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Don't let the bias fool you
joeinoh, 12/15/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
93 of 97 people found this review helpful
I'm amazed the media, Edmund's included, doesn't rate this vehicle higher in its class. I reviewed minivans extensively when I found out that my wife was pregnant with our third child. After reading a few website reviews I was strongly leaning to Toy/Honda. Claimed reliability issues, build quality and a "warped bumper cover" had me running scared from the Dodge/Chrysler. I tested the Toy & Honda units & was not impressed. Then I rented a T&C for a weekend road trip. I was entirely impressed. I don't know why this product line gets the bad rap it does. Stow & Go alone sold me on the Dodge. I see Dodge units with over 200k miles all the time. Drive one before you buy a Toy or Honda.
Ignore others' slams on this vehicle
Anonymous, 12/06/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Hero 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
We're a growing family, and with another kid on the way decided it was time for us to pick up a minivan. Initially, we set out to buy a Toyota Sienna because of Toyota's reputation. But, we came off feeling a little disappointed with the entry-level Sienna: the interior was very lackluster, you have to upgrade to even get "stain resistant" seats, and the versatility of the interior wasn't what we expected. On a whim, we pulled into the Dodge dealership after a day of test-driving Siennas and a pre-owned Honda Odyssey. We were pleasantly surprised. To us, the entry Caravan's beat the Siennas. Opt for at least the 3.8 V6 though. We bought one and after 2 months are super- pleased w/it.
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Why Buy a Toyota When a Caravan Will Do The Trick?
Mark Flick, 09/15/2017
updated 03/20/2018
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
48 of 50 people found this review helpful
Our family owned many Toyotas back to 1980 and figured on replacing our Previa van with a Sienna. Sticker shock!! WOW!! Looked around an found a used Caravan with 90k miles for under $11k. Took a chance and have not looked back. Van is roomy and comfortable. Seats are comfortable. Third row not so much. Access through the sliding doors is good and lift over height in the rear is perfect. The engine is smooth, but gas mileage around town sucks. Highway mileage GREAT! Steering is precise and the van is fun to drive. I'd call it "peppy." Van is quiet and there is good visibility all around. Very cheap materials used on the interior, but it looks good and is easy to clean. Love Stow & Go seating and the room it provides for cargo. Transmission is not the smoothest or the most sophisticated in the world: shifts are abrupt at low speeds and upshifting is not as smooth as in our RAV4. Replaced the starter motor, but other than that, no major mechanical problems so far. The E-brake is not particularly effective but hopefully replacing the e-brake shoes will remedy the situation. Research indicates it's somewhat more complicated to replace the e-brake shoes than replacing pads and rotors, so I'm going to have it done professionally. Over all, very pleased with this vehicle.
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100k and only minor issues
Patrick L., 02/28/2016
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
The brakes are the only really issue. Two sets of pads and one set of rotors. That's not really bad. I commute 90 miles a day in Colorado and I have no real complaints.
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Flawless, and took a hell of a hit and kept us safe
jzj1, 04/07/2015
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
37 of 39 people found this review helpful
I had this vehicle for three years: purchased it used in 2012, and it was totaled in 2015. It had a transmission bearing replaced immediately before I bought it, but aside from that it went 60,000 miles without a single flaw. I liked the vehicle's dimensions, stow-and-go seating, and fuss-less attitude. PLEASE don't let elderly people drive if not in good health: a guy in his 80's in bad health passed out at the wheel and drove at about 45mph directly into the side of the van. I think airbags are one of the great modern inventions, and they may well have saved my family's life: we walked out scratched and battered, but nothing really serious. I am going to go get another one of these.
Beware of RECALLS!
Brittany, 09/12/2015
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
60 of 67 people found this review helpful
Currently, there is a recall on 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravans. There is a problem with the Wireless Ignition Node, which can cause the key to shift from the on to accessory position and cause the engine and vehicle to lose power - thus increasing the likelihood of a crash. Unless this recall has been fixed, this van is not safe to drive. Right now the replacement parts are backordered, with a minimum wait time of 4 months. So if you are shopping in the used car market, make sure this recall has been fixed before you purchase. Dealerships DO NOT check to see if this recall has been fixed. Check specific VIN numbers at www.safercar.gov. I hope this saves someone the headache we are now suffering :( Besides the ignition being unsafe, we have enjoyed this van. It's very comfortable and roomy; it drives nice. My low rating is due to the recall and lack of parts to fix it.
