Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 48 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V278000 Fuel Pump Gasket Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V759000 Seat Strikers May Fail In Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V523000 Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Seats 8 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
Together, the 48 complaints on file report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan has an average rating due to issues with the fuel system and seats, evident by recalls and owner complaints. Recurring problems with powertrain and electrical systems add to maintenance concerns, yet no widespread critical failures exist.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump gasket | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$600 | common |
| rear brake calipers | 20,000–50,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| powertrain | 40,000–70,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
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 change and filter replacement
- Brake fluid inspection and replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment check
- Engine air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system inspection
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel leakage odor
- Reduced braking performance
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission shifting issues
- Seat belt malfunction
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.