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A decent van with a lot of problems.
Mark N., 01/29/2016
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
67 of 70 people found this review helpful
108,000 miles and counting. To start off the Dodge Caravan 2008-2010 model years are plagued with problems. The keyless entry fobs routinely fail, resulting in expensive reprograming and new key replacement costs. Putting your key in the ignition and getting a "BAD KEY" message while on vacation with a car full of kids will ruin your experience. Transmission shaft seals, oil pan seals, AC lines, brake calipers seizing up, undersized brake pads, antifreeze leaks, head gasket seals, and power steering fluid leaks are just a few problems you will have to deal with. Routine oil changes at 3000 miles or less is a must, do NOT wait for the suggested 5000 mile limit, the engine will eat upwards of a quart and a half of oil (a problem that plagues many Chrysler/Dodge engines) between oil changes. Factory tires wear out quickly, tire stores will advise you to buy another brand/model of tire when you replace them. Recalls stacking up, and the dealerships can't handle the volume of cars coming in, I've been waiting 6 months for the ignition switch recall alone. What is good about this van? Well the interior is nicely designed and appointed. Intuitive controls, with good ergonomics makes this a comfortable ride, and an excellent vehicle for road trips. Cup holders galore, storage spaces rivaled only by Han Solo's Milennium Falcon, and a sound system that is a pleasure to listen to. Styling is a high point, but many nooks and bends collect dirt that will have to be cleaned out by hand. Seats are comfortable, built in child restraints in the second row bench seat is a nice touch. Performance? It's a van, it can merge without much effort, handling is decent but you won't be taking it around the Nurburgring to be sure. In summary, I have owned many Dodge products over the years, with cars exceeding 200,000 miles. This van will be the first time I will trade in a car without at least 150,000 on the odometer. I really wanted to like this car, and even after $4000 in out of pocket repairs, I thought we could keep it, but the problems never seem to end. I take great car of my cars, crawling under them and poking under the hood every week to keep an eye on things and making sure they are well kept. This is just simply too much of problem child to keep throwing money at it. Pity, the Caravan once ruled supreme, now just a poorly made pale shadow of its former glory.
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2008 nightmare
terkray, 09/11/2014
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Chrysler minivan, dating back from 1994; 1st lasted 10yrs, 180K, 2nd one totaled in accident after 6 years - both of those vehicles had 'usual' Chrysler issues, transmission, radiator. My '08 that I bought used from dealer 3 years ago, 30k miles - has been an absolute nightmare! I bought the extended warranty cuz of all the bells&whistles that came w/ this van; plus have a $150 deductible. This van has died on me at least 13 x's, stalled while driving @ 8x's, electrical panel gone awry, hatchdoor broke, slider broke, slider window broke, starter replaced 3x's, rear camera broke! If I did my research prior I would of NEVER EVER purchased van. I'm 15k til end of warranty & I cry
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dtojeo, 08/16/2012
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
I purhased a 2008 Grand Caravan. Big Mistake. The vehicle has numerous electrical prolems costing hundreds every year in repair and towing charges. A few problems I have encounterd: Horn blowing in the middle of the night, locked out of the vehicle, Windshield wipers turning on for no reason, windows going up and down when the vehicle is parked, radio changing stations for no reason, lights blinking on and off while parked and now the ignition system as failed. I was told by the dealer that the key is proably bad and it will have to be towed in. It cost $240 per key, $90 for system diagnosis and it may have to have an entire ignition system on top of a $90 tow charge. Reliability = 0
2008 grand caravan 3.3l flex fuel
wagner1975, 01/02/2012
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Been a pretty good van so far. it has had its little problems but nothing major. Got in jan 09 as a dealer demo with 6000 miles on it. it now has 92,000 miles on it. avg about 19 highway and city combined. have replaced left front caliper and wheel bearing, front rotors, three sets of frt brakes and 2 sets of rears. had a radiator and a/c drain recall. we go all over with this van and its been great. we have 4 kids and we pack this thing full all the time. this is our second caravan the first was a 1997 ex all wheel drive and that had 206,000 miles on it when the tranny went. love these vans! I change motor oil every 7 or 8000 mile and change transmission filter and oil once a year.
