3dr Minivan
Review
We have bought several of these and
they have all performed well. This
one has broken down only once in ten
years. We are keeping it as a pick up
vehicle for our company. We made the
mistake of getting light blue paint,
which failed, the only real problem
with the vehicle.
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By anonymous on 07/22/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1993 Dodge Caravan 3dr Minivan
Review
1 owner, leaking oil, new shocks, new
transmission, new front brake rotors
and calipers, new windshield, been
stolen once, failed aircare twice this
year after 10 years of abuse. the air
conditioner doesn't without making a
loud screeching noise. engine makes a
ticking noice when idling. automatic
transmission shifter feels uneasy.
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By EW on 03/20/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1993 Dodge Caravan SE 3dr Minivan
Review
This was the first of two Dodge
Caravan purchases. The 1993 has
192,000 miles and the 1996 has 152,000
miles. Both have the 3.0 engine. In
both vehicles, the engines are
extraordinarily reliable with VERY FEW
repairs. On the other hand, both have
needed transmissions within 70,000
miles and each van has had three
transmissions (two replacements
each). Neither vehicle was used in
towing or hill climbing nor have they
been overloaded. Both were used for
daily commuting on the FLAT Chicago
area roadways. If it weren't for the
poor transmission quality, these would
be outstanding vehicles.
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By Ahhhhhh on 12/03/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1993 Dodge Caravan LE 3dr Minivan
Review
this is a great van
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