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Dodge CaravanYears to avoid, problems & recalls

Based on 10,526 NHTSA owner complaints across 34 model years, the Dodge Caravan years to avoid are 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997 and 1998, and the strongest years are 1985, 1986, 2004 and 2013. The Caravan has 56 safety recalls on record.

Dodge Caravan
Years to avoid'91 '92 '93 '94 '96 '97 '98Use caution: 1995, 1999, 2000, 2005Best years'85 '86 '04 '13Fewest complaints for their ageOwner complaints10,526Top: Service brakes, hydraulicSafety recalls561984–2017 model years

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Best & worst years

Dodge Caravan years to avoid

Complaints by model year, colored by the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Caravan median. Tap a year for its full report.

'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
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  • Best
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2017Not rated–/1001 complaint · 1 recall2016Not rated–/1002 complaints · 0 recalls2015Not rated–/10023 complaints · 0 recalls2014Not rated–/10020 complaints · 0 recalls2013Best89/10030 complaints · 0 recalls2012Best74/10087 complaints · 0 recalls2011Best78/10078 complaints · 0 recalls2010Solid59/100172 complaints · 2 recalls2009Best69/100118 complaints · 2 recalls2008Solid47/100302 complaints · 2 recalls2007Best76/10081 complaints · 0 recalls2006Solid58/100173 complaints · 2 recalls2005Caution33/100537 complaints · 4 recalls2004Best79/10065 complaints · 1 recall2003Solid54/100195 complaints · 3 recalls2002Solid50/100245 complaints · 4 recalls2001Solid50/100257 complaints · 3 recalls2000Caution30/100470 complaints · 4 recalls1999Caution29/100555 complaints · 5 recalls1998Avoid27/100629 complaints · 5 recalls1997Avoid24/100714 complaints · 7 recalls1996Avoid15/1001,403 complaints · 9 recalls1995Caution31/100489 complaints · 1 recall1994Avoid24/100644 complaints · 3 recalls1993Avoid20/100949 complaints · 8 recalls1992Avoid22/100913 complaints · 9 recalls1991Avoid29/100617 complaints · 9 recalls1990Solid48/100278 complaints · 3 recalls1989Solid54/100191 complaints · 2 recalls1988Best70/100103 complaints · 2 recalls1987Best73/10069 complaints · 0 recalls1986Best80/10049 complaints · 1 recall1985Best79/10049 complaints · 3 recalls1984Not rated–/10018 complaints · 3 recalls
Complaints by system

Most common Dodge Caravan problems

All model years combined: 10,526 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic1418103
Electrical system1397119
Power train137278
Air bags1229342
Engine and engine cooling115184
Structure76887
Steering70931
Seat belts66973
Latches/locks/linkages65544
25 other systems3677311
56 recalls

Dodge Caravan recalls

Newest first. The ring shows the share of affected vehicles repaired, from the manufacturer's latest report to NHTSA.

80%Brake lights: switch18V-098 · 2017 · Feb 8, 2018 · 39,456 vehicles–Suspension: rear10V-164 · 2008–2010 · Apr 23, 2010 · 834 vehicles–Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap10V-148 · 2008–2010 · Apr 13, 2010 · 843 vehicles–Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive10V-008 · 2005–2006 · Jan 11, 2010 · 308,950 vehicles–Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive07V-192 · 2005 · May 3, 2007 · 270,958 vehicles–Windshield wiper/washer: motor06V-067 · 2005–2006 · Mar 8, 2006 · 268,800 vehicles–Hatchback/liftgate: lock05V-134 · 2003 · Apr 6, 2005 · 70,235 vehicles–Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.04V-531 · 2001–2002 · Nov 2, 2004 · 238,000 vehicles–Air bags04V-480 · 1998–2000 · Oct 6, 2004 · 955,344 vehicles–Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections04V-386 · 2002–2004 · Aug 5, 2004 · 681,000 vehicles–Front: retractor04V-047 · 2005 · Feb 3, 2004 · 3,200 vehicles–Other: labels03V-505 · 2000 · Dec 10, 2003 · 35,692 vehicles

Showing the 12 newest of 56 recalls. Each model-year page lists all recalls for that year.

68 investigations

NHTSA investigations of the Caravan

  1. Totally Integrated Power Module FailureDP14004 · 2008–2012 · closed Jul 24, 2015
    No recall
  2. Engine Stall After RefuelingDP14002 · 2003–2007 · closed Apr 6, 2015
    No recall
  3. Loss of headlight illuminationEA11010 · 2005–2006 · closed Nov 29, 2012
    No recall
  4. Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditAQ10001 · 2005–2006 · closed Dec 28, 2015
    No recall
  5. Loss of Headlight IlluminationPE10022 · 2005 · closed Sep 13, 2011
    No recall
  6. FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURERQ09003 · 2005–2006 · closed Feb 18, 2010
    Led to recall 10V-008
  7. FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILUREEA06003 · 2005–2006 · closed May 22, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-192
  8. FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILUREPE05061 · 2005 · closed Mar 8, 2006
    No recall
  9. HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTIONEA05009 · 2001–2002 · closed May 2, 2006
    No recall
  10. HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTIONPE05004 · 2001–2002 · closed Jun 1, 2005
    No recall