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Still good at 8 years and 180k miles
oregonfamily, 05/18/2015
updated 09/06/2019
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
37 of 37 people found this review helpful
Over eight years and 180k miles, and in most respects this GC remains a great family/vacation/car-pool/kids-activities/daily-driver van. Pros still are: strong and so-far robust drivetrain; nice road manners, good road feedback - I honestly still enjoy driving the van; flexible seating/cargo options (Stow and Go is very nice when we infrequently use it); reliability in the main has been great; and low purchase price compared to Japanese alternatives. Neutral points include: city gas mileage (17-19 mpg, even with Econ mode engaged), but that's probably what we should expect, and highway mileage is a much better 22-25 mpg; brakes are now longer and more evenly wearing than was the case on the first sets of pads and rotors, which may be just be me; and tires have worn well (replaced 3rd set after 57k miles). Negatives are: - not electronic, but electrical failures like intermittent or difficult-to-actuate buttons and switches, some of which are seasonally (hot weather) dependent, and a failed sliding-door remote locking mechanism which required removing the door skin to replace. We're on our 3rd alternator, mainly because the 2nd one failed very early (not Dodge's fault, and fixed under alternator and mechanic's warranties. We, the dealer, and our independent mechanic are now sceptical earlier failures attributed to clockspring wiring harness in the steering column were correct. We don't have the gascap seal/engine-check error anymore. - the vinyl upholstery on the front seat and front-door armrests that looked cheap when the car was new, was - we've got unsightly splits and cracks on these now; and we occasionally have a. But for us at least, these are minor issues. All of them are known issues with Dodges of this vintage. The armrest vinyl cracking has aftermarket solutions - though that shouldn't have been necessary. The gas-cap error is a nuisance, but after going to our mechanic a couple of times for diagnosis and resetting, it prompted me to get an OBD scanner (BlueDriver and the Haynes onboard diagnostics manual are both highly recommended), which we leave permanently plugged in, and reset the error lights ourselves. Looking back, getting this Grand Caravan still looks like the right thing to have done. We fully expect to keep the van to 200k miles, and hope to get to 300k, which will make it our last van.
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Easy Buy
rdyer478, 07/11/2011
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
Our 1997 GC was used and only had an O2 sensor go out. We took it past 150k miles and it still had spunk but couldn't trust it to longer trips. After renting a 2011 GC three times I had developed an attachment. Still looked for other options but after talking to a rep at a great dodge dealer we went to look at a 2011 GC Crew fairly loaded and was blown away at the price, which was way lower than the msrp of $30k. The 300 mile ride home was sweet. Good milage, smooth, quiet and handled excellent. Shifting, acceleration and braking were not too slow or jerky. The transmission didn't clunk or give reason to fear. I just love it and need to plan a trip just to satisfy my need to drive it.
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Almost 4 years and 75k later
stekicar, 12/15/2014
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
Replaced all four brake pads and rotors after 50k miles. Front had more then 6mm left while rear were closer to 3mm in thickness. Replaced with PowerStop rotors and ceramic pads. Had to replace front pads after only 15k miles. Rear ones were still like new. At 73k check engine went on and front (left) cylinder head was replaced under warranty. Also, upstream left O2 sensor was replaced. Still going strong. Very satisfied.
Lemon.
navywife06, 07/25/2011
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
40 of 45 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Dodge Grand Caravan Crew on May 22 (the day before my husband left for Iraq). We have barely had it 2 months and for the last 7 days it has been in the shop (second time since we purchased it). *Check engine light came on at aprx 1500/2000 miles *Traction control light comes on for no reason, even when just starting the vehicle *The ignition gets "stuck" when you stop turning the key, it keeps trying to start *The gas pedal quit responding to me while driving with my 3 children on the interstate- very DANGEROUS *My son got stuck in the rear seat belt and it wouldn't unlock- had to cut him out *Not important but if you have kids (minivan usually = kids) interior color is bad
Crew for the crew
stekicar, 05/04/2011
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
61 of 72 people found this review helpful
Since now, I was always buying base models without any blows and whistles. Steering wheel and 4 wheels were the only "options" I wanted. But this time, I got the Crew model (due to $4000 on lease+$750 incentives) plus $500 for existing Dodge owner (not sure about this). Anyway, $5250 discount and employee pricing (my friend works for Chrysler) made me look Dodge way. Because of the new engine/transmission and mostly because of the known reliability of Chrysler vehicles, I did not dare to buy this car so I choosed to lease it instead. I choosed Driver and Passenger package and since it was very hard to find a vehicle with both options and not to be fully loaded I ended up buying the car ...
