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2020 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 20owner complaints
- 5crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 4injuries reported
The least complained-about Dodge Grand Caravan year on file: 20 complaints, against an average of 448 for the other model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The components named most often in the 20 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 20 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility: Wheelchair Restraints/Securement: Latch/Anchor: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
What do 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan owners report?
12 of the 20 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The automatic transmission failed while driving, causing a loss of propulsion and leaving the vehicle stranded. This created a safety hazard because the vehicle could no longer accelerate or move out of traffic. This is the fourth Chrysler/Dodge vehicle I have owned that has experienced a substantially similar transmission failure.
catalytic convert failure No complaints from dealer ship No inspection was done warning light came on
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power. Additionally, the vehicle failed to steer as intended, with the front of the vehicle swaying. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the alternator had frozen, the serpentine belt was missing, and the tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the alternator needed to be…
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered, and the transmission failed to properly shift intermittently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,715.
3 year old 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan sxt had failed transmission pump and transmission. I was driving 30 mph and it lunged forward fast after not changing gears for 2 miles. My warranty company put the wrong replacement transmission that is a closed transmission. It was from a junk yard reject with crumbled gasket leaking everywhere. Then a year later December 2024 they replaced gasket with liquid gasket. Now it smells like burning metal. Please tell me which transmission is correct? Closed transmission? What kkbd comes from Mopar factory? I requested Mopar because it must work with ECU. AXIOM…
While driving and all seat belts buckled the seat belt and air bag indicator chimes.
The transmission failed at just under 60k miles. Our air bag sensor light is now coming on and not sure why. I don’t have the money to continue to repair this vehicle plus make payments. We also have had issues with the front bolts on the driver side continuing to loosen.
I AM GETTING A CODE FOR THE THORAX SQUIB SENSOR. THE DEALERSHIP STATES I NEED A DRIVER-SIDE SEAT WIRE HARNESS. WE WERE PUT AT RISK BY THE INTERMITTENT CONNECTION OF THE AIR BAG SENSOR. AS THE LINE BECAME FRAYED AND WIRES BROKE. THE AIRBAGS SYSTEM WAS COMPROMISED CAUSING THE SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN I WAS MOVING MY SET BACK AND FORTH. THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON. THE LIGHT WOULD COME OFF AND ON. PUTTING MY FAMILY AT RISK.
Engine oil filter housing leaking. Oil leaking and pooling on top of engine. Could cause fire. Technician at Dodge Dealer said this is a common problem on this engine. It affects other Dodge/Chrysler vehicles as well. Component was inspected by our insurer Car Shield. No warnings or messages prior to the failure. Technician found the issue during routine oil change.
The vehicle display lights on the interior dash board fail to fully shut off after driving and waiting an appropriate amount of time, causing a drain on the battery over time which results in a failure to start. There may be other drains on the battery, as this is not an isolated incidence and has been happening since May 2022 approximately every two weeks or less.
seat belt incorrectly assembled making it impossible to fasten without twisting the belt
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that after securing her infant child inside the vehicle, his wife started the vehicle and then exited the vehicle. After closing the door, it was discovered that all the doors had erroneously locked causing the child to become trapped inside the vehicle until her husband was able to open the door using a second key fob. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. Prior to the failure, the contact indicated that the key fob auto start feature had malfunctioned and failed to start the vehicle. The local dealer was notified of the…
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan: questions owners ask
Is the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan; the most common categories were power train (8, 40%), air bags (5, 25%), electrical system (4, 20%). There is 1 safety recall. 5 complaints mention a crash, 4 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Across 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (40% of complaints), air bags (25% of complaints), electrical system (20% of complaints), engine (10% of complaints), seat belts (10% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan; the most recent (campaign 25V876000, 2025-12-17) concerns Equipment Adaptive/Mobility: Wheelchair Restraints/Securement: Latch/Anchor: . Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan had transmission failures?
5 of the 20 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan (25%) describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. One owner wrote: "The automatic transmission failed while driving, causing a loss of propulsion and leaving the vehicle stranded. This created a safety hazard because the vehicle could no longer accelerate or move out of traffic." (NHTSA complaint 11747319, June 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Grand Caravan
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2020 only.