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by portillo876
Feb 10, 2007 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: great gas mileage for commute, lots leg room. Also lots of room to move things.
Cons: windshield, rear door,sliding door leaked and sliding door also rattled.. TRANSMISSION
The Bottom Line: It's a good cheap buy with minor repairs if the transmission has been replaced already, if not the repair is more than the value of the 91 Caravan
My caravan was given to us about year and half ago. So I can't really complain about it. I was and I am thankful for it. Even though from the beginning there were some problems. First we went through the car wash and water leaked from the windshield ... read more
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by nebtek2002
Mar 18, 2006 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable. Roomy. Smooth Highway Ride. Good Power. Elimination of Torque-Steer.
Cons: Low Gas Mileage. Ponderous Low-Speed Handling. Carpet and Dash Haven't Aged Well. Oil Leaks
The Bottom Line: AWD exacts a heavy mileage penalty for small traction gain.
Lengthening the Caravan made it ponderous. Would buy another one but short-wheelbase, and with FWD.
In 1996, I bought my 1991 Grand Caravan from a company specializing in insurance company theft recoveries and "rebuilders". I paid approximately $2000 under then-current KBB due to the fact that it had a crease in the left-front fender. I drove this ... read more
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by plerophoria
Dec 30, 2004 - Updated Dec 31, 2004 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sturdy, responsive in steering and brakes, long-lasting. Easy to maintain and work on yourself
Cons: was pricey; early transmission failure; some electrical problems; rusty, leaky roof after 8 years.
The Bottom Line: If you don't give up on it, it won't give up on you. Has paid off after going through "growing pains."
We bought our '91 in 1994 for $8895. It had 62,000 miles on it. We thought it was perfect for our growing family (the 5 of us could no longer squeeze into our beloved '88 Chevy Nova). Plus, the seats were removeable and interchangeable (the rear seat ... read more
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by catholicman
Jan 15, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: gas mileage, transmission, motor
Cons: acceleration
The Bottom Line: If you need a nice family vehicle, get a Caravan with a 3.3L V6 or 2.5L 4 cylinder. It is a very useful, reliable vehicle
In June of 1991, my family and I decided it was time to get a minivan. We looked at all three domestic brands of minivans and none of them satisfied us but the Dodge Caravan. We asked our friends who had Caravans if they were satisfied with them and ... read more
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by mdbrown
Jul 21, 2002 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, versatile, aside from the tranny - reliable
Cons: FWD, horrid transmission, weak gas mileage, removable seats weigh a ton
The Bottom Line: Recommended for any situation save towing or true cargo hauling.
No one really *wants* to own a mini-van do they? I certainly didn't but, with 3 kids all moving into the soccer/basketball/band years... the choice wasn't really mine. We looked at a lot of mini-vans before settling on this one. Feature wise, this thing ... read more
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by heckonwheels
Oct 29, 2001 - Updated May 7, 2004 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roooomy!, Not too many problems, Lot's of capacity, good for wheelchairs, Powerful engine
Cons: Had to replace transmission, MAP Sensor went out repeatedly, interior panels come loose too easily.
The Bottom Line: 142, 000 miles and still counting. It is showing its age and had one major problem over the years and a few smaller problems.
October of 1990. We were young and had a three year old son. He was handicapped and we knew our Dodge Colt and our Mustang were just not going to cut it with a wheelchair in the coming years (sniff...I really miss that Mustang). We were now in that ... read more
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by hockey0275
Apr 20, 2001 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No 
Pros: Good ride, lots of extras
Cons: bad transmissions, squeaks in the front end, average mileage
The Bottom Line: If your a mechanic,this Van will be no problem. If not avoid it like the plague.
I bought my Caravan without researching the product first.
