How common are transmission problems in the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?

NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 8% of the 471 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for transmission issues on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2013 Grand Caravan.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Grand Caravan is 74,000 miles.

What kind of transmission failures do owners describe?

Owners report slipping, unexpected shifts into manual mode, jerking during acceleration, fluid leaks from transmission lines, and in some cases full transmission or torque converter replacement.

Did any 2013 Grand Caravan transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to the 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year.

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 8% of that year's 471 total complaints. No related recalls are listed. The median mileage at failure was 74,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 36; 8% of 471
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 74,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission slipping and unexpectedly shifting into manual mode shortly after purchase.
Some describe the vehicle losing power to the front wheels intermittently while driving.
Several report hesitation or a jerking, violent shift feel when accelerating around 55 mph.
Multiple contacts found transmission fluid leaking from the transmission lines onto the ground.
One owner had the torque converter, bearing, and eventually the entire transmission assembly replaced after repeated dealer visits.
Some noticed unusual noise coming from the transmission area while driving in economy mode.

When 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 17, 2013, latest Jan 13, 2026.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to Jan 2026; peak Sep 2015 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

201040 (5%)
201143 (8%)
201248 (8%)
201336 (8%)
201418 (5%)
201577 (27%)
2016220 (22%)
201737 (9%)
201823 (9%)
201949 (20%)
20208 (40%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?: NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 8% of the 471 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for transmission issues on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2013 Grand Caravan.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Grand Caravan is 74,000 miles.
What kind of transmission failures do owners describe?: Owners report slipping, unexpected shifts into manual mode, jerking during acceleration, fluid leaks from transmission lines, and in some cases full transmission or torque converter replacement.
Did any 2013 Grand Caravan transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to the 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year.