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Bad brake design
alflaggs, 04/09/2014
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
The rear brakes on my 2010 Caravan do not release properly and the brakes wear down in less than 25,000 miles. It is in need of a second set of rotors, pads, and calipers on the rear AGAIN. Looking online, I find this a very common problem...I think because of the poor design. On almost all cars, the braking force goes 70% to the front, 30% to the rear. The 2010 Caravan is designed for 50/50 braking and that seems to be too much to the rear brakes. In addition, the rear calipers do not seem to release fully when the brakes are let off. Chrysler really needs to address this problem since it is causing premature brake failure.
Hidden gem that may not be so hidden
Jeff K., 10/02/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 30 people found this review helpful
After 1 year of driving 09' Dodge Grand Caravan SE, I was ready to move up to SXT trim. Base engine was too weak and 4-speed AT just couldn't get into right gear, especially at low speeds. This probably contributed to higher than expected fuel consumption as most of my driving is in the city. If you need to get from point A to point B, then base engine will do. But, if you are a spirited driver like me, skip all the engine choices and just go with 4.0L. You will not regret it. Let me tell you: this car drives completely differently. The car accelerates effortlessly. Yes, upgrade to SXT trim will cost you more but with current incentives, the '10 SXT costs less than what I paid for '09 SE.
Decent van to haul kids and packages
Pete K., 09/25/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Overall, I am pleased with the vehicle. After putting 12k on it, here are my thoughts: all city driving mpg is overstated. I average 14 mpg (12 mpg with A/C on). This is total BS as Dodge claims the car should do much better. So far, the vehicle is fine, except for several well documented issues and I experienced both of them. After 7k, front rotors had to be machined and that was taken care quickly. At 11k, front wheel bearings were replaced. The car sounded like a jet at speeds above 30 mph. Also, the rear windshield wipers were making a screeching sound. The part was ordered and replaced. At stop and go, the tranny hunts for 2 and 3 gear, mostly guessing wrong but you can manually shift.
Great ReliablityI
mb, 09/04/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned 5 Grand Caravans and I am sold on its reliability. We recently purchased a new caravan because of a roll over accident with our old caravan. The passenger area stayed completely in tack. The air bags deployed as they were designed and my family was safe. We had a few bumps and bruises after rolling over 3 times. The Caravan is a very comfortable and utility vehicle for a family.The stow and Go especially.
I think I found something special here
Mike C., 10/03/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a minivan that would easily carry my family and occasionally friends as well as packages. For me, car shopping takes a while, I test-drove all of them before making my decision. This Dodge was perfect for my needs and current incentives also were a big help. I test drove 3 trim levels, each with different engine configuration. Bottom line, if you are looking for value and you don't care about acceleration, take the base 3.3L engine. It's fine for the needs. 4.0L engine simply rocks, if you can spend an extra $2k, get that and never look back, it's that good. Another thing, gas mileage is better with bigger engine. So, you can potentially save money down the road.
Beware of this car
Mae, 10/10/2015
updated 10/13/2017
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful
My car stalls on me while driving and leaves me without power steering or power brakes. Took it to dealer I bought it from and they got it to duplicate a couple of times and one time the person driving it was going 30 miles an hour and he said it stalled and he almost wrecked my car and it was not safe for me to be in. The transmisson is also clunking and making my car jump when coming to a stop. There are no codes popping up when this happens, so they say they don't know what to fix, so they don't fix it. Have a case going with customer service, but very hard to contact when you need to speak to them and dealership has a tendency to not respond to their request. I have been driving this going off an off ramp and it stalled and making turns and it stalled. Very deadly car. GM says he wants to get me into different car, but excuses all the time. BEWARE!!! Paid money already, and it did not fix problem and no refund. I no longer have this car.
