2020 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,749miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,749 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power. Additionally, the vehicle failed to steer as intended, with the front of the vehicle swaying. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the alternator had frozen, the serpentine belt was missing, and the tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11680665, filed 2025-08, 83,749 miles“Engine oil filter housing leaking. Oil leaking and pooling on top of engine. Could cause fire. Technician at Dodge Dealer said this is a common problem on this engine. It affects other Dodge/Chrysler vehicles as well. Component was inspected by our insurer Car Shield. No warnings or messages prior to the failure. Technician found the issue during routine oil change.”
NHTSA complaint #11498446, filed 2022-12Related service bulletins
- 10230029May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10223257May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 43 | 18% |
| 2018 | 34 | 13% |
| 2017 | 58 | 14% |
| 2016 | 83 | 8% |
| 2015 | 38 | 14% |
| 2014 | 80 | 22% |
| 2013 | 71 | 15% |
| 2012 | 119 | 20% |
| 2011 | 92 | 17% |
| 2010 | 137 | 16% |
| 2009 | 42 | 8% |
| 2008 | 117 | 9% |
| 2007 | 26 | 14% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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