Over 235,000 miles and runs like new
John, 08/22/2015
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
51 of 60 people found this review helpful
People writing bad reviews are most likely the same people that never do maintenance. Change your fluids. Not just oil but trans fluids also. If your brakes are going out quick then stop driving like a fool. The 3.3 and 3.8 are great engines. Very low maintenance and very easy to service. Parts are cheap and readily available. I would have no problem driving mine cross country again. In the last year we have went to Oregon and back, Florida and back and Michigan and back. We live in Indiana. It's better if you're mechanically inclined but with regular service the 3.3 and 3.8 have no problem getting to 300,000 miles with a major rebuild.
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Saved my life
chryslerfan12, 01/27/2013
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
I just posted a while back how much I loved my 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. My Grand Caravan had 86000 trouble free miles on it until January 24 2013. I was traveling to fast for snowy conditions slid off the road took out a HUGE hemlock tree did 4 360's and tumbled down an embankment. The right side of the van was gone, the glass blew out of it, the dashboard collapsed, and the roof buckled but I was able to unbuckle my seatbelt and walk away from the crash uninjured. I really miss my van!
Dodge never again
Greg S., 07/13/2015
updated 07/14/2017
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
The brakes will need to be redone every 15-20K miles. I would replace with after market brakes. Wheel bearings replaced by dealer 20K miles ago, now need replacing again. DO not use Mopar parts or spec for this vehicle! A/C is broken, common problem. While this is a very nice optioned car, it is also the worse built car I have ever owned. Not a mistake I will make again.
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2008 Caravan
Craig McCloud, 02/18/2015
updated 02/20/2018
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have a feeling some of these reviews are completely made up by people PO'd at the world. I have a 2008 Carvan. The issue I've had is that the AC stopped working. When it was repaired it stopped working in less than a year. The other issue are the cheap plastic tracks that house the components that open and close the side sliders. This is a very poor design by Chrysler. The van ride very comfortably and I feel very safe in it. It does very well on snow covered roads. I don't buy the "it just stopped working" story. My van has the power gate lift. I stopped working and it cost me close to $500.00 to replace. Word of advice: Buy a van that has a manual gate lift and side doors that are manual. Not as convenient as power, but A WHOLE LOT cheaper to replace.
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DO NOT BUY!
et127, 02/04/2011
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
I cannot stress enough how I would never recommend this vehicle to anyone! This is the biggest piece of junk I have ever owned. I bought the vehicle in April 2008 and am about to replace the brakes for the third time. Not to mention the four recalls, the tire pressure light, the loud buzzing noise that the inside of the van makes when going over 50. Please do not buy this car, you will regret it! Not to mention that I still owe $20,000 on it and the KBB is only $8,500. Does anyone out there with these problems know of anything we can do? I have written one letter a week to Chrysler and I will continue until they do something!
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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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.
Satisfied
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!
Bad!
Phil, 08/27/2010
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan C/V Fleet 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Fleet car with about 43,000 miles now. Very scary brakes, a lot of vibrations. No power. Fuel economy fair. This is my first and last Dodge, next time a Ford or Chevy, a Japanese if available for fleet.
first and last dodge owner
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
I will never buy a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Stow'N'Go Flex Fuel
kandyce, 10/06/2014
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is the worst Minivan I have ever owned. I have owned 4 in total (different years) It seems that the newer year you get, the more issues you have. I currently have 3 recalls on it but there should be more. My issues are as followed: *you have to giggle the shifter to get it to go into park to turn it off *stalls *bad on gas even with Flex Fuel *turns off while driving *over heats *wipers turn on, on there own *will repeataly start (turn over) over and over again while trying to start it and have to turn it off and try again to start it. *always replacing breaks, struts, shocks, ball joints, rooters (never before this bad)
Bad, just bad...
dodgeomatic, 11/27/2012
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Horror! Since we bought this van it's been nothing but problems. My biggest complaint is the passenger sliding door. Its had a module replaced twice and it still functions like junk. It doesn't close when you need it to; and doesn't stay open when you need it to. Just last week we fully opened that damn door and my two year old was trying to get in when it started closing on him. We tried to stop the door by applying slight pressure on it while pulling my boy out. There was no stopping that door. I'm pretty pissed about this. This was our first and last Dodge ever.
