1990 Dodge Caravan Review
Price Estimate: $3,611 - $5,735
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
All models get a 20-gallon fuel tank. New 3.3-liter V6 option is added to Grand Caravan engine lineup.
For sale near Turlock, CA
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$259/mo for Caravan LE
Caravan LE
vs
$275/mo
Avg. Midsize Minivan
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4.88 out of 5 starsMike, 03/14/2008
1990 Dodge Caravan ES 3dr Minivan
we have had this for about 2 years and ran it to death. it has at least one bad valve seal and smokes like crazy, but will not quit and we just keep dumpin the oil in it. rides like a Cadillac and actually runs really well. It has lots of power for what it is. it has been run out of oil more than enough times, but it hasn't died yet. doesn't seem to be rusting out very badly at all with … our Pa weather and salt on the roads.
Versatile, With Retro Style!
4.5 out of 5 starsTrashTsar, 01/30/2004
1990 Dodge Caravan 3dr Minivan
I am the original owner of a 1990 Dodge
Caravan with the 3.0 V6 engine. The car has
151,000 miles on it and has been reliable.
The original 3.0 liter engines had bad valve
stem seals that caused me to replace it with a
factory rebuilt engine at 95,000 miles. The
engine is far superior to the original and is a
strong puller. Avoid the 4 speed transmission
sold with the … long wheelbase vans. I got the
simple, 3 speed trans and it has given me no
trouble. Starter, air conditioner, exhaust, and
most other systems have had no repairs. With
the seats out I haul lumber, furniture--you
name it. With the seats in, I haul a soccer
team or the family plus others.
4cyl Turbo finally bites the dust @206k
4.75 out of 5 starsDuncan, 11/06/2003
1990 Dodge Caravan SE Turbo 3dr Minivan
Bought this 4-banger turbo van for
$2200 at an action in TX. Put 140k mi
on it. Changed the oil every 4k; did
several brake jobs; had the trany
rebuilt once.
Got my money's worth. Finally, the
head gasket blew at 206k mi. Who said
these turbos are unreliable?
Should I rebuild it?
The original is still the best.
4.88 out of 5 starsVince, 09/14/2006
1990 Dodge Caravan LE 3dr Minivan
We don't drive this vehicle except for church and on longer trips. It is now sixteen years old, and I expect that we could very well keep it until it can wear antique tags. I have been through many other vehicles since we bought the Caravan, and none of them have been such a pleasure to drive in a relaxed manner. No it is not a race vehicle, but with the 3.3, getting on the highway … even at sixteen going on seventeen model years old, it still can merge onto highways without hesitation or causing others to slow down. I wouldn't trade it for a friend's Honda minivan even if he threw in an extra $5000.
1990 Caravan Highlights
SE
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $293/month |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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