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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan CrewOdometer: 97,542Engine: 3.6L V6 Flex Fuel 24V VVTColor: Bright Silver Metallic ClearcoatInterior: Black/Light Graystone w/ClothLow-Back Bucket Seats
Transmission: 6-Speed AutomaticVIN: 2D4RN5DG2BR606201Stock #: 1C174514BDrive Train: FWD
COMFORT EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
Safety
4-Wheel Disc BrakesABS brakesAnti-whiplash front head restraintsDual front impact airbagsDual front side impact airbagsFront anti-roll bar
Additional
*3RD ROW SEAT*BACK-UP CAMERA*ADJUSTABLE PEDALS*GARAGE DOOR TRANSMITTER*HEATED DOOR MIRRORS*POWER SLIDING DOORS
Exterior
Delay-off headlightsFront fog lightsBodyside moldingsBumpers: body-colorHeated door mirrorsPower door mirrors
Electronic
6 SpeakersAM/FM radio: SIRIUSAudio Jack Input for MobileDevicesCD playerDVD-AudioMP3 decoder
Technical
Traction controlEngine Oil Cooler
Interior
Air ConditioningAutomatic temperature controlFront dual zone A/CRear air conditioningRear window defrosterPower driver seat
Financing Available
(330) 753-4444 CITYMPG: HWYMPG:
17
25
Vehicle Information:
2011 DODGE GRAND CREW CARAVAN
VIN: 2D4RN5DG2BR606201
SPORTS VAN
3.6L V6 SFI DOHC 24V
GASOLINE
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options
CARFAX Report Provided By:
Fred Martin Superstore
3195 Barber Rd
Norton, OH 44203
1-866-484-7048
www.fredmartinsuperstore.com
This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 9/18/17 at 1:52:40 PM (EDT).
Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool,
along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.
Ownership History
The number of owners is estimated
Owner 1 Owner 2
Year purchased 2011 2014
Type of owner Personal lease Personal
Estimated length of ownership 3 years 3 yrs. 3 mo.
Owned in the following states/provinces New York, Ohio Ohio
Estimated miles driven per year 8,669/yr 21,471/yr
Last reported odometer reading 26,173 97,540
Title History
CARFAX guarantees the information in this section
Owner 1 Owner 2
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | LemonGuaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical LimitsGuaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report,
CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.Register | View Terms | View Certificate
This CARFAX Vehicle History Report provided free of charge by:
Fred Martin Superstore
3195 Barber Rd
Norton, OH 44203
1-866-484-7048
No accidents reported to CARFAX
2 Previous owners
35 Service history records
Types of owners: Personal lease, Personal
Last reported odometer
reading
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Glossary
Two states? Vehicle leasing companies often
Additional History
Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
Owner 1 Owner 2
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues
Reported
No Issues
Reported
Structural Damage
No structural damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues
Reported
No Issues
Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues
Reported
No Issues
Reported
Odometer Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues
Indicated
No Issues
Indicated
Accident / Damage
No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues
Reported
No Issues
Reported
Manufacturer Recall
No open recalls reported to CARFAX.
No Recalls
Reported
No Recalls
Reported
Basic Warranty
Original warranty estimated to have expired.
Warranty
Expired
Warranty
Expired
Detailed History
Owner 1
Purchased: 2011
Type: Personal lease
Where: New York, Ohio
Est. miles/year: 8,669/yr
Est. length owned: 3/30/11 -
4/11/14
(3 years)
Low mileage!
This owner drove
less than the
industry average
of 15,000 miles
per year.
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
12/08/2010 Summit Dodge
Syracuse, NY
315-487-6211
summitcars.com
Vehicle offered for sale
12/20/2010 5 Summit Dodge
Syracuse, NY
315-487-6211
summitcars.com
Vehicle washed/detailed
01/13/2011 Summit Dodge
Syracuse, NY
315-487-6211
summitcars.com
Vehicle washed/detailed
03/30/2011 23 Summit Dodge
Syracuse, NY
315-487-6211
summitcars.com
Safety inspection performed
Vehicle washed/detailed
03/30/2011 New York
Inspection Station
Emissions inspection performed
Passed safety inspection
View what was inspected
03/30/2011 Summit Dodge
Syracuse, NY
315-487-6211
summitcars.com
Vehicle sold
03/30/2011 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Syracuse, NY
Registration issued or renewed
Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
Passed safety inspection
05/05/2011 766 Summit Dodge
Syracuse, NY
315-487-6211
summitcars.com
Anti-theft/keyless device/alarm installed
05/13/2011 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Cockeysville, MD
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
Loan or lien reported
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Millions of used vehicles are bought and sold at auction every year.
