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Used 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Consumer Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Grand Caravan Truly Great

L B Room, 10/15/2002
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3dr Minivan
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The 1996 Grand Caravan 3.0 Engine I purchased in August '96 has really been a fun vehicle. Reliable until 250,000 when I put in a lower priced transmission - mistake. At 300k I changed it for the original again and the vehicle is going strongly again even with occasional light towing. Another thing to watch out for is the fuel pump which went at 306K Kms. The Forest Green with tinted glass remained stylish and ahead of the competition in my view. Great job! Still looks and drives as good as new.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Not too pleased

trencher, 12/14/2003
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3dr Minivan
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We bought the car used at 45,000 miles. In three years, we've had numerous major repairs including one where the engine had to be totally disassembled. The transmission needed to be replaced at a hefty expense. The radio has been replaced FOUR times in three years. We've also had trouble with the ABS light, cruise control has failed, wipers go on and off spontaneously ... the list goes on. This is the least reliable vehicle we've ever owned, and we can't wait to get rid of it.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

bad car

nomoreamericancars, 12/02/2003
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3dr Minivan
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Anything that can go wrong went wrong with this car. VERY POOR reliability.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Better than expected

Thomas, 10/17/2008
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3dr Minivan
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We bought it with 72K miles and it's close to 200K now. We've had to replace the transmission and the body control module, but nothing else. We drive it a lot and with 5 children, it gets a lot of use and abuse. It's held up very well considering. Overall, we've been very satisfied with it.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Bought used Grand Caravan

Happy with Caravan, 01/21/2009
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3dr Minivan
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We neded a van for our family due to an accident which totalled our previous Plymouth Voyager. I bought a '96 Grand Caravan (Dodge)with a 3.8L V-6. A ton of room! Five of us, plus grandpa, ride comfortably with pleny of cargo room. Interior lighting is excellent with well-placed lights. We haul furniture, and bulky loads by removing the rear seat. Handling on freeway is superb. Have replaced battery, brakes and a set of tires at 159K, & change fluids regularly. We got a good one!

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