A 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan walkaround and test drive

[@slim56]

You should replace that plastic oil filter housing with a Dorman aluminum housing. That’s the biggest problem with the 3.6L

[@NotSpoiler111]

It's his brother's vehicle, not his. That's stuff for the video maker's brother to take care of.

[@jamespn]

@@slim56That’s a great tip where the Dorman replacement is better than OEM.

[@MrHemi4spd-r1u]

​@jamespn one of the very few products that statement applies to.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

I have a 2012 T&C with bells and whistles. The doors open by pressing a button and so does the tailgate. There's a guy that sits by the license plate and tells me when to stop when I am backing up. Our 99 Caravan is our car, truck, and utility vehicle. I have been happy with the both of them. Especially the 99 since it was free. Happy Motoring.

[@michaelwyatt8030]

Afternoon I like your bothers new van love the paint wheels little cleaning new bumper I didn’t hear any noise no rust very nice van with that many miles looks good thanks for the video

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@michaelwyatt8030 very clean for the miles, thanks!

[@michaelwyatt8030]

@ yes very clean under and inside

[@NotSpoiler111]

Beautiful van! I loved those things for years. We owned a 2008 T&C for 10 years. It was excellent

[@co_dy33]

I got the same rims! Nice vid!

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@co_dy33 thanks!

[@michaelwyatt8030]

@@MNMoparMinivan very welcome

[@NotSpoiler111]

I loved the song on the radio test. It was one of my favorite songs!

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@NotSpoiler111 Pink Floyd has some great songs (:

[@NotSpoiler111]

@@MNMoparMinivan I have 6 of their albums. Wish You Were Here 1975 The Dark Side of the Moon 1973 The Wall 1979 (Disc 1) "The one with the song" The Wall 1979 (Disc 2) Meddle 1971 Animals 1977

[@richroj]

thats a very nice van. I like it, it should go another 240,000 miles no problem if maintained . nice stereo

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@richroj hopefully!

[@jamespn]

21st century van, man that is new. I’d replace flush or drain and fill every possible fluid on this van.

[@98-SR5]

We have several of this gen van at work, nice vehicle to drive. The dog legs on most of them are starting to rot, so that seems to be the place to watch. 3.6 seems to be pretty durable, but the plastic oil filter housing always cracks and leaks, Dorman makes a metal replacement which is much higher quality. Most of the cam issues come from lack of maintenance, but as nice as that seems to run at 250k, it must have been taken care of. I think those are wheels from a later van, that trim would have come with steelies and covers. I think the black paint on those vans is metallic, very pretty in the sunlight.

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@98-SR5 yes it is a black metallic. Very nice paint color! Yeah this one was properly kept up its whole life. Dog legs have always been a caravan issue haha. it's the spray foam they put in them from factory for sound deadening. Holds moisture...

[@dandahl333]

I’ve got a 200 limited with the same 3.6 and 62re it’s been great and mileage is great

[@dandahl333]

Very nice van

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@dandahl333 thanks! And good to hear they can be reliable!

[@dandahl333]

@@MNMoparMinivan that 3.6 has a lot of torque for its size I actually pulled my ATV on a trailer with the car and it didn’t even phase it lol

[@dandahl333]

I do have a question for you I also have a 2006 Dodge Dakota quad cab 4x4 4.7 V8 it need work brakes and power steering don’t work 162,000 miles has rust and drivers door is dented I’m from Minnesota I don’t need it anymore do I fix it and sell it or bring it to u pull are part place ? Thank for your help

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@dandahl333 well it's probably worth 2k maybe 2.5k fixed. (Don't quote me on that, id have to look up what they go for on Marketplace.) Upull will probably give you $400. If it runs and drives with a clean title it's probably worth 1k as it sits. But you'd have to deal with selling on marketplace. Depends how much you want to bother with it really.

[@TheMattstermind]

Nice 5th gen! I have a 2016 that looks the same. The transmissions are the weakest link. I think the higher power output of the Pentastar can be hard on them. Other than the rocker arms on 2015 and earlier, and the oil filter housing/cooler leaks, they are excellent vehicles.