My Van is Great! Still going strong.
Wes, 02/20/2019
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I see a lot of bad reviews but I have been very happy with my van for 10 years. No major cost or repairs in 10 years and very happy with the room inside as well as the quickness of this Van. I have 170k miles and hoping for plenty more.
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2008 Grand Caravan A/C evaporator
Richie, 08/27/2010
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
2008 i purchased used in august 2009, TIPIM or TPM MODULE went bad caused van to shut off, radio didn't turn on signals didn't work. dodge said they cant help. now my a/c blows hot air i put die and had a tech check he did not find any leaks at all so he asked another tech that works for dodge and was told it is the evaporator for SURE the evaporator used in my vehicle are the worst and it should be a recall, but of course Dodge said no again. I cant afford to fix it so I will be driving with out a/c the worst part is the defrost don't work without the ac, in Florida, and I have 5 kids. I also got a recall on the radiator cap and brakes. Wow terrible made vehicle
awesomeness rig will buy newer
Cindy, 03/14/2016
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
2nd owner bought with 60k miles in 2011 now 2016 died with 208654miles 3 sets brakes service is key MUST DO NO OPTIONS
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Ok for the price
agarven, 09/16/2012
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this car new, now has 65,000km. Probably the most practical vehicle there is for a family at a good price. Brakes are a problem, replaced front pads and rotors at 35,000km. Rear caliper seized ruining rear rotor and pad (covered under warranty). Noisy exhaust (not sure if this is a problem or not).
Very Happy with my Grand Caravan
augrpeters, 12/18/2012
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
My van has 83000 miles on it and drives like new. I've had NONE of the problems stated by other owners. My 3.8 pulls strong and still gets 25 MPG. I'm only 18 and yes I get made fun of for driving a minivan but it just keeps going and refuses to let me down (I've been hard on it.) My van has taken me places where it was never designed to go. The only problem I ever had with it was caused by water in the gas. It has never failed to start even on the coldest mornings. My friends all make fun of me for having a van but I'm the only one who hasn't been stranded by a vehicle. I will keep my Grand Caravan until it's almost paid off and I will upgrade to a new one. Chrysler got it right with this!
The woest purchase ever
salyalma, 09/07/2011
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Not even 50K Miles on it and already expend $1500 in cooling and heating repairs, first AC pipes blow, then radiator and radiator cap ($400) ,the intake manifols gasket $350 and now the water pum ($350) I wont recommend this vehicle to nobody, the interior plastic panels and seat handles broke, bumper clamps loose this vehiclke really sucks
a nightmare
pcarrs, 08/26/2011
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
i would not recommend this car to anyone i have owned this vehicle for 3 years i have over 200,000 miles on it i run it as a taxi and am familiar with all the problems others have written about it. brakes are the worst they designed them too small i have to replace pads every 3 months somtimes sooner if the calipers stick replaced calipers, and rotors. replaced heater hoses several times the plastic tee cracks which leads to leaks. radiator cracked. ac compressor hoses burst. motor mounts need constant replaceing. this car is a money pit. you can purchase a hummer for the price you spend on this van and the fuel economy is the same!!!!!!!
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT/Crew
69mustang69, 07/18/2011
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We traded our 2004 Toyota Sienna XLE with 125,000 miles on it for the Dodge Grand Caravan. We chose the Caravan because we could either get a fully loaded '08-'09 Caravan with all the bells and whisles or a '09 Sienna with hardly any thing on it. We live in Wisconsin, and my wife wanted a van with remote start and heated seats, and couldn't afford the Sienna with these options on it. We made a great decision and so far haven't had any problems with it yet. It was certified through Dodge so still has the warrenty. We were told to get a Caravan that was certified with the remaining warrenty because there has been some problems with them. We are proud to be Dodge Grand Caravan owners!
207k miles and still no major issues..
