2015 Dodge Grand Caravan: Problems & Reliability
SOLID2015 Dodge Grand Caravan: SOLID — 281 owner complaints, a typical complaint rate for ~11 years on the road; top issue: powertrain / transmission (77 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2015 is 1.15, where 1.00 is a typical Grand Caravan year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25). 51% of its complaints are severe — a crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2010–2024 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
281
NHTSA complaints
1.15
Verdict score (1.00 = typical Grand Caravan year)
114
Service bulletins
4
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Powertrain / transmission leads a spread-out record, named in 27% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2015 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 77 | 27% |
| Seats | 57 | 20% |
| Unknown or other | 41 | 15% |
| Electrical system | 38 | 14% |
| Engine | 38 | 14% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
4 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2015, reported between Jan 28, 2016 and Dec 18, 2025.
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 114 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2015 — close to the 97 of the median Grand Caravan year from 2010 to 2024. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (22), engine & cooling (22), structure (22). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2015 vs. the year before and after
From the 2014 to the 2015, owner complaints fell 22% (359 → 281) — an improvement. The 2016 that followed jumped 4.1× (281 → 1,159), so the 2015 is the cleaner of the two by count.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Grand Caravan | CAUTION | 359 | 125 | 5 | — |
| 2015 (this page) | SOLID | 281 | 114 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | AVOID | 1,159 | 113 | 6 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Dodge Grand Caravan years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
Powertrain / transmission (77 complaints on the 2015): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Seats (57 complaints on the 2015): try every power and manual seat adjustment and the seat heaters if fitted.
Electrical system (38 complaints on the 2015): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Engine (38 complaints on the 2015): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Air bags (24 complaints on the 2015): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Recalls: confirm all 4 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan: SOLID — 281 owner complaints, a typical complaint rate for ~11 years on the road; top issue: powertrain / transmission (77 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2015 is 1.15, where 1.00 is a typical Grand Caravan year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25).
What are the most common 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan are powertrain / transmission (77, 27%), seats (57, 20%), unknown or other (41, 15%). The manufacturer has 114 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
4 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan, most recently 25V876000 (Dec 18, 2025, equipment adaptive/mobility); 17V824000 (Dec 21, 2017, equipment); 16V461000 (Jun 24, 2016, powertrain / transmission). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.