Used 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan Consumer Reviews
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We are so glad we did it!
minivanfamnow, 08/16/2004
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 4dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this van... i can't believe i am saying that! I really do! I am glad we got an older model that was LOADED! Runs like a dream...the transmission was smoother than our Nissan. I know that a lot of people have "bad luck" with the caravan, but just take care of it and it will take care of you :)
Not the Most Reliable Van
Matt, 12/23/2005
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought the van with 96K and so far had a few major things that needed fixing. The transmission went on it twice while the computer needed replacing and the rain gutters in front of the passenger compartment got clogged and flooded the interior. The passenger side power window still doesnt work. As far as a daily driver it's one of the best minivans as far as the interior goes. There are lots of cupholders and storage compartments and theres plenty of room for all. The Mitsubishi 3.0 V6 is smooth and is not bad on gas. It also has adequate acceleration as long as you dont have alot of people or cargo. The transmission is a crummy 3-speed that isnt a good aide for highway mileage.
I guess I got lucky!
Kevin R, 03/11/2020
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 4dr Minivan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 98 Dodge Grand caravan 3.8 AWD van for ever. I bought it at 80,000 and it now has 246,000 miles. I know the reputation for bad transmissions but mine is still going strong, no slipping even now. The 3.8 engine gives adequate power for the vehicle and the AWD has been awesome when i am on gravel/rock roads when camping....take both back rows of seats out and you got a nice camper. The serpentine belt does need to be replaced quite often though..but i can do it myself. Its not expensive. You have to service the transmission every 30,000 miles though. I do this religiously Its been a good old workhorse for me.
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mary, 07/15/2006
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Currently have more than 176,000 miles on it, same muffler. Just had to have some big repairs, but not until 1 year ago. Ride could be a little smoother. Looking forward to hitting 200,00 miles on it. Will probably end up being my daughter's first car and I will hopefully add another new one this year. I drive this vehicle everywhere, and drive daily, just starting to get a little rust. I truly love this vehicle.
Should have bought the big warranty!
TimfromCA, 08/23/2009
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 4dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Loved the new van at first - until the first transmission went (at only 50k miles). The replacement trans was bad before it even left service! Had probs with sqeaky seats, noisy struts, computer went out at 110k - and the brakes... Brakes don't have nearly enough stopping pwr due (I guess) to poor design. Went thru at least 7 pad changes and 3 sets of rotors in 135k. Lastly, the paint clear coat started disintegrating last year - apparently I wasn't the only one to experience this, just take a close look at the late 90's Green models and I'm sure you'll see what I mean.
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