Dodge Grand Caravan Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 515 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan across 25 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (127). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (32% of reports).
- 515fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 29%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 164 of 515 complaints (32%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 41 of 515 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Dodge Grand Caravan at $1,550, and half of them between $1,150 and $1,750.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2022), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 376 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 515 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 3 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 12 | 5% | 49,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 8 | 3% | 46,925 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 12 | 3% | 81,000 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 26 | 3% | 59,250 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 6 | 2% | 84,300 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 11 | 3% | 61,339 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 39 | 8% | 101,500 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 68 | 12% | 108,616 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 127 | 24% | 86,672 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 19 | 2% | 107,000 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 11 | 2% | 85,838 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 14 | 1% | 97,000 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 41 | 23% | 88,000 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 28 | 10% | 105,000 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 41 | 4% | 114,000 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 25 | 22% | 104,000 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 157,500 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 5 | 2% | 108,000 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 144,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 170,000 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 242,500 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 178,282 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 104,233 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Dodge Grand 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.
Unknown
We purchased our 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan 1/2026. Only 85000 miles on it. After about a week or 2, when husband tried go start van to go to work early cold, morning, van wouldn't start easily. Sometimes he would wait up to a few hours and keep trying to start, eventually it would. But last 3 days…
specifics unknown check engine light came on cpl seconds before it started overheating / leaking coolant and or transmission fluid and overheating. and I'm not sure what. started last year but I don't drive very often so the issue just started last year
I am filing this complaint regarding the service department at Vaden Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram. My complaint concerns a failure to properly diagnose a mechanical issue with my vehicle, misleading statements about the condition of the vehicle after repairs, and poor communication during the repair…
The fuel pump would run all night and going down the road the van would cut off...had it checked the tipm was bad
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Grand Caravans have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 515 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Dodge Grand 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 Grand Caravan fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,550 (half paid between $1,150 and $1,750), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 164 of 515 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (41).
Other Dodge Grand Caravan problems
- Electrical System problems (4,325)
- Air Bags problems (1,642)
- Power Train problems (1,410)
- Engine problems (1,027)
- Structure problems (907)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (743)
- Steering problems (701)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (583)
See all Dodge Grand Caravan problems.