Used Dodge Grand Caravan: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 520 complaints across these 3 years; the 2018 drew the most.
Choose a model year
Problems that follow the Grand Caravan from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 81 | 49 | 2 | 132 |
| Transmission | 21 | 42 | 7 | 70 |
| Engine | 21 | 23 | 44 |
Grand Caravan generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
Mileages where Grand Caravan problems start
From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.
| Typical mileage | Problem | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 34,000–78,000 miles | Sliding door stuck locked | 2018 |
| 46,000–75,000 miles | Cylinder 2 misfire, head failure | 2018 |
| 47,000–110,000 miles | Sudden transmission failure | 2019 |
| 56,000–94,000 miles | Sliding door lock actuator failure | 2019 |
| 59,500–91,715 miles | Transmission failure and shifting | 2020 |
| 59,600–60,000 miles | Head restraint deploys unprompted | 2018 |
| 69,000–91,000 miles | Transmission failure | 2018 |
| 70,000–96,000 miles | Cylinder 2 misfire, cylinder head | 2019 |
