repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
2018 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 273 owner complaints about the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-278 the manufacturer reports only 51% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz would appreciate a photo credit if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia. P, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan has problems
273 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
92Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
59Structure1 crash/fire/injury
34Engine
23Power train1 crash/fire/injury
15Latches/locks/linkages
14Seats
13Air bags
10Service brakes
8Fuel/propulsion system
2311 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 92 | 2 |
| Structure | 59 | 1 |
| Engine | 34 | 0 |
| Power train | 23 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 15 | 0 |
| Seats | 14 | 4 |
| Air bags | 13 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 23 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Wiring: front underhood
Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
49kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 31 electrical system complaints. 97% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 36% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
1under 30k miles30under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Grand Caravan year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Caravan median. How we score
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, and the recalls they led to.
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
In owners' words
What Grand Caravan owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
•vehicle stalls when slowing down in traffic and cut off on freeway •happens while driving at low speed •vehicle restarts immediately after stalling •0–10 mph (coming to stop) •slowing from traffic speed •check engine light appeared •code P0128 was detected Vehicle stalled while driving and could…
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