Dodge Grand Caravan years to avoid (and the best years)

4,834 NHTSA owner complaints and 23 recalls across 11 model years, 2010 to 2020. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

4,834complaints
23recalls
100reported crashes
72reported fires
151reported injuries
2reported deaths

Which Dodge Grand Caravan years should you avoid?

By NHTSA owner complaints, the Dodge Grand Caravan years to avoid are 2016 and 2010. The typical Dodge Grand Caravan year has 414 complaints on file.

2016: 1,000 complaints, 2.4 times the typical year. Most complaints name the electrical system (31% of complaints) and the body and structure (23% of complaints).
2010: 868 complaints, 2.1 times the typical year. Most complaints name the electrical system (63% of complaints) and the engine (19% of complaints).

What are the best Dodge Grand Caravan years?

The Dodge Grand Caravan years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2020 (20), 2019 (43) and 2015 (281). 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
2020	20	0.0×	1	5	4	Few red flags	Transmission and drivetrain
2019	43	0.1×	4	0	4	Few red flags	Transmission and drivetrain
2018	269	0.6×	4	8	13	Some concerns to check	Electrical system
2017	414	1.0×	3	6	7	Some concerns to check	Electrical system
2016	1,000	2.4×	6	14	13	Approach with caution	Electrical system
2015	281	0.7×	4	7	19	Few red flags	Transmission and drivetrain
2014	357	0.9×	5	11	21	Some concerns to check	Electrical system
2013	469	1.1×	4	13	22	Some concerns to check	Electrical system
2012	583	1.4×	6	7	14	Some concerns to check	Electrical system
2011	530	1.3×	4	9	17	Some concerns to check	Electrical system
2010	868	2.1×	6	20	17	Approach with caution	Electrical system

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 1,422 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Electrical & infotainment712 (50%)
Engine & powertrain317 (22%)
Airbags & seat belts147 (10%)
Brakes87 (6%)
Steering, suspension & tires67 (5%)

Recalls (23)

Safety · 25V876000 · Dec 2025 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Airbags · 20V396000 · Jul 2020 · model year 2010
Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fuel system · 20V278000 · May 2020 · model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Safety · 19V759000 · Oct 2019 · model year 2019
If the seat strikers fail, the seat or seat belt may not adequately restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Electrical system · 18V524000 · Aug 2018 · model years 2017, 2018
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 18V523000 · Aug 2018 · model years 2018, 2019
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 17V824000 · Dec 2017 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Airbags · 17V376000 · Jun 2017 · model years 2011, 2012
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Transmission · 16V461000 · Jun 2016 · model years 2015, 2016
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 16V300000 · May 2016 · model year 2016
If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Body & glass · 16V044000 · Jan 2016 · model years 2014, 2015
If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Safety · 15V595000 · Sep 2015 · model year 2016
If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tires · 14V632000 · Oct 2014 · model year 2014
If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 14V373000 · Jun 2014 · model year 2010
If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Electrical system · 14V234000 · May 2014 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Suspension · 14V055000 · Feb 2014 · model year 2010
Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 13V291000 · Jul 2013 · model year 2013
An air bag that does not deploy, or deploys improperly, may increase the risk of injury.
Electrical system · 13V283000 · Jul 2013 · model year 2013
In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Safety · 12V191000 · May 2012 · model year 2012
THE POWER LIFTGATE DOOR MAY CLOSE ON AN APPENDAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Suspension · 12V141000 · Apr 2012 · model year 2012
THIS COULD RESULT IN A DECREASE IN DURABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Engine · 11V487000 · Sep 2011 · model year 2012
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Steering · 11V315000 · Jun 2011 · model year 2011
A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Electrical system · 11V139000 · Mar 2011 · model year 2010
ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.