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Excellent car
P, 06/17/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I like it so much! I believe Chrysler made the best minivan. 2006 Dodge short base 3.3 L 175 hp has 26 mpg on highway. 2010 Dodge Grand 4.0L has 251 hp and 27 mpg! Very good result! Almost same fuel economy but more power! My kids so happy with 2 DVDs, table, LED lighting. MyGIG system awesome! I believe it is the quietest van on a market.
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Paul Fritz, 09/24/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2010 GCSXT for 4 months and still very much enjoy it. It has the 4.0 BTW. The 30 GIG hard drive is really nice. I put the running boards on and it has really added to it. Everything still works as advertised. The pickup is really good and it is still right as a drum. I did drive it to New Port and got 27 MPG while doing around 70 all the way. I was going to get a factory nav system but ended up with a Garmin--much nicer and easier to use. Wind noise is not an issue and the seats (it has the lumbar support) were good for my trip. It was around 7 hours and I did not feel any pain in my back. Still happy I bought it.
Meet Babe, the Blue Ox.
sailorbeavis, 06/24/2011
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Got this Pearl Water Blue SE with a two-tone interior in March 2010 as a work truck. It replaced a 2006 Caravan. Dodge made some improvements and fell short in others. The van handles better thanks to bigger tires and minor suspension improvements, but the 3.3L engine is a dog coupled to the four-speed transmission. If I had a choice I would've gone for the 3.8L; you are not going anywhere fast in this van. Once up to speed it's reasonably stout and stable, and road noise is minimal. I love the Stow 'n Go and the additional storage places, but the cheap plastic on this car inside and out scratches/marks easily and is not as nice-looking as my old van, nor is it holding up as well.
2010 Great Little Grand Caravan C/V
mikeway05, 07/20/2012
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan C/V 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this one with 101,000 miles on it .. It drove out nice.. No noise problems at all .. It even had a nice storage bin in the back for my parts .. As a Appliance Repair Service Technician I need something dependable and reasonable to operate .. Easy on Gas .. Changed to a K & N air filter made all the difference in the world .. Now getting an extra 4 miles per gallon with a 3.3 engine .. Others say that the engine is a dog but I actually love it !! This Baby really cruises nice on the interstate .. and gives me more comfort than my other Chevy Astro ...
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Dick Otto, 07/29/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I am not pleased with the shifting of this van. It is not smooth in fact it is to jerky for my taste. If you happen to let up on the gas just as it about to shift it drops a gear hard. Also it shifts down way too easily.
Headlights work only when they feel like it!!!!
LSW, 02/22/2020
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my van used in 2013.. I really like driving it and it is comfortable inside. Two things that was bad was terrible gas milage especially in town and I wish I had automatic hatch opener like the sliding doors. VERY HARD TO OPEN AND SHUT. About a year and half ago the headlights quit working occasionally. It's not a good feeling to get in car at nights to come home or go someplace and no headlights! I've had no choice but come home with my fog lights and front side lights. I've taken it in and was told it had something to do with the two key fobs and computer and another mechanic said it wasn't fobs but a relay somehow but didn't fix it. My son got on line and read other caravan owners have had the same problem but no recalls on it he could find! What he did find was the fix was not cheap to fix. I am a senior on limited income so I just stay home at nights. The headlights worked for about three weeks then last week blinked and hasn't worked again? Sometimes they work at night when I leave but can't depend on them to work when I come home! Not a safe situation
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True pros and cons
Jonathan, 05/03/2023
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Almost four years driving it already, it surely has some rare awesome features and inconvenient ones. Pros = convenient. If you get the stow and go, this is a gem! So convenient for 4' x 8' plywood sheet, tools, moving stuff around, that's amazing! The front seat are way more comfortable then average cars these years. The vehicle is simply convenient in general. Parts are cheap and everywhere! Generally speaking, the car is simple built. Which makes it easier and faster to fix. Can easily be use for camping in it. Cons, = garage time. If you're use to pre 2010 Toyota's and Nissan's like I did, you'll go to the garage much more often. Coolant leak, hose crack, throttle body, o2 sensor, intake leak, transmission oil has to be changed.. brakes, brakes, brakes. It's not the worst, but clearly not the best. The brakes are unfortunately poor engineering. Wear off prematurely.. the back one get stuck, front one wables. Other important point the transmission! Mine buck every now and then, most I know with this vehicle had to change it, so far never had to, and I'm really careful with it. High beam could have been better. Looking back, since the engine is old technology, sohc, I would have bought either the 3.8l or 4.0l. the fuel consumptions is about the same but better power. At the end it's the most convenient car I had. Just not the most reliable. Hopefully that can guide you a bit.
