Dodge Grand Caravan vs Honda Odyssey
For 2005–2021 models, the Honda Odyssey has 31.9 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 36.5 for the Dodge Grand Caravan. 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 (2005–2021), 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.
Dodge Grand Caravan
36.5 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Honda Odyssey
- Complaints
- 7,725
- Sold
- 2,119,147
- Recall campaigns
- 31
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2008–2010 and 2016. Fewest: 2006–2007 and 2020–2021. 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
Honda Odyssey
31.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Dodge Grand Caravan
- Complaints
- 6,628
- Sold
- 2,076,386
- Recall campaigns
- 43
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 5
Most complaints: 2007 and 2018–2020. Fewest: 2012–2013, 2015 and 2017. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 22,845 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 70,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 89,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 108,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Dodge Grand Caravan or the Honda Odyssey?
For 2005–2021 models, the Honda Odyssey has 31.9 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Dodge Grand Caravan has 36.5, counting the same model years for both.
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.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Odyssey?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Odyssey is driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 22,845 miles.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan and Honda Odyssey years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Dodge Grand Caravan: 2008–2010 and 2016; Honda Odyssey: 2007 and 2018–2020.
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.