2019 Dodge Grand Caravan · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 33owner reports
- 76,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Feb 15, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
101 of the 242 complaints on this car are about the engine. 33 of those describe misfire. Only sliding door failure is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 33 reports
Misfire on other Grand Caravan years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2015.
What this problem usually is
These reports start with the check engine light. Many describe the engine running rough or shaking at idle, a P0300-series code, or a catalytic converter code. A worrying number say the light was flashing. Owners often list ignition coils or spark plugs already replaced, and the light coming back afterward.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the spark plugs (10 reports), the ignition coils (9 reports) and the injectors (5 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.
All 4 recalls on the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Grand Caravan
Totally integrated power module failure. Closed jul 24, 2015.
Engine stall after refueling. Closed apr 6, 2015.
Loss of headlight illumination. Closed nov 29, 2012.
Loss of headlight illumination. Closed sep 13, 2011.
Headlight malfunction. Closed may 2, 2006.
Headlight malfunction. Closed jun 1, 2005.
Speaker fire in the rear of the vehicle. Closed nov 5, 2004, led to recall 04V-531.
Air bag clockspring. Closed nov 22, 2002, led to recall 02V-293.
Post collision fuel system. Closed aug 10, 2001.
Post-collision fuel system integrity. Closed jun 11, 1999.
Fuel leakeage from rollover valve. Closed dec 22, 1995, led to recall 95V-236.
None of these investigations covers the 2019 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 49,000 and 93,000 miles, from the 14 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 3 service bulletins or notices for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
Engine Surge Feel and/or Diagnostic Trouble Code P0299 ? Turbo Underboost Condition After Updating The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software. (ETL, ETM, ETN Engines)
What owners wrote
“Engine loss of power, failure to accelerate, sudden forward lurch when stopped, Check engine light diagnosed by dealership and independent shop as Cylinder 2 failure. Purchased from Carvana 11/2024 with just over 70,000 miles on it. Currently has about 77,000. Cylinder head is currently being replaced at a cost of $6,500.00”
Filed Feb 15, 2026 · 70,000 miles
“Number 2 cylinder is misfiring for 3 months. Have changed spark plugs an wires with the coils twice an does not fix the problem. Have 93000 miles.was told its a head issue with dodge on this motor.”
Filed Sep 30, 2024 · 93,000 miles
“Diagnosed and replaced failed cylinder head. Camshafts and related parts. This should not happen at 76,202 miles.”
Filed Mar 24, 2024 · 76,202 miles
“Cylinder 2 misfire requiring valve replacement. Seems to be a common problem with this motor and very expensive repair. Earlier years Dodge extended warranty to 150000 miles but the same issue with later year motors still exist without extending warranty.”
Filed Feb 4, 2024 · 150,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 33 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Sliding door won't open, close or latch 54 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 28 reports