Dodge Grand Caravan Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12,548 owner complaints and 58 safety recalls on file for the Dodge Grand Caravan, across 26 model years (1995–2020). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (1,293). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Dodge Grand Caravan years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Grand Caravan year: 1996, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2016. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Grand Caravan: 1,293 complaints, 8 recalls
- 1996 Grand Caravan: 1,157 complaints, 9 recalls
- 2016 Grand Caravan: 1,002 complaints, 6 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2020 Grand Caravan: 20 complaints, 1 recall
- 1995 Grand Caravan: 108 complaints, 1 recall
- 2004 Grand Caravan: 116 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Dodge Grand Caravan problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 4,325 | 26 | 29 |
| Air Bags problems | 1,642 | 26 | 179 |
| Power Train problems | 1,410 | 26 | 48 |
| Engine problems | 1,027 | 25 | 11 |
| Structure problems | 907 | 25 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 743 | 24 | 8 |
| Steering problems | 701 | 26 | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 583 | 20 | 23 |
| Latches/locks/linkages problems | 563 | 26 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 515 | 25 | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 483 | 23 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 456 | 24 | 31 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 365 | 20 | 4 |
| Service Brakes problems | 354 | 23 | 23 |
| Suspension problems | 353 | 24 | 6 |
| Visibility problems | 352 | 23 | 2 |
| Seats problems | 341 | 25 | 32 |
| Seat Belts problems | 217 | 26 | 34 |
| Tires problems | 204 | 22 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 157 | 14 | 8 |
| Equipment problems | 154 | 20 | 2 |
| Wheels problems | 116 | 21 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper problems | 108 | 19 | 2 |
| Child Seat | 57 | 10 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 37 | 10 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 32 | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 21 | 8 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 19 | 10 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Dodge Grand Caravan problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2019: electrical system (58)
- 2018: electrical system (92) · structure (59)
- 2017: electrical system (144) · structure (95) · engine (58)
- 2016: electrical system (314) · structure (228) · power train (221) · engine (83)
- 2015: power train (77) · seats (57)
- 2014: electrical system (128) · engine (80) · seats (61)
- 2013: electrical system (255) · engine (70)
- 2012: electrical system (337) · engine (119) · fuel/propulsion system (68)
- 2011: electrical system (332) · fuel/propulsion system (127) · engine (92)
- 2010: electrical system (549) · air bags (144) · engine (137) · service brakes (70) · steering (64)
- 2009: electrical system (334) · air bags (137)
- 2008: electrical system (815) · air bags (294) · service brakes, hydraulic (133) · engine (117) · service brakes (74) · power train (68) · steering (55)
- 2006: steering (61) · air bags (54)
- 2005: latches/locks/linkages (338) · electrical system (259) · exterior lighting (150) · air bags (103) · steering (76) · structure (70)
- 2002: air bags (59) · steering (53)
- 2000: power train (95) · engine and engine cooling (76) · suspension (56)
- 1999: air bags (83) · power train (72) · electrical system (62) · engine and engine cooling (57) · service brakes, hydraulic (50)
- 1998: engine and engine cooling (129) · air bags (104) · power train (81) · electrical system (79) · suspension (51)
- 1997: air bags (107) · electrical system (104) · engine and engine cooling (102) · power train (81) · visibility (61) · service brakes, hydraulic (54)
- 1996: air bags (211) · power train (209) · electrical system (197) · engine and engine cooling (177) · fuel system, gasoline (174) · vehicle speed control (124) · visibility (99) · service brakes, hydraulic (95) · steering (75) · suspension (60) · structure (59)
All Dodge Grand Caravan model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 20 | 1 | 4★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 245 | 4 | 4★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 271 | 4 | 4★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 414 | 3 | 4★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 1,002 | 6 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 281 | 4 | 4★ | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 359 | 5 | 4★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 471 | 4 | 4★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 584 | 6 | 4★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 530 | 4 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 869 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 544 | 7 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 1,293 | 8 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 182 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 284 | 3 | — | Steering | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 995 | 5 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 116 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 219 | 2 | — | Steering | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 290 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 298 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 442 | 5 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 432 | 3 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 559 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 583 | 5 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 1,157 | 9 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 108 | 1 | — | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Grand Caravan years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1996 (1,157), 2005 (995), 2008 (1,293), 2010 (869), 2016 (1,002) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Grand Caravan year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Dodge Grand Caravan?
Electrical System, with 4,325 complaints across 26 model years.
How many recalls does the Dodge Grand Caravan have?
58 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.