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2016 Dodge
Grand Caravan

VIN 2C4RDGBGXGR217456 COLOR Red MILEAGE 102,049 mi LAST IN Ontario, Canada
Looks clean - no accidents, no odometer rollback 5 owners · 25 service records · title guaranteed no problem
Red Dodge Grand Caravan - 360 view Red Dodge Grand Caravan, front right view
FRONT · RIGHT1 / 4DRAG TO SPIN
Accidents
None
No damage reported to CARFAX
Odometer
Clean
No rollback · title guaranteed
Owners
5
Commercial, then personal
Service
25
36 detailed records
Recalls
None open
No open recalls reported
Warranty
Expired
Original warranty ended
Structural
No issues
No airbag / frame damage
Prior use
Commercial
Owner 1 · fleet / business
01 · MILEAGE
ODOMETER · BY OUR DATA
102,049 mi
~10,200 mi per year
CONSISTENT · NOT ROLLED BACK
02 · OWNERSHIP

5 owners.

Started life as a commercial (fleet) vehicle in the Greater Toronto Area, then moved through personal owners in Ontario.

1 Owner 1
2016 - 2024 · ~8 yrs
CommercialScarborough / Newmarket, ON~12,050 mi / yr
Registered as a commercial vehicle. Serviced regularly at NewRoads Chrysler (Newmarket) and Port Perry Automotive - oil, brakes, tires, alignments.
2 Owner 2
2024 · brief
PersonalOntario
Passed Ontario safety standards inspection · new owner reported.
3 Owner 3
2024 · brief
PersonalOntario
Passed Ontario safety standards inspection · new owner reported.
4 Owner 4
2025 · 19 days
PersonalVery short ownership
Passed safety inspection, then transferred again after only 19 days - worth asking the seller why.
5 Owner 5
2025 - now · 7 months
Personal · currentOntario
Current owner. Last odometer reading 102,049 mi (164,232 km) on 24 Nov 2025.
03 · SERVICE HISTORY

25 service records.

04 · COST OF OWNERSHIP

What it costs to run.

Fuel economy, the repairs this model is known for, and what they typically cost in Ontario (parts + labour). Figures are typical ranges for this generation, not quotes.

City
13.8 L/100km
17 MPG
Highway
9.4 L/100km
25 MPG
Combined
11.8 L/100km
20 MPG
Fuel per year
~$3,700
20,000 km/yr at $1.55/L - regular gas

COMMON REPAIRS - TYPICAL COST

Front brakes (pads + rotors)$450 - 650
Power steering rack$900 - 1,400
TIPM (fuse module) issues$900 - 1,500
Oil cooler housing leak (3.6L)$450 - 700
Rear A/C lines (rust)$700 - 1,400
Alternator$500 - 750
Transmission rebuild (62TE)$3,500 - 4,800
Typical maintenance per year~$750
Good news on this exact van: the steering rack was already replaced (Feb 2023, Port Perry Automotive) - one of this model's known jobs, already done.

RELIABLE VS WATCH OUT

3.6L Pentastar V6 engineSolid with regular oil changes
Body and Stow'n'Go seatsDurable, family-proof
Parts supplyCheap and everywhere
62TE transmissionShudder - change fluid every 80k km
TIPM electrical moduleKnown gremlins - test all electrics
Front brake wearWears fast - budget for it often
Rear A/C linesRust on salted Ontario roads
Verdict for this generation: a cheap-to-own workhorse if the transmission fluid was maintained - have a mechanic scan the transmission before buying.
05 · DEPRECIATION & RESALE

What it's worth - now and later.

Grand Caravans were discontinued in 2020, so used demand keeps prices firm. At this age depreciation slows to roughly 8-9% per year.

PROJECTED VALUE - PRIVATE SALE, CAD

IF YOU SELL TODAY

Private sale (Ontario)$10,500 - 12,500
Dealer trade-in$8,000 - 9,500
Loss per year from here~$900 - 1,000
Best time to sellSpring - vans move fastest
Estimates from age, mileage (164,000 km) and Ontario listings for this trim - condition moves the price. A documented service file like this one supports the top of the range.
06 · BUYER'S CHECKLIST

What to check before you buy.

Ten minutes with the car tells you more than any ad. Bring a flashlight and a paper towel - here is where to point them.

IDLE ~750 RPM
Cold start & idle

Ask for a cold start. The needle spikes, then should settle near 750 rpm and hold dead steady. A hunting or bouncing idle means vacuum leaks or worse.