08/30/2011 4,117 Valvoline Instant Oil
Change
Syracuse, NY
315-487-0101
vioc.com
Oil and filter changed
01/31/2012 7,844 Valvoline Instant Oil
Change
Syracuse, NY
315-487-0101
vioc.com
Oil and filter changed
04/05/2012 9,269 Pep Boys
Liverpool, NY
315-652-5200
pepboys.com
Tire(s) balanced
Tires rotated
Emissions or safety inspection performed
04/05/2012 New York
Inspection Station
Passed safety inspection
Emissions inspection performed
View what was inspected
07/20/2012 11,914 Fayetteville Dodge
Fayetteville, NY
315-637-5001
fayettevilledodge.co
m
Vehicle serviced
09/28/2012 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Syracuse, NY
Registration issued or renewed
Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
Passed safety inspection
02/09/2013 16,794 Valvoline Instant Oil
Change
Syracuse, NY
315-487-0101
vioc.com
Oil and filter changed
04/12/2013 18,396 Pep Boys
Liverpool, NY
315-652-5200
pepboys.com
Tire(s) balanced
Emissions inspection performed
04/12/2013 New York
Inspection Station
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
View what was inspected
07/10/2013 20,889 Summit Dodge
Syracuse, NY
315-487-6211
summitcars.com
Brakes checked
Oil and filter changed
PCM reprogrammed
02/08/2014 25,852 Valvoline Instant Oil
Change
Liverpool, NY
315-453-6352
vioc.com
Oil and filter changed
02/19/2014 26,000 Summit Dodge
Syracuse, NY
315-487-6211
summitcars.com
Body electrical system checked
04/04/2014 26,150 Inspection Report Vehicle inspected in preparation
for sale at auction
Condition reported as excellent
04/11/2014 Auto Auction Vehicle sold at auction
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04/11/2014 Ohio
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Vehicle purchase reported
04/12/2014 Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale
04/17/2014 Ohio
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Title #7706060037
Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory
04/29/2014 26,173 Lambert Buick GMC
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
330-923-9771
lambertgm.com
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Brake rotor(s) replaced
Brakes checked
Oil and filter changed
Rear brake pads replaced
Rear brake rotor(s) replaced
Owner 2
Purchased: 2014
Type: Personal
Where: Ohio
Est. miles/year: 21,471/yr
Est. length owned: 5/14/14 -
9/8/17
(3 yrs. 3 mo.)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
05/14/2014 26,183 Ohio
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Vehicle purchase reported
05/15/2014 Ohio
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Akron, OH
Title #7706095533
Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
10/28/2014 30,716 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Air filter checked
Body lubricated
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
01/26/2015 35,578 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Air filter checked
Body lubricated
Brake drum(s) resurfaced
Drivability/performance checked
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Rear brake pads replaced
Rear brake rotor(s) replaced
Tire condition and pressure checked
03/05/2015 37,000 Ohio
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection
03/05/2015 Ohio
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Akron, OH
Title #7706095533
Registration issued or renewed
04/02/2015 40,659 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Air filter checked
Body lubricated
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
04/27/2015 43,608 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Alternator replaced
05/20/2015 45,834 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Air filter checked
Body lubricated
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
Tires rotated
07/14/2015 50,415 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Air filter checked
Body lubricated
Brake fluid checked
Drivability/performance checked
Fluids checked
Front brake pads replaced
Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
10/01/2015 55,907 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Air filter checked
Body lubricated
Fluids checked
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Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
12/01/2015 60,360 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Air filter checked
Body lubricated
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
Tires rotated
01/07/2016 62,737 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Tire(s) mounted
Tires rotated
02/16/2016 65,035 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Air filter checked
Body lubricated
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
Wiper(s) replaced
Wipers/washers checked
02/25/2016 Ohio
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Akron, OH
Title #7706095533
Registration issued or renewed
03/25/2016 67,136 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Brake caliper(s) replaced
Brakes checked
Drivability/performance checked
Parking brake adjusted
Rear brake caliper(s) replaced
Rear brake pads replaced
Rear brake rotor(s) replaced
Rear brake rotor(s) resurfaced
Rear brakes serviced/adjusted
04/29/2016 69,950 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Air filter checked
Body lubricated
Brakes checked
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
06/22/2016 74,309 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Air filter checked
Body lubricated
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
Tires rotated
07/14/2016 75,946 Falls Motor City
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
330-929-5700
fallsmotorcity.com
Vehicle serviced
08/17/2016 78,384 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Air filter checked
Body lubricated
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
10/11/2016 81,919 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Air filter checked
Body lubricated
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
11/15/2016 83,802 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Air filter checked
Body lubricated
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
01/23/2017 86,629 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Fuel filler cap secured
02/20/2017 87,744 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Air filter checked
Body lubricated
Brake fluid checked
Drivability/performance checked
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Fluids checked
Front brake pads replaced
Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
Tires rotated
02/28/2017 88,000 Ohio
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection
03/02/2017 Ohio
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Akron, OH
Title #7706095533
Registration issued or renewed
06/05/2017 92,802 Salems Wrenchworks
Akron, OH
Air filter checked
Body lubricated
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
Wiper(s) replaced
09/08/2017 97,540 Fred Martin
Superstore
Norton, OH
330-753-4444
fredmartinsuperstore
.com
Vehicle offered for sale
09/13/2017 Fred Martin
Superstore
Norton, OH
330-753-4444
fredmartinsuperstore
.com
Maintenance inspection completed
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Rear brake rotor(s) resurfaced
Tire condition and pressure checked
Vehicle washed/detailed
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Glossary
First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
Inspections
Many states or counties require annual or biennial emissions and/or safety inspections. Odometer readings are collected at the time
of the inspection.
New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.
