Short answer
Among Dodge Grand Caravan model years through 2024, 2004 and 2020 have the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns on record (1) and 2008 has the most (8). Recall counts are not a reliability score; they show how often a safety defect had to be corrected.
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Dodge Grand Caravan: Key Facts
- Model years with data
- 21 (2000–2020)
- Distinct recall campaigns
- 45
- Fewest recalls
- 2004 and 2020 (1)
- Most recalls
- 2008 (8)
- Most recalled system
- Air bags (15)
Dodge Grand Caravan Recalls and Ratings by Model Year
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Overall crash rating | Most recalled systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 4 stars | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 stars | Equipment adaptive/mobility, Fuel system, gasoline, Seats |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 stars | Electrical system, Equipment adaptive/mobility, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2017 | 3 | 4 stars | Electrical system, Equipment adaptive/mobility, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2016 | 6 | 4 stars | Equipment, Equipment adaptive/mobility, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 stars | Equipment, Equipment adaptive/mobility, Power train |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 stars | Electrical system, Equipment, Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 stars | Air bags, Electrical system, Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2012 | 6 | 4 stars | Air bags, Electrical system, Engine and engine cooling |
| 2011 | 4 | Not rated | Air bags, Electrical system, Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 | 6 | Not rated | Air bags, Electrical system, Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 | 7 | Not rated | Air bags, Electrical system, Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 2008 | 8 | Not rated | Air bags, Equipment, Electrical system |
| 2007 | 3 | Not rated | Seats, Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2006 | 4 | Not rated | Air bags, Equipment adaptive/mobility, Seats |
| 2005 | 5 | Not rated | Air bags, Equipment adaptive/mobility, Seat belts |
| 2004 | 1 | Not rated | Steering |
| 2003 | 2 | Not rated | Steering, Structure |
| 2002 | 5 | Not rated | Child seat, Equipment, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2001 | 3 | Not rated | Equipment, Structure, Suspension |
| 2000 | 6 | Not rated | Air bags, Equipment, Equipment adaptive/mobility |
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The scale of the difference
Recall Campaigns by Model Year
Distinct NHTSA recall campaigns per model year. Years after 2024 are recent and still collecting recalls.
- 20201 recall
- 20194 recalls
- 20184 recalls
- 20173 recalls
- 20166 recalls
- 20154 recalls
- 20145 recalls
- 20134 recalls
- 20126 recalls
- 20114 recalls
- 20106 recalls
- 20097 recalls
- 20088 recalls
- 20073 recalls
- 20064 recalls
- 20055 recalls
- 20041 recall
- 20032 recalls
- 20025 recalls
- 20013 recalls
- 20006 recalls
Dodge Grand Caravan: Analysis
How to read recall counts
A recall campaign is a safety defect that the manufacturer or NHTSA required to be fixed. Counts depend on how long a model year has been on the road, so recent years look better than they will in time; this page therefore ranks only model years through 2024. A high count can also mean a manufacturer reacts quickly to small defects, so it says little about breakdowns or running costs.
What the recalls were about
Across all model years, the systems named most often in Dodge Grand Caravan recalls are air bags (15), equipment adaptive/mobility (15), electrical system (11), equipment (9) and seats (7). The number in brackets counts model-year entries, so one campaign that covers several years is counted in each.
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA has an overall star rating for 9 of these 21 model years. Ratings before 2011 come from an earlier version of the program and are not directly comparable with later years. A range such as 4–5 means versions of the same model year were rated differently.
FAQ: Dodge Grand Caravan Best and Worst Years
What are the best years for the Dodge Grand Caravan?
By NHTSA recall campaigns, 2004 and 2020 are the cleanest model years through 2024, with 1 each.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan model years have the most recalls?
2008 has the most, with 8 recall campaigns each.
Does a recall mean the car is unreliable?
No. A recall is a safety correction filed with NHTSA, usually repaired free of charge. It does not measure breakdowns or running costs, so use these counts together with a vehicle history report and an inspection.
Sources & methodology
Recalls and crash ratings come from the NHTSA datasets and APIs, retrieved on 2026-10-03. A record counts for this model when its make matches and its model name starts with the same words as "Grand Caravan", so variants such as body styles are included. Only model years from 2000 are used, and each recall campaign is counted once per model year. The data does not say whether an individual car was repaired, so check a specific car by VIN.
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