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Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 9 model years, NHTSA lists 37 recalls and 3,606 owner complaints for the Dodge Grand Caravan. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Dodge Grand Caravan by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan | 1 | 20 | |
| 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan | 4 | 48 | |
| 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan | 4 | 270 | |
| 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan | 3 | 414 | |
| 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan | 6 | 1,159 | |
| 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan | 4 | 281 | |
| 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan | 5 | 359 | |
| 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan | 4 | 471 | |
| 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan | 6 | 584 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Dodge models.
Dodge Grand Caravan: questions owners ask
Which Dodge Grand Caravan year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Dodge Grand Caravan model years with the most are the 2016 (1,159), 2012 (584) and 2013 (471). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2020 (20), 2019 (48) and 2018 (270), out of 9 model years from 2012 to 2020. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Dodge Grand Caravan have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 9 Dodge Grand Caravan model years, 37 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2012 (6), 2016 (6) and 2014 (5). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan years have the most stalling complaints?
340 owner complaints across 8 Dodge Grand Caravan model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2012 (111), 2013 (70) and 2016 (70) model years, out of 8 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan years have the most check engine light complaints?
199 owner complaints across 7 Dodge Grand Caravan model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2016 (63), 2012 (26) and 2017 (26) model years, out of 7 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan years have the most door lock and latch complaints?
110 owner complaints across 3 Dodge Grand Caravan model years describe door locks or door latches failing. The most were filed for the 2016 (59), 2018 (26) and 2017 (25) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan years have the most no-start complaints?
90 owner complaints across 3 Dodge Grand Caravan model years describe the car failing to start. The most were filed for the 2012 (56), 2013 (23) and 2014 (11) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
72 owner complaints across 4 Dodge Grand Caravan model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2018 (24), 2017 (20) and 2014 (15) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan years have the most transmission failure complaints?
72 owner complaints across 4 Dodge Grand Caravan model years describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. The most were filed for the 2016 (46), 2015 (16) and 2019 (5) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan years have the most power window complaints?
67 owner complaints across 3 Dodge Grand Caravan model years describe power window or window regulator failures. The most were filed for the 2012 (28), 2013 (20) and 2014 (19) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.