2018 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (51) · Electrical System (44) · Engine (24)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
99 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:wheelchair Restraints/Securement:latch/Anchor: 2025-12-17 · campaign 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-05-15 · campaign 20V278000 · 122 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2018-08-09 · campaign 18V523000 · 154,335 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 2018-08-09 · campaign 18V524000 · 12,779 vehicles
Defect: 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 o
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (95)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2025-01-30 · 23-003-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"sliding door lock(s) inoperable warranty extension xv1 the customer may describe one or more of the following: ● either one or both of the sliding door locks do not function. ● the door lock(s) emit a loud buzzing noise during lock/unlock operation and do not lock/unlock the door. note: the doors c
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2024-01-10 · S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-08-31 · S2307000002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suspected engine coolant leak.
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What owners report
2026-09-30 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint · 56,472 mi“the contact owns a 2018 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the driver’s side headrest had deployed unexpectedly while opening and closing the door. this deployment caused a plastic part on the driver’s side door to fracture, causing the window to lower and become inoperable. the window was later replaced by an independent mechanic. the co…”
2026-08-25 · Air Bags“at approximately 3:40 pm central standard time i was going through a school zone fixing to turn into the school. i was going about 15 mph and decelerating to a stop near the cop conducting school traffic. as i was coming a stop my ahr headrest deployed. this happened very spontaneously and luckily i was going slow enough and coming to a stop when i…”
2026-08-10 · Electrical System · 132,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts, with the electronic throttle control (etc) warning light displayed on the instrument panel. the contact was forced to jumpstart the vehicle; however, the vehicle may not start after being jumpstarted. the vehicle was taken to an …”
2026-05-21 · Unknown Or Other“my rear passenger slide door has recently started buzzing when you press the unlock button. the lock itself will not move so it is not locking. we tried to get this fixed at our local dealership, they told us that it was under the 10y/100k miles warranty, we have 66k on the van. they then told us that they would have to remove a trim piece and they…”
2026-04-08 · Seats“the component that keeps failing on these vehicles is the actuator for the sliding doors. when it comes to safety, this could be a huge problem in case of an accident or any time there’s a “rush” to get out of the vehicle. especially having 3+ kids having to climb in and out. the problem has been inspected by my local dealership. the cause is the a…”
2026-03-26 · Unknown Or Other“the drivers side sliding door will not open. the local dealership checked it and says it is the door lock actuator that needs to be replaced. there was a recall on this part, but we never got a recall notice. the vehicle messaging system never indicated a problem. the passenger side sliding door has also had problems, but it still opens. it just ma…”
2026-03-06 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“•vehicle stalls when slowing down in traffic and cut off on freeway •happens while driving at low speed •vehicle restarts immediately after stalling •0–10 mph (coming to stop) •slowing from traffic speed •check engine light appeared •code p0128 was detected vehicle stalled while driving and could have caused a crash if it happened in heavier traffi…”
2026-02-25 · Electrical System · 98,817 mi“the contact owns a 2018 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the vehicle lost automotive power and came to a stop in the middle of traffic. the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a misfire and the failure was associ…”
2026-02-09 · Steering“ am smells as if wires are burning and vehicle turns off whilst driving causing me to nearly hit a pole in one instance. car will shut off also whilst parked or when reversing to park. emergency brake light come on at random times during driving as well. or the seatbelt light will come on whilst seatbelt is engaged.…”
2026-02-06 · Electrical System“my sliding back doors do not open with the key fob and they do not open using the handles on the inside or outside of the van. i was researching how to fix this, and this seems to be a pretty common issue. how has this put safety at risk - if there is an emergency, how do those people in the back seat get out? this is a huge issue! there are no…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.