2015–2020 · 6 model years · 22 recalls
No Dodge Grand Caravan year we rate stands out as one to avoid: every one scores at least 25 out of 100. The best years to buy are 2015, 2018 and 2020; the weakest is the 2016 (31/100).
None of the years we rate score below 25 out of 100, so there's no clear year to avoid. The lowest-scoring is the 2016 (31/100).
Well above average for its class. Expected repairs: $1,439 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: transmission & drivetrain, about $517 over 5 years. 1 recall, 20 owner complaints.
Above average for its class. Expected repairs: $2,559 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling, about $990 over 5 years. 4 recalls, 271 owner complaints.
Above average for its class. Expected repairs: $2,644 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: transmission & drivetrain, about $987 over 5 years. 4 recalls, 281 owner complaints.
| Model year | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls | Best mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 97/100 · Well above average | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 59/100 · About average | 245 | 4 | 20 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 75/100 · Above average | 271 | 4 | 20 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 62/100 · Above average | 414 | 3 | 20 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 31/100 · Below average | 1,002 | 6 | 20 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 69/100 · Above average | 281 | 4 | 20 |
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
No Dodge Grand Caravan year we rate stands out as one to avoid: every one scores at least 25 out of 100. The best years to buy are 2015, 2018 and 2020; the weakest is the 2016 (31/100).
The 2020 scores best for reliability (97/100) of the years we rate.
The 2016, with 6 recalls on record with NHTSA.