2013 Dodge Grand Caravan - high mileage check-in - 6+ years ownership - review - what broke?
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- Опубліковано 28 гру 2021
- Purchased in ‘14 or ‘15 with around 20k miles from car max, with power train warranty still in tact, plus warranty from car max. This vehicle has been very reliable for us after a couple of things that were fixed under warranty.
1- transmission shredded itself and would barely move within within a year of purchase. Power train warranty repaired. Was at dealer for a solid week before we got it back. Not further issues.
2- passenger rear door motor failed while under warranty. Took dealer a few days to fix. No further issues.
3- rear media screen failed twice. Purchased ribbon cable on eBay for around $40 and repaired myself. Saving 700ish dollars quoted by dealer.
4- thermostat failed around 80-90k - I have a video posted that might say the mileage. Part was cheap and repair was pretty easy for a first timer.
5- driver door window regularor failed. Cable broke wrapping up in the motor and shredding stuff. Part was cheap, repair was a pain but I managed to get it done and save at least a few hundred bucks.
Other than that it’s been regular wear and tear, and nothing and worn faster than I would expect. We have had many road trips and memories in this van and it’s been pretty good to us.
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I'm car guy with many Classic Mustangs and other hot rods... It's So Cool to see the Christmas lights and decorations on the front!!! Great Video!
Thanks for this informative video. I am searching for a used and affordable minivan. Your video helps me a lot!
I have this exact one, I never wanna get rid of it. Best minivan in America in my opinion.
I'm about to buy 2013 work van ..hope it's not as bad as they say it is online
Ours is still goin strong :) Had to get the serpentine belt, and AC pump replaced a coupe weeks ago, but that's the first major thing it's needed besides an alternator, and we've owned it for 8 years now. She's almost at 160K miles, and we have been hearing a grinding sound around 1100 RPM, so the next thing it probably needs is some transmission work. I'd say that's pretty impressive for something over 150K miles tho :) @@simbathelionkingcat
I have been doing lots of research because we need to really dump our Odyssey. People really hyped up the Odyssey and I got one to haul my family around. It’s turned out to be a money pit basically put in about $2500 in two years of ownership and months of down time total and honestly it needs probably $2000 more of work. I’ve read a lot of people saying stay away from the Grand Caravan but since taking advice on the Odyssey now I think I’m gonna take the opposite route and check out a Grand Caravan. Being on a budget it seems to be what’s leaning me to maybe jump on one. Thanks for the review the ones I’ll be looking will probably be 2015 and newer.
Sorry to hear that. Vehicle troubles SUCK. I’m aware too that grand caravans don’t have the best reputation but……we are pretty happy. First one shredded the trans within warranty and was fixed for free so hard to complain on that. Since then it’s been pretty smooth. I wish you the best of luck!
I bought a 2013 town and country 4 yrs ago , 107000 miles on it . I’ve had to replace WIN module , main computer, electrical nightmare. Yesterday remote wouldn’t open van . I got in it turned key , nothing - moved the steering wheel up and down, back and forth- started- biggest piece of shit I’ve ever owned CHRYSLER !
Damn sorry to hear that. Seems to be a mixed bag. We’ve known a couple people who hated theirs as well
Walmart charges $20 to defog the headlights. Just info for next time. Great video, I'm getting ready to buy a used Grand Caravan SXT with over 200k miles. Your video helped me to relax a little bit about it. Thanks.
I didn’t know that! Pretty good deal too. As for your purchase, that is pretty high mileage but if it’s got decent service records and you can get it checked out - it can last plenty. I think majority of cars can last almost indefinitely, it just depends on how well it’s cared for. Good luck!
Did you buy it?
No, my wife wanted an SUV and I found a good deal on a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. It also had relatively high miles (186k) but it ran great and was in pristine condition. It's still running and looking great. Just oil changes and air filters, that's it. And no car payment!
@@RickySlatton I accidentally posted my reply to you in replies to my comment
@@vanmandad that’s great. Congratulations. I’m fixing to buy a 2014 dodge caravan with 210,000 miles. Still in great condition. Wish me luck.
Mine has 280000km I had it since new, never changed the tranny oil and change the oil every 5000km.,
Only problem was the thermostats and front wheel bearing. Never tuned either. It's been pretty good to me.
Yes it’s been good to us too. Could use new suspension and end links, it’s pretty sloppy compared to my moms 2018 Caravan. I wouldn’t have realized if I hadn’t driven them both in the same day.
Hey there I have a 2012 crew model. I was wondering if you ever had any transmission issues ever? I only get once in a while when it's cold the transmission hesitates at a light but could just be because it's cold out
I have 07 DGC with 171,000 miles.
Replaced one fuel pump & the water pump. Still has the factory thermostat & Original ball joints. Never a transmission issue.
Unbelievably the best car we've ever owned!
