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Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2011 - 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan |
Best
146%
Worst
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 2008 - 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan |
Best
172%
Worst
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 2001 - 2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan |
Best
157%
Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
| Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We are very pleased with the reliability. In over 100,000 miles we have spent $35 in repairs that are not normal "wear and tear" items like belts and bulbs. The interior had held up well to the hard use that kids, their friends and pets will put on a vehicle. We've even hauled feed for livestock and hay in it and you can't tell. The draw back is the vehicle has remote open doors and tailgate. Sometimes, completely at random, one of the doors or the tailgate will open. Other times we have come back to the vehicle to find a window half way down. This doesn't happen often, but enough in the 5 years we've owned it to double check while walking away. The safety on the doors and tailgate to keep them from closing on you has never worked well. You have to provide a good amount of resistance before the motor stops closing the door and starts to open it again. full 2010 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Requires very little maintenance and routine maintenance much less expensive than the Toyota Sienna. full 2009 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rock solid reputation and came with lifetime warranty, should I need help in 15 or 20 years. full 2009 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While a little too soon to tell on our 2008, we have had nothing but great luck with our previous Caravans as noted in our past personal experience comments. full 2008 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Price, reliability, past experience, ride quality compared to comp vehicles, available features, kid friendly, outstanding safety features including front, side and knee airbags, antilock brakes, stability control, 5 star crash ratings. Bests the others. full 2008 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I HAVE IT SINCE MAY 1 2007-NO MAJOR-ENGINE -TRANS- REPAIR-ALMOST 75000 MILES full 2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2002 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Some good friends had one for several years with 125k mileage and no major problems with it. The 2002 Grand Caravans had a better owner satisfaction rating than Ford or GM vans full 2002 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very unreliable as one can tell. Again I paid for a vehicle that is unsafe to drive and in the shop more than on the road. Also, so many other issues that just keep happening one after another. I take care of my vehicles...yet this one is a sad case! full 2009 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
SE vs. SXT. SXT Power doors and convenience electronics add more complexity and less reliability. Tranny gasket almost always leaked in the past. Previous to 2008 the pulleys had no shoulders so the belt fell off frequently - TG they changed that full 2009 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Any van that could vent carbon monoxide into the cabin has serious issues. Also, Dodge has a history of poor reliability. full 2008 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Found that they are still using the same electronically-controlled 4-speed that has been a perennial nightmare since the late eighties. Fit and finish is poor. full 2008 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
They have a history of transmission failure that has not been addressed in the last 20 years. full 2008 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
For years I have heard there are lots of problems with the caravans, especially the transmissions. They did not get great reviews until 2008 which was out of our price range. full 2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Owned an earlier model Caravan and had considerable trouble with water leaks, and transmission problems. They were covered by warranty but as soon as warranty expired, started having transmission problems again full 2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Engine uses almost 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles. Dodge says this is "normal". Had to switch to synthetic oil to minimize problems. Makes me question long term durability of the engine. Had front end problems early on (tie rod ends, struts and strut mount full 2005 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Still not expecting miracles. Probably have to replace the transmission at one point. full 2005 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2004 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Dodge has had issues with its automatic transmissions. Also, do not have much experience owning a North American built mini-van. full 2004 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
