Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.6× usual, mostly engine and air bags
578 serious complaints of 1,041, the most about engine (163) and air bags (161); per car on the road, 1.6× this model's usual year. 6 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. While driving at low speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jan 2016
“The contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, May 2016
1,041 owner complaints · 6 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–20 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Every Grand Caravan year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.3L 6-cyl; 3.8L 6-cyl; 4.0L 6-cyl · Drive: FWD
2010 Grand Caravan trims
| C/V | Mainstreet | SE | SXT | SXT Crew |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Dodge reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Dodge aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 20 | Power train (8) | — |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 46 | Power train (13) | — |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 270 | Electrical system (92) | — |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 414 | Electrical system (144) | — |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 1159 | Electrical system (354) | — |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 281 | Power train (77) | — |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 358 | Electrical system (128) | — |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 470 | Electrical system (255) | — |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 583 | Electrical system (336) | — |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 530 | Electrical system (332) | — |
| 2010 | 3.3L 6-cyl 3.8L 6-cyl 4.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18–20 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 1041 | Electrical system (628) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dodge Grand Caravan MV FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 20 |
| 2019 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD Later Release | 4 | No | No | 1 | 46 |
| 2019 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD Early Release | 4 | No | No | 4 | 243 |
| 2018 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 270 |
| 2017 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 414 |
| 2016 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 9 | 1159 |
| 2015 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 281 |
| 2014 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 5 | 358 |
| 2013 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 470 |
| 2012 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 583 |
| 2011 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 530 |
| 2010 | Dodge Grand Caravan w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 1041 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2019 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20 |
| 2018 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20 |
| 2017 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
20 |
| 2016 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20 |
| 2015 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
20 |
| 2014 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20 |
| 2013 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
20 |
| 2012 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2011 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2010 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L |
18–20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.