Good News -- Vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee! No severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were ever reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1997 DODGE CARAVAN SE (2B4GP4531VR283393). If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.
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The story of this 1997 DODGE CARAVAN SE (2B4GP4531VR283393) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This van has had 5 owners and was owned in Quebec and Ontario. The first title for this van was reported to CARFAX by a Quebec DMV in 1997.
It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 12/21/2001, was 63,090 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.
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Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK
Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Mfr. Buyback Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK
Number of Owners 5 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
DODGE Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 14 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1997 DODGE CARAVAN SE
Body Style: SPORTS VAN
Engine: 3.0L V6 SMPI SOHC 12V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: CANADA
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows Optional, Power Steering, Air Conditioning Optional, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel
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Total Loss Check:
GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 DODGE CARAVAN SE (2B4GP4531VR283393). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss
Other Accident Indicators:
This 1997 DODGE CARAVAN SE (2B4GP4531VR283393) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.
No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 03.Aug.2004 21:04:14. New data will result in a change to this report.
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Truth-In-Mileage Check:
GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1997 DODGE CARAVAN SE (2B4GP4531VR283393). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.
Odometer Rollback Check:
CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1997 DODGE CARAVAN SE (2B4GP4531VR283393). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.
Mileage Consistency Check:
CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1997 DODGE CARAVAN SE (2B4GP4531VR283393).
Date: Mileage:
12/21/2001 63,090
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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 DODGE CARAVAN SE (2B4GP4531VR283393). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
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Ownership History:
CARFAX estimates that this 1997 DODGE CARAVAN SE (2B4GP4531VR283393) had 5 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.
Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 02/12/1997 Quebec
2nd owner 06/14/2003 Ontario
3rd owner 01/09/2004 Ontario
4th owner 02/06/2004 Ontario
5th owner 06/14/2004 Ontario
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Types of Owners:
This 1997 DODGE CARAVAN SE (2B4GP4531VR283393) was checked for 8 types of registrations.
No Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported
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DODGE does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.
Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 1997 DODGE CARAVAN SE. You can also contact an authorized dealership or DODGE at 1-800-423-6343 to find out if this 1997 DODGE CARAVAN SE (2B4GP4531VR283393) still has recalls that require repair.
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CARFAX estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage for this 1997 DODGE CARAVAN SE (2B4GP4531VR283393) using the date this report was generated (03.Aug.2004 21:04:14) and the last odometer reading reported to CARFAX. If you have a current odometer reading, you may recalculate the remaining warranty coverage.
Estimated start date of warranty: 02/12/1997
Last reading reported on 12/21/2001: 63,090 miles
Today's Date: August 3, 2004
Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Drivetrain 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 60 months or 100,000 miles Coverage expired
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same
Roadside Assistance 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 7 months or 16,910 miles
Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Corrosion coverage applies to outer panels. Inner panels are covered un corrosion for 3 years only. Wear items are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles. All vehicles sold or leased from 11/01/01 through 07/09/02 receive 7 years or 100,000 miles limited powertrain warranty, with a $100 deductible, that is not transferable unless transferred with CSC added care or maximum care for a $150 fee.
CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the DODGE web site.
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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 14 record(s) for this 1997 DODGE CARAVAN SE (2B4GP4531VR283393).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
02/12/1997 Quebec
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Kirkland, QC
Registration issued
Registered as lease vehicle
02/12/1997 Quebec
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Kirkland, QC
Registration issued
First owner reported
03/25/1998 Quebec
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Kirkland, QC
Registration issued
04/06/1999 Quebec
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Montreal, QC
Registration issued
03/25/2000 Quebec
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Verdun, QC
Registration issued
05/14/2001 Quebec
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Verdun, QC
Registration issued
12/21/2001 63,090 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
05/06/2002 Quebec
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Verdun, QC
Registration issued
06/14/2003 Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Eastern Ontario
Registration issued
New owner reported
01/09/2004 Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Eastern Ontario
New owner reported
01/09/2004 Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Eastern Ontario
02/06/2004 Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Eastern Ontario
New owner reported
02/06/2004 Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Eastern Ontario
06/14/2004 Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Eastern Ontario
Registration issued
New owner reported
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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:
First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
Lease
When someone leases a car from a dealer, the dealer actually sells the vehicle to a leasing company. The leasing company then collects payments for the vehicle from the new owner for 24, 36, 48 or more months. A leasing company can be an independent car dealer or a car manufacturer.
New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.
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