One of the better Grand Caravan years
Owners filed about 94% fewer complaints than a typical Grand Caravan year. The area owners reported most is the transmission and drivetrain.
Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other Grand Caravan years from 2012 to 2020. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most reported problem area is the transmission and drivetrain (8, 40% of complaints), followed by the air bags and the electrical system. That is the fewest complaints of any Grand Caravan year from 2012 to 2020 on file. It has 1 recall.
1 of these complaints came from Utah owners.
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Problem areas ranked by how many complaints mention them. One complaint can name more than one area. Open an area to see what to check on a 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan before you buy.
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsHarsh or delayed shifts, slipping, shuddering, CVT whine, and drivetrain clunks.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
- Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
- Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
- If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.
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What owners said
The automatic transmission failed while driving, causing a loss of propulsion and leaving the vehicle stranded. This created a safety hazard because the vehicle could no longer accelerate or move out of traffic. This is the fourth Chrysler/Dodge vehicle I have owned that has experienced a substantially similar transmission failure.Owner complaint, filed 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered, and the transmission failed to properly shift intermittently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 91,715 miles
Air bags
5 complaintsAir bag warning lights, air bags that did not deploy, and inflator recalls.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
- Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.
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What owners said
The contact rented a 2020 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while another person was driving the vehicle at 45 MPH, he attempted to pass another vehicle but collided with another vehicle in front of him. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy upon impact. Both the driver and contact were transported to the…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 19,000 miles
The contact stated he rented a 2020 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, a deer ran in front of the vehicle causing the contact to crash into the deer. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed or taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 2,800 miles
Electrical system
4 complaintsDead batteries, warning lights, failed screens and cameras, and electrical shorts.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
- Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
- Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.
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What owners said
Vehicle was locked and off in the garage, which is underneath my home. Transmission was in park and the emergency brake was set. I was in the room directly above the garage. The key was in my front pants pocket and I inadvertently pressed some combination of the buttons on the key and the vehicle started. I had to go downstairs into the…Owner complaint, filed 2022
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…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 83,749 miles
Engine and cooling
2 complaintsStalling, misfires, oil consumption, leaks, overheating and engine failure.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
- Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
- Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
- Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.
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What owners said
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…Owner complaint, filed 2022
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…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 83,749 miles
Seats and seat belts
2 complaintsBelts that will not latch or retract, seat adjusters and passenger occupancy sensors.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
- Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.
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Fuel system
1 complaintHesitation, stalling, fuel smell, fuel pump and injector failures.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
- On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
- Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.
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Steering
1 complaintLoss of power steering assist, wandering, play in the wheel and noises when turning.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
- On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
- A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.
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What owners said
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…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 83,749 miles
Body, doors and structure
1 complaintRust, doors and liftgates that will not latch, leaks, and frame or structure concerns.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
- Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that after securing her infant child inside the vehicle, his wife started the vehicle and then exited the vehicle. After closing the door, it was discovered that all the doors had erroneously locked causing the child to become trapped inside the vehicle until her husband was able…Owner complaint, filed 2022, at 13,000 miles
Lights, wipers and visibility
1 complaintHeadlights that dim or fail, wiper and washer failures, and windshield cracks.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
- Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.
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What owners said
The vehicle display lights on the interior dash board fail to fully shut off after driving and waiting an appropriate amount of time, causing a drain on the battery over time which results in a failure to start. There may be other drains on the battery, as this is not an isolated incidence and has been happening since May 2022…Owner complaint, filed 2022
Dodge Grand Caravan complaints by year
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Compare with similar 2020 minivans
Each car is rated against its own other years, since popular models always get more complaints than rare ones.
| Car | Vs. its other years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan | One of the better years | 1 |
| 2020 Toyota Sienna | One of the better years | 2 |
| 2020 Honda Odyssey | Worse than most years | 14 |
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
Equipment Latch / anchor
- Risk
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most reported problem areas on the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan are the transmission and drivetrain (8 complaints), the air bags (5 complaints) and the electrical system (4 complaints).
Is the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan a good year to buy?
One of the better Grand Caravan years. Owners filed about 94% fewer complaints than a typical Grand Caravan year. The area owners reported most is the transmission and drivetrain. Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other Grand Caravan years from 2012 to 2020. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
How many recalls does the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recent, from Dec 2025, covers the latch / anchor. Recalls cover the whole model year, so check the VIN of the car you are looking at to see which are still open.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan years should I avoid?
The Grand Caravan years with the most complaints compared with the rest are 2016. Years with clearly fewer complaints are 2019 and 2020. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly yet.
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