1996-2000 Dodge Caravan: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1996-2000 Dodge Caravan. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1996-2000 Dodge Caravan.
Year to Year Changes
1997 Dodge Caravan:
All-wheel-drive models arrived in 1997, optional only on Grand Caravans above base-level. AWD Caravans got 4-wheel disc brakes, while front-drive models kept the front-disc/rear-drum setup. Low-speed traction control became available for LE models.
1998 Dodge Caravan:
For '98 the 3.0-liter V6 is mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission, and the 3.8-liter V6 gets a 14 horsepower boost to 180. Other changes include seatback hooks for plastic grocery bags and automatic headlights on ES models.
1999 Dodge Caravan:
Caravan saw a host of revisions for '99. They included a cargo net between the front seats and an available "auto-manual" Autostick transmission with 17-inch wheels and tires. Child safety seats now had to be ordered with the second-row captain's chairs, and the new Sport package for the ES featured a revised grille, fog lamps, and a body-color rear spoiler.
2000 Dodge Caravan:
A new Sport model joined the lineup, which replaced an SE AWD model and came only with the extended-length Grand Caravan body. All-wheel drive was standard on the Sport model, which contained the 3.8-liter V6, load-leveling suspension, fog lights, and a rear spoiler. Base models gained a standard cassette player and air conditioning. Dealers could install a new Rear Seat Video entertainment system, with VCR and 6.4-inch display screen.
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