2020 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2020 Dodge Grand Caravan

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan has problems

20 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
Power train83
Air bags52
Electrical system40
Seat belts20
Engine20
Fuel/propulsion system10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Exterior lighting10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2020 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.

2%repaired · 2026 Q3

Latch/anchor:

New

Recall 25V-876 · Dec 17, 2025 · 86 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2020 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

2020 Dodge Grand Caravan safety ratings

2020 Dodge Grand Caravan MV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Grand Caravan owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The automatic transmission failed while driving, causing a loss of propulsion and leaving the vehicle stranded. This created a safety hazard because the vehicle could no longer accelerate or move out of traffic. This is the fourth Chrysler/Dodge vehicle I have owned that has experienced a…
Complaint 11747319 · Jun 30, 2026
3 year old 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan sxt had failed transmission pump and transmission. I was driving 30 mph and it lunged forward fast after not changing gears for 2 miles. My warranty company put the wrong replacement transmission that is a closed transmission. It was from a junk yard reject with…
Complaint 11657383 · Apr 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered, and the transmission failed to properly shift intermittently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that…
Complaint 11657357 · Apr 28, 2025 · 91,715 miles

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