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Minivan Van, 09/12/2021
updated 09/30/2024
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan new in Feb 2011. 3.3 liter, 4 speed auto. Has been overall a terrific vehicle. My son used to Bowl competitively. Second row seats stowed made getting equipment out of the side doors much easier than taking everything in and out thru the backend. He competed in Las Vegas in 2011. Vehicle handled well thru the Rockies high altitudes from Illinois. Also a trip to Fort Worth, Texas in December 2011, vehicle did great. My Grand Caravan does NOT have a lot of fancy crap on it. But comfort, lots of room, sturdy solid feel is selling point. Vehicle handles well even in ice and snow conditions. I went into a serious slide on ice in Arkansas on the Texas trip and regaining control of the vehicle was better than most sedans and smaller cars. Brakes were worst issue on the vehicle. Pads and rotors were a serious problem until I replaced them with high carbon rotors and ceramic brake pads. Problem resolved. I have had weird engine codes at times. Idiosyncracies of the three O2 Sensors and computer have caused the check engine light to go on and sometimes give the hazardous lightening bolts of death appear when nothing was wrong. Put most people in panic mode. Often codes are due to weird gas cap issue. I use two different gas caps: one works better in the Winter; the other better in the Summer. Strange but solves the problem. The vehicle has always passed the Emissions Tests required by the State of Illinois. I have over 100,000 miles plus on it. Oil change every 3000 miles. Transmission fluid purged at 70,000 miles. Radiator fluid flushed at 50,000. 3.3 liter is no exceleration demon, but adequate. Mileage has been about 21 mpg overall. I can't complain. I got vehicle for $17,000 new in February 2011. By the way, I have owned several performance cars, but I love this big old tank best. I like Dodge Caravans. I have owned 5 over the last 30 years. Most people today have way too much "crap", better known as options and features, on their cars that is not needed and can also act as distractions. I for one don't like CVT transmissions. I avoid vehicles with interference engines. "Modern" isn't necessarily better. Since April 2023, Those diagnostic codes have become a nightmare. P0172 and P0456. I am at a point of trying to decide whether to junk the vehicle or fix it. Body still solid. Suspension, brakes, and interior still great. Dodges screwy damned electronics in vehicle seem to be the source of the issue in controlling the engine fuel/air mixture and spark timing. Parts are becoming really expensive to get since the vehicle is now 15 years old. Car that doesn't run or keeps having engine issues isn't much of a car. Tows to shops alone are killing my budget. The engine tests super for compression and other physical mechanical stuff, but as described prior, the vehicle is becoming a nightmare for me. My next vehicle I purchase will probably be a Toyota or Honda. My repair shop says they seem to need fewest repairs and are the least expensive to fix. These local guys are HONEST and TRUSTWORTHY. Still have the old beast. 109,000 miles. Plowed $3400 into engine work across two sets of diagnostic codes in six months, but it runs fine now. If it wasn't for Illinois EPA bullshit, the fixes would have been much cheaper. 09/28/2024
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cricker, 04/10/2011
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I was all set on an SUV and on a whim stopped in a Dodge dealership. The dodge grand caravan offered so much more space for all the things we bring on family trips. We were sold despite the poor reviews. 3 wks later we took the car on our first trip. There was room to spare even with 2 adults and 3 kids. Finally! However, on the trip the cruise control started acting up. When breaking the transmission would downshift and try to accelerate. You had to turn it off on the button and not with the break. Then it wouldn't shift into drive after we stopped for gas. 920 miles on the car 3 wks old and we had to spend two nights in the middle of no where for a minor repair to be completed.
