repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
2019 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 245 owner complaints about the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-278 the manufacturer reports only 51% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan has problems
245 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
58Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
49Power train3 crash/fire/injury
43Engine1 crash/fire/injury
29Structure
24Seats9 crash/fire/injury
13Air bags
12Fuel/propulsion system
9Latches/locks/linkages
9Service brakes
2512 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 58 | 3 |
| Power train | 49 | 3 |
| Engine | 43 | 1 |
| Structure | 29 | 0 |
| Seats | 24 | 9 |
| Air bags | 13 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 3 |
| 12 other systems | 25 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2019 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 · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Seats
Risk. If the seat strikers fail, the seat or seat belt may not adequately restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Best & worst years
2019 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
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan safety ratings
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD Later Release in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- 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 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, and the recalls they led to.
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
In owners' words
What Grand Caravan owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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,…
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…
Automatic sliding doors will not unlock or open at all- not manually, not with the inside door buttons, not with my key fob, and not with the automatic buttons on the front ceiling of the van. I have 3 young children all 5 and under. This is an EXTREMELY dangerous fault that puts all of their lives…
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