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RT platform

2015 Dodge Caravan — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Caravan 3.6L.

Engine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2015 Dodge Caravan 3.6L is built on the RT platform with a 3.6-liter engine and automatic six-speed transmission, requires 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 API oil, and carries an EPA rating of 17/25/20 mpg. Within the model’s 1990–2017 complaint spectrum—ranging from a 1996 high of 1,647 complaints down to a single 2017 entry—this model year logged only 23 owner complaints and zero recalls, with Power Train representing its top complaint category. That low complaint count places the 2015 Caravan well below the nameplate’s historical maximum and positions it as a relatively uneventful year in the model’s reliability history.

Model year20182017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/25/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 68191349AC. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68191349AC
Engine air filter04861737AB
Spark plugSP149125AF
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades68028442AA alt 68125735AA
Thermostat05184894AA alt 05184570AK

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length202.4 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height67.7 in
Wheelbase121.3 in
Curb weight4519 lb
Track (front / rear)65.7 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 25 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.5
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Engine Coolant Capacity13.4
Engine OilAPI · SAE 5W · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity20.0 gallons
Power Steering FluidMOPAR(R) Power Steering Fluid +4

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts55.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub118 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature192-199 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)56-60 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58+/-5 psi
Engine Compression100 min psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 26; Rear: 26 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 125; Rear: 74 /; Front: 125; Rear: 74
ABS Sensor Torque4.5 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.040; Rear: .409
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0004
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., step 2: 10530 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
375 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.75 degrees
450 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.50 degrees
5Loosen bolts in reverse sequence
622.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
733.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
870 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.70 degrees
970 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.; Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.70 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Dodge Caravan represents a clear inflection point in the fifth-generation’s reliability trajectory, situated at the tail end of a multi-year decline in federal complaints and recalls. From 2011 to 2014, complaints dropped from 78 to just 20, while recalls and investigations fell to zero—indicating a period of relative stability before the 2015 model year. The 2015 Caravan itself logged only 23 complaints, zero recalls, and no investigations, mirroring the near-flawless performance of 2016 (2 complaints) and 2017 (1 complaint, 1 recall). Top complaint areas—power train (5), electrical system (3), and structure (2)—align with typical wear points for high-mileage minivans but lack the volume or severity to suggest systemic flaws. With no fire-related complaints and minimal crash reports (3), the data implies that 2015 benefited from the generation’s matured engineering and quality controls. **This makes the 2015 Dodge Caravan a statistically sound used purchase, provided service records confirm adherence to TSBs (149 issued) and routine maintenance.**

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
149
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
23
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 23 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train5
Electrical System3
Structure2
Engine2
Unknown Or Other2
Steering,Service Brakes,Engine1
Electrical System,Air Bags1
Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 149 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1084632025-11-18Service BrakesPAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
1084642025-11-17Service BrakesPAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
1036172025-03-20EngineSTARTER - ENGINE
91004562024-11-26SeatsIncoming Vehicles with Deployed Active Head Rest (AHR) should have a through enquiry. If…
S14080003842024-01-10Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Caravan 3.6L take?

6.0 qt of API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Caravan have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.6L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.