Dodge Caravan Engine Problems
Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Dodge Caravan across 21 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (26). The words owners use most often: “engine stalled” (10% of reports).
- 166engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine stalled: mentioned in 16 of 166 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 148 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 166 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Caravan engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Caravan | 1 | 100% | 3,000 |
| 2015 Caravan | 3 | 13% | 41,772 |
| 2014 Caravan | 4 | 20% | 80,000 |
| 2013 Caravan | 2 | 7% | 71,000 |
| 2012 Caravan | 19 | 22% | 108,171 |
| 2011 Caravan | 14 | 18% | 82,000 |
| 2010 Caravan | 26 | 15% | 71,000 |
| 2009 Caravan | 17 | 14% | 91,500 |
| 2008 Caravan | 24 | 8% | 100,000 |
| 2007 Caravan | 11 | 14% | 107,500 |
| 2006 Caravan | 14 | 8% | 67,000 |
| 2005 Caravan | 3 | 1% | 125,000 |
| 2004 Caravan | 3 | 5% | 73,000 |
| 2003 Caravan | 2 | 1% | 123,026 |
| 2002 Caravan | 3 | 1% | 105,677 |
| 2001 Caravan | 2 | 1% | 125,000 |
| 2000 Caravan | 9 | 2% | 96,500 |
| 1999 Caravan | 3 | 1% | 200,000 |
| 1998 Caravan | 3 | 0% | 119,000 |
| 1997 Caravan | 2 | 0% | 120,000 |
| 1996 Caravan | 1 | 0% | 72,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Model years: 1996
Problem: In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.
Risk: Inadequate sealing and retention of the plug can result in oil leakage which could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Fix: Dealers will install an expansion plug and retaining bracket over the cylinder head oil galley plug.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle is turning off completely ir dying when driving. This is happening multiple times. I have to coast safely to pull over, can barely steer to get off the road. This happened 3 times on the way to town. This is very dangerous, I was lucky that I was able to pull over. If I was on express…
The van lunges the shuts off while driving happens any time any place, just had the crankshaft position sensor following the codes it was showing, and it still does it.
Belt under hood keeps falling off and or breaking car seizes up and locks up almost crashed a few times Also engine problems smokes a lot wipers donât work windows wonât go down also transmission jerks when driving
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the serpentine belt failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The serpentine belt was replaced however, the failure recurred. The…
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to function as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing belt needed to be replaced…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Caravans have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 166 owner complaints about engine for the Dodge Caravan. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Caravan engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Dodge Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “engine stalled”, in 16 of 166 complaints.
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