2015 Dodge Caravan Safety Report
2015 Dodge Caravan Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2015 Dodge Caravan
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2015 Dodge Caravan. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Low (0) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (23) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 3 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2019 | Compare against the 2019 Dodge Caravan with 3 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Dodge Caravan before buying across this generation. |
Dodge Caravan Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Dodge Caravan years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Dodge Caravan | 36 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2017 Dodge Caravan | 11 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Dodge Caravan | 5 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Dodge Caravan | 3 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Dodge Caravan | 3 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2015 Dodge Caravan Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2015 Dodge Caravan, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Power Train
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Dodge onlyElectrical System
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Dodge onlyStructure
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Dodge onlyEngine
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Dodge onlyUnknown Or Other
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Dodge onlySteering,Service Brakes,Engine
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Service Brakes,Engine issues Dodge onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2015 Dodge Caravan
Reliability Score
The 2015 Dodge Caravan receives a reliability score of 72 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
Known Issues for the 2015 Dodge Caravan
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2015 Dodge Caravan:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Derating The engine code P06DD causes the vehicle to derate around 59,000 miles, reducing performance. |
Medium | Rare | 59k-60k miles |
| Transmission Hesitation Transmission issues include hesitation and gear shifting problems, reported by multiple owners. |
Medium | Rare | N/A miles |
| Airbag System Failures Airbag system failures, including TAKATA inflators, have been reported, posing safety risks. |
High | Common | N/A miles |
| Seat Belt Malfunctions Drivers' seat belts have been reported to come undone while driving, posing a safety risk. |
Medium | Rare | N/A miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2015 Dodge Caravan:
Issues with power train, including loss of power and steering difficulties, are the most common problems.
Problems with the electrical system, such as air conditioner and airbag system issues, are also frequent.
Structural issues, including rear window explosions, are less common but pose significant safety risks.
Engine issues, such as derating and code P06DD, are reported but less frequent.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2015 Dodge Caravan
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2015 Dodge Caravan with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 3 complaints involved crashes. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
THIS MORNING AT 7:58 AM 7.16.2019, MY CAR JUST STOPPED. LOST ALL POWER, COULD NOT STEER, BREAKS BECAME HARD, NO LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING AN ISSUE. I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO GO OVER A SPEED BUMP AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED. I PUT ON MY HAZARDS AND WAITED A MOMENT RESTARTED THE CAR. BEFORE THAT AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR SEEMED TO FEEL LIKE THE ENGINE WAS FLUTTERING (?) OR LOSING POWER THEN GAINING IT BACK. ...
AIR CONDTIONER STARTED TO ONLY WORK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. EVERYWHERE ELSE WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR.
MY DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCK POSITION. CANT OPEN IT WITH THE FOB OR MANUALLY. NO WARNING JUST STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN THIS IS A HAZARD TO NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THIS DOOR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND STOPPED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PRESSURE FLUID WAS LOW AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH THE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTU...
BACK PASSENGER DOOR LOCK IS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION. NOTHING WILL UNLOCK IT. DANGEROUS FOR THE PASSENGERS IN THE BACK, THEY CAN'T GET OUT ON THAT SIDE.
ENGINE CODE P06DD MAKES THE VEHICLE DERATE AROUND 59K MILES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED AND WOULD NOT SWITCH GEARS PROPERLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE LEAK FROM THE TRANSMISSION WAS DISCOVERED AT THAT TIME. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,0...
WHILE DRIVING AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKING ON/OFF WHILE DRIVING ON EVERY OCCASION FOR LAST 1-2 MONTHS. ALSO WHILE DRIVING WOULD SAY RIGHT REAR SLIDING DOOR WAS OPEN WITH LIGHTS ON WHILE DRIVING. AIR BAG LIGHT HAS SINCE GONE OFF AND CAME BACK ON/OFF BUT INTERIOR LIGHTS REMAIN ON AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES REAR SLIDING DOOR SOUNDS LIKE IT'S TRYING TO LATCH. LOCAL GARAGE ...
TAKATA INFLATORS. I WAS DRIVING DOWN US 41 AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN MY VAN SUDDENLY REVVED VERY LOUDLY AND ALL SYSTEMS SEEMED TO BEGIN SHUTTING DOWN. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE GAS AND IT CONTINUED TO CLIMB IN RPM'S AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I WAS ALMOST DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF A CAR REPAIR SHOP SO I BASICALLY COASTED IN THERE AND WAS TOLD I HAD TO BE TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP. I DI...
REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING SENDING SHARDS OF GLASS FORWARD IN THE CAR. CAR WAS TRAVELLING IN RIGHT LANE OF I-95 AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. WE HEARD A LOUD POP AND THEN THE SOUND OF THE SHATTERED SAFETY GLASS PIECES FALLING IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. THERE WAS NO CONSTRUCTION OR STANDING VEHICLES ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, NO TRAFFIC IMMEDIATELY BEHIND OR NEXT TO US, SO WE DO NOT THINK I...
TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG LIGHT ON STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS DON'T WORK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DESCRIBED A JERKING MOTION THAT OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PLACED THE VEHICLE IN THE REVERSE POSITION; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED T...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH GOING UPHILL, THE TRANSMISSION MADE A CLUNKING NOISE AND HESITATED TO SHIFT INTO THE CORRECT GEAR. ALSO, THE VEHICLE MADE A HIGH PITCHED NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE WAS REVVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WEST HILLS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (900 W HILLS BLVD, BREMERTON, WA 98312, (360) 377-4418) AND THEY REBOOTED THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, WHICH TEMP...
AIR CONDITIONER ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY. IT DOES BLOW COOL AIR BUT NOT COLD. IL HAVE DIGITAL CLIMATE CONTROL AND WHEN IT WORKS, IT FREEZES ME OUT BUT WHEN THIS HAPPENS, WHICH IS HAPPENING ON A DAILY BASIS... IT WILL NOT GET COLD. THE AIR IT BLOWS IS THE SAME WHETHER MY THERMOSTAT IS SET ON 79 OR 60. NOT SURE WHAT IS GOING ON BUT I READ A LOT OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE AC IN THE 2015 DODGE CARAVAN...
DRIVERS SEAT BELT KEEPS COMING UNDONE WHILE DRIVING. HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES THIS WEEK, LAST TIME BEING TODAY. HAS HAPPENED TO TWO DIFFERENT DRIVERS OF THE VEHICLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CARAVAN EQUIPPED WITH YOKOHAMA AVID TIRES, SIZE: 225/65/R17 (NA). WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A VIBRATION IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN, DOT NUMBER, AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE ...
2015 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 11/24/2017*JS
CAR WAS SITTING IN PARK AND STATIONARY WITH ENGINE ON IN OUR HOME FLAT DRIVEWAY AND DRIVER GOT OUT OF CAR TO RETURN TO HOUSE WHILE CAR WAS IN PARK. THE DRIVER WAS GONE FOR 20 SECONDS AND AS DRIVER WAS RETURNING TO CAR THE CAR STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS IN DRIVEWAY FOR 150 FEET UNTIL IT HIT TREE AND STOPPED. WHEN DRIVER RETURNED TO DRIVER SEAT THE GEAR SHIFT WAS IN REVERSE.
ORIGINAL OWNER. VAN WAS IN USE AND MOST OF THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON. MOST ELECTRICAL ITEMS (HORN ETC) NOT WORKING SHORT DISTANCE TO HOME BUT THE MOTOR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE VAN KEPT RUNNING EVEN WITH THE KEY REMOVED. STARTED TO OVERHEAT SINCE THE FAN WASN'T WORKING. CALLED DEALER, ADVISED TO REMOVE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE. MOTOR SHUT OFF. TRIED A RESTART TO POSITION FOR TOW TRUCK. VAN REST...
AIR CONDITIONING - ONLY BLOWS HEAT ON THE REAR SIDE OF THE VAN. PURCHASE AUGUST OF 2015 AND DID NOT USE THE AC UNTIL SUMMER OF 2016 WHEN I NOTICE THE PROBLEM. TOOK TO THE DEALER AND THEY FIX IT ONE. CALL THEM TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, BUT THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF THE REPAIR.
Showing 20 of 23 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2015 Dodge Caravan
Has the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN been recalled?
No, the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN has no recalls on record with NHTSA as of our latest data update.
How many complaints does the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN have?
The 2015 DODGE CARAVAN has 23 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 3 involved crashes. 2 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN?
The 2015 DODGE CARAVAN does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN involve power train (5 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), structure (2 complaints). Other affected components include engine, unknown or other, steering,service brakes,engine.
How many crash reports does the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN have?
There are 3 crash reports associated with the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN out of 23 total complaints (13.0% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN have?
There are no fire reports for the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN.
How many injuries are reported for the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN?
2 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2015 DODGE CARAVAN?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 23 complaints, 0 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN?
The components with the most failures on the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN are: 1. POWER TRAIN (5 complaints), 2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3 complaints), 3. STRUCTURE (2 complaints), 4. ENGINE (2 complaints), 5. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 5 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2015 DODGE CARAVAN?
Be cautious of power train and electrical system issues, especially with the airbag system and seat belt malfunctions. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2015 DODGE CARAVAN has 23 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN?
The 2015 DODGE CARAVAN receives a reliability score of 72/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 23 owner complaints, 0 recalls, and 3 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Engine Derating and Transmission Hesitation.
What are the known issues with the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN?
Known issues with the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN include: Engine Derating, Transmission Hesitation, Airbag System Failures, Seat Belt Malfunctions. These are based on patterns found across 23 NHTSA complaints.
What are the most common issues with the 2015 Dodge Caravan?
Power train and electrical system issues are the most common, including loss of power, steering difficulties, and air conditioner and airbag system malfunctions.
Are there any structural issues with the 2015 Dodge Caravan?
Yes, there have been reports of rear window explosions, which can be dangerous.
What should I do if I experience seat belt malfunctions?
Have the vehicle inspected immediately to ensure the seat belts are functioning properly and safely.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of power train and electrical system issues, especially with the airbag system and seat belt malfunctions. Regular maintenance is crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2015 Dodge Caravan
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2015 Dodge Caravan. The data includes 23 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 0 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 3 reported crashes, 2 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14