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jmie2, 01/07/2012
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
My factory installed sunroof has leaked from the beginning and now AFTER 5 times in the shop for 42 days, Chrysler has taken the position I don't clean the drainage system properly and will not do anything. The new design allows water to leak around sunroof and be directed away by a drainage system. WELL when it allows water it ALSO ALLOWS dirt, pollen and maybe tree sap in which clogs the drains VERY QUICKLY (my last incident was only 52 days and I had 1 1/2" of water in my center console) i have a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica with a sunroof parked in same driveway as van and it has never leaked - WHY does this need so much maintaince - EASY POOR DESIGN but Chrysler will not take responsibility
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Kim, 12/16/2009
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased this van in September and now it is already in the shop for noises in the exhaust system when I accelerate from a complete stop and a cold engine. The exhaust system has just been replaced and now there seems to be another noise. As I write this the van is still in the shop. I am just wondering what else I will encounter. Has anyone had this problem with their van?
Getting our fourth Transmission
Emily LaFountain, 09/23/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
We are on our fourth transmission. This last transmission lasted less than 25 miles. We picked it up from the dealership and left, we did not get above 50 miles an hour and half way home the engine light went on and it would no longer shift in to second gear. We are not the only ones having this problem with this model (SE). There are three other vans being repaired for the same thing on only has 38 miles on it. We have owned the vehicle for 5 months now and have only been able to drive it maybe a total of 2 months not consecutively. The dealership said they want to put one more in before giving us a refund. I come from an extended family that only buys Dodge, but not any more.
Stow 'n Go Sold Me!
Kristen E., 09/25/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Hero 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Having a DGC with the stow 'n go feature is like having two vehicles. In less than 30 seconds my 7-passenger kid-hauler turns into a very roomy and practical cargo-van. In fact, I can pack more in this van than I could in a un-covered pick-up truck! It is designed to fit a 4x8 sheets of material! Bravo, Chrysler. The fact that this van is stylish, very roomy, comfortable and competitively priced is just icing on the cake. There are so many seating/hauling possibilities! The fuel economy is not stellar, but it's better than a truck, and I find it much more useful. The tranny in mine was jerky at first, but after 2500 miles it shifts smooth as silk. The under floor storage is impressive too!!
5th times the charm!
SFR, 07/03/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Hero 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is our 5th Chrysler minivan in 10 years. Have to warm up to the exterior, the last generation's lines were much nicer. The interior more than makes up for it. Comfortable seats, controls in the right spot. Wanted the 3.8 and 6A but didn't want to pay the big bucks. Got what we wanted with the Hero. Miss the power sliders, but saved about $2200.00. We like the tightness of the suspension, a little stiffer than the last one. Not crazy about the gas mileage, but the 6A seems to rev higher in gears 1 to 3. All in all we are happy with this van and probably will keep it longer than the previous four!
Best Van in the Business
Nick, 02/05/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Awesome van, rides great radio is the best in the business, and quite ride. I have been averaging 21 mpg's.
Amazing Vehicle
Jake, 11/20/2009
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My brand new 2010 dodge grand caravan se is very comfortable and fuel efficient. The small 3.3 V6 engine does a good job.
Great Van
Sgt Rich, 06/19/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought A 2010 SXT w/ 4.0L in May, no long road trips yet but we get about 27 mpg on hwy and 17 mpg in town, not bad. Noticed a few weeks after we bought it a rattling noise coming from the driver sliding door, brought it to a local dealership, they couldn't find anything wrong, on the drive home the rattling stopped, haven't heard it since, strange. Have the Uconnect with two Video Entertainment systems, lifesaver with a two year old on longer drives. Easy to use controls(A/C, Cruise If your in the market for a this minivan, don't bother with the lower end models, its like a different vehicle stepping up to the SXT.
Be cautious before buying
Troy, 04/19/2018
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Massive brake issues, before 15k miles to present. Constant A/C problems. Cheap leather seat material, front seats falling apart at 4 years.
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gas hog
Ray Walker, 01/08/2017
updated 07/12/2018
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
Be ready to pay at the pump. 19 mpg empty is poor and there's too much plastic covering storage space. Not a lot of getty up but comfortable and spare is almost impossible to get to located under the truck. Do not purchase Roof Rack, an extra not worth having.
