2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission & Powertrain Problems
Owners filed 77 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan, 27% of all complaints for that year, with median failure mileage of 94,000. A related recall (16V461000) covers transmission pump replacement.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 77
- 27% of 281
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 94,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicles shudder or shake on inclines, especially when in reverse, sometimes starting with very low mileage.
- Sudden loss of power or deceleration while driving at highway speed, with the engine feeling like it dropped into neutral.
- Transmission fails to accelerate past low speeds (10-30 mph range) and check engine light comes on.
- Vehicle hesitates, stalls, or jerks unexpectedly, with some owners linking the issue to the transmission pump recall 16V461000.
- Rough shifting or refusal to move into reverse, sometimes requiring multiple attempts before the vehicle responds.
- Gears jerk with rpm fluctuation during steady highway driving, with dealers unable to duplicate the issue.
When 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 22, 2015, latest Sep 4, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 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.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 common are transmission problems in the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- NHTSA lists 77 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2015 Grand Caravan, which is 27% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- Yes. Recall 16V461000, reported June 24, 2016, covers replacement of the transmission pump on affected 2015-2016 Grand Caravan vehicles, free of charge.
- At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2015 Grand Caravan is 94,000 miles.
- Did the transmission issue cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data lists 1 crash and 0 fires tied to transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2015 Grand Caravan.