1994 Dodge Caravan Consumer Discussions

2009 GRAND CARAVAN/T&C FEED BACK

Re: 4.0L versus 3.8L [etp]

Written by: etp on Mar 11, 2009 03:42 PM

5) The new 4.0 engine uses a timing belt to actuate the overhead cams, and the belt needs to be replace on a periodic basis (not all that often, but I'm betting it isn't all that cheap when replacement time comes). Good points, but my Mitsubishi 3.0 1994 Dodge Caravan with a timing belt was the most solid engine I have ever owned. I replaced the belt myself at the shop ... Read More...

Caravan/Voyager Electrical Issues

Re: 1994 grand voyager oper door alarm [pat13151]

Written by: curiousjoe on Oct 04, 2008 02:52 PM

Have a 1997 Grand Caravan that had the same issues with door buzzers, lights, etc. going on and off. I took it to a Dodge Dealer who charged me $80.00 for a diagnostic and told me the computer module probably needed to be replaced to the tune of $600.00. Then I checked another forum site and was led to check the door frame where the sliding door makes contact. There were ... Read More...

Minivans - Domestic or Foreign

Re: Honda? NO WAY. Same for Toyota [hause7]

Written by: artgpo on Apr 08, 2008 01:12 PM

I had a Toyota that was junk, a Nissan Van, junk as well. My 1983 VW Vanagon was a serious problem magnet. It would appear that Toyota has consistent quality but Nissan and VW are questionable. During the past so many years I owned Pontiac, Ford, Dodge and Oldsmobile minivans. All were very reliable except the Grand Caravan. This van has soured me on Chrysler for ... Read More...

Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans

Dodge/Chrysler or Honda?

Written by: srs_49 on Feb 04, 2008 09:31 AM

I owned a 1994 Dodge Caravan 3.3L for 11 years that gave us good service for the 170,000 miles that we owned it. The transmission did need to be rebuilt once, but that was done at less than 50,000 miles under the new car warranty. It was fine for the rest of the time we had the van. There were really no other major costly repairs that we had to do. Struts, brakes, one starter, ... Read More...

2008 Chrysler Town & Country/Dodge Grand Caravan

Re: Spooked by Chrysler! [farout]

Written by: jeffs72 on Jan 21, 2008 02:21 PM

I would agree with farout here; I think they are all the same. And I just bought an 08 Grand Caravan. And, I would add that I don't believe the Japanese cars are more reliable. However, I do believe that the service departments at the Japanese dealers do a much better job to give the appearance of reliability. They really seem to emphasize fixing it right the first ... Read More...

Chrysler Minivan Transmission Problems

Re: 2007 Dodge Caravan transmission [ericbenwa]

Written by: issy on Dec 10, 2007 05:20 AM

Tom 166. I have a 2007 Chrysler Town & Country van (similar to your Dodge van). Had software updated, low gear replaced, etc. Rides a little bit better but problem still there. Mechanics say there is nothing wrong per computer. No lights in van indicating anything wrong. I can feel the van shifting from one gear to the next. Service manager said to come back if the ... Read More...

2008 Minivans

Re: 3.3L in T&C is MUCH better than "just adequate" [mfletou1]

Written by: colloquor on Nov 17, 2007 09:09 AM

It may be irrelevant, but still applicable. Our Grand Caravan ES also had the 3.3L, and it was a nice quiet, smooth, and reliable engine. I never felt it was underpowered in any sense, as I could easily keep up with anyone on entrance ramps, or on any freeway. Its two-lane passing capability was also adequate. Many times we loaded all the kids in the van and all the ... Read More...

Re: Empty nesters and minivans? [dennisctc]

Written by: artgpo on Sep 29, 2007 06:03 AM

It was my wife's comment "What the heck is with this thing?" when I brought home a Sienna for a test drive. The van bounced and pitched like a small boat on the water. It was not this one single van because I drove several other Siennas. For those of you used to Detroit iron you would probably not find the drive offensive. The Odyssey was (and still is) tight and handled ... Read More...

Caravan/Voyager Engine Problems

replacing engine..

Written by: theriault on Jun 12, 2007 06:24 AM

Hi, I am replacing the engine in my 1999 dodge caravan ( 3.0 l). I believe that the engines from 1997 - 2000 are the same, but I have a buddy that has a 3.0 out of a 1994 or /95 that has very low mileage and works well.. What problems or modifications will have to be made to make it fit, or is this not possible.. Any help appreciated. Thanks Ruby Read More...

Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Voyager

Shakey Caravan SE

Written by: escort1 on Jan 15, 2007 05:25 PM

I have a 1994 Dodge Caravan SE it has a bad shake in the front end I have replaced the axels, struts, driver side motor mount and tranny mount. Now the shake is still their I am trying to find a motor mount for the passenger side its bad and I am being told that will cause the shake but all the after market ones have a 7/16 through hole for a 3/8 inch bolt. Mine has a 9/16 hole ... Read More...