MYRModel Year Report

2019 Dodge Grand Caravan

▲ Better than typical
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
BUILT 2026-08-02

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. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1992: 255 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 1157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 1999 2000: 442 complaints 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2004 2005: 995 complaints 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1290 complaints 2009: 543 complaints 2009 2010: 866 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 583 complaints 2013: 470 complaints 2014: 356 complaints 2014 2015: 276 complaints 2016: 961 complaints 2017: 401 complaints 2018: 263 complaints 2019: 233 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2020
2019: 233 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992255
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081290
2009543
2010866
2011530
2012583
2013470
2014356
2015276
2016961
2017401
2018263
2019233
202016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% 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 — 48 distinct reports on file.

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 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 41 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 26 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 8%

8% of complaints: seats — 19 distinct reports on file.

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 (48 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.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 1995 ▲ 2004

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 1996 ■ 2005

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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 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.