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@TheMattstermind this pentastar seems to have either evaded those issues or they've been fixed already

[@waterloo123100]

The transmissions are fine if you service them

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@waterloo123100 who would have thought! Same reason why the old 41tes get a lot of hate. People don't service them and then point fingers when the trans grenades

[@klwthe3rd]

The rocker arms issue was fixed in 2016? They had issues with that all through it's production.

[@waterloo123100]

@@MNMoparMinivanI know the early gens had a big problem with the diff pin falling out and ruining the case. But overall if you take care of them their a great transmission. I know a guy that has almost 600k on it all original he just keeps servicing it. The 62te is a lot better in my opinion

[@jasoncumbo2880]

2015 Chrysler Town & Country owner here. Love it. I can't think of a vehicle that is more comfortable and useful. Other than having some fuel injectors being replaced and usual wear items, it has been perfectly reliable.

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@jasoncumbo2880 glad to hear it!

[@MondayNightRAWsRKO2024-xk9ew]

That's a nice one! Good trim level too!!

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@MondayNightRAWsRKO2024-xk9ew yeah it's pretty clean considering!

[@MondayNightRAWsRKO2024-xk9ew]

@MNMoparMinivan also a better year to get in that style

[@MichaelB-cs6ke]

In 2020 I bought a 225k mile ‘13 SE plus for $1,900. Mine was a fully loaded SE, with Bluetooth, power windows, rear hvac, and HD suspension. Looks like this one’s an AVP, no rear air, power rear windows, and no privacy glass. I sold mine at 255k for $2k. Biggest regret. Had so much life left in her. I strongly recommend a fluid and filter change. These transmissions aren’t known to be the best. But as you know fluid and a filter can go a long way. I decided to have the dealer do the service. Was about $300. But worth not guessing how much to fill it as there’s no dipstick. They’re peppy vans. I posted a few 0-60’s and a 0-100. I’ve never driven one before I bought my 5th gen. I was impressed. Way more power. Few things they’re known for: Plastic Heater core hoses explode. Pretty cheap and easy to do. Dorman makes an aluminum “upgrade”. I did mine in a bank parking lot when they blew out. About an hr. Transmission cooler lines leak at the crimp. It was $180 at a shop to fix em. Make sure they seat properly or you’ll risk having them pop off and possibly damaging the transmission. Ask me how I know.. mine left me stranded. TIPM fails due to corrosion. Simple fix with a vertical visions bypass. You can get a jumper wire, but it will cause the fuel pump to run while accessory is on. Vertical visions is only when in the run position if I’m not mistaken. Dog legs/rear fenders usually rot out first, in my opinion. Worth fluid filling these areas!

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@MichaelB-cs6ke a lot of good info here, thanks for sharing!

[@jimmyjimjims7483]

At work we refer to the 3.6L Pentastar found in these as "the boat anchor" because the oil cooler housing is made of plastic and sits in the V valley of the engine so it warps/melts and dumps all the oil/coolant out of the motor. I've changed probably 100 of these motors over the last few years due to that so make sure to keep a very close eye on that part. I share your opinion of liking the older vans, they were cooler in my opinion. Also DO NOT press the ECON button on the center console, there's a factory error with those that jumbles up the ratios for the transmission and it has a habit of grenading the trans if left in econ mode. I much prefer the previous motor they used in these but as long as you take care of these they will last

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@jimmyjimjims7483 grenading the transmission sounds like fun though...

[@jimmyjimjims7483]

@@MNMoparMinivan It does put on quite a show that's for sure

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@jimmyjimjims7483 😆

[@Hobotraveler82]

Nice van. 😊

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@Hobotraveler82 thanks!!

[@Compact-Disc_700mb]

That 5th gen is nice! The old ones are best but for a new one that is good. One of my relatives had a pacifica van that I used quite a lot, and it drove really really nice, but it had the nasty 10 speed transmission, sometimes it would clunk into gear really hard. The touch screen was awful, you could not turn the radio off and muting it was annoying because it would just unmute on its own, the only way to not have some thing playing was to set it to aux with nothing plugged in. It didn't even have a CD player even though it was a upper mid trim. All that completely ruined it for me, pacifica is not recommended. Seems that the 5th gens are much better than the pacifica.