Replace Brakes every 12K Miles
jimc888, 04/28/2015
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Express 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bought my Van new. At 14K miles replaced rear caliper, pads, rotors and adaptors. At 20K replaced front pads and rotors. At 26K told I need front pads, rotors, calipers and hoses $600. Also need same on rear $675. That's almost $1300 more after 14K & 20K brake jobs. Called Dodge Corp Complaint office. They checked into it and said that was normal wear & tear. Had a 2003 caravan and bakes lasted over 40K. Trading this in. I'm not spending $1300/yr for new brakes. Searched 2011 Caravan brake probems on Internet. Lots of complaints, but no help from Dodge. Having 2 complete brake jobs at less than 27K miles is NOT normal. I won't be buying any more Caravans.
10 months and 15k miles later
stekicar, 03/07/2012
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
28 of 33 people found this review helpful
No problems until 11430 miles. Check engine light came on with P0128 indicating stuck thermostat. Took it to the dealership and they told me that it was not the thermostat but computer which did not know how to act on some data. They did the update on computer and immediately I noticed that transmission shifted from first to second gear with a "thud" sound while Econ button was on. When Econ button was off transmission was shifting from 1st to 2nd gear smooth but from 2nd to 3rd with hesitation (shudder). I thought it is because when they flashed computer everything was lost so computer had to learn all parameters again. Well, after 3500 miles nothing changed and I took it to dealership.
Horrible product
rosaliny2, 02/17/2014
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan C/V 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I purchased this van with about 25,000 miles on it in 2012. Within the first month there was a clunking when shifting out of park or from reverse to drive. It was loose motor mounts. Less than a month after it started clunking again. This time it actually broke the motor mount and the new part took a week to come in. This happened every 2 months. 10 months into ownership, the rear calibers stuck. 1 week after the brakes were replaced and calipers cleaned ($400) 1 caliper stuck again. New calipers from a dealership were already sticking and my mechanic had to replace them before he even got them on. I ended up putting $1500 into a new rear brake system with less than 50,000 miles on the van.
Brake Callipers, Transmission
herekittykitty, 01/12/2013
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan C/V 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
At 34,000 km, needed brake servicing ie cleaning which struck me as odd and cost me. Callipers were sticking and grinding brake pads. Right rear calliper was sticking off and on for some time with a thump in releasing. Trani - thumps when shifting from 2nd to 3rd on econo mode.
5000 miles: Going great so far
oregonfamily, 07/24/2011
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car was a surprise replacement for a satisfactory but accident-totaled 2002 GC: it matched Toyota and Nissan on apparent quality and features for about $3K less. A comparable Honda was even more expensive. After 5000 miles including a 2700-mile Oregon/Bay-Area/LA/Vegas and back vacation with six people, we remain very satisfied. The Crew trim level has all the features needed for a long road trip. We've also used it for the usual local commute/kids hauling/cargo hauling expected of a minivan. No problems, no complaints. It's been a great driver. 18-20.5 mpg local, 21-24.5 mpg on long trips, and the engine isn't broken in yet. It is just a very competent minivan.
Love her but she has issues
Katie Miller, 08/29/2015
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Mainstreet 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2011 in 2012 she had one previous owner but had less the 10,000 Miles on her. Fell in love from first site first year new brakes fronts first less then 2 months later rear done tires done at 19,000. We do drive are van we take at least 2 trips a year to Vegas about 400 miles each way and once a year to Organ and Washington about 1,900 miles each way. Greatest trip car I have ever had. Handles great in rain and snow coming from San Diego it's a bonus also gas milage is great also on road trips we have gotten to 35 mpg on highway. Earlier this year the issue I had the check engine light come on and I thought it was the brakes again cause we have to get them done yearly and I took it in and yes they had to be redone. At the shop he checked it and said it's coming up ABS but take it to the dealer to get looked at cause he didn't see anything. Took it in it was the transmission 70,000 it was the electonic after a week everything is fixed got it home went for a road trip to Hollywood came home and saw oil on my driveway took it back the next week 3 weeks later brand new transmission. Still have issues with tires and brakes tires need to be done every 20,000 and brakes seem to be every 15,000. I love her if we did not have friends that did brakes and sold tires we would be in the hole pretty bad. Keep the warrenty up on it trust me
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So far it has been a GREAT Choice
okamsrazor22, 08/01/2011
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
My wife was tired of our old Minivan and I agreed to look at new ones. Dodge/Chrysler has NEVER been on my list to look at; however, after using the 2011 DGC Crew as a rental for two weeks I decided to take another look. What I found was a completely different minivan than the cut-rate caravans of the past. I ended up with a fully loaded DGC R/T for less than I could have ever spent for a Sienna SE (my orginal 1st choice). This minivan drives like a dream, and while not as "quite" as the Odessey or Sienna, I will gladly trade minor noise (almost none at highway speeds) for Super Stow and Go and NOT driving something that looks like an alien Mothership. I could NOT be happier with this car
Big surprise from Dodge.
