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I love my grand Caravan
l g godin, 03/01/2019
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan GT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
31 of 31 people found this review helpful
I've owned dodge caravans for years. this time so as to totally satisfy myself i test drove the Honda Odyssey and the Toyota and quite frankly it was no contest. nothing beats stow and go, power is about the same. Caravan GT model interior easily beat the honda and the toyota and the new pacifica. also the cost was at least $10000.00 lower than the honda. all these car experts probably get paid by Honda to make the odyssey come across as the second coming. they don't seem to realize that average people by a van because it's a tremendous people hawler and absolutely great if your travelling south and are a golfer. who cares if it doesn't have the absolute latest gimmicks. guess what! 99% of owners never use these useless features that you are charged exorbitant amounts for. most don't even know how to operate them. long live the dodge caravan. i think dodge may want to modify its appearance down the road, but replace it NEVER, that would be a mistake.
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Love it after 5000 mile camper trip
Jeff, 08/20/2017
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
57 of 59 people found this review helpful
These vans do what they are meant to do, carry lots of stuff or people. We just finished 5000 mile trip in the Rocky Mountains and our 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT was great. It pulled a pop up camper up and down mountains without a complaint and got great mileage doing it. We had hoped for 20 mpg and got 24mpg(actually 23.7) traveling with the traffic at highway speeds. Now without the trailer mileage approaches/exceeds 30mpg at highway speeds. And our two dogs love it too. We buy and keep our cars for long periods and have always had great performance from Dodge grand caravans.
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Mike Harman, 03/31/2018
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
Great practical vehicle. Love the stow and go storage under the floor and radio with hard drive for my music. Has front and rear heated seats and USB ports. Kids love it!
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2018 Grand Caravan SE - MUST REVIEW TIPS!
Chris Biernat, 09/11/2018
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
76 of 81 people found this review helpful
Be sure to purchase the Mopar Lifetime Maxcare Warranty if you are planning on owning the vehicle. You do not have to purchase the warranty from the dealer you are buying the car from. Shop it around and save a huge chuck of money. We purchase the Lifetime Maxcare warranty with the $100 deductible which pretty much everything excepts, brake pads/rotor/ and tires for as long as we own the vehicle. We purchased this one with 87 miles on it, without test driving it. Big mistake because the car was pulling to the right. Took us a few days to get it in to be serviced. Told that happens during shipment sometimes from loaded them on those huge trucks. A four wheel alignment did the trick. Hoping this will be our only issue with the vehicle. We also own a similar 2012 Grand Caravan which had to have the alternator replaced three times and brakes always sqeak (even when replaced). Overall tips: 1) Be sure to test drive the vehicle prior to signing the papers (even if brand new), 2) Shop multiple dealers for best price on the vehicle and any Mopar extended warranty plans, 3) Never sign an Arbitration Agreement from a dealership (why would you give up the right to sue if you have been wronged?), 4) If you have any problems with you new vehicle, report them to the dealership and directly to Dodge (especially if you have "Lemon Laws" in your state.
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BEST Vehicle EVER
Joseph Y, 06/20/2018
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
38 of 40 people found this review helpful
I bought the minivan for its space to haul my mobility scooter. I installed a hoist and the scooter fits perfect. I never use the last row of seating and carry a load of 400 lbs. at all times. Looking at the van from the outside you can’t even tell it has anything inside. I love the power and the sound of the engine when you put your foot into it. The start has a little lag but then it takes off like a rocket, I had a big SUV before which weighed 1500 lbs. more than the van and it had the same horse power and it would not get out of its own way. I live in Phoenix, AZ so the remote start is a must in the hot weather. I start it when I get outside of the store and the time I get my scooter loaded and get in the driver seat the A/C has it cooled down. The auto doors are the best for loading groceries don’t even have to get off my scooter. I have people see me unloading my scooter and they always come over to help me close the rear door and I tell them it’s automatic and push the button. The Bluetooth for the phone is great calling and receiving calls, I like music and was always shuffling cd’s in my old vehicle but this one puts them on the hard drive and then I never have to mess with them anymore. The mileage is good on the highway (26 MPG) in town I can’t keep my foot out of it so not that great, but that’s my own fault. I’m 62 and have had a lot of vehicles and this by far is the best.
