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Dodge Grand Caravan Repair Cost Guide

Minivan

Comprehensive repair cost data for the 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan, compiled from 6 industry sources (5 high-confidence). Covers 11 common repair types with OEM vs aftermarket parts pricing, labor hour estimates, and paint costs.

Repair Range
$100-$4,000
Body Labor
$90/hr
Paint Labor
$95/hr
Annual Maint.
$673/yr

Damage Severity Cost Ranges

Minor

$170-$800

Single panel scratch, small dent

Moderate

$900-$3,000

Bumper replacement, sliding door repair, panel repair

Major

$3,800-$10,000

Sliding door replacement, multi-panel damage, structural

Common Repairs & Costs

Front Bumper Repair
3-8 hrs
Front bumper repair and repaint
$500-$1,200
Parts: $0-$100 Labor: $280-$720 Paint: $180-$380
Front Bumper Replacement
1.5-3 hrs
Front bumper cover replacement with paint
$650-$1,400
Parts: $280-$520 Labor: $110-$330 Paint: $200-$450
Rear Bumper Replacement
1.5-3 hrs
Rear bumper cover replacement with paint
$620-$1,350
Parts: $270-$490 Labor: $110-$320 Paint: $200-$440
Minor Scratch Repair
1-3 hrs
Minor scratch or scuff repair
$170-$500
Parts: $0-$35 Labor: $110-$380 Paint: $60-$150
Paintless Dent Repair
0.5-2 hrs
PDR for minor dents
$100-$500
Parts: $0-$0 Labor: $100-$500
Fender Replacement
2-4 hrs
Front fender replacement with paint (steel panel)
$620-$1,500
Parts: $180-$400 Labor: $200-$500 Paint: $200-$480
Sliding Door Repair
4-10 hrs
Power sliding door repair (motor, cable, track, or body skin)
$850-$2,800
Parts: $300-$1500 Labor: $500-$1350
Sliding Door Replacement
4-8 hrs
Complete power sliding door assembly replacement
$2,000-$4,000
Parts: $1200-$2000 Labor: $400-$950 Paint: $380-$700
Windshield Replacement
1-2 hrs
Windshield replacement (most trims no ADAS)
$250-$700
Parts: $200-$450 Labor: $100-$250
Headlight Replacement
0.5-1 hrs
Halogen headlight assembly
$140-$580
Parts: $180-$420 Labor: $50-$140
Mirror Replacement
0.5-1 hrs
Power side mirror assembly
$200-$620
Parts: $140-$340 Labor: $60-$160 Paint: $30-$100

Labor Rate Breakdown

Body
$90/hr
Paint
$95/hr
Mechanical
$115/hr
Frame
$105/hr

Dodge dealer $95-$145/hr; independent $60-$95/hr. Sliding door mechanisms add labor hours

Labor rates vary significantly by location. View rates for your state.

Parts Pricing: OEM vs Aftermarket

Front Bumper Cover
$280-$520
$95-$250
-57%
OEM: $280-$520 | AM: $95-$250 (-57%)
Rear Bumper Cover
$270-$490
$95-$240
-56%
OEM: $270-$490 | AM: $95-$240 (-56%)
Front Fender
$180-$400
$60-$160
-62%
OEM: $180-$400 | AM: $60-$160 (-62%)
Hood
$340-$560
$200-$380
-36%
OEM: $340-$560 | AM: $200-$380 (-36%)
Headlight Assembly
$180-$420
$65-$180
-59%
OEM: $180-$420 | AM: $65-$180 (-59%)
Taillight Assembly
$120-$280
$50-$150
-50%
OEM: $120-$280 | AM: $50-$150 (-50%)
Side Mirror Assembly
$140-$340
$50-$150
-58%
OEM: $140-$340 | AM: $50-$150 (-58%)
Windshield
$200-$450
$130-$320
-31%
OEM: $200-$450 | AM: $130-$320 (-31%)

Common Damage Patterns

Front Bumper Damage

Very Common

Front bumper scratches and cracks from parking incidents

Typical cost $500-$1,400

Sliding Door Damage

Very Common

Sliding door cable/motor failure or body damage

Typical cost $850-$2,800

Cable breakage is the #1 Grand Caravan body repair; fleet/rental use accelerates wear

Rear Bumper Damage

Very Common

Rear bumper damage from backing incidents

Typical cost $620-$1,350

Limited rear visibility + long vehicle = frequent rear-end damage

Door Dings And Dents

Very Common

Door dings from parking lots and family use

Typical cost $100-$900

Side Mirror Damage

Common

Side mirror damage from tight spaces

Typical cost $200-$620

Windshield Cracks

Moderate

Windshield cracks from road debris

Typical cost $250-$700

Fender Damage

Common

Fender dents and scratches from sideswipes

Typical cost $620-$1,500

Maintenance Costs

Annual Cost
$673/yr

Source: RepairPal

Data Sources

6 sources (5 high-confidence)

RepairPal - Dodge Grand Caravan Mopar Parts - Grand Caravan CarParts.com - Grand Caravan Dodge Forum - Grand Caravan Safelite - Dodge Grand Caravan autoGMS - State Labor Rates 2025

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