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 …

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GreytHounds, 07/13/2004

1993 Dodge Caravan 3dr Minivan

This has been the most reliable and versatile vehicle we have ever owned.

Fairly Good Van

lbritain, 01/10/2004

1992 Dodge Caravan LE 3dr Minivan

Bought it brand new in 1992 - been through 3 fuel pumps, 1 oxygenator thing; kept losing power (took 7 years to find this problem) 1 water pump and numerous smaller things. It's been pretty reliable for 12 years and 95000 miles. It squeals all the time while running causing considerable embarrassment at lights - transmission is starting to slip.

high maintenance

Blowngasket, 10/24/2004

1992 Dodge Caravan 3dr Minivan

While it is a practical vehicle, there are some design flaws that have proven costly. I've had multiple blown head gaskets (costly repair) that apparently are the result of incompatible metals used in the pistons and the cylinders. There were numerous other repairs, but the heag gasket is the back breaker. I would not recommend this vehicle or any Dodge van from …

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Engine Type	Gas
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
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Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
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