Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 281 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V461000 Loss of Power from Transmission Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V044000 Windshields with Incorrect Primer/FMVSS 212 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 77 complaints
- Seats 57 complaints
- Unknown or Other 41 complaints
- Electrical System 38 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Air Bags 24 complaints
Of the 281 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 281 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan has recurring issues mainly with the powertrain and engine, reflected in recall and complaint data. However, issues are mostly manageable, keeping overall reliability at an average level.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | very common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| seats | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
| windshield | 80,000–110,000 miles | $150–$500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery health check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed gear shifting
- Unusual engine noises
- Frequent electrical issues
- Persistent dashboard warnings
- Windshield seal detachment
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.