Dodge Caravan complaints by model year
10,526 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 87 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 78 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 172 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| 2009 | 118 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 | 302 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 | 81 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 173 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 | 537 | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 65 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | 195 | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| 2002 | 245 | 13 | 11 | 4 |
| 2001 | 257 | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 | 470 | 65 | 5 | 4 |
| 1999 | 555 | 46 | 14 | 5 |
| 1998 | 629 | 45 | 23 | 5 |
| 1997 | 714 | 44 | 37 | 7 |
| 1996 | 1,403 | 57 | 47 | 9 |
| 1995 | 489 | 57 | 7 | 1 |
| 1994 | 644 | 91 | 6 | 3 |
| 1993 | 949 | 68 | 7 | 8 |
| 1992 | 913 | 49 | 13 | 9 |
| 1991 | 617 | 36 | 12 | 9 |
| 1990 | 278 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| 1989 | 191 | 12 | 11 | 2 |
| 1988 | 103 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 1987 | 69 | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 49 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 49 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| 1984 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2008–2017. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 162 | 72 | 79 | 54 | 47 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 62 | 11 | 22 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 24 | 17 | 26 | 14 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 42 | 26 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 11 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 13 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Dodge Caravan recalls (56)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Caravan model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V098000 | Feb 8, 2018 | Brake Switch may Malfunction | 2017 | 80.1% |
| 10V164000 | Apr 23, 2010 | REAR SUSPENSION SPRING HAT RETROFIT | 2008, 2009, 2010 | — |
| 10V148000 | Apr 13, 2010 | FUEL PIPE PROXIMITY TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE | 2008, 2009, 2010 | — |
| 10V008000 | Jan 11, 2010 | FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE | 2005, 2006 | — |
| 07V192000 | May 3, 2007 | AIR BAG SENSORS | 2005 | — |
| 06V067000 | Mar 8, 2006 | FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR | 2005, 2006 | — |
| 05V134000 | Apr 6, 2005 | POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL MODULE | 2003 | — |
| 04V531000 | Nov 2, 2004 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/RADIO SHORT CIRCUIT | 2001, 2002 | — |
| 04V480000 | Oct 6, 2004 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING | 1998, 1999, 2000 | — |
| 04V386000 | Aug 5, 2004 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE | 2002, 2003, 2004 | — |
| 04V047000 | Feb 3, 2004 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY | 2005 | — |
| 03V505000 | Dec 10, 2003 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 102/CERTIFICATION LABEL | 2000 | — |
| 03V094000 | Mar 7, 2003 | SOUTHERN COMFORT/RUNNING BOARDS | 2000–2003 | — |
| 02V293000 | Nov 7, 2002 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING | 1996, 1997, 1998 | — |
| 02V076000 | Mar 8, 2002 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT | 1997, 1998, 1999 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Dodge Caravan FAQ
How many recalls has the Dodge Caravan had?
NHTSA lists 56 recall campaigns that cover at least one Dodge Caravan model year from 1984 to 2017. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Dodge Caravan year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2005 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (537) and the 2017 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Dodge Caravan problems?
Across the 2008–2017 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, service brakes, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.