MYRModel Year Report

2019 Dodge Grand Caravan

▲ Better than typical
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Grand Caravan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 129 complaints 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 1157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 2000: 442 complaints 2000 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2005 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1291 complaints 2009: 543 complaints 2010: 868 complaints 2010 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 583 complaints 2013: 470 complaints 2014: 357 complaints 2015: 279 complaints 2015 2016: 964 complaints 2017: 402 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 235 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2020
2019: 235 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992256
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081291
2009543
2010868
2011530
2012583
2013470
2014357
2015279
2016964
2017402
2018265
2019235
202016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 55 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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My wife parked the van in our church parking lot. Turned it off and locked the doors like normal. Came out two hours later to see the front windows covered in smoke and the.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240204

POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing torque converter.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR WAS IN PARK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE CONTACT STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181010

ENGINE 17%

17% of complaints: engine — 41 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and bumpers.

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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 OR FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260710

SEATS 10%

10% of complaints: seats — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing head restraint.

INJURY
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I was trying to roll the 3rd row seats in my van into the storage area, when trying to get the headrest to be in a lower position (in order to stow) the headrest snapped forward quickly and hit my niece in the face.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231211

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT WAS SEATED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST THE SEAT, THE HEADREST STRUCK THE BACK OF THE CONTACT'S NECK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190709

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180829 — service brakes, hydraulic

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.

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.

Campaign 18V523000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

R 20191219 — seats

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.

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.

Campaign 19V759000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200519 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 20V278000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260205 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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...

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.

Campaign 25V876000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (55 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V523000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V759000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V278000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V876000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.