2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 45 engine complaints for the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan, 16% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 89,500. There is no related recall on file for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 45
- 16% of 281
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 89,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report erratic throttle response, with the engine surging to full throttle or dropping to none, especially at low speeds under 10 mph.
- Some describe the accelerator pedal sticking or the vehicle lunging forward without warning while driving at highway speeds.
- Several report the electronic throttle control warning light coming on along with the engine getting stuck at high rpm after light pedal input.
- Owners describe knocking or ticking noises from the engine, later diagnosed as rocker arm, camshaft, or hydraulic lifter failure.
- Some report vibration, squealing, or grinding noises during idling, in one case traced to a failed flexplate.
- Owners also report stalling without warning and jerking or loss of power when releasing the accelerator pedal.
When 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan engine complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 23, 2015, latest Jul 31, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Grand Caravan model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
- NHTSA lists 45 engine complaints for the 2015 model year, which is 16% of the 281 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Grand Caravan engine problems?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this engine issue.
- At what mileage do these engine problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 89,500 miles.
- Did these engine complaints involve any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 fire among the 45 engine complaints for the 2015 Grand Caravan, with 0 injuries reported.
- Is the 2015 Grand Caravan's engine complaint rate higher than other years?
- Its 16% share of complaints tied to the engine is lower than several other Grand Caravan years, such as 2014 at 25% and 2012 at 24%.