Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan
5 model years from 2005 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2009
- Class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–20 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2008 (133)
The 2009 Caravan/Grand Caravan in brief
The 2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan is a minivan offered with 3 engines (4.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway), 3% better than the 2009 minivan average of 19.4 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan has 5 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 20 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 20 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (184), air bags (81), fuel/propulsion system (37).
2009 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 3 campaigns and 310 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Caravan/Grand Caravan compares
The 2005 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan is a minivan offered with 3 engines (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), 8% better than the 2005 minivan average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
Caravan/Grand Caravan changes by model year
- 2008
- Engine added: 4.0L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 2.4L 4-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 5 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 68 |
| 2008 | 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 133 |
| 2007 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 25 |
| 2006 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 34 |
| 2005 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 50 |
Alternatives to the 2009 Caravan/Grand Caravan
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Toyota Sienna | 19 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2009 Kia Sedona | 18 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 20 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2009 Chrysler Town and Country | 20 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2009 Nissan Quest | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan | 20 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Dodge. How we calculate this →