2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

34Engine complaints

12.9%Of all 263 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM90 · 34.2%

Unspecified / other66 · 25.1%

STRUCTURE:BODY55 · 20.9%

ENGINE34 · 12.9%

POWER TRAIN22 · 8.4%

Share of the 263 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan overview page.

What owners report

“Transmission just stopped on the freeway... No warning or lights came on.”NHTSA complaint 11454768 — filed 03/01/2022

“The check engine light came on, we took it to a auto zone it showed cylinder 2 misfire. We repaired the spark plugs and spark…”NHTSA complaint 11450136 — filed 02/03/2022

“Check engine light came on, around 60000 miles, checked at AutoZone, cilynder 2 misfired. I fixed it with new coils and spark plugs. However, check…”NHTSA complaint 11437183 — filed 10/18/2021

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan: 34 of 263 complaints on file (12.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan have in total?

263 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.