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Great multipurpose vehicle.
G. Virkus, 12/04/2018
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan GT Fleet 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
Navigation by voice activation would be nice. Also, an audio component to the back up safety system would be helpful. This vehicle handles more like a car then a minivan. Comfortable with nice amenities.
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Fourth Grand Caravan on 18 years - New 2018
Jack Kinsey, 04/06/2018
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
44 of 48 people found this review helpful
I have had 4 Grand Caravans starting in 2003 which my son now owns and has over 160,000 miles on and it's still going. The best thing they did was adding the Sto-N-Go seats which I got in my 2006. I first got the Navigation N430 radio in my 2011 which was my must have in my new 2018. The 2011 had 89,000 miles, so I wanted to get a new 2018 because I've heard it was the last year for this body site. The new Chrysler Pacific van is a down sized body site and I like the roomier Caravan. I also want to give the 2011 to my son to replace the 2018. He is also still driving the 2006 which has over a 100,000 on it. What started me looking at the 2018 was Dodge was offering considerable discounts (up to $8K off). I didn't qualify for all of them but it made the final price reasonable. I have had excellent service out of all the Caravans I've owned. Other than standard maintenance items such as oil changes, tires and batteries. I had to replace very few other items on any of my Grand Caravans. Getting 19 miles to the gallon around town, 27 miles highway and mixed of about 24 mpg is astounding for such a large vehicle. The versatility is great. When we go camping and scuba diving being able to stow all seats allows us to pack all out gear. Normally, we leave the 2nd row seats up and there is still plenty of room for my golf clubs, coolers, suit cases etc. when we travel. If you are in the market for a large SUV or Minivan you might want to look into this last year of the Grand Caravan. It is the most bang for the buck I have been able to find in this market segment.
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1st of many minivans!
Kyle, 07/22/2018
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
35 of 38 people found this review helpful
due To our growing family, we were in market for a minivan. After doing much research online, we went shopping. It took us 1 day to decide which van was right for us! 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. I loved the look on the Chrysler Pacifica, so we drove on of those- we were not a big fan. It was not as comfortable as we thought a “luxury” minivan would be. We then drove the caravan- which was very smooth- absorbing bumps with ease, smooth acceleration, nice features, comfortable seats, and lower cost than the Pacifica. Granted, we did like the look of the interior dash in the Pacifica better- it did feel like you were driving a very large vehicle (and I drive a semi) we then drove the 2016 Kia Sedona, and our backs were hurting before we were finished with the test drive. We felt clostrophobic in the front of the Sedona. The Sedona is a bit longer than the caravan, but the front feels cramped, while there is a little more legroom in the back seats. We went into this shopping trip with 2 different vehicles in mind. The Pacifica, and the Sedona- we ended up liking the Dodge Grand Caravan so much more! Interior feels like it’s built to last, quality is great, design wonderful. *fyi- I’ve never been a fan of Dodge, but the stow-n-go option really made me consider it- I’m glad I did! One thing about the Caravan that is disappointing is the infotainment screen. Feels a bit like the screens from cell phones many years ago. Back up camera leaves much to be desired, as it is pretty grainy, and at night- it’s just about worthless. However, it is a touchscreen, and it is a decent size. The Sedona had a very small screen. If you can look past the quality of the screen, then definitely take a look at the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan! Ours has leather/suede seats.
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Jonathan, 02/02/2019
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan GT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
The past couple of model years Dodge has been selling the Grand Caravan as a strictly bare-bones alternative to the posh Chrysler Pacifica. There are so few options even available now that even a "top of the line" model feels minimal. You'd be better off getting a 2016 or 2017 GT model, as these still had leather seats, a digital instrument display, power pedal adjustment, parking sensors, blind spot monitors, upgraded sound system, and most other features as options (though I'm not sure about remote start, sunroof, Wi-Fi and Blu-ray-- those might have been only the Town & Country). The 2017 GT from my experience was just fine; the engine is powerful, the seats are comfortable, the styling is good, gas mileage is good if you use Econ mode, and extra features like the fold-flat seats and built-in self-charging flashlight come in handy.
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it wants to be a towncar...comes close enough.
Jon from Hillsboro, 10/28/2019
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I find that I usually prefer Chrysler packages over Dodge. Having owned 3 Dodge vehicles and 1 Chrysler I was looking forward to another Chrysler...would have like the new Pacifica or at least a late model Town & Country. I found the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT to be a serious improvement on prior years and an improvement on the SE model. Unless you really feel you need the power and performance(it's a mini-van for pete's sake) this rig is a great machine. The 2.6L motor has plenty of guts with about 800Lbs of people in it and I doubt it lags much with all the shopping and other stuff a daily driver carries around. 0-60 is respectably zippy without having to punch it much. 60-85 on the freeway seems pretty effortless. Gas mileage will be lower than foreign cars/vans but that's kinda expected. Acceleration, steering, corners, basically all the performance issues are better on this rig than the equivalent Toyota Sienna I drove(higher priced). computer/audio-control screen could be bigger. no dash area for cell phone. no USB ports in the back area. power seat controls are on the door side base of the seats(some idiot thought that up). Suspension feels just a bit stiffer than my older Pacifica and van has slightly smaller tires so you feel the road a little bit more and there is just a bit more road noise in the cabin. those are my biggest gripes. Seats are comfy, layout is pretty good. wheel is very adjustable. seats(powered) are nicely adjustable. Audio system sounds great. Uconnect for using phone hands free works great...activated from the steering wheel thumb controls. this is a very
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great for family
tom, 07/10/2018
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Plus 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
Very comfortable good value plenty of room vs a SUV. A lor easier to get to third seat than a SUV
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Great Car if you want to rebuild a transmission!
Ephram Ausseresses, 05/24/2018
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
64 of 74 people found this review helpful
I currently own a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. Although the interior is great for space and has a capacity of seven passengers the performance is poor. Are Caravan had a 60,000 mile warranty. When it reached 64,000 miles the entire transmission went out. The transmission torque converter, which if you did not know is a round piece of steel in your transmission, got a hairline fracture in it. This tiny crack caused the entire transmission to fail. We had to pay $3,500.00 dollars for a rebuild. The company that rebuilt it AA Allstars were awesome ! They informed us that they were regularly replacing transmissions for Dodge Caravans because of this part. The mechanic said Dodge used a cheap steel for the torque converter. He also mentioned that there was a kit sold by Dodge to repair it because it was a common problem. When I contacted Dodge to get some type of reimbursement I was denied because my warranty stopped at 60000 and I was at 64000. In my opinion a vehicle bought new should not need a new transmission at 60000 miles.
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Enjoyed the lease so much that we bought it!
Andy, 03/02/2019
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan GT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The GT is the way to go. All the bells and whistles at an affordable price. I love the heated seats and steering wheel! The entertainment system is great and the onboard GPS. The fuel economy is not good. We average 19mpg.
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Nothing Grand About It
SamE, 04/03/2021
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
When we bought this van we had such high hopes. Then they were quickly smashed by how fast problems keep popping up. We bought our van used 2017 with 40k miles in it. We’ve had it two years. The first month owning it, it was in the shop more than I drove it. The catalytic converter went. The dealer fixed it. Then the air conditioner didn’t work. We fixed that. Then the front doors stopped locking. We have yet to fix that. Now all of the sudden when we start it there is white smoke and oil coming from the tailpipe. We’ve just begun investigating that. For a family vehicle this van is anything but reliable.
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Terry Lynn Johnson, 05/07/2018
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Very pleased! Great deal! So far so good!
