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3.38 out of 5 stars

Poor Quality From Dodge

Todd, 04/29/2009
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
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There's a reason why GM and Chrysler are in economic trouble. My 2005 Grand Caravan sums it up. 1. Tie rods failed at 31000 miles, not covered by warranty, $350 cost. 2. Tie rods failed again at 68000 miles, $350 cost. 3. At 55000 miles fluid started leaking into rack and pinion boots. Caused engine (transmission?) to sound aweful. Replaced rack and pinion parts. $950 cost. 4. At 43,000 heating coil fried and had to be replaced. $250 cost. 5. Car has been recalled/inspected/fixed 4 or 5 times. 6. Dealer has 15K, 30K, 45K, and 60K mileage service plans, priced at 225, 400, 550, 700. Who pays that kind of money for routine service? A Joke compared to my past Toyota or Honda!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

my van

cochlas, 01/21/2010
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this van with plans to drive kiddos and cousins around and it has been great! I really love all the driver seat adjustments because I have short legs. I have driven on long vacations with my parents and my two kids adn everyone seemed comfortable enough. I LOVE the Fold-and-Go seats. that is the main reason I bought this van. They have come in handy when I don't have a truck and It has proven great for camping. Just throw in a full size blowup mattress and throw mosquito netting over the open trunk and "presto!". It has had problems with the Rack and Pinion and struts. I hhad them replaced under warranty after owning the vehicle for 2 years.

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5 out of 5 stars

One of the Best!

booper, 10/09/2004
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
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We bought it just as it came on the market, the Stow and Go seats really sold us. I have a disabled shoulder and am still able to work the stow and go features; love the way the rear seating can be turned around for 'tailgating' parties! Being able to keep seats looking great when not being used by stowing them, it gives us maximum room to carry purchases. Center console may be set back between the second row seats and net used between front seats. People helping me out with groceries think it is "so cool" to have so much room and still carry people. We use the pockets for the seats we are using to put things out of sight and make it safer to buy in several places.

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5 out of 5 stars

2005 Grand Caravan SXT

Joe Colavito, 10/15/2004
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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The ride is smooth yet firm. The vehicle has adequate power and the driver's seat is roomy and comfortable. The various controls are easily accessible and the gauges are easy to read. It is a pleasure to own and drive this vehicle.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

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jim, 05/27/2005
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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Our 2005 Grand Caravan sxt has had to have the air conditioning repaired. We also had to have new plugs and wires and the software upgraded on the computer. It also has a whine around 50 miles per hour.(Dealer has heard noise, design flaw, no fix as of yet) I am very unhappy with this van, we bought a new van, not a used one. This van has been in the shop more than our '96 Ford Windstar was in 9 years.

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