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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan.
The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan is worse than average by owner complaints: 217 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 134, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 20 mpg combined. The best Dodge Grand Caravan year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 502 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Grand Caravan year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 48K to 117K miles on the car (259 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 48K–130K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 59K–125K miles
- seats complaints mostly came at 71K–118K miles
Recalls 4
- equipment adaptive/mobility 2025
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.
- electrical 2014
The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
- airbags 2013
The occupant restraint control module (ORC) has incorrect software installed which may adversely affect air bag deployments in collisions.
Show all 4 recalls
- electrical 2013
A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 239 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Hands Free Feature Inoperative This bulletin involves updating the Hands Free Module (HFM)…
- Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying…
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
- ClosedTotally integrated power module failure2014–2015
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Recall on rear windows electrical switch. They disabled the switch months ago but when I call they never have the part in to replaced recalled part.
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan owner · NHTSA complaint 10703934
More owner reports
Our alternator went out in our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan at 49,xxx miles. Thankfully we where pulling into the dealership to have it looked at but it was completely bad.
NHTSA complaint 10744328
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. A problem with the window switch for the two rear windows.
NHTSA complaint 10659558
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.3× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 134; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Grand Caravan year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (75%), transmission & drivetrain (6%) and speed control (6%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
4 safety recalls (latest: equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 48,000 and 117,200 miles. The middle report was at 83,000 miles, from 259 complaints.
Does the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 6% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What Dodge Grand Caravan year is better than the 2013?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2015 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works