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Awesome vehicle for the Price $$$$$$
TheObserverX, 02/19/2018
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
First of all I hate minivans. I can't stand the look of any of them. I wonder why they just don't put sliding doors or SUV's but anyway. I went to the dealership to get a family car with 3rd row seating. The problem I have is that I have 2 babies and 2 elementary age kids and SUV's aren't to car seat friendly when it comes to space. I must have looked through 10 SUV's. Looked great on the outside but lacked what I needed on the inside. My son was like "want to check out the dodge grand caravan" and I was like what other choice to I have. He pulled around a black DGC SXT fully loaded. auto start, power sliding doors, power rear door, sound system out of this world, Bluetooth, hands free calling, deep bass. When I sat on the inside it had leather seating with suede. I feel in love with the inside of the vehicle. I like to feel a little manly in my vehicles and this dodge grand caravan gave me just what I needed. I didn't want to look like a soccer mom. With 280HP under the hood it doesn't hesitate one bit when stepping on the accelerator. I was not expecting this van to peel out like it did. I was shocked. So then I took it on a handling test. I drive a 2016 ford fusion 2.0 Turbo and I felt like I was driving my car around. I got to keep my dude card and be able to take my entire family around of 6 people comfortably. I'm no minivan connoisseur and I'm sure to minivan enthusiast this may not be there first or second option. But I see the new 2017 dodge grand caravan as a crossover minivan SUV combo. For men that want that look and you know the look I'm taking about. A vehicle that looks aggressive this minivan has great potential on the aftermarket just because it is a Dodge. So when people look over at my minivan, they are confused. It looks masculine and with 20" pickup truck wheels it puts this vehicle in it's very own category that hasn't been touched. Kind of like the Ford Flex.
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Super excellent!
Sally, 12/16/2018
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Plus 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Had dodge caravans all my driving life. Was in accident month ago lady hit us head on,myself and my granddaughter walked away without a scratch! 2018 is just as FABULOUS as the 2015!
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Bought a minivan for my puppy dogs
MIchelle Crist, 04/13/2017
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Plus 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 32 people found this review helpful
People think I'm crazy for purchasing a minivan to tote my dogs around, but it was the best of all options. Low enough that they can get in and out as they grow older. Room enough that my German Shepherd is not slouching, or crammed in the back set. it's perfect. I put the 2nd row of Stow & Go seating down, dog beds on the floor, and we are ready to go.
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Al, 02/24/2019
updated 09/18/2024
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan GT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Because of the height of the floor the optional running boards are a necessity for easy access to the vehicle. On the GT model the term LEATHER INTERIOR is a misnomer as there is only an 11"X 13" patch of leather on each of the seat backs and cushions, but there is a leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, an insignificant amount of leather for the use of the term LEATHER INTERIOR. I chose this vehicle for it's large capacity (can handle 4' X 8' sheets of plywood and versatility (Stow & Go) seating. The accelerator peddle needs to be reprogrammed to a more liner operation as starting from a standstill on a small incline or at the bottom of a hill the vehicle lurches forward making it difficult to accelerate slowly and is particularly noticeable when attempting to enter my garage with an inclined driveway. There is a problem with the drivers seat, the PLASTIC on the seat cushion has split, though the fabric backing is still intact and the seat is holding together though there is 110,678 KM on the vehicle.
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Style, Storage and Squeal
Karen, 01/30/2018
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
We rented this model last year for a trip that required lots of storage room for the trip home. We were instantly converted to a minivan household! Due to an unfortunate accident (not our fault) in November, it did provide us with the opportunity to buy a new car. We didn’t even have to discuss it. We already knew what we wanted. I searched online for a 2017nmodel, and bought it over the phone in less than an hour. When my husband’s workday ended, he dropped off our other car to have the brakes relined, and got a lift from a friend straight to Landmark in Athens. He drove our new car home after signing the paperwork. Great financing, great customer service! I am handicapped which makes entering and exiting a car difficult. But because the Grand Caravan sits lower than our crossover, it’s much easier for me know. Plus there is room for my wheelchair if needed. And the power out;ets allow me to use my medical while in transit so I can withstand longer road trips. So much storage space with all seats in position. If we stow all the seats, we can slide a queen size mattress and box springs in the back with room left over! Love the separate temperatur controls in the front and rear. Rides like a car, storage room of a pickup and that v6 squeals the wheels when you have to go NOW. We weren’t picky...this was the last 2017 model left on the lot so we had no hcoice in color of van, carpet or rest of interior. Missing s power package we would like to have (seats, doors, tailgate), but otherwise it’s fabulous. And have you ever heard of getting 25mpg on surface streets? And we get 31mpg on the expressway. The economy fuel setting helps us achieve that. LOVE the Dodge Grand Caravan! And our rapidly growing teenager finally has room for his super long legs! Cant say enough nice things about the car or Landmark Dodge. Just a great experience all the way around.
