10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,635 miles

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problem #47

Dec 282020

Grand Caravan

  • 85,000 miles
In Dec, the engine light came on. The car would do like going over speed tacks, shake, when it was between 45 to 60 mph. Took to dealership for reading, they couldn't get a good reading, it stopped. Then I paid extra for them to take transmission pan off. Told I need a new transmission. This vehicle is a 2017. This was Dec 2020. Had transmission done. About 3 weeks later, engine light came on again. When I came back, 180 miles to visit family, I had it looked at again. Showing 6 coil, misfire. The car had 85000 miles. Had the 6 coil replaced, all plugs and wires. Left, drove 180 miles, next day light came on. I wasn't driving the car much and was coming back, engine light on, car ran find. Next day, was at a red light, gave gas and the car sputter like it wasn't getting gas and wanted to died. I push on the gas paddle and hurried to get to my dad's. had a reading saying it was catalytic converted. After the weekend I took it to muffler shop. Said it wasn't giving them that reading, but misfire and 6 coil. Took to a mechanic, he replace 6 coil and said plugs where good, that they were new. But, I did need an air filter. Got car. Few hours later, engine light was back on. Reading showed coil and misfire. Going back to mechanic, again. After a red light stop, it felt like it was going to died as if it wasn't getting gas. I gave it more gas. They change everything again, even cross parts to make sure. It idles hard in park or sitting in drive. More gas it seems to do ok. Also, about 6 months after buying it, had to replace battery. 2013 was in it. So, much for wanting to retire, this car has put me into debt. I wish I had stayed with a Toyota. Own 6 and never, cost me more than regular service. And again, misfire reading, coil 6. within a month, twice its been replaced and plugs and still back like it was. Since end of Dec, been in shop 4 xs, same reading, same crap.

- Pikeville, TN, USA

problem #46

Aug 242020

Grand Caravan

  • 40,000 miles
Everytime I unlock the door or open the door (sliding left passenger door in the backseat) it makes a loud buzzing noise. It seems to be getting louder and louder and is so loud it is a distraction and can be heard from outside of the vehicle.

- Navasota, TX, USA

problem #45

Jan 282021

Grand Caravan

  • 98,500 miles
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan driver side door just stopped operating. Cannot open with key fob or manually inside or out. This poses a safety concern as you cannot get in or our of vehicle on that side in the back seats. This happened all of a sudden. Just stopped working as sitting in driveway.

- Muskogee, OK, USA

problem #44

Oct 032020

Grand Caravan

  • 78,000 miles
For no reason my right sliding door started making a buzzing sound when unlocking it. So, now every time I open or unlock the door I hear this very loud buzzing sound. I have read that this is very common with Dodge Grand Caravan. Vehicle has never been in an accident and has never been hit in the side. This started in the fall of 2020 while in my driveway.

- New Market, AL, USA

problem #43

Sep 282020

Grand Caravan

  • 112,175 miles
I own a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan GT and my rear sliding driver side door just stopped working for no reason. It is locked in position and the door won't open. I got in the vehicle one morning and while warming it up I went to open the door and it just would not open. So I went to the dealership that I purchased the van at and they checked it out and told me that the left side sliding door lock actuator is broken.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #42

Jan 112021

Grand Caravan

  • 86,000 miles
Could mean the difference between life and death. 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan driver's side sliding door will not unlock. This a safety issue because it prevents the passengers in the back from exiting quickly in case of emergency. In the case of parents with children in car seats they are unable to get the child out safely.

- Keystone Heights, FL, USA

problem #41

Dec 132020

Grand Caravan

  • 120,000 miles
My wife hit a deer going 70 mph driving northbound on I65 right after crossing the tenn. State line. The deer hit the front center and passenger front of the van and the airbags never deployed. The airbag lights came on and stayed on but the airbags never deployed. The fender molding was ripped apart, radiator was pushed into the the engine block, passenger light was demolished and pushed in to the engine compartment, all the electric warning lights came on except the engine light and the fender well was pushed back 1/4 inch and in 1 inch into the passenger door. A red lightning bolt came on and the vehicle stopped running. Tow truck came and they were not able to get the vehicle out of park.

