repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 281 owner complaints about the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-824 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan has problems
281 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
77Power train1 crash/fire/injury
57Seats10 crash/fire/injury
38Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
38Engine1 crash/fire/injury
24Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
24Structure2 crash/fire/injury
12Vehicle speed control
7Service brakes
7Electronic stability control (ESC)
2710 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 77 | 1 |
| Seats | 57 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 38 | 4 |
| Engine | 38 | 1 |
| Air bags | 24 | 6 |
| Structure | 24 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 7 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 27 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Visibility: windshield
Risk. If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
95kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 49 power train complaints. 57% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles28under 100k miles21100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Grand Caravan year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Caravan median. How we score
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan safety ratings
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan, and the recalls they led to.
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
In owners' words
What Grand Caravan owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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,…
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…
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…
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