2013 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 24, 2025SCElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The vehicle randomly and dangerously stalls while driving at various speeds and locations. The vehicle will not restart until battery is disconnected and then reconnected. It then starts right up and runs fine until the next episode of stalling. This has been addressed by NHTSA campaign # 19V813 recall for bad fuel pump relay but my VIN # has not been included in this recall even though the vehicle is in the same year as the other vans covered under the recall. This is a…

   NHTSA complaint #11689334 · source
2. Filed Aug 29, 2025ILCrashTowedElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   this is the fourth time i am filing a complaint. My 2013 dodge grand caravan completely dies and looses all power going over 50 miles per hour. no warning, no codes appear, nothing. looses all power, power steering, brakes, etc. have to get to side of road, wait 20 minutes, then car will start. this has happened now over 25 times. The latest time i was driving on the expressway and the vehicle behind me almost crashed into me. this continues to be a safety issue and it is…

   NHTSA complaint #11683960 · source
3. Filed Mar 8, 2023INElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The engine stops at any time. It may restart quickly or it may take a couple of hours to start. i had my fuel pump relay replaced, but it continues to stop when ever it wants. the fuel pump stops and then i run out of gas. I have read online of a problem with the TIPM fuel relay going bad. there was a recall in the jeep grand Cherokee and other jeeps, for this same exact occurrence. so, why not for the dodge grand caravan van? i called dodge in LaPorte IN, with this problem…

   NHTSA complaint #11510736 · source
4. Filed Mar 5, 2023INBrakesElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The TIPM fuse box under the hood has a malfunction which causes certain components to randomly start and stop working. This has caused the engine to stay running while the ignition is off, has caused the fuel pump to start and stop, has caused the ABS brake system to fail, and causes major component issues with lights and other electrical parts. This has been reported several times to Chrysler and Dodge for this year, but there is no recall or fix available.

   NHTSA complaint #11510204 · source
5. Filed Feb 20, 2023INEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The van just stopped like it ran out of gas. It did not restart until the next day. I can drive for days, then without warning it will die. I changed the Drummond fuel vapor leak detection pump and the fuel pump relay. it stopped again a few days later. same thing, it acted like it ran out of gas. It will restart a few hours later or the next day. It has happened 4 times so far.

   NHTSA complaint #11508129 · source
6. Filed Nov 2, 2022OHEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Superior Protection Plan Information for 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Service Echelon Automotive [XXX] Wed, Nov 2, 2022 at 8:34 AM To: [XXX] Cc: [XXX],[XXX] [XXX], Here are some photos of the rear driver side brake system where it is locking up on you. I want to express my disappointment in whoever sold you this vehicle and not only sold it to you in this condition but if I heard you correctly, they said it was inspected? If it was inspected and this condition got through I…

   NHTSA complaint #11491999 · source
7. Filed Sep 17, 2022CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   As of March 2022, the van has shut down while driving on the interstate. The steering wheel, brakes and vehicle become hard to use. The van will slow quickly and has come close to causing an accident on multiple occasions. When along the side of the road, its then a challenge to get the van to start. It will crank with no fire. This has occured over 10x and is occurring more frequently with time. Along with the shut down I have had issues with the vehicle not starting. It…

   NHTSA complaint #11484920 · source
8. Filed Sep 12, 2022112,000 miALFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up after multiple attempts. The contact had the battery replaced; however, the failure continued. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the alternator and fuel pump were replaced. The contact was then alerted by her grandchildren that an abnormal fuel odor was coming from the back seat of vehicle. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic…

   NHTSA complaint #11484006 · source
9. Filed Apr 24, 2022CABrakesEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Van will shut off without warning while driving on the freeway. Loss of power steering and brakes is a major safety issue! My wife had this happen twice now, both times in a near-miss accident on the freeway. There are no codes.

   NHTSA complaint #11461956 · source
10. Filed Mar 30, 2022PAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    When driving the vehicle at random times the vehicle will shut off without warning. This becomes very unsafe as you lose all power to everything. Steering, breaks, etc. Took the vehicle to a dealership to have this issue fixed. Parts and labor cost 1500 dollars and did not solve the problem.

    NHTSA complaint #11459031 · source
11. Filed Mar 21, 2022TXElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

    Loss of propulsion power while driving. Sounds like the fuel pump is running even after car is turned off. Battery will drain after a couple hours.

    NHTSA complaint #11457646 · source
12. Filed Jan 23, 2022VTFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    While driving down the highway the engine shut off. The electrical continued but all power was lost. I had to pull off on the left side of the road to avoid being hit by vehicles who immediately began passing me on the right. After stopping and putting my emergency lights on the vehicle struggled to restart. after a minute it started up and I was able to continue down the road. No check engine light came on. The van simply just shut the engine off while driving.

    NHTSA complaint #11448553 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology