Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2020 problems by year and mileage
5th generation (RT)
NHTSA data through 18 October 20267,717 complaints, 4,707 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
- 200870kmedian
- 200975kmedian
- 201071kmedian
- 201179kmedian
- 201290kmedian
- 201383kmedian
- 201462kmedian
- 201569k†median
- 201666k†median
- 201763k†median
- 201853k†median
- 201950k†median
- 2020—too few
The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
Close- Median failure report
- 70,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 1,595
- Recalls naming this year
- 10
Most reported on the 2008
- Electrical system977 reports · median 85,000 mi
- Airbag system336 reports · median 95,000 mi
- Hydraulic brake circuit174 reports · median 20,000 mi
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Air bags · Suspension — rear
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The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
Close- Median failure report
- 75,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 662
- Recalls naming this year
- 9
Most reported on the 2009
- Electrical system406 reports · median 85,000 mi
- Airbag system163 reports · median 84,000 mi
- Engine59 reports · median 85,000 mi
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Air bags · Suspension — rear
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The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
Close- Median failure report
- 71,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 1,041
- Recalls naming this year
- 8
Most reported on the 2010
- Electrical system628 reports · median 84,000 mi
- Engine163 reports · median 92,000 mi
- Airbag system161 reports · median 72,000 mi
Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Air bags — frontal · Air bags
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The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
Close- Median failure report
- 79,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 608
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2011
- Electrical system386 reports · median 81,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system139 reports · median 86,000 mi
- Engine106 reports · median 88,000 mi
Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Air bags — frontal · Electrical system
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The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
Close- Median failure report
- 90,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 671
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
Most reported on the 2012
- Electrical system384 reports · median 100,000 mi
- Engine138 reports · median 106,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system74 reports · median 107,000 mi
Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Air bags — frontal · Electrical system
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The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Close- Median failure report
- 83,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 502
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2013
- Electrical system271 reports · median 84,000 mi
- Engine73 reports · median 90,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise64 reports
Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Electrical system · Air bags
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The 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
Close- Median failure report
- 62,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 379
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2014
- Electrical system135 reports · median 45,000 mi
- Engine84 reports · median 79,000 mi
- Seats62 reports · median 82,000 mi
Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Equipment · Visibility — windshield
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The 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
Close- Median failure report
- 69,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 304
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2015
- Transmission and driveline83 reports · median 94,000 mi
- Seats57 reports · median 66,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise44 reports
Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Equipment · Power train — automatic transmission
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The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
Close- Median failure report
- 66,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 1,004
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2016
- Electrical system315 reports · median 60,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise241 reports · median 60,000 mi
- Body structure228 reports · median 58,000 mi
Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Equipment
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The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
Close- Median failure report
- 63,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 415
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2017
- Electrical system144 reports · median 65,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise98 reports
- Body structure95 reports · median 67,000 mi
Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Electrical system — wiring
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The 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
Close- Median failure report
- 53,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 271
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2018
- Electrical system92 reports · median 49,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise66 reports
- Body structure59 reports
Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Electrical system — wiring
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The 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
Close- Median failure report
- 50,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 245
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2019
- Electrical system58 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise51 reports
- Transmission and driveline49 reports
Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Seats
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The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 20
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
Most reported on the 2020
- Transmission and driveline8 reports
- Airbag system5 reports
- Electrical system4 reports
Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement
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Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. † Median likely runs low (complaints filed after 2020). Latest: the 2012; earliest: the 2019, and the 2012 is 7 years older (part of the gap is age). 1 of these years carries fewer than 30 reports with an odometer reading and shows no median at all, rather than one computed from a handful.
The short answer
“Is the 2008–2020 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 70,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 133,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 4,707
- Recalls
- 32
Most reported
- Electrical system49.8% of complaints · median 80,000 mi
- Engine13.3% of complaints · median 88,000 mi
- Airbag system11.5% of complaints · median 76,000 mi
Documented problems
- Electrical2008–2013
- Engine2011–2013
- Ignition Switch2008–2010
- Body / Doors
Owners filed 7,717 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008–2020 Dodge Grand Caravan; the electrical system leads with 49.8% of them, and half of the 4,707 that record an odometer reading came by 70,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
No single peak: the middle half runs 42,000 to 100,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2008–2020 Dodge Grand Caravan last?
