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My Grandma has the base model '07 Town and Country with 153k Miles and it only had a Muffler replaced because The old one had a hole in it from rust, how long do you think it'll last, she doesn't drive it everyday so what do you think
I see a tx tag i live in arlington do you live in the dfw i would love for you to check out my honda civic i got it from a car lot and its been a headache since ive got it
My mom has a 2007. Currently with 250k miles and surprisingly no major issues. Transmission and engine work great cause we always change fluids on a timely fashion. In the past 5 years (we got it with 130k miles) starter has been replaced, radiator’s fans relay replaced, and new battery. That’s it. It drives great and it’s been super reliable. It pretty much paid it self off on the first 5 months of ownership as she uses to go to work. Highway miles overall. I guess we got lucky with a good one.
Mines at 252k I replaced a head gasket because the coolant system hates my guts. I replaced almost every component in the coolant system and a couple weeks ago had to replace a freeze plug. It has a pinhole I. The timing cover that I JB welded together because for some reason dodge decided to place the water pump in the timing cover...
My dad has one of these and used them to drive from Alberta and British Columbia all the time. Thing had 500,000km and never had any issues, most reliable van I have seen!
@@nicholaskrupa6259 I just bought one at 145,000 miles. I hoping it'll last me to at least 200,000. It does have some rust. Other then that, mechanically sound. It shifts nicely
I’ve had one for 7 years. The problems I’ve had with mine are minor, pretty much maintenance things. Brakes go bad about every 2 years, but they’re wicked easy to replace.
I have had three before my current Chrysler Mini-van - I am a transmission rebuilder so that did not scare me much but none ever failed - and ALL of the vans managed over 200,000 miles. Yes - they do have questionable transmissions - and over the years I have seen many fail - but remember - less than 5% of all automatic transmission ever fail - most go from manufacturer to junk yard(THrough age or accident) without even a fluid change. I love the Stow and go seats - which is why I bought my last one. If you drive "normally" and maintain the vehicle properly - virtually ANY car will last a good long time - and even YOU can get a BAD example of a car Scotty recommends too. Current cars are much closer in reliability than at any time in the last 50 years. Even SCotty does not have enough customers to have a complete representative sampling of all cars.
We had a 1990 Plymouth Voyager. 3L V6 Mitsubishi engine. I think it had 150hp. Ran like a dream. Original engine and transmission, up to around 300,000 miles and then had to be put to rest, because she completely rusted through underneath, and was too expensive to fix, by that point. We had her for 13-14 years.
@@Bass.Player I appreciate the reply, I'll look into fixing the ignition switch. And hopefully none of the other stuff happens till later down the line. Also love the way it drives. It handles incredibly well.
@@Bass.Player I appreciate the reply, I'll look into fixing the ignition switch. And hopefully none of the other stuff happens till later down the line. Also love the way it drives. It handles incredibly well.
Yeah, I still drive my 2004 Chrysler Town & Country Touring. It has 230,000 miles now. My grandpa's 2000 Town & Country has over 380,000 miles currently. Scotty just has a bias about this. If you take care of your car . . . it will last long.
@@WHR0306 you got that right. My friend has a 2000 ford explorer with 220,000 miles it has a small tick in the motor but that's been there for a while been doing upkeep on it. I just changed the plugs and wires for him. I have a 193,260 2006 dodge stratus sxt runs great. As long as you take care of your vehicle it will take care of you as long as the body doesn't rust out
I've been driving my Dodge for 11 years with no problems, it's the best vehicle I have ever owned, this guy just hates anything Chrysler. Maybe if people took better care of their cars they would have less problems. If they're junk why do the cops drive so many Chargers?
Never heard him say anything bad about the chargers, and the cops shop mostly based on features, chargers go fast and the police versions have s lot of features they like, in any case you are mostly just lucky not to have run into any wacky electrical issues because most people run into something strange with them, and as for everything else, most cars would work much more reliably if everyone treated their cars perfectly, but they don't, a vehicle's reliability really shines when faced with subpar maintenance and care and these don't do so well when faced with that, and since thats how most people treat their cars and id wager most people are buying them used these days, if you get one it will probably be unreliable
@@kiyosenl.3889 Been driving my Magnum 14 years now. No major issues. Bought it used with 10,000 miles on it. A guy I know paid a dealership $1000 just to get the key out of the ignition of his Toyota. Go figure. The cops wouldn't be driving so many Chargers if they were junk. When you find a good thing you stick with it.
All Chrysler products 2000 and up are garbage i junked my Chrysler 300 (engine shaking) and 05 town and country with overheating problems not the mention the Chrysler 2.7 fiasco
@@mame-lomamee Maybe it would have lasted longer if you took better care of it. My 2.7 has 140,000 miles on it and runs as good now as the day I bought it in 2008. Still has the original sparkplugs and wires. I've never owned a car that lasted 14 years trouble free and still going strong.
It's sad but true. But for comparison; my new Ford work van has nine if you look at it with the right type of eyes. I can fit 4x ½gallons of milk, 3x Arizona Teas, and 2x route 44's in my transit.. going to need to remove the passenger seat and install a RV toilet or just a straight pipe.
olmose my family’s 02 Toyota Sienna had cup holders two in each 3 rows lol Back then when boomers were having kids like rabbits. Now we’ve transitioned to compact SUVs
I love Scotty but, My experience with the 4 of these vans that I have owned over the last 35 years has been way different from what you are describing. from my first (used) 1985 Dodge until my current used 2002 Chrysler my repair history with them has been only slightly worse than on the various Hondas and Toyotas that I have owned simultaneously during the same period. I cannot speak for anything newer than 2002 and the newer one may be crap but keep bashing them Scotty because it will help keep the price down on these old jewels.
I think alot, not all, of problems come from folks not really taking care of the cars. Fast starts and hard stops contribute some too I believe. Just my thoughts on it.
@@doc1716 I guess a mechanic with 50 years in the business knows less about cars than you with your unverifiable personal anecdote. You have me convinced! So, what is your opinion on quality washing machines? I wait with bated breath!
@@jimlovesgina I'm 63, and have been working on cars since I was 13. I even had my own shop. I like Scotti's videos, but sometimes his biases show through. Until I got my free caravan and drove it to 300K miles with NO troubles, I despised dodge. Now I like these little intrepid cars.
I had a used Dodge Caravan and loved how comfortable it was to drive....like rollin' down the highway on your couch! No major problems with it and turns out, it was a helluva lot more reliable than the Ford Escape I traded it in for.
Weird, I have found these vans to be one of the most durable and reliable vehicles. I bought one for $1000 bucks 8 years ago and drove it all over, up and down the east coast.
Indeed. Look at the ones listed for sale on Marketplace or wherever. Many with 200+ thousand miles on them, still going. We've got 2, a 2004 with 205k and a 2002 with 185k... so far, so good with both of them.
I just bought 2006 to cart my family around. The parts are super cheap! I replaced the headlights and it was only $60.00 for two! A friend of mine has one and has 300K. He does medical transports and has had zero problems with his. He has the same transmission and engine. I"ll have to disagree with Scotty on this.
I'm gonna blow your mind! The generation you show here was 2x the quality of the newer ones. Don't buy these newer vans! Trans failures, hvac failures, poor suspension causing clunks, sliding door issues, and leaky intake manifold gaskets and door locks all fail constantly, but I do love driving these vans when they work, they drive pretty nice!
2005-2007 . those are the years you want. Good luck trying to find one with low miles. I have no idea what scotty is talking about when he says expensive repairs. This van is relatively easy to work on and becasue of its popularity information on repairs is everywhere not to mention aftermarket parts are plentiful and cheap. I dont agree with scotty on this one.
david s. I agree with you. my father has a 2003 caravan short wheel base, he loves the riding on these vans campared to the asian competitors. But we had to keep up with the maintenance still cheaper to repair this vehicle then making monthly payments!
My family used to have a 2005 we bought new the power sliding door broke like a year after buying it then it got fixed then broke again another year later and never worked again I don’t know what problems it had but we had it from 2005-2018 and it seemed like half the time something Was wrong with it and it would sit in the driveway attracting spiderwebs the last 2 years we had it it never moved and it sat for a year then one day we came home and the taillight was in the driveway it literally just fell off by itself nobody touché dit
We put like 230.000 miles on it. Our 2004 vw Jetta was way better it may have had some problems but I don’t think as much as the minivan had and once you fixed it it didn’t break again. Funny because we had 3 cars a 99 Ford Explorer the minivan and the Jetta and the Jetta is the only one still running. 300k miles on it and my dad daily drives it everywhere.
Wow 4 years?!? That’s incredible! (sarcasm warning) That’s probably way longer than my dads 30 year old Mercedes! That’s even like a good 30 to 40k miles for me in a notorious RX-8 (which probably won’t have a breakdown by then either, that’s still tread left on aggressive performance tires if it’s not track raced every weekend!). Wow, 4 years, that’s incredible, I don’t think I even sharpen lawn mower blades that often, actually I’m pretty sure that lawn mower went 10 years without any transmission fluid and it did about about an hour a week of mowing on average. But seriously, 4 years is basically nothing... Like you probably never changed a tire or battery or windshield wiper by then, actually, I think it’s been at least 2 years since I added windshield wash fluid in my car and it’s still like 90% full... I wouldn’t call that long enough at all for a sample data, like if it somehow broke that might be a serous red flag for it to break within that short interval but even that could be down to luck/unlucky. Maybe if you added some other data like drove it 200k miles?
