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2020 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

The most common problem on the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan is transmission and drivetrain. It has fewer complaints than a typical Grand Caravan model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
85/100
Owner complaints
20
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
50
Worst area
Transmission
Fuel economy
20mpg

The worst 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Transmission
    8
  • Airbags
    5
  • Electrical
    4
  • Engine
    2
  • Seat belts
    2

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Transmission
    8
  • Airbags
    5
  • Electrical
    4
  • Engine
    2
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Steering
    1

Recalls 1

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor: Reported December 17, 2025 · 86 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Rollx 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.
Risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Rollx 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.

Recall number 25V876000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan

Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan 50

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 50 bulletins for the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan

2020 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.6L 6‑cylFWD172520

What 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 16, 2026 · FL

backup camera ---- no safety issue ---- no inspections performed ---- no warnings

Filed Jun 30, 2026 · Transmission · FL

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 substantially similar transmission failure.

Filed Nov 15, 2025 · Fuel system · NY

catalytic convert failure No complaints from dealer ship No inspection was done warning light came on

Filed Aug 14, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · 83,749 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power. Additionally, the vehicle failed to steer as intended, with the front of the vehicle swaying. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the alternator had frozen, the serpentine belt was missing, and the tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the EMC warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,749.

Filed Apr 28, 2025 · Transmission · TX · crash

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 crumbled gasket leaking everywhere. Then a year later December 2024 they replaced gasket with liquid gasket. Now it smells like burning metal. Please tell me which transmission is correct? Closed transmission? What kkbd comes from Mopar factory? I requested Mopar because it must work with ECU. AXIOM WARRANTY REFUSED. PLEASE HELP ME GET MOPAR CORRECT PART BECAUSE NO SERVICE DEPARTMENT WILL HELP ME CHANGE FLUID OR CHECK FLUID LEVEL. I can send copies of receipt. Most of all it should be a recall and a Mopar transmission should be installed free from Dodge.

Filed Apr 28, 2025 · Transmission · 91,715 miles · PA

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 the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,715.

Filed Feb 18, 2025 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and leaving the fuel station, it was noticed through the side view mirror that the fuel door was still open and was forgotten to be closed after refueling. The contact came to a stop and shifted into the Park position, she exited the vehicle and left the driver's side door open to quickly secure the fuel door however the vehicle began to roll away at 5 MPH. The parking brake was not engaged at the time of the failure. The contact jumped into the driver's seat to attempt to depress the brake pedal, landing on her stomach on the floorboard, and attempted to use her hand to depress the brake pedal but was unable. The contact's body slid out from the driver's side door and was hit by the open driver's side door. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a large steel signpost where it came to a stop. The contact stated that the driver's door was folded back on the driver's side front fender. In addition, the driver's side rear quarter panel, the sliding door, and the driver's front door all had been damaged and crushed by the impact of the large steel signpost. There was no damage to the large steel signpost The vehicle was still drivable and requested that the gasoline station attendants help her close the driver's side door. A police report was not filed. The contact was later driven to an emergency room by her daughter where medics confirmed she sustained bruising on her shoulders, bruising to her neck and shoulders, and the back of her head. The vehicle was taken to a collision center where it was repaired cosmetically. The contact later took the vehicle to a transmission repair center and advised the mechanic that there was a recall under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20E037 (Power Train) for Two-Speed Power Transfer Units (PTU) that could wear down and related the rollback failure to the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2024 · Airbags, Seat belts · TX

While driving and all seat belts buckled the seat belt and air bag indicator chimes.

Filed Apr 12, 2024 · Airbags, Transmission · TX

The transmission failed at just under 60k miles. Our air bag sensor light is now coming on and not sure why. I don’t have the money to continue to repair this vehicle plus make payments. We also have had issues with the front bolts on the driver side continuing to loosen.

Filed Feb 22, 2024 · Transmission · IL

I reported transmission issues to the dealership at 59,500 miles in March 2023 on my 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan. After inspection I was told that there was no problems found. On December 26th, 2023 at about 76000 miles my transmission catastrophically failed and required replacement, costing me $5800. There are numerous reports of transmission failure in this model online in help forums between 50k and 90k miles. I believe this is a widespread problem that the mechanic stated was common that should be subject to a recall.

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Questions about the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan

Is the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan, fewer than a typical Grand Caravan model year.

What is the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan year score?

The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan scores 85 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Dodge Grand Caravan: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 8 complaints. Next is airbags (5).

How many recalls does the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

1 recall, covering equipment adaptive/mobility.

What year does the Dodge Grand Caravan have bad transmission?

The Dodge Grand Caravan model years with the most transmission complaints are 2016 (221 complaints), 1996 (208 complaints) and 2000 (95 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan get?

Official estimates for the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan range from 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.6L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 25 highway.

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