Reliable Auto DB

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan holds 269 complaints after 9 years, a rate of 19 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Grand Caravan years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Latch or anchor, Tank, and Front underhood wiring.

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
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Complaints

269

Per year

19

Recalls

4

Years on the road

9

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (92 of 269), then Structure (59) and Engine (34). Those filings include 8 that report a crash, 8 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2017 and 2019

The 2017 Grand Caravan has 414 complaints, 19 per year, and the 2019 has 44 complaints, 1 per year. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

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 2018 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 gasoline fuel system, storage, tank 2020-05-15 · NHTSA campaign 20V278000
Summary 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.
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 electrical system, wiring, front underhood wiring 2018-08-09 · NHTSA campaign 18V524000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, disc, caliper 2018-08-09 · NHTSA campaign 18V523000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (269 total)

Electrical system
92
Structure
59
Engine
34
Powertrain
23
Latches, locks, and linkages
15
Air bags
13
Seats
13
Service brakes
10
Fuel and propulsion system
8
Steering
5
Speed control
4
Seat belts
2
Suspension
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Lane departure
1
Traction control
1
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Crash-flagged

8

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

8

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

6201815201937202042202139202254202334202433202592026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-08-25
  • "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…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-10
  • "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…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-21
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Seats · filed 2026-04-08
  • "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…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-03-26

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 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan holds 269 complaints after 9 years, a rate of 19 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Grand Caravan years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Latch or anchor, Tank, and Front underhood wiring.

What are common problems with a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (92 of 269), then Structure (59) and Engine (34). Those filings include 8 that report a crash, 8 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2017 Grand Caravan has 414 complaints, 19 per year, and the 2019 has 44 complaints, 1 per year. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

Has the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan been recalled?

The 2018 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 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Owners have filed 269 complaints about the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 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).