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#BS-2013-DODGRA-2C572013 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 696 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 696 complaints, 21 crashes, 8 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.0x the class average.
Top reported problems
engine wont turn over wont start
14 complaints • Severity 8.6/10
engine dies while driving
14 complaints • Severity 8.3/10
transmission failure
14 complaints • Severity 8.7/10
thump or jolt when putting transmission into drive
12 complaints • Severity 6.7/10
ac heat not working properly
10 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
265 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 85K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (90 reports) • Median: 85K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (265 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 38% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 265 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 85K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 73 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 40 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Seats Issues
Seats complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 40 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
AIR BAGS
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).
AIR BAGS
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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
SEATS
The worst model year for the Dodge Grand Caravan is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)
This vehicle
696
Class avg
355
2.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 696 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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