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Dodge Grand Caravan

EPA MPG: NA
Average Retail Price
$2,825 - $3,150

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There are 6 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Road Test

The Dodge Grand Caravan is easy to drive. It also has a spacious and mostly well-designed cabin with lots of convenience features. Even a powered liftgate option is available.

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2002 Minivans & 3-Row SUVs Reliability

No Data Available

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Acceptable
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Acceptable
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Dodge vs. Other New Car Brands

Dodge vs. Other New Car Brands

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Acceptable
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

2002 Minivans 3-row Ratings

$2,825 - $3,150
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EPA MPG NA
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$2,900 - $3,300
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$3,100 - $3,475
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EPA MPG NA
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$2,900 - $3,175
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EPA MPG NA
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$2,825
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EPA MPG NA
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Features & Specs
Body Style
    minivan extended
    minivan regular
Seating
2 front, 2 rear, 3 third
Drive Wheels
AWD, Front
Engines Available
  • 2.4-liter 4 (150 hp)
  • 3.3-liter V6 (180 hp)
  • 3.8-liter V6 (215 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 4-speed automatic
Warranty

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History
2011-
Current Generation
A major reworking for 2011 improved the ride and brought a nicer interior, but still failed to measure up to the class leaders. The infotainment system is behind the times and while blind spot monitoring is readily available, forget about forward-collision or lane-departure warning systems or automatic braking -- safety features that were beginning to proliferate quite broadly during this time. Poor performance in the IIHS small-overlap crash test throws up another red flag.
2008-2010
2008 Redesign Year
The 2008 redesign brought new features and improved safety, but handling, braking, fuel economy, and fit and finish still fell short. Safety features include standard stability control and curtain airbags. A blind-spot detection system was also offered as an option. Ride quality is improved, the cabins are better finished and the rear windows roll down. But the model still lagged behind the best in the class.
1991-2000
1991 Redesign Year

This long-wheelbase version of the Dodge Caravan rides quietly and handles nimbly. (The Chrysler Town & Country and Plymouth Grand Voyager are similar.) The 3.3-liter and the 3.8-liter V6s both accelerate adequately. The front seats are fairly comfortable, but some of our testers found the padding a little lumpy. Tall drivers may find leg room a little tight. The middle and rear seats are very heavy, but they're easy to unhitch. A second, left-side sliding door is a handy option.

2001-2007
2001 Redesign Year
The Caravan and extended-length Grand Caravan have some good points, but have been mediocre competitors for years. However, you can expect a quiet ride and OK handling. The Stow-'N-Go seating system that debuted in Grand Caravans for 2005 allow both rear rows to fold flat into the floor. The standard 3.3-liter V6 provides lackluster acceleration and unimpressive fuel economy. A stronger 3.8-liter V6 was also available.