This page covers 4 recalls, 470 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Minivan - 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan draws the bulk of its complaints around the electrical system, which accounts by far for the largest share of owner reports. Owners most commonly describe the van shutting off without warning while driving, often at highway speeds and with no warning lights to signal the problem beforehand. Many describe an inability to steer or brake normally after the sudden shutdown, and several report the engine restarting on its own or requiring multiple attempts to get moving again. The seat system is the second most-reported area, with owners describing the front active head restraints deploying unexpectedly while the vehicle is stationary, striking occupants in the head or neck. Engine complaints, while lower in volume, include stalling under acceleration, hesitation when pressing the throttle, and white smoke from the exhaust accompanied by a check engine light.
470
Total Complaints
13
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
18
With Injuries
By System
The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 recalls, the most serious being a vent window switch in the driver's door armrest that can overheat and start a vehicle fire.
Two recalls involve the airbag system. In certain side-impact collisions, the airbag on the opposite side of the vehicle from the impact can deploy unexpectedly, which raises the risk of injury to occupants who are not in the path of that collision. Separately, a narrow production window of vehicles built on June 11 and 12, 2013 received airbag control modules with incorrect software, meaning the airbags may not deploy at all in a crash or may fire at the wrong time. There is also a recall affecting vehicles that have been converted with Rollx QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraint systems: the securement hardware can fail to hold a wheelchair in place during transit, allowing it to shift or move and putting the occupant at risk of injury.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair restraint retractors may fail to lock, leaving wheelchairs unsecured in the vehicle.
What the fix does
Rollx will inspect and replace the retractors at no cost. Contact Rollx customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The vent window switch in the driver's door armrest may overheat, potentially causing it to malfunction or fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the vent window switch with an improved version at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In some side-impact crashes, the airbag on the side opposite the collision may deploy unexpectedly, potentially increasing occupant injury risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module software to correct airbag deployment logic.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The occupant restraint control module contains incorrect software that may prevent airbags from deploying properly during a collision.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the occupant restraint control module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
