Dodge Grand Caravan Structure Problems
Owners have filed 907 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan across 25 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (228). The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (42% of reports).
- 907structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 21mention a crash
- 37mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 46%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.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 384 of 907 complaints (42%)
- Key fob: mentioned in 85 of 907 complaints (9%)
- Drivers side: mentioned in 77 of 907 complaints (8%)
- Locked position: mentioned in 67 of 907 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Dodge Grand Caravan at $1,300, and half of them between $790 and $1,700.
Based on 24 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2024), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 542 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 907 complaints, 21 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 37 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 29 | 12% | 96,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 59 | 22% | 49,000 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 95 | 23% | 66,756 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 228 | 23% | 58,000 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 24 | 9% | 52,120 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 17 | 5% | 67,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 26 | 6% | 70,000 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 19 | 3% | 49,721 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 19 | 4% | 53,000 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 18 | 2% | 83,200 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 7 | 1% | 103,580 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 27 | 2% | 45,900 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 14 | 8% | 87,000 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 36 | 13% | 62,522 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 70 | 7% | 74,534 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 4 | 3% | 86,440 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 14 | 6% | 97,170 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 19 | 7% | 84,150 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 9 | 3% | 62,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 33 | 7% | 82,500 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 16 | 4% | 114,000 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 27 | 5% | 120,000 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 18 | 3% | 149,883 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 59 | 5% | 116,552 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 20 | 19% | 103,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Problem: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The rear sliding doors do NOT open. The locks are stuck and wonât allow the doors to unlock and open. Prior to the locks malfunctioning they made a very loud buzzing sound then completely stopped working.
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while detailing the vehicle, the front driverâs side headrest exploded outward. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and it was determined that the headrest needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with an…
Vehicle has loose horn emblem Vehicle Heat/AC front not operable Vehicle driver side sliding door inoperable. Subject: URGENT SUPPLEMENT TO NHTSA COMPLAINT #11753124 â Unresolved Safety Recalls, Airbag Hazards, Dealer Refusal/Delay, and Conflicting Parts Availability Information Vehicle: 2008…
Minivan has sliding door lock actuator failure, driver side. Unable to open sliding door manually or with power door motor. Lock/unlock latch is stuck in locked position. This is a safety issue in case of vehicle crash or fire. Exact same issue with older models. Chrysler has issued a warranty…
Automatic sliding doors will not unlock or open at all- not manually, not with the inside door buttons, not with my key fob, and not with the automatic buttons on the front ceiling of the van. I have 3 young children all 5 and under. This is an EXTREMELY dangerous fault that puts all of their lives…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Grand Caravans have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 907 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $790 and $1,700), from 24 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 384 of 907 complaints, followed by “key fob” (85).
Other Dodge Grand Caravan problems
- Electrical System problems (4,325)
- Air Bags problems (1,642)
- Power Train problems (1,410)
- Engine problems (1,027)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (743)
- Steering problems (701)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (583)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (563)
See all Dodge Grand Caravan problems.