Dodge Grand Caravan years to avoid and best years
Newer Dodge Grand Caravan years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 56 (470 complaints). 2013 through 2014 are in that same range. From 2018 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 1 (from 44 complaints), 2020 at 2 (from 20 complaints), and 2015 at 10 (from 281 complaints). On the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 162 of 470 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
Dodge Grand Caravan reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Dodge Grand Caravan. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2020 → Fewest | 2 | 20 | 1 | Powertrain | 20 |
| 2019 → Fewest | 1 | 44 | 4 | Powertrain | 20 |
| 2018 → | 19 | 269 | 4 | Electrical system | 20 |
| 2017 → | 19 | 414 | 3 | Electrical system | 20 |
| 2016 → | 23 | 1,000 | 6 | Electrical system | 20 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 10 | 281 | 4 | Powertrain | 20 |
| 2014 → | 38 | 357 | 5 | Electrical system | 20 |
| 2013 → Most | 56 | 470 | 4 | Electrical system | 20 |
| 2012 → | 19 | 583 | 6 | Electrical system | 20 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Minivan
- Oil
- 5W-20 (3.6L V6 Pentastar) · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/65R17
Known issues for this generation
Recall 16V-461 covers certain 2015-2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country vehicles among other FCA models: the transmission pump may seize and lose hydraulic pressure, which can cut motive power while driving; dealers replace the transmission pump. Recall 15V-595 covers certain 2016 Grand Caravan and Town & Country vehicles: hood-striker bolts may loosen so the hood can open while driving and obstruct the driver's view; dealers install new striker bolts torqued to specification. Recall 18V-332 covers certain FCA products including minivans in the campaign scope for cruise-control wiring that may allow unintended continued speed; dealers inspect and flash control-module software. Confirm applicability by VIN because several campaigns also list other nameplates.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Grand Caravan years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 1 (from 44 complaints), 2020 at 2 (from 20 complaints), and 2015 at 10 (from 281 complaints).
Which Dodge Grand Caravan year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 56 (470 complaints). 2013 through 2014 are in that same range. On the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 162 of 470 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Dodge Grand Caravan owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Dodge Grand Caravan years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2018 on, complaints per year fall.
What engine oil does a Dodge Grand Caravan use?
5W-20 (3.6L V6 Pentastar)
What does NHTSA recall 16V-461 cover on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
Recall 16V-461 covers certain 2015-2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country vehicles among other FCA models: the transmission pump may seize and lose hydraulic pressure, which can cut motive power while driving; dealers replace the transmission pump.
What generation is the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
RT generation (5th gen) (2012-2020).