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Excellent simple comfort and utility
MaineDriver, 12/09/2021
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I need a lot of legroom which is the primary reason I chose to consider this minivan. With the seat all the way back, my son or daughter in the second row behind me also have enough legroom. Unlike others who choose to buy a value priced vehicle then complain that it does not have enough technology, I do not want to pay for the touchscreen, blindspot check, cameras around the car. So I got what I paid for and love it. Incredibly comfortable with its 8 way and lumbar support drivers seat, substantial engine horsepower, separate heating controls for the driver, passenger and rear rows, are all features that I enjoy with my SXT trim. Loading it up to fix houses is unbeatable. Towing Capacity is great and even roof racks built in. It’s my second Grand Caravan of this generation. I currently have 56K miles on it and it’s been very reliable; I never worry when driving it. It’s not a cool car but it has way more utility than a so called sport utility vehicle.
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Love this van!
Dan, 12/06/2019
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan GT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased my '17 Grand Caravan GT over 2 years ago for 30% off and have been happy with it ever since. I have racked up 49,000 kms with zero issues. Fuel economy is outstanding as I average 7.5L/100 km(31 mpg I think) on the highway during the trips to the cottage in the summer months(as long as I watch my rpms) The kids really enjoy the DVD player as well as the power doors. With dedicated winter tires, the van is a beast in the snow, thought fuel mileage suffers a little bit, which is of course expected. Other than that I've got no complaints....
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Underrated
Wrong side of history, 03/20/2020
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan GT Fleet 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought a used Grand Caravan GT, a former rental fleet vehicle. So far this van has exceeded each and every expectation. Smart design, powerful drivetrain, best in class stow and go seats and a comfortable cabin. All for 10k less than the competition. Pound for pound and dollar for dollar this may the top vehicle in production for the 2018 model year. Its that good.
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Transmission Timebomb!!
Jason D, 06/20/2022
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Stay away! Transmission blew at 89,000 miles requiring a total replacement. Dealer charged us $5,100 to replace. Unacceptable for a car that was 4.5 years old and just transported kids to school and baseball games.
Review of 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
Paul Harris, 04/28/2018
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
This midsized minivan is meant to be on the sportier side. With a 3.6 L V6 that allows flex fuel as well as normal fuel, this van can really go if you give it the right amount of power, although the engine has a bit of a lag at first. The startup is fairly quiet, but running vibrations while the van is in the park gear can annoying. The location gear shifter is a bit odd, but the dashboard is straightforward. Good local car, but lacks entertainment feature that would make long rod trips pleasant. Mileage is about 17 in the city and 24 on the highway. A fuel economy mode is available on certain models.
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New 2017 Grand Caravan surges and hesitates
jje, 10/07/2017
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2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
25 of 38 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2017 Grand Caravan brand new with only 15 miles, day one I noticed the engine missing while running in park, when at stop with foot on brake it has a surge in the engine, while driving it has a miss in the engine and surges like the transmission is starting to slip. Took to dealer and was told they had to update the computer and was also told to NEVER use E85 even-though it is rated to use it, I told them that I had never used the E85 and was only using premium gas, I was then told that premium gas was as bad as E85 and causes the computer to act up. I was told to only use regular unleaded fuel and in a couple of tanks it should work itself out, well three tanks later is is not as bad as it was but it still acts up almost daily. What a POS, I have always been a Dodge Guy and my dad used to own a Dodge Dealership, but wish I hadn't bought this one. Only getting 12 mpg in city and 19 or 20 on highway and I only have about 2,100 miles on it (yes that is actually 2,100 miles) at the time I posted this, I am about to trade it in on a Chevy or Ford................................................... Update: I still own this POS, I now have 20,000 miles on it. We took a road trip and had lots of issues, wouldn't pull itself up the mountains (had to floor the gas), had issues with the cruise, gas mileage still sucks van still surges and slams into gears. Wish I had never bought it....... Dodge Caravans SUCK Been in for service 3 times for same issues and they keep telling me it's because my wife drives differently than I do................ Worst vehicle I have ever owned.......
