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Dodge Grand Caravan — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Dodge Grand Caravan model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
37
Years to Avoid
2016, 2010, 2008, 2005, 1996
Best Years
2020, 2004, 1995, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
2020Best Year
22 complaints1 recalls50 TSBs
2019
296 complaints4 recalls88 TSBs
2018
342 complaints4 recalls95 TSBs
2017
515 complaints3 recalls102 TSBs
2016Avoid
1,209 complaints6 recalls1 invest.113 TSBs
2015
342 complaints4 recalls114 TSBs
2014
474 complaints5 recalls1 invest.125 TSBs
2013
653 complaints4 recalls1 invest.133 TSBs
2012
813 complaints6 recalls1 invest.98 TSBs
2011
820 complaints4 recalls1 invest.86 TSBs
2010Avoid
1,307 complaints6 recalls2 invest.54 TSBs
2009
797 complaints7 recalls2 invest.41 TSBs
2008Avoid
1,962 complaints8 recalls2 invest.50 TSBs
2007
273 complaints3 recalls1 invest.21 TSBs
2006
378 complaints4 recalls5 invest.25 TSBs
2005Avoid
1,341 complaints6 recalls7 invest.32 TSBs
2004Best Year
144 complaints3 recalls1 invest.20 TSBs
2003
289 complaints3 recalls3 invest.18 TSBs
2002
415 complaints6 recalls5 invest.15 TSBs
2001
362 complaints5 recalls3 invest.16 TSBs
2000
558 complaints8 recalls3 invest.16 TSBs
1999
599 complaints5 recalls6 invest.12 TSBs
1998
761 complaints6 recalls6 invest.15 TSBs
1997
857 complaints6 recalls6 invest.8 TSBs
1996Avoid
1,860 complaints11 recalls11 invest.8 TSBs
1995Best Year
118 complaints3 recalls5 invest.1 TSBs
1994
248 complaints6 recalls5 invest.1 TSBs
1993
391 complaints9 recalls8 invest.1 TSBs
1992
319 complaints8 recalls6 invest.
1991
150 complaints8 recalls7 invest.
1990Best Year
69 complaints3 recalls2 invest.
1989Best Year
30 complaints3 recalls2 invest.
1988Best Year
12 complaints3 recalls2 invest.
1987Best Year
2 complaints2 recalls2 invest.
1986Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls2 invest.
1985Best Year
1 complaints2 recalls2 invest.
1984Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls2 invest.

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Dodge Grand Caravan Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2016, 2010, 2008, 2005, 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Dodge Grand Caravan, consider the 2020, 2004, 1995, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

37 model years analyzed