Dodge Grand Caravan problems by year

13,484 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 33 Dodge Grand Caravan model years. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.

Years with the most complaints

2008 (1,292), 1996 (1,157), 2016 (1,000), 2005 (995)

Years with notably fewer complaints

1989 (24), 1990 (55), 2020 (20)

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most reported problem
2020 Fewer complaints	20	1	Power Train
2019	240	4	Electrical System
2018	270	4	Electrical System
2017	414	3	Electrical System
2016 Most complained	1,000	6	Electrical System
2015	281	4	Power Train
2014	357	5	Electrical System
2013	470	4	Electrical System
2012	583	6	Electrical System
2011	530	4	Electrical System
2010	868	6	Electrical System
2009	543	7	Electrical System
2008 Most complained	1,292	8	Electrical System
2007	182	2	Fuel/propulsion System
2006	284	3	Steering
2005 Most complained	995	5	Latches/locks/linkages
2004	116	1	Fuel/propulsion System
2003	219	2	Steering
2002	290	5	Air Bags
2001	298	3	Air Bags
2000	442	5	Power Train
1999	432	2	Air Bags
1998	559	3	Engine and Engine Cooling
1997	583	2	Air Bags
1996 Most complained	1,157	2	Air Bags
1995	108	0	Power Train
1994	199	1	Power Train
1993	289	1	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1992	255	0	Seat Belts
1991	129	0	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1990 Fewer complaints	55	0	Power Train
1989 Fewer complaints	24	0	Power Train
1988	10	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.