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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 470 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

4recalls
470complaints
13crashes reported
3fires reported
22injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System247 · 53%
  • Engine70 · 15%
  • Unknown Or Other58 · 12%
  • Seats44 · 9%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System39 · 8%
  • Power Train36 · 8%
  • Air Bags26 · 6%
  • Structure26 · 6%
  • Service Brakes19 · 4%
  • Steering18 · 4%

What owners report

Seats

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.

Electrical System

While driving down the road the van just shut down in the middle of the road as other cars are going by honking the horn and coming close to hitting us with children in the van and no way to get off the road without the engine running. we gave contacted dodge in dallas ga they confirmed a recall for the issue but proceed to say thus vin is not included. i pray we don't stall while trying to turn into somewhere and

Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle stalled. the contact was unable to pull over to the side of the road. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was left on the side of the road. the contact returned and towed the vehicle to an independen

Electrical System

After turning the key on, van started and then turned off. van was restarted and drove normally for awhile. while driving. the van turned off with no notification or warning lights. this almost caused a deadly accident. the fault is with the ignition box. other model years were recalled for the same reason. dodge failed to make any changes to their known problem with the ignition or recall model year 2013.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Grand Caravan. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.