2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
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Based on analysis of 22 Grand-Caravan reviews and test drives.
Dodge Grand Caravan - What the Auto Press Says
The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan ranks 7 out of 7 Minivans. This ranking is based on our analysis of 22 published reviews and test drives of the Dodge Grand Caravan, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
Critics are fond of the Grand Caravan's kid-friendly interior features, strong safety scores and its impressive cargo space. Unfortunately, the quality of the interior materials doesn't match up with its price and the base trim suffers from a weak engine.
The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan has strong safety scores and plenty of versatile passenger and cargo space. Its vast interior is widely praised, with an innovative seating arrangement and enough entertainment features, standard or optional, to keep the kids entertained on road trips. But it also has some serious drawbacks to go along with all of those nifty features. "Unfortunately, these attributes are overshadowed by the Grand Caravan's quality issues and other faults like low-quality interior materials and a feeble base engine," says Edmunds.
Additionally, some of the controls are anything but intuitive. And if you decide to go with the Stow 'n Go seats, which can fold into the Grand Caravan's floor, they are difficult to hide when you need that extra cargo room.
The 2010 Grand Caravan comes with a five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, while the identical 2009 model has a lifetime powertrain warranty -- something to consider if you can find a new one at a dealer.
The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan comes in three trims, the base-model Cargo Van, SE, and SXT.
Other popular Minivan choices include the Honda Odyssey and the Toyota Sienna.
- "The family-friendly 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is competitive on paper, but it's too shoddily constructed to merit serious consideration in this segment." -- Edmunds
- "Thanks to one of the most innovative interiors we've ever seen, [Dodge] now has the minivan to climb back to the top of the minivan charts." -- Autobytel
- "While the Honda Odyssey may be sportier, and the interior of the Toyota Sienna more refined, neither matches the T&C's and Caravan's blend of room, functionality, or dollar value." -- Consumer Guide
Grand-Caravan Performance - 7.5 (Good)
Reviewers recommend the Grand Caravan SXT trim over all the others because it has the most powerful engine. Regarding the base engine, About.com says, "The 3.3 has flex-fuel capability, meaning it can run on E85, but that's the only nice thing I can say about it -- its 175 horsepower is nowhere near enough for the 4,321 lb. Grand Caravan." Read More
Grand-Caravan Exterior - 7.8 (Good)
Cars.com says, "Likely buyers aren't too concerned with how the minivan looks on the outside." Still, reviewers find that the 2010 Grand Caravan looks pleasant enough for what it is -- a functional family-friendly minivan. Read More
Grand-Caravan Interior - 7.6 (Good)
The 2010 Grand Caravan features innovative seating options and lots of cargo room. However, critics are disappointed with the overall fit and finish. Edmunds says: "The Grand Caravan's interior design theme is plain but functional, with high-mounted audio controls for easy visibility and operation. In general, though, the Grand Caravan's materials quality is worse than all its competitors, and build quality is not up to par." Read More
Grand-Caravan Safety - 8.7 (Very Good)
The 2010 Grand Caravan performs admirably in federal government and insurance industry crash tests, and features loads of active and passive safety features -- including traction control, an electronic stability system, and front and side airbags. Read More
Grand-Caravan Reliability - 5.0 (Mediocre)
The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The 2010 Grand Caravan carries a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty. Read More
