Reliable Auto DB

2019 Dodge Grand Caravan reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan has 44 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 1 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, Tank, and Seats.

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
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Complaints

44

Per year

1

Recalls

4

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (13 of 44), then Seats (8) and Electrical system (6). The most filings arrived in 2026 (24 of 44). Those filings include 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Grand Caravan has 269 complaints, 19 per year, and the 2020 has 20 complaints, 2 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.

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 2019 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 gasoline fuel system, storage, tank 2020-05-15 · NHTSA campaign 20V278000
Summary Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Recall Seats 2019-10-24 · NHTSA campaign 19V759000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The welds on the outboard rear seat strikers for the second row bench and second row bucket seats may fail during a front impact crash. The front outboard seat strikers for the third row bench seats may fail in the event of a rear impact crash. In addition, the second row bench and second row bucket seats may not withstand the required loads.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will weld in a striker reinforcement bracket on the second and third row outboard seat strikers, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is V91.
Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, disc, caliper 2018-08-09 · NHTSA campaign 18V523000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.

Complaints by component (44 total)

Powertrain
13
Seats
8
Electrical system
6
Engine
6
Structure
6
Air bags
3
Back-over prevention
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Speed control
1
Steering
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

4

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

32019172025242026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "AIRBAG SYSTEM NOT WORKING FOR 7 MONTHS BECAUSE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE!!!!!!"
    Air bags · filed 2026-09-24
  • "The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while detailing the vehicle, the front driver’s side headrest exploded outward. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and it was determined that…"
    Structure · filed 2026-09-16
  • "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…"
    Speed control, Engine · filed 2026-09-05
  • "Air Bag light stays on. Mechanic found defect in driver's side headrest. Part was ordered in February 2026, still waiting for the replacement part 6 months later. Dodge has no idea when the part will be available.…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-08-06
  • "MINIVAN HAS SLIDING DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILURE, DRIVER SIDE. UNABLE TO OPEN SLIDING DOOR MANUALLY OR WITH POWER DOOR MOTOR. LOCK/UNLOCK LATCH IS STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN CASE OF VEHICLE CRASH…"
    Structure · filed 2026-07-10

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 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

The 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan has 44 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 1 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, Tank, and Seats.

What are common problems with a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (13 of 44), then Seats (8) and Electrical system (6). The most filings arrived in 2026 (24 of 44). Those filings include 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Grand Caravan has 269 complaints, 19 per year, and the 2020 has 20 complaints, 2 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan been recalled?

The 2019 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 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 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).