2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 82 engine complaints for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 17% of all complaints filed for that model year, with a median failure mileage of 88,197. No engine-related recall is tied to this complaint set.
- Engine complaints
- 82
- 17% of 471
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 88,198 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden stalling at low speeds, sometimes with the check engine light illuminating and a later diagnosis pointing to catalytic converter or cylinder head issues.
- Some drivers report the vehicle accelerating or decelerating on its own, holding a speed independent of throttle input, occasionally near highway traffic.
- Several complaints describe the instrument panel lighting up fully while the engine revs on its own and the vehicle loses speed, sometimes paired with air conditioning failure and overheating.
- Owners note misfires with a ticking noise from the engine, flashing check engine light, and stalling at idle, with some told the cylinder head needed replacement.
- One case describes the engine compartment catching fire while the vehicle was being parked, with wiring and the wire harness found burnt afterward.
- A few owners mention engine stalling right after refueling until the tank drops below full, along with rough idling in cold or rainy weather.
When 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 5, 2012, latest Jan 13, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- NHTSA lists 82 engine complaints for the 2013 model year, accounting for 17% of the 471 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- No related recalls are listed for this engine complaint set in NHTSA data.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2013 Grand Caravan?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 88,197 miles.
- Did any 2013 Grand Caravan engine complaints involve a fire?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows one fire and zero crashes or injuries among the engine complaints for this model year.
- How does the 2013 engine complaint share compare to other Grand Caravan years?
- The 2013 model year's 17% engine complaint share is lower than 2010 (20%), 2012 (24%), and 2014 (25%), but close to 2015 (16%) and 2017 (16%).