Dodge Grand Caravan Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Dodge Grand Caravan model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2020 drew the fewest (20) and the 2008 the most (1,292).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Among the fewest complaints |
20 | 1 | Power train | 4★ | 20 |
| 2004 Among the fewest complaints |
116 | 1 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | — |
| 2007 Among the fewest complaints |
182 | 2 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | — |
| 2003 | 219 | 2 | Steering | — | — |
| 2019 | 243 | 4 | Electrical system | 4★ | 20 |
| 2018 | 271 | 4 | Electrical system | 4★ | 20 |
| 2015 | 281 | 4 | Power train | 4★ | 20 |
| 2006 | 284 | 3 | Steering | — | — |
| 2002 | 290 | 5 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2001 | 298 | 3 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2014 | 358 | 5 | Electrical system | 4★ | 20 |
| 2017 | 414 | 3 | Electrical system | 4★ | 20 |
| 2013 | 471 | 4 | Electrical system | 4★ | 20 |
| 2011 | 530 | 4 | Electrical system | — | 20 |
| 2009 | 544 | 7 | Electrical system | — | — |
| 2012 | 583 | 6 | Electrical system | 4★ | 20 |
| 2010 | 869 | 6 | Electrical system | — | 18–20 |
| 2005 Among the most complaints |
995 | 5 | Latches/locks/linkages | — | — |
| 2016 Among the most complaints |
1,002 | 6 | Electrical system | 4★ | 20 |
| 2008 Among the most complaints |
1,292 | 8 | Electrical system | — | — |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Dodge Grand Caravan years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan: 1,292 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 815 (63%); Air bags 293 (23%); Service brakes 211 (16%).
Reports mention 23 crashes, 16 fires, 20 injuries, 2 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 70,185 miles. 8 recall campaigns listed.
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan: 1,002 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 314 (31%); Structure 228 (23%); Power train 221 (22%).
Reports mention 14 crashes, 7 fires, 13 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 66,000 miles. 6 recall campaigns listed.
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan: 995 complaints
Most-reported: Latches/locks/linkages 338 (34%); Electrical system 259 (26%); Exterior lighting 150 (15%).
Reports mention 28 crashes, 7 fires, 44 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 65,000 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
The Dodge Grand Caravan years with the fewest complaints
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan: 20 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 8 (40%); Air bags 5 (25%); Electrical system 4 (20%).
Reports mention 5 crashes, 4 injuries. 1 recall campaign listed.
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan: 116 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 25 (22%); Service brakes 15 (13%); Engine and engine cooling 14 (12%).
Reports mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 83,000 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan: 182 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 41 (23%); Electrical system 30 (16%); Engine 26 (14%).
Reports mention 14 crashes, 7 fires, 15 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 72,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Dodge Grand Caravan owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 243 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 50,000 |
| 2018 | 271 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 54,000 |
| 2017 | 414 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 63,111 |
| 2016 | 1,002 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 66,000 |
| 2015 | 281 | 7 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 70,000 |
| 2014 | 358 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 62,000 |
| 2013 | 471 | 13 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 86,130 |
| 2012 | 583 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 92,500 |
| 2011 | 530 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 80,000 |
| 2010 | 869 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 75,000 |
| 2009 | 544 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 75,000 |
| 2008 | 1,292 | 23 | 16 | 20 | 2 | 70,185 |
| 2007 | 182 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 72,000 |
| 2006 | 284 | 12 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 60,043 |
| 2005 | 995 | 28 | 7 | 44 | 0 | 65,000 |
| 2004 | 116 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 83,000 |
| 2003 | 219 | 13 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 49,000 |
| 2002 | 290 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 48,000 |
| 2001 | 298 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 62,251 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING (1996–1998 model years; 1,500,521 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2002; 02V293000)
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET (1991–1994 model years; 1,318,189 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 1999; 99V213000)
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE (1996–2000 model years; 1,163,000 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2000; 00V268000)
- CHRYSLER/SEAT BELT SYSTEM (1991–1993 model years; 1,100,000 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 1997; 97V148000)
- CHRYSLER/SEAT BELT SYSTEM (1991–1993 model years; 1,100,000 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 1997; 97V149000)
All 67 Dodge Grand Caravan recall campaigns · Dodge Grand Caravan problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Dodge Grand Caravan years FAQ
Which Dodge Grand Caravan year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2020 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (20). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Dodge Grand Caravan years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2008, 2016 and 2005 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Dodge Grand Caravan problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (3,844 of 9,262 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Dodge Grand Caravan have?
NHTSA lists 67 recall campaigns covering the Dodge Grand Caravan. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Dodge Grand Caravan recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
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.