AVOIR

1997 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan

Ownership intelligence · Special Purpose Vehicles · Regular Gasoline
65
Average
High Risk
AVOIR Score out of 100
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Category Scores

Reliability 68
Longevity 71
Maintenance 74
Depreciation 60
Performance 69
Efficiency 31

Reliability & Ownership FAQ

Is the 1997 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan reliable?

AVOIR rates the 1997 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan's reliability 68/100 — good — from NHTSA recall counts, complaint density, and multi-year defect trends. Its overall AVOIR ownership score is 65/100 (Average).

How long will a 1997 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan last?

AVOIR scores the 1997 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan's longevity 71/100 (good), estimated from high-mileage survival data and resale-panel evidence of how far these vehicles actually run.

What does it cost to own a 1997 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan?

AVOIR scores the 1997 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan on maintenance 74/100 and depreciation 60/100 — higher is better (lower real cost) — plus fuel, insurance and resale in the full breakdown above.

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