2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 255 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 54% of all 471 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 89,500 miles. A related recall, 14V234000, covers the vent window switch.
- Electrical System complaints
- 255
- 54% of 471
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 89,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Rear window or vent window switches overheat and smoke, sometimes tied to recall 14V234000, but affected owners report the replacement part was unavailable for months.
- Owners describe an electrical burning smell from the vents along with a faulty Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) that can prevent the ignition from starting.
- Some owners report the vehicle suddenly loses all power, including power steering and brakes, while driving above 50 mph, then restarts after waiting on the roadside.
- Power sliding doors reportedly close on their own right after being fully opened, whether triggered by the remote, interior button, or manual handle.
- Dashboard lights illuminate even when the headlight switch is off, leading drivers to mistakenly believe headlights are on.
- Climate control electronics reportedly misbehave, with the air conditioning activating or shutting off unexpectedly depending on which vent button is pressed.
When 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 26, 2013, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 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.
Electrical System 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 electrical complaints does the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
- NHTSA lists 255 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 54% of the 471 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 14V234000 covers the vent window switch on 2010-2014 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles built between August 25, 2010 and October 31, 2013; the remedy replaces the switch with a newer version.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 89,500 miles at the time of the reported electrical failure.
- Are the electrical issues dangerous?
- NHTSA records show 2 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury linked to these 255 electrical complaints on the 2013 Grand Caravan.
- How does 2013 compare to other Grand Caravan years for electrical complaints?
- The 54% share for 2013 is lower than 2010 (65%), 2011 (63%), and 2012 (58%), but higher than 2014 (36%) and later years like 2015 (14%).