Dodge Caravan recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 2,833 owner complaints for the Dodge Caravan (model years 2000–2017). The most reported problem area is electrical system (727 complaints), followed by air bags (370 complaints). The 2005 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 87 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 78 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 172 | 8 | 6 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 118 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 302 | 8 | 6 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 81 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 173 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 4 | 537 | 19 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 65 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 195 | 13 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 4 | 245 | 13 | 11 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 257 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 4 | 470 | 65 | 5 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2005 (537), 2000 (470) and 2008 (302). Among model years at least two years old, the 2017 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Dodge Caravan model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 727 | 15 of 18 | |
| Air bags | 370 | 15 of 18 | |
| Steering | 243 | 12 of 18 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 228 | 4 of 18 | |
| Power train | 221 | 13 of 18 |
Latest 8 of 15 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V164000 | Apr 23, 2010 | Suspension: rear | 2008–2010 | 834 |
| 10V148000 | Apr 13, 2010 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap | 2008–2010 | 843 |
| 10V008000 | Jan 11, 2010 | Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive | 2005–2006 | 308,950 |
| 07V192000 | May 3, 2007 | Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive | 2005 | 270,958 |
| 06V067000 | Mar 8, 2006 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor | 2005–2006 | 268,800 |
| 05V134000 | Apr 6, 2005 | Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate, lock | 2003 | 70,235 |
| 04V531000 | Nov 2, 2004 | Equipment: electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc. | 2001–2002 | 238,000 |
| 04V480000 | Oct 6, 2004 | Air bags | 2000 | 955,344 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 164 complaints and a fire in 50 complaints; 178 people injured and 8 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.