jorgeramirerez, 09/05/2011
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
After years of swearing I would never buy a Dodge, countless positive reviews suggested it was time to take a look. I did, and liked it, and so I grabbed one. Excellent so far, with no complaints. No quality issues so far, and mileage has been as expected for this much power and acceleration.
Still good at 2 years 4 months and 33.5k miles
oregonfamily, 09/10/2013
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Since our review a year ago, it's mostly been great. The one issue was a second "clockspring" wiring harness in the steering column going bad early in the second year, right after the first had been replaced. Pretty sure that was because the dealer didn't install it right. At any rate, it was replaced and has been fine for over a year. Nothing else has gone wrong. All in all a very well thought out van. Our car history has been that around or before ten years of ownership some dipstick rear ends us at stop sign/light and the car is totaled. This is probably our last van and we're hoping after the kids have left to make it a kayak hauler/camping van and drive till it won't go anymore.
Don't buy it!
Jennifer, 06/07/2016
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2011 van in 2015, it already had 80,000 miles on it. It was a van that the dealership used to shuttle customers and for just general use. Our van now has over 100,000 miles and is the WORST vehicle I've ever owned. My 2004 Honda Civic with almost 200,000 miles is more reliable than my van. My van will decide to not turn on for a few minutes or a few hours (look into Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep TPMI issues), some days I will be driving along just fine and then my van will no longer shift gears. I can't explain how scary it is to be getting on the freeway with your 3 babies and your van decides it's going to stop agifting now. Now you're surrounded by vehicles traveling at 65-75mph and you can't manage to get a over 35mph. Look into a year that has already qualified for the TPMI recall and stay away from the 2011!!!
Almost 2 years and 32k later
stekicar, 04/25/2013
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
No serious problems so far. There is a profound wind noise next to the upper doors' corner when windy. Also, when raining, water collects inside the cavity of left side rear view mirror making "running water" noise. Performed M38 transmission update and it shifts better. Needs more improvements though. Noticed a small stain of oil sediment text to the head gasket 4th cylinder. Will keep monitoring. There is a vibration on steering wheel with moderate braking. With heavy braking there is no problem. Michelin tires are good match for this minivan. Drives very good. Quiet inside. Everything in working order. Average MPG: 19.5 (city). On freeway, best was 24.3 at 75mph. Overall - very satisfied.
Do not buy dodge!
Sash35, 01/09/2017
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Express 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
My 2011 dodge caravan has 60000 miles on it. The vehicle has a defective fuel pump relay which dodge is aware of but refuses to recall. The vehicle also has an electricle problem causing a no crank no start issue that left me stranded many time. Repair costs for the vehicle reached $1200. Do not buy this vehicle or any other dodge product!
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A decent minivan
dman76, 11/24/2014
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Express 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Currently drive a stripped down version of the 2011 Grand Caravan for my vanpool. I commute/drive 80 miles a day, and have sat in all seating positions. Performance: 3.6L is fairly peppy, transmission could be programmed better to be more responsive and less jerky. Average 23 to 24 mpg. (70% hwy) Comfort: Front seats are good. Middle seats are OK, granted you can slide it all the way back. Third row is tight on leg-room, even with middle seats all the way forward. (Stow n go design leaves little to no leg-room.) Anchor points for the middle seats' seat belts hinder 3rd row passengers from straddling their legs forward. Quiet interior. Overall, a good value, but not perfect.
