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Used 1996 Dodge Caravan Consumer Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

MCSE, 01/19/2003
1996 Dodge Caravan SE 3dr Minivan
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I've had my 96 Dodge Caravan for going on 8 years and have had no problems with with that required it to be in the shop. Changed tires, brakes, and did normal maintenance and it has been the most reliable vehicle I've owned.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

terrible

cfrustrated, 12/31/2002
1996 Dodge Caravan 3dr Minivan
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This van has been a lot of trouble- leaking engine gaskets/seals fixed 3 times and is currently leaking again, ac fixed 3 times and is broken now, fuel gauge sensor, air bag sensor,check engine light on due to bad catalytic converter, and transmission going bad. Front wipers turn on intermittently. Bye bye dodge!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Caravan 3.8L LE/ES 4-dr has been great

michaelrh, 06/28/2009
1996 Dodge Caravan ES 3dr Minivan
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Original owner, second mini-van. Short wheelbase w/3.8L engine can be a hot rod (at the expense of gas mileage.) Very comfortable for long drives, excellent visibility. Exterior styling is timeless -- I still think it is an attractive design 13 years later! One $200 transmission problem at 70,000 miles, but the car has not been particularly expensive to maintain.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Mine's Not So Bad

Platinum60, 09/28/2002
1996 Dodge Caravan SE 3dr Minivan
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I bought my van used a few years ago but it has been pretty reliable. I did have to have the master computer chip replaced though, because of the wipers (which cost about $390 with labor)Other than that it has just had to have normal maint. like tires, oil change etc.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Buyer beware

Robert Dennington, 08/23/2003
1996 Dodge Caravan 3dr Minivan
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The car has been trouble from the beginning. Chryler couldn't fix the problems while it was under warranty and now since it is out of warranty the problems keep growing.

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