By cfmeme on 01/02/07 18:54 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3dr Minivan
Review
I an the only owner and I have put in a new motor and 2 transmissions,and many other major repairs. The van looks good but not dependable.
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By peter on 03/19/06 14:26 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3dr Minivan
Review
I've had my LE for 10 years. Very comfortable on long trips, decent mileage and good power with the 3.8 engine. Seats are actually more comfortable than the stow+go seats on the new models, also interior much nicer on the '96LE. The new ones have an overall cheaper feel. Reliablity is only fair although the engine and tranny have not given me any problems. If you can find one that's been well maintained, especially with a 3.8, it might be worth buying.
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By Shelly on 01/29/06 13:52 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3dr Minivan
Review
I recently got rid of this vehicle after owning it for 7 years, anxiously waiting for the day we could get rid of it for the last 3. The transmission failed at 147,000 miles. The worst part of it was this was the 3rd transmission. We had one replace right after we got it at about 38,000 and another at 87,000... both were covered by extended warranty purchase.
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By ROTCGirl on 11/17/05 17:13 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3dr Minivan
Review
This is the worst van I've ever owned! We have put THREE transmissions in there so far. 1 water pump had AC fixed twice and maybe a third time. The ghost wipers happen, the rear window motor always runs out and the window washers are horrid.
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By Jerry on 08/22/05 19:32 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan 3dr Minivan
Review
I wouldn't own another American made van. It has served our family well, has taken some abuse and keeps right on going.
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By LEJ on 08/01/05 22:05 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3dr Minivan
Review
This is a nice looking, but poorly engineered vehicle! The old saying about not buying the first year of a re-designed model is true. The torque converter, A/C compressor, and all 4 brakes were replaced (twice) by 35,000 miles. There's a reason why the factory warranty for brakes is only 12 months/12000 miles!
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By stekicar on 07/18/05 20:25 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3dr Minivan
Review
I bought it used with 99,164 miles on it (3.0 liter engine). After 102,000 miles, oil started leaking (real reason: valve cover gasket). Serpentine belt ran off the steering servo. Put on a Goodyear belt, and now everything is OK. Water pump started leaking at 134,000 miles. Got totally mad and fixed everything by myself. I am affraid of transmision problems but nothing so far. Van runs like new now. Average 18/24 mpg.
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By Patrick on 07/04/05 06:40 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3dr Minivan
Review
This is not the first Chrysler Van that we have owned. All in all the only thing that worries me about the van is the transmission (4-spd auto) whichis known to be trouble. Fuel economy is very poor, well below the Chevy Venture. But all in all, this van is worth the extra money at the pump. Ride quality, design, and comfort is tops with us. We have owned 1993-2002 Chrysler vans and have enjoyed and have had good luck with all (trading most in with mileage above 150,000). We all reall love our Caravan!
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By Randy on 05/06/05 13:56 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3dr Minivan
Review
I have loved my Dodge Grand Caravan since I have owned it. It is quite comfortable and I average 20 in the city and around 23 on the highway. It has the 3.8 V6. I've driven a number of other vans by other manufacturers and none compare to the ride quality of the Dodge in my opinion.
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By The Curves on 10/13/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan 3dr Minivan
Review
It was great for the first 10 months
until I noticed the transmission kept
leaking. It also burned oil a lot. I
had to put a quart in every 30 days. I
had the transmission leak fixed and
about 9 months later it literally came
apart! The gears went through the bell
housing! It cost me $2000.00 to replace
it! Then 6 months later the engine
threw a rod and now it has been sitting
in my driveway for the past 2 years. I
refuse to put another dime into it!!!!
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