Used 2000 Dodge Caravan Consumer Reviews
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Disappointed
We bought this car in the spring of 2002. It had 30,000 miles at the time. We have owned the car less than 2 years and the transmission is shot at 53,000 miles. We followed manufacturer recommendations and had the transmission fluid replaced last year. Didn't do any good. Very disgusted about the whole thing. Over all, I have loved my van up to this point. I know Dodges are known for transmission problems, but to have it go at 53,000 miles?? Buyers beware.
Good mini van but........
I like so much this van, and I always use this van for travel around Texas, until I sold it, after suddenly this car losses power and stalls while I'm driving, and the dealer said the problem 'cause the tranmission pump is broken because the weather of summer, and they cost me $2025. I have a warranty gold protection until 75000 mil the highest that Chrysler can give, but my car broken in 75500 mil, and the Chrysler doesn't want to responsible for it. I love this car but for living in Texas, it's better say Good Bye for my van!!!
- SE Passenger MinivanMSRP: N/A477 mi away
It's an OK choice. Pretty reliable.
When I bought this car it has 72K and I put another 7000 miles on it. All I can say is it's not real pretty on the inside or outside, but with captain chairs it's a very good family car. It's quite reliable too (try a Windstar, you'll know the difference). It's 3.8L engine took a little less gas then Windstar, and it's quite powerful too. I didn't know that when the car stays a couple weeks outside and brakes get rusty - you have to take the wheel off and smake the drums with the hammer, so I ended up replacing tire, brakes and wheel. ($350lost,put used alloy wheel and used tire). I'd recommend this car to someone who likes comfort, but doesn't have enough money to buy and Odessey or Sienna.
Very happy so far
I've been very pleased with the van, both for what I paid, financing, etc. It has only been in the shop once for a problem with the automatic locks. I have not been happy with the AC (the person in the back bakes in the Texas heat) and some of the interior has not worn well despite being in a non-use area. I like the V6 and it handles just fine. Minor note--self changeing the air filter is a pain in the rear. Could an air filter be in a more difficult place?
Excellent Family Minivan!!!
I have owned the short Caravan for over two years. We chose this model over the extended because at the time, we had heard that the extended had a few problems in general. This van is perfect! This minivan has dual sliding doors; I would never buy another van without them......they are great! This van gives reliability, a smooth ride, fairly quiet, reasonable gas mileage, tons of room for family or cargo or both! The AC/heat is excellent. We've driven in the mountains; we've driven on 3,000 mile vacations. It makes great use of storage. This van is a little on the plastic side. But, for the money, it's an excellent choice!