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2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 271
- Received Jun 2018 to Sep 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Rear door latch fails to open or close146 complaints · 54% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Seat belt fails to latch or retract10 complaints · 3.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps9 complaints · 3.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V876000Rollx 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.
- Recall #20V278000Vantage 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Rear door latch fails to open or closeFirst signal: Aug 2019
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 8 crashes, 0 fires, 14 people injured, 1 death.
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 33 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 10 |
| Total | 271 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 146 | 54% | 30.7× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2019 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.5% |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 10 | 3.7% | – | NHTSA recall #25V876000 |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 9 | 3.3% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 8 | 2.9% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 8 | 2.9% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 6 | 2.2% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 5 | 1.8% | – | NHTSA recall #18V524000 |
| Spark plugs blow out of cylinder head | 4 | 1.5% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 1.5% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 4 | 1.5% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 3 | 1.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V876000December 17, 202586 vehicles affected
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.
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 at 1-800-956-6668.
NHTSA recall #20V278000May 15, 2020122 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump; 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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
NHTSA recall #18V523000August 9, 2018154,335 vehicles affected
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.
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
NHTSA recall #18V524000August 9, 201812,779 vehicles affected
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.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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