GrandSportC3, 05/10/2020
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is one of the most reliable cars I've ever owned.. Let's start with the bad.. The car need brake pads every 15k to 20k miles. This is considered normal for that car but annoying. Other than that, the car has virtually be maintenance free in 207k miles. I got the SE with the 3.3 liter motor and the 4 speed automatic transmission.. In 207k miles, I went through 2 radiators (got the non OEM replacements online for $65 or so each time, $130 total for both as I did my own work) and changed the front wheel hub as it started being very noisy at around 120k miles. Got the new wheel hubs for $65 each (aftermarket, not OEM) and installed them myself. I also had to replace rear calipers and rotors. Don't recall the price but it was not expensive either. So, other than changing oil and brake pads, I spent less than $1k in maintenance on the car. Still on the original plugs, plug wires etc but it could use a tune up soon.. Still no "check engine" light or any other warning lights after 207k miles. I'm lucky that I went with the SE over the SXT as I have read that the 3.8 liter engine and 6-speed transmission were not as reliable as the 3.3 liter with the 4-speed auto..
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OK for a Minivan
familyguy69, 08/02/2014
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased this van used in 2010. I didn't know at the time, it was a previous Enterprise Rental. I got a good deal on it and has been mostly reliable. The van still has the original battery in it! It currently has 79,000 miles on it. THE BAD - My van needs front brakes every 8-10k miles. I only replaced rears once so far. Other than the A/C, Radiator Cap, and Sliding Door recall, I've had no major problems. The right front caliper did freeze up on me once. Since the last time I did brakes, the right front has been making a screeching sound while driving. I hope it is not wheel bearings. The seats could be more comfortable. The newer vans have nicer interiors since Fiat took over.
Use Common Sense!
Drozs875, 10/05/2009
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought it from dealer new with 839 miles on it. I researched minivans to no end before I bought this one, and one thing that bothers me about it is the people that whine about issues that are either routine maintenance or abuse! The brake problems are caused by heavy footed stooges riding the brakes and the sliding door problems are from lack of lubrication! Use some common sense and maintain your vehicle! The only issue I've had is the A/C blows warm in the South Carolina heat until you get moving. I've checked the system myself and guess what...that's normal for a vehicle with a cabin this big! Overall I like the vehicle, the kid loves the DVDs and the wife won't let me drive it!
Stay Away-MoneyPit/Death Trap
jayblack1, 03/31/2014
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Total junk, worst think I ever bought. Breaks last 10-15k.Power lift gate and passenger sliding door failed due to rotten plastic (64k&70k).Clock spring & tilt sensors went out causing stability and traction control system malfunction, computer activated brakes stopping van in middle of traffic (no break input from driver).Exploded coolant line @ 82k due to rotten plastic in Y junction, another one leaking on airbag wiring (101k) causing airbag MIL to come on. Broken brake spacer @101,5k cause pad to fall out and wedge between rotor and brake assembly locking up rear driver wheel. This POS has left my wife and 4kids stranded on side of road 5 times in less than 2 years! Run Away! Deathtrap!
Transmission failure on freeway
Alyse, 02/23/2018
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Van had 84000 miles on it when the transmission went out without any warning. Fluid level was fine. Nearly wrecked on the freeway and was nearly hit trying to get out of traffic. Never again will I own a Dodge. Driven cars and vans for decades with many more miles on them than this van and never had anything like this happen. Going back to Honda.
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lots of repairs
gregdetroy, 08/25/2012
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Easy to drive. 3.3L engine is barely enough. Wish I had gotten a bigger engine. Back seat can squeeze 3 slim adults. Middle row seats are marginally comfortable. Noisy and rough-riding in the back of the car. Got mine used at 45k miles, now have 61k. Not surprised I needed new brakes, but I also needed new rear shocks and had to have AC recharged at 59k ($180) and got stranded out of town at 60k for 2 days when the CV gasket (i think that was the name) failed and spilled the transmission fluid out on a friend's driveway.
Stay Away from this Model!
blackstone114, 03/16/2011
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I just spent $988 to replace all four brakes on a Grand Caravan with just under 18,000 miles. The rear brake shoe was frozen and the front brake pads were 97% worn. This after the dealer told me last week to watch the front brakes, never mentioning the rear. This Canadian assembled from Chinese made parts piece of junk is by far the worst vehicle I have ever owned. Their dealers are even worse. Don't be fooled by the American nameplate. Move on to another brand.
my third minivan
jackg, 07/10/2009
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've been around the block with minivans over 15 years and wagons before that. This is the best one I have owned, and I really liked the previous G Caravan and the T & C before this. Decent driving, good comfort, good power (3.8 engine), and no problems at 29000 miles. Best mpg I've had (25 hiway, 19-20 town), and I love the Stow and Go. I don't know what the "professional reviewers are looking for in a mini, but this has everything I look for. And it has more usable space than any other. That's what led me to the Chrysler T&C in '94.
