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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan has 470 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 56 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 12 Grand Caravan years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Latch or anchor, Electrical system, and Air bags.

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
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Complaints

470

Per year

56

Recalls

4

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (255 of 470), then Engine (70) and Seats (44). Those filings include 13 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 18 that report an injury.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 Grand Caravan has 583 complaints, 19 per year, and the 2014 has 357 complaints, 38 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall adaptive equipment, wheelchair restraints, latch or anchor 2025-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 25V876000
Summary 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.
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 Electrical system 2014-05-07 · NHTSA campaign 14V234000
Summary 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.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
Recall Air bags 2013-07-02 · NHTSA campaign 13V291000
Summary 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."
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N48.
Recall Electrical system 2013-07-02 · NHTSA campaign 13V283000
Summary 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).
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.

Complaints by component (470 total)

Electrical system
255
Engine
70
Seats
44
Fuel and propulsion system
39
Powertrain
36
Air bags
34
Structure
26
Service brakes
19
Steering
18
Speed control
14
Visibility
10
Exterior lighting
5
Suspension
5
Latches, locks, and linkages
4
Seat belts
4
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Tires
2
Wheels
2
Equipment
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

13

Fire-flagged

3

Injury reports

18

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The Active Head Restraint on the front passenger side headrest failed. The headrest thrust forward at a high velocity, injuring the occupant of the seat. The car was stationary at the time of the incident."
    Seats · filed 2026-04-13
  • "While driving down the road the van just shut down in the middle of the road as other cars are going by honking the horn and coming close to hitting us with children in the van and no way to get off the road without the…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-03-18
  • "The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle stalled.…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-03-16
  • "After turning the key on, van started and then turned off. Van was restarted and drove normally for awhile. While driving. the van turned off with no notification or warning lights. This almost caused a DEADLY accident.…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-01-27

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Grand Caravan 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250
Grand Caravan 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250

Specs and fitment

RT generation (5th gen), 2012–2020
Body styles Minivan
Oil 5W-20 (3.6L V6 Pentastar) , 4.5 qt capacity
Tire size 225/65R17

Known issues for this generation

Recall 16V-461 covers certain 2015-2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country vehicles among other FCA models: the transmission pump may seize and lose hydraulic pressure, which can cut motive power while driving; dealers replace the transmission pump. Recall 15V-595 covers certain 2016 Grand Caravan and Town & Country vehicles: hood-striker bolts may loosen so the hood can open while driving and obstruct the driver's view; dealers install new striker bolts torqued to specification. Recall 18V-332 covers certain FCA products including minivans in the campaign scope for cruise-control wiring that may allow unintended continued speed; dealers inspect and flash control-module software. Confirm applicability by VIN because several campaigns also list other nameplates.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan has 470 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 56 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 12 Grand Caravan years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Latch or anchor, Electrical system, and Air bags.

What are common problems with a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (255 of 470), then Engine (70) and Seats (44). Those filings include 13 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 18 that report an injury.

Is the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 Grand Caravan has 583 complaints, 19 per year, and the 2014 has 357 complaints, 38 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

Has the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan been recalled?

The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Owners have filed 470 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Dodge Grand Caravan use?

5W-20 (3.6L V6 Pentastar)

What does NHTSA recall 16V-461 cover on the Dodge Grand Caravan?

Recall 16V-461 covers certain 2015-2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country vehicles among other FCA models: the transmission pump may seize and lose hydraulic pressure, which can cut motive power while driving; dealers replace the transmission pump.

What generation is the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?

RT generation (5th gen) (2012-2020).