Used 2005 Dodge Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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2 catastrophic failures in 3 years.
Jerry, 10/14/2008
Dodge Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just had to rebuild the tranny with 68,000 miles on it. Tranny failure was catastrophic while driving in the left lane of a highway. 1-1/2 years ago had to have the front drive train replaced. 1 electric slide door does not work At least 3 recalls on this year of Caravan. Won't ever buy another Dodge.
Do not bother buying this
Bob, 04/21/2010
Dodge Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought Dodge Grand Caravan 2005 in June 2005. It has not even completed 5 years. It has less than 50,000 miles on it. However, the problems that the van has is just mind boggling. My 1999 Corolla is more reliable and less costly in terms of repairs than Dodge Caravan. This is just a junk vehicle. I would never buy another Dodge product or recommend to anyone. Simply avoid it to save yourself lots of money, time, and aggravation.
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the good, bad and ugly
Jeremy, 03/23/2008
Dodge Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The stow and go is great. There is very good room for our family of five. It is the most economical vehicle in it's class. The power doors are a nice feature. The bad are: Had glitch in transmission, scared me into purchasing an extended warranty. New brakes after 30K miles. Key fob & PL doors failed @ about 45K miles paid dealership to flash computer again ($140) which I felt should be warranty issue. Ugly: replaced the front end bushings & rods @ 51K miles ($420)(dealership says is common issue). replaced passenger power sliding side module ($350). driver side cable and motor ($500). not good for a 3 yr old vehicle....
2005 minivan
David, 11/20/2010
Dodge Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is the worst vehicle I have ever owned. every week a new problem power doors work on twice still sometimes do not open or close. alternator replaced water pump replaced. very bad gas mileage. difficult to get in or out for me i am 6ft 1in. [non-permissible content removed] but i guess all are now. I have 1994 minivan that is still a great vehicle me and my ife prefer to drive it. 23,000 miles so and not near the repairs i have had with the 2005. i will never buy another American car co. cars again.selling the 2005 good riddance. going with Japanese vehicles for now on.
mini man van
the hills, 04/01/2008
Dodge Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was a man trapped in a woman's vehicle. Now I have become a man in a mini van and love every mile of it! This van has been fuel efficient (27+ on trips) comfortable (5 in the family) useful (Sto and Go baby!)and has me convinced that I made the right purchase. Power slider doors are wonderful. This van is as comfortable to drive as many high dollar import cars. Men don't be scared! Embrace this mini-man van! We did have a few bumps at the beginning, that were easily handled under warranty. Dealership was excellent and on the ball.