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#BS-2019-DODGRA-2C572019 Dodge Grand Caravan
Based on reports from 296 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 296 complaints, 9 crashes, 5 fires, and 4 recalls.
Top reported problems
transmission failure
6 complaints • Severity 8.3/10
buzzing sound when doors lock and remote fob is messing up
2 complaints • Severity 9/10
power window regulator and motor went bad
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
53 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 49K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (31 reports) • Median: 49K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (53 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 53 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 49,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 49K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 42 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 42 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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.
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. 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Dodge Grand Caravan is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)
This vehicle
296
Class avg
355
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other minivan - 2wd vehicles from 2019.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 296 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Dodge Grand Caravan Model Years
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