Ownership History
CARFAX defines an owner as an individual or business that possesses and uses a vehicle. Not all title transactions represent
changes in ownership. To provide estimated number of owners, CARFAX proprietary technology analyzes all the events in a vehicle
history. Estimated ownership is available for vehicles manufactured after 1991 and titled solely in the US including Puerto Rico.
Dealers sometimes opt to take ownership of a vehicle and are required to in the following states: Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey,
Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. Please consider this as you review a vehicle's estimated ownership history.
Title Issued
A state issues a title to provide a vehicle owner with proof of ownership. Each title has a unique number. Each title or registration
record on a CARFAX report does not necessarily indicate a change in ownership. In Canada, a registration and bill of sale are used
as proof of ownership.
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RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED BY CARFAX OR ITS AGENTS FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THIS REPORT. CARFAX
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Covered by United States Patent Nos. 7,113,853; 7,778,841; 7,596,512, 8,600,823; 8,595,079; 8,606,648; 7,505,838.
9/18/17 1:52:40 PM (EDT)
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Customer Signature Date Dealer Signature Date
I have reviewed and received a copy of the CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 2011 DODGE GRAND
CARAVAN vehicle (VIN: 2D4RN5DG2BR606201), which is based on information supplied to CARFAX and
available as of 9/18/17 at 1:52 PM (EDT).
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2011 DODGE GRAND CREW CARAVANVIN: 2D4RN5DG2BR606201
Body Style: SPORTS VAN
Engine Size: 3.6L V6 SFI DOHC 24V
Drivetrain: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Original Manufacturer's Warranty:
Basic Warranty Expired
Please confirm remaining factory warranty and
extended warranty options with your dealer!
The original manufacturer's warranty includes:
36 months or 36,000 miles
Courtesy of
Fred Martin Superstore 3195 Barber Rd
Norton, OH 44203
1-866-484-7048
www.fredmartinsuperstore.com
Information excerpted from the CARFAX Vehicle History Report and/or Safety & Reliability Ratings; see full reports for additional information, glossary
of terms, source attributions,disclaimers & limitations. Go to carfax.com for complete Buyback
Guarantee terms and conditions.
Number of Owners: 2
Last owned in the following
state/province: Ohio
Annual average mileage: 15,124
None of these major title problems
were reported by a state Department
of Motor Vehicles:
Salvage, Junk, Rebuilt, Fire,
Flood, Hail, Lemon
Guaranteed
No Problem
Not Actual Mileage, Exceeds
Mechanical Limits
Guaranteed
No Problem
No issues reported to CARFAX on the following:
Total Loss No Issues
Reported
Structural Damage No Issues
Reported
Airbag Deployment No Issues
Reported
Odometer Rollback No Issues
Reported
Other Accidents / DamageNo Issues
Reported
© 2017 CARFAX, Inc., a unit of IHS Inc. All rights reserved.Covered by United States Patent Nos. 7,113,853; 7,778,841; 7,596,512, 8,600,823; 8,595,079; 8,606,648; 7,505,838.9/18/17 1:52:40 PM (EDT)
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CARFAX VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT COURTESY OF
CARFAX Buyback Coverage for:
Guarantee Coverage: 09/18/2017 - 09/18/2018
CARFAX Vehicle Description: 2011 DODGE GRAND CREW CARAVAN
VIN: 2D4RN5DG2BR606201 Body Style: SPORTS VAN
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Engine: 3.6L V6 SFI DOHC 24V
CARFAX will buy this vehicle back ifyou find that any of these severe problems were reported by a
Department of Motor Vehicles and were not included in this report.
SEVERE DAMAGE
Salvage/JunkRebuilt/Reconstructed
DismantledFire/Flood/Hail
ODOMETER PROBLEMS
Exceeds Mechanical LimitsNot Actual Mileage
LEMON HISTORY
Manufacturer Buyback
Terms and Conditions Apply
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Dodge Grand Caravan 2011 2D4RN5DG2BR606201
*100 *100
*Internal Engine, Transmission, Front Wheel Drive,Rear Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive and All WheelDrive.
See written Dealer Limited Powertrain Warranty forthe complete details
*3 months or 3000 miles from the vehicles saledate or 3000 miles from the odometer reading atthe time of vehicle sale (whichever comes first).The customer pays the first $100 deductible of thetotal cost of covered component repairs preformedduring each repair visit.
Retail BreakdownNADA
Publication: 09/2017, Region: Central
2011 DODGE TRUCK Grand Caravan-V6 Grand Caravan Crew................................................. $9,625
VIN: 2D4RN5DG2BR606201Stock #: 1C174514B
MSRP..................................................................................................... 28695Weight............................................................................................................ 0
*** Itemized Add/Deducts ***
Dual Power Sliding Doors........................................................................... IncludedPower Seat.................................................................................................... IncludedAluminum/Alloy Wheels............................................................................. Included
Condition............................................................................................ AverageTotal Value without mileage................................................................. $9,625Mileage adjustment (97542) miles........................................................ ($375)
*** NADA Retail ........................................................................................................................... $9,250
Monday, September 18, 2017
Fred Martin Motor Company - fmss office
NADA publication for Ohio: Publication: 09/2017, Region: CentralValues are subjective opinions. NADA and vAuto, Inc. assume no responsibility for errors or omissions.
