Worst 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Body Structure
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 90 | 1 | — | 50,549 mi | |
| Body Structure | 55 | 1 | — | 49,915 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 34 | — | — | 146,322 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 22 | — | — | 60,837 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 1 | — | 49,715 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 11 | 1 | — | 56,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 3 | — | 60,900 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | 1 | — | 46,925 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 7 | — | — | 80,143 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 38,362 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Electronic Lock/Latch Actuator | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~167,322 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.
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.
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.
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
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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