https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Dodge Caravan. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:41:30 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-2151535 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the contact returned to the vehicle and noticed that all the windows and doors of the vehicle were opened. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was unintendedly started. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-2069830 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 v https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1981589 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1921959 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 intermittentl https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1921960 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 intermittentl https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1921961 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 intermittentl https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1905794 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The van lunges the shuts off while driving happens any time any place, just had the crankshaft position sensor following the codes it was showing, and it still does it. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1897718 Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT . https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1896976 Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, an unknown Toyota Minivan entered his driving route and crashed into the vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to his back, neck, and feet and bruising. Medical attention was provided. The passenger sustained injuries to his neck, back, and shoulder, and medical attention was provided. A police https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1895741 Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1895742 Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1895743 Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1886512 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 whi https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1864262 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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!! https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1862886 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 o https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1849720 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the headlights appeared hazy and clogged. Additionally, the contact stated that the headlight failed to illuminate and provide proper illumination while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1834116 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the serpentine belt failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The serpentine belt was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer a third time where the serpentine belt was replaced again https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1834117 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the serpentine belt failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The serpentine belt was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer a third time where the serpentine belt was replaced again https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1834118 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the serpentine belt failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The serpentine belt was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer a third time where the serpentine belt was replaced again https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1829684 Sat, 30 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT I know it's my solenoid my vehicle won't go out of 2 gear. My name is [XXX].[XXX] my number is [XXX]. I'm not sure if anything can be done being the vehicle is so old but I thought I'd give it a try. Email is [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1829685 Sat, 30 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT I know it's my solenoid my vehicle won't go out of 2 gear. My name is [XXX].[XXX] my number is [XXX]. I'm not sure if anything can be done being the vehicle is so old but I thought I'd give it a try. Email is [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1813404 Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to function as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was appro https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1810447 Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that after securing her infant child inside the vehicle, his wife started the vehicle and then exited the vehicle. After closing the door, it was discovered that all the doors had erroneously locked causing the child to become trapped inside the vehicle until her husband was able to open the door using a second key fob. The cause of the fai https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1810448 Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that after securing her infant child inside the vehicle, his wife started the vehicle and then exited the vehicle. After closing the door, it was discovered that all the doors had erroneously locked causing the child to become trapped inside the vehicle until her husband was able to open the door using a second key fob. The cause of the fai https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1806843 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT The problems we are experiencing is the airbag indicator light keeps coming on and off dinging every time it comes on. The other issue we have experienced is the engine is in need of repair but the check engine light does not come on to let mechanics find the problem. However once every three months the light will come in but once vehicle is turned off the light goes off never to come back on unti https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1806844 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT The problems we are experiencing is the airbag indicator light keeps coming on and off dinging every time it comes on. The other issue we have experienced is the engine is in need of repair but the check engine light does not come on to let mechanics find the problem. However once every three months the light will come in but once vehicle is turned off the light goes off never to come back on unti https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1803463 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while getting into the vehicle, the passenger’s side sliding door would not open. The door was unable to unlock completely. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. The VIN was not available. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1787223 Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT The door locks do not work for the sliding doors or the passenger side of the vehicle. We tried to fix this issue by checking the door lock fuse out to make sure it was okay, and it was. The driver's side is the only one that locks. The passenger door lock will not push down and lock when pressed down manually. I feel this is a safety issue and I have seen that others online are having problems wi https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1787224 Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT The door locks do not work for the sliding doors or the passenger side of the vehicle. We tried to fix this issue by checking the door lock fuse out to make sure it was okay, and it was. The driver's side is the only one that locks. The passenger door lock will not push down and lock when pressed down manually. I feel this is a safety issue and I have seen that others online are having problems wi https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-caravan#complaint-1764922 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up without warning. Her father inspected under the hood and discovered that the wiring within the fuse box was melting due to the fuel pump relay. The contact went to an independent mechanic where she purchased jump wire cables and fuses. Her father repaired the vehicle and the vehicle resumed normal driving