CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 271 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (92 reports).
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Not Lock, Risking Movement in Transit
Certain wheelchair restraint systems installed in these vehicles, specifically QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max units made by Rollx, may have retractors that fail to lock.
Fuel Pump Gasket May Leak Fuel, Creating Fire Risk
Certain 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles that were modified by Vantage Mobility International may have a fuel pump gasket that deteriorates over time.
Rear brakes may lose stopping power, raising crash risk
Some rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, which can allow gas pockets to form in the brake system.
Engine May Stall or Fail to Start Due to Faulty Control Module
The powertrain control module, the computer that manages the engine, may contain a voltage regulator chip on its circuit board that can fail.
Most common 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Problem areas named in the 271 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 92 |
| Unknown Or Other | 66 |
| Structure | 59 |
| Engine | 34 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 16 |
| Seats | 14 |
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driverâs side headrest had deployed unexpectedly while opening and closing the door. This deployment caused a plastic part on the driverâs side door to fracture, causing the window to lower and become inoperable. The window was later replaced by an independent mechanic. The contact stated that while sitting in the front passengerâs seat with the engine off, the passengerâs side headrest deployed. The contact's head was struck during the deployment, causing whiplash. The failure mileage was 56,472.
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 it happened. Definitely a safety concern.
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 independent mechanic and DTC: C212A (Anti-Lock Brake System - ABS). The contact called several dealers, and the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V524000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approxi
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 would break it and we would have to pay for it. Then, they told us that we were actually lied to and its not under warranty because the warranty is 3y/30k miles.
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 thereâs a ârushâ 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 actuator, no doubt. This was a âwarrantiedâ part but being my vehicle is at 160K miles, the dealership wants me to pay 2500 out of pocket. When I believe this should be taken care of free of charge.
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan questions
Does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan: Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Not Lock, Risking Movement in Transit; Fuel Pump Gasket May Leak Fuel, Creating Fire Risk; Rear brakes may lose stopping power, raising crash risk; Engine May Stall or Fail to Start Due to Faulty Control Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Based on 271 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (92), Unknown Or Other (66), Structure (59).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.