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2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 3.1× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
268Complaints
4Recalls
8Crashes
0Fires
13Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (34% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Electrical System complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System91 · 34%RecalledRecall 18V524000
Structure:body56 · 20.9%No official action
Engine34 · 12.7%No official action
Power Train23 · 8.6%No official action
Air Bags12 · 4.5%No official action
Seats11 · 4.1%Investigation closedPE19014

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other66 · 24.6%
STRUCTURE:BODY56 · 20.9%
ENGINE34 · 12.7%
POWER TRAIN23 · 8.6%
AIR BAGS12 · 4.5%
SEATS11 · 4.1%
SERVICE BRAKES10 · 3.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8 · 3%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES8 · 3%

Percentages are the share of the 268 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 4 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 20V278000 · 2020 · reported 05/15/2020

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood

NHTSA campaign 18V524000 · 2018 · reported 08/09/2018

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper

NHTSA campaign 18V523000 · 2018 · reported 08/09/2018

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:

NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · 2025 · reported 12/17/2025

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“Driver side rear slider is stuck in the locked position. The auto slider and door locks will not allow is to open from the inside…”NHTSA complaint 11455273 — filed 03/04/2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Both sliding doors will not open manually or with the key fob. The lock is permanently stuck in place. I was told it was due…”NHTSA complaint 11448921 — filed 01/25/2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Stalls out randomly rear caliper keeps failing and leaking break fluid transmission will not shift properly up or down shifting which makes had to stop…”NHTSA complaint 11441841 — filed 11/28/2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 91 of 268 NHTSA complaints (34%), followed by unspecified/other issues (66), structure:body (56), engine (34). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

268 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 13 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?

Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V278000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.