2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.09/5 Average
167 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

This year the Grand Caravan receives a styling refresh and a new Stow 'n Go seating and storage system with fold-flat second- and third-row seats, as well as a hefty base price reduction.

Pros:
  • Excellent ride and handling characteristics, good low-end pull from 3.8-liter V6, roomy cabin, nifty fold-flat second- and third-row seats.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • newbie - 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
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    The Stow and Go seating is fantastic. Luggage space is excellent. DVD player is good. Performace needs to be enhanced. Gas mileage also needs to be improved. Chrysler Corp makes the best of usable space.

  • My Grand Caravan - What fun! - 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
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    I love being able to get in, turn the key, & go! If I do run into any problems, a phone call to the dealer takes care of it. If I have a problem on tne road, a call for Chysler Roadside Assistance gets me help in a very short time. And repairs take very little time at all. It does make the drive into Seattle very easy, and one I would not even contemplate without my Grand Caravan.

  • Grand Caravan SXT - 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
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    Just bought a 2005 Grand Caravan SXT. Love the Stow and Go, and for the price, nothing can touch this van. The DVD is great and we really like the storage console between the seats. This is our fifth minivan, and the best yet.

  • 2005 grand caravan sxt review - 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
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    Very thoughtfully designed vehicle! Stow and go is elegant in its simplicity. Great initial quality-no trips to dealer after 5000 miles. In a trip from IL to AZ, I got 21.5 miles/gal averaging 65 mph. Only concern was that the van seemed to float somewhat when passing semis at 80 mph in NM. Otherwise, the ride was great and the engine very responsive to passing requests. This is my 4th Dodge minivan and is the best by far!

  • DO NOT BUY PIECE OF JUNK - 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
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    From day one this van is nothing but junk junk junk ..Do not buy...At 55,000 miles water pump transmission went..Nothing but junk

  • Red Lemon - 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
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    I like the stow and go and the power side doors, thats about it. The van has been nothing but trouble since the warranties have run out, even tho they werent much help when they were in effect. At 32,000 miles the front brake on the passenger side ruined the rotor. Ive replaced both outer tie rods, both rear bearing assemblies, the EGR is failing, and my ABS sensors in the rear have both failed. There is an electrical gremlin which dims lights, causes the power accessories to quit, and left me windshield wiperless during a downpour. Wipers started working when the rain stopped. Dash has went dead on 3 occasions, tilt wheel malfunctioned, many more little things. Will never buy another.

  • Best so FAR - 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
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    Great van. Love it. Stow and Go seats is the best feauture. Had few vans in a past and this one is the best.

  • A must buy - 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
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    Ive only had it for a few weeks, but if you are looking for an all around family car and light work truck, you found it in this minivan. I was never a minivan person, but after buying this one I am now.

  • Love it - 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
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    This is a great vehicle. Its got a 3.8L and its powerful. Drives like a car, unlike my 96 Ford Aerostar. The stow-n-go seats are so easy to use and so versatile. The kiddos love the DVD and I do, too, as long as its not Son of the Mask playing. We took it on a trip from Phoenix to Yellowstone one month after buying and it did great. Very comfy. Got 23 mpg on the trip, but only get 19 mpg normally. The rear air is a godsend here in Phoenix.

  • Very good for the price. - 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
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    Weve had the vehicle since January. Got it home, opened the sunroof and it wouldnt close, wiring was kinked, but they fixed it very quickly and Weve had no problems since. We get about 23- 25 mpg on the highway, but only 12 to 12.5 in town, (Im not a lead foot either.) This is the SXT with the Special Edition package, which was nice since it had everything we wanted, nicely discounted. Only complaint is that the spare tire is under the passenger seat, so the seat cant be lowered. Im 61" and my wife is 510" and neither of us can sit in the passenger seat without reclining it. (Im not a big fan of sunroofs, it was part of the package.) Imports were $6 to $10k more for similar van.

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