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1997 Dodge Caravan Specs & Safety

The table below shows all 1997 Dodge Caravan specs by style, including MPG (fuel economy), transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Additionally, find 1997 Dodge Caravan warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumper-to-bumper coverage and major components.
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Overview

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Style:
Base Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $17,235 SE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $19,925 LE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,215 ES Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,805
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MSRP *
$17,235
Invoice *
$15,687
Engine
2.4L I-4 150 HP 167.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm / 3.0L V-6 150 HP 176.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm / 3.3L V-6 158 HP 203.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,250 rpm
Transmission
3-spd auto / 4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
20.0 mpg
Fuel Economy Hwy
25.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000

Powertrain

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Style:
Base Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $17,235 SE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $19,925 LE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,215 ES Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,805
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Engine
2.4L I-4 150 HP 167.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm / 3.0L V-6 150 HP 176.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm / 3.3L V-6 158 HP 203.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,250 rpm
Transmission
3-spd auto / 4-spd auto w/OD
Alternator
90 amp
Battery
600 amp
Axle Ratio
3.61
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank
20.0 gal.
Exhaust
stainless steel
Drive Type
front-wheel

Steering and Suspension

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Style:
Base Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $17,235 SE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $19,925 LE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,215 ES Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,805
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Ride
comfort / firm
Front Suspension
strut
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Springs
coil
Rear Springs
leaf
Steering
rack & pinion
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Vented Disc Brakes
front
Wheels
14.0 " steel
Front Tires
P205/75SR14.0BSW AS / P215/65PR14.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel / full-size

Seating and Interior

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Style:
Base Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $17,235 SE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $19,925 LE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,215 ES Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,805
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Seating Capacity
5 / 7 / 2 / 4
Front Seat Type
bucket
Front Headrests
fixed
Front Armrests
driver and passenger
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Rear Seats
removable bench / removable full bench
Rear Headrests
adjustable
Rear Child Seats
2
Third Row Seats
removable full bench
Seat Trim
cloth
Door Trim
vinyl
Headliner
full cloth
Floor Trim
carpet
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear

Comfort and Conveniences

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Style:
Base Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $17,235 SE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $19,925 LE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,215 ES Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,805
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Roof Features
roof rack
Rearview Mirror
day-night
Glove Box
glove box
Dome Light
dome light
Reading Lights
front
Cup Holder
front and rear
Instrument Panel Storage
bin
Interior Concealed Storage
interior concealed storage
Underseat Tray
front
Cargo Floor Trim
carpeted
Trunk Lid Trim
vinyl
Cargo Light
cargo light
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Radio
AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan / AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Speakers
4
Antenna
fixed
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Door Locks
manual / power
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Power Outlets
2
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Instrument Display
analog
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Type
tilt
Front Windows
manual
Rear Windows
fixed
Quarter Vent Rear Windows
fixed
Tinted Windows
light / deep
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Windshield Wiper
variable intermittent
Rear Heated Wipers
wiper park
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger

Dimensions and Capacities

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Style:
Base Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $17,235 SE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $19,925 LE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,215 ES Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,805
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Door Count
3 doors / 4 doors
Maximum Cargo Volume
146.2 cu.ft.
Exterior Length
186.3 "
Exterior Width
75.6 "
Exterior Height
68.5 "
Wheelbase
113 "
Front Tread
63 "
Rear Tread
64 "
Turning Radius
18.8 '
Curb Weight
3,528 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs.
Drag Coefficient
.35
Front Legroom
41.2 "
Rear Legroom
36.6 "
Front Headroom
39.8 "
Rear Headroom
40.1 "
Front Hiproom
57.7 "
Rear Hiproom
61.3 "
Front Shoulder Room
62.5 "
Rear Shoulder Room
63.8 "
Passenger Volume
160 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
50.8 cu.ft.

Exterior Features

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Style:
Base Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $17,235 SE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $19,925 LE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,215 ES Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,805
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Mud Flaps
front
Rear Spoiler
lip
Bumpers
colored
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Bodyside Moldings
colored
Grille Moldings
body-colored
Paint
monotone
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual / dual power remote

Warranty

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Style:
Base Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $17,235 SE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $19,925 LE Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,215 ES Front-wheel Drive Passenger Van 113.3 in. WB - MSRP $25,805
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Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000

Safety Ratings

Below is the 1997 Dodge Caravan safety rating information and crash results as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The ratings are based on a star system and can vary by style.

Style
Frontal Rating

NHTSA rates vehicles on a scale of 1 to 5 stars.

Frontal Rating:

5% or less chance of injury

6% to 10% or less chance of injury

11% to 20% or less chance of injury

21% to 25% or less chance of injury

26% or greater chance of injury

Side Rating

NHTSA rates vehicles on a scale of 1 to 5 stars.

Side Rating:

10% or less chance of injury

11% to 20% or less chance of injury

21% to 35% or less chance of injury

36% to 45% or less chance of injury

46% or greater chance of injury

Safety data is not currently available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For a list of safety-related features, please check the Safety section.

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