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1B4GP54R5VB314431 — 1997 Dodge Caravan — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Es/Le

Lot #43029133 · VIN 1B4GP54R5VB314431

🇺🇸 IAAINormal Wear & TearKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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1997 Dodge Caravan, Normal Wear & Tear, IAAI, VIN 1B4GP54R5VB314431 · photo 1 of 11

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What does the damage type «Normal Wear & Tear» mean

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Ocean freight insuranceFull-value coverage for the duration of shipping. Terms stated in the contract before departure.

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Auction IAAI · Lot #43029133

Final bid1 725 USDMarket value of the intact car in the US: 500 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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✓ We inspect the lot on request — specialist video report✓ Fixed $500 commission, no hidden fees✓ Delivery + turnkey customs clearance in 45–60 days

Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine663 751 ₴≈ 14 867 USD

1 · Auction price1 700 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT8 572 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker935 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1B4GP54R5VB314431 history

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PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#43029133You are here

IAAI

Sep 3, 2025

Sold

1 725 USD

Charitable Adult Rides & Services

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Dodge Caravan 1997

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 787. Of these — crashes: 46, fires: 52.

Most-reported systems

Air Bags
155
Power Train
139
Engine And Engine Cooling
137
Electrical System
105
Service Brakes
69
Hydraulic
67

Official recalls

Exterior Lighting
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
NHTSA campaign: 09E012000
Exterior Lighting
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
NHTSA campaign: 09E025000
Equipment
CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VANS. WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE HITCH MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK AT THE BEND LOCATION WHERE THE MAIN BODY OF THE HITCH MEETS THE HITCH MUFFLER STRAP.
Remedy: CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE THE HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG AT 1-715-831-8713.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Es/Le

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