Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 20 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Seat Belts 2 complaints
Of the 20 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 20 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan exhibits average reliability with some powertrain and electrical issues. While not extensively recalled, customer complaints highlight issues that may indicate moderate repair costs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| airbags | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed gear shifts
- Irregular airbag warning lights
- Electrical malfunctions
- Engine stalling
- Unusual noise from transmission
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.