© vAuto, Inc. 2017, all rights reserved.
Retail BreakdownKBB.com
9/15/2017-9/21/2017
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger Crew Minivan 4D........................................................... $10,555
VIN: 2D4RN5DG2BR606201Stock #: 1C174514B
*** Itemized Add/Deducts ***
V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter........... IncludedAutomatic, 6-Spd w/Overdriv IncludedFWD........................................ IncludedHill Start Assist....................... IncludedTraction Control...................... IncludedStability Control...................... IncludedABS (4-Wheel)....................... IncludedAnti-Theft System................... IncludedKeyless Entry.......................... IncludedAir Conditioning..................... Included
Air Conditioning, Rear............ IncludedPower Windows...................... IncludedPower Door Locks.................. IncludedCruise Control......................... IncludedPower Steering........................ IncludedTilt & Telescoping Wheel....... IncludedAM/FM Stereo........................ IncludedCD/MP3 (Single Disc)............ IncludedSirius Satellite......................... IncludedDVD System........................... IncludedBackup Camera....................... IncludedDual Air Bags.......................... IncludedSide Air Bags.......................... IncludedF&R Head Curtain Air Bags... IncludedKnee Air Bags......................... IncludedPower Seat............................... IncludedPrivacy Glass........................... IncludedFog Lights............................... IncludedPower Sliding Doors............... IncludedRoof Rack............................... IncludedAlloy Wheels........................... Included
Condition................................................................................................. Fair*Total Value without mileage............................................................... $10,555Mileage adjustment (97542) miles........................................................ ($433)
*** KBB.com Retail .................................................................................................................... $10,122
*"Fair" - 18% of all cars we value meet this criteria. This car has somemechanical or cosmetic defects and needs servicing, but is still in saferunning condition and has a clean title history. The paint, body and/orinterior may need professional servicing. The tires may need replacing andthere may be some repairable rust damage.
Monday, September 18, 2017
Fred Martin Motor Company - fmss office
KBB.com publication for Ohio: 9/15/2017-9/21/2017Values are subjective opinions. KBB.com and vAuto, Inc. assume no responsibility for errors or omissions.
© vAuto, Inc. 2017, all rights reserved.
FRED MARTIN SUPERSTORE****************************
3195 Barber Road
Barberton-Norton, OH 44203
(330) 753-4444
Wayne Miller
Technician - Inspection
330-753-4444 x226
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
3.6L | FWD | 6 Cyl | FLEX | Automatic
RO8710822D4RN5DG2BR606201
Mileage: 97,540
9/12/2017 1:43 pm Technician: Bob McCutcheon
OK Needs Attention N/A
ROAD TEST
Engine Operation þ ¨
Transmission Operation þ ¨
Clutch Operation ¨ ¨ þ
Squeaks/Rattles þ ¨
Cruise Control Operation þ ¨ ¨
Wiper/Washer Operation þ ¨
Radio/Tape/CD þ ¨ ¨
Gauges/Indicators þ ¨
Second Key Needed no
FLOOR CHECKS
Front Lights ¨ þNEEDS BOTH FOG LIGHT BULBS REPLACED
Tail/Brake Lights þ ¨
Turn Signals þ ¨
Windshield/Glass þ ¨
Hood/Fuel/Trunk Release þ ¨
Power Switches þ ¨
Window/Mirror þ ¨
Lighter/Power Outlet(s) þ ¨
HVAC Controls þ ¨
A/C Outlet Tempurature þ ¨40 DEG ¨
Clock þ ¨
Horn þ ¨
Rear Defrost þ ¨ ¨
SRS/SES/Warning Lights þ ¨
Sunroof ¨ ¨ þ
Interior Lights þ ¨
Interior Trim/Panels þ ¨
Seat Coverings/Adjusters/Carpet þ ¨
Seat Belts þ ¨
Glove Box/Console þ ¨
All Locks/Handles þ ¨
Spare/Jack/Tools þ ¨
Body Condition- Dings, Dents, Scratches, Chips þ ¨
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UNDER HOOD
Spark Plugs/Wires þ ¨
Battery/Cables þ ¨GOOD CONDITION
Cooling System/Level/Hoses þ ¨
Coolant Protection Level (temp) -30
Power Steering Fluid Level/Reservoir þ ¨ ¨
Brake Fluid Level/Reservoir þ ¨
Transmission Fluid Level(if it has a dipstick) þ ¨ ¨
Air Filter þ ¨
Belts/Pulleys/Tensioners þ ¨
Emission Components þ ¨
ON LIFT
LF - Tire Wear/Condition þ ¨7/32
RF - Tire Wear/Condition þ ¨7/32
LR - Tire Wear/Condition þ ¨6/32
RR - Tire Wear/Condition þ ¨6/32
Steering Components þ ¨
Front Suspension þ ¨
Front Shocks/Struts þ ¨
Rear Suspension þ ¨
Rear Shocks/Struts þ ¨
Exhaust System þ ¨
Engine Oil Leaks þ ¨
Transmission Fluid Leaks þ ¨
Fuel Tank/Filler þ ¨
Wheels/Covers/Lugs þ ¨
Front Brakes þ ¨9MM
Rear Brakes þ ¨2MM
E Brake Adjustment þ ¨
Brake Lines þ ¨
Axle Boots/Seals þ ¨ ¨
U-Joints ¨ ¨ þ
Front/Rear Differential ¨ ¨ þ
Transfer Case ¨ ¨ þ
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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
By New Car Test DriveUpdated: February 9, 2011
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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
Dodge Grand Caravan has been substantially revised for the 2011 model year, and we think the changes elevate this minivan on the consideration scale. The Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country offer class-leading interior convenience.
The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan benefits from an extensive midcycle update. Changes for 2011 include revised styling, a new engine, an upgraded suspension, and a reworked interior.
For 2011, Grand Caravan has been repositioned to sell mostly below $30,000 while its Chrysler counterpart, the Town & Country, is packaged to sell above $30,000. For the Grand Caravan, that means several features are no longer available, including Sirius Backseat TV, FloTV, a power third-row seat, a dual-screen rear DVD entertainment system, and Swivel 'n Go seating with second-row seats that turn rearward to face a table that stows in the floor. However, the key features that make the Grand Caravan a compelling purchase as a people mover remain.
The new engine for 2011 is a 3.6-liter V6 that replaces three archaic V6s from 2010, offering more power and improved fuel economy. The new engine fixes a weak point and makes the Dodge competitive with the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey. This fine new 3.6-liter V6 is mated to a mediocre 6-speed automatic transmission, resulting in a combination that delivers adequate response for most drivers.
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The 2011 Grand Caravan suspension is stiffer than before and the van rides lower, making it more responsive to driver inputs than the 2010 model. Gone are the annoying wallow and float characteristics we noted with the 2010 model. Yet ride quality is still quite smooth. Like all modern minivans, the Grand Caravan is big, so it can be a beast to handle in tight quarters. Grand Caravan, Sienna, and Odyssey are all the same size: extra large. Indeed, we should call these vehicles midi-vans or vans because there is nothing mini about them.
For 2011, the interior of the Grand Caravan is upgraded, and we find the new look far more attractive. The materials are richer, though, like most of its rivals, hard plastic dominates the dashboard. Still, the new soft-touch door tops, redesigned gauges and nice bits of trim are welcome.
Grand Caravan is about usable space. Super Stow 'n Go is standard. It offers more comfortable second-row seats that fold into the floor, offering useful cargo space with those seats up or down. The third-row seats fold into the well behind them, and with all the seats down the Grand Caravan can accept a 4×8 sheet of plywood.
The Grand Caravan's unique cargo and entertainment features make it a strong contender in the minivan class, and the 2011 changes only make it better. Families will like it, especially because those entertainment features will make for more enjoyable family trips. That is, after all, the reason the Grand Caravan remains so popular. While some options are gone, there are plenty of entertainment features that will help keep the kids occupied. They include three types of hard-drive radio, Sirius satellite radio, rear DVD entertainment, a wireless cell phone link, and a mobile internet hot spot. If you want more than that, check out the Chrysler Town & Country.
The Dodge Grand Caravan is all about transporting people comfortably, efficiently and safely, while keeping them entertained. Its designers focused on interior creature comforts, such as the popular Stow 'n Go seating system. Stow 'n Go consists of bins in the floor behind the first row of seats, and second-row seats that can be folded into those bins, resulting in a flat load floor for easily carrying larger objects. Or, when the seats are up in the normal seating position, the bins can accommodate toys, games, sporting gear, tools and other small cargo.
Model Lineup
The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is offered in four models, Express, Mainstreet, Crew, and R/T. All come with the new 283-hp 3.6-liter V6 and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Grand Caravan Express ($24,995) comes with cloth upholstery, tri-zone manual climate control, interior air filter, tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, Super Stow 'n Go second-row bucket seats, split-folding third-row seat, power windows, power door locks, heated power mirrors, cruise control, remote keyless entry, six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, auxiliary input jack, trip computer, and P235/60R16 tires on steel wheels with wheel covers.
Grand Caravan Mainstreet ($25,995) adds power rear and rear quarter windows, and alloy wheels.
Grand Caravan Crew ($28,695) gets tri-zone automatic climate control, rearview camera, leather-wrapped steering wheel, eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar adjustment, power-adjustable pedals, power sliding side doors, USB port, Sirius satellite radio, Uconnect Multimedia with 6.5-inch touchscreen and 30-gigabyte hard drive for music storage, Uconnect Phone, wireless cell phone link, universal garage door opener, 115-volt power outlet, fog lights, roof rack and P225/65R17 tires.
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Grand Caravan R/T ($30,595) upgrades to leather upholstery, power passenger seat, Infinity 506-watt sound system with subwoofer and three additional speakers, sports suspension and polished alloy wheels. It loses the roof rack.
