Dodge Grand Caravan recalls and complaints by year
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Dodge Grand Caravan, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Dodge Grand Caravan, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1985–2020 with 124 recall campaigns and 18671 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1996 (9), 2008 (8), and 2009 (7).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2008 (1962), 1996 (1860), and 2005 (1341).
- Top recall themes: Seats and restraints, Airbags, and Equipment and labeling.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Electrical system, Air bags, Engine.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Seats and restraints
14 campaigns · Years: 1991–1993, 1996–1998, 2000, 2002, 2005–2007, 2016, 2019These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Airbags
10 campaigns · Years: 1993–2000, 2005–2006, 2008–2013These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
Equipment and labeling
8 campaigns · Years: 1997, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014–2016These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.
Steering and suspension
7 campaigns · Years: 1991–1994, 2001–2004, 2008–2012These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
Electrical
6 campaigns · Years: 2001–2002, 2008–2014, 2017–2018These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
Fuel and emissions
6 campaigns · Years: 1996–2000, 2002, 2016–2019These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Brakes
4 campaigns · Years: 1991–1993, 1997, 2008–2009, 2018–2019These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Visibility and lighting
4 campaigns · Years: 1991–1993, 1999, 2005–2006, 2014–2015These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Dodge Grand Caravan in NHTSA complaint data are Electrical system, Air bags, Engine.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 22 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Air bags, Electrical system. |
| 2019 | 3 | 284 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Power train, Engine. |
| 2018 | 3 | 338 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Structure:body, Engine. |
| 2017 | 2 | 506 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Structure:body, Engine. |
| 2016 | 5 | 1194 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Power train, Structure:body. |
| 2015 | 3 | 339 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Seats, Electrical system. |
| 2014 | 4 | 471 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Seats. |
| 2013 | 3 | 648 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system. |
| 2012 | 5 | 809 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system. |
| 2011 | 3 | 820 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Engine. |
| 2010 | 5 | 1305 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Air bags, Engine. |
| 2009 | 7 | 797 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Air bags, Engine. |
| 2008 | 8 | 1962 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Air bags, Service brakes, hydraulic. |
| 2007 | 2 | 273 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system, Electrical system, Engine. |
| 2006 | 4 | 377 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Electrical system, Air bags. |
| 2005 | 5 | 1341 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages, Electrical system, Exterior lighting. |
| 2004 | 1 | 144 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system, Electrical system, Fuel system, gasoline. |
| 2003 | 2 | 289 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Electrical system, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 2002 | 5 | 415 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train:automatic transmission, Electrical system. |
| 2001 | 3 | 362 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Exterior lighting:headlights, Air bags. |
| 2000 | 5 | 558 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys, Suspension. |
| 1999 | 3 | 599 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Air bags, Electrical system. |
| 1998 | 4 | 761 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train:automatic transmission, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys. |
| 1997 | 5 | 857 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train:automatic transmission, Electrical system:horn. |
| 1996 | 9 | 1860 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train:automatic transmission, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1995 | 1 | 118 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments, Engine and engine cooling:engine. |
| 1994 | 4 | 248 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags:frontal. |
| 1993 | 7 | 391 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Power train:automatic transmission, Seat belts:front:anchorage. |
| 1992 | 7 | 319 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Seat belts:front:anchorage, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 1991 | 6 | 150 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Power train:automatic transmission, Seat belts:front:anchorage. |
| 1990 | 0 | 69 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, Power train:manual transmission. |
| 1989 | 0 | 30 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Tires:tread/belt, Engine and engine cooling. |
| 1988 | 0 | 12 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:retractor, Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch, Power train:manual transmission. |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments. |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Air bags , Fuel system and Electrical system
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.
For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.