Dodge Grand Caravan
The fifth-generation Dodge Grand Caravan was made from the 2008 through 2020 model years, with many updates and modifications in that time. The Grand Caravan was available only in a long-wheelbase configuration with a V6 engine and an automatic transmission. For most of its production run, it was available in multiple trim levels ranging from basic to feature-rich, with the middle trim levels generally being the best value. From 2009, the third-row seats featured Stow 'N Go® design, where the entire seat folds into the floor of the van.
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Fifth generation Dodge Grand Caravan
The final generation of the Dodge Grand Caravan saw a number of important changes, but the basics always remained the same. The Grand Caravan was a long-wheelbase minivan with a V6 engine, automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. Seating was provided for six or seven passengers depending on the seat configuration, and the van provided Stow 'N Go® seating in the third row with the ability to expand that feature into the second row. With Stow 'N Go®, the rear seats fold flat into the floor of the van, providing maximum cargo capacity.
The Grand Caravan was offered in a variety of trim levels throughout its life cycle. In most cases, the middle trim level offers the features families want most, while the top trim adds primarily cosmetic touches.
Model highlights
V6 engine
Automatic transmission with front-wheel drive
Seating for six or seven passengers
Stow 'N Go® seating
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2008 - 2020
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan
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Final year for Dodge Grand Caravan
No significant changes
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2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
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6.5-inch touchscreen and rearview camera standard
Available GPS navigation
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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
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17-inch wheels became standard
Lower-cost trim levels added
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Reliability
RepairPal gave the Dodge Grand Caravan an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Dodge Grand Caravan 8th out of 14 among Minivans.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Dodge Grand Caravan is $621, compared to an average of $572 for Minivans and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Dodge Grand Caravan owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.4 times per year, compared to an average of 1.6 times for Minivans and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 14% for the Dodge Grand Caravan, compared to an average of 14% for Minivans and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Jeff Zurschmeide has been an automotive journalist for more than 20 years, covering the new car business as well as motorsports and industry news. He lives in Tillamook, Oregon, at the confluence of great roads, nice weather, and plenty of space for a collection of strange old automobiles.
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