Dodge Caravan Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Dodge Caravan across 17 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (22). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (26% of reports).
- 102fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 20%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 27 of 102 complaints (26%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 17 of 102 complaints (17%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 92 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Caravan fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Caravan | 1 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Caravan | 1 | 3% | 38,000 |
| 2012 Caravan | 6 | 7% | 99,000 |
| 2011 Caravan | 12 | 15% | 73,000 |
| 2010 Caravan | 4 | 2% | 108,500 |
| 2009 Caravan | 1 | 1% | 83,776 |
| 2008 Caravan | 3 | 1% | 153,000 |
| 2007 Caravan | 13 | 16% | 96,500 |
| 2006 Caravan | 13 | 8% | 105,000 |
| 2005 Caravan | 22 | 4% | 100,000 |
| 2004 Caravan | 12 | 18% | 73,500 |
| 2003 Caravan | 2 | 1% | 167,026 |
| 2002 Caravan | 3 | 1% | 104,000 |
| 2001 Caravan | 3 | 1% | 200,000 |
| 2000 Caravan | 2 | 0% | 160,000 |
| 1999 Caravan | 3 | 1% | 190,000 |
| 1997 Caravan | 1 | 0% | 120,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Dodge Caravan. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
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…
When gas tank is full leaks from the top of tank by fuel pump. Faulty pump cracked at seam and leaks.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE VEHICLE'S FAILURE BEGAN TO OCCUR WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES OF STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (MOUNTAIN…
The gas tank has been replaced twice due to cracks at the fuel pump. Gas cap light and check engine light come on. Had it replaced a week ago and it has come on again after paying $1,800.00. When ordered from the dealership they shipped it out cracked and the mechanics had to hunt down another. We…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. The contact stated that a smog test detected a fuel leak from the fuel tank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor outside of the vehicle prior to the smog test being performed. The vehicle was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Caravans have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Dodge Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 27 of 102 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (17).
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