Dodge Grand Caravan heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $51
- Average
- $72
- High
- $116
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Dodge Grand Caravan heater core?
Asking prices from 54 salvage yards in 19 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Part overview
About the Dodge Grand Caravan heater core
What the heater core does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used heater core price guide →
Price summary
A used Dodge Grand Caravan heater core costs $51 to $116, with a median asking price of $51. Based on 882 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$81
Grade B (good)$51
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$51–$116490 listings
Grade BStandard used$51–$116392 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $51–$116 | 490 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $51–$116 | 392 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$81
Grade B$51
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $51–$116 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Dodge Grand Caravan heater core is listed
We found priced Dodge Grand Caravan heater core listings at 54 salvage yards across 19 states. Wisconsin supplies the most, with 729 listings (20% of the total) from 2 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $51, while Nebraska yards ask $356, 598% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 729 | 2 | $81+59% |
| Texas | 521 | 8 | $245+380% |
| California | 410 | 6 | $81+59% |
| Missouri | 392 | 4 | $255+400% |
| Nebraska | 381 | 2 | $356+598% |
| North Carolina | 311 | 2 | $290+469% |
| Florida | 257 | 3 | $83+63% |
| Illinois | 147 | 1 | $51 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $51 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Dodge Grand Caravan heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $51
- Dodge Grand Caravan median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $525–$1,550
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for heater core replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full heater core replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Dodge Grand Caravan heater core cost by year?
2025100 listingsFits 11 years$116$51 – $1162023100 listingsFits 11 years$116$51 – $1162022100 listingsFits 11 years$116$51 – $1162020100 listingsFits 13 years$51$51 – $812019100 listingsFits 13 years$51$51 – $812018100 listingsFits 13 years$51$51 – $812017100 listingsFits 13 years$51$51 – $812016100 listingsFits 13 years$51$51 – $812015100 listingsFits 13 years$51$51 – $81
Market analysis
How much does a used Dodge Grand Caravan heater core cost?
Asking prices for a used Dodge Grand Caravan heater core sit in a fairly tight band around the $51 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 59% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $81.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, rear, lists at a $51 median, while front commands $116, a 127% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $51, while 2022 tops the table at $116. Parts from 2010–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 13 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Dodge Grand Caravan sits 56% below the Nissan Sentra ($116), 44% below the Ford F250 ($91), and 81% below the Honda HR-V ($266) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used heater core: what to check
- Perform low-pressure leak test: Submerge the core under water with low air pressure applied to detect pinhole leaks in aluminum tubes and tanks.
- Inspect aluminum inlet and outlet tubes: Check that connection tube ends are perfectly round and free of crushed walls or corrosion from old coolant.
- Flush internal passages with water: Run fresh water through the core to confirm no internal calcification or stop-leak additives block coolant flow.
- Confirm HVAC casing flange alignment: Verify inlet pipe bend angles and casing foam seal tracks match your vehicle's specific heater box housing.
- Replace pass-through foam seals on install: Install fresh foam sealing strips around firewall pass-through holes to prevent cold air bypass and dash squeaks.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Dodge Grand Caravan parts are priced?
01wide ±124%
Transmission Control Module
$152median
$28$405
02wide ±223%
Front Seat
$165median
$35$770
03wide ±266%
Air Bag
$110median
$35$621
04wide ±86%
Center Console
$190median
$35$360
05wide ±184%
Wheels
$145median
$40$574
06wide ±188%
Side Mirror
$137median
$29$545
07wide ±153%
Door Assembly
$315median
$85$1,046
08wide ±306%
Brake Caliper
$65median
$25$423
09wide ±198%
Car Radio
$166median
$41$700
10wide ±111%
Headlight Assembly
$183median
$75$483
11wide ±164%
Steering Wheel
$120median
$25$419
12wide ±95%
Rear View Mirror
$139median
$30$295
Price comparisons
Compare Dodge Grand Caravan heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanSentravsDodgeGrandCaravan
Sentra$116
Caravan$51
$65 diff2,128 listings
Heater CorecompareFordF250vsDodgeGrandCaravan
F250$91
Caravan$51
$40 diff2,122 listings
Heater CorecompareHondaHR-VvsDodgeGrandCaravan
HR-V$266
Caravan$51
$215 diff1,982 listings
Heater CorecompareCadillacEscaladevsDodgeGrandCaravan
Escalade$116
Caravan$51
$65 diff1,954 listings
Heater CorecompareMercedesSClassvsDodgeGrandCaravan
Class$116
Caravan$51
$65 diff1,951 listings
Heater CorecompareChevyTraversevsDodgeGrandCaravan
Traverse$116
Caravan$51
$65 diff1,909 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acuraspread ±38%
Acura ILX
$91median
$65$135
Acurawide ±188%
Acura MDX
$61median
$61$290
Acuratight ±11%
Acura RDX
$116median
$100$125
Acuratight ±10%
Acura TLX
$101median
$95$116
Audiwide ±60%
Audi A4
$156median
$66$252
Auditight ±4%
Audi A6
$166median
$153$166
Audispread ±33%
Audi Q3
$93median
$65$127
Audiwide ±70%
Audi Q5
$156median
$66$284
Dodgetight ±2%
Dodge Charger
$91median
$91$95
Dodgespread ±23%
Dodge Durango
$66median
$50$81
Dodgetight ±19%
Dodge Journey
$76median
$71$100
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Common questions
Dodge Grand Caravan heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Dodge Grand Caravan?
The median asking price is $51 across 882 priced listings from 54 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $81. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $51.
How much does it cost to replace a Dodge Grand Caravan heater core?
Using a used part, a Dodge Grand Caravan heater core replacement typically runs $525–$1,550 all-in: the median used heater core for this model lists at $51, and independent-shop labor for heater core replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan heater core years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Dodge Grand Caravan heater core fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.