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Dodge Grand Caravan and Honda Odyssey Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
43 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 29300 miles driven2016 Honda Odyssey
[?] see reported repairs
  43 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 29300 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 44200 miles driven2015 Honda Odyssey
[?] see reported repairs
  37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 44200 miles driven
42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 64100 miles driven2014 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
[?] see reported repairs
  42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 64100 miles driven
54 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 56600 miles driven

Refreshed.
2014
Honda Odyssey
[?] see reported repairs
  54 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 56600 miles driven

Refreshed.
32 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 60600 miles driven2013 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 60600 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 77600 miles driven

Much better than a year ago, and than adjacent model years recently. Probably won't stay this low.
2012
Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
[?] see reported repairs
  37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 77600 miles driven

Much better than a year ago, and than adjacent model years recently. Probably won't stay this low.
50 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 78500 miles driven2012 Honda Odyssey
[?] see reported repairs
  50 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 78500 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 97500 miles driven

First year of fourth-generation Odyssey. Some reports of defective piston rings.
2011
Honda Odyssey
[?] see reported repairs
  37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 97500 miles driven

First year of fourth-generation Odyssey. Some reports of defective piston rings.
28 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 117400 miles driven2010 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 117400 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 115900 miles driven2010 Honda Odyssey Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 115900 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 136100 miles driven

Higher than in the past, possibly a temporary blip as these minivans crest the 100k-mile mark. Frequent brake pad replacements not included in this result. Caliper replacements also somewhat common.
2009
Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 136100 miles driven

Higher than in the past, possibly a temporary blip as these minivans crest the 100k-mile mark. Frequent brake pad replacements not included in this result. Caliper replacements also somewhat common.
27 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 123000 miles driven2009 Honda Odyssey Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 123000 miles driven
32 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 133800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Better than a year ago. Frequent brake pad replacements not included in this result.
2008
Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 133800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Better than a year ago. Frequent brake pad replacements not included in this result.
35 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 142700 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
2008
Honda Odyssey
[?] see reported repairs
  35 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 142700 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
54 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 144000 miles driven2007 Honda Odyssey
[?] see reported repairs
  54 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 144000 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 157100 miles driven2006 Honda Odyssey
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  39 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 157100 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 166900 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
2005
Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 166900 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 158200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2005
Honda Odyssey
[?] see reported repairs
  42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 158200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Honda Odyssey Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Dodge Grand Caravan and Honda Odyssey reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Dodge Grand Caravans and Honda Odysseys with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Dodge Grand Caravans and Honda Odysseys that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Dodge Grand Caravan and Honda Odyssey lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Dodge Grand Caravan and Honda Odyssey have been recently.

To see how frequently Dodge Grand Caravan and Honda Odyssey problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Dodge Grand Caravan

Dodge Grand Caravan Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Dodge has been making these vehicles longer than any other, they have much experience with these vehicles. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I bought Dodge only because Ford was involved in supporting homosexuality. If I had waited until now I would have bought a Ford. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2002 4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Most popular and plenty availability of parts and service facilities see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
Dodge Grand Caravan Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
THEY DO NOT STAND behind their vehicle as one would expect from a manufacturer of a BRAND NEW Mini-Van. My last Dodge/Chrysler after 24 years of purchasing...as many of the family too. Employee or not discount or not...NO THANKS! We are going elsewhere. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
2008 seems to have had many bad reviews and JD Power reliability is rated only 2 of 5. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The reputation though well deserved of inferior products. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2005 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Web reports/research states that oil consumption problem is not normal and one should worry about long term durability of the engine. Other research shows Daimler-Chrysler has overall quality and safety issues. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2005 4dr Minivan, ext. 180-horsepower 3.3L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Extremely poor reliability expectations of virtually every component on the vehicle. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Honda Odyssey

Honda Odyssey Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Honda is making the best quality minivan right now. Sienna and Quest are also very good in their own ways. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Again, Honda makes a car that keeps running. They usually get good gas mileage and are tops in most consumer reviews. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Honda has a good reputation for providing an excellent car. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Honda makes reliable vehicles all around that look sleek, hold their value and are maintenance free see full Honda Odyssey review
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Honda produces awesome vehicles as I have owned two Accords in the past. They are great deals for the money and run forever. see full Honda Odyssey review
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Hondas hold their resale well see full Honda Odyssey review
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Honda reliability see full Honda Odyssey review
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Perception of quality leads to high resale value see full Honda Odyssey review
2005 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Honda reputation for reliability is legendary see full Honda Odyssey review
2004 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
very good see full Honda Odyssey review
Honda Odyssey Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Really I do not dislike the Odyssey. I bought it to use taking cloths etc. to Florida for the winter. The Mercedes does not have the cargo volume I need even if the mpg is much better see full Honda Odyssey review