4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,817 miles

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2015 Dodge Grand Caravan miscellaneous problems

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2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #32

Dec 182022

Grand Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Noticed oil where I normally park my vehicle. Took the van into a mechanic so he could look at it. He stated that the oil leak came from a broken/ cracked oil filter housing. Which he also stated it was an issue among multiple Grand Caravans that have been brought in. It did not give me a warning and the mechanic said if it would have fully broken I could have lost all oil and my engine could have seized up. Which poses a concern considering it is my daily driver and it did not warn me about low oil. I-€™ve also taken it to the same repair shop for issues with the fuel injectors and coils. Which could be an issue because that caused stalling while I was driving on the highway.

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

problem #31

Jun 212022

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Buzzing in side door when unlocking

- Medina, OH, USA

problem #30

Mar 122021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
My van was parked in my driveway overnight and both of the headrests deployed. I am grateful I was not driving it. I couldn-€™t get them to close they are stuck open. When called dealer was told was not covered even though I have Mopar coverage. Since it-€™s so much to fix it out of pocket the safety feature is virtually useless because I can-€™t have it fixed.

- Copperas Cove, TX, USA

problem #29

Sep 102021

Grand Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Passenger side sliding door suddenly stopped opening. It will not unlock using the remote, car door buttons, or manually. This presents a safety issue for back seat passengers. If the other door fails, the will be unable to exit the vehicle without climbing over the seats to use the front door. This could be deadly in an emergency. There was no warning, it simply stopped working. In my research, I came across many other Dodge Caravan owners who complain of the same issue. Repair prices have been quoted $1000-1500.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #28

Jul 292021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Sliding doors have stopped working. Doors are stuck in locked position. Cannot open even manually. Happened first on passenger side now on drivers side.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #27

May 302021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Rear passenger sliding door actuator failed. This is a COMMON problem with these vehicles and poses an extremely dangerous safety risk when an owner is unable to open/close the door and when the door opens on its own due to failed lock actuator. This poses a risk for fire safety, wreckage safety to exit vehicle and poses significant risk to person's riding in the seat while the door can open spontaneously. There is also a risk factor because the door cannot LOCK or UNLOCK (depending on which position the door gets stuck in when the part fails). Thousands of owners of these specific vehicles are asking for a recall for safety reasons.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #26

Aug 012020

Grand Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Faulty actuator, doors make a sound when unlocking and now resulting in one door not opening. The noise happens all of the time (park or going) just the unlock button has to be pressed.

- Fate, TX, USA

problem #25

Dec 042020

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Passenger side front headrest is popped out. Not exactly sure when it happened, because I didn't notice until someone sat in the seat and complained how uncomfortable it was for their head. It had to have happened sometime between 12/1/20 and 12/4/20.

- Bensalem, PA, USA

problem #24

Jul 062020

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • miles
The A/C is blowing hot air on the passenger side and in the rear of the van.

- Marinette, WI, USA

problem #23

May 012020

Grand Caravan

  • 65,000 miles
My HVAC system is not working properly. We checked to see if the HVAC recall was performed and my dealership ship says it was a minor part that was fixed, but everything I read on the 2016 recall says a huge recall was performed on the HVAC system. My dealership says the recall isn't warranty applicable and therefore I have to pay out of pocket! my ac is blowing hot and it continuously will change from ac to recirculate to no ac on its own. It's all apart of the program that is supposed to be warrantied. It's dangerous to not have adequate ac while stopped at a stop light in Colorado while it's so hot here. My ac blows hot on the passenger side and when completely stopped or slow speeds, it gets hot. Only stays cold while going faster speeds. Dealership refuses to replace the recalled parts from 2016 stating they aren't under lifetime warranty. Please help!

- Firestone, CO, USA

problem #22

May 042020

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The actuator on the passenger sliding door was making a buzzing noise for a few weeks and then the door just froze shut. After googling some things, this is a common problem on these vehicles and it should be a recall!!! I am letting the several others know to file a complaint as well.

- Aliquippa, PA, USA

problem #21

Apr 172019

Grand Caravan

  • 30,000 miles
Driver's side sliding door will not open manually, with key fob or overhead push button. Door remains locked at all times making it impossible for passengers to exit vehicle though that door in case of an emergency.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #20

Feb 022020

Grand Caravan

  • 86,000 miles
I changed my battery in my van and now the ac doesn't work and it seems like I smell coolant burning and when I'm driving between 40 to 50 it's very sluggish. And I had to have an auto shop check my transmission fluid cuz it felt like my transmission was slipping. And when they checked it they said I was really low on transmission fluid but they don't know where the transmission fluid going.

