NHTSA Data Explorer

Dodge Caravan

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

10,273

Active records

Recalls

72

Active records

TSBs

812

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

33

Injuries

727

Crashes

695

Fires

229

Top reported issues — Dodge Caravan

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Condition issue

3,043

Operating state

2,091

Safety restraint issue

1,756

Reporting mechanism

1,236

Driver assistance issue

1,012

Braking behavior

1,009

Access/entry issue

1,008

Safety restraint behavior

850

Engine behavior

800

Fluid issue

704

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

669

Noise

628

Steering behavior

464

Thermal issue

460

Lighting behavior

435

Wiper/washer behavior

360

Electrical issue

329

Performance issue

316

Vibration/harshness

252

Recent change

168

Smell

145

Starting behavior

141

Powering on/off behavior

120

HVAC behavior

117

Ride/handling behavior

79

Infotainment behavior

52

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2006 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed Mar 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the horn was inoperable, and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the related undisclosed recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000.

2019 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed Nov 24, 2025


The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the contact returned to the vehicle and noticed that all the windows and doors of the vehicle were opened. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was unintendedly started. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,915.…

2001 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed Feb 28, 2025


There is no incident, however I would like to report a manufacturer problem. Many manufacturers put vehicles on the market with front headlights that are too bright and not aimed properly. See [XXX] There are regulations for the lumens of headlights and system of reflectors, but I assume manufacturers are not be watched for violations. Where I live, in Sarasota, FL, I am blinded by all the vehicle lights at night because lights appear to be on bright when they aren't. Something is very…

2000 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed Apr 8, 2024


Twice over the winter my serpentine belt came off as I was driving through a puddle. Nothing deeper than a few inches. It also happened once last year.

2006 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed Aug 24, 2023


The vehicle is turning off completely ir dying when driving. This is happening multiple times. I have to coast safely to pull over, can barely steer to get off the road. This happened 3 times on the way to town. This is very dangerous, I was lucky that I was able to pull over. If I was on express way I would have been in a crash.i don't feel safe driving the car with it cutting off intermittently without any warning.

2008 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed Jun 29, 2023


The van lunges the shuts off while driving happens any time any place, just had the crankshaft position sensor following the codes it was showing, and it still does it.

2001 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed May 26, 2023


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2008 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed May 23, 2023


2 injured
Crash

The contact owned a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, an unknown Toyota Minivan entered his driving route and crashed into the vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to his back, neck, and feet and bruising. Medical attention was provided. The passenger sustained injuries to his neck, back, and shoulder, and medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his resident. The air bags did not…

2000 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed May 18, 2023


Belt under hood keeps falling off and or breaking car seizes up and locks up almost crashed a few times Also engine problems smokes a lot wipers don’t work windows won’t go down also transmission jerks when driving

2006 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed Apr 10, 2023


Twice upon driving tonight, I pressed the pedal to accelerate when the light turned green, and the driver seat unlocked and pulled me backwards. If I wasn't holding on to the steering wheel I would have lost control of the car and been involved in an accident. I was able to press the break with the tip of my toe, manage to put the car in park, readjust the seat and go back into drive. All this while the light had turned green and cars were accelerating behind me. This happened twice tonight!! …

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