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Used 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews

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1 out of 5 stars

Death trap

Shelly , Orem, UT, 01/20/2021
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Our van would just cut out and die. No breaks, lights, gas, and the steering would lock up randomly. Did it a few times while I was going 70 down the highway, so scary. We took it in over and over and they couldn't find the problem. We also had the small problem of the keys falling out of the ignition while we were driving. The battery was going dead on a monthly basis even after replacing it. Ended up taking it back to the dealership, wast of time, money and almost deadly more than once.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Very comfortable cruiser

homerkc, Olathe, KS, 10/03/2012
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

We've had the SXT van for a month, incl. one 2000 mi. trip, and it is great! We saw 28mpg on the highway (both by the dash display and by calculation at fill-up), 18-20 in town. For a van with the comfort and flexible space it offers, the mileage is terrific. It's also nice to drive; not too 'floaty' over bumps, good steering feel. And the power from the pentastar engine is strong. All in all, I'd buy another without question.

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1.38 out of 5 stars

Hate This Van More Every Day

dogleg1, 04/24/2013
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

After over seven months driving this van I can't wait to get rid of it. It has to be the roughest ride ever and the road and motor noise comes right into the car.You feel every little bump: it rides like a lumber wagon. Chrysler and the dealer (Mac Lang in Ontario , Canada) don't care. The new suspension system is a design failure. Chrysler needs to redesign this van and rebate the current owners. What a rip-off. Previously I owned five Caravans and liked them fine. Not this one.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great utility vehicle

Al, New York, NY, 10/09/2016
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

With 4 drivers in the household, we needed another car to replace our aging 2002 Caravan when it finally gave up the ghost. Even though our kids are grown and we no longer need the extra seating, we had a great experience with our 2002 and I have gotten spoiled by the utility and cargo space of a minivan, so we opted for another Caravan. We got lucky and found a great low mileage car that was exceptionally clean for a reasonable price. While, as my daughters remind me, its not the most stylish vehicle on the road, it is totally practical, and a great choice for them to use to get to work AND gives me a vehicle I can use to haul lumber and supplies for my weekend warrior DIY projects.

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5 out of 5 stars

Engine can pull biggest u-haul cross country

Parley, Waterford, MI, 03/29/2019
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great van. We love the stow n go seats. When the seats are down it can hold most things you could put in a truck. Then the seats fold up and I can carry my family. We also pulled the biggest u-haul trailer full of stuff from Utah to Michigan with no problems. Like most any car it needs some maintenance and some repairs. We've been very happy with it.

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