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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan (and its Chrysler sibling, the Town & Country), though somewhat outclassed by the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, and Chevy Uplander, still provides a vanload of value. Dodge’s Grand Caravan benefits from a few changes in ’09, including more standard features for the base SE trim and additional options for the high-end SXT. Each of the Grand Caravan’s trim levels will have better brakes for 2009, and those who purchase SXT with the 4.0-liter V6 will get a Euro-style sport-tuned suspension.
Outstanding safety ratings, roominess, imaginative rear seating configurations, and a potent available 4.0-liter V6 offset the boxy exterior, lazy 3.3-liter V6, and somewhat shoddy workmanship and materials noted in the 2008 Grand Caravan. The result is a minivan praised for its value but a tad short on verve.
The Grand Caravan’s base SE trim for ’09 features a 175-hp, 3.3-liter OHV V6 with a four-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy is about average for its class at 17/24 mpg. The list of standard equipment for the Grand Caravan SE is impressive, including air-conditioning; cruise control; power windows, mirrors and locks; keyless entry; tilt-wheel steering; a CD/MP3 player; 16-inch wheels; and Sto ‘n’ Go second-row seating. Options for the SE are numerous and, in the Dodge tradition, convoluted. Depending on the option package selected, options might include the Parkview backup camera system, power-sliding doors and liftgate, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with Bluetooth-enabled hands-free communications technology, a hard-drive nav system, rear A/C and heat, rear-seat DVD entertainment, Sirius satellite radio, and Easy Clean seat fabrics and floor mats.
The 2009 Grand Caravan SXT comes with a standard 3.8-liter, 197-hp OHV V6 which, in conjunction with a six-speed automatic, will get 16/23. Standard features for the SXT include a roof rack, 16-inch alloy wheels, a power-opening rear quarter windows, an eight-way powered driver’s seat, and a six-speaker stereo with Sirius satellite radio. Options for the SXT include 17-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a power-folding rear seat, Rear CrossPath and blind-spot sensors, a nine-speaker audio system, and, of course, the 4.0-liter, 251-hp 24-valve SOHC V6 with the six-speed automatic that impressed so many owners of the 2008 SXT. The 2009 Grand Caravan SXT also offers an available new sport-tuned suspension with the 4.0-liter V6 package.
Safety and security features standard on all ’09 Grand Caravans include four-wheel ABS; emergency brake assist; stability control; passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation; keyless entry for the SE and SXT; electronic brakeforce distribution; front, rear, and third-row head airbags; auto-delay-off headlights; and an engine immobilizer. The NHTSA gave the ’09 Grand Caravan a five-star crash test rating.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
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by Morufudeen O
Feb 26, 2022
The car sold as is but in terrible condition as against the description, around $1200 spent to bring it back, especially the disgusting odors in the car. Only the mileage encountered me to buy it. Feb 26, 2022
by Larry E
Sep 29, 2021
The 2009 Grand Caravan SXT was absolutely clean. The engine was quiet, and brand new tires made it a must have.Sep 29, 2021
by Sue S
Sep 05, 2020
Great deal for $2499. Only one owner, 152k miles, engine and transmission is smooth. Love the stow-away seats and love that the sliding door windows roll downSep 05, 2020
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by Morufudeen O
Feb 26, 2022
The car sold as is but in terrible condition as against the description, around $1200 spent to bring it back, especially the disgusting odors in the car. Only the mileage encountered me to buy it. Feb 26, 2022
by Larry E
Sep 29, 2021
The 2009 Grand Caravan SXT was absolutely clean. The engine was quiet, and brand new tires made it a must have.Sep 29, 2021
by Sue S
Sep 05, 2020
Great deal for $2499. Only one owner, 152k miles, engine and transmission is smooth. Love the stow-away seats and love that the sliding door windows roll downSep 05, 2020
by Stefan B
Dec 10, 2014
Love the Stow'n'Go! But I believe that Chrysler could do a lot better both quality and price wise. Parts are getting cheaper - electronic technology advancement especially, also cheap plastic parts replace metal parts - while prices keep skyrocketing for no particular improvement.Dec 10, 2014
by Gina E
Jun 01, 2013
Great family van, a lot of seating. Love the stow and go when all seats are stowed the whole back is available for cargo. Van is high up with no running boards makes it hard for short people and small children to climb in. Stereo has a/v plug-in which is great for connecting phones to listen to music or audiobooks via van speakers. Nice smooth quiet ride. Jun 01, 2013
by Anonymous
Jan 13, 2013
We just bought this vehicle, so we need more time before we can really give it a good review. :-) But so are, we like the way it rides (very smooth), it's quiet, the kids like the DVD system, i LOVE the automatic doors.Jan 13, 2013
by Marcel W
Jun 09, 2011
love the room and the stow and go seats. really love the entertainment systems. helps on long trips with the kids. very good on gas. drove it from detroit to kalamzoo and only used a quarter of a tank. just love itJun 09, 2011
by Blackmagicband R
Dec 30, 2010
C'est un très bon achat, surtout quand on a une grande famille. Elle loge aisément 7 passagers et tout l'espace cargo nécessaire. Côté économie d'essence, c'est acceptable compte tenu de la grosseur du véhicule. Aucun problème avec ce véhicule l'ayant utilisé depuis plus d'1 an.Dec 30, 2010
by Anonymous
Jul 20, 2009
good verygood i like it
nice manual gear
i dont know pickup yt
good engine
good body
lcds
radio
all good
some say interior bad
but really good
they are fool
i like it
u i dont know
well
best carJul 20, 2009
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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Pricing
Original MSRP
$22,725 to $28,660Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Side curtain airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.0 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: rubber · Shift knob trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: front and rear · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.43
Engine
Alternator: 140 amps · Battery: 600 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Grille color: black · Paint: pearl · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: front · Privacy glass: rear · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Dual front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · IPod auxiliary audio input · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · In-dash MP3 player · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.0 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Overhead console: rear overhead console · Power outlet(s): 115V · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: in dash · Vanity mirrors: dual
Doors
Side door type: power sliding
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.43
Engine
Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: 600 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Grille color: black · Paint: pearl · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Side door type: dual manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 9
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: fold flat into floor · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: front · Rear quarter windows: swing out · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.0 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Overhead console: rear overhead console · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in dash · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.25
Engine
Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: 600 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Side door type: dual power sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: TV
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: fold flat into floor · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone: voice activated
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: touring
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent