2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Safety Report
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Dodge Grand 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 | High (4) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (27) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 0 | 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 | 2020 | Compare against the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan with 15 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan before buying across this generation. |
Dodge Grand 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 Grand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan | 15 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan | 259 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan | 396 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan | 1111 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan | 271 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Dodge Grand 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
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Dodge onlyUnknown Or Other
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Dodge onlySeats
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Seats 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 onlyEngine,Fuel/Propulsion System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System issues Dodge onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
Reliability Score
The 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Assembly Vantage Mobility International is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravans for fuel tank assembly issues. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Brakes, Caliper Chrysler is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravans and Jeep Compass for service brake caliper defects. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Seats, Weld Issues Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Grand Caravans due to weld issues on outboard seats. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Sliding Doors, Random Opening Sliding doors and trunk doors have been reported to open randomly, posing safety risks. |
High | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan:
Issues with the power train, including fuel tank assembly and engine problems, are common.
Weld issues on outboard seats have been reported.
Caliper defects in the service brakes have been identified.
Random opening of sliding doors and trunk doors is a recurring issue.
Recall Details for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
The following 4 recalls have been issued for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Summary: Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The welds on the outboard rear seat strikers for the second row bench and second row bucket seats may fail during a front impact crash. The front outboard seat strikers for the third row bench seats may fail in the event of a rear impact crash. In addition, the second row bench and second row bucket seats may not withstand the required loads.
Consequence: If the seat strikers fail, the seat or seat belt may not adequately restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will weld in a striker reinforcement bracket on the second and third row outboard seat strikers, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is V91.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was then coasted into a nearby parking lot. While coasting into the parking lot, the vehicle jerked and bucked ab...
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that she had stopped the vehicle on the street on a slight incline with the front of the vehicle pointed up the incline and had shifted to park (P). The contact stated that she was not sure if she engaged the parking brake. The contact stated that she thought she had left the keys in the ignition, but had not heard a key warning chime...
the sliding doors and sometimed the trunk door on this van unlocl and szlf open randomly. I took it to a mechanic and they said that it is the actuator failing. Dodge knows that this is a problem and extended the warranty, but the dealership in south audtin is difficult to work with. THIS JUSTIFIED A FULL RECALL BECAUSE THE DOORS COULD JUST SELF OPEN WHENEVER AND SOMEONE COULD FLY OUT OF THE VA...
Engine loss of power, failure to accelerate, sudden forward lurch when stopped, Check engine light diagnosed by dealership and independent shop as Cylinder 2 failure. Purchased from Carvana 11/2024 with just over 70,000 miles on it. Currently has about 77,000. Cylinder head is currently being replaced at a cost of $6,500.00
2ND CYLINDER HEAD AND EXAUST VALVUE PART # R3602014AA INTAKE MANIFOLD PART #5184199AF DEFECTIVE OIL FILTER HOUSING ADAPTOR PARTS DEFECTIVE: 68228480AA
The sliding door lock actuator froze there was an extended warranty on them for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Mine went out at 129,000
I purchased this van from a used car lot in December of 2025. After driving it for a little over 2 weeks the check engine light came on. My mechanic did a computer check on it and it showed that the transmission is bad. Apparently, through much investigation work on my part, the warranty I paid for on the vehicle is “void” because the dealer that I purchased it from was well aware that it needed ...
I went into the Dodge place for my routine oil change on 2/3/26. While waiting, it was discovered by a technician that I had a very bad oil leak. This is very alarming to me. One reason is, there were no signs that I had an oil leak. A few examples: my oil sensor light did not come on, no oil spots recognized on concrete, or no smell of possible oil burning. The Dodge automotive technician determi...
I went to lower the 2 bucket seats to load an item on the van and the seats won’t go down to stow.
My family and I were getting ready to leave the house and the passenger sliding door stopped working and is stuck in the locked position.
2019 dodge caravan, have taken in for every oil change, we used manual to take in with mileage milestones, recently had tires on and a good look over before going on vacation. Transmission randomly failed us on freeway with 4 young children leaving us stranded.
