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2020 Dodge Grand Caravan.

The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 9 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 15, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 1 recall, and it gets 20 mpg combined. It's the best Dodge Grand Caravan year we track.

15Lemon Index · 100 = average car

One of the most reliable. 6.7× fewer complaints than average.

Worst year 2005

Dodge Grand Caravan
Photo shows a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. Elise240SX, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · background removed

Before you buy. What matters most for this car.

Owner complaints9first 3 years
Fuel economy20 mpgcombined, EPA
Crash test★★★★☆NHTSA overall

How serious. Out of 20 owner complaints, owners reported:

5crashes
3injuries
0fires
3tows

What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.

airbags33%
electrical33%
doors, locks & latches11%
seat belts11%
lights11%

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.

Transmission problems in every Dodge Grand Caravan year →

When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.

half by 40K
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Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 10K to 85K miles on the car (6 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.

Recalls 1

  • equipment adaptive/mobility 2025

    Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.

Check a VIN for open recalls

Problems Dodge told dealers about

Dodge sent dealers 50 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:

  • No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
  • Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or…

Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.

Safety

Stability controlStandard
Collision warningNot offered
Lane departure warningNot offered
NHTSA front crash test of the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan
Front crash test · NHTSA
Crash test details
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Dodge Grand Caravan MV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines

About $3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl.

Quick answers

Is the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 6.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 15; 100 is average, lower is better).

What are the most common 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?

In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (33%), electrical (33%) and doors, locks & latches (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.

How many recalls does the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

1 safety recall (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 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan get?

20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).

Is the 2020 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.

Does the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan have transmission problems?

Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.

How much does the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan cost in fuel a year?

About $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.

What engines does the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

3.6L 6-cyl.

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

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