YearToAvoid

2020 Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan ranks as the Best year among 16 model years, with a complaint index of 0 and only 20 complaints logged. It carries just 1 recall and no do-not-drive recalls, making it the lowest-risk year in this model's history.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#16 of 16 Grand Caravan years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
20
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
5
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2018
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20
17 city / 25 hwy
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0

Top 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

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

  1. Transmission & Powertrain8 (40%)
  2. Airbags5 (25%)
  3. Electrical System5 (25%)
  4. Other3 (15%)
  5. Engine2 (10%)
  6. Seat Belts2 (10%)
  7. Fuel System1 (5%)
  8. Steering1 (5%)
  9. Structure & Body1 (5%)

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

What owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy during crashes at approximately 45 mph, including one rental vehicle that struck a deer.
  • A transmission pump and transmission failed on a vehicle only three years old, with the vehicle lunging forward after not shifting gears.
  • Doors locked automatically after the driver exited, briefly trapping a child inside despite the engine being off.
  • Interior dashboard lights failed to fully shut off after driving, draining the battery and causing no-start conditions.
  • A seat belt was reported as incorrectly assembled, making it impossible to fasten without twisting.
  • An engine oil filter housing leaked oil onto the top of the engine, which the owner said posed a fire risk.
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2020Oct 2022Feb 2023Feb 2024Feb 2025Nov 2025
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2022 (2).

2020 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

2020 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.

2020 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
2018Best20270420
2019Good33241420
2020Best020120

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Grand Caravan is rated Best among 16 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 0 and only 20 total complaints.
What problems does the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
The top problem area is Transmission & Powertrain, accounting for 40% of complaints, followed by Airbags and Electrical System each at 25%. Median mileage at failure for transmission issues was 76,857.5 miles.
Does the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Grand Caravan, involving seat retractor inspection and replacement on vehicles converted by Rollx Vans. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
What year Dodge Grand Caravan should I avoid?
According to NHTSA data, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2016 are rated Avoid, with 2016 showing a complaint index of 93 and 2008 showing 100. The 2020 model is rated Best by comparison.
What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan?
EPA rates the 2020 Grand Caravan 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.