2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 34 airbag complaints for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 7% of its 471 total complaints, tied to 8 crashes and 9 injuries. Two related recalls (13V283000 and 13V291000) address occupant restraint control module software errors.
- Airbags complaints
- 34
- 7% of 471
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 71,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy during frontal, side, or rear-end collisions despite noticeable vehicle damage.
- Front driver's side airbag fails to deploy while the passenger side airbag deploys in the same crash.
- Airbag warning light cycles on and off randomly, sometimes tied to seat weight or sunlight exposure.
- Seat belts fail to restrain occupants at the same time airbags fail to deploy in rear-end impacts.
- Owners report recall repairs delayed due to unavailable occupant restraint control module parts.
- Airbags fail to deploy in rollover and high-speed multi-impact crashes, with occupants requiring medical attention.
When 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 23, 2013, latest Nov 25, 2024.
Airbags recalls for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 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.
- NHTSA 13V291000Jul 2, 2013Airbags184 vehicles
Air bags
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured June 11, 2013, through June 12, 2013. The occupant restraint control module (ORC) has incorrect software installed which may adversely affect air bag deployments in collisions. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and No. 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy, or deploys improperly, may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N48.
Airbags complaints by Grand Caravan model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- NHTSA lists 34 airbag complaints for the 2013 model year, making up 7% of the 471 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- Yes. Recall 13V283000 covers a software error in the occupant restraint control module affecting opposite-side airbags, and recall 13V291000 covers incorrect ORC module software on vehicles built June 11-12, 2013.
- Did the 2013 Grand Caravan airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to airbag complaints for this model year include 8 crashes and 9 injuries, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do airbag failures typically get reported?
- The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 71,000 miles, though some were reported at much lower or higher mileage.
- How does the 2013 model compare to other Grand Caravan years for airbag complaints?
- The 2013 model's 34 airbag complaints (7% share) are lower than 2010's 144 complaints (17% share) but higher than 2011's 19 and 2012's 18 complaints.