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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

NHTSA lists 471 complaints for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 13 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 18 complaints mention an injury, with 22 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as DODGE GRAND CARAVAN.

At a glance

Complaints
471
With crash
13
With fire
3
With injury (complaints)
18
Injuries
22
Deaths
0
Recalls
4
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
644,757
Investigations
2
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
133

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The available sales group does not match this vehicle variant.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25554.1%
ENGINE7014.9%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5912.5%
SEATS449.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM398.3%
POWER TRAIN367.6%
AIR BAGS347.2%
STRUCTURE265.5%
SERVICE BRAKES194.0%
STEERING183.8%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
STRUCTUREBODY25
SEATSFRONT ASSEMBLY4
VISIBILITYDEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWIRING3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGEXHAUST SYSTEM2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDELIVERY2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDOORS2
POWER TRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIGNITION1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMINSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
electrical electronic15833.5%0.74
loss of control9119.3%0.84
mechanical failure7014.9%0.78
restraint or airbag6614.0%0.87
unclear5511.7%0.59
noise or comfort153.2%0.93
fluid or fuel leak51.1%0.84
structural or corrosion40.8%0.69
visibility or lighting40.8%0.63
fire or overheating30.6%0.97
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate22247.1%0.82
low21645.9%0.76
high296.2%0.79
none30.6%0.67
critical10.2%0.39

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 471 tagged complaints of 471 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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4 recalls.

25V876000

Date: 2025-12-17. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)

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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

14V234000

Date: 2014-05-07. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.

Consequence: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

13V291000

Date: 2013-07-02. Systems: AIR BAGS.

Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured June 11, 2013, through June 12, 2013. The occupant restraint control module (ORC) has incorrect software installed which may adversely affect air bag deployments in collisions. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupa (excerpt)

Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy, or deploys improperly, may increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N48. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

13V283000

Date: 2013-07-02. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).

Consequence: In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

2 investigations; 0 open.

PE19014

Opened: 2019-09-09. Closed: 2026-02-25.

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small

Systems: SEATS.

Linked campaign numbers: None listed.

DP14004

Opened: 2014-09-25. Closed: 2015-07-24.

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall,

Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Linked campaign numbers: None listed.

Manufacturer communications

133 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT35
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM31
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING27
STRUCTURE24
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE13
POWER TRAIN12
ENGINE6
VISIBILITY6

10244356

Date: 2023-09-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.

LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

10248517

Date: 2023-09-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

10244348

Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use

10248509

Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use

10243208

Date: 2023-08-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B)

10243209

Date: 2023-08-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC

10243206

Date: 2023-08-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Warranty Bulletin D-22-17 - 2017 - 2023 (Current) Chrysler Pacifica (RU) and 2013 - 2016 Chrysler Town & Country/ 2013 - 2020 Dodge Caravan (RT) - Corrosion - Complete Hood Panel Warranty Claim Simplification (Rev. B)

10243207

Date: 2023-08-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-22-23 - 2017 - 2023 (Current) Chrysler Pacifica (RU) and 2013 - 2016 Chrysler Town & Country/ 2013 - 2020 Dodge Caravan (RT) - Corrosion - Complete Hood Panel Warranty Claim Simplification (Rev. B)

10242717

Date: 2023-07-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used

10242771

Date: 2023-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-22-23 - 2017-2023 (Current) Chrysler Pacifica (RU) and 2013-2016 Chrysler Town & Country/ 2013-2020 Dodge Caravan (RT) - Corrosion Complete Hood Panel Warranty Claim Simplification (Rev. A)

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
GRAND CARAVAN471

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