Dodge Caravan years to avoid (and the best years)
410 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls across 6 model years, 2010 to 2015. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 410complaints
- 2recalls
- 17reported crashes
- 11reported fires
- 15reported injuries
Which Dodge Caravan years should you avoid?
No Dodge Caravan model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Dodge Caravan year has 54 complaints on file. The busiest years are the 2010 (172) and 2012 (87).
What are the best Dodge Caravan years?
The Dodge Caravan years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2014 (20), 2015 (23) and 2013 (30). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23 | 0.4× | 0 | 3 | 2 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2014 | 20 | 0.4× | 0 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2013 | 30 | 0.6× | 0 | 1 | 3 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2012 | 87 | 1.6× | 0 | 3 | 4 | Some concerns to check | Electrical system |
| 2011 | 78 | 1.4× | 0 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2010 | 172 | 3.2× | 2 | 8 | 5 | Some concerns to check | Electrical system |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 251 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Electrical & infotainment115 (46%)
- Engine & powertrain57 (23%)
- Brakes22 (9%)
- Steering, suspension & tires20 (8%)
- Airbags & seat belts16 (6%)
Recalls (2)
Suspension · 10V164000 · Apr 2010 · model year 2010
CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE SPRING HAT MAY WEAR A HOLE IN THE TIRE OVER TIME. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IN THE EVENT OF TIRE PRESSURE LOSS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fuel system · 10V148000 · Apr 2010 · model year 2010
CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE AND FUEL FILL PIPE MAY WEAR A HOLE IN ONE OR THE OTHER COMPONENTS OVER TIME. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IN THE EVENT OF TIRE PRESSURE LOSS, OR A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT THE FUEL PIPE IS COMPROMISED.