Option packages include a Power Convenience group ($1,325) with power-adjustable pedals, power-sliding side doors and a power liftgate; a Driver's Convenience group ($810) with heated front seats, heated steering wheel, USB port, Uconnect Phone Bluetooth cell phone link, voice recognition, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror; a Passenger's Convenience group ($595) with heated second-row seats, second- and third-row sunshades, and a portable flashlight; Uconnect Hands Free group ($690) with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, USB port, Sirius satellite radio, Uconnect phone, voice recognition and an auto-dimming rearview mirror; Entertainment Group 1 ($1,300) with a single-screen rear DVD entertainment system; Security Group ($395) with remote engine starting and an alarm; a Mopar Exterior Appearance group ($940) with unique floor mats, mud guards, bright door sills and running boards; and a Trailer Tow group ($620) with heavy-duty transmission and engine cooling, load-leveling rear suspension, and a trailer wiring harness. Other stand-alone options consist of a Garman navigation system with real-time traffic ($695), removable second-row console ($220), Sirius satellite radio ($295), hard-drive radio ($695), the Infinity sound system ($795), power rear liftgate ($425), roof rack ($150), running boards ($700), and the load-leveling suspension ($290).
A Cargo Van ($21,800) is also available, with more rudimentary air conditioning and audio, no back seats, no carpet, skinnier tires, lower-line exterior trim than the Express model.
Safety features include dual front airbags, front side airbags, driver knee airbag, all-row curtain side airbags, active front headrests, tire-pressure monitor, four-wheel-disc ABS with brake assist, traction control, and electronic stability control. Options include a rearview camera, rear park assist, Rear Cross Path and Blind Spot Alert. All-wheel drive is not available.
Walkaround and Interior
Walkaround
The Dodge Grand Caravan is attractive, as minivans go. The look is less boxy for 2011, as Dodge has softened the lines a bit while adding a touch of sportiness.
For starters, the 2011 Grand Caravan sits an inch lower than before. Up front, it has a sportier fascia with mesh inserts, a revised version of the Dodge crosshair grille, a slightly reshaped hood and quad headlights. At the rear, the liftgate is slightly modified to accept new DODGE lettering, there is a body color roof spoiler, the fascia is new, there a step plate with chrome trim, and the taillights add LEDs. Sixteen-inch wheels are standard. We think the available five-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels look better.
A minivan shape does not lend itself to artistic sculpture. A description of the overall shape of this current generation of the Dodge Grand Caravan wouldn't sound too much different from a description of the 1982 model. There is a big box behind, where all the people and cargo fit, and a smaller box in front, for the engine. That very efficient outline defines every minivan on the road.
All the leading minivans, including Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, and Chrysler Town & Country, are within an inch or two of the Grand Caravan in overall dimensions. They're all big. The Grand Caravan has a 202.8-inch overall length and a 121.2-inch wheelbase.
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These so-called minivans are quite large. However, they share their basic architecture with cars, using unit-body structures and front-wheel-drive platforms, with the engine mounted transversely. Conversely, full-size vans, such as the Chevrolet Express, are built on truck platforms, with body-on-frame structures, rear-wheel-drive platforms and giant, longitudinally mounted V8 engines. Minivans are lighter, more fuel-efficient and offer more responsive handling than the full-size vans.
Interior Features
The 2011 Grand Caravan gets a new interior design, and it's a considerable upgrade versus the 2010 model. The dashboard is still hard plastic, but that's the norm for the class. The look and feel is much better, with a more flowing, one-piece design. The door tops are now padded, adding a touch of comfort, and the cloth and leather upholstery are upgraded. We liked the stain-resistant cloth seats on last year's models, but the cloth seats on the 2011 models look quite good as well.
Up front, the instrumentation is changed for 2011, with bigger black dials offset by blue-tinted graphics and chrome trim. There are big divisions so you can read each 5-mph increment on the speedometer. The shift lever sticks out just to the left of the center stack, an efficient location.
The steering wheel is new on the 2011 model. It incorporates trip computer, phone, audio, cruise control, and, when ordered, navigation controls. That's nice because the 2010 model had the trip computer controls inaccessibly placed on the dashboard behind the left side of the steering wheel. It now telescopes as well, allowing more drivers to find an ideal seating position. As an added touch, its available heated, which is nice on cold winter mornings.
The sloped A-pillars allow good visibility, but the long hood means the driver sits back a bit farther from the front bumper, so it's a little hard to gauge when parking.
The center console is integral on the 2011 Grand Caravan, instead of removable as it was last year. It offers deep storage, two cupholders and a covered shallow tray. There are also bottleholders in each front door, so the driver and front-seat passenger can each bring along two drinks at once.
The Grand Caravan is designed well for hauling youngsters, with some thoughtful features. Among them is the convex conversation mirror, which is handy for talking to those in the rear seats without having to turn around. We like this clever little feature.
The available DVD entertainment system is a snap to play, which is important because some of them, even those in much more expensive vehicles, are not easy to use. Plug in the DVD, press Play, and it works; the screen drops down from the ceiling and the viewing begins. Video can be shown on the front touch-screen when the transmission is in Park. It comes with wireless headphones for rear seat passengers and has jacks to plug in video game systems. When the DVD screen is deployed, the driver loses some visibility in the rearview mirror so more attention needs to be paid to the side mirrors. Sirius Backseat TV, which was offered on the 2010 model, is no longer available, though it can be had in the Chrysler Town & Country. That is another part of the strategy to price the Grand Caravan below $30,000 and the T&C above $30,000. Last year's dual DVD entertainment system is now only offered in the Town & Country. FloTV, which was offered in both minivans, is also gone as the company that provided it has gone out of business.