@@andrewreyes3610 i have owned many. one i drive now for plumbing jobs (licensed plumbing contractor) has 240k on a 2006, bought it for $1500 2 years ago. runs great!. Just bought 2008 grand caravan for $4k with 130k. love the stow & go, room , can haul 10' pipe, all i buy have trailer hitch for water heaters or 1 pc. tub/shower stalls
We bought an '06 with a 3.8L V6 in '07. It's been great! Sure, we've had some issues that come with time, like alternator and rear AC evaporator. Still have it and it's a great road trip van!
We've got an '06 too... Fantastic interstate cruiser. It gets better and better gas mileage up to 85mph, then starts declining above that. 26 honest mpg on a long vacation we took the summer we bought the thing.
The new ones with the 3.6 and the 62te transmissions can go 300k without major issues. Very reliable. I've seen taxi vans roll through auctions with over 500k miles on them still running and driving.
@@MajorWeakness I've yet to see a high mileage pacifica, mainly due to their age and the fact that the only people putting 3-500k on these vans are fleets and taxi services. The price increase to get a pacifica over a caravan just cannot be justified. I'm sure they would be just as reliable over time though, the engine is the same and the 9 speed transmissions should prove to be reliable with time.
I find this difficult to believe. I have seen several 3.6L RAMs with dead engines at 80k miles. Oil overheats, sludges up, doesn't lubricate, cam lobes wear down. This happens even if you change the oil every 3k miles with full synthetic, or even every 1k miles. It's so bad that if you want to buy a brand new 3.6L there is a wait of over a year because so so many need replacing. Something is wrong with the entire oil system. I would be curious to see where these mythical reliable 3.6L Dodges are. Are they all in cold weather areas? Is that it?
My brother owns a car restoration business. An old man gave him a 2005 Caravan with 130k miles. My brother gave it to me. I've put 81,000 miles on it in the last four years. I've replaced the serpentine belt, ac blower (sucked) and this week I'll replace the thermostat (and of course brakes (3) and tires once). I'm a reseller (eBay/FB) and have hauled everything from washer/dryers to slabs of black walnut. It's a quiet beast. I love this minivan.
Agree 100 percent. I had a 4Runner and maintained it regularly. Rust did it in. Not much you can do about rust. My Town & Country has handled the rust better than the 4Runner.
Nope.....maintain my cars....every single dodge that has been in my life , had a rebuilt tranny.....and none of them were neglected, bc I always knew what they needed , when someone didn't know about cars, and I worked at a garage, and could use the shop on my day off to use the lift..my wifes journey was the only one with the original tranny....but it always had a new problem once one was fixed..I'm talking from experience..
I got my 2003 Grand Caravan paid 400.00 used with a hundred thousand miles, put three hundred thousand miles on it, it still running strong with no issues Scotty hates Chrysler products no matter the vehicle.
I agree all he does is talk crap on Chrysler. they are just as good as any just learn to maintain them and be gentle with them and they will last I promise you. I don't even bother listening to a thing I see in his post about a Chrysler cuz it's going to be automatically negative and shot down. I would find it hilarious if Chrysler bought out Toyota or Honda for that matter.
That’s really good that your Caravan has gotten that long, but remember that was just one car out of thousands of them that had problems. Scotty actually does know what he’s talking after being a mechanic his whole life, I myself work with my father in his mechanic shop and he’s been in the business for 30 years. My father said that the Caravans weren’t as bad from the years 2000-2010, after that that just started having problems just has Scotty mentioned. Best thing is to actually know about cars before saying things about them, and in this video he does know about them.
Had 2001 Chrysler van. Hands down the most useful vehicle we ever owned. Engine and transmission ran flawlessly for the 12 yrs I owned it . Problems : front suspension dog bones had plastic lined swivels that need replacing after warranty was over. Replaced front power window motor. Body rusted in rocker panel subframe area to point of structurally compromise.
@@robertoj8296 it's not the frame that rots it's the rocker panels. They used spray foam in certain areas which becomes a sponge that holds water against the body panels. If you don't dig it out in time it spreads like a cancer. Cut it out early and install patch panels.
That's usually what kills them. Chrysler put foam in the rocker panels. Once it rusts enough to expose the foam, it absorbs water and the rockers crumble away pretty fast. I live in Ohio, and it's hard to find one that hasn't started rusting away yet.
People treat these vans like crap. I think it’s just that people believe that it’s American made so they can abuse them. I still prefer the styling of these over all imports. 🤪
I still see these vans on the road today, some look kind of rusted, but they are still running strong, i just saw a Dodge Grand Caravan still on the road last week. Scotty is biased against Chrysler.
I just got a 2001 dodge grand caravan sport with 136 thousand miles runs well but I'm currently changing spark plugs fluids volve cover gaskets pcv valve and replacing the coolant overflow. It's worl. I hope someone wishes me luck.
we had one that had over 380 kms on it .. really no major problems :/ .. after scotty said ford is one of the best companies i stopped listening to this guy lol
@@NFSMAN50 he does tbh .. now i know they dont make very good quality cars at all .. but they work and last very long time .. yeah they'll rust and plastic and seats might show age but who cares when the engine and transmission are still running .. most people are using these old vans for work and stuff they dont care how they look :/
@@lordvader3283 results may vary, but more than once my kid was stranded in the driveway because he had to order parts and borrow my vehicle for a few days.
@@jeffanderlik7695 Well yeah they results may vary depending on how it's driven, maintenance... But at least it was in the driveway. Like any vehicle it needs to be cared for, but they are good Vans if they are taken care of.
@@jeffanderlik7695 -- "stranded in the driveway" That's the name of a 2004 VW Jetta the belongs to my kid who always borrows my 06 Dodge Caravan. "stranded in the driveway" has more little problems than all the Dodge's I've ever owned. But when it drives, it drives nice and sporty!
marshall mallouk yeah there is nothing wrong with Dodge aside from the cheap plastic used in the interiors. You gotta remember he is a mechanic so he’s probably trying to trick people into thinking Chrysler vehicles aren’t well built.
My friend who is a mechanic longest lasting car he has ever worked on is a caravan with over 400000 miles, original motor and transmission and still running , its a 3.8 L
Yeah i don't understand the issues he's talking about. We had a boat load of 02-2014 come in dealership with 90K-300K. Id drive different ones every weekend. Everyone loved them. Customers would come back for service and said how great they were. Are the failing transmission based on people racing these? I never seen high mileage one with a bad shifts or anything to tell me that it was wearing out. Stow & go makes these godly. Instant pick-up truck. And comfortable. I think we had 04 with 368k. Worked fine
I had a '93 that was great for 200K miles and was running fine when sold. But, it had a 2.5 4cyl and a 5-speed stick shift. I wanted it that way and had to go to a half-dozen Chrysler dealers to find one in an acceptable color scheme; once I found it, the sales manager told me "You're buying the most reliable car we build, these run forever with the 2.5 and a stick, as long as you change the timing belt every 60K miles. I can't say that for the automatics."
I would love to find one with that combo. Not a bad setup. I really liked the Mitsushitty 3.0 V6's until I seen them smoke and drink oil after a 100K. The 3.3 and 3.8's last forever if you just do simple maintenance.
@@PearComputingDevices I really like my 3.0 Mits also...it is beginning to drink oil, and the dipstick never reads accurately, so it's like rolling the dice whenever I start her up.
Hey Scotty. I'm on my 3rd dodge grand caravan. I love them. I haven't had many problems with any of them (except none has had air conditioning, but I'd rather have heat anyway) My first was an 01' and it got totaled when someone ran into us while we was sitting at a stop sign. It had a little over 150000 miles on it. Then I got an 07'. I drove it till it had just under 180000 miles. I kept chasing a coolant leak until the power steering pump went out. While I was digging in to replace it I seen coolant along the valve cover so I got rid of it. Now i have a 13' dodge grand caravan and I haven't had any problems. It has 159000 miles and still running strong. I know I better knock on wood. Every one i have bought used with over 100000 miles but I've been treated great from my dodge grand caravans, yet I take really good care of them also
Brad Taylor taking care of your vehicles with regular maintenance goes a long way in preserving reliability... Lots of people don’t do the simple things like oil changes and other regular maintenance then wonder why their car breaks down!
Brad Taylor I owned a 1990 Plymouth grand voyager..this one happened to last a bit better than the one I’m going to mention right now, A 2000 Chrysler town & country, this thing had mass problems, EVERYTHING WAS GOING OUT ON IT they are ABSOLUTE GARBAGE and I will never go back to buying them, I know people talk smack about buying fords “if you drive a ford, you’re gonna need a tow truck” but this is especially true about Chrysler, you’re DEFINITELY GONNA NEED A TOW TRUCK FOR THEM
I think its how hard you drive your car and how well you maintain it. But there are models that will have issues like the dodge dart which practically vanished off the roads. I guess just see what old vehicles are still driving and buy those.
Love your videos Scotty. I have a 2001 Town & County Van . It just turned 314,000 miles on the original engine (never touched) and original transmission. I use premium synthetic Amsoil in it which I believe remedies some of the known weaknesses in these vans. We have had at least 8 or these in out extended family and have really enjoyed them. They have been GREAT vehicles for us!
Carefully Scotty says it's CRAP. No one can prove him wrong . He has been mechanican for 40 years. Perhaps he should do more mechanican and less talking and videos about so called mechanican . Because that could lead too a mechanican't .
@@erikab2359 I'll bet his neighbors love hearing someone yelling for four hours every day. I do learn some stuff though, I just take some of it with a grain of salt. Caravans and Town N Countries are known money pits, but I'm shopping for one now.. the sto n go feature is something I need.
