Overview & Reviews

The Caravan gets a styling refresh and a hefty base price reduction.

• Surprisingly agile handling, quiet ride in V6 models, low price.

User Reviews:

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  The good and the bad - 2005 Dodge Caravan
  By Scott - July 18 - 6:53 pm

  I have had positive and negative experiences. The van has run well, with good acceleration and a smooth comfortable ride. The handling is very good. The Stow N Go seats are a great option. Electronic doors and liftgate work well. A/C is powerful and easy to regulate. On the negative side, my fuel economy is poor. At best Ive averaged 18 mpg per tankful, and lately its dipped down below 17mpg, even though a good part of my driving is highway. Im also disappointed with the interior craftsmanship. Pieces of plastic have broken off the Stow N Go seats even though I havent folded them away very much. Factory stereo is just fair. Various taillight bulbs have needed replacement already.

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  Great buy - 2005 Dodge Caravan
  By John - June 29 - 3:32 pm

  We went down a step, previously had a Grand Caravan. I was worried about space, but this van is surprisingly roomy for the size. Recently took it on a 3,500 mile trip and had plenty of room for a family of 4 and all our luggage. With the smaller engine, it doesnt accelerate as fast, but cruises just fine. We werent interested in a van with lots of bells and whistles (no need for automatic doors, etc. just more that can go wrong). This van has everything we need. A/C, AM/FM CD/cassette, cruise. Fuel economy is a plus. Also, my wife and daughter were recently hit by a red light runner in this van, it was easily repaired, and more importantly neither were hurt. Safety is a plus.

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  Switched from Intrepid - 2005 Dodge Caravan
  By Jenny - April 12 - 8:53 pm

  We travel a lot, so we wanted more room but comparable gas mileage. We traded in our 2001 Intrepid SE toward this, and so far it seems to have been a good move. It drives like a car, and I get much less road fatigue when we drive to Chicago (2.5 hrs. away).

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  Great Value...Carvan SXT.. - 2005 Dodge Caravan
  By tiger850 - April 10 - 10:24 pm

  The Dodge SXT is quiet, smooth, reliable. It drives straight, confident handling, very easy to modulate brakes. So far after 2K, gas mileage has been 16-17 ish around town so below the 19- 26 rating for the 3.3L. Love the features for prices.

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  Not bad for the money... - 2005 Dodge Caravan
  By LakeOzark - March 31 - 2:09 am

  For what you can buy these things for it is the best "people mover" on the market. We traded the wifes 2000 Chevy Tahoe, and at first I thought we made a BIG mistake - but then I realized my payment went from 700/month to 320 and realized things were not so bad. If you take into account the class of vehicle you are buying it is a STEAL. I payed $18000 out the door and got a very comfortable, very safe, very roomy new vehicle that get good gas mileage. The fit and finish is fair at best, but once again I can not expect the quality of a $40K vehicle. So far I am very happy with it and for a growing family it proves very useful. One recommendation - buy the GRAND not the short one we bought

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  Its really a 3.8 V-6 - 2005 Dodge Caravan
  By Ken - March 8 - 4:58 am

  So far, I am very happy with my Dodge GC. It is very quiet, very nice stereo and love the convience and flexibility of the Stown Go seats.With one middle seat stowed, I have plenty of room to stow a lot of stuff in the bin that the other seat is not stowed. Plus it makes it very easy to get kids in and out of the back seats and leaves room for the dog to lay down. The front seats fit like a glove and I like the eight way power drivers seat plus the lockable storage bin under passengers seat. I also like the above console, with outside temp.,compass and mpg used. I havent had one bit of trouble with it yet.

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  Great Car - 2005 Dodge Caravan
  By kathleen monahan - February 19 - 10:18 am

  This is a perfect car for people who have trouble getting in and out of cars. One can slide in and out. The seats are extremely comfortable and the ride enjoyable.

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  I am impressed - 2005 Dodge Caravan
  By VanMan - February 9 - 7:33 pm

  Traded my full size Dodge cargo van for this "mini cargo". Build quality is FAR superior to the full size van. More durable paint, heavier sheet metal, better suspension, easier to get in and out of, better ride and handling, double the gas mileage, and hauls 1500 pounds of music equipment without as much squat on the suspension as the full size van. Only thing lost was the ability to haul a full sheet of plywood. It really needs electric locks and windows since the manual locks and windows are awkward to deal with side doors arent keyed and must be unlocked from the inside. Really bad blind spot when merging on interstate even with blindspot mirrors. Fuel savings make the payments!

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  Navy Jim - 2005 Dodge Caravan
  By Jim - February 2 - 9:39 pm

  Great van for the price. Its the third caravan Ive owned since 1995. Great bargain for a tight budget, lots of room, fun to drive, and has good insurance rates. Have gotten really good fuel mileage. Its easy to maintain, Good looking and drives like a dream. Ive really enjoyed it since I bought it.

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  Best in the Market - 2005 Dodge Caravan
  By Al - January 15 - 5:12 pm

  The most quiet, comfortable of the minivans, excellent brakes and power, and best of all, stow and go seating. it is the best