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2018 Dodge Grand Caravan: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 269 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

4recalls
269complaints
8crashes reported
0fires reported
13injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System92 · 34%
  • Unknown Or Other65 · 24%
  • Structure59 · 22%
  • Engine34 · 13%
  • Power Train23 · 9%
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages15 · 6%
  • Air Bags13 · 5%
  • Seats13 · 5%
  • Service Brakes10 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System8 · 3%

What owners report

Air Bags

At approximately 3:40 pm central standard time i was going through a school zone fixing to turn into the school. i was going about 15 mph and decelerating to a stop near the cop conducting school traffic. as i was coming a stop my ahr headrest deployed. this happened very spontaneously and luckily i was going slow enough and coming to a stop when it happened. definitely a safety concern.

Electrical System

The contact owns a 2018 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts, with the electronic throttle control (etc) warning light displayed on the instrument panel. the contact was forced to jumpstart the vehicle; however, the vehicle may not start after being jumpstarted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and dtc: c212a (anti-lock brake system - abs). th

Unknown Or Other

My rear passenger slide door has recently started buzzing when you press the unlock button. the lock itself will not move so it is not locking. we tried to get this fixed at our local dealership, they told us that it was under the 10y/100k miles warranty, we have 66k on the van. they then told us that they would have to remove a trim piece and they would break it and we would have to pay for it. then, they told us th

Electrical System,Seats

The component that keeps failing on these vehicles is the actuator for the sliding doors. when it comes to safety, this could be a huge problem in case of an accident or any time there’s a “rush” to get out of the vehicle. especially having 3+ kids having to climb in and out. the problem has been inspected by my local dealership. the cause is the actuator, no doubt. this was a “warrantied” part but being my vehicle i

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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