Dodge Grand Caravan vs Kia Carnival: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Dodge Grand Caravan has 45 recalls and 9,713 owner complaints; the Kia Carnival has 7 recalls and 426 complaints. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
At a glance
| Dodge Grand Caravan | Kia Carnival | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 45 | 7 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 0 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 9,713 | 426 |
| Crashes reported | 259 | 11 |
| Fires reported | 150 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 354 | 63 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical System | Electrical System |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Dodge Grand CaravanKia Carnival
Every model year
Dodge Grand Caravan: top problems
Electrical System3,883
Engine1,278
Air Bags1,131
Power Train943
Unknown or other872
Structure767
Kia Carnival: top problems
Electrical System142
Unknown or other119
Structure60
Engine48
Fuel System38
Visibility24
Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Check your VIN →Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Questions
Which has more problems, the Dodge Grand Caravan or the Kia Carnival?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 9,713 complaints about the Dodge Grand Caravan and 426 about the Kia Carnival with NHTSA, so the Kia Carnival has fewer. These are raw counts: the model that sold more will usually have more complaints, so compare individual model years too.
Which has more recalls, the Dodge Grand Caravan or the Kia Carnival?
NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns for the Dodge Grand Caravan and 7 for the Kia Carnival since model year 2000.

