Used 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Consumer Reviews
Used Grand Caravan for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Worst Vehicle
GPTX, 12/26/2002
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The worst car I ever bought. Within a year , I have spent more on repair of electronic and mechanical problems. I can't imagine this being a best selling minivan with all these defects and poor quality. It may look good externally but the interior (engines and electronics) are, by far, the worst design in the history of the automotive industry. VERY POOR QUALITY!!!
Satisfied Customer
Rob Melhorn, 06/15/2005
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Our van was a solid performer and had great flexibility. Hauled a family of six and luggage on vacation and was able to carry lumber and sheets of plywood after removing the seats. We had fun with our van and are getting a new replacement.
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan for sale near you
1 of 1 listings
- ES Passenger MinivanMSRP: $4,9951,613 mi away
This is America's Best?
Diller, 11/23/2005
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sold our 1988 Grand Caravan & bought this despite a miserable reputation. Overall pretty good, but lots of "little" problems. Grab handles fall off, fuel gauge swings erraticly and "dings" randomly. Check engine light goes on but mechanic cannot locate problem. Wipers don't always work.Rubber door gaskets have long since disappeared. Still have it after 8 years because: it has more passenger room than Suburbans, the cloth seats look almost new (raised 3 boys & more dogs) The ride is fairly smooth. (the standard suspension is WAY too soft.) Infinity stereo is greatand van still looks good. Wife wants a big SUV. Kids grown, getting a Ducati & a Mini instead!
Found a Great One
weasal, 12/31/2002
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
3.8 dual heat/air, Calif. vehicle. Traction Control, bought it private party, excellent condition, it was very well maintained. Had tranny flushed just because of the horror stories and will be bypassing radiator by adding separate tranny cooler. When they flushed it, the dealership said it was pretty clogged and had to remove lines to unclog them. Great vehicle. 20 mpg
Nice van - looking for a new one!
Steel, 01/05/2009
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We had an older boxy-style (1994) Caravan, and when we bought the new model, my wife said it was the best "car" she ever owned. Smoother body panels are very appealing. Seats remove easily (although are heavy to lift). You can lay a 4x8 sheet of plywood flat inside when seats are out (very handy). Mileage was about 18 city/ 25 highway - great for a van. Body lean on curves is a little annoying, but expected for a tall vehicle. Well designed layout. Tall seats are very comfortable. Visibility is great.