Crash Test 2008 Dodge Caravan / Chrysler Town and Country / Volkswagen Routan IIHS (Side Impact)

Dodge Grand Caravan
2008 models

results also apply to: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country / Volkswagen Routan
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS

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

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 2008 model year.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

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 protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2008
• Dodge
• Caravan
• Chrysler
• Town
• and
• Country
• Volkswagen
• Routan
• Side
• Impact
• IIHS
• Sled
• Moving
• Barrier

[noahluvssveggietales]

Its so cool about the dodge grand carvan having double DVDS

[toyotas2006]

Having a chest bag in the seat would be nice

Also the roof not buckling would also be an improvement

[iluvladygaga156]

@dollypartonrocks ME TOO!

[1993gandy]

@Captainbob25202000 those cars are designed to reduce the population of china

[Captainbob25202000]

@loneknight97 true,but i rather have tons of paper cuts,than be in a car where i can die right away in a crash(hint:chinese cars)

[dollypartonrocks]

I have the Dodge Grand Caravan and i love it all around!!!!!

[diegodaudt]

0:29-0:30 MY EYE!

[WHOO222]

the glass was kinda cool

[yepdcxrox]

The 3.3/3.5/3.8/4.0 are good solid engines. Known to last far in to the 200k range with little or no repair. So far I think I have seen 5 gen 2 Minivans with the 3.3 FWD and 3.8 AWD with 250k on them. They had some rust issues, but most of the body was okay and the powertrain was amazing.

[de7universe]

yea it doesnt have that many miles lol but it is a 3.3 v6