114k isn't high mileage lol.. The last one we had went 380k miles.. The one i sold my buddy 13 yrs ago is still running with 400k miles
Dayuuuum! Impressive. Also good to know. Unlikely I would keep one that long but reassuring!
@@DADMOBILE_Garage These days it's super smart to keep a vehicle as long as possible.. with the average car payment being over $600 a month it's a no brainer .. so many people live way above their means it's going to be messy the next couple years with all the repos
@@Charlie-zj3hw agreed. My impulse control is bad, and I like fancy shit so I might be guilty of that if I didn’t have a frugal wife lol. We have two low mileage vehicles for under 600/mo total in payment. I would easily have gone to 500/mo for a car faster than I neeed
On my 2014 Town and country weve had to replace the cam shaft and rocker arms, the transmission, the oil cooler housing, the thermostat. Its at 125k now. Luckily the more expensive jobs were done under warranty.
Yeah our transmission on the 2013 exploded while still in power train warranty. After that it was perfect. We JUST traded in the 2013 van from this video for a 2019 caravan GT! Videos posted and more to come on that.
Hi I have 2016 dodge grand crvn which has an engine ticking. I believe rocker arms and lifter needs to be replaced. May I ask how much you paid for labor for your car? Thanks.
@@r.a.5625 It was 3 years ago, believe it was around $2000 that was with a camshaft replacement as well.
@@Burfid Thank you
Informative video , so why does this model get a bad review ? the other minivans I researched are no better mechanically either . I really want to buy a used minivan but I don't want major headaches.
We traded this one in for a 2018 GT since the 2013 did so well for us. Fingers crossed this one holds up as well.
How many miles does it have now? Do you haul anything with the hitch? Hows the transmission? And when should the transmission fluid be changed.
About 115k miles. Transmission is working great, have not changed the fluid BUT the transmission was completely replaced under warranty at about 30k miles because it shredded itself. Nope have never hauled anything with a hitch……I just realized I don’t know what the trans service is. I’ll have to look into it.
45k
I've always heard trans service on the 62te transmission is every 60k miles. Fluid and filter. Also you shouldn't use eco mode because that causes extra stress on the torque converter which causes premature trans failure. (learned that recently)
It's still a baby ...I have an 08 with 247000 miles on it. It's burning some oil and changed the radiator at 240000...otherwise running well.
Funny how people cover their license plates for UA-cam videos; but they are out on the roads day and night where everyone in public can see the tag number.
Guys I work with comment on this all the time. Just an observation.
I figured it’s just in case a crazy person takes interest on the internet, so they can’t just look up the plate but it’s probably wasted effort.
Zeke Mowad People can find so much info about you including your address through you plates.
For me, thats still low miles. 100k miles only with broken transmission already? I think thats really bad.
when the door motor stopped working, could you still open and close it manually?
In my door the cable on the regulator got tangled and shredded. I was able to grab the window and pull it up but it would not stay up
Hey guys, maybe you guys can help out?
Im thinking about purchasing a 2013 caravan (3.6litr v6) with a 135KM the van has been owned by one owner, who did regular maintenance on it...i've been reading up on them and everyone has mixed reviews but from what i've read the 2013's have a lot of transmission problems anyone have experience with this? anything else to look out for?
I did do a test drive and it seemed fine but I was only going about 50/70 km around the city, I did floor it and didn't notice any stuttering or anything of such , however the owner did say when he puts it in ''ECO MODE'' he notices a slight change with the transmission shifting and that it takes awhile to pick up in speed? something along the lines of that, I didn't really understand that but is that normal? I plan on taking it to an mechanic to get it checked out so hopefully everything will be good! THANK YOU!
Eco mode makes the transmission shift sooner so that the engine stays at lower rpm and gets better mileage- so that Is probably normal/fine. shudder or a whining sound from the transmission would be bad. If it’s got good maintenance records, and you can get a pre purchase inspection you will probably be ok. The transmission on my 2013 did go out around 50k miles, but after replaced never had another issue. Good luck!
@@DADMOBILE_Garage thanks for the info!
Any info re undercarriage frame rust? Gaslines etc?
We did not have any issues with undercarriage rust or failing gas lines. Granting we live in central Texas and don't get a proper winter/road salt.
trans is major....what did it cost?
I was still under the power train warranty so it was free. Somewhere around 50k miles (can’t remember exactly). Went to 115k with no further issues.
Pretty reliable my ass !!
Has a dodge caravan hurt you?
@@DADMOBILE_Garage dodge caravan didn't hurt me. It hurt you. You just don't know it. Tell me more about your transmission issue.
It was covered under warranty and never acted up again
They are alot of vehicle for little price!!
mpg?
About 17 around town. I’ve seen over 25mpg on long highway drives.
Scratches don't count 🤣
🤣 mine is REAL beat up on the outside.
Rusty hood? No. They're made out of aluminum. The paint was just bubbling.