2013 Dodge Grand Caravan problems and complaints
Owners have filed 471 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (256), Engine (71), Unknown Or Other (58).
Key takeaways
- 471 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 22 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 256 | 54% |
| Engine | 71 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 58 | 12% |
| Seats | 44 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 39 | 8% |
| Power Train | 36 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 35 | 7% |
| Structure | 26 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 4% |
| Steering | 18 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 3% |
| Visibility | 10 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,air Bags,engine - filed 2026-10-16
My vehicle caught fire on 10-14 after being parked for 2.5 hours. Three weeks prior I had bumped into a light pole while backing up and my airbag light triggered on. The airbag did not deploy and nothing seemed wrong with the van. Then my battery died so I had to have it jumped. It died 3-4 times before I replaced it...
Electrical System,service Brakes,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-21
Unknown
Seats - filed 2026-04-13
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.
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More for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.