NO DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AT ALL....
BOB KRUGEL, 10/29/2016
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Will never buy!....Over heat just kills ,many parts, which relate to cooling system made from cheap material and exclusively can be finding at dealership ,where they are abuse with the cost of.... Need spend so much(in mostly cases must change engine,because head gasket blow )or get it off..Disaster to own this car! Never ever! Nothing better then Japan's minivans !
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MikeyC, 09/14/2010
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall, our '08 Grand Caravan SXT is a good vehicle but I wouldn't get another one. As one reviewer said, this car EATS BRAKES. Replaced the fronts at approx. 20K miles and the rears at 25K miles. I didn't replace my rear brakes on my '02 Mustang until 90K miles. Rear brakes do 10% of the stopping work. No reason for rear brakes to be replaced so early. Absurd. Chrysler did reimburse me $93 for the brakes (I spent $200 for all 4 brakes). Had a few trips to the dealership because the A/C didn't blow cold air and the radiator cap was leaking (both recalls). As far as fuel economy, we averaged 23 MPG on a trip to Boston. Most of the driving is city driving and we get 17MPG.
Last Dodge for us!
Paul, 06/08/2018
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Brakes biggest issue followed by heating / cooling system. Many rattles due to ceiling "convenience" bins
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Back to the drawing board...
Aaron, 12/02/2010
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased our 2008 Grand Caravan just a few years ago. The new body style and stow and go were what drew us to it right away. However, now 4 recalls later and an electrical problem no one can seem to diagnose, I am stuck paying $400/month for a car that has now had 2 sets of brakes and a set of rotors. Overall, I am very displeased with this vehicle. Chrysler, you just set Detroit back 20 years. It's back to the drawing board for you. A new body style doesn't make it a better vehicle. Sell something that is reliable and error free. Drop UAW and make it more affordable..
I will stick to Dodge vans
shaughn, 08/29/2011
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had an 07 caravan with over 300K kms on it with never an issue, so I got a new 08 Grand Caravan because the body on old one was going. And I must say I read all the negative comments about this van and wonder why mine has been so flawless. Yes the brake pads and rotors had to be replaced at 60k, but I was told this normal on this model for some reason. I solved it by not replacing with factory pads and rotors. Upgrade to the heavy duty rotors. The metal is harder and dissipates heat better resulting in my rotors now having over 70k on them and no issues. There were 3 recalls for AC and spindles. No more issues since. 750km to a tank for mileage on highway/500km in town. Not bad i say.
The oddessy and Sienna beater
carroll jones, 10/11/2008
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The power is overwhelming for a van i cant believe it the 4.0 makes it a muscle van.The interior is great. i don't have any problems with wind noise but i talked to the dealer when i got my oil change and they said that the problem was getting fixed for 2009s
A well designed Family Vehicle
krazymainer1@yahoo.com, 02/18/2016
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan C/V Fleet 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
There is plenty of room in this vehicle for both Passengers and Cargo. Well rounded family transportation.
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Good for its class
sailingsoon, 03/13/2008
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We leased this vehicle in anticipation of buying something similar. I spent 3000 miles in it over 1 week and overall have a favorable opinion. The engine had adequate power and the van handled well. There was a little more wind noise that I would have liked and it made listening to the poor quality radio difficult (suggest upgrading from the base radio). The gas mileage was OK for a vehicle this size and in this category. I averaged about 22mph with about 80% of the driving interstate. I did not like the keyless entry. Everytime you locked the doors the horn beeped and the lights blinked. I am sure I annoyed a few people at the motel when we arrived about 11pm.