On the 2008–2020 Dodge Grand Caravan, half of the 4,707 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 70,000 miles and 90% by 133,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
297 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 53 past 200,000 — each one proof that a Grand Caravan reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2020 · 4,707 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
5,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 225 complaints
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 53 complaints (1.1%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 18,000
- 25%
- 42,000
- Median
- 70,000
- 75%
- 100,000
- 90%
- 133,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 190 | 4.0% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 82 | 1.7% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 124 | 2.6% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 125 | 2.7% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 122 | 2.6% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 109 | 2.3% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 144 | 3.1% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 174 | 3.7% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 171 | 3.6% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 197 | 4.2% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 216 | 4.6% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 196 | 4.2% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 225 | 4.8% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 222 | 4.7% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 209 | 4.4% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 216 | 4.6% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 223 | 4.7% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 175 | 3.7% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 178 | 3.8% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 149 | 3.2% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 195 | 4.1% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 102 | 2.2% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 132 | 2.8% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 82 | 1.7% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 105 | 2.2% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 94 | 2.0% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 98 | 2.1% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 50 | 1.1% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 67 | 1.4% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 38 | 0.8% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 63 | 1.3% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 33 | 0.7% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 33 | 0.7% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 25 | 0.5% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 18 | 0.4% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 20 | 0.4% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 18 | 0.4% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 16 | 0.3% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 53 | 1.1% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common Grand Caravan problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2020
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Body structure591 reportsmedian 60,000middle half 40,000–80,000
- Problems owners could not categorise873 reportsmedian 72,000middle half 50,000–100,000
- Airbag system891 reportsmedian 76,000middle half 50,000–110,000
- Electrical system3,842 reportsmedian 80,000middle half 52,000–108,000
- Transmission and driveline735 reportsmedian 80,000middle half 49,000–107,000
- Engine1,026 reportsmedian 88,000middle half 62,000–119,000
- Fuel and propulsion system382 reportsmedian 90,000middle half 66,000–119,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3,842 | 49.8% | 80,000 | 52,000–108,000 |
| Engine | 1,026 | 13.3% | 88,000 | 62,000–119,000 |
| Airbag system | 891 | 11.5% | 76,000 | 50,000–110,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 873 | 11.3% | 72,000 | 50,000–100,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 735 | 9.5% | 80,000 | 49,000–107,000 |
| Body structure | 591 | 7.7% | 60,000 | 40,000–80,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 382 | 5.0% | 90,000 | 66,000–119,000 |
| Brakes | 370 | 4.8% | 56,000 | 30,000–100,000 |
| Seats | 267 | 3.5% | 71,000 | 53,000–97,000 |
| Steering | 249 | 3.2% | 85,000 | 53,000–120,000 |
Known problems with the 2008–2020 Grand Caravan
Electrical 2008–2013
TIPM-7 fuel pump relay failure: the internal relay contacts degrade, causing intermittent no-start, stalling while driving, and the fuel pump continuing to run with the key off. One of the most-complained-about defects in NHTSA's database for this vehicle.
Engine 2011–2013
3.6L Pentastar left-bank cylinder head valve guide and valve seat wear (driver's side tick, cylinder 2 misfire), covered by Chrysler warranty extension X56 rather than a recall.
Ignition Switch 2008–2010
The ignition switch can move out of the RUN position while driving, shutting off the engine and disabling the airbags; subject to recall.
Body / Doors
Power sliding door and power liftgate motor, cable and wiring harness failures persist across the whole generation.
Before you buy a 2008–2020 Grand Caravan: the 3-minute check
Generated from 4,707 mileage-tagged complaints, 32 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 32 campaigns cover this generation.
- Check electrical on 2008–2013 cars. What each looks like: Known problems.
- Check engine on 2011–2013 cars.
- Check ignition switch on 2008–2010 cars.
- Years differ here: from 20 to 1,595 complaints a year — compare them by model year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
Grand Caravan problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi39% below | At 90k mi66% below | At 120k mi84% below | At 150k mi94% below | At 200k mi99% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 52,000–108,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 62,000–119,000 | later | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Airbag system | 50,000–110,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 50,000–100,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 49,000–107,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Body structure | 40,000–80,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 66,000–119,000 | later | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2020 · 4,707 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 39% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 66% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 84% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 94% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2008–2020 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls (32)
NHTSA records 32 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (6), the electrical system (5), equipment (4) (why one area can repeat).
