Dodge Grand Caravan Problems by Year

We compared every Dodge Grand Caravan model year from 1995–2020 using 12,553 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 58 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2008, 2016, 2005, 2010 and 1996, which drew far more complaints than other Grand Caravan years at the same age. The best years are 2020, 2007 and 2006.

26model years
12,553complaints
58recalls
2008, 2016worst years
2020, 2007best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Dodge Grand Caravan. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
202020−93%1TransmissionGood
2019245−28%4ElectricalAverage
2018271−27%4ElectricalAverage
2017414typical3ElectricalAverage
20161,0022.5×6ElectricalAvoid
2015281−37%4TransmissionAverage
2014359−21%5ElectricalAverage
2013472typical4ElectricalAverage
20125841.3×6ElectricalAverage
20115301.2×4ElectricalAverage
20108701.9×6ElectricalCaution
20095441.3×7ElectricalAverage
20081,2933.1×8ElectricalAvoid
2007182−61%3Fuel SystemGood
2006286−41%4SteeringGood
20059962.3×5Door Lock & LatchAvoid
2004116−78%1Fuel SystemGood
2003219−53%2SteeringGood
2002290−37%5AirbagAverage
2001298−33%3HeadlightAverage
2000442typical5TransmissionAverage
1999432typical3AirbagAverage
19985591.2×4EngineAverage
19975831.3×5AirbagAverage
19961,1572.9×9AirbagAvoid
1995108−74%1TransmissionGood

* Complaints compared with the median Grand Caravan year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Dodge Grand Caravan problems

Latest Dodge Grand Caravan recalls

Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor

NHTSA recall 25V-876 · Dec 17, 2025 · 86 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 20V-396 · Jul 7, 2020 · 925,239 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-278 · May 15, 2020 · 122 vehicles

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.

Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020.

Seats

NHTSA recall 19V-759 · Oct 24, 2019 · 30,354 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The welds on the outboard rear seat strikers for the second row bench and second row bucket seats may fail during a front impact crash. The front outboard seat strikers for the third row bench seats may fail in the event of a rear impact crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will weld in a striker reinforcement bracket on the second and third row outboard seat strikers, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019.

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

NHTSA recall 18V-524 · Aug 9, 2018 · 12,779 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018…

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

All 58 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Dodge Grand Caravan should you avoid?

2008, 2016, 2005, 2010 and 1996 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Grand Caravan years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2008.

What is the best year for the Dodge Grand Caravan?

2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other Grand Caravan years at the same age, followed by 2007 and 2006. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Dodge Grand Caravan problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (4,327), engine & cooling (1,772) and air bags (1,643). Electrical complaints peak in the 2008 model year.

How many recalls has the Dodge Grand Caravan had?

58 recalls across 1995–2020. The model year with the most is 1996. See all Dodge Grand Caravan recalls by year.

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.