2018 Dodge Grand Caravan

● Typical for this model

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2018: 263 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1984	0
1985	1
1986	0
1987	2
1988	10
1989	24
1990	55
1991	129
1992	255
1993	289
1994	199
1995	108
1996	1157
1997	583
1998	559
1999	432
2000	442
2001	298
2002	290
2003	219
2004	116
2005	995
2006	284
2007	182
2008	1290
2009	543
2010	866
2011	530
2012	583
2013	470
2014	356
2015	276
2016	961
2017	401
2018	263
2019	233
2020	16

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 34%

34% of complaints: electrical system — 90 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

STRUCTURE 21%

21% of complaints: structure — 55 distinct reports on file.

CRASH DEATH

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 34 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 22 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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The front airbags malfunctioned and deployed while parking the vehicle. The driver was injured with burn marks and bruised on legs due to the lower area airbag deploying rapidly.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231206

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180829 — service brakes, hydraulic

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.

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.

Campaign 18V523000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181002 — electrical system

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...

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.

Campaign 18V524000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

R 20200519 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 20V278000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260205 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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...

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.

Campaign 25V876000 — check if this car was fixed