Dodge Caravan problems by year

10,504 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 32 Dodge Caravan model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.

Years with the most complaints

1996 (1,403), 1993 (949), 1992 (913), 1997 (714)

Years with notably fewer complaints

1984 (18), 1986 (49), 2013 (30), 2014 (20), 2015 (23)

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most reported problem
2015 Fewer complaints	23	0	Power Train
2014 Fewer complaints	20	0	Electrical System
2013 Fewer complaints	30	0	Electrical System
2012	87	0	Electrical System
2011	78	0	Electrical System
2010	172	2	Electrical System
2009	118	2	Electrical System
2008	302	2	Electrical System
2007	81	0	Fuel/propulsion System
2006	173	2	Electrical System
2005	537	4	Latches/locks/linkages
2004	64	1	Fuel/propulsion System
2003	195	3	Steering
2002	245	4	Air Bags
2001	257	3	Air Bags
2000	470	4	Power Train
1999	555	4	Air Bags
1998	629	4	Engine and Engine Cooling
1997 Most complained	714	3	Air Bags
1996 Most complained	1,403	2	Air Bags
1995	489	0	Power Train
1994	644	1	Power Train
1993 Most complained	949	1	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1992 Most complained	913	0	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1991	617	0	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1990	278	0	Power Train
1989	191	0	Power Train
1988	103	0	Latches/locks/linkages
1987	69	0	Latches/locks/linkages
1986 Fewer complaints	49	0	Structure
1985	49	0	Structure
1984 Fewer complaints	18	0	—

How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Dodge.