2006 Dodge Grand Caravan

Pros: Ride, space, horsepower(with 3.8L V6 engine.) Also, we do like the styling.
Cons: Quality, quality, quality. Chrysler needs to get their act together on this.

Got ours new in March of 2006. We had previously owned 2 Dodge Vans previous to this one and been very happy. However, this must have been our time to get a lemon. This model had all the bells and whistles, a special edition model with 3.8L V6, leather, DVD, dual sliders, power hatch, moonroof, heated power seats, stow and go, etc. The day after we picked it up, the passenger side slider would not open, back to the dealer for a new motor, 2 days out of service. This past summer, we took it on vacation, a 650 mile trip, on the next to last day (at the beach) the air conditioning went out. A trip home with no air conditioning, and 5 trips to the dealer to get it corrected. The space, ride and extras we got are great, however, we are disappointed with the quality. Having been Dodge owners for nearly 20 years, based on our experience with this van, I can't say that we will purchase one again.

Pros: Had the features you look for in family transportation at a fair price
Cons: Mechanically unreliable due to dismal Dodge quality control (see explanation)

We purchased our new Dodge Grand Caravan SXT on a Saturday. The next morning we started her up, heard a loud "pop", power steering went out, and she started overheating. 55 miles on the odometer and she's no more. Didn't even own her for 24 hours. This is why for the past 9 years we have driven Toyotas and Hondas. But I'm a patriot, and I was willing to give American-built another chance. Boy, did I get burned. On a brighter note, nobody was hurt. We were planning on taking our brand new vehicle on a road trip, and that could have ended badly. Also, the dealership is working with us to fix the problems with this lemon. They've been nothing but courteous. My hat's off to them. But to DaimlerChrysler and Dodge, get your act together. It's 2006, is there nothing you've learned about quality control in over a century of automobile manufacturing?

Pros: Stow n Go seating Awesome storage capabilities Four wheel disc brakes Added horsepower
Cons: Cupholder light gone, electric wiper defroster gone, fit and finish reduced

I leased the 2006 Grand Caravan model to replace my 2002 Grand Caravan.

Obviously, I must like the vehicle seeing as I renewed into the same model. I did a lot of research of the other 'people-moving' vehicles on the market and there was nothing that compared at this price point.

Pros
Stow n Go seating. I didn't think I'd use it much. Now that it's there, I'm using it all the time.Awesome storage capabilities. Four wheel disc brakes are a must and work great. Added horsepower this year helps get up to highway speed when loaded down.

Cons
Stereo still kinda sucks even with the overhead DVD console added. DVD sound goes through the vehicle speakers unless you get the fully loaded van.
If I had another $100/month, I'd be in Toyota Sienna though!
If I didn't have to use the highway much, I'd be in the Kia van, which has all of the Honda Odyssey's functions and extras at a much lower price than the Honda.

Anyway, you just can't overlook what features you get for the price...it's practical...too practical, dammit...guess I'll have to wait another four years before I get my "cool" car :D

Pros: Stow-N-GO, seat warmers and DVD Entertainment system!
Cons: Buttons aren't backlit.

I love this mini-van! The Stow and GO seating is absolutely fantastic, we use this van for everything. When my husband had to buy drywall, he just folded down all the rear seats and was all set! We have the SLX model with all the upgrades except the Sirius Radio and the GPS system. I almost wish that we had added the GPS, though, because we love to travel. The kids can all set their own AC/Heat vents so that everyone stays comfortable and it has a 6 disk DVD changer as well as a seperate CD player and tape player. Some of the programming is hard and becuase there isn't backlighting on the buttons, I can't find somethings in the dark. I also struggle at night with the cruise control because I can't see what the buttons on the steering wheel say.
Overall, though, this is a wonderful mini-van with all the perks and creature comforts! If you can, go for the upgrades as they are worth it!

Pros: very comfortable, stylish, smooth engine
Cons: cheap products inside, needs aliitle more power.

i have nothing but good things to say about the dodge caravan 3.3 liter V6 engine, i did not buy the grand caravan because the caravan looks more sleeker plus its less heavy. the room in this vehicle is amazing, very comfy. the only problems i have with ths vehicle is that it looks like it has cheap parts inside. i just hope dodge fixed the notorious transmission problems associated with their vehicles. the 2006 caravan se 3.3 liter v6 is the way to go, dont go for the 2.4 liter 4cyl engine, its like pulling teeth when you go uphill.

i am not sure of the grand caravan, but i didnt want a limosine. lets see if i can go over 150 thousand miles with this vehicle.