2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$21,290 to $27,140

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The Dodge Grand Caravan van gets a redesign and an available 4.0-liter, 251-hp V6 engine for 2008. This model comes in 2 trims. The SE has a standard 4-speed automatic transmission, and the SXT has a standard 6-speed automatic.

Gas mileage comes out to 16 mpg in the city and 23 on the highway. Both trims have 4 doors and seat 7 passengers. Maximum cargo capacity is 144 cubic feet, and max towing capacity hits 2,000 pounds. The SE features a 3.3-liter, 175-hp V6, while the SXT offers a 3.8-liter, 197-hp V6, along with the aforementioned optional 4.0-liter model.

Dodge has stuck by the minivan through thick and thin, and the critics like the result. In addition, the Grand Caravan's technical and safety features have taken a step forward. On the other hand, this minivan doesn't have quite the style that its predecessors had. Regardless, even as other carmakers jump ship in the shrinking minivan market, the Dodge Grand Caravan has still earned its spot at the top.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Nick L
Jun 30, 2024
Great running car, for its year and mileage was the best we could find Jun 30, 2024
by Lorenzo p
Apr 26, 2022
Blown engine. Engine replacement needed. Engine replacement needed. engine replacement needed.Apr 26, 2022
by De S
Jul 20, 2021
I whittled my choices down to 2 vehicles: the Dodge Grand Caravan and the Chrysler Pacifica. It was important to me to get a vehicle with stow and go seats in at least 2nd row. 3rd row seats didnt have to be stow and go but was preferred. I have been driving a 2003 Dodge Caravan for 10 years and it hasnt let me down!Jul 20, 2021

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Pricing

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$21,290 to $27,140
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Trims & 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 · 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

Convenience Features

Ashtray: front and rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: grocery bag holder · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.43

Engine

Alternator: 160 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: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding · 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 · Privacy glass: rear · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6

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: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Ashtray: front and rear · 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): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · 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: 140 amps · Battery: 600 CCA

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · 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: 8 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat: two built-in

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

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 · Width: 6.5

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: front · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 506 watts

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: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Ashtray: front and rear · 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 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: under seat · 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: third row · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: 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: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: fold flat into floor · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

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

Third Row Seat

Folding: power folding · Type: 40-60 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent

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