Dodge Grand Caravan common problems
Owners of 2015–2020 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles have filed 2,166 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (58% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 2,166
- Owner complaints
- 22
- Recall campaigns
- 63
- Crash-related reports
- 70
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 6 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Investigation closed2015 grand-caravan
NHTSA closed investigation PE19014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- Investigation closed2016 grand-caravan
NHTSA closed investigation PE19014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- Investigation closed2017 grand-caravan
NHTSA closed investigation PE19014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- Investigation closed2018 grand-caravan
NHTSA closed investigation PE19014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- Investigation closed2019 grand-caravan
NHTSA closed investigation PE19014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- Recall2015 grand-caravan
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
- Across 2,166 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2020 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (58%), body & structure (30%), airbags (6%).
- Which Dodge Grand Caravan model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan has the most owner complaints, with 1,153 filed.
- Are Dodge Grand Caravan problems dangerous?
- Of the 2,166 complaints on record, 63 mention a crash, 13 mention a fire and 70 mention an injury, and 1 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2016 accounts for the most complaints (1,153). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.