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2018 Dodge Grand Caravan.
The 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan is better than average by owner complaints: 100 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 65, 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 271 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Grand Caravan year. 2018 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 42K to 66K miles on the car (99 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 41K–65K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 42K–65K miles
Recalls 4
- equipment adaptive/mobility 2025
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.
- electrical 2018
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.
Show all 4 recalls
- brakes 2018
The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
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 95 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Door Hinge Assembly Side door hinge noisy
- Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or…
- 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
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
Passenger door, one on the driver side, is stuck on lock position. I can't open manually or key fab to do any functions as a door. It doesn't make any noise, just won't open.
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan owner · NHTSA complaint 11413636
More owner reports
This problem began about a month ago. We had locked the door and we heard a loud buzzing sound come from the right side sliding door. Now every time we open ,lock or unlock the car it makes a loud buzzing sound on that side.
NHTSA complaint 11365844
Passenger sliding door will not unlock/lock other than doing so manually by moving the lock by hand. This renders the automatic lock/unlock button, key fob and automatic opener useless.
NHTSA complaint 11359794
Quick answers
Is the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 65; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Grand Caravan year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (37%), body structure (30%) and transmission & drivetrain (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2018 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 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2018 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 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 42,000 and 66,000 miles. The middle report was at 53,000 miles, from 99 complaints.
Does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What Dodge Grand Caravan year is better than the 2018?
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