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2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

Engine complaints account for 46 of 241 total complaints (19%) filed for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, with a median failure mileage of 45,000 miles. No related recall covers this engine issue.

Engine complaints
46
19% of 241
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Persistent cylinder #2 misfire (P0302 code) with rough idle and highway vibration that returns even after spark plugs, coils, and injectors are replaced.
  • Engine stalling or shutting off while idling in drive, at red lights, or in drive-through lines, sometimes requiring a full restart.
  • Power loss or hesitation when accelerating, including stalling near busy highway entrance ramps.
  • Reports of metal debris found after a cylinder misfire, with a mechanic linking the issue to the transmission fluid.
  • Owners describe repeated repairs — coils, plugs, injectors, wiring harness, purge valve — without resolving the misfire.

When 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 22, 2020, latest Sep 5, 2026.

2019 Dodge Grand Caravan engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2020Jun 2021Nov 2022Jul 2023Jan 2024Sep 2024Sep 2025
46 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2023 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2019 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.

  1. 2010177 (20%)
  2. 2011108 (20%)
  3. 2012140 (24%)
  4. 201382 (17%)
  5. 201489 (25%)
  6. 201545 (16%)
  7. 2016100 (10%)
  8. 201765 (16%)
  9. 201838 (14%)
  10. 201946 (19%)
  11. 20202 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA lists 46 engine-related complaints for the 2019 model year, making up 19% of its 241 total complaints.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan engine?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.
At what mileage do these engine problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on this model year is 45,000 miles.
What is the most common engine complaint?
Owners most often describe a recurring cylinder #2 misfire with rough idle, vibration, and stalling that persists after multiple part replacements.
Did any 2019 Grand Caravan engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this engine problem area shows 1 crash and 1 fire reported among the 46 complaints.

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.