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2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 57 electrical system complaints for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, 24% of all 241 complaints for the year, with 3 reported fires and a median failure mileage of 44,250 miles. No related recall is listed for this component.

Electrical System complaints
57
24% of 241
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
44,250 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report fires starting under the dashboard or near the wiring harness while parked or idling, in some cases melting the driver seat, console, and steering wheel.
  • Several complaints describe sudden loss of electrical power while driving, taking steering assist, brakes, and the dashboard with it, forcing drivers to coast to a stop.
  • A recurring pattern involves the passenger-side power sliding door lock actuator failing, leaving the door unable to lock or unable to unlock.
  • One owner reported the engine shutting off on the highway along with hard steering and hard braking, requiring several minutes before it would restart.
  • Owners note that a failed sliding door lock can let children open the door while the vehicle is moving or trap occupants inside during an emergency.

When 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2020, latest May 27, 2026.

2019 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2020May 2021May 2022Apr 2023Apr 2024Nov 2024Jul 2025
57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2020 to May 2026; peak Aug 2020 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Grand Caravan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010569 (65%)
  2. 2011332 (63%)
  3. 2012339 (58%)
  4. 2013255 (54%)
  5. 2014130 (36%)
  6. 201538 (14%)
  7. 2016316 (32%)
  8. 2017144 (35%)
  9. 201892 (34%)
  10. 201957 (24%)
  11. 20205 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA shows 57 electrical system complaints for the 2019 model year, which is 24% of all 241 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2019 model year.
Did the electrical issues cause any fires?
Yes, NHTSA complaint data lists 3 fires tied to electrical system complaints for the 2019 Grand Caravan, with no reported crashes or injuries.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component on the 2019 Grand Caravan is 44,250 miles.
How does 2019 compare to other Grand Caravan model years for electrical complaints?
The 24% share for 2019 is lower than earlier years like 2010 through 2013, which ranged from 54% to 65%, but similar to 2018's 34% and 2020's 25%.

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.