2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
356 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 19/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 49,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2018 sits among all Grand Caravan years
What owners report
“Driver's side sliding door stays locked and will not open it also prevents me to lock the passenger side sliding door”— owner report to NHTSA, 2018 Grand Caravan
“Driver side sliding door stuck in lock position. Cannot open it with fob or manually”— owner report to NHTSA, 2018 Grand Caravan
“Passenger side sliding door can't be unlocked manually or by the fob, will not open by the handle inside or out. Passengers are unable to exit vehicle through passenger sliding door.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2018 Grand Caravan
“Check engine light keeps coming on. Motor has a miss. Cylinder 2 misfire. Parts changed and it keeps happening.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2018 Grand Caravan
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 126 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 50,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 42,000 and 65,000 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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
95 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on body & structure and engine — are on file for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2018 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 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan drew 356 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 19/100, scored against the model's worst year (1996).
What are the most common 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
The top reported problems for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan are electrical (92 complaints), other (68), and body & structure (59).
At what mileage do 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan problems show up?
Owners most often report 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan problems around 50,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 42,000 and 65,000 miles.
Does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2018 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.