Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Dodge Caravan, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1996 Dodge Caravan - 1,355 complaints in its first 8 years (1,403 to date)
- 1993 Dodge Caravan - 835 complaints in its first 8 years (949 to date)
- 1992 Dodge Caravan - 812 complaints in its first 8 years (913 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2013 Dodge Caravan - 30 complaints in its first 8 years (30 to date)
- 2004 Dodge Caravan - 39 complaints in its first 8 years (65 to date)
- 2007 Dodge Caravan - 66 complaints in its first 8 years (81 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Dodge Caravan | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Dodge Caravan | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Dodge Caravan | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 Dodge Caravan | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 Dodge Caravan | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 2012 Dodge Caravan | 87 | 86 | 0 |
| 2011 Dodge Caravan | 78 | 77 | 0 |
| 2010 Dodge Caravan | 172 | 166 | 2 |
| 2009 Dodge Caravan | 118 | 116 | 2 |
| 2008 Dodge Caravan | 302 | 274 | 2 |
| 2007 Dodge Caravan | 81 | 66 | 0 |
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 173 | 139 | 2 |
| 2005 Dodge Caravan | 537 | 456 | 4 |
| 2004 Dodge Caravan | 65 | 39 | 1 |
| 2003 Dodge Caravan | 195 | 175 | 3 |
| 2002 Dodge Caravan | 245 | 217 | 4 |
| 2001 Dodge Caravan | 257 | 217 | 3 |
| 2000 Dodge Caravan | 470 | 376 | 4 |
| 1999 Dodge Caravan | 555 | 472 | 5 |
| 1998 Dodge Caravan | 629 | 552 | 5 |
| 1997 Dodge Caravan | 714 | 659 | 7 |
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 1,403 | 1,355 | 9 |
| 1995 Dodge Caravan | 489 | 458 | 1 |
| 1994 Dodge Caravan | 644 | 607 | 3 |
| 1993 Dodge Caravan | 949 | 835 | 8 |
| 1992 Dodge Caravan | 913 | 812 | 9 |
| 1991 Dodge Caravan | 617 | 484 | 9 |
| 1990 Dodge Caravan | 278 | 222 | 3 |
| 1989 Dodge Caravan | 191 | 150 | 2 |
| 1988 Dodge Caravan | 103 | 73 | 2 |
| 1987 Dodge Caravan | 69 | 37 | 0 |
| 1986 Dodge Caravan | 49 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 Dodge Caravan | 49 | 0 | 3 |
| 1984 Dodge Caravan | 18 | 0 | 3 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V098000 | 2017 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 10V164000 | 2008-2010 | Suspension | THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN MOBILITY CONVERSIONS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY... |
| 10V148000 | 2008-2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline | THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN COMMERCIAL ENTERVANS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY... |
| 10V008000 | 2005-2006 | Air Bags | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF... |
| 07V192000 | 2005 | Air Bags | CERTAIN MINIVANS ARE BEING RECALLED THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE 27 STATES PLUS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THAT USE GREATER AMOUNTS OF SALT FOR WINTER... |
| 06V067000 | 2005-2006 | Visibility | ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK. |
| 05V134000 | 2003 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE THE STRIKER ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING. |
| 04V531000 | 2001-2002 | Equipment | ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DROP THROUGH VENT HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE RADIO AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT... |
| 04V480000 | 1998-2000 | Air Bags | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY BECOME DISABLED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL. |
| 04V386000 | 2002-2004 | Steering | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK. |
| 04V047000 | 2005 | Seat Belts | AFTER PERFORMING THE NCAP TEST, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITHOUT THE AVAILABLE "STOW 'N GO" SEATING OPTION, THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY... |
| 03V505000 | 2000 | Equipment | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND 4X2 PICKUP TRUCKS, THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR) THAT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN... |
| 03V094000 | 2000-2003 | Structure | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY... |
| 02V293000 | 1996-1998 | Air Bags | ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. |
| 02V076000 | 1997-1999 | Seat Belts | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SOME TRIM MATERIAL CAN LOOSEN AND DROP INTO THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
| 01V310000 | 2002 | Child Seat | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. |
| 01V152000 | 2001 | Suspension | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT BOLT COULD FRACTURE. |
| 01V119000 | 1999 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. |
| 00V305000 | 1993-1994 | Steering | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH 2-SPOKE LUXURY WHEELS MANUFACTURED JULY 1992 THROUGH JUNE 1993; OR EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPOKE SPORT WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1992... |
| 00V268000 | 1996-2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. |
| 99V213000 | 1991-1994 | Structure | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAN ACCUMULATE FATIGUE DAMAGE IF THREE FACTORS COMBINE. |
| 99V216000 | 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHMENT. |
| 99V189000 | 1991-1993 | Visibility | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT. |
| 99V116000 | 1999 | Exterior Lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT FOR FLEET SALES ONLY. THE HEADLAMP MODULE DOES NOT IDENTIFY THE PARK LAMP AS "DRL" AS REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES,... |
| 99V113000 | 1993-1995 | Air Bags | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE WIRING THAT INITIATES THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND. |
| 98V185000 | 1996-1997 | Child Seat | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY... |
| 97V231000 | 1998 | Child Seat | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT WEBBING WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED AROUND THE METAL REINFORCEMENT BAR ON... |
| 97V200000 | 1997 | Tires | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH P215/65R15 GOODYEAR CONQUEST TIRES MOUNTED ON STEEL WHEEL. |
| 97V149000 | 1991-1993 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION. |
| 97V148000 | 1991-1993 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. COVERS ON THE SOLID STALK MOUNTED SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAN BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO STICK INSIDE THE COVER. |