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2019 Dodge Grand Caravan

Gas
Minivan - 2WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
61 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA239
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA20 mpg
20202019201820172016

The 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan is sold in the U.S. as a gas minivan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Caravan, is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 239 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Grand CaravanGasFWD3.6L 6-cyl172520$3,100
Grand CaravanGasFWD3.6L 6-cyl172520$3,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40508, 40906.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

86 vehicles
ProblemRollx 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 QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.RiskAn unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.FixRollx 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 at 1-800-956-6668.
NHTSA campaign 25V876000reported Dec 17, 2025Rollx Vans
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

122 vehicles
ProblemVantage 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.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.FixVantage 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 contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
NHTSA campaign 20V278000reported May 15, 2020Vantage Mobility International, LLC
▲high

Seats

V91
30,354 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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 third row bench seats may fail in the event of a rear impact crash. In addition, the second row bench and second row bucket seats may not withstand the required loads.RiskIf the seat strikers fail, the seat or seat belt may not adequately restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.FixChrysler 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 may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is V91.
NHTSA campaign 19V759000reported Oct 24, 2019Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

U86
154,335 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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, potentially reducing rear brake performance.RiskA reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
NHTSA campaign 18V523000reported Aug 9, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

NHTSA defect investigations

Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint — Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment closed

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.Reported safety consequences resulting from the AHR deployments include concussions, headaches, soft tissue injuries, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of

Opened Sep 9, 2019 · closed Feb 25, 2026 · action PE19014

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
239complaints filed

6 involved a crash · 3 a fire · 20 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2018: 1 · 2019: 9 · 2020: 17 · 2021: 29 · 2022: 24 · 2023: 42 · 2024: 59 · 2025: 36 · 2026: 22

Most-cited components

Electrical System56
Unspecified51
Power Train49
Engine42
Structure28
Seats24

What owners describe

“On several occasions, the right sliding door on the van would not open either manually or electronically. I tried unlocking all doors, pushing buttons on key fob and inside the vehicle, and pulling on the interior and exterior door handles. The door would be stuck. On one occasion, the left sliding door opened on its o…”Jul 18, 2022 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“The contact leased a rental 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned on and the gear shifter was shifted in park (P), she exited the vehicle while her three children remained inside the vehicle. The contact stated that her son went into the driver's seat and moved the gear shifter.…”Jun 22, 2022 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“Stalling, power loss and misfire conditions on #2 cylinder. Safety at risk as losses power while driving and vehicle shakes/stalls. Vehicle has been seen by mechanic who states this is a factory defect regarding Pentastar V6 motors. They looked at cylinders and my #2 cylinder is the issue.”May 13, 2022 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
VAN FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
VAN FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Grand Caravan model years

A

2020 Dodge Grand Caravan

1 recalls · 19 complaints

D

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan

4 recalls · 270 complaints

D

2017 Dodge Grand Caravan

3 recalls · 413 complaints

F

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

6 recalls · 999 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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