2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
Common Problems
Ranked from 122 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Sliding Door Actuator Failure
50complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe sliding door actuator fails to unlock or lock the door, posing a safety risk in case of an emergency.
Related recall: 18V524000
- 2
Driver-side sliding door stuck in locked position
25complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe driver-side sliding door becomes stuck in the locked position and cannot be unlocked manually or with the key fob.
Related recall: 18V524000
- 3
Sliding Door Lock Malfunction
22complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe sliding doors do not unlock or lock properly, posing a safety hazard.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V524000
- 4
Cylinder Misfire
17complaintsMedium severityEngineCylinder 2 misfires persist despite multiple repairs, leading to poor performance and potential engine damage.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Sliding doors making buzzing noise during locking/unlocking
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalBoth sliding doors make a buzzing noise when locking or unlocking, causing them to open partially and then close unexpectedly.
Related recall: 18V524000
- 6
Transmission Failure
6complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to stall and requiring expensive repairs.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Power Train Issues
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe power train control module causes the vehicle to stall or have rough idling, affecting overall performance.
- 8
Air Bag Deployment Malfunction
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalAir bags deploy unintentionally without impact, posing a safety risk during accidents.
Related recall: 18V524000
- 9
Headrest Deployment Without Collision
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalHeadrests deploy unexpectedly without collision, posing a safety risk to occupants.
Related recall: 18V524000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.