MYRModel Year Report

2018 Dodge Caravan

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2018 Dodge Caravan
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:33:53.003Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Caravan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 1984: 18 complaints 1984 1985: 49 complaints 1986: 49 complaints 1987: 72 complaints 1988: 107 complaints 1989: 194 complaints 1989 1990: 283 complaints 1991: 623 complaints 1992: 923 complaints 1993: 955 complaints 1994: 661 complaints 1994 1995: 489 complaints 1996: 1403 complaints 1997: 714 complaints 1998: 629 complaints 1999: 555 complaints 1999 2000: 470 complaints 2001: 257 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 195 complaints 2004: 65 complaints 2004 2005: 537 complaints 2006: 173 complaints 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 302 complaints 2009: 118 complaints 2009 2010: 172 complaints 2011: 78 complaints 2012: 87 complaints 2013: 30 complaints 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 36 complaints 2017: 11 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 3 complaints 2020
2018: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
198418
198549
198649
198772
1988107
1989194
1990283
1991623
1992923
1993955
1994661
1995489
19961403
1997714
1998629
1999555
2000470
2001257
2002245
2003195
200465
2005537
2006173
200781
2008302
2009118
2010172
201178
201287
201330
201420
201523
201636
201711
20185
20193
20203

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

2 of 5 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.

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2018 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL IS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN GAS PEDAL AND THE SPACE BETWEEN STEERING COLUMN IS TOO WIDE AND MAY TRAP A FINGER MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER VEHICLE. *LD *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20190910

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY
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MY WIFE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER CAR. SHE CALLED ME AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE POLICE HAD BEEN CALLED. I ARRIVED AT THE SCENE SHORTLY AFTER THE POLICE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190528

POWER TRAIN

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, IT SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO REVERSE AND ROLLED AWAY ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER THE CONTACT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190412

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Dodge Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2013 ▲ 2016 ▲ 1985

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ■ 1993 ■ 1992

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Dodge Caravan reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Dodge Caravan?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Dodge Caravan have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.