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What can fail
This page covers 5 recalls, 274 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Minivan - 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan draws its heaviest complaint volume from the powertrain and seating systems. On the powertrain side, owners frequently report transmission problems, sluggish or refused forward engagement, fluid leaks, and oil pump failures, sometimes at relatively low mileage. Engine complaints also appear, with some owners describing cylinder head failures and fuel injector issues on the 3.6-liter engine that led to misfires and performance loss. The seat complaint cluster is dominated by a specific and recurring issue: front headrests spontaneously ejecting from their bases while driving, with no collision involved. This pattern appears across multiple reports and describes the headrest physically striking the occupant. Electrical system complaints round out the top three, though at lower volume. The spontaneous headrest ejection and transmission engagement failures are the two most consistently described symptoms in this complaint set.
274
Total Complaints
7
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
17
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan has 5 recalls, the most serious involving the automatic transmission pump, which can seize and cut hydraulic pressure, causing the vehicle to lose drive power while in motion.
The windshield is the subject of two related recalls: on certain vehicles, the windshield was installed using expired urethane primer, which weakens the bond holding it in place. In a crash, a poorly bonded windshield can be pushed out of its frame rather than staying in place to support the roof and keep occupants inside. There is also a recall affecting vehicles that have had windshield repairs performed with the same expired primer, where the re-bonded glass may not meet the retention strength required under Canadian safety standards.
On the equipment side, vehicles fitted with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" fire extinguishers have a recall covering units that can fail to discharge when activated, leaving the extinguisher useless in an actual fire. Finally, vehicles converted with QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraint systems are covered under a separate recall involving the wheelchair securement hardware, which can fail to hold the chair in place during transit and allow it to shift or break free.
At a glance
What can fail
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The wheelchair restraint retractors may fail to lock, leaving wheelchairs unsecured in the vehicle.
What the fix does
Rollx will inspect and replace the retractors at no cost. Contact Rollx customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The fire extinguisher may clog and fail to spray, or require excessive force to use. In some models, the nozzle may separate from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and make the extinguisher unusable.
What the fix does
Chrysler will provide a replacement fire extinguisher at no cost. Contact Kidde or Chrysler to arrange the replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The transmission pump may seize, causing loss of hydraulic pressure and transmission function.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transmission pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The windshield may have been installed with expired urethane primer, which could allow the windshield to shift or detach during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the windshield at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Some windshields were repaired with expired urethane primer, which may weaken the bond between the windshield and frame. The windshield may not stay in place during a crash.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace your windshield with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.