Chrysler Town and Country vs Dodge Grand Caravan
For 2005–2016 models, the Dodge Grand Caravan has 40.4 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 61.4 for the Chrysler Town and Country. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2016), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chrysler Town and Country
61.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.5× the Dodge Grand Caravan’s rate
- Complaints
- 8,748
- Sold
- 1,425,096
- Recall campaigns
- 22
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2008–2010 and 2016. Fewest: 2005–2007 and 2015. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 85,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 79,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 85,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 62,000 mi
Dodge Grand Caravan
40.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
34% fewer than the Chrysler Town and Country
- Complaints
- 6,784
- Sold
- 1,677,574
- Recall campaigns
- 28
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2008–2010 and 2016. Fewest: 2006–2007. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 85,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 60,200 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 81,630 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 87,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chrysler Town and Country or the Dodge Grand Caravan?
For 2005–2016 models, the Dodge Grand Caravan has 40.4 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Chrysler Town and Country has 61.4, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chrysler Town and Country?
The most-reported problem on the Chrysler Town and Country is body control and other modules, typically around 85,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most-reported problem on the Dodge Grand Caravan is body control and other modules, typically around 85,000 miles.
Which Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chrysler Town and Country: 2008–2010 and 2016; Dodge Grand Caravan: 2008–2010 and 2016.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.