- Summerland Key, FL, USA

problem #19

Mar 062020

Grand Caravan

  • 29,000 miles
Vehicle, stationary, car does not start on the first try if it sits for over 4 hours. Cranks then stalls, or cranks over and over until eventually catching. New: Car battery, battery tender/charger, new/upgraded spark plugs, new/upgraded ignition coils. Appears to be tipm failing. Has been getting progressively worse over the past few weeks.

- Watford City, ND, USA

problem #18

Dec 222019

Grand Caravan

  • 53,000 miles
My car is regularly maintenanced by your dealership I also have a maintenance plan that I purchased that your dealer refused to honor. I purchased my car from Dodge dealership on reisterstown road in owings mills md 21117 in March 2015 approximately less than 24 months I began having trouble with my tires and was informed by Dodge that my vehicle was used and not brand new as I was expecting when I purchased it for 30,0000. Less than 48 years my engine gave up and has to be built from scratch putting my car value down and leaving me and my kids stranded for the holidays and my gps stopped working completely and now I need 4 new tires again. Your dealership sold me used tires and I contacted tire manufacturer and they said you need to replace tires through warranty but you refuse to do it. All you have to do is file a claim because yokohama tire manufacturer said tires should last 50-60K miles mine only last 30K I purchased new but you gave me used how does this happen on a brand new car? I took my car back to the dealer for repairs but, to date, the dealer has been unable to correct the problem. This problem substantially impairs both the use and value of my car. Therefore, if you and/or your dealer are unable to correct this problem in a "reasonable number of attempts" as that phrase is defined in Maryland's automotive warranty enforcement act (md. Code ann., com. Law II, 14-1502 (D) ), I will expect you to [repurchase or replace] the vehicle pursuant to 14-1502(C) of the act. To resolve the problem, I would appreciate my car replaced by a brand new vehicle comparable to the one I have now or the dealership to repurchase my car. This car has been unreliable and unsafe for me and my 4 kids. I look forward to your reply and a resolution to my problem

- Owings Mills, MD, USA

problem #17

Dec 272018

Grand Caravan

  • 48,000 miles
Automatic transmission issue needs replaced vehicle 4 years old and cylinder 2 engine misfire

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #16

Oct 012015

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The passenger side heat vent only blows hot air no matter what setting you put it on. The drivers side only pushes cold air out.... this has become a significant problem in NY as the temperatures vary into the negatives and the triple digits. The vehicle does this no matter what speed, moving and non moving.

- Elmira, NY, USA

problem #15

Jun 292019

Grand Caravan

  • 58,640 miles
On this 2015, Florida based, Dodge Grand Caravan with 58,640 miles, the passenger side active head restraint deployed with the car parked in the driveway and no one in it. It could not be reset as the thin plastic bracket that held a metal restraining bar in place disintegrated under the pressure of the deployment spring and released. In fact it appeared that multiple plastic parts had broken. Checking the internet, this appears to have happened in hundreds of other vehicles in multiple models and model years and Dodge/Chrysler has made no attempt to fix the problem or warn the owners. There are also at least two separate law firms pursuing class action lawsuits regarding this. There also appear to be hundreds of complaints on this site. If this happened on the driver's side while the car was in motion, an accident could have resulted. The Dodge dealer said they have no obligation to fix this and that replacing each head restraint would cost close to $900. They also could not say the driver's side head restraint wouldn't also deploy unexpectedly. One wonders if there haven't already been significant or even fatal accidents related to this. Getting hit by the headrest would cause injury alone this appears poorly designed. The idea of putting a thin plastic bracket under constant strong spring pressure for years is just asking for trouble, especially for vehicles in Florida where temperatures in parked vehicles can remain well over 120 all day. How can thin plastic be expected to take this for the life of the vehicle" these parts should be metal. I pushed the deployed headrest back together and secured it with two cable zip ties. As Dodge can't tell me if the other headrest won't also deploy, I have also secured it with cable zip ties to guard against its unexpected deployment. Where is the NHTSA in all this" at least change the design.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #14

Jun 102019

Grand Caravan

  • 60,000 miles
Sliding door lock actuator, buzzing sound when unlock all doors. Can't move the lock by hand it gets stuck

- North Billerica, MA, USA

problem #13

Jun 152017

Grand Caravan

  • 5 miles
Lost and found items the Dodge Grand Caravan hide on important personal items. For example, credit or debit cards. This is in the armrest console. This causes arguments between the driver and the passengers. This can lead to an accident as it causes suspicion of attempted illegal appropriation. Nobody touched the card but the design of the truck yes. It is not obvious to decipher the enigma. Recall, please. Reference: Https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=4zj2bdovflo imagine you are with a new friend and your credit card disappear.!! in motion just before your turn in a ath car line. I sold it. Maybe a little sticker can solve this.

- Caguas, PR, USA

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