2004 Dodge Grand Caravan Review
Price Estimate: $901 - $1,430





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Excellent ride and handling characteristics, good low-end pull from 3.8-liter V6, roomy cabin, comfortable seats.
Cons
- No fold-flat third-row seat, unimpressive reliability history, subpar frontal offset crash test score, low resale value.
What’s new
To celebrate 20 years of building minivans, Dodge will offer an Anniversary Edition package for the Grand Caravan with such features as chrome wheels, two-tone leather upholstery, embroidered floor mats and an in-dash CD/DVD changer paired with a rear entertainment system. Additionally, the company has simplified the trim level structure this year, so that buyers need only choose a base SE, a midlevel EX or a top-of-the-line SXT. The Grand Caravan also gets a tire-pressure monitor, upgraded audio systems and a new integrated key/remote.
Edmunds says
Pleasant to drive and ride in but lacks a few key features and the rock-solid reliability record of top-rated rivals.
For sale near Columbus, OH
5 listings
- 156,186 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 16 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Autos-4-U (672 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Horton, KS
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1D4GP24R24B557066
Stock: 557066
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-07-2025- 88,213 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 16 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Fine Line Auto (943 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Upgraded Stereo
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Located in Fort Pierre, SD
HANDICAPP ACCESSABLE LOW MILEAGE CONSIGNMENT!!!
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2D4GP44LX4R519996
Stock: CN9996
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-16-2024
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$185/mo for Grand Caravan CV
Grand Caravan CV
vs
$201/mo
Avg. Large Minivan
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3.75 out of 5 starsR. E. Moore, 09/06/2010
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Have owned since new, going on 7 years and have 135,000 miles. Overall 22-23 mpg. Out of warranty after 18 months (36,000 miles). Very comfortable ride, sits 6 adults or 7 if 3 kids. Seats come out in halves, easier than older Chryslers. Paid $21,500 new. Power doors expensive ($400)repair , paid for 3 now. Mostly highway miles, keep the oil changed, been very reliable. Goes through … brakes. Automatic Transmission shifts rough, all my Chrysler minivans have. Anti-lock brakes awesome, thought I'd nailed someone last week, stopped quickly with no loss of control.
Great Van BUT...
4.63 out of 5 starscarolinagirl2579, 01/16/2006
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Anniversary Edition Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
I really love this van and until two months ago would have recommended it to anyone. My van is the ultimate road-trip vehicle but in two months, has been in the dealership for repairs to the ENGINE twice! I think for the money its a great vehicle, even though it doesn't have as much interior room as the new Hondas and Toyotas but I'm wondering how long its going to last. As a high … mileage driver, I'm feeling like it isn't made well enough to stand up to the pressure. Also, Dodge could have used decent quality trim materials inside but again, for the price its a fantastic van. Still worried about the engine and its "issues".
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4.63 out of 5 starsjagfan, 08/16/2005
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Anniversary Edition Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
I am very pleased to date with our Caravan. The DVD system with the remote headphones is a blessing on long drives. Had one problem with the driver's side window, dealership replaced a voltage regulator. Gas mileage is not quite getting what I had hoped, about 17-19 MPG.
Great price, but not such a great van
3.88 out of 5 starsJay, 08/14/2005
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
I traded a Chevy Venture for the Grand caravan. The mileage has been way below what Chrysler quotes. We have had numerous problems with the A/C, although they cannot duplicate the problem. The pick up isn't the greatest, especially up hills. It is great on the highway, smooth and comfy. I probably will not buy another.
2004 Grand Caravan Highlights
CV
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,790 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $185/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 167.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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