2018 Dodge Grand Caravan reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 349
- 261 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 90 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 9 reported crashes · 11 injuries · 2 deaths
What owners report fails — 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 90
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 66
- STRUCTURE:BODY 55
- ENGINE 34
- POWER TRAIN 22
4 recalls on record for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
- NHTSA 25V876000 · 2026 · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR R An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 20V278000 · 2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 18V524000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V523000 · 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
NHTSA has 349 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (90 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (90), unknown or other (66), structure:body (55), engine (34). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.