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2020 Dodge Grand Caravan reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan over 7 years — 2 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 1 recall on file, including Latch or anchor.

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
Photo by SsmIntrigue, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

20

Per year

2

Recalls

1

Years on the road

7

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (8 of 20), then Air bags (5) and Electrical system (4). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2019 and 2021

The 2019 Grand Caravan has 44 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2021 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.

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 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

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.

Complaints by component (20 total)

Powertrain
8
Air bags
5
Electrical system
4
Engine
2
Seat belts
2
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Steering
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "backup camera ---- no safety issue ---- no inspections performed ---- no warnings"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-16
  • "The automatic transmission failed while driving, causing a loss of propulsion and leaving the vehicle stranded. This created a safety hazard because the vehicle could no longer accelerate or move out of traffic. This is…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-06-30
  • "catalytic convert failure No complaints from dealer ship No inspection was done warning light came on"
    Unknown or other, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-11-15
  • "The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power. Additionally, the vehicle failed to steer as intended, with…"
    Steering, Electrical system, Engine · filed 2025-08-14
  • "3 year old 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan sxt had failed transmission pump and transmission. I was driving 30 mph and it lunged forward fast after not changing gears for 2 miles. My warranty company put the wrong replacement…"
    Powertrain · filed 2025-04-28

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

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 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan over 7 years — 2 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 1 recall on file, including Latch or anchor.

What are common problems with a 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (8 of 20), then Air bags (5) and Electrical system (4). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2019 Grand Caravan has 44 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2021 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan been recalled?

The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 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).