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Nissan Altima and Dodge Grand Caravan Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 64100 miles driven2014 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
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  42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 64100 miles driven
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
28 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2013		 Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
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
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  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.
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
31 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 95100 miles driven2010 Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  31 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 95100 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.
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.
25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 110300 miles driven2008 Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 110300 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.

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Nissan Altima vs. Dodge Grand Caravan Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Nissan Altima and Dodge Grand Caravan reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Nissan Altimas and Dodge Grand Caravans with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Nissan Altimas and Dodge Grand Caravans 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 Nissan Altima and Dodge Grand Caravan lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Nissan Altima and Dodge Grand Caravan have been recently.

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD		 This is a great car, very comfortable to drive, great on the highway. Fuel econoby SUPERB! see full Nissan Altima review
2013 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 We have owned 4 Maximas in the past, and were considering another, when we took a drive in this car. If you're a Maxima fan, don't drive this one or you'll take it home! see full Nissan Altima review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Nissan has an outstanding reputation for longevity and great performance. My next car will be a Maxima. I look forward to driving the 4 door sports car. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 I have always heard good things from other Altima and Nissan owners. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Voted at or near the top in customer satisfaction. Have owned numerous Nissan vehicles and have nothing but great things to say about them. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Dependable,reliable,comfortable see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 In Kuwait Nissan has a very good image. Resale value is really good see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 Having owned a bullet-proof Maxima for 7 years, I am looking forward to more of the same from the Altima. So far, so good. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Japaneese Quality see full Nissan Altima review
Nissan Altima Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD		 Nissan frequently uses cheap parts and don't really want to stand by their products. They used to make good reliable cars, but not so much anymore. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Well respected. see full Nissan Altima review
 

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