Dodge Grand Caravan Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 353 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan across 24 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (60). The words owners use most often: “strut tower” (19% of reports).
- 353suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $1,300typical 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.
- Strut tower: mentioned in 67 of 353 complaints (19%)
- Front end: mentioned in 41 of 353 complaints (12%)
- Sway bar: mentioned in 25 of 353 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the Dodge Grand Caravan at $1,300, and half of them between $550 and $1,950.
Based on 18 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2015), 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 suspension problems happen?
Based on 207 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 353 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 48,000 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 34,315 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 5 | 0% | 44,500 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 57,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 5 | 1% | 6,000 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 42,000 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 31,500 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 8 | 1% | 34,121 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 8 | 1% | 71,988 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 14 | 1% | 80,400 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 4 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 5 | 2% | 11,500 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 24 | 2% | 30,498 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 2 | 2% | 20,000 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 4 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 16 | 6% | 56,095 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 16 | 5% | 50,154 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 56 | 13% | 100,000 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 37 | 9% | 92,000 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 51 | 9% | 114,500 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 20 | 3% | 127,998 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 60 | 5% | 120,000 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 2 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
Problem: Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Risk: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
Suspension:rear
Model years: 2012
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured from november 15, 2011, through november 21, 2011. Some vehicles may be equipped with right rear hub and bearing assemblies that were not fully machined.
Risk: This could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right rear hub and bearing assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 27, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Model years: 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.
Risk: If the bolt fractures, the lower control arm could separate from the crossmember, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right lower control arm bolts and nuts. Owner notification began april 30, 2001. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Transmission
Was driving home from work (on city streets) and noticed that the engine seemed to be idling higher than normal RPMs. Van would not shift from first gear and would not accelerate beyond about 30 MPH, very sluggish, while RPMs rose above 3K and engine made a grinding/whining sound. No warning lights…
I drove like regular the transmission was starting to delay in response but nothing to this extreme. I parked it after an evening of m working; Once parked the vehicle will shift through all gears but only Park is engaged and stays engaged even while shifting to R, N, D it only stays parked. This…
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan mobility vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear wheel air bag was deployed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact stated that the vehicle had been converted into a mobility…
The steering and wheel alignment of the vehicle is habitually misaligned and pulling drastically to the right. The vehicle has been serviced and aligned multiple times, and the auto mechanic shop says that the alignment can no longer be set properly. They charged me extra for some additional part…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Grand Caravans have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 353 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $550 and $1,950), from 18 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “strut tower”, in 67 of 353 complaints, followed by “front end” (41).
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- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (583)
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