2018 Dodge Caravan
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.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 49 |
| 1986 | 49 |
| 1987 | 72 |
| 1988 | 107 |
| 1989 | 194 |
| 1990 | 283 |
| 1991 | 623 |
| 1992 | 923 |
| 1993 | 955 |
| 1994 | 661 |
| 1995 | 489 |
| 1996 | 1,403 |
| 1997 | 714 |
| 1998 | 629 |
| 1999 | 555 |
| 2000 | 470 |
| 2001 | 257 |
| 2002 | 245 |
| 2003 | 195 |
| 2004 | 65 |
| 2005 | 537 |
| 2006 | 173 |
| 2007 | 81 |
| 2008 | 302 |
| 2009 | 118 |
| 2010 | 172 |
| 2011 | 78 |
| 2012 | 87 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-10
Service brakes
1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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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, 2019-05-28
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.
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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, 2019-04-12
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.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2018 Dodge Caravan — pre-purchase inspection
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- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.