Electrical System
NHTSA campaign 14V234000 · 2014 · reported 05/07/2014
An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 4.8× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
470Complaints
4Recalls
13Crashes
3Fires
22Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (52.8% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Electrical System complaints here are 4.8× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 248 · 52.8% | Recalled | Recall 14V234000 · Recall 13V283000 |
| Engine | 70 · 14.9% | not available | — |
| Seats | 40 · 8.5% | not available | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 · 8.1% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 34 · 7.2% | Recalled | Recall 13V291000 |
| Power Train | 34 · 7.2% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 470 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 4 campaigns
Air Bags
NHTSA campaign 13V291000 · 2013 · reported 07/02/2013
An air bag that does not deploy, or deploys improperly, may increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System
NHTSA campaign 13V283000 · 2013 · reported 07/02/2013
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · 2025 · reported 12/17/2025
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“AT TIMES WHEN YOU TURN THE AIR ON HOT AIR COMES OUT OR WHEN YOU TURN THE HEAT ON COLD AIR WILL COME ON EVEN…”NHTSA complaint 10712514 — filed 04/23/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE…”NHTSA complaint 10712351 — filed 04/23/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A…”NHTSA complaint 10712349 — filed 04/23/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 248 of 470 NHTSA complaints (52.8%), followed by engine (70), unspecified/other issues (59), seats (40). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
470 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 22 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V234000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
