2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 234 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan overview page.
What owners report
“Complete transmission failure at 87,447 miles. All recommended maintenance completed with local Dodge dealership. Denied any warranty help due to mileage. Transmission issues are common…”NHTSA complaint 11528206 — filed 06/21/2023
“64398 miles, transmission failure. Complete failure in about 5 miles from first hearing a whining type noise till barely being able to move. Dealership said…”NHTSA complaint 11521640 — filed 05/12/2023
“Vehicle has been well maintained. It has 71,xxx miles. With no warning or indication of problems, we had complete transmission failure. It worked fine, we…”NHTSA complaint 11519109 — filed 04/26/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan: 48 of 234 complaints on file (20.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan have in total?
234 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