13 months and 17K miles: still going great
oregonfamily, 07/01/2012
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is an update to our previous reviews, and we remain very satisfied. The only problem we've had was intermittent cruise control at about 12K miles, which was fixed with replacement of the "clock-spring" wiring in the steering column, under warranty. It's been great as a daily driver, for long family trips, and loaded with kids for school field trips, soccer games, and the like. We've learned having the luggage rails up needlessly reduces mileage by nearly 2 mpg on long trips. This has been a exceptional, high-mileage year for us: we should be driving a bit less from now on, and plan on having the car for ten years or so.
Very satisfied with our new Dodge GC Crew
oregonfamily, 06/03/2011
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 24 people found this review helpful
Our intention to drive what had been a very satisfactory 2002 GC beyond 150K miles ended when it was totaled in a rearend collision. We didn't expect Dodge/Fiat would be on our short list, but it drove much better than a Toyota LE, the 2011 update almost remakes the car (we drove a 2010 rental, and wouldn't have bought that), and we could get a Crew GC equipped exactly as we wanted for $3-9K less than less well-equipped competitors during the May minivan sale. Odyssey's had very limited availability and frustrating packaging of options; Sienna LE had vague steering and inexplicably felt "too long" parking (rearview camera was a must); the Quest was tempting in some ways, but weird.
Hassle free and good MPG
Robert, 10/24/2019
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2011 DGC for almost 6 years now. Bought it Jan 2014 with 35K miles and it now has 133K miles. It is very dependable and gets 20 city and up to 28 mpg highway. I fold 2 of the back seats in and put a memory foam down for vacation trips to let the kids sprawl out if they don't want to sit the whole time. Only issue has been needing new brakes every year or so. Mechanic said the wheels are too small for the van size, but I've had no other major issues.
2011 Grand Caravan is an amazing family vehicle!
Jody, 08/07/2020
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Mainstreet 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was so impressed with my first van purchased in 2000 that I replaced it in 2011 with a new one! Great stow and go, great entertainment system and reliability that can't be beat. I am only selling my 11 year old van because all my little kids are 18 now and moving out. The unlimited Mopar warranty I have is an amazing value as well! I can transfer it too!
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Need to bring the Dodge Grand Caravan Crew back!!!
Tammy Agdeppa, 12/24/2016
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Dodge is doing away with their Dodge Grand Caravan. This vehicle is so nice. We have the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew and we love it! It has a lot of bells and whistles that came standard and is not standard on the newer models. We fill up the tank and drive over 9 hours to visit our son in college and drive around the town for a couple of days before having to put any more gas in it! The gas mileage (especially when the ECON button is pushed) is fantastic!!! We have had very little need to visit the dealership service department except for oil changes. We did wear the liftgate struts out and they had to be replaced a couple of weeks ago. Plus, there was a recall on the rear window vent button in the driver's door which was fixed. Other than that, the only other expense is that we had to have the rotors turned and the break pads replaced and new tires, all this fall.
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Unreliable
p538, 10/28/2013
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased new and if not for the poor quality and unreliability of major components I'd love this van. The only reason I made the purchase was for my two Boxers. At about 16K miles I took it to the shop because of vibration/wooble in the brakes. $400+ for new pads and resurfacing all four discs. Took to shop Friday the 25th for its 20k service. Been having knocking sound (like bearings) when braking x 2 days. Sound at left front gets worse the longer its driven. Call from Service (Newark Chrysler Dodge Jeep): The Transmission !!! One of the gears is falling apart. Still in the shop. Pricing a Honda Odyssey & getting rid of this POS.
Great Value, Great Family Car
mrjustin24, 06/24/2014
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Express 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased it used as a 1 owner car. It took me a while to come around to being a man in a van. However, hauling the kids or lumber from Lowe's this thing did it all. I was thoroughly impressed the cargo space and the versatility and ease of the folding seats. I never once had a reliability issue with it. The vehicle worked flawlessly the entire time I owned it. I easily got 27mpg on the highway despite the 25mpg rating. The only reason I don't still drive it is because my wife's Ford Taurus X was falling apart to the tune of $2K with only 70K miles on it. We had to trade in my Caravan with her car to make up the amount we were upside down in the Taurus X.
EXCELANT VEHICAL FOR THE MONEY
James Paviglianiti, 11/13/2016
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Mainstreet 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a certified preowned it had everything I was looking at a great price. Dealing with Edmonds was smooth as silk.