At first I loved it, because it rode and handle so well for such a large vehicle. But after I own it about two months the transmission started to give me problems, especially when it ... read more
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by Mechanic_Bill
Jan 5, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: practicality, turbocharger
Cons: poor fuel economy
I originally bought this vehicle for my wife, Donna, who wanted quality family transportation. She was very disappointed after realizing that though very practical in most other areas, it had a very hard time at maintaining a cruising speed of more than ... read more
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by jesusfreak5311
Jan 3, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth ride, many features
Cons: Bad transmission
My father bought a '91 Grand Caravan about four months ago. So far it has given him a few transmission problems. When we got the vehicle the gas pedal was broken, but now everything is fine with the vehicle.
I am impressed with the quality ... read more
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by CARAVANMAN
Dec 14, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: No major expenses
Cons: Several $300 expenses
I purchased my Caravan in 1994 with 78,000 miles on it and now have 151,000. Generally I am fully surprised and pleased with it's dependability. It has been in the shop a few times, but never for a major motor or transmission problem. I have never had ... read more
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by Juls2boys
May 19, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: extra room, easy to drive, good gas mileage
Cons: only 1 sliding door.
My Dodge Caravan was an absolute godsend. We had been driving a 2-door car and it just wasn't working anymore. When the children tell you that they are not fitting in the back-seat anymore, it is time to go car shopping. The Caravan has so much room, ... read more
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by 3393
Mar 15, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Not too many-maybe inexpensive
Cons: bad transmission, difficult 3rd seat
We used to own a 1991 Plymouth Voyager van. Granted, it was a Plymouth, not a Dodge, and it was the shortened version of the van, but we had so many problems with it, we finally had to trade it in many years before we had hoped to buy a new car. ... read more
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by leechkiller
Mar 7, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: everything
Cons: none
Dodge Caravans are so awesome! My parents gave me one after I got my license and I love it. What I enjoy most about it is that their is tons of room and the accustics in a van are so good. I have a system in my van right now with 2 kicker 12's and it ... read more
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by Imzadi128
Feb 4, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, with a few nice options
Cons: Computer problems with transmission
At first glance this van appears to be a very nice minivan. The Grand version has a lot of room in the trunk area. There are many cupholders and storage areas in this van. The seats are very comfortable. You have the option of putting the rear seat, ... read more
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by dugvette
Jan 23, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Roomy,
Cons: expensive to maintain
My Family has been driving Caravan/Voyagers for about 10 years. Having four kids changes a mini-van from a luxury to a necessity. The first was an '86. It didn't seem to matter how badly my wife abused it(she's very hard on cars), it just kept ... read more
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by mariahk63
Jan 22, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: DRIVES very smoothly
Cons: uses higher gas mileage then I am used to
I bought the 1998 Dodge Caravan SE and I have never been more satisfied with a vehicle in general. I have had it into service for some MINOR things like radio vibration, ect...nothing major and I was always given the best customer care. I am actually ... read more
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by Bhatson
Dec 17, 1999 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Gas mileage, reliability, room
Cons: recalls
When I first bought my Grand Caravan, I had just gotten rid of a conversion van and was very skeptical. I bought this Caravan and we have had it for 4 years now and have had no major trouble with it. It is used as a work vehicle, and driven a lot. It ... read more
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1991 Dodge Gran Caravan SE
by maxndoll
May 8, 2005 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 10
Recommended: No
Pros: very roomy
Cons: bad transmissions, body rust, motors
Well, it's needing it's third transmission, the body is rusting so bad, it won't make it to inspection. I just can't believe they are still selling these. I paid close to 5 grand for this vehicle, the only thing good about it is that---it's very roomy.
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I'm on the verge of giving up on North American vehicles
by a340driver
Oct 5, 2003 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 0
Recommended: No
Pros: Reasonably Priced.
Cons: You get what you pay for!
I purchased this van in '92. My first Van, and as I tend to "hang on to things", I've toughed it out and still have the Van as I write. But it hasn't been pretty. From the long list of recalls, to the very inept dealers in this area I've about had it. T
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