The Most Common Caravan Problem

A list of some of the most common issues Caravan owners have to deal with.

  1. AHR Randomly Deploys

    The active head restraints in some Dodge vehicles are handing out free concussions. A mechanical breakdown inside the restraint means they could deploy randomly at any time.

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What Caravan Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Caravan Generations

The Caravan has 4 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 4th generation (2001–2007).

Caravan Key Numbers

  1. 1,024 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 446 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 70 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Caravan Class-Action Lawsuits

The Caravan has been named as a class vehicle in the following lawsuits.

  • Motion to dismiss

    Nuwer, et al., v. FCA US LLC, et al.

    1. Motion to dismiss

      Stellantis (Chrysler) filed a motion to dismiss the active headrest lawsuit by arguing the allegations don't hold up in a court of law.

    2. Case Filed

      A Chrysler headrest that deployed without a crash caused a 2014 Ram C/V owner and others to file a lawsuit that alleges the active headrests make driving dangerous.

    Problem
    AHR Randomly Deploys
    Class Vehicles
    • 2010-2014 Avenger
    • 2010-2012 Caliber
    • 2010-2018 Caravan
    • 2011-2018 Durango
    • 2010-2018 Journey
    • 2010-2011 Nitro
    • 2011-2018 Ram C/V
    Class Members
    All consumers in the U.S.,excluding California
    Location
    Florida
  • Costa, et al., v. FCA US LLC, et al.

    1. Case Filed

      The plaintiffs argue FCA should have told them about defects in the active head restraint systems, but instead the automaker concealed its knowledge about the headrests.

    Problem
    AHR Randomly Deploys
    Class Vehicles
    • 2010-2012 Caliber
    • 2010-2018 Caravan
    • 2011-2018 Durango
    • 2010-2018 Journey
    • 2010-2011 Nitro
    Location
    Massachusetts