AI DamageDodge Caravan: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Dodge Caravan across 5 model years: 0 owner complaints and 123 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.2 L · petrol · 4 cyl 1984–1987
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cyl 1996–2007
- 2.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl 1987–1995
- 2.5 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 1989–1990
- 2.6 L · petrol · 4 cyl 1984–1987
- 3 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1987–2000
- 3.3 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1990–2009
- 3.8 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1994–2009
- 4 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2008–2009
- electric 1999
- automatic, 1-speed 1999
- automatic, 3-speed 1984–2002
- automatic, 4-speed 1989–2009
- automatic, 6-speed 2008–2009
- manual, 4-speed 1984–1986
- manual, 5-speed 1984–1995
Drive: FWD, AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 96 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 6 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
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- Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
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- PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
- PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
- Engine Oil Leak
- Door speaker Inoperative or No Sound
- "Washer Light On And Will Not Turn Off After Adding Washer Solvent."
- STARTER - ENGINE
- WARRANTY BULLETIN D-25-03 (XV1) Driver and Passenger Sliding Door Power Lock Actuators - 2017 - 2019 Dodge…
- FCA CARIBBEANWARRANTY BULLETIN ID-25-01 (XV1) Driver and Passenger Sliding Door Power Lock Actuators -…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.