We had a 2004 grand caravan, and the transmission whent out at 140k miles. I just bought a 06 caravan with 145k miles on it...hopefully the tyranny will last a while
My mom had a '95 Dodge Caravan with the 3.3 V6 with over 350,000 miles (mostly highway miles) with the original transmission. She had the transmission fluid changed every 60,000 miles and had no major problems with it. She even pulled a 22 foot travel trailer with it and I installed a heavy duty transmission cooler as well. If you change the fluids regularly, Dodges will last. I've owned lots of Dodges, '69 Charger R/T with the 440 Magnum and 727 Torquefite trans, '99 Dakota with the 3.9 V6, '00 Durango with the 360 V8 and a '01 Durango with the 4.7 V8.
I have one of these. I never expected I'd ever own a minivan, but I bought one for an ex girlfriend. She broke up with me and gave it back to me. I kept it because it turned out to be really practical. I keep the seats folded down and use it as a truck. It's loaded with every bell and whistle possible. I love mine!
Maybe why companies don't recommend it. They don't want vehicles to last forever. Seriously, though, there are some bad transmissions out there, or ones that are ill paired with the engine. I had a Dakota R/T and had to have the transmission rebuilt at 120,000 miles. It wasn't designed for the torque a 5.9 put out. The same thing happened with the '85 Lancer Turbo we had when I was in high school. Too much power for the K car tranny. Then there were just the bad years. Like the second get Ford Taurus or early 90's Honda Accords. My wife and my sister had those, respectively, both of which failed like clockwork. The difference is Honda warrantied theirs, even though the car was out of warranty.
I own a 2002 Grand Caravan and in 2023 it has 247,000 miles on it and the AC unit was replaced at 100,000. General maintenance is all it has ever needed. The vehicle itself is slowly breaking down--electric doors have failed, one door will not lock electrically, rear window wiper no longer touches the glass but still whips back and forth. Carpet has a hole worn in it. There is a small hole in the front passenger floor that allows the carpet to get wet when it rains. BUT.......the motor is an energizer bunny. Starts first time, every time unless the battery is dead. I would buy another one of these in a heartbeat. My hubby is a Ford man and I had to insist we buy this. He has been humbled to admit it was a great purchase.
No major issues on my '07 Grand Caravan at 176k miles. I'm very vigilant with fluid changes, spraying rejuvenator on rubber parts, sealant on paint - AZ desert so no corrosion but extreme heat and sunshine.
Mine is 2010 and I take good care of her so, because she loves me, she runs well. Doing the front brakes tomorrow with my 16 year old daughter. Had elbow surgery so I can’t. Car is easy to work on. 168,000 kms so far.
I own a 2004 Dodge grand caravan. 275,000 miles been in the ditch three times on it never had any serious problems and still runs great. Personal opinion, the 3.3L is invincible.
We bought a 2007 grand caravan and it’s just approaching 100,000 miles and we have had very little go wrong with ours over the years and we have never had any transmission problems so I’m not sure that you’re information that you are getting is totally true , We love our van and I would buy another if I had another young family to raise ! But besides that I like your videos and watch you all the time !
Have a 2009 grand caravan with 350,000 miles. Best vehicle i ever bought. Still running strong, just came home from a 2000 Mile road trip. You need to maintain you vehicle if you want it to last.
Got a ‘06 grand caravan that we bought brand new back in the day with 220,600 miles on it now, and we are still using it regularly. Only thing we ever had to change on it was the radiator. Never had “transmission problems” or any other problems talked about in this video. If you take care of your vehicles, and give them proper maintenance as needed, (oil changes, brakes, etc.) they will be reliable to you in return.
I own a 2005 Caravan with over 275,000 miles on it. 3.5 L V6. Best engine ever never failed me never knocked, never even needed a valve job. Just performed basic maintenance and upkeep like belts, hoses, regular oil changes, stuff like that. After 220,000 miles I did experience transmission problems - mis-shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Was about a $750 repair. I figured it was worth it because I now use it as a second vehicle for my small business. Very satisfied with this van and it’s many years of good service to me. 275,000 miles and I’ve only replaced the starter ONCE! Alternator once, radiator once. My main vehicle is now at 2018 Chrysler Town & Country (very much like the Dodge Grand Caravan). Lovin’ it so far.
This is kind of shocking. My dad had a Dodge Caravan for more than 10 years and it never had any failures or anything. He got rid of it after 10 years though because rust started eating out the bottom right side of the car and he decided to get a new one before it got worse. He got a new model Dodge Caravan and still has it to this day after several years with no problems. Maybe my family got lucky, I don't know. This is the first time I heard of their bad reputation
I have a 2000 town and country. I have 361,000 miles and no engine problems but on third transmission. I love the vehicle and I am looking to trade it for a new Pacifica plug-in hybrid. I appreciate Scotty and love his reviews.
I Have A 2007 Dodge Caravan And It’s I2023 And It’s Given Me The Best Service ! I Love This Van, It’s The Most Comfortable Vehicle I Have Ever Owned ! And There’s A Lot Of These Vans That I See Still On The Road Where I Live, And When I Can I Do Ask The Owners If They Have Had Any Problems , The Answer Is Always No, My Neighbor Has A 2005 That He Uses As A Taxi , He Has No Problems, And The Space It Provides Is Awesome, It Carries A Lot, No Need To Borrow A Truck, Very Comfortable Ride, better Then The Harder Rides Of Newer Vehicles! I Think This Guy Making The Video Just Hates Dodge Cars, Or He Got Fired From A Dodge Company !
That was great! I have a 2000 Dodge Grand caravan with almost 300,000 miles on it, and the only problem was the belt constantly coming off until I spent 100 bucks on a "super belt" they call it. Also the AC compressor and heater duct work went out. Needless, to say it's a back up vehicle.
If you take care of them they can be tanks, sure Ive had to change the fuel rail wiring once but hands down the fastest and best minivan Ive had is a 2002 grand caravan ex
Jeffro I have seen that type of problem before, you might need to change the crack shaft pulley, which is called the "vibration dampener" they can wear out and get off set causing belts to throw.
@@lordvader3283 yes, I changed the harmonic balancer too. The super belt was grooved on both sides and came with the grooved pulleys with a raised edge on them. The 3.3 is great power. The 3.8 must be awesome in these vans. I don't know why, but I love these caravans.
I bought it 4 years ago for 800.00. had to replace water pump, alternator, rear shocks, frt struts need to be replaced, battery, passenger side window regulator, fuel filter, gotta drop the tank. brakes of course. Belt and pulleys. AC condenser shot. Climate control shot, headliner falling down. Paint flaking. Engine and transmission still strong with 289,000. I realize Scotty is right! There's all kinds of things that break on these vans, but I love them. My other vehicles are a 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 4.0 LTR. 300,500 miles, and a 2002 Toyota Highlander with 4 cyl. 290,000. I haven't had to do much with the Toyota!
Our family moved about an hour and a half away from the city where my dad worked. He wanted something to haul tools, was comfortable to ride in, and got decent gas mileage. He ended up getting a ‘97 caravan with 30k on it for $5k. He ended up putting 300k miles on it with no problems. We’ve been buying these vans for the last 15 years with no major engine or transmission problems. My first car I drove when I got my license was an ‘03 caravan, then an ‘06 caravan, then finally an ‘07 caravan all with only minor engine repairs. My friends would always make fun of me for driving minivans but I didn’t care because I could haul so much stuff in them including them. My van finally clunked out on me so now I’ve moved on to something more stylish and efficient on gas but I’ll always be partial to those damn minivans. They’re a huge part of my life
We had an 03 for 9 years. Mostly reliable but recurring minor problems, like sway bar end links and the power steering reservoir filter that gets clogged up, causing the pump to whine. But even when new, you get a lot for your money.
Our Dodge Grand Caravan is 14 years old and has 180,000 miles on it. Sometimes the computer controlling the doors gets a bit confused, but it resets and all works great. No issues with anything other than a bit of rust as it spent its time in the north. I understand what Scotty is saying, but our van just keeps going and going well, and then there is Stow-and-Go!!!! - the best thing since sliced bread and flushable toilets!!
🤔 it only has 100k miles on it and driven by an elderly man. We have a 07 Sebring at work, horrendous car, bad transmission shifting, less than 100k miles, and also misses and carries on at times. Been in the shop, no clue what's wrong, and we had 2 vans, both Dodge, early 2000's, sold one, tranny was going, barely over 100k, and the other one completely dropped its tranny at less than 80k... 🤔 sounds typical of Dodge and Chrysler, don't you think? Even our 98 Cherokee at work went thru 2 engines and 2 transmissions 🤷 how could I forget about those? Peace Dodge boy 😘
@@MegaNiQ LOL my thoughts exactly. People never think of survivor bias. I see that a lot with old Jags and Lotuses. This one example still runs therefore Jags and Lotuses arent as bad as people think in terms of reliability
Poor Scotty, he only sees the cars that are having problems, he don,t see the millions of others that are driving up and down the highways all day long.
Drove my father in law's 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE for two years up to 2018. Pleasantly surprised by its smoothness, handling, power and gas economy. Only problems I had, which I had to fix for its sale, were an axle rod and brakes. This was in Canada however.
I bought a1990 Grand Caravan new. I never had any trouble with it. The 3.3L V-6 and 4 speed transmission never had any problems. We only had to pay for basic maintenance and routine wear and tear the entire time we owned it. We traded it after driving it for 12 years. Honestly, it was one of the best vehicles we ever owned. We drove it non-stop from Pennsylvania to Arizona and back, two years in a row. The first trip, it already had 154,000 miles on it at the start. So you see Scotty, they weren't all bad, after all.
