Dodge Grand Caravan recalls and problems
45 recalls and 9,714 owner complaints for 21 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
45
Complaints
9,714
Crashes reported
259
Fires reported
150
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Dodge Grand Caravan by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 1 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 4 | 245 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 4 | 273 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 3 | 415 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 6 | 1,002 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 4 | 281 | 7 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 5 | 359 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 0 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 4 | 472 | 13 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 6 | 584 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 4 | 530 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 1 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 6 | 870 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 7 | 544 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 8 | 1,293 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 2 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 2 | 182 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 3 | 284 | 12 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 5 | 995 | 28 | 7 | 44 | 0 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 1 | 116 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 2 | 219 | 13 | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 5 | 290 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 3 | 298 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 5 | 442 | 27 | 13 | 21 | 1 |
Most reported Dodge Grand Caravan problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3,915 | |
| Air Bags | 1,144 | |
| Engine | 976 | |
| Power Train | 955 | |
| Unknown or Other | 818 | |
| Structure | 726 | |
| Steering | 523 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 479 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 475 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 387 |
All Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-876 | Dec 17, 2025 | 2010–2020 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 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… |
| 20V-396 | Jul 7, 2020 | 2008–2010 | Air Bags, Steering | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. |
| 20V-278 | May 15, 2020 | 2016–2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. |
| 19V-759 | Oct 24, 2019 | 2019 | Seats | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. |
| 18V-523 | Aug 9, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. |
| 18V-524 | Aug 9, 2018 | 2017–2018 | Electrical System | 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… |
| 17V-824 | Dec 21, 2017 | 2014–2016 | Equipment | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. |
| 17V-376 | Jun 13, 2017 | 2011–2012 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. |
| 16V-461 | Jun 24, 2016 | 2015–2016 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17… |
| 16V-300 | May 16, 2016 | 2016 | Seats | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. |
| 16V-047 | Jan 29, 2016 | 2008–2009 | Air Bags | FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June… |
| 16V-044 | Jan 28, 2016 | 2014–2015 | Visibility | FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to December 5, 2015. |
| 15V-595 | Sep 24, 2015 | 2016 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. |
| 14V-632 | Oct 8, 2014 | 2014 | Tires | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured March 20, 2014, to April 22, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured… |
| 14V-373 | Jun 26, 2014 | 2008–2010 | Air Bags, Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. |
| 14V-234 | May 7, 2014 | 2010–2014 | Electrical System | Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. |
| 14V-055 | Feb 11, 2014 | 2008–2010 | Suspension | 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… |
| 13V-283 | Jul 2, 2013 | 2013 | Air Bags, Electrical System | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. |
| 13V-291 | Jul 2, 2013 | 2013 | Air Bags | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured June 11, 2013, through June 12, 2013. |
| 12V-191 | May 2, 2012 | 2012 | Equipment | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles, manufactured from march 9, 2012 through march 12, 2012. |
| 12V-141 | Apr 3, 2012 | 2012 | Suspension | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured from november 15, 2011, through november 21, 2011. |
| 11V-487 | Sep 29, 2011 | 2012 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and jeep grand cherokee vehicles… |
| 11V-394 | Aug 3, 2011 | 2008 | Equipment, Air Bags | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 chrysler grand voyager, town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured from june 24, 2007, through july 30, 2008. |
| 11V-315 | Jun 8, 2011 | 2011 | Steering | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty, dodge caliber, jeep compass, jeep patriot, dodge grand caravan… |
| 11V-139 | Mar 1, 2011 | 2010 | Electrical System | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 dodge journey, grand caravan, and chrysler town & country vehicles manufacturer from august 3, 2009, through june 17, 2010. |
| 10V-611 | Dec 8, 2010 | 2008 | Equipment | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 chrysler town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles. |
| 10V-338 | Jul 27, 2010 | 2006–2007 | Seats | Driving specialties ltd is recalling 2 model year 2006 and 2007 conversion vans equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. |
| 10V-270 | Jun 17, 2010 | 2000 | Seats | Access options is recalling certain trucks and vans built on ford e150, e350, toyota sienna, and dodge grand caravan chassis and equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. |
| 10V-271 | Jun 15, 2010 | 2005 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | All in one mobility is recalling certain model year 1997 through 2008 conversion vans equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. |
| 10V-261 | Jun 14, 2010 | 2005, 2007 | Seats | Arizona mobility products (Amp) is recalling one 2005 and one 2007 conversion vans built on dodge grand caravan chassis equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. |
| 10V-235 | Jun 3, 2010 | 2008–2009 | Electrical System | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country passenger vehicles manufactured from february 2007 through september 2009. |
| 10V-008 | Jan 11, 2010 | 2005–2006 | Air Bags | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois… |
| 09V-351 | Sep 11, 2009 | 2008–2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Eldorado national is recalling model year 2008-2009 amerivan mobility vehicles built on chrysler town & country and dodge grand caravan platforms vehicles. |
| 09V-046 | Feb 5, 2009 | 2009 | Electrical System | Chrysler is recalling 6,138 my 2009 town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles. |
| 06V-067 | Mar 8, 2006 | 2005–2006 | Visibility | On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break. |
| 04V-531 | Nov 2, 2004 | 2001–2002 | Equipment | On certain mini vans, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drop through vent holes in the top of the radio and result in a short circuit that subsequently sends direct current to the rear… |
| 04V-480 | Oct 6, 2004 | 2000 | Air Bags | On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel. |
| 04V-386 | Aug 5, 2004 | 2002–2004 | Steering | On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8l V-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak. |
| 04V-047 | Feb 3, 2004 | 2005 | Seat Belts | After performing the ncap test, it was discovered that on certain minivans equipped without the available "stow 'n go" seating option, the right front seat belt retractor assembly may have been improperly assembled. |
| 03V-505 | Dec 10, 2003 | 2000 | Equipment | On certain minivans and 4x2 pickup trucks, the vehicle certification label may have gross axle weight ratings (Gawr) that exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-094 | Mar 7, 2003 | 2000–2003 | Structure | Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. |
| 02V-274 | Oct 8, 2002 | 2002 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain mini vans, the fuel tank control valve weld joint could separate resulting in a possible fuel leak. |
| 01V-310 | Oct 4, 2001 | 2002 | Child Seat | Vehicle description: certain mini vans fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 01V-152 | May 8, 2001 | 2001 | Suspension | Vehicle description: minivans. |
| 00V-268 | Sep 13, 2000 | 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Dodge Grand Caravan?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has the most reports (1,293). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Dodge Grand Caravan have?
NHTSA lists 45 safety recalls covering Dodge Grand Caravan model years 2000–2020.
What are the most common Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
Owners report electrical system, air bags, engine problems most often.