Is the 2015 Dodge CARAVAN reliable?

The 2015 Dodge CARAVAN has 29 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.9x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: above-average. Most common issue: TRANSMISSION problems.

What are common problems with the 2015 Dodge CARAVAN?

Top problems: TRANSMISSION (6 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (4 complaints, avg repair $500); BODY/STRUCTURE (3 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2015 Dodge CARAVAN?

No recalls have been issued for the 2015 Dodge CARAVAN.

How much does it cost to insure a 2015 Dodge CARAVAN?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2015 Dodge CARAVAN is approximately $1,478/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2015 Dodge CARAVAN

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2015 Dodge CARAVAN has 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.9x the segment average of 34. The most common issue is transmission problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: car was sitting in park and stationary with engine on in our home flat driveway and driver got out of car to return to house while car was in park. the driver was gone for 20 seconds and as driver was returning to car the car started rolling backwards in driveway for 150 feet until it hit tree and s.

5 crash reports 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.9x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

21%

• CAR WAS SITTING IN PARK AND STATIONARY WITH ENGINE ON IN OUR HOME FLAT DRIVEWAY AND DRIVER GOT OUT OF CAR TO RETURN TO HOUSE WHILE CAR WAS IN PARK. THE DRIVER WAS GONE FOR 20 SECONDS AND AS DRIVER WAS RETURNING TO CAR THE CAR STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS IN DRIVEWAY FOR 150 FEET UNTIL IT HIT TREE AND S
• 2015 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 11/24/2017*JS
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH GOING UPHILL, THE TRANSMISSION MADE A CLUNKING NOISE AND HESITATED TO SHIFT INTO THE CORRECT GEAR. ALSO, THE VEHICLE MADE A HIGH PITCHED NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE WAS REVVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WEST HILLS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (900

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“CAR WAS SITTING IN PARK AND STATIONARY WITH ENGINE ON IN OUR HOME FLAT DRIVEWAY AND DRIVER GOT OUT OF CAR TO RETURN TO HOUSE WHILE CAR WAS IN PARK. THE DRIVER WAS GONE FOR 20 SECONDS AND AS DRIVER WAS RETURNING TO CAR THE CAR STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS IN DRIVEWAY FOR 150 FEET UNTIL IT HIT TREE AND S”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2015 Dodge CARAVAN

Based on 28 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 43K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 85K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2015 Dodge CARAVAN

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,478

Full coverage / month

$123

Liability only / year

$611

vs US avg

-12%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1478

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Dodge New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Dodge. If you're buying a used 2015 CARAVAN, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Dodge dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 29 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: CAR WAS SITTING IN PARK AND STATIONARY WITH ENGINE ON IN OUR HOME FLAT DRIVEWAY AND DRIVER GOT OUT OF CAR TO RETURN TO HOUSE WHILE CAR WAS IN PARK. THE DRIVER WAS GONE FOR 20 SECONDS AND AS DRIVER WAS RETURNING TO CAR THE CAR STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS IN DRIVEWAY FOR 150 FEET UNTIL IT HIT TREE AND S
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: ORIGINAL OWNER. VAN WAS IN USE AND MOST OF THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON. MOST ELECTRICAL ITEMS (HORN ETC) NOT WORKING SHORT DISTANCE TO HOME BUT THE MOTOR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE VAN KEPT RUNNING EVEN WITH THE KEY REMOVED. STARTED TO OVERHEAT SINCE THE FAN WASN'T WORKING. CALLED DEALER, ADVISED T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: IN 18 WHEELER CAME IN MY LANE IN SIDE WIPE THE COMPANY CAR I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: I WAS HIT BY AND 18 WHEELER ON THE FREE WAY IN NO AIRBAGS DEPLOY CAUSING ME TO HAVE SURGERY ON MY SHOULDER IN I WAS DRIVING A COMPANY CAR I WORK FOR ENTERPRISE IN I WAS WANT TO FIND A GOOD LAWYER THAT HANDLE CASE OR AIRBAGS MY PHONE NUMBER IS [XXX] I WAS DRIVING A DODGE CARAVAN 2015 I KNOW ALOT OF P
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)