2019 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (41) · Electrical System (34) · Structure:body (25)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
70 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-05-15 · campaign 20V278000 · 122 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Seats 2019-10-24 · campaign 19V759000 · 30,354 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2018-08-09 · campaign 18V523000 · 154,335 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (88)
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 2025-01-30 · 23-003-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"sliding door lock(s) inoperable warranty extension xv1 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
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-08-31 · S2307000002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suspected engine coolant leak.
Showing the 6 most recent of 88 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-14 · Exterior Lighting“about a month ago had an issue where the battery was drained completely. couldn't unlock the van with the fob, had to use the physical key to unlock the door. was able to jump the battery and i started right up. assumed that a over-head light was left on. confirmed the battery was holding a charge, no issues with alternator. had the same …”
2026-10-06 · Electrical System · 66,900 mi“the contact owns a 2019 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced various electrical system failures. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to recognize when occupants had fastened the seat belts, the windshield wiper activated independently, the fuel gauge displayed empty, and the air bags appeared to be disenga…”
2026-09-30 · Back Over Prevention · 80,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the rear-view camera displayed an upside-down image or a blank screen. the dealer was contacted by phone. the manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.…”
2026-09-29 · Engine“the vehicle has experienced repeated serious engine/cooling-system problems. it ran hot/overheated and would lose some power on even very slight inclines; when this occurred, the temperature gauge would rise. it never completely lost power or stalled. the vehicle developed an engine ticking noise that continues. an oil-pressure warning appeared, an…”
2026-09-24 · Air Bags“airbag system not working for 7 months because replacement parts are not available. very serious safety issue!!!!!! …”
2026-09-16 · Structure · 139,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while detailing the vehicle, the front driver’s side headrest exploded outward. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and it was determined that the headrest needed to be replaced. the contact associated the failure with an unknown technical service bulletin. the manufacturer w…”
2026-09-05 · Vehicle Speed Control“i just started having this issue 3 days ago. when i put the car in reverse it does not directly go into drive. i have to go back to park to get the car back in drive. i put a brand new transmission in this car in 2024 and since i can only drive 45 miles per hour. when the drive or reverse does not light up in green, the camera in the back does not …”
2026-08-06 · Air Bags“air bag light stays on. mechanic found defect in driver's side headrest. part was ordered in february 2026, still waiting for the replacement part 6 months later. dodge has no idea when the part will be available. extremely hazardous driving condition, driving without air bag protection because chrysler/dodge doesn't have replacement parts. this da…”
2026-07-10 · Structure:body“minivan has sliding door lock actuator failure, driver side. unable to open sliding door manually or with power door motor. lock/unlock latch is stuck in locked position. this is a safety issue in case of vehicle crash or fire. exact same issue with older models. chrysler has issued a warranty bulletin (d-21-15) for factory repair of this same issu…”
2026-07-01 · Power Train · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle started jerking, lost motive power, and the rpms elevated to the red line. the contact pulled over to the side of the road with the engine running, but the vehicle was unable to drive forward. the vehicle had experienced transmission failure. the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.