Our option package included a digital information display it showed an average of 19. We found the base 3. An underpowered base engine, cheap interior materials and poor build quality keep the Grand Caravan from being at the top of the class. We found it worked well, but like similar systems offered by other manufacturers it can sometimes give false readings. It doesn't cause a safety issue other than you can't start it after you shut it off. Fifteen hundred dollars is a lot to spend for the convenience of not having to physically slide your minivan's side doors there are two of them, by the way , or lift the liftgate, but it might be worth it, maybe especially the liftgate.
The recall began on May 26, 2015. Chrysler, the company that brought you the minivan in the first place, is well aware of this and for 2009, has increased the average fuel economy…. Holding a gear in hilly terrain or sluggish traffic or in tight quarters is sometimes advantageous. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Introduction Chrysler builds two minivans, the and the Dodge Grand Caravan, that are near twins. Lots of room, lots of toys. It uses radar sensors to detect vehicles crossing behind the Grand Caravan and warns the driver with lights in the side mirrors and that same chime.
Loading and unloading is predictably easy and the accommodations are comfortable. The Grand Caravan is a big vehicle, with a 202. Sit or Stow For starters, there are Dodge's second-row seats. I loved the back up camera. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure. Major competitors to the Grand Caravan include the , , , , , and Volkswagen Routan. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Both come with a hard-drive radio with 30 gigabytes of storage space to hold music and picture files. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Otherwise, this is a top class product. Sam Moses filed this report to NewCarTestDrive. We bought this vehicle for recreational travel instead of getting a camper. Outside and from the front, there's no mistaking the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan for anything other than a Dodge.
It's inside where the Grand Caravan leaps high hurdles. The Dodge Grand Caravan is still fresh from a complete redesign for 2008, and for 2009 the Grand Caravan gets more safety features. General Comments: It's a mini van. It makes you look cool to your kids, too. If you are traveling in a cruise at that speed, it is very annoying. This option includes second-row seats that can rotate 180 degrees to face the third-row seats. Our Take on the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan The Dodge Grand Caravan largely hits the mark as a flexible vehicle aimed at families, but its reliability has been suspect and there are a few small issues with some of the unique features that make these minivans so flexible.
For 2009, the minivans from Chrysler and Dodge are largely unchanged. Nearly lost all of the antifreeze. It replaces… Minivans have always been practical vehicles, but they've also typically been large vehicles as well and while their gas mileage isn't as bad as a truck, they're not setting any fuel economy records either. Front side airbags, side-curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control are all on the standard-features list, while useful safety options include a Blind Spot Monitoring System and Rear Cross Path System. The Grand Caravan's suspension delivers a nice, smooth ride, though it can sometimes wallow. It is fast, and good gas mileage.
A blind-spot detection system is also available as an option. The seats are easy to turn once you figure them out , and the table stows away easy enough. If you want better acceleration without taking a fuel-economy hit, choose the 4. Some buyers will find the innovative, optional Swivel 'n Go second-row bucket seats useful. The Grand Caravan is all about transporting people comfortably and safely, while keeping them entertained. Notable standard features include cruise control and a four-speaker sound system with an auxiliary input.
The system won't detect small objects, like pedestrians, so it's still important to proceed slowly. Yes Review Date: 27th October, 2010 Faults: Today is the Caravan's one year birthday. Three V6 engines are available, including a 4. The top engines from Toyota, Nissan and Honda offer more power and response. Just had to replace a transmission on my Toyota! Chrysler's number for this recall is S07. The dealership replaced the brakes in the rear, and the noise has since disappeared.
The key fob if applicable , should also be removed from the key ring. The Grand Caravan received average safety scores for 2009 minivans. The new Rear Cross Path system is activated when the van is in reverse. This iteration of the Dodge Grand Caravan is better than the model it replaced. The sloped A-pillars allow good visibility, but the longer hood in the redesigned Grand Caravan means the driver sits back a bit farther from the front bumper, so it's harder to gauge when parking. All you had to do was pull a string and Bam seat was gone. Highlights and Recommendations The bottom of the Dodge Grand Caravan lineup is powered by a 175-hp, 3.