NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair restraint retractors may fail to lock, leaving wheelchairs unsecured in the vehicle.
What the fix does
This page covers 4 recalls, 262 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 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 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan draws its heaviest complaint volume from the electrical system and body structure, specifically the sliding doors. Owners widely report that the power sliding door actuators fail, leaving one or both rear doors stuck closed or operating intermittently. Both the driver-side and passenger-side sliding doors come up repeatedly in these reports, and owners note the failure can occur with no dashboard warning beforehand. On the electrical side, owners describe unexpected shutoffs while driving, burning smells from wiring, and false warnings from the parking brake and seatbelt indicators. Engine complaints, while lower in volume, include stalling at low speeds, typically when slowing to a stop, sometimes accompanied by a check engine light and coolant temperature codes, with the engine restarting immediately after the stall.
262
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fuel leak from a deteriorating fuel pump gasket on vehicles modified by Vantage Mobility International, which can cause a fire if fuel contacts an ignition source.
A separate electrical concern affects the underhood wiring on a broad range of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat vehicles from this era, including the Grand Caravan: a fault in the front underhood wiring can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, raising the risk of a crash. On the braking side, the rear brake calipers may have pistons with an insufficient coating that allows gas pockets to form inside them, which can reduce the stopping power available at the rear wheels and extend stopping distances. There is also a recall specific to vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraints installed by Rollx Vans: the restraints may not hold a wheelchair securely, allowing it to shift or move during transit and raising the risk of injury to the occupant.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair restraint retractors may fail to lock, leaving wheelchairs unsecured in the vehicle.
What the fix does
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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 →
Rollx will inspect and replace the retractors at no cost. Contact Rollx customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump gasket can wear down over time, which may cause fuel to leak from the tank.
What the fix does
Vantage will provide replacement gasket parts and pay repair facilities to install them at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear brake caliper pistons lack sufficient coating, allowing gas pockets to form and reducing rear brake stopping power.
What the fix does
Dealers will bleed the brake system to remove gas pockets and restore brake performance at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A voltage regulator chip in the powertrain control module may fail, causing the engine to stall or not start.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the powertrain control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.