2019 Dodge Grand Caravan engine problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I just started having this issue 3 days ago. When I put the car in reverse it does not directly go into drive. I have to go back to park to get the car back in drive. I put a brand new transmission in this car in 2024 and since I can only drive 45 miles per hour. When the drive or reverse does not…”
filed Sep 5, 2026
“Engine loss of power, failure to accelerate, sudden forward lurch when stopped, Check engine light diagnosed by dealership and independent shop as Cylinder 2 failure. Purchased from Carvana 11/2024 with just over 70,000 miles on it. Currently has about 77,000. Cylinder head is currently being…”
filed Feb 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Suspected engine coolant leak.
S2307000002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 31, 2023
Engine problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 2 | 10% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 34 | 13% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 58 | 14% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 82 | 8% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 38 | 14% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 80 | 22% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 70 | 15% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 118 | 20% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 92 | 17% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 137 | 16% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 41 | 8% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 117 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.