Red flag: ticking or rattle that stays after 30 seconds.
Oil leaks

Look under the engine and along the valve cover with your flashlight. A dusty oil film is normal at this age - fresh, wet drips are not.

Red flag: fresh drops on the ground where it was parked.
BLUE = BURNING OIL
Exhaust smoke

A puff of vapour at cold start is fine. Steady blue smoke means burning oil, sweet-smelling white means coolant (head gasket), black means running rich.

Red flag: smoke that keeps coming once the engine is warm.
P R N D EACH SHIFT UNDER 1 SECOND
Transmission feel

Foot on the brake, shift P-R-N-D. Each gear should engage in under a second with no clunk. On the drive, listen for shudder at 60-80 km/h.

Red flag: delay then a thud into Drive or Reverse.
ARCHES · ROCKERS · DOOR BOTTOMS
Rust spots

Check wheel arches, rocker panels, door bottoms and under the trunk mat. On Ontario cars, surface rust is common - bubbling paint means it is deep.

Red flag: bubbling paint - it is always worse underneath.
AMBER = GOOD
Oil & coolant condition

Amber-brown oil is fine, black means neglected service, milky means coolant is mixing into the oil. Coolant should be bright, never rusty or oily.

Red flag: milky oil - walk away, that is a head gasket.
07 · VEHICLE DETAILS

Vehicle & VIN decode.

Decoded from the VIN via the free NHTSA vPIC government database, plus the CARFAX report.

IDENTITY

VIN2C4RDGBGXGR217456
Make / ModelDodge Grand Caravan
Trim / SeriesSE · RT
Model year2016
BodyMinivan · 4-door MPV
ColorRed

POWERTRAIN & BUILD

Engine3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Cylinders6
FuelGasoline
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive
BuiltWindsor, Ontario
ManufacturerFCA Canada Inc.
08 · VIN LOOKUP ONLINE

What the internet says.

Government VIN decode - verified

NHTSA vPIC confirms a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, 3.6L V6, built by FCA Canada in Windsor, Ontario. Everything matches the CARFAX report. Check on NHTSA →

No public sale or auction listing found

A web search for this exact VIN returned only generic decoder pages - no classifieds, salvage-auction or theft listings surfaced. Consistent with a clean, privately-held Ontario vehicle.

Origin confirmed by VIN structure

The 2C4 prefix marks an FCA Canada build (Windsor, ON). The last 6 digits (217456) are the production serial - consistent with a genuine 2016 Grand Caravan.

09 · QUESTIONS

Before you ask.

Is the VIN check really free?
Yes. The free check decodes any 17-character VIN and shows the vehicle's make, model, trim, engine, open safety recalls, an estimated market value and the make's known weak points. No sign-up, no card.
What does the full Drivee report include?
The full report ($19 CAD) covers the specific vehicle's accident and damage history, odometer readings with a rollback check, previous owners and use type, and theft records. It is delivered to your email, usually within a few hours. For $30 it also includes an Ontario lien check.
How do I check for a lien on a used car in Ontario?
Two ways: buy the Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP, about $20) from ServiceOntario yourself, or order the Drivee $30 report which bundles the lien check with the full vehicle history in one document.
Can a VIN check detect odometer rollback?
The full report plots every recorded odometer reading over time. If a later reading is lower than an earlier one, that is a rollback flag. The sample report on this page shows what a clean, consistent mileage graph looks like.
Is Drivee affiliated with CARFAX?
No. Drivee is an independent Toronto-built service. Full reports are compiled from industry vehicle-history data and government sources, then delivered in a clear, plain-English format.
What should I check in person before buying a used car?
Cold start and steady idle near 750 rpm, fresh oil leaks, exhaust smoke colour, transmission engagement under one second, rust on arches and rockers, and fluid condition - amber oil is fine, milky oil means walk away. See the illustrated checklist above.

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About this page: The free VIN check pulls live data from the U.S. NHTSA vPIC decoder and NHTSA recall database. The value shown is a rough estimate from vehicle age and segment, not an appraisal. The sample report is built from a CARFAX Vehicle History Report for demonstration; Drivee is independent and not affiliated with CARFAX, NHTSA, the City of Toronto or any manufacturer. Photos show an equivalent red Dodge Grand Caravan of the same generation, not the exact vehicle (photos by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons). Always pair any report with an in-person inspection and test drive.