Most common 2015 Dodge Caravan problems
Share of the 23 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Caravan complaints by model year
Best Caravan years: 2014, 2015, 2013. Years to avoid: 2005, 2000, 2008, 1996, 1997. Compare all years →
What 2015 Dodge Caravan owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
Car was sitting in park and stationary with engine on in our home flat driveway and driver got out of car to return to house while car was in park. The driver was gone for 20 seconds and as driver was returning to car the car started rolling backwards in driveway for 150 feet until it hit tree and stopped. When driver returned to driver seat the gear shift was in reverse.
Takata inflators. I was driving down us 41 at a speed of approximately 50 MPH when my van suddenly revved very loudly and all systems seemed to begin shutting down. I removed my foot from the gas and it continued to climb in RPM's and would not accelerate. I was almost directly in front of a car repair shop so I basically coasted in there and was told I had to be towed to a transmission shop. I did and was told that the torque converter and transmission pump had likely failed and that the extent of the damage could not be determined until the transmission was opened up but that it would likely require a new transmission. I had a second opinion at a different shop and was told the same thing. The shop owner advised me of recall s44. Upon contacting the dealership they say my VIN does not appear however the issue is exactly what is happening with my vehicle. …
Electrical system
While driving airbag light came on with interior lights flicking on/off while driving on every occasion for last 1-2 months. Also while driving would say right rear sliding door was open with lights on while driving. Air bag light has since gone off and came back on/off but interior lights remain on at times while driving. Sometimes rear sliding door sounds like it's trying to latch. Local garage unable to find anything wrong it. I believe there is a electrical shortage that started with airbags and from reading there is a Takata recall on other vehicles causing a circuit shortage like this.
Original owner. Van was in use and most of the dash warning lights went on. Most electrical items (horn etc) not working short distance to home but the motor would not shut off. The van kept running even with the key removed. Started to overheat since the fan wasn't working. Called dealer, advised to remove negative battery cable. Motor shut off. Tried a restart to position for tow truck. Van restarted and functioned. Flatbedded to dealer where "TIPM" was replaced under warranty. Invoice chcs398350 teterboro Chrysler, nj owned-driven many cars/trucks never saw one that would not shut off.
Body & structure
I was hit by and 18 wheeler on the free way in no airbags deploy causing me to have surgery on my shoulder in I was driving a company car I work for enterprise in I was want to find a good lawyer that handle case or airbags my phone number is [redacted] I was driving a Dodge Caravan 2015 I know alot of people with big family drives Caravan in I might can save someone life if I can make sure in the future this never happen again with the airbags not deploying.
My driver side sliding door is stuck in the lock position. Cant open it with the fob or manually. No warning just stopped working. I have small children this is a hazard to not be able to open this door.
2015 Dodge Caravan engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 25 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Dodge Caravan a good car?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Caravan rates better than average: 87% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Caravan at the same age. It is one of the best Caravan years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Dodge Caravan?
The transmission & drivetrain — 6 complaints, 26% of all complaints for this model year, most often about manual transmission › shift pattern indicator. Next are the electrical system (4) and body & structure (3).
How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Caravan have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 Dodge Caravan. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Dodge Caravan?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2015 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005, 2000, 2008, 1996 and 1997. See the full Dodge Caravan years comparison.
At what mileage do 2015 Dodge Caravan problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 48,000 miles; 55% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.