2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan has a complaint index of 20, ranking it 13th worst out of 16 model years and earning a Best verdict. It logged 270 complaints, 4 recalls, and a median failure mileage of 53,000, well below higher-complaint years like 2008 and 2016.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #13 of 16 Grand Caravan years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 270
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 13
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 1
Top 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System92 (34%)
- Structure & Body86 (32%)
- Other66 (24%)
- Engine38 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain23 (9%)
- Airbags13 (5%)
- Brakes13 (5%)
- Fuel System8 (3%)
- Steering5 (2%)
- Seat Belts2 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicles have shifted from park into reverse on their own while the driver was exiting, causing the van to roll and strike the driver.
- Some owners report the accelerator pedal sticking to the floor and revving the engine unexpectedly.
- Brake pedals have gone soft or low, with owners saying the vehicle failed to stop despite hard braking, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Third-row seats have dislodged from their floor hooks during rear-end collisions.
- Front airbags reportedly failed to deploy in at least one small-overlap crash.
- Liftgates and rear hatches have failed to open, and rear suspensions have rattled over small road imperfections.
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
- NHTSA 20V278000May 15, 2020Fuel System122 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
- NHTSA 18V523000Aug 9, 2018Brakes154,335 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2018 compared with other Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2018 model has a complaint index of 20, the second-lowest among the 16 model years with data, and carries a Best verdict relative to other Grand Caravan years.
- What problems does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
- NHTSA complaints center on the electrical system (34% of complaints) and structure & body issues (32%), including reports of liftgate failures, rattling suspensions, and seat mounting problems, with a median failure mileage of 53,000.
- Does the 2018 Grand Caravan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for 2018, covering brake caliper pistons, a powertrain control module replacement, a fuel pump gasket on modified vans, and a wheelchair retractor inspection; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Dodge Grand Caravan should I avoid?
- NHTSA data flags 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2016 as Avoid years, with complaint indexes of 100, 80, 87, and 93 respectively, all much higher than the 2018 model's index of 20.