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2018 Dodge Grand Caravan

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
20
combined

Fatalities reported

Owner complaints to NHTSA include 1 report involving a death. Read the complaint record closely.

Vehicle Summary

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan

4 recalls
267 complaints
20 MPG combined
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
267
Complaints citing a crash
8

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 20V278000high

    Fuel system issue

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    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.

  • 18V524000high

    Electrical issue

    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.

  • 18V523000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    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.

  • 25V876000high

    Tire/wheel issue

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

    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.

Consumer complaints

267 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

267
Total
8
Crashes
0
Fires
13
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ELECTRICAL77
  • OTHER52
  • ENGINE48
  • STRUCTURE45
  • AIR BAGS12

Serious Concerns

267 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves a death. 13 reports involve injuries. 8 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)77
miscellaneous issues52
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)48

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Minivan - 2WD
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic 6-spd
Seats
0

Fuel economy

17

City

25

Hwy

20

Comb

Annual cost
$3,000
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE19014

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  2. Recall

    Recall 25V876000

    An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  3. Recall

    Recall 20V278000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  4. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE19014

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  5. Recall

    Recall 18V524000

    A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.