AI DamageDodge Grand Caravan: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Dodge Grand Caravan across 6 model years: 1,754 owner complaints and 95 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 32% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 22% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 17% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 10% of all complaints
- 5 Latches, locks, linkages 4% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 4% of all complaints
- 7 Seats 4% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel/propulsion system 3% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 562 complaints (32% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 77.
- Structure: 388 complaints (22% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 74.
- Powertrain: 302 complaints (17% of all), 8 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 29.
- Engine: 184 complaints (10% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
- Latches, locks, linkages: 69 complaints (4% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.3 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2010
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2011–2020named in 3 complaints
- 3.8 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2010
- 4 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2010
- automatic, 4-speed 2010
- automatic, 6-speed 2010–2020
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 1,754 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 562 | 2 | 77 |
| Structure | 388 | 5 | 74 |
| Powertrain | 302 | 8 | 29 |
| Engine | 184 | 1 | 10 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 64 | 12 | 2 |
| Seats | 63 | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 32 | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 27 | 2 | 7 |
| Steering | 23 | 1 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Suspension | 11 | 0 | 9 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The vehicle then rolled down a steep embankment and continued another hundred feet or so where it struck a building. Upon entering the vehicle, the gear shift was in the park position and the engine was turned off. The vehicle sustained over $5,000 in body damage from the impact to the building.
The contact came to a stop and shifted into the Park position, she exited the vehicle and left the driver's side door open to quickly secure the fuel door however the vehicle began to roll away at 5 MPH. The parking brake was not engaged at the time of the failure.
The contact stated during this collision the police report confirmed the steering wheel, driver's knee and passenger dash air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries that required medical treatment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
I noticed the gas cap was open so I put the van in park, took my foot off the brake, took off my seat belt, opened the door and exited leaving the door open. After a couple minutes while I was putting the gas cap back on, the vehicle started to back up.
Intersection car collision. Seatbelt almost broke out of the holder. It could have cost me my life.
Front driver head on collision passenger curtain airbags failed to deploy and passenger front air bag exploded also third row drivers side passenger seat belt failed.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- "Sliding Door Lock(s) Inoperable Warranty Extension XV1 The customer may describe one or more of the following
- "Sliding Door Lock(s) Inoperable Warranty Extension X98 The customer may describe one or more of the following
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
- 2nd Row Center Seat Lazy Or Slow When Folding
- Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair…
- Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges…
- ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA)
- ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA)
- LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is…
- Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair…
- A/C Diagnostic LOP Change
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC
Repair videos
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Other models of this make
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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.