Is it okay to buy a Dodge Grand Caravan?
Minivans are still a thing for many people who aren’t ready for an SUV or just aren’t interested in getting one. T he Dodge Grand Caravan has been around for a while and is a well-known name in the automotive industry so buying any model year should be okay, right? Not so fast.
Is there a problem with the tipm on a Dodge Grand Caravan?
Replacing the TIPM with a newer unit would help the issues, but it’s very expensive. Some drivers found an inexpensive fix with a cable that bypasses the faulty relay on the circuit board. Another issue found in this version is the same found in the other two models.
Why is my Dodge Grand Caravan not working?
Drivers would turn on the AC/heater, only to have the blower fail to blow any air. Some owners reported that they would spend hundreds of dollars on it only to have it come back with the same problem. Eventually, the issue was traced to the resistor behind the glove box. Replacing that would often resolve the issue.
Why are the brakes on my Dodge Caravan so bad?
The brakes wear out too fast in this van. Customers complained that they spend hundreds of dollars a year on brake pads and most either have to resurface the rotors or replace them altogether. The engine in this minivan doesn’t get by without some complaints from drivers.
Can you buy a used Dodge Grand Caravan?
Unfortunately, buying a used Dodge Grand Caravan is not a great bargain. In fact, some car experts say you should never buy one at all. Aside from not having a lot of improvement throughout the years, the most recent generation also got several negative feedback from drivers.
Is the Dodge Grand Caravan retiring in Canada?
The Grand Caravan is retiring this summer, even though its annual sales were slightly on the rise up until the COVID-19 pandemic. Granted, a lot of them were fleet sales, but the fact is that Canadians are buying more than a third of the Grand Caravan’s U.S. total.
Which is better Dodge Grand Caravan or Honda Odyssey?
The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna remain major players in the minivan market. The Grand Caravan’s boxy and simple exterior may look bland in comparison to the more stylish exterior of the Honda, Kia and Nissan but if you want spacious interior which most families care most about then it could be the better choice.
Which is cheaper a Kia Sedona or a Dodge Grand Caravan?
The Grand Caravan may be one of the most affordable minivans you can purchase but there’s a catch. It is unfortunately not the cheapest to own. Expect to spend around $25,700 in a period of five years to insure, maintain, fuel and repair your Grand Caravan. A Kia Sedona is cheaper to own that a Grand Caravan.