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Check for blowby and trans problems
cgijobs, 03/08/2005
1993 Dodge Caravan SE 3dr Minivan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
Not bad for a 16 year run
Alex, 02/19/2009
1993 Dodge Caravan LE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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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See all 0 listingsAll good except the transmission
Lance, 04/29/2007
1993 Dodge Caravan LE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Great Beater & Mobile Tool Box
mike, 06/05/2008
1993 Dodge Caravan ES 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Well worth the investment
virginianx10, 07/27/2003
1993 Dodge Caravan SE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.