2015 Dodge Grand Caravan power train problems
77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Good Morning There is a transmission failure - there is no fluid pressure in the transmission lines and the pump seems inoperable. There is already a recall on this issue but the vehicle I have does not fall within the guidelines - less than a year. Recall S44 - is for July 31, 2015 to April 18…”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“The vehicle experienced a sudden transmission/powertrain failure while driving. The transmission began slipping, with engine RPM increasing but the vehicle failing to accelerate normally. The vehicle would move very slowly or not move forward at all, creating a significant safety risk in traffic…”
filed Jun 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressureCampaign 16V461000 · Jun 24, 2016
Power Train problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 8 | 40% |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 49 | 20% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 23 | 9% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 37 | 9% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 220 | 22% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 18 | 5% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 36 | 8% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 48 | 8% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 43 | 8% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 40 | 5% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 20 | 4% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 68 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.