1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Review

1997 Dodge Grand Caravan is a Sports Van style car measuring 199.60 in length and 68.50 in height. Made in Canada, 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 18,580 with just total of 6 recalls in the past 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan. It’s seating 7 people with doors and a rank size of 19.80 gallon. The engine is 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV and uses 18 - 19 of gasoline in the city and 18 - 19 on highways.

Make: Dodge
Model: Grand Caravan
Trims Available: 5
Location: CANADA
Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN
Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV
Transmission: 3A | 4A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 7
MSRP: $18,580 USD
MPG: 18 - 20 City / 24 - 25 HWY
Tires: 205/75R14
Tank Size: 20 gallon

Dodge Grand Caravan 1997 Trims

1997 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

Engine: 3.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 3A | 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 - 19 City / 24 - 25 HWY

1997 Dodge Grand Caravan LE

Engine: 3.8L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 - 18 City / 24 HWY

1997 Dodge Grand Caravan SE AWD

Engine: 3.8L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN
Seating: 7
MPG: 15 City / 22 HWY

1997 Dodge Grand Caravan LE AWD

Engine: 3.8L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN
Seating: 7
MPG: 15 City / 22 HWY

1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Base

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV
Transmission: 3A | 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 - 20 City / 24 - 25 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 2B4GP2430VR441146
  • 2B4GP2437VR147873
  • 2B4GP2438VR386123
  • 2B4GP243XVR400409
  • 2B4GP24B0VR344245
  • 2B4GP24B9VR174628
  • 2B4GP24R0VR128117
  • 2B4GP24R1VR216965
  • 2B4GP24R1VR291732
  • 2B4GP24R2VR298463
  • 2B4GP24R4VR236756
  • 2B4GP24R6VR364190
  • 2B4GP2436VR164728
  • 2B4GP2439VR137331
  • 2B4GP2434VR217121
  • 2B4GP2437VR106739
  • 2B4GP2431VR357854
  • 2B4GP2434VR190633
  • 2B4GP2439VR418772
  • 2B4GP2434VR329546
  • 2B4GP2439VR139631
  • 2B4GP2437VR114873
  • 2B4GP2438VR292825
  • 2B4GP2435VR398214
  • 2B4GP2433VR400350

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 00V268000 started on /Date(968817600000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall 02V293000 started on /Date(1036645200000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON THIS COMPONENT FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall 97I001000 started on /Date(846129600000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL CHILD SEATS. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. ON THE INTEGRAL CHILD SEAT, THE SHOULDER BELTS RESTRAINING THE CHILD RETRACT AND LOCK IN PLACE AFTER THE BELT BUCKLE IS CONNECTED TO THE LATCH PLATE. THE LATCH PLATE MOVEMENT LOCKS THE BELTS TO MAKE SURE THE CHILD IS RESTRAINED IN THE CASE OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Consequence: THE LATCH PLATE LOCATED IN THE SEAT CUSHION AREA MUST BE FREE TO MOVE BACK AGAINST ITS STOP AFTER THE BUCKLE IS REMOVED TO ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELTS TO BE PULLED OUT. ALWAYS BE SURE THE AREA AROUND THE LATCH PLATE IS FREE OF FOOD OR OTHER ITEMS THAT MIGHT PREVENT THE LATCH PLATE FROM MOVING BACK.

Remedy: OWNERS ARE BEING PROVIDED WITH A VIDEO TAPE AND 2 HARNESS CLIPS. THE VIDEO TAPE INSTRUCTS OWNERS ON THE PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHILD SEATS.

Recall 96V215000 started on /Date(846565200000-0500)/.

Summary: THE MASTER CYLINDER REAR SEAL, BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC FLUID AND THE VACUUM RESERVOIR, MAY NOT SEAL ADEQUATELY ALLOWING HYDRAULIC FLUID TO BE DRAWN INTO THE POWER ASSIST VACUUM RESERVOIR.

Consequence: AS THE HYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR DECREASES, THE LEVEL SENSOR WILL DETECT THE LOSS OF FLUID AND ILLUMINATE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE WARNING LAMP. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED CAN RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. ADDENDUM (4-14-97): VEHICLES INSPECTED PER CHRYSLER RECALL NO. 707 AND FOUND TO BE OUTSIDE THE LISTED SUSPECT MASTER CYLINDER DATE CODE RANGE, MUST NOW HAVE THE MASTER CYLINDER PRIMARY PISTON REPLACED (CHRYSLER RECALL NO. 714).

Recall 97V200000 started on /Date(879397200000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH P215/65R15 GOODYEAR CONQUEST TIRES MOUNTED ON STEEL WHEEL. THE TIRES CAN EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN AIR PRESSURE LOSS WITHOUT WARNING.

Consequence: SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRES THAT WERE MOUNTED ON STEEL WHEELS.

Recall 98V185000 started on /Date(902376000000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED.

Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED.

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1997 Dodge Grand Caravan is made in Canada between 1988 to 2020.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan is lower than $10,378.

1997 Dodge Grand Caravan can go 356.4 miles in the city and 475.2 on the highways.

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$18,580 - $29,070
18 - 19 City / 24 - 25 HWY
5 Trims
7
1
3.3L V6 OHV 12V

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$18,580 - $29,070
18 - 19 City / 24 - 25 HWY
5 Trims
7
1
3.3L V6 OHV 12V

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$18,580 - $29,070
18 - 19 City / 24 - 25 HWY
5 Trims
7
1
3.3L V6 OHV 12V

Dodge Grand Caravan

$18,580 - $29,070
18 - 19 City / 24 - 25 HWY
5 Trims
7
1
3.3L V6 OHV 12V

Dodge Intrepid

$18,580 - $29,070
18 - 19 City / 24 - 25 HWY
5 Trims
7
1
3.3L V6 OHV 12V

Dodge Neon

$18,580 - $29,070
18 - 19 City / 24 - 25 HWY
5 Trims
7
1
3.3L V6 OHV 12V

Dodge Ram 1500

$18,580 - $29,070
18 - 19 City / 24 - 25 HWY
5 Trims
7
1
3.3L V6 OHV 12V

Dodge Ram 2500

$18,580 - $29,070
18 - 19 City / 24 - 25 HWY
5 Trims
7
1
3.3L V6 OHV 12V

Dodge Ram 3500

$18,580 - $29,070
18 - 19 City / 24 - 25 HWY
5 Trims
7
1
3.3L V6 OHV 12V

Dodge Ram Van

$18,580 - $29,070
18 - 19 City / 24 - 25 HWY
5 Trims
7
1
3.3L V6 OHV 12V

Dodge Ram Wagon

$18,580 - $29,070
18 - 19 City / 24 - 25 HWY
5 Trims
7
1
3.3L V6 OHV 12V

Dodge Stratus

$18,580 - $29,070
18 - 19 City / 24 - 25 HWY
5 Trims
7
1
3.3L V6 OHV 12V

Dodge Viper

$18,580 - $29,070
18 - 19 City / 24 - 25 HWY
5 Trims
7
1
3.3L V6 OHV 12V

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