Dodge Grand Caravan vs Toyota Sienna
The Toyota Sienna is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Dodge Grand Caravan. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Grand Caravan | Toyota Sienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 821 | 820 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 9 and 22 | 49 and 10 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 81,000 miles | 56,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 14 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 25 | 19 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,200 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 821 complaints for the Dodge Grand Caravan and 820 for the Toyota Sienna. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Dodge Grand Caravan, 14 for the Toyota Sienna.