Huh, my caravan hasbeen running errands for about 15 years (passed down from family) and has had only two repairs but other than that, it hasn’t been replaced.
Don’t tell Scottie but I have a 2010 Dodge Caravan with 185,000 miles the I drive 150 miles to work 3 days a week and never had any engine or transmission problems
Our family is the original owner of a 2006 Grand Caravan. It's been amazing! Never had any issues with the engine (3.8L) and transmission and that's after 470,000kms and still counting! We've even use it to pull our tent trailer for camping trips. We're still driving it today.
I had 2 Caravans loved them both great vehicles run the tar out of both of them. Only thing i did was pay $1,300 to a personal friend who was a transmission specialist. He built me a custom transmission that i installed in my first van. I ran it in that one then transferred it into another van. Got about 15 years on it well over 200,000 miles. If the body's hadnt fell apart probably would still be running it. Thats what living where roads are chemically treated does to vehicles.
I've had a couple of these, I think the early 90's ones are the best. They were very solid...never rusted out underneath in key support areas like the Ford Windstars that had recalls for the cradles and rear axles rusting. Sure they have had some transmission problems, but I never had any, just like anything, they last longer without a lot of abuse. Looks like you are outnumbered on this one Scotty, Lots of people like them.
The ford windstar is actually a very reliable van and much more power. Had a 98 windstar that I pulled a 3,000 pound trailer just about every day of its life and sold it with almost 400,000 miles. BTW only changed oil every 50 to 100,000 miles.
My recommendation if you have major transmission problems, replace with brand new. Not rebuilt, because when some people rebuild them they only change the defective parts, I have a guy who replaces all wearable parts for my customers. It like getting a new transmission at a rebuild price. Because the transmission has to be disassembled and why not replace all wearable parts, its the labor which is most expensive anyhow.
My family had one of these, made it to 350,000 miles and the only thing that broke was the ac compressor. Most reliable car I’ve ever had and got $600 for it in the end
My 2005 has 107,000 miles and the only problem is the engine light comes often and doesn’t go away.I maintain it regularly and only drive in the small town I live. So far is very reliable and will keep taking care of. Hope that engine light goes away.
Our 16 year old Windsor Canada made Caravan has been pretty good. I quite like the van, comfortable, very convenient, reasonably efficient, I did a lot of moving stuff and carting the band around. The 41TE automatic has been no problem. The 3.3 V6 remains solid and unopened but did suffer from peripherals failures, like the cooling system aluminum pipes, heater core(s). Too cold up here in winter for no heater.
My parents had like a 1998 Caravan new, lasted 10 years and 200,000 miles without major issue. The car was upgraded and I wonder how long it went after we sold it.
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"Vents in the back to stay cold..... When the air conditioner is still working!" LOL
My Grandma has the base model '07 Town and Country with 153k Miles and it only had a Muffler replaced because The old one had a hole in it from rust, how long do you think it'll last, she doesn't drive it everyday so what do you think
Thoughts on a 2004 Infiniti fx35?
@@christianaldana9070 F
I see a tx tag i live in arlington do you live in the dfw i would love for you to check out my honda civic i got it from a car lot and its been a headache since ive got it
My mom has a 2007. Currently with 250k miles and surprisingly no major issues. Transmission and engine work great cause we always change fluids on a timely fashion. In the past 5 years (we got it with 130k miles) starter has been replaced, radiator’s fans relay replaced, and new battery. That’s it. It drives great and it’s been super reliable. It pretty much paid it self off on the first 5 months of ownership as she uses to go to work. Highway miles overall. I guess we got lucky with a good one.
Mines at 252k I replaced a head gasket because the coolant system hates my guts. I replaced almost every component in the coolant system and a couple weeks ago had to replace a freeze plug. It has a pinhole I. The timing cover that I JB welded together because for some reason dodge decided to place the water pump in the timing cover...
Still love my POS car though she gets the job done
My grandpa has a 2007 but only the brakes, engine, and air conditioning are the only problems
@@TrenchCoater does he want to sell it
My dad has one of these and used them to drive from Alberta and British Columbia all the time. Thing had 500,000km and never had any issues, most reliable van I have seen!
Well my grandmother's 06 Town and country LX 3.3L V6 is still kicking and running on me has 240k miles even on the original transmission.
Thats because scotty's not working on it.
Mine is ALSO 3.3 and 239k miles! Runs strong
I ALSO HAVE A 2006, 3.3 250,000 miles AC still working, but the fan is wonky. Coolant leak at intake manifold. Other than that it runs OK
@@nicholaskrupa6259 I just bought one at 145,000 miles. I hoping it'll last me to at least 200,000. It does have some rust. Other then that, mechanically sound. It shifts nicely
I love my Caravan s, not expensive to maintain, or get parts for. 2006. I loved my 2005 also but it got T-boned.
I’ve had one for 7 years. The problems I’ve had with mine are minor, pretty much maintenance things. Brakes go bad about every 2 years, but they’re wicked easy to replace.
2005 Grand Caravan bought new on 04/19/2004. Still on the original transmission. 217,000 miles. 17 years. Great van.
I have an 03 Town and Country with the same amount of miles but I’ve only had it since 2021 and it’s been given me a lot of problems.
Literally still have our 2006 GC runs like a dream and I see these cars all over the place. Many say it’s one of the best engines dodge ever made.
@@simonstevenson6686 So you expect an 18 year old vehicle with 217,000 miles not to need any repairs ? Not trying to be harsh...but.......
I have a 2002 Dodge Caravan that I'm still driving in 2019. Best vehicle I ever owned.
You haven't owned any cars
@@lauri.lyijymaali LOL... didn't need to when I have a 17 year old Caravan that never broke down.
@Joe Joseph Come back in 18 years and tell me if the car you're driving still runs.
@@stevekonbass A Toyota will actually run for 20 years too. The Dodge you got was really lucky for it to last that long
Stevekonbass I'm still running my ,and I own another newest sport car that I will ever choose before that van 💪
I have had three before my current Chrysler Mini-van - I am a transmission rebuilder so that did not scare me much but none ever failed - and ALL of the vans managed over 200,000 miles. Yes - they do have questionable transmissions - and over the years I have seen many fail - but remember - less than 5% of all automatic transmission ever fail - most go from manufacturer to junk yard(THrough age or accident) without even a fluid change. I love the Stow and go seats - which is why I bought my last one. If you drive "normally" and maintain the vehicle properly - virtually ANY car will last a good long time - and even YOU can get a BAD example of a car Scotty recommends too. Current cars are much closer in reliability than at any time in the last 50 years. Even SCotty does not have enough customers to have a complete representative sampling of all cars.
I must be the lucky one, I have a 2002 with the 3.8 and it has 239,000 miles original drivetrain.
2002 3.8 225,000 no problem good van
Good year
We had a 1990 Plymouth Voyager.
3L V6 Mitsubishi engine.
I think it had 150hp.
Ran like a dream.
Original engine and transmission, up to around 300,000 miles and then had to be put to rest, because she completely rusted through underneath, and was too expensive to fix, by that point.
We had her for 13-14 years.
@@MirekFe rust in peace
That 3.8 v6 was a great engine! Pulled really well around town and on the highway!
Update: 2021 and I'm still driving my 2002 Dodge Caravan. Took it out the other day to buy a couch. Fit right in the back no problem.
Still driving an 04, it's got less than 100K on it too. Only problem I've ever had is it would randomly not turn over, but it stopped doing it.
@@Bass.Player I appreciate the reply, I'll look into fixing the ignition switch. And hopefully none of the other stuff happens till later down the line. Also love the way it drives. It handles incredibly well.
@@Bass.Player I appreciate the reply, I'll look into fixing the ignition switch. And hopefully none of the other stuff happens till later down the line. Also love the way it drives. It handles incredibly well.
Yeah, I still drive my 2004 Chrysler Town & Country Touring. It has 230,000 miles now. My grandpa's 2000 Town & Country has over 380,000 miles currently. Scotty just has a bias about this. If you take care of your car . . . it will last long.
@@WHR0306 you got that right. My friend has a 2000 ford explorer with 220,000 miles it has a small tick in the motor but that's been there for a while been doing upkeep on it. I just changed the plugs and wires for him. I have a 193,260 2006 dodge stratus sxt runs great. As long as you take care of your vehicle it will take care of you as long as the body doesn't rust out
I've been driving my Dodge for 11 years with no problems, it's the best vehicle I have ever owned, this guy just hates anything Chrysler. Maybe if people took better care of their cars they would have less problems. If they're junk why do the cops drive so many Chargers?
Never heard him say anything bad about the chargers, and the cops shop mostly based on features, chargers go fast and the police versions have s lot of features they like, in any case you are mostly just lucky not to have run into any wacky electrical issues because most people run into something strange with them, and as for everything else, most cars would work much more reliably if everyone treated their cars perfectly, but they don't, a vehicle's reliability really shines when faced with subpar maintenance and care and these don't do so well when faced with that, and since thats how most people treat their cars and id wager most people are buying them used these days, if you get one it will probably be unreliable
@@kiyosenl.3889 Been driving my Magnum 14 years now. No major issues. Bought it used with 10,000 miles on it. A guy I know paid a dealership $1000 just to get the key out of the ignition of his Toyota. Go figure. The cops wouldn't be driving so many Chargers if they were junk. When you find a good thing you stick with it.