[@unitedcity_mc4421]

Fifth generations are hideous. They are the most awful, bubbly, cringey and ugliest vehicles ever (IMO).

[@Compact-Disc_700mb]

@@unitedcity_mc4421 Fair, I can absolutely see that. I am not a huge fan of the 5th gen body style either. Personally the 1st - 3rd gens are my favorite and the 4th gens are decent. I think that the pacifica/voyager looks better than the 5th gen and way better than any other new minivan however I would definitely not get one for the reasons I mentioned and they are very expensive.

[@unitedcity_mc4421]

@ yes, the first ('84-'90) and second generation ('91-'95) Dodge Caravans/Plymouth Voyagers looked kilometres better than the fifth generation.

[@Compact-Disc_700mb]

@@unitedcity_mc4421 Indeed, those are great vans

[@legoeul2676]

How was it, it's is good? For me it's fine

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@legoeul2676 i thought it was nice!

[@markryl-kuchar2373]

This van I believe for a 2014 has no options and those wheels were put on after the fact The overhead console has the power door and tailgate controls and that’s about it And in terms of power the 3.6 has around 280 hp and is definitely way quicker than a 4 gen 3.3 or 3.8 for sure

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@markryl-kuchar2373 i know enough about the van that they were on it since new. Maybe swapped on as a dealer option prior to delivery. Fleet ordered van of some variety. Wanted it to look nice but also not spend big dollars on options.

[@briandjordjevic9969]

Had the same one

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@briandjordjevic9969 sweet!

[@daviddisandro821]

decent vehicle. I got a 2014 Chrysler I bought off one of those joe sales used car lot. 100,000 plus miles .well maintained. off a fleet I guess . good home Depot runner putting the seats down

[@legoeul2676]

Do you like old school Dodge Caravans, Chrysler Town & Countries?

[@klwthe3rd]

When did the commerical owner put R/T / GT alloy wheels on??? I'm pretty sure the base model didn't even have those wheels as optional.

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@klwthe3rd you're the 3rd person to say that.. I'm going to have to call and ask lol

[@domlimited1264]

My father has a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan America Value package when he got his at 72000 miles now has 120000 miles vary reliable I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan SE with 184000 miles still going strong

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@domlimited1264 keep em going!!

[@JimthegreatHD]

258k on mine I just put snow tires on it for winter

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@JimthegreatHD good deal!!

[@MrHemi4spd-r1u]

No trim level base van but upgraded blacktop wheels? Weird

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@MrHemi4spd-r1u gotta look good while driving poverty spec!

[@MrHemi4spd-r1u]

@MNMoparMinivan id trade all the electric doodads in a heartbeat for rust free rockers and dog legs like that one has.

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@MrHemi4spd-r1u agree!

[@CRXJDM88]

All 2011 to 2022 hoods all bubble they're actually aluminum hoods Dodge could have probably fix that hood and gave you a new one I have a 16 Grand Caravan that had that exact same issue when I was only 4 years old

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@CRXJDM88 yeah it's the same as the new jeep doors lol. Thanks Chrysler

[@CRXJDM88]

@MNMoparMinivan just to give you some advice Grease the back sliders for the back brakes they love to seize also to best app of all time for dodge Alfa OBD it let you add all swords of options to the van just by using the app and a Bluetooth toggle

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@CRXJDM88 good advice!

[@oxygon2850]

That brake lights bothering me

[@GreyRockOne]

Yeah, that's what they call it, a uh.... Pacifica, yeah that's it..

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@GreyRockOne hahah

[@JimthegreatHD]

120$ per taillight

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@JimthegreatHD ouch!!

[@peachyclean93]

I don't like Vans with non tinted windows in the back 🤮

[@MNMoparMinivan]

@@peachyclean93 poverty windows