2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
656 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 36/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 91,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2013 sits among all Grand Caravan years
What owners report
“Wireless ignition node module, sometimes won't start, stalls out when driving, brakes and steering not working correctly when stalls.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Grand Caravan
“While driving at any speed there is a loss of power, and steering and brakes lock up.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Grand Caravan
“I have been trying to get the recall fixed for my car for 2 years now and tobin dodge will not fix it!”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Grand Caravan
“The headrest of my 2013 dodge caravan deployed with no warning. It was front passenger headrest . We were going at approx. 15 mph. My son was in the front passenger seat and out of no where, the headrest deployed.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Grand Caravan
“Loss of propulsion power while driving. Sounds like the fuel pump is running even after car is turned off. Battery will drain after a couple hours.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Grand Caravan
“This vehicle has 61000 miles and check engine light came on. Took to dealer and torque converter lock up is out on the vehicle. Also on fron to hood there is rust deposit under paint. I have seen this on several dodge grand caravans in same place.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Grand Caravan
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 344 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 89,108 miles. Half of those reports fall between 55,000 and 125,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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…
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…
Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on…
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured June 11, 2013, through June 12, 2013. The occupant restraint control module (ORC) has incorrect software installed which may adversely affect air bag…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign…
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.…
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
133 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2013 Grand Caravan TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan drew 656 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 36/100, scored against the model's worst year (1996).
What are the most common 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
The top reported problems for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan are electrical (259 complaints), engine (72), and other (63).
At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan problems show up?
Owners most often report 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan problems around 89,108 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 55,000 and 125,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.