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2019 Dodge Grand Caravan

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Common problems

What to watch for on the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan

major·3.6L Pentastar V6

Rocker Arm and Lifter Tick

Roller rocker arms can wear their bearings and cause a tick, misfire and a damaged camshaft lobe.

Typical repair cost
$1,000 – $2,500
caution·3.6L Pentastar V6

Oil Filter Housing and Oil Cooler Leak

The plastic oil filter housing and oil cooler that sit in the valley of the engine crack or leak.

Typical repair cost
$500 – $1,100

1 more known problem on the 2019 Grand Caravan

Your guide shows all of them and which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan

Recall·19V759000

Seats

The welds on the outboard rear seat strikers for the second row bench and second row bucket seats may fail during a front impact crash.

Recall·18V523000

Service brakes: caliper

The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear…

Recall·20V278000

Fuel system: tank assembly

The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.

1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 48 owners reported

Power train13
Electrical system7
Seats7
Engine4

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2019 Dodge Grand Caravan at a glance

Trims
GTSESE PlusSXT
Engine
3.6L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 6-spd
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Minivan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Owners have filed 48 complaints about the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan with NHTSA, most often about the power train. There are 4 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include rocker arm and lifter tick, oil filter housing and oil cooler leak and water pump leak. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 4 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.