NHTSA Data Explorer

Dodge Grand Caravan

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

13,609

Active records

Recalls

81

Active records

TSBs

1,000

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

27

Injuries

564

Crashes

441

Fires

286

Top reported issues — Dodge Grand Caravan

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Operating state

3,865

Condition issue

3,377

Access/entry issue

2,592

Engine behavior

2,014

Safety restraint issue

1,703

Reporting mechanism

1,684

Noise

1,234

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

887

Safety restraint behavior

764

Performance issue

741

Braking behavior

740

Fluid issue

737

Starting behavior

726

Driver assistance issue

707

Lighting behavior

701

Electrical issue

670

Thermal issue

597

Steering behavior

556

Wiper/washer behavior

480

Powering on/off behavior

416

Vibration/harshness

416

Recent change

260

HVAC behavior

249

Smell

162

Infotainment behavior

121

Ride/handling behavior

93

Communication/network issue

13

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Filed Aug 4, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the sliding doors failed to open automatically and had to manually open the vehicle by using the interior and exterior door handles simultaneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under Chrysler Campaign Number: X98; and that any repair would be out-of-pocket. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…

2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Filed Aug 3, 2026


The transmission on this vehicle has started to make a whining noise from the transmission which is consistent with the symptoms of a failing transmission pump cover under recall S44. If this were to fail while driving it can lead to a serious or fatal accident. I have not yet taken the vehicle in to be serviced as I am trying to work with the manufacturer first. There were no indicators prior to the noise coming from the transmission. This van was manufactured in July, only 3 months outside…

2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Filed Jul 31, 2026


Transaxle pump failure for my vehicle. Recall S44 does not include my specific vin so I am not able to get assistance through Dodge

2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Filed Jul 27, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light remaining illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Filed Jul 27, 2026


Subject: Manufacturer and Dealer Non-Compliance / Obstruction of Federal Safety Recalls Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Description of Problem: I am filing a formal complaint against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)/Mopar and its authorized dealer network for active non-compliance, negligence, and obstruction regarding 7 open federal safety recalls on my vehicle. Authorized franchise dealerships have repeatedly refused to initiate the recall process, scan my vehicle's VIN, or open a formal…

2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Filed Jul 18, 2026


The front passenger side headrest in my 2015 Dodge Van deployed in April 2024. Head rest deployment is a known issue. The dealership told me the headrest was under an extended warranty due to the issue. The dealership placed the headrest on back order for 1.5 years. Now that the headrest is available at the dealership, the dealership is refusing to install it under the extended warranty. The dealership is stating that the warranty expired while the headrest was on back order and they are not…

2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Filed Jul 10, 2026


MINIVAN HAS SLIDING DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILURE, DRIVER SIDE. UNABLE TO OPEN SLIDING DOOR MANUALLY OR WITH POWER DOOR MOTOR. LOCK/UNLOCK LATCH IS STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN CASE OF VEHICLE CRASH OR FIRE. EXACT SAME ISSUE WITH OLDER MODELS. CHRYSLER HAS ISSUED A WARRANTY BULLETIN (D-21-15) FOR FACTORY REPAIR OF THIS SAME ISSUE FOR 2015-2017 MODELS. THE EXACT SAME ACTUATORS ARE USED IN 2018 AND 2019 MODELS.

2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Filed Jul 6, 2026


The break calipers keep sticking and need to be replaced at least once per year. The stick and cause an awful black smoke. The last time they were replaced was almost a year ago to date.

2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Filed Jul 6, 2026


The passenger side sliding door is locked into place the power actuator has gone out. An entry way is locked putting people in danger, one way in one way out for 5 rear passengers. Multiple model years have a reoccurring issue.The failure of the sliding door lock actuator is so common that it prompted thousands of owner complaints to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While it never led to a formal safety recall, NHTSA did open a preliminary evaluation (PE21-016) In…

2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Filed Jul 5, 2026


The airbag compartment in the drivers seat headrest popped open while driving and I have been unable to pop it back in. I was not injured but it scared me and could have caused an accident.

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.