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2015 Dodge Grand Caravan reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan holds 281 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 10 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Grand Caravan years here — under the median of the other years, which is 19. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Latch or anchor, Equipment, and Automatic transmission.

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
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Complaints

281

Per year

10

Recalls

4

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (77 of 281), then Seats (57) and Electrical system (38). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 18 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Grand Caravan has 357 complaints, 38 per year, and the 2016 has 1,000 complaints, 23 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall adaptive equipment, wheelchair restraints, latch or anchor 2025-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 25V876000
Summary Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Remedy Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Recall Equipment 2017-12-21 · NHTSA campaign 17V824000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2016-06-24 · NHTSA campaign 16V461000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
Recall visibility, windshield 2016-01-28 · NHTSA campaign 16V044000
Summary FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to December 5, 2015. The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S02.

Complaints by component (281 total)

Powertrain
77
Seats
57
Electrical system
38
Engine
38
Air bags
24
Structure
24
Speed control
12
Electronic stability control (ESC)
7
Service brakes
7
Fuel and propulsion system
6
Visibility
4
Wheels
4
Latches, locks, and linkages
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Seat belts
2
Suspension
2
Equipment
1
Steering
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

7

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

18

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the front driver’s and passenger’s head restraints unexpectedly deployed. The contact sustained a neck injury. The vehicle was…"
    Seats · filed 2026-09-09
  • "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…"
    Powertrain, Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-04
  • "Radiator fan not working"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-22
  • "Transaxle pump failure for my vehicle. Recall S44 does not include my specific vin so I am not able to get assistance through Dodge"
    Engine · filed 2026-07-31
  • "The front passenger side headrest in my 2015 Dodge Van deployed in April 2024. Head rest deployment is a known issue. The dealership told me the headrest was under an extended warranty due to the issue. The dealership…"
    Seats · filed 2026-07-18

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Grand Caravan 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250
Grand Caravan 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250

Specs and fitment

RT generation (5th gen), 2012–2020
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan holds 281 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 10 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Grand Caravan years here — under the median of the other years, which is 19. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Latch or anchor, Equipment, and Automatic transmission.

What are common problems with a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (77 of 281), then Seats (57) and Electrical system (38). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 18 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Grand Caravan has 357 complaints, 38 per year, and the 2016 has 1,000 complaints, 23 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan been recalled?

The 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Owners have filed 281 complaints about the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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).