2018 Dodge Grand Caravan: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 267 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
267
Complaints
4
Recalls
8
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
13
Injuries
65.9
Severity index
Severity index 65.9 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 121 2018 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan ranks 43 of 121 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 64% of its model-year peers. See the full 2018 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 91 | 34.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 65 | 24.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 59 | 22.1% |
| ENGINE | 34 | 12.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 23 | 8.6% |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 15 | 5.6% |
| SEATS | 13 | 4.9% |
| AIR BAGS | 12 | 4.5% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 91 of 267 complaints (34.1%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 33 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 7 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V278000 | 15/05/2020 | 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. |
| 18V524000 | 09/08/2018 | 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 vehi |
| 18V523000 | 09/08/2018 | 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 rea |
| 25V876000 | 17/12/2025 | 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.