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We buy Dodge Caravans from every year, 1995–2009, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Dodge Caravan by year
The Caravan is a minivan sold from 1995–2009 with engines including 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 75 recalls and 13,845 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Caravan | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl… | 17–22 | 1 | 705 |
| 1996 Caravan | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl… | 16–20 | 9 | 2,560 |
| 1997 Caravan | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl… | 16–20 | 7 | 1,297 |
| 1998 Caravan | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl… | 17–20 | 5 | 1,188 |
| 1999 Caravan | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl… | 16–35 | 5 | 987 |
| 2000 Caravan | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl… | 17–20 | 6 | 913 |
| 2001 Caravan | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 17–19 | 3 | 555 |
| 2002 Caravan | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 17–20 | 5 | 535 |
| 2003 Caravan | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 17–21 | 3 | 414 |
| 2004 Caravan | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 17–20 | 1 | 181 |
| 2005 Caravan | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 18–20 | 6 | 1,532 |
| 2006 Caravan | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 18–20 | 3 | 457 |
| 2007 Caravan | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 18–20 | 2 | 264 |
| 2008 Caravan | 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 10 | 1,595 |
| 2009 Caravan | 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 18–20 | 9 | 662 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Dodge Caravan problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Caravan, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Dodge Caravan: questions
How much is a junk Dodge Caravan worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Caravans with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Dodge Caravans that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2009), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Dodge Caravan year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1996 Caravan (2,560). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, air bags and power train.
Which Dodge Caravan year has the most recalls?
The 2008 Caravan has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 10. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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