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Best family van
Nancy Nurse, 02/13/2019
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
the seat and steering wheel warmers were the frosting on the cake! Safety and driving ease, this van has it all. I wouldn't buy any other.
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Jerry, 09/17/2017
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2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bluetooth not standard and expensive to install. Should be standard equipment uconnect has capacity to do things but not friendly Just got a flat tire and discovered no spare. Very bad All in all it has been a great Van. It’s versatile to carry cargo or passengers. Can also carry a wheelchair passenger.
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Average City, Great highway.
J. Carpenter, 09/02/2018
updated 03/18/2019
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Fleet 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Great family car, but not a car to rush every shopping place. Great car for long trips, I do not get tired. I have bad back, and this car I have enough support.
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Biggest let down ever.
Darin, 06/15/2018
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 22 people found this review helpful
We bought it brand new and have had a misfire since about the first month.( they cant find it.) Also siding door rattles at times. And if sitting idling in gear with running lights or what is called driving light which are automatically on they will flicker continuously. ( another thing they cant find). Fuel mileage is nothing like advertising says. Ours doing the math miles driven vrs gallons used will alot of the times be 16 to 17. Never seen it even close to what the dash says. 25.xx miles per gallon. Yes they will warranty it but they keep telling us its normal operations. My advice dont buy one. Ours has been and still is nothing but a major headache and disappointment.
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Put 96k miles on my 2017 and getiing a 2019
Nick G, 10/02/2019
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I like the Grand Caravan for the comfort and versatility. I put about 33,000 miles a year on my van. My 2017 only needed a battery and one set of tires and brakes over 96,000 miles of highway driving. Just ordered a black 2019 SXT. With the chrome trim it looks like a limo!
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Transmission went out at about 6,000 miles
Smackie Jones , 08/12/2020
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan GT Fleet 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love the van the transmission they make in these vans are trash ! I had this van about 5 months and I don’t drive it that often. Only to work really. I did drive it on vacation. But transmission shouldn’t of went out at 6,000 miles. The van had one other owner.
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piece of s—- car
very disappointed , 11/17/2019
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
air conditioner has failed three times first motor then line leaking then lines leaking again . service in winnipeg is a joke had to wait three months for them to repair and then came to the states and air broke again had to fix but it took one day but it was the same problem winnipeg just fixed i want to find out if anyone else has had trouble with their air conditioning.
Not Enough Stow N Go or Milage
Lawrence Peters, 05/01/2017
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Fleet 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 31 people found this review helpful
I was asked why we decided not to purchase the 2017 Dodge Caravan (Base Model). While the wife loved it, I found fault with the mid-row seats that did NOT Stow N Go (a feature that drew us to look at Caravans. We actually looked at and drove a new 2016 that was priced around 20K 'out the door.'I also found the gas mileage a bit disappointing - apparently these minivans are larger and heavier than I thought. Replacing our Hyundai sedan would have significantly increased our operating costs. And, of course, you never get the the mileage shown on the stickers!
Good value
Howdy Dudy, 06/10/2023
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Good value. Rides well. Comfortable.
