2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
313 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 18/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 50,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2019 sits among all Grand Caravan years
What owners report
“Rear left sliding passenger door lock actuator stuck in the locked position. Will not unlock and door is unable to be opened. The rear left side passengers will be unable to get out in case of emergency.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Grand Caravan
“The lock on the sliding back passenger door will not unlock manually or with any of the buttons in the car or fob.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Grand Caravan
“P1790,P0868,P083B, P0736, P0733 codes. Transmission went bad. See attached invoice for more details.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Grand Caravan
“Misfire cylinder #2 all components have been replaced yet the problem still exists.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Grand Caravan
“Driver side rear door is stuck in the lock position and will not unlock with the manual button on the front doors, key fob, or the button on the door itself. So, it is therefore stuck in that position.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Grand Caravan
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 78 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 50,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 35,000 and 76,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
88 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on body & structure and engine — are on file for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2019 Grand Caravan TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan drew 313 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 18/100, scored against the model's worst year (1996).
What are the most common 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan are electrical (58 complaints), other (52), and transmission & drivetrain (49).
At what mileage do 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan problems show up?
Owners most often report 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan problems around 50,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 35,000 and 76,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.