Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Toyota Avalon Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Dodge Grand Caravan or Toyota Avalon reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Dodge Grand Caravan and the Toyota Avalon truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Dodge Grand Caravan and Toyota Avalon reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Dodge Grand Caravan and the Toyota Avalon were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Dodge Grand Caravan and the Toyota Avalon have been recently.
See Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Toyota Avalon price comparisonSee what people are saying about Dodge Grand Caravan reliability
More about the
Dodge Grand Caravan
More about the
Toyota Avalon
Take the TrueDelta survey on your car and get free access to all of the data on this page. Click here to get started!
Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability through March 31, 2013
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Toyota Avalon Reliability Results through March 31, 2013
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Dodge Grand Caravan
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Dodge Grand Caravan: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rock solid reputation and came with lifetime warranty, should I need help in 15 or 20 years. |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Requires very little maintenance and routine maintenance much less expensive than the Toyota Sienna. |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While a little too soon to tell on our 2008, we have had nothing but great luck with our previous Caravans as noted in our past personal experience comments. |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Price, reliability, past experience, ride quality compared to comp vehicles, available features, kid friendly, outstanding safety features including front, side and knee airbags, antilock brakes, stability control, 5 star crash ratings. Bests the others. |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I HAVE IT SINCE MAY 1 2007-NO MAJOR-ENGINE -TRANS- REPAIR-ALMOST 75000 MILES |
| 2002 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Some good friends had one for several years with 125k mileage and no major problems with it. The 2002 Grand Caravans had a better owner satisfaction rating than Ford or GM vans |
| Reliability and Durability of the Dodge Grand Caravan: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very unreliable as one can tell. Again I paid for a vehicle that is unsafe to drive and in the shop more than on the road. Also, so many other issues that just keep happening one after another. I take care of my vehicles...yet this one is a sad case! |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
SE vs. SXT. SXT Power doors and convenience electronics add more complexity and less reliability. Tranny gasket almost always leaked in the past. Previous to 2008 the pulleys had no shoulders so the belt fell off frequently - TG they changed that |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Any van that could vent carbon monoxide into the cabin has serious issues. Also, Dodge has a history of poor reliability. |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Found that they are still using the same electronically-controlled 4-speed that has been a perennial nightmare since the late eighties. Fit and finish is poor. |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
They have a history of transmission failure that has not been addressed in the last 20 years. |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Owned an earlier model Caravan and had considerable trouble with water leaks, and transmission problems. They were covered by warranty but as soon as warranty expired, started having transmission problems again |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
For years I have heard there are lots of problems with the caravans, especially the transmissions. They did not get great reviews until 2008 which was out of our price range. |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
So So |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Still not expecting miracles. Probably have to replace the transmission at one point. |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Engine uses almost 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles. Dodge says this is "normal". Had to switch to synthetic oil to minimize problems. Makes me question long term durability of the engine. Had front end problems early on (tie rod ends, struts and strut mount |
| 2004 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Dodge has had issues with its automatic transmissions. Also, do not have much experience owning a North American built mini-van. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Toyota Avalon Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Toyota Avalon.