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Good Value
tomurban, 04/02/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We only have this vehicle for two weeks. It seems to be a vast improvement over the 2007 that we turned in. Good ride quality as well as good build quality. No squeaks or rattles. Gas mileage is acceptable for a 3700 lb vehicle and four speed auto.
Not just a good van but a great one!
Tom S., 09/09/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
From the quiet and surprisingly capable 3.3 V6 to a comfortable ride, great brakes and super-van turning radius the Caravan does its job very well. The 3.3 doesn't rev quickly but moves the van well stoplight to stoplight which is surprising for such a heavy vehicle. This is due to plenty of low end torque from the 3.3 The stow & go rear seats are neat and fairly easy to fold down and raise up. While in the up position you have two cavernous floor storage compartments for suitcases, duffel bags, coolers etc. This is a really good and useful feature. The second row stowable seats also adjust fore/aft for taller passengers. Front seat comfort and steering/pedal placement is very good.
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Mumins, 09/25/2019
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We've had our minivan for 9 years now and it's never been unreliable. We have experienced electrical key fob issues. My husband had to disable the remote start because I would come out to the garage and the car would be running. Or it was in the parking lot and the tailgate or power doors would be wide open. Strange, yes I know. But other than those quirks it's been a comfortable reliable vehicle. The kids have enjoyed the entertainment system and the storage can not compare. I hide Christmas presents in the stow and go area and at 13 my kids still believe in Santa Claus because they've never found the "before Christmas stash." LOVE the power tailgate and doors when I open them! I think the front seats are uncomfortable, (there's no lumbar support) I bought one of those flea market mesh chair support things that I use. Loads of hard plastic surfaces, back up camera is a joke compared to current technology. And it's not great in substantial snow fall. If the road isn't plowed I'll get stuck. Those are my very minor complaints. The pros of this car outweigh the cons in my opinion and as far as safety, comfortable ride and space its stellar. Has been a great reliable family car. We got rid of it because even tho we applied a rust preventive to the underside of the vehicle my husband noticed the last time he changed the brakes that there was a lot of engine parts that were rusted and about ready to give out. It had 99,280 miles on it. Still has a lot of road trips left but in need on new parts.
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This is our 5th Chrysler minivan
Deborah Solko, 06/30/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Hero 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
We have only had our 2010 Dodge Caravan for a week and we love it. It is beautiful, comfortable and we are sure of it's reliability because this is the 5th Chrysler minivan we have owned. We shopped around in an effort to find something we liked better and came right back to the Dodge Caravan. Nothing else even came close, especially for the price.
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shirley, 07/31/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased my van 2 months ago. This is my 5th. van and probably won't get another one now that children are grown. I do notice a rattling on the driver side door or where the seat belt retractor. I couldn't pinpoint exactly where the rattle was coming from but I had the dealer check my seat belts & they couldn't find anything wrong. The interior in my 2006 seemed to better constructed. And the seat belts buckle make a squeaking sound.I'm concerned about their structural integrity.
What I think
Robbie, 03/23/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
First off I love this vehicle! It feels much sturdier than the 2007 we had. Love the power tailgate too. The stow and go seating is great. Now for the bad. The seat belt seems shorter than the one on my old van. I can connect, but it is tight across me if I go to the 24 hr banker, etc. The passenger side is fine. I don't want an extender (never needed one before), just a longer seat belt!
Changed 2008 to 2010 dodge
Driver, 03/25/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have 2010 4 Liter SXT Plus. We were surprised It is much better than our 2008 SXT ( we leased it). A lot improvements here! The quietest van. It looks like they redesigned suspension; rear view camera had night vision (2008 didnt), has LED lights inside, entertainment system is the best in the business. Build quality also much better. We just came back from 1600 miles trip. I got 27.6 MPG on highway! I drove 2010 Honda Odyssey, 2009 and 2011 Toyota Sienna, 2010 Kia Sedona in my opinion 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan 4L the best.
Brake Issue
TMN, 05/16/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because of our expanding family; I regret it! I have had the van in the shop 3 times going on 4 for pulsating brakes. The rotors on this vehicle are terrible in the front and rear! The fronts have been replaced and the rear ones cut down. I bought this vehicle for the dependability and safety. It's not dependable if it has been in the shop going on 4 times in 6 months. I would not buy another dodge caravan or reccomend it to family or friends if asked.
