2013 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls and problems

The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 safety recalls and 472 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Dodge dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
472
Crashes / fires
13 / 4
Injuries / deaths
22 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls

Recall 25V-876: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported Dec 17, 2025 · 86 vehicles affected · Rollx Vans

Problem: 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.

Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

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 at 1-800-956-6668.

Recall 14V-234: Electrical System

Reported May 7, 2014 · 644,757 vehicles affected · Chrysler Group LLC

Problem: 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 switch in the driver's door armrest.

Risk: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.

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 December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.

Recall 13V-283: Air Bags, Electrical System

Reported Jul 2, 2013 · 224,264 vehicles affected · Chrysler Group LLC

Problem: 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 left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).

Risk: In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.

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. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.

Recall 13V-291: Air Bags

Reported Jul 2, 2013 · 184 vehicles affected · Chrysler Group LLC

Problem: 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 deployments in collisions. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and No. 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy, or deploys improperly, may increase the risk of injury.

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 number is N48.

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System256
Engine71
Unknown or Other59
Seats44
Fuel/Propulsion System39
Power Train36
Air Bags35
Structure28
Service Brakes19
Steering18
Vehicle Speed Control14
Visibility10

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 19
  • Structure › Body › Door — 8
  • Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint — 4
  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 3
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 2
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor — 2
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 2
  • Electrical System › Wiring — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 86,130 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Oct 16, 2026
My vehicle caught fire on 10-14 after being parked for 2.5 hours. Three weeks prior I had bumped into a light pole while backing up and my airbag light triggered on. The airbag did not deploy and nothing seemed wrong with the van. Then my battery died so I had to have it jumped. It died 3-4 times before I replaced it with a fresh battery 10-7. I did smell heat, but I attributed it to my oil leak, but I think I was smelling wires, not oil. I went by an autoparts store and they read my old battery temp and it was at 173 and didn’t say it was hot or anything. I don’t think that was safe to…
Seats · reported Apr 13, 2026
The Active Head Restraint on the front passenger side headrest failed. The headrest thrust forward at a high velocity, injuring the occupant of the seat. The car was stationary at the time of the incident.
Electrical System · reported Mar 18, 2026
While driving down the road the van just shut down in the middle of the road as other cars are going by honking the horn and coming close to hitting us with children in the van and no way to get off the road without the engine running. We gave contacted dodge in dallas GA they confirmed a recall for the issue but proceed to say thus VIN is not included. I pray we don't stall while trying to turn into somewhere and a car t-bone us. If we survive I will make sure to sue Dodge this is a horrible problem and very dangerous.
Electrical System · at 190,000 miles · reported Mar 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to pull over to the side of the road. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was left on the side of the road. The contact returned and towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) had failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The vehicle was…
Electrical System · reported Jan 27, 2026
After turning the key on, van started and then turned off. Van was restarted and drove normally for awhile. While driving. the van turned off with no notification or warning lights. This almost caused a DEADLY accident. The fault is with the ignition box. Other model years were recalled for the same reason. Dodge failed to make any changes to their known problem with the ignition or recall model year 2013. This is a known problem with the Dodge Caravan and needs to be addressed before someone is killed. I still have the part as I can not replace it without taking it to a Dodge dealership to…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan: 25V-876 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 14V-234 (electrical system), 13V-283 (air bags, electrical system), 13V-291 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (256 reports), followed by engine (71). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 86,130 miles.

Are Dodge recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Dodge dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.