Dodge Grand Caravan third generation
The Dodge Grand Caravan third generation (1996–2000): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 21 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: NS · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,732–5,072 mm |
| Width | – | 1,951 mm |
| Height | – | 1,740–1,745 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,878–3,030 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | – | 1,600–1,669 kg |
| Electric | ||
| Range (EPA/NRCan) | 113 km EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
3,173 complaints for model years 1996–2000. 154 crashes · 127 fires · 154 injuries · 18 deaths
- Airbags 473
- Transmission and drivetrain 408
- Engine 372
- Electrical system 292
- Speed control 209
- Fuel system 115
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 21 versions of the Dodge Grand Caravan third generation
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United States 14 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2004CLKUP · VMODE CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km | – |
| 1998–2000 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km | – |
| 1998–2000CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km | – |
| 2000CLKUP | 3.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km | – |
| 2000FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP | 3.3 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km | – |
| 1996–2000(FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP · VMODE CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km | – |
| 1999 | Electric motor | Electric | Automatic | – | 35 MPGe EPA | 0 g/km | 113 km |
| 1999VMODE CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km | – |
| 1999VMODE CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km | – |
| 1996–1998(FFS) | 3.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km | – |
| 1998CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km | – |
| 1996–1997(FFS), CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km | – |
| 1996–1997(FFS) | 2.4 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km | – |
| 1996–1997(FFS), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km | – |
Canada 7 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2000Minivan | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.3–12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 283–290 g/km |
| 1996–2000Minivan | 3.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.5–13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 288–299 g/km |
| 2000Minivan | 3.3 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 4-speed automatic | 17.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 283 g/km |
| 1996–2000Minivan | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 13.2–14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 304–336 g/km |
| 1996–1998Minivan | 2.4 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | 11.6–12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 267–278 g/km |
| 1996–1998Minivan | 3.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | 12.4–12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 285–294 g/km |
| 1996–1997Minivan | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.5–12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 288–292 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.