2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#5 most-complained of 11 Grand Caravan years
The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan has a Complaint Index of 60 and ranks 5th worst of 11 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Electrical System complaints dominate at 54% of the 471 total, with 4 recalls and no do-not-drive orders.
- Complaints
- 471
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 13 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 22 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 25 hwy
Top 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System255 (54%)
- Engine82 (17%)
- Structure & Body74 (16%)
- Other60 (13%)
- Fuel System41 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain36 (8%)
- Airbags34 (7%)
- Brakes23 (5%)
- Steering18 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (2%)
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy in low-speed crashes, sometimes leaving occupants with only partial protection when opposite-side bags do not fire.
- Driver's seat belt fails to retract properly and hangs limp, requiring dealer replacement.
- Rear window switch overheats and smokes, tied to the electrical system recall where replacement parts were sometimes unavailable.
- Electrical burning odor comes from the vents along with intermittent no-start issues, traced to a faulty TIPM (totally integrated power module).
- Engine compartment wiring and harness burn, in one case leading to the vehicle catching fire while parking.
- Front passenger tire blowout has been reported alongside airbag non-deployment during a rollover crash.
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
- NHTSA 14V234000May 7, 2014Electrical System644,757 vehicles
Electrical system
Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
Risk: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
- NHTSA 13V283000Jul 2, 2013Airbags224,264 vehicles
Air bags
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
Risk: In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2013 compared with other Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 model has a Complaint Index of 60, ranking 5th worst among the 11 model years covered, which earns it a Caution verdict relative to other years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 255 of 471 complaints (54%), with a median failure mileage of 89,500 miles.
- Does the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this year, covering the electrical system's vent window switch and two airbag software issues in the occupant restraint control module; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2013 model compare to other Grand Caravan years?
- The 2013 model's Complaint Index of 60 is worse than 2015 (10), 2017 (40), 2018 (20), 2019 (30), and 2020 (0), but better than 2010 (90), 2012 (80), and 2016 (100), which are rated Avoid.
- How many crashes and fires were reported for the 2013 Grand Caravan?
- NHTSA complaints for this year include 13 crashes, 3 fires, and 22 injuries, with no deaths reported.