Owners have reported 6 crashes, 3 fires and 18 injuries to NHTSA for the 2019 Dodge Grand-Caravan. These are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defect rates.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owners report frequent issues with the sliding door lock actuators on the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, with doors becoming stuck in the locked position and failing to open either manually or remotely. Complaints often describe buzzing noises and malfunctioning power windows, with some reports specifying problems beginning around 75,000 to 90,000 miles. Additionally, multiple owners mention backup camera malfunctions, including delayed activation and upside-down displays. Notably, there are three reports of fires, with one originating from the engine compartment and another involving the driver seat area, posing significant safety risks. These issues highlight potential safety concerns, especially in emergencies where quick egress is required.
Severity signals: 0 crash, 3 fire, 0 injury reports
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POWER TRAIN
Owners of the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan frequently report transmission failures, often without prior warning signs. Common symptoms include hard shifting, hesitation, slipping, and sudden loss of propulsion, with several incidents occurring around 40,000 to 100,000 miles. Some complaints describe the vehicle stalling or stopping abruptly, posing safety risks, including one reported crash and four injuries. Additionally, issues such as metal shavings in the transmission fluid and repeated transmission replacements are noted. Potential buyers should be aware of these transmission problems and their associated repair costs, which can be significant.
Severity signals: 1 crash, 0 fire, 4 injury reports
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Owners report frequent issues with the sliding door lock actuators on the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, with numerous complaints describing the doors being stuck in a locked or unlocked position. These problems often involve a buzzing sound when attempting to lock or unlock the doors, and in some cases, doors failing to secure properly, posing a safety risk for passengers, especially children. Transmission failures are also noted, with symptoms such as random stalling and loss of acceleration, typically occurring around 100,000 miles or more. Safety implications are significant, with reports of vehicles stalling on highways and cruise control systems failing to disengage, leading to situations where drivers struggle to control the vehicle. Buyers considering a used model should be aware of these potential issues, particularly as some repairs are costly and may not be covered under existing warranties.
Severity signals: 0 crash, 0 fire, 1 injury reports
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ENGINE
Owners of the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan frequently report engine issues, particularly related to cylinder misfires, with cylinder 2 being the most commonly mentioned. Symptoms described include check engine lights, loss of power, rough running, and engine stalling. These problems often occur around 70,000 to 96,000 miles, with some owners needing costly repairs like cylinder head replacements. Safety implications are noted, as multiple owners express concerns about the vehicle stalling or losing power while driving, which could pose risks in traffic. Additionally, a few complaints mention unexpected engine shutdowns and oil leaks, further indicating potential reliability issues.
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SEATS
Owners of the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan frequently report issues with the vehicle's seats, particularly with headrests deploying unexpectedly and causing injuries. Complaints often mention headrests detaching or snapping forward, striking occupants in the head or neck, which has resulted in injuries ranging from hematomas to whiplash. Another common issue involves the stow-and-go seats, where owners describe difficulties in folding or latching the seats properly. The reported issues appear across various mileage ranges, with some occurring as early as 11 miles. These problems have safety implications, as they can lead to physical injuries during seat adjustments or while the vehicle is stationary.
Severity signals: 0 crash, 0 fire, 7 injury reports
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STRUCTURE
Owners of the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan frequently report issues with the sliding door lock actuators, which can result in the doors becoming stuck in the locked position, unable to be opened either manually or electronically. This issue is often accompanied by a buzzing noise prior to failure, and multiple complaints suggest this problem poses a significant safety risk, particularly in emergencies where quick egress is necessary. Additionally, some owners describe problems with interior door handles breaking during normal use, further complicating egress. These issues are noted across various mileages, with some reports indicating occurrences as early as 96,000 miles. Potential buyers should be aware that these structural concerns could impact the vehicle's safety and usability.
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AIR BAGS
Owners of the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan frequently report issues with the airbag system. Common symptoms include the airbag indicator light turning on and off intermittently during vehicle operation. Additionally, multiple complaints describe instances where airbags failed to deploy during crashes, with three incidents resulting in injuries. These issues are reported across a range of mileages, with one case noting a failure at approximately 150,000 miles. A few reports also mention the spontaneous deployment of the headrest airbag without impact. These patterns suggest potential safety implications, particularly in crash scenarios where airbag deployment is expected but does not occur.
Severity signals: 3 crash, 0 fire, 3 injury reports
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Owners report recurring issues with the sliding door actuators on the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, particularly affecting the driver's side sliding door. Common symptoms include doors failing to open or making abnormal sounds such as clicking and buzzing. These issues typically arise at mileages ranging from approximately 50,000 to over 130,000 miles. Some complaints highlight safety concerns, as inoperable sliding doors can hinder emergency egress, especially when transporting children. Additionally, one report describes a fractured front driver's side door handle at around 50,452 miles. Buyers considering this vehicle should be aware of these potential door-related problems, particularly at higher mileages.
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SEAT BELTS
Owners of the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan report issues with seat belt functionality, particularly with the locking mechanisms and retractors. Complaints frequently mention that seat belts either fail to buckle or do not retract properly, rendering them unusable. These issues are noted at various mileages, with one specific report at approximately 105,535 miles. The symptoms described include seat belt warning lights illuminating, seat belts remaining extended, or buckles that do not secure. Safety implications are evident as non-functional seat belts prevent proper passenger restraint, though no accidents or injuries are mentioned in the complaints. Buyers should be aware of potential seat belt malfunctions in this model year, which can affect both driver and passenger safety.
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SERVICE BRAKES
Owners of the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan report issues with the service brakes, commonly describing abnormal sounds such as grinding and pulsation, as well as instances of the vehicle not stopping properly. Complaints frequently mention the brakes failing to engage effectively, with one incident involving a crash where the brakes did not decelerate the vehicle despite full pedal depression, resulting in two injuries. Symptoms like sliding to the left during braking and rear tire spinning are noted, with mileage at failure ranging from approximately 11,345 to 70,000 miles. These reports suggest potential safety risks, including loss of control and braking inefficacy, which prospective buyers should consider when evaluating this model.
Severity signals: 1 crash, 0 fire, 2 injury reports
