How many 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan owners reported electrical problems?

NHTSA lists 92 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Grand Caravan, which is 34% of the 270 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system?

Yes. Recall campaign 18V524000 covers the Electrical System and involves dealers replacing the powertrain control module free of charge.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2018 Grand Caravan?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 49,000 at the time electrical failures were reported.

Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records one crash and one injury tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Grand Caravan; no fires were reported.

Are electrical complaints worse in 2018 than other Grand Caravan years?

The 34% share for 2018 is lower than 2010-2013 model years, which ranged from 54% to 65%, but higher than 2019's 24% and 2015's 14%.

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 92 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, 34% of its 270 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 49,000. One crash and one injury are tied to this area, and a related recall (18V524000) covers powertrain control module replacement.

Electrical System complaints: 92; 34% of 270
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 49,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Power door locks stop working intermittently on passenger, sliding, or driver-side doors, sometimes locking occupants in or out.
Sliding doors fail to unlock manually, with the fob, or with the interior button, with the lock mechanism appearing stuck.
Engine stalls without warning at various speeds when fuel level drops to around a quarter tank, accompanied by loss of power steering and power brakes.
Door lock buttons and remote fobs stop operating overnight with no accident or apparent trigger, while other electrical systems continue working.
Doors delay locking after the vehicle is shifted into drive, and some rear doors never lock at all.

When 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2019, latest Aug 10, 2026.

92 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (7).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan

NHTSA 18V524000Aug 9, 2018Electrical System12,779 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Electrical System complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

2010569 (65%)
2011332 (63%)
2012339 (58%)
2013255 (54%)
2014130 (36%)
201538 (14%)
2016316 (32%)
2017144 (35%)
201892 (34%)
201957 (24%)
20205 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan owners reported electrical problems?: NHTSA lists 92 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Grand Caravan, which is 34% of the 270 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system?: Yes. Recall campaign 18V524000 covers the Electrical System and involves dealers replacing the powertrain control module free of charge.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2018 Grand Caravan?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 49,000 at the time electrical failures were reported.
Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records one crash and one injury tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Grand Caravan; no fires were reported.
Are electrical complaints worse in 2018 than other Grand Caravan years?: The 34% share for 2018 is lower than 2010-2013 model years, which ranged from 54% to 65%, but higher than 2019's 24% and 2015's 14%.