Is the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan a bad year?
281 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 77, 3.5× a quiet Grand Caravan year.
Keep it, but watch the transmission
Half of the transmission complaints for this year were filed at 80k–120k miles, where you are now.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2015 Grand Caravan owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 94,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 77 (27%) | 80k–120k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Engine | 38 (14%) | 60k–124k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| SeatsSTANDS OUT | 57 (20%) | 50k–82k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Electrical system | 38 (14%) | 38k–75k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Air bags | 24 (9%) | 47k–90k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Body structure | 24 (9%) | 40k–73k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Speed control | 12 (4%) | 10k–86k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Brakes | 7 (2%) | 9k–84k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Stability control | 7 (2%) | 19k–55k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 7 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 6 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 94,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 281 complaints: 7 mention a crash · 2 mention a fire · 18 report an injury · 10 say the car was towed.
14 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Sep 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
While driving down the hwy at 60 MPH the vehicle began to not accelerate. I had to pull over in the side of the road and place the vehicle in park.
While driving my van, the rpm's would increase, but there was no power coming from the engine. I was unable to accelerate.
When driving in a construction zone on I-71 north a loud whining noise came from the front left of the vehicle it then had difficulty accelerating.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 94,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan: 4
The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure. If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash. If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Dodge: 76
Repair instructions Dodge sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA)
Gear Ratio DTC's, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Neighbouring years
2014 Grand Caravan: 358 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine · 2016 Grand Caravan: 1,002 complaints, consider selling.
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Questions
Is the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan a bad year?
281 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 77, 3.5× a quiet Grand Caravan year. At 94,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the transmission. Half of the transmission complaints for this year were filed at 80k–120k miles, where you are now.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: transmission and drivetrain (77), engine (38), seats (57), electrical system (38), air bags (24). Half of the transmission complaints were filed between 80k–120k miles.
How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
4 recall campaigns list this model year: Adaptive equipment (NHTSA 25V-876), Equipment (NHTSA 17V-824), Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 16V-461), Visibility and wipers (NHTSA 16V-044). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.