NOT A FAMILY FRIENDLY VEHICLE
Tmcseaman, 04/30/2019
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 18 people found this review helpful
We have had our van for almost a year now and the longer I have it the more I dislike it!! My husband, trying to do a nice thing, bought this van for me while I was out of town. However, it is not a family friendly vehicle. There is only one place on the back row with car seat latches and they don’t sit in a convenient location. They are practically in the middle of the larger fold down seat. So are car seat properly installed using the vehicle latches takes up 2/3 of the seating space in the back row. There aren’t any other latches in the back. I wanted to try to put 3 kids in the back as we are expecting our 4th and access to the back row is nice to help the younger children who still need help with seat belts. There is no way in the world, even without latches, I will EVER be able to get 3 car seats/boosters in the back row. There is also limited leg room all around. Inorder for my husband and I to have the MINIMUM leg room for comfort my 18 month old can kick my seat. If I adjust her seat to sit further back my 5 year old behind her has no room for his legs or even to get behind her. Making getting in and out even more challenging for him. Also, with a rear facing car seat or infant carrier your knees hit the dash board in order to give the amount of space required for safety. My husband can’t drive if we put our newborn behind the driver seat because even with the middle seat slid back as far as it can go, my husband doesn’t have enough leg room to drive without hitting the car seat and causing it to adjust the baby to sit at an unsafe angle. The stow and go middle seats are also really annoying. You have to adjust the front seat forward as far as it can go in order to life the cover to stow the seat. It’s the same thing if you want to try and use that dead space for storage or hauling groceries. And the mats that come with the van must be removed every time you want to put the seat up or down. So it’s anything but convenient. There is also a long row of swing down storage compartments down the center of the van. They hang right at head level and we are always bumping our heads on them and popping them open. They are really quite pointless as they aren’t designed to hold much more than a pair of sunglasses or a couple diapers. They are just in the way. The Bluetooth wireless calling is also flawed. I can tell it to “call mom” and it will ask if I was to call “David Daniels”. How do those even sound close to the same? From our experience so far, the van does it’s job as far a running smoothly and being reliable, but as far as functionality and comfort goes for a family with more than 2 kids, it’s horrid. If we are having this many leg room issues with just children sitting in the back, I can’t imagine what it would be like with teens or adults!
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Chrysler minivans rule
Sam Simon, 09/22/2018
updated 04/01/2024
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 10 people found this review helpful
Great cargo space and versatility for a reasonable price. Best vehicle I've ever owned. On the downside after a recent flat tire I discovered that this vehicle has no spare tire. I was forced to get towed. Attempts to buy a "donut spare" from a local Chrysler failed. I was told spare tires are no longer available. I tried Ebay but wound up with two tires that did not fit. Waisted $ 300. Bad move Chrysler!!
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Change The Headlights!!!
MGP, 03/27/2018
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Plus 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 60 people found this review helpful
This is a very sad review because I've done plenty of nighttime driving before never had an incident until last night. I've noticed when I got the van that the headlights were too dim, well what happened last night confirmed it as I was driving a small distance destination going the speed limit on a city highway and hit a woman predestrian going 35 to 40 mph! The street lights in this section of the highway were almost non existent and I didn't see this poor woman until I was right on top of her by then it was too late! I am 99% sure she died leaving behind a daughter and brother to take care of her now!!! This was in Orlando FL on Oak Ridge Rd. It seems like the headlights that are on this van are there for simple legal purposes because they serve no other purpose!!! Dodge!!! Please please please change those headlights!!!
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Get Out of Dodge
Joie, 12/04/2021
updated 06/10/2024
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Fleet 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Having this Van for 18 months, I absolutely DISLIKE the vehicle. The antenna does not go down, therefore one should not enter the speedy carwash. The safety issue on this car is horrible it should be reported to the National Safety Department, the passenger doors do not open with the button or otherwise. Absolutely no warning the doors were going out come all of a sudden the children are stuck in the car only can exit through the hatch back or climb over the seats to get to the front door. The radio system sucks, audio is great but if you want to call somebody it Miss reads what name you are saying and come up with names you never heard of or names that are not even in your phone. What I like about the vehicle it is flex fuel so yes I'm using E85. Overall I absolutely hate this vehicle.
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No beeping alerts
Tim, 07/15/2018
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan GT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 45 people found this review helpful
On my trip to Maui I rented this van to drive to see if I would buy one in the future. The handling and acceleration was decent for the van with 4 kids. It was my second day and was still driving it around and enjoying my vacation. Was not aware of all the functions on the key controls. Just lock and unlock. I must have accidentally hit the open truck key and was not aware of it beenopen. There was no beeping sound or flashing alert on the dash like my Toyota van. I drove the car out of the car port and the trunk window got shattered because it was to high. I believe this to be a design default. My lost
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Hardly Grand!
Paul, 01/10/2019
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 23 people found this review helpful
After a 5-day rental of a new 2018 Grand Caravan SXT, I simply cannot recommend this vehicle for rental or purchase. Even with the V-6, the vehicle is sluggish. In highway driving it is very unsettled, and tends to sway side-to-side. Most unsettling is the key/fob device that protrudes out so far when inserted into the ignition that it's easy to bump. Indeed, I lightly brushed it with my knee while motoring down the highway at 70 mph, and the van SHUT OFF. Seating is cramped, even for an average-sized driver (6', 190 lbs). And for a minivan, vision is surprisingly restricted. Outside of its ability to haul 7 people and decent gas mileage, it's simply an abysmal vehicle.
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Guess I have been spoiled by Chrysler
mamabear4, 05/07/2021
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Plus 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
My children and I were very disappointed in the lack of features and comfort. Perhaps we have been spoiled by our 2010 Chrysler Town & Country but this Van just did not live up to our expectations.
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Slide doors not opening and hear a screatching
Sonya, 02/12/2022
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car is making a noise on the left side the right side made that noise and then shut off and stopped opening. Then my breaks in the back when we’re on a long trip or going up and down the mountains going up north the breaks scream here and tremble. The car overall is good but, I don’t like the little problems the doors have. I think they should warranty these things and I can’t be the only one experiencing these issues.
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Passenger sliding door will not open.
Sr_dragonite , 01/05/2023
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
First off the passenger door stopped unlocking and will not unlock manually ether.
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Transmission issues
Shannon , 04/11/2025
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought it used at 98000 miles 4.5 yrs ago. Transmission went out at 162000 miles. I really thought it would go well beyond 200000 miles, as I had no other problems with the vehicle. Disappointing
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Love/Hate Relationship
Colleen, 01/12/2025
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan GT Fleet 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2018 Grand Caravan from Enterprise Car Sales in February of 2020, right before Covid with about 33,000 miles on it. It was wonderful until September 2023 when the check engine light came on and we needed to replace the thermostat. The one middle bucket seat no longer will fold down and the one sliding door on the one side when you open it will open and then begin to shut itself which is dangerous and concerning with little kids. Come March 2024 immediately when the vehicle hit 100,000 miles, the transmission went which apparently is a given issue. We had it rebuilt at a transmission facility and paid about $4400. It still didn’t run right and I could tell something was still wrong with it. Apparently the transmission solenoids that were put in with the rebuilt transmission were bad. This isn’t at the fault of the vehicle nor the transmission facility, just a crappy situation. The transmission place picked up my vehicle, replaced them at no cost and dropped my vehicle back to me. It was running great again. A few months later I was driving on the highway and the entire instrument cluster went out. I just about had a heart attack and put another $1600 into it. At this point I am just waiting for something else to go wrong with it and it only has 108,300 miles on it which these days isn’t a lot at all to have so many big issues.
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Solid and reliable highway car.
Bob W, 12/28/2022
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan GT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought a used GT from one of the rental companies over 4 1/2 years ago, with about 32,000 miles. Have put over 70,000 miles on it and love this van. With 4 grandchildren and a large dog, we needed something roomy and comfortable. More than adequate power, and the handling is fine. Great visibility when driving around town. Good seating position for longer highway trips. My wife has a ‘17 Dodge Durango, and we find the van to be much better for road trips. It has better storage and gets better mileage. Reliability has been excellent. For the price, compared to the competition, it’s been a home run.
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Almost 200k
John, 01/05/2023
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased at 140k miles Almost at 200k now Transmission replaced at 170k (I bought the extended warranty which covered brand new transmission from dodge 3700$) which was well worth it considering the warranty was 2000$ I’d advise buying used. I would never pay msrp for this vehicle. Good on gas considering it seats 7. Shakes with just a little wind at highway speeds.
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Great van11
OhAn, 08/16/2023
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great van for travel and lot of room to carry big thing.
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Reliable, spacious, and comfortable
JohnnyP, 09/23/2023
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Roomy, responsive, and functional. Recommending this vehicle for anyone looking for a good choice for trips, gigs, work, and/or hauling.
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