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This is the worst vehicle i have ever owned.
scoobong, 07/16/2011
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I would NOT recommened the Dodge Grand Caravan to anyone... I Bought a Brand New dodge Caravan and it has been in the shop for 4-5 recalls Plus i had put new brakes, calipers, and rotors after 8 months of driving it. Plus it just randomly shuts off, after you start it. The keys seldom unlock the doors, you have to manually, and it's been to the shop for that twice already. I put less time and money into my old 1970 Ford Maverick. Just over 100,000 and my transmision is starting to go. I brought it in for warranty work once then they tried to tell me my muffler needed to be replaced and they would do it for$ 900.00 i said no then got a second opion and they said the muffler was fine.
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TSloan , 09/26/2019
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I brought a 2008 Dodge Caravan with 5000 miles. No automatic doors, or bells and whistles. Currently, it has 157,000 and no major problems. Replace cracked radiator hose, and a minor sensor. Best car I’ve owned. Stow N Go is the invention since the minivan. I’ve kept oil, belts, filters, etc. changed regularly. I’d purchase another 2008 Dodge Caravan today!
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Not a bad experience.
Bill C, 08/22/2018
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this van used from a dealer. It was a program car. The dealer would not provide the Vehicle history report and that should have been a red flag. I found out after the fact that it had been in an accident and was repaired. Because of that the van pulls consistently to the right. It does not wear tires prematurely though. In fact I get great tire wear. I’ve had this van for 8 years and have put around 125000 miles on it. It has had some issues. AC hose was first. I paid to have it repaired and then the recall came out in it. A rear wheel bearing went bad on it maybe 2 years ago. The transmission went on it at around 100000 miles. It’s the first year of the 6 speed so I figured it had some bugs. I had it rebuilt. A planetary gear set broke at around 140000. I don’t know if I can blame the design of the transmission on that. My luck I guess. I do tow with this vehicle. The gas mileage has never been impressive. I had a 95 Chevy Astro van before this. That was bigger and heavier and got the same mileage as the Caravan with the 3.8L engine. The only annoying issue I had that made this vehicle undependable was a starting issue that left me stranded. I had it towed to the local dealer and their solution was to change the battery (which was not even close to being the problem). It ended up being a relay in the fuse box. There are several relays of the same type in the fuse box so I swapped the starter relay for the aux power outlet relay and it has not had the problem since (1.5 years). This was a very affordable vehicle and for me has been worth the money. The stow and go seats are great to allow us to reconfigure the space easily for hauling people or stuff. It rides well, handles good enough, has been reasonably dependable and at 10 years old is holding up pretty well. It has been a good experience to own this vehicle.
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Kym Joseph, 07/02/2016
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I love having a van!!! I want another van but not a dodge!!!! Bought 2008 Grand caravan in 2014 with 59K miles @ 71K miles oil pan still leaking ( was replaced 61K miles) now have leaky head gasket and oil pan. if bottom charger is used have to hold rim of outlet, pulls out when pulling out charger. Radio looses power then will suddenly come back on after a day or two. Lost 3 qts of oil due to broken oil pan bolt gasket split, oil light NEVER came on. I was very excited to buy a van, I have kept up with oil changes , flushes, recalls, etc at 71 K miles a vehicle should not have these types of problems. I am very disappointed in the reliability of this vehicle, summer vaca is canceled kids disappointed and so am I with wasting money on this vehicle and letting down my children because I don't feel safe driving long distances due to reliability. I will never buy a dodge again. The only thing good about this vehicle is the room, and storage, However its a waste if its sitting in the drive way.
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MY VAN IS POSSESSED!
kamih, 06/26/2014
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
We bought our van 2 years ago and we wish we would of never bought it. Shortly after the "used" warranty expired I was stranded because the plastic key would not start the van. My husband had to take apart the whole dash and unplug and re plug in wires to make the van start with the key. There was been numerous times that the windshield wipers will start, the lights blink off and on, and the gauges go off and on. This van had had these issues since 65,000 miles! Recently this has happened and now also the door locks wont work. I wouldnt suggest this van to anyone! I wish we would of bought a Toyota instead. My sister-n-law has a Toyota mini van and has Never had any problems with it