YearToAvoid

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 5% of its 471 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 59,000. No brake-related recalls are on file for this model year.

Brakes complaints
23
5% of 471
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
59,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report premature rotor wear and deterioration, with vibration and shaking felt through the brake pedal at highway speeds.
  • Multiple owners describe front brake pads wearing out far faster than expected, sometimes replaced twice within a short span of driving.
  • Some owners report brake calipers seizing, causing a wheel to overheat and the problem recurring within weeks of repair.
  • A brake pad reportedly fractured while braking at low speed, causing a rear wheel to lock up.
  • One owner believes the brakes are undersized for the vehicle's weight, leading to accelerated wear.

When 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 20, 2014, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2014Sep 2015Jul 2016Sep 2019Dec 2020Oct 2022Apr 2023
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2014 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2016 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Grand Caravan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010107 (12%)
  2. 201152 (10%)
  3. 201255 (9%)
  4. 201323 (5%)
  5. 201421 (6%)
  6. 201514 (5%)
  7. 201625 (3%)
  8. 201710 (2%)
  9. 201813 (5%)
  10. 201910 (4%)
  11. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for this model year, making up 5% of its 471 total complaints.
Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
No. NHTSA shows no brake-related recalls on file for this model year.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 59,000 miles.
Did any 2013 Grand Caravan brake complaints involve crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA records zero crashes, fires, or injuries among the 23 brake complaints for this year.
Are brake complaints worse in 2013 than other Grand Caravan years?
The 2013 model's 5% share is lower than 2010's 12% and 2011's 10%, but similar to 2014 (6%) and 2015 (5%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.