2015 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (68) · Seats (43) · Engine (23)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
176 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:wheelchair Restraints/Securement:latch/Anchor: 2025-12-17 · campaign 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment 2017-12-21 · campaign 17V824000 · 61,791 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the v
Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2016-06-24 · campaign 16V461000 · 26,298 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Risk: If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
Visibility:windshield 2016-01-28 · campaign 16V044000 · 184 vehicles
Defect: FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to December 5, 2015. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk: If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S02.
Service bulletins (114)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2025-01-29 · 23-001-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"sliding door lock(s) inoperable warranty extension x98 the customer may describe one or more of the following: ● either one or both of the sliding door locks do not function. ● the door lock(s) emit a loud buzzing noise during lock/unlock operation and do not lock/unlock the door. note: the doors c
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2024-01-10 · S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-08-30 · 93120 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fca caribbean warranty bulletin id-23-20 "can / am" warranty coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 wcc
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What owners report
2026-09-09 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint · 111,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the front driver’s and passenger’s head restraints unexpectedly deployed. the contact sustained a neck injury. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the contact was concerned that the other air bags in t…”
2026-09-04 · Unknown Or Other“good morning there is a transmission failure - there is no fluid pressure in the transmission lines and the pump seems inoperable. there is already a recall on this issue but the vehicle i have does not fall within the guidelines - less than a year. recall s44 - is for july 31, 2015 to april 18, 2016. but my vehicle was built on october 15, 2014 …”
2026-07-31 · Engine“transaxle pump failure for my vehicle. recall s44 does not include my specific vin so i am not able to get assistance through dodge …”
2026-07-18 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint“the front passenger side headrest in my 2015 dodge van deployed in april 2024. head rest deployment is a known issue. the dealership told me the headrest was under an extended warranty due to the issue. the dealership placed the headrest on back order for 1.5 years. now that the headrest is available at the dealership, the dealership is refusing to…”
2026-07-06 · Electrical System“the passenger side sliding door is locked into place the power actuator has gone out. an entry way is locked putting people in danger, one way in one way out for 5 rear passengers. multiple model years have a reoccurring issue.the failure of the sliding door lock actuator is so common that it prompted thousands of owner complaints to the nationa…”
2026-06-18 · Power Train“the vehicle experienced a sudden transmission/powertrain failure while driving. the transmission began slipping, with engine rpm increasing but the vehicle failing to accelerate normally. the vehicle would move very slowly or not move forward at all, creating a significant safety risk in traffic because the driver could not reliably accelerate, mer…”
2026-04-23 · Power Train“transmission oil pump failed with vehicle at only 45,000 miles. …”
2026-04-08 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint · 225,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 55 mph, the front driver's side headrest deployed from the base and struck the contact's son. the failure occurred without being in an accident. there was no warning light illuminated, and the air bag did not deploy. the contact's son sustai…”
2026-03-26 · Wheels“i can't unscrew 4 lug nuts on my rear wheel. i was able to remove just one bought extra tool try to remove them all. material is like butter, not steel. how engineering could let material like that to be used. i found on the web that a dealer wonna $400 to remove that lugs....…”
2026-03-04 · Power Train“yesterday i left to run errands and noticed that my vehicle shifted fine into reverse, but did not want to go forward when put in gear. i thought maybe it was cold and let it warm up the more i drove the more sluggish it became going forward i came back home after driving about 4 miles when i pulled in the garage. i noticed there was transmission f…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.