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Don't be lured in by the attractive features
cec, 04/10/2017
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan C/V 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Run away! Unless it's not important to you that your car starts reliably and you have control over the electronics system. If you're considering buying this car, do yourself a favor and Google TIPM. It's a pain in the neck at least, and dangerous at worst. I will never buy another Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep vehicle after seeing how they handled an electronic system that they know is defective.
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And So On, And So On, And So On....
Tim, 07/24/2019
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Mainstreet 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'm not sure why I'm writing this review. It seems that all the other reviews pretty much summed up my problems already. When so many people have the same 2-4 issues, were are the recalls? We bought it around 85k miles, it died for good at around 125k. Here are the issues that I can remember: 1. New transmission 2. 2 calipers 3. Thermostat 4. Crank Shaft Sensor 5. Clicking noise in rear of cabin that couldn't be traced. 6. Eats breaks 7. 2 Cam shaft phasers 8. TIPM/Fuel Pump relay issues, that despite having the same TIPM/Fuel Pump Relay that Dodge recalled in other vehicles, wasn't recalled in this one. (I guess there wasn't enough crashes in the Grand Caravan to warrant a recall). The Cam Shaft Phasers were the last straw. Two separate mechanics told me it would be around $3k just for a maybe (could be more wrong once they got it apart), and that they'd recommend a rebuilt engine for that price. Despite still owing on it, we decided to cut our losses. We got a '04 Chevy Venture for $1000 cash with 180k on it that seems to be in better mechanical shape.
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100,000 miles and no problems
jerry, 09/25/2019
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Mainstreet 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'm in the shop now waiting while my 2011 caravan gets it's 100,000 mile service. have not had to do anything other than routine maintenance-tires, rear brakes, rear shocks and a battery. It's due for spark plugs and a cooling system service today. Trying to decide whether to keep this van or looking for a newer model while there are available.
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Converted my wife
xxjjoxx, 06/18/2011
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 23 people found this review helpful
My wife was 110% anti Minivan. I did so hard selling over the years to the mpg benefits as well as the comfort and convienences of a van. We purchased a 2011 grand caravan crew with the rear entertainment package. Our five year old daughter and my 10 and 11 year old nieces are in love. The most u here is can u start a movie. The comfort and refinement in the driver seat helps you forget u r driving a minivan.
Best bang for your buck
mightyquinn889, 12/30/2011
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Mainstreet 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 51 people found this review helpful
Wanted a reliable vehicle with 3rd row seating, nobody money wise can compare to the Caravan. Ford and Chevy stopped making mini vans and there comparable SUV's (traverese and Explorer) are way more.. Honda and Toyota Mini Vans are way more also. Caravan was majorly overhauled, nice comfortable seating, DVD entertainment system, stow and go storage, smooth ride (never feel any bumps), good warranty 5yr/100,000 miles, strong engine also has an economy fuel button where you get better gas mileage if you don't need all the HP in your engine at the time.
Battle wagon
CW, 08/13/2021
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Mainstreet 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Reliable, but TONS of issues. Strong engine, never had any serious issues with the engine. 170k miles tranny is starting to act up, wipers decide when they want to work, had to rig up some wiring in the tipm to get past faulty fuel pump relay, replaced brakes CONSTANTLY due to being undersized, replaced the alternator 3 times. A lot of little things that add up to some serious frustrations. Interior is OK, fold flat seats are great, drivers seats are decent, fuel mileage is decent. Interior design is good for a minivan, exterior is ok, held up well with the amount of abuse its taken over the years. All that said, if you don't mind kicking it once every few months because the alternator or breaks or wipers fail its a beast that will keep on ticking.
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90K Mile review not great
edgrrr, 09/07/2017
updated 09/13/2022
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Mainstreet 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Pros: Great Highway Gas Mileage, Stow N Go is handy, U Connect. Cons: transmission shifts poorly (especially with ECO), engine valve tick (seems to happen on all of these 3.6 engines) soft paint with hundreds of stone chips on front bumper, hood, and fender flares, unprotected rusty oil pan, and thin sheet metal. The sliding doors rattle and need electrical tape on the latches to help reduce the noise. My Kia Sedona is in much better shape at twice the age. ** update - I sold the 2011 Caravan and kept my 2007 Sedona. ** second update - Sold the Caravan over 4 years ago and Still drive the 2007 Sedona
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