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2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 281 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about the transmission (27% of complaints, typically around 94,000 miles). It is 15th of 21 Grand Caravan model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Transmission
77 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
While driving down the hwy at 60 MPH the vehicle began to not accelerate. I had to pull over in the side of the road and place the vehicle in park. I then tried to put the vehicle in drive to advance forward but the vehicle would accelerate but no go faster then 40mph the rpms however we're jumping around like crazy.…
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to chrysler jeep Dodge of virginia beach located at 3152 virginia beach…
Seats
57 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
While driving to work, the driver side head rest deployed. I was not involved in an accident, just idling at a stoplight. Thankfully, I did not sustain any injuries. I called the dealership I purchased from and the service department said that the repair cost would be out of my pocket. How is this ok when it clearly…
Came out to my car and the driver side headrest was deployed. My car has been in no vehicle accidents. My minivan was stationary in my driveway.
Other or unspecified
41 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles.
Multiple issues with the air conditioning system. Recall on the actuator for the A/C. A/c suddenly quits working. Real air conditioning evaporator expansion valve txv, coil leaks oil. Multiple complaints are online addressing the issue, but chrysler has done nothing about it. My air has quit working.
Air conditioning suddenly went out. Took car to the chrysler dealer I purchased from. The rear air conditioning had quit. The txv had failed and was leaking freon. Calling outside mechanics for a repair estimate, they are well aware of this issue. A simple internet search will tell you this is a very common problem…
Electrical
38 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: adas.
Driver's side door takes time to open. 30 to 45 seconds approximately to open. Happens very often. Afraid it may stop functioning completely. The sliding doors (both) open on their own. Have found sliding doors and cargo door open. This happens randomly, some days it may not occur, but afraid to leave car in the…
The electric controls are going haywire when van is turned on nothing will function than the rear defroster comes on nothing else works then the air comes on and cool air on drivers side heat on passenger side then some cool then heat and I have a lighting bolt simble on the dash and van was hit head on while park and…
Engine
38 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 101,000 miles.
Took car to dealer this is what was found. Replace intake cam exhaust camshaft 24 rockers and 24 lifters (found cylinder 3 rocker intake and exhaust coming apart damaging intake and exhaust camshaft) I was told this is due to wear and tear. The car is only 6 years old $2,700.00 dollar repair.
While driving the vehicle with no warning the engine light came on and started to blink then the vehicle started to jerk and it was loosing power and would not go over 20 on the city street.
Body and structure
24 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Passenger sliding door lock is stuck and will not unlock with the key fob or unlock manually. Will not open at all. The poses a serious safety risk. This happened after shutting the door. The next time we went to open the door it would not unlock
The driver side sliding door is stuck shut! It don't work any more. Huge safety concern!!!!!!! It stopped working after I drove it. I can't even unlock the door or manually open it..
Air bags
24 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 78,500 miles.
While my husband was driving the passenger side headrest deployed for no reason! I happened to be sitting in the seat at the time and thankfully it didn't hurt me but it scared the crud out of me!! We were actually only going about 5mph as we were coming out of the parking lot of a chic-fil-a.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the passenger's side air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Speed control
12 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Etm was stuck merging onto a highway while accelerating. Vehicle accelerated itself. Had to pull over and turn the car off to get it to reset. Vehicle would would redline RPM's while braking. Happened approx. November 2015. Hasn't happened again. Then a couple months later the clockspring behind the steering wheel…
This van has been to the dealership at lest 8 times since new. The throttle response is really bad. From stop lights and in slow moving areas driving less then 10mph it will lose almost all throttle control. It will either be full throttle or none. When passing sometimes nothing will happen when you press on the gas.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Rollx will work with q'straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 5, 2026. Owners may contact rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Full defect summary
Rollx vans (rollx) is recalling certain gmc yukon, sierra, chevrolet express 2500, ford transit, e-250, toyota sienna, sienna hybrid, honda odyssey, chrysler town and country, voyager, pacifica, dodge grand caravan, and ram promaster vehicles equipped with qrt-deluxe and qrt-max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Equipment
Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began february 14, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is t82.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling various dodge, chrysler, and ram vehicles equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.NHTSA.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.NHTSA.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on august 18, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s44.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 chrysler town & country, dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured july 31, 2015, to april 18, 2016, 2016 dodge journey vehicles manufactured august 17, 2015, to january 29, 2016, and 2016 ram promaster vehicles manufactured august 15, 2016, to april 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Visibility and wipers: windshield
Risk: If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began march 4, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s02.
Full defect summary
Fca US llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 chrysler town and country, and 2014-2015 dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured august 16, 2014, to december 5, 2015. The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 212, "windshield mounting."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Active head rest inadvertent deployment
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe19014 on september 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the active head rest (ahr) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (my) 2014 jeep grand cherokee and dodge durango vehicles.when odi opened the investigation, odi was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.a small number of early warning reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat ahr inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.reported safety consequences resulting from the ahr deployments include concussions, headaches, soft tissue injuries, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of
Questions about the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (77 complaints, typically around 94,000 miles); seats (57 complaints, typically around 65,500 miles); other or unspecified (41 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 17, 2025 (equipment Adaptive/Mobility). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Dodge Grand Caravan?
- It is 15th of 21 Grand Caravan model years by number of complaints, with 281 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.