How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?

NHTSA lists 38 engine complaints for the 2018 Grand Caravan, which is 14% of the 270 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan engine?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints for this model year.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2018 Grand Caravan is 62,259 miles.

What engine symptoms do owners report most?

Owners most often describe recurring cylinder misfires, especially in cylinders 2, 4, or 5, along with occasional stalling and loss of power steering or brakes.

Is the 2018 engine issue rate worse than other Grand Caravan years?

The 2018 model year's 14% share is lower than several other years, such as 2014 at 25% and 2012 at 24%, based on this area's share of complaints by model year.

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 38 engine complaints for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, 14% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 62,259. No related recalls have been filed for this issue.

Engine complaints: 38; 14% of 270
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 62,260 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Cylinder misfires (commonly cylinder 2, 4, or 5) trigger the check engine light and recur even after coil packs and spark plugs are replaced.
Some owners report the vehicle stalls or shudders suddenly while driving at speeds ranging from 30 to 70 mph, sometimes losing power steering and brakes at the same time.
A few owners describe the accelerator pedal traveling to the floor or the engine continuing to accelerate after the foot is removed from the pedal.
Persistent misfires in some cases were traced to low compression or a cylinder head problem requiring a new head or engine.
One owner reported the engine ran rough over an extended drive and continued to misfire despite fuel treatment and premium fuel.

When 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 6, 2020, latest Sep 24, 2025.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2020 to Sep 2025; peak Jan 2021 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

2010177 (20%)
2011108 (20%)
2012140 (24%)
201382 (17%)
201489 (25%)
201545 (16%)
2016100 (10%)
201765 (16%)
201838 (14%)
201946 (19%)
20202 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?: NHTSA lists 38 engine complaints for the 2018 Grand Caravan, which is 14% of the 270 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan engine?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2018 Grand Caravan is 62,259 miles.
What engine symptoms do owners report most?: Owners most often describe recurring cylinder misfires, especially in cylinders 2, 4, or 5, along with occasional stalling and loss of power steering or brakes.
Is the 2018 engine issue rate worse than other Grand Caravan years?: The 2018 model year's 14% share is lower than several other years, such as 2014 at 25% and 2012 at 24%, based on this area's share of complaints by model year.