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2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 245 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about the electrical (24% of complaints, typically around 49,000 miles). It is 17th of 21 Grand Caravan model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Electrical
58 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles.
The child protection lock system no longer functions on my 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan due to the sliding door lock actuator malfunctioning. We only discovered the problem by accident when my wife was able to open the passenger side sliding door before I unlocked the vehicle. While speaking with the manufacturer on…
Passenger side sliding door no longer locks without locking it by hand. My children can open the door while we are driving because it doesn't lock unless I reach over and lock it by hand. I have to unlocked it as well by hand to get the kids out. To use that door, I have to unlock the front door, reach back and unlock…
Other or unspecified
51 complaints · 21%I had an accident yesterday when trying to park the car accelerated to the point that I hit a garage door damaging the car inside, all while my foot was on the brake pedal pressing very hard. When I put the car in reverse while my foot was on the brake the car shoot back at tremendous speed, it would not stoped…
Drivers seat belt buckle no longer buckles. It's broken and you can't use the seat belt. It locked and the safety feature thinks you are wearing it. Dodge said it's not covered under warranty or extended warranty purchased. $500 to replace seat belt buckle, drivers seat. Not safe to drive. Back heater blower turns on…
Transmission
49 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and independently stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with rear…
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shifted into neutral and stalled. The RPM increased to high. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The…
Engine
44 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles.
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. 3.6 pentastar engine. 60k miles. For over a year it has rough idle and engine vibration at hwy speed. Misfire on cylinder #2 does not go away. Always returns. Have replaced coils, plugs twice and injectors. #2 cylinder misfire still throws engine light. Went to and called Dodge dealer several…
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle slid to the left. The contact described the move to the left, as if she was turning the steering wheel, but she was not. Additionally, while driving from a standing…
Body and structure
29 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: body.
The passenger rear sliding door will not open with the keyfob. You have to manually lock and unlock. When you hit the door button on the keyfob it will unlock the rest of the doors but not open the door. If the rest of the doors are unlocked and you grab the sliding door it will set off the alarm. If it is locked it…
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while pulling into the top of a driveway on an incline in 8-degree weather, the contact became aware of an abnormal odor. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear bumper had melted significantly and was…
Seats
24 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
I have a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan I was parked in my driveway and my headrest deployed and hit me in the back of the head,I called my Dodge dealer and was informed its not cover under warranty. The vehicle never been in a accident, I dont understand how these headrests are still being allowed to be installed. Looking…
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the second-row seat fractured without warning while his son was seated in the seat. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to orr auto mall (3115 e. Main st, russellville, ar 72802, ([phone]) where the second-row seat was inspected and it…
Fuel system
14 complaints · 6%2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. 3.6 pentastar engine. 60k miles. For over a year it has rough idle and engine vibration at hwy speed. Misfire on cylinder #2 does not go away. Always returns. Have replaced coils, plugs twice and injectors. #2 cylinder misfire still throws engine light. Went to and called Dodge dealer several…
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor detected. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the fuel tank and fuel pump assembly were…
Air bags
13 complaints · 5%I was involved on a accident on july 6, 2020 as I was crossing the interstation I was struck by another minivan on the driver side near frontal area. The impact of the accident had totaled my van as well as the other van. But my airbags near deployed I hit my head on the side of the door, I hurt my neck and my back…
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact attempted to apply to brakes however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact crashed into the vehicle in front of her. The contact stated it felt as if the rear brakes were not functioning properly.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began may 19, 2020. Owners may contact vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Full defect summary
Vantage mobility international, llc (vantage) is recalling certain vantage-modified 2016-2019 dodge grand caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.
Seats
Risk: If the seat strikers fail, the seat or seat belt may not adequately restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will weld in a striker reinforcement bracket on the second and third row outboard seat strikers, free of charge. The recall began december 19, 2019. Owners may contact fca US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is v91.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2019 dodge grand caravan vehicles. The welds on the outboard rear seat strikers for the second row bench and second row bucket seats may fail during a front impact crash. The front outboard seat strikers for the third row bench seats may fail in the event of a rear impact crash. In addition, the second row bench and second row bucket seats may not withstand the required loads.
Brakes: caliper
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began september 29, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is u86.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2018-2019 dodge grand caravan and jeep compass, 2018 dodge journey, and 2019 jeep cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
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 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (58 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles); other or unspecified (51 complaints); transmission (49 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 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 2019 a bad year for the Dodge Grand Caravan?
- It is 17th of 21 Grand Caravan model years by number of complaints, with 245 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.