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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 18 steering-related complaints for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 4% of its 471 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 111,500. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Steering complaints
18
4% of 471
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
111,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power steering that coincides with the engine stalling while driving at various speeds.
  • Several complaints describe the steering wheel seizing or locking up at the same moment the vehicle dies, sometimes near intersections or while merging onto highways.
  • Some drivers say the van loses power steering and power brakes together after an unexpected engine shutdown at highway speeds around 40 mph.
  • A few owners link the steering and stalling problem to electrical or ignition-switch issues, restoring normal operation only after shifting to park or neutral and restarting.
  • One complaint noted airbag warning lights cycling on and off at the same time the steering locked up during a stall.

When 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 16, 2015, latest Apr 12, 2023.

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan steering complaints: complaints filed per month1Apr 2015Feb 2018Mar 2020Oct 2020Jan 2021Jun 2022
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2015 to Apr 2023; peak Apr 2015 (1).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

  1. 201064 (7%)
  2. 201115 (3%)
  3. 201214 (2%)
  4. 201318 (4%)
  5. 20146 (2%)
  6. 20151 (0%)
  7. 201611 (1%)
  8. 20175 (1%)
  9. 20185 (2%)
  10. 20192 (1%)
  11. 20201 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
NHTSA lists 18 steering-related complaints for the 2013 Grand Caravan, which is 4% of the 471 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the steering issues reported on this model year.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for steering-related complaints on the 2013 Grand Caravan is 111,500 miles.
Are the steering problems linked to crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among the steering complaints for the 2013 Grand Caravan.
How does 2013 compare to other Grand Caravan years for steering complaints?
The 2013 model's 18 steering complaints (4% share) is higher than 2012 (14 complaints, 2%) and 2014 (6 complaints, 2%), but lower than 2010 (64 complaints, 7%).

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.