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2019 Dodge Grand Caravan.
The 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan is better than average by owner complaints: 80 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 60, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, 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 245 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Grand Caravan year. 2019 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 26K to 83K miles on the car (70 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 34K–66K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 10K–100K miles
Recalls 4
- equipment adaptive/mobility 2025
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.
- seats 2019
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.
Show all 4 recalls
- brakes 2018
The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
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 88 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- SEAL, Input If looking to replace stubshaft due to ATX fluid leaking, do not replace PTU seals
- Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or…
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1
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 Later Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Lock actuator failure on driver side rear sliding door. This is a concern for a two year old vehicle and poses a safety risk for passenger/child egress.
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan owner · NHTSA complaint 11438178
More owner reports
Passenger sliding door on 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan keeps malfunctioning. I cannot at times open the door from the outside or open the door from the inside. It has been repaired 3 times but the problem keeps coming back.
NHTSA complaint 11461488
The vehicle keeps blowing fuses every time you try to start it.
NHTSA complaint 11417723
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 60; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Grand Caravan year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (26%), transmission & drivetrain (14%) and seats (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 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 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 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 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 26,400 and 83,500 miles. The middle report was at 50,200 miles, from 70 complaints.
Does the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What Dodge Grand Caravan year is better than the 2019?
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