The back up camera is inverted. It shows perfect on the screen. Just inverted. There is a known recall for other 2019 dodge vehicles for the same issue. NHTSA 25E052. How is the grand caravan not included in this. They are having the exact same issues.
So i purchased this van Oct 7.2025. From the day i took it. The doors and trunk going crazy openning on its own. Placing my kids and pets in danger. Alarm going off going crazy and locking our family in the van. Took up to 30 mins to get in and out. I had safe 2019 van soors werent electric never had this issue. Van just stopped in the middle of highway. I was almost hit by semi truck? I was so sc...
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door made an abnormal clicking and buzzing sound while closing. Additionally, the passenger's side sliding door failed to open as intended and remained closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the door actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was...
THE CAMERA FOR REVERSE IS NOT GOOD. IT DELAYS TO COME ON, AND SEVERAL TIMES, THE CAMERA COMES UPSIDE DOWN.
09/26/2024 Transmission had to be replaced at 47,000 miles. Without warning, the van began lurching forward at a stop light almost causing a collision and then completely stalled having to be towed to the shop. Luckily, I bought a service plan and only had to pay $100, but the parts list was $6,000+. Sliding rear doors have the electric assist option. On several occasions myself and my children h...
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger's side headrest unexpectedly detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat headrest restraint had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximat...
I have the oil changed regularly and keep all records and receipts. I've had the coolant and transmission fluid flushed, the thermostat changed twice, the coolant temperature sensor changed, the oil cooler changed and i checkmy transmission fluid regularly. My van was over heating frequently and no one could figure out why. I changed the coolant our and the temp. Sensor. It doesn't overheat n...
2019 Dodge Van GT when driving in about 2/3 gears(automatic trans.) was slipping and hesitating around August 2025. In July 2025 I decided to have the trans. Fluid and filter exchanged. The dealership was said it was on the schedule for it to be done. After that is when the problem started. Took back to dealership and they ran some tests and noticed the problem. The tech told me to drive it for a ...
Passenger side sliding door is stuck in the locked position. Nothing I do will unlock it. The lock doesn't respond to any buttons either on the key fob or on the overhead panel. Also cannot be unlocked manually. It is my belief that this is a serious safety issue for rear passengers.
Showing 20 of 27 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Seats
Opened 2019-09-09 · Closed 2026-02-25
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deploy...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
Has the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has 4 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN have?
The 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has 27 complaints filed with NHTSA. None of the complaints involved crashes. 2 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN?
The 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN involve power train (7 complaints), unknown or other (4 complaints), seats (4 complaints). Other affected components include structure, engine, engine,fuel/propulsion system.
How many crash reports does the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN have?
There are no crash reports associated with the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN in the NHTSA database.
How many fire reports does the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN have?
There are no fire reports for the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN?
2 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN is acceptable with caveats. It has 27 complaints, 4 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN are: 1. POWER TRAIN (7 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4 complaints), 3. SEATS (4 complaints), 4. STRUCTURE (2 complaints), 5. ENGINE (2 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 7 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN?
Be aware of potential power train, seat, and brake issues. Regular maintenance and timely recalls are crucial. The 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has 27 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN?
The 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 27 owner complaints, 4 recalls, and 0 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Fuel Tank Assembly and Service Brakes, Caliper.
What are the known issues with the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN?
Known issues with the 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN include: Fuel Tank Assembly, Service Brakes, Caliper, Seats, Weld Issues, Sliding Doors, Random Opening. These are based on patterns found across 27 NHTSA complaints. 4 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Yes, there are recalls for fuel tank assembly, engine, seats, and service brakes.
What are the common issues with the sliding doors?
Sliding doors and trunk doors sometimes open randomly, which can be dangerous.
Can you explain the engine loss of power issue?
The engine may lose power or fail to accelerate, and a check engine light may be triggered.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential power train, seat, and brake issues. Regular maintenance and timely recalls are crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The data includes 27 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 4 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 2 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
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