2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport review from North America
"Overall good value for folks who can't afford a Honda"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Knocking sound from the front end was diagnosed by the dealer to be a faulty steering rack, but it turned out to be tie-rod ends.
HVAC works erratically - blows hot one side, cold the other; Fan switch required replacing; overall the problem was not fixed.
General comments?
Other than the problems listed above and normal wear items, this van has been very reliable. I am not happy with the HVAC at all - Mechanics don't seem to know how to fix it.
Comfort and ride quality has been improved over last generation. Squeaks and rattles are greatly reduced - seems like a tighter body structure.
Fit and finish is not very good - body panels are misaligned.
3.3 V6 is underpowered especially compared to Honda and Toyota. Fuel consumption is high.
I've owned 4 model generations of Caravan, and although I would probably prefer a Honda or Toyota, the Caravans are far less expensive when buying used and are a good overall value. I would not buy a new one - Honda or Toyota if I had the bucks!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 165000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Dodge Grand Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 15th July, 2005 |