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1997 Dodge Caravan Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

Van 4 trims listed 1 fuel-system recall ← 1996 1998 →

Fuel tank capacity

20.0gal · 76 L

The 1997 Dodge Caravan has a fuel tank capacity of 20.0 gallons (76 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 440–460 highway miles or 320–360 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

20.0 gal · Bigger than 61% of 1997 models we list.

Highway range
440–460 mi
City range
320–360 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
18–20 MPG
EPA size class
Special Purpose Vehicles

1997 Dodge Caravan fuel tank capacity by trim

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Engine
no difference

All 4 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
3dr Minivan 2.4L 4cyl 3A · FWD MPG 18 / 23Range 360 / 460 mi 2.4L 4cyl 3A FWD 20.0 gal76 L 18 / 23 360 / 460 mi
ES 4dr Minivan 3.3L 6cyl 4A · FWD MPG 16 / 22Range 320 / 440 mi 3.3L 6cyl 4A FWD 20.0 gal76 L 16 / 22 320 / 440 mi
LE 4dr Minivan 3.3L 6cyl 4A · FWD MPG 16 / 22Range 320 / 440 mi 3.3L 6cyl 4A FWD 20.0 gal76 L 16 / 22 320 / 440 mi
SE 3dr Minivan 2.4L 4cyl 4A · FWD MPG 16 / 23Range 320 / 460 mi 2.4L 4cyl 4A FWD 20.0 gal76 L 16 / 23 320 / 460 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 1997 Dodge Caravan goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 18 MPG, a full 20.0-gallon tank covers about 360 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full20.0440320
3/415.0330240
1/210.0220160
1/45.011080
1/82.55540

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 833 gallons, roughly 42 full tanks.

In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 21.9 MPG in the Caravan (8 drivers), about 438 miles on a full 20.0-gallon tank.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
18–20 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
444–494 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 1997 Dodge Caravan

$85.40 to fill the 20.0-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
20.0 galRegular$4.27$85.40$64.05

By region, 20.0-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$80.40
Midwest$4.27$85.40
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$74.00
Rocky Mountain$4.46$89.20
West Coast$5.42$108.40
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$117.80

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 20.0-gallon tank$85.40
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$3,558

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Caravan tank size in other years

The 1997 Caravan uses the same 20.0 gal tank as every Caravan since 1994.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2002 Caravan 20.0 gal 480 mi
2001 Caravan 20.0 gal 440 mi
2000 Caravan 20.0 gal 480 mi
1999 Caravan 20.0 gal 480 mi
1998 Caravan 20.0 gal 480 mi
1997 Caravan 20.0 gal 460 mi
1996 Caravan 20.0 gal 480 mi
1995 Caravan 20.0 gal 460 mi
1994 Caravan 20.0 gal 480 mi
1993 Caravan 18.0–20.0 gal 560 mi
1992 Caravan 18.0–20.0 gal 520 mi
Dodge Caravan fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options
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← 1996 Dodge Caravan Every Caravan year 1998 Dodge Caravan →

1997 Dodge Caravan vs similar 1997 minivans

At 20.0 gallons, the Caravan's largest tank ranks third of the seven 1997 minivans compared here. The GMC Safari carries the most (25.0 gal) and the Isuzu Oasis the least (17.2 gal).

1997 modelTankLongest highway range
GMC Safari 25.0 gal 500 mi
Chevrolet Astro 25.0 gal 500 mi
Dodge Caravan 20.0 gal 460 mi
Plymouth Voyager 20.0 gal 460 mi
Toyota Previa 19.8 gal 396 mi
Honda Odyssey 17.2 gal 413 mi
Isuzu Oasis 17.2 gal 413 mi

Other 1997 minivans of a similar size, one model per brand.

1997 Dodge Caravan fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1997 Dodge Caravan, out of 7 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.

Fuel injection systemSep 13, 2000 · NHTSA 00V268000 · Daimlerchrysler Corporation · 1,163,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.

Risk and remedy

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 1997 Dodge Caravan?

The 1997 Dodge Caravan holds 20.0 gallons (76 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 1997 Dodge Caravan gas tank hold?

The 1997 Dodge Caravan tank holds 76 liters, or 20.0 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 1997 Dodge Caravan go on a full tank?

About 440–460 miles on the highway and 320–360 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 1997 Dodge Caravan go on a quarter tank?

About 110 highway miles or 80 in town from the 20.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 5.0 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

How many miles does a 1997 Dodge Caravan really get on a tank?

Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 21.9 MPG in the 1997 Dodge Caravan (8 drivers), which works out to about 438 miles on a full 20.0-gallon tank.

What gas does the 1997 Dodge Caravan take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 1997 Dodge Caravan?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 20.0-gallon tank from empty costs $85.40. It ranges from $74.00 in the Gulf Coast to $117.80 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 1997 Dodge Caravan?

About 124 pounds for the 20.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 1997 Dodge Caravan have a bigger gas tank than the Toyota Previa?

Yes. The 1997 Dodge Caravan holds up to 20.0 gallons; the 1997 Toyota Previa holds up to 19.8.

Has the 1997 Dodge Caravan had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1997 Dodge Caravan: 00V268000 (fuel injection system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Dodge fuel system recalls).
  • Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).

Does your owner's manual say something different? Let us know and we'll fix it. More on how we check the numbers.

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