Dec 2025 · 2010–2020 · Equipment Adaptive/MobilityAn unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM Promaster vehicles equipped with…
What can happen. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service…
Jul 2020 · 2008–2010 · Air BagsProjectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the…
What can happen. Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer…
May 2020 · 2016–2019 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The defect. Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact…
Oct 2019 · 2019 · SeatsIf the seat strikers fail, the seat or seat belt may not adequately restrain the occupant, increasing the…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The welds on the outboard rear seat strikers for the second row bench and second row bucket seats may fail during a front impact crash. The front outboard seat strikers for the…
What can happen. If the seat strikers fail, the seat or seat belt may not adequately restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will weld in a striker reinforcement bracket on the second and third row outboard seat strikers, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners…
Aug 2018 · 2017–2018 · Electrical SystemA vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler…
What can happen. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
Aug 2018 · 2018–2019 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form…
What can happen. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
Feb 2018 · 2017 · Exterior LightingHaving the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the…
What can happen. Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a…
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's…
Dec 2017 · 2014–2016 · EquipmentIf the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at…
What can happen. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
Jun 2017 · 2011–2012 · Air BagsUnexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
What can happen. Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made…
Jun 2016 · 2015–2016 · Power TrainIf the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM…
What can happen. If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
May 2016 · 2016 · SeatsIf the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.
What can happen. If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
Jan 2016 · 2008–2009 · Air BagsIf the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk…
The defect. FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the…
What can happen. If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the…
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
Jan 2016 · 2014–2015 · VisibilityIf the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
The defect. FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to December 5, 2015. The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using…
What can happen. If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number…
Sep 2015 · 2016 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesIf the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as…
What can happen. If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer…
Oct 2014 · 2014 · TiresIf the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire…
The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured March 20, 2014, to April 22, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured March 21, 2014, to April 22, 2014. Due…
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the TPMS module, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
Jun 2014 · 2008–2010 · Air BagsIf the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which…
The defect. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
May 2014 · 2010–2014 · Electrical SystemAn overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
The defect. Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window…
What can happen. An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on…
Feb 2014 · 2008–2010 · SuspensionFailure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible…
What can happen. Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors'…
Jul 2013 · 2013 · Air BagsAn air bag that does not deploy, or deploys improperly, may increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured June 11, 2013, through June 12, 2013. The occupant restraint control module (ORC) has incorrect software installed which may adversely affect air bag…
What can happen. An air bag that does not deploy, or deploys improperly, may increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign…
Jul 2013 · 2013 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a…
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.…
May 2012 · 2012 · EquipmentThe power liftgate door may close on an appendage, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles, manufactured from march 9, 2012 through march 12, 2012. Some vehicles may be equipped with a right side liftgate pinch sensor that does not function properly. As…
What can happen. The power liftgate door may close on an appendage, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right side liftgate pinch sensors, free of charge. The safety recall began on may 18, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
Apr 2012 · 2012 · SuspensionThis could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured from november 15, 2011, through november 21, 2011. Some vehicles may be equipped with right rear hub and bearing assemblies that were not fully…
What can happen. This could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right rear hub and bearing assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 27, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Sep 2011 · 2012 · Engine and Engine CoolingConnecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Chrysler vehicles, including 200 and Town and Country models, Dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, Grand Caravan and journey models and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011…
What can happen. Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 18, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Aug 2011 · 2008 · EquipmentAn inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler grand voyager, Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured from june 24, 2007, through july 30, 2008. These vehicles may experience a heating and air conditioner (hvac) condensate leak…
What can happen. An inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag and/or a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the affected air bag module free of charge. The safety recall began on october 14, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Jun 2011 · 2011 · SteeringA missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, Jeep wrangler, Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 convertible, Dodge avenger, Dodge nitro, Jeep liberty, Dodge caliber, Jeep compass, Jeep patriot, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler town & country vehicles.…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
Mar 2011 · 2010 · Electrical SystemEngine shut off while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Dodge journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler town & country vehicles manufacturer from august 3, 2009, through june 17, 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to…
What can happen. Engine shut off while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the win modules free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Dec 2010 · 2008 · EquipmentAn inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. These vehicles may experience a water leak at the heating and air conditioner (hvac) drain grommet which can lead to illumination of airbag warning light…
What can happen. An inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag and/or a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the hvac drain grommet free of charge. The safety recall began on january 14, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Jun 2010 · 2008–2009 · Electrical SystemA short circuit could occur inside the sliding door, overheating the latch, possibly resulting in a fire.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler town & country passenger vehicles manufactured from february 2007 through september 2009. Some of the vehicles may have been built with an improperly routed wire harness…
What can happen. A short circuit could occur inside the sliding door, overheating the latch, possibly resulting in a fire.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
Apr 2010 · 2008–2010 · SuspensionContact between the tire spring hat may wear a hole in the tire over time.
