2013 Dodge Caravan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2013 Dodge Caravan has a complaint index of 33, ranking 9th out of 13 model years, with a Good verdict. Owners logged 30 complaints, mostly electrical (53% share), with no recalls filed against this specific year in the data set.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #9 of 13 Caravan years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 30
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2013 Dodge Caravan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System16 (53%)
- Other5 (17%)
- Engine4 (13%)
- Airbags2 (7%)
- Structure & Body2 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (7%)
- Brakes1 (3%)
- Fuel System1 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rear quarter window switches reportedly overheated, with some owners describing a burning odor or smoke risk near the driver's door.
- Owners with recall notices for the electrical system said replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods, leaving the repair incomplete.
- One owner said 3rd row seat window wiring posed a possible short or fire risk and had the power source disconnected by a dealer.
- A vehicle reportedly accelerated unexpectedly from a stop or slow speed, causing the tires to spin, described as intermittent and worse in snow or ice.
- One owner said the vehicle lost power at highway speed when the electronic throttle control warning light came on, with no apparent cause.
- A manually operated sliding door reportedly would not stay locked and could open while driving, held only by a safety latch.
2013 Dodge Caravan recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2013 compared with other Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Dodge Caravan reliable?
- Relative to other Caravan model years, the 2013 rates Good, with a complaint index of 33 and a rank of 9th out of 13 years tracked. It has fewer reported problems than years like 2005 (index 100) or 2008 (index 92).
- What is the most common problem with the 2013 Dodge Caravan?
- Electrical system issues make up the largest share of complaints at 53%, including window switch and wiring problems, with a median failure mileage of 47,350.
- Does the 2013 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
- The data lists zero recalls specifically tied to the 2013 model year, though some owners referenced NHTSA campaign 14v234000 for an electrical system issue affecting the broader Caravan lineup.
- How does the 2013 Caravan compare to the 2014 model?
- The 2014 Caravan rates Best with a lower complaint index of 17, compared to the 2013's Good verdict and complaint index of 33.