2018 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 250 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about electrical system. There are 4 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
250
Recalls
4
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
10
Median mileage
58,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 88 of 250 complaints (35%).
  • Body & Structure (68) and engine (35) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 58,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires and 10 injuries.
  • The 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 3rd of 16 Dodge Grand Caravan model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 30% fewer complaints than the 2017 model year (357).

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan problems by category

  • Electrical System · 1 crash
    88 complaints
  • Body & Structure · 1 crash
    68 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    62 complaints
  • Engine
    35 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    22 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash
    15 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    11 complaints
  • Brakes · 2 crashes
    9 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    7 complaints
  • Steering · 1 crash
    4 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    4 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system88
Unknown or other62
Structure:body52
Engine34
Power train22
Air bags11
Seats10
Service brakes8

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k210k–30k4530k–60k2960k–100k7100k–150k2150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan complaints that list mileage.

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls (4)

  • Recall 25V876000Dec 17, 202586 vehicles
    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.

    Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

  • Recall 20V278000May 15, 2020122 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    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.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

  • Recall 18V523000Aug 9, 2018154,335 vehicles
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    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.

    Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.

  • Recall 18V524000Aug 9, 201812,779 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

    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.

    Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • PE19014Opened Sep 9, 2019Closed Feb 25, 2026

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

    The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.Reported safety consequences resulting from the AHR deployments in…

NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Recent 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 30, 202656,472 miFL1 injuredSeats & Seat Belts
    The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driver’s side headrest had deployed unexpectedly while opening and closing the door. This deployment caused a plastic part on the driver’s side door to fracture, causing the window to lower and become inoperable. The window was later replaced by an independent mechanic. The contact stated that while sitting in the front passenger’s seat with the engine off, the passenger’s side headrest deployed. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11768052 · source
  2. Filed Aug 25, 2026TNAirbags
    At approximately 3:40 pm central standard time I was going through a school zone fixing to turn into the school. I was going about 15 mph and decelerating to a stop near the cop conducting school traffic. As I was coming a stop my AHR headrest deployed. This happened very spontaneously and luckily I was going slow enough and coming to a stop when it happened. Definitely a safety concern.
    NHTSA complaint #11759581 · source
  3. Filed Aug 10, 2026132,000 miGAElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts, with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) warning light displayed on the instrument panel. The contact was forced to jumpstart the vehicle; however, the vehicle may not start after being jumpstarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and DTC: C212A (Anti-Lock Brake System - ABS). The contact called several dealers, and the failure was…
    NHTSA complaint #11755853 · source
  4. Filed May 21, 2026AROther / Unknown
    My rear passenger slide door has recently started buzzing when you press the unlock button. The lock itself will not move so it is not locking. We tried to get this fixed at our local dealership, they told us that it was under the 10y/100k miles warranty, we have 66k on the van. They then told us that they would have to remove a trim piece and they would break it and we would have to pay for it. Then, they told us that we were actually lied to and its not under warranty…
    NHTSA complaint #11739348 · source
  5. Filed Apr 8, 2026WVElectrical SystemSeats & Seat Belts
    The Component that keeps failing on these vehicles is the Actuator for the sliding doors. When it comes to safety, this could be a huge problem in case of an accident or any time there’s a “rush” to get out of the vehicle. Especially having 3+ kids having to climb in and out. The problem has been inspected by my local dealership. The cause is the actuator, no doubt. This was a “warrantied” part but being my vehicle is at 160K miles, the dealership wants me to pay 2500 out of…
    NHTSA complaint #11730000 · source
  6. Filed Mar 26, 2026KSOther / Unknown
    The drivers side sliding door will not open. The local dealership checked it and says it is the door lock actuator that needs to be replaced. There was a recall on this part, but we never got a recall notice. The vehicle messaging system never indicated a problem. The passenger side sliding door has also had problems, but it still opens. It just makes a lot of noise when opening sometimes, and will close unexpectedly before it fully opens. Both of these problems pose a…
    NHTSA complaint #11727275 · source
  7. Filed Mar 6, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    •vehicle stalls when slowing down in traffic and cut off on freeway •happens while driving at low speed •vehicle restarts immediately after stalling •0–10 mph (coming to stop) •slowing from traffic speed •check engine light appeared •code P0128 was detected Vehicle stalled while driving and could have caused a crash if it happened in heavier traffic.” •I reported the issue to the dealership I bought it and went to dodge dealership because I seen 4 recalls •they checked the…
    NHTSA complaint #11722389 · source
  8. Filed Feb 25, 202698,817 miMDElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and came to a stop in the middle of traffic. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a misfire and the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign: 18V524000 (Electrical System). However, the VIN was not included. In addition, the contact stated that…
    NHTSA complaint #11720360 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. 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