2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan.

20172019
Complaints
348
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
11
Fatalities
2
Recalls
4

Worst 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems

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

#190 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:50,549 mi
Crash-related:1
#255 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:49,915 mi
Crash-related:1
#334 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:146,322 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Electrical Faults
90
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
50,549
Body Structure
55
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
49,915
Engine Problems
34
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
146,322
Transmission / Drivetrain
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,837
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
49,715
Seat-Related Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
56,000
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
60,900
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
46,925
Latches / Locks
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
80,143
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
38,362
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Electronic Lock/Latch Actuator
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~167,322 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.

20V278000Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
~122 affected

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.

18V523000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
~154,335 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

18V524000Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
~12,779 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

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2018 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ

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

Is the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan has 348 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 90 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (90 complaints, avg 50,549 mi); Body Structure (55 complaints, avg 49,915 mi); Engine Problems (34 complaints, avg 146,322 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 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 65,205 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 2 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 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 167,322 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 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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