2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT review from North America
"The car got better with the new design, but the interior materials look low-rent"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The cheap STOW-N-GO cup holders broke at 43,500 miles.
The check engine light came on at 51,500 miles.
General comments?
When I purchased the car, my 4 year old daughter easily broke the "cheap" second seat cup holder. This is a very flimsy design.
I love the STOW-N-GO seats though. The driver's seat is very comfortable as well. At 51k the check engine light came on with a p0138 code. I replaced the O2 sensor and reset the light, but after a day or two it came back on. I will have to let dealer fix.
I've had the car for about a year now. That's the only major problem I've had with it yet. This is a good long distance cruiser.
Previously, I owned a 1997 Dodge Caravan. That car was a major money pit for "little" problems, sway bar bushings, links, starter, battery, radio stopped working, and tie rod ends. The transmission "died" at 145k, not bad. I put 189k on that one before the engine gave up the ghost. I guess that's why I bought another one.
Recommended reviews
| Do not buy this car! |
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| Great car and design, but shabby workmanship |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 43000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 54000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 26th February, 2009 |