Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan Buyer Guide: Reliability & Costs

Specifications by model year

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

Year	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	City L/100 km	Highway L/100 km	Combined L/100 km	Fuel-economy range
2020	0	0	0	0	0	0	—
2019	0	0	0	0	0	0	—
2018	0	0	0	0	0	0	17-25 mpg combined

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

Year	Body style	engine	Transmission	Drivetrain	Horsepower	Torque	Engine configuration
2020	—	—	Automatic	—	—	—	—
2019	—	—	Automatic	FWD/Front-Wheel Drive	—	—	—
2018	minivan	Horsepower: 283 hp, Torque: 260 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6	Automatic	FWD/Front-Wheel Drive	283 hp	260 lb-ft	V6

Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

Year	msrp	Base price	Series	currency	Base MSRP	MSRP range	Confidence	notes	Source	estimatedAt
2020	—	$32,540	GT	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2019	—	$27,040	SE	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2018	currency: USD, Base MSRP: $26,250, MSRP range: $26,250 - $34,495, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for SE and SE Plus trims was $26,250, SXT was $31,750, and GT was $34,495., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 5/11/2026	$26,250	SXT	USD	$26,250	$26,250 - $34,495	0.9	MSRP for SE and SE Plus trims was $26,250, SXT was $31,750, and GT was $34,495.	AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote	5/11/2026

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

Year	Seats	Doors	Cargo (L)	Cargo (cu ft)	Steering location	Seat rows	Axles	Wheels	Wheelbase	Front wheel	Rear wheel	Entertainment system
2020	7	—	—	—	Left-Hand Drive (LHD)	3	2	4	121.2	17	17	—
2019	7	4	4072	143.8	Left-Hand Drive (LHD)	3	2	4	121.2	17	17	CD + Stereo
2018	7	4	934	33	Left-Hand Drive (LHD)	—	2	4	121.2	17	17	—

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

Year	abs	esc	tractionControl	tpms	autoBrake	blindSpotMonitoring	rearCamera	rearCrossTrafficAlert	adaptiveDrivingBeam	autoReverseSystem
2020	standard	standard	standard	standard	standard	optional	standard	optional	standard	standard
2019	standard	standard	standard	standard	standard	—	standard	—	standard	standard
2018	standard	standard	—	—	—	optional	standard	—	—	—

Model year reports

2020

Newest

Buyer's guide

The 2020 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan presents an unusual case with zero recalls and complaints in the data.

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2019

Buyer's guide

The 2019 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan presents an average reliability profile, with powertrain longevity being the primary ownership concern.

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2018

Buyer's guide

The 2018 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan presents an excellent reliability profile, backed by a strong public verdict and a notable absence of recalls or complaints.

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan?

Carfocal currently has 3 published Caravan/Grand Caravan reports, covering 2018 through 2020. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2020 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan presents an unusual case with zero recalls and complaints in the data.

Published year coverage: 2018, 2019, 2020.

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Is the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2020 dodge caravan/grand caravan presents an unusual case with zero recalls and complaints in the data. and given the unusual lack of reported issues, the 2020 dodge caravan/grand caravan's market value is difficult to anchor. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

3 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan?

Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2018 through 2020.

Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.

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Supporting data

Published guides: 3
Years tracked: 3
Data sources: NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints