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2020 Dodge Grand Caravan airbags problems
severe Owners of the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 19 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 15 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 12 |
| 2020 Grand Caravan (this page) | 3 |
2crashes
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 3 airbags complaints filed for the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 11 model years of Dodge Grand Caravan we track for airbags problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (3).
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Tl* the contact stated he rented a 2020 Dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, a deer ran in front of the vehicle causing the contact to crash into the deer. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed or taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was returned to avis car rental (6405 us 49,…
Tl* the contact rented a 2020 Dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while another person was driving the vehicle at 45 MPH, he attempted to pass another vehicle but collided with another vehicle in front of him. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy upon impact. Both the driver and contact were transported to the hospital via an ambulance. The contact was treated for a broken…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan?
It's a meaningful issue. 3 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 10,900 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/Dodge/Grand Caravan.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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