YearToAvoid

2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan has a complaint index of 27, ranking 12th-worst out of 16 model years, with a Good verdict. It shows 281 complaints, 4 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, making it one of the safer choices compared to years like 2008 and 2016.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
27/100
#12 of 16 Grand Caravan years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
281
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
4
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
7
reported in complaints
Fires
2
Injuries
19
Top issue
Structure & Body
Best nearby year
2018
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20
17 city / 25 hwy
Injuries / deaths
19 / 0

Top 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body84 (30%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain77 (27%)
  3. Engine45 (16%)
  4. Other42 (15%)
  5. Electrical System38 (14%)
  6. Airbags24 (9%)
  7. Brakes14 (5%)
  8. Fuel System6 (2%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (2%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers5 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Side and front airbags failed to deploy in low-speed collisions where deployment was expected.
  • A vehicle caught fire while parked, with a defective wiring harness identified as the cause.
  • The engine loses throttle response at low speeds, alternating between full throttle and none.
  • The transmission shudders or shakes when driving up an incline or backing up in reverse.
  • The parking brake failed to hold the vehicle, which rolled backward while parked on a slight tilt.
  • Electrical controls malfunction randomly, activating climate and dashboard warning lights unexpectedly.
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan complaints: complaints filed per quarter182015 Q12016 Q32018 Q12019 Q32021 Q12022 Q32024 Q12025 Q3
281 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (18).

2015 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles

    Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:

    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.

    Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 17V824000Dec 21, 2017Other61,791 vehicles

    Equipment

    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

    Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

    Remedy: 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.

  3. NHTSA 16V461000Jun 24, 2016Transmission & Powertrain26,298 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    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.

    Risk: If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan →

2015 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Grand Caravan years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Caution53471420
2014Good47357520
2015Good27281420
2016Avoid931,000620
2017Good40414320

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 model has a complaint index of 27 and ranks 12th-worst of 16 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Grand Caravan years.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Structure & Body complaints lead at 30% of the total, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 27% and Engine issues at 16%, according to NHTSA data.
Does the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan have a transmission recall?
Yes, recall 16V461000 covers a transmission pump replacement for certain 2015-2016 Grand Caravan and Town & Country vehicles built between July 31, 2015, and April 18, 2016.
How does the 2015 Grand Caravan compare to other years?
Its complaint index of 27 is much lower than the worst years like 2008 (100) and 2016 (93), and its verdict of Good places it among the better years for this model.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The EPA rates it at 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.