How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 model year, which is 9% of the 270 total complaints filed for that year.

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

According to the data provided, there are no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2018 model.

At what mileage do transmission problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2018 Grand Caravan is 49,000 miles.

How does the 2018 Grand Caravan compare to other years for this problem?

The 2018 model's 23 complaints (9% share) is lower than 2015 (77 complaints, 27% share) and 2016 (220 complaints, 22% share), based on NHTSA complaint counts by model year.

Were any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury associated with Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Grand Caravan, and no fires.

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, 9% of all complaints for that year. There are no related recalls on file, and median mileage at failure was 49,000.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 23; 9% of 270
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 49,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Some vehicles shifted from park into reverse or rolled away unexpectedly, in one case running over the owner.
Drivers report hesitation or delayed shifting when accelerating uphill, sometimes needing a restart to regain power.
Several owners describe the powertrain control module causing rough idle or near-stalling both in park and while driving.
One owner reported unexpected acceleration on its own while in traffic, with no warning lights beforehand.
A transmission failure was reported alongside a clunking noise from the rear of the vehicle when climbing hills.
Owners describe the vehicle stalling out randomly combined with transmission that would not shift properly up or down.

When 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 12, 2019, latest May 25, 2025.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2019 to May 2025; peak Mar 2023 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2018 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 many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan have?: NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 model year, which is 9% of the 270 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?: According to the data provided, there are no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2018 model.
At what mileage do transmission problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2018 Grand Caravan is 49,000 miles.
How does the 2018 Grand Caravan compare to other years for this problem?: The 2018 model's 23 complaints (9% share) is lower than 2015 (77 complaints, 27% share) and 2016 (220 complaints, 22% share), based on NHTSA complaint counts by model year.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury associated with Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Grand Caravan, and no fires.