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.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.7× usual
203 serious complaints of 358, the most about engine (80) and air bags (48); per car on the road, 0.7× this model's usual year. 5 recalls.
What owners report
“Tlthe contact owns a 2014 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving up a hill at 5 mph, the electronic stability control warning light illuminated. In addition, the engine stalled and the vehicle rolled backwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Feb 2015
“The contact owns a 2014 dodge grand caravan. While the vehicle was parked, the front passenger seat head rest air bag abpruptly deployed. The front passenger seat was unoccupied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 205,000.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Oct 2019
358 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2014 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: 3.6L 6-cyl · Drive: FWD
2014 Grand Caravan trims
| Crew | R/T | SE | SXT |
|---|
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.