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2015 Dodge Grand Caravan.
The 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan is better than average by owner complaints: 60 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 55, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 20 mpg combined. The best Dodge Grand Caravan year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 304 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Grand Caravan year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 43K to 100K miles on the car (198 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 69K–118K miles
- seats complaints mostly came at 50K–83K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 26K–78K miles
Recalls 4
- equipment adaptive/mobility 2025
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.
- equipment 2017
A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf.
- transmission & drivetrain 2016
The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Show all 4 recalls
- visibility 2016
The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 196 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Dodge grand caravan and chrysler town and country: bulletin involves inspecting and adjusting
- Hands Free Feature Inoperative This bulletin involves updating the Hands Free Module (HFM)…
- Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan sxt air conditioner only works on one side other side blows out hot air no matter what cold setting its on only one side of the air blows out cold air and that's the drivers side passanger side is very hot
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan owner · NHTSA complaint 11001194
More owner reports
One of my outlets in the console does not work and it is not due to a blown fuse. The van was bought "new" with 13 miles on it.
NHTSA complaint 10700906
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.8× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 55; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Grand Caravan year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (15%), electrical (13%) and body structure (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
4 safety recalls (latest: equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 43,000 and 100,000 miles. The middle report was at 68,900 miles, from 198 complaints.
Does the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 15% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What Dodge Grand Caravan year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2015 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works