Not bad for the price
bigd_74, 03/03/2011
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this 2008 used with 18k at the beginnning of 2009. Got a good deal on it & it is perfect for our family with 3 little kids. The stow & go is a great feature. I've had the dealership do all of the oil changes every 4k or 4 mos so I have solid records on file. They did the 36k check up as well. I had to replace rear rotors & pads at 32k as well as have the front rotors turned & new pads - did all this work myself and saved about $400. I was shocked that it needed brakes so soon. Did the brake fluid flush & power-steering flush myself - saved a few $$$. I had the dealer flush the transmission fluid. Lots of recalls & it seems to need more maintenance than my Japanese cars.
It is a winner!!
Mike, 06/25/2008
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the 3rd minivan from Chrysler that we have owned. This van replaced our 2006 Town and Country and it is the best one yet. It seems to have more power than the 2006. Ride is better and it has lots more storage.
Horrible Experience
Horrific, 09/23/2010
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had so many recalls, I know all the shop attendants by first name. No time for poor reliability. Brakes went before 20K miles-recalled. AC went out over summer-recalled. Shifts down hard when let foot off gas-transmission problem? Doors & radiator cap recalled. Should have bought a used car with 75K miles--would have been more reliable.
Disappointed
joe R, 06/25/2010
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After all the hoopla about needing to buy "American" I bought a Dodge grand caravan. I first took possession of a v4. Could barely get it home. No pep at all. Had to move up to v6. The price moved by $15,000. Within 5 months had to replace brakes and rotors in front. It seems Dodge used inferior quality brakes. Now I've been replacing them every 12-15k miles. I've already replaced the front end ball bearings and the rear bearings. The dealer actually replaced the front twice. It seems the first was defective. Been driving for 40 years and never had to replace bearings in my life. Now I have to replace an air-cond. Hose. Have to wait 4-6 weeks for the part. 4 to 6 weeks for a hose? Is this America
Must be one of the few
MIchiganMiniVan, 08/09/2009
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wife's van w/ 3 kids. Power side and rear doors are great when they shut. Drivers side door will not shut all the time. Been into the dealership for this and for a broken latch on the lid for front stow n go seat. Original brakes (17,000+ miles), original tires. Have hauled 1000# of lumber, inside, and about 1000# of landscape edging bricks. No damage to inside seats when down. Handles great in the Michigan winters (above average last year). Van is driven mainly city driving, but weekend trips are over 50 miles, one way. Just got back from a 240 mile round tripper yesterday. Averaged 23-24 mpg on turnpike. Very pleased. Seats, at head rests, seem to be coming apart, though.
Brakes
rick, 10/07/2009
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had a Dodge Grand Caravan that I purchased there less than a year before with brake noise. My wife complained on previous occasions but was told nothing was wrong. When they finally looked at it vehicle was out of warranty period and they said the repair would not be covered. It cost us $471.98 to replace front and back pads and resurface rotors. Was not informed that a TSB #05-006-08 had been issued. Part number recommended in TSB does not match part number on my invoice. Now they need replaced again a year later because they were making a squealing noise and overheating. When I took it in to a local mechanic, he said my left rear caliper is leaking and needs to be replaced. No calipers
Poor Investment
hategovmotos, 10/27/2011
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan C/V Fleet 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought 2008 Caravan so we wouldnt have a reliable vehicle. Since then, weve had to replace brake pads at about 55,000 miles. It needs new rear rotors and the sliding doors have bad rattles. Today we were told by the our local Dodge dealership that it might need work done on the drive train or possibly a transmission rebuild ($2,600). Going to cost us $250 just to get into the transmission to find the problem. I use to be a Dodge fan, but not any more. Only good thing that company has going is the Cummins engine in the pick-ups--the engine that Dodge (GM) doesnt manufacture. Plan to get it fixed; get it sold; then buy anything, but a Dodge! Would not recommend this POS to anyone!
confused about bad reviews
beccalynn0204, 10/30/2011
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned a grand caravan since 2002, started out with 98 caravan and 9 years later at 140,000 traded it in for a dodge 2002 caravan. I have not had a problem with this van. Yes it had 4 recalls but they have been fixed and still on merry way. My van has 42,000 miles on it and the brakes are still perfect. Knock on wood I haven't had any problems these other reviewers are commenting on. But I can say this someone is going to find something wrong with any car, van or truck sometime.
What a bad choice !
Josh, 02/25/2017
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
Don't buy it you'll regret it!
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