All Chrysler products 2000 and up are garbage i junked my Chrysler 300 (engine shaking) and 05 town and country with overheating problems not the mention the Chrysler 2.7 fiasco
@@mame-lomamee Maybe it would have lasted longer if you took better care of it. My 2.7 has 140,000 miles on it and runs as good now as the day I bought it in 2008. Still has the original sparkplugs and wires. I've never owned a car that lasted 14 years trouble free and still going strong.
@@RandySmith1058 maybe you should do some research before running your mouth
"but they do have cup holders all over the place." LOL
It's sad but true.
But for comparison; my new Ford work van has nine if you look at it with the right type of eyes. I can fit 4x ½gallons of milk, 3x Arizona Teas, and 2x route 44's in my transit.. going to need to remove the passenger seat and install a RV toilet or just a straight pipe.
So did Titanic!
olmose my family’s 02 Toyota Sienna had cup holders two in each 3 rows lol
Back then when boomers were having kids like rabbits. Now we’ve transitioned to compact SUVs
I love Scotty but, My experience with the 4 of these vans that I have owned over the last 35 years has been way different from what you are describing.
from my first (used) 1985 Dodge until my current used 2002 Chrysler my repair history with them has been only slightly worse than on the various Hondas and Toyotas that I have owned simultaneously during the same period. I cannot speak for anything newer than 2002 and the newer one may be crap but keep bashing them Scotty because it will help keep the price down on these old jewels.
I think alot, not all, of problems come from folks not really taking care of the cars. Fast starts and hard stops contribute some too I believe. Just my thoughts on it.
Scotty's video: What a pile of trash this van is.
All comments: What a fantastic van this is.
Except all the mechanical failures......
They're okay vehicles some out of millions are bound to be good ones.
@@doc1716 I guess a mechanic with 50 years in the business knows less about cars than you with your unverifiable personal anecdote. You have me convinced! So, what is your opinion on quality washing machines? I wait with bated breath!
@@jimlovesgina I'm 63, and have been working on cars since I was 13. I even had my own shop. I like Scotti's videos, but sometimes his biases show through. Until I got my free caravan and drove it to 300K miles with NO troubles, I despised dodge. Now I like these little intrepid cars.
If you get a good ox to pull, they'll go for ever.
I had a used Dodge Caravan and loved how comfortable it was to drive....like rollin' down the highway on your couch! No major problems with it and turns out, it was a helluva lot more reliable than the Ford Escape I traded it in for.
Weird, I have found these vans to be one of the most durable and reliable vehicles. I bought one for $1000 bucks 8 years ago and drove it all over, up and down the east coast.
You got lucky, that's all. I got one and transmission exploded on me at 89.000 miles.
@@DinamoXP same 86100. I guess the fluid ran out.
I’ve got 2008 and 2010 with 180k-ish on both. no problems ever with the transmissions.
Got a 2003 3.8 349000 still runs like day I bought it
Indeed. Look at the ones listed for sale on Marketplace or wherever. Many with 200+ thousand miles on them, still going. We've got 2, a 2004 with 205k and a 2002 with 185k... so far, so good with both of them.
I just bought 2006 to cart my family around. The parts are super cheap! I replaced the headlights and it was only $60.00 for two! A friend of mine has one and has 300K. He does medical transports and has had zero problems with his. He has the same transmission and engine. I"ll have to disagree with Scotty on this.
Which engine Tom?
Been driving a 03 caravan since new. 225,000 mile later, best vehicle Ive ever owned.
Keith Young That is the key, you are the original owner and you took care of it.
John Young Y’all related?
293,000 miles on my 2005 Grand Caravan. Original engine and transmission. Just like most machines, good maintenance makes a difference.
Christopher Not that I know of. Im in the KY & WV area. I don't know where he is from. lol
John Young Haha I was kidding around. Beautiful countryside where you live.
I'm gonna blow your mind! The generation you show here was 2x the quality of the newer ones. Don't buy these newer vans! Trans failures, hvac failures, poor suspension causing clunks, sliding door issues, and leaky intake manifold gaskets and door locks all fail constantly, but I do love driving these vans when they work, they drive pretty nice!
2005-2007 . those are the years you want. Good luck trying to find one with low miles. I have no idea what scotty is talking about when he says expensive repairs. This van is relatively easy to work on and becasue of its popularity information on repairs is everywhere not to mention aftermarket parts are plentiful and cheap.
I dont agree with scotty on this one.
david s. I agree with you. my father has a 2003 caravan short wheel base, he loves the riding on these vans campared to the asian competitors.
But we had to keep up with the maintenance still cheaper to repair this vehicle then making monthly payments!
My grandparents have a 2007 never stranded. my mom and dad a 2013 stranded 6 or 7 times 3 or 4 of leaving to go to school I was late
My family used to have a 2005 we bought new the power sliding door broke like a year after buying it then it got fixed then broke again another year later and never worked again I don’t know what problems it had but we had it from 2005-2018 and it seemed like half the time something Was wrong with it and it would sit in the driveway attracting spiderwebs the last 2 years we had it it never moved and it sat for a year then one day we came home and the taillight was in the driveway it literally just fell off by itself nobody touché dit
We put like 230.000 miles on it. Our 2004 vw Jetta was way better it may have had some problems but I don’t think as much as the minivan had and once you fixed it it didn’t break again. Funny because we had 3 cars a 99 Ford Explorer the minivan and the Jetta and the Jetta is the only one still running. 300k miles on it and my dad daily drives it everywhere.
lol I had my dodge grand caravan for 4 years and I kept it maintained and I still never had a problem
Wow 4 years?!? That’s incredible! (sarcasm warning) That’s probably way longer than my dads 30 year old Mercedes! That’s even like a good 30 to 40k miles for me in a notorious RX-8 (which probably won’t have a breakdown by then either, that’s still tread left on aggressive performance tires if it’s not track raced every weekend!). Wow, 4 years, that’s incredible, I don’t think I even sharpen lawn mower blades that often, actually I’m pretty sure that lawn mower went 10 years without any transmission fluid and it did about about an hour a week of mowing on average.
But seriously, 4 years is basically nothing... Like you probably never changed a tire or battery or windshield wiper by then, actually, I think it’s been at least 2 years since I added windshield wash fluid in my car and it’s still like 90% full... I wouldn’t call that long enough at all for a sample data, like if it somehow broke that might be a serous red flag for it to break within that short interval but even that could be down to luck/unlucky. Maybe if you added some other data like drove it 200k miles?
What year did you buy? Was it new or used?
JUNKED MY 97 NEON 4 DOOR-- ONLY HAD 168K ON IT
GOT 200 FOR IT-
TRANNY WAS GOOD- ENGINE WAS WORN- RUST ALL OVER
Me: Hey Scotty i just bought a new...
Scotty: Let me tell you why it's crap.
Blah I literally just bought a 2015 with low miles and I go on TH-cam and see this
@@andrewreyes3610 2015 and 2005 are WAY different vehicles
@@brianwestmoreland3836 I thought he was talking about the van in general like it sucks and each year is the same
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@@andrewreyes3610 i have owned many. one i drive now for plumbing jobs (licensed plumbing contractor) has 240k on a 2006, bought it for $1500 2 years ago. runs great!. Just bought 2008 grand caravan for $4k with 130k. love the stow & go, room , can haul 10' pipe, all i buy have trailer hitch for water heaters or 1 pc. tub/shower stalls
Love my 2002 Grand! Everything still works perfect. Runs like new
i bought an 01
I have a Dodge Caravan. Got it from an old widower. Drove it across Canada and the United States twice. Love it.
automatic?
We bought an '06 with a 3.8L V6 in '07. It's been great! Sure, we've had some issues that come with time, like alternator and rear AC evaporator. Still have it and it's a great road trip van!
We've got an '06 too... Fantastic interstate cruiser. It gets better and better gas mileage up to 85mph, then starts declining above that. 26 honest mpg on a long vacation we took the summer we bought the thing.
I got a 2 03’s with about 480, 000km on it, use it for my business. Great cars I’ve had em since new no tranny issues at all
That's alright hopefully it'll last another 480 k but I doubt it unless you baby the car
Jess Cesanto oil changes are done with full synthetic every 5000km
Then you should have no big issues hopefully!!
What motors were in those????
The new ones with the 3.6 and the 62te transmissions can go 300k without major issues. Very reliable. I've seen taxi vans roll through auctions with over 500k miles on them still running and driving.
Yes but not to be confused with the Pacifica
@@MajorWeakness I've yet to see a high mileage pacifica, mainly due to their age and the fact that the only people putting 3-500k on these vans are fleets and taxi services. The price increase to get a pacifica over a caravan just cannot be justified. I'm sure they would be just as reliable over time though, the engine is the same and the 9 speed transmissions should prove to be reliable with time.
I find this difficult to believe. I have seen several 3.6L RAMs with dead engines at 80k miles. Oil overheats, sludges up, doesn't lubricate, cam lobes wear down. This happens even if you change the oil every 3k miles with full synthetic, or even every 1k miles. It's so bad that if you want to buy a brand new 3.6L there is a wait of over a year because so so many need replacing. Something is wrong with the entire oil system. I would be curious to see where these mythical reliable 3.6L Dodges are. Are they all in cold weather areas? Is that it?
My brother owns a car restoration business. An old man gave him a 2005 Caravan with 130k miles. My brother gave it to me. I've put 81,000 miles on it in the last four years. I've replaced the serpentine belt, ac blower (sucked) and this week I'll replace the thermostat (and of course brakes (3) and tires once). I'm a reseller (eBay/FB) and have hauled everything from washer/dryers to slabs of black walnut. It's a quiet beast. I love this minivan.
