2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan.

20122014
Complaints
656
Crashes
20
Fires
4
Injuries
32
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1248 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:92,687 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#270 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:91,793 mi
Fires:1
#340 complaints

Seat-Related Issues

Avg mileage:91,051 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Electrical Faults
248
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
92,687
Engine Problems
70
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
91,793
Seat-Related Issues
40
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
91,051
Fuel System
38
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
106,676
Airbags
34
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
83,359
Transmission / Drivetrain
34
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
74,298
Body Structure
19
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
76,564
Brakes
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,178
Steering Defects
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
120,249
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
37,775
Structure:Body:Door
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,857
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
87,050
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~869,291 vehicles.

25V876000Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
~86 affected

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

14V234000Electrical System
~644,757 affected

Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.

13V283000Airbags · Electrical System
~224,264 affected

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).

13V291000Airbags
~184 affected

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured June 11, 2013, through June 12, 2013. The occupant restraint control module (ORC) has incorrect software installed which may adversely affect air bag deployments in collisions. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and No. 214, "Side Impact Protection."

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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan has 656 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 248 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (248 complaints, avg 92,687 mi); Engine Problems (70 complaints, avg 91,793 mi); Seat-Related Issues (40 complaints, avg 91,051 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,567 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan include 20 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 32 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 869,291 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Grand Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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