Dodge Grand Caravan
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Dodge Grand Caravan rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Dodge Grand Caravan reliability information based on owner experiences through September 30, 2009:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2009 | Dodge | Caravan / Grand Caravan* | 22 4.8 5600 | ||
| 2008 | Dodge | Caravan / Grand Caravan |  | 67 8.0 14500 | |
| 2007 | Dodge | Caravan / Grand Caravan* | 22 7.4 25000 | ||
| 2006 | Dodge | Caravan / Grand Caravan | | 42 7.0 40000 | |
| 2005 | Dodge | Caravan / Grand Caravan | | 58 8.6 60300 | |
| 2004 | Dodge | Caravan / Grand Caravan* | 12 6.0 67200 | ||
| 2003 | Dodge | Caravan / Grand Caravan* | 20 7.9 90200 | ||
| 2002 | Dodge | Caravan / Grand Caravan | | 28 6.8 88000 | |
| 2001 | Dodge | Caravan / Grand Caravan |  | 33 7.5 104000 | |
| 2000 | Dodge | Caravan / Grand Caravan* | 21 6.2 104000 | ||
| 1999 | Dodge | Caravan / Grand Caravan* | 15 5.7 140900 | ||
| 1998 | Dodge | Caravan / Grand Caravan* | 10 6.4 147500 | ||
| 1997 | Dodge | Caravan / Grand Caravan* | 10 7.7 116300 | ||
To see how the Dodge Grand Caravan's average repair frequency compares to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
We also have some new reliability stats for the Dodge Grand Caravan. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.
| Nada-odds cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal Lemon-odds cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal | |||||
| Year | Make | Model | Nada-odds |
Lemon-odds |
Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2008 | Dodge | Caravan / Grand Caravan | 39 11.3 19300 | ||
| 2005 | Dodge | Caravan / Grand Caravan | 34 11.7 64400 | ||
To see how the Dodge Grand Caravan's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Dodge Grand Caravan--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Dodge Grand Caravan Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Dodge Grand Caravan repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
Dodge Grand Caravan Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Dodge Grand Caravan Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Dodge Grand Caravan's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
If you are unsure about the Dodge Grand Caravan's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
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Dodge Grand Caravan MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Dodge Grand Caravan. Price the Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4-door Minivan | SE | 19,055 | 17,955 | 715 |
| SXT | 22,995 | 21,081 | 715 | ||
| 2010 | 4-door Minivan, ext. | SE | 23,175 | 22,283 | 820 |
| SXT | 26,480 | 25,257 | 820 |
Dodge Grand Caravan Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Dodge Grand Caravan and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Dodge Grand Caravan price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Dodge Grand Caravan.
Dealer Price Quotes
Dodge Grand Caravan Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Dodge Grand Caravan Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Dodge Grand Caravan's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Dodge Grand Caravan, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Dodge Grand Caravan Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Dodge Grand Caravan?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a Grand Caravan--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Dodge Grand Caravan review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Dodge Grand Caravan Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Dodge Grand Caravan tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Dodge Grand Caravan--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Dodge Grand Caravan Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Grand Caravan by owners, visit:
allpar.com -- Dodge forums and information resource
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications
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| Body | 4-door Minivan | 4-door Minivan, ext. |
|---|---|---|
| Model Year | 2007 | 2010 |
| Wheelbase | 113.3 | 121.2 |
| Length | 189.1 | 202.5 |
| Width | 78.6 | 76.9 |
| Height | 68.9 | 68.9 |
| Curb Weight | 3999 | 4321 |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 | 20.5 |
| R1 Headroom | 39.6 | 39.8 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 63.0 | 63.0 |
| R1 Hip Room | 57.2 | 57.0 |
| R1 Legroom | 40.6 | 40.6 |
| R2 Headroom | 39.9 | 39.2 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 64.7 | 64.7 |
| R2 Hip Room | 67.8 | 64.8 |
| R2 Legroom | 36.5 | 36.3 |
| R3 Headroom | 37.9 | 37.9 |
| R3 Shoulder Room | 61.9 | 62.0 |
| R3 Hip Room | 49.0 | 48.7 |
| R3 Legroom | 33.8 | 37.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 | 32.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.6 | 83.0 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 146.7 | 144.4 |
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2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door Minivan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | SE | SXT |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 150@5200 TQ: 165@4000 | 3.3L V6 OHV-2v HP: 180@5000 TQ: 210@4000 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 3.3L V6 OHV-2v HP: 180@5000 TQ: 210@4000 | |
| Standard Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 215/70R15 tires | 215/65R16 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers |
| Optional Audio | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | |
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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door Minivan, ext.
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | SE | SXT |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 3.3L V6 OHV-2v HP: 175@5000 TQ: 205@4000 | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v HP: 197@5200 TQ: 230@4000 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v HP: 251@6000 TQ: 259@4200 | |
| Standard Transmission | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 225/65R16 tires | 225/65R16 tires |
| Optional Tires | 225/65R17 tires | |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers |
| Optional Audio | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Infinity audio system, 506W, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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