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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

  1. 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
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20094.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl20 MPG––Not rated268
20083.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl19 MPG––Not rated2133
20072.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl20 MPG––Not rated025
20062.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl20 MPG––Not rated134
20052.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl20 MPG––Not rated150
Best combined MPG by model year — Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan
2005: 20 MPG2006: 20 MPG2007: 20 MPG2008: 19 MPG2009: 20 MPG20052006200720082009max 20 MPG

Alternatives to the 2009 Caravan/Grand Caravan

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2009 Toyota Sienna19 MPGNot rated8
2009 Kia Sedona18 MPGNot rated5
2009 Honda Odyssey20 MPGNot rated2
2009 Chrysler Town and Country20 MPGNot rated4
2009 Nissan Quest19 MPGNot rated2
2009 Volkswagen Routan20 MPGNot rated5

Most common owner-reported problems

Electrical System184
Air Bags81
Fuel/Propulsion System37
Engine30
Exterior Lighting21
Unknown Or Other20
Service Brakes17
Visibility/Wiper13
Owner complaints by model year — Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan
2005: 502006: 342007: 252008: 1332009: 6820052006200720082009max 133
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Dodge. How we calculate this →