Dodge Caravan years to avoid
More than twice the Caravan's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Dodge Caravan years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Dodge Caravan complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Dodge Caravan problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes1,569
- Electrical1,361
- Transmission1,298
- Engine1,245
- Airbags1,230
- Steering691
- Body662
- Seat belts631
- Fuel system623
- Locks564
- Visibility557
- Lights381
Most reported problems on the Dodge Caravan
Dodge Caravan problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 95 | 1 | Brakes | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2016 | 95 | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 87 | 23 | Transmission | 48,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 92 | 20 | Electrical | 62,535 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 87 | 30 | Electrical | 49,700 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 75 | 87 | Electrical | 52,000 | 0 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 77 | 78 | Electrical | 65,000 | 0 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 50 | 172 | Electrical | 51,500 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2009 | 64 | 118 | Electrical | 75,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 30 | 302 | Electrical | 65,000 | 2 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 76 | 81 | Engine | 65,000 | 0 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2006 | 47 | 173 | Electrical | 58,000 | 2 | 12 | |
| 2005 | 7 | 537 | Locks | 65,000 | 4 | 19 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 81 | 65 | Fuel system | 71,700 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 40 | 195 | Steering | 40,000 | 3 | 13 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 34 | 245 | Airbags | 52,500 | 4 | 13 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 35 | 257 | Airbags | 54,000 | 3 | 9 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 470 | Transmission | 75,000 | 4 | 65 | |
| 1999 | - | 552 | Airbags | 85,000 | 5 | 46 | |
| 1998 | - | 628 | Engine | 80,000 | 5 | 45 | |
| 1997 | - | 706 | Airbags | 95,000 | 7 | 44 | |
| 1996 | - | 1,394 | Airbags | 96,000 | 9 | 57 | |
| 1995 | - | 488 | Transmission | 88,658 | 1 | 55 | |
| 1994 | - | 643 | Transmission | 105,000 | 3 | 91 | |
| 1993 | - | 946 | Brakes | 130,000 | 8 | 68 | |
| 1992 | - | 912 | Brakes | 145,000 | 9 | 48 | |
| 1991 | - | 616 | Brakes | 130,000 | 9 | 36 | |
| 1990 | - | 277 | Transmission | 3 | 12 |
Recalls 50
Dodge Caravan warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Dodge Caravan
What years of the Dodge Caravan should you avoid?
2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2008. Each has more than twice the Dodge Caravan's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2005 alone has 537, mostly about locks and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Dodge Caravan?
2011, 2007 and 2012 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (78, 81 and 87).
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Caravan?
Brakes, with 1,569 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (1,361) and transmission (1,298).
How many recalls does the Dodge Caravan have?
50 recalls between 1990 and 2017. The 1996 model year has the most, with 9.
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