We like the Uconnect systems as well. There are three versions, all with a 6.5-inch touchscreen. The base version has a 30-gigabyte hard-drive that can hold about 6,700 music files. Another version has
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an integrated Garmin navigation system that works just fine but has cartoonish graphics. It also has a 30-gig hard-drive, but it can hold about 4,250 songs because some of the space is used for Navigation map information. The top version has a more familiar Dodge navigation system that we like better. It can also hold 4,250 songs and adds Sirius satellite radio, Sirius Traffic and Sirius Travel Link. This system comes with Uconnect Phone wireless cell phone link, voice recognition, and iPod control, and it can record voice memos.
With any of the systems offered, songs can be ripped from CDs, and music and pictures can be downloaded from thumb drives via a standard USB port. The hard drive is a great way to have ready access to your music collection without toting around a bunch of CDs. For further connectivity, Uconnect Web, a mobile wi-fi router, is offered as a Mopar accessory.
The second-row bucket seats are stationary, but the back folds forward and the seat tips up to allow access to the third row, all with the pull of a lever. Open the bins and you can then push the seats into them.
This system, now called Super Stow 'n Go, works superbly well. For a fairly simple invention, it's a masterpiece. To test it, we hauled a couch. In just a minute or so, and without having to refer to the manual, we dropped the second- and third-row seats flat into the floor. We unloaded the kids, then went to the furniture store to pick up a long leather couch. We converted the Grand Caravan from soccer bus to cargo van in 60 seconds, and easily carted the couch home. Power-folding rear seats are no longer offered, another concession to pricing.
In previous iterations, the second-row seats were notoriously flat and uncomfortable, compromises needed to allow them to fit into the underfloor bins. This time around, Dodge has added more padding to the seats, and also made them taller and wider. They're still not as supportive as the buckets in most competitors, but the new design should prevent some kids' complaints.
(The Swivel 'n Go seating option available on pre-2011 models has been discontinued, which is a shame. Swivel 'n Go offered second-row seats that rotated 180 degrees to face a stowable table that fit between the second and third rows. Dodge says about 25 percent of buyers chose this option, which seams to make it worthwhile to us, but many probably never used it. We liked it for long road trips because it allowed the kids to stay occupied with games or coloring books. Many wanted it for the better second-row seats, and Dodge has addressed this issue by making those seats more comfortable on the 2011 models.)
The third-row seats will fit three kids or two adults. It's as useful and comfortable as most competitors. The third-row folds into a well behind it to create a flat load floor. While the overall interior volume in the Grand Caravan isn't class-leading, it's close with a whopping 143.8 cubic feet of space with all the seats folded down. The competition offers more legroom, but all of these minivans are big inside and the Grand Caravan is comfortable for kids.
Thirteen hundred dollars seems like a lot to spend for the convenience of not having to physically slide your minivan's side doors open or closed (there are two of them, by the way), or lift the liftgate, but it might be worth it. (Especially if resale value is considered.) Minivan owners tend to have full, busy lives, and small conveniences like having the power tailgate raise as you walk up with your arms full can be worth a million bucks. The buttons are located on the headliner between the front seats, and using them imparts a wonderful sense of ease and convenience.
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The Grand Caravan leads the minivan field when it comes to interior convenience, capability and
versatility. Chrysler has been working to give its minivans a competitive advantage in these areas for
a long time, and those efforts show.
Driving Impressions
Minivans tend to generate pages of notes on the interior but little driving impressions. The Dodge
Grand Caravan is a transporting machine, not a driving one. That was especially true with last year's
model, which offered a smooth ride but suffered from sloppy handling and indifferent steering. Dodge
has made several changes to address those issues for 2011.
For 2011, the ride height has been dropped one inch and the suspension has been completely retuned:
The spring rates are firmer front and rear, new low-rolling resistance tires have been chosen, the
bushings and shocks are firmer, and the steering is quicker. Those changes make a world of difference
in the handling department. Yet ride quality has not suffered.
The suspension still features rear coil springs and a twist-beam rear axle with a track bar. In other
words, it's not an independent rear suspension, so it's not as sophisticated as the setups in some rivals.
(A Trailer Tow Package includes self-leveling rear shock absorbers.)
Though just as large, the 2011 Grand Caravan is much more controlled than last year. It still leans a
bit in turns but acceptably so, and it gathers itself quicker to head back in the opposite direction. The
new steering is quicker and more direct. It no longer feels like you're at the helm of a ship.
The Honda Odyssey was far sportier than the 2010 Grand Caravan, but our impression is that the
2011 Grand Caravan is almost as dynamically capable as the 2011 Odyssey. And we haven't yet
driven the Grand Caravan R/T model, which offers sportier suspension settings.
The ride is still quite good, better in some ways. While drivers will feel more road imperfections, the
ride is still quite supple and it won't jostle you or the kids over anything but the worst bumps. Better
yet, the float and wallow that was too evident on recent models is gone on the 2011 Grand Caravan,
as is the copious lean, so passengers' heads won't be tossed about with every flick of the steering
wheel, stab of the throttle or push of the brakes.
