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Dodge Grand Caravan and Chevrolet Malibu 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
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
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.
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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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Dodge Grand Caravan and Chevrolet Malibu 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 Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 A best buy for several years, several consumer mags see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 It has gotten good reviews. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The Malibu received several car of the year awards for this model year and that influenced our decision. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007 4dr Sedan 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I have been a Chevy lover all my life. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
Chevrolet Malibu Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Chevy does not have a strong identity in the market due to many duds over the years. Hopefully that will change. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 On 18% of Chevy owners have a degree; no snob appeal at all but it is a very economical car to drive and looks great! see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 This is a issue which GM seems to be working on. But the negative aspect is very present in conversations. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The overall reputation of the parent brand is poor, affecting resale value. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Unfortunately, this car is a GM! GM has not been known to make good cars. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2004 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 GM known for certain reliability issues on the Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review