Dodge Grand Caravan Seats Problems
Owners have filed 341 complaints with NHTSA about seats problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan across 25 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (61). The words owners use most often: “headrest deployed” (23% of reports).
- 341seats complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 32mention a crash
- 78mention an injury
- 6related recalls
- $860typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%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.
- Headrest deployed: mentioned in 77 of 341 complaints (23%)
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 54 of 341 complaints (16%)
- Head rest: mentioned in 36 of 341 complaints (11%)
- Rear ended: mentioned in 21 of 341 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical seats repair on the Dodge Grand Caravan at $860, and half of them between $650 and $1,150.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2018–2023), 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 seats problems happen?
Based on 183 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 341 complaints, 32 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 78 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan seats complaints by model year
| Model year | Seats complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 24 | 10% | 47,763 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 14 | 5% | 58,036 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 16 | 4% | 78,100 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 25 | 2% | 65,500 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 57 | 20% | 65,500 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 61 | 17% | 82,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 44 | 9% | 91,300 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 9 | 2% | 84,000 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 3 | 0% | 27,000 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 4,000 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 3 | 0% | 83,782 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 5 | 3% | 119,000 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 7 | 1% | 22,290 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 2 | 2% | 102,000 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 97,750 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 55,000 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 5 | 2% | — |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 10 | 2% | 138,630 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 12 | 3% | 67,500 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 13 | 2% | 124,000 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 10 | 2% | 104,384 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 10 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (6)
Seats
Model years: 2019
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The welds on the outboard rear seat strikers for the second row bench and second row bucket seats may fail during a front impact crash. The front outboard seat strikers for the third row bench seats may fail in the event of a rear impact crash. In addition, the second row bench and second row bucket seats may not withstand the required loads.
Risk: If the seat strikers fail, the seat or seat belt may not adequately restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will weld in a striker reinforcement bracket on the second and third row outboard seat strikers, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is V91.
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Model years: 2016
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.
Risk: If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S37.
Seats
Model years: 2006, 2007
Problem: Driving specialties ltd is recalling 2 model year 2006 and 2007 conversion vans equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. There is a possibility of a defective weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.
Risk: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
Fix: Driving specialties will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on july 28, 2010. Owners may contact driving specialties at 1-707-553-1515.
Seats
Model years: 2000
Problem: Access options is recalling certain trucks and vans built on ford e150, e350, toyota sienna, and dodge grand caravan chassis and equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. The six way power seat base may have a defective (cold) weld on the pivot pin which is welded to the swivel plate. The weld could fail.
Risk: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
Fix: The swivel plate will be replaced free of charge if necessary. The recall began on june 8, 2010. Owners may contact access option at 831-722-6804.
Seats
Model years: 2005, 2007
Problem: Arizona mobility products (amp) is recalling one 2005 and one 2007 conversion vans built on dodge grand caravan chassis equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. There is a possibility of a defective weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.
Risk: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
Fix: Amp will notify owners and repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 10, 2010. Owners may contact amp at 1-602-385-5988.
Seats
Model years: 1996
Problem: The bolts which secure the rear bench seats to the seat risers may be embrittled and fracture.
Risk: In case of an accident, the bolt may fail and can cause the seat to break away from the seat risers, which increases the potentialof injury to its occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear bench seat to riser bolts.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driverâs side headrest had deployed unexpectedly while opening and closing the door. This deployment caused a plastic part on the driverâs side door to fracture, causing the window to lower and become inoperable. The…
The headrest safety feature deployed while the car was parked with the key OUT of the ignition. The internal plastic components have failed and broken and the headrest is not repairable. This incident happened on 9/23/2026. No prior warning lights were displayed and no previous symptoms were…
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the front driverâs and passengerâs head restraints unexpectedly deployed. The contact sustained a neck injury. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive…
Passenger seat headrest popped open and hit the passenger in the head. She said it hurt, but didn't seem severely injured. Plastic inside headrest had broken away from a metal bar. It doesn't seem to be repairable.
The front passenger side headrest in my 2015 Dodge Van deployed in April 2024. Head rest deployment is a known issue. The dealership told me the headrest was under an extended warranty due to the issue. The dealership placed the headrest on back order for 1.5 years. Now that the headrest is…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Grand Caravans have seats problems?
No. NHTSA has 341 owner complaints about seats 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 seats?
Yes: 6 safety recalls list seats. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix seats problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners report a typical cost of $860 (half paid between $650 and $1,150), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about seats problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “headrest deployed”, in 77 of 341 complaints, followed by “passenger seat” (54).
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