Worst 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Seat-Related Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 248 | 1 | 2 | 92,687 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 70 | — | 1 | 91,793 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 40 | 1 | — | 91,051 mi | |
| Fuel System | 38 | 1 | — | 106,676 mi | |
| Airbags | 34 | 8 | — | 83,359 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 34 | — | — | 74,298 mi | |
| Body Structure | 19 | 3 | — | 76,564 mi | |
| Brakes | 18 | — | — | 61,178 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 18 | — | — | 120,249 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | — | — | 37,775 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 8 | — | — | 93,857 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 87,050 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~869,291 vehicles.
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.
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.
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).
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
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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