The defect. The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 Chrysler town & country and Dodge caravan mobility conversions which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the…
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359.
Apr 2010 · 2008–2010 · Fuel System, GasolineContact between the tire and fuel fill pipe may wear a hole in one or the other components over time.
The defect. The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 Chrysler town & country and Dodge caravan commercial entervans which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359.
Sep 2009 · 2008–2009 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA brake fluid leak could result in a loss of braking ability, possibly causing a crash.
The defect. Eldorado national is recalling model year 2008-2009 amerivan mobility vehicles built on Chrysler town & country and Dodge Grand Caravan platforms vehicles. The rear brake lines may have been improperly routed and not secured properly during the alteration. If…
What can happen. A brake fluid leak could result in a loss of braking ability, possibly causing a crash.
The free fix. Eldorado national amerivan dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the brake lines were improperly routed they will be correctly reinstalled free of charge. The safety recall began on october 13…
Feb 2009 · 2009 · Electrical SystemIf the fuse for this circuit does not blow, the connectors could overheat and potentially catch fire.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling 6,138 my 2009 Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. Unused electrical connectors for the blind spot detection system may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions.
What can happen. If the fuse for this circuit does not blow, the connectors could overheat and potentially catch fire.
The free fix. Dealers will seal the power circuit at the subject connector and replace the fuse for this circuit if necessary free of charge. The recall began on march 9, 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 7,717 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 169 (2.2%)
- Fires
- 119
- Injury reports
- 173
- Fatality reports
- 4
Grand Caravan problems by model year
The 2008 drew the most complaints of this generation, 1,595, most of them about the electrical system, and the 2020 the fewest, 20. A typical year drew about 502.
That makes the 2008 stand out at roughly 3.2 times a typical year (what a yearly count can and cannot say).
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,595 | 1,051 | 70,000 | Electrical system (977) | 10 |
| 2009 | 662 | 399 | 75,000 | Electrical system (406) | 9 |
| 2010 | 1,041 | 743 | 71,000 | Electrical system (628) | 8 |
| 2011 | 608 | 429 | 79,000 | Electrical system (386) | 4 |
| 2012 | 671 | 432 | 90,000 | Electrical system (384) | 6 |
| 2013 | 502 | 259 | 83,000 | Electrical system (271) | 4 |
| 2014 | 379 | 239 | 62,000 | Electrical system (135) | 5 |
| 2015 | 304 | 198 | 69,000† | Transmission and driveline (83) | 4 |
| 2016 | 1,004 | 603 | 66,000† | Electrical system (315) | 6 |
| 2017 | 415 | 179 | 63,000† | Electrical system (144) | 4 |
| 2018 | 271 | 99 | 53,000† | Electrical system (92) | 4 |
| 2019 | 245 | 70 | 50,000† | Electrical system (58) | 4 |
| 2020 | 20 | 6 | under 30 reports | Transmission and driveline (8) | 1 |
What Grand Caravan owners reported
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that a dealer recently serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering). The contact stated that the dealer replaced the airbag module components located underneath the center console; however, the connected wiring was not replaced.…
2008 · 180,000 miles · Airbag system
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced various electrical system failures. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to recognize when occupants had fastened the seat belts, the windshield wiper activated independently, the fuel gauge displayed empty, and the…
2019 · 67,000 miles · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 40-45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the engine revved but failed to accelerate as intended, and the transmission skipped gears, and made an abnormal whining sound. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was…
2014 · 85,000 miles · Transmission and driveline
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driver’s side headrest had deployed unexpectedly while opening and closing the door. This deployment caused a plastic part on the driver’s side door to fracture, causing the window to lower and become inoperable. The window was later replaced by…
2018 · 56,000 miles · Seats
Built from 4,707 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other Grand Caravan generations
- Grand Caravan 1996–2000 898 reports with mileage, most about the engine and its cooling system
- Grand Caravan 2001–2007 1,932 reports with mileage, most about the electrical system