NHTSA Data Explorer

Dodge Caravan

Data refreshed October 25, 2026

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Complaints

9,512

Active records

Recalls

69

Active records

TSBs

483

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

34

Injuries

703

Crashes

669

Fires

213

Top reported issues — Dodge Caravan

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Condition issue

2,990

Operating state

1,811

Safety restraint issue

1,737

Reporting mechanism

1,179

Driver assistance issue

999

Braking behavior

970

Access/entry issue

920

Safety restraint behavior

848

Fluid issue

720

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

642

Engine behavior

632

Noise

593

Steering behavior

454

Thermal issue

425

Lighting behavior

377

Wiper/washer behavior

309

Performance issue

285

Electrical issue

266

Vibration/harshness

238

Recent change

162

Smell

134

HVAC behavior

102

Ride/handling behavior

82

Powering on/off behavior

76

Starting behavior

67

Infotainment behavior

40

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2004 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed Sep 9, 2026


Hello, After installing 4 new tires on my van I immediately noticed a jerk my vehicle was experiencing at highway speeds. mostly when turning , changing lanes or moving the steering wheel like adjusting lane positions. I had double checked the tire air pressure and lug nuts, even added extra 5 lbs. to the tires but still has this strange feel when driving. I am returning the tires for an exchange tomorrow, I do not trust these tires, makes me very nervous to drive with them at higher…

2006 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed Mar 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the horn was inoperable, and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the related undisclosed recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000.

2001 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed Feb 28, 2025


There is no incident, however I would like to report a manufacturer problem. Many manufacturers put vehicles on the market with front headlights that are too bright and not aimed properly. See [XXX] There are regulations for the lumens of headlights and system of reflectors, but I assume manufacturers are not be watched for violations. Where I live, in Sarasota, FL, I am blinded by all the vehicle lights at night because lights appear to be on bright when they aren't. Something is very…

2000 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed Apr 8, 2024


Twice over the winter my serpentine belt came off as I was driving through a puddle. Nothing deeper than a few inches. It also happened once last year.

2006 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed Aug 24, 2023


The vehicle is turning off completely ir dying when driving. This is happening multiple times. I have to coast safely to pull over, can barely steer to get off the road. This happened 3 times on the way to town. This is very dangerous, I was lucky that I was able to pull over. If I was on express way I would have been in a crash.i don't feel safe driving the car with it cutting off intermittently without any warning.

2001 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed May 26, 2023


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2000 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed May 18, 2023


Belt under hood keeps falling off and or breaking car seizes up and locks up almost crashed a few times Also engine problems smokes a lot wipers don’t work windows won’t go down also transmission jerks when driving

2006 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed Apr 10, 2023


Twice upon driving tonight, I pressed the pedal to accelerate when the light turned green, and the driver seat unlocked and pulled me backwards. If I wasn't holding on to the steering wheel I would have lost control of the car and been involved in an accident. I was able to press the break with the tip of my toe, manage to put the car in park, readjust the seat and go back into drive. All this while the light had turned green and cars were accelerating behind me. This happened twice tonight!! …

2005 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed Jan 9, 2023


Air bag Light stays On, even with seat belt attached, so this means air bag is not working, not sure driver side, or passenger. went to Dodge dealer, they would NOT fix it!!

1996 DODGE CARAVAN

Filed Jan 3, 2023


The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he opened the hood and noticed a fuel leak on top of the engine. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…

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Updated October 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.