Judging by many comments, a lot of people like them. It probably just boils down to how well you maintain it, even with a Toyota!
Hi John. Maintenance is sooooooo important on ANY car. huge
Agree 100 percent. I had a 4Runner and maintained it regularly. Rust did it in. Not much you can do about rust. My Town & Country has handled the rust better than the 4Runner.
You said a mouth full people don't read their owners manual 😐
Nope.....maintain my cars....every single dodge that has been in my life , had a rebuilt tranny.....and none of them were neglected, bc I always knew what they needed , when someone didn't know about cars, and I worked at a garage, and could use the shop on my day off to use the lift..my wifes journey was the only one with the original tranny....but it always had a new problem once one was fixed..I'm talking from experience..
I got my 2003 Grand Caravan paid 400.00 used with a hundred thousand miles, put three hundred thousand miles on it, it still running strong with no issues Scotty hates Chrysler products no matter the vehicle.
I thought he said some good things about the old Slant 6 engines they once made
@Anthony Wow, bet that was a steal. What did you have to fix after you bought it?
I agree all he does is talk crap on Chrysler. they are just as good as any just learn to maintain them and be gentle with them and they will last I promise you. I don't even bother listening to a thing I see in his post about a Chrysler cuz it's going to be automatically negative and shot down. I would find it hilarious if Chrysler bought out Toyota or Honda for that matter.
That’s really good that your Caravan has gotten that long, but remember that was just one car out of thousands of them that had problems. Scotty actually does know what he’s talking after being a mechanic his whole life, I myself work with my father in his mechanic shop and he’s been in the business for 30 years. My father said that the Caravans weren’t as bad from the years 2000-2010, after that that just started having problems just has Scotty mentioned. Best thing is to actually know about cars before saying things about them, and in this video he does know about them.
97 NEON JUNKED FOR 200
HAD 168K ON IT
Had 2001 Chrysler van. Hands down the most useful vehicle we ever owned. Engine and transmission ran flawlessly for the 12 yrs I owned it . Problems : front suspension dog bones had plastic lined swivels that need replacing after warranty was over. Replaced front power window motor. Body rusted in rocker panel subframe area to point of structurally compromise.
That frame rust is a pretty serious problem.
@@robertoj8296 it's not the frame that rots it's the rocker panels. They used spray foam in certain areas which becomes a sponge that holds water against the body panels. If you don't dig it out in time it spreads like a cancer. Cut it out early and install patch panels.
That's usually what kills them. Chrysler put foam in the rocker panels. Once it rusts enough to expose the foam, it absorbs water and the rockers crumble away pretty fast. I live in Ohio, and it's hard to find one that hasn't started rusting away yet.
I Second owner of a 2004 Dodge Caravan 248,000 miles and Engine transmission all original Ac still work original ac
People treat these vans like crap. I think it’s just that people believe that it’s American made so they can abuse them. I still prefer the styling of these over all imports. 🤪
I still see these vans on the road today, some look kind of rusted, but they are still running strong, i just saw a Dodge Grand Caravan still on the road last week. Scotty is biased against Chrysler.
I just got a 2001 dodge grand caravan sport with 136 thousand miles runs well but I'm currently changing spark plugs fluids volve cover gaskets pcv valve and replacing the coolant overflow. It's worl. I hope someone wishes me luck.
There good Van's man
@@-g.k.4389 you'll do fine
I know a farmed used 2005 town and country with a strong 230,000 miles and still running ice cold AC
I put 200k+ on one of these Scotty you’re tripping bro
we had one that had over 380 kms on it .. really no major problems :/ .. after scotty said ford is one of the best companies i stopped listening to this guy lol
Scotty is biased against Chrysler. I still see this generation on the road in 2020, some look rusted though, but they are still on the road today
@@NFSMAN50 he does tbh .. now i know they dont make very good quality cars at all .. but they work and last very long time .. yeah they'll rust and plastic and seats might show age but who cares when the engine and transmission are still running .. most people are using these old vans for work and stuff they dont care how they look :/
I got 207,000 on mine
Well he said volkswagens suck and kiss suck and my dad has a 2016 Kia carens with 90k miles (1.7diesel)
They’re cheap and practical.
That’s it
What's practical about being stranded?
@@jeffanderlik7695 Well mines never left me high and dry, but i do see a lot of chevys on the side of the road when i take down the highway.
@@lordvader3283 results may vary, but more than once my kid was stranded in the driveway because he had to order parts and borrow my vehicle for a few days.
@@jeffanderlik7695 Well yeah they results may vary depending on how it's driven, maintenance... But at least it was in the driveway. Like any vehicle it needs to be cared for, but they are good Vans if they are taken care of.
@@jeffanderlik7695 -- "stranded in the driveway" That's the name of a 2004 VW Jetta the belongs to my kid who always borrows my 06 Dodge Caravan. "stranded in the driveway" has more little problems than all the Dodge's I've ever owned. But when it drives, it drives nice and sporty!
We have had 3 Dodge Caravans and put over 300k on each and they never left us broke down on the side of the road,,
Charlie 300k is nothing lol let us know when they reach 800k miles then we’ll talk
@Xx BigBoss xX I was thinking the same
@@demarcocb4240 What do you mean 300k is not a lot lmao
Dude cars are usually dead if your lucky to reach anything over 300k miles
my tundra is at 487k and my little tacoma is at 367k and they better not die because they are just getting broke in lol
I am very surprised by this, my caravan made it over 300000 and counting without ever needing more than minor repairs
marshall mallouk yeah there is nothing wrong with Dodge aside from the cheap plastic used in the interiors. You gotta remember he is a mechanic so he’s probably trying to trick people into thinking Chrysler vehicles aren’t well built.
I never seen or heard of these issues myself. Own a 2007 dodge grand caravan and it's got 184k miles and still runs great
Scotty forgot to mention once you flat the back seats you can load up full plywood try that with 4x4 pickup
My friend who is a mechanic longest lasting car he has ever worked on is a caravan with over 400000 miles, original motor and transmission and still running , its a 3.8 L
That’s nearer the mark my truck had. 500k on a 5.9 magnum !
Yeah I saw a lot of these that kept going and going.
My point exactly
Yeah i don't understand the issues he's talking about. We had a boat load of 02-2014 come in dealership with 90K-300K. Id drive different ones every weekend. Everyone loved them. Customers would come back for service and said how great they were.
Are the failing transmission based on people racing these? I never seen high mileage one with a bad shifts or anything to tell me that it was wearing out.
Stow & go makes these godly. Instant pick-up truck. And comfortable.
I think we had 04 with 368k. Worked fine
ecosby100 yeah my dad has an 06 town and country. He bought it with 4000 miles and it’s still running with 120000 miles with everything original
I had a '93 that was great for 200K miles and was running fine when sold. But, it had a 2.5 4cyl and a 5-speed stick shift. I wanted it that way and had to go to a half-dozen Chrysler dealers to find one in an acceptable color scheme; once I found it, the sales manager told me "You're buying the most reliable car we build, these run forever with the 2.5 and a stick, as long as you change the timing belt every 60K miles. I can't say that for the automatics."
Polar Bear I had a 92 that was a stick, I drove it until 2014 and it had 213,000 miles on it when the head gasket blew
I would love to find one with that combo. Not a bad setup. I really liked the Mitsushitty 3.0 V6's until I seen them smoke and drink oil after a 100K. The 3.3 and 3.8's last forever if you just do simple maintenance.
It seems like their automatics can't last very long. At least there no Nissan cvt though.
@@PearComputingDevices I really like my 3.0 Mits also...it is beginning to drink oil, and the dipstick never reads accurately, so it's like rolling the dice whenever I start her up.
@@Nobluffbuff how does the dipstick never read accurately lol level ground cold engine it cant not read accurately with that on any car lol.
Hey Scotty. I'm on my 3rd dodge grand caravan. I love them. I haven't had many problems with any of them (except none has had air conditioning, but I'd rather have heat anyway) My first was an 01' and it got totaled when someone ran into us while we was sitting at a stop sign. It had a little over 150000 miles on it. Then I got an 07'. I drove it till it had just under 180000 miles. I kept chasing a coolant leak until the power steering pump went out. While I was digging in to replace it I seen coolant along the valve cover so I got rid of it. Now i have a 13' dodge grand caravan and I haven't had any problems. It has 159000 miles and still running strong. I know I better knock on wood. Every one i have bought used with over 100000 miles but I've been treated great from my dodge grand caravans, yet I take really good care of them also
Brad Taylor taking care of your vehicles with regular maintenance goes a long way in preserving reliability... Lots of people don’t do the simple things like oil changes and other regular maintenance then wonder why their car breaks down!
Brad Taylor I owned a 1990 Plymouth grand voyager..this one happened to last a bit better than the one I’m going to mention right now, A 2000 Chrysler town & country, this thing had mass problems, EVERYTHING WAS GOING OUT ON IT they are ABSOLUTE GARBAGE and I will never go back to buying them, I know people talk smack about buying fords “if you drive a ford, you’re gonna need a tow truck” but this is especially true about Chrysler, you’re DEFINITELY GONNA NEED A TOW TRUCK FOR THEM
Hey brother, we have a similar story and just read this after I wrote mine, hahaha! *knocks on wood x2
I think its how hard you drive your car and how well you maintain it. But there are models that will have issues like the dodge dart which practically vanished off the roads. I guess just see what old vehicles are still driving and buy those.
Same here I still have my 2001 carvan running strong over 240000 miles. I do maintain it thou
Love your videos Scotty. I have a 2001 Town & County Van . It just turned 314,000 miles on the original engine (never touched) and original transmission. I use premium synthetic Amsoil in it which I believe remedies some of the known weaknesses in these vans. We have had at least 8 or these in out extended family and have really enjoyed them. They have been GREAT vehicles for us!
