2015 DODGE CARAVAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
29
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
26
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN
The 2015 DODGE CARAVAN has received a total of 29 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 26 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (5 complaints), Electrical System (4 complaints), and Air Bags (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN
29 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THIS MORNING AT 7:58 AM 7.16.2019, MY CAR JUST STOPPED. LOST ALL POWER, COULD NOT STEER, BREAKS BECAME HARD, NO LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING AN ISSUE. I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO GO OVER A SPEED BUMP AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED. I PUT ON MY HAZARDS AND WAITED A MOMENT RESTARTED THE CAR. BEFORE THAT AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR SEEMED TO FEEL LIKE THE ENGINE WAS FLUTTERING (?) OR LOSING POWER THEN GAINING IT BACK. THAT FLUTTER HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON AND OF FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS, BUT NO LIGHTS HAVE COME ON INDICATING ANY ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE. I HAVE GONE ONLINE AND SEEN MANY, MANY POSTS WITH PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE CAR JUST STOPPING, TAKING IT TO THE DEALER AND DEALER NOT BEING ABOUT TO FIND A CAUSE. THIS IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS, IF THIS HAPPENS ON A BUSY ROAD OR ON THE FREEWAY SOMEONE COULD DIE!. THANK GOD MY KIDS WERE NOT IN THE CAR AND I DIDN'T GET HIT!
THIS MORNING AT 7:58 AM 7.16.2019, MY CAR JUST STOPPED. LOST ALL POWER, COULD NOT STEER, BREAKS BECAME HARD, NO LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING AN ISSUE. I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO GO OVER A SPEED BUMP AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED. I PUT ON MY HAZARDS AND WAITED A MOMENT RESTARTED THE CAR. BEFORE THAT AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR SEEMED TO FEEL LIKE THE ENGINE WAS FLUTTERING (?) OR LOSING POWER THEN GAINING IT BACK. THAT FLUTTER HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON AND OF FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS, BUT NO LIGHTS HAVE COME ON INDICATING ANY ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE. I HAVE GONE ONLINE AND SEEN MANY, MANY POSTS WITH PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE CAR JUST STOPPING, TAKING IT TO THE DEALER AND DEALER NOT BEING ABOUT TO FIND A CAUSE. THIS IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS, IF THIS HAPPENS ON A BUSY ROAD OR ON THE FREEWAY SOMEONE COULD DIE!. THANK GOD MY KIDS WERE NOT IN THE CAR AND I DIDN'T GET HIT!
THIS MORNING AT 7:58 AM 7.16.2019, MY CAR JUST STOPPED. LOST ALL POWER, COULD NOT STEER, BREAKS BECAME HARD, NO LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING AN ISSUE. I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO GO OVER A SPEED BUMP AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED. I PUT ON MY HAZARDS AND WAITED A MOMENT RESTARTED THE CAR. BEFORE THAT AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR SEEMED TO FEEL LIKE THE ENGINE WAS FLUTTERING (?) OR LOSING POWER THEN GAINING IT BACK. THAT FLUTTER HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON AND OF FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS, BUT NO LIGHTS HAVE COME ON INDICATING ANY ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE. I HAVE GONE ONLINE AND SEEN MANY, MANY POSTS WITH PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE CAR JUST STOPPING, TAKING IT TO THE DEALER AND DEALER NOT BEING ABOUT TO FIND A CAUSE. THIS IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS, IF THIS HAPPENS ON A BUSY ROAD OR ON THE FREEWAY SOMEONE COULD DIE!. THANK GOD MY KIDS WERE NOT IN THE CAR AND I DIDN'T GET HIT!
AIR CONDTIONER STARTED TO ONLY WORK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. EVERYWHERE ELSE WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR.
MY DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCK POSITION. CANT OPEN IT WITH THE FOB OR MANUALLY. NO WARNING JUST STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN THIS IS A HAZARD TO NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THIS DOOR.
Safety Rating for the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 26 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
23-036-21 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR
Sliding Door Lock(s) Inoperative - X98 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing either one or both of the sliding door lock actuators (if necessary). The customer may describe one or more of the following:Either one or both of the sliding door locks do not function. The door lock(s) emit a...
23-030-20 REV. A — EQUIPMENT
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X87 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed. Customers may comment on the following:The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset.
23-030-20 — SEATS
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X87 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed. Customers may comment on the following:The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset.
9004300 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Cooler line, Power steering return The clips that hold the line to the core support are not available at this time and will need to be reused. Use care when opening and re-latching clip.
9004220 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
CABLE, Gearshift Control Prior to replacing this component, please contact FCA Redacted Content. If there is no response in 15 minutes, continue with repair.
18-069-16REV — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
PCM replacement.
18-069-16REV — EQUIPMENT
PCM replacement.
24-005-16 REV. B — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Blend Door Stuck In Full Heat Mode (X64 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves re-calibrating or replacing the right side Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Blend Door actuator. Customers may describe one or more of the following conditions: · Not being able to adjust the HVAC system temperature to their comfort...
05026592A$ — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Key fob For concerns regarding RKE inoperative or intermittent contact Kim Mao Cell (248) 892-6522 so she can help determine if RKE or battery replacement is necessary.~
05026592A$ — EQUIPMENT
Key fob For concerns regarding RKE inoperative or intermittent contact Kim Mao Cell (248) 892-6522 so she can help determine if RKE or battery replacement is necessary.~
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 DODGE CARAVAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE CARAVAN
- 2010 DODGE CARAVAN — 257 complaints
- 2011 DODGE CARAVAN — 112 complaints
- 2012 DODGE CARAVAN — 116 complaints
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- 2014 DODGE CARAVAN — 27 complaints
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- 2017 DODGE CARAVAN — 18 complaints
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- 2019 DODGE CARAVAN — 3 complaints
- 2020 DODGE CARAVAN — 4 complaints
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