MYRModel Year Report

Dodge Grand Caravan — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

5 model years to avoid, 9 to watch and 8 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid5 years

Caution9 years

Best bets8 years

Complaint history

1984: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1986: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 24 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 55 complaints, Recommended 1991: 129 complaints, Recommended 1992: 256 complaints, Recommended 1993: 289 complaints, Recommended 1994: 199 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 108 complaints, Recommended 1996: 1,157 complaints, Avoid 1997: 583 complaints, Caution 1998: 559 complaints, Caution 1999: 432 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 442 complaints, Caution 2001: 298 complaints, Recommended 2002: 290 complaints, Recommended 2003: 219 complaints, Recommended 2004: 116 complaints, Recommended 2005: 995 complaints, Avoid 2006: 284 complaints, Recommended 2007: 182 complaints, Recommended 2008: 1,292 complaints, Avoid 2008 2009: 544 complaints, Caution 2010: 869 complaints, Avoid 2011: 530 complaints, Caution 2012: 584 complaints, Caution 2013: 471 complaints, Caution 2014: 358 complaints, Recommended 2014 2015: 281 complaints, Recommended 2016: 966 complaints, Avoid 2017: 404 complaints, Caution 2018: 265 complaints, Recommended 2019: 238 complaints, Recommended 2019 2020: 17 complaints, Not enough data 2008 · 1,292
1984: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1986: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 24 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 55 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 129 complaints, Recommended 1992: 256 complaints, Recommended 1993: 289 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 199 complaints, Recommended 1995: 108 complaints, Recommended 1996: 1,157 complaints, Avoid 1996 1997: 583 complaints, Caution 1998: 559 complaints, Caution 1999: 432 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 442 complaints, Caution 2001: 298 complaints, Recommended 2002: 290 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 219 complaints, Recommended 2004: 116 complaints, Recommended 2005: 995 complaints, Avoid 2005 2006: 284 complaints, Recommended 2007: 182 complaints, Recommended 2008: 1,292 complaints, Avoid 2008 2009: 544 complaints, Caution 2010: 869 complaints, Avoid 2011: 530 complaints, Caution 2011 2012: 584 complaints, Caution 2013: 471 complaints, Caution 2014: 358 complaints, Recommended 2014 2015: 281 complaints, Recommended 2016: 966 complaints, Avoid 2017: 404 complaints, Caution 2017 2018: 265 complaints, Recommended 2019: 238 complaints, Recommended 2020: 17 complaints, Not enough data 2020 2008 · 1,292
1984: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1986: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 24 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 55 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 129 complaints, Recommended 1992: 256 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 289 complaints, Recommended 1994: 199 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 108 complaints, Recommended 1996: 1,157 complaints, Avoid 1996 1997: 583 complaints, Caution 1998: 559 complaints, Caution 1998 1999: 432 complaints, Caution 2000: 442 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 298 complaints, Recommended 2002: 290 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 219 complaints, Recommended 2004: 116 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 995 complaints, Avoid 2006: 284 complaints, Recommended 2006 2007: 182 complaints, Recommended 2008: 1,292 complaints, Avoid 2008 2009: 544 complaints, Caution 2010: 869 complaints, Avoid 2010 2011: 530 complaints, Caution 2012: 584 complaints, Caution 2012 2013: 471 complaints, Caution 2014: 358 complaints, Recommended 2014 2015: 281 complaints, Recommended 2016: 966 complaints, Avoid 2016 2017: 404 complaints, Caution 2018: 265 complaints, Recommended 2018 2019: 238 complaints, Recommended 2020: 17 complaints, Not enough data 2020 2008 · 1,292
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2020 ○ Not enough data 17 Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2019 ▲ Recommended 238 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2018 ● Recommended 265 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2017 ◆ Caution 404 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2016 ■ Avoid 966 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2015 ● Recommended 281 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2014 ● Recommended 358 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2013 ◆ Caution 471 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2012 ◆ Caution 584 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2011 ◆ Caution 530 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2010 ■ Avoid 869 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2009 ◆ Caution 544 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2008 ■ Avoid 1,292 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2007 ▲ Recommended 182 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2006 ● Recommended 284 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2005 ■ Avoid 995 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2004 ▲ Recommended 116 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2003 ▲ Recommended 219 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ● Recommended 290 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2001 ● Recommended 298 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2000 ◆ Caution 442 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ◆ Caution 432 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1998 ◆ Caution 559 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ◆ Caution 583 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ■ Avoid 1,157 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1995 ▲ Recommended 108 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ▲ Recommended 199 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ● Recommended 289 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 256 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ▲ Recommended 129 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ▲ Recommended 55 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1989 ○ Not enough data 24 Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 10 Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

82

recalls on file across every Dodge Grand Caravan model year.

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