Hi Mark! What engine does yours have????
Carefully Scotty says it's CRAP. No one can prove him wrong . He has been mechanican for 40 years. Perhaps he should do more mechanican and less talking and videos about so called mechanican . Because that could lead too a mechanican't .
Your channel has no content, I hope you're not
an Amsoil salesman.. shrugs...
@@erikab2359 I'll bet his neighbors love hearing someone
yelling for four hours every day. I do learn some stuff
though, I just take some of it with a grain of salt.
Caravans and Town N Countries are known money
pits, but I'm shopping for one now.. the sto n go feature
is something I need.
A new low for scotty. These vans (especially the 2002-2007) were extremely reliable. As good as the siennas of the era
We had a 2004 grand caravan, and the transmission whent out at 140k miles. I just bought a 06 caravan with 145k miles on it...hopefully the tyranny will last a while
I love my 2005 Caravan. It has the 2.4 L engine and is reliable
@@tomasgaspar8065 Here is a tip, you have to change the transmission filter and fluid every 60 miles or so.
60???!!!
@@trca101 😆 tis a tad low...
My mom had a '95 Dodge Caravan with the 3.3 V6 with over 350,000 miles (mostly highway miles) with the original transmission. She had the transmission fluid changed every 60,000 miles and had no major problems with it. She even pulled a 22 foot travel trailer with it and I installed a heavy duty transmission cooler as well. If you change the fluids regularly, Dodges will last. I've owned lots of Dodges, '69 Charger R/T with the 440 Magnum and 727 Torquefite trans, '99 Dakota with the 3.9 V6, '00 Durango with the 360 V8 and a '01 Durango with the 4.7 V8.
Dodge parts are cheaper than toyota parts.
69 Charger must’ve been such a beauty
Merrill Schaps That tranny cooler prob gained u 100K miles at least
I had one myself. It sure was.
I hear both stories they are junk and they are good. My dad loves his 3 dodge caravans, he's a mechanic.
I have one of these. I never expected I'd ever own a minivan, but I bought one for an ex girlfriend. She broke up with me and gave it back to me. I kept it because it turned out to be really practical. I keep the seats folded down and use it as a truck. It's loaded with every bell and whistle possible. I love mine!
What year? What motor????
Here’s a tip, if you change transmission fluid every 30k-40k miles most transmissions will last forever
Maybe why companies don't recommend it. They don't want vehicles to last forever.
Seriously, though, there are some bad transmissions out there, or ones that are ill paired with the engine. I had a Dakota R/T and had to have the transmission rebuilt at 120,000 miles. It wasn't designed for the torque a 5.9 put out. The same thing happened with the '85 Lancer Turbo we had when I was in high school. Too much power for the K car tranny.
Then there were just the bad years. Like the second get Ford Taurus or early 90's Honda Accords. My wife and my sister had those, respectively, both of which failed like clockwork. The difference is Honda warrantied theirs, even though the car was out of warranty.
Agreed! Had a transmission rebuilder tell me the exact same thing! Keep ALL the fluids clean.
I am at 200 k and never changed the Transmission oil . I just don't spin the tires , which can snap off a pin in the transmission.
I own a 2001 caravan sport and drive everyday with 350,000. I feel like a king in it! I love them!!!!
I own a 2002 Grand Caravan and in 2023 it has 247,000 miles on it and the AC unit was replaced at 100,000. General maintenance is all it has ever needed. The vehicle itself is slowly breaking down--electric doors have failed, one door will not lock electrically, rear window wiper no longer touches the glass but still whips back and forth. Carpet has a hole worn in it. There is a small hole in the front passenger floor that allows the carpet to get wet when it rains. BUT.......the motor is an energizer bunny. Starts first time, every time unless the battery is dead. I would buy another one of these in a heartbeat. My hubby is a Ford man and I had to insist we buy this. He has been humbled to admit it was a great purchase.
I always did like the Dodge vans...
No major issues on my '07 Grand Caravan at 176k miles. I'm very vigilant with fluid changes, spraying rejuvenator on rubber parts, sealant on paint - AZ desert so no corrosion but extreme heat and sunshine.
I bought one used with 115,000 miles it now has 220,000 and it's still running. No problem with the transmission.
Benjamin Larson The last almost forever as long as you don’t beat them in and drive them like a maniac
I had both a 2007 and 2003 Grand Caravan. They still are my Favorite all around vehicles. Love them.
Our family had three of them - they served us well!
If it was a Toyota, you would have needed only 1.
Mine is 2010 and I take good care of her so, because she loves me, she runs well. Doing the front brakes tomorrow with my 16 year old daughter. Had elbow surgery so I can’t. Car is easy to work on. 168,000 kms so far.
Fixing the car together with your daughter? Cool dad.
Consider yourself lucky by getting one of the ULTRA-Rare ones that actually run for a long time....
Raimonds Stokmanis Cool Kid.
@@tom11zz884 It's really not luck when about 90% of the comments show good experience with them.
We had a 2002 that was still running with well over 200k when we traded it in. Just routine maintenance.
Mathew Fullerton Scotty is just a fanboy to Japanese cars
I own a 2004 Dodge grand caravan. 275,000 miles been in the ditch three times on it never had any serious problems and still runs great. Personal opinion, the 3.3L is invincible.
We bought a 2007 grand caravan and it’s just approaching 100,000 miles and we have had very little go wrong with ours over the years and we have never had any transmission problems so I’m not sure that you’re information that you are getting is totally true , We love our van and I would buy another if I had another young family to raise ! But besides that I like your videos and watch you all the time !
Have a 2009 grand caravan with 350,000 miles. Best vehicle i ever bought. Still running strong, just came home from a 2000 Mile road trip. You need to maintain you vehicle if you want it to last.
Say “creature comforts” one more time for the ones in the back!
We owned 2 and was 2 of the best vehicles we’ve ever owned the first one was a 97 and the second was a 02 didn’t ever have any trouble with either
Thank you Mr. Dodge Salesman.
u found not 1 but 2 unicorn?
Got a ‘06 grand caravan that we bought brand new back in the day with 220,600 miles on it now, and we are still using it regularly. Only thing we ever had to change on it was the radiator. Never had “transmission problems” or any other problems talked about in this video. If you take care of your vehicles, and give them proper maintenance as needed, (oil changes, brakes, etc.) they will be reliable to you in return.
I own a 2005 Caravan with over 275,000 miles on it. 3.5 L V6. Best engine ever never failed me never knocked, never even needed a valve job. Just performed basic maintenance and upkeep like belts, hoses, regular oil changes, stuff like that. After 220,000 miles I did experience transmission problems - mis-shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Was about a $750 repair. I figured it was worth it because I now use it as a second vehicle for my small business. Very satisfied with this van and it’s many years of good service to me. 275,000 miles and I’ve only replaced the starter ONCE! Alternator once, radiator once. My main vehicle is now at 2018 Chrysler Town & Country (very much like the Dodge Grand Caravan). Lovin’ it so far.
I liked them with the Column Shifters!
1984-2007
I've had my 2008 Grand Caravan for ten years, and have had absolutely no problems with it.
What's your maintenance routine? Or do you strictly go by the owners manual?
imagine logging onto youtube for some videos, and you see your mechanic making fun of your car model on line.
Lol
*online
lol
My grandparents have 2 with nearly 260000 miles with no problems other that an exhaust leak
This is kind of shocking. My dad had a Dodge Caravan for more than 10 years and it never had any failures or anything. He got rid of it after 10 years though because rust started eating out the bottom right side of the car and he decided to get a new one before it got worse. He got a new model Dodge Caravan and still has it to this day after several years with no problems. Maybe my family got lucky, I don't know. This is the first time I heard of their bad reputation
Scotty doesn't know what he's talking about...these / the 96 - 2007 models are incredibly reliable / long lasting...
I have a 2000 town and country. I have 361,000 miles and no engine problems but on third transmission. I love the vehicle and I am looking to trade it for a new Pacifica plug-in hybrid. I appreciate Scotty and love his reviews.
I Have A 2007 Dodge Caravan And It’s I2023 And It’s Given Me The Best Service ! I Love This Van, It’s The Most Comfortable Vehicle I Have Ever Owned ! And There’s A Lot Of These Vans That I See Still On The Road Where I Live, And When I Can I Do Ask The Owners If They Have Had Any Problems , The Answer Is Always No, My Neighbor Has A 2005 That He Uses As A Taxi , He Has No Problems, And The Space It Provides Is Awesome, It Carries A Lot, No Need To Borrow A Truck, Very Comfortable Ride, better Then The Harder Rides Of Newer Vehicles! I Think This Guy Making The Video Just Hates Dodge Cars, Or He Got Fired From A Dodge Company !
That was great! I have a 2000 Dodge Grand caravan with almost 300,000 miles on it, and the only problem was the belt constantly coming off until I spent 100 bucks on a "super belt" they call it. Also the AC compressor and heater duct work went out. Needless, to say it's a back up vehicle.
If you take care of them they can be tanks, sure Ive had to change the fuel rail wiring once but hands down the fastest and best minivan Ive had is a 2002 grand caravan ex
That "SuperBelt" was a super ripoff. Any Gates or Goodyear belt is the best you can buy without sourcing a Kevlar belt.
Jeffro I have seen that type of problem before, you might need to change the crack shaft pulley, which is called the "vibration dampener" they can wear out and get off set causing belts to throw.
