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All cars · Dodge Grand Caravan · 2019

2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index60100 = average car
Complaints80NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold122,648U.S. model year
Per 100K sold65complaints
Year rank#5 of 19#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto 6-spdFWD17 / 25 / 20Regular$3,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 26,400 and 83,500 miles. Median 50,200, from 70 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical49,00034,500–66,90015
Transmission & drivetrain67,00010,700–100,00015
Engine45,00038,000–76,0007
Seats47,8001,600–86,60010
Brakes34,8008,400–41,6006

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical26%
Transmission & drivetrain14%
Seats14%
Engine12%
Body structure11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2456316011

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 25V876000 Dec 2025 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor /

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

  • 20V278000 May 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

  • 19V759000 Oct 2019 Seats

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. If the seat strikers fail, the seat or seat belt may not adequately restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will weld in a striker reinforcement bracket on the second and third row outboard seat strikers, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is V91.

  • 18V523000 Aug 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment20192026

Manufacturer communications 88

Dodge filed 88 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD Later Release★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD Early Release★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2016249317127,678Electrical
2017100132125,196Electrical
201865100151,927Electrical
20196080122,648Electrical
202015938,765Airbags

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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