- Hodgenville, KY, USA

problem #40

Jun 152019

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Driver side door does not lock or unlock with button inside or button on key fob

- St Johns, MI, USA

problem #39

Oct 272020

Grand Caravan

  • 60,000 miles
Rear power sliding door stuck closed. The rear power sliding door appears to have no manual method of opening. When electrical components fail the passengers have no way of forcing open. The dealership had the vehicle for 2 days before being able to open the door.

- Irwin, PA, USA

problem #38

Nov 012019

Grand Caravan

  • 6,000 miles
My problem with my car is that the driver and passenger airbags exploded without having a car or a car that crashed me I was driving my normal car and suddenly the air bags exploded. And the most unbelievable thing is that it is a factory fault because the day the airbags exploded they exploded I had no passenger next to me and the passenger airbag and seat belts all damaged and my passenger window is all broken. I have already called the Dodge department and they do not give me any results since an impector from the Dodge company already went to see my car and he said that it is a factory fault and I don't know why they can't help me with this fault I make my car and I can't drive it and I'm paying for the car and I keep losing my money without using my car please help me please

- Long Branch, NJ, USA

problem #37

Oct 102020

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Vehicle had prior issues of stalling when stopped in traffic which resulted in transmission being replaced under warranty. Several months after transmission was replaced, the vehicle would not turn on at all after just having driven the vehicle 30 minutes prior. Both the battery and alternator had to be replaced. Vehicle is 3 years old and has just under 60,000 miles.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #36

Sep 152020

Grand Caravan

  • 98,000 miles
The actuator on the sliding back door has stopped working properly. The door will not unlock or open, causing a major safety issue. This could potentially trap me or my family in the car during a fire or wreck. Upon researching this issue, it is a common issue for doge Caravan, yet Dodge refuses to recall these faulty actuators. The repair runs upwards of $1000 to $1500, not something many people can afford. Not only that, but consumers shouldnt have to pay for this since Dodge is knowingly installing faulty actuators. This could cause someone's death if they are unable to get out of their car during an emergency. Something needs to be done about it.

- Woodbury, TN, USA

problem #35

Sep 112020

Grand Caravan

  • 58,013 miles
The temp control panel turned on by itself, I can shut it off and it will come back on. I can turn it down and it will turn the fan on full power again automatically. I have a 3 minute video of it happening all on its own.

- Medina, OH, USA

problem #34

May 292020

Grand Caravan

  • 94,000 miles
Each and every time my vehicle is locked or unlocked it makes a high pitched buzzing sound. This also occurs when doors are opened after the doors have been locked as part of the automatic security when it has been operated or when they were locked when the vehicle was stationary the whole time.

- Erin, NY, USA

problem #33

Sep 032020

Grand Caravan

  • 78,000 miles
Door stuck in locked position, 78000 miles. Can not manually unlock or unlock with automatic opener.

- Lakeville, MN, USA

problem #32

Aug 022020

Grand Caravan

  • 65,000 miles
While driving on the highway, , the check engine light came on along with the traction control warning light. Also, the vehicle would not come out of the park position and the brake pedal could not be used to cancel the cruise control. When this was investigated it was found the brake switch/circuit needed to be replaced.

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

problem #31

Apr 252020

Grand Caravan

  • 46,000 miles
Passenger side rear sliding door would not lock. Had to get a new actuator. One month later, the driver side rear sliding door was stuck in the lock position. Off to get another new actuator.

- Machesney Park, IL, USA

problem #30

Aug 192020

Grand Caravan

  • 65,000 miles
My driver's side rear door is stuck in the lock position. I can't un lock it manually, I can't un lock it with the key fob or the panel button on the roof. The door will not open. This is a huge safety issue because if I'm in an accident my kids could become trapped because I can't open the door.

- Wellsboro, PA, USA

problem #29

Mar 132019

Grand Caravan

  • 52,167 miles
Rear passenger door actuator buzzes, door sticks open and won't close. Started randomly.

- Medina, OH, USA

problem #28

Jul 272020

Grand Caravan

  • 58,000 miles
The drive side sliding door locking mechanism gets stuck and will not open, close, or unlock correctly, presenting a safety issue if something were to happen and you could not get out quickly and safely. The only way to get the door working properly is to hold down the manual lock and press the button on the fob to open the door at the same time. It will work fine for a bit but then the same issue will happen. This does not seem to be an isolated incident in reading online reports.

- Hendersonville, TN, USA

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