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Used 1998 Dodge Caravan Minivan Consumer Reviews

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Night mare

MA, 03/31/2009
1998 Dodge Caravan LE 4dr Minivan
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This is the worst I could have ever owned. I have tried my best to spread the word to my friends about not to buy Dodge caravan or their products. Bought it used, computer went out, Dealer did not know the problem, so he replaced fuel pump, car wont start again, then they replaced computer, total cost about 1500$, then starter, then key console, then brakes, then power windows died, other than those, tiny problems like brake light, wiper not operating keep cropping up.Interior is cheap, absolutely scary to go out on highway due to reliability. Beware of the computer. It acts weird on my van.

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4 out of 5 stars

Drive in comfort

docdoc, 01/30/2010
1998 Dodge Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
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I bought my Caravan new and after 12 years it's still going strong. I keep hearing about tranny problems, but have really had no issues with the exception of an occasional hard downshift. Of course, I have had it serviced as recommended. With the exception of replacing the water pump after 11 years, the car has exceeded my expectations. It's quite comfortable. I tried the new stow & go at the dealer and very much prefer my captain chairs. Flex fuel feature in 1997 was ahead of its time.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Solid family vehicle

Soccer ma, 07/25/2003
1998 Dodge Caravan 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bought this car to replace my dying 1990 caravan. Chose the base model & added the 3.1 litre v6, with 2nd sliding door & seven pass seating. Had a problem with a sticking valve around 36,000 miles and after 3 trips the the dealer, and my warantee ran out they finally got it right. Maintain this vehicle with regular 3600-5000 mile service and it will do its job. The carpet is cheap, but, hey not a bad multi passenger vehicle for $18,000+/-.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Van

Cheesecubs, 06/17/2005
1998 Dodge Caravan 3dr Minivan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought this van new in 1998 and have had no problems other than normal wear up to now. Had to put in a $50 front-end part and that is it. Greating driving van, easy in and out. Lots of flexible room.

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2 out of 5 stars

don't get this

nikkihamby, 12/06/2002
1998 Dodge Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have just a regular caravan. Last year at 50,000 miles it started leaking oil, ended up 1500.00 later and after taking it back and forth with the dealer over 5 times it has started to leak oil again. On top of that had to replace cam shaft pulley pin when the engine made a horrible noise--that is broke again as well. I am a woman who doesn't drive cars to death but this car has been a nightmare. The dealer was even worse to deal with. I am fixing to trade it in and take a loss. Don't ever get this if you can possibly!!!

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