@@lordvader3283 yes, I changed the harmonic balancer too. The super belt was grooved on both sides and came with the grooved pulleys with a raised edge on them. The 3.3 is great power. The 3.8 must be awesome in these vans. I don't know why, but I love these caravans.
I bought it 4 years ago for 800.00. had to replace water pump, alternator, rear shocks, frt struts need to be replaced, battery, passenger side window regulator, fuel filter, gotta drop the tank. brakes of course. Belt and pulleys.
AC condenser shot. Climate control shot, headliner falling down. Paint flaking.
Engine and transmission still strong with 289,000. I realize Scotty is right! There's all kinds of things that break on these vans, but I love them. My other vehicles are a 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 4.0 LTR. 300,500 miles, and a 2002 Toyota Highlander with 4 cyl. 290,000. I haven't had to do much with the Toyota!
Our family moved about an hour and a half away from the city where my dad worked. He wanted something to haul tools, was comfortable to ride in, and got decent gas mileage. He ended up getting a ‘97 caravan with 30k on it for $5k. He ended up putting 300k miles on it with no problems. We’ve been buying these vans for the last 15 years with no major engine or transmission problems. My first car I drove when I got my license was an ‘03 caravan, then an ‘06 caravan, then finally an ‘07 caravan all with only minor engine repairs. My friends would always make fun of me for driving minivans but I didn’t care because I could haul so much stuff in them including them. My van finally clunked out on me so now I’ve moved on to something more stylish and efficient on gas but I’ll always be partial to those damn minivans. They’re a huge part of my life
Pretty funny my whole family has had Caravans and we've never ever had any trouble with them at all!
We had an 03 for 9 years. Mostly reliable but recurring minor problems, like sway bar end links and the power steering reservoir filter that gets clogged up, causing the pump to whine. But even when new, you get a lot for your money.
Our Dodge Grand Caravan is 14 years old and has 180,000 miles on it. Sometimes the computer controlling the doors gets a bit confused, but it resets and all works great. No issues with anything other than a bit of rust as it spent its time in the north. I understand what Scotty is saying, but our van just keeps going and going well, and then there is Stow-and-Go!!!! - the best thing since sliced bread and flushable toilets!!
Ole' Scotty is timeless on his LOVE for Mopar!!! LOL
He did say in one video that the Dodge Hellcat engine was the best engine ever made.
Modern Original rusted Parts lmao
Oh i know he likes individual brands selectively wisely too
Mopar or no car
Oh no, a 15 year old dodge needs some maintenance, what garbage!
🤔 it only has 100k miles on it and driven by an elderly man. We have a 07 Sebring at work, horrendous car, bad transmission shifting, less than 100k miles, and also misses and carries on at times. Been in the shop, no clue what's wrong, and we had 2 vans, both Dodge, early 2000's, sold one, tranny was going, barely over 100k, and the other one completely dropped its tranny at less than 80k... 🤔 sounds typical of Dodge and Chrysler, don't you think? Even our 98 Cherokee at work went thru 2 engines and 2 transmissions 🤷 how could I forget about those? Peace Dodge boy 😘
@@MemphisMojo15s calm down
@@MemphisMojo15s No. I don't think that. How could you forget? I dunno. Try beer. Lots and lots of beer.
if it were a 94 Toyota Celica, it would run on love and hope for free !
Knock on wood my Town and Country is 11yrs old and still going strong, despite a little rust.
knock on wood my 1999 caravan (20 years old) sport still whips around the corner like its no one's business.
Tino Arreguin ffs 11 years and still working
5 caravans out of 20 were well made. Big whoop
@@MegaNiQ
LOL my thoughts exactly. People never think of survivor bias. I see that a lot with old Jags and Lotuses. This one example still runs therefore Jags and Lotuses arent as bad as people think in terms of reliability
My Honda Odyssey is 17 years old, and still going strong over your Chrysler craps!
Dodges aren't horrible, if you baby them and have a lil luck on your side 👍🏻
Poor Scotty, he only sees the cars that are having problems, he don,t see the millions of others that are driving up and down the highways all day long.
"Ugh, everyone in the hospital is sick!"
I have 2007 caravan dodge 230k still going and seems pretty reliable.
What engine does yours have???
@@wesscarey4475 3.3l v6
Drove my father in law's 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE for two years up to 2018. Pleasantly surprised by its smoothness, handling, power and gas economy. Only problems I had, which I had to fix for its sale, were an axle rod and brakes. This was in Canada however.
Had 2 of these with 400k no transmission problems lol I'm not even kidding..
I'm thinking of buying one. What was the key to keeping it running?
@@khalierobinson9904 my grandma has not had transmission issues but she does not drive it like a maniac
Khalie Robinson
Maintenance
Keep the fluids changed and filled. Buy a Chilton’s manual for it and don’t be afraid to tackle easy work on them
@@bigitaly4554 thanks
Mine hit 200k before it quit
I bought a1990 Grand Caravan new. I never had any trouble with it. The 3.3L V-6 and 4 speed transmission never had any problems. We only had to pay for basic maintenance and routine wear and tear the entire time we owned it. We traded it after driving it for 12 years. Honestly, it was one of the best vehicles we ever owned. We drove it non-stop from Pennsylvania to Arizona and back, two years in a row. The first trip, it already had 154,000 miles on it at the start. So you see Scotty, they weren't all bad, after all.
Huh, my caravan hasbeen running errands for about 15 years (passed down from family) and has had only two repairs but other than that, it hasn’t been replaced.
When I was growing up my parents had a few of these vans and never had anything major go wrong with them not even a transmission problem
Why would they need "a few" than lol
Mike R they kept each one they had about ten years each and put a lot of miles on them
Same here, they owned 3 a 95, 02, 10. Never gave them any real issues.
Lucky
my dad still drives around in a 1999 toyota camry, it's 2019 now...
My dad loves his 3 dodge caravans , one for work one for my mom and one for travel. Never had a problem. Does his own car work too.
We build them pretty well in Canada
I guess anyone who's never had a problem can claim they do their own car work.
same here
I had a 1997 grand caravan.. I put 327,000 miles on it..... Great vehicle
gold blueberries A lot of people feel this way there’s way more Dodge Caravan’s then there are Toyotas Hondas Nissans all put together
Yep i had 2 of them a 94 model and a 95 model ran the total crap out of them. Best money i ever spent on a vehicle's.
Don’t tell Scottie but I have a 2010 Dodge Caravan with 185,000 miles the I drive 150 miles to work 3 days a week and never had any engine or transmission problems
Our family is the original owner of a 2006 Grand Caravan. It's been amazing! Never had any issues with the engine (3.8L) and transmission and that's after 470,000kms and still counting!
We've even use it to pull our tent trailer for camping trips. We're still driving it today.
Still good vans sorry Scotty, a lot of people got their money’s worth buying these vans for cheap.
I traded a gun for a used one........I wish I had my gun back.
adam west I hope it was a water gun 😂
I had 2 Caravans loved them both great vehicles run the tar out of both of them. Only thing i did was pay $1,300 to a personal friend who was a transmission specialist. He built me a custom transmission that i installed in my first van. I ran it in that one then transferred it into another van. Got about 15 years on it well over 200,000 miles. If the body's hadnt fell apart probably would still be running it. Thats what living where roads are chemically treated does to vehicles.
I am Brian obviously it was a Batgun
I've had a couple of these, I think the early 90's ones are the best. They were very solid...never rusted out underneath in key support areas like the Ford Windstars that had recalls for the cradles and rear axles rusting. Sure they have had some transmission problems, but I never had any, just like anything, they last longer without a lot of abuse. Looks like you are outnumbered on this one Scotty, Lots of people like them.
The ford windstar is actually a very reliable van and much more power. Had a 98 windstar that I pulled a 3,000 pound trailer just about every day of its life and sold it with almost 400,000 miles. BTW only changed oil every 50 to 100,000 miles.
My recommendation if you have major transmission problems, replace with brand new. Not rebuilt, because when some people rebuild them they only change the defective parts, I have a guy who replaces all wearable parts for my customers. It like getting a new transmission at a rebuild price. Because the transmission has to be disassembled and why not replace all wearable parts, its the labor which is most expensive anyhow.
My family had one of these, made it to 350,000 miles and the only thing that broke was the ac compressor. Most reliable car I’ve ever had and got $600 for it in the end
yes scotty, but as you made it clear to me in your last video, i would still rather have a dodge than a bmw
healthyamerican truth
To each their own, I would much rather have a BMW.
Yet another single mom drops off van for oil change, Scotty craps all over it.
My 2008 GC has 300,000 miles and still going
My 2005 has 107,000 miles and the only problem is the engine light comes often and doesn’t go away.I maintain it regularly and only drive in the small town I live. So far is very reliable and will keep taking care of. Hope that engine light goes away.
Our 16 year old Windsor Canada made Caravan has been pretty good. I quite like the van, comfortable, very convenient, reasonably efficient, I did a lot of moving stuff and carting the band around.
The 41TE automatic has been no problem. The 3.3 V6 remains solid and unopened but did suffer from peripherals failures, like the cooling system aluminum pipes, heater core(s). Too cold up here in winter for no heater.
I’ve seen tons of those caravans with over 200,000 miles on them
My parents had like a 1998 Caravan new, lasted 10 years and 200,000 miles without major issue. The car was upgraded and I wonder how long it went after we sold it.
My parents bought a new one in the early 00’s. Today it has 350,000 miles and has had no issues. Guess we got lucky
I am on my 4th grand caravan. Love them! Drove the other 3 over 300,000 and current one is at 204k