The 2010 model offered three engines, and only the top engine was close to competitive.
For 2011, Dodge Grand Caravan comes with one brand-new engine, the 283-horsepower 3.6-liter
Pentastar V6. It makes 32 more horsepower than the most powerful of last year's engines.
Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 17/25 mpg City/Highway, or 20 mpg Combined city and highway
driving. With E85, efficiency falls off to an ethanol-guzzling 12/18 mpg, according to the federal
government.
The new 3.6-liter V6 on the 2011 Grand Caravan gives Dodge an engine that is competitive with the
other V6s in the class. It's smooth and quiet, offering decent punch from a stop and enough in reserve
for passing. It increases towing capacity from 1800 to 3600 pounds. However, it doesn't feel as
powerful as the 283-horsepower figure would suggest. That's odd because this same engine feels
stronger in the rear- and four-wheel-drive Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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We were disappointed with the 6-speed automatic transmission, which doesn't seem to communicate well with the engine or react well to the driver's right foot. That's likely because it's tuned for fuel economy, hitting those numbers, rather than responsiveness. We'd prefer a better balance of power and efficiency. There's also a button to push for an even more fuel efficient operating mode. Obviously, that only exacerbates the situation.
A couple of safety options that are worthy of note. The Blind Spot Monitoring system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles in the van's blind spots and warns the driver with lights in the side mirrors or a driver-selectable chime that sounds like the seat belt chime. We found it worked well, but like similar systems offered by other manufacturers it can sometimes give false readings. We've never seen one of these systems not detect a car that was there, however. But we think it's still important to look before you change lanes. The blind-spot system is an additional aid, not a replacement for awareness.
The Rear Cross Path system is activated when the van is in reverse. 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. The system won't detect small objects, such pedestrians, so it's still important to proceed slowly. It does, however, detect vehicles up to 20 meters away, and is programmed to recognize the speed of oncoming vehicles and alert the driver only if they are traveling at a speed that could lead to an accident (in other words, stationary and very slow moving vehicles probably won't register). We like this system. It works well and is a useful aid in crowded parking lots.
Summary, Prices, Specs
Summary
The mechanical and design changes made to the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan are all for the better. It's much nicer inside, handles far better, is quieter and has more power with better fuel economy. Grand Caravan offers amazing versatility with one of the most convenient cabins. The flexible seating, abundance of storage space, and impressive entertainment options can make life easier for busy owners.
Sam Moses reported from the Columbia River Gorge, with NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell reporting from Chicago.
Model Line Overview
Model lineup:Dodge Grand Caravan Express ($24,995); Mainstreet ($25,995); Crew ($28,695); R/T ($30,595)
Engines: 283-hp 3.6-liter dohc V6
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard):
dual front airbags, curtain side airbags, traction control, electronic stability control, ABS with brake assist
Safety equipment (optional):
rear park assist, rear backup camera, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path
Basic warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled in: Windsor, Ontario; South St. Louis, Missouri
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Specifications As Tested
Model tested (MSPR):
Dodge Grand Caravan Crew ($28,695)
Standard equipment:
cloth upholstery, eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar adjustment, power-adjustable pedals, power sliding side doors, cruise control, tri-zone automatic climate control, interior air filter, leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, Super Stow 'n Go second-row bucket seats, split-folding third-row seat, power windows, power door locks, heated power mirrors, remote keyless entry, power rear and rear quarter windows, six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, auxiliary input jack, USB port, Sirius satellite radio, Uconnect Multimedia with 6.5-inch touchscreen and 30-gigabyte hard drive for music storage, Uconnect Phone wireless cell phone link, rearview camera, universal garage door opener, 115-volt power outlet, trip computer, fog lights, roof rack, P225/65R17 tires on alloy wheels
Options as tested (MSPR):
Entertainment group 1 ($1,300) includes single-screen second-row DVD entertainment system with 9-inch screen, overhead console, remote and wireless headphones
Destination charge: $835
Gas guzzler tax: N/A
Price as tested (MSPR):
$30830
Layout: front-wheel drive
Engine: 3.6-liter dohc V6
Horsepower (lb.-ft @ rpm):
283 @ 6400
Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm):
260 @ 4400
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
17/25 mpg
Wheelbase: 121.2 in.
Length/width/height: 202.8/78.7/67.9 in.
Track, f/r: 65.6/64.8 in.
Turning circle: 39.1 ft.
Seating Capacity: 7
Head/hip/leg room, f: 39.8/58.4/40.7 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:
39.3/65.0/36.5 in.
Head/hip/leg room, r: 37.9/48.7/32.7 in.
Cargo volume: 143.8 cu. ft.
Payload: N/A
Towing capacity: 3600 Lbs.
Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson strut, coil-over shocks, stabilizer bar
Suspension, r: twist-beam axle, coil springs, track bar
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Ground clearance: 5.6 in.
Curb weigth: 4510 lbs.
Tires: P225/65R17
Brakes, f/r: vented disc/disc with ABS, Brake Assist
Fuel capacity: 20.0 gal.
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's
suggested retail prices (MSPR) effective as of February 9, 2011.Prices do not include
manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not
applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources: 800-4ADODGE - www.dodge.com
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