Used 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew Minivan Review
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2013 Crew Pros/Cons
tomsouthmd, Auburn, MA, 02/07/2013
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
The 2013 Grand Caravan is my third dodge van; I traded in a 2007 SXT. When ordering I had to move up to the Crew to get some options that were included on the 2007 SXT such as the power drivers seat, leather steering wheel, and garage door opener. I added the driver convenience group to get, along with other options, bluetooth.
The ride is good, handling ok for a minivan, seats are an … improvement over the 2007 and the 3.6 liter engine is a significant power upgrade. The tow capacity is up to 3,600 lbs and the stow n go seats still provide the most versatility compared to other minivans. The transmission needs work (see below). Recommendation take a good highway test drive before buying.
It's been very good for 10 years.
Wayne, 08/08/2020
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
I've owned most makes of vehicles including Toyota's & Honda's for 60 years & our 2013 Dodge Caravan van is our first Chrysler vehicle. We bought the 'Crew' Canadian model new in 2013 for $27K & it has had no problems in 10 years. The excellent 283 HP V-6 still gets 35 MPG at 55 MPH (that translates to 28 MPG on the 20% smaller USA gallon). This van was $10,000 less than Toyota & … Honda's with the same options & it's built in Windsor Ontario thus it's quality is good including an excellent paint job. This model still looked the same in 2020 so my 2013 that I wax every year still looks new. Supportive comfortable seats & with the Stow & Go seats I can get a 4X8 plywood sheet in the back. Original brakes & tires lasted approx. 40,000 miles then I upgraded to better tires. I change the oil & filter every 4,000 miles (7000 KM) & the engine burns 1/4 qt. in that distance.
Suspension is stiff thus it gives a rougher ride vs. Toyota & Honda vans.
The older generation Dodge/Chrysler vans (pre 2012) had weak transmissions & A/C but this van has had no problems at all. In Canada this van outsells all other van makes combined & a well maintained one like ours would be a good used van buy. *The Grand Caravan was discontinued in 2021 & replaced with the Pacifica van that has the same excellent engine but costs $15+K more!
I'm surprised at how good this van still is & it's dark blue color with alloy wheels & chrome side trim & roof rack still gets good comments.
Nice car for the family
Haim Elbaz, Alhambra, CA, 05/21/2016
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew Minivan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Versatile rear seating configurations
- Pro:inviting cabin
- Pro:capable handling
- Pro:affordable base price.
- Con:Ride not as smooth as competitors
- Con:limited driver legroom
- Con:seven-passenger capacity
- Con:unrefined powertrain.
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