07 to 10
t grobsmith, 06/06/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
miss the 07, I preferred the styling of the 07 over the 10. Both are nice vehicles but the 07 averaged 18 around town while the 10 gets 15. Highway the 07 would get 28 the 10 lucky to get 24. Also the gas is now 10% ethanol which does make a little difference.
Fun to drive
Richard, 09/29/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is one fine ride and lots of room to haul things . A COMFORTABLE ride.
Bad Fuel Economy
DK, 08/10/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Overall the van is pretty nice. An issue with two kids in car seats in the middle row is, they don't have any place to put their things, like toys or such. they are in the bucket seats. I suppose the back row might be more feasible but then you can reach them from the front (hand them something). Handling, acceleration, etc, driving experience is great. First time owning/driving a caravan and this 2010 is nice; almost like a SUV. My biggest complaint thus far, after 1800miles, is the fuel mileage. 14 MPG in the city, driving ultra conservative w/ A/C (of course now it is showing 12 mpg). On long trip (300 miles) about 19-20. I'm thinking something is amiss here. This BLOWS.
transmission
henke009, 03/18/2011
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
after 9000 km the transmission bearing is gone, my first dodge in my life and definitly last one, too much hasle, because of the brand new car............???
Not bad!
JC, 01/11/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my first mini-van. I am pleasantly surprised at how nice it drives and rides. I have 2 small children and getting them in and out is a whole lot easier than the Jeep that I just got rid of. The stow and go seats are wonderful! It's like have a mini- van and a pick up all in one. Not to mention there are 8, count them, 8 cup holders in the front seats alone. So far, as I've only owned the veh for a week, I would recommend this veh to friends and family! However the defroster leaves a little to be desired. I have a hard time keeping the windows clear.
Number 5 is Alive
Temecula 4, 11/21/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Hero 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Well, we just traded in our 4th Chrysler Van product in a row, a 2005 GC. We got the 2010 Hero with great factory and dealer incentives. And while reliability at over 90,000 miles has never been a Chrysler strong suit, the functionality of the GC is unsurpassed in its class. The unbelievable selling pint to buy one of these NOW, is the available Lifetime unlimited miles bumper to bumper warranty. that I have never felt before. We have had Stow n Go seating on the 05, and are please to see it is still offered in 2010. Driving the new van home it felt solid and sporty. Acceleration and passing power are ample with the 3.8. I have owned the 3.3 and do not recommend it.
Number 7 Chrysler Minivan
John, 12/27/2009
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
After owning 6 other Chrysler Minivans, this one is by far the best. Great build quality, no squeeks or rattles, good performance out of the 3.3L, comfortable seats, really neat blackberry color, black interior (ok,dark slate). Stow and Go an engineering marvel. I can't think of anything I would change. Maybe the sport suspension from the 4.0L engine model, but the stock suspension is just fine, very Honda-like.
Purchse if the price and trade are right!
Dee Wong, 05/28/2016
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Hero 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
Hitch for towing and alarm installed
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Very Concerned
Crystal Reason, 05/13/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Haven't had car for 1 week, and already I am hearing sounds as I accelerate. Similiar to a another reveiw. The sound is so loud I cannnot ignore if I tried.
Hidden Gem
Jeff S., 01/31/2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was looking at Ford TransConnect and decided to give Dodge a look-see. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised by this vehicle. I instantly loved the Stow-n- Go seats. This allows me to quickly turn minivan into a cargo van. Front seats are surprisingly comfortable. The only knack I found was the location of front power window buttons. I keep hitting the back one, even now (just move them all back by 1 inch or so). Gas economy is average. You really get your money's worth on highway. In the city, I average slightly below 16mpg. After driving the van for 5k miles, the only problem was the squeaking sound rear windshield arm was making but that was fixed quickly.
Hot Box
Melissa, 06/10/2019
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second Dodge Caravan, great family van at a great price, however the air conditioner dies halfway into the life of the van. Good thing I live in the snowbelt or my van could be considered a torture device to the backseat passengers in the hot weather. Every summer I have to have it recharged, plus side I never worry about someone wanting to steal it!
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