Crash Test 2006 - 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan / Chrysler Town and Country Side Impact W/O Airbags IIHS

Dodge Grand Caravan
2006-07 models mfg. after Dec. 2005

results also apply to: 2006-07 Chrysler Town & Country (mfg. after Dec. 2005)
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITHOUT OPTIONAL SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Poor
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Acceptable Poor Good Poor Acceptable
Rear passenger Good Good Good Marginal

Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Test details:

The Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country were redesigned for the 2001 model year. A modification was made beginning with 2002 models to fix a fuel tank fitting that contributed to a fuel leak in one of the Institute's frontal offset tests of a 2001 model.

Beginning with 2006 models manufactured after December 2005, further changes including additional B-pillar reinforcements, a modified roof structure, side curtain airbag updates, and modified door trim panels were made to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).

Two tests of the Grand Caravan were conducted, one with an optional side airbag for the driver and rear passenger, and one without. These vehicles are rated separately, except that the structural ratings for both vehicles are based on both tests. The tested vans were manufactured after all modifications had been made.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be likely in a crash of this severity. Serious neck injuries would also be possible.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head was hit by the intruding barrier. This hit did not produce high head injury measures, but head impacts with intruding objects such as other vehicles, trees, and poles should be prevented. The high neck injury measures were recorded before the head was hit.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was hit by the window frame of the rear passenger door. This impact did not produce high head injury measures, but the head protection is inadequate.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2006
• 2007
• Dodge
• Grand
• Caravan
• Chrysler
• Town
• and
• Country
• Mfg.
• After
• Dec.
• 2005
• (Side
• Impact
• Without
• Side
• Ai

[alexkvaskov]

it did better with the side curtain bags

[firedemon101]

first comment of the day

[ChrisBennett18]

hahaha my boss has a car simmular to this but no side air bag i hope she gets T-boned because she hasnt paid me in 2 months

[XxSEANANxX]

wow now i feel verry safe in my grand caravan.. :(

[ventureandcivic]

my 99 chevy venture has side airbags....

[bedroomboyz]

that looks awsome