2018 Dodge Grand Caravan problems and recalls

Owner complaints on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan include 1 fatality report, 8 crashes and 0 fires across 269 filings.

269
Complaints
4
Recalls
8
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
13
Injuries
64.2
Severity index

Severity index 64.2 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 64.2p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 43 of 122 by severity index among 2018 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 65% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2018 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Electrical SystemElectrical System: 92 complaints (34.2%)92 34%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 65 complaints (24.2%)65 24%StructureStructure: 59 complaints (21.9%)59 22%EngineEngine: 34 complaints (12.6%)34 13%Power TrainPower Train: 23 complaints (8.6%)23 9%Latches/Locks/LinkagesLatches/Locks/Linkages: 15 complaints (5.6%)15 6%Air BagsAir Bags: 13 complaints (4.8%)13 5%SeatsSeats: 13 complaints (4.8%)13 5%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9234.2%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6524.2%
STRUCTURE5921.9%
ENGINE3412.6%
POWER TRAIN238.6%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES155.6%
AIR BAGS134.8%
SEATS134.8%

Complaints filed per year

027542018: 62019: 152020: 372021: 422022: 392023: 542024: 342025: 332026: 9 (partial year)18192021222354242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20186
201915
202037
202142
202239
202354
202434
202533
2026 (year to date)9
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (121 against 118).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
20V27800015/05/2020FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYVantage 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.
18V52400009/08/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODChrysler (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
18V52300009/08/2018SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERChrysler (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
25V87600017/12/2025EQUIPMENT 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

Other Dodge Grand Caravan model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-29. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.