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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 74 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 16% of all complaints for that year. No related recalls are listed for this component in the data. Median mileage at failure was 84,500 miles, and reports include 4 crashes and 14 injuries.

Structure & Body complaints
74
16% of 471
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
14
Median mileage
84,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Rear power sliding doors reopen and then close on their own after reaching the fully open position, sometimes trapping a hand or arm.
  • Power sliding door lock actuators fail, in some cases draining the battery or requiring replacement.
  • Rear passenger side doors fail to latch or fail to open even after being diagnosed by a dealer.
  • A sliding door closed unexpectedly and struck a passenger, causing a head injury.
  • A roof spoiler piece detached from the vehicle while driving.
  • Owners report the body shifting away from the frame after a rear-end crash involving the vehicle.

When 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 12, 2013, latest Apr 13, 2026.

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter102013 Q32014 Q42017 Q22019 Q32020 Q42022 Q32024 Q12026 Q2
74 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2020 Q3 (10).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

  1. 201023 (3%)
  2. 201125 (5%)
  3. 201228 (5%)
  4. 201374 (16%)
  5. 201481 (23%)
  6. 201584 (30%)
  7. 2016268 (27%)
  8. 2017134 (32%)
  9. 201886 (32%)
  10. 201961 (25%)
  11. 20201 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA lists 74 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 16% of the 471 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan sliding doors?
The data provided shows no related recalls listed for this Structure & Body category on the 2013 model year.
At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 84,500 miles for Structure & Body complaints on this model year.
How many crashes and injuries are tied to these complaints?
NHTSA records 4 crashes and 14 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Grand Caravan, with 0 fires.
How does the 2013 model year compare to other years for this problem area?
The 74 complaints and 16% share for 2013 are lower than later years like 2016 (268 complaints, 27%) and 2017 (134 complaints, 32%), but higher than 2010-2012.

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.